Pioneer N-50A-S manual

Operating Instructions Discov er the benefits of registering your product online at http://www .pioneer .co.uk (or http://www .pioneer .eu ). N-70A -K/-S N-50A -K/-S NETWORK A UDIO PLA YER[...]

2 WARNING Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately . D41-6-4_A1_En European model only CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. D3-4-2-1-1_B1_En WARNING Th[...]

3 POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other[...]

4 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate you r model properly. Before you start About this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading the batteries[...]

5 Before you start About this product This operating Instructions uses simplified illustrations of the product. Everything as shown in this operating Instructions may differ from the actual display on the product. Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • Power cord ?[...]

6 1 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1  /I STANDBY/ON Press to turn the power on and off. The button’s center power indicator lights when power is on. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the power is standby. 3 DIRECT indicator Lights when the DIRECT mode switched on. Hi-Bit 32 indicator Lights when the Hi-Bit 32 mode switched on. Up Sampling i[...]

7 Controls and displays 1 1 Display 1 Input sou rce 2 DIGITAL OUT Displayed when the DIGITAL OUT setting is On . 3 Network co nnecti on status When the unit is connected to the network, this indicator lights. When the unit that is connected t o the LAN cable is not connected to the network, this indicator lights. When the LAN cable is not connected[...]

8 Controls and displays 1 1 Remote control 1  STANDBY/ON This button operates when the unit’s main  /I STANDBY/ON button is set to ON . Each time this but ton is pressed, the unit’s status alternates between ON and STANDBY modes. 2 DIRECT Directly output the input signal. 3 Hi-Bit 32 Press this button to turn on the SOUND mode’s Hi-Bit [...]

2 2 9 Connecting your equipment CAUTIO N • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. • Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. About the audio connection Analog audio output connections By connecting this unit’s analog au[...]

10 2 2 Connecting your equipment Digital audio connections Digital audio output connections By connecting this unit’s digital audio output to the digital audio input of an AV receiver or D/A converter, etc, you can use the amplifier to enjoy digi tal audio produced from this unit. Note • Digital signal formats that can be output from this unit [...]

11 2 2 Connecting your equipment Using a USB cable to connect to a computer By using a USB cable (sold sepa rately) to connect this unit’s USB DAC port to the USB port on a computer, this unit can be used as a D/A converter. For details regarding the output of signals input to the USB DAC port, see section Playing music from a computer on page 30[...]

12 2 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting using wireless LAN Wireless connection to the net work is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold wireless LAN converter (Pioneer Model No. AS-WL300) for connection. Note • Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable. • For instructions on setting th e wireless LAN co[...]

13 2 2 Connecting your equipment Plugging in Important • Before making or changing th e connections, switch o ff the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. CAUTIO N • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit. • Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose o ther than that described below. Aft[...]

3 3 14 Getting started Setting the unit When you use the unit for the first time, the following screens will be displayed. Set up the following items to customize the unit. 1 Press  /I STANDBY/ON. The power indicator flashes slowly. About twenty seconds after turning on the po wer, the following screen appears. About thirty seconds are required [...]

4 4 15 iPod/iPhone playback Merely by connecting your iPod /iPhone to this unit, you can enjoy high-quality sound from your iPod/ iPhone. Playback for iPod/iPhone music can be performed from this unit or the iPod/iPhone itself. Confirming what iPod/iPhone models are supported The iPod/iPhone playable on this unit are shown below. Note • USB works[...]

4 4 16 iPod/iPhone playback Important • If this unit cannot play your iPod/iPhone, perform the following troubleshooting checks: - Check whether the iPod/iPhone is supported by this unit (page 15 ). - Reconnect the iPod/iPhone to the unit. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod/iPhone. - Check the iPod/iPhone software is supporte[...]

5 5 17 USB/External HDD playback Playing files stored on U SB storage devices This unit may not recognize a USB storage device/External HDD, play files or supply power to a USB storage device/ External HDD. For details, see Connecting USB stora ge devices on page 10 . Pioneer does not guar antee that any file recorded on a USB storage device/Extern[...]

6 6 18 Network quick setup guide By connecting this unit to the net work via the LAN interface, you can play back audio files stored on components on the network, includin g your computer, and listen to Internet radio stations. Connect to the network • This section will explain about performing basic network settings. • The factory default sett[...]

19 Network quick setup guide 6 6 Try using network functions Enjoy listening to music using the following functions when preparatio ns are completed. Listen to the Internet radio.  (page 20) Listen to music using AirP lay.  (page 20) - Listen to music on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using AirPlay. - Listen to music on a computer using AirPla[...]

6 6 20 Network quick setup guide Listen to the Internet radio. 1 Press the NET SERVICE button. 2 Confirm that categories are displayed. Note • If “Server Error” is displayed, there is a possibility that the router is not connected to the internet. Check whether other connected devices, such as a computer, are able to use the internet. If not,[...]

21 Network quick setup guide 6 6 3 Start iTunes, click the AirPlay mark, and then select this unit. Note • The displayed name will change depending on the product being used. N-70A or N-50A will be displayed. The above image is an examp le using iTunes Version 11. Exact controls will differ depe nding on the version of iTunes that you use. 4 Sele[...]

6 6 22 Network quick setup guide 5 Tap (touch) AirPlay. 6 Once the name of this unit is displayed, select it. Note • The displayed name will change depending on the product being used. N-70A or N-50A will be displayed. 7 Select a track and play it. Swipe (slide) and hide disp lay of the Control Center. Playback will begin through this un it. List[...]

23 Network quick setup guide 6 6 Using a NAS that supports DLNA 1 Change NAS settings to allow access to NAS. Refer to the user manual of your NAS for more de tails. Using a computer with Windows Media Player 12 installed 1 Perform share settings for media stored on the computer. • Control panel • Network and internet • Select options relatin[...]

6 6 24 Network quick setup guide 4 Use / and the ENTER butto n to select a track. 5 Playback will begin. Note • Album name/artist name and artwork may not be displayed, depending on file format. Use the Pioneer ControlApp to operate the unit. 1 Install the Pioneer ControlApp. Using an iPhone/iPod touch Access the App Store and install the P[...]

25 7 7 Perform network settings Network setting If a broadband router (with built-in DHCP server function) is connected to this unit, you can simply turn on the DHCP server function without having to set up the network manually. Before you set up the network, consult with your ISP or the network manager for the required settings. It is advised that[...]

26 Perform network settings 7 7 Setting the network standby function Allows power to the unit be turned on using the Pioneer ControlApp even when the unit is in standby mode. It also allows the unit to power on au tomatically using AirPlay and DLNA. Follow the s teps below to tur n on network standby . Power consumption increases wh en set to netwo[...]

27 Perform network settings 7 7 Advanced operations for the Internet radio Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pione er site With this unit, broadcast statio ns not included on the list of stations distributed by vTuner can be registered and played. Check the access code required for registration on this unit, use[...]

28 Perform network settings 7 7 • When this unit is selected with t he Spotify application, the account information is regist ered on this unit as well. When disposing of this unit, reset this unit’s settings in order to delete the acco unt in formation registered on this unit. For instructions on resetting, see Resetting this unit on page 36 .[...]

29 Perform network settings 7 7 • There are cases where the time elapsed may not be correctly displayed. 1 Press MUSIC SERVER to select Music Server. All available servers are shown on the display. “Please wait” will be displayed until an available server is found. 2 Use / to select the server that the file you want to play is stored on[...]

8 30 8 Using other functions Using the Sound mode This function allows you to ut ilize various sound modes during playback. • This function cannot be used when the DIRECT m o d e i s o n . • Digital audio will not be output when DI RECT mode is off. 1 Press SOUND to show the Sound option menu. 2 Use / to select the setting, then press ENT[...]

31 Using other functions 8 8 Adjust the DAC lock range (N-70A only) Use this function to make fine adjustments in the pursuit of higher audio quality. Even using clock input with the same jitter, incidental noise can be r educed and overall sound quality increased by narrowing th e lock range. However, if you set the lock range to o narrow, then an[...]

32 9 9 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the po ints below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot [...]

33 Additional information 9 9 corresponding information again. Check whether th e connection status is set to “Do not authorize”.  There are no playable audio files on the component connected to the network. Check the audio files stored on the component connected to the network.  Wireless Accessory Configuration f ails.  If th e iOS de[...]

11 34 Additional information 9 9 an application such as Pioneer ControlApp, the volume can also be incr eased from the applic ation.  Playback continues on this unit when the Spotify application is quit.  The Spotify audio stre am continue s from this unit, even when the Spotify application is quit. T o operat e again, relaunch the Spotify ap[...]

35 Additional information 9 9  If the audio output on your OS set to mute? Check the settings on your computer and turn off the mute setting.  Are you run ning multiple app lications at the same time?  Close t he applications th at you are not using.  The OS or applicat ion audio output destination is not set up correctly . Select “P [...]

11 36 Additional information 9 9 Note • Confirm the unit’s IP address as follows: 1. Press NET SERVICE  SETUP . 2. Select System Info. 3. Confirm the IP field. 4 Click Network Setup  Firmware Update. 5 Press Start. The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here . 6 Browse the[...]

37 Additional information 9 9 Do not place obj ects on this unit . Do not place any objects on top of this unit. Do not expo se to heat. Do not place this unit on top of an amplifier or other component that generates heat. When rack mounting it, to avoid the heat given off by the amplifier or other audio component, place it on a shelf below the amp[...]

11 38 Additional information 9 9 Authorizing this unit I n o r d e r t o b e a b l e t o p l a y w i t h M u s i c S e r v e r , t h i s u n i t m u s t b e authorized. This happens automatically when the unit makes a connection over the network to the computer. If not, please authorize this unit manually on the computer. The authorization (or perm[...]

39 Additional information 9 9 a “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Gapless playback The unit can use USB memory/External HDD or a music [...]

11 40 Additional information 9 9 The USB-DAC function of this unit supports the following file format s. Note that some file formats a re not avai lable fo r playback although they are listed as playable file formats. N-70A N-50A Windows 8 This product is Windows 8.1 Compatible and Windows 8 Compatible. Windows ® and the Windows logo ar e trademar[...]

41 Additional information 9 9 About Spotify The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found by the following procedures. 1 Be sure this u nit and your computer are connected to the same wired or wireless network. 2 Launch Web br owser on your comp uter. 3 Enter “http://(the uni t’s IP address)/notice.html” into your web browser&[...]