CocktailAudio N15D User manual
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English
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Contents
Important safety instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
1. Product overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
1-1. Front view ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
1-2. Rear view ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………. 7
2. Prepare …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….…….…… 8
2-1. Check the contents of N15D package …………………………………………………….…….……….. 8
2-2. USB Audio Class 2.0 Driver Software for Windows OS ........….……………….……….………. 8
2-3. How to install USB Audio Driver Software to Windows PC .............................................. 9
2-4. Special software(Player) for DSD file on your Windows PC …………….….…..……………. 11
2-5. Optional items, WiFi USB dongle ................................…………….…..………….….…………..……. 11
2-6. N15D purchased without storage ................................................................................................. 11
2-6-1. HDD installation ...................................................................................................................... 12
2-6-2. HDD Format .............................................................................................................................. 12
2-7. N15D purchased with an internal storage installed ............................................................. 12
2-8. Two(2) spaces of N15D local storage ...........................................................................................12
2-9. Extra devices needed to use N15D .............................................................................................. 12
3. Connection ………………...............……………………………………………………..………….…..……….…………. 13
3-1. Connection to use N15D as an USB Digital to Analog Converter(DAC) ...…….………..13
3-2. Connection to use N15D as Network Adapter for existing Amplifier or DAC ...….....14
4. Turn ON and Start ……….........………………………………………………………….………………………………. 15
4-1. When using N15D as an USB Digital to Analog Converter(DAC) .……………..……………15
4-2. When using N15D as Music Storage/Player, Network Adapter for existing
Amplifier or DAC ....................................................................................................................................15
5. SETUP ………......................................................................................……..………….……………..……………….… 16
5-1. Music DB .................................................................................................................................................... 16
5-1-1. Display Mode ................................................................................................................................ 16
5-1-2. Storage ............................................................................................................................................. 17
5-1-3. Recovery .......................................................................................................................................... 17
5-1-4. Recovery Result ............................................................................................................................ 17
5-1-5. Backup .............................................................................................................................................. 18
5-1-6. Restore .............................................................................................................................................. 18
5-1-7. Music DB Integrity Check ......................................................................................................... 18
5-2. Audio ..............................................................................................................................................................19
5-2-1. DSD Native ...................................................................................................................................... 19
5-2-2. Digital Out Volume ...................................................................................................................... 19
5-2-3. Digital Out ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5-2-4. Gapless Play ..................................................................................................................................... 20
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5-3. Network ....................................................................................................................................................20
5-3-1. Network(Setup) ...........................................................................................................................20
5-3-1-1. Wired Setup ...............................................................................................................21
5-3-1-1-1. DHCP(Auto IP) ....................................................................................21
5-3-1-1-2. Static IP ..................................................................................................22
5-3-1-2. Wireless Setup ...........................................................................................................22
5-3-1-2-1. Open SSID ............................................................................................22
5-3-1-2-2. Hidden SSID .........................................................................................23
5-3-1-2-3. WiFi Repeater Roaming function ............................................... 23
5-3-2. Network Info .................................................................................................................................23
5-3-3. Wireless Info .................................................................................................................................23
5-3-4. Wake On LAN .............................................................................................................................. 24
5-4. Network Service ..................................................................................................................................... 24
5-4-1. Samba Server ................................................................................................................................25
5-4-2. Network Sharing(Samba Client) ...........................................................................................26
5-4-3. Web Server ....................................................................................................................................27
5-4-3-1. How to enable Web Server ..................................................................................28
5-4-3-2. How to start WebInterface ................................................................................... 28
5-4-4. UPnP Server ...................................................................................................................................29
5-4-5. FTP Server ........................................................................................................................................30
5-4-6. Shareplay(Airplay) ..........................................................................................................................30
5-5. Internet Service ........................................................................………….………….….….…….……………. 31
5-6. System ....................................………………………………………………………………….……..…...…………… 31
5-6-1. OSD(On Screen Display) ....................................…………………………….….…...………………. 32
5-6-2. Auto Play ......................................................................................................................................... 32
5-6-3. Resume Play ................................................................................................................................... 33
5-6-4. Factory Reset .................................................................................................................................. 33
5-6-5. HDD Sleep ....................................................................................................................................... 33
5-6-6. Format Storage .................................................................................……..…..…...…….….…..…… 34
5-6-7. File System Fix ................…………………………………………………………………....…….…..…….. 34
5-6-8. Alarm ................………………………………………………………………………….….……..….….…..…… 34
5-6-9. Auto Shutdown ......................................................................………………………..….....……..….. 35
5-6-10. ErP Regulation ........................................................………………….……….…..…..…..…...…..….. 35
5-7. Time .........................................................................…………………………..………..………..…...…...….…….. 35
5-7-1. Time Format ............……………………………………………………………..……….…...…..…..……….. 36
5-7-2. Time Set(Internet) ......................................................................................................................... 36
5-7-3. Time Set(Manually) ...................................................................................................................... 36
5-8. Firmware ......................................……………………………………………………..……………………..…..…..… 37
5-8-1. Current Version ...........................................................…………………………..…..……..……..….…. 37
5-8-2. Update manually(Firmware update manually) ................................................................. 37
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5-8-3. Check now for new firmware and Update by network ............................................ 38
6. Using N15D with Music X App…….....................................................................…....…...…….…...….... 38
6-1. Music DB ....................................................................................................................................................38
6-1-1. What is the Music DB of N15D ...........................................................................................38
6-1-2. How to make Music DB for N15D .....................................................................................39
6-1-3. How to use Music X app for Music DB .......................................................................... 39
6-2. Browser ........................................................................................................................................................43
6-3. Playlists ........................................................................................................................................................ 46
6-4. i-Service ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
6-4-1. Online Music Services ............................................................................................................. 47
6-4-2. Airable Internet Radio ............................................................................................................. 48
6-4-2-1. How to add station to Favorites folder ..........................................................48
6-4-2-2. How to record an internet radio ...................................................................... 48
6-4-3-3. How to set 'Reservation Recording' .................................................................49
6-5. Virtual Remocon ...................................................................................................................................... 50
7. Specification ……………………………………………………………………….………..………...……………........….... 51
Important safety instructions
For your own safety, please read the following important safety instructions carefully before
attempting to connect this unit to the main power supply. They will enable you to get the best
performance from the unit.
1.Read the instructions.
2.Keep the instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.Do not use this product near water.
6.Clean only with dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.Do not remove the casing of this product.
9.Only use this product indoors. Do not expose the product to water, rain or high humidity.
10.Keep this product away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat.
11.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electrical
equipment(including amplifiers) that produce much heat.
12.Do not place any other electrical equipment on the product.
13.Do not place any sources of danger on the product(e.g. objects containing liquid, burning
candles)
14.This product includes batteries. Please refer to safety and disposal instructions for batteries in
this user manual.
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15.Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long time.
16.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has
been damaged, such as the power supply cord, damaged plug, liquid spillage, objects dropped on
the unit, exposure to rain or moisture, does not operate properly, or has been dropped.
17.The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection
18.The an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
WARNING
- Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce
sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for
exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may be
experiencing some hearing loss. Over time your hearing ‘comfort level’ adapts to higher
volumes of sound, so after prolonged listening, what sounds ‘normal’ can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing. To guard against this, set your volume to a safe level.
- Loudspeakers : Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is
turned off and only use suitable interconnects.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified and supplied by the manufacturer.
FCC regulations
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
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no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures.
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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1. Product overview
1-1. Front View
1-2. Rear View
① AC Power Inlet
② Analog Out
③ USB 3.0 Host Port
④ USB 3.0 Host Port
③ Volume/Mute knob
④ Power button
⑤ Giga Fast Ethernet LAN
⑥ 2.5" HDD or SSD Storage Deck
⑦ USB Audio IN
⑧ Digital Out(COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
① Headphone Out
② USB2.0 Host Port
<NOTICE> Volume/Mute Knob : If you keep pressing Volume/Mute Knob for 5~6 seconds, you can
reset Network Settings to Wired Network
<WARNING> You MUST power off by Power Button of remote app first before power it off by the
power switch on the front. Otherwise, the storage installed inside of N15D may get damage.
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2. Prepare
2-1. Check the contents of N15D package
2-2. USB Audio Class 2.0 Driver Software for Windows OS
① N15D unit
② User's Guide
③ Power cord
④ Screw for Storage Installation
⑤ Wired LAN cable
You should install USB Audio Class 2.0 driver software for Windows OS so that you could
use N15D as an USB DAC with Windows PC properly.
※ You can download USB Audio Class 2.0 driver software from our website,
www.cocktailaudio.com or from our local distributor website.
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2-3. How to install USB Audio Driver Software to Windows PC
Unzip the downloaded Driver Software. Two folder will show up like below.
Select one suitable for your PC OS and run its EXE file with double click to install.
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According to Setup Wizard, you can finish installation like below
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