Merging MERGING+NADAC User manual

REFERENCE GUIDE

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Table of Contents

Important Safety and Installation Instructions..........................................................................................3

Declaration of Conformity .....................................................................................................................7

NADAC Warranty Information ...................................................................................................................8

Before you do anything else please read this page ...................................................................................9

MERGING+NADAC Network Attached D/A Converter.........................................................................9

What’s in the Box...................................................................................................................................9

Introduction to the MERGING+NADAC....................................................................................................10

The MERGING+NADAC Network Attached D/A Converter................................................................10

Environmentally Friendly by Design ..................................................................................................10

Key Features ........................................................................................................................................10

The MERGING+NADAC: Two Versions ...............................................................................................10

About RAVENNA..................................................................................................................................11

MERGING+NADAC Hardware .............................................................................................................12

Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................12

Back Panel – 2-Channel version (ST2)..............................................................................................12

Back Panel – 8 Channel version (MC8).............................................................................................12

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................14

How to Connect the MERGING+NADAC ..................................................................................................17

Connecting the RAVENNA Ethernet cable to the Network input ....................................................17

Connecting the NADAC using AES/EBU and SPDIF digital interfaces...............................................17

Connecting the word clock input .....................................................................................................18

How to connect the balanced line output to an unbalanced input.................................................19

Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................................20

Power supply options.......................................................................................................................20

Using an AC power source ...............................................................................................................20

Using a DC power source .................................................................................................................20

Switching on your MERGING+NADAC......................................................................................................

MERGING+NADAC Front Panel Display Interface ....................................................................................22

MERGING+NADAC Menu Tree ............................................................................................................22

Dual Zone Capability...........................................................................................................................25

Navigating the Menu ..........................................................................................................................23

Rotary Control Function Overview .....................................................................................................23

Home Screen Explanation...................................................................................................................25

Screen item descriptions.....................................................................................................................25

The Quick Menu ..................................................................................................................................25

The Main Menu....................................................................................................................................28

Sources menu..................................................................................................................................28

Trim/Polarity menu .........................................................................................................................30

System Menu...................................................................................................................................31

Network Menu.................................................................................................................................35

Info Menu.........................................................................................................................................37

Exit Menu.........................................................................................................................................38

Synchronizing the MERGING+NADAC to an External Source ..................................................................40

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Connecting the MERGING+NADAC to a Network ....................................................................................41

Basic Network Configuration ...............................................................................................................41

Advanced Network Configuration .......................................................................................................44

Home networks and Gigabit assistance ..............................................................................................48

NADAC Driver Installation and Configuration..........................................................................................49

MERGING+NADAC ASIO Driver for Windows ......................................................................................49

MERGING+NADAC Core Audio Driver for MAC OS X ...........................................................................53

The NADAC App: MERGING+NADAC Remote Control ............................................................................59

To launch the MERGING+NADAC Ap from Windows ..........................................................................60

To launch the MERGING+NADAC Ap from Mac OS X ..........................................................................61

To launch the MERGING+NADAC Ap from Apple iOS for iPad and iPhone .........................................62

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................................65

Media player configuration recommendations ...................................................................................65

MERGING+NADAC Discovery or RAVENNA I/O connection problems ................................................65

Other trouble shooting information ....................................................................................................65

Appendix 1. MERGING+NADAC Web Control Interface..........................................................................66

Appendix 2: MERGING+NADAC Firmware Update Guide.......................................................................69

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Important Safety and Installation Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING – when using electrical products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:

1. Before using this product, read all of the safety and installation instructions and the explanation of graphic

symbols.

2. This product must be grounded otherwise it could malfunction or breakdown. Grounding provides a path of

least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a power

supply cable having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet, which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

DANGER – Improper connection of the equipment grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not

modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician. Do not use an adapter that defeats the function of the equipment-grounding conductor.

If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded, check with a qualified serviceman or

electrician.

3. Do not use this product near water or in a damp environment, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.

4. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and speakers or headphones, may be capable

of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate at a high volume level or

at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an

audiologist.

5. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators or other products that produce

heat.

7. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions

or as marked on the product.

8. The product’s power-supply cable should be unplugged from the outlet when it is to be left unused for a

long period of time. When unplugging the power supply cable, grasp it by the plug. Do not pull on the cable

itself.

9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on to the product and liquids are not spilled onto any part of

the enclosure.

10. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a. The power supply cable or plug

has been damaged. b. Objects have fallen onto the product, or liquid has spilled and may have leaked into the

product. c. The product has been exposed to rain. d. The product does not appear to be operating normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance. e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions. All

other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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12. WARNING - Do not place any objects on the power supply cable, or place the product in a position where

anyone could trip over, walk on, or roll anything over the cable. Do not allow the product to rest on or be

installed over cables of any type. Improper installations of this type create the possibility of a fire hazard

and/or personal injury.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failure to comply with

the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read this entire section of the

manual carefully before installation.

STATIC ELECTRICITY DANGER NOTICE:

Please note that the NADAC contains delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even destroyed

when exposed to static electricity. Take all necessary precautions not to discharge static electricity into the

equipment when touching any of the NADAC connectors.

Merging Technologies makes no warranties express or implied regarding the NADAC embedded software, its

quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The software is supplied “as is” and

you, the purchaser, are assuming the entire risk of the results of using this Merging Technologies software.

In no circumstances will Merging Technologies, its owners, directors, officers, employees or agents be liable to

you for any consequential, incidental or indirect loss or damages including loss of time, loss of business, loss of

profits, loss of data or similar resulting from the use of or inability to use the Merging Technologies hardware

and or software or for any defect in the hardware software or documentation.

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Product Regulatory Compliance

Product Safety and EMC Compliance

The Merging Technologies NADAC Network Converter is designed, tested and verified to comply with the

following Safety and EMC regulations:

FCC – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (USA).

CFR 47 Part 15 – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (Canada).

CISPR 22:2008 (class B) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (International).

CISPR 32:2012 (class B) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (International).

CISPR 24:2010 – Immunity (International).

EN 55022:2010 (class B) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (European Union).

EN 55032:2012 (class B) – Radiated and Conducted Emissions (European Union).

EN 55024:2010 – Immunity (European Union).

EN61000-3-2 & -3 – (Power Harmonics and Fluctuation and Flicker).

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause harmful interference and (2), this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified

product.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, Ethernet switches, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with

FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is

likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected

to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and TV reception.

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Environmental Limits

System Office Environment Parameter Limits

Operating Temperature +5 degrees C to +45 degrees C with the maximum rate of change not to exceed 10

degrees C per hour.

Non-Operating Temperature -40 degrees C to +70 degrees C

Non-Operating Humidity 95%, non-condensing @ 30 degrees C

Operating Shock No errors with a half sine wave shock of 2G (with 11-millisecond duration).

Package Shock Operational after a free fall, 60 cm depending on the weight.

ESD 8kV per Merging Technologies Environmental Test Specification

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Declaration of Conformity

According to

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Product MERGING+NADAC

Manufacturer Merging Technologies SA

Le Verney 4

CH-1070 Puidoux

Switzerland

Electrical Rating 90-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A (at 230V)

Standards EN 55022:2010, EN 55032:2010, EN 55024:2010, EN61000-3-2 &

-3, CISPR 22:2008, CISPR 32:2012, CISPR 24:2010

Detailed specifications of the tested and certified product are shown in the following

Test Report:

Test report Ref No: 15-MO-0081.E01/E02

Issued Date: June 2015 by Electro Suisse | Montena EMC SA

The CE label is affixed on the bottom of the MERGING+NADAC unit as per below:

Date 19 June 2015

Claude Cellier

President

Merging Technologies S.A.

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NADAC Warranty Information

This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from

the date of purchase. Merging Technologies, Inc. extends this Limited Warranty to the original purchaser.

In the event of a defect or failure to confirm to this Limited warranty, Merging Technologies, Inc. will repair or

replace the product without charge within sixty (60) days. In order to make a claim under this limited

warranty, the purchaser must notify Merging Technologies, Inc. or their representative in writing, of the

product failure. In this limited warranty the customer must upon Merging Technologies, Inc. request, return

the product to the place of purchase, or other local designation, for the necessary repairs to be performed. If

the consumer is not satisfied with the repair, Merging Technologies, Inc. will have the option to either attempt

a further repair, or refund the purchase price.

This warranty does not cover: (1) Products which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, physical

damage, neglect, exposure to fire, water or excessive changes in the climate or temperature, or operation

outside maximum rating. (2) Products on which warranty stickers or product serial numbers have been

removed, altered or rendered illegible. (3) The cost of installations, removal or reinstallation. (4) Damages

caused to any other products. (5) Do not attempt to service the equipment. There are no user serviceable parts

inside*. Please refer all servicing to an authorized Merging Technologies sales partner. Any attempt to service

the equipment will expose you to a risk of electric shock, and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

* Replacing or adding hardware components is permitted under the supervision of a Merging Technologies sales

partner. Any other modification will void the NADAC warranty.

Contacting Merging Technologies

International Office:

Merging Technologies S.A.

Le Verney 4

CH-1070 Puidoux

Switzerland

Phone: +41 21 946 0444

Fax: +41 21 946 0445

For all documentation inquiries or suggestions for improvement:

www.merging.com

Merging Technologies SA.

Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Merging Technologies SA shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors contained herein, nor for incidental

or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this manual.

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Before you do anything else please read this page

MERGING+NADAC Network Attached D/A Converter

Thank you for purchasing the MERGING+NADAC audiophile D/A converter. This high performance product

has a wide range of advanced features and has been designed to be as easy to use as possible. Before

attempting to use your MERGING+NADAC, we strongly recommend that you read this manual, as it will enable

you obtain the best performance from it.

What’s in the Box

If the shipping carton shows any signs of damage, please inform your Merging Technologies dealer, as the

product may also have sustained damage. Please retain all the packing, as this must be used should you need

to ship the unit in the future. The use of any other packing may result in the unit sustaining damage in transit,

which will not be covered by the warranty.

In addition to the user manual, the carton should contain the items shown in Figure 1. If any of these is

missing please contact your Merging Technologies dealer.

MERGING+NADAC

Quick Start Guide

RAVENNA Ethernet cable

Power cable

Please check that the power cable is fitted with the correct plug for the power outlet it will be

connected to. If the wrong cable has been supplied, do not attempt to modify it. Contact your

Merging Technologies dealer for a replacement.

Figure 1. Items inside the box.

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