Technicalspecifications Troubleshooting

Technicalspecifications

Troubleshooting

DAC

THD+N

FrequencyResponse

SignaltoNoiseratio

Totalcorrelatedjitter

Digitaloutputs***

AudioFormats**

StreamingProtocols

Playlists

Wi-Fi

Wi-FiEncryption

Ethernet

USB

Filesystems

TriggerIn

Mainsinletvoltage

Standbyconsumption

Maxpowerconsumption

Dimensions(WxDxH)

Weight

WolfsonWM872824bit96kHzcapable 0.003%@1kHz

20Hz-20kHz+/-0.2dB

>95dB

<200pS

S/PDIFCo-axialandTOSLinkOptical 16-24Bits,32-96kHz

WAVcontaininguncompressed

PCM16-24bit32-96kHz

FLACcontaininglosslesslycompressed PCM16-24bit32-96kHz

AIFFcontaininguncompressed PCMMicrosoft16bit®32Windows-48kHzMediaTM Audio (WMA9Standard)32-320kbps MP3(CBRorVBR)16-320kbps AAC,HEAACandAAC+

(CBRorVBR)16-320kbps OGGVorbis32-320kbps

RTSP(RealTimeStreamingProtocol) MMS(MicrosoftMediaServerProtocol) HTTP(HyperTextTransferProtocol)

ASX(Microsoft®playlistformat) M3U,PLS

IEEE802.11b/gorn(2.4GHz connectionusedonly)

WEP,WPA,WPA2

IEEE802.3,10Base-Tor100Base-T 2xUSB1.1currentlimitedto 500mAeach

FAT32

12VDC

100-240VAC(switchmode) <1W

21W

270x285x67mm 2.1Kg/4.6lbs

IfyouexperienceanytroublewithyourNP30,thenyoumayﬁnditusefultovisit thehelpsectiononourwebpageathttp://support.cambridgeaudio.com/. IfyouhavetroublewiththeUuVolservicethenyoumayalsoﬁnditusefulto visitthehelpsectionatwww.UuVol.com.

GeneralHelpguidelines:

IfyouhavetroubleconnectingtheNP30toyournetwork,thesestepsmay helptoresolvetheproblem:

•Conﬁrm that a connected PC can access the Internet (i.e. can browse the web)usingthesamenetwork.

•CheckthataDHCPserverisavailable,orthatyouhaveconﬁguredastatic IPaddressontheNP30.YoucanconﬁgureastaticIPaddressontheNP30 using the menu item ‘Settings -> Network Conﬁg -> Edit Conﬁg’, and then select‘No’for‘Auto(DHCP)’.DHCPishowevertherecommendedmethod.

•Checkthatyournetwork’sﬁrewallisnotblockinganyoutgoingports.Asa minimum, the radio needs access to UDP and TCP ports 80, 554, 1755, 5000,6000and7070.

•CheckyouraccesspointdoesnotrestrictconnectionstoaparticularMAC addresses. You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu item ‘Settings->NetworkConﬁg->ViewConﬁg->MACaddress’.

•If you have an encrypted Wi-Fi network, check that you have entered the correctkeyorpassphraseintotheNP30.Rememberthattext-formatkeys arecasesensitive.If,whenattemptingtoconnecttoanencryptednetwork, yourNP30displays:‘Wirelesserror’followedbya5-digitnumber,thenplease ensurethatyouenterthecorrectpassphraseforthenetwork.Iftheproblem persists,thenyoumayneedtoconsultyournetworkconﬁguration.

IfyourNP30canconnecttothenetworksuccessfully,butisunabletoplay particularUuVolstations,itmaybeduetooneofthefollowingcauses:

•Thestationisnotbroadcastingatthistimeoftheday(rememberitmaybe locatedinadifferenttimezone).

•The station has reached the maximum allowed number of simultaneous listeners.

•Thestationisnotbroadcastinganymore.

•Thelinkinourdatabaseissimplyoutofdate.

•The Internet connection between the server (often located in a different country)andyouisslow.

•TryusingaPCtoplaybackthestreamviathebroadcaster’swebsite.

If you can play back the station with a PC, you can use the form at www.UuVol.comtonotifyussothatwecaninvestigate.

IfyouhaveproblemswithUPnPplaybackalwayscheckthefollowing:

*iRadio/Streaming Services are output as 16 bit data at the appropriate sample rate for the decompressed data. The sample rate will be 32kHz, 44.1kHzor48kHzdependingonthestreamssamplerate.

Incomingstreamsoflessthan32kHzsampleratecannotbeoutputoverS/P DIF/Toslink.

Forcompressedstreamsthetrueresolutionoftheaudioisofcourselimited bytheencoding.

ForMediacontentfromlocaldrivesorUPnPthisoutputsinitsnativeresolution of16-24bits,32kHz44.1kHz48kHzor96kHzwithbitforbittransfer. **88.2kHzmaterialisnotsupported.

•EnsureyourchosenUPnPserversoftwareiscapableofservingtheﬁletype youaretryingtoaccess.SomeserversdonotserveFLACforinstance.

•TheNP30canonlyplaynonDRMﬁles.FilesthathaveDRMcontrolscannot beplayedbytheNP30.Someserversmaybeabletoauthoriseandde-crypt MicrosoftPlaysforsurebeforethenservingthecontenttotheNP30butthis operationisnotguaranteedasitispurelyafunctionoftheserver.

•If attempting to play 24 bit WAV or FLAC content note a wired Ethernet connection is normally required for reliable operation due to bandwidth considerations.

•Check the NP30 is capable of playing back the ﬁle type you are trying to access.WMA,AAC,MP3,Vorbis,FLACandWAVcancurrentlybeplayed.The NP30doesnotsupportALAC,WMAPro,WMAlossless,RAW,AUorotherﬁle typesnotmentioned.

IfyouhaveproblemswithLocalMediaplayback alwayscheckthefollowing:

•Check the NP30 is capable of playing back the ﬁle type you are trying to access.WMA,AAC,MP3,Vorbis,FLACandWAVcancurrentlybeplayed.

•TheNP30doesnotsupportALAC,WMAPro,WMAlossless,RAW,AUorother ﬁletypesnotmentioned.

•ForlocalmediatheNP30canonlyplaynonDRMﬁles.FilesthathaveDRM controlscannotbeplayed.

•Checkthatyourdevicedoesnotrequiremorethan500mAifitispowered fromtheUSBsocketitself.

•CheckyourdeviceisformattedinFAT32format.

•Thewayyouorganiseyourlocalmediaaffectsthesizeofinternaldatabase theNP30needstobuilddynamicallyasyoubrowsecontent.Goodpractice istocreatefoldersforArtistswithinwhichyoushouldhaveasubfoldersfor eachAlbumwhichthencontainingthetracksforthatAlbum.Librarieswith thousands of tracks in one folder will progressively slow down the NP30s mediabrowsing.

Forallservicing,inoroutofwarranty,pleasecontactyourdealer.

NP30 specifications

The Cambridge Audio NP30 is a network music player that exemplifies the brand's commitment to delivering high-quality audio and a seamless user experience. Designed to connect directly to a variety of streaming services and local libraries, the NP30 bridges the gap between traditional audio systems and modern digital music consumption.

One of the key features of the NP30 is its ability to access high-resolution audio files, supporting a wide range of formats, including FLAC, WAV, and MP3, along with streaming services such as Spotify and Tidal. This compatibility ensures that users can enjoy their favorite tracks in the best possible quality. The NP30 supports playback of music files up to 24-bit/192kHz, allowing audiophiles to experience their music with stunning clarity and detail.

The NP30 incorporates Cambridge Audio’s StreamMagic technology, which enables effortless integration with various streaming services and DLNA-compatible devices. This innovation allows users to stream music directly from their smartphones, tablets, or computers, making it easy to access personal libraries and online content. Moreover, with built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, users can easily connect the NP30 to their home networks without the need for cumbersome cabling.

Another standout characteristic of the NP30 is its intuitive user interface, accessible via a well-designed remote control and a dedicated app compatible with iOS and Android devices. The app simplifies music navigation, playlist creation, and device settings, providing a user-friendly experience. The NP30 supports multi-room audio setups, enabling users to synchronize playback across multiple rooms or play different tracks in different spaces, contributing to a more immersive listening experience.

The NP30 is distinguished by its elegant design, featuring a minimalist aesthetic with a sturdy chassis that not only adds to its visual appeal but also helps reduce interference and resonance. The high-quality components used in its construction ensure durability and longevity while providing exceptional sound reproduction.

In conclusion, the Cambridge Audio NP30 is a versatile and robust network music player that caters to the modern listener's needs. With its support for high-resolution audio, seamless streaming capabilities, user-friendly interface, and beautiful design, the NP30 stands as a reliable choice for anyone looking to enhance their music listening experience in today's digital age. Whether you're streaming from a network library or enjoying your favorite playlist, the NP30 delivers on the promise of high-quality sound and connectivity.