Melco N1A/2 Hardware Manual - User Manual

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High-Res Digital Music Library

N1/2 Series

Hardware Manual

Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about
the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard this manual, the
warranty statement, or the packing box.

35021284-01

2016.12

Contents

Diagrams .........................................................................2

Turning the N1 On and Off .............................................5

Powering On .....................................................................................5
Powering Off .....................................................................................6

Peripheral Connections ..................................................7

Available Devices and Ports ............................................................7
Preparing Player ...............................................................................8

Default Settings and Product Specifications ...............9

Default Settings ...............................................................................9
Specifications of N1A/2 ...................................................................9
Specifications of N1Z/2 ................................................................. 10

Regulatory Compliance Information ......................... 11

For Customers in the United States ............................................. 11
For Customers in Europe .............................................................. 11

Diagrams

N1A/2

1 2 10

4 5 6 7

11 12 13 14

N1Z/2

1 2

4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14

Power Button ( )
Press to turn the power on and off.

Power LED
While the N1 is powered on, the LED will light up in blue. It will extinguish when powering off.

Note:

The brightness of the power LED can be changed from

Settings

Power LED Brightness

Display
Displays the device's status and settings. In case of an error, displays the error message and code.

Note:

The brightness of the display panel can be changed from

Settings

Brightness

. If the display brightness is

set to

Dark Mode

, the display panel will be turned off.

Back Button ( )
Returns the window to the previous page. If you press and hold this button for 2 seconds while at the home
screen, the display panel will be turned off.

Menu/Enter Button ( )
Makes a selection.

Down Button ( )
Scroll down.
To initialize settings, press the power button while holding down this button.

Up Button ( )
Scroll up.

USB Port for USB-DAC
Use if connecting a USB-DAC device.

Ground Port (

)

Use a grounding cable (sold separately) to connect this port.

USB 3.0 Port

Connect a compatible USB hard drive or optical drive for music playback, or a USB flash drive for updating the
firmware.

USB Port for Expansion USB Drive

Connect a compatible USB hard drive to expand the storage capacity.

USB Port for Backup USB Drive

Connect a compatible USB hard drive to back up or restore the contents or settings of the N1.

Ethernet Port for Router or Hub

Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to a wireless router, hub, or switch on your network. Then you will
be able to access the N1 from computers and mobile devices on your network.

Ethernet Port for Player

This is a dedicated port for Network Audio Players. Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port directly to a
Network Audio Player or AV receiver.

Note:

If your Network Audio Player is directly connected to the player port, it will not be visible on the network

when the N1 is powered off. If this is an issue, connect your Network Audio Player to the router or switch
instead.

Power Connector
Use the included power cable.

* The first partition of a connected USB drive is mounted. Additional partitions are not recognized. To utilize the
whole capacity, connect the USB device to the expansion or backup port, navigate to

Settings

Drive

, select

Format

Expansion Drive

Format Backup Drive

, then select

Erase All Data

to format all partitions. Please note that all data

currently on the drive will be removed with this operation.
** When the Ethernet cable is connected to the network, the link LED will glow. The act LED shows network activity.
On the display panel, go to

Settings

Rear Side LED

and set to "Off" to extinguish both LEDs.

LINK

ACT

Turning the N1 On and Off

Powering On

Connect the power cable to the power connector on the N1 and outlet. The grounding cable should be
connected before connecting to the outlet.

Press the power button.

The display panel will change as the sequence below. When the home screen is displayed, the boot process is
finished. It will take about 20 seconds to complete.

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Powering Off

Press the power button.

Confirm if the power LED is extinguished.

Notes:

• Make sure that the N1's power is turned off by following the procedure above before disconnecting the power

cable. Disconnect the grounding cable after disconnecting it from the outlet.

• Do not disconnect the power cable without properly powering the N1 off first. You may lose music files or the N1

may malfunction. If using the N1 model with an SSD and power was turned off without following the procedure
above, it may take about 1 to 4 minutes to complete the boot process during the next power-on. In such a case,
wait until the boot process is complete.

• If connecting the N1 to an amplifier's AC outlet, do not configure the amplifier's power settings to shut down the

N1 when the amplifier is powered down.

• To power on again, wait 3 seconds after the power LED extinguishes, then press the power button.

Peripheral Connections

Available Devices and Ports

To connect the N1 and other peripheral devices, refer to the diagram below.

Internet

Required for downloading music files from a streaming site, importing files from the CD, and checking for new
firmware release.

Computers and mobile devices

Computers support saving or playing music files. Mobile devices only support playing music files.

USB-DAC

Available as a player.

USB Devices

• USB Flash Drive - Can update the firmware or be configured as the import source device.
• External Hard Drive - Can expand the storage capacity or be configured as the import source device or a

backup destination.

• Optical Drive (CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drive) - Can be configured as the import source device or to play CDs via a

USB-DAC.

Network Audio Player

Available as a player.

Preparing Player

USB-DAC

Network Audio Player

To use a USB-DAC as a player, connect the USB-DAC using the USB cable to the USB-DAC port. After turning the USB-
DAC on, you may be able to play music files by changing the input to USB. You can use other ports than the USB-
DAC port, but only one device will be detected if 2 or more USB-DAC devices are connected at the same time.

To use a Network Audio Player as a player, connect the Network Audio Player using the Ethernet cable to the player
port. After turning the Network Audio Player on, you may be able to play music files by changing the input to music
server or network. You can also use another player on the network rather than the player connected to the player
port.

Default Settings and Product Specifications

Default Settings

The N1 is configured with the following default settings.

Display

Brightest

SMB File Sharing

Power LED Brightness

Bright

Rear Side LED

Auto Power Save

15 minutes

Note:

This setting may be configured to "Off" for some units.

Import Directory

All

Controller

HybridMode

DSF/DSDIFF Playback

DSD (DSD over PCM)

PrecisionStart Latency

0.75 second(s)

Import File Format

FLAC/No Compression

Read Retry Count

Advanced Drive Optimization

±0

Auto Download

Off

Player

Network Mode

LAN

DHCP

Friendly Name (Hostname)

N1-XXXX (X stands for the last four digits of MAC address)

Check for Updates at Start-Up

Specifications of N1A/2

Check melco-audio.com for information about the latest products and their specifications.

LAN Interface

Standards
Compliance

IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3
(10BASE-T), AUTO-MDIX

Data Transfer Rates

10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing)

Number of Ports

Connector Type

RJ-45 8-pin

USB Interface

Number of Ports

1 USB 3.0 port (front, type A), 3 USB 3.0 ports (rear, type A), and 1
USB 2.0 port for a USB-DAC device (rear, type A)

Internal Drive

3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD)

Note:

If a drive malfunctions, contact our technical support for assistance.

Dimensions (W x H
x D)

435 x 70 x 352 mm; 17.1 x 2.8 x 13.8 in

Weight

Approx. 6.5 kg; 14.3 lb

Power Supply

AC 100–120 V 50/60 Hz, AC 220–240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption
(Max.)

60 W

Operating
Environment

Temperature: 5–35°C; 41–95°F
Humidity: 20–80% (no condensation)

Specifications of N1Z/2

Check melco-audio.com for information about the latest products and their specifications.

LAN Interface

Standards
Compliance

IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3
(10BASE-T), AUTO-MDIX

Data Transfer Rates

10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing)

Number of Ports

Connector Type

RJ-45 8-pin

USB Interface

Number of Ports

3 USB 3.0 ports (rear, type A) and 1 USB 2.0 port for a USB-DAC
device (rear, type A)

Internal Drive

N1ZS/2: Audio-grade solid-state drives (SSD)
N1ZH/2: 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD)

Note:

If a drive malfunctions, contact our technical support for assistance.

Dimensions (W x H
x D)

350 x 75 x 370 mm; 13.8 x 3.0 x 14.6 in

Weight

N1ZS/2: Approx. 8.4 kg; 18.5 lb
N1ZH/2: Approx. 8.1 kg; 17.9 lb

Power Supply

AC 100–120 V 50/60 Hz, AC 220–240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption
(Max.)

60 W

Operating
Environment

Temperature: 5–35°C; 41–95°F
Humidity: 20–80% (no condensation)

Regulatory Compliance Information

For Customers in the United States

FCC Statement

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 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.

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.
Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don't use other accessories or cables unless
specifically instructed to in the documentation.

MET

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Label Information

Alternating current

Proposition 65

WARNING:

This product and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

For Customers in Europe

Norsk

Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet utstyr – og er tilkoplet et
kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake brannfare.
For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom
utstyret og kabel- TV nettet.

Svenska
Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt
är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medföra risk för brand. För att undvika detta skall vid anslutning av
utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrusningen och kabel-TV nätet.

Label Information

Alternating current

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Deutsch
Verwenden Sie ausschließlich die Kabel und Zubehörteile, die im Lieferumfang enthalten sind. Andere Zubehörteile
oder Kabel dürfen nur dann verwendet werden, wenn dies in der Dokumentation ausdrücklich vorgeschrieben ist.
Verwenden Sie keine USB-Kabel, die 3 Meter lang oder länger sind, um USB-Geräte.

English
Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don't use other accessories or cables unless
specifically instructed to in the documentation.
Do not use USB cables that are 3 meters or longer to connect USB devices.

Français
Utilisez uniquement les câbles et accessoires inclus dans ce package. N’utilisez aucun autre accessoire ou câble sauf
instruction spécifique de la documentation.
Utilisez des câbles d'une longueur de moins 3 mètres pour connecter les périphériques USB à.

Norsk
Bruk kun kabler og tilbehør som er inkludert i pakken. Ikke bruk annet tilbehør eller kabler med mindre spesielt
instruert til å gjøre det i dokumentasjonen.
Bruk ikke USB-kabler på tre meter eller mer for å koble USB-enheter til denne TeraStation-serien.

Svenska
Använd bara kablar och tillbehör som ingår i förpackningen. Använd inte andra tillbehör eller kablar om du inte får
uttryckliga instruktioner om det i dokumentationen.
Använd inte USB-kablar som är 3 meter eller längre för att ansluta USB-enheter till den här TeraStation-serien.