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Player Portfolio Audio System
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NV-P100-xx Single Zone Player
NV-P200-xx Single Zone Player
NV-GW100-xx Wireless Gateway
NV-P3100-xx Three Zone Player
NV-P3500-xx Three Zone Player
NV-P300-xx Single Zone Preamplifier
NV-P10-xx POE Keypad

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  • Page 1 NUVO ® Player Portfolio Audio System Product Manual Includes: NV-P100-xx Single Zone Player NV-P200-xx Single Zone Player NV-GW100-xx Wireless Gateway NV-P3100-xx Three Zone Player NV-P3500-xx Three Zone Player NV-P300-xx Single Zone Preamplifier NV-P10-xx POE Keypad...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Adding a zone to an existing Wireless System - Using a Wi-Fi Network 2.4 Adding a zone to an existing Wireless System - Using a Nuvo NV-GW100-xx Gateway 2.5 Changing a wireless zone bound to a Nuvo NV-GW100-xx Gateway to wireless network 2.6 Adding a Keypad to the Nuvo Player System...
  • Page 3 ® 3.5 Direct Stream 3.6 Keypads 4.0 The Settings Menu 4.1 Zones 4.2 Gateways 4.3 Controller 4.4 Add a Nuvo Component 4.5 Music Library 4.6 Music Services 4.7 System 4.8 International 4.9 Help 4.10 Using Spotify Connect 5.0 The Music Share Software 6.0 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of the Nuvo Player Portfolio Audio System. Now your favorite music is in any room you want it, at any time you want it, at the touch of a button on any of your Apple or Android Wi-Fi enabled portable devices. True high-fidelity music, from your own personal library or streaming from the Internet, is more afford able and accessible than you ever imagined.
  • Page 5 USB**: A USB storage device can share music content with the Nuvo Player Portfolio System through this port. Audio In: This 3.5mm stereo in put will accept any analog line level audio signal. The local audio source is amplified by the local player, as well as provided as an additional source selection in any other associated audio zones within the NuVo Player Portfolio Audio System.
  • Page 6 Audio In: This 3.5mm stereo input will accept any analog line level audio signal. The local audio source is amplified by the local Player, as well as provided as an additional source selection in any other associated audio zones within the Nuvo Player Portfolio System.
  • Page 7 Trigger Out: This 3.5mm output acts as a voltage (5V, 20mA) trigger for external equipment, to turn on an external amp when audio is present on the zone. USB**: A USB storage drive can share music content with the Nuvo Player Portfolio System through this port. Each zone represents an independent input.
  • Page 8 Players to share the same network connection within one system. Zone 1 and Zone 2 USB: Any USB storage device can share music content with the Nuvo Player Portfolio System through these ports. Each port can accept a separate drive.
  • Page 9 TOSLINK input use a standard TOSLINK cable with the supplied TOSLINK mini- adapters or use a TOSLINK-to- TOSLINK minicable. USB**: Any USB storage device can share music content with the Nuvo Player Portfolio System through this port. Ethernet: This RJ45 port allows for a wired connection directly to the GW100 Gateway or directly to the network router.
  • Page 10 NUVO ® NV-P10-xx POE Keypad The P10 Keypads require a single Cat5 or better cable. They communicate and are powered by 802.11af Power Over Eth- ernet. Refer to section 2.6 for installation instructions. Play/Pause: Press to toggle between play and pause.

  • Page 11: Setup/Installation

    This should not be a problem. Today’s network routers are designed to operate in the Gigabyte range. If this is not the case, you should update the installation’s network equipment before you proceed with the setup. The Nuvo Player Portfolio System uses dual band 802.11n wireless communication for robust operation.
  • Page 12 NUVO ® Make sure that the installation’s router is connected to the network modem (this is generally supplied by the Internet Service Provider, or ISP) with a single Cat5 network cable. The Gateway has five Ethernet ports and acts as a standard Ethernet switch.

  • Page 13: Installing The Nvp3100-Xx And Nvp3500-Xx Players

    NUVO ® 1.3 Installing the NVP3100-xx and NVP3500-xx Players If you are installing the NVP3100-xx or NVP3500-xx rack mount component, the network connection is completed by con- necting one of the NVP3100-xx’s (or NVP3500-xx’s) two Ethernet ports directly to the home’s network using a standard Ethernet cable.

  • Page 14: Connecting Speakers To The Nvp100-Xx And Nvp200-Xx

    NUVO ® 1.4 Connecting Speakers to the NVP100-xx and NVP200-xx The NVP100-xx and NXP200-xx zone players are equipped with “5-way” binding posts for connecting the amplified audio signal to speakers. Speakers can be bookshelf, floor-standing, or installed in the wall or ceiling. 16 gauge speaker wire is recommended for this purpose.

  • Page 15: Setting Up A System From The Ios Or Android App

    Download the app to your device from the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Marketplace. Make sure your device is con- nected to the same network as the Nuvo Player Port folio System. Open the app and select “Set up my new system” from the initial screen, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 16 Select “Wireless Player.” (Fig. 12) Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Select “No” as the response to “Are you using a Nuvo Gate- way?” (Fig. 13) Ensure that the wireless zone is attached to a Ethernet con- nection that is on the same network as the smart phone or tablet running the Nuvo Player app, and press “Next.”...
  • Page 17 (Fig. 18, Fig. 19) Fig. 17 Fig. 18 After the networks have been discovered, select the network which the Nuvo Player app is connected to. (Fig. 20) Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Enter the password for the selected wireless network and press “Join.”...
  • Page 18 NUVO ® If the correct password is entered the app will display “Join- ing.” Once successfully connected, select “Finish.” The Player app will return to the setup screen where additional zones can be added, or the existing zone can be edited. (Fig.
  • Page 19 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 31 Remove the Ethernet connections from the units. NOTE: A software update may be necessary for any Nuvo components. If prompted with an update, select “Continue” to update the firmware. (Fig. 32) Fig. 32...

  • Page 20: New Wireless System Setup - Using A Nuvo Nv-Gw100-Xx Gateway

    Download the app to your device from the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Marketplace. Make sure your device is con- nected to the same network as the Nuvo Player Port folio System. Open the app and select “Set up my new system” from the initial screen, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 21 (Fig. 37, Fig. 38) Fig. 38 Fig. 37 Prepare the Nuvo player to be joined to the Gateway and press “Next.” (Fig. 39) Press the VOLUME UP and MUTE buttons simultaneously on the wireless player to initiate the binding process. NOTE: The blue LED on the Gateway will begin to flash.
  • Page 22 “Done” and the app will jump to the Setup Complete screen. (Fig. 45) Fig. 45 NOTE: A software update may be necessary for any Nuvo components. If prompted with an update, select “Continue” to update the firmware. (Fig. 46)

  • Page 23: Adding A Zone To An Existing Wireless System - Using A Wi-Fi Network

    WPA2 Enterise Guest networks Connect player to Ethernet and turn on. Open the Nuvo Player app on a tablet or smart phone con- nected to the same network. Navigate to the Settings menu by pressing the gear icon at the bottom of the home page. (Fig. 47) Select “Add a Nuvo Component.”...
  • Page 24 Then select “Wireless Player.” (Fig. 49, Fig. 50) Fig. 49 Fig. 50 Answer “No” as the response to “Are you using a Nuvo Gate- way?” (Fig. 51) Ensure that the wireless zone is attached to an Ethernet connection that is on the same network as the smart phone or tablet running the Nuvo Player app, and press “Next.”...
  • Page 25 Fig. 56 The app will search for available wireless networks. (Fig. 57) After the networks have been discovered, select the network which the Nuvo Player app is connected to. (Fig. 58) Fig. 58 Fig. 57 Enter the password for the selected wireless network and press “Join.”...
  • Page 26 NUVO ® Once successfully connected, select “Finish.” The app will show “Successfully added.” Select “Done” and the app will return to the settings menu. If the wireless credentials need to be modified, select “Edit Wireless Setup” and follow the steps. (Fig. 61, Fig. 62) Fig.

  • Page 27: Adding A Zone To An Existing Wireless System - Using A Nuvo Nv-Gw100-Xx Gateway

    NUVO ® 2.4 Adding a zone to an existing Wireless System - Using a Nuvo NV-GW100-xx Gateway Open the Nuvo Player app, making sure the smart phone or tablet is on the same wireless network as the Nuvo Player system.
  • Page 28 NUVO ® Answer “Yes” as the response to “Are you using a Nuvo Gate- way?” (Fig. 69) Make sure the Nuvo Gateway is powered on and connected via Ethernet, then select “Next.” (Fig. 70) Fig. 70 Fig. 69 Press “Next” on the Gateway Connection confirmation screen.
  • Page 29 NUVO ® Once bound, the wireless zone will show as Connected. Then press “Next.” NOTE: If a software update is needed, the unit will initiate installation and display “Installing Update.” After the update has completed, select “Next” to move to the next step of the process.

  • Page 30: Changing A Wireless Zone Bound To A Nuvo Nv-Gw100-Xx Gateway To Wireless Network

    NUVO ® 2.5 Changing a wireless zone bound to a Nuvo NV-GW100-xx Gateway to wireless network Make sure the wireless player has been updated to the latest firmware. In order for a unit to work on a network without use of a Nuvo Gateway, the player must be running firmware version 3.0 or higher.
  • Page 31 NUVO ® Select “Zones” from the Settings menu, then select a wire- less zone you would like to change. (Fig. 83, Fig. 84) Fig. 83 Fig. 84 On the zone’s page, select “Wireless.” (Fig. 85) Select “NuVoHomeAudioxxxx” under “Network.” The app will then search for the available Wi-Fi networks within range of the system.
  • Page 32 “Join.” Fig. 88, Fig. 89 ) Select “Finish” and repeat the steps for any additional wire- less zones you wish to switch from the Nuvo Gateway to your home’s wireless network. (Fig. 90, Fig. 91) NOTE: If another component has already been configured onto a wireless network, the network will appear under “Saved Networks”...

  • Page 33: Adding A Keypad To The Nuvo Player System

    Download the Player app to your device from the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Marketplace. Make sure your device is connected to the same network as the Nuvo Player Port folio System. Open the app and select “Set up my new system”...

  • Page 34: Making An Existing Ethernet Connected Zone Wireless

    1. This only applies to players that are capable of being wireless. Rackmount players do not have the wireless option. 2. To change a wireless-cabable player, follow the steps in section 2.1, if NOT using a Nuvo GW-100-xx Gateway, or in sec- tion 2.2 if using a Nuvo GW-100 Gateway.

  • Page 35: Using The Ios And Android Control App

    3.0 Using the iOS and Android Control App The Nuvo Player app for iOS and Android offers complete system control, wirelessly, from any Wi-Fi enabled phone or tablet. The iOS version is available for free download from the iTunes App Store and the Android version is available from Google Play.

  • Page 36: Bluetooth ® Playback

    To take advantage of Bluetooth streaming, make sure that your device’s Bluetooth is turned on. This is done within the device’s settings. When in range of a NVP200-xx, the Nuvo zone will appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu. Choose the zone to “pair”...

  • Page 37: Direct Stream

    NOTES: Direct streaming requirements: A smartphone with the Nuvo Player app loaded and at a version of 1.8 or greater. Firmware version 1.8 or greater on the Player Portfolio system.

  • Page 38: Keypads

    NUVO ® 3.6 Keypads The P10 Keypads require a single Cat5 or better cable. They communicate and are powered by 802.11af Power Over Eth- ernet. Refer to section 2.6 for installation instructions. General Operation Control functions are source dependant. For instance, when playing a Pandora station, the keypad allows for skip forward control but NOT skip backward, as the Pandora service does not allow that function.

  • Page 39: The Settings Menu

    NUVO ® 4.0 The Settings Menu The Settings menu has several selections important to the system’s control and operation. Settings is accessed through pressing the gear icon located at the bottom of the Dashboard. On the smaller format devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android phones, if you are on the “Now Playing”...
  • Page 40 NUVO ® The Zone Settings menu has several zone playback choices that are simple slider adjustments or on/off choices. Bass, Treble, and Balance: These three sliders allow individual settings for each zone. Loudness: This on/off button allows for bass boost designed for low volume listening.

  • Page 41: Gateways

    NUVO ® The NVP100-xx and NVP200-xx have a “quick change” function for toggling be- Fig. 125 tween 2.4 and 5 GHz communication. Simply press and hold the front panel MUTE button for about six seconds, until you see the LED flash, as shown in Fig. 125.

  • Page 42: Controller

    Fig. 133 Fig. 132 Fig. 134 4.4 Add a Nuvo Component See section 2.2: Adding Zones to an Existing System. 4.5 Music Library Existing personal music is easily shared with the entire system by plugging a USB storage device into the USB port on the back panel of any of the zone players, as shown in Fig.

  • Page 43: Music Services

    NUVO ® Another way to add music is to use the Music Share software, see section 5: The Music Share Software. Once music is added and you select “Music Library,” as shown in Fig. 136, the Music Library screen will display the number of songs and file size of the accumulated library, as shown in Fig.

  • Page 44: System

    NUVO ® 4.7 System When “System” is selected, as shown in Fig. 141, the menu will display three important choices for information about the components of the system, as shown in Fig. 142. The first choice, “About,” gives specific component information for each zone, as shown in Fig.

  • Page 45: International

    5 GHz wireless band for communication, see section 4.1: Zones “Advanced.’’ Fig. 149 Fig. 148 Fig. 150 4.9 Help The “Help” button, as shown in Fig. 151, has links to contact Nuvo directly or reference information on the system’s components,as shown in Fig. 152. Fig. 151 Fig. 152...

  • Page 46: Using Spotify Connect

    NUVO Player 3.1 or above Controller app Fig 151, You may also launch the Spotify app directly, it is not required to open it through the NUVO Controller. Once the Spotify app is open and music has been selected, look to the bottom of the screen to see the Spotify Picker.

  • Page 47: The Music Share Software

    NUVO ® 5.0 The Music Share Software The Music Share Software allows music content from either shared network locations, or libraries contained on personal computers, to be streamed from any zone in the sys tem. From your computer, go to http://www.legrand.us/resources-and-downloads/software-downloads to download the music share software.
  • Page 48 NUVO ® You can also choose to share a specific folder or drive on the network. The “A specific folder...”choice will open Win- dows Explorer, as shown in Fig. 159. From there you can choose a shared folder with music content or a drive that is shared with the network.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    NUVO ® 6.0 Troubleshooting 6.1 Front Panel LEDs An important indicator of each zone’s operation is the LED light on the front panel of the zone players. The color of the LED, and its solid or flashing state, provides a visual reference for the player’s status of operation. Refer to the chart for an explanation of the functions and LED status.

  • Page 50: Restoring Defaults

    NUVO ® Look in the network settings of your control device and verify that it is connected to the same network as the Gateway and zone players. This may sound relatively simple, but check the power status of the zone players. They should have a solid white (cyan if in Mute) LED light on the front panel.

  • Page 51: System Diagnostics

    NUVO ® 6.4 System Diagnostics A valuable tool for diagnosing system performance is the built-in system diagnostic utility. This can be accessed across the network from any computer or Wi-Fi enabled device through a web browser. To access the diagnostics page, enter a zone’s IP address into the browser address window followed by a forward slash (/) and the text “diagnostics.fcgi,”as shown...

  • Page 52: Advanced Network Management

    On any managed switch, speed and duplex must be set on the ports being used by the Nuvo Player Portfolio System to auto negotiate. This is the way in which the zones communicate. The common mistake would be to set the ports to gigabit communication which will cause a communication mismatch with the zones.

  • Page 53: Specification

    9.45 D x 9.06 W x 2.58 H Unit Weight (kg) 0.90 Regulatory Approvals Unit Weight (pounds) 1.98 Controller FCC, IC, CE-EMC, C-Tick NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Power Supply Safety cULus, GS Mark, CE-LVD FCC, IC, CE-EMC, C-Tick Environmental Compliance Europe RoHS...
  • Page 54 1.30 Network Connectivity Unit Weight (pounds) 2.87 LAN (Wired Connection) 10/100Base-T Ethernet NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Wireless Connection MIMO 2TX + 2 RX Channels IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Amplifier Output Rated Output Power (8 ohm) 40W (20W x 2) Two channels driven 20 Hz-20KHz@0.5% distortion...
  • Page 55 Android Mobile Unit Weight (kg) Android Tablet Unit Weight (pounds) 4.41 Network Connectivity NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. LAN (Wired Connection) 10/100Base-T Ethernet Wireless Connection MIMO 2TX + 2 RX Channels IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Amplifier Output...
  • Page 56 3.50 Android Tablet Unit Weight (pounds) 7.72 Network Connectivity NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. LAN (Wired Connection) 10/100Base-T Ethernet Internal Ethernet switch to 3 independent zone nodes Amplifier Output (typical of 3 zones) Rated Output Power (8 ohm)
  • Page 57 Bang & Olufsen Ice Power Amplifiers Rated Output Power (1KHz/1% Distortion) 4 Ohm - 200W (100W x 2) NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 6 Ohm - 150W (75W x 2) 8 Ohm - 100W (50W x 2) Total Harmonic Distortion (1/2 Power) 100Hz - 0.003%...
  • Page 58 1.30 THD+n <0.0005% Unit Weight (pounds) 2.87 Frequency Response +/-0.1 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Line Input-Digital Sample Rates 44.1KHz-192KHz Bit Rate Signal-to-Noise Ratio, rated output >120 dB SNR THD+n <0.0005%...
  • Page 59 1.30 THD+n <0.0005% Unit Weight (pounds) 2.87 Frequency Response +/-0.1 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz NuVo reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Line Input-Digital Sample Rates 44.1KHz-192KHz Bit Rate Signal-to-Noise Ratio, rated output >120 dB SNR THD+n <0.0005%...
  • Page 60 NV-P10-xx POE Keypad Power Requirement 802.3af Class 1 Line Input 1 - TRS 3.5 mini TOSLINK Combo Receiver Ethernet 10/100BaseT Minimum NUVO ® Rev: 20160208...

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