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  • Page 1 Network Player Owner’s Manual This product is designed for use at home to enjoy listening to audio.
  • Page 2 Yamaha service personnel. - Do not scratch it. pull the power plug from the AC outlet. Failure • Yamaha cannot be held responsible for - Do not place it under a heavy object. to observe this may cause a fire or...
  • Page 3 Continued use could cause electric shocks, a not intended to be charged. Charging could purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha fire, or malfunctions. Immediately request an cause the battery to burst or leak, which can service personnel.
  • Page 4 • Before moving this unit, be sure to turn off the purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha • When removing the electric plug from the unit or power switch and disconnect all connection service personnel.
  • Page 5 • Keep batteries away from children. A child could accidentally swallow a battery. Failure to observe this may also cause inflammation due to battery fluid leaks. • Do not put in a pocket or bag, carry, or store batteries together with pieces of metal. The battery could short, burst, or leak, causing a fire or injury.
  • Page 6 Notice and Information ❑ Notice • If using a wireless network or Bluetooth, avoid Maintenance installing this unit near metal walls or desks, • When cleaning the unit, use a dry, soft cloth. microwave ovens, or other wireless devices. Indicates points that you must observe in order to Using chemicals such as benzine or thinner, Obstructions could shorten the transmission prevent product failure, damage or malfunction...
  • Page 7 Information Indicates information of note regarding this product. ❑ About content in this manual • The illustrations and screens in this manual are for instructional purposes only. • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE UNIT PLAYING AUDIO Accessories ........... . .10 Listening to Internet radio .
  • Page 9 Setup Configuring various functions (Setup menu) ..... .41 Setup menu items ..............41 Configuring the system settings (Advanced Setup menu) .

  • Page 10: Before Using The Unit

    – NOTE is intended to provide supplemental information that might be handy. • For details on streaming services, visit the following website: http://download.yamaha.com/ Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert the batteries in the proper orientation. Batteries (AA, R03, UM-4)

  • Page 11: Features

    FEATURES What you can do with the unit This unit is a network player compatible with a network source such as a media server or mobile device. Internet radio Streaming service Amplifier Modem This unit Router * SELECT ENTER PUSH SOURCE RETURN BLUETOOTH...

  • Page 12: Using The Musiccast Controller App

    You can also share and play music on multiple MusicCast- compatilbe devices located in different rooms. For more information on MusicCast CONTROLLER, visit the following website: http://www.yamaha.com/musiccast/ Download and install the (free) MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your mobile device from the App Store or Google Play.

  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Front panel SELECT ENTER PUSH SOURCE RETURN MUTE BLUETOOTH CONNECT z (power) Wi-Fi indicator Jog dial Turns on/off the unit. Lights up when the unit is: To select a menu item or song – connecting to a wireless network (page 22). Rotate the dial to select an item, then press it to Power indicator –...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT NETWORK AC IN COAXIAL OPTICAL * Illustration above shows Europe model. ANALOG OUT connectors AC IN connector Output stereo analog audio signals. Connect the unit Connect the supplied power cord here (page 19). to your amplifier or audio system using the RCA stereo cable (supplied) (page 17).

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    NOTE  /  /  /  (cursor keys), ENTER • Certain Yamaha amplifiers might not support these Use the cursor keys to select an item, and then press remote control functions. ENTER to confirm the selection.
  • Page 16 HOME The operating range of the remote control Moves directly to the top level of the menu when you Point the remote control toward the remote control are selecting music files, folders, etc. sensor on the unit from within the range shown in the This can be convenient if you want to navigate the figure below.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    PREPARATION Connecting to an amplifier CAUTION • Do not plug the power cords of this unit and all other connected devices into AC outlets until all connections are complete. ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT NETWORK AC IN COAXIAL OPTICAL * Illustration above shows Europe model. RCA stereo cable Coaxial digital audio cable Optical digital cable...

  • Page 18: Preparing To Connect To A Network

    Preparing to connect to a network Preparing a wireless antenna On this unit, you can tune in to an Internet radio station, or play music files that are stored on your PC or a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) server (such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device).

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Cord

    If you use this function, proceed to Step 7 in “Sharing the iOS device setting” (page 22). If you connect the unit to a wireless network using another method, press RETURN and proceed to the next page. WAC (Wireless Accessory Configuration) NP-S303 XXXXXX...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Unit To The Network

    Connecting the unit to the network Connecting to a network by using MusicCast CONTROLLER Select a connection method that is suitable for your environment. This section describes how to use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to connect the unit to a wireless network. This section explains how to register the unit with MusicCast and set up the unit for the network connection.
  • Page 21 Follow the instructions on the display of the mobile device to operate MusicCast CONTROLLER to make the network settings. Now the unit is registered with MusicCast and the network settings are complete. Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to play the music. NOTE •...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Network Using Another Method

    Connecting to a network using another method You can connect the unit to a wireless network without using Use the cursor keys (/) to select “Share MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER MusicCast CONTROLLER. Setting”, and then press ENTER. Select a connection method that is suitable for your environment. PRESET PRESET SHARE...
  • Page 23 Make sure that the “Network” field is set to your preferred network, and then tap “Next”. Tap here to start setup. Currently-selected network When the setup is complete, the unit will automatically connect to the selected network (access point).
  • Page 24 Press SETUP to complete the setting. Using the WPS push button on the router You can use the WPS button on the wireless LAN router (access MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER point) to begin setting up a wireless connection. About WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a network security standard NOTE PRESET...
  • Page 25 Use the cursor keys (/) to select “Security”, and Manual setup then press ENTER. You can connect this unit to a wireless network manually. Before MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER performing the following procedure, verify the encryption method SECURITY and security key for the wireless LAN router (access point). ¡WPA2-PSK(AES) PRESET PRESET...
  • Page 26 Use the cursor keys (/) to select “Connect [ENT]”, and then press ENTER. The connection process starts. MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER If “Not connected” appears, check the SSID and security key for the wireless router (access point) and repeat this PRESET PRESET procedure from Step 6.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Mobile Device To The Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)

    Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) The Wireless Direct connection enables you to use this unit as a Use the cursor keys (/) to select the desired MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER wireless network access point, to which you can connect your encryption method, and then press RETURN.

  • Page 28: Verifying The Network Connection Status

    Configure the Wi-Fi settings for your mobile device. Verifying the network connection status For more information, refer to the instruction manual for the Perform the following procedure to verify that the unit is connected mobile device. MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER to the network (unless it is connected via Wireless Direct).

  • Page 29: Playing Audio

    PLAYING AUDIO MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Listening to Internet radio PRESET PRESET This unit enables you to listen to Internet radio stations. Use the following remote control keys to operate the Internet radio streaming service. NOTE Available keys Function • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet. You can verify whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly Enable you to select an Internet radio station MEMORY...

  • Page 30: Playing Music Files Stored On Your Usb Device

    Playing music files stored on your USB device MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Playing songs stored on a USB storage You can play music files stored on your USB device on the unit. device NOTE PRESET PRESET • For information on supported USB storage devices, please refer to Follow the procedure below to select a song to play stored on a “Supported devices and file formats”...
  • Page 31 Use the following remote control keys to navigate the menu and to control transport functions. MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Available keys Function Cursor keys Select a music file or folder. PRESET PRESET Starts playing the selected music file. Selects ENTER the next lower level of the menu if pressed while a folder is selected.

  • Page 32: Playing Music Files Stored On A Media Server (Pc/Nas)

    Playing music files stored on a media server (PC/NAS) You can play music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible Network Attached For a PC or a NAS that runs DLNA server software other than Storage (NAS) device on the unit. Windows Media Player NOTE Refer to the instruction manual for the device or software and configure the media...

  • Page 33: Selecting And Playing Music Stored On A Pc (Or Server)

    Selecting and playing music stored on a PC Use the following remote control keys to control playback and other transport functions. (or server) MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Available keys Function Follow the procedure below to select a song to play stored on a PC Cursor keys Select a music file or folder.

  • Page 34: Listening To Music Via Airplay

    On the iTunes or iPhone, click (tap) the AirPlay icon, and then select NOTE “NP-S303 XXXXXX” (network name of the unit) as the audio output device. • To use this function, the unit and your PC, iPhone must be connected to the same router (page 20).
  • Page 35 Use the following remote control keys to navigate the menu and transport function. MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Available keys Function Starts or pauses playback. PRESET PRESET Stops playback. b / w Skips back to the top of the currently-playing Playback song (or the previous song if pressed control keys f / a...

  • Page 36: Listening To Music Via Bluetooth

    • If you are prompted to enter a passkey, enter the number “0000”. • The initial network name of the unit is “NP-S303 XXXXXX”. You can play music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as a • You can change the network name of the unit by using the “Network smartphone) on the unit.

  • Page 37: Playing Audio From This Unit Through Bluetooth-Compatible Speakers Or Headphones

    Playing audio from this unit through Bluetooth- in the MusicCast CONTROLLER app’s playback screen. compatible speakers or headphones You can listen to audio (that is being played on the unit) through Bluetooth-compatible speakers or headphones. To do this, you will use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app Tap here.

  • Page 38: Useful Functions

    Useful functions MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Switching information on the display Registering favorite content (Preset function) PRESET PRESET You can switch information shown on the display, such as playback You can register up to 40 favorite content items (songs stored on information.

  • Page 39: Displaying Audio Signal Information

    Displaying audio signal information Recalling a preset content You can select an audio file from the registered preset numbers. You can view information about the signal from the currently- MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER playing audio source. Press PRESET j / i or the preset number keys to PRESET PRESET specify the preset number to select the content to...

  • Page 40: Enabling/Disabling Automatic Playback

    Enabling/disabling automatic playback You can enable (or disable) the automatic playback function so that MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER playback will (or will not) automatically start immediately after the power is turned on or the source is changed. (This function is PRESET PRESET effective only when the source is “Server”...

  • Page 41: Setup

    Setup MUTE MUTE DIMMER DIMMER Setup menu items Configuring various functions PRESET PRESET (Setup menu) Menu Menu options Function Page This section explains how to configure various functions. Enables you to select a network Connection connection method. Press SETUP. Displays the unit’s network Information MEMORY MEMORY...
  • Page 42 ❑ IP Address Network Enables you to configure the network parameters (such as IP address). The Network menu enables you to configure network parameters. DHCP ❑ Connection This parameter specifies whether a DHCP server will be used. Enables you to select a network connection method. A DHCP server will not be used.
  • Page 43 NET NAME Enable Enables DMCs to control playback. (default) NP-S303 XXXXX NOTE Press ENTER to display the edit screen. • A Digital Media Controller (DMC) is a device that enables you to control other network devices through the network. When this function is turned on, you can control playback of the unit from a NET NAME DMC, such as Windows Media Player 12 (that is on the same network as this unit).
  • Page 44 Bluetooth AutoPowerStby (Auto Power Standby) This menu enables you to configure the Bluetooth settings of the unit. This menu setting enables or disables the Auto Power Standby function. If you select “On”, the unit will automatically enter standby mode if you do not operate the unit or ❑...

  • Page 45: Configuring The System Settings (Advanced Setup Menu)

    Configuring the system settings (Advanced Setup menu) Initializing the unit (INIT) You can change the system settings from the front panel. You can initialize the unit to restore the default settings. Settings SELECT ENTER PUSH SOURCE RETURN CANCEL (default) Does not initialize the unit. BLUETOOTH CONNECT Initializes all network, Bluetooth, and USB settings.

  • Page 46: Updating The Unit's Firmware Via The Network

    Internet, you can download the latest firmware via the network and PRESET PRESET update it. For details on how to update, visit the Yamaha website. When “UPDATE SUCCESS” appears on the display, press A (power) on the front panel to turn off the NOTICE power to the unit.

  • Page 47: Appendix

    If your problem is not listed below, or if the symptoms persist after you follow the instructions below, turn off the power to the unit by pressing z (power) on the front panel, disconnect the power cord, and contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

  • Page 48: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Problem Cause Solution Page Unable to pair the unit with the Bluetooth The Bluetooth function on the unit is disabled. Set “Bluetooth” in the Setup menu to “On”. device. Another Bluetooth device is already connected to this unit. Disconnect the Bluetooth device that is currently paired, and then pair with the desired Bluetooth device.

  • Page 49: Usb/Network

    USB/Network Problem Cause Solution Page The unit does not recognize the USB The USB device may not be properly connected to the USB jack. Turn off the power on this unit, and reconnect the USB device. device. You may be using a USB device that is not formatted as FAT16/32. Be sure to use a USB device formatted as FAT16/32.
  • Page 50 Problem Cause Solution Page The iPhone does not detect the unit You may be using a router that supports multiple SSIDs. The router’s network separator function may be blocking access to the when using AirPlay. unit. If you are connecting an iPhone to the unit, use an SSID that allows —...

  • Page 51: Display Messages

    Display messages Message Meaning Solution Access denied Access to the PC (or server) has been denied. Modify the media sharing settings so that the unit will be able to access the folders on the PC (or server) (page 32). Access error Unable to access the USB device.

  • Page 52: Supported Devices And File Formats

    • You can use Bluetooth devices that support the A2DP protocol. 32/44.1/48/ ✔ WAV * 88.2/96/ 16/24 • Yamaha does not guarantee the connections of all Bluetooth devices. 176.4/192 ❑ 32/44.1/48 8 - 320 USB storage device 32/44.1/48 8 - 320 •...

  • Page 53: Trademarks

    Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Yamaha compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Corporation is under license.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    To obtain the latest manual, access - Capable of Play/Stop Operation from Sink Device • Dynamic range the Yamaha website and download the manual file. (ex. Bluetooth Headphone) (1 kHz, 0 dB, Fs 44.1 kHz) ......100 dB or higher •...
  • Page 55 SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used Hereby, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH declares that the radio equipment type [NP-S303] is in compliance with Directive batteries: 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html...
  • Page 56 Yamaha Global Site http://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2017 Yamaha Corporation Published 06/2017 IP-A0 Printed in Malaysia ZX87440 10-1 Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, 430-8650 Japan...

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