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Melco N1 Series Software Manual

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High-Res Digital Music Library
N1 Series
Software Manual
This manual uses sample screenshots captured on firmware version 3.50. Depending on the firmware version that
is installed on your N1, functions described and screenshots contained in the manual may appear differently, so
functions on your product may not work as described the manual. Always update the firmware to the latest version.
The firmware version installed will show up during startup, or you can check it by opening the main menu and
scrolling to option 5, "System Update".
For the procedure of updating the firmware to the latest version, refer to the "Updating the Firmware" section in
chapter 3.
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 the warranty statement
or the packing box.
35021285-03
2017.06

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Christopher de Hoedt
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What is the path for the music files on the melco server. I have to enter this path into the settings of my Grimm mu1 network player. Normally the path is something like. \\ip address\ hard drive root name \ folder name where music files are stored \

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  • Page 1 High-Res Digital Music Library N1 Series Software Manual This manual uses sample screenshots captured on firmware version 3.50. Depending on the firmware version that is installed on your N1, functions described and screenshots contained in the manual may appear differently, so functions on your product may not work as described the manual.
  • Page 2 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..........4 Summary of Manual .................4 Chapter 2 Basic Usage ............5 Display ....................5 Home Screen ....................5 Menu ......................6 Dialog ......................6 Streaming Screen ..................6 Importing Music Files ..............7 Importing from USB Devices ..............7 Importing from a Music CD ...............
  • Page 3 Backup Operations ..................24 Backing Up ....................25 Restoring ....................26 Deleting the Imported Music Files ..........28 Formatting the Drive ................28 Deleting Each File Manually ..............28 Chapter 3 Advanced Usage ......... 29 Using Direct Mode ................ 29 Changing the RAID Mode ............. 30 Formatting Drives .................
  • Page 4 Checking for Updates Automatically .............48 Restoring Factory Defaults ............49 Chapter 4 Appendix ............ 51 Menu List ..................51 Status ......................51 Browse Songs ...................51 Backup ......................51 Settings .....................51 System Update ..................54 Display ......................54 Language ....................54 Error Codes ..................54...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This manual is intended to be used with firmware version 3.50. Functions described and sample screenshots used by the manual may appear differently from the product if it is using an older version firmware. Always using the latest firmware is recommended.

  • Page 6: Home Screen

    - Displays when the playback mode is set to "Standard" and a connected USB-DAC supports Melco Markerless DSD playback. - Displays when the playback mode is set to "Standard" and a connected USB-DAC does not support Markerless DSD playback.

  • Page 7: Menu

    Number Item Description - Displays when an account was added and auto download is enabled. Status of Downloader - Displays when an account was added but auto download is disabled. - Displays when an error occurs and downloading failed. - Displays when a USB device is connected to the backup USB Port for Backup USB Drive port.

  • Page 8: Importing Music Files

    Notes: • If the music file is playing on a computer, the music information will not be displayed on the display panel. • Depending on the streaming player, file format, or file tag information, music information may not always be displayed properly on the display panel.
  • Page 9 Notes: • Use only the compatible USB devices listed on melco-audio.com. • Connect only NTFS-formatted, FAT32-formatted, or HFS Plus-formatted USB devices. When the USB drive is connected to the rear USB 3.0 port, the following screen will be displayed. Press the Down button ( ) and select "OK", then press the Menu/Enter button (...

  • Page 10: Importing From A Music Cd

    Note: Importing tracks from a music CD requires an optical drive (not included). Use only the compatible optical drive(s) listed on melco-audio.com. Depending on the manufacture date, circumstances, and specifications of a connected optical drive, it may not work even if the optical drive is listed in our compatible devices.

  • Page 11: Confirming Imported Files

    Note: If the N1 is not connected to the Internet, or if the CD information is not available from the online music database, the album name and music title information will not be acquired. In such a case, the import date will be used as the album name and the track number as the filename.
  • Page 12 Enter "\\" and the N1's IP address or friendly name (hostname) into the address bar of Windows Explorer, then press the Enter key. For macOS, click Connect to Server and enter "cifs://" and the N1's IP address or friendly name. The "share"...

  • Page 13: Downloading Music Files From Streaming Sites

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "SMB File Sharing", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "On", then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Downloading Music Files from Streaming Sites Downloader can download music files from streaming sites automatically.

  • Page 14: Adding Accounts

    • Do not move the folder under the "download" folder that contains the account name in its folder name to another folder. If the folder is moved, the N1 may download the same music file(s) again. Adding Accounts To add an account from a streaming site to the N1, follow the procedure below. Create an account on the streaming site.

  • Page 15: Enabling Or Disabling Auto Download

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Add Account", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select the streaming site to add an account using the Up/Down buttons ( ) and press the Menu/Enter button ( Enter the account ID using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button ( Enter the account password using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button (...
  • Page 16 Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Downloader", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Auto Download", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button (...

  • Page 17: Deleting Accounts

    When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Deleting Accounts To delete an existing account on the N1, follow the procedure below. Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Downloader", then press the Menu/Enter button (...

  • Page 18: Playing Music Files On A Network Audio Player

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Remove Account", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select the account to be deleted using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "OK", then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Note: If you remove all accounts with auto download enabled, it will be disabled automatically.

  • Page 19: Streaming Imported Music Files

    Even if music files are not imported from the USB device that is connected to the expansion port of the N1, your Network Audio Player can play music files from the USB device. Note: Use only the compatible USB devices listed on melco-audio.com. Playing Music Files on USB-DAC Devices The N1 supports USB-DAC, short for "USB digital-to-analog converter".

  • Page 20: Configuring For Usb-Dac

    The N1 supports four different playback modes for DSD files (.dsf, .dff ). You can select from the following modes: • "Standard" - The default and recommended playback mode. If a connected USB-DAC supports Melco Markerless DSD, the DSD file will be played by the Markerless DSD playback; otherwise, the DSD file will be played by DSD over PCM.
  • Page 21 Press the Down button ( ) and select "USB-DAC", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Playback Mode", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select the playback mode using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Note: Depending on your USB-DAC, the beginning of a music file may not count as initial playback if the sampling...

  • Page 22: Playing Imported Music Files

    Playing Imported Music Files To stream music files in the N1 or USB drive to a USB-DAC, use buttons on the unit or a controller app on the mobile device. For more detailed information about how to use controller apps, refer to the apps' user guides. To play music files using buttons on the N1, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Controller Mode

    "Mode 0 Only" or "Mode 1 Only" that is compatible with your controller app. It will optimise communication between the N1 and the controller app. For more information about each mode and compatible apps, refer to the melco-audio.com site. To change the controller settings, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 24: Playing A Cd Using An Optical Drive

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Controller", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Mode 1 Only", then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Playing a CD Using an Optical Drive CD Transport will allow you to play music tracks from the optical drive that is connected to the N1 using USB-DAC.

  • Page 25: Backing Up And Restoring

    All files will be backed up. Notes: • Use only the compatible USB devices listed on melco-audio.com. • The data will be kept even if the USB device already contain the backup data in it and a backup job runs.

  • Page 26: Backing Up

    • To use differential backup for FAT32 or HFS Plus-formatted device, format the USB device by selecting "Format" in the window below. All data will be erased when formatting. Backing Up To back up imported music files, follow the procedure below. Connect the USB device (sold separately) to the backup port.

  • Page 27: Restoring

    When the following message is selected, the full backup will run if you select "OK". If you want to run the differential backup, press the Down button ( ) and select "Cancel" to stop the backup process, then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Note: Backed up data will be saved in the following folder: ".Anas.bak"...
  • Page 28 Press the Down button ( ) and select "Backup", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Restore from Backup", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select the date of backup, then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Restore Data", then press the Menu/Enter button ( ).

  • Page 29: Deleting The Imported Music Files

    When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( ). The N1 will restart. Note: To display the backup history, navigate to Backup - Backup History. Deleting the Imported Music Files There are two ways to delete the imported music files. Follow the procedure below. Formatting the Drive Format the drive, referring the "Formatting Drives"...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Advanced Usage

    Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Using Direct Mode Set the N1 to direct mode if it is directly connected to the Network Audio Player with an Ethernet cable and no other devices are on the network. If using this mode, the N1 will not be connected to the router so it won't be able to controlled using the app.

  • Page 31: Changing The Raid Mode

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Network", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select "Player" and press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Direct Mode", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Note: To connect the N1 and the Network Audio Player to the network via the router or hub, use network mode instead.
  • Page 32 RAID 1 Combines 2 drives in the N1 into a mirrored array. The usable drive space on the array is the capacity of a single drive. Identical data is written to each drive. If a drive is damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged drive.

  • Page 33: Formatting Drives

    The message "All data will be lost. Continue?" will be displayed. Make sure that all files on the drive can be erased before proceeding. To continue changing the RAID mode, press the Down button ( ) and select "OK", then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Formatting Drives To format internal drives in the N1 or connected USB devices, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 34: Formatting Connected Usb Devices

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Drive", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Format Internal Drives", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select the current RAID mode and press the Menu/Enter button ( The message "All data will be lost.
  • Page 35 Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Drive", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select either the backup or expansion drive, then press the Menu/Enter button (...

  • Page 36: Erasing Data On The N1 Completely

    The message "All (backup/expansion drive) data will be lost. Continue?" will be displayed. Make sure that all files on the drive can be erased before proceeding. To continue formatting, press the Down button ( ) and select "OK", then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Erasing Data on the N1 Completely Under some circumstances, data from formatted drives can be recovered.
  • Page 37 Press the Down button ( ) and select "Drive", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select the drive for complete for the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Erase All Data", then press the Menu/Enter button ( The message "All (backup/expansion drive) data will be lost.

  • Page 38: Changing The Ip Address

    Changing the IP Address To change the IP address of the N1, follow the procedure below. After the procedure is finished, the N1 will automatically restart and stop any importing or playback operations. We recommend finishing any file import or playback before changing the N1's IP address.

  • Page 39: Changing The Friendly Name (Hostname)

    When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( Notes: • To obtain the IP address from the DHCP server automatically, the DHCP server on the router should also be enabled. • If "Fixed IP" is selected, enter the desired IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server in the displayed screen.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Date And Time

    Press the Down button ( ) and select "Friendly Name", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Enter the new friendly name using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button ( When "Restarting..."...
  • Page 41 Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Time & Date", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select whether to configure the time settings automatically or manually using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button.

  • Page 42: Changing The Time Zone

    Changing the Time Zone Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Time Zone", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select the time zone to configure using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button (...

  • Page 43: Configuring Display And Led Settings

    Configuring Display and LED Settings Changing the Display Brightness Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Display", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Brightness", then press the Menu/Enter button ( ).

  • Page 44: Changing The Power Led Brightness

    Changing the Power LED Brightness Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Power LED Brightness", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select "Bright"...

  • Page 45: Configuring Automatic Power-Off

    Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Rear Side LED", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Off", then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button (...
  • Page 46 Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "Settings", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "Auto Power Save", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Select the desired time setting using the Up/Down buttons ( ), then press the Menu/Enter button ( When finished, press the Menu/Enter button (...

  • Page 47: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language To change the display language, follow the procedure below. After the procedure is finished, the N1 will stop any file playback. We recommend finishing any file playback before changing the display language. Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen.

  • Page 48: Updating From The Usb Device

    The N1 will restart. Wait until the home screen is displayed. Updating from the USB Device Download the latest firmware from melco-audio.com. Extract the downloaded file and copy "audionas_ha_n1_updater.bin" file from the extracted folder to the USB device (root directory).

  • Page 49: Checking For Updates Automatically

    Press the Menu/Enter button ( ) to display the menu list at the home screen. Press the Down button ( ) and select "System Update", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "USB", then press the Menu/Enter button ( Press the Down button ( ) and select "OK", then press the Menu/Enter button ( The N1 will restart.

  • Page 50: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Data will not be affected. Turn off the N1. Turn on the N1 while pressing the Down button ( ). After the "MELCO" logo disappears, let go of the Down button ( ). The setting initialization screen will be displayed.
  • Page 51 Press the Down button ( ) and select "OK", then press the Menu/Enter button ( The device settings will revert to the factory defaults.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Chapter 4 Appendix Menu List From the front display panel, the following options are available. Status Displays the total capacity, used capacity, and usage percentage of the Internal Drives internal drives. Displays the total capacity, used capacity, and usage percentage of the External Drives connected external drive.

  • Page 53: Time Zone

    Update Music Database Updates the music database of the imported music files. If the music files are not listed properly on the Network Audio Player, update the music database. Power LED Brightness Changes the brightness of the power LED at the front. Rear Side LED Configure whether to turn off the rear LAN and player port LEDs.
  • Page 54 Configures the playback mode if playing DSD files on the N1 using a USB- DAC. If playing DSD files without converting them, select "Standard". This mode will select the playback mode between Markerless DSD playback or DoP Playback Mode (DSD over PCM) playback for the DSD files automatically. Use this mode normally.

  • Page 55: System Update

    Drive Formats the internal drives of the N1. When formatting, you can change the current RAID mode to a spanned, RAID 0, or RAID 1 array. Format Internal Drives If you select "Erase All Data", all data on the drives will be completely erased.
  • Page 56 042–044 The updater file may be corrupted. Try the update again, or Update error. download a new updater file from melco-audio.com. Make sure the USB device is connected to the N1. No external drive available. Put the N1 on a network that can access the Internet.
  • Page 57 Error Corrective Action Could not create RAID. Could not rebuild RAID. If this message appears, contact our technical support for assistance. Could not rebuild system. Could not rebuild data. Add an account. No accounts found. Put the N1 on a network that can access the Internet. Could not connect to the site.

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