WAVEDREAM About this document This manual is aimed at the end user of the Rockna Wavedream NET. It contains an overview of the device’s internal architecture, specific handling details, functional description, safety precautions and product warranty details. This document is not meant for service or repair operations, as these must be carried out only by qualified personnel.
ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Thank you for choosing the Rockna Wavedream transport. The Wavedream NET was designed to give you countless hours of musical enjoyment. Package Contents Wavedream NET Supply cable IR remote control User manual (Warranty Card) Safety Precautions 1) This device is meant for indoor use only.
ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Functional Description Front view: Legend: 1. Power switch 2. Menu key 3. Disc/Server selection key 4. Play/next (cd playback) 5. Disc/stop (cd playback) 6. CD DRIVE tray 7. Display 8. IR sensor (do not cover) Back view: The conenctors on the back panel are self-explanatory.
ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Powering UP Plug in power cord and WDNET will start in CD mode (no need to use power button on the first time). To use the remote, make sure “CD” key was pressed. This setting is sticky unless other device is selected.
ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Server playback To properly use WDNET server, make sure you connect the unit to your local network via LAN cable. The web interface of WDNET can be accessed on your browser at address wdnetXXXXXXX.local , where XXXXXXXX is your serial number (can be found on the back of the unit).
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ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Network drive settings Ripping tab Note: for ripping, a external usb optical drive is required (internal drive from WDNET is not connected to server). Page | 7...
ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Setting internal storage If your WDNET comes with internal storage, or is upgraded accordingly, the drive “WDNETXXXXXXXX/SATA” (X is your serial no.) will show as a network share in your network. This is the drive where you can copy your music.
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ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM To set correctly the local storage, use a path like below: After this step, Roon will start to index your local music: Page | 9...
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Now, let’s set up the audio device. Press “Manage audio devices”. A screen like below will show up. Press “Enable” on WAVEDREAM NET (ROCKNA, ALSA). On playback tab from the next screen and change DSD playback strategy to “DSD over PCM 1.0 (DoP). Press “Save settings”.
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ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Now you can give a name to WDNET in the Roon network. You can type “WDNET” for example in the empty field. In the end, all you have to do is to select the defined audio zone and Roon is ready to go.
ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM Specification Sheet INPUTS • DISC PLAYBACK 32 bit – 384 KHz PCM, 1 bit – 11.28 MHz DSD; • ETHERNET 32 bit-384 KHz PCM, 1 bit – 5.6 MHz DSD; • USB 1 32 bit – 384 KHz PCM, 1 bit – 11.28 MHz DSD;...
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ROCKNA AUDIO WAVEDREAM System update In NET webpage you can check the right bottom corner – you can find the current software version. Press check for updates link to see if your unit is up to date. Page | 14...
Non- received by Rockna Audio within the Warranty Rockna Audio manufacturers, suppliers, or Period. At its option, Rockna Audio will either publishers may provide a separate warranty for (1)repair the product at no charge, using new...
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Rockna Audio. • Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or for lost data or lost firmware.
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. ROCKNA AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY...
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