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ON OFF DANTE PoE LINE CONTROL SPEAKER OUTPUT HI-70V 5V 12V 5.5A TCP/IP RS-232 IR IN BRIDGED 100V LO-Z HI-100V AUDIO INPUT VOLUME VOLUME MIC GAIN LOCK DANTE HDMI LINE Networked Power Amplifier with Dante NPA100DA NPA100DA User Manual RevA0_User_Manual_NPA100DA...
NPA100DA USER MANUAL Contents Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. Features For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions care- Front Panel Description fully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this Rear Panel Description manual for future reference.
Our NPA100DA networked audio zone amplifier delivers advanced audio integration within a commercial or residential AV installation. The NPA100DA features a 2 x 50W digital amplifier (1 x 100W mono) or 70V / 100V hi-level constant voltage output, dedicated LFE subwoofer output, Dante audio integration and 2ch balanced / unbalanced audio outputs.
IR Input - 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR control of the device IR Voltage Switch - Select between 5V or 12V IR voltage. Please note: included Blustream IR accessories are 5V Speaker Output - Phoenix connector to connect speaker outputs, see Speaker Connections section for more information Speaker Impedance Switch - Select low impedance (LO-Z, 4-8ohm) speakers, or high impedance (HI-70V or HI-100V) speakers Power Port - Use included 36V/5.5A DC power adaptor if not powered via PoE++ device...
USER MANUAL Speaker Connections The NPA100DA supports both Low Impedance (4-8ohm) speakers as well as High Impedance (70V-100V) speakers. It is necessary to configure the Speaker Impedance Switch as well as wire up the speakers according to the specific speakers you are using. Wiring examples for each of the available configurations are as follows:...
IR Connection The NPA100DA supports both 5V and 12V IR receivers via the IR input. There is a toggle switch to the right of the IR input port to specify the voltage required. Please note: if using a Blustream IR receiver, the switch should be in the 5V position.
Dante (eg: analogue line input, optical audio input, or HDMI ARC input). Please note: It is not possible to route the Dante® audio input into the NPA100DA to the Dante® audio output within the same NPA100DA due to limitations within the Dante®...
By default, the NPA100DA is shipped with the network settings set to obtain an IP Address automatically. This means that if a DHCP server is present on the network, the NPA100DA will be provided with an IP Address. If no DHCP server is present then the NPA100DA will receive a default IP Address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. To change the IP Address of the NPA100DA, enter the “Network Config”...
Web-GUI Control The NPA100DA features an in-built web-GUI for control and configuration of the unit. By default the device is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the device IP address will revert to below details:...
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NPA100DA USER MANUAL Guest Control Page: The Guest Control Page allows a guest to change source inputs by simply selecting the square that corresponds with the input you wish to listen to. The guest can also adjust the master volume output of the unit by using the volume slider or the volume up / down buttons as well as the mute toggle button.
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Input Page: The Input Page allows for a user to adjust settings related to the inputs of the NPA100DA, including changing the source input. To change inputs, simply select the input required. The user also has the ability to adjust the volume for each input independently, as well as mute individual inputs.
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NPA100DA USER MANUAL Output Page: The Output page allows users to change settings specific to the outputs of the NPA100DA. The NPA100DA features 4 audio output options: • Master output - this controls the audio output for all outputs (independent to the individual outputs below) •...
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Settings Page: The Settings page allows users to change settings specific to the network configuration of the NPA100DA such as the devices IP address and port settings. You can also adjust the mDNS or Domain Name for the device, which can also be used to access unit via, for example: http://NPA100DA.local/...
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• Power Mode - if the NPA100DA is connected to DC power supply, then PoE power modes will not be selectable. If the NPA100DA is connected via PoE, it will default to the minimum PoE power specification (PoE+ Type 2 Class 4). It is recommended to set this to the PoE power specification of the PoE adapter powering the NPA100DA •...
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NPA100DA USER MANUAL Information Page: The Information page provides useful information such as firmware version and network settings. Contact: support@blustream.com.au support@blustream-us.com support@blustream.co.uk...
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Analogue Input Mic Input Example Schematic Audio Return NPA100DA For Display Analogue Output AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT LINE HDMI (ARC) L+ L- L+ L- NETWORK MODE 1 MODE 2 ON OFF DANTE PoE LINE CONTROL SPEAKER OUTPUT HI-70V 5V 12V 5.5A...
NPA100DA USER MANUAL Telnet & RS-232 Control Port The NPA100DA can be controlled via a 3-pin Phoenix to serial RS-232 cable or via Telnet. The RS-232 communication settings and commands are as follows: Baud Rate: 57600 bps Parity: None Flow Control:...
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NPA100DA USER MANUAL RS-232 COMMAND DESCRIPTION MIC AF ON/OFF Set Mic Anti Feedback On Or Off MIC AG ON/OFF Set Mic Auto Gain On Or Off MIC AD ON/OFF Set Mic Auto Duck On Or Off MIC EQ xx VAL yy Set Mic EQ:xx to Value:yy xx=[0...3]:EQ Index,0:ALL,1:250,2:1.25K,3:6.3K...
PoE++ Type 4, or 36V/5.5A DC 4-pin DIN NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate. Package Contents NPA100DA • 1 x NPA100DA • 1 x 36V/5.5A power supply • 1 x Remote control • 1 x IR Receiver •...
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NPA100DA USER MANUAL Acknowledgements Dante® is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. Certifications FCC Notice 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.
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