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- Page 1 EDGE NQ Network Player Manual Generated: 28/09/2022 - 16:51...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
目录 EDGE NQ Network Player ..........................................Introduction ............................................... What’s included with the EDGE NQ? ......................................... Front Panel Controls ............................................Display ................................................Rear Panel Connections ............................................ Remote Control ............................................... Getting Connected ............................................StreamMagic App ............................................Connecting to Wi-Fi ............................................Built-in Streaming Services .......................................... -
Page 3: Edge Nq Network Player
EDGE NQ Network Player Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:52. Revision #5822 Users Manual... -
Page 4: Introduction
This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 5: What's Included With The Edge Nq
What’s included with the EDGE NQ? Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5801 Inside the box of your EDGE NQ you will receive: 1) Edge NQ Network Player 2) User Manual 3) 3 x AAA Batteries 4) Remote Control... -
Page 6: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5802 1. Standby/On Switches the unit between Standby Mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby Mode is a low power mode (0.5 Watts). The unit should be left in Standby Mode when not in use. 2. -
Page 7: Display
Indicates Firmware Update Notifications, Headphones in use, USB Media in use and Network Connection. Note: The Edge NQ will automatically display a notification when it is connected to a network and new firmware is available. To update the firmware, use... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
A USB B type socket to enable the playback of audio from a computer running either Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X operating systems. Some builds of Linux are also suitable. Note: Class 2 USB Audio only. Windows based PC’s require a Cambridge Audio USB driver to be installed before connection. 5. Audio Return Channel (ARC) (D4) For connection from a TV that supports ARC function. - Page 9 13. USB Wi-Fi Connect the supplied Wi-Fi dongle to the correct USB input on the rear of Edge NQ – it will need to be within range of your wireless router. Important Note: Do not connect/disconnect the Wi-Fi dongle when the unit is on.
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Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5805 1. Standby/On Switches the EDGE NQ between On and Standby mode. 2. Volume Volume level adjustment. 3. Skip Skips between previous and next tracks. 4. Play/Pause and Mute/Unmute Play or Pause current track. -
Page 11: Getting Connected
Important Note: Switch the power off before making any connections. There are two analogue connection options for the EDGE NQ. Please see below for diagrams on how to make either a balanced or unbalanced connection from your Edge NQ to an EDGE W. - Page 12 Edge Link Edge Link allows Edge series products to synchronise when powering up the units. See the following diagrams when connecting the EDGE NQ using the provided Link cable. EDGE NQ with EDGE W (via StreamMagic app) When using the app to turn the EDGE NQ on/off, this will also turn the EDGE W on/off.
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Page 13: Streammagic App
Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5807 The EDGE NQ allows you to stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet. To set up your player, please first download the StreamMagic app from the Apple app store or Google Play store. -
Page 14: Connecting To Wi-Fi
Edge NQ can be found here. Note: The Edge NQ is not compatible with captive portal networks. It is also essential that the EDGE NQ runs on a 2.4GHz band on your router. Where possible, avoid the use of powerline adapters, Wi-Fi signal boosters/extenders as these can disrupt the reliability of the network connection. - Page 15 3. On an Android device, open the StreamMagic app and on the Home tab select CONNECT. 4. Under Choose a device select SET UP A NEW DEVICE, and choose Edge NQ as your product to setup. 5. Under the Set up your Edge NQ, choose WIRELSS CONNECTION and then CONTINUE.
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Page 16: Built-In Streaming Services
1. Open the Spotify app and choose the playlist, album, song, etc. that you wish to stream to player. 2. Select the devices icon within Spotify and select your Cambridge Audio network player from the list of ‘Listening On’ devices. - Page 17 1. Open the Qobuz app and choose the playlist, album, song, etc. that you wish to stream to player. 2. Select the output devices icon within Qobuz and select the Cambridge Audio network player from the list. 3. Qobuz should now be casting your chosen content to the player.
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Page 18: Airplay 2
AirPlay 2 Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5810 AirPlay from iPhone or iPad 1. Ensure your player is connected to your network. 2. Open the app that you want to AirPlay from. 3. Select 4. Select your player as your AirPlay device. Note: This product supports AirPlay 2 and requires your mobile device to be running iOS 11.4 or later. -
Page 19: Chromecast
Chromecast Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5811 Cast from Android Phone or Tablet 1. Ensure your player is connected to your network. 2. Open the app that you want to Cast from. 3. Select 4. Select your player as your Chromecast device. Note: Currently Chromecast Audio only supports audio apps. -
Page 20: Internet Radio
Internet Radio Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5812 You can assign up to 99 of your favourite Internet Radio stations to presets on your player, which can then be recalled using the StreamMagic app or remote control (programmable buttons 1-4). To search and assign a preset: 1. -
Page 21: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5813 The Bluetooth source allows your player to receive wireless Bluetooth audio from most phones, tablets and laptops. To begin streaming high-quality music from your chosen media source it will first need to be paired with your player. 1. -
Page 22: Usb Audio
3. Navigate to the CA Control Panel which should now be installed in your Windows taskbar. This will show any connected Cambridge Audio USB Audio device and current sample rate. 4. On your PC, navigate to Settings > System > Sound. Select the Edge NQ as your output device from the drop-down menu. This will appear as 'CA Edge Range’. - Page 23 5. Within this same window under Related Settings on the right-hand side, select Sound Control Panel. 6. On the Playback tab, ensure that CA Edge Range is the default output device, then select Properties. 7. Within Speaker Properties, navigate to the Advanced tab. Select the desired bit depth and sample rate preference. Once selected, select Apply, then OK.
- Page 24 1. Connect your EDGE NQ to your Mac. Using a USB audio cable (Type A to Type B), connect the USB Audio In on your EDGE NQ to a USB port on the Mac. Note: If using a Mac without a USB Type A port, you may also use USB Type C (Thunderbolt 3) to USB Type B connection.
- Page 25 5. On the Mac navigate to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup. Select the CA Edge 2.0 as the output sound device on the left column, and then using the drop-down options select the desired bit depth and sample rate preference. 6. Your Mac’s output will now playback via the EDGE NQ.
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Page 26: Usb Media
USB port may not supply enough power for the drive to function. The primary function of the EDGE NQ is as a network music player. The USB ports are intended for convenient connection of USB thumb drives. As such, we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB HDD’s. -
Page 27: Streaming Your Local Digital Music Collection
Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5816 The EDGE NQ can play content from many different physical sources and this section will explain what you need to do to access and play your locally stored digital music collection. ‘Locally Stored’ means the digital music files you have on your PC, Mac or Network Attached Storage devices (NAS). -
Page 28: Settings
Settings Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5817 Device Name This is how your player will appear in your StreamMagic app and on your home network when using services like Spotify, Chromecast built-in and TIDAL Connect. Giving your player a unique name makes it easier to distinguish when using streaming and smart home services. AirPlay Name This is how your player will appear when using AirPlay or the Apple Home app. - Page 29 Early Update Early Updates provide the opportunity to receive pre-release firmware for your EDGE NQ. To subscribe to Early Updates, select On, and to opt out select Off. Note: Information on what is included in the current early update for the EDGE NQ can be found here.
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Page 30: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5818 D/A CONVERTER THD <0.0008%, 20Hz - 20kHz, 24-bit, 1Vrms output THD ANALOGUE SOURCES <0.0008%, 20Hz – 20kHz, 1Vrms output FREQUNCY RESPONSE 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1dB S/N RATIO (REF 1V OUTPUT) > 103 dB CROSSTALK @ 1kHz <... - Page 31 DFF containing DSD64 at 2.8224 MHz or DSD128 at 5.6448 MHz. STREAMING PROTOCOLS RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), MMS (Microsoft Media Server Protocol), HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), HLS (HTTP Live Streaming), DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP). CONNECTIVITY UPnP, Local USB media, Airplay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Roon Ready. PLAYLIST ASX (Microsoft®...
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Page 32: Source Quality Matrix
Source Quality Matrix Last updated: 九月 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5819 SOURCE DELIVERY METHOD MAXIMUM RESOLUTION Spotify Connect Mobile/Desktop App 320kbps Spotify AirPlay Mobile/Desktop App 320kbps Spotify Chromecast Mobile/Desktop App 320kbps Spotify Bluetooth Mobile/Desktop App aptX HD TIDAL Connect Mobile/Desktop App 24bit / 96 kHz TIDAL (via StreamMagic app) StreamMagic App... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
If none of the above steps work, reboot and/or factory reset your router. If your EDGE NQ can connect to the network successfully, but is unable to play particular StreamMagic stations, it may be due to one of the following causes: The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day (remember it may be in a different time zone). - Page 34 Ensure your chosen UPnP server software can serve the file type you are trying to access. Some servers do not serve FLAC for instance. The EDGE NQ can only play non-DRM files. Files that have DRM controls cannot be played by the EDGE NQ. Some servers may be able to authorise and de-crypt Microsoft Playsforsure before then serving the content to the EDGE NQ but this operation is not guaranteed as it is purely a function of the server.
- Page 35 Will my USB hard drive work with my Edge NQ? What does the 'music button' do on the Edge NQ remote? Why can’t I cast YouTube from an Android device to the Edge NQ? What is the warranty for my Edge NQ?
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