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Products HiFi ROSE Ultimate Network Transport RS130 ▪High-precision OCXO clock for Long-Term Jitter Reduction ▪Fiber Optic Ethernet and Fiber Optic USB connectivity ▪Network Streaming with SSD Caching Playback ▪External master clock input ▪Minimize electrical noise with full linear power configuration using Super capacitor...
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HiFi ROSE Products Integrated Amplifier - With Gallium Nitride Amplifier built in RA180 ▪Class AD Amplifier with next generation GaN FET ▪Multi Output Component ▪Designed to play up to the Super Twitter Realm ▪Balanced Power Supply ▪PHONO Amplifier with Variable EQ Analog In Line1, Line2, Line3(Bypass), Balanced, Phono(MM/MC) In/Out...
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HiFi ROSE Products Complete HiFi Network Streamer RS250A ▪Reference Grade All-in-One Network Streamer ▪Network Streamer + DAC ▪High-Resolution Music Playback available(DSD512, PCM32bit/768kHz) ▪A Femto Clock provides Ultra Precision ▪The Special Linear Power Supply Configuration minimizes electrical noise Native DSD 512 Headphone Out 3.5mm Hi-Res...
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HiFi ROSE Products HiFi Media Player RS301 ▪High-end All-in-One Speaker ▪Network Streamer + DAC + AMP + SPEAKER ▪3-Way full-range speaker configuration ▪High-Resolution Music Playback available(DSD256, PCM32bit/384kHz) ▪Powerful sound playback with dual passive woofer engine design(Patented technology) ▪Awarded the world’s three major design awards(Reddot, PIN-UP, iF) Connectivity Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, DLNA, Airplay Rear Micro USB, USB A Type, USB B Type, Micro SD, Headphone, AUX Design 360*122*119 mm / 1.9 kg / 5”...
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HiFi ROSE Products HiFi ROSE CD Drive RSA780 Series ▪USB-isolator Adopted to block motion noise ▪USB-B Type Port Adopted for HiFi Audio ▪900g weight for CD playback without external shaking ▪Minimized Motion Noise by applying Insulators ▪Provides CD Ripping Features Rear USB B Type Design 152*152*25 mm / 0.9 kg / Color: Silver - 9 -...
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HiFi ROSE Products Innovative ROSE OS System Spotify Connect Hi-Res Audio Spotify Connect allows you to play and HiFi ROSE devices are certified with a wirelessly control Spotify music on your ROSE ‘High-Resolution Audio’ license OS over a network. With the Spotify Connect from the JAS (Japan Audio Society).
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HiFi ROSE Products ROSE Connect Remote Application A dedicated Remote App is provided that allows users to conveniently control and smartly manage their ROSE device. The Remote App is supported on various platforms, including the iPhone, iPad, Android phone, and PCs. Control You can freely and conveniently control various HiFi ROSE functions wirelessly.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions 1. Warnings 2. Precautions Components List Location / Function of Buttons and Ports 1. Front Side of the Product 2. Rear Side of the Product 3. Remote Control How to Install the Product 1. Product Design Method and Recommended Installation Location 2.
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Default Settings 1. Power Button 2. In/Out Setting 2-1. CLOCK INPUT 2-1-1. INTERNAL CLOCK INPUT 2-1-2. EXT CLOCK INPUT 2-2. OUTPUT 2-2-1. USB DAC Output 2-2-1-1. MQA Type 2-2-1-2. PCM Resampling Frequency 2-2-1-3. DSD Mode 2-2-1-4. Softare Volume Control 2-2-1-5. The low 8 bits of a 32-bit sound sources will have corrected 2-2-2.
Safety Precautions 1. Warnings • Do not apply excessive force on the product, throw it, or strike it with sharp objects. • Children should only use the product under adult supervision to ensure proper usage. • Use within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and do not use in hot or humid conditions. Install the product in a well- ventilated area, not an enclosed space.
Components List Main Device Bluetooth Remote Control (Sold Separately) Power Cable User Manual MANUAL SSD Mounting Screws AAA Batteries for Remote Control SFP RJ45 COPPER TRANSCEIVER MODULE WiFi/BT Dongle (Sold Separately) - 17 -...
Location / Function of Buttons and Ports 1. Front Side of the Product Favorite Mute Play / Pause Power IPS Panel When you press the power button, the LCD panel will turn on and the product will boot. Power ※ For detailed functions, please refer to “Initial Setup” - “Power Button” (Page 36) You can enable / disable sound by pressing the Mute button.
2. Rear Side of the Product Circuit Coaxial AES/EBU Breaker GND Output Clock Input Output Ethernet COPPER or FIBER AC Inlet HDMI Optical USB-DAC USB3.0 USB3.0 Output FIBER AC Power Inlet Connect the AC power cable. AC INPUT ~ This protection terminal prevents damage to the set due to Circuit Breaker overvoltage or overcurrent.
3. Remote Control Function Note Power On/Off Sleep Mode On/Off Mute Play / Pause Current Song Play Previous Song Play Next song Go Back Go to the Home Screen Move Focus Up Move Focus Left 10 Move Focus Right 11 Move Focus Down Select Current Focus Works only when playing...
How to Install the Product 1. Product Design Method and Recommended Installation Location • This product is designed to be used on a table or shelf. • This product can malfunction during cold weather or hot weather. (Operating temperature: 0 to 40℃, Storage temperature: -10 to 50℃) •...
2. How to Connect the Power Cord • This product includes a removable power cord. Please connect the power cord after connecting all audio cables. When disconnecting the power cord, always disconnect the power outlet first with the Caution: power switch off. As 140-179Vac is rated “Blank”, the product cannot operate.
3-1. How to Connect the Digital Output Port to the Audio Device (TV or Devices That Provide Digital Input/Output Capabilities) • As shown in the figure below, you can connect the digital input/output device of an external device to the digital (optical/coaxial) input/output port of this product. •...
3-2. I2S Connection • I2S As shown in the figure below, you can use this product by connecting the external DAC input terminal to the I2S out (HDMI) port of this product. ※ For more information, please refer to “Input/Output Settings” - “OUTPUT” - “Digital Output” (Page 41) - 24 -...
3-3. HDMI Connection • As shown in the figure below, you can connect your TV to the HDMI port of this product. • After connecting this product and your TV, click the TV ON button on the top right of the screen to play video output signals (up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60Hz).
3-4. USB 3.0 FIBER • As shown in the figure below, it can be used by connecting the SFP USB 3.0 module of this product with an external SFP USB3.0 fiber hub. • Connect this product and an external SFP USB 3.0 fiber hub device with an optical cable. •...
3-5. Connect to Ethernet SFP • As shown in the figure below, insert the SFP Ethernet copper module on the back of the product and connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45). • Before inserting the SFP module, be sure to detach the module with the power off. •...
3-6. How to Connect the USB Flash Drive to DAC • A USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 storage device or Wi-Fi BT module can be connected to the USB port of this product. 3-7. How to Connect the USB Audio Output Port to External DAC •...
4. External Memory Devices (USB) and SATA Storage Devices • This product can connect external memory devices and SATA type storage devices. • When connecting a storage device using SATA, it is recommended to use an SSD. • USB storage devices are compatible up to 10TB, SATA storage devices up to 4TB. ※...
5. How to Connect SSD 5-1. How to Insert SSD • 5-1-1. Remove the SSD cover fixing screws (2 pcs) on the bottom of the main body. • 5-1-2. Remove the SSD cover by pushing the part marked OPEN. 5-1-1. 5-1-2.
5-2. How to Format After Installing SSD • You can format the SSD connected to this product from the SSD Format menu in Storage Setting. 5-3. How to Copy Files Through the Network • Set SMB ID/PW in Storage Settings. •...
6. Network Connection • This product can be connected to the network via wired/wireless connection. 6-1. Ethernet Connection (Wired) • After you connect a LAN to the rear Ethernet port, select ON from the Settings - Ethernet menu to connect to the network. •...
6-2. WiFi Connection (Wireless) ※ Wi-Fi/BT dongle connection required. • When you turn on WiFi from the Settings - WiFi menu, a list of currently accessible SSIDs appears, and you can select the desired SSID to connect to the network. ※...
8.How to Connect to RoonReady • Before using RoonReady, first access the homepage (http://roonlabs.com) and create an account. Download RoonCore and install the Software on your PC. • Various music managed by RoonCore will appear. - 34 -...
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• Select this product from “Select Audio” in Settings - Audio. • Once the connection with ROSE is complete, you can play and listen to music on the RoonReady. ※ To control this product from RoonReady, both the product and RoonReady must be connected to the same network.
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Default Settings 1. Power Button • 1-1. You can turn this product on and off by pressing the power button briefly. 1-1-1. If you press the power button briefly, the product will enter the standby mode when the power is on, and the product will be turned on when the power is off. 1-1-2.
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2-1. CLOCK INPUT • You can choose where to source the system master clock by selecting the icon in the Clock Input Settings menu. When enabled, the color of the clock source icon changes to gold and a check mark appears. ※...
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2-2. OUTPUT • You can enable/disable output settings by selecting the icon in the Output Settings menu. When enabled, this icon changes to a gold color and a check mark appears. • Only one output of total three groups between HDMI output, USB output, and other digital output can be selected.
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2-2-1-2. PCM Resampling Frequency • This menu is used to set the sampling frequency. If you want to output the original sound, select the Original Sampling Rate. If you want to use the resampling function, select the desired sampling rate (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz, etc.). 2-2-1-3.
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2-2-2. HDMI Output • You can set up HDMI. • If you select the HDMI setting icon (gear icon), the HDMI Settings screen appears, as shown below. 2-2-2-1. PCM Resampling Frequency • This is the menu to set the Sampling Frequency. Select Original Sampling Rate if you want to output the original sound or select the desired sampling rate (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, or 192kHz) to use the re-sampling function.
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2-2-2-4. HDMI Passthrough • This function bypasses HD audio format sources, such as surround sound, to the audio receiver through HDMI without decoding. 2-2-3. Digital Output • You can set OPT OUT, AES/EBU OUT, I2S OUT(A/B) and COAX OUT. • If you select the Digital setting icon, the Digital output setting screen appears as follows. 2-2-3-1.
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2-2-3-3. PCM Resampling Frequency • This is the menu to set the sampling frequency. Select Original Sampling Rate if you want to output the original sound or select the desired sampling rate (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, or 192kHz) to use the re-sampling function. 2-2-3-4.
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Playback 1. Default Playback • You can play music and video files by connecting a USB storage device to a USB port on the rear of this product. • SATA HDD/SSD can be installed at the bottom of this product. ※...
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• After the DB scanning is complete, the album art and list of music and videos are displayed, and you can play the music. • You can also add, research, and delete DB through the Music/Video and Settings menu. 2-2. After Media Scanning •...
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Additional Information 1. Firmware Update 1-1. Run OTA Update • The system update pop-up appears if the latest version of the update is available while the network is connected. • If you select the “Yes” button in the system update pop-up, the OTA update is in progress. •...
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• If you select the update button, the system update pop-up is displayed. • If you select the “Yes” button in the system update pop-up, the OTA update is in progress. • After rebooting, the SW system update is complete. Caution: Never remove the power as it may cause problems if you forcibly remove the power during the update.
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1-3-2. If there is only an Audio MCU update • The device automatically reboots after executing the Audio MCU update. 1-3-3. When Both XMOS/Audio MCU Updates Are Available • After completing the XMOS update, the Audio MCU update is automatically executed. It will then automatically reboot.
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2. Factory Reset • Factory reset is recommended when this product does not work or firmware update via Internet fails. Upon factory reset, all custom settings including DB Scan data, settings and storage data for each app, apps installed through ROSE Store, WiFi network settings, shared files, and saved playlists are reset.
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Product Specifications 1. Specifications Part Specifications RK3399(28nm HKMG Process) / Six-Core ARM® 64-bit processor, up to 2.0GHz Based on Big.Little architecture, Dual-Core Main Chipset Cortex-A72 and Quad-Core Cortex-A53 with separate NEON coprocessor / ARM Mali-T860 MP4 Quad-Core GPU Customized Android 7.1 based ROSE OS Size 430 (W) x 317 (D) x 125 (H) mm Design...
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• Name of the Company that Received the Conformity Assessment: Citech Co., Ltd. • Manufacturer / Country of Manufacturer: CI Tech Co., Ltd. / Republic of Korea • Identification Code of the Certified Company: SYH • Certification No.: R-R-SYH-RS130 - 50 -...
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Things to Check Before Contacting a Service Center • Please restart the product if touch does not work or if the screen freezes. Press and hold the power button for more than 5 seconds to force a reboot. • In small spaces that are not suitable for product installation conditions (p. 17), heat can cause the product and affect the life and performance of the product.
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