NP-S2000 - FAQ - HiFi-komponentit - Ääni ja visuaalisuus - Tuotteet - Yamaha - Finland

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FAQ

Software and Hardware

  1. What are the software/hardware requirements?
  2. Can I use the NP-S2000 with a Macintosh?
  3. Do I need a computer?
NP-S2000

Windows:
Windows XP or later (with Windows XP or Vista, Windows Media Player 11 or later)

Macintosh:
Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) or later

Note:
  • To play an iTunes library music file, a TwonkyMedia server is also necessary. For details about downloading, etc., see "TwonkyMedia Server License Key" in the NP-S2000 owner's manual.
  • In addition to the above OS specification, there are operating specifications for the server software. For details check the server software manual.
Browser

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

NP Search for Windows

Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit), Windows XP SP3 (32-bit)

NP Search for Macintosh

Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) or later

Yes, by using the supplied TwonkyMedia Server.

You need a computer to prepare and manage music data to play on the NP-S2000, but you can play music files stored in an NAS (Network-Attached Storage) even without a computer. The NAS must be connected to a router.

Operation

  1. Do I need an amplifier?
  2. How do I get music?
  3. Is it compatible with the 192kHz sampling frequency?
  4. Does it include a digital output?
  5. Does it include digital input? And can it be used as a DAC?
  6. Does it have a USB input?
  7. Is gapless play possible?
  8. Does the computer have to be on all the time?
  9. Does it have an up-sampling function?
  10. How do I get firmware updates?

Yes. The NP-S2000 does not have a built-in amplifier.

You can get songs from CDs using ripping software and save music files to a computer or you can download songs from a music distribution service site.

From firmware version V3.00, music file playback in WAV and FLAC format created at 192kHz and 176.4kHz is supported. Regarding FLAC, some of NAS drive products may not work properly due to network environment and or other devices that reside on the network. Note that audio signal output is available only from the analog terminals for these types of music file playback.
For the firmware update, download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page.

It has one optical digital output and one coaxial digital output.

NP-S2000 does not have a digital input jack, so it cannot be used as a DAC.

No.

WAV and FLAC file formats are compatible with gapless play.

When playing music stored on a computer, the computer has to be on. When playing music stored on an NAS, the computer does not have to be on.

No.

Download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page and follow the procedure.

Network Connection

  1. How do I connect an NAS?
  2. Can I connect the NP-S2000 directly to an NAS?
  3. Can I use a wireless LAN?

Examine the following connection examples. For a more detailed explanation, refer to "Full system" on page 5 of the owner's manual.
The owner's manual can be downloaded from the Support tab on this page.

No, you have to connect via a router.

A wired connection is recommended. An off-the-shelf Ethernet converter can be used, making it compatible with wireless LAN, but the sound may degrade.

File Formats

  1. What are the compatible file formats?
  2. Can I play DRM protected material?
  3. Is ripping software recommended?

File compatibility is shown in the following table.

Format NP-S2000 compatibility Gapless play Tagging for song information / album art Server software compatibility
Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 12 TwonkyMedia Server TwonkyMedia Server (when sharing iTunes library)
WAV -
FLAC - - -
AAC - -
WMA - -
MP3 -
AIFF - - -
Apple Lossless - -

You can play Windows Media Player files, but because of copyright problems, DRM protected songs purchased from the iTunes store, etc. can only be played from where they were downloaded (cannot be played from an NAS).

Yamaha neither recommends nor supports ripping software.

App

  1. With which version of iOS is NP CONTROLLER App compatible?
  2. Can I adjust the volume with a compatible app?
  3. Is the NP CONTROLLER App compatible with iPad?
  4. Is there an Android™ version application?
  5. With which version of Android™ OS is NP CONTROLLER App compatible?
  6. Are there any differences in the functions of the iOS version and the Android™ version?

Please check "App" tab.
Information is in "System Requirement" paragraph.

You cannot adjust the volume from an app.

It is compatible with version 2.02 and later. More levels can be confirmed and it is easier to operate on the display than when using an iPod touch/iPhone app.

Yes. It can be downloaded from the Google play.

Please check "App" tab.
Information is in "System Requirement" paragraph.

There are some differences in the graphics, but no differences in functions.

Problems During Use

Check to make sure the recommended software, etc. is being used, and check and update the versions of the NP-S2000, NAS and app firmware.
For the firmware update, download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page.

If the song title is too long, it may not play, so edit it to be shorter and try again. Also update the firmware. In addition, consider the possibility that the sampling frequency is unsupported (more than 96kHz).
For the firmware update, download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page.

The levels displaced after server selection depend on the server. The NP-S2000 can display a maximum of eight levels including the level that selects the server.

DRM protected songs purchased from the iTunes store, etc. cannot be played due to copyright problems.

The song is in a WAV file. Tag information including album art is not compatible with WAV files.

When using the NP Controller, press the Load Key to obtain the list again.
When using browser control or the main display, the server (NAS) list information may not update, so check again after a little time has passed (there are products whose renewal times can be set by the NAS). Also, files may remain in the NAS trash folder, so erase files in this folder.

List information is displayed based on information obtained from the server. You cannot change list information on the NP-S2000. If the list is not synchronized with the server, update the list. Also check if the shared settings are correct on the server.

Check the version of the firmware. With firmware versions up to and including V1.07, when the levels selected are Artist or Folder, but not Album, songs play in alphabetic order based on the song title in the tag information. Beginning with version V1.08, if there is a track number in the tag information, even in levels other than Album, songs will play in track number sequence.
For the firmware update, download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page.

Updating the firmware may solve this problem.
For the firmware update, download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page.

For playback errors with 192,176.4kHz / 24bit FLAC files, please check followings.

  • - Wireless connection via a router is out of recommendation.
  • - Whether the software versions of your peripherals are latest.
  • - We recommend to re-encode of FLAC files (compression level 3 or less). If compression level is high, you might face unexpected playback errors.

With firmware versions earlier than V1.07, if a WAV file is played on some NAS, noise may occur, so update to the latest firmware. Also reset the NAS client table (check NAS manual).
For the firmware update, download the firmware update procedure from the Support tab on this page.

In the WAV format, you cannot add track numbers to the tag information. When ripping, add the track number to the top of the file name.

This problem may be solved by resetting the NAS client table (check NAS manual).

With certain components, this may occur when the sampling frequency changes, or when skipping a track, as it requires time to lock the digital input. This problem can be avoided by switching to an analog connection.

Check the NP-S2000 and router DHCP settings. When the router's DHCP server function is on, the NP-S2000 DHCP setting must also be on.

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