> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others NETWORK CD RECEIVER NC-50DAB Instruction Manual Before Start What's in the box .................................................................... 2 Part Names Front Panel ............................................................................. 3 Rear Panel .............................................................................. 4 Remote Controller ...................................
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others What's in the box Before Start E N Main unit (1) Remote controller (RC-946S) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) Power cord (1) DAB/FM wire antenna (1) 2 0 The power cord must be connected only after all other cable connections are completed. 0 Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Front Panel Part Names 1. Í STANDBY/ON button: Turns the unit on or to standby mode. 2. Power indicator: This lights blue when the unit is on. 3. Disc tray: Place discs here. 8-cm discs can also be used. 4. < button: Open or close the disc tray. 5. INPUT button: Switches the input to be played. 6. Display (ÄP6) 7. VOLUME dial: Adjust the volume. Adjust between 0 and 50. 8.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Rear Panel E N 90° 180° 1. AC IN: Connect the supplied power cord. 2. Speaker terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. 3. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. Adjust their angles according to the connection status. 4.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Remote Controller 1. Í STANDBY/ON button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode. 2. INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switches the input to be played. 3. Play buttons: :: Return to the beginning of the track being played. (CD) Move to the track before the one being played. (USB, Music Server) X/;: Play or pause play. 9: Move to the next track.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Display USB Front Song Artist Album FLAC 44.1kHz/24bit 00:01:45 / 00:03:23 1. The input mode is displayed. (USB Front / USB Rear / CD / Bluetooth / Network / Digital In 1 / Digital In 2 / Line / Phono / Tuner DAB / Tuner FM) 2. The name of the file, artist, album, station, etc., is displayed. 3. Displays the play status. 4.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Connect the Speakers Install Use the illustration as a reference to connect your own speakers. After inserting the speaker cables, tighten the terminals firmly by turning to the right. Also make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Connecting the antennas and power cord, etc. Antenna Hookup 1 Move the antenna around while playing the radio to find the position with the best reception. a a Power Cord Hookup This model includes a removable power cord. The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Power On & Initial Setup Initial Setup 1 2 BLUE BLINKING Starting up: When you press Í STANDBY/ON, the power indicator on the main unit slowly blinks blue, then "Hello" is displayed on the display about 20 seconds later. After this, the display goes blank, then after the Pioneer logo is displayed, you can start operating the unit.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others To make Wi-Fi settings, select "Wi-Fi". If you have connected with an ethernet cable, select "Wired(Exit)" and confirm. If you select "Wi-Fi", select the method for setting in the next screen (for example "Scan Networks"). Wireless Enter Password XXXXXX". 3. After establishing the connection, select "Done" on the screen of the iOS device. 4.
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> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Playing CDs Playback This unit can also play CD-R recorded with MP3 or WMA format files, along with commercially available music CDs. 0 The supported sampling rates for MP3 files are 8 kHz to 48 kHz, and supported bitrates are between 64 kbps and 384 kbps. 0 The supported sampling rates for WMA files are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz, and supported bitrates are between 64 kbps and 320 kbps.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others d a e Playing MP3/WMA discs Program play (Music CDs) 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Press CD to change input to CD. 3. Press < on the main unit to open the disc tray. 4. Put the disc on the tray, then press < to close the tray. 5. When reading of the disc is complete, the numbers of folders containing MP3/WMA files and track numbers are displayed. You can program up to 32 tracks to play. 1.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others USB Storage Device/HDD Basic operations 1 d a e 2 b You can play music files by connecting a USB storage device or HDD (hard disk drive) to the USB port on the front or rear of the unit. 0 The USB port on the front supports a maximum 5 V/0.5 A power supply. If the HDD requires more than this, connect to the USB port (maximum 5 V/1 A) on the rear of the unit. 1. Turn the unit on. 2.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others DSD (DSF only) format music files. The formats for embedded images are JPEG and PNG. 0 Characters that cannot be displayed by this unit appear as "¢". 0 The USB port of this unit conforms with the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer speed may be insufficient for some content you play, which may cause some interruption in sound. Repeat/Shuffle 1.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Internet Radio Basic operations 1 When this unit is connected to a network, you can listen to TuneIn or other preregistered Internet radio services. Depending on the internet radio service, the user may need to register from their computer first. 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Press NETWORK. Network TuneIn Radio Spotify Deezer TIDAL b c a 3.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Spotify Basic Operation 1 a Wi-Fi b c 2 d 3 4 Pioneer NC-50DAB xxxxxx E N Spotify Connect play is possible by connecting this unit to the same network as a smart phone or tablet. To enable Spotify Connect, install the Spotify application on your smartphone or tablet and create a Spotify premium account. 1. Connect the smartphone to the network that this unit is connected to. 2.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Listening to the FM Radio Tuning Automatically 1 E N Tuner FM 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Repeatedly press TUNER to switch input to Tuner FM. 87.50 Tuner FM MHz AUTO 87.50 d e a Registering a station You can register a maximum of 40 stations. 1. Tune into the radio station you want to register. 2. Press MEMORY (d) on the remote controller so that the preset number on the display flashes.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Selecting registered stations 1. Repeatedly press TUNER to switch input to Tuner FM. 2. Press PRESET i/j (a) on the remote controller to select a preset number. To delete a registered station 1. Repeatedly press TUNER to switch input to Tuner FM. 2. Press PRESET i/j (a) on the remote controller to select the preset number you want to delete. 3.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Listening to DAB Digital Radio Tuning 1 Tuner DAB 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Repeatedly press TUNER to switch input to Tuner DAB. 0 The very first time you select Tuner DAB, the Auto Tuning function automatically scans the DAB Band 3 for the multiplexes (i.e., stations) available in your area.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others BLUETOOTH® Pairing Pairing Playing Back 1 E N 1. Turn the unit on. 2. When you press the button on the remote controller, "Now Pairing... " is displayed on the display, and the pairing mode is enabled. 1 Bluetooth Now Pairing... --:--:-- / --:--:-- 2 Pioneer NC-50DAB xxxxxx 2 Pioneer NC-50DAB xxxxxx 3.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 4. Play the music files. Increase the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level. 0 Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others AirPlay® 1 Basic Operation 3 Wi-Fi iPhone Pioneer NC-50DAB 2 4 E N You can wirelessly enjoy the music files on an iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad® connected to the same access point as this unit. Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version. 1. Turn the unit on. 2. Connect the iOS device to the same network as this unit. 3.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Playing audio from a turntable Connections 1 Phono You can play the audio from turntables with MM cartridges through this unit. 3. Start play on the turntable. a Connect a turntable to the PHONO (MM) IN jacks on this unit using an analog audio cable. 0 If the connected turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it to the LINE IN jack.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Playing audio from other external device 1 2 a b Connections E N You can play the audio from external devices such as TVs and game consoles through this unit. Connect as follows according to the output jacks on the external devices you are connecting. When using a digital optical cable, connect to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL terminal on this unit.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Digital In 1 When playing a device connected to the LINE IN terminal, press LINE/DIGITAL repeatedly to change the input on this unit to "Line". Line 3. Start play on the player. 0 This unit supports linear PCM signals of up to 192 kHz/24 bits for input. (Depending on the connected equipment and the environment it may not work.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Music Server It is possible to stream music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit. The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, or NAS that are compatible with home network functionality.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC inside your home network. The unit supports remote playback with Windows Media® Player 12. 1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 12. 2. Open the "Stream" menu and check that "Allow remote control of my Player..." is checked. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network. 3.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Entering text, adjusting sound quality, etc. d Entering text Emphasizing the low range (P.BASS) Text entry, for passwords, etc., uses the following remote controller buttons. 1. Press SOUND button (c) three times. 2. Press w/x buttons (f) to select "On" and press ENTER (e). E N SHUFFLE/REPEAT button (a): Each press changes text type in the order upper case → lower case → numbers → symbols.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Advanced Settings Advanced Setup 1 The unit allows you to configure advanced settings to provide you with an even better experience. 1. Press SETUP on the remote controller. Setup Network Setting Option Setting System Info Factory Reset 2. After the Setup screen is displayed, select the content or the setting with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Make Wi-Fi connection settings. (ÄP9) This can be set only when "Wi-Fi" is selected in "Connection". 0 You can make Wi-Fi connection settings using a web browser on a computer. For details, refer to “Web Setup” (ÄP33). For details on how to enter text, refer to "Entering text" (ÄP29). After finishing input, press ENTER. ■ DHCP You can check the network connection.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Select the language displayed on the display. English (Default Value), German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese Bluetooth Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH function. "On" (Default Value): Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH enabled device by using the BLUETOOTH function. Select "On" also when making various BLUETOOTH settings.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Factory Reset E N Reset the settings of this unit to the status at the time of shipment. We recommend that you take a note of the settings you have changed before going ahead with a factory reset. Select "Start" and confirm to go ahead. The unit will be placed on standby automatically when initializing is completed. Update "Update" is not displayed if there are no firmware updates.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Firmware Update Firmware Update The updating function on this unit How to update This unit has functionality to update the firmware (the system software) over a network or by the USB port. This enables us to make improvements to a variety of operations and to add features. There are two methods for updating the firmware: via network and via USB.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 0 * -01, * -10: Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable properly. 0 *-02, *-03, *-04, *-05, *-06, *-11, *-13, *-14, *16, *-17, *-18, *-20, *-21: Internet connection error. Check the following: – The router is turned on – This unit and the router are connected via the network Try to disconnect and then connect again the power to the unit and router. This may solve the problem.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Troubleshooting Others Before starting the procedure When operation is unstable, problems may be solved by simply turning the power on or to standby or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, rather than reviewing settings and operations. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Cannot play discs 0 Place the disc in the disc tray so the label is facing up. 0 Play may not be possible if the disc is scratched or dirty. Cannot Play USB storage device / HDD 0 Check whether the USB storage device or USB cable is correctly inserted to the USB port of the unit. 0 Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit, and then try reconnecting.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others device is set low, the playback of audio may be unavailable. Turn up the volume on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 0 Some BLUETOOTH enabled devices may be equipped with a Send/Receive selector switch. Select Send mode. Sound is interrupted 0 There may be a problem with the BLUETOOTH enabled device. Check the information on the internet.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others General Specifications Analog Audio Output Section CD Section RMS Output Power 0 50 W + 50 W (4 ohms, 1 kHz THD 10%) Media/Format 0 CD : Standard CD 0 CD-R/RW : CD format/MP3, WMA File THD+N 0 0.02% (1 kHz, half power, 4 ohms) Digital Audio Input Input Sensitivity and Impedance 0 200 mVrms/47 kΩ (LINE (Unbalance)) 0 2.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 0 On (20 min)/Off Dimensions (W t H t D) 0 435 mm t 103 mm t 333 mm Weight 0 6.
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others License and Trademark Information E N FireConnectTM is technology powered by BlackFire Research. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. The product with this logo is conformed to Hi-Res Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. This logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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