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Front panel controls

Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:41. Revision #3056

1. Display

2. Skip

3. Play/Pause

4. Speaker output  
Press this button to choose a different speaker output from the menu. Use the source selector knob to select the speaker output between speaker
A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices.

Note: Speaker A, speaker B and speaker A+B are available on the Evo 150 only. 

5. Volume/Source selector 
To change the volume, rotate the front part. 
To select a source, rotate the back part.

6. Info 
During playback, pressing this button will cycle through ‘Now Playing’ screens. Press and hold to display the product info. 

7. IR sensor

8. Standby/On 

9. Headphones 
For suitable headphones – connection will automatically mute the speaker output and the pre-out. 

Summary of Contents for C11226

Page 1: ...1 Evo 150 75 Manual Generated 20 11 2023 17 37...

Page 2: ...1 Remote control 13 Replaceable side panel 14 Getting connected 15 ARC input 21 StreamMagic app Setup 22 Google Home Chromecast built in 23 Internet radio 24 Bluetooth source 25 AirPlay 26 Built in st...

Page 3: ...3 Evo 150 75 Last updated September 1 2022 04 29 Revision 5752 Users Manual...

Page 4: ...ark of Audio Partnership Plc and is registered in the European Community and other countries This product contains software licensed under version 2 of the GNU Public License and version 2 1 of the GN...

Page 5: ...ol 3 AAA batteries x 2 4 UK power cord Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in EU power cord Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in CU power cord Depending on which country th...

Page 6: ...r A B headphone and Bluetooth devices Note Speaker A speaker B and speaker A B are available on the Evo 150 only 5 Volume Source selector To change the volume rotate the front part To select a source...

Page 7: ...le rate For Internet Radio this will display the bitrate the station is streaming 4 Source input Displays the currently selected source input 5 Progress bar When available this will display the curren...

Page 8: ...volume Displays when the network streamer is muted 11 Firmware update This indicates when new rmware is available Press the Info button on the front panel or use the StreamMagic app to update the netw...

Page 9: ...default Use another position if a humming noise occurs Position 1 Normal default position The main unit audio ground is lifted from chassis earth Position 2 USB Audio ground is lifted from the main u...

Page 10: ...R In Receives modulated IR commands from an IR repeater or custom install systems 10 RS232C Custom install control a full protocol is available for the Evo 150 on our website 11 Digital Inputs Coax an...

Page 11: ...or noise when certain TVs Turntables and other equipment are connected to the Evo unit 6 USB Media For connecting local media storage Note that the USB ports are not intended for connection to Apple m...

Page 12: ...12 12 Pre Out...

Page 13: ...will toggle the speaker output between speaker A speaker B speaker A B headphone and Bluetooth devices 5 Info During playback pressing this button will cycle through Now Playing screens Press and hol...

Page 14: ...3040 When installing new magnetic side panels please ensure that the groove cuts are aligned with the direction of the front panel Insert from the rear by holding the rear of the panel Important note...

Page 15: ...w shows the basic connection of your Evo to a pair of loudspeakers Speaker B connections Evo 150 only The diagram below shows the connection for a second pair of loudspeakers Pressing the speaker outp...

Page 16: ...onnections The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to a power ampli er or active subwoofer Balanced audio connections Evo 150 only The diagram below shows how to connect the Evo 150 using the Balanc...

Page 17: ...g the source selector on the front of the EVO 150 or by going to the Home tab and then selecting USB Audio within the Sources section of the StreamMagic app 3 Navigate to the CA Control Panel which sh...

Page 18: ...d sample rate preference 5 Your Mac s output will now playback via the EVO 150 Network connections Important Note It is vitally important that your EVO remains connected to a Wi Fi network as often as...

Page 19: ...ireless router and then power on your unit 1 Download and install the StreamMagic app from the Google Play store 2 Open the StreamMagic app and select Connect 3 Under Choose a device select Set up a n...

Page 20: ...20 Once connected complete the initial setup of your unit within the StreamMagic app 9 Note Your Evo will need to be in range of your wireless router...

Page 21: ...the HDMI input on your TV supports ARC Make sure the TV is set to use a connected audio system rather than its internal speakers Make sure that the audio output of your TV is set to Stereo PCM Uncompr...

Page 22: ...erred language 1 Open the StreamMagic app and follow the instructions provided to complete setting up your player on your network This process will also 2 apply any new updates that may be pending Not...

Page 23: ...tap the Cast button from apps you already know and love No new logins or downloads required Use your phone to search play pause and turn up the volume from anywhere in the home While you re streaming...

Page 24: ...ed preset for your player between 1 99 4 You will then receive con rmation that the station is saved to the chosen preset 5 Note Please ensure that the custom URL stream is one of the following suppor...

Page 25: ...your mobile device or laptops Bluetooth settings 2 Select your player from the list of available devices 3 Your device should now connect to your player 4 Once paired you should be able to connect to...

Page 26: ...your network 2 Open the app that you want to AirPlay from 3 Tap or 4 Select your player as your AirPlay device How to use AirPlay from Control Center To switch the audio on your device from Control Ce...

Page 27: ...nect 1 Open the TIDAL app and choose the playlist album song etc that you wish to stream to your player 2 Select the Sound Output devices icon within TIDAL and select your player from the list 3 TIDAL...

Page 28: ...player 2 Select the speaker icon within Deezer then select Google Cast Select your player from the list 3 Deezer should now be casting your chosen content to your player Deezer via StreamMagic 1 Open...

Page 29: ...is 1 Open the StreamMagic app 2 Tap select output on the home page 3 Select Pair new Bluetooth device 4 Select your Bluetooth device from the list of available devices 5 Your player will now switch it...

Page 30: ...the StreamMagic app or by pressing the output select button on the remote or front panel Notes Audio cannot be output to a Bluetooth device if the Bluetooth source is currently selected Please use the...

Page 31: ...ginal master recording The front panel will display MQA green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or le and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical...

Page 32: ...ay will show for a few seconds after any change and then switch o Roon Ready DSD This will allow you to choose how Roon provides DSD content Use DoP for digital output If your device does support nati...

Page 33: ...f there is 2 one available When left in network standby overnight your player will check and apply any new updates Note Your network player must be connected to the internet to carry out rmware update...

Page 34: ...34 Requires software version 124 a 018 or higher...

Page 35: ...2 03 47 Revision 3051 The info screen shows useful information about your player it also allows you to carry out some actions to help resolve problems with your player To access the info screen hold t...

Page 36: ...cal 16 24bit 32 96kHz PCM only S PDIF coaxial 16 24bit 32 192kHz PCM only ARC 16 24bit 32 192kHz PCM only UPnP Local USB media Airplay 2 Chromecast built in Internet Radio Spotify Connect TIDAL Qobuz...

Page 37: ...4bit 32 192kHz PCM only ARC 16 24bit 32 192kHz PCM only USB Audio Class 1 Up to 24 bit 96kHz asynchronous USB Audio Class 2 Up to 24 bit 384kHz asynchronous and up to DSD 256 UPnP Local USB media Airp...

Page 38: ...y required for reliable operation due to bandwidth considerations Check Evo is capable of playing back the le type you are trying to access If you have problems with USB Media playback check the follo...

Page 39: ...39 Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase The remote handset will not function Check that the batteries have not expired Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor...

Page 40: ...ver some larger capacity drives may require their own power supply as the player s USB port may not provide enough power for the drive to function The EVO will support USB hard drives which are format...

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