BOSK-NP210L Network Player User Guide Please read this user guide carefully before operating your speaker.
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Date June 24, 2019
Description of Changes Draft Table of Contents Table of Contents i Before Use 1 About this Guide 1 Introduction of the Document 1 Explanation of Symbol or Word 1 Product Release 1 Chapter 1. Introduction 2 Front Design 2 1.1 1.2 Rear Design & Interface 2 Touching Button Layout 3 1.3 1.4 Product Specification 3 Chapter 2. SETUP 4 Setup WiFi for the first time 4 2.1 Connecting to a wired LAN 5 2.2 Connecting to Bluetooth 7 2.3 2.4 microSD and other connection modes 7 2.5 Name the device 8 Chapter 3. R&M Player Main Menu 9 3.1 DEVICE LIST Display 9 3.2 Music Player and Main Menu Display 10 Chapter 4. R&M Player Sub-Menu 11 4.1 Search 11 Favorites 11 4.2 My Music 12 4.3 4.4 Home Music Share 12 My Playlists 13 4.5 Recently Played 14 4.6 Cloud Music Preset 15 4.7 4.8 SPEAKER INFO 16 4.9 Web Server & Firmware Upgrade 16 Chapter 5. Multi-Room & Multi-Channel Functions 5.1
17 5.2
18 Chapter 6. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 21 R&M App 21 6.1 WiFi connection 21 6.2 6.3 Function Failure and Power 21 How to operate and Interface 21 6.4 6.5 Lossless Sound 21 BOSK-NP210L User Guide - ENG- Issue 0.1 i Appendix A: Useful Information 22 Regulatory Information 22 A.1
[EU] European Union Declarations of Conformity 22 A.1.1 A.1.2
[USA/CSA] FCC/IC Interference Statement 22 Important Safety Information 22 A.2 A.3 Disposal of your old appliance 23 BOSK-NP210L User Guide - ENG- Issue 0.1 ii Before Use About this Guide This guide is intended for users of RTH & MYERS BOSK-NP201L Network Player. The guide provides user-
related information. Introduction of the Document This guide explains how to install and correctly use RTH & MYERS BOSK-NP210L Network Player. Product figures and screen images used in this guide may be changed without notice for quality improvement. Explanation of Symbol or Word The following are symbols used in this guide. Information presented with these symbols must be observed for the correct use of your speaker. Caution!
This mark warns of a situation in which light injury or product damage may occur if the instructions are not followed. NOTE A note provides additional explanation, emphasis on important information or reference for related information, which is required for the correct use of the speaker. Product Release Carefully unpack the product and ensure that the following parts are present:
BOSK User Guide - ENG- Issue 1.2 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Front Design Item
Description LCD Display IR Remote Control Power Button / Mode Button / Play & Pause Button Volume Knob
Headphone Jack Table 1: Front-Side Function Description 1.2 Rear Design & Interface Item Power / DC Input RESET WPS / BT LAN USB-IN Description Power Jack - 15V/4A Speaker Reset Switch WPS(WiFi Protected Setup) or BT Pairing Button RJ45 (10/100 Auto-Sensing) Wired LAN Port USB Type A USB flash drive In USB-DAC USB Type B Connect to Computer BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 2 Item S/PDIF Description S/PDIF - Optical Type HDMI(ARC) HDMI ARC Output Connect to TV SUB WOOFER AUX RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER Stereo 3.5mm Audio Jack Socket Out Stereo 3.5mm Audio Jack Socket In Right Speaker Connector (+) and (-) Left Speaker Connector (+) and (-) Table 2: Interface Description 1.3 IR Remote Control Description Item Description
Power On / Off n Button Mode Selection Button
. WiFi USB1 OPTIC PC2 BT HDMI LINE WiFi
OPTIC PC Wi-Fi, BT, OPTIC, LINE, HDMI, USB, PC Mode Select Button Volume Up and Down Button Next Music / Previous Music (PC, BT, WIFI, USB Mode only) Play / Pause Button MUTE Button Not Defined Yet Table 3: IR Remote Control 1.4 Product Specification Item m Size Weight Case Material FOOT Application Power Adapter WiFi Bluetooth
Description
: Metal 190 mm (W) x 120 mm (L) x 65 mm (H)
? Kg Cabinet: Zebra Wood / Rear Panel:
??? R&M Player for Android & iOS Input : AC 100 - 240V, Output : 15V 4A IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz Bluetooth V4.0, Support BDR, EDR & BLE
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 3 Item m Description Audio Format Streaming Service
/ Protocol Hi-Fi Audio Support Up To 192KHz/24Bit FLAC/ALAC/ WAV/MP3/APE//AAC/AAC+/WMA TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster /
/ DLNA, WiFi AirPlay Table :
4 Product Specification Description 4 Pr BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 4 2. SETUP 2.1 Setup Wi-Fi for the first time NOTE Before using BOSK-NP210L, please download an application program for BOSK R&M Player in Google Play or
Apple App Store. After installing to your mobile device, you can connect to your BOSK-NP210L. To use WiFi, make sure your mobile device is connected to the same WiFi network that BOSK-NP210L uses. With provided password for network, the WiFi connection and use will be much quicker and easier by following the on-
screen instructions in R&M App. After the initial connecting, the BOSK Speaker will remember the WiFi network and whenever it enters WiFi mode, it will automatically attempt to connect to your device. If your speaker is disconnected or unable to connect normally, please repeat the steps below or try the content of troubleshooting in the appendix.
NOTE If you are currently using a dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) WiFi router, be sure to connect your mobile device with your BOSK Speaker using the 2.4GHz band.
When the power is turned on, the LCD will display previous mode what you used and Wi-Fi mode is a default factory setting. You need to select Wi-Fi mode to set up Wi-Fi.
Start R&M App on your mobile device and press Add Device button.
From SETUP screen of R&M App, press Settings at the bottom. Select the Speaker starting with BOSK_C_XXXX from the WiFi menu of mobile device. After connecting mobile device directly with the BOSK-
NP210L, get out from WiFi menu in mobile device.
On the SELECT NETWORK screen of R&M App, select 2.4GHz network to which you want to connect the BOSK Speaker. Enter the password and then press the Continue button on the bottom. Now, BOSK-NP210L will attempt to connect to 2.4GHz network by using the password you entered.
The CONNECTING screen in R&M App will display the progress of connection between the BOSK-NP210L and WiFi network. Once successfully connected, the CONNECTED screen will be displayed and voice prompt will be heard.
Pressing the Next button at the bottom of the screen, the Name Device menu allows you to select a BOSK-
NP210L from the list, or you can create the speaker name by using Customize. You can also leave original name BOSK_C_XXXX by pressing the next arrow (>) at the top of the screen. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 5 2.2 Connecting to a wired LAN To use the BOSK-NP210L connected to a wired LAN, you must connect Ethernet cables to the same wired and wireless router of network to which your mobile device and R&M APP are connected. The IP allocation mode of the wired and wireless router must be set to DHCP mode. From the DEVICE LIST, click the Setting Icon in the connected speaker menu, you can see IP address from
Speaker Info. When you connect to the BOSK web server via a web browser using the same IP address as the BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 6
Speaker Info, you can check via wired and wireless IP allocation whether or not the BOSK-NP210L is connected to the network through wireless LAN or wired & wireless LAN. The status LED will be displayed in white as the WiFi mode. As the BOSK-NP210L supports DLNA (Home Network) functionality, you can play shared music files from a device
(PC, smartphone, NAS, etc.) on the same network through wired and wireless router by using music share function in R&M App (Home Music Share). NOTE R&M App can be used only when your BOSK-NP210L is connected to your mobile device via wireless WiFi or wired LAN connection. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 7 2.3 Connecting to Bluetooth Before starting the setup, please check BOSK-NP210L is in BT mode. To connect your BOSK-NP210L with Bluetooth, select speaker name shown as BOSK_C_XXXX in the Bluetooth connection menu of your mobile device, as you would do with any other Bluetooth devices. When attempting a Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth Icon in LCD will flash and remain on when connected. NOTE R&M App cannot be used when connected with Bluetooth mode because BOSK-NP210L will be activated as Audio Device of your mobile device. Therefore, Music Player of mobile device or audio support when internet web site connection can be supported. If you press WPS button for 3 seconds in Bluetooth mode, BOSK-NP210L enters the paring mode to make paring with new device after disconnecting the previous Bluetooth connection. 2.4 USB Flash Drive
When you connect the USB Flash Drive with the sound source to the microSD slot on the back of the BOSK Speaker, the mode will automatically be switched to microSD mode and the stored sound source will be played displaying the status LED in red. By pressing the Playlist icon next to the title of the song currently played, the playlist saved in microSD memory card will be displayed. NOTE For microSD mode, the FAT32 formatted micro SDHC type memory card is supported and please save the sound source that you want to play to the root directory. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 8
For the optical input mode (S/PDIF mode), the Smart TV, PC or mobile device connected via the optical type S/PDIF cable to BOSK speaker are not supported by the R&M App as it only performs audio functions. The status LED of Optical input mode will be displayed in light green. In Audio Input mode (AUX mode), the R&M App function is also not supported because it performs audio functions on the device connected via the audio cable and the status LED will be displayed in green.
2.5 Name the device After registering your BOSK speaker, you can change the speaker name by pressing the setting icon from the f
DEVICE LIST and Rename. You can select it from the predefined list or edit it by pressing Customize. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 9 3. R&M Player Main Menu 3.1 DEVICE LIST Display After connecting BOSK speaker at first time and whenever R&M APP is executed, DEVICE LIST Menu will be displayed as follows while showing BOSK speakers connected currently and can be connected from the same network. Description Icon to add new BOSK speaker Active speaker connected to your mobile device Setting Menu for Speaker Info, Rename, Preset, etc. Current Connection Mode or Streaming Service Item
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 10 3.2 Music Player and Main Menu Display By pressing active BOSK speaker tab from DEVICE LIST, Music Player Menu will be displayed as follows. Item
Description Current Connection Mode or Streaming Service WiFi Mode (Phone Music / Streaming Service) microSD Mode Bluetooth Mode S/PDIF Optical Type Mode 3.5mm Stereo Audio Mode Selected Speaker Name Setting Icon for Favorites Playing List Icon Repeated Play Mode Icon Internet Music Streaming Service N1) N1) Streaming Service available are different by countries. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 11 4. R&M Player Sub-Menu 4.1 Search Song, artist and album title can be searched from your mobile device using Search menu. For example, input Shape then, all related information will be displayed. If you press Setting Icon in the right side of the song title, you can add it to the Favorites, Playlist or Next to Play list. 4.2 Favorites
Favorites Menu allows you to replay your favorite music easily from your mobile device later. Sone, artist and album title can be searched from your mobile device using Search menu. For example, input Shape then, all related information will be displayed. If you press Setting Icon in the right side of the song title, you can add it to the
Favorites, Playlist or Next to Play list.
Press Favorites Icon from Music Player Display to add the song playing currently to Favorites list.
Press Setting Icon in the right side of the song title from Search list add it to the Favorites list.
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 12 4.3 My Music Songs stored in your mobile device can be played by R&M Player using My Music > Phone or iPhone Menu. 4.4 Home Music Share Songs shared from a device (PC, smartphone, NAS, etc.) on the same network through wired and wireless router can be played by R&M Player using My Music
Home Music Share Menu.
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 13 4.5 My Playlists You can make your own playlist using My Playlists Menu. If you press Setting Icon in the right side of the song title from music list in your mobile device, you can add it to the My Playlists.
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 14 4.6 Recently Played You can make My Playlists by selecting songs you want to add from Recently Played Menu.
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 15 4.7 Cloud Music Preset You can listen to your preset online cloud music playlist anytime once you press the corresponding key on the right side of each music channel list as follows.
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 16 4.8 SPEAKER INFO If you press Setting Icon from DEVICE LIST and Speaker Info sub-Menu, some detailed information of your speaker (WiFi Connection Status, Wireless/Wired Network Information, Firmware Version, etc.) will be displayed. In addition, Restore Factory Settings command can be executed without pressing RESET button in the rear side of your speaker. 4.9 Web Server & Firmware Upgrade If you press connect to BOSK Web Server using web browser with the IP address got from 4.8 SPEAKER INFO, additional detailed information of your speaker (WiFi Connection Status, Wireless/Wired Network Information, Firmware Version, etc.) will be displayed. Also, Firmware Upgrade function can be executed. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 17 5. Multi-Room & Multi-Channel Functions 5.1. The Multi-Room Function is to install several BOSK network speakers in various places such as a living room, a dining room, a bedroom, etc., and connect to same network as device is connected to. By using master speaker, after pairing, it will send same audio wirelessly to several speakers at the same time. Main Function:
1) Possible to simultaneously adjust sound and use Play / Pause 2) functions of paired speakers Individual speaker sound adjustment, Chapter 1. 3) Music selection and Play / Pause function are available only in master Stereo signal selection (Left / Right / Stereo) How to Use: Up to 5 BOSK network speakers can be connected 1) Connect two or more BOSK speakers separately to Wi-Fi and set speaker. them up 2) Press and hold an icon of the second speaker 3) Hold the speaker icon and drag it to the speaker you want to pair with
4) When you release the speaker icon, pairing will proceed. 5) When the pairing is done, it is linked as shown in step 5, and the paired speakers icon changes to a light-
colored icon.
: The speaker name [Dining Room] is now the masker speaker. 6) When the audio signal is operated on the speaker of [Dining Room], the same music will be played simultaneously on the speakers of [Dining Room] and [Living Room]. * At this time, please set both left and right audio to LR mode.
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 18 5.2. The Multi-Channel Function is to send different audio signals wirelessly to multiple speakers by connecting multiple BOSK speakers to the same network. After pairing two BOSK speakers, you can enjoy more powerful stereo sound by playing left sound with left speaker and right sound with right speaker. Main Function: Up to 5 BOSK speakers can be connected to play music 1) Independent control available for individual speakers that are not paired 2) After pairing two or more speakers, the music can be separated by left and right. Example of Multi-Channel Use:
Playing 5 BOSK speakers individually
Add BOSK speakers through the R&M App(using the + button)
Individual speaker control is possible through R&M App
- Speaker CCE8 / 3C34: Stereo playback using Multi-Channel Chapter 2. Additional explanation below)
(Individual stereo playback by pairing,
- Speaker B1D4: playing #1
- Speaker C8A0: playing #2
- Speaker 4BBC: playing TuneIn streaming Individually select the stereo output using L / R / LR buttons of registered BOSK speakers
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 19 Changing the speaker name: registered speakers can be renamed through speaker information You can confirm that the speaker name has been changed as shown in the image in the left. When using multiple BOSK speakers, you can specify the speaker name for each position and purpose so that you can conveniently control when playing music.
How to use Powerful BOSK Stereo using Multi-Channel:
1) 2) 3)
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BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 21 6. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 6.1 R&M App Q1) Can I play music only with R&M App?
A1) R&M App is only available when your BOSK speakers are connected to your mobile device via a wireless WiFi or wired LAN connection. When connected with Bluetooth, the BOSK Speaker performs audio functions for all applications of the mobile device, so the R&M App function is not supported. You have to use the audio supporting function of devices own music player or internet streaming services. 6.2 WiFi connection Q1) Im trying to connect my BOSK Speaker to WiFi network, but its not visible on the network. A1) First, make sure your speaker is on WiFi mode, also make sure your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz wireless WiFi band and follow the connection procedure in section 2.1. 6.3 Function Failure and Power Q1) It works well and then suddenly stops working. A1) Turn off the power and turn it on again. If the symptom persists, press the RESET button on the back for more than 10 seconds to reset the settings. Q2) Ive plugged in, but the speaker is not working. A2) Turn on power using the BOSK Speaker rear power button. 6.4 How to operate and Interface Q1) How do I change the mode?
A1) Change is possible by touching M button on the top of the BOSK Speaker, and by using the R&M App. Please refer to Section 1.1 and 1.3 for LED status and Mode Select button. Q2) How do I use an optical cable?
A2) Use an Optical Cable for S/PDIF on devices with standard S/PDIF connections, such as TV or Set-Up Box. Q3) Im trying to make Bluetooth connection, but I cant see the BOSK Speaker in my devices connectable list. A3) It will not be available if Bluetooth is already connected to another device. Please disconnect the existing device and try to reconnect. 6.5 Lossless Sound Q1) What is the sound source of 24 bits / 192KHz?
A1) This refers to a higher quality digital sound source than a 16bit, 44.1KHz CD sound source, and you can enjoy the details and sound that are closer to original sound through the BOSK Speaker. Q2) What kinds of Lossless Sound sources do you have?
A2) The most commonly used sound sources are in the format FLAC and the file size is typically over 100Mbyte. BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 22 Appendix A: Useful Information A.1 Regulatory Information A.1.1 [EU] European Union Declarations of Conformity AKSys Co., Ltd. declares that the equipment specified in this document bearing the CE mark conforms to the European Union Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE 1999/5/EC), including the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). Copies of these Declarations of Conformity (DoCs) can be obtained by contacting your local sales representative. A.1.2 [USA/CSA] FCC/IC Interference Statement Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 /RSS-GEN of the FCC/IC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device, which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. A.2 Important Safety Information To prevent unexpected danger or damage please read this information before installing or attempting to repair you speaker. Warning and Caution information is provided to alert the consumer of known dangers:
Warning: To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your speaker to high humidity areas, such as a bathroom, swimming area, etc. 1. 2. center as this may result in fire or electric shock. Only trained and qualified service personnel should install, replace or service the speaker. Do not spill liquid water on the speaker. If so, disconnect the speaker immediately and call the service BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 23 3. If you see or smell smoke during use, disconnect the speaker and call the service center immediately. 4. If the power adapter is used, do not touch the plug with wet hands. This may result in a fire, an electric shock or equipment damage. 5. Do not use the speaker during a thunderstorm. A lightning strike may result in fire, severe electrical or acoustic shock. 6. Do not use the power adapter if the power cord or wall outlet is damaged. This may result in fire or an electric shock. Ensure that children do not pull on speaker cords. This may injure children or result in equipment 1. damage. 2. 3. Choose a site for the speaker that is well ventilated and dry. 4. Do not plug multiple plug-packs into one power outlet. This may result in the plug overheating and may Avoid placing the speaker in an area that is excessively dusty, damp or subject to vibration. result in a fire or plug pack failure. 5. Do not put heavy things on the speaker. 6. Do not drop or throw the speaker. 7. Static electricity discharge will damage electronic components. 8. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat. 9. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Do not insert a screwdriver or any metal objects into the speaker. This may cause electric shock or damage the equipment and will render the warranty void. 10. Clean the speaker with a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use volatile liquids such as petrol, alcohol, or acetone as this may cause a fire or result in discoloration or damage to plastics. Do not clean with wax or silicon products as these may enter the equipment and cause operation to become unstable. A.3 Disposal of your old appliance When the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste 1. by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. 2. stream via designated collection facilities appointed by government or the local authorities. 3. environment and human health. 4. waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 24 FCC Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&your body. The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology design and manufacturing. AKSys Co., Ltd. shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document. Posted in Korea www.aksys.co.kr AKSys Co., Ltd. 2017 BOSK User Guide - Issue 1.2 25