Plinius Audio TIKI Network Audio Player User's Manual
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1. 10 FOU T 11 MAINS ia 10 Mains TT 8 We IE NAM E EE T T 79 Om rr kepi tep 4 Playback Control 11 e M 14 Rear Panel SVO scetur Safety cu VY AAA ia a i 2 ao Ip apu PEERS 12 Ventilation 4 6 W OIS SE E aa 10 16 PLINIUS TIKI ec CexX www pliniusaudio nzld com 7258 42. Standard RCA shielding caps can be used on any unused input or output connectors MAINTAINING THE SWITCHES Switches should be maintained by using each various switch setting periodically Even if a switch or a switch setting is not used it is a good idea to toggle small switches and turn rotary switches though the full range of the switch several times in succession to keep the contacts active Performing this simple action will promote longevity of the switch contacts SURFACE CLEANING From time to time you may wish to clean the surface of your Plinius equipment to remove dust or any material build up from the atmosphere or on commonly used controls Your Plinius product is made up of parts that have a hard anodised or a powder coat finish and will clean easily without being damaged Cleaning should be carried out using a soft cleaning cloth dry or with either a small amount of water or a very mild surface cleaner while observing the following guidelines Asa safety precaution always switch the equipment off prior to cleaning Always use a cloth that is soft and clean Never use abrasives or polishing compounds anywhere on the unit Never apply liquid directly to the surface of the unit Use the cloth dry or with mild surface cleaners of either liquid or foaming type Apply only small amounts of cleaner to the cloth DO NOT rub the surface but wipe clean only Excessive rubbing may dull powder coat or wear the screen print
3. device for control of the digital audio The App may be a common type such as PlugPlayer or Songbook UPnP or another application you have selected The device the app is installed on may be Smartphone iPhone iPad iPod etc that you have chosen or that has been recommended by your dealer WIRELESS ROUTER This device connects to your Plinius Tiki and to your media server and has capability to create a wireless connection between this point and your Controller This may be a wireless router or similar component COMPONENT CONNECTIONS There are several ways to connect your components The most simple is to use LAN cables between the Plinius Tiki Wireless Router and Media Server Alternatives are using a set of Powerline products to make use of your home power wiring instead of one of these LAN cables or you may use wireless bridge devices to send and receive at each end instead of one of these LAN cables PLINIUS TIKI DMS Server Amplifier DMR Plinius Tiki Network Wi Fi 4 PLINUS 6 COMPONENT SET UP Connect the components power them ON o Let the components establish a connection and then navigate and control the Digital Media Server files using the Mobile Digital Media Controller M DMC Controller 9 CONNECT AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECT CONTROLLER TO NETWORK Connect the DMR Plinius Tiki audio outputs Take the M DMC and establish a wireless to your audio system
4. line inputs connection to the Network Wi Fi Router of the Tiki System CONNECT TIKI TO NETWORK Launch the M DMC App you will use to Connect the Tiki to the Network with one control playback through the Tiki of the following Check the Plinius Tiki is connecting to the CAT5 or CAT6 LAN Cable M DMC as a DMR device on the Network Ethernet over Powerline kit Select the Tiki as the active DMR device LAN Wireless bridge Check the Server is connecting to the Power the Tiki ON now M DMC as a DMS device on the Network Select the Server as the active DMS CONNECT SERVER NETWORK device Connect the DMS NAS PC Mac or other to the Network with one of the following Q USE YOUR PLINIUS TIKI CAT5 or CAT6 LAN Cable Use the M DMC to browse the library of Ethernet over Powerline kit songs select songs for playback and Wireless LAN bridge control the songs as they play Power the Network components ON now Power the DMS ON now Remember to consult the manufacturer s documentation for any questions you have about the Digital Media Server Mobile Digital Media Controller control point App or network connectivity of the products you are using with the Plinius Tiki NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER La Index B gt aM r AA bata pt a pea ii iii 8 9 Firmware es 777777 1 SEO ML ais r L eg ipso senten ol s kato to atik aba ea 8 IEC Power CONNASCTO Aaa 8
5. rear of the power supply pack A small drawer at the bottom of this socket may be removed after the IEC plug is removed by levering it out with a flat blade screwariver The fuse fitted should be rated at no greater than that specified on the rear panel IMPORTANT DO NOT A FUSE WITH A HIGHER RATING NOTE Fuse failure may indicate a severe problem Should the network audio player continue to exhibit mains fuse failure contact your Plinius dealer Playback Control The Plinius Tiki Network Audio Player is designed to be operated with UPnP Mobile Digital Media Controllers or Digital Media Controllers Control of the files from the Media Server to the Tiki can be performed by Smartphone iPod iPad or iPhone applications designed for UPnP Mobile Media Server Control The application is used to select and control digital audio library files to be played through the Tiki digital to analogue converter Alternatively Digital Media Controllers that operate within compatible Media Servers can be used without the requirement for wireless connectivity irmware Upgrade To ensure the best ongoing operation firmware upgrades may become available periodically The upgrade process requires connection of the Tiki Network Audio Player to the Internet so it may receive the upgrade files from the Plinius upgrade server Your Plinius dealer can inform you of the features and benefits of a firmware upgrade and confirm if the upgrade is applicabl
6. the output of the Plinius Tiki to a preamplifier phono input Connect only to line level inputs such as CD Line 1 Tuner etc CONNECTING THE MAINS SUPPLY Firstly check that the mains supply voltage printed on the rear of this network audio player is similar to the mains supply voltage in your area If in doubt please consult your Plinius dealer Mains supply power connection is via the plug in lead supplied with your Plinius Tiki Where possible check the wall outlet is switched OFF then connect the local mains plug end of the lead to the wall outlet Check the Tiki is switched OFF and connect the IEC end of the cable to the IEC socket at the back of the Tiki With the cord fully connected switch the wall outlet ON Now that the Plinius Tiki is configured correctly switch the power switch on the rear panel to ON You can now enjoy your new Plinius Tiki Network Audio Player NOTE This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection The wall outlet socket or mains switch must be accessible at all times in case of emergency WARM UP PERIOD You will find that the Plinius Tiki will become noticeably warmer in sound after being on for a period of time We usually recommend waiting at least 24 hours before expecting the best quality of sound reproduction from your network audio player 10 PLINIUS TIKI Product Features MAINS LINE FUSE A Mains Line fuse is fitted within the IEC socket on the
7. time the network audio player is powered on Rear Panel Functions This panel incorporates the terminal for connecting the input signal from a Network storage device outputs to the preamplifier ground lift switch and also the mains supply Please remember that your Plinius Tiki Network Audio Player is a high quality electronic instrument Be sure that you understand your system s requirements fully before you make any connection to this network audio player PLINIUS TIKI NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER NETWORK NTILATION 1 OUTPUT TERMINALS Connections for preamplifiers or integrated amplifiers are provided on the rear panel Connections are available for analogue single ended RCA and balanced XLR cables The XLR output pin configuration used in all Plinius product is PIN 1 to GND PIN 2 to Signal PIN 3 to Signal NOTE Because of the way balanced XLR outputs are configured it is not possible to connect both XLR and RCA at the same time NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER e GROUND LIFT SWITCH This switch allows the signal ground to be disconnected from the chassis In some installations a hum loop may exist due to duplicate ground paths from different equipment Use this switch to remove the connection from OV to ground thus allowing sorne flexibility in your particular set up 3 ETHERNET INPUT CONNECTOR The RJ45 Ethernet connector allows connection to the Router or Computer
8. Network Device 4 MAINS POWER CORD IEC CONNECTOR This connector is where the mains supply cable from your wall connects to the network audio player You will notice that a fuse holder is mounted within this connection and it holds a mains fuse to provide surge and overload protection for your network audio player 5 MAINS SWITCH The heavy duty rocker switch on the right of the panel diagrarn turns the Mains Line Power to the network audio player ON or OFF For your safety this switch should remain accessible at all times in case of an emergenoy 8 PLINIUS TIKI installation amp Operation d WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TERMINALS MARKED WITH h SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS LIVE AT ALL TIMES This network audio player operates at hazardous voltage levels We recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician DO NOT place this network audio player in any position where liquids or any foreign material may accidentally enter it PLEASE READ amp UNDERSTAND THE PRECAUTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL FOR CORRECT PLACEMENT amp OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT CONNECTIONS Connections to your Plinius Tiki Network Audio Player should be made in the same order as they are listed in this section DO NOT attempt to connect your Tiki Network Audio Player until you have read and fully understood these instructions Although these instructions refer to the connection of the Pl
9. TIKI NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER PLINIUS INSIRUCTION MANUAL THE HEART OF MUSIC Contents HTS OTS ONY M P PSC MC DOS E 9 Ages INC MNT dantan 4 Placement amp Ventilation 4 MAIN SIP ISO S m 5 TAA qm E 6 UC O D i ia ss e 7 Rear Panel Puficlof IB siais a ii ii 7 da A 9 UA 11 MN S 11 Firmware Upor YON aapa 1 IKO EDS AWA 12 gt e O d Aa 13 IA iii i ii ai 14 jge gr e re r 16 All operational technical and descriptive material in this publication is subject to change at any time without notice For further product information or queries please contact your Plinius dealer Plinius products are designed and manufactured by Plinius Audio Limited New Zealand introduction Congratulations on your decision to become the proud owner of this Plinius Tiki Network Audio Player This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your network audio player and to provide information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used We have designed and manufactured this network audio player to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual your Plinius Tiki Network Audio Player will provide years of high quality trouble free perfo
10. case the sound begins to come through the speakers Check the system is working with another source to confirm the fault is not due to the preamplifier or power amplifier stages Check the Network components are working correctly Ensure the Music Service Is active and the control device has recognised the Tiki as the Renderer and has also recognised the Media Server Library device Check the Network connections are active Check the router is operating correctly and any wireless connections have a strong signal Try other network connected devices to confirm connectivity across the network is active POWER FAILURE The unit may have suffered mains fuse failure Check the mains fuse and replace if needed NOTE If the unit immediately or repeatedly suffers mains fuse failure there may be a major problem and you should contact your Plinius dealer 12 PLINIUS TIKI opecifications PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DLNA Digital Audio Renderer functionality 1 0 1 5 compatible AUDIO FILE SERVER DLNA Digital Media Servers PLAYBACK CONTROL DLNA Digital Media Controllers UPnP Smartphone applications UPnP iPod iPad iPhone applications DAC CAPABILITY 24 bit 96ks s AUDIO CODEC SUPPORT FLAC up to 24 96 POM up to 24 96 AIFF MP3 INPUT 1 x RJ45 connector CONNECTIVITY 10 100 Ethernet OUTPUT 1 x RCA stereo Pair 1x XLR stereo Pair FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz 2 DISTORTION lt 001 THD at Rated Input L
11. e to your hardware Should you choose to apply the available upgrade your Plinius dealer will arrange activation of the upgrade for your particular hardware After the upgrade has been activated at the upgrade server you will be advised to switch off and then re power your unit Once the product is re powered the upgrade process will begin and takes a maximum of 5 minutes After this time the product is ready to be used as normal Following an upgrade you will receive advice that the upgrade process was successful NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER 11 NOTE During the upgrade do not switch off or re power the unit or attempt to operate playback functions through the unit Should the firmware upgrade fail you will oe advised that the firmware upgrade was unsuccessful and your dealer will again nave to activate the upgrade at the upgrade server Troubleshooting NO SOUND FROM THE UNIT If the unit is not reproducing audio take the following steps Check the Tiki is correctly connected to an appropriate input on the preamplifier Refer to the Installation amp Operation section on page 9 Check the file from the Media Server is playing If it has adjustable volume check this is at full volume Check the preamplifier is set to select the correct source input Adjust the source selector for the Tiki as the source component Check the volume Turn the volume up to a point just below the normal listening level DO NOT turn the volume up to maximum in
12. ed text NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER Precautions PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER DO NOT leave flammable material on the network audio player whilst running as this could pose a serious fire risk The Tiki Network Audio Player operates at hazardous voltage levels There are some alterations that may be made by you the owner However we recommend that any work requiring removal of the lid be referred to a suitably qualified and experienced service technician DO NOT attempt to connect any input of this network audio player to its own outputs DO NOT earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together without following the instructions in this manual or seeking qualified assistance DO NOT place this network audio player in any position where liquids or any foreign material may accidentally enter it DO NOT connect any voltage source short circuit earth ground or appliance other than suitable audio preamplifiers to the Tiki Network Audio Player output terminals DO NOT expose the unit to dripping or splashing DO NOT place objects filled with liquids on the unit e g vases DO NOT place sources of naked flame on the unit e g candles 6 PLINIUS TIKI Front Panel Functions 1 DISPLAY LED An LED on the front panel indicates that the power is on When first switched on the display LED will immediately light and will remain lit during the
13. ents apply the minimum clearances above as well as a minimum of 400mm clearance above the top unit for suitable airflow NOTE This unit has been designed for use in moderate climates only not for tropical conditions The design of this Plinius product incorporates a very high level of mechanical decoupling of the input and output It can however still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the operating environment The use of acoustic cones or a suitably spiked amplifier stand or table may further enhance the performance of this amplifier Consult your Plinius dealer for further advice if required 4 PLINIUS TIKI Care amp Maintenance With simple care and maintenance your Plinius product can be kept looking and operating like new for many years to come MAINTAINING THE CONNECTORS Exposed connectors such as the RCA connectors will be subject to environmental factors and over time the surface may degrade This can be greatly reduced by fitting readily available RCA caps to reduce the effects of environmental elements on the RCA connectors These RCA caps or RCA shorting caps can also provide sonic benefits Connector cleaning products are also available to clean the RCA and cable connectors and frequent checks and cleaning will help maintain a good signal connection NOTE DO NOT use RCA shorting caps on output connectors or power amplifier input connectors Use RCA shorting caps on unused preamplifier stage input connectors only
14. evel HUM AND NOISE 100dB at Rated Input Level A Weighted MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL 2V RMS Into 1Ok or Higher OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDANCE Typically 100R DIMENSIONS Height 80mm 3 5 Width 450mm 775 Depth 400mm 15 75 Weight 5 5kg 12105 COLOUR Available in silver or black NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER 13 Quick Start Guide COMPONENT CHECKLIST Check you have all the components to get the system working This list outlines the components you need and some common examples of these components THE PLATER aana PLINIUS TME SERVER Astos asis THE CONTROLLER i THE NETWORK nico 14 DIGITAL MEDIA RENDERER DMR The Plinius Tiki will perform this function DIGITAL MEDIA SERVER DMS This is a DLNA compatible device for storage of your Music library and software to manage the files This may be a Ripping NAS NAS PC or Mac and a program such as Asset UPnP Windows Media Player TwonkyMedia Server etc DIGITAL AUDIO FILES These files may be ripped from CD s you own or files you have purchased and downloaded online You may rip the CD s using a Ripping NAS or software such as dBPowerAmp or you may use a professional CD ripping service NOTE Copyrights exist around recorded music and its use Do not rip CDs for use unless you are the owner of the original disc MOBILE DIGITAL MEDIA CONTROLLER M DMC The Mobile Digital Media Controller is a DLNA UPnP application or App installed on your mobile
15. inius Tiki to a preamplifier the Tiki can also be safely installed into multimedia systems by following the same installation guidelines Should you require any further assistance please contact your Plinius dealer ETHERNET INPUT Connect your Network device Router Computer etc to the Ethernet input on the back the Plinius Tiki using suitable CAT 5 or CAT6 Ethernet cables only Make sure the connector is a snug fit and inserted all the way in NAS MEDIA SERVER NETWORK ROUTER TIKI ETHERNET INPUT OUTPUT TERMINALS The connection of the outputs of the Tiki Network Audio Player must be made by an instructed person or by suitable ready made interconnect cables only Connections for preamplifiers are provided at the rear of the unit If using single ended RCA outputs connect your Tiki to the line level RCA inputs on the back of the preamplifier Make sure you connect the red coded cable to the red RIGHT RCA output and the black or white cable to the white LEFT RCA output Also make sure the RCA connectors are a snug fit and are inserted all the way in NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER 3 TIKI DUTPUTS PREAMPLIFIER LINE INPUT For XLR output connection make sure you connect the RIGHT XLR output and LEFT XLR output to the right and left line level inputs of your Preamplifier respectively Also make sure the XLR connectors click into place NOTE DO NOT connect XLR and RCA at the same time use only one or the other DO NOT connect
16. rmance Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly before using your network audio player SERIAL NUMBER FINAL TEST CERTIFIED BY 2 PLINIUS TIKI Design Philosophy From a distance you can see that the design of the Plinius products is more than an applied styling exercise to the front panel We have started from the ground up to produce a casing for our electronics that is unrivalled in its physical strength and visual simplicity Wherever possible we have reduced the number of parts needed and then invested massively in refining and producing the remaining parts to the highest quality achievable with state of the art computer controlled machines allied with expert craftsman Examples of this approach include the hydraulically formed corners on the amplifiers giving much greater strength and the one piece housing for the remote control that looks feels and genuinely is robust AS with music that you are not familiar with truly innovative new designs can take time to understand and enjoy How often have you heard music that you were first unsure of that over repeated listening has become a firm favourite Our designs are fundamentally different to many other companies and we hope that you will take the time to explore their unique character and qualities because we have not made them different simply to be different We genuinely believe that their visual and tactile qualities do improve the experience of listening to m
17. usic and that is our 2225 2 Ross Stevens DESIGN DIRECTOR design goal NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER J Unpacking L Open the box from the top and remove the accessories from the foam end caps You may now proceed to lift the unit from the box Once the unit is removed you can proceed with the removal of the foam end caps These caps are designed to fit on the front and back of the unit for maximum protection Retain the packaging for future transportation of this unit Placement amp Ventilation Your Plinius product may operate at a moderately high temperature especially during extended listening sessions With this in mind we recommend the following guidelines for placement and ventilation The ideal location is upon a rigid stand away from direct contact with any temperature sensitive materials furniture or deep pile carpets Ventilation through and around the amplifier should be kept unimpeded e Ensure heat vents slots in the lid are not covered or restricted in any way Equipment racks should be of an open type with no closed side panels and no closed front or rear panels Ensure a minimum of 100mm clearance on all sides of your Plinius unit to other equipment and the shelf above If the unit is in an enclosed cabinet the clearance should be greater than 200mm on all sides Ensure the space between the chassis and shelf below the unit is unobstructed at all times When stacking separate audio compon
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