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SOUNDAWARE-Aware of the Pure Sound

This manual is based on V1.0.17t firmware

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A Letter to Users

Dear SOUNDAWARE users:

First of all, thank you for choosing A1. As a network audio player defined

as “National HIFI”, we hope that A1 can

make you

enjoy music through

its rich functions, comprehensive usage scenes

and excellent sound

performance!

A1 is very powerful,

to embrace

more users

and

adapt to more scenarios,

but it does not mean that you need to use all the features, which is why

this letter is written.

A1 is often used in several ways: 1) remote control. 2) free or very low

cost app. 3) Roon Ready (cost much). 4) Bluetooth/USB. If you are not

very skilled in computer and network configuration and often listen to

offline music that is less than 1TB, we recommend direct remote control +

SSD hard disk / SD; If the number of offline

music files reaches several

TB, you can try NAS/huge capacity HDD + mobile app mode (such as

bubbleupnp or 8player); If the amount of offline music is very large, and

the budget is sufficient, then Roon is recommended; If you just listen to

lossless music

mainly on music app, it is recommended to play through

DLNA (Android music app) and Airplay to achieve the best sound quality

of the music app, better than HIFI Android or ios local playback. In this

case, it is highly recommended to buy membership and listen to lossless

tracks. For the downloaded music, it is enough to use the SD card. The

control method can be used with bubbleupnp or 8player. For Bluetooth

and USB, they are more used in specific scenes, such as TV and PC hi-fi

music / movies / games.

the same time, A1 has

many

interfaces

and functions, all sound good.

How to connect,

how to achieve ideal personalized needs becomes

the

very

first

problem.

So,

think first what most do you want A1 to do? I offer

some experience here for your reference:

Simply listen to lossless music online, not audiophiles, connect A1 to

$150-$300 active speaker or headphones/earbuds, then use the original

power cord is enough, 6.35mm is a high-power low-sensitive headphone

port, can also be turned to 3.5mm, 3.5mm is mainly for high-sensitivity

headphones/earbuds. If the active speaker has a volume control, then turn

off the volume control of A1 will provide better sound.

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Connect

high-end professional active speakers ($1500+) or

HIFI

systems

cost more than $7500, pls prepare HIFI power supply socket and

professional cables as well as shock-absorb footers.

Connect

advanced

DAC, the coaxial line

matters the most. Generally,

the DIY or the low-cost coaxial cable may not achieve the desired effect.

You can also use

optical fiber

cable, but it is

subject to

DAC (receiving

end is generally 96kHz,

SOUNDAWARE

can

send

up to 192kHz).

Bluetooth and USB Sound card/interface: Bluetooth connection

works

the best on devices that support APTX, and it is strongly recommended

maximize the volume of your controller (Cellphone/PC/PAD) and make A1

to adjust

volume. Besides,

our bluetooth is processed directly by FPGA,

with the very low latency, it’s great experience to watch movies or MTVs

via Bluetooth. If you have higher need of sound quality when using USB

sound card or interface, you may change with a better USB cable.

About connecting CD playback and

ripping: CD playback function

must be used with the specified driver

model. It can be directly used with

CD-ONE,

Pioneer BDR-206/BDR-207

drive plus

external power

supply. Other models are not guaranteed of the compatibility.

Please do not put 100 songs in one folder, because the folder will be

scanned in real time during web browsing. If there are too many music

files (more than 300),

may

work slower, it is recommended to

manage

songs referring to the original

album.

At last, may you enjoy music with A1.

SOUNDAWARE - Aware of the Pure Sound.

Thanks for your purchase.

SOUNDAWARE-Aware of the Pure Sound

This manual is based on V1.0.17t firmware

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Chapter 1: Product’s Structure

1.1 Audio Player

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Description for buttons:

1 Volume“- +”keys，can be pressed continuously

2 3.5mm single-end jack, suitable for high sensitivity headset, limited

power

3 6.35mm single-end jack, suitable for low sensitivity headset, big power,

can convert to 3.5mm

4 5.6 inch LCD Display

5 Standby Indicator

6 Working Indicator

7 Infrared Receiving Window

8 Left; Page Up

Up;

Back to main menu (by long press)

10 Right; Page down

Confirm;

Play/Pause;

Standby (by long press)

12 Down; Play mode switch

13 USB Interface *2

14 RJ-45 Network Cable Interface

15 Bluetooth Antenna

16 USB Audio Interface/DAC Data Interface

17 RCA Coaxial Out

18 Optical Digital Output

19 Analog output RCA（R )

20 Analog output RCA（L )

21 Power On-off

22 Power connector and fuse location

23 SD Card Socket

1.2 Remote Control

Below is the description of Soundaware’s remote control.

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1 Power on/off; standby on/off

2 Menu (back to main menu)

3 Back to previous menu or interface

4 Up

5 Left

6 Right

7 OK; play/pause

8 Down

Volume down, decrease by

Volume up, increase by

Fast rewind

Fast-forward

Favorites (add /delete songs to/from your favorites list)

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Chapter 2: Specification & Parameters

2.1

Interface

2.1.1

Input

SD*1：Theoretically support

2TB

SD card,

400Gb on real test.

support FAT32,

exFAT,

NTFS

format.

USB*2

(600ma*2):

Support USB1.1,

USB2.0,

compatible with

USB3.0.

4TB HDD on real test, each partition can not be larger than 2T.

LAN

Interface:

Full

duplex

100Mbps;

support

Samba

(NAS),

UPnP, DLNA,

Airplay, Roon Ready.

Power:

Supports 115V,

230V voltage input, 50-60Hz.

Before

the

machine

wired

up,

ensure

correct

input

voltage

prevent

any

damage.

Digital input：

Bluetooth:

Supports APTX, AAC, APTXLL, SBC protocol based on FPGA.

USB

interface/DAC:

High-performance

digital

interface

based

FPGA：Supports

32~384kHz, DSD 64~DSD256

(Above DSD64 file need to install thesycon driver).

2.1.2 Output

Digital output:

RCA

Coaxial：0.5V

p-p

supports

16-24bit,

44.1kHz-192kHz

PCM, DSD64 DOP

output.

Optical：

Support

16-24bit,

44.1kHz-96kHz PCM

output.

Analog Output:

RCA*2:

1.8VRMS

with

volume

control,

the

back

end

featuring

volume

control,

then close A1’s will achieve the best sound quality.

Headphone Amp (3.5mm)*1：with

volume control

Headphone Amp (6.35mm)*1:

with volume control

32Ω：466mW*2

100Ω：213mW*2

300Ω：80mW*2

2.2

Music Formats Support

APE Dual-channel;

FAST/NORMAL/HIGH

compression

mode;

<=48kHz

FLAC

Dual-channel;

44.1kHz~384kHz,

8Bit~24Bit;

MP3

Dual-channel;

16Bit, 48kHz, for common bit stream

ALAC

Dual-channel; 16Bit, 48kHz, for common bit stream

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AIFF

Dual-channel; 16Bit, 48kHz, for common bit stream

AAC

Dual-channel; 16Bit, 48kHz, for common bit stream

WAV

Dual-channel,

44.1kHz-384kHz,

8Bit-32Bit

CUE Support CUE SHEET

SACD ISO

Dual-channel,

DSD64 (2.8MHz),

non-DST-compression

DSF

Dual-channel,

DSD256（11.2MHz),

non-DST-compression

DFF

Dual-channel,

DSD256（11.2MHz),

non-DST-compression

Other More format will be supported with the updating of

firmware

Seamless Playback

SOUNDAWARE player can switch WAV&DSD music

which have the same sampling rate seamlessly and

automatically. The time of switching other different formats

of music automatically will be significantly shorter, some of

them can realize gapless playback.

2.3 Others

Size 214*214*80mm (W*L*H)

Weight 2.82kg without retail package

Chapter 3: Preparing to Use

In order for a better use of the player, we recommend you to spend a little time reading

the user’s guide before operation.

3.1 Accessories

All machines have been strictly checked before leaving the factory. However the

transport process may result in damages, please check again. Open the packing box,

then take out the player and other items carefully. Please check whether or not the

following accessories are included:

Remote controller

Power cord (for testing only, please use other professional wire instead)

Network cable

User’s manual

16GB SD card

Warranty card

Bluetooth antenna

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Carefully examine possible damages caused in the shipping. If there is any visible

damage on the player or the player cannot work well, please contact the dealer

immediately. If the player is sent directly to you by Soundaware Co. Ltd., please

3.2 Precautions

Please note that the input voltage should be consistent with the player’s working

voltage (230V/115V). If possible, equip an AC voltage stabilizer to better protect the

player. Our warranty policy does not include the damage caused by voltage overload

which is incurred by wrong input voltage.

Keep the player far away from volatile substances. Do not contact long with rubber or

other organic materials, since they may cause discoloration or surface damage to the

player. For machine cleaning, please use a soft, clean cloth to wipe gently the surface,

and avoid using organic reagents. In case of sticky spots, please use a soft cloth dipped

in a neutral detergent to clean, and wipe by a dry cloth afterwards. Do not splash

water，other liquid or other small metal pieces into the machine.

Since moisture is deadly to electronic product, please do not expose the machine in

humid environment for a long time, otherwise, malfunction could be generated due to

oxidation of electronic devices. Please also avoid overheating, dust and vibration as

these are likely to cause damage to components of the machine.

Please unplug all connections before moving the player, avoiding falling or strong hit

to the machine. Do not place heavy objects on the surface. Ensure good contact

between the ground wire and the ground, otherwise the player will be easily disturbed

and therefore makes sound poor.

The player works as sound source in the whole system, so it should be turned on

first, and turned off at last. Wrong sequence may result in current shock sound

that may affect the experience and cause possible damage to loudspeakers or

headphones.

Save this manual for reference. Should you need further help, please contact with the

provider or SOUNDAWARE Audio Co. Ltd. Please also pay attention to the official

release to reduce unnecessary losses.

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Chapter 4: Operating Instructions

4.1 Start-up

About 13 seconds after power-on, boot icon

(As shown in the right picture) appears on

the screen. Entire startup procedure takes 30

seconds or so, then it enters the main menu

interface.

At this time only "Music" icon is shown.

There are five icons following by "Music",

"CD Play", “Sound Setting“,"General

Setting", "About US", "Upgrade", representing different sub-menus that you can shift

among, but only one is displayed at a time. You can use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on

the front panel of the player or keys on the remote controller to shift among these icons.

The white arrows in main menu interface show the direction that can be moved to.

Tip: The firmware description in this manual is subject to the firmware version

1.0.17t. If there are any changes in the future, please refer to the new firmware

description.

Press OK (on the front panel of the player or on the remote controller) in main menu

interface, then it will enter the sub-menu that current icon represents.

4.2 AirPlay Function

AirPlay can transfer audio from iPhone, iPad and other devices that support AirPlay

(through mobile music players, such as QQ music, apple music, kgmusic, Spotify, etc.)

to the local player. At the same time, the volume can be directly controlled by the

player (many other devices' Airplay uses the volume control by shifting the audio

source, we are different). Please scan the QR code at the end of the text to view the

complete PDF version of the manual.

4.3 Music

4.3.1 Music Storage Devices

SOUNDAWARE player can play audio files stored in USB, SD or networks (samba

share, NAS). After entering the "Music" sub-menu, there will be the playlist interface,

also called directory browsing interface, including "Playing","Recent List", "Favorites",

"SD","NFS","USB" options. This interface also displays real-time information about

the number of files.

"Playing" is displayed dynamically, which will only appear when playback is in

process. Select it, press OK, and it will enter music playback interface.

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"Recent List" stores the directories of songs played recently and can cover maximal 10

directories.

"Favorites"

list

save

the

user's

favorite

songs.

Press

the

AUDIO

key

the

remote

controller

add

the

song

selected

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