NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer User Guide

NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer

Product Information

NAD CS1 Network Audio Streamer

The NAD CS1 Network Audio Streamer allows you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or home network to any existing music system. With high-resolution audio support and compatibility with popular music streaming services, such as Spotify and Tidal, the CS1 offers crisp and clear audio quality for a superior listening experience.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect: Connect the CS1 to your existing music system using one of the available audio input options (L/R, Digital Audio In, Optical 1/2, Coaxial, HDMI In 1/2/3).
2. Download: Download the latest CS1 Owner’s manual from the Manuals/Downloads tab on the NAD Electronics website. For further support regarding the operation of your CS1, visit the NAD Electronics Support website. Install the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet from your respective device’s app store.
3. Network Connection: Connect your CS1 to your home network via wired or wireless connection.
   • Wired Connection: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the CS1 to your home network or router.
   • Wireless Connection: Configure a wireless network connection using your smartphone or tablet. Connect the CS1 to your wireless network using any of the following methods:
   1. Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) using an iOS device.
   2. Google Home app using an iOS device.
   3. Google Home app using an Android device.

Note: The CS1 must be in hotspot mode (LED Power Indicator alternately flashing red and green). The default setting for the CS1 is in hotspot mode.

Note: The procedures and details provided may change over time without notice. Always check the NAD CS1 product page for the latest updates.

WHAT IN BOX

CONNECT

DOWNLOAD

Download the latest CS1 Owner’s manual from the Manuals/Downloads tab of nadelectronics.com/product/NAD-CS-1-network-audio- streamer
For further support regarding the operation of your CS1, visit support.nadelectronics.com

Install Google Home by downloading the App from your respective devices’ App Stores.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Connect your NAD CS1 to your home network via Wired or Wireless connection

WIRED CONNECTION

Using an Ethernet cable (not supplied), connect one end to CS1’s LAN port and the other end directly to your Home network or router.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

Configure wireless network connection using the smartphone or tablet that applies to you. Connect CS1 to your wireless network using any of the following three methods

1. Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) using iOS device
2. Google Home App using iOS device
3. Google Home App using Android device

Condition: CS1 must be at hot spot mode (LED Power Indicator alternately flashing red and green). CS1 default setting is at hot spot mode.

NOTE
The following procedures and details may change over time without notice. Always check the NAD CS1 product page for the latest updates.

WIRELESS ACCESSORY CONFIGURATION (WAC) USING iOS DEVICE
Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) setup mode is supported by iOS application. At WAC setup mode, network name and password are not required for the CS1 to be connected to your network.

• a Select Settings menu of your iOS device.
• b Go to Wi-Fi and select the network you would like to use with your CS1.
• c Under SETUP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER, select your CS1 speaker indicated by NAD-CS1xxxx where xxxx corresponds to the last 4 digits of the Machine Access Control (MAC) address of your CS1. The complete MAC address can be found on the bottom panel of your CS1.
• d When AirPlay Setup screen comes up, select Next. Note that you can also customize the name of your CS1 by entering desired name in the line item Speaker Name.
• e Airplay Setup will proceed automatically. Follow or monitor screen prompts until setup is completed. Select Done to exit setup mode.

GOOGLE HOME USING iOS DEVICE

• a Open Google Home App using your iOS device.
• b Select Set up NAD CS1 devices or similar.
• c Choose a home where your NAD CS1 will be assigned and then select Next.
• d Nearby devices found will be shown. Choose or confirm the device you would like to setup.
• e Choose NAD-CS1xxxx where xxxx corresponds to the last 4 digits of the Machine Access Control (MAC) address of your CS1. Select Next.
• f Select Yes if you heard the sound as your NAD CS1 gets connected. Follow screen prompts.
• g Choose a location for your NAD CS1 – this will help name your CS1. You may also select Add a custom room name to enter preferred name for your CS1. Select Next.
• h Connect to Wi-Fi. Choose the Wi-Fi network you would like to use with your CS1. Enter the Wi-Fi password.
• i Follow or execute instructions on the screen prompts until Finish Tutorial is selected. CS1 setup is now complete.

GOOGLE HOME USING ANDROID DEVICE

• a Open Google Home App using your Android device.
• b Select + icon on the upper left corner of the App.
• c Under Add to home, select Set up device.
• d Select New device.
• e Choose a home where your NAD CS1 will be assigned and then select Next.
• f Nearby devices found will be shown. Choose or confirm the device you would like to setup.
• g Choose NAD-CS1xxxx where xxxx corresponds to the last 4 digits of the Machine Access Control (MAC) address of your CS1. Select Next.
• h Select Yes if you heard the sound as your NAD CS1 gets connected. Follow screen prompts.
• i Choose a location for your NAD CS1 – this will help name your CS1. You may also select Add a custom room name to enter preferred name for your CS1. Select Next.
• j Connect to Wi-Fi. Choose the Wi-Fi network you would like to use with your CS1. Enter the Wi-Fi password or use saved password for the Wi-Fi network you selected.
• k Follow or execute instructions on the screen prompts until xxx Speaker is Ready is displayed and a Tutorial clip about Casting is selected or skipped. CS1 setup is now complete.

©2023 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL, A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED
All rights reserved. NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International.
CS1 QSG v11 – 03/23

References

• NAD Electronics | High Performance Hi-Fi and Home Theatre
• Spotify - Connect
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