SILENT ANGEL Rhein Z1 PLUS Server Gets The Plus Treatment User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- SILENT ANGEL
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SILENT ANGEL Rhein Z1 PLUS Server Gets The Plus Treatment
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Product Information
The Rhein Z1 Plus is a high-end audio player with dual firmware design that prevents firmware damage during upgrade. It features a dual network port design that can connect to the network and player simultaneously. The USB Audio Optimizer is an optimized USB audio processing system that ensures high- quality audio output. The event-triggered system architecture minimizes system load, and the BNC external clock interface is applicable to external clock equipment. The product package includes the Z1 Plus, a power adapter, power cord, network cable, product manual, and warranty card.
Product Features
- Dual firmware design
- Dual network port design
- USB Audio Optimizer
- Event-triggered system architecture
- BNC external clock interface
Product Package Contents
- Z1 PLUS
- Power adapter x1
- Power cord x1
- Network cable x1
- Product manual x1
- Warranty card x1
Product Usage Instructions
- Make sure all audio devices are powered off.
- Connect the Z1 PLUS Network port to a Bonn series or WiFi router LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
- Connect the USB AUDIO port to a USB DAC with the USB cable.
- Connect the power adapter to the circular power inlet on the rear panel.
- Connect the power adapter to the AC outlet with the power cord. Make sure the power cord has been plugged into the power adaptor before plugging into the AC outlet on the well.
- Power on Z1 PLUS by pressing the power button on the front panel. The power LED will light on.
- Power on other audio devices.
- To use external clock, slide the Capacity Expansion Port to the side of Clock Input and power cycle. To use internal clock, slide the Capacity Expansion Port to the side of Internal Clock and power cycle.
- For maintenance purposes, the Clock Input is only for engineers to maintain equipment and should not be used.
- The Type-C Interface allows access to a hard disk or other storage devices with USB 2.0 speed.
- The USB Audio Output Port is USB 3.1 (USB 2.0 compatible) and provides ultra-high resolution digital audio output.
- Use the VitOS Manager app on a pad or phone to manage the device. Install the app by scanning the QR code provided in the user manual.
Product Features
- Dual firmware design prevents the firmware from being damaged during upgrade.
- The dual network port design can connect the network and player at the same time.
- USB Audio Optimizer is an optimized USB audio processing.
- Event-triggered system architecture minimizes system load.
- BNC external clock interface is applicable to external clock equipment.
Package Contents
Connection Diagram
Features
- Power indicator
- When the power is on, the blue light comes on
- When the power is off, there is no indicator
- Power Button
- When the power is off, press the button to turn on the power
- When the power is on, long press the button to turn off the power
- Network Port
- Supports 1000Mbps Ethernet Network and 100Mbps Ethernet Network
- Player Port
- Supports 1000Mbps Ethernet Network and 100Mbps Ethernet Network
- Capacity Expansion Port
- USB3.1 (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Capacity Expansion Port
- USB3.1 (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Clock Input
- 25MHz clock Input port (BNC interface, 50 ohm impedance)
- Clock Selector (Slide the switch when the device is turned off )
- To use external clock, slides to the side of Clock Input and power cycle
- To use internal clock, slides to the side of Internal Clock and power cycle
- DC Input
- 5.5mm x 2.5mm DC 12V power input ( can be connected to Silent Angel F2 or suitable 12VDC linear power supply)
- Type-C Interface
- Accessible hard disk or other storage devices，Speed USB 2.0
- Capacity Expansion Port
- USB 2.0
- USB Audio Output Port
- USB AUDIO Ultra high resolution digital audio output
- Maintenance port
- Only for engineers to maintain equipment, do not use
Connections
Make Connections
_ WARNING: _Make sure audio devices are all powered off
- Connect Z1 PLUS Network port to a Bonn series or WiFi router LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
- Connect USB AUDIO port to a USB DAC with the USB cable.
Make Power Connections
- Connect the power adaptor to the circular power inlet in the rear panel.
- Connect the power adaptor to the AC outlet with power cordMake sure the power cord has been plugged into the power adaptor before plugging into the AC outlet on the well.
Power On
- Power on Z1 PLUS by pushing the power button in the front pane.The power LED will light on.
App
Install“VitOS Manager”App on a Pad or Phone
- Use below QR code to install “VitOS Manager” app on a pad or phone.
Use“VitOS Manager” App to Control Z1 PLUS
By using“VitOSManager”app on a iPad/iPhone/Android Pad/Android Phone, which is connected to the same LAN, you are able to discover Z1 PLUS, install Roon Server to Z1 PLUS, view system status of Z1 PLUS, Please refer to the official website for more function instructions http://silentangel.com/.