BLUSTREAM NPA100DA Networked Power Amplifier with Dante User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: BLUSTREAM

NPA100DA Networked Power Amplifier with Dante
User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Surge Protection Device Recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

Introduction

Our NPA100DA networked audio zone amplifier delivers advanced audio integration within a commercial or residential AV installation.
The NPA100DA features a 2 x 50W digital amplifier (1 x 100W mono) or 70V / 100V hi-level constant voltage output, dedicated LFE subwoofer output, Dante audio integration and 2ch balanced/unbalanced audio outputs.
The NPA100DA supports a variety of inputs including 2ch Dante audio, HDMI ARC, MIC audio with 48V Phantom power support, optical audio and 2ch balanced/unbalanced analogue audio.
The NPA100DA can be powered via PoE++ from a compatible network switch, or locally should the switch not support PoE++. The unit also includes the ability to lower the amplifier power output subject to PoE capabilities, support for combined or independent LAN and Dante connections, DSP with a 10 band EQ, audio delay for lip sync correction, independent gain control for audio inputs and control via front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, web-GUI or 12V trigger.

FEATURES:

Advanced network audio amplifier with Dante Integration
Supports 2 x 50W @ 4 / 8 ohm, 1 x 100W @ 4 / 8 ohm or 70 / 100V constant output for multiple speakers with longer cable runs
Supports power via PoE++ on Dante LAN connection or Local power supply*
Dual network option – independent Dante and LAN control ports, or combined to a single LAN
Audio inputs include:
– 2ch Dante / AES67 audio input
– HDMI ARC, with CEC volume control
– MIC audio input with phantom power and auto-ducking
– 2ch analogue audio input unbalanced & balanced
– 1 x optical (S/PDIF) audio input
Audio outputs include:
– 2ch Dante/AES67 audio output
– 2ch variable / fixed analogue output, unbalanced & balanced
– 1 x LFE subwoofer output
Independent gain control for input channels
DSP with 31 band EQ with +/-10dB and audio delay
Local 12V input trigger for automated power control
Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 and IP
Auto standby mode with signal sensing
In-built web-GUI for setup and control
Amp power limited when using PoE+

Front Panel Description

Power Status LED
MIC Gain Rotary Dial – Adjust the microphone gain between -10 to +10dB
Lock Button – Press to lock or unlock the front panel buttons
Dante Button – Select Dante audio input
Opt Button – Select optical audio input
HDMI Button – Select HDMI ARC audio input
Line Button – Select analogue line audio input
Volume – Button – Decrease master output volume
Volume + Button – Increase master output volume
Volume Level LED’s – Illuminates to show current volume level

Note: To factory reset this device, press and hold the Lock button and Volume + button for 10 seconds

Rear Panel Description

Dante (PoE) Port – RJ45 connector supporting PoE power to power NPA100DA
Network Mode Switch
– Mode 1 allows Dante audio and TCP/IP and web-GUI control via the Dante PoE port
– Mode 2 allows Dante audio via the Dante PoE Port, and TCP/IP and web-GUI control via the TCP/IP port
Optical Digital Audio Input – S/PDIF
HDMI ARC Audio Input – Supports HDMI ARC audio-only, connect to HDMI ARC port on display. Supports 2ch PCM audio only
Analogue L/R Audio Input – Phoenix connector supports balanced or unbalanced analogue audio signals
MIC Audio Input – Phoenix connector supports balanced or unbalanced microphone audio signals
48V Phantom Power Switch – Enable or disable 48V phantom power for microphone audio input
Analogue L/R Audio Output – Phoenix connector supports balanced or unbalanced variable analogue audio signals
Sub Audio Output – Phoenix connector supports balanced or unbalanced analogue audio signal with fixed 80Hz Low Pass Filter
TCP/IP Port – RJ45 connector for TCP/IP and web-GUI control of the device
RS-232 – Phoenix connector for RS-232 control of the device
Trigger Input – Phoenix connector triggers device power on/off. Low level (0V) to turn amp on, high level (5-12V) to turn amp off
IR Input – 3.5mm stereo connector to connect to Blustream IR receiver for IR control of the device
IR Voltage Switch – Select between 5V or 12V IR voltage. Please note: included Blustream IR accessories are 5V
Speaker Output – Phoenix connector to connect speaker outputs, see Speaker Connections section for more information
Speaker Impedance Switch – Select low impedance (LO-Z, 4-8ohm) speakers, or high impedance (HI-70V or HI-100V) speakers
Power Port – Use included 36V/5.5A DC power adaptor if not powered via PoE++ device

Speaker Connections

The NPA100DA supports both Low Impedance (4-8ohm) speakers as well as High Impedance (70V-100V) speakers. It is necessary to configure the Speaker Impedance Switch as well as wire up the speakers according to the specific speakers you are using. Wiring examples for each of the available configurations are as follows:
Low Impedance (4-8ohm) Stereo Speakers:
Low Impedance (4-8ohm) Mono Speaker:
High Impedance 70V Speakers:
**High Impedance 100V Speakers:**

Audio Connections

The NPA100DA supports both balanced and unbalanced analogue audio input and output connections.
The unit also features a subwoofer line-level output with a fixed high pass filter at 80Hz.
The wiring configuration for these connections is as follows:

Microphone Connection
The NPA100DA supports both balanced and unbalanced microphone connections. The unit also features support for microphones that require 48V Phantom power via a switch located next to the microphone input.
When using unbalanced microphones, please ensure that both the ground and negative pins are connected to the negative signal together. The wiring configuration for these connections is as follows:

Trigger Connection

The NPA100DA features a trigger input to allow 3rd party devices to trigger the unit on or off. When the trigger input senses a low voltage level (0V) it will enable the amplifier output, while when it senses a high voltage level (5-12V) it will disable the amplifier out. This feature is enabeld by default and can be adjusted via the web-GUI, or control API.

IR Connection

The NPA100DA supports both 5V and 12V IR receivers via the IR input. There is a toggle switch to the right of the IR input port to specify the voltage required. Please note: if using a Blustream IR receiver, the switch should be in the 5V position.
The wiring for a Blustream IR receiver is as follows:

PIN	COLOUR
S	Red
GND	Black
V	White

Network Connections

The NPA100DA features 2 xRJ45 sockets for combined or independent Dante network and Control network connectivity. The Network Mode switch, located next to the RJ45 socket, determines the mode of operation for the RJ45 sockets as follows:

Mode 1 allows combined Dante audio, TCP/IP, and web-GUI control via the Dante PoE port
Mode 2 allows Dante audio via the Dante PoE Port, then TCP/IP and web-GUI control via the TCP/IP port

Dante® Audio
The NPA100DA features both a Dante Audio input and a Dante Audio output. The current source that is selected will always be the source that is output via Dante (eg: analogue line input, optical audio input, or HDMI ARC input). Please note: It is not possible to route the Dante® audio input into the NPA100DA to the Dante® audio output within the same NPA100DA due to limitations within the Dante® Ultimo chipset utilised.
Dante® Controller
Dante® Controller software is required in order to set up and configures the NPA100DA as well as control your Dante® network. Audinate provides extensive training videos and documentation on their website. This can be found here: http://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
Upon connecting the NPA100DA to a compatible network, the Dante® Controller software should automatically discover the device. The NPA100DA will appear in the Dante® Controller with the name “NPA100DA”. On the “Routing” screen it is possible to then create audio routing between Dante® transmitters and receivers within the same system.

Dante® Controller
By default, the NPA100DA is shipped with the network settings set to obtain an IP Address automatically. This means that if a DHCP server is present on the network, the NPA100DA will be provided with an IP Address. If no DHCP server is present then the NPA100DA will receive a default IP Address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. To change the IP Address of the NPA100DA, enter the “Network Config” menu in the “Device Info” screen of the Dante® Controller software:

Advanced Dante® Settings

It is possible to change various Dante® related settings of the NPA100DA under the “Device Info” screen in the Dante® Controller software. To do so, select the “Device Config” menu.
Here it is possible to adjust the sample rate of the NPA100DA. Please note: that Dante® products can only transmit or receive audio from other Dante® products that are set up with the same sample rate. A mismatch in sample rate may stop audio from transmitting.
Under the “Device Config” screen the latency of the NPA100DA can be configured with a 1, 2 or 5 milliseconds delay.

Web-GUI Control

The NPA100DA features an in-built web GUI for the control and configuration of the unit. By default the device is set to DHCP, however if a DHCP server (eg: network router) is not installed the device IP address will revert to the below details:
Default Username: bloodstream
Default Password: 1234
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.200
The device can also be accessed via its mDNS name which is defaulted to: http://npa100da.local/
The web-GUI supports multiple users along with multiple user permissions as follows:
Guest Account – This account does not require a user to log in. The Guest account can only change sources for each zone. Guest access can be changed by the Admin, limiting inputs or outputs as necessary. The Guest account can be disabled.
User Accounts – User accounts can be utilised, each with individual login details. User accounts can be assigned permissions to specific areas and functions. A User must log in to make use of these functions.
Admin Account – This account allows full access to all functions of the unit as well as assigning users with permissions as required.
Login Page :
The Login Page allows a user or admin to log in and access additional functionality within the web GUI.
Once a user is selected from the list it is required to enter the password for that user in order to sign in
Please note the first time the Admin logs into the web GUI, the default admin password will need to be changed. It is important to record this password as there is no way to recover it in the event that it is forgotten.
Guest Control Page:
The Guest Control Page allows a guest to change source inputs by simply selecting the square that corresponds with the input you wish to listen to. The guest can also adjust the master volume output of the unit by using the volume slider or the volume up / down buttons as well as the mute toggle button.
The guest user also has the ability to adjust the microphone input volume, as well as select the MIC only button which will mute all source audio with the exception of the microphone input.

Input Page
: The Input Page allows for a user to adjust settings related to the inputs of the NPA100DA, including changing the source input. To change inputs, simply select the input required. The user also has the ability to adjust the volume for each input independently, as well as mute individual inputs. The following Microphone input settings can also be adjusted at the bottom of the Input page:

MIC Enabled – enable or disable the microphone input
Anti Feedback – when enabled, the unit attempts to reject microphone feedback loops to avoid squealing
Auto Gain – when enabled, the unit will automatically adjust the microphone input gain based on the audio signal level being received
Auto Duck – when enabled, the input audio signal will automatically reduce in level when microphone audio is sensed
Duck Level – when enabled, this is the level in % that the input audio signal will be reduced to
Duck Sensitivity – sets the sensitivity level of the Auto Duck function between 0-100 (low to high)
Mic GEQ – 3 band graphic EQ to adjust the audio performance of the microphone input

The user can also update their password via the Update Password button, or log out via the Log Out button.

Output Page :
The Output page allows users to change settings specific to the outputs of the NPA100DA. The NPA100DA features 4 audio output options:

Master output – this controls the audio output for all outputs (independent of the individual outputs below)
Amp output – this controls the audio amplifier output volume
Line output – this controls the analogue line-level output volume
Dante output – this controls the Dante audio output volume

It is also possible to invert either the left and/or right audio channel, mute each output, and mix each output (stereo output, left channel only, right channel only, left and right channels summed into mono) as well as adjust the audio delay from 0-50ms. The Amp output also has the ability to change the output impedance. It is important to configure this to either 4 or 8 to match the impedance of the speakers being used or you could risk clipping the amplifier output. A user can also adjust the 31 band GEQ (Graphic Equaliser) per each output channel (Amp, Line and Dante). There are 3 configuration options – Flat, Custom and Custom 2, where a user can save their own configuration into these slots.

User Page:
The Users page allows the admin to add, remove or disable users. Updating the passwords of a user can be carried out from here also.
You can adjust individual user permissions such as source input selection and output selection, to allow users access to only specific inputs and outputs.
Settings Page:
The Settings page allows users to change settings specific to the network configuration of the NPA100DA such as the devices IP address and port settings. You can also adjust the mDNS or Domain Name for the device, which can also be used to access the unit via, for example, http://NPA100DA.local/

System Page:
The System page allows users to change the system configuration of the NPA100DA such as

Key Lock On/Off – enable or disable to front panel keys from functioning
Power On/Off – turn the unit on or off
Input Trigger On/Off – enable or disable input trigger function
CEC Volume Control On/Off – Enable or disable CEC volume control to allow a television remote to control the volume of NPA100DA
Power Mode – if the NPA100DA is connected to DC power supply, then PoE power modes will not be selectable. If the NPA100DA is connected via PoE, it will default to the minimum PoE power specification (PoE+ Type 2 Class 4). It is recommended to set this to the PoE power specification of the PoE adapter powering the NPA100DA
Front Panel Lights – enable or disable the front panel LED lights, or set them to time out after a specific time (15, 30 or 60 seconds)
Serial Baud Rate – specify the baud rate of the serial RS-232 port on the device
Auto Standby Time (minutes) – specify the time in minutes where the unit will enter standby mode if no audio signal is being received on the selected input (default is 10 minutes)
Firmware Update – allows a user to update the firmware of the device
Factory Reset (Excludes Network Settings) – factory defaults all settings except for network configuration
Factory Reset (Includes Network Settings) – factory defaults all settings including network configuration
Reboot – power cycles the unit without changing any configuration settings

Information Page:
The Information page provides useful information such as firmware versions and network settings.

Schematic

Telnet & RS-232 Control Port

The NPA100DA can be controlled via a 3-pin Phoenix to serial RS-232 cable or via Telnet.
The RS-232 communication settings and commands are as follows:
Baud Rate : 57600 bps
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
Data Bit: 8-bit
Stop Bit: 1-bit

RS-232 COMMAND

|

DESCRIPTION

---|---
?/HELP| Print Help Information
STATUS| Print System Status And Port Status
PON| Power On, System Run On Normal State
POFF| Power Off, System Run On Power Save State
RESET| “Reset System Settings To Default
(Should Type “Yes” To Confirm, “No” To Discard)”
RESET ALL| “Reset System and Network Settings To Default

(Should Type “Yes” To Confirm, “No” To Discard)”

REBOOT| Set System Reboot
AUTO STB xx| Set System Auto Standby Time
xx=0:Auto Standby Off
xx=[1…120]:Auto Standby Time,(mins)
AMPMODE xxx| Set Amp Power to xxx
xxx=2:PoE++ Type 4 Class 8 (71W)
xxx=3:PoE++ Type 4 Class 7 (62W)
xxx=4:PoE++ Type 3 Class 6 (51W)
xxx=5:PoE++ Type 3 Class 5 (40W)
xxx=6:PoE+ Type 2 Class 4 (25.5W)
KEY ON/OFF| Set System KEY Control On Or Off
LCD ON/OFF/15/30/60| Set LCD Always On Or Auto Turn Off In
Power-On State Or Turn On 15s/30s/60s
IR ON/OFF| Set System IR Control On Or Off
TRIGON/OFF| Set Trigger On Or Off
CEC ON/OFF| Set CEC Volume Control On Or Off
RSB xx| Set RS232 Baud Rate to xx bps
xx=[1…3]:1:4800,2:9600,3:19200
xx=[4…6]:4:38400,5:57600,6:115200
FAN xx ON/OFF| Set Onboard Fan:xx Auto Turn On Or Always Off
xx=[0…2]:0:All,1:Fan1,2:Fan2
V O L+| Increase System Volume
VO L-| Decrease System Volume
VOLxx| Set System Volume Value to xx
xx=[0…100]:Volume Value
MUTE ON/OFF| Set Mute On Or Off
IN xx VOL yy| Set Input:xx Volume to yy
xx=[0…4]:0:All,1:DANTE,2:OPT,3:HDMI,4:LINE
yy=[0…100]:Volume Value
IN xx VOL+| Increase Input:xx Volume
xx=[0…4]:0:All,1:DANTE,2:OPT,3:HDMI,4:LINE
IN xx VOL-| Decrease Input:xx Volume
xx=[0…4]:0:All,1:DANTE,2:OPT,3:HDMI,4:LINE
IN xx MUTE ON/OFF| Set Input:xx Mute On Or Off
xx=[0…4]:0:All,1:DANTE,2:OPT,3:HDMI,4:LINE
MIC EN ON/OFF| Set Mic Enable On Or Off
MIC ONLY ON/OFF| Set Mic Only On Or Off
MIC MUTE ON/OFF| Set Mic Mute On Or Off
MIC AF ON/OFF| Set Mic Anti Feedback On Or Off
MIC AG ON/OFF| Set Mic Auto Gain On Or Off
MIC AD ON/OFF| Set Mic Auto Duck On Or Off
MIC EQ xx VAL yy| Set Mic EQ:xx to Value:yy
xx=[0…3]:EQ Index,0:ALL,1:250,2:1.25K,3:6.3K
yy=[0…20]:Mic EQ Value
MIC EQ RESET| Set Mic EQ Reset
MIC ADLV xx| Set Mic Auto Duck Level to xx
MIC ADSV xx| Set Mic Auto Duck Sensitivity to xx
xx=[0…100]:Duck Level
MIC VOL xx| Set Mic Volume to xx
xx=[0…100]:Volume Value
M I C V O L+| Increase Mic Volume
MIC VO L-| Decrease Mic Volume
OUT xx FR yy| Set Output:xx From Input:yy
xx=[00-01] for all Output. (Not Support Single Output Switching)
yy=[0…4]:0:Default(LINE),1:DANTE,2:OPT,3:HDMI,4:LINE
OUT xx VOL yy| Set Output:xx Volume to yy
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTEyy=[0…100]:Volume Value
OUT xx VOL+| Increase Output:xx Volume
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
OUT xx VOL-| Decrease Output:xx Volume
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
OUT xx MUTE ON/OFF| Set Output:xx Mute On Or Off
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
OUT xx DLYT yy| Set Output:xx Delay Time to yy(ms)
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
yy=[1..50]:Delay Time, Millisecond
OUT xx REVB ON/OFF| Set Output:xx Reverb On Or Off
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
OUT xx PHASE yy INV ON/OFF| Set Output:xx L-Inverter Or R-Inverter On Or Off
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
yy=[0,1]0:LEFT,1:RIGHT
OUT xx MIX yy| Set Output:xx Mix yy
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
yy=[1,2]:1:STEREO,2:LEFT-CH
yy=[3,4]:3:RIGHT-CH,4:LEFT-CH and RIGHT-CH
OUT xx EQ yy VAL zz| Set Output:xx GEQ:yy to zz
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
yy=[1..31]:EQ Index
zz=[0..20]:EQ Value
OUT xx EQ PRESET yy| Set Output:xx GEQ:yy to Preset:yy
xx=[0…3]:0:ALL,1:AMP,2:LINE,3:DANTE
yy=[1…3]:1:Flat,2:Custom1,3:Custom2
NET DHCP ON/OFF| Set Auto IP(DHCP) On Or Off
NET IP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx| Set IP Address
NET GW xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx| Set Gateway Address
NET SM xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx| Set Subnet Mask Address
NET TCPPORT xxxx| Set TCP/IP Port
NET TN xxxx| Set Telnet Port
NET RB| Network Reboot and Apply New Config!!!
NET DNS xxxx| Set DNS Domain Name To xxxx

Specifications

NPA100DA
AMP POWER SPECIFICATION

Audio Inputs :
1 x 5-Pin Phoenix connector (analogue)
1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector (MIC)
1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking (ARC)
1 x Optical (S/PDIF)
Audio Outputs:
1 x 4-Pin Phoenix connector (4 / 8 ohm speaker)
1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector (70 / 100V speaker)
1 x 5-Pin Phoenix connector (analogue audio)
1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector (LFE subwoofer)
Ethernet Port:
1 x LAN RJ45 connector (Dante)
1 x LAN RJ45 connector (Network)
RS-232 Serial Port: 1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector
IR Input Ports: 1 x 3-Pin Phoenix connector
Trigger Input: 1 x 2-Pin Phoenix connector
Rack Mountable : 19″ Rack mounting and wall / surface mounting kit included
Casing Dimensions (W x H x D) : 250mm x 150mm x 45mm
Dimensions Including Connections (W x H x D) : 252mm x 150mm x 45mm
Shipping Weight : 2.8kg
Operating Temperature : 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Power Supply : PoE++ Type 4, or 36V/5.5A DC 4-pin DIN

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions are approximate.

POWER SOURCE	AMP OUTPUT
36V/5.5A DC	100W
PoE++ Type 4 Class 8	55W
PoE++ Type 4 Class 7	45W
PoE++ Type 3 Class 6	35W
PoE++ Type 3 Class 5	25W
PoE+ Type 2 Class 4	10W

Package Contents

NPA100DA

1 x NPA100DA
1 x 36V/5.5A power supply
1 x Remote control
1 x IR Receiver
1 x Rack mounting kit
1 x Wall / surface mounting kit
4 x Rubber feet
1 x Quick Reference Guide

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.

Acknowledgements

Dante® is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.

Certifications

FCC Notice
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 – Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

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