Gato Audio NPM User manual

Quick Start Guide
NPM - Network Player Module

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Hello!
This quick start guide will help you connect the
Gato Audio NPM Network Player Module to a net-
work of your choice and connect to Bluetooth.
For more detailed information about NPM
and how to use the control app please read
the full NPM manual available online at:
www.gato-audio.com/npm
For more detailed information about your
amplier please read the manual following
your amplier.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi by WPS
If your router supports connection by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), this is the easiest
way to connect to Wi-Fi.
Before setting up, make sure that the NPM is within range of the Wi-Fi router you want
to connect to. To avoid any network conicts also make sure you have not connected an
Ethernet cable into the NPM while connecting to Wi-Fi.
1. Screw one of the antennas on to the USB Wi-Fi dongle and insert the USB Wi-Fi don-
gle into the USB connector on the back panel of the amplier as shown on page 3.
2. Set your router into WPS mode (please consult the user manual of your router).
3. Set the NPM in WPS mode by press and hold the Wi/WPS button on the back panel
of the amplier for 7-10 seconds. Connection can take up to two minutes.
4. Select the NET input channel on the amplier. Use the Mconnect Control app or Roon
to stream music to the NPM. Check www.gato-audio.com/npm to learn more.
Connecting to a Network by Ethernet Cable
For the most easy and stable network connection we recommend establishing connec-
tion with an Ethernet cable. Simply plug in the Ethernet cable into the socket on the
back panel of the amplier. The opposite end of the Ethernet cable should be connected
to a router/switch located on the network you wish to connect to.
To avoid network conicts you should not install the USB Wi-Fi dongle into the NPM
while connecting with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the amplier and select the NET input channel. Use the Mconnect Control app
or Roon to stream music to the NPM. Check www.gato-audio.com/npm to learn more.

Device Setup
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Connecting to Wi-Fi by App
You can connect the NPM to you Wi-Fi network by using the Mconnect Control app,
published by ConversDigital Co., Ltd, available in Apple App Store and GooglePlay.
Before setting up, make sure that the NPM is within range of the Wi-Fi router you
want to connect to. To avoid any network conicts also make sure you have
not connected an Ethernet cable into the NPM while connecting to Wi-Fi.
1. Screw one of the antennas on to the USB Wi-Fi dongle and insert the
USB Wi-Fi dongle into the USB connector on the back panel of the
amplier as shown on page 3.
2. Turn on the NPM Wi-Fi setup network by press and hold the Wi/
WPS button on the back panel of the amplier for 2-5 seconds.
3. Go to the Wi-Fi settings of your phone or tablet and connect to
the Wi-Fi network of the NPM called eg. “DIA-250S_xx”. Pass-
word for this network is “password”.
4. When connected, open the Mconnect Control app on your
phone or tablet and select the “Setup” icon on the top left
corner and then “Device Setup”.
5. Select “Wi Network Selection”, then select and type in
the password for the network you want the NPM to be
connected to. The NPM will reset and connect to your
Wi-Fi network. This will take about 40 seconds.
6. Select the NET input channel on the amplier. Use
the Mconnect Control app or Roon to stream music
to the NPM. Check www.gato-audio.com/npm to
learn more.
Connecting to Bluetooth
Before connecting the NPM to a Bluetooth device (your phone, tablet or computer), you
need to screw in the antenna to the back of the amplier where it says “BT antenna”, as
per the drawing on page 3. To hear music from Bluetooth choose the BT input on your
amplier.
Initial Connection
For initial connection press the “BT connect” button on the back of the
amplier once. Then go to the settings of the Bluetooth device (your
phone or tablet) and connect to (the model name of your amplier)
eg.“Gato Audio DIA-250S”.
Disable Bluetooth
To disable Bluetooth on the NPM press and hold the“BT connect”but-
ton on the back of the amplier for 2-5 seconds. All connected Blue-
tooth devices should now be disconnected. To Enable Bluetooth again
press and hold the “BT connect” button 2-5 seconds. All previously con-
nected devices should automatically reconnect if they have Bluetooth
enabled.
Reconnect
If you stopped the Bluetooth function on your phone or tablet, you will need
to reconnect. Go to the settings of the Bluetooth device (your phone or tablet)
and connect to (the model name of your amplier) eg. “Gato Audio DIA-250S”.
Alternatively enable Bluetooth on your phone or tablet, then turn o your am-
plier and turn it back on. The Bluetooth device should automatically reconnect.

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