Eversolo Play Music Streaming Amplifier User Manual

Rear Panel

The rear panel features various input and output ports:

• [1] Power on/off: Main power switch.
• [2] Trigger In: Connects to front-end devices for synchronized wake-up (5V-12V).
• [3] ARC: Connects to TVs, projectors, or other display devices with HDMI ARC/ARC functionality.
• [4] Optical Input: Connects CD players, set-top boxes, digital transports.
• [5] Coaxial Input: Connects CD players, set-top boxes, digital transports.
• [6] Ground Terminal: Connects to the ground wire of digital transport.
• [7] LINE IN (RCA): Connects to preamplifiers for analog signal input.
• [8] PHONO MM/MC: Connects to turntables (supports both MM and MC cartridges).
• [9] Reset Port: For system reset or OTG firmware updates.
• [10] Gigabit Ethernet: Network socket for wired internet connection.
• [11] USB 3.0 OTG: Connects to external storage devices, optical disc drives, or PCs. (Refer to Settings > Other Settings > USB-OTG port).
• [12] USB (Audio out): USB audio output for connecting audio devices like DACs.
• [13] Coaxial output: Connects to a decoder or preamp.
• [14] Sub Out: Connects to a subwoofer.
• [15] SPEAKER Output: Connects to L/R channel speakers.

Note: USB maximum supply current is 2A. For external optical disc drivers, use an additional power adapter or USB splitter cable (USB OTG and USB AUDIO OUT).

Front Panel

The front panel features the display screen and a control knob:

• [1] Display Screen: 5.5" LCD touchscreen for interface interaction.
• [2] Volume Knob/Power Switch: Used for adjusting volume level and powering the device on/off.

Note: Turn the volume knob to the minimum level before use (default volume -20dB).

Home Screen

The Home Screen provides access to various functions. The function entrance displays Music Services, Functions, Apps, Connect, Cloud, Settings, and a navigation bar.

Music Player: Play features a built-in Hi-Res digital music player supporting digital audio transport, external hard drives, NAS over local network, and lossless audio from streaming services. On the Home Screen, tap the album icon in the top-right corner to enter the Music Player interface to view currently playing tracks, progress, and control icons.

Description of Music Player Controls:

• Favorite: Add the currently playing track to My Favorites.
• Playback Controls: Previous track ◀️, Play/Pause ▶️/⏸️, Next track ⏭️.
• Switch Play Mode: Cycle through list loop, single loop, shuffle play, and order play modes.
• Play Queue: View a list of all tracks selected for playback, such as all tracks by a specific artist or within an album.
• CD (Only CD Edition): Eject/Load tray; displays the full track list.

Network Connection: Before using playback functions, ensure the device is connected to the network. This device supports both wired and Wi-Fi connections. Configure your connection via Settings > Network Settings > WIFI/Wired network.

Power On/Off and Knob Control

Power on: Press the knob once to turn the device on when it is powered off.

Shutdown/Restart: Short press the knob to access a pop-up menu to select shutdown or restart. Long press for 3 seconds to initiate shutdown.

Timed Shutdown: Set a timer for automatic shutdown. Multiple timer options are available, or you can customize one.

Screen Off: The device continues to operate with the screen off. Tap the screen again to wake it up.

Standby: Click to immediately put the system into standby mode.

Timed Standby: Set a timer for automatic standby. Multiple timer options are available, or you can customize one.

Volume Control: The knob can be turned clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume while music is playing. The audio setting allows adjustment of the volume step (0.5dB to 3dB).

Music Service Usage

Music Services include Music Library, Listen at Will, My Favorites, streaming services, and music apps. Log in with your account to play music from third-party apps and streaming services.

Music Library

The music library allows you to manage and categorize local music. Tap "Add Library" to add music from local storage, external storage devices, SMB, or NFS networks.

The "My" section displays recently played tracks, user-created playlists, and provides quick access to favorite tracks, artists, and albums.

File Manager

The File Manager handles files in local storage and removable storage devices, supporting LAN access to NFS and SMB services. It allows file operations (copy, paste, delete), organizing, sorting, and file management tasks.

Storage capacity is displayed, showing available and total space (e.g., 52.5 GB available / total 64.0 GB).

CD Playback & Ripping

By connecting a USB CD-ROM, the device can play music from CDs and rip music files from them.

CD Ripping Instructions: Navigate to Functions > CD ripping, then click the start button [▶️] to begin CD ripping.

Click the path selection icon [ ] to choose where to save ripped music files (local storage, removable storage, or NFS/SMB devices).

Note: The device supports WAV and FLAC formats for ripping files.

EQ (Equalizer)

The EQ function works for the internal player and digital audio inputs (coaxial/optical/ARC). It also supports analog signal input captured via a high-spec ADC (up to 192KHz), which is then output via digital audio interfaces or speaker interfaces.

EQ Configuration: Allows configuration of output EQ for Speaker, COAX, and USB DAC, with options for different settings (Config 1, Config 2, Config 3).

Room Correction

This feature helps optimize audio playback based on your listening environment. Select the best listening position by placing the microphone where you usually sit, at ear height.

Microphone Selection: The system prompts for microphone detection. If a microphone is not found, it will indicate so. Microphone calibration files can be loaded if available.

Note: Scan the QR code for a detailed guide.

Multi Room

This feature enables synchronized audio playback across multiple rooms, allowing you to control audio distribution throughout your home.

Note: Scan the QR code for a detailed guide.

Transfer

Access Functions > Transfer to copy songs from your computer to the device. Ensure both the computer and the device are on the same network. Choose a path to save songs in the Music Directory.

Transfer Methods:

• Method 1 (PC Browser Input Address): Enter the provided IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.148:9587) into your PC's web browser.
• Method 2 (PC Browser SMB Address): Use the SMB address (e.g., Windows: \192.168.1.148, Mac: smb://192.168.1.148) in your PC's file explorer.

Apps

You can view, install, and uninstall third-party applications. To install apps, download the APK file, copy it to a removable drive, insert the drive into the device, locate the APK file in the File Manager, and install it with a single click.

Note: It is recommended to install tablet-optimized apps.

Music Connect

Supports various streaming protocols including TIDAL Connect, DLNA, and Squeeze Connect. Ensure your phone or computer is on the same local network as the device to stream music directly.

Cloud

Integrates with cloud storage services like UPnP, WebDAV, Dropbox, Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex. Log in to your account to play music stored in these cloud platforms.

Settings

The Settings menu provides access to System Settings, including Source, Audio Settings, Playback Settings, Display Settings, Network Settings, Phone Control, Update, SetUpWizard, Other Settings, and About.

Note: For digital outputs (USB, SPDIF), set the volume to maximum. Volume adjustment is not required for internal analog output.

Connection and Setting

Eversolo Play's digital audio output includes USB audio and Coaxial digital audio output; it also supports analog audio amplifier output.

Other Features and Notes