QULOOS MC01 (01) PDF Document

The package for your QULOOS MC01 includes the following items:

QULOOS MC01 x1

Power Adapter x1

Power Cable x1

Quick Start Guide x1

The front panel of the QULOOS MC01 features the following components:

1. LCD Touchscreen: This 5-inch display is used for showing the user interface and for touch operations.

2. Volume/Power Knob:

– Power On/Off: Long press to power on or off.

– Screen On/Off: Short press to turn the screen on or off.

– Volume Control: Rotate to adjust the volume.

The rear panel of the QULOOS MC01 contains the following ports:

1. LAN: Gigabit Ethernet port for network connection.

2. USB A: For connecting external USB devices like hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.

3. USB Audio: USB audio output port to connect to an external DAC.

4. COAX: Coaxial digital output port.

5. OPTICAL: Optical digital output port.

6. I2S: I2S-LVDS digital output port.

7. DC IN (12V): Power input port.

To set up your QULOOS MC01, please follow these connection steps:

Step 1. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN port of the QULOOS MC01.

Step 2. Connect the LAN port of the QULOOS MC01 to your network router using an Ethernet cable.

Step 3. Connect one of the digital audio outputs (USB Audio, COAX, OPTICAL, or I2S) of the QULOOS MC01 to an external DAC or amplifier.

To access the settings on your QULOOS MC01, simply tap the “Settings” icon in the main menu. This will allow you to configure language, time zone, network, display, audio output, and perform system updates.

To change the system language on your QULOOS MC01, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings -> Language.

2. Select your desired language from the list.

To set the correct time zone on your QULOOS MC01, go to Settings -> Time Zone and select the appropriate time zone from the list provided.

To connect the QULOOS MC01 to a Wi-Fi network:

1. Go to Settings -> Network -> Wi-Fi.

2. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch.

3. The QULOOS MC01 will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi networks.

4. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the password when prompted.

You can adjust the display settings on your QULOOS MC01 by navigating to Settings -> Display. From there, you can adjust the screen brightness and set the screen standby time.

On the QULOOS MC01, you can configure the audio output settings by going to Settings -> Audio. The available options are:

Output Port: Select the digital audio output port you are using (USB, Coaxial, Optical, I2S).

DSD Mode: Choose between DoP (DSD over PCM) or D2P (DSD to PCM).

Volume: Enable or disable the software volume control function.

I2S Polarity: Adjust the polarity of the I2S-LVDS output to match your DAC.

I2S DSD Channel: Configure the DSD channel for the I2S-LVDS output.

To update the system software on your QULOOS MC01:

1. Go to Settings -> System Update.

2. The device will automatically check for new firmware versions.

3. If a new version is available, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update. It is recommended to ensure the QULOOS MC01 has a stable power supply and network connection during the update process.

To play music from the internal storage of your QULOOS MC01:

1. Connect the QULOOS MC01 to your computer via the LAN port.

2. In the File Manager on your computer, enter “\\ip-address” (e.g., \\192.168.1.100) to access the device’s storage. You can find the IP address in Settings -> Network.

3. Copy your music files into the “Internal Storage” folder.

4. On the QULOOS MC01, go to Music -> Music Library and select “Internal Storage”.

5. Tap “Rescan” to update the music library. After the scan is complete, you can browse and play your music.

To play music from an external USB drive on your QULOOS MC01:

1. Connect your USB drive (such as a flash drive or hard drive) to the USB A port on the rear panel of the QULOOS MC01.

2. The system will automatically detect the USB drive.

3. A pop-up message will ask if you want to scan the music files. Tap “OK”.

4. Once the scan is complete, you can find the USB drive listed in the Music Library and browse your music.

To add a Network Attached Storage (NAS) or a network shared folder to your QULOOS MC01:

1. Go to Music -> Music Library and tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.

2. Select “Add Network Drive”.

3. The QULOOS MC01 will scan the local network for available SMB shared folders.

4. Select your desired shared folder from the list. If required, enter the username and password.

5. Tap “Add” to mount the network folder.

6. After mounting, tap “Rescan” to add the music files to your library.

To use TIDAL Connect with your QULOOS MC01, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same network as the QULOOS MC01.

2. Open the TIDAL app on your mobile device.

3. Start playing a track.

4. Tap the device icon on the “Now Playing” page.

5. Select “QULOOS MC01” from the list of available devices to stream audio directly to it.

To access your Qobuz account on the QULOOS MC01:

1. Tap the “Qobuz” icon in the main menu.

2. Enter your Qobuz username and password.

3. After logging in, you can browse and play music from the Qobuz streaming service.

To access your HIGHRESAUDIO account on the QULOOS MC01:

1. Tap the “HIGHRESAUDIO” icon in the main menu.

2. Enter your HIGHRESAUDIO username and password.

3. After logging in, you can browse and play music from the HIGHRESAUDIO streaming service.

To access your Amazon Music account on the QULOOS MC01:

1. Tap the “Amazon Music” icon in the main menu.

2. Enter your Amazon Music username and password.

3. After logging in, you can browse and play music from the Amazon Music streaming service.

To use Spotify Connect with your QULOOS MC01, please follow these instructions:

1. Ensure your smartphone, tablet, or computer is on the same Wi-Fi network as the QULOOS MC01.

2. Open the Spotify app on your device.

3. Play a song.

4. Tap the device icon.

5. Select your QULOOS MC01 from the list of devices to start streaming.

To access your Deezer account on the QULOOS MC01:

1. Tap the “Deezer” icon in the main menu.

2. Enter your Deezer username and password.

3. After logging in, you can browse and play music from the Deezer streaming service.

You can stream audio from Apple Music to your QULOOS MC01 by using AirPlay. Ensure your Apple device is on the same network as the QULOOS MC01, then select the QULOOS MC01 as the AirPlay output device from the control center or within the Apple Music app.

The QULOOS MC01 is a Roon Ready certified device, which means it can be used as an endpoint in a Roon system. To use it, you must have Roon Core software installed on a PC, Mac, or NAS. In the Roon application’s audio settings, enable the QULOOS MC01 as an audio output device. You can then stream music from your Roon Core to the QULOOS MC01.

The QULOOS MC01 can function as a UPnP/DLNA renderer. You can push music files from a UPnP/DLNA media server to the QULOOS MC01 for playback. It is recommended to use apps like BubbleUPnP, mconnect Player, or similar applications on your mobile device to control the playback.

To stream audio to your QULOOS MC01 using AirPlay:

1. Connect your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to the same network as the QULOOS MC01.

2. Open the control center on your Apple device.

3. Tap the AirPlay icon and select “QULOOS MC01” from the list of available devices.

4. Any audio played on your Apple device will now be streamed to the QULOOS MC01.

To connect a Bluetooth device to your QULOOS MC01:

1. Open the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Search for available devices and select “QULOOS MC01” from the list.

3. Once paired, you can play music from your device, and the audio will be transmitted to the QULOOS MC01 for playback.

To play or rip a CD with your QULOOS MC01, you first need to connect an external USB CD-ROM drive to the USB A port. After connecting the drive:

For Playback:

1. Insert a CD into the connected CD-ROM drive.

2. On the QULOOS MC01, tap the “CD Player” icon in the main menu.

3. The device will read the CD information, and you can then start playback.

For Ripping:

1. Insert a CD into the connected CD-ROM drive.

2. On the QULOOS MC01, tap the “CD Ripper” icon in the main menu.

3. The device will read the CD information.

4. Tap the “Start Ripping” button to begin copying the CD tracks to the internal storage of the QULOOS MC01.

The File Manager on the QULOOS MC01 allows you to manage files on the internal storage and connected external USB drives. You can perform operations such as copy, paste, cut, and delete files directly on the device.

The QULOOS MC01 has a Backup and Restore feature to safeguard your music library and system settings.

To Back Up Data:

1. Connect an external USB drive to the QULOOS MC01.

2. Go to Settings -> Backup & Restore -> Backup.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a backup file on the connected USB drive.

To Restore Data:

1. Connect the USB drive containing the backup file to the QULOOS MC01.

2. Go to Settings -> Backup & Restore -> Restore.

3. Select the backup file and follow the prompts to restore your data.

If your QULOOS MC01 does not power on, please check the following:

1. Ensure the power adapter is correctly and securely connected to both the QULOOS MC01 and the power outlet.

2. Verify that the power outlet is functioning by testing it with another device.

If you are not getting any sound from your QULOOS MC01, please try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check if the audio cable is properly connected between the QULOOS MC01 and your DAC or amplifier.

2. Make sure you have selected the correct audio output port in Settings -> Audio -> Output Port on the QULOOS MC01.

3. Confirm that your DAC or amplifier is powered on and set to the correct input source.

4. Check the volume level on the QULOOS MC01, as well as on your amplifier, to ensure it is not set to zero or muted.

If your QULOOS MC01 is having trouble connecting to the network, follow these steps:

1. For a wired connection, ensure the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both the QULOOS MC01 and your router.

2. For a Wi-Fi connection, double-check that you have entered the correct Wi-Fi password.

3. Try restarting your router and then restarting the QULOOS MC01.

4. Ensure your router’s DHCP service is enabled so that the QULOOS MC01 can obtain an IP address automatically.

If music playback on your QULOOS MC01 is not smooth, it may be due to a poor network connection, especially when streaming high-resolution music from a NAS or online services. Please ensure that the QULOOS MC01 has a stable and strong network connection. For best performance, a wired Ethernet connection is recommended.

To restore your QULOOS MC01 to its original factory settings, navigate to Settings -> Factory Reset. Please be aware that performing a factory reset will erase all user data and settings on the device.

Please follow these safety instructions when using your QULOOS MC01:

1. Do not place the QULOOS MC01 in a location exposed to direct sunlight, heat sources, or high humidity.

2. Ensure the QULOOS MC01 is placed in a well-ventilated area to prevent overheating.

3. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the QULOOS MC01 to rain or moisture.

4. Do not open the casing of the QULOOS MC01. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

5. Always use the original power adapter provided with the QULOOS MC01.

6. Unplug the QULOOS MC01 from the power outlet during thunderstorms or when it will be unused for a long period.