Reference Manual – English Mu-so and Mu-so Qb
Contents Section Page Introduction 1 1. Getting Started 1 1.1 Installation Section Page Diagram 16 TIDAL stream playing 15 2 Diagram 1 – Mu-so Mu-so underside connections Diagram 17 iRadio input 15 3 Diagram 2 – Mu-so Mu-so side panel features Diagram 18 Local inputs 15 3 Diagram 3 – Mu-so Qb Mu-so Qb connection panel 4 1.2 Switch On and Standby 4 2. Network Connection 5 2.
Introduction Welcome to Mu-so® and congratulations on your purchase. Mu-so and Mu-so Qb bring renowned Naim Audio performance to compact, all-in-one music players for the first time and combine exceptional performance with a comprehensive collection of audio inputs and sources. With Mu-so and Mu-so Qb you can: • Listen to thousands of internet radio stations. • Play audio using AirPlay®.
1. Getting Started 1.1 Installation • A multicolour status indicator. See Section 2 for information on indicator colours. Mu-so and Mu-so Qb are designed to be located either on a • table, a furniture unit or a wall shelf. If a shelf is to be used A 3.5mm jack analogue audio socket for the connection of external analogue audio sources. be sure that it is able to support the weight.
1. Getting Started Diagram 1 – Mu-so Mu-so underside connections Network socket Digital audio input socket Mains power socket Note: Take great care when accessing the underside connection sockets. Do not stand Mu-so on its front grille or either end panel, or invert it fully to stand on its top panel. Mu-so can be stood temporarily on its rear heatsink in order to gain access to the underside connection sockets. Ensure however that the heatsink is protected from damage.
1. Getting Started Diagram 3 – Mu-so Qb Mu-so Qb connection panel Status indicator Mains power socket USB audio input socket Pin-hole button Network socket Analogue audio input socket Digital audio input socket 1.2 Switch On and Standby • To switch Mu-so or Mu-so Qb into deep sleep mode touch and hold the touch panel Standby icon, or press Mu-so and Mu-so Qb will immediately switch-on when and hold the Mu-so handset Standby button. The connected to a mains supply.
2. Network Connection In order to play streamed audio files and internet radio 2.1.1: Wireless Setup Using the Naim App stations Mu-so and Mu-so Qb must be connected to the The Naim App incorporates a wireless setup routine that internet via a local network router. Connection to the router will guide you through the process of connecting Mu-so may be wired or wireless. wirelessly to your local network.
2. Network Connection 2.1.2: Wi-Fi Setup Using iOS Wireless Accessory 2.1.3: Wireless Setup Using iOS Wi-Fi Key Sharing Configuration Mu-so can take advantage of the Wi-Fi Key Sharing feature Mu-so can take advantage of the Wireless Accessory incorporated in iOS version 6 or later. Wi-Fi Key Sharing Configuration feature incorporated in iOS version 7 enables a wireless capable product such as Mu-so to or later.
2. Network Connection 2.1.4: Wireless Setup Using a Wireless Connection • Close the computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone wireless setup page or control panel. When not connected to a local wireless network, Mu-so can broadcast its own wireless signal that can be used to • Open a web browser window on the computer, laptop, access its internal web setup page. The name and password tablet or smart phone and type 192.168.1.
2. Network Connection 2.2 Wired Network Connection To connect Mu-so to a local network using a wired connection follow the steps below: • Disconnect Mu-so from mains power. • Connect Mu-so to your local network router using a standard Ethernet cable. After a few moments Mu-so should be available for streaming on your home network. The Mu-so status indicator will illuminate white. Note: Mu-so can be configured to use a static IP address if required via the Advanced Settings tab on its setup page.
3. Bluetooth Connection In addition to playing streamed audio via a local network, Mu-so simultaneously. If a ninth device is paired the oldest Mu-so and Mu-so Qb can play audio over a Bluetooth paired device will be deleted. wireless connection from appropriately equipped playback Note: Mu-so can be forced to disconnect and delete a devices. paired Bluetooth device via the Naim App settings menus.
4. Music Sources Mu-so and Mu-so Qb can play audio from a wide variety of Up to 40 preset iRadio stations can be stored using the Naim sources, however the way they behave with each one varies. App, the first five of which are automatically made available The following paragraphs describe different types of source for selection from the Mu-so touch panel. The identity of and the manner in which Mu-so and Mu-so Qb handle them. first five can be altered using the Naim App.
4. Music Sources 4.3.4 UPnP™ streams 4.3.5 Multiroom streams The Mu-so UPnP™ input enables Mu-so to play audio files Multiroom enables Mu-so to play audio from, and broadcast stored on UPnP™ servers such as the Naim UnitiServe, audio to, Naim streamer products connected to the same network servers with integrated UPnP™ software, or on local network. Windows and OS X computers.
5. Control Mu-so and Mu-so Qb can be controlled from their The iRadio input is selected by touching the radio icon. touch panel or the Naim App. The Naim App offers a Mu-so will initially play the last radio station selected. If comprehensive set of control and setup facilities and we this is one of the five Mu-so radio presets, one of the five recommend that before you begin to use your Mu-so or upper circumference segments will illuminate.
5. Control Diagram 10 Section 5 diagrams are equally applicable to both Mu-so Touch Panel and Rotary Control and Mu-so Qb. Note: Mu-so touch panel icons become selectively touchactive and illuminate depending on the input selected or playing. The touch panel in Diagram 10 shows all icons illuminated simultaneously for explanatory purposes only. Standby icon Streaming icons UPnP™, AirPlay, Bluetooth, Spotify®. Transport icons previous, play/pause, next.
5. Control Diagram 13 UPnP™ stream playing Note: Transport icons are only illuminated and touchactive once playback has been initiated from the Naim App or directly from a UPnP™ playback device. UPnP™ icon illuminated Transport icons illuminated and active Diagram 14 AirPlay stream playing Note: Transport icons are only illuminated and touchactive once playback has been initiated from the Naim App or directly from an AirPlay playback device.
5. Control Diagram 16 TIDAL stream playing Note: There is no TIDAL icon on the Mu-so touch panel. Transport icons are only illuminated and touch-active once playback has been initiated from the Naim App. Transport icons illuminated and active Diagram 17 iRadio input Note: Touch the radio icon to select presets sequentially.
5. Control 5.2 The Mu-so Remote Control Handset Unreliable operation of the remote handset is most likely duo to an exhausted battery. Replacement batteries of the Note: Mu-so Qb is not supplied with a remote control CR2032 type required are widely available. Take care to fit handset but is enabled for remote control. Mu-so the replacement battery with the correct polarity.
5. Control 5.3 The Naim App Note: The Naim App Settings menu enables Mu-so and Naim streaming product default names to be changed. The Naim App behaves identically with Mu-so and Designating each Mu-so or streamer with a name that Mu-so Qb. reflects their location will help make multiroom control more satisfying and intuitive. See Section 5.3.2. 5.3.
5. Control 5.3.2 Setup using the Naim App Lighting The Naim App provides comprehensive access to all Mu-so Lighting provides four illumination schemes offering options and Mu-so Qb setup parameters. All the setup parameters of brightness and activity. and functions are listed in the following paragraphs. Styles Diagram 22 illustrates the Naim App Settings page. Styles enables various Naim App background colour options The Settings menu provides ten items: Standby, Loudness, to be selected.
6. Installation Notes 6.1 Handling Mu-so Important: Never switch off your Mu-so or Mu-so Qb or Take great care when lifting, carrying and inverting disconnect it from the mains supply or network while a Mu-so to access the mains power, network and digital audio firmware update procedure is underway. sockets.
7. Specifications Audio Inputs: AirPlay, Spotify® Connect, TIDAL, Internet Radio, UPnP,™ and Naim Multiroom via Ethernet or Wi-Fi Internet radio: vTuner premium Connectivity: Ethernet (10/100Mbps) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Bluetooth (with aptX) Bluetooth USB/iOS (USB Type-A socket) RC5 remote-control Digital: Optical S/PDIF (TosLink) Speaker system: Mu-so: Dual three-way. Reflex up to 96kHz loading. Analogue: 3.
8. Acknowledgements mu-so® is a registered trademark of Naim Audio Ltd. Registered in the The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned United Kingdom and other countries. by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Naim Audio Ltd. is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Mu-so works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s and iPhone 4, iPad mini and iPod touch (5th generation).
