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).
Quick Start Guide Mu-so Qb. 2nd Generation.
1 What’s in the box 2 Get to know your Mu-so Qb Front view Back view Control dial Quick Start Guide Mu-so. 2nd generation.
3 Controls Remote Proximity control iRadio favourites or Spotify presets Rotate illuminated dial for volume control Power/Standby Wave your hand over the dial to wake the Mu-so Qb 3 2 Volume indicators 4 Backlit dial Favourites Previous track 3 1 2 5 4 1 3 2 Chromecast 5 1 15 touch sensitive buttons Play/Pause 4 5 AirPlay Multiroom Spotify Volume - down Alarm clock Bluetooth Battery compartment on reverse USB (Remove the plastic tab from the battery) External inputs Activit
4 Playing music Use the Naim App to set up and control your . Look for ‘Naim’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download and install. Launch the app and follow the setup instructions to configure your and learn about its features. Other ways to listen to your music (1) Connect your to your wi-fi network.
Further help and FAQs Visit the Naim website for further support, interactive setup and support guides. www.naimaudio.com/mu-so-support ? www.naimaudio.com/mu-so-support Look for your product Contact mu-sosupport@naimaudio.
Warranties Peace of mind guaranteed We are confident your new Mu-so Qb wireless music system will bring you a deeper connection with music. You will be listening to even more music than ever before, discovering new artists and rediscovering old classics. In the unlikely event that something does go wrong you are covered by a two-year warranty* backed by Naim Audio and our international distributors that is redeemable via your retailer with valid proof of purchase. *For full terms and conditions visit www.
Acknowledgements Mu-so® is a registered trademark of Naim Audio Ltd. Registered in the United Kingdom and other countries. Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. The music player for music lovers Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPod, iPhone, Apple TV and HomePod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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English Introduction This document includes statutory safety instructions and statements, guarantee information, and a simplified Declaration of Conformity for the Radio Equipment Directive. Please read this document before installing and using your Mu-so product.
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The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the product is located such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population: consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's We site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. As mentioned before, the installer cannot control the antenna orientation. However, they could place the complete product in a way that causes the problem mentioned above.
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Play Yo1..1r Music in Any Room of Your Home Imagine listening to Coltrane in the kitchen, while Vivaldi lights up the lounge and Neil Young kills it upstairs. Imagine playing the same song in every room of your home in beat perfect sync or tilling your entire living space with hi-ti quality and that classic Nairn sound. Multi room lets you do all this and more. It's simple to connect your Mu-so to other Mu-so, Uniti or Nairn systems using a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
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Nab control app for ,OS and Android devices Chromecast built-in This streaming service allows you to seamlessly link to hundreds of supported apps including Deezer, Qobuz, Plex, Tuneln, Soundcloud and Pandora from your smartphone or tablet and stream directly to Mu-so. AirPlay 2 Stream music from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or from iTunes and Apple Music. Internet Radio Access thousands of internet radio stations and save your favourite presets for easy access.
All-in-One System Marque Separates Your journey into the Nairn family starts with the Mu-so range of wireless music systems. Drawing on the digital signal-processing expertise developed for the Bentley in-car audio system, both the new Mu-so and Mu-so Qb are driven by powerful digital brains and fitted with custom-designed speakers for musical experience that has to be heard to be believed.
AirPlay 2 Chromecast built-in AirPlay is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room - with a tap or by just asking Siri - right from iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV. Stream your favourite music from your phone, tablet, or laptop to your Mu-so. Enable Chromecast with the Google Home App by clicking the icon and adding the Mu-so as a new device. You can set up Chromecast groups with other products in the Devices screen.
• 1973 The NA P 200 Power Amplifier Our first consumer product for home use was launched. It's descendant power amplifiers still aim fort he same performance goals of pace, rhythm and timing. Nairn Audio Offi·cia lly Founded Nairn Audio was official ly incorporated in 1973 with Julian Vereker and his co-founder Shirley Clar ke as Directors.
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Accessories Grilles available in Terracotta, Olive and Peackcock. Gri lles You can add a new dimension of colour to complement your living space and style. Additional coloured grilles for Mu-so and Mu-so Qb are available to purchase from naimaudio.com (UK) and selected retailers worldwide. Nairn App Bring all of your music into one place with the intuitive Nairn control app for iOS and Android devices. Play music, explore information on artists, discographies, biographies, reviews and more.
We are engineers. But, above all, we are music lovers. Everything we do, each decision we make, is about how we can create the best possible listening experience - and the world's most advanced hi-fi technology. We've been doing it every single day since our founder, Julian Vereker MBE (1945 - 2000), built the first Nairn amplifier in 1973. He was driven by nothing more than a desire to experience music in his home as it was when he heard it live.
