REFERENCe MANUAL NAIMUNITI ALL-IN-ONE AUDIO PLAYER ENGLISH
Cont ent s Page Section E1 1 NaimUniti Introduction E2 2 NaimUniti Installation and Connection E5 3 NaimUniti Operation E9 4 NaimUniti Setup E14 5 NaimUniti Integrated Amplifier E15 6 NaimUniti CD Player E17 7 NaimUniti Multi-mode Radio Tuner E19 8 NaimUniti UPnP™ Audio Interface E20 9 NaimUniti iPod Interface E21 10 NaimUniti USB Audio Interface E22 11 NaimUniti Specifications iPod, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
N a im U nit i Intro du c tion 1 NaimUn it i Introd ucti o n NaimUniti is a highly capable product that will repay time and effort spent on installation and setup. We strongly recommend that you read this manual. NaimUniti effectively incorporates six separate elements. Each of these is introduced in the following paragraphs and subsequently described in full detail in Sections 5 to 10.
N a im U nit i Insta lla tio n and Connect i on 2 NaimUn it i Insta l l a ti o n a nd Connecti on NaimUniti should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment and ensure it is well ventilated. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. It should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on.
N a im U nit i Insta lla tio n and Connect i on 2 . 7 S i g n a l G r ou n d S w i t ch 2.4.2 Audio Signal Outputs NaimUniti provides audio signal outputs for a variety of applications.
N a im U nit i Insta lla tio n and Connect i on 2.9.2 Wireless Network Connection If NaimUniti is to connect wirelessly to the home network the supplied WiFi antenna must be fitted to the rear panel wireless antenna socket. Wireless configuration will also be necessary before NaimUniti is able to connect to the network. See Section 4.6.1 of this manual. 2.9.
N a im U nit i O p er a tio n 3 NaimUniti Operation NaimUniti can be operated from either its front panel controls or from the supplied remote handset. In either case, setting up and operating NaimUniti requires navigation through a menu-driven user interface. The general principles of the interface are carried across each of NaimUniti’s elements so this section of the manual describes and illustrates those general principles. 3.
N a im U nit i O p er a tio n 3.4 Front Panel Display (normal play mode) 42 To scroll up and down lists and select items use the front panel or handset up (5) and down (6) keys and ok/ list buttons or keys. To return to normal display press the handset exit key or front panel list button. Note: The right (4) key duplicates the ok/list key when navigating list mode menus. CD 02 04:47 In long item lists the handset numeric/text keys can be used to jump through the list alphabetically. 3 .
N a im U nit i O p er a tio n 3. 7 N aimUniti Re mo te H andse t The handset key functions are listed and described in the tables below. Some keys change function when NaimUniti is in list/setup mode. Normal play mode functions are denoted by the text on each key and list/setup mode functions are denoted by the text below each key. Keys with only one function are listed in the table on the right. The supplied remote control handset is a multifunctional device designed specifically for NaimUniti.
N a im U nit i O p er a tio n disp 3. 8 N aimUniti T e x t Entry Some NaimUniti menu screens require text entry - naming inputs for example. Text entry is carried out using the handset numerical buttons in a manner similar to mobile phone SMS text entry. When text entry is required, multiple presses of a key will scroll through the characters associated with that key.
N a im U nit i Setu p 4 NaimUn it i Setup Once NaimUniti is installed with mains power, speakers, a radio aerial and any external input connections made, it can be switched on and set up for use. The degree to which you modify NaimUniti’s default settings will depend upon the uses to which you put it and the extent to which you use its capabilities.
N a im U nit i Setu p 4.3.2 FM Input Parameter Enabled: Name: Input Trim: Seek Lock: FM Options Enabled: Yes Name: FM Yes / No Input Trim: 0 User definable 4Seek Lock: Medium ±4dB Low / Medium / High. Sets the FM signal strength required for the NaimUniti tuner to identify an FM station. 4.3.3 DAB Input Parameter Enabled: Name: Input Trim: Re-scan Stations: 4/4 DAB Options Yes / No User definable ±4dB Re-scans for DAB stations.
N a im U nit i Setu p Select the Large+Sub option when a subwoofer is connected to NaimUniti and used to augment the low frequency performance of large (full bandwidth) speakers. Select Large when no subwoofer is used (the NaimUniti subwoofer output is switched off when Large is selected). Select Small+Sub when a subwoofer is used to provide the low frequency component of a speaker system incorporating small (restricted bandwidth) satellite speakers.
N a im U nit i Setu p Note: The wireless passphrase/access key is created when the wireless router is first set up and could be a word or a series of numbers and letters. If the passphrase/access key is not known, check on the router settings page or with the person who initially set up the router. If the selected network is insecure and requires no passphrase or access key to join, NaimUniti will display an alert message.
list station preset. If List is selected the keys will return NaimUnit to list mode, and if Off is selected the keys will be disabled. 4.8.2 Input Key Assignments exit vol - N a im U nit i Setu p input - Handset Keys 4/10 4.8.4 Handset Input Selection Keys The input selection keys (cd, radio, pc, iPod, tv, av, hdd, aux) are located beneath the transport keys ( ). Up/Down Left/Right CD 4Radio Each handset input selection key may have up to four inputs assigned to it.
N a im U nit i Integr a ted Ampl i fi er 5 NaimUn it i Integ ra te d A mp l i fi er NaimUniti incorporates a high performance integrated preamplifier and power amplifier based on established Naim design principles. The preamplifier is able to handle both analogue and digital audio signals and, in addition to NaimUniti’s internal CD player, multi-format radio and network interface it has inputs for five external analogue and five external digital signals.
N a im U nit i C D P la y er 6 NaimUn it i CD Pl aye r NaimUniti incorporates a fully featured CD player based on established Naim practice using a manual swing-out loading drawer, custom transport control software and unique digital and analogue electronics. Select the NaimUniti CD input to begin using the CD player. 6. 1 D isc Loading To load a CD pull open the drawer using the handle on the left hand side of the unit. Place the CD on the platter followed by the magnetic puck.
N a im U nit i C D P la y er Once a playlist has been created, the Edit and Clear options become available in the Modify Program menu. Change and Insert options also become available in the Edit Program menu: Delete Track X: Select and press ok/list to delete the selected track from the playlist. Change Track X: Select and press ok/list to change a track. Insert New Track: Select and press ok/list to insert a track.
N a im U nit i M u lti-m o de Rad i o Tuner 7 NaimUn it i M ul ti -mod e Rad i o Tu ner NaimUniti incorporates a multi-mode radio tuner able to receive FM and DAB transmissions and internet radio streams. FM and DAB operation requires an appropriate aerial to be connected to the rear panel aerial input. Internet radio requires NaimUniti to be connected to a broadband internet service via a network router that incorporates an appropriate firewall.
N a im U nit i M u lti-m o de Rad i o Tuner 7. 4 S toring Radio P re se ts When the handset store key is pressed the display will show a menu that enables confirmation of the preset store and options to rename or delete the preset. Selecting the store option opens a menu that enables the preset to be stored in one of the forty locations. Scroll to the desired location and press the ok/list key. Presets 1/3 4Store 91.
N a im U nit i U P nP ™ Aud i o Int er face 8 NaimUn it i UPnP™ Audi o Inte rfa ce In addition to providing the network connection required for internet radio playback, the NaimUniti network interface enables audio files stored on UPnP™ servers to be streamed and played. NaimUniti must be connected, either wirelessly or via ethernet cabling, to a network router. If the router provides an internet connection it should incorporate a firewall.
N a im U nit i iP o d Inter f ace 9 NaimUn it i iPo d Inte rfa ce Apple iPods, including the iPod Touch, can be connected to the NaimUniti rear panel iPod socket using the Naim n-Link cable (available as an accessory). Once an iPod is connected, the NaimUniti user interface and display can be used both to control the iPod and browse its contents. iPods should not be connected to NaimUniti’s front panel USB socket.
N a im U nit i U SB Inter f a ce 1 0 NaimUn it i U SB Interfa ce NaimUniti can play audio files stored on USB memory sticks inserted into the front panel USB socket. Begin by inserting a memory stick and selecting the NaimUniti USB input. 10.1 US B Media and F ile C o mpatib i l i t y 10.1.1 USB Media Compatibility USB memory sticks must be in Windows/DOS format to be used with NaimUniti. Macintosh formats are not compatible. Note: The NaimUniti USB interface is not intended for the connection of iPods.
N a im U nit i Sp ec if ic a tions 1 1 NaimUn it i Speci fi ca ti o ns Audio Outputs: Speaker output Line output (L+R RCA) Sub output (2 Mono outputs via RCA) Preamp output (4-pin DIN) E22 Line Output: 275mV, 600Ω Preamp Output Load: 10kΩ minimum Frequency Response: 20Hz - 50 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB CD Phase Response: Linear phase, absolute phase correct Power Output: 0WPC into 8Ω 5 90WPC into 4Ω Other Outputs: Headphone, 3.5mm jack Antenna Input: F type Analogue Inputs: 3.
Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England SP1 2LN Tel: +44 (0)1722 426600 Fax: +44 (0)870 2244702 W: www.naimaudio.com Part No. 12-001-0081 Iss. 1.
