Specifications

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ThemannerinwhichtheUPnP™
server is set up will define how
the audio files and playlists it
holds are listed and displayed.
In most cases the default setup
willlistanddisplayfilesbyartist
andalbum,butlistbygenreand
predefinedplaylistsmayalsobeavailable.
Note: Playlists cannot be generated or stored locally by
NaimUniti. To play a playlist it must reside on the UPnP™
server.
Selecting one of the playlist
categories using the up(5),
down(6)andok/list keys
will display a menu showing
items that fall into the selected
category. An entire category
canbeselectedforplayback
byusingtheup(5),down(6)keysfollowedbytheplay/
pause()key.
Alternatively, selecting a category using the up(5),down
(6)keysfollowedbytheok/list key will display the full list
of tracks contained within the category. Tracks can then
beselectedforplaybackbyusingtheup(5),down(6)
and ok/list keys.
In long lists the handset numeric/textkeyscanbeusedto
jumpthroughthelistalphabetically.
OnceplaybackisunderwaytheNaimUnitidisplaywill
exit from list mode and revert to normal mode where the
handsettransportkeys()canbeusedtocontrol
playback.Tore-enterlistmodeforfurtherlistbrowsingand
selecting press the handset ok/list key.
Duringplayback,pressingthehandsetinfo()keywill
sequentiallydisplaytheservername,bufferlevel,track
elapsedtimeandstream(audiofile)information.
Note: Buffer level indicates the quantity of stored data
within NaimUniti and reflects the ability of the network to
provide data at the necessary rate.
NaimUnitiUPnP™AudioInterface
8 NaimUniti UPnP™ Audio Interface
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. If NaimUniti is already connected to a network, begin by selecting the UPnP™
input.
8.1 UPnP™ Servers
UPnP™serversincorporateasoftwareapplicationthat
allowsNaimUniti,oranyotherUPnP™compatibleplayer,to
playaudiostoredandstreamedbyanotherdeviceonthe
network.TheUPnP™serverisusuallyaPCorMachome
computer, although some Network Attached Storage
(NAS)drivesincorporateaUPnP™application.
WindowsMedia™Playerversion11oraboveincorporates
builtinUPnP™supportandavarietyofthirdpartyUPnP™
applicationsarealsoavailablethatarecompatiblewith
bothWindowsandMacintoshoperatingsystems.
InthecaseoftheWindowsUPnP™serverthefollowing
stepsmustbetakenbeforemusiccanbestreamedto
NaimUniti:
•EnsureWindowsMedia™Playerversion11oraboveis 
installed.
•EnableWindowsMedia™Playerfilesharing.Fromthe 
Media Player Options dialogue select Library > Configure
Sharing… then select Share my media.
•Ensurethefirewallisconfiguredtoallowfilesharing.
8.2 Audio File Compatibility
TheaudiofilesstoredontheUPnP™serversattached
tothenetworkmaybeinMP3,AAC,FLAC,WAVorOgg
Vorbisformats.Filesmustbefreeofanydigitalrights
managementplaybackrestrictionssuchastheApple
iTunes FairPlay system.
8.3 Scanning Servers and Playing Files
WhentheNaimUnitiUPnP™input
isselectedalistofavailable
UPnP™serversonthenetwork
willbedisplayed.Thedisplaywill
automatically enter list mode so
the handset up(5),down(6)
and ok/listkeyscanbeusedto
browseandselectthedesiredserver.
Note: Allegro Media Server
(shown in the illustrations) is a
UPnP™ Media Server application
that runs on Apple or Windows
PCs and provides access to
media files and iTunes library
contents from UPnP™ media
players such as NaimUniti.
UPnP 1/2
4Allegro Media Server
NAS Disk
Allegro Media Server 4/4
Albums
Artists
Genres
4Playlists
Playlists 1/12
90s Music
Audiobooks
4Favourites
 Party
Favourites 3/22
Ball and Chain
Cycle Song
4Motel Lullaby
 Vacant Chair