REFERENCe MANUAL SUPERUNITI ALL-IN-ONE AUDIO PLAYER ENGLISH
C onte nts Section Contents Page 5 SuperUniti Integrated Amplifier 17 5.1 Selecting Inputs 17 1 SuperUniti Introduction 1 5.2 Volume Control 17 1.1 The Integrated Amplifier 1 5.3 Amplifier Display 17 1.2 The Multi-mode Radio 1 5.4 Signal Outputs 17 1.3 The UPnP™ Audio Interface 1 5.5 Amplifier Fault Warnings 17 1.4 The USB/iPod Interface 1 6 SuperUniti Multi-mode Radio Tuner 18 2 SuperUniti Installation and Connection 2 6.
Su p e rU niti Intro duc tion 1 Su per Un it i Introd ucti o n SuperUniti is a highly capable product that will repay time and effort spent on installation and setup. We strongly recommend that you read this manual. SuperUniti incorporates four separate elements. Each of these is introduced in the following paragraphs and subsequently described in full detail in Sections 5 to 8.
Su p e rU niti Insta lla tio n and Connect i on 2 Su per Un it i Insta l l a ti o n a nd Connecti on Your SuperUniti should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose. Ensure it is well ventilated, and do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment. It should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on. The SuperUniti has no standby mode and is intended to be left switched on.
Su p e rU niti 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 SuperUniti provides audio signal outputs for a variety of applications.
Su p e rU niti Insta lla tio n and Connect i on network connection. However, depending on mains wiring factors specific to each home environment, the presence of network data on the mains supply may compromise overall system sound quality. If any sound quality compromise is found to be unacceptable, dedicated network cabling should be installed or wireless networking should be employed. 2.9.
Su p e rU niti Op er a tio n 3 Su per Un it i Op era ti o n SuperUniti can be operated from either its front panel controls, from the supplied remote handset or via the n-Stream iPhone and iPad app. Setting up and operating a SuperUniti requires navigation through a menu-driven user interface. The general principles of the interface are carried across each of SuperUniti’s components so this section of the manual describes and illustrates those general principles. 3.
Su p e rU niti Op er a tio n 3.4 Front Panel Display (list display mode) Internet Radio 3/8 Added Stations Naim’s Choice 4Location Genre 3 . 5 Fr on t P a n el Di s p l a y ( s et u p m od e) Setup 1/11 4Language Inputs Speakers Headphones List mode is entered by pressing the front panel ok/list button or handset ok/list key. List mode is used where SuperUniti sources provide data that can be browsed: a list of radio stations or tracks for example.
Su p e rU niti Op er a tio n 3. 6 S uperUniti Re mo te H andse t The handset key functions are listed and described in the tables below. Some keys change function when SuperUniti 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.
Su p e rU niti O p er a tio n 3. 7 Handset T e x t Entry 3 . 8 Th e n -S t r ea m C on t r ol A p p Some SuperUniti 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.
Su p e rU niti O p er a tio n 3.8.2 Using n-Stream The n-Stream app is based on three main screens. The Inputs screen, the Playing screen and the Library screen. These screens are selected by touching the icons at the top of the display. The Inputs screen enables selection of SuperUniti inputs. Input names reflect those specified in the SuperUniti input setup menus (See Section 4.3) or through System Automation (See Section 4.11).
Su p e rU niti Setup 4 Su per Un it i Se tup Once SuperUniti is installed with mains power, speakers and all external connections made, it can be switched on and set up for use. The degree to which you modify SuperUniti’s default settings will depend upon the uses to which you put it and the extent to which you use its capabilities.
Su p e rU niti Setup 4.3.2 DAB Input Parameter Options Enabled: Yes / No Name: User definable Input Trim: ±10dB Re-scan Stations: Re-scans for DAB stations. DAB Enabled: Name: Input Trim: 4Re-Scan Stations 4/4 Yes DAB 0 Note: The SuperUniti DAB input is not implemented in units distributed in territories where Digital Audio Broadcasting is unavailable. 4.3.
Su p e rU niti Setup Select External if an external power amplifier is to be used in place of the SuperUniti internal power amplifier. The preamplifier and subwoofer outputs are enabled when External is selected. Select All Outputs if an external power amplifier or subwoofer is to be used in conjunction with the SuperUniti internal power amplifier. The speaker Max. Volume and Balance parameters specify maximum allowed volume, and the channel balance respectively. 4.
Su p e rU niti Setup is known as ‘MAC address filtering’. The SuperUniti MAC address is shown in the ‘Factory settings > System Status’ page. 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.
Su p e rU niti Setup 4. 9 The Clock & Alarm M e nu The Clock & Alarm setup menu enables the SuperUniti clock to be set and alarms to be configured. Clock & Alarm 1/5 4Set Weekday Alarm Set Weekend Alarm Adjust Time Zone Resync Time From Net Selecting Set Weekday Alarm or Set Weekend Alarm opens a menu that offers the following parameters and options: Parameter Options Weekday Alarm 1/4 Enabled: Yes / No. 4Enabled: No Selecting Yes Alarm Time: 07:00 primes the Input Fluid Radio Volume 30 alarm.
list 4.10.2 Input Key Assignments Each handset input selection key may have up to four inputs assigned to it. The default assignments are shown in the following table: Handset Key cd: radio: pc: iPod: tv: av: hdd: aux: exit vol - Su p e rU niti Setup input - Handset Keys 4/10 4.10.4 Handset Input Selection Keys The input selection keys (cd, radio, pc, iPod, tv, av, hdd, aux) are located beneath the transport keys ( ).
Su p e rU niti Setup 4.12 The Factory Settings Menu The Factory Settings setup menu Factory Settings 1/5 enables SuperUniti’s system status 4System Status information to be displayed, Handset IR Monitor handset commands to be Clear All Presets Reset Sys. Automation analysed, radio presets to be deleted, system automation to be reset, and all settings to be returned to their defaults. Parameter Options System Status: Select to display Handset IR Mon.
Su p e rU niti Integr a ted Ampl i fi er 5 Su per Un it i Integ ra te d A mp l i fi er SuperUniti 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 SuperUniti’s multi-format radio, network interface and USB/iPod interface it has four external analogue and six external digital inputs.
Su p e rU niti M ulti-mo de Rad i o Tuner 6 Su per Un it i Mul ti -mo d e Rad i o Tu ner The SuperUniti 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 the SuperUniti to be connected to a broadband internet service via a network router that incorporates an appropriate firewall.
Su p e rU niti M ulti-mo de Rad i o Tuner 6. 4 A dding iR adio Statio ns 6 . 6 Us i n g R a d i o P r es et s The Naim Radio Guide web site enables iRadio stations not included in the standard SuperUniti list to be added for download to your SuperUniti. To access the web site and add stations follow the steps below. • • With a computer connected to the same network as the SuperUniti, browse to http://naim.vtuner.com Enter the identification (ID) of your SuperUniti where requested on the web page.
Su p e rU niti U P nP ™ A u di o Int er face 7 Su per Un it i U PnP™ Audi o Inte rfa ce In addition to providing the network connection required for internet radio playback, the SuperUniti network interface enables audio files stored on UPnP™ servers to be streamed and played. SuperUniti 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.
Su p e rU niti U SB/iP o d Int er face 8 Su per Un it i U SB/i Pod Inte rfa ce The SuperUniti can play audio files stored on USB memory hardware or iPod and iPhone models connected to the front panel USB socket. Begin by connecting a USB memory device, iPod or iPhone to the USB socket and selecting USB/iPod input. 8. 1 US B Media and F ile C o mpatibil i t y USB memory hardware must be in Windows/DOS format (FAT/FAT32) to be used with the SuperUniti. Macintosh formats are not compatible.
Su p e rU niti Sp ec if ic a ti ons 9 Su per Un it i Speci fi ca ti o ns Audio Outputs: Speaker output Preamp output (L+R 4-pin DIN) Subwoofer output (L + R RCA) Preamp Output: 775mV, 22Ω Preamp Output Load: 10kΩ minimum Frequency Response: 20Hz - 50 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB Phase Response: Linear phase, absolute phase correct Power Output: 0WPC into 8Ω 8 120WPC into 4Ω Other Outputs: Headphone, 3.
