Naim SuperUniti manual

REFERENCE MANUAL SUPERUNITI ALL-IN-ONE AUDIO PLAYER E N G L I S H[...]

Contents “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple per formance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standar[...]

1 SuperUniti Introduction 1 SuperUniti Introduction 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[...]

2 SuperUniti Installation and Connection 2.2 Mains Power Connection Connect the SuperUniti to a mains power socket using either the mains cable supplied or a Naim Power-Line. 2.3 FM/DAB Aerial Connection The SuperUniti FM/DAB module will only be able to provide high quality FM and DAB radio if a strong, inter ference- free radio signal is available[...]

3 SuperUniti Installation and Connection 2.4.2 Audio Signal Outputs SuperUniti provides audio signal outputs for a variety of applications. Connections to the outputs are made via the socket types listed in the following table: Output Type Socket Digital Digital S/PDIF 75ΩBNC Preamplifier Analogue stereo 4-Pin DIN Subwoofer Analogue[...]

4 SuperUniti Installation and Connection 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 wireles[...]

5 SuperUniti Operation 3 SuperUniti Operation 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 Su[...]

6 SuperUniti Operation 3.5 Front Panel Display (setup mode) 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. Lists displayed will depend on the source selected and data available. A typi[...]

7 SuperUniti Operation 3.6 SuperUniti Remote Handset The supplied remote control handset is a multifunctional device designed specifically for the SuperUniti and Naim Uniti Series products. T o fit batteries, remove the battery cover and insert the batteries into the body taking care with their orientation. Replace the battery cover . The handset k[...]

8 SuperUniti Operation 3.7 Handset Text Entry Some SuperUniti menu screens require text entry - naming inputs for example. T ext 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 k[...]

9 Selecting Allegro Media Server followed by items in the subsequent lists enables the selection of playlists, albums or individual tracks for playback. The Playing and Library screens for other inputs follow the same protocol of item selection. The Library screen displays lists of playback items available to the selected SuperUniti input. The adja[...]

10 4.2 The Language Menu The Language setup menu enables the SuperUniti user inter face language to be changed. Enter setup mode and use the handset ok/list key to select Language . Use the handset up ( 5 ) and down ( 6 ) and ok/list keys to select a language. Exit setup mode by pressing the exit key. 4.3 The Inputs Menu The Inputs setup menu enabl[...]

11 SuperUniti Setup 4.3.2 DAB Input Parameter Options Enabled: Y es / No Name: User definable Input Trim: ±10dB Re-scan Stations: Re-scans for DAB stations. Note: The SuperUniti DAB input is not implemented in units distributed in territories where Digital Audio Broadcasting is unavailable. 4.3.3 iRadio Input Parameter Options Enabled: Y es / No N[...]

12 Note: If SuperUniti is connected to the network both wirelessly and via Ethernet (wired), the Ethernet connection will take priority. 4.6.1 Wireless Network Connection Set Up If the Wireless parameter is selected in the Network Settings menu the Select Network menu will display a list of the available networks. An option not to use a wireless co[...]

13 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 set[...]

14 Selecting Advanced Setup enables an alter native inter net time server to be specified. Contact your local Naim retailer for more infor mation on selecting time servers. 4.10 The Handset Keys Menu The Handset Keys setup menu enables the SuperUniti inputs assigned to each handset input selection key (Diagram 4.10.4) to be changed, and the functio[...]

15 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 SuperUniti Inputs Assigned cd: Analogue 1, Digital 1 radio: FM, DAB, iRadio pc: UPnP™ iPod: USB/iPod, Front tv: Analogue 2, Digital 2 av: Analogue 3, Digital 3 hdd: Digit[...]

16 SuperUniti Setup 4.12 The Factory Settings Menu The Factory Settings setup menu enables SuperUniti’s system status information to be displayed, handset commands to be analysed, radio presets to be deleted, system automation to be reset, and all settings to be retur ned to their defaults. Parameter Options System Status: Select to display Hands[...]

17 SuperUniti Integrated Amplifier 5 SuperUniti Integrated Amplifier 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 a[...]

18 6.1 FM Tuner – Seeking Stations T o find FM stations select the FM input and press the handset prev ( ) or next ( ) keys. The tuner will scan the FM band locking on to and stopping at stations that exceed a specific signal strength. Note: The interlocked circle icon at the top right of the display indicates a stereo signal. Note: The signal st[...]

19 6.4 Adding iRadio Stations 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 ht[...]

20 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 SuperUniti. T[...]

21 8.3 Browsing and Playing USB Files With a USB memory device, or an iPod or iPhone connected, and the SuperUniti USB/iPod input selected, the display will enter list mode and show the structure of stored audio files. Use the handset up ( 5 ), down ( 6 ), left ( 3 ) and ok/list key to browse and select items. Note: The memory device or iPod can be[...]

22 SuperUniti Specifications 9 SuperUniti Specifications 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: [...]