Naim UnitiQute manuale d’uso

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

Contents Section Page Contents 1 UnitiQute Introduction 1 1.1 The Integrated Amplifier 1 1.2 The Multi-mode Radio 1 1.3 The UPnP™ Audio Inter face 1 1.4 The USB/iPod Inter face 1 2 UnitiQute Installation and Connection 2 2.1 UnitiQute Rear Panel 2 2.2 Mains Power Connection 2 2.3 FM/DAB Aerial Connection 2 2.4 Audio Signal Connections 2 2.5 Speak[...]

1 Uniti Qute Introduction 1 UnitiQute Introduction UnitiQute is a highly capable product that will repay time and effort spent on installation and setup. We strongly recommend that you read this manual. UnitiQute effectively incorporates four separate elements. Each of these is introduced in the following paragraphs and subsequently described in fu[...]

2 Uniti Qute Installation and Connection 2.2 Mains Power Connection Connect UnitiQute to a mains power socket using either the mains cable supplied or a Naim Power-Line. 2.3 FM/DAB Aerial Connection In order to enable high quality FM and DAB radio, UnitiQute requires a, strong, inter ference-free radio signal. Its rear panel FM/DAB Aerial socket mu[...]

3 Uniti Qute Installation and Connection 2.4.2 Audio Signal Outputs UnitiQute 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 RCA phono Note: The digital o[...]

4 Uniti Qute Installation and Connection 2.9.2 Wireless Network Connection If UnitiQute is to connect wirelessly to the home network the supplied Wi-Fi antenna must be fitted to the rear panel wireless antenna socket. Wireless configuration will also be necessary before UnitiQute is able to connect to the network. See Section 4.6.1 of this manual. [...]

5 Uniti Qute Operation 3 U n i t i Q u t e O p e r a t i o n UnitiQute is operated from the supplied remote handset. Setting up and operating UnitiQute requires navigation through a menu-driven user interface. The general principles of the interface are carried across each of UnitiQute’s elements so this section of the manual describes and illust[...]

6 Uniti Qute Operation 3.4 Front Panel Display (setup mode) Setup mode is entered by pressing the handset setup ( ) key. It provides access to all user-configurable UnitiQute parameters. The screen illustrated above is the setup home screen that is always displayed when setup mode is entered. The “1/9” at the top right denotes that the selected[...]

7 Uniti Qute Operation 3.5 UnitiQute Remote Handset The supplied remote control handset is a multifunctional device designed specifically for 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 key functions are lis[...]

8 Uniti Qute Operation 3.6 UnitiQute Text Entry Some UnitiQute 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 [...]

9 Uniti Qute Operation 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 Uniti[...]

10 4.2 The Language Menu The Language setup menu enables the UnitiQute 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 handset exit key. 4.3 The Inputs Menu The Inputs setup men[...]

11 Uniti Qute 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 UnitiQute 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 Na[...]

12 Uniti Qute Setup frequency component of a speaker system incorporating small (restricted bandwidth) satellite speakers. When Small is specified, a 100Hz high-pass filter is applied to the UnitiQute speaker output signal. Select None when no speakers are connected directly to the UnitiQute Engaging the Loudness option applies low frequency boost [...]

13 Uniti Qute Setup If an incorrect passphrase or access key is entered UnitiQute will display an alert message. Note: As a security measure, a router may also require the UnitiQute’s MAC address to be entered before allowing it to join the wireless network. This type of security feature is known as ‘MAC address filtering’. The UnitiQute MAC [...]

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 UnitiQute inputs assigned to each handset input selection key (Diagram 4.10.4) to be changed, and the function[...]

15 Uniti Qute Setup 4.11 The Factory Settings Menu The Factory Settings setup menu enables UnitiQute’s system status information to be displayed, handset commands to be analysed, its radio presets to be deleted and its default settings to be restored. The options are tabulated and described below: Parameter Options System Status: Select to displa[...]

16 Uniti Qute Integrated Amplifier 5 UnitiQute Integrated Amplifier UnitiQute 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 UnitiQute’s multi-format radio, network interface and [...]

17 handset numeric/text keys can be used to jump through the list alphabetically. Once a station is selected, pressing the handset info ( ) key will sequentially display the station genre, signal strength, bit rate and any station info broadcast. 6.3 iRadio Tuner – Seeking Stations When UnitiQute is connected to a network with high speed inter ne[...]

18 6.4 Adding iRadio Stations The Naim Radio Guide web site enables iRadio stations not included in the standard UnitiQute list to be added for download to your UnitiQute. To access the web site and add stations follow the steps below. •  With acomputer connectedto the samenetwork as the UnitiQute, browse to http:[...]

19 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 UnitiQute. To[...]

20 Selecting a folder will display the list of files contained within and selecting a single file will begin playback. Playback will continue through any list of files contained within a folder . The order of play can be shuffled (randomised) by pressing the handset shuffle ( ) key. In long lists of items the handset numeric/text keys can be used t[...]

21 Unit iQute Specifications 9 UnitiQute Specifications Audio Outputs: Speaker output Preamp 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:   30WPC into 8Ω 45WPC[...]