Unitiserve manual

Page 4: Unitiserve Interface Options I ntrodu ction 1. Page 5: Getting Started I ns tallat io n - G e tti ng St ar ted 2 Ge tting Star ted UnitiServe should be installed horizontally on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand UnitiServe directly on top of another item of equipment. UnitiServe should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching UnitiServe can be connected to a computer network to retrieve album data and artwork from the internet, to stream music around the home using NaimNet hardware, or to take These are illustrated and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs.

The numeric legends on the rear panel diagram refer to the numbered paragraphs in Section 3. This section covers the Display Interface. The Display Interface is a graphical interface based on navigation around pages and selection of icons. The interface will remain at the Selecting Browse Music from the A screen, illustrated below, will open that enables the new playlist to A playlist is a list of tracks collected together and saved with be named.

Ripping is neither a rushed nor particularly quiet affair, although it is very straightforward; just stick in a disc and let the UnitiServe do the rest. I managed to feed it a couple of albums that caused mild titling confusion, but, as outlined above, that was easily remedied with the n-Serve app.

The latter direct-to-DAC approach cuts out the character of the streamer and is closer to the result achieved with a computer connected to the same converter. Naim had supplied a SuperUniti streaming amplifier so that I could enjoy the benefits of this approach, and it did make a pretty convincing case for sending the signal via a network. It certainly increases the likelihood that you or other cohabitants will choose music over alternative sources of home entertainment.

How it does that is hard to pin down, but the key is timing. This is the quality that Naim holds most sacred, and if the results delivered in this situation are anything to go by, Naim would seem to have a point. The UnitiServe makes a pretty impressive streamer even when used with another amplifier.

The NDS would be very interesting indeed. The combination has effectively ousted Apple Macs from my audio system because it comprehensively trounced both of the computers I have.

The quad core iMac is the better of these two, but it sounds weak, tonally thin and dynamically restrained by comparison to the UnitiServe. Naim uniti series of all-in-one streaming music players 36 pages. While UnitiServe may look like a CD player and can play CDs conventionally, it is intended to operate in a fundamentally different way. Page 4: Unitiserve Interface Options I ntrodu ction 1. Page 5: Getting Started I ns tallat io n - G e tti ng St ar ted 2 Ge tting Star ted UnitiServe should be installed horizontally on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose.

Do not stand UnitiServe directly on top of another item of equipment. UnitiServe should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching UnitiServe can be connected to a computer network to retrieve album data and artwork from the internet, to stream music around the home using NaimNet hardware, or to take These are illustrated and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs. The numeric legends on the rear panel diagram refer to the numbered paragraphs in Section 3.

This section covers the Display Interface. The Display Interface is a graphical interface based on navigation around pages and selection of icons. The UnitiQute 2. Prior to the sections describing the UnitiQute 2 elements, Section 2 covers its installation and connection, Section 3 describes its operation and Section 4 describes its setup.

In addition to conventional analogue and digital input signals, the UnitiQute 2 preamplifier can accommodate the following external peripheral inputs:.

UnitiQute 2 incorporates a stereo power amplifier rated at 30 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms. The power amplifier designed to drive one pair of speakers via the sockets the UnitiQute 2 rear panel. A total of 40 radio stations across all modes can be stored as presets. In iRadio mode UnitiQute 2 receives data streams and a list of available radio stations from.

UnitiQute 2 is Apple compatible with the iPod and iPhone models. UnitiQute 2 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.

UnitiQute 2 has no standby mode and is intended to be left switched on. Connecting UnitiQute 2 to mains power and to a variety of audio peripherals and sources is described in the following paragraphs. Diagram 2. Connect UnitiQute 2 to a mains power socket using either the mains cable supplied or a Naim Power-Line.

The aerial should be mounted clear of large obstructions and as high as possible; ideally on a roof. Note: Your local retailer should be able to offer advice on a suitable aerial and aerial installer. Connection to the inputs is made via a variety of socket types. The following table lists the inputs and their socket type:. It will automatically identify the type of plug inserted and handle the signal appropriately.

Always use high quality interconnect cables to connect sources to UnitiQute 2 inputs. UnitiQute 2 provides audio signal outputs for a variety of applications. Connections to the outputs are made via the socket types listed in the following table:. Note: The digital output is intended for connection to a digital to analogue converter or preamplifier incorporating digital inputs so that UnitiQute 2 can be used as a digital source device for an existing system.

The output can be switched on and off from a setup menu. See Section 4.