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NAIM MU-SO Reference Manual

Manual is about: all-in-one music players

Summary of MU-SO

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    Reference manual – english mu-so and mu-so qb.

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    Contents introduction 1 1. Getting started 1 1.1 installation 2 diagram 1 – mu-so mu-so underside connections 3 diagram 2 – mu-so mu-so side panel features 3 diagram 3 – mu-so qb mu-so qb connection panel 4 1.2 switch on and standby 4 2. Network connection 5 2.1 wireless network connection 5 diagram...

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    1 introduction 1. Getting started welcome to mu-so ® and congratulations on your purchase. Mu-so and mu-so qb bring renowned naim audio performance to compact, all-in-one music players for the first time and combine exceptional performance with a comprehensive collection of audio inputs and sources....

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    2 1. Getting started 1.1 installation mu-so and mu-so qb are designed to be located either on a table, a furniture unit or a wall shelf. If a shelf is to be used be sure that it is able to support the weight. 1.1.1 mu-so connections a connection panel located on the mu-so underside incorporates a ma...

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    3 1. Getting started diagram 1 – mu-so mu-so underside connections diagram 2 – mu-so mu-so side panel features network socket pin-hole button status indicator usb audio input socket analogue audio input socket digital audio input socket mains power socket note: take great care when accessing the und...

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    4 1. Getting started diagram 3 – mu-so qb mu-so qb connection panel network socket pin-hole button status indicator usb audio input socket analogue audio input socket digital audio input socket mains power socket 1.2 switch on and standby mu-so and mu-so qb will immediately switch-on when connected ...

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    5 2. Network connection in order to play streamed audio files and internet radio stations mu-so and mu-so qb must be connected to the internet via a local network router. Connection to the router may be wired or wireless. Note: mu-so is configured by default to communicate with home networks automat...

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    6 2. Network connection 2.1.2: wi-fi setup using ios wireless accessory configuration mu-so can take advantage of the wireless accessory configuration feature incorporated in ios version 7 or later. Wireless accessory configuration enables a wireless capable product such as mu-so to be configured au...

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    7 2. Network connection 2.1.4: wireless setup using a wireless connection when not connected to a local wireless network, mu-so can broadcast its own wireless signal that can be used to access its internal web setup page. The name and password of the wireless network you wish mu-so to connect to can...

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    8 2. Network connection diagram 8 setup web page - network 2.2 wired network connection to connect mu-so to a local network using a wired connection follow the steps below: • disconnect mu-so from mains power. • connect mu-so to your local network router using a standard ethernet cable. After a few ...

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    9 3. Bluetooth connection in addition to playing streamed audio via a local network, mu-so and mu-so qb can play audio over a bluetooth wireless connection from appropriately equipped playback devices. Mu-so is configured by default with an “open” bluetooth connection so does not require “pairing” w...

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    10 4. Music sources mu-so and mu-so qb can play audio from a wide variety of sources, however the way they behave with each one varies. The following paragraphs describe different types of source and the manner in which mu-so and mu-so qb handle them. 4.1 local sources local sources are those for wh...

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    11 4. Music sources 4.3.4 upnp™ streams the mu-so upnp™ input enables mu-so to play audio files stored on upnp™ servers such as the naim unitiserve, network servers with integrated upnp™ software, or on windows and os x computers. The mu-so upnp™ input is selected automatically when in receipt of a ...

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    12 5. Control mu-so and mu-so qb can be controlled from their touch panel or the naim app. The naim app offers a comprehensive set of control and setup facilities and we recommend that before you begin to use your mu-so or mu-so qb you download and install the app on your ios or android device. The ...

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    13 5. Control diagram 10 touch panel and rotary control note: mu-so touch panel icons become selectively touch- active and illuminate depending on the input selected or playing. The touch panel in diagram 10 shows all icons illuminated simultaneously for explanatory purposes only. Diagram 11 touch s...

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    14 5. Control diagram 15 spotify ® connect stream playing note: transport icons are only illuminated and touch- active once playback has been initiated from the naim app or directly from a spotify ® connect playback device. Spotify ® icon illuminated transport icons illuminated and active diagram 14...

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    15 diagram 16 tidal stream playing note: there is no tidal icon on the mu-so touch panel. Transport icons are only illuminated and touch-active once playback has been initiated from the naim app. Transport icons illuminated and active 5. Control diagram 17 iradio input note: touch the radio icon to ...

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    16 5. Control 5.2 the mu-so remote control handset note: mu-so qb is not supplied with a remote control handset but is enabled for remote control. Mu-so remote control handsets are available for purchase as an accessory or replacement from: www.Naimaudio.Com mu-so is supplied with a remote control h...

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    17 5. Control 5.3 the naim app the naim app comprises pages dedicated to each of the mu-so streaming sources and inputs and pages dedicated to mu-so setup. The naim app is intuitive in use and its capabilities and philosophies are best learned by using it to configure mu-so to suit your needs. To be...

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    18 5. Control 5.3.2 setup using the naim app the naim app provides comprehensive access to all mu-so and mu-so qb setup parameters. All the setup parameters and functions are listed in the following paragraphs. Diagram 22 illustrates the naim app settings page. The settings menu provides ten items: ...

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    19 6. Installation notes 6.1 handling mu-so take great care when lifting, carrying and inverting mu-so to access the mains power, network and digital audio sockets. Do not invert your mu-so or mu-so qb so that weight is borne by its top surface or touch panel. Damage to the touch panel or top surfac...

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    20 7. Specifications audio inputs: airplay, spotify ® connect, tidal, internet radio, upnp,™ and naim multiroom via ethernet or wi-fi bluetooth (with aptx) usb/ios (usb type-a socket) digital: optical s/pdif (toslink) up to 96khz analogue: 3.5mm jack audio formats: wav, flac and aiff up to 24bit/192...

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    8. Acknowledgements © 2012 csr plc and its group companies. The aptx® mark and the aptx logo are trade marks of csr plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions. The bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by bluetooth sig, inc. And any ...