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NAIM NAC-N 172 XS Reference Manual

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Summary of NAC-N 172 XS

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    Reference manual – english nac-n 272 nac-n 172 xs.

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    Contents introduction 1 1. Nac-n preamplifier components and audio sources 1 1.1 preamplifier 1 1.2 multi-mode radio 1 1.3 usb audio interface 1 1.4 upnp™ audio interface 1 1.5 spotify ® connect 2 1.6 tidal 2 1.7 multiroom streaming 2 1.8 bluetooth ® streaming 2 2. Installing and connecting 3 2.1 ma...

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    1 introduction 1. Nac-n preamplifier components and audio sources welcome to naim and congratulations on your purchase. This manual covers the nac-n preamplifiers: nac-n 172 xs and nac-n 272. The nac-n preamplifiers are highly capable products that will repay time and effort spent on installation an...

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    2 1. Nac-n preamplifier components and audio sources nac-n preamplifiers can connect to a home network and play audio files stored on appropriately configured upnp™ servers. See section 8.1 for more information. Note: compatible audio file formats are listed in section 8.1.1. 1.5 spotify ® connect n...

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    3 2. Installing and connecting your nac-n preamplifier should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment. Ensure it is well ventilated. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. It should be installed in its final ...

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    4 2. Installing and connecting 2.2.1 audio signal inputs and outputs nac-n 172 xs type name format notes input an. 1 analogue 5-pin din fixed volume capable input an. 2 analogue rca phonos fixed volume capable input front analogue 3.5mm jack combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket digital 3....

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    5 2. Installing and connecting 2.3 headphone output the nac-n 172 xs and nac-n 272 are equipped on their front panels with 3.5mm and 6.3mm stereo headphone sockets respectively. Insertion of a headphone plug will mute the preamplifier outputs. Removal of the plug will restore the outputs. Note: nac-...

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    6 2. Installing and connecting 2.7.3 network settings nac-n preamplifiers are set up when originally shipped not to require any network configuration but to connect to networks automatically (dhcp is used by default). However, if your nac-n preamplifier has been previously used, its network configur...

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    7 input exit input stop play ok list ac only frequency: 50/60hz input power: 35va max fuse rating: antisurge 100-120 v: t4al. 220-240 v: t2al/250v. On off on power analogue outputs l r chassis floating s/no. Warning: disconnect supply cord before opening attention: debrancher avant d’ouvrir warning:...

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    8 2. Installing and connecting 2.12 diagram icons analogue signal iec mains supply s/pdif digital audio signal usb audio data optional dab radio headphones optional fm radio rc5 remote control signal w-fi aerial bluetooth aerial wired network 2.0 1.0 firmware upgrade socket optional xps power supply...

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    9 nac-n preamplifiers can be operated using either the supplied remote control handset, their front panel buttons or via the naim ios and android app. Setting up and operating nac-n preamplifiers using the remote handset or front panel controls involves navigation through a menu-based user interface...

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    10 3. Operation and control 3.2.3 setup mode list mode is selected by pressing the front panel list button or handset ok/list key. List mode is used where 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 ...

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    11 3. Operation and control 3.3 remote control handset the remote control handset is a multifunctional device designed specifically for nac-n preamplifiers and naim streaming products. To fit batteries, remove the battery cover and insert the batteries into the body taking care with their orientatio...

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    12 3.4 the naim app the naim app comprises pages dedicated to each streaming source and input, and pages dedicated to set up. The naim app is intuitive in use and its capabilities and principles are best learned by using it to configure your nac-n preamplifier to suit your needs. To begin using the ...

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    13 3. Operation and control 3.4.2 setup using the naim app the naim app provides comprehensive access to all nac-n setup parameters. The setup parameters and functions are listed in the following paragraphs. The diagram below illustrates the naim app settings page. The settings menu provides the fol...

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    14 4. Set up once your nac-n preamplifier is installed with mains power, network, radio aerial and any external connections made, it can be switched on and set up for use. The degree to which you modify the default settings of your nac-n preamplifier will depend upon the uses to which you put it and...

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    15 4.3.3 iradio input parameter options auto disconnect: select time. Auto- disconnect is provided so that data usage limits are not inadvertently exceeded by a preamplifier left connected to internet radio. Browse history: yes / no. If yes is selected the last used station will display if it is ava...

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    16 4.3.10 front panel input nac-n 172 xs parameter options format: auto / analogue / digital. If auto is selected the front panel input will automatically detect the audio signal format (analogue or digital) and configure the input appropriately. Specifying analogue or digital will fix the front pan...

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    17 note: devices installed on a network have an ip address through which they are identified by all the other items on the network. Dhcp is a set of rules that enable the automatic allocation of addresses as items are connected (or switched on while connected) to the network. All nac-n preamplifiers...

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    18 4.8 the front display menu the front display menu enables the behaviour of the front panel display, logo illumination, clock display and logo-touch muting to be modified. The options are tabulated and described in the following section: parameter options off during mute: yes / no auto off: select...

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    19 note: the clock re-syncs with its internet time server automatically every 24 hours. If it is unable to connect it retries every 30 minutes. Selecting advanced setup enables an alternative internet time server to be selected. Contact your local naim retailer for more information on selecting time...

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    20 4. Set up 4.12 the system automation menu with system automation enabled and the nac-n preamplifier remote out socket connected to the remote in socket of a naim cd player, the naim app can provide system-wide control. The system automation menu comprises two items. These are described in the fol...

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    21 5. Preamplifier 5.1 selecting inputs inputs can be selected by pressing the front panel input button or one of the handset input selection keys. Note: the handset up ( 5 ) and down ( 6 ) keys or front panel up ( 5 ) and down ( 6 ) buttons will also scroll through and select inputs if this navigat...

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    22 6. Multi-format tuner 6.1 fm tuner – seeking stations to find fm stations press the handset prev ( ) or next ( ) keys and 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 displa...

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    23 6. Multi-format tuner 6.4 adding iradio stations the naim radio guide website enables iradio stations not included in the standard list to be downloaded to your nac-n preamplifier. To access the website and add stations follow the steps below. • with a computer connected to the same network as yo...

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    24 7. Usb audio 7.1 usb media and file compatibility usb memory sticks must be in windows/dos format (fat/ fat32) to be used with nac-n preamplifiers. Apple formats are not compatible. Nac-n preamplifiers can play audio files stored on usb sticks in the following formats: dsd (nac-n 272 only), mp3, ...

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    25 8. Network audio streaming 8.1 upnp™ streaming nac-n preamplifiers can play audio stored on any device that incorporates upnp™ server software (provided that device is on the same network as the nac-n preamplifier). The upnp™ server is usually a windows or apple home computer, although some netwo...

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    26 8. Network audio streaming spotify ® playback spotify ® connect dialogue spotify ® connect logo nac-n preamplifier 8.2 spotify ® connect streaming with its spotify ® input enabled (see section 4.3.7), a nac-n preamplifier connected to the same local network as a device running the spotify ® app, ...

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    27 8.4 multiroom streaming nac-n preamplifiers can play audio streams broadcast from other naim streamer products connected to the same home network. Note: nac-n preamplifier units that broadcast audio to others are known as “server streamers”. Nac-n preamplifier units that receive audio are referre...

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    28 9. Bluetooth streaming in addition to playing streamed audio via a local network, nac-n preamplifiers can play audio over a bluetooth wireless connection from appropriately equipped playback devices. Bluetooth connection is configured by default to be secure so a nac-n preamplifier must be paired...

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    29 10. Specifications parameter nac-n 172 xs nac-n 272 outputs preamplifier (1 x din, 1 x rca) preamplifier (2 x din, 1 x rca) line (1 x rca) line (1 x rca) headphones (1 x 3.5mm) digital s/pdif (1 x bnc) headphones (1 x 6.3mm) preamp output 775mv line output 275mv frequency response 5hz – 40khz 4hz...

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    11. Acknowledgements and declarations © 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 ...