naim UnitiLite Integrated Amp User Guide

naim UnitiLite Integrated Amp

Product Specifications

• Model: UnitiLite
• Power: AC Only, Frequency 50/60Hz, Input Power 350VA Max
• Speaker Output: Power Loudspeaker
• Fuse Rating: Antisurge 100-120 V: T6.3AL, 220-240 V: T3.15AL/250V
• Design: Class 1 Laser Product
• Manufacturer: Naim Audio Ltd., England

Product Usage Instructions

Installing and Connecting

1. Stand and Ventilation: Place UnitiLite on a stable surface ensuring good ventilation.
2. Mains Voltage: Check and connect to appropriate mains voltage as per country specifications.
3. Signal Ground Switch: Select chassis option unless connected to an earthed source component.
4. Speaker Connection: Connect speakers to UnitiLite sockets with correct orientation.
5. DAB/FM Tuner: Connect a suitable aerial to the DAB/FM aerial socket.
6. Subwoofer/Amplifier: Connect signal cable to preamp output socket if using external devices.
7. USB Storage: Connect USB storage device to front panel USB socket for audio files playback.
8. External Audio Sources: Connect audio sources to rear panel analogue or digital inputs.

Switching On and Getting Started

1. Switch On: Use rear panel switch to turn on UnitiLite.
2. Initial Setup: UnitiLite will display welcome screen and select CD input or last input used.
3. Remote Control: Use remote handset for setup, navigating inputs, and menu selections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use individual 4mm plugs with the supplied loudspeaker plugs?

A: No, do not replace the supplied loudspeaker plugs with individual 4mm plugs as per the warning in the manual.

Q: What should I do if mains hum is audible through the speakers when UnitiLite is switched on?

A: Check the Signal Ground Switch on the rear panel and select the chassis option or consult a Naim retailer for further assistance.

Q: How do I control UnitiLite during initial setup?

A: Use the remote handset provided with UnitiLite to navigate inputs, select menu items, and confirm selections as described in the manual.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

• IEC mains supply
• Signal Ground Switch
• Wi-Fi aerial
• Bluetooth® aerial
• Wired network
• RC5 remote control signal
• Firmware Upgrade socket
• Analogue signal
• S/PDIF digital audio signal
• Analogue radio signal (FM)
• Digital radio signal (DAB
• USB digital audio data
• Headphones
• Left speaker
• Right speaker

Installing and Connecting

1. Stand your UnitiLite on an appropriate, stable surface. Make sure it is well ventilated.
2. Check that the mains voltage specified on the UnitiLite rear panel is appropriate for your country. Connect to the mains using the supplied cable but do not switch on until all other connections have been made.
3. Identify the rear panel Signal Ground Switch and select the chassis option unless your UnitiLite is connected in a hi-fi system incorporating another earthed source component (all Naim CD players, for example), or mains hum is audible through the speakers when it is switched on.
4. Connect the speakers to the UnitiLite speaker sockets. Ensure that the positive and negative orientation at both ends of the cable is the same for both channels. Your Naim retailer will be able to supply appropriate speaker cables if required.
5. In order to use the DAB/FM tuner a suitable aerial must be connected to the DAB/FM aerial socket.
6. If a subwoofer or external power amplifier is to be used, connect its signal cable to the UnitiLite preamp output socket. Your Naim retailer will be able to supply an appropriate cable if required.
7. To play audio from internet radio stations, UPnP™ servers, Spotify® Connect, or other Naim streamer units the UnitiLite must be connected to the internet via a network router. Either connect the UnitiLite network socket to your network router using an Ethernet cable, or connect the supplied Wi-Fi antenna to the rear panel Wi-Fi aerial socket
8. For UnitiLite to play audio from Bluetooth® streaming devices, the supplied Bluetooth antenna must be attached to the rear panel Bluetooth aerial socket.
9. If your UnitiLite is to play audio files stored on a USB storage device, connect it, using an appropriate cable if necessary, to the front panel USB socket.
10. If any external audio sources are to be used with your UnitiLite, connect them using the appropriate cables to one or more of the rear panel analogue or digital inputs.

Note: Full UnitiLite installation and operational information can be found in the Reference Manual available at: www.naimaudio.com

Note 1.7 & 1.8: UnitiLite is supplied with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth aerials. Each aerial must be fitted to the correct rear panel aerial socket. The Bluetooth aerial is the shorter one of the two.

Note 1.9: Most UMS (Universal Mass Storage) USB devices are compatible with the UnitiLite USB audio input. Such devices might include portable digital music players, smart-phones, tablet computers, USB memory sticks and memory card readers. Non UMS USB devices such as older MP3 players may be connected to the UnitiLite front panel input using a 3.5mm stereo jack cable from their headphone sockets.

Switching On and Getting Started

1. Once all connections have been made, switch on your UnitiLite using its rear panel on/off switch. The UnitiLite will display a welcome screen and select its CD input or, if it has been previously used, the last input selected.

2. For initial setup purposes your UnitiLite is best controlled from its remote handset. Use the navigation keys to select inputs or menu items and the ok/list key to confirm selections. To return to a previous menu use the left key.

3. The UnitiLite interface language can be changed. Enter Setup Mode and select Language.

4. To open or close the CD drawer press the front panel stop button or remote handset stop key  while the CD input is selected.
   Note 2.1: If your UnitiLite is left unused it will switch to displaying the time after two minutes. This delay time can be adjusted via the setup menus. If the clock is not set it will display “No Time”.
   Note 2.3: Enter Setup Mode by pressing the handset setup key. Navigate setup menus by using the navigation keys. Select options by pressing the ok/list key. Leave Setup Mode by pressing the setup or exit key.
   Note 2.4: If Auto Play is selected in the CD input setup menu, CD play will commence as soon as a CD is loaded and the drawer is closed.

5. If a subwoofer or external power amplifier is to be used, the UnitiLite preamp output must be configured. Enter Setup Mode and select Speakers followed by Amp Used. Select All Outputs if both the UnitiLite internal amplifier and a subwoofer or an additional external amplifier are to be used. Select External if an external power amplifier is to be used in place of the UnitiLite internal power amplifier. Select Internal Only if no subwoofer or external power amplifier is to be used.

6. UnitiLite is configured when shipped to connect to wired TCP/IP home networks automatically. However, if your UnitiLite has
   been previously used and its network configuration altered, or your router requires nonstandard settings, it may not be able to do so. Refer to the Reference Manual if this appears to be the case.
   If a wireless network connection is to be used, your UnitiLite will require configuration to join the network. Enter Setup Mode and select the Network Settings option to configure the UnitiLite wireless settings.

7. To adjust the UnitiLite volume use either the front panel volume buttons or the handset volume keys.

Selecting Inputs

1. UnitiLite inputs can be selected by pressing the front panel input button, the handset navigation (56) keys or one of the handset input selection keys.

2. Pressing one of the handset input selection keys either selects a single input or scrolls through a group of inputs. For example, pressing the radio key scrolls through a group comprising the FM, DAB and iRadio inputs. To modify the key assignments enter
   Setup Mode and select Handset Keys.

3. When UnitiLite is connected to a network with high speed internet access it will automatically download a list of available internet radio stations. When the iRadio input is subsequently selected, a menu will be displayed that lists all the available stations. Use the handset navigation and ok/list keys to browse the list and select stations.

4. UnitiLite can play Spotify® streams via the Spotify® Connect facility incorporated in some Spotify® player apps. When in receipt of a Spotify® stream, the UnitiLite will automatically select its Spotify® input. Once Spotify® playback is established, it can be controlled using the Spotify® app, the Naim app or the UnitiLite handset or front panel controls.

5. UnitiLite can play audio streams over a Bluetooth wireless connection from appropriately equipped playback devices. UnitiLite is configured by default to require “pairing” with a Bluetooth streaming device before it can play a Bluetooth audio stream. To
   pair a UnitiLite with a Bluetooth device select the Bluetooth input and press the handset play/pause key . The UnitiLite will become available for pairing in the Bluetooth device setup menu. Once successfully paired with the Bluetooth device, the UnitiLite will be available to the audio apps on the device. UnitiLite will switch automatically to its Bluetooth input when in receipt of a Bluetooth stream. The UnitiLite Bluetooth input setup menu offers further Bluetooth configuration options including “open” pairing.

6. UnitiLite can play TIDAL streams via the Naim App. When in receipt of a TIDAL stream the UnitiLite will automatically select its TIDAL input. Playback can be controlled using the the Naim app, the handset or the front panel controls. TIDAL streaming requires a TIDAL subscription.

7. UnitiLite can play and broadcast audio streams from and to other Naim streaming products connected to the same network. Enable the Multiroom input in the Inputs setup menu to receive and play multiroom streams. Select the Rooms setup menu to select available streamers for broadcast.
   Note 3: The Naim app, available from the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store, enables wireless touch screen control from iOS and Android devices.
   Note 3.4: The default UnitiLite network name (Lite-XXXX) incorporates the last four characters of the unit’s MAC address. The full MAC address is listed in the Network Settings menu.
   Note 3.5: The default UnitiLite Bluetooth name (Lite BT XXXX) incorporates the last four characters of the unit’s MAC address.
   

8. When a USB memory device is connected to the front panel USB socket and the USB input is selected, your UnitiLite will display a menu structure that reflects the device. Use the handset navigation and ok/list keys to browse and select content.
   Press the handset play/pause key to play a file or the entire contents of a folder or playlist.

9. When the UnitiLite UPnP™ input is selected, a list of available UPnP™ servers on the network will be displayed. Use the handset navigation and ok/list keys to browse and select server content. Press the handset play/pause key to play the selected item.

10. The DAB tuner must search for stations before it can be used. Select the DAB input and press the handset ok/list key to begin the search. When the search is complete the first station will be played. Further stations can be selected by pressing the handset previous keys.

11. To use the FM tuner, select the FM input and press the handset previous keys. The tuner will search for stations and stop each time one is found (providing the opportunity to save the station as a preset). To recommence the search press the previous key again. Station information and scrolling text will be displayed if it is broadcast by the station.

12. Up to 40 FM, DAB and iRadio stations can be stored as presets. To save the current station as a preset, press the handset store key. Pressing the handset preset key will display a list of stored presets covering the three tuner modes. Use the handset navigation and ok/list keys to browse and select presets.

13. When the DAB, FM, iRadio, UPnP™ and USB inputs are selected the handset info key can be used to display supplementary information about the input or currently playing media.
    Note 3.9: UPnP™ servers incorporate software that enables the UnitiLite to access and play their stored audio over the network. A UPnP™ server might be a Naim UnitiServe hard disk player or a home computer. Some Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives also incorporate a UPnP™ application. A variety of third party UPnP™ server applications are available that are compatible with both Windows and OS X operating systems, however Windows Media™ Player version 11 or above incorporates a built in UPnP™ server application.
    

Using List Mode and Controlling Playback

1. Pressing the front panel ok/list button or handset ok/list key will switch the UnitiLite into List Mode and display a list of the available items for the currently selected input.
2. In list mode the UnitiLite front panel buttons and handset keys provide list navigation. To scroll up and down lists and select items use the navigation and ok/list buttons or keys. To return to normal display press the front panel exit button or the handset exit key. In many long item lists the handset numeric keys can be used to jump through the list alphabetically.
3. An item can be selected for playback from list mode by navigating to the item and selecting it by pressing ok/list or play. During playback from the CD, USB, Spotify®, UPnP™ and Bluetooth inputs, the front panel buttons or handset transport keys can be used to control play/pause, previous, next or stop functions.
   Note 4.2: Exceptions to the normal list mode behaviour are the FM radio, Spotify®, Bluetooth, Multiroom and external inputs. When the FM input is selected, pressing the list button or ok/list key will display a mono selection option. When the Spotify®, Bluetooth, Multiroom or any external inputs are selected the front panel list button and handset ok/list key have no function.

Acknowledgments

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Naim Audio Ltd. is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

• © 2012 CSR plc and its group companies.
  The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions.

• UPnP™ is a trademark of the UPnP™ Forum.
  Windows Media™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• The Spotify software is subject to third-party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

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References

• British High-End Audio | Naim Audio
• British High-End Audio | Naim Audio
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers

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