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1. REFERENCE MANUAL MUSIC SERVERS NSOI NSO2 ENGLISH Introduction Page E1 E3 E4 E6 E12 E13 E14 E15 Section O 40 O1 I 0 N Music Server Overview Installation Getting Started Installation Getting Connected Operation The Local Interface Operation Ripping Operation Playback Operation External Storage Music server Terminology NaimNet products are conceived with performance as the top priority Careful installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved Before installing and using your music server please read the Statutory and Generic Information Manual supplied with the product especially the Safety Warnings it contains A Quick Start manual is also provided to aid rapid installation and Use This Reference Manual covers the NS01 and NS02 music servers It begins with a music server overview and an explanation of the various user interface options Music server installation and set up is covered in Sections 2 and 3 If your music server was professionally installed and commissioned you may not need to read these sections NaimNet products are subject to continual development and it is possible that this manual may not fully reflect the features and functionality of your music server For up to date information and the latest Reference Manual please visit the support pages at www naimnet com Finally as with any highly sophisticated technology music servers and networ2. EYST stereo phono analogue outputs two three and CONFORMS TO EN 60065 wO a Em J keyboard USB S video and coax and signal ground mains input socket interface composite video optical digital and fuse TER OA sockets sockets audio outputs DIN and phono E 325 399 analogue audio interface output one 3 2 Music server Connections 3 2 1 Keyboard Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format keyboard here to control the music server in combination with a local display 3 2 2 Mouse Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format mouse here to control the music server in combination with a local display 3 2 3 VGA Interface Optionally connect a VGA format display screen here for display of the music server Local Interface 3 2 4 Serial Interface For use if the music server is to be integrated into an RS232 controlled environment 3 2 5 USB Interface Sockets USB control keyboard mouse touch screen or audio source devices may be connected here USB source devices iPod for example can be made available across the network 3 2 6 Network Socket Connect to your network router here The music server requires a working internet connection with DHCP server to operate fully 3 2 7 S video and Composite Video Sockets Connect an S video or composite video screen television here for display of the music server Local Interface iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries 3 2 8
3. 4 2 The Home Menu The Home menu illustrated below is the menu from which all other interface menus can be accessed Use the handset navigation and ok keys to select each desired one and the back key to return to a previous menu The handset home browse system and find keys can also be used directly to select these menus Home Menu Now Playing Current Playlist Browse Music Output Selection System Ripping Monitor Find Music Quick Play Selecting each of the options on the Home menu provides the following pages and functions Now Playing Displays the track currently playing its associated information and any associated artwork Transport functions play stop pause shuffle and repeat are also available on the Now Playing menu If no track is playing the Now Playing information will be blank Browse Music Provides access to the library of music stored on the music server and on any network or USB connected storage media System Provides access to music server setup functions Find Music Provides access to search functions that enable tracks stored on the music server and on any network or USB connected storage media to be located Current Playlist Disolays details of the currently playing playlist If no user playlist has been selected to play the currently playing album will be displayed along with options to suppress tracks and save an edited version of the album as a playlist Ou
4. Selecting Find Music from the Home menu will open the top level of the search menu illustrated below and provide access to search functions to locate material held either locally on the music server or on any available network or USB device Find Music Search All Tracks Most Played Albums Search All Albums Last Played Albums Search All Artists o Newest Albums Search All People Search All Tracks Displays a menu illustrated below that enables alpha numeric search of tracks Use the handset navigation keys to select letters and type a track name Use the ok key to initiate the search Note The handset numeric keys may also be used to enter text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry Searching Library for Tracks Matching 4 Matches Search Search All Albums Displays a menu that enables alpha numeric search of albums Use the handset navigation keys to select letters and type an album name Use the ok key to initiate the search Search All People Displays a menu that enables alpha numeric search of personnel artist composer or performer Use the handset navigation keys to select letters and type a name Use the ok key to initiate the search Random Playlist Enables generation of random playlists from within one or more music genres E9 E10 Most Played Albums Displays a list of most played albums for browse and selection Use the handset navigation and ok key
5. Initially disable the screen saver Note Once you have become used to the interface and are familiar with its functions the screen saver can be re enabled The screen setup menu also provides options for remote control handset or touch screen control If touch screen control is selected the interface displays four selectable tabs that correspond to the home browse system and Installation Getting Started find keys on the handset The tabs are unnecessary with handset control and are not displayed The music server will already have some music files stored on its hard disk One of these can be used to check that playback is operating correctly Navigate through the interface from the Home Menu to the Quick Play menu and select a track to play To rip a CD to the music server s hard disk use the front panel open button to open the CD drawer Insert a CD and press the open button again to close the drawer The ripping process will begin automatically When CD ripping is complete the music server will eject the CD automatically See Section 5 for further information on ripping CDs Note Although the music server contains a limited internal music database to be able to identify a CD and download its associated data during the ripping process it must be connected to a working internet connection 2 6 Software Upgrade Software upgrade CDs will occasionally be released for NaimNet music servers New software is insta
6. IR Input Socket Optionally connect an RC5 control signal here for local control of the music server from an IR control repeater 3 2 9 Coax and Optical Digital Audio Outputs These sockets provide S PDIF format digital audio for connection to a local audio system s digital input They duplicate analogue output one 3 2 10 Analogue Outputs Two to Four NSO2 Only These three pairs of phono sockets provide analogue audio outputs from the music server to three further areas Note Long runs of analogue cable will cause degradation of audio quality Cable runs should be as short as possible 3 2 11 Signal Ground Optionally disconnects and floats the analogue signal ground from the chassis earth Only select floating if the music server is directly connected in a hi fi system incorporating another earthed source component Note Directly connected in this context means an audio signal cable that includes an earth connection 3 2 12 DIN and Phono Analogue Output One This analogue output from the music server for connection to a local audio system Use the DIN option in preference to the Phono option if connecting to a Naim system Note Long runs of analogue cable will cause degradation of audio quality Cable runs should be as short as possible E5 E 4 The Local Interface Operation The Local Interface 4 The Local Interface As introduced in Section 1 the Local Interface can be accessed by a number of differ
7. Protocol is the communications protocol on which the internet and many other networks is based User Interface UI Different user interfaces are available with NaimNet music servers depending on the model and mode of use See Section 1 1 USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface format developed to enable simple connection of computer peripheral devices Web Page A web page is a computer screen full of data output by a network device that communicates information on its status and may enable control via a mouse and keyboard E16 E17 Naim Audio Limited Southampton Road Salisbury England SP1 2LN Tel 44 0 1722 426600 Fax 44 0 870 2244703 W www naimnet com Part No 12 001 0066 2
8. can be read by a browser Client A Client is a software application on a PC that accesses a remote service on another computer system known as a server by way of a network DigiLinX DigiLinX is a range of network enabled audio products manufactured by NetStreams Inc that are fully compatible with all NaimNet products Both NaimNet and DigiLinx products use StreamNet technology to distribute audio over a TCP IP network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Hardware items installed on a TCP IP 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 NaimNet music servers are set up by default to use DHCP Digital Rights Management DRM Digital Rights Management refers to the data embedded in some music files that restricts copying and playback Material downloaded from the Apple iTunes store is an example Firmware Firmware describes control and interface computer programmes that are embedded in the electronic hardware of a product Flash Flash is a software application that provides interactivity and animation in web sites It is usually embedded into web browser applications Freedb Freedb is the secondary database that a NaimNet music server interrogates when an unknown CD is inserted in its drawer Internet The i
9. control and operation of your music server will depend upon the type of system with which it is integrated These different user interfaces are introduced in Section 1 1 while the most commonly used Local Interface is described in detail in Section 4 If the NaimNet music server is your first experience of a network connected product you may find it worthwhile to read the glossary in Section 8 before moving on to installation and operation 1 1 Music Server User Interfaces Unlike a conventional item of hi fi equipment a NaimNet music server can be operated in a number of different ways using a variety of user interfaces The user interface you use to control your music server will depend on the type of system in which it is installed and the ancillary equipment available The following table and paragraphs carry short descriptions of each user interface 1 2 Music Server Interface Options Interface Control Display Notes Local Remote handset VGA Monitor Composite Internet connection only required for CD Keyboard mouse or S video input TV data lookup and download USB touch screen NaimNet DigiLinX StreamNet compliant network touch screen Controls NetStreams streams only Does not control local audio outputs Network connection required Browser Flash enabled web browser Duplicates functionality of Local Interface Network connection required Desktop Client PC running Windows XP Provides music database management an
10. generated playlist of the most recently ripped tracks Play Random Plays tracks randomly selected from all those available to the music server Random Playlist Displays sequential menus from which genres artists and albums can be selected A random playlist will then be chosen from within those selections 4 12 Interface Menu Structure The diagram illustrates the upper levels of Local Interface menu and menu structure Home Now Playing Browse IM Ue Find Music Curent Playlist Output Select Ripping Monitor Quick Play Track information displayed with artwork and transport controls Tracks Albums Artists Genres Playlists Composers Conductors Performers Search All Tracks Search All Albums Search All People Random Playlist Most Played Album Last Played Album Newest Album Assign Albums to Genre Backup Monitor USB Devices Network Shares System Status Screen Setup Displays track playing and playback list Displays and selects music server OUTPUTS Displays ripping progress information Play Popular Play Recent Play Newest Play Random E11 E12 Operation Ripping 5 Ripping A music server will only fulfil its potential if it holds a significant library of music Depending on the size of your CD collection you may need to decide which to rip and which to leave for replay on a conventional CD player A typical music CD carries approximately 600M
11. of this manual is a group of interconnected and communicating servers computers or peripheral devices that are able automatically to share and control large volumes of data at high speeds Network Storage If a CD collection is too large for the internal storage of a music server an external hard disk can be added to the network to increase the storage available E15 Installation Terminology Playlist A playlist is a specific group of tracks collected together for a specific purpose favourites perhaps or party tracks A simple list of tracks queued up to play the tracks of an album for instance may also be referred to as a playlist Ripping Ripping is the slang term for extracting and storing the audio data from a CD NaimNet music servers are unusual in ripping the audio data repeatedly to minimise errors There are some copyright and legal issues to consider when ripping CDs Router A router is an item of network hardware that controls network traffic Many home network routers include a broadband modem to connect the network to the internet and many also include a wireless element that enables network hardware with wireless capabilities to connect Server Server is a generic term that describes an item of network hardware that stores and provides data to the network Shuffle Shuffle is a term used to describe the random playback of tracks TCP IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet
12. playlist Save Playlist and Clear Playlist NVAZEWIDI RENE Track Fallen Angel Artist Daniel Mulhern Album Pigeon Group Genre p po Composer Daniel Mulhern Track Artist Fallen Angel Daniel Mulhern Grasshoppers Daniel Mulhern 1 2 3 Caught in Time Daniel Mulhern 4 Curious Daniel Mulhern Play Now Delete Save Playlist Clear Playlist Operation The Local Interface Selecting Save Playlist will open a text entry screen illustrated below where the playlist can be named Save Current Playlist WXyZz Shift Phil s Favourites Use the handset navigation keys to select letters and type a track name Use the ok key or select the Save option to save the playlist Note The handset numeric keys may also be used to enter text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry 4 5 3 Selecting and Managing Playlists Selecting Playlists from the Browse menu displays a list of previously saved playlists together with options to Play Selected Add Selected add the selected playlist to a new playlist Show Tracks tracks that make up the items within the selected playlist and Delete Local Server Playlists January chill Phil s Favourites Santana favourites Add Selected Show Tracks Delete Play Selected ES DERE WEN ETEN Wea Mer YU MVSIC In eiu
13. B of data and the 400GB storage capacity of a NaimNet music server will hold approximately 550 CDs 5 1 The Ripping Process 5 2 Copyright Issues Ripping CDs to a NaimNet music server is a simple process It is preferable while ripping for the music server to be connected to a working and reliable internet service The programme material carried on a CD and the recording of the CD itself is likely to be the subject of copyright restrictions which restrict the owner of the CD only to make copies ripping in effect copies a CD for personal use only Ripping CDs that you don t personally own is likely to infringe copyright restrictions Note An internet connection is necessary for the music server to identify CDs and download their artist title track listing and artwork data If the music server is unable to access the internet while ripping it will initially interrogate a small internal database for the CD s associated data If the CD is not found on the internal database only the ripped audio data the CD s title and its identification code will be stored Manual input of CD data or further AMG and Freedb database requests can be made via the NaimNet Desktop Client application once internet connection is re established To rip a CD press the front panel or handset open button and place the CD on the drawer Press the open button again or nudge the drawer to close it Ripping will begin automatically and the process will take s
14. always be connected via the network In order for locally stored music to be available to the music server various constraints must be met Music files must be in WAV MP3 or AAC formats up to 24 bit 96kHz only for local plaback or WAV and MP3 at 16 bit 44 1kHz for local and network playback Music files must be unprotected by Digital Rights Management encoding that restricts them to specific playback hardware Installation Terminology 8 Music Server Terminology The following pages carry a glossary of music server and network terminology that will help you get the best from this manual and ease the installation and operational learning curve AMG The All Music Guide database is the primary database that a NaimNet music server interrogates when a new CD is inserted in its drawer The AMG database can be interrogated manually at www allmusic com Note The data provided by AMG is occasionally inaccurate or incomplete however it is possible for anyone to submit corrections at www allmusic com Broadband Internet Broadband internet is the generic term for an always on internet connection that provides data download rates of between 256kb sec and around 8Mb sec Browser A browser is a PC application that accesses displays and implements web pages Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mac OS X Safari are examples As well as distributing music data on a network NaimNet music servers generate web pages that
15. d advanced music server setup functions Network connection required Note An internet connection is always required for CD data lookup and download El E2 Music Server Overview 1 2 1 The Local Interface A music server can be operated through the Local Interface either using the supplied remote handset in line of sight of the server or via a keyboard and or mouse both in combination with a display screen The screen may be a VGA monitor or a TV with a composite video or S video input The same Local Interface may also be used on an appropriate touch screen connected to one of the music server s USB sockets 1 2 2 The NaimNet DigiLinX Touch Screen Interface If the music server is installed in a NaimNet home network it and any other StreamNet compliant device can be operated via an appropriate network touch screen The Touch screen interface does not control the music server s local audio outputs however only its NetStreams streams The Touch screen Interface is not covered in this manual 1 2 3 The Web Browser Interface If the music server is installed in a home network that includes a personal computer it and any other StreamNet compliant device scan be operated via a Flash capable web browser The Web Browser interface is not specifically covered in this manual as it has much in common with the Local Interface To access the Web Browser Interface open your web browser application and type the name
16. dio signal cable that includes an earth connection 2 4 Switch On and Screen Setup Before switching on ensure that all the necessary peripheral equipment is appropriately connected and configured Switch on the music server using the rear panel power switch Note f the music server is already switched on but is in standby mode press the front panel standby button or the handset standby key After approximately one minute s delay during which the music server s standby button will flash the user interface Home menu will appear on the connected display Use the remote handset navigation 4 gt 4 v ok home and back keys to navigate around the interface and to select options Note It is occasionally possible for the default remote handset command set to conflict with other remote controlled equipment in the home A conflict will be apparent if the handset appears to control an unintended device or if another handset appears to control the music server If a conflict occurs the music server handset command set can be changed Press and hold both the page down and input keys while simultaneously pressing the 2 or 3 key to change the command set Press the 1 to return to the default command set Depending on the display in use the music server s video screen setup may need to be modified Use the handset to navigate via the System menu to the Screen Setup menu Select and save the desired colour theme and display aspect ratio
17. ent means TV video monitor with the supplied remote handset or a keyboard mouse or a touch screen The Local Interface is a graphical interface based on navigation around pages and selection of command icons The emphasis in this section is on the use of the interface via the supplied remote handset in combination with a TV video display The Local Interface is however functionally identical when presented on a suitable touch screen The handset can also be used to operate Naim preamplifiers integrated amplifiers and CD players The following paragraphs and illustrations first describe the handset functions and then demonstrate how the Local Interface is used to access some of the most often used music server functions Other functions can be accessed by following the same principles of interface navigation and selection A navigation diagram showing the top levels of the interface can be found in Section 4 12 Confirms icon selection Steps back one interface menu LH Sclects the Home menu 4 1 Handset Functions Navigating around and selecting options O in the Local Interface or web browser interface can be done with seven primary 9 AE handset keys Navigation 4 hajok abe def Browse Selects the Browse menu v G Back and Home These keys are alfelallfelaltexe o o o s 4 System Selects the System Setup menu in the diagram annotations Q hgg Find Selects the Search menu rs Tuv WXYZ Standby Depending o
18. erface Options for theme display colour display aspect ratio screen saver time and hardware mode are provided Note The hardware mode options are Remote Control and Touch Screen In Touch Screen mode the interface displays four tabs that correspond to the home browse system and find keys on the handset Operation The Local Interface Note f a touch screen is connected to the music server a Calibrate Touch screen option is provided below Screen Setup Select Calibrate Touch screen and touch and hold the flashing cross as it moves to each corner of the screen Once each corner has been registered by the software a confirmation message is displayed and the interface returns to the System Menu 4 8 The Current Playlist Menu Selecting Current Playlist from the Home menu will open a page illustrated below that displays both the track currently playing and those lined up to play If a complete album is playing as in the illustration the playlist will reflect its the running order If a programmed or random playlist is playing the menu will show that playlist NVAZEVII E SERE Fallen Angel Artist T Mulhern Pigeon Group Jazz Daniel Mulhern Track Artist 1 Fallen Angel Daniel Mulhern 2 Grasshoppers Daniel Mulhern 3 Caught in Time Daniel Mulhern 4 Curious Daniel Mulhern Play Now Delete Save Playlist Clear Playlist 4 9 The Output Selection Menu Selecting Output Selection from
19. erver and hi fi system is idle particularly at night when the music server is programmed to perform automatic music database maintenance Note Music server internal clocks are factory set as appropriate for their expected final world location Clocks can be re set via the Desktop Client interface 2 3 Audio Connections 2 3 1 NSO1 Connect either the Phono or DIN Output 1 or the Digital Output to an appropriate audio system input Use Naim Hi Line interconnect cable for best results 2 3 2 NSO2 If audio is to be played in the same area as the music server either the Phono or DIN Output 1 or the Digital Output should be connected to an appropriate audio system input E3 E4 If audio is to be played directly from the music server in further areas one or more of audio outputs 2 3 or 4 NSO2 only should be connected to an an appropriate audio system input in each area In both cases use Naim Hi Line interconnect cable for best results Note Long runs of analogue cable will cause degradation of audio quality Cable runs should be as short as possible 2 3 3 Signal Ground If the music server is directly connected in a hi fi system incorporating another earthed source component switch the music server s rear panel Signal Ground switch see paragraph 3 2 11 to the Floating position Contact your retailer distributor or NaimNet for advice if necessary Note Directly connected in this context means an au
20. even to eight minutes for each CD Note It is good practice to check the playing surface of each CD is clean before ripping When the music server has ripped the CD and downloaded its associated data it will eject the CD automatically As soon as a CD has been ejected the music server is ready to rip the next one The Ripping Monitor menu of the Local Interface user interface provides feedback on progress as the ripping process takes place The CD will be included in the music server s music library listing about 30 seconds after it has been successfully ripped It will then be available for playback either locally or across the NaimNet network Operation Playback 6 Playback A NaimNet music server is able to provide simultaneous multiple outputs These can be a mix of local analogue or digital audio and network streams for playback by NaimNet enabled output hardware such as a NaimNet room amplifier NaimNet streams cannot be output as either digital or analogue audio directly from a music server The mix of outputs you will employ from your music server will depend on the type of system in which it is used The following paragraphs describe the various output options and their context 6 1 Local Playback 6 2 Network streamed Playback Depending on your music server model it will be fitted with either a single analogue output with DIN and phono socket options NSO1 or one analogue output with DIN and phono socket option
21. f the music server is to be used in a DigiLinX NaimNet network audio system the network connection also enables the music server to communicate with other network devices Music servers are configured when originally shipped not to require any specific TCP IP network setup but to connect to a network automatically they use DHCP by default However if your music server has been previously used or it has been switched on without being connected to a working network its network configuration may have been altered leaving it unable to connect automatically Contact your retailer installer or NaimNet directly if this appears to be the case Note A music server switched on without a working network connection will be unable to negotiate a DHCP IP address and will revert to a non operational IP address To restore the default DHCP setup switch the music server off connect the network and switch it on again 2 2 1 Network Hardware Wired rather than wireless network connection is preferable for the most consistent and secure music server operation Ethernet over mains hardware may be used and provides a simple and convenient method of home network connection however the presence of network data on the mains supply will degrade the overall audio system sound quality For this reason mains network hardware should be unplugged at all connection points during periods of critical listening It should be reconnected when the music s
22. hanges to be reflected in the music server s database Note As a rough guide network scanning is carried out at a rate of around 1000 tracks per minute The tracks found by the music server on network storage will be incorporated into its database and remembered until any changes are identified irrespective of the music server being switched off In order for network stored music to be available to the music server various constraints must be met Folders containing audio files must be set up to be shared Refer to the folder s host PC operating system user manual for details on setting up shared folders Music files must be in WAV or MP3 formats 16 bit 44 1kHz only for network playback Music files must be unprotected by Digital Rights Management encoding that restricts them to specific playback hardware A locally connected storage device will most likely be an iPod other portable music player or a stand alone hard disk drive connected to one of the music server s USB sockets Note Apple iPod models earlier than 3rd Generation use a Firewire interface and cannot be connected to a NaimNet music server The tracks found by the music server on locally connected storage will only be held in its database while the storage is connected and switched on Note Local connection is only intended for relatively small music collections on temporarily connected storage hardware Any large capacity storage should
23. ile formats in addition to MP3 and WAV will be added as firmware updates in the future Contact your retailer or distributor for more information E13 Operation External Storage 7 External Storage A NaimNet music server is not only able to replay programme material ripped and stored on its internal hard disk but will also enable playback of material stored on a variety of externally connected storage hardware Such hardware might be relatively small capacity units temporarily connected via one of the music server s USB interface sockets or large capacity disk drives connected via the home network Storage hardware might include portable music players mobile phones personal computers or appropriately formatted external hard disks Programme material is available to all other NaimNet connected output devices as well as locally to the music server s audio outputs 7 1 Network Devices 7 2 Local Devices E14 Before programme material stored on a network device can be accessed by the music server it must scan the network to identify the address of each device and to build a database of the locations and details of the available audio files The music server automatically scans the network when first switched on and will then periodically scan to find new storage hardware and identify any changes to the available audio files It may however take up to 45 minutes following connection of the music server to the network for c
24. ks have their own terminology Section 8 contains a glossary of music server and network terms that may help you get the best from this manual and ease the installation and operational learning curve Music Server Overview 1 NaimNet Music Server Overview A NaimNet music server will completely change the way you access and listen to your music collection While NaimNet music servers may look like CD players they operate in fundamentally different ways Rather than simply reproducing the audio on a CD inserted in the drawer a music server automatically reads and stores the CD data for replay at any later time Furthermore the hard disk storage capability of a music server enables the data from approximately 550 CDs to be stored A music server can provide up to four different analogue or digital audio signals simultaneously depending on the music server model and up to six additional NaimNet DigiLinX network streams for playback in multiple remote areas When a music server first reads the data from a CD it automatically accesses an internet music database and downloads the data held for that CD The data can include title tracks artist composer genre and numerous additional details This data can then be used by the music server or network user interface to select or search for material and to build custom playlists The CD cover artwork can be downloaded when available and displayed by the user interface The mode of
25. lbum artist genre and artwork associated with the track while View displays the track list and associated details of the album from which the track is taken Local Server Tracks Track Artist Back Home Again In Indiana Jimmy Rosenberg A Day in the Life of a Fool Eric Kloss African Cookbook Eric Kloss African Orphans Mamadou Diabate Behni Djayemoko Mamadou Diabate Black Magic Woman Gypsy Queen Santana Call My Name Keith Murray Call My Name Keith Murray Candy Jimmy Rosenberg Caught in Time Daniel Mulhern Play Selected Add Selected E7 Operation The Local Interface Genres Displays an alphabetical list of the genres assigned F ecg ette ele UKo Lako Ke Lake Playlists to albums available to the music server The menu also provides options to Play Selected Add Selected to a playlist and Show Albums within each genre A playlist is a group of albums artists tracks or genres collected together for a specific purpose favourites perhaps or party tracks The tracks of an album for Playlists Displays a menu that enables the selection and example may also be referred to as a playlist A playlist is management of playlists The creation and management created by creating a list of items and then saving it of playlists is covered fully in Section 4 5 4 5 1 Creating Playlists Composers Displays an alphabetical list of material Selecting Albums Artists Tracks or Genres from the Bro
26. lled simply by inserting the upgrade CD in the music servers CD drawer The software upgrade process will commence automatically with progress shown in an indicator on the left hand side of the display Once the upgrade process is complete the music server will re boot automatically and eject the CD Remember to remove the CD Never switch off the music server from the rear panel power switch or unplug it from the mains supply while a software upgrade process is underway 2 7 Switching Off Switching off the music server from its rear panel power switch is not normally necessary and is undesirable unless it is to be un installed It can be put into a standby by pressing the handset standby key or pressing and holding the front panel standby button for 2 seconds The Naim logo will extinguish when the music server is in standby mode If the music server is to be switched off from its rear panel switch wait until the Naim logo is fully extinguished Never switch off the music server from the rear panel power switch or unplug it from the mains supply while the Naim logo is illuminated Installation Getting Connected 3 Getting Connected Each NaimNet music server carries a variety of connection and interface sockets on its rear panel These are illustrated and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs The numeric legends on the rear panel diagrams refer to the numbered paragraphs in Section 3 2 3 1 NSO1 02 Rear Panel
27. n the handset O g Album Selects the Album display menu mode switches to standby or MED E E E T E e Artist Selects the Artist display menu Mode ehe hand Eenmode ED Genre Selects the Genre display menu to preamplifier integrated e T v mute Playlist Selects the Playlist display menu amplifier pre CD player cd or music server hdd c page Start M X Returns to the start of a track Numeric Enable numeric or text entry End I PSIG FOU eae ON EC for track selection or search Tj Stop E Stops playback Delete del Enables deletion of the last Play gt Begins play numeric or text entry Rewind 44 Fast reverse Up Arrow 4 Shifts text entry to upper case g O Forward pp Fast forward Output out Selects music server outputs Repeat Co Repeats item Volume Volume up 4 and down 0 EDAM find Pause II Pauses play T Q E v for preamplifier or AV Q o o o Shuffle x Randomises order of play processor These keys function Sadat ET a regardless of the the handset ed Doria riggers e N B mode appropriately equipped servers Input Selects audio inputs on Mute Mutes the preamplifier or av emen processor audio output pue E EE Info 4 Displays information items SApen pen eret selected when browsing the music library Page Selects the next 4 or previous v interface menu Navigates around and selects 4 gt aw menuicons Operation The Local Interface
28. nternet is the worldwide network of predominantly TCP IP connected servers and computers While the internet provides a variety of data services for professional and corporate use most people know it for email and the World Wide Web IP Address An IP address is a numerical identifier unique to a specific piece of hardware on a TCP IP network IP addresses contain four groups of numbers from O to 255 separated by dots 192 168 0 8 is a typical IP address Local Local in terms of this manual means non network connections and associations For example a hi fi system amplifier and speakers connected to a music server s audio outputs or a touch screen connected to a music server s USB interface is local A hi fi system or a touch screen connected via the NaimNet network is not local Modem A modem is an item of network hardware that forms a bridge between the network and the internet usually via a broadband connection through telephone lines NaimNet NaimNet network enabled audio products are manufactured in the UK by Naim Audio Like their closely related non network Naim products they represent the ultimate in musical performance NaimNet Extended Music Database Thanks to NaimNet music servers use of the AMG database they are able to access significantly more information than other music servers This means selection and searching for specific items can be more intuitive and productive Network A network in terms
29. of your music server into the browser adaress field The name of a music server is the last four characters excluding colons of its MAC address printed on its rear panel preceded by its model number NSO1 or NS02 A typical name would be NSO14567 Note Depending on your web browser you may need to type http immediately before the music server name 1 2 4 The Desktop Client Interface If the music server is installed in a home network that includes a personal computer it can be operated via the Desktop Client application running under Windows The Desktop Client application provides the most comprehensive operational and search functionality The Desktop Client is not covered in this manual but has its own documentation that can be found on the application installation disc Installation Getting Started 2 Getting Started For best results your music server should be installed horizontally on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose Do not stand the music server directly on top of another item of equipment Ensure that the fan aperture on the rear panel is not obstructed The music server should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on Remember to install batteries in the remote handset It is important that connection is made to a known working network before the music server is switched on Locally connected audio amplifiers should not be switched on before the music ser
30. s and three further analogue phono socket outputs NSO2 Both music server models also carry a single digital audio output with coax and optical socket options In the case of servers with multiple analogue outputs the digital audio output is a duplicate of analogue output one Both music server models carry a single NaimNet network connection socket In addition to providing network based remote control NaimNet enables six unique streams of audio files to be delivered from the music server for playback through NaimNet enabled output hardware in an almost limitless number of areas Note Only 44 1kHz 16 bit WAV or MP3 files identified and presented by a music server will be available for streaming via StreamNet Music server audio outputs are intended to be connected to a hi fi system or systems located either in the same area as the music server or in nearby areas The four outputs of the NSO2 can simultaneously carry different programme material Selection of local playback can be made using the Local and Network Browser interfaces In addition to the programme material stored on a music server s hard disk DRM free MP3 or WAV audio files stored on locally connected and appropriately formatted storage hardware will also be available for playback via the music server s audio outputs Note Hard disks connected via USB must be in FAT FAT32 or NTFS format Apple Macintosh formats are not compatible Note Other playback f
31. s to select an album Last Played Albums Displays a list of list of last played albums for browse and selection Use the handset navigation and ok keys to select an album Newest Albums Displays a list of list of newest most recently ripped albums for browse and selection Use the handset navigation and ok keys to select an album 4 7 The System Menu Selecting System from the Home menu will open the system menu illustrated below to provide house keeping and setup functions System Menu Assign Albums to Genre System Status Backup Monitor Screen Setup USB Devices Network Shares Assign Albums to Genre Enables assignment of each album available to the music server to a genre Backup Monitor NaimNet music servers automatically back up locally stored material to a second internal hard disk The back up monitor menu enables back up progress to be monitored USB Devices Displays a list of USB devices known to the music server i e previously connected and their connection status Network Shares Displays a list of network devices known to the music server i e previously connected and their connection status System Status Displays the current music server system status information Screen Setup Displays the current screen setup and enables modification for display and control alternatives The correct screen selection for the control hardware in use must be made in order for correct operation of the int
32. the Home menu will open amenu illustrated below that displays a list of the music server audio outputs The handset navigation and ok keys can be used to select an output The output selected is shown when appropriate in the top right hand corner of the display All the interface functions will reflect the selected output Note This menu is only relevant to the multiple output NSO2 Output Selection Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Select Output Operation The Local Interface 4 10 The Ripping Monitor Menu Selecting Ripping Monitor from the Home menu will open a page illustrated below that displays the music server s ripping activity Ripping can be stopped by selecting the abort function or pressing the handset open key Ripping Monitor Artist Chris Squire Album Fish Out Of Water Track 03 Silently Falling Activity Ripping Track 3 Of 6 Errors 0 Time Taken 00 04 11 Time Remaining 00 03 50 All Media Guide 4 11 The Quick Play Menu Selecting Quick Play from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below that provides access to four playback short cut pages Quick Play Menu Play Popular Random Playlist Play Recent Play Newest Play Random Play Popular Plays from an automatically generated playlist of the most often played tracks Play Recent Plays from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently played tracks Play Newest Plays from an automatically
33. tput Selection Enables output selection on music servers with multiple outputs The currently selected output is always shown when appropriate in the top right hand corner of the display Note The Local Interface is specific To the output selected from this menu If output selection is not set appropriately the Local Interface will control the wrong output Ripping Monitor Displays progress during ripping Quick Play Selects a menu offering quick playback options 4 3 The Browse Music M Selecting Browse Music from the Home menu will open the top level of the browse menu illustrated below and provide access to the library of tracks held either locally on the music server or on any available network or USB storage device Local Server Albums Playlists Artists Composers Tracks Conductors Genres Performers Albums Displays an alphabetical list of material available to the music server sorted by album The menu also provides options of Play Selected Add Selected to a playlist Show Tracks Info and View Artists Displays an alphabetical list of material available to the music server sorted by artist The menu also provides options of Play Selected Add Selected to a playlist and Show Albums Tracks Displays an alphabetical list illustrated below of all tracks available to the music server The page provides options of Play Selected Add Selected to a playlist Info and View Info displays the a
34. ver is switched on The music server power switch is located on the rear panel with a standby button located on the front panel The front panel Naim logo illuminates when the music server wakes from standby If your music server was installed professionally you may not need to make any rear panel connections or to switch it on If it was not professionally installed you should first identify the rear panel network display VGA S video or composite audio output one and mains input sockets and connect the appropriate cables and hardware 2 1 Minimum Services and Hardware NaimNet music servers require a minimum level of network services and hardware to operate Before attempting to install your music server you should ensure that the necessary services and hardware listed below are present and working reliably Internet Always on Network Modem router with at least one spare ethernet socket Display and Control Composite or S video TV screen and supplied remote handset Note A PS2 or USB format mouse or keyboard can be used in place of the remote handset Note A VGA video monitor can be used in place of the TV screen A VGA connection socket can be found on the back panel 2 2 Internet Network Connections Apart from mains power and an audio output the only connection necessary for a music server to operate is a working internet connection that enables it to download the data associated with ripped discs I
35. wse available to the music server sorted by composer menu displays a menu illustrated below that lists all the available items that fall into the selected category and Conductors Displays an alphabetical list of material enables the selection and creation of playlists available to the music server sorted by conductor Note Only tracks by a specified composer will listed Local Server Albums Note Only tracks by a specified conductor will be listed Alb Arti Performers Displays an alphabetical list of material elt rtist available to the music server sorted by performer Abraxas Santana Django s Tiger Jimmy Rosenberg Note Only tracks by a specified performer or performers seh el antl First Class Eric Kloss will be listed Heritage Mamadou Diabate Pigeon Group Daniel Mulhern Play Selected Add Selected Show Tracks To create a playlist select the first desired item followed by the Add Selected button Repeat this procedure for each desired item The items will subsequently play in the order in which they were selected 4 5 2 Naming and Saving Playlists To name and save the playlist select the home menu using the home key on the handset then select the Current Playlist option As illustrated below in this case an album is a playlist selecting Current Playlist will display a track level list of the tracks selected to play together with options to Play Now Delete selected tracks from the
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