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1. world class sound REFERENCE MANUAL UNITISERVE HARD DISK PLAYER ENGLISH Section 1 1 1 2 zl 2 2 2 9 2 4 209 2 6 2 7 25 2 9 Sx 4 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Contents UnitiServe Hard Disk Player Introduction UnitiServe User Interfaces UnitiServe Interface Options Getting Started Internet Network Connections Power Supply Connection Audio Connection Switch On External Screen Setup First Use Software Upgrade Switching Off Data Backup Getting Connected UnitiServe Rear Panel UnitiServe Connections The Display Interface The Home Menu The Browse Music Menu The Find Music Menu The Internet Radio Menu The Current Playlist Screen Playlists The Quick Play Menu he System Menu Naim Server Remote Handset Functions Page KR Rx A N 11 12 12 LZ 5 1 9 2 Duo 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 2 73 7 4 2 1 10 11 12 13 EUM 13 2 19 5 Note This manual is issue No 5 and describes the operation of UnitiServe units running software release version 1 7a Unitiserve units running earlier software will not operate fully in the Playback Local Playback NaimNet Network Playback UPnP Network Playback Ripping The Ripping Process Copyright Issues External Storage USB Storage Devices Network Shares Music Stores Adding a Music Store Interface Menu Structure Inte
2. Hugh Laurie Date modified 17 02 2012 16 05 eM DISKSTATION Offline status Online Offline availability Not available J 1 item 25 Supplement Hard Disk Player Terminology 10 Hard Disk Player Terminology The following pages carry a glossary of hard disk player and network terminology that will help you get the best from this manual and ease the installation and operational learning curve AAC AAC Advanced Audio Coding is a lossy compression and encoding format for digital audio Intended to be a successor of the MP3 format AAC was designed to achieve better sound quality than MP3 at equivalent levels of data compression 5 best known use 15 as the default audio format of Apple s iPhone iPod and iTunes application and as the format of all iTunes Store audio AAC 15 however also employed by Sony and Nintendo AAC files are sometimes identified by m4a or mp4 file extensions AMG The All Music Guide database is the primary database that UnitiServe interrogates when a new CD is inserted in its transport The AMG database can be interrogated manually at www allmusic com Note The data provided by AMG is occasionally inaccurate or incomplete It is possible however 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 above 256kb sec Apple L
3. Provides music database management and Windows Vista or Windows 7 advanced UnitiServe setup functions Can also control local outputs Network connection required n Serve for OS X Computer running Mac OS X Provides music database management and 10 7 or above advanced UnitiServe setup functions Controls primary local output only Network connection required n Serve for iOS iPhone iPad or iPod touch Controls UnitiServe local output only Wireless network connection required NaimNet StreamNet StreamNet compliant network touch screen Controls network streams only Does not control local output Network connection required Note An internet connection is required for detailed CD data lookup Without an internet connection limited information is available from a locally held database Note The External Display and Web Browser interfaces are known collectively as the Display Interface It is fully described in Section 4 Installation Getting Started 2 Getting Started 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 on 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 advantage of one of its
4. ES Documents 2 Music i Pictures B Videos E Homegroup Computer A 2 items The Unitiserve network name in the address bar NSHDXDF52 in the example above should specify the network name of your UnitiServe This can be found via the Unitiserve System Status menu See Section 4 8 8 Browsing to the UnitiServe reveals two folders Music and Downloads The Downloads folder is a free storage space located on the same hard disk as the Music folder that contains the files created by the UnitiServe from ripped CDs The Music folder should always remain unmodified Music files or other files may be copied to the Downloads folder Sub folders may also be created within the Downloads folder if desired The UnitiServe will treat the Downloads folder as a Network Share and automatically scan andi list all the music files that it finds and can play See section 7 2 for further information on Network Shares Note To ensure reliable operation at least 4GB of free space should always be maintained on the UnitiServe internal hard disk Hard disk free space can be checked via the UnitiServe System Status menu Note Temporary disturbance of audio reproduction may occur from local output or UPnP when simultaneously copying large volumes of data to the UnitiServe hard disk over the network 24 Supplement Internal Storage of External Data 9 2 Copying to The Downloads Folder The Unitiserve Downloads
5. Settings Language Display Settings Calibrate Screen Date and Time Clean Display Rip or Play Mode Manage Music Edit Genres Assign Genres Rename Music Delete Music Move Music Backup Music Recycle Bin UPnP Settings Server Name Device Views Music Views A Z Index Options Language Compatibility Reset to Defaults System Status 23 Supplement Internal Storage of External Data 9 Internal Storage of External Data With the introduction of a 2TB internal hard disk the UnitiServe can store and play music files created or downloaded from external sources in addition to files locally ripped from CDs To enable external file storage a folder called Downloads is located on the UnitiServe internal hard disk The folder can be accessed and files copied to it using Windows Explorer or OS X Finder folder browsing The following paragraphs describe access and use of the UnitiServe Downloads folder Note Internal storage of external data is only available on units fitted with a 2TB internal hard disk 9 1 Accessing The Downloads Folder To locate the Downloads folder browse to the UnitiServe hard disk by using Windows explorer or OS X Finder An example of this from Windows 7 is illustrated below Jeli gt Network NSHDXBIE v Search NSHOXBAIE Organize gt Network and Sharing Center View remote printers Favorites 3 EE Desktop Jg Downloads 15 Recent Places Downloads Music Libraries
6. a hi fi system amplifier and speakers connected to UnitiServe s audio outputs or a touch screen connected to UnitiServe s USB interface is local A hi fi system or a touch screen connected via the NaimNet network is not local Memory Stick A memory stick is a small portable solid state computer memory element that connects via USB to provide removable extra storage Memory sticks have replaced floppy disks Supplement Hard Disk Player Terminology 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 MP3 MP3 was the original audio data compression algorithm that made practical the transmission of audio files over the internet and their playback on portable audio hardware products with limited storage capacity Naim Extended Music Database Thanks to UnitiServe s use of the AMG database it is able to access significantly more information than competing products This means selection and searching for specific items can be more intuitive and productive 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 Network A network in terms of this manual is a group of interconnected and communicating servers computers or peripheral devices that are able automatical
7. alternative user interfaces If UnitiServe is to be used in a network it is important that the network is working when UnitiServe is connected and switched on Note Ensure that the unit has adequate ventilation The ambient temperature Locally connected audio amplifiers should not be switched on before UnitiServe is switched on The UnitiServe power switch is located on the rear panel To begin installation first identify the rear panel network audio output and power input in the vicinity of the unit sockets and connect the appropriate cables should not exceed 35 C 2 1 Internet Network Connections 2 2 Power Supply Connection While Unitiserve can be used in stand alone mode UnitiServe is powered by an external power supply without any network connection if its full capabilities are Connect the output cable of the power supply to the to be realised it requires connection to an always on UnitiServe power input socket and the mains input cable internet service via an ethernet router modem with a built of the power supply to a mains outlet socket Use only the in firewall mains cable supplied If UnitiServe is to be used in a NaimNet StreamNet network 2 3 Audio Connection audio system the network connection also enables UnitiServe to communicate with other network devices and Connect one of the Unitiserve digital audio output sockets BNC coaxial or TosLink optical to an appropriate audio system digital input For best
8. last four characters of the MAC address excluding the colon separators printed on the rear panel preceded by NSSRV A typical name would be NSSRV 5E6F 1 1 6 n Serve for Mac OS X Note An interface intended for small touch screens can If the UnitiServe is installed in a home network that includes also be accessed from a web browser To do this add the a personal computer running Mac OS X Version 10 7 suffix index html movie fp swf to the UnitiServe name For or above it can be operated using the n Serve OS X example NSSRV5E6F index html movie fp swf application available for download from the Mac App Store n Serve for OS X provides comprehensive operational Note Depending on your web browser you may need to search and background functionality type http immediately before the Unitiserve name 1 1 7 n Serve for iPad iPhone and iPod touch The n Serve iOS app available from the iTunes App Store enables wireless touch screen control of Unitiserve from an iPhone iPad or iPod touch Introduction 1 2 UnitiServe Interface Options Interface Control Display Notes External Display Remote handset TV or monitor with VGA Controls Unitiserve local output only Keyboard mouse S video or composite input USB VGA touch screen USB VGA touch screen Web Browser Flash enabled web browser Duplicates functionality of the External Display Interface Network connection required Desktop Client Computer running Windows
9. mE 4 m AlE NISKSTATION Hugh Laurie Date modified 17 02 2012 16 05 0 items Offline status Online File folder e Offline availability Not available T mr mms EMT 5 mem msl d L p QJ Libraries Music iTunes iTunes Media Music Search Music 2 QC 1 Network NSHDXB41E Downloads M Search Downloads a Organize v Open Include in library v Share with v New folder Organize v New folder amp Gil e Favorites E Name Date modified Copying 32 items 585 jenem xX Name BE Desktop J Derek amp Clive 17 02 2012 16 8 Copying 32188 J Hugh Laurie 08 Downloads J Eddy Izzard 17 02 2012 163 E Recent Places I3 P Hugh Laurie 17 02 2012 163 Name 01 St James Infirmary wav Ji Jen 17 02 2012 16 4 From Music G Music Librari 1027 To Downloads ibraries E music 17 02 2012 16 Time remaining Calculating 3 Documents d My HDTracks Music 17 02 2012 1740 Items remaining 15 532 MB a Music New folder 17 02 2012 17 4 Speed 8 82 MB second Pictures Sucker Punch Soundtrack 17 02 2012 174 B Videos Susan Milan 17 02 2012 17 4 The Eagles 17 02 2012 174 2 Fewer details 8 Homegroup The Well Tempered Synthesizer 17 02 2012 1740 EL Thomas Newman 17 02 2012 14 38 le folder lll RoHS MS amp En Music 188 Computer EH m File folder
10. the new Music Store is not to be the primary CD data store location select No The new Music Store will then take lowest priority position in the list of Music Stores but be available for promotion to a higher priority if desired via the Manage Music Stores menu HD HLAN9YOF networkmusic Internal Hard Disk Remove Status Settings To lower the priority of a Music Store select the desired store followed by Down To raise the priority of a Music Store select the desired store followed by Up 22 Unitiserve Interface Menu Structure 8 Interface Menu Structure The diagram illustrates the upper levels of the Display Interface menu and menu structure Home Track information disolayed with AMES criwork and transport controls Albums Artists Genres Composers Conductors Performers Music Location All Music CD Collection USB Music Network Music Browse MusiC Tracks Albums Artists Find Music People Most Played Last Played Newest Browse Internet Radio Presets vIuner Account Current Playlist Displays track playing and playback list Playlists Displays a list of previously stored playlists Play Popular Play Recent Quick Play Play Newest Play Random Random Playlist Ripping Monitor USB Devices Network Shares Manages Shares Refresh Al Shares Add New Share Music Stores Manage Stores Add New Store View Backup Add Backup Storage Format MP3 Library Encoding Queue System
11. will provide most of the functionality available through local UnitiServe control In addition to the CDs stored on the UnitiServe s hard disk DRM free MP3 AAC WMA FLAC WAV Apple Lossless Ogg and AIFF audio files stored on external storage devices can also be played by the UnitiServe UnitiServe internet radio is also available from the digital outputs Note UnitiServe internet radio is not available over network playback Note Memory sticks connected via USB must be in FAT FAT32 or NTFS format Apple Macintosh formats are not compatible 5 3 UPnP Network Playback UnitiServe can operate as a UPnP server and provide audio files to any UPnP compatible playback hardware connected on the same network The number of simultaneous UPnP streams available will depend primarily on the capabilities of the network hardware Note Other playback file formats may be added as firmware updates in the future Contact your Naim retailer or distributor for more information The user interface presented will be defined by the UPnP playback hardware however UnitiServe can be configured to present music file information to UPnP hardware as preferred See Section 4 8 7 Operation Ripping 6 Ripping UnitiServe will only fulfil its potential if it holds a significant library of music A typical music CD carries approximately 600MB of data and 2TB storage capacity of UnitiServe s internal hard disk will hold ap
12. 05 D gt Network NSHDX841E Organize v Network and Sharing Center View remote printers j X B Downloads 55 Recent Places Downloads Music Fr Favorites Libraries B Documents Music f Pictures Videos dj Homegroup 1M Computer T 7 2 items E X 4 QC aE gt Network NSHDXB41E Downloads Search Downloads 2 Organize v Open Include in library v Share with New folder Organize v New folder FH e Favorites x Name 3 Date modified Type Name BE Desktop Derek amp Clive 17 02 2012 16 05 File folder a ed This fokior E emply 04 Downloads Eddy Izzard 17 02 2012 16 05 File folder j em J 1M Computer 35 Recent Places Hugh Laurie 17 02 201216 05 _File folder ee 17 02 2012 1605 File folder 2 SERO Libraries 0 music 17 02 2012 16 51 File folder E E Documents My HDTracks Music 17 02 20121701 File folder EE d Music New folder 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder Network f Pictures Sucker Punch Soundtrack 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder Ml DINKY 3 B videos Susan Milan 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder The Eagles 17 02 2012 17 02 File folder a NSHDADIE 8 Homegroup a The Well Tempered Synthesizer 17 02 2012 17 03 File folder uM Thomas Newman 17 02 2012 14 38 File folder Computer 4 ae 2
13. CD Collection music stored on UnitiServe s internal hard disk or on network shared locations converted to the status of Music Stores See Sections 4 8 3 4 8 4 and 7 for more on Network Shares and Music Stores USB Music music stored on locally connected USB devices a memory stick for example Network Music music stored on network connected hardware a network hard disk or a shared folder on a computer Note Network storage converted to Music Store status will not be included in the Network Music menu Selecting play from any of the Browse menus will clear the current playlist start playing the selected item and display the Now Playing screen illustrated below which shows the track playing the artist the album title and any available artwork Touching or clicking in the screen will then open a temporary floating transport control window containing play pause p Il step backwards M step forwards shuffle and repeat buttons Fallen Angel 1 of 11 Daniel Mulhern Pigeon Coup Note Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time will open the Now Playing screen Operation The Display Interface Selecting Find Music from the Home menu will open menu illustrated below providing access to search functions that enable music held either locally or on any available network or USB device to be found Find Music Albums Last Played Artists Newest People Tracks D
14. Desktop Client interface to request an online database lookup manually To rip a CD insert the CD in the UnitiServe transport slot Ripping will begin automatically and takes up to eight minutes Note It is good practice to check that the playing surface of each CD is clean before ripping Note Ripping can be cancelled once underway by touching the UnitiServe front panel logo or selecting Abort on the Display Interface Ripping Monitor page When UnitiServe has ripped the CD and downloaded its associated data it will eject the CD automatically As soon as a CD has been ejected UnitiServe is ready to rip the next one The Ripping Monitor menu provides feedback on progress as the ripping process takes place Note Unitiserve may be unable automatically to eject CDs that are outside usual manufacturing tolerances If this occurs carefully insert an unfolded paperclip into the access hole beneath the CD loading slot and push to actuate the manual eject mechanism The CD will be included in UnitiServe s music library listing about 1 minute after it has been successfully ripped It will then be available for playback either locally or across a NaimNet network Note Ripping an external Music Store may result in a longer delay before UnitiServe s library listing is updated Operation External Storage 7 External Storage UnitiServe is not only able to replay material ripped and stored on its internal hard disk but can also
15. E OF THE TERMS BELOW This product contains technology from DigiFi LIMITED of London United Kingdom DigiFi The technology from DigiFi LIMITED the DigiFi Embedded Software enables this product to rip encode store manage and control digital music from compact discs owned by the user This digital music is stored in the DigiFi Database the DigiFi Database The software specified in this Licensing Agreement is and will be the sole property of DigiFi LIMITED It is subject to copyright and as such is protected to the fullest extent allowable by law You agree that you will use the DigiFi Embedded Software for your own personal use only and that if this product is used in an environment where there is a risk of public broadcast of music or images stored thereon that you are properly licensed to do so You agree that you will access the DigiFi Database only by means of the standard end user functions and features of this product You agree not to assign copy transfer or transmit the DigiFi Embedded Software to any third party You agree not to use or exploit the DigiFi Embedded Software the DigiFi Database or any DigiFi component except as expressly permitted herein You may not use the software in any way which threatens or violates the owner s copyright That includes making copies reproducing modifying decompiling reverse engineering disassembling or making derivative products of the software or decoding it i
16. Fi LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 13 2 StreamNet Acknowledgement NetStreams patent pending StreamNet technology provides end to StreamNet end IP ecosystem for plug n play mue So connectivity A V signal synchronization high performance A V reproduction automatic device discovery and configuration network control and more All products that carry the StreamNet Connected logo are interoperable enabling easy integration of audio video and control products from multiple manufacturers StreamNet provides a stable easily expandable platform and toolset for future products and new applications www streamnetconnected com 13 3 Adobe Flash Acknowledgement Contains Macromedia Flash technology by Adobe Systems Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Adobe Systems Inc All rights reserved Adobe Systems Flash Macromedia Flash and Macromedia Flash Lite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc in the United States and other countries Products that display the crossed out wheeled bin logo cannot be disposed of as domestic waste These products must be disposed of at facilities capable of re cycling them and appropriately handling any waste byproducts Contact your local authority for details of the nearest such facility Appropriate recycling and waste disposal helps conserve resources and protects the environment from contamination
17. Net button will then be present on the right hand side of the interface display if a NaimNet system is available Screensaver Select fo engage external display screensaver and specify its switch on delay External Display Theme Enables the of any external display to be changed Black and Silver options are available External Display Aspect Selects the video aspect ratio for the External Display Interface External Display Mode Selects the interface mode for the External Display either Touchscreen or Remote In Touchscreen mode the interface displays shortcut buttons that corresoond to the home browse find and back keys on the handset TV System Selects PAL or NTSC TV video modes for the external display Scroll Drag Mode Enables selection of Page and Initial letter modes for the display scroll function With Initial Letter selected screen scrolling is indicated by initial letters displayed at the top of the screen With Page selected screen scrolling is indicated by page numbers displayed at the top of the screen Screen Lock Enables the UnitiServe display settings menu to be locked and password protected Calibrate Screen Enables calibration of any USB connected external touch screen Touch Calibrate Screen and follow the on screen instructions Note If the touch screen in use is so far out of calibration that it is unusable a USB or PS2 mouse can be connected femporarily in order for the
18. ackups Encoding Queue Add Backup Manage Stores Displays a list of connected or previously connected music stores and their connection status Red orange and green indicators describe the status of each music store Red indicates unavailable orange indicates scanning and green indicates available Music Stores can be raised or lowered in priority or removed from the list through Down Up and Remove buttons Their Status can be displayed and their Password and Lock Settings can be modified 13 Newly ripped CD data will be stored on the Music Store at position 1 in the list If that store is full or Unavailable the data will be stored on the next available store with sufficient free space Note Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system Add New Store Initiates a routine that enables the creation naming and password protection of new Music Stores Music Stores can only be created from existing empty Network Shares Note Individual Music Stores may be locked to prevent ripped data being stored If the primary Music Store Is locked the next in line will automatically be used to store newly ripped data View Backup Shows details of the currently active backup location s An option to remove backup locations is also provided Note The default Unitiserve daily backup schedule is automatically implemented as soon as a backup location is added The bac
19. at is a Microsoft IBM audio file format for storing and transferring audio on PCs WAV is a lossless file format Web Page A web page 5 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 WMA Windows Media Audio is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft The name can refer to both the audio file format and the audio compression technique itself Specifications and User Notes 11 UnitiServe Specifications Digital Output S PDIF 75Q BNC and Toslink Disc Compatibility Red Book compatible CD CDR amp CDRW Audio Formats Supported AAC FLAC WMA Apple Lossless Ogg Vorbis AIFF Mains Supply 100 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions H x W x 0 87 x 207 x 314mm Finish Black UnitiServe Serial Number eg 123456 on rear panel UnitiServe MAC Address eg 1A 2B 3C 4D 5E 6F on rear panel Unitiserve Name eg NSSRVSE6F NSSRVxxxx where xxxx Is last 4 digits of MAC Address Use this section to record your UnitiServe s identification data for possible future reference The Serial Number and UnitiServe MAC Address can be found printed on the rear panel The Unitiserve Name can be found via the System Status page of the Display Interface Commercial Acknowledgements 13 Commercial Acknowledgements 13 1 DigiFi End user License Agreement USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANC
20. aterial stored on shared network devices can be accessed by UnitiServe it must scan the network to identify the address of each share and to build a database of the locations and details of the available audio files Unitiserve automatically scans the network when first switched on and will then periodically scan to find new network shares and identify any changes to the available audio files It may however take a considerable time following connection of Unitiserve to the network for changes to be reflected in Unitiserve s database Note Network scanning is carried out at up to several hundred files per minute although this figure depends on the speed of the file storage device The music files found by UnitiServe on network shares will be incorporated into its database and remembered until any changes are identified irrespective of UnitiServe being switched off In order for network shared music files to be available to UnitiServe for network or local playback various conditions must be met 20 be shared Refer to the folder s host computer operating system user manual for details on setting up shared folders Music files must be in AAC MP3 WAV Apple Lossless Ogg AIFF or WMA formats up to 24 bit 192 2 Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding that restricts them to specific playback hardware Network shares can be viewed and managed from the Display Interface Network Shares menu See Se
21. ays an alphabetical list of material sorted by artist The menu also provides options of Play Add to a playlist and Info Note The icon the left of the album name indicates the file location local USB e s or network ef Genres Displays an alphabetical list of the genres assigned to albums The menu also provides options to Play Add to a playlist and Albums within each genre Composers Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by composer The menu also provides options to Play Add to a playlist and Albums by each composer Conductors Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by conductor The menu also provides options to Play Add to a playlist and Albums by each conductor Performers Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by performer The menu also provides options to Play Add to a playlist and Albums featuring each performer Music Location Opens a menu illustrated below showing the music storage locations available to UnitiServe Selecting one of the locations restricts browsing or searching to that location qu All Music CD Collection USB Music Network Music Note f no external storage USB or network is connected this screen will not display The interface will remain at the CD Collection browse menu All Music music stored both locally on Unitiserve s internal hard disk and on all connected storage hardware
22. be either audio files ripped from CD or compatible audio files created by other means UnitiServe can operate as UPnP server providing audio files to any UPnP compatible playback hardware connected on the same network In addition to its conventional digital audio outputs Unitiserve can provide up to six NaimNet StreamNet network streams for playback in multiple remote areas When UnitiServe first reads the data from a it automatically accesses internet music database and downloads the information held for that CD The information can include title tracks artist composer genre and numerous additional details This can then be used by UnitiServe to select or search for material and to build custom playlists The CD cover artwork will also be downloaded if available for display by the UnitiServe user interface Artwork is downloaded and stored at up to 1280 x 1280 pixel resolution for use on UnitiServe interface hardware such as an iPad and the n Serve app able to display high resolution images UnitiServe is able to operate as a conventional CD player CD inserted in the transport can be played immediately with audio routed to the digital audio outputs The UnitiServe can play internet radio streams and access list of available stations from the vTuner com internet radio server Up to 99 iRadio stations can be saved as favourites iRadio streams can be played via the UnitiServe digital audio outpu
23. c Enables Albums Artists and Tracks to be renamed Selecting Albums displays a list of items and provides options to rename the selected album its tracks or its artist Selecting Artists displays albums listed by artist Delete Music Enables Albums 10 deleted Selecting Albums displays a list of items and provides the option to delete the selected album Selecting Artists displays albums listed by artist Note Deleting items moves them to the Recycle Bin from where they can be permanently deleted or restored Move Music Provides access to a routine that enables music files to be moved between Music Stores Select Move Monitor fo display ongoing file movements and select Move History to display previous file movements Note Moving a large number of files can take a considerable time Note Music files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system Backup Music Enables Unitiserve backups to be monitored and their history interrogated Note Backup routines can be viewed and backup locations added via the Music Stores menu Recycle Bin Displays a list of deleted items and enables either their restoration or permanent erasure 15 4 8 7 UPnP Settings The Unitiserve operates as UPnP music server providing music files and internet radio broadcasts to any network attached UPnP compatible playback device Selecting UPnP Settings from the System menu opens
24. calibration routine to be carried Out Date and Time Enables the UnitiServe internal clock and calendar to be set Clean Display Disables any external touch screen for 30 seconds so that it can be cleaned Rip or Play Mode Selecting Rip or Play Mode displays a menu that provides the option for the Unitiserve to play a CD rather than ripping it To play a CD in Play Mode open the Unitiserve drawer and insert the CD The CD will begin playback automatically The Current Playlist menu will list the tracks on the CD as if it were a playlist Use either the handset transport keys or those in the Now Playing screen to play gt pause 1 stop B step forward or step backwards Operation The Display Interface 4 8 6 Manage Music Selecting Manage Music opens the Manage Music menu to provide options to Edit Genres Assign Genres Rename Music Delete Music Move Music Backup Music and 10 view the Recycle Bin Edit Genres Enables the music genres listed by the Unitiserve to be deleted added to or renamed Edit Genres Move Music Assign iii ibn Backup Music Rename Music Recycle Bin Delete Music Assign Genres Initiates a routine enabling music to be assigned to genres Music can be listed by Album by Artists or by Recently Ripped individually or collectively selected and a genre assigned Existing genre assignments can also be listed and changed by selecting View Genres Rename Musi
25. can be converted to become Music Stores Step 1 Select Music Stores from the System Setup menu and then Add New Store Selecting Next at the subsequent information screen opens a list menu showing all the available Network Shares able to be converted to Music Store status Step 2 HD HLAN9YOF info Step 3 Step 4 Step 2 Select the desired Network Share followed by Next Select Share Enabled e LAN9OF networkmusic Enabled e Step 3 If the Network Share is username and password protected these must be entered in the appropriate fields Selecting the fields in turn opens a text input screen Select Next when the username and password are entered Note f the Network Share is not protected the username and password fields should be left blank Enter login details Set Username and Password for accessing HD HLAN9OF networkmusic username password Username Password Cancel Edit Next gt Step 4 If the new Music Store is to be the primary store location where newly ripped CD data is held select Yes at the Step 4 screen This will complete the Music Store addition process and the data from any subsequently ripped CDs will be held by the new Music Store Set Primary Store Do you want to make this the primary music store The primary store is where newly ripped CDs are stored If this is full the next unlocked store in the list is used Yes No Operation External Storage If
26. cated by a symbol 1 of 9 amp The Boy Current Playlist Don t Give Up Crocodile Song Foo Foo amp Come Back Foo Foo amp Foo Foo amp Missing You Never Foo Foo amp Note Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time will open the Now Playing screen Clear Delete View Operation The Display Interface A playlist is a list of tracks collected together and saved with specific name favourites perhaps or party tracks Playlists are created by locating the desired items then adding them to either a new or existing playlist An item may be a single track a whole album an entire genre or any group of items generated from a search 4 6 1 Creating Naming and Saving Playlists The procedure described below covers the creation of a new playlist by selecting items from the Browse menu Items can however be added and playlists created or augmented from any menu that includes an Add to button Selecting Albums Artists or Genres from the Browse menu displays a menu illustrated below that lists all the available items in the selected category All Music Albums 454 of 1287 amp Guaranteed Level 42 Guerrilla Radio Rage Against Guitars Mike Oldfielc m2 H2C Foo Foo amp Th Hail to the Thief Radiohead Add to Tracks To create a playlist select the first desired item H2C is selected in the illustration followed by the Add fo button Selec
27. ct Music Views 10 specify the information displayed by the UPnP playback device for each music file available from the UnitiServe Albums Artists Playlists Genres Tracks Composers Conductors Performers and Newest CDs can be collectively or individually selected A Z Index Options Selecting A Z Index Options enables music collections to be divided alphabetically into segments when displayed by the UPnP playback device First select Show Index to switch on segmented display Operation The Display Interface and then select the preferred alphabetic segment option The number in the right hand column corresponds to the number of items in the music collection above which the selected alphabetic segmentation is implemented The number can be adjusted for each segmentation option Language Select Language 10 specify the interface language that the UPnP playback device will display when accessing the UnitiServe Compatibility Select Compatibility to specify the audio data Stream Format that the UnitiServe will stream to the UPnP M playback device and to switch CD artwork transmission to the playback device on or off The Stream Format options available are Native 44 1kHz WAV WAV Decode 24bit 96kHz Max and Best Compatibility Native Streams audio files in the same format as they are stored 44 1kHz WAV Converts streamed files to CD format WAV Decode Converts files to WAV format while retaining their native
28. ction 4 8 3 7 3 Music Stores Network Shares can be converted to operate as UnitiServe Music Stores locations where the data from ripped CDs is stored Promoting a Network Share to Music Store status may be appropriate if the internal UnitiServe drive is becoming full or if external storage provides enhanced network convenience or data security Note Enhanced data security is only likely if the network share is a RAID device Just as UnitiServe s internal hard disk does not appear as a Network Share when a Network Share is converted to Music Store status it will no longer appear in UnitiServe s Network Shares list Music Stores are used as rip locations by UnitiServe in order of priority CDs will be ripped automatically to the highest priority Music Store until it is full when the next priority Music Store will be used Network Shares can be converted to Music Store status via the Add New Store option of the Music Stores Menu See the following section and Section 4 8 4 for more information on Music Stores Important Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system Note This is because Music Stores contain not only the ripped CD data files but also the associated database and metadata files External manipulation of a Music Store will almost certainly result in database or metadata corruption HD HLAN9YOF info Operation External Storage The followin
29. e Internet Radio Preset Folk Radio UK Frukie Radio Paradise 320k 4 Ever Floyd Deep Vibed Radio Down Delete Rename vTuner Account Displays URL and login information for access to the Naim vTuner com internet radio portal Up vluner Account Customise your vTuner experience by visiting http myradio naimaudio com Login using MAC Note The login Mac Media Access Control identifier displayed will be specific to the UnitiServe Logging in to the vTuner portal using http myradio naimaudio com and the Unitiserve MAC identifier enables a personal on line vTuUner account to be created A vTuner account enables internet radio stations not included in the standard vTuner lists to be specified and added Stations added to the vTuner account can then be downloaded to the UnitiServe They will appear in the Browse menu under Added Stations 10 Selecting Current Playlist from the Home menu will open a page illustrated below that displays all the tracks in the current playlist The tracks are displayed in the order in which they were added to the playlist If whole album was added the tracks will play in the same order as they appear on the album If the tracks of an album were added individually or by creating a random playlist they will appear in the order they were added regardless of the track order on the album they originally came from The currently playing track is indi
30. ete del Shift Output out Volume Mute Info 1 Page Switches to shutdown Ensure the handset is in the appropriate mode hdd for UnitiServe Switches handset mode to preamplifier integrated amplifier pre CD player cd or hard disk player hdd Enable numeric or text entry for track selection or search Enables deletion of the last numeric or text entry Shifts text entry to upper case Selects local outputs on appropriately equipped products not UnitiServe Volume up and down for preamplifier or AV processor These keys function regardless of the handset mode Mutes the preamplifier or AV processor audio output These keys function regardless of the the handset mode 000 abc def ghi jkl mno 900 pars Tuv WXYZ 0000 Pd gv volume GO Ox LE home browse system find 0000 album artist genre playlist Displays information about the currently selected item Selects the next w or previous interface menu page 17 ___ Browse System Find Album Artist Genre Playlist Previous 4 Next p Stop Play gt Rewind 44 Forward pp Repeat Co Pause 11 Shuffle Input Open Navigates around and selects menu icons Confirms icon selection Steps back one interface page Selects the Home menu Selects the Br
31. folder operates just like any other folder in a network environment Select the files to be copied from elsewhere on the network and then copy and paste them to the Downloads folder The UnitiServe will make the files available for selection and playback only once the copy operation is complete and it has scanned the folder If a large number of files are copied in one pass this may take a little time The screen shots below illustrate copying an item from the iTunes music folder on the network to the Unitiserve Downloads folder Organize v Open Fr Favorites Desktop B Downloads T Recent Places Libraries Documents 2 Music Pictures videos 8 Homegroup 1M Computer File folder Include in library Share with v New folder 2 Date modified Name Type B Derek amp Clive 17 02 2012 16 05 File folder Eddy Izzard 17 02 2012 16 05 File folder d Hugh Laurie 17 02 2012 16 05 File folder m Jen 17 02 2012 16 05 File folder 0 music 17 02 2012 16 51 File folder My HDTracks Music 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder B New folder 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder p Sucker Punch Soundtrack 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder B Susan Milan 17 02 2012 17 01 File folder The Eagles 17 02 2012 17 02 File folder B The Well Tempered Synthesizer 17 02 2012 17 03 File folder B Thomas Newman 17 02 2012 14 38 File folder Lo m Hugh Laurie Date modified 17 02 2012 16
32. g Track 2 of 12 Errors 0 01 23 08 50 All Media Guide 4 8 2 USB devices Selecting USB Devices displays a list of connected or previously connected USB storage devices and their connection status Docked devices can be un docked and un docked devices can be removed from the list 4 8 3 Network Shares Music files stored on network connected hardware a network hard disk or a shared folder on a computer is known as a Network Share Network Shares Manage Shares Refresh All Shares Add New Share Selecting Network Shares opens the Network Shares menu and provides options to Manage Shares Refresh All Shares and Add New Share Manage Shares Displays a list of connected or previously connected network storage devices and their connection status Red orange and green indicators describe the status of each network share Red indicates unavailable orange indicates scanning and green indicates available Network shares can be enabled disabled or removed from the list Their Status can be displayed and their Password Settings can be modified Note Network Shares are only enabled automatically if their name contains the words music MP3 or Content Operation The Display Interface Network shares may be stand alone network attached storage NAS drives or shared folders on a computer attached to the network The UnitiServe will automatically identify network shares and if they are enabled a
33. g paragraphs and illustrations describe the process of adding a Network Share promoting it to Music Store status and then nominating it as the primary Music Store where ripped data is stored To begin ensure that the new storage device or shared folder on an existing network device is connected to the network switched on and configured to be shared It may also be useful to give the device an appropriate name In the illustrations following the Network Share is called Network Music It is important that the Network Share to be converted to a Music Store is either empty or contains only previously ripped files Manage Network Shares Enabled LAN9OF networkmusic Enabled Refresh Status Settings Note Naming the Network Share must be done via the connected computer operating system Network Shares are only enabled automatically if their name contains the words music MP3 or Content UnitiServe will automatically find appropriately configured network shares and list them in the Manage Network Shares screen found via Home Menu gt System Setup gt Network Shares If the new share does not appear select Refresh Audio files stored on Network Music will now be available for browse and playback via UnitiServe Select Home Menu gt Browse gt Music Locations gt All Music or Network Music To convert the Network Share to Music Store status take the following steps Note Only enabled Network Shares
34. isplays a menu illustrated below that enables an aloha numeric search of tracks Enter text to type a track name Use the Search key 10 initiate the search Find Tracks 1 matches Crocodile Song Note Naim Server Remote Handset numeric keys may also be used to enter text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry Albums Displays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of albums Type an album name and use the Search key to initiate the search Artists Displays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of artists Type an artist name and use the Search key to initiate the search People Displays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of people performers conductors etc Type a name and use the Search key to initiate the search Most Played Displays a list of most played albums together with Play Add add the selected Album to a playlist Tracks and Info buttons Last Played Displays a list of last played albums together with Play Add Tracks and Info buttons Newest Displays a list of newest most recently ripped albums together with Play Add Tracks and Info buttons Selecting Internet Radio from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below that enables internet radio stations and podcasts to be browsed and presets to be stored or recalled Access details for the Naim vTuner com internet radio portal which enables more iRadio stations to be added are also provided I
35. kup schedule can only be modified via the Naim Desktop Client PC application and the n Serve OS X application Add Backup Enables an empty Network Share to be nominated as a backup location Note Only empty Network Shares can be nominated as backup locations Storage Format Enables WAV or FLAC formats to be selected for existing and newly ripped CDs The default UnitiServe setting is to rip CDs WAV format FLAC can be selected as an alternative to offer reduced file size but may result in subjectively less good sound Choosing an alternative format to the one currently selected will begin the process of converting the existing files in all Unitiserve music stores to the new format Even with a relatively small number of ripped CDs the conversion process can take a significant amount of time The process however has no impact on Unitiserve performance and can be halted when incomplete if desired without any ill effects Note File format conversion can be managed on a file by file basis with the DTC or n Serve for OS X applications MP3 Library Enables MP3 format copies of ripped music files to be created The MP3 copies can be used for playback applications where the reduced file size is advantageous portable music players for example Four MP3 conversion quality options are provided each one broadly appropriate to different playback hardware 320kb for hi fi systems 224kb for personal audio players 160kb for televisions a
36. llow the audio files they hold to be browsed and played Refresh All Shares Refreshes the status of all network shares If a large number of network shares is present this may take some time Add New Share Enables the manual addition of a network share Normally the UnitiServe will automatically identify network shares but if a share fails to appear in the Manage Shares list the Add New Share routine may be used Note Audio files stored on network shares and protected by Digital Rights Management DRM that restricts playback to specific hardware may not be available to play via the UnitiServe Note Network shares can be converted to become Music Stores where ripped CD data is stored A Network Share nominated as a Music Store will no longer appear in the network shares list but will appear in the Music Stores list Any audio files it already contains generated by a process other than NaimNet Server or UnitiServe ripping will not be available to the UnitiServe See the following paragraphs for more on Music Stores 4 8 4 Music Stores Music Stores are the locations where ripped CD data is stored and can include both the UnitiServe internal hard disk and nominated Network Share locations Selecting Music Stores opens the Music Stores menu to provide options to Manage Stores Add New Store View Backup Add Backup Storage Format MP3 Library and Encoding Queve Manage Stores Storage Format Add New Store MP3 Library View B
37. lustrated below that provides access to five playback shortcut pages Quick Play Menu Play Recent Random Playlist Play Newest Play Random Play Popular Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most often played tracks Play Recent Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently played tracks Play Newest Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently ripped tracks Play Random Plays tracks randomly selected from all those available to the UnitiServe 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 Selecting System from the Home menu will open the System menu illustrated below to provide configuration of various setup and house keeping functions System Menu Ripping Monitor USB Devices System Settings Manage Music Network Shares UPnP Settings Music Stores System Status 12 4 8 1 Ripping Monitor Selecting Ripping Monitor from the Home menu will open a page illustrated below that displays UnitiServe s ripping activity Ripping can be stopped by selecting the abort function touching UnitiServe s front panel logo button or pressing the Naim Server Remote Handset open key Ripping Monitor Artist Various Artists Album Sampler 6 Track 02 Fallen Angel Activity Rippin
38. ly to share and control large volumes of data at high speeds Network Attached Storage NAS If a CD collection is too large for the internal storage of Unitiserve an external hard disk can be added to the network to increase the storage available Network Share A Network Share is a network attached storage location from which UnitiServe can replay audio A Network Share may be a NAS hard disk see above or a shared folder on a computer Music Store A Music Store is a storage location where UnitiServe stores ripped CD data Normally UnitiServe s internal hard disk is its Music Store however Network Shares can be converted to become Music Stores Playlist A playlist is a specific group of tracks collected together for 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 RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID storage incorporates multiple hard disk drives into a single element Data stored in a RAID is divided and replicated among the drives to improve reliability and in some cases read and write speeds Ripping Ripping is the slang term for extracting and storing the audio data from a CD UnitiServe is unusual in ripping the audio data repeatedly to minimise errors There are some copyright and legal issues to consider when ripping CDs 27 Router A router is an item of netwo
39. meric legends on the rear panel diagram refer to the numbered paragraphs in Section 3 2 3 1 UnitiServe Rear Panel mouse senal socket interface network socket power switch digital audio output socket optical E input socket A nitis e DESIGNED amp MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM A JDIO LTD SOUTHAN ROAD SALISBURY _____ wia Mouse Composite E power keyboard VGA USB input socket display interface socket S video and composite video output socket coaxial 3210 interface sockets sockets digital audio 3 2 UnitiServe Connections 3 2 6 Coax Digital Audio Outputs 3 2 1 Mouse Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format mouse here to control Unitiserve in combination with an external display 3 2 2 Serial Interface For use if UnitiServe is to be integrated into an RS232 controlled environment 3 2 3 Network Socket Connect to your network router here Unitiserve requires a working internet connection 3 2 4 Optical Digital Audio Output TosLink optical S PDIF digital audio for connection to an audio system digital input 3 2 5 Remote Input Optionally connect an RC5 control signal here for local control of the Unitiserve from an IR control repeater Coaxial BNC S PDIF digital audio for connection to an audio system digital input 3 2 7 S video and Composite Video Sockets Connect an S video or composite video screen television here for display of the Uniti
40. n any other way You agree not to use DigiFi Embedded Software for unauthorized duplication of CDs or any other works protected by copyright No license to infringe copyright is granted by using DigiFi Embedded Software Recording and playback of some material may require permission For further information refer to the copyright owner Naim Audio Limited Southampton Road Salisbury England SP1 2LN Tel 44 0 1722 426600 Fax 44 0 871 230 1012 W www naimaudio com Part No 12 001 0119 Iss 5C You agree that your non exclusive license to use the DigiFi Embedded Software will terminate if you violate these restrictions If your license terminates you agree to cease any and all use of the DigiFi Database and DigiFi Embedded Software DigiFi LIMITED reserves all rights in the DigiFi Embedded Software including all ownership rights You agree that DigiFi may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ALL DigiFi TECHNOLOGY IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR NON INFRINGEMENT THE LICENSOR AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF DigiFi EMBEDDED SOFTWARE THE LICENSEE USES DigiFi EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENTIRELY AT ITS OWN RISK IN NO CASE WILL Digi
41. nd and 128kb for mobile phones MP3 file size falls with decreasing conversion rate however audio quality will also reduce Once created MP3 copies are stored in the LQ folder located in each UnitiServe music store Operation The Display Interface Encoding Queue Selecting Encoding Queue displays MP3 FLAC or WAV file format conversion activity File format conversion can also be cancelled from the Encoding Queue screen 4 8 5 System Settings Selecting System Settings from the System Setup Menu provides access to the UnitiServe system settings and functions To change select it followed by the change button Once the system settings have been configured they can be saved by selecting the save button Language Display Settings Calibrate Display Date And Time Clean Display Rip or Play Mode Language The UnitiServe Front Panel Display External Display and Web interfaces can operate in a variety of languages Selecting Language enables the interface language to be changed Display Settings Provides access to a number of parameters that configure UnitiServe and its interface with any external display screen NaimNet Switch Screensaver Front Display Backlight External Display Theme External Display Aspect Change Save Cancel Disabled Disabled Disabled Black 16 by 9 NaimNet Switch Select to enable access to a NaimNet systemif oneis connected tothe UnitiServe A Naim
42. nd on the interface hardware chosen If using a touch screen touch the interface graphics to Conventional ethernet network connection is strongly recommended for the most consistent and secure UnitiServe operation Ethernet over mains hardware may be used and provides select items If using the web browser or external display a simple and convenient method of home network interface select options using a keyboard mouse or if a connection However depending on mains wiring factors remote handset is employed its navigation 4 gt v ok specific to each home environment the presence of home and back keys network data on the mains supply may compromise overall system sound quality If any sound quality compromise is found to be unacceptable dedicated network cabling should be installed Installation Getting Started 2 5 External Screen Setup 2 8 Switching Off If an external display is used the UnitiServe external display setup may need to be modified Navigate via the System menu to the System Settings menu Select and save the desired External Display Theme External Display Aspect Ratio External Display Mode and TV System Initially disable the Screen Saver found on System Setup page 1 Note The External Display Mode setting configures the external display for use with either an external touch screen or a remote handset In touch screen mode four shortcut buttons are displayed on the right of the screen that corre
43. ns to the Home Menu Note Any specific instructions included with the upgrade CD should be followed carefully Never switch off UnitiServe from the rear panel power switch or unplug it from the mains supply while a software upgrade process is underway Switching off Unitiserve from its rear panel power switch is not normally necessary unless it is to be un installed It can be put into shutdown mode by touching the front panel logo for five seconds Unitiserve may take up to one minute to enter shutdown mode during which time the logo will flash Wait until the logo stops flashing before switching off Unitiserve from the rear panel power switch Never switch off UnitiServe from the rear panel power switch or unplug it from the mains supply unless it is in shutdown mode To switch Unitiserve back on from shutdown mode the power switch must be switched off and on again 2 9 Data Backup UnitiServe does not incorporate an integral backup disk drive and we strongly advise that you protect your stored music by implementing a regular backup to a Network Attached Storage NAS hard disk drive Implementing regular backups to a network share can be set up via the Unitiserve System menu This is described in Section 4 8 4 Installation Getting Connected 3 Getting Connected UnitiServe carries a variety of connection sockets on its rear panel These are illustrated and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs The nu
44. nternet Radio Browse Presets vTuner Account Browse Displays a menu that enables internet radio stations and podcasts to be browsed and selected by location genre and popularity Options to browse new stations Naim recommendations and extra stations added from vTuner com are also provided Internet Radio Added Stations Naim s Choice Location Genre Podcasts By Location To play a station select one of the Browse menu options to display a list of those available Select from the subsequent list to play the station through the UnitiServe local output Station list screens as illustrated below also provide the option to store selected stations as presets Internet Radio gt Naim s Choice Radio Paradise 320k 9 Radio Paradise 192k Radio Paradise 128k W AVRO Klassiek Folk Radio UK Frukie Store Operation The Display Interface If podcasts are displayed on a station list the option to select and queue podcasts in a playlist is also available Dave Gorman Podcast amp 1 of 11 Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 8 June 9 Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 1 June Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 25 Ma 9 Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 18 Ma Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 11 Y Queue Presets Displays a list of stored preset stations or podcasts as illustrated below Options to delete or rename items or re order their position in the list are provided Stor
45. ossless Apple Lossless is a lossless compression and encoding format for digital audio It offers between 40 and 60 data compression without loss of audio information Bit Perfect The term bit perfect refers to the error free ripping of digital data stored on CD A bit perfect rip file will be bit for bit identical to the data held on the CD 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 UnitiServe generates web pages that 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 Unitiserve s Desktop Client application for example 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 26 or switched on while connected to the network UnitiServe is 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 Firewall A firewall is a network device or
46. owse menu Selects the System Setup menu Selects the Find menu Selects the Album browse menu Selects the Artist browse menu Selects the Genre browse menu Selects the Playlist menu Returns to the start of a track Advances to the next track Stops play Begins play Fast reverse Fast forward Repeats the current playlist Pauses play Randomises order of play Selects audio inputs on appropriately equipped products not UnitiServe Ejects CD Note Unlisted keys have no UnitiServe function Operation Playback d Ke oe Kod 4 UnitiServe is able to provide one local output and multiple network streams simultaneously The outputs you will employ from your UnitiServe will depend on the type of system in which it is used The following paragraphs describe the various output options and their context 5 2 NaimNet Network Playback 5 1 Local Playback Unitiserve incorporates a single S PDIF digital audio output with both coaxial 750 BNC and TosLink optical socket options Unitiserve is compatible with all NaimNet StreamNet enabled devices In addition to providing network based remote control NaimNet enables six unique streams of audio files to be delivered from UnitiServe for playback through NaimNet enabled output hardware The digital audio output is intended to be connected to a hi fi system incorporating a digital audio input The user interface presented by NaimNet StreamNet hardware
47. performance use Naim DC digital coaxial interconnect cable provides access to ifs alternative user interfaces UnitiServe is set up when originally shipped not to require any further network configuration but to connect to a network automatically it uses DHCP by default However 2 4SwitchOn if your Unitiserve has been previously used its network configuration may have been altered leaving it Unable to connect automatically Contact your retailer installer or Naim Audio directly if this appears to be the case If UnitiServe s network facilities are to be used ensure that it is connected to a working internet connection before switching it on and that all the necessary peripheral equipment is appropriately connected and configured Note A UnitiServe used in stand alone mode and switched Switch on UnitiServe using the rear panel power switch on without a working network connection will revert to d Re 9 P an internal address only suitable for stand alone use Note f UnitiServe is fo be switched on from shutdown mode To restore the default DHCP setup switch UnitiServe off the power switch must be switched off and on again See connect the network and switch it on again Section 2 8 for more on shutdown mode 2 1 1 Network Hardware After approximately one minute during which the front panel logo will flash the user interface Home menu will appear on the interface display Navigation around the interface will depe
48. proximately 2400 CDs The addition of network music stores can increase storage capacity effectively without limit Ripping a typical CD takes up to ten minutes thanks to the advanced data handling algorithms that ensure unless the CD is badly damaged the ripped data is always a bit perfect copy 6 1 The Ripping Process 6 2 Copyright Issues Ripping CDs to UnitiServe is a simple process It is preferable while ripping for Unitiserve to be connected to a working and reliable internet service The music carried on a CD and the recording of the CD itself is likely to be the subject of copyright restrictions which allow 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 may violate copyright law Note An internet connection is necessary for UnitiServe to identify CDs and download their artist title track listing and artwork data If UnitiServe 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 and its identification code will be stored Manual input of CD data or further AMG and FreeDB database requests can be made via the Desktop Client application once an internet connection is re established Note CD copyright law may vary with territory Note Right click on the album name in the
49. reamNet Touch Screen Interface an external display screen or a USB VGA touch screen If UnitiServe is installed in a NaimNet home network UnitiServe network audio streams can be controlled from the NaimNet StreamNet Interface The NaimNet StreamNet Interface can be accessed from a StreamNet compliant touch screen or a web browser The interface can also control any StreamNet compliant device Note The external display may be a monitor or TV with composite video S video or VGA input Note A Naim Server Remote Handset may also be used in place of a keyboard and mouse The Server Remote Handset is available as an accessory Note The NaimNet StreamNet Interface is not covered in 1 1 2 The Web Browser Display Interface this manual If UnitiServe is installed in a home network the External Display can be duplicated by any Flash enabled web browser 1 1 5 The Desktop Client If the UnitiServe is installed in a home network that includes a personal computer running Windows XP Vista or 7 it can be operated via the Desktop Client Interface The Desktop Client application provides comprehensive operational search and background functionality The Desktop Client is covered in a separate manual that can be downloaded from the Naim Audio web site at www naimaudio com To access the External Display Interface from a web browser open the web browser and type the unique name of your UnitiServe into the browser address field The name is the
50. replay material stored on a variety of externally connected storage hardware Such hardware might be relatively small capacity devices temporarily connected via one of UnitiServe s USB interface sockets or large capacity Network Shares connected via a home network Network Shares can also be configured as UnitiServe rip locations Folders containing audio files must be set up 10 7 1 USB Storage Devices A locally connected storage device will most likely be a memory stick connected to one of UnitiServe s USB sockets Note The amount of music stored on an external device determines how long UnitiServe will spend scanning the device when it is first connected before the music is available to browse Note Locally connected devices are re scanned every time UnitiServe starts up The tracks found by UnitiServe 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 memory sticks Any large capacity storage should always be connected via a network In order for USB stored music to be available to UnitiServe for playback various conditions must be met Music files must be in AAC FLAC MP3 WAV formats up to 24 bit 192kHz Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding that restricts them to specific playback hardware 7 2 Network Shares Before m
51. rk 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 S PDIF S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format is a digital audio interface format commonly used in domestic digital audio equipment StreamNet StreamNet is a proprietary network technology that enables synchronous and very high quality streaming of audio and video over TCP IP networks UnitiServe and NaimNet products are StreamNet compatible TCP IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol is the communications protocol on which the internet and many other networks are based User Interface UI Different user interfaces are available with Unitiserve depending on the model and mode of use See Section 1 2 UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is network connection standard that enables compatible hardware to connect automatically and to simplify the implementation of home networks USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface format developed to enable simple connection of computer peripheral devices WAV WAV Waveform Audio Form
52. rnal Storage of External Data Accessing The Downloads Folder Copying to The Downloads Folder Hard Disk Player Terminology UnitiServe Specifications User Notes Commercial Acknowledgements DigiFi End user License Agreement StreamNet Acknowledgement Adobe Flash Acknowledgement 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 23 24 24 25 26 28 28 29 27 27 27 manner described in this manual The software running in an UnitiServe is displayed in the System Status menu Introduction 1 UnitiServe Hard Disk Player Introduction Your UnitiServe hard disk player will completely change the way you access and listen to your music collection While UnitiServe may look like a CD player and can play CDs conventionally it is intended to operate in a fundamentally different way Rather than simply reproducing the audio on CD inserted in its transport UnitiServe automatically reads and stores the CD data for replay at any later time The UnitiServe can store CD data in FLAC and WAV formats and in parallel create and store lower resolution MP3 copies for use in applications where smaller files are advantageous It can also store and play audio data copied from external sources in a variety of formats and resolutions including high resolution In addition to storing audio on its internal hard disk UnitiServe can store and play audio on network connected hard disk drives Network stored files can
53. sample rate and bit depth 24bit 96kKHz Max Converts very high sample rate files gt 96kHz to 96kHz to ensure they can be played at the highest possible sample rate on playback hardware that supports a maximum of 96kHz Best Compatibility Enables the UPnP playback device and Unitiserve automatically to negotiate the best compatible format Note Native stream format offers the highest potential audio quality The appropriate choice will depend on the capability of the playback hardware Select Native initially and check that the playback hardware operates correctly with all stored file formats If it fails to operate at any time select WAV Decode If it still fails occasionally select Best Compatibility 24bit 96kHz Max or finally 44 1kHz WAV Reset to Defaults Select Reset to Defaults to return the Unitiserve UPnP settings to their defaults 4 8 8 System Status Selecting System Status displays a list of current system status and setup parameters 16 Operation The Display Interface 4 9 Naim Server Remote Handset Functions Unitiserve does not include a remote handset as standard The Naim Server Remote Handset is however available as an accessory Navigating around and selecting options in the Display Interface can be done with seven primary handset keys Navigation 4 gt ok back and home These keys in the diagram annotations Shutdown Mode Numeric Del
54. save an edited version of the album as a playlist See Section 4 5 Browse Music Playlists Find Music Quick Play Internet Radio System Playlists Displays a screen showing all the saved playlists together with options to play edit and delete See Section 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 Selecting the Now Playing screen will also open a temporary floating transport control window containing play pause gt 11 step backwards M step forwards shuffle e and repeat buttons Q Note f no track is playing the Now Playing information will be blank 4 6 Quick Play Selects a menu offering quick playback options See Section 4 7 System Provides access to UnitiServe system setup functions and status information See Section 4 8 Operation The Display Interface Selecting Browse Music from the Home menu will open the browse menu illustrated below and provide access to the library of tracks held either locally on the UnitiServe or on any available network or USB storage device Albums 4 Conductors Artists g Performers Genres Music Location Composers Albums Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by album The menu also provides options of Play Add to a playlist Tracks Info and View Artists Displ
55. serve External Display Interface 3 2 8 USB Interface Sockets USB control devices such as a keyboard mouse or touch screen or audio source devices such as memory sticks may be connected here USB source devices can be made available across a network 3 2 9 VGA Interface Optionally connect a VGA format screen here to display the UnitiServe External Display Interface 3 2 10 Keyboard Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format keyboard here to control Unitiserve in combination with an external display 3 2 11 Power Input Socket Connect the supplied External Power Supply to the Power Input socket and to a mains power outlet Operation The Display Interface 4 The Display Interface As described in Section 1 1 UnitiServe can be controlled via a number of different interfaces This section covers the Display Interface The Display Interface is a graphical interface based on navigation around pages and selection of icons The Display Interface is fundamentally the same when viewed and operated via an external display and keyboard mouse a touch screen or a web browser The following paragraphs and illustrations describe how the Display Interface is used to access some of the most frequently used UnitiServe 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 8 The optional Naim Server Remo
56. software application designed to control computer network traffic by compliance with a specific set of rules and security criteria Firmware Firmware describes control and interface computer programs that are embedded in the electronic hardware of a product FLAC FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec is a file format for audio data compression Being a lossless format it removes no information from the audio data as lossy compression formats such as MP3 FLAC s primary advantage is a reduction of data storage requirements by up to 5076 it may however result in subjectively less good sound Flash Adobe 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 Unitiserve interrogates when an unknown CD is inserted in its transport Internet The internet 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 0 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
57. spond to the home browse find and back keys on the remote handset The on screen shortcut buttons can only be accessed from the touch screen so are not shown in remote control mode Note Once you have become used the interface and are familiar with its functions the screen saver can be re enabled UnitiServe is shipped with some music files already stored on its hard disk One of these can be used to check that playback is operating correctly Navigate from the Home Menu to the Quick Play menu and select Play Random to play a track To rip a CD to the UnitiServe hard disk insert a CD into the transport slot The ripping process will begin automatically When CD ripping is complete UnitiServe will eject the CD automatically See Section 6 for further information on ripping CDs Only CDs owned personally should be ripped Ripping a borrowed CD may violate copyright law Note Although Unitiserve contains a small 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 7 Software Upgrade Software upgrade CDs will occasionally be released for Unitiserve New software is installed simply by inserting the upgrade CD in the transport The software upgrade process will commence automatically As part of the upgrade process UnitiServe will eject the CD and re boot The upgrade process is complete once the interface retur
58. t The mode of control and operation of your UnitiServe will depend upon the type of system with which it is integrated These different user interfaces are introduced in Section 1 1 If UnitiServe is your first experience of a network connected product you may find it worthwhile to read the glossary in Section 9 before moving on to installation and operation Introduction 1 1 UnitiServe User Interfaces 1 1 3 The Desktop Client Unlike a conventional item of hi fi equipment UnitiServe If UnitiServe is installed in a home network that includes a can be operated in a number of different ways using a personal computer running Windows XP Vista or 7 it can variety of user interfaces The user interface you use to be operated via the Desktop Client Interface The Desktop control your UnitiServe will depend on the type of system in Client application provides the most comprehensive which it is installed and the ancillary equioment available operational and search functionality The Desktop Client 5 The following paragraphs carry short descriptions of each covered in a separate manual that can be downloaded user interface from the Naim Audio web site at www naimaudio com Some setup file management and maintenance facilities 1 1 1 The External Display Interface l are only available via the Desktop Client UnitiServe can be operated via its External Display Interface using a keyboard and mouse in combination with 1 1 4 The NaimNet St
59. te Handset is illustrated and its functions described in Section 4 9 Browse Music Provides access to the library of music stored on Unitiserve and on any network USB connected The H illustrated below as it appears on the bu E dE storage media See Section 4 2 web interface is the menu from which all other interface menus can be accessed Select an option to access it Select back 4 to return to the previous menu Find Music Provides access to search functions that enable material stored on Unitiserve and on any network or USB connected storage media to be located See The icons stacked vertically on the right hand side of th e icons stacked vertically on the right hand side of the Section 4 3 menu provide shortcuts to the home ft browse 4 and find lt menus and the back 4 button These icons remain present in all menus Internet Radio Provides access to the UnitiServe internet radio functions enabling stations to be browsed and selected and presets to be stored and recalled Access details for the vTuner com internet radio portal are also provided See Section 4 4 Now Playing Current Playlist Current Playlist Displays details of the tracks in the current playlist with options to clear the playlist remove tracks or save the playlist with a new name If no user playlist has been selected the tracks of the currently playing album will be displayed along with options to remove tracks and to
60. the UPnP Settings Menu to enable the Unitiserve UPnP settings to be configured appropriately server Name Language Device Views Compatibility Music Views Reset to Defaults A Z Index Options Note For UnitiServe internet radio to be accessible to a UPnP playback device the option must be enabled from either the Naim Desktop Client or n Serve for OS X application Server Name Select Server Name to specify the name of the Unitiserve UPnP server that will be seen by UPnP playback devices The name can be changed by selecting the name field to open a text entry screen Connected UPnP playback devices will have to be restarted if the Unitiserve name is changed Device Views Select Device Views to specify how the UPnP playback device views and browses the music files available on UnitiServe and any connected Network Share or USB device Select All Music to view and browse all the files available to the UnitiServe Select CD Collection to view and browse just the ripped CDs held by UnitiServe Music Stores Select Browse by Device to view and browse the files held individually on each device connected to the UnitiServe individually on each device connected to the UnitiServe Select Internet Radio to view and browse internet radio stations available to the playback device via the UnitiServe Note Deselecting all Device View options will make all music unavailable for UPnP M playback Music Views Sele
61. ting the Add to button will open the playlist selection window illustrated below Info View Add music to 2 of 15 Current Playlist New Playlist Chilled party stuff Ella s playlist El Groovy Select New Playlist followed by the OK button A screen illustrated below will open that enables the new playlist to be named Create New Playlist 1 2 3 abc def 4 5 6 ghi jkl 7 8 9 tuv 0 Name the new playlist by choosing text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry or type using a keyboard and select the Save button Selecting save returns the interface to the previous page Selecting an additional item followed by Add opens the playlist selection window again where the newly saved playlist can be selected and addition of the item confirmed 4 6 2 Selecting and Managing Playlists Selecting Playlists from the Home menu displays a list of previously saved playlists together with options to Play Add too add the selected playlist to the current playlist an existing playlist or a new playlist Tracks tracks that make up the selected playlist Edit change track order or remove tracks and Delete the entire playlist All Music Playlists 11 of 23 New Classical Nordic Jazz S Phil s list PP s list Add Tracks Edit Delete Operation The Display Interface Selecting Quick Play from the Home menu will open a menu il

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