Naim Mu-so Qb User Manual

Reference Manual – English

Mu-so and Mu-so Qb

Contents

Section Page Section Page

Introduction 1

1. Getting Started 1

1.1 Installation 2

Diagram 1 – Mu-so
Mu-so underside connections 3

Diagram 2 – Mu-so
Mu-so side panel features 3

Diagram 3 – Mu-so Qb
Mu-so Qb connection panel 4

1.2 Switch On and Standby 4

2. Network Connection 5

2.1 Wireless Network Connection 5

Diagram 4
Naim App Welcome screen 5

Diagram 5
Wireless Accessory Conguration 6

Diagram 6
Wi-Fi key sharing 6

Diagram 7
Setup web page - Overview 7

Diagram 8
Setup web page - Network 8

2.2 Wired Network Connection 8

3. Bluetooth Connection 9

Diagram 9
Bluetooth setup 9

Diagram 16
TIDAL stream playing 15

Diagram 17
iRadio input 15

Diagram 18
Local inputs 15

5.2 The Mu-so Remote Control Handset 16

Diagram 19
Mu-so remote handset 16

5.3 The Naim App 17

Diagram 20
Naim App Setup 17

Diagram 21
Naim App Home 17

Diagram 22
Naim App
Settings 18

6. Installation Notes 19

6.1 Handling Mu-so 19

6.2 Cleaning Mu-so 19

6.3 Grille Replacement 19

6.4 Firmware Update 19

6.5 Lightning Precautions 19

6.6 Defaults 19

6.7 Problems? 19

6.8 Service and Contact 19

7. Specications 20

4. Music Sources 10

4.1 Local Sources 10

4.2 iRadio 10

4.3 Audio Streams 10

5. Control 12

5.1 The Touch Panel and Rotary Control 12

Diagram 10
Touch Panel and Rotary Control 13

Diagram 11
Touch Standby to switch on and o
Turn the rotary control to adjust volume 13

Diagram 12
Bluetooth stream playing 13

Diagram 13
UPnP™ stream playing 14

Diagram 14
AirPlay stream playing 14

Diagram 15
Spotify® Connect stream playing 14

8. Acknowledgements 21

Introduction

Welcome to Mu-so® and congratulations on your purchase. Mu-so and Mu-so Qb bring renowned Naim Audio

performance to compact, all-in-one music players for the rst time and combine exceptional performance with a

comprehensive collection of audio inputs and sources. With Mu-so and Mu-so Qb you can:

• Listen to thousands of internet radio stations.

• Play audio using AirPlay®.

• Play audio using Spotify® Connect (a Spotify® Premium subscription is required) and TIDAL (a TIDAL

subscription is required).

• Play audio wirelessly using Bluetooth® with AAC and aptX® encoding from any compatible playback device.

• Play audio from UPnP™ music servers.

• Play audio from, or stream audio to, other Naim streaming products.

• Play audio stored on your iPod®, iPhone®, iPad® and other USB memory devices via a USB connection.

• Play analogue or digital audio using a wired connection from any playback device with a suitable audio

output socket.

1. Getting Started

This manual provides comprehensive information on all
Mu-so and Mu-so Qb features and facilities and will enable
you to setup your Mu-so or Mu-so Qb perfectly to integrate
with your existing home entertainment systems and media.

If you wish to play some music immediately, the Quick Start
Guide found within its document pack will guide you quickly
through the process of network and Bluetooth connection.

If you have questions not answered within these pages help
can be found at: www.naimaudio.com/mu-so-support, by
email at [e-mail], or by calling:
[phone] (UK)
[phone] (USA and Canada).

Mu-so and Mu-so Qb can be controlled from their combined
touch panel and rotary control or the free Naim iOS or
Android app. Mu-so is also supplied with a remote control
handset that provides a basic set of control functions. The
handset can be purchased as an accessory to work with
Mu-so Qb.

The Naim App oers the most comprehensive set of control
and setup facilities and we strongly recommend that before
you begin to use your Mu-so or Mu-so Qb you download
and install the app on your iOS or Android device. The Naim
App can be found easily in both the iTunes App Store and
Google Play Store.

Note: The Naim App requires iOS version 7.1 or later, or
Android version 4.0 or later.

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Installation

Mu-so and Mu-so Qb are designed to be located either on a
table, a furniture unit or a wall shelf. If a shelf is to be used
be sure that it is able to support the weight.

Important: Items of any weight placed on the Mu-so or
Mu-so Qb top surface may damage its nish.

Important: Never place any item containing liquid, such
as a vase, a cup or a glass, on the Mu-so or Mu-so Qb
top surface.

1.1.1 Mu-so Connections

A connection panel located on the Mu-so underside
incorporates a mains input socket, a wired network socket,
and a TosLink optical digital audio socket intended for the
connection of external digital audio sources; a CD player for
example. The underside connection panel is illustrated in
Diagram 1.

Important: Take great care when lifting and carrying
Mu-so, and when accessing the underside connection
sockets. Do not stand Mu-so on its front grille or either
end panel, or invert it fully to stand on its top panel.
Mu-so can be stood temporarily on its rear heatsink
in order to gain access to the underside connection
sockets. Ensure however that the heatsink is protected
from damage.

• A multicolour status indicator. See Section 2 for
information on indicator colours.

• A 3.5mm jack analogue audio socket for the
connection of external analogue audio sources.

Note: Mu-so will automatically select its analogue input
when a plug is inserted in the socket.

• A USB socket for the connection of USB memory

hardware and iOS audio playback devices.

1.1.3 Mu-so Qb Connections and Installation Features

Mu-so Qb connection and installation facilities can be found
on its rear panel. These include:

• A mains input socket.

Note: Mu-so Qb is supplied with a mains cable
appropriate for the territories in which it is sold.

• A USB socket for the connection of USB memory

hardware and iOS audio playback devices.

• A wired network socket.

• A TosLink optical digital audio socket intended for the

connection of external digital audio sources.

• A 3.5mm jack analogue audio socket for the
connection of external analogue audio sources.

• A Wi-Fi set up and factory defaults pin-hole button. See

section 2.1 for more on Wi-Fi set up, and Section 6.6 for
more on returning Mu-so Qb to its default settings.

If your Mu-so is to use a wired network connection begin by
connecting a standard Ethernet cable to the network socket.
Otherwise, rst connect Mu-so to a suitable mains supply
using the supplied mains cable.

Note: Mu-so is supplied with a mains cable appropriate
for the territories in which it is sold.

1.1.2 Mu-so Side Panel Features

The Mu-so right-hand side panel, illustrated in Diagram 2,
also incorporates some connection and installation facilities.
These include:

• A Wi-Fi set up and factory defaults pin-hole button.
See Section 2.1 for more on Wi-Fi set up, and see
Section 6.6 for more on returning a Mu-so to its default
settings.

• A multicolour status indicator. See Section 2 for
information on indicator colours.

The Mu-so Qb connection panel is illustrated in Diagram 3.

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Diagram 1 – Mu-so Mu-so underside connections

Diagram 2 – Mu-so Mu-so side panel features

1. Getting Started

Network socket

Digital audio input socket

Mains power socket

Note: Take great care when accessing the underside
connection sockets. Do not stand Mu-so on its front grille
or either end panel, or invert it fully to stand on its top
panel. Mu-so can be stood temporarily on its rear heatsink
in order to gain access to the underside connection
sockets. Ensure however that the heatsink is protected
from damage.

Pin-hole button

Status indicator

Analogue audio input socket

USB audio input socket

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Diagram 3 – Mu-so Qb Mu-so Qb connection panel

1. Getting Started

Mains power socket

USB audio input socket

Network socket

1.2 Switch On and Standby

Mu-so and Mu-so Qb will immediately switch-on when
connected to a mains supply.

There are two standby modes: standby and deep sleep. In
standby mode network and Bluetooth connections remain
operational to enable Mu-so and Mu-so Qb to “wake”
automatically when in receipt of a Naim App control
command or a music stream. In deep sleep mode network
and Bluetooth functions will shut-down in order to reduce
power consumption to a minimum.

• To switch Mu-so or Mu-so Qb into standby mode tap
the touch panel Standby icon. Tap the Standby icon to
leave standby mode.

Status indicator

Pin-hole button

Analogue audio input socket

Digital audio
input socket

• To switch Mu-so or Mu-so Qb into deep sleep mode
touch and hold the touch panel Standby icon, or press
and hold the Mu-so handset Standby button. The
display segment above the Standby icon will ash as
deep sleep mode is engaged. Touch the Standby icon
or handset button again to wake from deep sleep.

Note: If unused for 20 minutes Mu-so and Mu-so Qb
automatically enter standby mode. The auto standby time
can be adjusted via the Naim App Settings menus.

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2. Network Connection

In order to play streamed audio les and internet radio
stations Mu-so and Mu-so Qb must be connected to the
internet via a local network router. Connection to the router
may be wired or wireless.

The following Section 2 paragraphs are equally
applicable to both Mu-so and Mu-so Qb and describe
the procedures for wireless and wired connection.

Note: Mu-so is congured by default to communicate
with home networks automatically using the standard
DHCP protocol. Mu-so can be congured to use a xed IP
address via is internal web setup pages. See Section 2.2
for more information.

Note: If your Mu-so has been previously used it is
good practice to return it to its default settings before
attempting to connect it to your network. The factory
default procedure will erase any existing user and network
settings and restore the default iRadio presets. See
Section 6.6 for more information.

2.1.1: Wireless Setup Using the Naim App

The Naim App incorporates a wireless setup routine that
will guide you through the process of connecting Mu-so
wirelessly to your local network. If you have not already
downloaded and installed the Naim App you should do so
now. Follow the steps below to implement the Naim App
wireless setup routine.

• Ensure that the iOS or Android device on which you
have installed the Naim App is connected to the same
wireless network you wish your Mu-so to use.

• Open the Naim App and select Setup new Mu-so.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to connect Mu-so to
the wireless network. Diagram 4 illustrates the Naim
App setup page.

Diagram 4 Naim App Welcome screen

Rooms

The status indicator adjacent to the pin-hole button
illuminates to indicate dierent network and functional
states. The illumination is listed in the following table:

Illumination Network and Functional State

O Deep sleep/o
White Network connected
Orange No network
Orange (ashing) Network connection starting
Purple Wireless connection congured
but network not found
Purple (ashing) Wireless setup mode
Blue Firmware update underway or
unit in recovery mode
Red (ashing) System fault or amplier overload
(contact your retailer or Mu-so
support)

2.1 Wireless Network Connection

In order for Mu-so to connect to the internet via a local
wireless network it must be congured with the wireless
network name (SSID) and password (security key). There
are three dierent methods achieving this. The method
you choose will depend on personal preference and
convenience.

Setup new Mu-so

Note: Mu-so is compatible with the 802.11b and 802.11g
Wi-Fi standards.

Note: Mu-so cannot connect to a “hidden” wireless
network.

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