Naim Audio Mu-so User Manual

Reference Manual – English
Contents
Section Page Section Page
Introduction 1
1. Getting Started 1
1.1 Installation 2
1.2 Side Panel Features 2
Diagram 1 Place mu-so on a shelf or table 3
Diagram 2 mu-so underside connections 3
Diagram 3 mu-so side panel features 3
2. Network Connection 4
2.1 Wireless Network Connection 4
Diagram 4 Naim app setup screen 4
Diagram 6 Wi-Fi key sharing 5
Diagram 7 Setup web page - Overview 6
2.2 Wired Network Connection. 7
Diagram 8 Setup web page - Network 7
3. Bluetooth Connection 8
Diagram 9 Bluetooth setup 8
Diagram 16 UPnP™ stream playing 14
Diagram 17 Local inputs 14
Diagram 18 iRadio input 14
5.2 The mu-so Remote Control Handset 15
Diagram 19 mu-so remote handset 15
5.3 The Naim app 16
Diagram 20 Naim app setup 16
Diagram 21 Naim app home 16
Diagram 22 Naim app settings 17
6. Installation Notes 18
6.1 Handling mu-so 18
6.2 Cleaning mu-so 18
6.3 Grille Replacement 18
6.4 Firmware Update 18
6.5 Lightning Precautions 18
6.6 Defaults 18
6.7 Problems? 18
6.8 Service and Contact 18
7. Specications 19
4. Music Sources 9
4.1 Local Sources 9
4.2 iRadio 9
4.3 Streams 9
5. Control 11
5.1 The mu-so Touch Panel and Rotary Control 11
Diagram 10 Touch Panel and Rotary Control 12
Diagram 11 Touch Standby to switch on. 12
Diagram 12 Turn the rotary control to adjust volume. 12
Diagram 13 Bluetooth stream playing 13
Diagram 14 Spotify stream playing 13
Diagram 15 AirPlay stream playing 13
8. Acknowledgements 20

Introduction

Welcome to mu-so® and congratulations on your purchase. Mu-so brings renowned Naim audio performance
to a compact, all-in-one music player for the rst time and combines its exceptional performance with a
comprehensive collection of audio inputs and sources. With mu-so you can:
Listen to thousands of internet radio stations.
Stream audio using AirPlay®.
Stream audio using Spotify® Connect (a Spotify Premium account 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 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 features and facilities and will enable you to setup mu-so perfectly to integrate with your existing home entertainment systems and media.
If you wish to play some music immediately on unpacking mu-so, the Quick Start Guide found within its document pack will guide you quickly through the process of selecting and playing your desired audio source or stream. If you have questions not answered within these pages help can be found at: mu-sosupport@naimaudio.com, or by calling: +44 (0)333 321 9923 (UK) +1 800 961 5681 (USA and Canada).
Mu-so can be controlled from either its touch panel and rotary control, its supplied remote control handset or the free mu-so iOS or Android app. The Naim app oers the most complete suite of control and setup facilities and we strongly recommend that before you begin to use mu-so you download and install the app on your iOS or Android phone or tablet. 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 is 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 mu-so’s 13kg (28.7lb) weight.
Important: Items of any weight placed on the mu-so 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 top surface.
Diagram 1 illustrates mu-so located on a shelf and a table.
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 2.
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.
To switch mu-so into standby mode tap the touch panel Standby icon or press the handset Standby button. To switch mu-so into deep sleep mode touch and hold the touch panel Standby icon, or press and hold handset Standby button.
Note: If mu-so is unused for 20 minutes after waking from standby or deep sleep it will return to standby mode. This auto standby time can be adjusted via the Naim app Settings menus.

1.2 Side Panel Features

The mu-so right-hand side panel, illustrated in Diagram 3, also incorporates some connection and installation facilities. These include:
A pin-hole Wi-Fi Key Sharing and factory defaults button. See Paragraph 2.1.2 for more on Wi-Fi Key Sharing and Section 6.6 for more on returning mu-so to its default settings.
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 side panel analogue input when a plug is inserted in the socket.
A USB socket for the connection of USB memory hardware and audio playback hardware such as iOS and Android devices.
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 either with a single mains cable appropriate for the territory in which it is sold or with a single mains cable and a single-use localised adaptor.
Mu-so will immediately switch-on in standby mode when connected to a mains supply.
Mu-so has two standby modes: standby and deep sleep. In standby mode mu-so network and Bluetooth connections remain operational to enable it to “wake” automatically when in receipt of a Naim app control command or a music stream. In deep sleep mode, mu-so network and Bluetooth functions will shut-down in order to reduce power consumption to a minimum.
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Diagram 1 Place mu-so on a shelf or table

Diagram 2 mu-so underside connections

1. Getting Started

Diagram 3 mu-so side panel features

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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2. Network Connection

In order to play streamed audio les and internet radio stations mu-so must be connected to the internet via a local network. Mu-so can be connected to a local network via either a wired or wireless connection to a network router. The following paragraphs describe the procedures for wireless and wired connection.
Note: Mu-so is congured by default to communicate with TCP/IP 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 connecting 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.
The indicator adjacent to the factory defaults button on the mu-so right-hand side panel illuminates to communicate dierent network and functional states. The illumination is listed in the following table:
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 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
Setup new mu-so
Illumination Network and Functional State
O Deep sleep/o White Network connected Orange 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 suport)

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.
Note: Mu-so is compatible with the 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi standards.
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2. Network Connection
2.1.2: Wi-Fi Setup Using iOS Wireless Accessory Conguration
Mu-so can take advantage of the Wireless Accessory Conguration feature incorporated in iOS version 7. Wireless Accessory Conguration enables a wireless capable product such as mu-so to be congured automatically to join the same wireless network as the iOS mobile device. To use Wireless Accessory Conguration follow the steps below:
Ensure that the wireless network that your iOS device is connected to is the one you wish your mu-so to use.
Ensure mu-so is connected to a mains power supply and not in standby mode. Ensure no network cable is connected.
Using the pin-tool supplied or a straightened paperclip
briey press the mu-so side panel pin-hole button to enter wireless set up mode. The status indicator adjacent to the button will ash purple.
Note: If your mu-so is previously unused it may start up in wireless set up mode with the indicator ashing purple.
Open the wi- settings menu of the iOS device and
scroll down the display. Select the SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER item and follow the steps described. Diagram 5 illustrates the wi- settings menu.
The Wireless Accessory Conguration procedure will
now automatically send the network name and security key that the iOS device is using to your mu-so and set up its wi- conguration.
2.1.3: Wireless Setup Using iOS Wi-Fi Key Sharing
Mu-so can take advantage of the Wi-Fi Key Sharing feature incorporated in iOS version 6 or later. Wi-Fi Key Sharing enables a wireless capable product such as mu-so to connect via USB to an iOS device and automatically copy the network name and security key that the device is using. To use Wi-Fi Key Sharing follow the steps below:
Ensure that the wireless network that your iOS device is connected to is the one you wish your mu-so to use.
Ensure mu-so is connected to a mains power supply and not in standby mode. Ensure no network cable is connected.
Connect the iOS device to the mu-so side panel USB socket. The iOS device must be switched on and unlocked.
Using the pin-tool supplied or a straightened paperclip briey press the mu-so side panel pin-hole button. The status indicator adjacent to the button will change colour and ash.
A dialogue window will display on the iOS device screen requesting permission to share Wi-Fi settings. Select “Allow”. Diagram 6 illustrates the dialogue window
After approximately 30 seconds mu-so will be available
for wireless streaming on your home network. The mu-so side-panel indicator will illuminate white.

Diagram 6 Wi-Fi key sharing

The mu-so indicator will stop ashing and illuminate white when the wireless connection has been successfully established.
Diagram 5 Wireless Accessory Conguration
Note: Wireless Accessory Conguration is only available with iOS Version 7 or later.
Note: Wi-Fi Key Sharing is only available with iOS Version 6 or later.
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