Naim Audio SuperUniti User Manual

Reference Manual – English

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

Contents

Section Page Section Page

Introduction 1

1. Uniti Series Components and Audio Sources 1

1.1 Integrated Amplier 1

1.2 CD Player 1

1.3 Multi-mode Radio 1

1.4 USB Audio Interface 2

1.5 UPnP™ Audio Interface 2

1.6 Spotify® Connect 2

1.7 Multiroom Streaming 2

1.8 Bluetooth® Streaming 2

2. Installing and Connecting 3

2.1 Mains Power Connection 3

2.2 Audio Signal Connections 3

2.3 Speaker Outputs 5

2.4 Headphone Output 5

2.5 DAB/FM Aerial Connection 5

2.6 Signal Ground Switch 5

2.7 USB Interface 5

2.8 Network Connections 5

2.9 Bluetooth 6

2.10 Control and Update Sockets 6

2.11 Connections 7

2.12 Connection Diagram Icons 9

3. Operation and Control 10

3.1 UnitiLite Front Panel Buttons
(normal play mode) 10

3.2 UnitiLite Front Panel Buttons

(list and setup modes) 10

3.3 NaimUniti 2 Front Panel Buttons

(normal play mode) 11

3.4 NaimUniti 2 Front Panel Buttons

(list and setup modes) 11

3.5 SuperUniti Front Panel Buttons 11

3.6 Front Panel Displays 12

3.7 Remote Control Handset 13

3.8 The Naim App 14

place holder 14

4.8 The Front Display Menu 20

4.9 The Digital Output Menu 21

4.10 The Clock and Alarm Menu 21

4.11 The Handset Keys Menu 21

4.12 The Factory Settings Menu 22

5. Uniti Series Amplier 23

5.1 Selecting Inputs 23

5.2 Volume Control 23

5.3 Amplier Display 23

5.4 Signal Outputs 23

5.5 Amplier Fault Warnings 23

6. Uniti Series CD Player 24

6.1 Disc Loading 24

6.2 CD Transport Control 24

6.3 CD Display and Track Selection 24

6.4 CD Track Playlist Programming 24

7. Uniti Series Multi-format Tuner 26

7.1 FM Tuner – Seeking Stations 26

7.2 DAB Tuner – Seeking Stations 26

7.3 iRadio Tuner – Seeking Stations 26

7.4 Adding iRadio Stations 27

7.5 Storing Radio Presets 27

7.6 Using Radio Presets 27

8. Uniti Series USB Audio 28

8.1 USB Media and File Compatibility 28

8.2 iOS Device Compatibility and Charging 28

8.3 Browsing and Playing USB Files 28

9. Uniti Series Network Audio Streaming 29

9.1 UPnP™ Streaming 29

9.2 Spotify® Connect Streaming 30

9.3 Multiroom Streaming 31

10. Uniti Series Bluetooth Streaming 32

4. Conguration 16

4.1 The Setup Home Menu 16

4.2 The Language Menu 16

4.3 The Inputs Menu 16

4.4 The Rooms Menu 18

4.5 The Speakers Menu 18

4.6 The Headphones Menu 19

4.7 The Network Settings Menu 19

11. Uniti Series Specications 33

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2. Acknowledgements and Declarations 34

Introduction

Welcome to Naim and congratulations on your purchase. This manual covers the Naim Uniti Series of all-in-one streaming
music players: UnitiQute 2, UnitiLite, NaimUniti 2 and SuperUniti. The Uniti Series are highly capable products that will
repay time and eort spent on installation and conguration and we strongly recommend that you read this manual in full.
The manual provides comprehensive information on all Uniti Series features and facilities and will enable you to set up your
product either to integrate with your existing home entertainment systems and media or to form the heart of a new system.

Uniti Series products incorporate separate components in various combinations and can play audio from a variety of sources.
Each of these is introduced in the following Section 1 paragraphs and subsequently described in full detail in Sections 5 to 10.
Sections 2 to 4 cover installation and conguration.

Uniti Series products can be controlled from their front panels, the supplied remote control handset, and from the Naim app
freely available from the Apple iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store.

1. Uniti Series Components and Audio Sources

1.1 Integrated Amplifier

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

1.1.1 Inputs

Uniti Series products incorporate an integrated amplier
that provides external analogue and S/PDIF digital audio
inputs. The number of external inputs provided varies with
each product. They are tabulated in Section 2.2.1. On Uniti
Series products with an internal CD player (UnitiLite and
NaimUniti 2) the amplier also handles this input.

In addition to these conventional analogue and digital
inputs, Uniti Series ampliers can also play audio from the
the following external sources:

• Internet radio via a wired network socket or wireless

network connection.

• DAB and FM radio via an external aerial.

• iOS (iPod, iPhone and iPad) and UMS (Universal Mass

Storage) USB memory devices via a USB interface.

• Universal plug and play (UPnP™) servers holding audio

les via a wired network socket or wireless network
connection.

1.1.2 Signal Outputs

Uniti Series products provide a variety of analogue and
digital signal outputs. The number and type of signal
outputs varies with each product. They are tabulated in
Section 2.2.1.

1.1.3 Speaker Outputs

Uniti Series products incorporate stereo power ampliers
rated at between 30 watts and 80 watts per channel into 8
ohms. The power amplier is designed to drive one pair of
speakers via the sockets on the unit’s rear panel.

1.2 CD Player

UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2

The UnitiLite incorporates a sliding drawer CD transport
while the NaimUniti 2 incorporates a CD transport based
on the same swing-out mechanism used in other Naim CD
players. In both cases the CD player is able to play standard
“Red Book” CDs and CD-R discs. CD track order can be
programmed or tracks can be shued. See Section 6.4 for
more information.

1.3 Multi-mode Radio

• Spotify® streams via a wired network socket or wireless

network connection from the Spotify® Connect facility
incorporated in some Spotify® player apps.

• Bluetooth® audio streams from Bluetooth equipped

hardware such as iOS, Android and Windows Phone
mobile devices, running a suitable music player app.

• Music streams from other Uniti Series products

connected to the same home network.

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

The Uniti Series multi-mode radio combines an internet
radio (iRadio) player and DAB/FM tuner.

A total of 40 radio stations across all three modes can be
stored as presets. In DAB and FM mode, stations are tuned
by scanning the respective transmission bands. In iRadio
mode, a list of available radio stations is automatically
downloaded from a dedicated internet server. iRadio
requires broadband internet access via a home network
connection.

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1. Uniti Series Components and Audio Sources

The Uniti Series DAB module incorporates full broadcast
and station display capabilities. The FM module is fully RDS
(Radio Data System) capable.

Note: DAB and RDS broadcasts are not available in all
territories.

1.4 USB Audio Interface

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

Uniti Series products can play audio les stored on USB
memory hardware such as iOS mobile devices or memory
sticks. See Section 8 for more information.

Note: Compatible audio le formats are listed in Section

8.1.

1.5 UPnP™ Audio Interface

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

Uniti Series products can connect to a home network and
play audio les stored on appropriately congured UPnP™
servers. See Section 9.1 for more information.

Note: Compatible audio le formats are listed in Section

9.1.1.

1.6 Spotify® Connect

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

1.7 Multiroom Streaming

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

Uniti Series products can play audio streams from other
Uniti products connected to the same home network.
Similarly, Uniti Series products can broadcast audio playing
via their UPnP™, iRadio, or USB inputs to a maximum of four
other Naim streamer products simultaneously connected to
the same network.

Note: Uniti Series units that broadcast audio to others are
known as “server streamers”. Uniti Series units that receive
audio are referred to as “client streamers”.

With its multiroom input enabled, a client streamer, when
in receipt of a stream, will automatically select that input
and play the audio. The client streamer will display its
“now playing” screen. Its list function, menu navigation
and transport controls (except stop) will not function while
the multiroom input is active. See Section 9.3 for more
information.

1.8 Bluetooth® Streaming

UnitiQute 2 • UnitiLite • NaimUniti 2 • SuperUniti

Uniti Series products can play Bluetooth audio streams from
Bluetooth devices running an appropriate audio playback
app.

Uniti Series products can connect to a home network and
play Spotify® Connect audio streams from devices running
an appropriate Spotify® app. A Spotify® Premium account is
required. See Section 9.2 for more information.

Note: Spotify® Connect is not available in all countries.
For a list of availability by country visit the support pages
at www.spotify.com/connect.

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Your Uniti Series product should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand it directly on
top of another item of equipment and ensure it is well ventilated. Care should be taken to ensure that it is level. It should be
installed in its nal location before connecting cables or switching on. Uniti Series products have no standby mode and are
intended to be left switched on.

Note: A transit screw on the underside of the NaimUniti 2 case should be removed before use and replaced if the unit is
to be moved. This transit screw must not be used in any other Naim product. Handle NaimUniti 2 with extra care once the
transit screw is removed.

Connecting your Uniti Series product mains power and to a variety of audio peripherals and sources is described in the
following paragraphs. Diagram 2.11 illustrates the rear panel connection sockets.

2.1 Mains Power Connection

Connect your Uniti Series product to a mains power socket
using either the mains cable supplied or a Naim Power-Line.

2.2 Audio Signal Connections

Table 2.2.1 lists the audio inputs and outputs provided
on each Uniti Series product. Always use high quality
interconnect cables to connect inputs and outputs.

Note: Post volume control output signals are aected by
volume adjustments. Pre volume control output signals
are unaected by volume adjustments and must be routed
via a volume control before reaching a power amplier.

2.2.1 Audio Signal Inputs and Outputs

UnitiQute 2

Type Name Format Notes

Input Analogue Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 2 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 3 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)

Output Preamp Analogue RCA phonos Post volume control
Output Digital Digital BNC Pre volume control

UnitiLite

Type Name Format Notes

Input an. 1 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an.2 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 2 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 3 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)

Output Preamp 4-pin DIN Post volume control

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2.2.1 Audio Signal Inputs and Outputs

NaimUniti 2

Type Name Format Notes

Input Phono Analogue 5-pin DIN Includes DC power supply for Naim phono preampliers
Input an. 1 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an. 2 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an. 3 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 2 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 3 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)

Output Preamp Analogue 4-pin DIN Post volume control
Output Subwoofer Analogue RCA phonos Twin mono outputs. Post volume control
Output Line Analogue RCA phonos Pre volume control. For second integrated amplier or preamplier.

SuperUniti

Type Name Format Notes

Input an. 1 Analogue 5-pin DIN Fixed volume capable
Input an. 2 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input an. 3 Analogue RCA phonos Fixed volume capable
Input Front Analogue 3.5mm jack Combined auto-switching analogue/digital socket
Digital 3.5mm mini-TosLink
Input dig. 1 Digital BNC
Input dig. 2 Digital coaxial (RCA phono)
Input dig. 3 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 4 Digital optical (TosLink)
Input dig. 5 Digital optical (TosLink)

Output Preamp Analogue 4-pin DIN Post volume control
Output Subwoofer Analogue RCA phonos Post volume control
Output Digital Digital BNC Pre volume control

Note: The Uniti Series front analogue/digital jack input socket can accommodate both conventional analogue 3.5mm
plugs and mini-TosLink optical digital plugs. It will automatically identify the type of plug inserted and handle the signal
appropriately.

Note: Uniti Series preamplier outputs are intended for connection to an upgrade or second power amplier, or a
subwoofer. The preamplier output is taken after the volume and balance controls so a power amplier or subwoofer(s)
connected to it will respond to volume and balance changes. The preamplier output always reects the selected input.
The NaimUniti 2 subwoofer output comprises two, post volume control, mono, RCA phono sockets. The SuperUniti
subwoofer output comprises one, post volume control, stereo pair of RCA phono sockets. Your local Naim retailer will be
able to supply appropriate cables for power amplier or subwoofer connection if necessary.

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2.3 Speaker Outputs

A set of stereo speaker connection sockets is provided
on your Uniti Series product rear panel. Custom Naim
Audio loudspeaker connectors are supplied to make the
connection, and in order to comply with current European
safety regulations these should always be used. Naim Audio
speaker cable will provide the best results, however, a range
of speaker cable types may be used without risk. Contact
your local Naim retailer for further advice. Use equal lengths
of speaker cable for each channel.

Ensure when connecting speakers that they are “in phase”.
That is, the positive and negative connection orientation at
both the speaker and amplier ends of the cable is the same
for both channels.

2.4 Headphone Output

Uniti Series products are tted on their front panels with a
stereo headphone socket. Insertion of a headphone plug will
mute the speaker outputs.

Note: Uniti Series products control and store volume
settings separately for headphones and speakers.

2.5 DAB/FM Aerial Connection

The Uniti Series DAB/FM tuner module requires a strong,
interference-free signal to enable high quality FM and
DAB reproduction. The rear panel DAB/FM Aerial socket
should be connected, via 75 ohm low-loss coaxial cable, to a
suitable aerial. The aerial should be mounted clear of large
obstructions and as high as possible; ideally on a roof.

No damage will be done if the wrong Signal Ground position
is chosen, however the system sound quality may be
compromised.

Note: Uniti Series analogue input and output negative
connections for each channel are common. The mains
earth (ground) should always be connected regardless of
what other equipment is used. The mains earth primarily
grounds the case and the electrostatic screen within the
transformer, and is only connected to the signal negative
if the Signal Ground switch is set to Chassis. In order to
avoid hum loops, the signal negative of the whole system
should be connected to the mains earth in one place only.

2.7 USB Interface

Uniti Series products are tted with a front panel USB
interface intended for the connection of iOS devices and
USB memory sticks carrying audio les. The USB interface
should not be used for any other purpose.

Note: Most UMS (Universal Mass Storage) USB memory
sticks are compatible with the Uniti Series USB audio
interfaces. Other UMS devices might include portable
digital music players, smart-phones, tablet computers
and memory card readers. Non-UMS USB devices, such
as older MP3 players, may be connected to a Uniti Series
product analogue audio input from their headphone
sockets. See Section 8 for more information.

Depending on the setup options chosen (see Section 4.3.7),
iOS device batteries will be charged when connected to the
USB interface.

Note: Your local retailer should be able to oer advice on
a suitable aerial and aerial installer.

2.6 Signal Ground Switch

Your Uniti Series product is tted on its rear panel with a
Signal Ground switch oering two positions: Chassis or
Floating. Select the Chassis position unless your Uniti Series
product is connected in a hi- system incorporating another
earthed source component, or mains “hum” is audible
through the loudspeakers. Contact your retailer, distributor
or Naim for advice if necessary.

Note: “Connected” in the context above means an
analogue audio signal cable that includes an earth
connection.

Note: All Naim CD players are earthed so the Signal
Ground switch should be set to oating if one is
connected in the system.

2.8 Network Connections

2.8.1 Wired Network Connection

Uniti Series products are tted on their rear panels with a
standard RJ45 Ethernet socket. This socket enables them
to join home networks via a network router to access
internet radio data streams, to play audio les stored on
UPnP™ servers, to play Spotify® streams, and to play from
or broadcast to other Uniti Series products on the same
network.

Note: Ethernet-over-mains hardware may be used and
provides a simple and convenient method of wired home
network connection. However, depending on mains wiring
factors specic to each home environment, the presence
of 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 as the preferred
option, or alternatively wireless networking can be
employed.

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2.8.2 Wireless Network Connection

If your Uniti Series product is to connect wirelessly to the
home network, the supplied Wi-Fi aerial must be tted to
the rear panel Wi-Fi aerial socket. Wireless conguration
will also be necessary before network connection can be
made. See Section 4.7.1.

Note: The Wi-Fi aerial is the longer of the two supplied.

2.8.3 Network Settings

Uniti Series products are set up when originally shipped not
to require any on-site network conguration but to connect
to networks automatically (DHCP is used by default).
However, if your Uniti Series product has been previously
used, its network conguration may have been altered
leaving it unable to connect automatically. If this appears
to be the case ensure that DHCP is selected in the Network
Settings menu and re-start the unit. If the problem still
persists carry out a Factory Reset operation (by selecting
Reset All Settings from the Factory Settings setup menu)
and try again.

Note: Wireless conguration data and user radio presets
will be deleted during the Factory Reset operation.

2.9 Bluetooth

Uniti Series products are able to play Bluetooth audio
streams from Bluetooth capable devices incorporating
an appropriate audio playback app. The Bluetooth aerial
supplied must be tted to the rear panel Bluetooth aerial
socket.

Note: The Bluetooth aerial is the shorter of the two
supplied.

2.10 Control and Update Sockets

Uniti Series products are tted on their rear panels with a
variety of rear panel control and update interface sockets.

• Remote In and Out sockets can be used for RC5 remote

control via a wired connection or a remote IR repeater.

• Mini-USB sockets enable rmware upgrades and

diagnostic tests to be carried out. Contact your Naim
retailer for more information if required.

Note: The mini-USB interface is not intended for the
connection of USB memory devices.

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2.11 Connections

UnitiQute 2

2. Installing and Connecting

AC ONLY
FREQUENCY: 50/60 Hz
INPUT POWER: 200 VA
FUSE RATING: ANTISURGE
100-120 V: T4.0AL
220-240 V: T2.0AL/250V

E2378

Bluetooth

unitiQute 2

READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE

Contains Transmitter Modules FCC ID: ZUCSEDMP3, 2ACURBLUE IC:12217A-BLUE

2.0

1.0

USB

update

UnitiLite

OFF

ON

AC ONLY
FREQUENCY: 50/60Hz
INPUT POWER: 350VA MAX

FUSE RATING: ANTISURGE
100-120 V: T6.3AL.
220-240 V: T3.15AL/250V.

input

Power

Loudspeaker

ch1 left

+

-

WARNING: DO NOT REPLACE SUPPLIED LOUDSPEAKER

PLUGS WITH INDIVIDUAL 4mm PLUGS

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2.0

1.0

Aerial

Signal

Bluetooth

DAB/FM

Ground

Floating

Chassis

ch2 right

+

-

UnitiLite

DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO LTD.

SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, SALISBURY

WARNING:

DISCONNECT SUPPLY
CORD BEFORE OPENING

ATTENTION:

DEBRANCHER AVANT
D’OUVRIR

WARNING:

THIS APPARATUS MUST
BE EARTHED

PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE

S/No.

Analogue Output

ch.2

-ve

preamp out

ch.1

Analogue Inputs

an. 1 an. 2

L

R

Digital Inputs

Modules

IC: 12217A-BLUE

Control

remote

in

- volvol +

stop play

next

update

Wi-Fi

USB

Contains Transmitter

dig. 3dig. 1

dig. 4dig. 2

FCC ID: ZUCSEDMP3
FCC ID: 2ACURBLUE

Network

mute

input

listprev

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2.11 Connections

2. Installing and Connecting

NaimUniti 2

AC ONLY
FREQUENCY: 50/60 Hz
INPUT POWER: 400 VA MAX

FUSE RATING: ANTISURGE
100-120 V: T6.3AL
220-240 V: T3.15AL/250V

Contains Transmitter Modules

FCC ID: ZUCSEDMP3
FCC ID: 2ACURBLUE

IC: 12217A-BLUE

NaimUniti 2

2.0

1.0

Network

Wi-Fi

USB update

remote in

DAB/FM

Bluetooth

+V

SuperUniti

CONFORMS
TO EN 60065

E2378

2.0

1.0

DAB/FM Bluetooth

Contains Transmitter Modules

FCC ID: ZUCSEDMP3, 2ACURBLUE

IC:12217A-BLUE

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2.12 Connection Diagram Icons

Analogue signal

Analogue signal with DC power supply output

+V

S/PDIF digital audio signal

USB audio data

FM radio

DAB radio

Headphones

Left speaker

Right speaker

IEC mains supply

Signal Ground Switch

W-Fi aerial

Bluetooth aerial

Wired network

RC5 remote control signal

2.0

Firmware upgrade socket

1.0

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