Naim Audio NAC-N 172 XS: инструкция

NAC-N 172 XS

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NAC-N 172 XS Quick Start Guide English

1 Installing and Connecting

wireless network

power switch

(Wi-Fi) antenna socket

line output preamp output

mains input

network socket

signal ground

DAB/FM aerial

digital

analogue

preamp

and fuse

switch

socket (optional)

inputs

inputs

output

• Stand your NAC-N 172 XS on an appropriate, stable surface. Make sure the

NAC-N 172 XS is well ventilated.

• Check that the mains supply specified on the NAC-N 172 XS rear panel is appropriate

for your territory. Connect the NAC-N 172 XS to the mains using the supplied cable but

do not switch it on until all other connections have been made.

• Identify the Signal Ground Switch and select the “chassis” option unless the

NAC-N 172 XS is connected in a hi-fi system incorporating another earthed source

component (all Naim CD players, for example), or mains “hum” is audible through the

loudspeakers when the NAC-N 172 XS is switched on.

• Connect one of the NAC-N 172 XS preamp outputs to a power amplifier input. If the

option is available with the power amplifier, DIN sockets should be used in preference

to RCA phono sockets.

• If a subwoofer is to be used, connect it to the NAC-N 172 XS using the second preamp

output using a Naim subwoofer cable. Contact your local Naim retailer or distributor if

necessary for more information on subwoofer cables.

• To play audio from a UPnP™ server or from internet radio stations, the NAC-N 172 XS

network socket must be connected to a router using an Ethernet cable, or its Wi-Fi

Antenna must be fitted. Internet radio also requires a high-speed internet connection.

• If the optional NAC-N 172 XS DAB/FM Radio Module is fitted, a suitable aerial should be

connected to the DAB/FM aerial socket. The DAB/FM radio cannot operate without

an aerial. Contact your local Naim retailer or distributor for advice on selecting and

Note: Most UMS (Universal

installing an aerial.

Mass Storage) USB devices

• If the NAC-N 172 XS is to play audio files stored on an iPod, iPhone or on USB memory

are compatible with the

hardware, connect it, using an appropriate cable if necessary, to the front panel USB

NAC-N 172 XS USB audio

socket.

input. Such devices might

include portable digital music

• If any external audio sources are to be used with your NAC-N 172 XS, connect them,

players, smart-phones, tablet

using the appropriate cables, to the rear panel analogue or digital inputs.

computers, USB memory sticks

and memory card readers.

Non UMS USB devices such

as older MP3 players may be

connected to the NAC-N 172

XS front panel input using a

3.5mm stereo jack cable from

their headphone sockets.

Full NAC-N 172 XS installation and operational information can be found in the Reference Manual

available on line at www.naimaudio.com

NAC-N 172 XS Quick Start Guide English

2 Switching On and Getting Started

Note: Enter NAC-N 172 XS

Setup Mode by pressing the

• Once all connections have been made, switch on your NAC-N 172 XS using the rear

handset ( ) key. Navigate

panel mains switch. The NAC-N 172 XS will display a welcome screen and select its

around setup menus by using

Analogue 1 input.

the arrow (5 6 3) keys.

Select options by pressing the

Note: If a NAC-N 172 XS is left unused its display will switch off after a preset time. The “Auto-off”

ok/list key. Leave setup mode

time can be adjusted within the setup menus.

by pressing the exit key.

• The NAC-N 172 XS display language can be changed. Enter Setup Mode by pressing

the handset setup ( ) key, select the language option and use the handset up (5)

Setup 1/10

and down (6) keys to select the desired language. Press the ok/list key to confirm the

4Language

selection. Leave setup mode by pressing the exit key.

Inputs

Analogue Outputs

• The NAC-N 172 XS is configured when shipped to connect to wired TCP/IP networks

Headphones

automatically. However, if your NAC-N 172 XS has been previously used and its

Network Settings 1/5

network configuration altered, or your router requires nonstandard settings, it may not

4Name: 172XS-C2E6

be able to do so. Refer to the Reference Manual if this appears to be the case.

Wireless: Not Used

Status: Not Connected

If a wireless network connection is to be used, your NAC-N 172 XS will require

DHCP: Yes

configuration to join the network. Press the handset setup ( ) key to enter Setup Mode

and select the Network Settings option to configure the NAC-N 172 XS wireless settings.

Refer to the Reference Manual for more information if necessary.

• To adjust the NAC-N 172 XS volume use either the front panel volume control or the

handset vol- and vol+ keys. The numeric volume value is shown in the top left corner of

the NAC-N 172 XS display.

Note: The n-Stream app,

3 Selecting Inputs

available from the iTunes App

• NAC-N 172 XS inputs can be selected by pressing the front panel input button, the

Store, enables wireless touch

handset up (5) and down (6) keys or one of the handset input selection keys.

screen control of the

NAC-N 172 XS from an iPhone

• Pressing one of the handset input selection keys either selects a single input or scrolls

iPad or iPod touch.

through a group of inputs. For example, pressing the PC key selects the UPnP™ input,

while pressing the iPod key scrolls through a group comprising the USB/iPod and

Inputs On: iPod 1/4

Front Panel inputs. The default input selection key assignments are described in the

41. USB/iPod

2. Front

Reference Manual. To modify the key assignments enter Setup Mode then select the

3. Unassigned

Handset Buttons option.

4. Unassigned

• When the NAC-N 172 XS is connected to a network with high speed internet access it

Internet Radio 3/8

will automatically download a list of available internet radio stations. When the iRadio

Added stations

input is subsequently selected, a menu will be displayed that lists all the available

Naim’s Choice

stations sorted by location and genre. Use the handset up (5), down (6), left (3) and

4Location

Genre

ok/list keys to browse the list and select stations.

• When the NAC-N 172 XS UPnP™ input is selected, a list of available UPnP™ servers on

UPnP 3/3

the network will be displayed. Use the handset up (5), down (6) , left (3) and ok/list

UnitiServe

keys to browse and select server content. Press the handset play/pause key ( )to

NAS

play the selected item. See the UPnP™ Notes at the end of this section.

4PC

Full NAC-N 172 XS installation and operational information can be found in the Reference Manual

available on line at www.naimaudio.com

NAC-N 172 XS Quick Start Guide English

• When an iPod or USB memory device is connected to the front panel USB socket and

USB/iPod 4/18

the USB input is selected, the NAC-N 172 XS will display a menu and folder structure

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that reflects the device. Use the handset up (5), down (6), left (3) and ok/list keys to

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browse the folders and select content. Press the handset play/pause key ( ) to play

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an audio file or the entire contents of a folder, album or playlist.

• If the NAC-N 172 XS DAB/FM radio module is fitted, to search for FM radio stations

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FM

select the FM input and press the handset previous ( ) or next ( ) keys. The search will

stop each time a station is found (providing the opportunity to save the station as a

94.20 MHz

preset). To recommence the search press the previous ( ) or next ( ) key again. Station

information and scrolling text will be displayed automatically if it is broadcast by the

station.

• If the NAC-N 172 XS DAB/FM radio module is fitted, the NAC-N 172 XS DAB tuner must

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DAB

search for DAB stations before it can be used. Select the DAB input and press the

handset ok/list key to begin the search. When the search is complete NAC-N 172

No Stations

Press list to rescan

XS will play the first station. Further stations can be selected by pressing the handset

previous ( ) or next ( ) keys.

• Favourite FM, DAB and iRadio stations can be stored as presets. To save the current

Presets 1/3

station as a preset, press the handset store key.

4Store ‘94.20 MHz’

Rename A Preset

Delete A Preset

• Pressing the handset preset key will display a list of stored presets covering the three

tuner modes. Use the handset up (5), down (6) and ok/list keys to browse and select

presets.

• When the FM, DAB, iRadio, UPnP™ and iPod/USB inputs are selected the handset

info ( ) key can be used to display supplementary information about the input or

currently playing media.

UPnP™ Notes: UPnP™ servers incorporate software that enables the NAC-N 172 XS, or any

other UPnP™ compatible player, to access and play their stored audio over the network.

A UPnP™ server might be a Naim HDX or UnitiServe hard disk player, or a home computer.

Some Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives also incorporate a UPnP™ application.

A variety of third party UPnP™ server applications are available that are compatible with

both Windows and OS X, however Windows Media™ Player version 11 or above incorporates

a built in UPnP™ server application.

In the case of the Windows UPnP™ server the following steps must be taken before music

can be streamed to the NAC-N 172 XS:

• EnsureWindowsMedia™Playerversion11oraboveisinstalled.

• EnableWindowsMedia™Playerfilesharing.FromtheMediaPlayerOptions 

dialogue Select Library > Configure Sharing… then select “Share my media”.

• Ensurethefirewallisconfiguredtoallowfilesharing.

Full NAC-N 172 XS installation and operational information can be found in the Reference Manual

available on line at www.naimaudio.com

NAC-N 172 XS Quick Start Guide English

4 Using List Mode and Controlling Playback

• Pressing the front panel ok/list button or handset ok/list key will switch the

NAC-N 172 XS into List Mode and display a list of the available media items for the

currently selected input.

Note:ExceptionstothisListModebehaviouraretheNAC-N172XS’sFMradioandexternal

inputs.WhentheFMinputisselected,pressingthelistbuttonorok/listkeywilldisplayamono

selection option. When an external input is selected the ok/list button or key have no function.

• In List Mode the NAC-N 172 XS front panel buttons and handset keys provide list

navigation. To scroll up and down lists and select items use the arrow (563) and

ok/list buttons or keys. To return to normal display press the front panel exit button or

the handset exit key. In most long item lists the handset numeric keys can be used to

jump through the list alphabetically.

• An item can be selected for listening or playback from list mode by navigating to the

item and selecting it by pressing ok/list or play. During playback from the iPod, USB or

UPnP™ inputs, the handset transport keys ( )can be used to control

play/pause, previous, next, or stop functions.

5 iPod and iPhone Compatibility

• The NAC-N 172 XS is compatible with the iPod and iPhone models illustrated below.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic

accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone

respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple

performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this

device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

Windows Media™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

UPnP™ is a trademark of the UPnP™ Forum.

Full NAC-N 172 XS installation and operational information can be found in the Reference Manual

available on line at www.naimaudio.com

This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licences

found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses