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  • Page 1 Reference Manual – English NAC-N 272 NAC-N 172 XS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Front Panel Buttons 10. Specifications 3.2 Front Panel Display 3.3 Remote Control Handset 11. Acknowledgements and Declarations 3.4 The Naim App 4. Set Up 4.1 The Setup Home Menu 4.2 The Language Menu 4.3 The Inputs Menu 4.4 The Rooms Menu 4.5 The Analogue Outputs Menu...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome to Naim and congratulations on your purchase. This manual covers the NAC-N preamplifiers: NAC-N 172 XS and NAC-N 272. The NAC-N preamplifiers are highly capable products that will repay time and effort spent on installation and configuration. We strongly recommend that you read this manual in full. The manual provides comprehensive information on all NAC-N features and facilities and will enable you to set up your product either to integrate with your existing music systems and media, or to form the heart of a new system.

  • Page 4: Spotify ® Connect

    Similarly, NAC-N preamplifiers can simultaneously broadcast audio playing from their Spotify ® , TIDAL, UPnP™, iRadio, or USB inputs to a maximum of four other Naim streamer products connected to the same network. See Section 8.4 for more information. 1.8 Bluetooth Streaming ®...

  • Page 5: Installing And Connecting

    XP5 XS, XPS or 555PS power supply. If your NAC-N 272 is to be connected directly to a mains power supply, insert the supplied power supply upgrade link plug in the rear panel Burndy socket and connect the NAC-N 272 to the mains supply using either the mains cable supplied or a Naim Power-Line.

  • Page 6: Audio Signal Connections

    Note: NAC-N preamplifier outputs are intended for connection to a power amplifier or a subwoofer. Preamplifier outputs always reflect the selected input. Your local Naim retailer will be able to supply appropriate cables for power amplifier or subwoofer connection if necessary.

  • Page 7: Headphone Output

    2. Installing and Connecting 2.3 Headphone Output 2.6 USB Interface The NAC-N 172 XS and NAC-N 272 are equipped on their NAC-N preamplifiers are fitted with a front panel USB front panels with 3.5mm and 6.3mm stereo headphone interface intended for the connection of USB memory sticks sockets respectively.

  • Page 8: Bluetooth

    2.9 System Automation NAC-N preamplifiers can be linked using System Automation to control some Naim CD players. This enables a Naim CD player to be controlled from the Naim iOS and Android app. To take advantage of System Automation, connect the NAC-N preamplifier rear panel Remote Out socket to the CD player Remote In socket.

  • Page 9: Connections

    Analogue Outputs Contains Transmitter Modules Contains Transmitter FCC ID: ZUCSEDMP3 Module FCC IDSEDMP3 ch.1 FCC ID: 2ACURBLU DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO LTD. SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, SALISBURY dig. 1 dig. 3 ch.2 IC: 12217A-BLUE dig. 1 dig. 3 an.

  • Page 10: Diagram Icons

    2. Installing and Connecting 2.12 Diagram Icons Analogue signal S/PDIF digital audio signal USB audio data Optional FM radio Optional DAB radio Headphones IEC mains supply Signal Ground Switch W-Fi aerial Bluetooth aerial Wired network RC5 remote control signal Firmware upgrade socket Optional 555PS power supply Optional XPS power supply Optional XP5 XS power supply...

  • Page 11: Operation And Control

    NAC-N preamplifiers can be operated using either the supplied remote control handset, their front panel buttons or via the Naim iOS and Android app. Setting up and operating NAC-N preamplifiers using the remote handset or front panel controls involves navigation through a menu-based user interface. The general principles of the interface are the same for all NAC-N preamplifier components and this section of the manual begins by illustrating those general principles using front panel controls.
  • Page 12 ) key, pressing and holding the front panel list button, or provide data that can be browsed: a list of radio stations or selecting the Naim App settings menu. Setup mode provides tracks for example. access to all user-configurable parameters.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Handset

    Some keys change function in list and setup The remote control handset is a multifunctional device modes. Normal play mode functions are denoted by the text designed specifically for NAC-N preamplifiers and Naim on each key and list/setup mode functions are denoted by streaming products.

  • Page 14: The Naim App

    The Naim App is intuitive in use and its capabilities and 3.4.1 Selecting Inputs from the Naim App principles are best learned by using it to configure your NAC-N preamplifier to suit your needs.
  • Page 15 3. Operation and Control 3.4.2 Setup using the Naim App Alarm clock The Naim App provides comprehensive access to all NAC-N The Alarm Clock menu enables the alarm time to be set and setup parameters. The setup parameters and functions the alarm source to be selected.

  • Page 16: Set Up

    Name: Enables user specified names to be attached Front Display: Configures display features. to sources or inputs. Use the handset or Naim Clock & Alarm: Configures the clock and alarm. App to enter text. Handset Keys: Enables inputs to be assigned to specific handset keys.
  • Page 17 See Section 9 for more on pairing. Parameter Options Discovery: User definable. Enables the NAC-N preamplifier Bluetooth name to be changed. Use the handset or Naim App to enter text. Open Paring: Yes / No Selecting open pairing enables any Bluetooth audio device within range to...

  • Page 18: The Rooms Menu

    , TIDAL, UPnP™, wireless set up notes. iRadio, or USB inputs simultaneously to up to four other Naim streamer Status displays the current network connection status. products connected to the same home network. The DHCP parameter enables the network settings to be Note: The Rooms menu is only visible when the multiroom modified.
  • Page 19 4. Set Up Note: Devices installed on a network have an IP address If an incorrect password is entered through which they are identified by all the other items an alert message will display. Can’t Login on the network. DHCP is a set of rules that enable the Press OK To Re-Try Note: Some routers may also automatic allocation of addresses as items are connected...

  • Page 20: The Front Display Menu

    “daylight saving” however reflect the input format. If 96kHz 24bit automatic daylight saving can be enabled from the Naim is selected, the output is re-sampled to App. 96kHz and 24bit resolution.

  • Page 21: The Handset Keys Menu

    The default assignments are Selecting Advanced Setup enables an alternative internet 4Radio shown in the following table: time server to be selected. Contact your local Naim retailer for more information on selecting time servers. Default Input Key Assignments NAC-N 172 XS NAC-N 272 4.11 The Handset Keys Menu...

  • Page 22: The System Automation Menu

    Selecting Advanced Setup opens a menu that provides access to a range of advanced configuration parameters. These parameters will not normally need adjustment. Contact your retailer, distributor or Naim directly for more information if required. 4.13 The Factory Settings Menu...

  • Page 23: Preamplifier

    5. Preamplifier NAC-N preamplifiers incorporate a high performance stereo preamplifier based on established Naim design principles. Once a preamplifier is connected to an appropriate power amplifier, using it is simply a matter of selecting the desired input and setting the volume level.

  • Page 24: Multi-Format Tuner

    Internet Radio connected to a network with Added Stations Note: The signal strength lock threshold may be altered high speed internet access it will Naim’s Choice 4Location within the set up menus. See Section 4.3.1. automatically download a list of Genre available internet radio stations.

  • Page 25: Adding Iradio Stations

    • The added station will then be visible on the Naim Radio Guide home page. Note: It is possible for an internet radio station stored as a preset to be “off-line”...

  • Page 26: Usb Audio

    NAC-N preamplifiers can play audio files stored on USB Sticks in the following formats: DSD (NAC-N 272 only), MP3, M4A, ALAC, AAC, LPCM16/24, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AIFF or Ogg Vorbis. Files must be free of digital rights management playback restrictions such as the iTunes FairPlay system.

  • Page 27: Network Audio Streaming

    Connect devices, audio streams from TIDAL, and audio streams from other Naim streamers to be played. Your NAC-N preamplifier must be connected, either wirelessly or via network cabling, to a network router. If the router provides an internet connection it should incorporate a firewall.

  • Page 28: Spotify ® Connect Streaming

    ) and volume can be controlled using the remote control handset, the front panel controls or the Naim App. To play a TIDAL stream, open the Naim App, select the TIDAL input and choose the programme material to play. NAC-N preamplifier...

  • Page 29: Multiroom Streaming

    , TIDAL, NAC-N preamplifiers can play audio streams broadcast from UPnP™, iRadio, or USB inputs will also play simultaneously other Naim streamer products connected to the same home via the client streamer. Up to four client streamers can be network.

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Streaming

    9. Bluetooth Streaming In addition to playing streamed audio via a local network, Bluetooth connection NAC-N preamplifiers can play audio over a Bluetooth wireless connection from appropriately equipped playback devices. Bluetooth connection is configured by default to be secure so a NAC-N preamplifier must be paired with specific playback devices.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    WAV and AIFF (up to 24bit/192kHz), FLAC (up to 24bit/192kHz), ALAC (up to 24bit/96kHz), WMA (up to 16bit/48kHz), Ogg Vorbis (up to 16bit/48kHz), MP3, M4a (up to 320kbit/s), Playlists (M3U, PLS), DSD (NAC-N 272 only). Gapless playback supported on MP3, M4A, AIFF, WAV, FLAC and ALAC.

  • Page 32: Acknowledgements And Declarations

    ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Naim Audio Ltd. is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. © 2012 CSR plc and its group companies.

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