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Integra NAC-2.3 Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Integra Audio
Network Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before
making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will
enable you to obtain optimum performance
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Network Receiver.
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Before using

Connections
Operations

Other Information

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  • Page 1: Before Using

    Before using Audio Network Receiver NAC-2.3 Connections Instruction Manual Operations Thank you for purchasing the Integra Audio Network Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Other Information Following the instructions in this manual will...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or antenna or cable system is connected to the ap- water, pliance, be sure the antenna or cable system is D. If the appliance does not operate normally grounded so as to provide some protection by following the operating instructions.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    If power does not come on, con- tical. tact your Integra/Onkyo authorized service station. 3. Care FCC Information for User From time to time you should wipe the front and CAUTION: rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth.
  • Page 5 Precautions For Canadian models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARA- TUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM- PLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using Important Safeguards .................. 2 Precautions ....................4 Contents ....................... 6 Features ......................9 Net-Tune features ........................ 9 Internet radio features ......................9 Receiver features ......................... 9 Other features ........................9 Supplied accessories ................10 Supplied accessories ......................10 Connecting the power cord ....................
  • Page 7 Contents Operations Understanding the basic operations before using the NAC-2.3 ... 26 Connecting the power cord ....................26 Turning on the power ......................26 Selecting your desired source ................... 26 How to adjust the volume ....................27 Temporarily turning off the sound ..................27 Setting the clock ..................
  • Page 8 Contents Listening to Music from an External Player ..........50 Configuring Various Settings ..............51 Network Settings ....................... 51 Ethernet settings ........................ 52 Changing the remote control code to resolve conflicts ............ 57 Setting the Brightness in Standby Mode ................58 Changing the On Screen Display Background Color ............

  • Page 9: Features

    Features The NAC-2.3 is a network audio client that is Receiver features connected via a LAN to the Audio Network Server with Net-Tune System Protocal such as • An innovative circuit, VLSC (Vector Linear NAS-2.3 and allows you to enjoy music files Shaping Circuitry), is adopted that generates saved on the server, as well as Internet radio, from pure analog signals from digital signals.

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Supplied accessories The package include the following (note that the quantity of each item is shown between parentheses): NAC-2.3 (1) IR remote controller RC-509S (1) Infrared remote controller. Batteries - AA or R6 (2) Batteries for the remote controller. AC power cord AM antenna Antenna for receiving AM broadcasts...

  • Page 11: Installing The Remote Controller Batteries

    Supplied accessories Installing the remote controller Using the remote controller batteries Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. 1. Detach the battery cover by pressing NAC-2.3 the tab and pulling up the cover. Remote control sensor 30° 30° About 16 feet (5 m) 2.

  • Page 12: Index Parts And Facilities

    Index parts and facilities Front Panel Volume Standby/On Audio Input Stop Play/ Pause Standby Display Remote control sensor Setup Select Phones NAC - 2.3 Standby indicator -Skip buttons Lights when the NAC-2.3 is in the Standby Moves to the previous or next track. Holding mode.

  • Page 13: Display

    Index parts and facilities Display (1) Status display icons 1 Random This icon is displayed to indicate that the NAC-2.3 is in random playback mode. 2 Repeat This icon is displayed to indicate that the NAC-2.3 is in repeat mode. 3 Status This icon is enclosed in square brackets to indicate that the NAC-2.3 is in normal mode.
  • Page 14 Index parts and facilities (2) Operation guide icons 1 Up Arrow/ /Down Arrow/Left Arrow/Right Arrow These icons are displayed to indicate that the corresponding cursor buttons are enabled to perform specific actions. Example: “< > Tune” indicates that you can use the Cursor Left and Right buttons to perform tuning when the FM/AM radio feature is selected.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Index parts and facilities Rear Panel ANTENNA AUDIO NETWORK RECEIVER NAC - 2.3 MODEL NO. SPEAKERS ( 6 OHMS MIN. ) ETHERNET FIXED VARIABLE AC INLET 1 OSD OUT 8 AUX This port can be used to redirect screen output This port connects to an auxiliary device.

  • Page 16: Remote Controller

    Index parts and facilities Remote Controller 1 Standby/On button Turns on the NAC-2.3 or place it in standby mode. 2 Numeric keys Press to select one of the preset stations or the track you want to play. When entering text, you use these buttons to type in letters and special characters.

  • Page 17: Changing The Remote Controller Mode

    Changing the remote controller A Display button mode Press to change the display mode. When you use any Integra/Onkyo products other B Cursor / / / buttons than the NAC-2.3 in the same room, the Press to locate your selection.

  • Page 18: Connections

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 Connecting the AM antenna Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. Insert into the hole Connecting the antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the 3.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 Connecting the FM antenna FM indoor antenna The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. Move the antenna in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.

  • Page 20: Connecting For Listening To Internet Radio And The Audio Network Server

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 Connecting for listening to Internet radio and the Audio Network Server Listening to Internet radio stations requires the following: I Modem (a device that provides Internet connections via leased lines; e.g., a cable modem, xDSL modem, terminal adapter) * To have access to Internet, you typically need to make a contract with an Internet service provider (ISP).
  • Page 21 Connecting the NAC-2.3 Internet NAC-2.3 Modem To the WAN side To LAN side port Router To LAN side port Audio Network Server Tips: Connecting more than one unit of NAC-2.3 to a router enables several users to listen to Internet radio or music pieces contained on the Audio Network Server.

  • Page 22: Connecting Audio Devices To The Nac-2.3

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 Connecting audio devices to the NAC-2.3 Connecting a player The NAC-2.3 supports various audio player devices. To use a player in conjunction with the NAC-2.3, connect the audio connection cable between the NAC-2.3’s AUX IN port and the player’s AUDIO OUT port. ANTENNA CD player SPEAKERS...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Nac-2.3 With A Television Monitor

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 If the powered ampifier does not have volume control, connect the audio connection cable between the NAC-2.3’s VARIABLE OUT port and the powered ampifier’s input port. In this case, use the NAC- 2.3 to adjust the volume. ANTENNA Powered ampifier...

  • Page 24: Connecting Speaker Systems

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 Connecting speaker systems Before connecting • The load impedance of each speaker must be at least 6 Ω. • Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cords. Otherwise, the DC resistance of the speaker cords may become too high, lowering the damping factor and causing the sound quality to deteriorate.

  • Page 25: Operating Components Not Reached By The Remote Controller Signals (Ir In)

    Connecting the NAC-2.3 Operating components not reached by the remote controller signals (IR IN) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for operation: Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or ® ® Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles and Xantech to name a few.

  • Page 26: Before Using

    Understanding the basic operations before using the NAC-2.3 Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord into wall socket. (FM) Turning on the power When the power cord is connected, the display (AM) shown below appears. (externally connected audio device) Press the Standby/On button on the NAC-2.3 or remote controller to turn on the power.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Volume

    Understanding the basic operations before using the NAC-2.3 How to adjust the volume Temporarily turning off the sound Use the Volume / buttons on the main unit or To turn off the sound momentarily, press Mute remote controller of the NAC-2.3. button on the remote controller.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Setting date and time 6. Press the Cursor button to display “AM/PM”. 1. Activate menu mode. Press the Cursor / button to select either Press the Setup button to display the setup “AM” or “PM”. items in the display area. NAC-2.3 Remote controller Setup...

  • Page 29: Displaying The Date And Time

    Setting the clock Displaying the date and time Changing the Clock Display The display changes each time you press the You can select the clock display mode from the Display button. “12H AM/PM” or “24H” type. 1. Activate menu mode. NAC-2.3 Remote controller Press the Setup button to display the setup...

  • Page 30: Listening To Music Saved On The Audio Network Server

    Listening to Music Saved on the Audio Network Server The Audio Network Server with Net-Tune System 4. Select your desired album, artist, Protocol connected with the NAC-2.3 via a LAN genre, or playlist. enables you to use the NAC-2.3 to listen to any Choose your desired album, artist, genre, or music track contained in the music library playlist respectively according to your...

  • Page 31: About Play Modes

    Listening to Music Saved on the Audio Network Server About Play Modes Playback by genre 1. Press the Display button to switch to browse On the Audio Network Server, you can define play mode. modes that allow you to play tracks by album, by 2.

  • Page 32: Various Playback Modes

    Listening to Music Saved on the Audio Network Server Various Playback Modes Searching for a track • Random mode Search by track number You can press the Random button on the remote When the NAC-2.3 is in the browse mode after controller to switch to Random mode, in which pressing the Display button, you can use the the NAC-2.3 plays the tracks contained in your...

  • Page 33: Viewing Information On The Display

    Listening to Music Saved on the Audio Network Server Viewing Information on the display Search by initial letter You can search for a Album title, Artist name, Status Messages Genre, or Playlist name by just typing in its initial letter using a numeirc button on the remote Different status messages appear on the display, controller.
  • Page 34 Listening to Music Saved on the Audio Network Server Track Information While a track is playing, you can press the Cursor button to cycle through the elapsed time and remaining time of the current track. The elapsed time of the playback track The remaining time of the playback track...

  • Page 35: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to Radio Broadcasts You can listen to radio broadcasts either by Presetting FM/AM stations manually tuning to a station or by selecting a preset station. The NAC-2.3 provides a preset memory feature that allows you to preset up to 40 FM and AM stations by tuning to your desired station and then assigning the station your desired preset number.
  • Page 36 Listening to Radio Broadcasts 4. Press the Display button to select 6. Press the Select button to enter the which type of characters to enter. selected character. Each time you press the Display button, the character type cycles as follows. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ↓...

  • Page 37: Listening To A Preset Station

    Listening to Radio Broadcasts Listening to a preset station Switching among display modes The display changes each time you press the Display button. 1. Set the input selector to FM Radio or AM Radio Press the Audio Input button repeatedly to display “FM Radio”...
  • Page 38 Listening to Radio Broadcasts 3. Press the Select button. • Renaming a preset station You can enter or edit the name of a preset 4. Press Cursor button to display “FM channel: Mode”. Press the Select button. 1. Activate menu mode. Press the Setup button to display the setup items in the display area.
  • Page 39 Listening to Radio Broadcasts • Deleting a preset station You can delete a preset station: 1. Activate menu mode. Press the Setup button to display the setup items in the display area. 2. Press the Cursor / button to display “FM Radio”...

  • Page 40: Using Timer Functions

    Using timer functions The following flow chart presents the setup menu screens you navigate through when setting up the alarm: Alarm Alarm Alarm feature 3. Press the Cursor / button to display “Set Alarm” in the display area. Alarm Settings Press the Select button.
  • Page 41 Using timer functions Setting the alarm start time Setting the alarm source After completing the step 3 on page 40, do the After completing the step 3 on page 40, do the following procedures. following procedures. You can select the server, Internet radio, or FM/ 1.

  • Page 42: Turning On Or Off The Alarm Function

    Using timer functions Turning on or off the alarm Stopping the activated alarm function Press the Standby button either on the NAC-2.3 or the remote controller, and then the NAC-2.3 is You can turn on or off the alarm function. turned off.

  • Page 43: Sleep Timer

    Using timer functions Sleep timer The sleep timer puts the NAC-2.3 into standby mode when the set time elapses. The sleep timer can be configured from the remote controller only. Press the Sleep button to set the time that must elapse before the NAC-2.3 is put into standby mode.

  • Page 44: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio Internet radio refers to radio stations that 3. Select a key for searching your broadcast music and other programs via desired programs: streaming audio access on the Internet. The NAC- Press the Display button to switch to browse 2.3 allows you to enjoy Internet radio at a high mode.
  • Page 45 Listening to Internet radio Press the Cursor / button to select your 4. Start receiving Internet radio: desired station. Press the Select button to start receiving Internet radio. To return to normal display, press the Setup button. The NAC-2.3 starts buffering the radio data, and after the buffering status comes to •...

  • Page 46: Presetting Internet Radio Stations

    Listening to Internet radio When using the remote controller, press the Presetting Internet radio stations Caps button to switch the character type. The NAC-2.3 allows you to save your favorite 4. Select your desired character by Internet radio station in the preset memory. Once pressing the Cursor button you have saved your favorite stations in the preset...
  • Page 47 Listening to Internet radio 8. Press the Select button to save the • Renaming a preset Internet radio preset station. station You can enter or edit the name of a preset If your selected preset number is already in channel: use, the new station overwrites the existing station.
  • Page 48 Listening to Internet radio • Deleting a preset station You can delete a preset station: 1. Activate menu mode. Press the Setup button to display the setup items in the display area. 2. Press the Cursor / button to display “iNet Radio”...

  • Page 49: Listening To A Preset Internet Radio Station

    Listening to Internet radio Listening to a preset Internet radio Supported Music Formats station The NAC-2.3 supports both WMA and MP3 1. Set the input selector to Internet audio streamed from Internet radio stations. Radio. 2. Select the preset number of your desired station using the Preset / button on the remote controller.

  • Page 50: Listening To Music From An External Player

    Listening to Music from an External Player 1. Set the input source to Auxiliary Input. 2. Start the external player connected to the NAC-2.3. External player...

  • Page 51: Configuring Various Settings

    Configuring Various Settings Network Settings Before you can use the NAC-2.3 to play music contained in the music library on the Audio Network Server and listen to Internet radio, you must correctly configure the NAC-2.3’s network settings so that it can connect to your LAN and the Internet. It is strongly recommended to use a broadband connection (via an xDSL or CATV leased line) and a router.

  • Page 52: Ethernet Settings

    Configuring Various Settings Note: Ethernet settings The display shown above may not appear immediately after the power is turned on. If you use broadband router, you do not have to perform the Ethernet settings because the DHCP IP Address settings: function on the broadband router is enabled by default.
  • Page 53 Configuring Various Settings Enter the IP mask using the Cursor • Specifying the IP address: button to select the digit to change and the (This setting is required only when you Cursor / button to change the number. turn off the DHCP function.) Press the to increment and to decrement...
  • Page 54 Configuring Various Settings Enter the DNS1 address using the Cursor Proxy settings: button to select the digit to change and the From the “System” → “Ethernet Settings” Cursor / button to change the number. setup menu, select “Proxy Setup” using the Press the to increment and to decrement...
  • Page 55 Configuring Various Settings • Specify Port number Client Settings: (This setting is required only when you From the “System” → “Ethernet Settings” → turn off the DHCP function.) setup menu, select “Client” using the Cursor From the “System” → “Ethernet Settings” → / button.
  • Page 56 Configuring Various Settings • Turning on or off the WOL (Wakeup On • Specifying the Net-Tune port LAN) feature From the “System” → “Ethernet Settings” → “Client” setup menu, select “Net-Tune Port” WOL (Wakeup On LAN) allows you to turn using the Cursor / button.

  • Page 57: Changing The Remote Control Code To Resolve Conflicts

    ID. When you use multiple NAC-2.3s, you can change the remote control code to avoid multiple Integra/Onkyo products from operating simultaneously with one remote controller. Press the Select button to save the change. 1. Activate menu mode.

  • Page 58: Setting The Brightness In Standby Mode

    Configuring Various Settings Setting the Brightness in Standby 4. Press the Cursor / button to select Mode your desired brightness setting. Bright: bright You can change the brightness in the display Dim: dimmed while the NAC-2.3 is in the standby mode. Off: turned off 1.

  • Page 59: Changing The On Screen Display Background Color

    Configuring Various Settings Changing the On Screen Display • Changing the background color Background Color Press the Cursor button to display “Background Color.” You can change the On Screen Display background color. If you use multiple NAC-2.3s, it is easier to identify each NAC-2.3 by using different colors.

  • Page 60: Net-Tune Server Settings

    Configuring Various Settings Net-Tune Server Settings 1. Make sure that the Audio Network Server is running. If multiple Audio Network Servers exist on the same LAN, you have to select the Audio Network 2. Make sure that the NAC-2.3 is Server to which the NAC-2.3 is connected.

  • Page 61: On Screen Display (Osd)

    On Screen Display (OSD) OSD menu flowchart (Internet Radio) AUDIO INPUT Cursor SELECT DISPLAY Cursor , SELECT SETUP SELECT Select station Select Input station Select preset Save preset FM Radio Tune to station to preset character type name number station Cursor SELECT DISPLAY...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting POWER REMOTE CONTROLLER The power to system is not turned on. The remote controller does not function correctly. © Make sure that power cable is plugged into © Make sure that the batteries have been the AC outlet (see pages 10, 26). installed in the correct direction (polarity ©...

  • Page 63: Ethernet Network

    Troubleshooting Search by genre returns no match. ETHERNET NETWORK • The audio file list of the Audio Network Server contains no files that have genre The unit fails to activate the Internet radio or names. music server feature. © Assign genre names to the files contained •...

  • Page 64: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error messages Input source Client FL display message Meaning Server No Albums Unable to find the album information during searching the music library. Server No Artists Unable to find the artist information during searching the music library. Server No Genres Unable to find the genre information during searching the music library.
  • Page 65 In this case, unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then plug it in again in five seconds. Integra/Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Tuner Section Power output Tuning range 15 watts per channel, min RMS, at 8 ohms, FM: 87.50–108.00 MHz (100 kHz steps) both channels driven 1 kHz, with no more (U.S. & Canadian models) than 0.1% 87.5–108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps) (Other area models) 2 ×...
  • Page 67 Specifications General Sound format supported by the Net-Tune WAVE (PCM), MP3, WMA Clock precision monthly error: ±30 seconds (at 25 °C (77 °F) ) Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 58 W (120 V, 60 Hz) Standby power Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 68 Integra Division of ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www. integrahometheater.com Integra Division of ONKYO CORPORATION Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-831-8124...

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