E3
Installation - Getting Started
2 Getting Started
For best results your music server should be installed horizontally on a dedicated
equipment stand intended for the purpose. Do not stand the music server directly on
top of another item of equipment. Ensure that the fan aperture on the rear panel is not
obstructed. The music server should be installed in its final location before connecting
cables or switching on. Remember to install batteries in the remote handset.
It is important that connection is made to a known working network before the music
server is switched on. Locally connected audio amplifiers should not be switched on
before the music server is switched on. The music server power switch is located on the
rear panel with a standby button located on the front panel. The front panel Naim logo
illuminates when the music server wakes from standby.
If your music server was installed professionally you may not need to make any rear
panel connections or to switch it on. If it was not professionally installed, you should first
identify the rear panel network, display (VGA, S-video or composite), audio output one
and mains input sockets, and connect the appropriate cables and hardware.
2.1 Minimum Services and Hardware
NaimNet music servers require a minimum level of network
services and hardware to operate. Before attempting
to install your music server you should ensure that the
necessary services and hardware listed below are present
and working reliably.
Internet:
Always-on
Network:
Modem/router with at least one spare ethernet socket.
Display and Control:
Composite or S-video TV screen and supplied remote
handset.
Note:
A PS2 or USB format mouse or keyboard can be used
in place of the remote handset.
Note:
A VGA video monitor can be used in place of the
TV screen. A VGA connection socket can be found on the
back panel.
2.2 Internet/Network Connections
Apart from mains power and an audio output, the only
connection necessary for a music server to operate is a
working internet connection that enables it to download
the data associated with ripped discs.
If the music server is to be used in a DigiLinX/NaimNet
network audio system, the network connection also
enables the music server to communicate with other
network devices.
Music servers are configured when originally shipped not to
require any specific (TCP/IP) network setup but to connect
to a network automatically (they use DHCP by default).
However, if your music server has been previously used,
or it has been switched on without being connected to
a working network, its network configuration may have
been altered leaving it unable to connect automatically.
Contact your retailer, installer or NaimNet directly if this
appears to be the case.
Note:
A music server switched on without a working
network connection will be unable to negotiate a DHCP IP
address and will revert to a non-operational IP address. To
restore the default DHCP setup, switch the music server off,
connect the network and switch it on again.
2.2.1 Network Hardware
Wired, rather than wireless, network connection is
preferable for the most consistent and secure music server
operation.
Ethernet-over-mains hardware may be used and provides
a simple and convenient method of home network
connection, however, the presence of network data on
the mains supply will degrade the overall audio system
sound quality. For this reason mains network hardware
should be unplugged at all connection points during
periods of critical listening. It should be reconnected when
the music server and hi-fi system is idle, particularly at
night, when the music server is programmed to perform
automatic music database maintenance.
Note:
Music server internal clocks are factory set as
appropriate for their expected final world location. Clocks
can be re-set via the Desktop Client interface.
2.3 Audio Connections
2.3.1 NS01
Connect either the
Phono
or
DIN
Output 1,
or the
Digital
Output,
to an appropriate audio system input. Use Naim Hi-
Line interconnect cable for best results.
2.3.2 NS02
If audio is to be played in the same area as the music
server, either the
Phono
or
DIN
Output 1,
or the
Digital
Output,
should be connected to an appropriate audio
system input.
