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1. world class sound AO REFERENCE MANUAL NDX and ND5 XS NETWORK AUDIO PLAYERS ENGLISH Section Ll 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 29 2 10 2 11 2 12 2 13 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 d 3 8 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 Contents Introduction The Multi mode Radio The UPnP Audio Interface The USB iPod Interface The Digital to Analogue Converter Installation and Connection NDX Rear Panel NDX Connected To Optional 555PS Power Supply ND5 XS Rear Panel ND5 XS Connected To Optional XP5 XS Power Supply Mains Power Connection Power Supply Upgrade FM DAB Aenal Connection Audio Inputs and Outputs USB iPod Interface Network Connections System Automation Extemal Control and Update Sockets Signal Ground Switch NDX 5XS Operation NDX 5XS Front Panel Features Front Panel Buttons Front Panel Display normal play mode Front Panel Display list disolay mode Front Panel Display setup mode NDX 5XS Remote Handset Handset Text Entry The n Stream Control App NDX 5XS Setup The Setup Home Menu The Language Menu The Inputs Menu The Analogue Outputs Menu The Network Settings Menu The Digital Output Menu The Front Display Menu The Handset Keys Menu The System Automation Menu The Factory Settings Menu Page N ee UJ uuu amp A A HK HB HB WW O OO DOAN NADA DD Q 11 11 11 11 12 12 14 14 14 15 16 5 NDX 5XS Multi mode Rad
2. CD CD Player playerorthe Naim DAC the NDX 5XS handset and n Stream App can provide system wide control System Automation 1 5 The System Automation setup menu compnises five items These are explained in the following paragraphs Selecting Preamp or Naim DAC Tea opensa menu that enables enabled preamplifier or DAC inputs to be Pre CD added to the inputs available Pre Tuner Disabled for selection via the NDX 5XS Pre HDD Disabled handset and n Stream interfaces Inputs can be enabled disabled and renamed and as virtual NDX 5XS inputs can be assigned to NDX 5XS handset input keys Streamer Audio Selecting NDX 5XS Connection opensa menu that enables the preamplifier input to which the NDX 5XS is connected to be specified This preamplifier input is then automatically selected on selection of NDX 5XS inputs gt Input Used CD Player 1 2 Selecting CD Playeropensa gt Enabled No menu that makes CD transport control available through the NDX 5XS n Stream interface Select Enabled to enable CD control and select Input Used to specify the NDX 5XS preamplifier or DAC input that the CD player is connected to Input Used Digital 1 Note CD player transport control using the NDX 5XS handset is not possible The n Stream App must be used Selecting Advanced Setup opensa menu that provides accessto a range of advanced configuration parameters These parameters will not normally need adjustment Co
3. Note Specifications may be subject to revision S PDIF up to 24 bit 192kHz Front panel socket Hi Res UPnP playback up to 24bit 192kHz WAV and FLAC DAB FM WiFi DAB Band Ill and L Band FM 87 5 108M Hz Ethemet DIN and RCA 2 1V rms at 1kHz 300 maximum 10kQ 10Hz 20kKHz 0 1 0 5dB lt 0 1 10Hz 18kHz at full level Linear phase absolute phase corect S PDIF 75Q BNC XP5 XS XPS 555PS DAC Hi Line Power Line BNC Coaxial RCA and TosLink RC5 3 5mm jack on rear RC5 3 5mm jack on rear RC5 x2 RJ 45 Cat5E WiFi Front panel socket Max rating 5V at 1000mA Rear panel mini B socket for software upgrade diagnostics Intemet radio Windows Media formatted content MP3 streams MMS Playlists M3U PLS MP3 AAC up to 320kbit s C BR VBR Apple Lossless from iPod Windows Media formatted content 9 up to 320kbit s WAV and FLAC up to 24bit 192kHz via UPnP or USB only AIFF LPCM 16 24 Ogg Vorbis viuner 5 full service Nine button matnx Remote handset and optional n Stream App interface for iPhone iPod touch and iPad models App downloadable from the ilunes App store 100V 115V 230V 50 or 60Hz Intemal integrated or Extemal 60VA maximum Apple made for iPod iPhone vluner Premium MP3 AAC DAB Naim Audio Limited Southampton Road Salisbury England SP1 2LN Tel 44 0 1722 426600 Fax 44 0 871 230 1012 W www naimaudio com Part No 12 001 0143 Iss 3B 87 x 432 x 314m
4. gt a key assignments can be altered via the Handset Keys setup menu See Section 4 8 Normal Mode Enter digits lto 9 Enter 0 zero Display the radio preset list Display the radio preset menu Select next input Select previous input Input dependent see note Input dependent see note No function Digolay input Lisy Setup Modes Enter characters in text Enter spaces in text Delete last Character in text Switch text case Menu up navigation Menu down navigation Previous menu orbackone characterin text Next menu orforward one characterin text Exts cunent menu without saving changes Confirm action dependent lit of orselection tracks functions Operation The handset key functions are listed and described in the tables below Some keys change function when NDX 5XS is in list setup mode Normal play mode functions are denoted by the text on each key and list setup mode functions are denoted by the text below each key Keys with only one function are listed in the table on the nght 3 6 2 Normal Play Mode Keys Key disp vol vol mute repeat gt shuffle J setup i info pil pkay pause Iq previous P next E stop 44 reverse b forward cd radio av hdd aux Function Switches NDX 5XS display on or off Increase preamp volume Decrease preamp volume Silence preamp Repeat selec
5. numerical entry Default 0 0 0 0 Mask User definable numerical entry Default 0 0 0 0 Gateway Gtwy User definable numencal entry Default 0 0 0 0 DNSI User definable numerical entry Default 0 0 0 0 DNS2 User definable numerical entry Default 0 0 0 0 These settings enable NDX 5XS to connect to a network using a fixed IP address On selecting each one in tum numenical entry screens will be displayed that require completion with the appropnate network IP address settings Consult your network router s user documentation forhelp with specifying fixed IP address settings 7 The Front Display Men The Digital Output menu allows the digital output to be enabled and itsdata format to be configured Parameter Options Enabled Yes No The Digital Output should be enabled only if it isspecifically required Output Native 96kHz 24bit Select Native unless a subsequent digital to analogue converter is unable to processa native clock rate reliably TES The Front Display setup menu enables the behaviour of the NDX 5xXS front panel display to be modified Parameter Auto Off Options Select from list Auto Off defines the length of time the display will remain switched on after the last interface operation is ca mied out Time periods of between 10 secondsand 1 hourcan be selected Note If the display has been switched off using the handset disp key this setting will take pronty over the Auto
6. No takes place always when the iPod is MAC Displays the NDX 5XS MAC address connected or never takes place The Name parameter enables the NDX 5XS s default Note The non charging option is provided because network name to be changed there isa small reduction in iPod sound quality when The Wireless parameter enables a wireless network to be simultaneously charging and playing This means however chosen and joined See Section 4 5 1 below for detailed that an iPod can potentially run out of power while playing wireless set up notes via the NDX 5XS l Network Status displays the current network connection sta tus The DHCP parameter enables the NDX 5XS network settings to be modified In most cases specifying Yes and leaving NDX 5XS set to DHCP will be the appropnate option See Section 4 5 2 for notes on static address non DHCP network connection 4 5 1 Wireless Network etup Note Devices installed on a network have an IP address through which they are identified by all the other items on the network DHCP isa set of rules that enable the automatic allocation of addresses as items are connected or switched on while connected to the network NDX 5XS is set up by default to use DHCP Note If NDX 5XS is connected to the network both wirelessly and via Ethemet wired the Ethemet connection will take prionty Connection Set Up If the Wireless parameter is selected in the Network Settings menu the Select Network
7. The Analogue Outputs menu sta tions enablesthe main DIN or RCA phono outputs to be disabled Note The NDX 5XS DAB input is not implemented in units or individually or simultaneously distnbuted in temtones where Digital Audio Broadcasting is selected unavailable Parameter Options 4 3 4 UPnP Network Input Main out Disabled DIN Phono DIN Phono Parameter Options Select the appropnate option for your Enabled Yes No installation Only select the DIN Phono Name User definable option if both outputs are simultaneously Server History Yes No If Yes required is specified NDX 5XS will remember the last used i SES sat folder if the UPnP server is still available The Network Settings menu If No is specified NDX 5XS will display the enables NDX 5XS network full list of available servers parameters to be customised to suit the router and network 4 3 5 USB iPod Input The options are tabulated ceed Opuons and described in the following Enabled Yes No E E Name User definable Folder History Yes No If Yes Parameter Options is specified Name User definable text entry NDX 5XS will automatically display the Defa ult NDXS xxx last used folder on the USB device If No Wireless Not Used Wireless Network Na mes is specified the top level folder of the Satus Conneg ig Not Connected No Signal device will be displayed Login Failure Busy Etc Charge Always Never iPod battery charging mach Neo
8. and right gt keys will select the next or previous station If Presetis selected the keys will select the previous or next preset If Listis selected the keys will retum NDX 5XS to list display mode and if Off is selected the keys will be disabled in respect of station or preset selection Each handset input selection key may have up to four inputs assigned to it The default assignments are shown in the following table Handset Key NDX 5XS Inputs Assigned cd None radio FM DAB iRadio pc UPnP iPod USB iPod tv Digital 1 av Digital 2 hdd Digital 3 aux None Beneath the Up Down keys and Lefy Right keys parameters the Handset Keys menu displays a list of the eight handset input keys Selecting one of the keys then displays a list of the four existing assignments to that key including unassigned To change an assignment select the assignment number to be altered and from the subsequent menu select the desired input 4 8 3 Handset Navigation Keys The navigation 4 gt a keysare located around the ok list key 4 8 4 Handset Input Selection Keys The input selection keys cd radio pc iPod tv av hdd aux are located beneath the transport keys pil K bl E 44 gt gt cd radio pc iPod hdd aux With System Automation enabled and an NDX 5XS Remote Out TR socket connected to the Remote DAC In socket of a Naim preamplifier Streamer Audio or integrated amplifier
9. any station info broadcast Note Buffer level indicates the quantity of stored data within NDX 5XS and reflects the ability of the network to provide data at the necessary rate It is possible for an intemet radio station listed to be off line and be unavailable when selected If this occurs an alert message will be displayed 17 18 Multi mode Radio Tuner 5 4 Adding iRadio Stations The Naim Radio Guide web site enables iRadio stations not included in the standard NDX 5XS list to be added for download to your NDX 5XS To access the web site and add stations follow the steps below With a computer connected to the same network as the NDX 5XS browse to http naim vtuner com Enter the identification ID of your NDX 5XS where requested on the web page The ID isthe unit s MAC address Thiscan be found via the following NDX 5XS menus Setup gt Factory Settings gt System Status gt MAC Note You can registera usemame and password so that the MAC address is not required on any subsequent vist To add stations follow the My Added Stations link and provide the information required Click on the arrow to complete the procedure The added station will then be visible on the Naim Radio Guide home page To access the stations from the NDX 5XS select the iRadio input then select Added Stations 5 5 Storing Radio Presets When the handset store key is pressed the display wi
10. be found in Section 4 9 2 12 Extemal Control and Update Sockets The NDX and ND5 XS are fitted with a 3 5mm jack Remote In socket on their rear panels The Remote In socket can be used for RC5 remote control via a fully wired connection ora remote IR repeater The NDX and ND5 XS are also fitted with a rear panel mini USB socket This socket enables firmware upgrades and diagnostic tests to be camed out Contact your retailer for more information if required Note The rear panel mini USB socket is not intended forthe connection of USB storage hardware and cannot be used for audio playback 2 13 Signal Ground Switch The NDX 5XS is fitted on its rear panel with a Signal Ground switch offering two positions Chassis and Hoating Select the Chassis position unless NDX 5XS is connected in a hi fi system incorporating another earthed source component ormains hum is audible through the loudspeakers Contact your retailer distnhbutor or Naim for advice if necessary Note Connected in the context above meansan 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 floating if one isconnected in the system unless a digital signal connection is used Note The Signal Ground switch setting isnot affected by the use of an extemal power supply No damage will be done if the wrong Signal Ground position is chosen however the
11. be used and dig 2 Coaxial RCA phono providesa simple and convenient method of wired home dig 3 Optical Toslink network connection However depending on mains wiring factors specific 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 or wireless networking should be employed 2 10 2 Wireless Network Connection If NDX 5XS is to connect wirelessly to the home network the supplied Wi Fi antenna must be fitted to the rear panel Installation and Connection wireless antenna socket Wireless configuration will also be necessary before NDX 5XS is able to connect to your home network See Section 4 5 1 2 10 3 Network Settings The NDX 5XS is set up when orginally shipped not to require any on site TCP IP configuration but to connect to a network automatically it uses DHCP by default However if your NDX 5XS has been previously used its network configuration 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 see Section 4 5 of this manual and re start NDX 5XS If problems still persit contact your retailer installer or Naim Audio directly Note Before reporting network connection problems cany outa Factory Reset operation Select Rest All Settings
12. from the Factory Settings setup menu See Section 4 10 Note A NDX 5XS switched on without a working wired network connection will only be able to connect to a home network wirelessly To use an Ethemet wired connection switch the NDX 5XS off connect the network and switch it on again Note For intemet radio to operate the NDX 5XS requires connection to a broadband intemet service 2 11 System Automation NDX 5XS control can be linked using System Automation to the control of some Naim preamplifiers CD players and the Naim DAC System Automation enables for example preamplifier inputs to be selected via the NDX 5XS or for n Stream transport functions to controla CD player To take advantage of System Automation connect one of the NDX 5XS rear panel Remote Out sockets to a preamplifier CD playerorDAC Remote In socket Use a cable terminated with a 3 5mm jack plug at one end and a 3 5mm jack orphono plug asnecessary at the otherend Using both NDX 5XS Remote Out sockets forexample one connected to a preamplifierand one connected to a CD player enables comprehensive system control via just one user interface handset or n stream iPhone app Note Stereo and mono 3 5mm jack to 3 5mm jack can be used for System Automation If a stereo 3 5mm jack to phono plug cable is used connect the left channel phono plug Note NDX 5xXS System Automation is switched off by default A full description of its configuration and use can
13. home menu provides access to nine setup menus The function of each menu is listed below Language Enables the user interface language to be changed Inputs Enables parameters for each intemal and extemal input to be configured Analogue Outputs Enables analogue output socket options to be selected Network Settings Configures network connection settings Digital Output Enables digital output options to be selected Front Display Configures display features System Automation Enables system automation to be configured Handset Keys Enables inputs to be assigned to specific handset keys Also enables configuration of the handset navigation 4 gt v keys Factory Settings Enables interrogation of NDX 5XS status monitonng of handset commands deletion of all user presets reset of system automation and retum to factory default settings Each of the nine setup menus is described in detail in the following sections Use the handset up 4 and down v and ok list keys to select a setup menu 4 2 The Language Menu The Language setup menu enables the NDX 5XS user interface language to be changed Enter setup mode and use the handset ok list key to select Language Use the handset up and down and ok list keys to select a language Exit setup mode by pressing the handset exit key 4 3 The Inputs Menu The Inputs setup menu enables a vanety of parameters to be configured foreach NDX 5X
14. mode is engaged by pressing the handset setup J key or pressing and holding the front panel ok list button Setup mode provides access to all NDX 5XS setup functions The illustration above shows the setup home screen displayed when setup mode is engaged The 1 9 at the top right denotes that the selected item isnumber one of nine To navigate around the setup menus and make selections use the front panel orhandset up 4 down v and left 4 arrow keys to navigate around menus and the ok list button or key to confirm a selection Note The right gt key duplicates the ok list key when navigating setup mode menus To exit setup mode press the handset setup P key a second time or press the exit key or front panel list button NDX 5XS setup is covered in Section 4 Note If programme materal is playing when NDX 5XS enters setup mode it will continue to play The volume mute and transport play pause stop etc keys on the handset will remain operational The supplied remote control handset isa multifunctional device designed specifically for the NDX 5XS and Naim dak a eae Uniti Senes products To fit battenes remove the battery cover and insert the battenes into the body taking care with their onentation Replace the battery cover 3 6 1 Normal and List Setup Mode Keys Key Numeric text 0 preset del input input exit lisy ok Note Navigation 4
15. that exceed a specific signal strength Note The intenocked circle icon at the top nght of he display indicatesa stereo signal Note The signal strength lock threshold may be altered within the NDX 5XS set up menus See Section 4 3 2 If stations are RDS enabled their names rather than just their frequencies will be disolayed Pressing the handset info key will sequentially display any station info broadcast station genres if defined and station frequency If stations are not RDS enabled the info key will display only the station frequency When the scan stopsata station either press the prev M or next p key again to ignore the station and continue the scan orstore the station asa preset favounte by pressing the handset store key Pressing the handset ok list key displays an FM options menu that enables mono mode to be selected Mono operation can sometimes be useful to reduce noise and interference 5 2 DAB Tuner Seeking Stations When the NDX 5XS DAB Radio input is first selected it must scan for stations Select the DAB input and press the handset ok list key to begin the search Scan progress and the number of stations found will be displayed When the scan is complete NDX 5XS will order the stations alphabetically and select the first station in the list DAB stations can be selected either alphabetically in tum by pressing the handset prev Q or next p keys or selected in list
16. 30GB 4GB 8GB 16GB The NDX 5XS DAB module incorporates full broadcast and station display capabilities The FM module is fully RDS eae iPod Radio Data System capable 5th generation video iPhone 3G l ocb socB 8GB 16GB Note DAB and RDS broadcasts are not available in all temitones 1 2 The UPnP Audio Interface IPSE louri iPhone 3GS Ist generation 8GB 16GB 32GB 8GB 16GB 32GB NDX 5XS can connect to a home network and play audio files tored on UPnP drives such asthe Naim UnitiServe or on PC and Mac computers iPod touch 2nd generation 8GB 16GB 32GB 1 4 The Digital to Analogue Converter NDX 5XS incorporates a three input digital to analogue converter able to handle S PDIF format digital audio at up to 24 bit and 192kHz resolution The three DAC inputs compnise one coaxial BNC socket one coaxial Phono socket and TosLink optical socket Installation and Connection 2 Installation and Connection Your NDX 5XS should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose Ensure it is well ventilated and do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment It should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on The Important XPS power NDX 5XS has no standby mode and is intended to be left switched on supplies with serial numbers below 188015 Connecting the NDX 5XS to mains power and to a variety of audio peripherals and are not compatible with sourc
17. Off setting The display will always switch on briefly when control commandsare received f O Pen a Pa Q Wwe rida I Mott Ei Ne Yo I 4i i BA 4 8 1 Navigation Key Functions The Handset Keys setup menu enables the function of the handset navigation keys Diagram 4 8 3 to be configured and the NDX 5XS inputs assigned to each handset input selection key Diagram 4 8 4 to be changed Selecting the Up Down Actions parameter from the Handset Keys menu opensa further menu that enables the selection from two modes of handset up 4 and down v key function Inputand Off If Input is selected the keys will select inputs and if Off is selected the keys will be disabled in respect of input selection Selecting the Left Right Actions parameter from the Handset Keys menu will open further menus enabling the configuration of 4 8 2 Input Key Assignments the left lt 4 and right gt keys independently for the iPod Radio s USB and UPnP inputs The options available for the USB iPod and UPnP inputs are Track Listand Off If Track is selected the left 4 and right gt keys will select the previous or next track If Listis selected the keys will retum NDX 5XS to list disolay mode and if Offis selected the keys will be disabled in respect of track or list selection The options available forthe Radio s input are Station Preset List and Off If Station is selected the left lt 4
18. P Static Network If an incorrect passphrase or access key is entered NDX 5XS will display an alert message Note Asa security measure a router may also require the NDX 5XS s MAC address to be entered before allowing it to join the wireless network This type of secunty feature is known as MAC address filtering The NDX 5XS MAC address is shown in the Factory settings gt System Status page Note The wireless passphrase access key is created when the wireless router is first set up and could be a word ora series of numbers and letters If the passphrase access key is not known check on the router settings page or with the person who initially set up the router Note If a router offers multiple secunty configurations NDX 5XS will automatically offer only the most secure one Note If WEP secunty is used the router should be set to auto or open authentication If the selected network is insecure and requires no passphrase or access key to join NDX 5XS will display an alert message Pressing the handset ok Ilist key will immediately connect NDX 5XS to the network and display a confirmation screen Note Wireless connection difficulties can sometimes be resolved by changing the wireless connection channel in the router settings Connection If DHCP is de selected in the Network Settings menu five further parameters will be displayed Parameter Options IP User definable
19. S intemal and extemal input The options available foreach are described in the following sections Two parameters are common to all inputs Enabled Switches the input on or off and displays or hides any associated menus Name Enables user specified namesto be attached to inputs Use the handset to enter text 4 3 1 iRadio Input Parameter Options Enabled Yes No Name User definable Auto Disconnect Select time Auto disconnect is provided so that intemet provider data usage limits are not inadvertently exceeded by an NDX 5XS left connected to intemet radio Browse History Yes No If Yes is specified NDX 5XS will select the last used station ff it is available If No is specified NDX 5XS will display the full list of available stations 12 Setup 4 3 2 FM Input 4 3 6 Digital Inputs 1 2 and 3 Parameter Options Parameter Options Enabled Yes No Enabled Yes No Name User definable Name User definable Seek Lock Low Medium Unstable source Yes No High Sets the FM Select No unless Signal strength required for the NDX 5XS the NDX 5XS has problems locking to a tuner to identify an FM station digital signal Selecting Yes will enable the NDX 5XS to lock to unstable digital signals 4 3 3 DAB Input however sound quality will be slightly Parameter Options degraded Enabled Yes No AA Tho Analaniia Nutnite Mani Name User definable eth ihe al logue SN eS WS Re scan Sations Re scans for DAB
20. appropnate key the required number of times Confirm the text entry by pressing the ok list key m fantrn Ann gt T 1 J q w J s f 0 J 8 w WEE f i The n Stream NDX 5XS control application is available from the itunes App Store n Stream is compatible with iPad iPhone and iPod touch models running iOS software Version 3 1 3 or later Select device NDX C135 192 168 001 065 NDX Connection 3 8 1 n Steam Setup To begin using n Stream to control your NDX 5XS you must first install the app on your iPad iPhone or iPod touch With the app installed Auto connection Stay connected Other Settings Use Hi Fi language Clear Image Cache and the iPad iPhone or iPod wirelessly connected to the same network as your NDX 5XS start the app by touching its screen icon Selecting setup opensa menu that enables the NDX 5XS to be selected for control Touch the appropnate NDX 5XS as identified by its device name ornetwork address NDX C135 and 192 168 001 065 respectively in the illustration above Note Your NDX 5XS network address and device name can be found in its Factory Settings setup menu Note The NDX 5XS name can be changed from its setup menu Doing so can enable individual units in a multiple installation to be identified more easily The setup menu enables the following options to be selected Auto connection Slay connected Select ON for a
21. ce iPod or iPhone to the USB socket and selecting USB iPod input 7 3 Browsing and Playing USB Files 7 1 USB Media and File Compatibility 20 USB memory hardware must be in Windows DOS format FAT FAT32 to be used with the NDX 5XS Macintosh formats are not compatible The NDX 5XS can play USB audio files in the following formats MP3 M4A Apple Lossless AAC LPC M16 24 FLAC WMA WAV AIFF or Ogg Vorbis Files must be free of digital rights management playback restrictions such as the iTunes FairPlay system 7 2 iPod Compatibility and Charging The NDX 5XS USB audio interface iscompatible with 5th generation iPod models all iPod touch models and the iPhone iPhone 3 and iPhone 3GS NDX 5XS can play iPod audio files in the following formats MP3 M4A AAC WAV AIFF and Apple Lossless The iPod battery will be charged by default while the iPod is Connected iPod charging options can be changed in the USB iPod input setup menu See Section 4 3 5 With a USB memory device or an iPod or iPhone connected and the NDX 5XS USB iPod input selected the display will enter list mode and show the structure of stored audio files Use the handset up 4 down left 4 and ok list key to browse and select items Note The memory device or iPod can be safely connected or disconnected at any time Selecting a folder will display the list of files contained within and selecting a single file will begin playbac
22. d via the NDX 5XS Digital Inputs setup menu See Section 4 3 6 2 6 Power Supply Upgrade The NDX 5XS can be upgraded through the use of an extemal Naim power supply 2 8 2 Audio Signal Outputs The NDX 5XS provides analogue and digital audio signal outputs intended for connection to an appropriate IMPORTANT XPS POWER SUPPLIES WITH SERIAL NUMBERS preamplifier or digital to analogue converter input BELOW 188015 ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE NDX OR NDX 5XS output connections are made via the socket ND5 XS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED CONTACT YOUR LOCAL types listed below RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION Output Socket If an extemal power supply isto be used the link plug on Analogue stereo 5 pin DIN the rear panel of the NDX 5XS should be removed and the Analogue stereo RCA phono power supply connected in its place using an SXPS Bumdy S PDIF digital stereo BNC Coaxial cable See Diagrams 2 2 and 2 4 Note Output sockets are selected and configured via THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT the NDX 5XS Analogue Outputs and Digital Output setup THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES menus See Sections 4 4 and 4 6 E sain E winced panini power cable removed when an extemal power supply is 2 9 USB iPod Interface used The NDX 5XS is then switched on using the extemal The NDX 5xXS is fitted with a front panel USB interface power supply power switch intended forthe connection of Apple iPod and iPhone models and USB memory hardwar
23. e canying audio files The 2 7 FM DAB Aenal Connection USB interface should not be used for any other purpose able to provide high quality FM and DAB radio if a strong 4 3 5 iPod and iPhone batteries will be charged when interference free radio signal is available The NDX 5XS rear Connected to the USB interface panel FM DAB Aenal socket must be connected via 75 Ohm low loss coaxial cable to a suitable aerial The aerial 2 10 Network Connections should be mounted clear of large obstructions and as high as possible ideally on a roof The NDX 5XS can be connected to a TCP IP network via eithera wired or wireless connection Network connection Note Your local retailer should be able to offeradvice on enables the NDX 5XS to play intemet radio data streams a suitable aenal and aenal installer or play audio files stored on UPnP servers such as the Naim UnitiServe and HDX and appropnately configured 2 8 Audio Inputs and Outputs Computers and network drives 2 8 1 Audio Signal Inputs 2 10 1 Wired Network Connection NDX 5XS provides three S PDIF digital inputs Connection The NDX 5xXS is fitted on its rear panel with a standard to the inputs is made via a variety of socket types The Ethemet socket For wired network connection this socket following table lists the inputs and their socket types should be connected to a spare Ethemet socket on your Input Socket network router dig 1 Coaxial BNC Note Ethemet over mains hardware may
24. electing one of the playlist categones using the up 4 down v and ok list keys will display a menu showing items that fall into the selected category An entire category can be selected for playback by using the up 4 down keys followed by the play pause key Altematively selecting a category using the up 4 down v keys followed by the ok list key will display the full list of tracks contained within the category Trackscan then be selected for playback by using the up down v and ok list keys In long lists the handset numeric text keys can be used to jump through the list alphabetically Once playback is underway the NDX 5XS display will exit from list mode and revert to normal mode where the handset transport keys Pll M gt E can be used to control playback To re enter list mode for further list browsing and selecting press the handset ok Ilist key During playback pressing the handset info key will sequentially display the server name buffer level track elapsed time and stream audio file information Note Buffer level indicates the quantity of stored data within NDX 5XS and reflects the ability of the network to provide data at the necessary rate 19 USB iPod Interface 7 NDX 5XS USB iPod Interface The NDX 5XS can play audio files stored on USB memory hardware or iPod and iPhone models connected to the front panel USB socket Begin by connecting a USB memory devi
25. es is descnbed in the following paragraphs Diagrams 2 1 and 2 3 respectively the NDX or ND5 XS and illustrates the NDX and ND5 XS rear panel connection soc kets should not be used Both the NDX and ND5 XS can be upgraded through the use of an Naim 555PS XPS or Contact your local retailer XP5 XS power supply Connection of extemal power supplies is illustrated in Diagrams 2 2 or distributor for more and 2 4 and described in Section 2 6 information 2 1 NDX Rear Panel wirelessnetwork DAB FM aerial powersupply analogue analogue Wi Fi antenna socket if option upgrade socket output output powerswitch socket fitted link plug fitted phono DIN as eae w a a ATTENTION Weta iy 8 te ee oE cao ORM CSS OE eee FS mainsinput network remote remote digital inputs digital sgnalground and fuse socket in outl amp 2 3 2 amp 1 output switch 2 2 NDX Connected To Optional 555PS Power Supply STN 1 ae ATTENTION pan IN EN IEN SHARNING O ba a DaN A oe THE NDX MAINS CABLE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND ITS POWER SWITCH TURNED OFF WHEN AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY IS USED SXPS a WARNING ATTENTION i eesti ev Gg WARNING H j TA N mee meee PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFOREUSE Cable mainsinput THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO direction marker and fuse CONNECT THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY Installation and Connection 2 3 ND5 XS Rear Panel wireless netwo
26. io Tuner 17 5 1 FM Tuner Seeking Stations 17 5 2 DAB Tuner Seeking Stations 17 5 3 iRadio Tuner Seeking Stations 17 5 4 Adding iRadio Stations 18 5 5 Storing Radio Presets 18 5 6 Using Radio Presets 18 6 NDX 5XS UPnP Audio Interface 19 6 1 UPnP Servers 19 6 2 Audio File Compatibility 19 6 3 Scanning Servers and Playing Files 19 7 NDX 5XS USB iPod Interface 20 7 1 USB Media and File Compatibility 20 7 2 iPod Compatibility and Charging 20 7 3 Browsing and Playing USB Files 20 8 NDX 5XS Specifications 21 Note This manual is Issue No 3 and describes the operation of NDX or ND5 XS units running software release version 3 9 xx Units running earlier software may not behave asdescnbed in this manual Made for iPod Q iPhone Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and hasbeen 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 countnes Windows Media isa trademark of Microsoft Corporation UPnP isa trademark of the UPnP Forum 1 Introduction Introduction 1 Introduction OOOO OO The NDX and ND5 XS NDX 5XS are highly capable network and digital audio players that will repay time and effort
27. k Playback will continue through any list of files contained within a folder The order of play can be shuffled randomised by pressing the handset shuffle Q key In long lists of items the handset numeric textkeys can be used to search the list alpha betic ally Once playback is underway the NDX 5XS display will exit from lit mode and revert to normal mode where the handset transport keys pil M gt I can be used to control playback To re enter lit mode for further list browsing and selection press the handset ok list key During playback pressing the handset info key will altemately display data stream info and track elapsed time pecifications 8 NDX 5XS Specifications Audio Inputs Sample rates supported USB UPnP Antenna inputs Tuning range Other inputs Audio Outputs Analogue outputs Line outputs fixed level Output impedance Minimum load impedance Frequency response THD N Phase response Digital outputs type Upgrades Power supply Other Connectivity Digital inputs Infra red Remote input Remote output Ethemet USB USB only Formats Audio formats supported iRadio service provider User Control Interfaces Front panel Handheld Power Supply voltage Power supply options Power consumption Certifications and Licenses Certifications Licenses Physical Dimensions NDX Dimensions ND5 XS Weight NDX Weight ND5 XS
28. layer file sharing From the Media Player Options dialogue select Library gt Configure Sharing then select Share my media e Ensure the firewall is configured to allow file sharing 6 2 Audio File Compatibility The audio files stored on the UPnP servers attached to the network may be in MP3 M4A Apple Lossless AAC LPCM16 24 FLAC WMA WAV AIFF or Ogg Vorbis formats Files must be free of any digital nghts management playback restnctions such asthe Apple iTunes FairPlay system 6 3 Scanning Servers and Playing Files When the NDX 5XS UPnP input isselected a list of available UPnP servers on the network will be displayed The display will automatically enter list mode so the handset up 4 down v and ok list keys can be used to browse and select the desired server Note Allegro Media Server shown in the illustrations isa UPnP Media Server application that runs on Apple or Windows PCsand provides access to media files and iTunes library contents from UPnP media players such as NDX 5XS The manner in which the UPnP server is set up will define how the audio files and playlists it holds are listed and displayed In most cases the default setup will list and display files by artist and album but list by genre and predefined playlists may also be available Note Playlists cannot be generated or stored locally by NDX 5XS To play a playlist it must reside on the UPnP server S
29. lays lists of playback items available to the selected NDX 5XS input The adjacent illustration shows Allegro Media Server is available to the NDX 5XS UPnP input Note Allegro Media Server isan application that makes ITunes songs and playlists available to UPnP players til O2 UK gt 10 57 Allegro Media Server Done lt Selecting Allegro Media Server followed by items in the subsequent lists enables the selection of playlists albums or individual tracks for playback The Playing and Library screens for other inputs follow the same protocol of item selection Setup 4 NDX 5XS Setup Once NDX 5XS is installed with mains power and all extemal connections made itcan be switched on and set up for use The degree to which you modify NDX 5XS default settings will depend upon the uses to which you put it and the extent to which you use its capabilities It may be that you have no need to modify the default settings at all however we would encourage you to read this section of the manual in order that you gain a full understanding of NDX 5XS abilities The following paragraphs describe each NDX 5XS setup menu in tum starting with the setup home menu Enter NDX 5XS setup mode by pressing the handset setup J key Navigate around the setup menus using the handset arrow keys and make selections using the ok list key Exit setup by pressing the exit key 4 1 The Setup Home Menu The NDX 5XS setup
30. ll show a menu that enables confirmation of the preset store and options to rename ordelete a stored preset Selecting the store option opens a menu that enables the preset to be stored in one of the forty locations Scroll to the desired location and press the ok list key Selecting Rename Preset opensa menu that provides the opportunity to rename a previously stored station Scroll to the preset to be renamed and press the ok list key to open a text entry screen Use the handset numenic text keys in text entry mode to select characters Press the ok list key to save the new preset name See Section 3 7 fora full description of text entry Selecting Delete Presetopensa preset list menu Scroll to the desired preset and press the ok list key Note Preset operations store rename ordelete are not possible directly from list mode The store key must be pressed when in nomal play mode to access these options 5 6 Using Radio Presets To select a preset press the handset preset key to open the Browse Presets menu Scroll to the desired preset and press the ok list key Note The Browse Presets menu displays presets stored acrossall three NDX 5XS radio modes FM DAB iRadio Selecting a preset from a radio mode other than the one curently selected will automatically switch NDX 5XS to that mode Note It is possible for an intemet radio station stored asa preset to be off line and be unavailable when s
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32. menu will display a list of the available networks An option not to use a wireless connection is also provided Use the handset up 4 or down keys to scroll through the list and the ok list key to select a network Note NDX 5XS is compatible with most commonly used Wi Fi standards Routers that support 802 11b and 802 11g will work however those with 802 11n compatibility are recommended for best results Note As with any wireless network hardware NDX 5XS connection reliability willbe affected by both network router performance and Wi Fi signal quality To minimise the possibility of poor connection reliability NDX 5XS should be connected to network audio sources by no more than one wireless leg Other legs necessary between NDX 5XS and the network audio sources should be wired Note NDX 5XS cannot connect to a hidden wireless network If the selected network is secure and requiresa passphrase or access key to join NDX 5XS will display an alert message Pressing the handset ok Ilist key will then open a text entry screen for entry of the passphrase oraccess key Use the handset numeric text keys to enter the passphrase or access key taking care to ensure that the letter case iscorect Press the handset ok list key when text entry is complete In the illustration the passphrase is fla tfish If the network is successfully joined NDX 5XS will display a confirmation screen 4 5 2 Non DHC
33. mode by pressing the ok list key and browsing the station list Use the handset up 4 or down v keys to scroll through the list and the ok list key to select a station In long lists the handset numenic text keys can be used to search the list alphabetically Once a station is selected pressing the handset info key will sequentially display the station genre signal strength bit rate and any station info broadcast 5 3 1Radio Tuner Seeking Stations When NDX 5XS is connected to a network with high speed intemet access it will automatically download a list of available intemet radio stations When the iRadio input is subsequently selected a listmode menu will be displayed that showsall the available stations sorted by location genre podcast location podcast genre new station and most popular stations The display will automatically enter list mode so the handset up 4 down v left 4 and ok list keys can be used to browse the menus and select stations In long lists the handset numenic text keys can be used to jump through the list alphabetically Once a station isselected the NDX 5XS display will exit from list mode and revert to normal mode To re enter list mode for further list browsing and selecting press the handset ok list key Pressing the handset info key while a station is playing will sequentially display the station stream name elapsed time stream info buffer level and
34. ntact your retailer distributor or Naim directly for more information if required 15 16 4 10 The Factory Settings Menu The Factory Settings setup menu enables NDX 5XS s system status information to be displayed handset commandsto be analysed radio presets to be deleted system automation to be reset and all settings to be retumed to their defaults Parameter Options System atus Select to display Handset IR Mon Select to display Clear All Presets Yes No ResetSysAuto Yes No Reset All Settings Wa ming displayed Resetting to factory defaults You will lose ALL user settings Press front panel Play to continue Multi mode Radio Tuner 5 NDX 5XS Multi mode Radio Tuner The NDX 5XS incorporates a multi mode radio tuner able to receive M and DAB transmissions and intemet radio steams FM and DAB operation requires the optional module to be fitted and an appropnate aenal to be connected to the rear panel aenal input Intemet radio requires the NDX 5XS to be connected to a broadband intemet service via a network router that incorporates an appropnate firewall The NDX 5XS is able to store a total of forty station presets favountes across all three tuner modes Select the FM DAB or iRadio input to begin 5 1 FM Tuner Seeking Stations To find FM stations select the FM input and press the handset prev I4 or next p Keys The tuner will scan the FM band locking on to and stopping at stations
35. rk powersupply Wi Fi antenna DAB FM aerial upgrade socket powersawitch socket socket optional link plug fitted Powe Doai iae AN Ps mi as auan o HEPEN TO CWRERS MAA WARNING lt Z iAy art oe eee analogue analogue output DIN mainsinput network remote USB update Iremote digital inputs digital and fuse socket in interface outl amp 2 3 2 amp 1 output 2 4 ND5 XS Connected To Optional Power Supply WARNING D r p merrer ro ATTENTION deg aan 1O it WOKE borer PEU upora Y me wren 5 RU j AE 0 i d WARNING a asta ARA SONF URNS E BESAN FO EN moas C i By N THE ND5 XS MAINS CABLE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND ITS POWER SWITC H TURNED OFF WHEN AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY IS USED ggnal ground switch p or gh na XP5 XS WARMING ATIENTION WARNING E M power mains input witch and fuse THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY Note Connection of an XPS power supply is camed out in exactly the same manner as connection of an XP5 XS power supply Cable direction marker Installation and Connection 2 5 Mains Power Connection Always use high quality interconnect cablesto connect sources to NDX 5XS inputs Connect the NDX 5XS to a mains power socket using either the mains cable supplied ora Naim Power Line The digital inputs are configure
36. screen is illustrated above showing the intemet radio sae Navigatesup a menu or list station BBC 6Musc playing input Sequentia lly selects NDX 5XS inputs At the top of the screen P3 shows that the radio station is tored as preset 3 and the iRad icon shows that lt Retums to the previous display menu l E intemet radio is selected ok list Enters list disolay mode Confirms menu item selection gt Advances to the next display menu stop Stops playing a track orradio station V Navigates down a menu or list exit Exits list display mode Operation Lit mode is entered by pressing the front panel ok list button or handset ok list key List mode is used where NDX 5XS sources provide data that can be browsed a list of radio stations or tracks for example Lists displayed will depend on the source selected and data available A typical list mode screen illustrated above shows the initial intemet radio display menu At the top nght of the screen 3 8 denotes that the selected item isnumber three of eight To scroll up and down lists and select items use the front panel or handset up 4 and down and ok list buttons or keys To retum to normal display press the handset exit key or front panel list button Note The right gt key duplicates the ok list key when navigating list mode menus In long item lists the handset numenic text keys can be used to jump through the list alphabetically Setup
37. spent on installation and setup We strongly recommend that you read this manual The NDX 5XS incorporates four distinct audio components each routed to analogue or digital outputs intended for connection to an appropnate preamplifier input Each component is intoduced in the paragraphs below and subsequently descnbed in full detail in Sections 5 to 8 The components are A Mult mode Radio A UPnP Audio Interface A USB iPod Audio Interface A Digital to Analogue converter Prior to the sections describing NDX 5XS components Section 2 covers installation Section 3 describes operation and Section 4 descnbes setup 1 1 The Multi mode Radio 1 3 The USB iPod Interface The NDX 5XS multi mode radio combines an intemet NDX 5XS incorporates a front panel USB interface socket radio iRadio playerand an optional FM DAB Digital that enables audio files stored on USB memory devices Audio Broadcasting tuner A total of 40 radio stations and Apple iPod and iPhone modelsto be selected and across all three modescan be stored as presets In FM played and DAB mode stations are tuned by NDX 5XS scanning the respective transmission bands In iRadio mode the NDX 5XS receives data streamsand a list of available radio stations from a dedicated intemet server iRadio The NDX 5XS is compatible with the iPod and iPhone models illustrated below requires broadband intemet access via a home network iPod iPhone 5th generation video connection O
38. system sound quality may be compromised 2 13 1 General Audio Connection Notes The NDX 5XS mains earth ground should always be connected regardless of what other equipment is used Note If an extemal power supply is used the NDX 5XS mains earth is connected through the Bumdy connection cable to the power supply mains earth A mains earth grounds the chassis 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 orderto avoid hum loops the signal negative of the whole system should be connected to the mains earth in one place only Operation 3 NDX 5XS Operation The NDX 5XS can be operated from either its front panel controls from the supplied remote handset or via the n Stream iPod iPhone and iPad app Setting up and operating an NDX 5XS requires navigation through a menu diiven user interface The general principles of the interface are camed across each of NDX 5XS s components so this section of the manual describes and illustrates those general principles front panel front panel disolay buttons ooo ooo 000 000 000 000 The NDX 5XS front panel buttons function as desc ribed In nomal play mode the NDX 5XS sc reen provides a below vanety of information on the curent setup the input selected and the material playing A typical normal play play Playsa selected track or radio station _ mode
39. ted track or playlist Play tracks randomly from list Display the setup menu Cycle through input information Play or pause audio Go to previous trac k gation Go to next track station Stop audio Fast reverse audio with sytem automation Fast forward audio with sytem automation Una signed Sequentially selects the iRadio FM and DAB Selects the UPnP input Selects the USB iPod input Selects the Digital 1 input Selects the Digital 2 input Selects the Digital 3 input Unassigned Note The default input selection key assignments can be modified via the Handset Keys setup menu See Section 4 8 Note Use of system automation can modify the action of remote handset keys See section 4 9 Handset Text Entry Some NDX 5XS menu screens require text entry naming inputs forexample Text entry iscamed out using the handset numencal buttons in a manner similar to mobile phone SMS text entry When text entry is required multiple presses of a key will scroll through the characters associated with that key In addition to characters the preset key providesa delete function the zero key providesa space and the store key provides letter case change The up and down v keys will also scroll through all the available letters The enlarged handset image illustrates the number keys and the characters associated with each When prompted ona NDX 5XS screen to enter text select characters in tum by pressing each
40. ubsequently selected If thisoccursan alert message will be displayed Note Pressing the preset key will display the preset list regardless of the currently selected input UPnP Audio Interface 6 NDX 5XS UPnP Audio Interface In addition to providing the network connection required for intemet radio playback the NDX 5XS network interface enables audio files stored on UPnP servers to be steamed and played NDX 5XS must be connected either wirelessly or via Ethemet cabling to a network router If the router provides an intemet connection it should incorporate a firewall If NDX 5XS is already connected to a network begin by selecting the UPnP input 6 1 UPnP Servers UPnP servers incorporate a software application that allows NDX 5XS or any other UPnP compatible player to play audio stored and streamed by another device on the network The UPnP server is usually a PC or Mac home computer although some Network Attached Storage NAS drives incorporate a UPnP application Windows Media Player version 11 or above incorporates built in UPnP support and a vanety of third party UPnP applications are also available that are compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems In the case of the Windows UPnP server the following steps must be taken before music can be streamed to NDX 5XS e Ensure Windows Media Player version 11 or above is installed e Enable Windows Media P
41. utomatic connection to the NDX 5XS whenever the n Stream app is running If OFF is selected the n Stream app will sleep following a preset penod of inactivity Selecting ON will force n Stream to remain continuously active Note Continuous connection of n Stream may result in your iPad iPhone or iPod battery draining Use Hi Fi Language Clear Image Cache Select ON for the n Stream app to reflect the selected NDX 5XS display language If NO is selected the n Stream app will display in the default iPad iPhone or iPod language Deletes aloum artwork images stored by the n Stream app 10 ail O2 UK gt 10 46 Playing Inputs all O2 UK Inputs Gwyneth Herbert All the Ghosts ll O2 UK gt Allegro Media Server 3 8 2 Using n Steam The n Stream app is based on three main screens The Inputs screen the Playing screen and the Library screen These screens are selected by touching the iconsat the top of the display The Inputs screen enables selection of NDX 5XS inputs Input names reflect those specified in the NDX 5XS input setup menus See Section 4 3 or through System Automation See Section 4 9 The Playing screen displays the curently playing item and provides appropnate transport controls When a Radio station is playing an icon isalso provided to open a preset station menu through which presets can be either stored or recalled The Library screen disp

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