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1. Note Local connection is only intended for relatively small music collections on temporarily connected memory stic ks Any large capacity storage should always be connected via a network In orderfor USB stored music to be available to the HDX SSD for playback various conditions must be met Music files must be in AAC FLAC MP3 or WAV formats up to 24 bit 192kHz Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding that restricts them to specific playback hardware 7 2 Network Shares Before materal tored on shared network devicescan be accessed by the HDX SSD it must scan the network to identify the address of each share and to build a database of the locations and details of the available audio files The HDX SSD automatically scansthe network when first switched on and will then periodically scan to find new network shares and identify any changesto the available audio files It may howevertake a considerable time following connection of the HDX SSD to the network for changesto be reflected in the HDX SSD s database Note Network scanning is carried out at up to several hundred files per minute although this figure dependson the speed of the file storage device The music files found by the HDX SSD on network shares will be incorporated into its database and remembered until any changesare identified imespective of the HDX SSD being switched off In orderfor network shared music filesto be available to the HDX2. 25 26 26 26 26 Note This manual is issue No 2 and describes the operation of HDX SSD units running software release version 1 6b HDX SSD units running earlier software will not operate fully in the manner described in this manual The software running in an HDX SSD is displayed in the System Status menu HDX SSD Hard Disk Player Introduction 1 HDX SSD Hard Disk Player Introduction The Naim HDX SSD hard disk player will completely change the way you access and listen to your music collection While the HDX SSD may look like a CD playerand can play CDs conventionally it is intended to operate in a fundamentally different way Rather than reproducing the audio on a CD inserted in its transport HDX SSD reads and stores the CD data on a network connected hard disk drive for replay atany later time Network stored files can be either audio files ripped from CD or compatible audio files created by other means The HDX SSD operates as a UPnP server providing audio files to any UPnP compatible playback hardware connected on the same network In addition to ifs conventional analogue or digital audio outputs the HDX SSD can provide up to six NaimNet SreamNet network streams for playback in multiple remote areas When the HDX SSD first reads the data from a CD it automatically accesses an intemet music database and downloads the information held for that CD The information can include title tracks artist compos
3. HDX SSD must be connected to a network to stream music around the home orto take advantage of many of its user interfaces It must also be connected to the intemet to retrieve album data and artwork from the intemet It is important that the network is working when HDX SSD is connected and switched on HDX SSD should be installed horizontally on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose Do not stand HDX SSD directly on top of another item of equipment HDX SSD should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switc hing on Locally connected audio amplifiers should not be switched on before HDX SSD is switc hed on The HDX SSD power switch is loc ated on the rear panel To begin installation first identify the rear panel network audio output and power input sockets and connect the appropriate cables 2 1 Intemet Network Connections Unitiserve SSD requires a connection to network attached storage in orderto operate and an always on intemet connection if its full capabilities are to be realised It should be connected to the intemet via an ethemet router modem with a built in firewall The network connection also enables HDX SSD to communicate with other network devices to be used in a NaimNet Strea mNet network audio system and provides accessto its alternative user interfaces The HDX SSD is set up when originally shipped not to require any further network configuration but to connect to
4. world class sound REFERENCE MANUAL HDX SSD HARD DISK PLAYER ENG LISH Section 1 1 L2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 4 2 8 2 9 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Contents HDX SSD Hard Disk Player Introduction HDX SSD User Interfaces HDX SSD Interface Options Getting Started Intemet Network Connections Power Supply Upgrade Audio Connections Switch On Extemal Screen Setup First Use Software Upgrade Switching Off Data Backup Getting Connected HDX SSD Rear Panel HDX SSD Connections HDX SSD and XPS Power Supply The Front Panel Display Interface The Home Menu The Browse Music Menu The Find Music Menu The Intemet Radio Menu The Current Playlist Screen Pla ylists The Quick Play Menu The System Menu Handset Functions Page Oo U Ui Ul RRB BRP UU U U Now WO O O N NI 10 11 12 12 16 5 Playback 5 1 Local Playback 5 2 NaimNet Network Playback 5 3 UPnP Network Playback 6 Ripping 6 1 The Ripping Process 6 2 Copynght Issues 7 Extemal Storage 7 1 USB Storage Devices 1 2 Network Shares 7 3 Music Stores 7 4 Adding a Music Store 8 Interface Menu Structure 9 Hard Disk Player Terminology 10 HDX SSD Specifications 11 User Notes 12 Commercial Acknowledgements 12 1 Dig iFi End user License Agreement 12 2 StreamNet Acknowledgement 12 3 Adobe Flash Acknowledgement 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 22 25
5. 5 6 mno 9 pars WXYZ Del Shift Name the new playlist by selecting text in a smilar manner to mobile phone SMStext entry and touch the Save button Selecting save retums the interface to the previous page Selecting an additional item followed by Add opens the playlist selection window again where the newly saved playlist can be selected and addition of the item confirmed 4 6 2 Selecting and Managing Playlists Selecting Playlists from the Home menu displays a list of previously saved playlists together with options to Play Add too add the selected playlist to the current playlist an existing playlist ora new playlist Tracks tracks that make up the selected playlist Edit Change track orderor remove tracks and Delete the entire playlist All Music amp Playlists S New Classical S Nordic Jazz S Phil s list i ES PP s list Add B o PR Tracks Edit 11 12 Selecting Quick Play from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below that provides access to five playback shortcut pages Quick Play Menu Play Popular Random Playlist Play Recent Play Newest Play Random Play Popular Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most often played tracks Play Recent Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently played tracks Play Newest Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently ripped t
6. stored on network or USB connected storage media See The Home menu illustrated below asit appearson the e A bius Section 4 2 HDX SSD front panel touch screen isthe menu from which all other interface menus can be accessed Touch an option to select it Touch the back button to retum to Find Music Provides accessto search functions that enable material stored on network or USB connected the previous menu The icons stacked vertically on the right hand side of the menu provide shortcuts to the home f browse and find Q menus and the back button These icons remain present in all menus and screens Now Playing Current Playlist Browse Music Playlists Find Music Quick Play Internet Radio System Selecting each of the options on the Home menu provides the following pagesand functions Now Playing Displays the track curently playing its associated information and any associated artwork Touching the Now Playing screen will also opena temporary floating transport control window containing play pause p II step backwards M step forwards M shuffle 2 and repeat buttons Co Note If no track is playing the Now Playing information will be blank storage media to be located See Section 4 3 Intemet Radio Provides accessto the HDX SSD intemet radio functions enabling stationsto be browsed and selected and presetsto be stored and recalled Access details forthe vlunercom intemet radio
7. By Location Select To play a station select one of the Browse menu options to display a list of those available Select from the subsequent list to play the station through the HDX SSD local outputs Station list screens as illustrated below also provide the option to store selected stations as presets Internet Radio gt Naim s Choice 9 Radio Paradise 320k S Radio Paradise 192k 9 Radio Paradise 128k W AVRO Klassiek 9 Folk Radio UK Frukie Select Store 10 Operation The Front Panel Display Interface If podcasts are displayed on a station list the option to select and queue podcastsin a playlist is also available The Dave Gorman Podcast 1 of 11 PE Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 8 J une Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 1 J une OM Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 25 Ma aac l Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 18 Ma Q Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 11 Ma Y E Select Queue Store Presets Displays a list of stored preset stations or podcasts as illustrated below Options to delete or rename items or re order their position in the list are provided Internet Radio Preset Folk Radio UK Frukie Radio Paradise 320k 4 Ever Floyd Deep Vibed Radio Select Up Down Delete Rename vTuner Account Displays URL and login information for access to the Naim vlunercom intemet radio portal vTuner Account Customise your vTuner experience by visiting http myradio naimau
8. Displays an alphabetical list of the genres assigned to albums The menu also provides options to Play Add to a playlist and Albums within each genre Composers Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by composer The menu also provides optionsto Play Add to a playlist and Albums by each composer Conductors Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by conductor The menu also providesoptions to Play Add to a playlist and Albums by each conductor Performers Displa ys an alphabetical list of material sorted by performer The menu also providesoptionsto Play Add to a playlist and Albums featuring each performer Music Location Opens a menu illustrated below showing the music storage locations available to the HDX SSD Selecting one of the locations restricts browsing or searching to that location i All Music Ss CD Collection USB Music gt Network Music Note If no extemal storage USB or network is connected this screen will not display The interface will remain at the CD Collection browse menu All Music music stored on all connected storage hardware CD Collection music stored on network shared locations converted to the status of Music Stores See Sections 4 8 3 4 8 4 and 7 for more on Network Shares and Music Stores USB Music music stored on locally connected USB devices a memory stick for example Network Music music stored on network connec
9. SSD for network or local playback various conditions must be met Folders containing audio files must be set up to be shared Refer to the folder s host computer operating system user manual for details on setting up shared folders Music files must be in AAC FLAC MP3 WAV Apple Lossless Ogg AIFF or WMA formats up to 24 bit 192kHz Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding that restricts them to specific playback hardware Network shares can be viewed and managed from the Front Panel interface Network Sha res menu See Section 4 8 3 7 3 Music Stores Any Network Share can be converted to operate asa HDX SSD Music Store a location where the data from ripped CDsisstored At least one Network Share must be given Music Store status when the HDX SSD is first installed Promoting further network shares to Music Store status may be appropnate if the first used Network Share is becoming full or if rip storage distributed across multiple network shares provides enhanced network convenience or data security Note Enhanced data security is only likely if the network share isa RAID device Note When a Network Share is converted to Music Store status it will no longer appear in HDX SSD s Network Shares list Music Stores are used asrip locations by the HDX SSD in order of priority CDs will be ripped automatically to the highest priority Music Store until it is full when the next priority Music Store w
10. a network automatically it uses DHCP by default However if your HDX SSD has been previously used its network configuration may have been altered leaving it unable to connect automatically Contact your retailer installer or Naim Audio directly if this appearsto be the Case 2 1 1 Network Hardware Wired network connection is strongly recommended for the most consistent and secure HDX SSD operation Ethemet over mains hardware may be used and provides a simple and convenient method of home 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 2 2 Power Supply Upgrade The HDX SSD can be upgraded through the use of an extemal Naim XPS or CD555PS extemal power supply to power its analogue circuits If an external power supply isto be used the link plug in the rear panel of the HDX SSD should be removed and the power supply connected in its place using an SXPS Bumdy cable See Diagram 3 3 THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES Both the HDX SSD and the extemal power supply must be switched off when the link plug is removed and the Bumdy connections are made Switch on the extemal power supply first followed by the HDX SSD 2 3 Audio Conn
11. cancelled once underway by pressing the HDX SSD front panel open button or selecting Abort on the Front Panel Display Interface Ripping Monitor page When the HDX SSD has ripped the CD and downloaded its associated data it will eject the CD automatically As soon asa CD has been ejected the HDX SSD is ready to rip the next one The Ripping Monitor menu provides feedback on progress asthe ripping process takes place The CD will be included in the HDX SSD s music library listing a short while after it has been successfully ripped It will then be available for playback either locally or acrossa NaimNet network Operation External Storage 7 External Storage HDX SSD is not only able to replay material ripped and stored on network attached storage but can also replay material stored on other relatively small capacity devices temporarily connected via one of its USB interface sockets 7 1 USB Storage Devices A locally connected storage device will most likely be a memory stick connected to one of the HDX SSD s USB soc kets Note The amount of music stored on an extemal device determines how long the HDX SSD will spend scanning the device when it is first connected before the music is available to browse Note Locally connected devices are re scanned every time the HDX SSD starts up The tracks found by the HDX SSD on locally connected storage will only be held in its database while the storage is connected and switched on
12. enabled automatically if their name contains the words music MP3 or Content The HDX SSD will automatically find appropnately configured network shares and list them in the Manage Network Shares screen found via Home Menu gt System Setup gt Network Shares If the new share doesnot appear select Refresh Audio files stored on Network Music will now be available for browse and playback via the HDX SSD Select Home Menu gt Browse gt Music Locations gt All Music or Network Music To convert the Network Share to Music Store status take the following steps Note Only enabled Network Shares can be converted to become Music Stores Step 1 Select Music Stores from the System Setup menu and then Add New Store Selecting Nextat the subsequent information screen opens a list menu showing all the available Network Shares able to be converted to Music Store status Step 2 Select the desired Network Share followed by Next Step 2 Select Share HD HLAN9OF info Enabled _ LAN9OF networkmusic Enabled Cancel Step 3 If the Network Share isusemame and password protected these must be entered in the appropnate fields Selecting the fields in tum opensa text input screen Select Next when the usemame and password are entered Note If the Network Share is not protected the usemame and password fields should be left blank Step 3 Enter login details Set Username and Password for accessing HD
13. extemal display Scroll Drag Mode Enables selection of Page and Initial letter modesforthe display scroll function With Initial Letter selected screen scrolling is indicated by initial letters displayed at the top of the screen With Page selected screen scrolling is indicated by page numbers displayed atthe top of the screen Screen Lock Enables the HDX SSD display settings menu to be locked and password protected Calibrate Screen Enables calibration of the front panel touch screen or any USB connected extemal touch screens Touch Calibrate Screen and follow the on screen instructions Note The HDX SSD front panel touch screen is calibrated before shipping and should only be re calibrated if operational inconsistency is suspected Date and Time Enablesthe HDX SSD internal clock and calendarto be set Clean Display Disables the HDX SSD touch screen for 30 seconds so that it can be cleaned Rip or Play Mode Selecting Rip or Play Mode displa ys a menu that provides the option forthe HDX SSD to play a CD ratherthan ripping it To play a CD in Play Mode open the HDX SSD drawer and insert the CD The CD will begin playback automatically The Current Playlist menu will list the tracks on the CD as if it were a playlist Use eitherthe handset transport keysor those in the Now Playing screen to play p pause Il stop E step forward p or step backwards M 4 8 6 Manage Music Selecting Manage Music ope
14. is compatible with all NaimNet StreamNet enabled devices In addition to providing network ba sed remote control NaimNet enables six unique streams of audio filesto be delivered from the HDX SSD for playback through NaimNet enabled output hardware The user interface presented by NaimNet Strea mNet hardware will provide most of the functionality available through local HDX SSD control Note HDX SSD intemet radio is not available over network playback 5 3 UPnP Network Playback The HDX SSD can operate asa UPnP server and provide audio files to any UPnP compatible playback hardware connected on the same network The number of simultaneous UPnP streams available will depend primarily on the capabilities of the network hardware The user interface presented will be defined by the UPnP playback hardware howeverthe HDX SSD can be configured to present music file information to UPnP hardware as preferred See Section 4 8 7 17 Operation Ripping 6 Ripping HDX SSD will only fulfil its potential if it holds a significant library of music A typical music CD caries approximately 600MB of data so every 1TB of network storage capacity will hold approximately 1500 CDs Ripping a typical CD takes up to eight minutes thanks to the advanced data handling algorithms that ensure unless the CD is badly damaged the ripped data is always a bit perfect copy 6 1 The Ripping Process 6 2 Copyright Issues Ripping CDsi
15. Add New Share Selecting Network Shares opens the Network Shares menu and provides options to Manage Shares Refresh All Shares and Add New Share Manage Shares Displays a list of connected or previously connected network storage devices and their connection status Red orange and green indicators descnbe the status of each network share Red indicates unavailable orange indicates scanning and green indicates available Network shares can be enabled disabled or removed from the list Their Status can be displayed and their Password Settings can be modified Note Network Shares are only enabled automatically if their name contains the words music MP3 or Content Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Network shares may be stand alone network attached storage NAS drives or shared folders on a computer attached to the network The HDX SSD will automatically identify network shares and if they are enabled allow the audio files they hold to be browsed and played Refresh All Shares Refreshes the status of all network shares If a large number of network shares is present this may take some time Add New Share Enablesthe manual addition of a network share Normally the HDX SSD will automatically identify network shares but if a share failsto appearin the Manage Shares list the Add New Share routine may be used Note Audio files stored on network shares and protected by Digital Rights Management DRM
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17. HLAN9OF networkmusic Username username Password password Edit Next gt Step 4 If the new Music Store isto be the primary store location where newly npped CD data isheld select Yes at the Step 4 screen This will complete the Music Store addition process and the data from any subsequently npped CDs will be held by the new Music Store Step 4 Set Primary Store Do you want to make this the primary music store The primary store is where newly ripped CDs are stored if this is full the next unlocked store in the list is used Yes No Operation External Storage If the new Music Store isnot to be the primary CD data store location select No The new Music Store will then take lowest priority position in the list of Music Stores but be available for promotion to a higher priority if desired via the Manage Music Stores menu WHD HLANSOF networkmusic Down Remove Status To lower the priority of a Music Store select the desired store followed by Down To raise the priority of a Music Store select the desired store followed by Up 21 HDX SSD Interface Menu Structure 8 Interface Menu Structure The diagram illustrates the upper levels of Front panel display Interface menu and menu structure Home Track information digolayed with eT a tworkand transport contoks Albums Artists Genres Composers Conductors Performers Musc Location Al Musc CD Collection USB Musc Network Musc Ta
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19. aimNet NaimNet network enabled audio products are manufactured in the UK by Naim Audio Like their closely related non network Naim products they represent the ultimate in musical performance Network A network in terms of this manual isa group of interconnected and communicating servers computers or peripheral devicesthat are able automatically to share and control large volumes of data at high speeds Network Attached Storage NAS Network Attached Storage refersto a stand alone extemal hard disk drive connected to the network Network Share A Network Share is a network attached storage location from which the HDX SSD can playback audio A Network Share may be a NAS hard disk see above ora shared folder on a computer Music Store A Music Store isa storage location where HDX SSD stores rnpped CD data Playlist A playlist isa specific group of tracks collected together for a specific purpose favourites perhaps or party tracks A simple list of tracks queued up to play the tracks of an album for instance may also be referred to asa playlist RAID Redundant Amay of Independent Disks RAID storage incorporates multiple hard disk drives into a single element Data stored in a RAID is divided and replicated among the drivesto improve reliability and in some cases read and write speeds Ripping Ripping isthe slang term for extracting and storing the audio data from a CD The HDX SSD is unusual in ripping th
20. an alpha numeric search of albums Type an album name and use the Search key to initiate the search Artists Displays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of artists Type an artist name and use the Search key to initiate the search People Displa ys a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of people performers conductors etc Type a name and use the Search key to initiate the search Most Played Displays a list of most played albums together with Play Add add the selected Album to a playlist Tracks and Info buttons Last Played Displays a list of last played albums together with Play Add Tracks and Info buttons Newest Displa ys a list of newest most recently ripped albumstogether with Play Add Tracks and Info buttons Selecting Intemet Radio from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below that enables intemet radio stations and podcaststo be browsed and presetsto be stored or recalled Access details for the Naim vIuner com intemet radio portal which enables more iRadio stationsto be added are also provided Internet Radio Browse Presets vTuner Account Browse Displays a menu that enables intemet radio stations and podcaststo be browsed and selected by location genre and populanty Options to browse new stations Naim recommendations and extra stations added from vTuner com are also provided Internet Radio Added Stations Naim s Choice Location Genre Podcasts
21. ay the user interface Home menu will appear on the front panel touch screen and any connected display Navigate around the interface and select options by touching the screen or using the remote handset navigation 4 gt v ok home and back keys Note It isoccasionally possble forthe default remote handset command set to conflict with other remote controlled equipment in the home A conflict will be apparent if the handset appearsto control an unintended device or if anotherhandset appearsto control the HDX SSD If a conflict occurs the HDX SSD handset command set can be changed While pointing the handset towardsthe HDX SSD press and hold both the page down and input keys while simultaneously pressing the 2 or3 key to change the command set Pressthe 1 key to retum to the default command set If an extemal display is used the HDX SSD extemal display setup may need to be modified Navigate via the System menu to the System Setup menu Select and save the desired Extemal Display Theme Extemal Display Aspect Ratio Extemal Display Mode and TV System Initially disable the Screen Saver found on System Setup page 1 Note The Extemal Display Mode setting configures the extemal display for use with either an extemal touch screen or a remote handset In touch screen mode four shortcut buttons are displa yed on the right of the screen that comespond to the home browse find and back keys on the remote handset The on screen short
22. cks Albums Artists Find Music People Mos Played Last Played Newes Bowse Ia 2118 218 Radio Presets vlunerAccount Curent Playlist Displaystrack playing and playback list Pla ylists Disolaysa lit of previousy stored playligs Play Popular Play Recent Quick Play Play Newes Play Random Random Pla yl Ripping Monitor USB Devices Network hares ManagesSnares Refresh All Shares Add New Share Musc Sores Manage Stores Add New Sore View Backup Add Backup System Settings Language Display Settings Calibrate Screen Date and Time Clean Display Rip orPlay Mode Manage Musc Edit Genres Asign Genres Rename Musc Delete Musc Move Musc Backup Musc Recycle Bin UPnP Settings ServerName Device Views Musc Views A ZindexOptions Language Compatibility Resetto Defaults Sytem Satus Supplement Hard Disk Player Terminology 9 Hard Disk Player Terminology The following pages carry a glossary of hard disk player and network terminology that will help you get the best from this manual and ease the installation and operational leaming curve AAC AAC Advanced Audio Coding isa lossy compression and encoding format for digital audio Intended to be a successor of the MP3 format AAC wasdesigned to achieve better sound quality than MP3 at equivalent levels of data compression AAC sbest known use isasthe default audio format of Apple s iPhone iPod and iTunes application and asthe format of all iTunes Sto
23. cut buttons can only be accessed from the touch screen so are not shown in remote control mode Note Once you have become used to the interface and are familiar with its functions the screen savercan be re enabled Before attempting to rip a CD you must ensure that the necessary Network Attached Storage NAS disk drive is appropriately configured connected to the network and switched on Section 7 of this manual describes the use and configuration of extemal storage To rip a CD insert the CD into the transport slot The ripping process will begin automatically When CD ripping is complete HDX SSD will eject the CD automatically See Section 6 for further information on ripping CDs Only CDs owned personally should be ripped Ripping a borrowed CD may violate copyright law Note Although the HDX SSD contains a small intemal music database to be able to identify a CD and download its associated data during the ripping process it must be connected to a working intemet connection Software upgrade CDs will occasionally be released forthe HDX SSD New software is installed simply by inserting the upgrade CD in the drawer The software upgrade process will commence automatically As part of the upgrade process the HDX SSD will eject the CD and re boot The front panel display may also go blank temporarily The upgrade processis complete once the display retums to the Home Menu Note Any specific instructions included with the upg
24. dio com Login using MAC xxxxxxxxxxxx Close Note The login Mac Media Access Control identifier displayed will be specific to the HDX SSD Logging in to the vTIuner portal using http myradio naimaudio com and the HDX SSD MAC identifier enablesa personal on line vluner account to be created A vluner account enables intemet radio stations not included in the standard vTuner lists to be specified and added Stations added to the vluner account can then be downloaded to the HDX SSD They will appear in the Browse menu under Added Stations Selecting Current Playlist from the Home menu will open a page illustrated below that displays all the tracks in the current playlist The tracks are displayed in the order in which they were added to the playlist If a whole album wasadded the tracks will play in the same orderasthey appearon the album If the tracks of an album were added individually or by creating a random playlist they will appear in the orderthey were added regardless of the track orderon the album they originally came from The currently playing track is indicated by a m symbol 1 of 9 amp The Boy Current Playlist Don t Give Up Crocodile Song Foo Foo amp Come Back elem meen Foo Foo amp Missing You Never Foo Foo amp Play Add Note Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time will open the Now Playing screen Clear Delete View Operation The Front Panel Display Inte
25. e audio data repeatedly to minimise errors There are some copyright and legal issuesto consider when ripping CDs Router A router is an item of network hardware that controls network traffic Many home network routers include a broadband modem to connect the network to the intemet and many also include a wireless element that enables network hardware with wireless capabilities to connect Server Server is a generic term that describes an item of network hardware that stores and provides data to the network Shuffle Shuffle is a term used to describe the random playback of tra c ks S PDIF SJ PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format isa digital audio interface format commonly used in domestic digital audio equipment SSD SSD is short for Solid State Drive SteamNet StreamNet isa propnetary network technology that enables synchronous and very high quality streaming of audio and video over TCP IP networks The HDX SSD and all NaimNet products are StreamNet compatible TCP IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol is the communications protocol on which the intemet and many other networks are based User Interface UI Different user interfaces are available with the HDX SSD depending on the model and mode of use See Section 12 UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is network connection standard that enables compatible hardware to connect automatically and to simplify the implem
26. ections Connect one orallofthe analogue DIN output 1 or Phono output 2 output sockets or the Digital output socket to an appropnate audio system input If using the analogue outputs use a Naim Hi Line interconnect cable for best results Note The output selector on the rear panel should be switched to reflect the analogue output connections used 2 3 1 Signal Ground Switch the HDX SSD s rear panel Signal Ground switch see paragraph 3 2 14 to the Chassis position unless the HDX SSD is connected in a hi fi system incorporating another earthed source component or mains hum is audible through the loudspeakers Contact your retailer distributor or Naim foradvice if necessary Note All Naim CD players are earthed so the Signal ground switch should be set to floating if one is connected in the system Note Connected in this context means an analogue audio signal cable that includes an earth connection Installation Getting Started If the HDX SSD s network facilities are to be used ensure that it is connected to a working intemet connection before switching it on and that all the necessary peripheral equipment is appropriately connected and configured Switch on the HDX SSD using the rear panel power switch Note If the HDX SSD isto be switched on from shutdown mode the power switch must be switched off and on again See Section 2 8 for more on shutdown mode After approximately one minute s del
27. ed on the next available store with sufficient free space Note Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an altemative computer operating system Add New Store Initiates a routine that enablesthe creation naming and password protection of new Music Stores Music Stores can only be created from existing empty Network Shares Note Individual Music Stores may be locked to prevent ripped data being stored If the primary Music Store is locked the next in line will automatically be used to store newly ripped data View Backup Shows details of the currently active backup location s An option to remove backup locations is also provided Note The default HDX SSD daily backup schedule is automatically implemented assoon asa backup location is added The backup schedule can only be modified via the Naim Desktop Client PC application Add Backup Enables an empty Network Share to be nominated asa backup location Note Only empty Network Shares can be nominated as backup locations 4 8 5 System Settings Selecting System Settings from the System Setup Menu provides accessto HDX SSD system settings and functions To change a parameter either select it and touch the change button or double touch the parameter Once the system settings have been configured they can be saved by touching the save button Language Clean Display Display Settings Calibrate Screen Date And Time Language The HDX SSD Fro
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29. emet The intemet is the worldwide network of predominantly TCP IP connected servers and computers While the intemet providesa variety of data services for professional and corporate use most people know it for email and the World Wide Web IP Address An IP addressis a numerical identifier unique to a specific piece of hardware on a TCP IP network IP addresses contain four groups of numbers from 0 to 255 separated by dots 192 168 0 8 is a typical IP address Local Local in terms of this manual means non network connections and associations For example a hi fi system amplifier and speakers connected to the HDX SSD s audio outputs ora touch screen connected to the HDX SSD s USB interface is local A hi fi system ora touch screen connected via the NaimNet network is not local Memory Stick A memory stick isa small portable solid state computer memory element that connects via USB to provide removable extra storage Memory sticks have replaced floppy disks 23 Supplement Hard Disk Player Terminology Modem A modem is an item of network hardware that formsa bridge between the network and the intemet usually via a broadband connection through telephone lines Naim Extended Music Database Thanksto the HDX SSD s use of the AMG database it is able to access significantly more information than competing products This means selection and searching for specific items can be more intuitive and productive N
30. entation of home networks USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface format developed to enable simple connection of computer peripheral devices WAV WAV Waveform Audio Format is a Microsoft IBM audio file format for storing and transfering audio on PCs WAV isa lossless file format Web Page A web page isa computer screen full of data output by a network device that communicates information on its status and may enable control via a mouse and keyboard WMA WMA Windows Media Audio is an audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft The name can referto both the audio file format and the audio compression technique itself Specifications and User Notes 10 HDX SSD Specifications Line Output Output Impedance Frequency Response Distortion and Noise Phase Response Disc Compatibility Audio Formats Supported Main Supply Dimensions H x W x D Finish DIN and RCA Phono 2 1V o 1kHz 220 maximum 10Hz 20 kHz 40 1 0 5dB 0 196 10Hz 18kHz at full level Linear phase absolute phase corect Red Book compatible CD CDR amp CDRW WAV MP3 AAC FLAC WMA Apple Lossless Ogg Vorbis AIFF 100 120V or 220V 240V 50 60Hz 87 x 432 x 314mm Black HDX SSD Serial Number HDX SSD MAC Address Display MAC Address HDX SSD Name eg 123456 on rearpanel eg 1A 2B 3C 4D 5E 6F on rear panel eg Al B2 C 3 D4 E5 F6 on rear panel eg NSHDX89B5 NSHDXxxx
31. eo or composite video screen television here for display of the HDX SSD Extemal Display Interface 3 2 8 IR Input Socket Optionally connect an RC5 control signal here for local control of the HDX SSD from an IR control repeater S PDIF digital audio for connection to an audio system digital input These Toslink and BNC outputs duplicate the analogue outputs 3 2 10 Power Supply Upgrade Enablesthe connection of an upgrade XPS or 555PS power supply The link plug fitted must be removed See Diagram 3 3 THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES Note Both the HDX SSD and upgrade power supply must be switched off when the link plug isremoved and cable connections are made 3 2 11 Output Selector Selects output 1 DIN output 2 phono or both 3 2 12 DIN Analogue Output output 1 Analogue output from the HDX SSD for connection to a local audio system Use this option if connecting to a Naim system 3 2 13 Phono Analogue Output output 2 Analogue output from the HDX SSD for connection to a local audio system Use the DIN option in preference to the Phono option if connecting to a Naim system 3 2 14 Signal Ground Optionally disconnects and floats the analogue signal ground from the chassis earth Select chassis unless the HDX SSD is installed in a hi fi system incorporating another mains earthed source component or mains hum is audible from the loudspeakers In
32. er genre and numerous additional details This can then be used by the HDX SSD to select or search for material and to build custom playlists The CD cover artwork will also be downloaded if available and displayed by the user interface The HDX SSD is able to operate as a conventional CD player A CD inserted in the drawer can be played immediately with its audio routed to the analogue and digital audio outputs The HDX SSD can play internet radio streams and access a list of available stations from the vTuner com intemet radio server Up to 40 iRadio stations can be saved as favourites iRadio streams can be played via the HDX SSD analogue and digital audio outputs The mode of control and operation of your HDX SSD will depend upon the type of system with which it is integrated These different user interfaces are introduced in Section 1 1 while the touch screen controlled Front Panel Display Interface is described in detail in Section 4 If the HDX SSD is your first experience of a network connected product you may find it worthwhile to read the glossary in Section 9 before moving on to installation and operation 1 1 HDX SSD User Interfaces 1 1 2 The Extemal Display Interface Unlike a conventional item of hi fi equipment the HDX SSD can be operated in a number of different ways using a variety of user interfaces The user interface you use to control your HDX SSD will depend on the type of system in which it is installed a
33. ge number of files can take a considerable time Note Music files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an altemative computer operating system Backup Music Enables HDX backupsto be monitored and their history interrogated Note Backup routines can be viewed and backup locations added via the Music Stores menu Recycle Bin Displa ys a list of deleted items and enables eithertheir restoration or permanent erasure 4 8 7 UPnP Settings The HDX SSD operates asa UPnP music server providing music files to any network attached UPnP compatible playback device Selecting UPnP Settings from the System menu opens the UPnP Settings Menu to enable the HDX SSD UPnP settings to be configured appropriately er Name Language Device Views Compatibility Music Views Reset to Defaults A Z index Options Server Name Select ServerName to specify the name of the HDX SSD UPnP server that will be seen by UPnP playback devices The name can be changed by selecting the name field to open a text entry screen Connected UPnP playback devices will have to be restarted if the HDX SSD name is changed Device Views Select Device Views to specify how the UPnP playback device views and browsesthe music files available to HDX SSD Select All Music to view and browse all the files a vailable to HDX SSD Select CD Collection to view and browse just the ripped CDs held by HDX SSD Music Stores Selec
34. he CD drawer Operation Playback 5 Playback The HDX SSD is able to provide one local output and multiple network steams simultaneously The outputs you will employ from your HDX SSD will depend on the type of system in which it is used The following paragraphs describe the various output options and their context 5 1 Local Playback 5 2 NaimNet Network Playback The HDX SSD is fitted with the following local outputs A single analogue output with switchable DIN and phono socket options A single S PDIF digital audio output with coaxial 750 BNC and TosLink optical socket options The digital audio output isa duplicate of analogue output HDX SSD audio outputs are intended to be connected to a hi fi system or systems located either in the same area as the HDX SSD or in nearby areas Selection of local playback can be made using the Local and Network Browser interfa ces In addition to imported CD data DRM free MP3 AAC WMA FLAC WAV Apple Lossless Ogg and AIFF audio files stored on extemal storage devices can also be played by the HDX SSD HDX SSD internet radio is also available from the local analogue and digital outputs Note Memory sticks connected via USB must be in FAT FAT32 or NTFS format Apple Macintosh formats are not compatible Note Other playback file formats may be added as firmware updates in the future Contact your Naim retailer or distributor for more information The HDX SSD
35. ill be used Network Shares can be converted to Music Store status via the Add New Store option of the Music Stores Menu See the following section and Section 4 8 4 for more information on Music Stores Important Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an altemative computer operating system Note This is because Music Stores contain not only the ripped CD data files but also the associated database and meta data files Exemal manipulation of a Music Store will almost certainly result in database or meta data comuption 19 20 Disable Operation External Storage The following paragraphs and illustrations describe the process of adding a Network Share promoting it to Music Store status and then nominating it asthe primary Music Store where ripped data is stored To begin ensure that the new storage device or shared folderon an existing network device is connected to the network switched on and configured to be shared It may also be useful to give the device an appropriate name In the illustrations following the Network Share is called Network Music It is important that the Network Share to be converted to a Music Store contains no existing files Manage Network Shares HD HLAN9S9OFinfo Enabled 8 4 _ AN9OF networkmusic Enabled e Refresh Status Settings Note Naming the Network Share must be done via the connected computer operating system Network Shares are only
36. nd the ancillary equipment available The following short paragraphs and table describe each user interface 1 1 1 The Front Panel Display Interface The HDX SSD is most conveniently operated via its Front Panel Display Interface using eitherthe front panel touch screen orthe remote handset Note The Front Panel Display Interface can also be configured to control any StreamNet compliant device connected to the network The HDX SSD can be operated via its Extemal Display Interface using the supplied remote handset or a keyboard and or mouse in combination with an additional external display screen The screen may be a monitor or TV with composite video Svideo or VGA input The Extemal Display Interface is closely related to the Front Panel Display Interface and similarly provides accessto HDX SSD operational and setup features 1 1 3 The NaimNet SreamNet Touc h Screen Interface If the HDX SSD is installed in a NaimNet home network HDX SSD network audio streams can be controlled from the NaimNet Strea mNet Interface The NaimNet StreamNet Interface can be accessed from a StreamNet compliant touch screen ora web browser The interface can also control any StreamNet compliant device Note Ihe NaimNet StreamNet Interface is not covered in this manual HDX SSD Hard Disk Player Overview 1 1 4 The Web Browser Interface If the HDX SSD is installed in a home network the External Display and Front Panel Display inte
37. nsthe Manage Musc menu to provide optionsto Edit Genres Assgn Genres Rename Music Delete Music Move Music Backup Music and to view the Recycle Bin Edit Genres Move Music Assign Genres Backup Music Rename Music Recycle Bin Delete Music Edit Genres Enables the music genres listed by the HDX SSD to be deleted added to or renamed Assign Genres Initiates a routine enabling music to be assigned to genres Music can be listed by Album by Artists or by Recently Ripped individually or collectively selected and a genre assigned Existing genre assignments can also be listed and changed by selecting View Genres Rename Music Enables Albums Artists and Tracks to be renamed Selecting Albums displays a list of items and provides options to rename the selected album its tracks or its artist Selecting Artists displays albums listed by artist Delete Music Enables Albums to deleted Selecting Albums displa ys a list of items and providesthe option to delete the selected album Selecting Artists displa ys albums listed by artist Note Deleting items moves them to the Recycle Bin from where they can be permanently deleted or restored Move Music Provides accessto a routine that enables music files to be moved between Music Stores Select Move Monitor to display ongoing file movements and select Move History to display previous file movements Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Note Moving a lar
38. nt Panel Display External Display and Web interfaces can operate in a variety of languages Selecting Language enablesthe interface language to be changed Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Display Settings Provides accessto a number of parameters that configure the HDX SSD front panel display and its interface with any extemal display screen NaimNet Switch Disabled Screensaver Disabled Front Display Backlight Disabled External Display Theme Black External Display Aspect 16 by 9 Change Save Cancel NaimNet Switch Select to enable accessto a NaimNet system ifone isconnected to the HDX SSD A NaimNet button will then be present on the nght hand side of the interface display ifa NaimNet system isavailable Screensaver Select to engage the front panel and extemal display screensaver and specify its switch on delay Front Display Backlight Sets time before the front display backlight automatically switc hes off Extemal Display Theme Enables the appearance of any extemal display to be changed Black and Silver options are available Extemal Display Aspect Selects the video aspect ratio forthe Extemal Display Interface Extemal Display Mode Selects the interface mode for the Extemal Display either Touchscreen or Remote In Touchscreen mode the interface displays shortcut buttons that comespond to the home browse find and back keys on the handset TV System Selects PALor NTSC TV video modesforthe
39. onfiguration Protocol Hardware items installed on a TCP IP network have an IP Address through which they are identified by all the other items on the network DHCP is a set of rulesthat enable the automatic allocation of addresses as items are connected or switched on while connected to the network The HDX SSD is set up by default to use DHCP Digital Rights Management DRM Digital Rights Management refersto the data embedded in some music files that restricts copying and playback Material downloaded from the Apple iTunes store isan example Firewall A firewall is a network device or software application designed to control computer network traffic by compliance with a specific set of rules and security criteria Firmware Firmware describes control and interface computer programsthat are embedded in the electronic hardware of a product FLAC FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec isa file format for audio data compression Being a lossless format it removes no information from the audio data as lossy compression formats such as MP3 FLAC s primary advantage isa reduction of data storage requirements by up to 50 without sacrificing audio quality Hash Adobe Flash isa software application that provides interactivity and animation in web sites It is usually embedded into web browserapplications FreeDB FreeDB is the secondary database that the HDX SSD interogates when an unknown CD is inserted in its drawer Int
40. oth HDX SSD local outputs in Remote handset stand alone installations and network streams in network connected installations Extemal Display Remote handset TV or monitor with VGA Controls local outputs only Keyboard mouse S video orcomposite input USB VGA touch screen USB VGA touch screen Web Browser Flash enabled web browser Desktop Client Computer running Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Duplicates functionality of Front Panel and Extemal Display Interfaces Network connection required Controls local outputs only Provides music database management and advanced HDX SSD setup functions Can also control local outputs Network connection required NaimNet SreamNet StreamNet compliant network touch screen Controls network streams only n Serve App iPhone iPad oriPod touch Does not control local outputs Network connection required Controls HDX SSD local output only Wireless network connection required Note An intemet connection is required fordetailed CD data lookup Without an intemet connection limited information is available from a locally held database Installation Getting Started 2 Getting Started The HDX SSD is a CD npping hard disk player and server It incorporates no built in storage but requires an extemal network attached storage disk drive a NAS drive to be connected and configured before it can be used Configuring a NAS drive is described in Section 7 of this manual
41. portal are also provided See Section 4 4 Current Playlist Displays details of the tracks in the current playlist with options to clearthe playlist remove tracks or save the playlist with a new name If no user pla ylist has been selected the tracks of the currently playing album will be displayed along with options to remove tracks and to save an edited version of the album asa playlist See Section 4 5 Playlists Displa ys a screen showing all the saved playlists together with optionsto play edit and delete See Section 4 6 Quick Play Selects a menu offering quick playback options See Section 4 7 System Setup Provides accessto HDX SSD system setup functions and status information See Section 4 8 Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Selecting Browse Music from the Home menu will open the browse menu illustrated below and provide access to the library of tracks available to the HDX SSD on any storage device Albums Conductors Artists Q Performers Genres Music Location Composers Albums Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by album The menu also provides options of Play Add to a pla ylist Tracks Info and View Artists Displa ys an alphabetical list of material sorted by artist The menu also provides options of Play Add to a playlist and Info Note The icon to the left of the album name indicates the file location USB e s or network ef Genres
42. racks Play Random Pla ys tra cks randomly selected from all those available to the HDX SSD Random Playlist Displa ys sequential menus from which genres artists and albums can be selected A random playlist will then be chosen from within those selections Selecting System from the Home menu will open the System menu illustrated below to provide configuration of various setup and house keeping functions System Setup Menu Rip or Play Mode System Settings USB Devices Manage Music Network Shares UPnP Settings System Status Abort TET Guide Operation The Front Panel Display Interface 4 8 1 Ripping Monitor Selecting Ripping Monitoropensa page illustrated below that displays the HDX s ripping activity Ripping can be stopped by selecting the abortfunction or pressing the HDX SSD front panel open button orhandset open key Ripping Monitor Artist Various Artists Album Sampler 6 Track 02 Fallen Angel Activity Ripping Track 2 of 12 Errors 01 23 08 50 4 8 2 USB devices Selecting USB Devices displays a list of connected or previously connected USB storage devices and their connection status Docked devices can be un docked and un docked devices can be removed from the list 4 8 3 Network Shares Music files stored on network connected hardware a network hard disk ora shared folder on a computer is known asa Network Share Network Shares Manage Shares Refresh All Shares
43. rade CD should be followed carefully Never switc h off the HDX SSD from the rear panel power switc h or unplug it from the mains supply while a software upgrade process is underway Switching off the HDX SSD from its rear panel power switch is not normally necessary unless it isto be un installed It can be put into shutdown mode by pressing the handset shutdown key or pressing and holding the front panel shutdown button for one second The HDX SSD may take up to one minute to enter shutdown mode during which time the shutdown button will fla sh The shutdown button will remain lit when the HDX SSD is in shutdown mode Wait until the shutdown button stops flashing and remains lit before switching off the HDX SSD from the rear panel mains switch Never switc h off the HDX SSD from the rear panel mains switc h or unplug it from the mains supply unless it is in shutdown mode To switch the HDX SSD back on from shutdown mode the power switch must be switched off and on again HDX SSD does not incorporate an integral backup disk drive and we strongly advise that you protect your stored music by implementing a regular backup to a Network Attached Storage NAS hard disk drive Implementing regular backupsto a network share can be set up via the HDX SSD System menu This is described in Section 4 8 4 Installation Getting Connected 3 Getting Connected The HDX SSD carries a variety of connection sockets on its rear panel These a
44. re stored CD 44 1kHz 16 bit Converts streamed files to CD format Convert to WAV Converts files to WAV format while retaining their native sample rate and bit depth Note Native stream format offers the highest potential audio quality followed by Convert to WAV and finally CD 44 1kHz 16 bit The appropriate choice will depend on the capability of the playback hardware Select Native initially and checkthat the playback hardware operates correctly with all stored file formats If it failsto operate at any time select Convert to WAV If it still fails occasionally select CD 44 1kHz 16 bit Reset to Defaults Select Reset to Defaults to retum the HDX SSD UPnP settings to their defaults 4 8 8 System Status Selecting System Status displays a list of current system status and setup parameters 15 16 Operation Navigating around and selecting options in the Front Panel Display Interface can be done with seven primary handset keys Navigation 4 gt ok back and home These keys are gliejalileleiz Tell in the diagram annotations Shutdown Switchesto shutdown Ensure the handset is in the appropriate mode hdd for HDX SSD Mode Switches handset mode to preamplifier integrated amplifier pre CD player cd or hard disk player hdd Numeric Enable numeric ortext entry fortrack selection or search Delete del Enables deletion of the last numeric ortext entry Shift 4 Outp
45. re audio AAC is however also employed by Sony and Nintendo AAC files are sometimes identified by m4a or mp4 file extensions AMG The All Music Guide database isthe primary database that the HDX SSD intemogates when a new CD is inserted in its drawer The AMG database can be intenogated manually at www allmusic com Note The data provided by AMG is occasionally inaccurate or incomplete It is possible however to submit corrections at www allmusic com Broadband Intemet Broadband intemet isthe generic term foran always on intemet connection that provides data download rates above 256kb sec Apple Lossless Apple Lossless isa loss less compresson and encoding format for digital audio It offers between 4096 and 6096 data compression without loss of audio information Bit Perfect The term bit perfect refers to the enor free ripping of digital data stored on CD A bit perfect rip file will be bit for bit identical to the data held on the CD Browser A browser isa PC application that accesses displays and implements web pages Microsoft Intemet Explorer and Mac OS X Safari are examples As well as distributing music data on a network the HDX SSD generates web pages that can be read by a browser Client A client isa software application on a PC that accessesa remote service on another computer system known asa server by way of a network the HDX SSD Desktop Client application for example DHCP Dynamic Host C
46. re illustrated and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs The numeric legends on the rear panel diagram referto the numbered paragraphs in Section 3 2 3 1 HDX SSD Rear Panel phono analogue Eon analogue audio output power mouse serial network remote input powersupply output 2 audio Switch socket interface E39 ket jsocket upgrade socket output link plug fitted 3213 output 1 a 6 SC SSS NNI keyboard Svideo and coaxand Ta socket P is steal ate video optical digital output selection and fuse sockets sockets audio outputs ggnal ground EZ EG EJ interface 3 2 HDX SSD Connections 3 2 9 Coax and Optical Digital Audio Outputs 3 2 1 Keyboard Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format keyboard here to control the HDX SSD in combination with an extemal display 3 2 2 Mouse Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format mouse here to control the HDX SSD in combination with an extemal display 3 2 3 VGA Interface Optionally connect a VGA format screen here to display the HDX SSD Extemal Display Interface 3 2 4 Serial Interface For use if the HDX SSD isto be integrated into an RS232 controlled environment 3 2 5 USB Interface Sockets USB control or audio source devices may be connected here USB source devices can be made available acrossa network 3 2 6 Network Socket Connect to your network router here The HDX SSD requires a working intemet connection 3 2 7 S video and Composite Video Sockets Connect an Svid
47. rface A playlist is a list of tracks collected together and saved with a specific name favourites perhaps or party tracks Pla ylists are created by locating the desired items then adding them to eithera new or existing playlist An item may be a single track a whole album an entire genre or any group of itemsgenerated from a search 4 6 1 Creating Naming and Saving Playlists The procedure described below coversthe creation of a new playlist by selecting items from the Browse menu Items can however be added and playlists created or augmented from any menu that includes an Add to button Selecting Albums Artists or Genres from the Browse menu displa ys a menu illustrated below that lists all the available items in the selected category All Music Albums x Guaranteed Level 42 Guerrilla Radio Rage Against t Guitars Mike Oldfield ABC clap Ae Foo Foo amp Th Hail to the Thief Radiohead Play Addto Tracks Info To create a playlist select the first desired item H2C is selected in the illustration followed by the Add tp button Selecting the Add to button will open the playlist selection window illustrated below View Add music to Current Playlist El Chilled party stuff S Ella s playlist B Groovy Select New Playlist followed by the OK button A screen illustrated below will open that enables the new playlist to be named Create New Playlist 2 3 abc
48. rfaces can be duplicated by any Flash enabled web browser To accessthe Extemal Display Interface from a web browser open the web browser and type the unique name of your HDX SSD into the browser address field The name isthe last four characters of the MAC address excluding the colon separators printed on the rear panel preceded by NSHDX A typical name would be NSHDX45967 To accessthe Front Panel Display interface from a web browser add the suffix index html movie fp swf to the HDX SSD name E g NSHDX89B5 index html movie fp swf Note Depending on your web browser you may need to type http immediately before the HDX SSD name Interface Control Display 1 1 5 The Desktop Client If the HDX SSD is installed in a home network that includes a personal computer running Windows XP Vista or 7 it can be operated via the Desktop Client Interface The Desktop Clientapplication provides the most comprehensive operational and search functionality The Desktop Client is Covered in a separate manual that can be downloaded from the Naim Audio web site at www naimaudio com Some setup file management and maintenance facilities are only available via the Desktop Client 1 1 6 iPhone iPod iPad App The n Serve app available from the iTunes App Store enables wireless touch screen control of HDX SSD from an iPhone iPad oriPod touch Notes Front Panel Display Touch screen Front Panel display Enables control of b
49. sa simple process It is preferable while ripping for HDX SSD to be connected to a working and reliable intemet service Note An intemet connection is necessary for the HDX SSD to identify CDs and download their artist title track listing and artwork data If the HDX SSD is unable to access the intemet while npping it will initially interrogate a small The music camed ona CD and the recording of the CD itself is likely to be the subject of copyright restrictions which allow the owner of the CD only to make copies ripping in effect copies a CD for personal use only Ripping CDs that you don t personally own may violate copynght law Note CD copyright law may vary with territory intemal database forthe CD s associated data If the CD is not found on the intemal database only the ripped audio data and its identification code will be stored Manual input of CD data orfurther AMG and FreeDB database requests can be made via the Desktop Client application once an intemet connection is re established Note Right click on the album name in the Desktop Client interface to request an online database lookup manually To rip a CD pressthe front panel or handset open button and place the CD on the drawer Press the open button again to close the drawer Ripping will begin automatically and takes up to eight minutes Note It is good practice to check that the playing surface of each CD isclean before ripping Note Ripping can be
50. stallation Getting Connected 3 3 HDX SSD and XPS Power Supply Cable direction THE HDX SSD REQUIRES MAINS POWER AT ALL TIMES WITH mainsinput ORWITHOUTAN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY and fuse SXPS Bumdy Cable WARNY ATEI WARN Dm rise THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES mains input and fuse Operation The Front Panel Display Interface 4 The Front Panel Display Interface As introduced in Section 1 1 the HDX SSD can be contolled via a number of different interfaces This section covers the Front Panel Display Interface The Front Panel Display Interface is a graphical touch screen interface based on navigation around pages and selection of icons The emphasis in this section is on the use of the interface via the touch screen although the supplied remote handset can also be used The handset can also be used to operate Naim preamplifiers integrated amplifiers and CD players The following paragraphs and illustrations describe how the Front Panel Display Interface is used to access some of the most frequently used HDX SSD functions Other functions can be accessed by following the same principles of interface navigation and selection A navigation diagram showing the top levels of the interface can be found in Section 8 The remote handset is illustrated and its functions desc ribed in Section 4 10 Browse Music Provides accessto the library of music
51. t Browse by Device to view and browse the files held individually on each device connected to HDX SSD Note Deselecting all Device View options will make all music unavailable for UPnP playback Music Views Select Music Views to specify the information displayed by the UPnP playback device foreach music file available from the HDX SSD Albums Artists Pla ylists Genres Tracks Composers Conductors Performers and Newest CDscan be collectively or individually selected A Z index Options Selecting A ZIndex Options enables music collectionsto be divided alphabetically into segments when displayed by the UPnP playback device First select Show Index to switch on segmented display and then select the prefered alphabetic segment option The number in the right hand column corespondsto the number of items in the music collection above which the selected alphabetic segmentation is implemented The number can be adjusted for each segmentation option Language Select Language to specify the interface language that the UPnP playback device will display when accessing the HDX SSD Compatibility Select Compatibility to specify the audio data Steam Formatthat the HDX SSD will stream to the UPnP playback device and to switch CD artwork transmission to the playback device on or off The Stream Format options available are Native CD 44 1kHz 16 bit and Convert to WAV Native Strea ms audio files in the same format asthey a
52. ted hardware a network hard disk ora shared folderon a computer Note Network storage converted to Music Store status will not be included in the Network Music menu Selecting play from any of the Browse menus will clear the current playlist play the selected item then display the Now Playing screen illustrated below showing the track playing the artist the album title and any available artwork Touching the screen will then open a temporary floating transport control window containing pla y pause b II step backwards M sep forwards M shuffle gt and repeat buttons CQ Fallen Angel 1 of 11 Daniel Mulhern Pigeon Coup Note Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time will open the Now Playing screen Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Selecting Find Music from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below providing access to search functions that enable music held on any available network or USB device to be found Find Music Most Played Albums Last Played Newest a Artists People Tracks Displays a menu illustrated below that enablesan aloha numenc search of tracks Enter text to type a track name Use the Search key to initiate the search Find Tracks 2 mno 1 matches 9 Crocodile Song Note The handset numenc keys may also be used to enter text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry Albums Displa ys a screen that enables
53. that restricts playbackto specific hardware may not be available to play via the HDX SSD Note Network shares can be converted to become Music Stores where ripped CD data is stored A Network Share nominated asa Music Store will no longer appear in the network shares list but will appearin the Music Stores list Any audio files it already contains generated by a process otherthan NaimNet Server or HDX SSD ripping will not be available to the HDX SSD See the following paragraphs for more on Music Stores 4 8 4 Music Stores Music Stores are the locations where ripped CD data is stored and can include multiple nominated Network Share locations Selecting Music Stores opens the Music Stores menu to provide options to Manage Stores Add New Store View Backup and Add Backup Manage Stores Add New Store View Backup Add Backup Manage Stores Displays a list of connected or previously connected music stores and their connection status Red orange and green indicators describe the status of each music store Red indicates unavailable orange indicates scanning and green indicates available Music Stores can be raised orlowered in priority or removed from the list through Down Up and Remove buttons Their Status can be displayed and their Password and Lock Settings can be modified Newly ripped CD data will be stored on the Music Store at position 1 in the list If that store is full orunavailable the data will be stor
54. ut out Shifts text entry to upper case Selects local outputs on appropriately equipped products not HDX SSD Volume Volume up 4 and down v for preamplifier or AV processor These keys function regardless of the handset mode Mute Mutesthe preamplifier or AV processor audio output These keys function regardless of the the handset mode Info i Displays information about the Currently selected item Page Selects the next w or previous 4 interface menu page volume pre Oe O Q on m S O OO O0 Q hom Bowse sytem find QOO O O ub Urs genre play The Front Panel Display Interface Navigates around and selects 4 4v menu icons LM i onfirms icon selection Steps back one interface page LETS seectsthe Home menu Browse Selects the Browse menu System Selects the System Setup menu Find Selects the Find menu Album Selects the Album browse menu Artist Selects the Artist browse menu Genre Selects the Genre browse menu Playlist Selects the Playlist menu Previous 4 Retums to the start of a track Next gt Advancesto the next track Stop m Stops play Play gt Begins play Rewind 44 Fast reverse Forward gt Fast forward Repeat Q Repeats the curent playlist Pause 11 Pauses play Shuffle X Randomises order of play Input Selects audio inputs on appropriately equipped products not HDX SSD Open Openst
55. x where xxxx is last 4 digits of MAC Address Use this section to record your HDX SSD s identification data for possible future reference The Serial Number HDX SSD MAC Address and Display MAC Address can be found printed on the rear panel The HDX SSD Name can be found via the System Status page of the Front Panel Display Interface 25 Commercial Acknowledgements 12 Commercial Acknowledgements 12 1 DigiFi End user License Agreement USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW This product contains technology from DigiFi UMITED of London United Kingdom DigiFi The technology from DigiFi LIMITED the DigiFi Embedded Software enables this product to rip encode store manage and control digital music from compact discs owned by the user This digital music is stored in the DigiFi Database the DigiFi Database The software specified in this Licensing Agreement is and will be the sole property of DigiFi LIMITED It is subject to copyright and assuch is protected to the fullest extent allowable by law You agree that you will use the DigiFi Embedded Software for your own personal use only and that if this product is used in an environment where there is a risk of public broadcast of music or images stored thereon that you are properly licensed to do so You agree that you will accessthe DigiFi Database only by means of the standard end user functions and features of this product You agr
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