Naim CD555
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1. CD 555 4 CD 555 Introduction and Installation The CD 555 CD Player can only be operated from a Naim CD 555PS Power Supply Connection of the power supply is illustrated in Section 5 2 CD player control and operation is described in Sections 19 20 and 21 The CD 555 should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose To improve sound quality the player has hard metallic feet which may blemish any delicate surface on which itis placed Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level Seven transit screws on the underside of the CD 555 case should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be moved or re packed and shipped Transit screw locations are shown and notes on their removal are provided below The transit screws must not be used in any other Naim product Do not invert the player while removing the transit screws or once the transit screws are removed The player and power supply should be installed in their final locations before connecting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is tumed down before the power supply is switched on The power button is located on the front panel The player and power supply are heavy and care should be taken when lifting or moving them Make sure that the surface on which they are to be placed can support the2. Some Naim amplifiers are designed only to work with Naim loudspeaker cable and using altermatives may degrade the performance oreven damage the amplifier Other Naim amplifiers can be used with any high quality loudspeaker cable although we recommend that Naim loudspeaker cable is used Naim loudspeaker cable is directional and should be oriented so that the printed arrow points towards the speakers The Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied are designed to comply with European safety legislation and must be used Contact your local retailer or distributor for further advice on loudspeaker cables and connectors 2 Mains Power Where fused plugs are used 13 amp fuses should be fitted Fuses of a lower rating will fail aftera period of use Do not wire voltage dependent resistors or noise suppressors into mains plugs They degrade the mains supply and the sound 2 1 Mains Plug Wiring In some temitoriesa mains plug may need to be fitted to the supplied mains lead As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not comespond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug proceed as follows The wire coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked by the letter Eor by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected
3. material attached to it Brush the plastic outer edge lightly with your finger ora soft brush to ensure that it is dust and particle free Similarly clean the puck with Blu Tack to remove debris from its underside Do not under any circumstances use any solvents or fluids forthe cleaning process CD5i 16 CD5i Introduction and Installation The CD5i should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level A transit screw on the underside of the CD5i case should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be re packed and shipped This transit screw must not be used in any other Naim product Do not invert the player once the transit sc rew is removed CD player contol and operation is described in Sections 19 20 and 21 17 C D5i Connections 17 1 Rear Panel WARNING ATTENTION WARNING Power Mains Phono Phono switch input and output output fuse left right Note RCA phono and DIN output sockets should not be connected simultaneously 18 CD5i In Use 18 2 Player Maintenance 18 1 Disc Loading It is important for reliable operation of the CD5i to ensure that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside To load a compact disc pull open the CD drawer using the of the puck are free of dust or debris which can prevent handle
4. must be switched off before the output selection switch is operated Ensure the corect cables are connected before switching the CDX2 back on Note Your local retailer will be able to offeradvice on digital output cables 12 2 Disc Loading To load a compact disc pull open the CD drawer using the handle on the left hand sde ofthe player Place the disc e on the platter followed by the magnetic puck Do not use a puck from any other Naim CD player Different Naim CD players use dissimilar pucks Note If an HDCD encoded compact disc isloaded the CDX2 will automatically recognise and decode it The display will temporarily read HDCD after play is selected the disc from sitting propery and cause it to slip To clean the transport platter take a piece of Blu Tack and lightly apply it to the top surface of the magnetic metal hub picking up any material attached to it Brush the plastic outer edge lightly with your finger ora soft brush to ensure that it is dust and particle free Similarly clean the puck with Blu Tack to remove debris from its underside Do not under any circumstances use any solvents or fluids for the cleaning process CD5 XS 13 CD5 XS Introduction and Installation The CD5 XS CD Player can be operated either from its intemal power supply only or for improved performance with an additional extemal Naim Hatcap or Hi Cap power supply Connection of the power supply is illustrated in Diagram 14 2 CD play
5. oonronus tanar PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE Note If a CD 555PS Power Supply is used to powera CDS3 player use only power supply output Socket 1 i Cable direction marker 9 CDS3 In Use 9 2 Player Maintenance 9 1 Disc Loading To load a compact disc lift the transport lid from the front of the player Place the disc on the platter followed by the magnetic puck Do not use a puck from any other Naim CD player Note If an HDCD encoded compact disc isloaded the CDS3 will automatically recognise and decode it The display will read HDCD fora few secondsafter play is pressed It is important for reliable operation of the CDS3 to ensure that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside of the puck are free of dust or debris which can prevent the disc from sitting properly and cause it to slip To clean the transport platter take a piece of Blu Tack and lightly apply it to the top surface of the magnetic metal hub picking up any material attached to it Brush the plastic outer edge lightly with your finger ora soft brush to ensure that it is dust and particle free Similarly clean the puck with Blu Tack to remove debris from the three locating pins on its underside Take care not to damage the rubber pressure pads Brush them lightly with your finger ora soft cloth Do not under any circumstances use any solvents or fluids forthe cleaning process CDX2 10 CDX2 Introduction and Inst
6. the previous track or index point next Selects the next track or index point stop Stopscd play play Begins cd play fwd Fast forwards the cd rev Fast reverses the cd rpt Repeats the cd or programmed tracks pause Pausesthe cd System Component Keys keys switch the operation of the Soft Keys into modes appropriate to each system component CD player preamplifier etc Disp Key Soft Numeric keys Soft Soft Keys keys operate in CD mode selected by the System Component Keys as follows System Component Keys numeric Directly selects tracks or with the prog key selects tracks for play order programming prog Confirms CD track play order selections disp Scrolls through the display options of track time and display off 21 2 Play Order Programming To program a play order select a track number from the numeric keys followed by the prog key until the desired selection is complete During selection the track number indicated in the player display will be followed by either P or orno display P indicates that the track is already selected indicates that the track can be selected Global Keys CD Volume and mute keys Prog Key Soft The prog key can also be used to delete tracks from a play order To delete a track pressand hold the prog key until the prog indicator in the CD display illuminates then delete the track or tracks using the numeric keys followed each time by a further operati
7. to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter Lor coloured RED 2 2 Equipment Fuses Mains powered Naim Audio equipment is fitted with a mains fuse on the rear panel adjacent to the mains input socket Replace it if necessary only with the spare fuse supplied or with an identical fuse Repeated failure of the fuse points to a fault that should be investigated by your retailer or Naim itself 2 3 Non rewirable Mains Plugs If a non rewirable plug iscut from a mains lead for whatever pumpose the plug MUST be disposed of ina way to render it totally useless Considerable shock hazard exists if the cut off plug is inserted into a mains outlet 2 4 Mains Circuits and Cables A hi fi system usually sharesa mains circuit with other household equipment some of which can cause distortion of the mains waveform This distortion can in tum lead to mechanical hum from mains transformers Some Naim transformers are large in size making them relatively sensitive to such distortion and it may be necessary to take account of transformer hum when siting your equipment Transformer hum is not transmitted through the speakers and hasno effect on the performance of the system however a separate mains circuit may reduce it Such a Circuit ideally with a 30 or 45 Amp rating will also generally improve system performance Advice on the installation of a separate mains circuit should be sought from a qualified electrician Only use the mains
8. 1 Narcom 4 Handset 22 Puck Identification 23 Declarations Introduction Naim Audio products are conceived with perfomance as the top priority Careful installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved This manual covers the CD 555 CDS CDX2 CD5 XS and CD5i CD players and their associated or upgrade power supplies It begins with some general installation notes and statutory safety wamings Product specific information begins in Section 4 1 Connections It is important for both safety and performance that the standard cables supplied are not modified 1 1 Interconnect Cables If options are available with your equipment and installation DIN interconnect sockets should be used in preference to RCA Phono sockets One end of each Naim interconnect cable is marked with a band to establish its correct orientation The band denotes the end that connects to the signal source Interconnect plugsand sockets should be kept clean and free from corosion The easiest way to clean them isto switch off the equipment pull the plugs out of their sockets and push them back in again Contact cleaners and enhancers should not be used asthe film they deposit may degrade the sound 1 2 Loudspeaker Cables Loudspeaker cables are vitally important They should each be at least 3 5 metres long and of equal length The recommended maximum is normally 20 metres although longercables may be viable with some Naim amplifiers
9. MANUAL BEFORI Note When used with an extemal power supply the CDX2 Mainsinput player must be disconnected from the mains Disconnect and fuse direction the player from the mains before connecting the power marker supply 12 CDX2 In Use 12 3 Power Supply Upgrade 12 1 Signal Output Selection The CDX2 can be upgraded by the addition of a CD 555PS or XPS Power Supply The extemal supply takes over digital signal output The analogue output is ca med by both a greater number of separate supplies and more eithera single DIN socket ora pair of RCA phono sockets sophisticated voltage regulation The digital output is carried by a single 75Q BNC socket 2 y g The extemal supply is connected to the CDX2 via a heavy duty Bumdy cable Switch off both the power supply and CDX2 when making connections and remove the CDX2 mains cable Remove the CDX2 link plug and connect the Bumdy cable ensuring that the connectors are securely attached and their twist lock mechanisms are engaged Switch on the power supply from its front panel power button Aftera short while the CDX2 will function as nomal 12 4 Player Maintenance It is important for reliable operation of the CDX2 to ensure that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside of the puck are free of dust or debris which can prevent Digital and analogue outputs may not be used simultaneously Selection is achieved by using the rear panel mounted switch The CDX2
10. NAINN world class sound P OWNERS MANUAL CD PLAYERS ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ITALIANO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In order to comply with current European safety regulations it is essential that the Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your Naim equipment without first chec king with the factory your retailer or your distibutor Unauthorised modifications will invalidate your guarantee Equipment must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid such as vases should be placed on the equipment For your own safety do not under any circumstances open Naim equipment without first disc onnecting it from the mains Waming an apparatus with CLASS I constuction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Where the mains plug oran appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable To disconnect the equipment from the mains remove the mains plug from the mains outlet The following label is attached to all mains powered equipment WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the relevant EMC and Safety Standards and where applicable also complies with the limits fora class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These
11. allation The CDX2 CD Player can be operated either from its intemal power supply or for improved performance from an extemal Naim CD 555PS or XPS Power Supply Connection of the XPS Power Supply is illustrated in Diagram 11 2 CD player contol and operation is described in Sections 19 20 and 21 The CDX2 should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose To improve sound quality the player has hard metallic feet which may blemish any delicate surface on which itis placed Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level The CDX2 is fitted with both analogue and S PDIF digital output options selectable using a rear panel switch A transit sc rew on the underside of the CDX2 should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unitis to be moved or re packed and shipped The transit sc rew must not be used in any other Naim product Do not invert the player once the transit sc rew is removed The player and extemal power supply if used should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is tumed down before the player or extemal power supply is switc hed on The player power button is located on the rear panel Power supply power buttons are located on their front panels The player and power supply are heavy and care s
12. disconnecting any leads Always use the power switch on the product rather than a mains outlet switch In some circumstances depending on where you live and the earthing arrangements in your home you may experience radio frequency interference Controls on broadcasting in some temtories allow very high levels of radio frequency radiation and both the choice and exact siting of equipment may be critical Susceptibility to radio frequency interference is related to the wide intemal bandwidth necessary for high sound quality A radio frequency filter kit is available for some Naim equipment but sound quality will be progressively compromised as more elements of the kit are fitted In situations of extreme radio interference Naim equipment may be unsuitable 3 5 Lightning Precautions Your Naim hi fi system can be damaged by lightning and should be tumed off and disconnected from the mains when there is risk of lightning strike For complete protection all mains plugsand any aerial cables should be disconnected when not in use 3 6 Problems Consumer protection varies from country to country In most tenitories a retailer must be prepared to take back any equipment he has sold if it cannot be made to work satisfactorily A problem may be due to a fault in the system or its installation so it is essential to make full use of your dealers diagnostic skills Please contact your local distributor or Naim Audio directly if any diffic ulties cann
13. ects the tuner up function R com has three operational modes CD Player mode Preamplifier Integrated amplifier mode and Tuner mode Its default mode is CD player When awake in CD Player mode all R com keys will illuminate green To switch the R com into Preamplifier Integrated amplifier mode or Tuner mode press the pre or tun keys respectively The pre or tun key will then illuminate white To switch R com back into CD player mode either press the pre or tun key again Note Tuner modescan be selected from the R com by an extended press of the tun key In default mode the R com keys have the following functions disp Scrolls through the display options of track time and display off open Opensthe dooron the CD555 stop StopsCD replay play Begins CD replay prev Selects the previous track orindex point next Selects the next track or index point vol Increases the preamplifier integrated amplifier volume vol Decreases the preamplifier integrated amplifier volume mute Reducesthe volume to zero A second press restores the volume pause PausesCD replay A second press restores play In Prea mplifier Integrated amplifier mode press pre key the following keys will change function disp Switches the preamplifier integrated amplifier front panel button indicators amp knob indicators off and on prev Selects the previous source input next Selects the next source input Note Preamplifie
14. en for five minutes it will close automatically to prevent inadvertent damage or dust build up within the player Note If an HDCD encoded compact disc is loaded the CD 555 will automatically recognise and decode it The display will read HDCD fora few seconds after play is pressed 6 2 Player Maintenance It is important for reliable operation of the CD 555 to ensure that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside of the puck are free of dust or debris which can prevent the disc from sitting propery and cause it to slip To clean the transport platter take a piece of Blu Tack and lightly apply it to the top surface of the hub picking up any material attached to it Brush the plastic outeredge lightly with your finger or a soft brush to ensure that it is dust and particle free Similarly clean the puck with Blu Tack to remove debris from its underside Do not under any circumstances use any solvents or fluids forthe cleaning process HDcD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered tademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United States and or other counties If at any time the player door fails to open orclose correctly or the top panel door button flashes the door may need re setting and calibrating The procedures are as follows It may only be necessary to cany out the Position Calibration procedure 6 3 1 Door Position Calibration Switch
15. equipment stand intended for the purpose To improve sound quality the player has hard metallic feet which may blemish any delicate surface on which itis placed Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level Transit sc rews on the underside of the CDS3 case and beneath its tansport lid should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be moved or re packed and shipped The transit screw locations are illustrated below The transit screws must not be used in any other Naim product Do not invert the player once the transit screws are removed The player and power supply should be installed in their final locations before connecting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is tumed down before the power supply is switc hed on The power button is located on the front panel The power supply is heavy and care should be taken when lifting or moving it Make sure that the surface on which itis to be placed can support its weight 7 1 Underside Transit Sc rews Four transit screws must be removed from the underside of the CDS3 before use and be replaced if the player isto be camied any distance packed or shipped The transit screw locations are illustrated in the diagram below CDS3 transit screws must not be used with any other Naim product The player must not be inverted either durin
16. er contol and operation is described in Sections 19 20 and 21 The CD5 XS should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level The CD5 XS is fitted with both analogue and S PDIF digital output options selectable using a rear panel switch A transit sc rew on the underside of the CD5 XS case should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be re packed and shipped This transit screw must not be used in any other Naim product Do not invert the player once the transit screw is removed The player and extemal power supply if used should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is tumed down before the player or extemal power supply is switc hed on The player power button is located on the rear panel The Hatcap power supply power button is located on its rear panel The Hi Cap power supply power button is located on its front panel 14 CD5 XS Connections 14 1 Rear Panel RS amp 232 interface DIN output Y PDIF digital DigitaVanalogue Powersupply link plug RCA RCA switch inputand out output switch and upgrade sockets phono phono fuse link plug fitted output left output right Note The power supply link plug should be fitted unless a
17. er operations of the disp function will now cycle through each combination of the two socket types DIN only RCA Phono only or both The selected option is indicated on the CD player display as shown below Socket Option Player Display DIN a Phono oo Both O oo Pressand hold the disp function a second time to exit from socket selection mode To avoid compromised sound quality do not select both unless their simultaneous use is unavoidable R com Remote Handset 20 R com Remote Handset The R com remote handset is supplied with the NAC 552 and CD555 and can be purchased as an accessory It offers quick and intuitive contol of the most often used functions of CD players preamplifiers integrated amplifiers and tuners To fit batteries remove the bottom end cover using the tool provided and insert the batteries into the body taking care with their orientation Replace the end cover Remove the batteries if the R com is to be packed and shipped 20 1 Using R com In Tuner mode press tun key the following keys will near change function R com keys primarily provide control of the functions anes most often used on CD players preamplifiers integrated disp Switc hes the tuner display and front panel button amplifiers and tuners In orderto extend battery life R com indicators off and on will enter a sleep mode when unused It will wake on prev Selects the tuner down function being touched next Sel
18. etails of the nearest such facility Appropriate recycling and waste disposal helps conserve resources and protects the environment from contamination E17
19. ey prev Steps through the disc backwards either one track ata time orsequentially if the button is held next Operates in the same way asthe prev button but moving forwards instead of backwards pause Pausesplay Pressing pause a second time will resume play The pause button indicator will flash when pause is selected CD 555 and CDS3 only Note The CDX2 CD5 XSand CD5i can be paused by pressing the remote handset pause key Note If a playeris paused for more than 10 minutes it will enter a static pause mode in which the transport deactivates to reduce wear The playercan be left in static pause mode indefinitely The pause button indicator will illuminate fully when the playeris in static pause mode stop Stops play and resets the player to its start condition Pressing and holding stop will clear any programmed play order or if no play order is programmed retum the player display to its defaults play Playsa disc from track one unless another track has been selected Pressing play while a track is playing will re start the track 19 2 Player Control Modes CD players have an optional control mode This provides an altemative interface in which fast forward and fast reverse rather than step forwardsand step backwards can be selected by pressing and holding the CD player next and prev buttons respectively The altemative interface also providesa pause function on CDX2 CD5 XS and CD5i players selected by
20. g or after transit screw removal To gain accessto the transit screws position one side of the player over the edge ofa table remove orreplace the screws that become accessible and then repeat as necessary with other sides of the player to access the remaining screws C DS3 17 2 Upper Transit Screws e 7 2 Upper Transit Screws Two transit screws must be removed from beneath the transport lid of the CDS3 before use and be replaced if the playeristo be caried any distance packed or shipped The transit screw locations are illustrated in the diagram below CDS3 transit screws must not be used with any other Naim product The player must not be inverted either during or after transit screw removal 8 CDS3 Connections 8 1 Rear Panel Powersupply input XPS orCD 555PS Comms interface Note RCA phono and DIN output sockets should not be connected simultaneously Note The RC5 Input is intended to accept extemal control signals for multi room applications Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information Note The optional RJ 45 socket Comms Interface can provide extemal control of the playerin custom installations Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information C DS3 8 2 CDS3 Connected to XPS Power Supply l a a a Mainsinput and fuse WARNING ATTENTION PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE WARNING ATTE WARNING
21. hould be taken when lifting or moving them Make sure that the surface on which they are to be placed can support their weight 11 CDX2 Connections 11 1 Rear Panel RS232 interface DIN output DESIONED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO LTD SOUTHAMPTON ROAD SALISBURY WARNING OXSCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE OPENING ATTENTION 5 Dotai OCORA gh Ostintion Co motei Otat ard Pacte WARNING vaarnan of Paone nemne THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED st MOCO motam marsachrl li mare Of De folowing US P e No 4 PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE DigitaV analogue Upgrade power input and output switch supply input phono phono fuse link plug fitted output output left right Note RCA phono and DIN output sockets should not be connected simultaneously Note The power supply link plug should be fitted unless an extemal upgrade power supply is in use Note The Remote Input is intended to accept extemal control signals for multi room applications Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information Note The optional RS232 Interface can provide extemal control of the player in custom installations Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information CDX2 11 2 CDX2 Connected to XPS Power Supply PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE Note If a CD 555PS Power Supply is used to powera CD Bumdy Cable CDX2 player use only power supply output Socket 1 STO 5 READ THE
22. ir weight 4 1 Transit Screws 4 2 Transit Screw Locations Seven transit screws must be removed from the underside To identify the transit screw types refer to the following of the CD 555 before use and be replaced if the player is table to be camied any distance packed or shipped The transit Location Screw Type screw locations are illustrated in the diagram below CD A 10mm White 555 transit screws must not be used with any other Naim B 25mm Black product C Stainless Steel The player must not be inverted either during or after transit screw removal To gain accessto the transit screws position one side of the player over the edge ofa table remove orreplace the screws that become accessible and then repeat as necessary with other sides of the playerto access the remaining screws If the transit screws are to be replaced the three different types must be used in their cormect locations CD 555 5 CD 555 Connections 5 1 Rear Panel PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE Power supply puts Commsintertace RCA phono out putsleft ch1 and RC5 input right ch2 CD 555PSPower Supply inputs Note RCA phono and DIN output sockets should not be connected simultaneously Note The RC5 Input is intended to accept extemal control signals for multi room applications Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information nc Note The optional RJ 45 socket Comms Interface chl can pr
23. leads and plugs supplied or altemative Naim Audio items Introduction 3 General Installation 3 4 Radio Interference Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest performance possible avoiding compromise wherever practical This can lead to circumstances that may be unfamiliar The notes that follow contain advice specifically related to Naim equipment as well as more general wamings about the use of domestic audio products Please read them carefully 3 1 Siting The Equipment In order to reduce the risk of hum audible from the loudspeakers power supplies and power amplifiers should be located a reasonable distance away from other equipment The maximum separation distance for connected equipment is that allowed by the standard interconnect lead Some Naim equipment is extremely heavy Check the weight of the equipment prior to lifting and if necessary use more than one person so that it can be moved safely Ensure that your equipment rack ortable can easily support the weight and isstable Some speakers and stands are intended to be used with floor spikes fitted Care should be taken when siting and moving them to avoid personal injury or damage to cablesand surfaces Floor protectors are available from your local dealer or distributor to protect non carpeted floors Source components and power supplies should be switched on before the power amplifiers Always switch amplifiers off and wait a minute before connecting or
24. limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hammful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause hamful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming off and on the user is encouraged to try to conect the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult your Naim retailer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Contents E16 E17 E17 Section 1 Connections 2 Mains Power 3 General Installation 4 CD 555 Introduction and Installation 5 CD 555 Connections 6 CD 555 In Use 7 CDS3 Introduction and Installation 8 CDS3 Connections 9 CDSS In Use 10 C DX2 Introduction and Installation 11 CDX2 Connections 12 C DX2 In Use 13 CD5 XS Introduction and Installation 14 CD5 XS Connections 15 CD5 XS In Use 16 CD5i Introduction and Installation 17 CD5i Connections 18 C D5i In Use 19 CD Player Control and Operation 20 R com Handset 2
25. n extemal upgrade power supply isin use CD5 XS Note RCA phono and DIN output sockets should not be DIN Output connected simultaneously Note The Remote input socket is intended to accept extemal control signals for multi room applications Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information Note The optional RS232 interface can provide extemal control of the player in custom installations Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information E11 CD5 XS 14 2 CD5 XS Connected to FlatCap XS Power Supply Note Both the FlatCap XSand CD5 XS must be Mains inputand fuse connected to a mains supply and switched on FlatCap XS mE PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE input and fuse The CD5 XScan provide either analogue or SPDIF format digital signal output The analogue output is ca med by eithera single DIN socket ora pair of RCA phono sockets The digital output is carried by a single 75Q BNC socket Digital and analogue outputs may not be used simultaneously Selection is achieved by using the rear panel mounted switch The CD5 XS must be switched off before the output selection switch is operated Ensure the correct cables are connected before switching the CD5 XS backon Note Your local retailer will be able to offeradvice on digital output cables 15 2 Disc Loading To load a compact disc pull open the CD drawer using the handle on the left hand sde of
26. on of the prog key During deletion the track number indicated in the player display will be followed by either or or no display L indicates that the track is already deleted indicates that the track can be deleted while no display indicates that this is the only track remaining and therefore cannot be deleted Puck Identification 22 Puck Identification Two different pucks are used to clamp CDs in the players covered by this manual CD 555 CDS3 CDX2 CD5 XS and CD5i Only the appropriate puck will work conectly in each player The two pucks are illustated below and their player applications listed Declarations 23 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Products Safety Naim Audio Limited Southampton Road Salisbury England SP1 2LN CD 555 CD 555PS CDS3 XPS CDX2 CD5 XS CD5i EN 60065 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements EN 55013 Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN55020 Hectomagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN 61000 3 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions EN 61000 4 2 Testing and measurement Hectostatic discharge immunity Products that display the crossed out wheeled bin logo cannot be disposed of as domestic waste These products must be disposed of at facilities capable of re cycling them and appropriately handling any waste by products Contact your local authority for d
27. on the left hand sde of the player Place the disc the disc from sitting properly and cause it to slip on the platter followed by the magnetic puck Do not use a puck from any other Naim CD player Different Naim CD players use dissimilar pucks To clean the transport platter take a piece of Blu Tack and lightly apply it to the top surface of the magnetic metal hub picking up any material attached to it Brush the plastic outer edge lightly with your finger ora soft brush to ensure that it is dust and particle free Similarly clean the puck with Blu Tack to remove debris from its underside Do not under any circumstances use any solvents or fluids forthe cleaning process z CD Player Control and Operation The operation and contol of all Naim CD players is based on a common user interface This section of the manual describes the user interface drawing attention to differences between players where they occur The CD player contol buttons are duplicated on the remote contol handset which may also provide some extra functions The handset also provides CD programming facilities See Sections 20 and 21 for more information 19 1 Player Controls 19 3 Player Display and Indicators door Opensand closesthe door CD 555 only disp Scrolls through the display options of track time and display off CD 555 and CDS3 only Note The CDX2 CD5 XSand CD5i display optionscan be scrolled by pressing the remote handset disp k
28. ot be resolved Some Naim equipment is made in special versions for different territories and this makes it impracticable to arrange intemational guarantees Please establish the local guarantee arangements with your retailer Contact Naim Audio directly for help and advice if necessary A thump may be heard from the loudspeakers as power 3 7 Service and Updates amplifiers are switched on This is normal will not cause any loudspeaker damage and doesnot point to any fault or problem A mild pop may also be heard shortly after equipment is switched off Naim equipment takes a considerable time to run in before it performs at its best The duration varies but undersome conditions the sound may continue to improve forovera month Betterand more consistent performance will be achieved if the system is left switched on forlong periods It is worth remembering however that equipment left connected to the mainscan be damaged by lightning It is essential that repairs and updates are only camied out by an authorised Naim retailer or at the factory by Naim itself Many components are custom made tested or matched and appropriate replacements are often unobtainable from other sources Direct contact to Naim for service or update information should be made initially through Customer Servic es Tel 44 0 1722 426600 Email info naimaudio com Please quote the product serial number found on its rear panel in all comespondence
29. ovide extemal control of the playerin custom installations Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information 5 2 CD 555 Connected to CD 555PS CD 555 Vis eee Oe PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE CD Bumdy CD Bumdy Cable 1 Cable 2 ATTENTION WARNING THIS APE S MUS PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE Note Two different Bumdy cables are required to connect ma NSmpuL the CD 555 to the CD 555PS Cable 1 identified by a single band on its direction marker should be used with sane Sockets 1 and Cable 2 identified by a double band on its marker direction marker should be used with Sockets 2 CD 555 6 3 Player Door Reset and Calibration 6 CD 555 In Use 6 1 Disc Loading To open the transport door press the player doorbutton orthe handset open key To load a disc place it on the platter followed by the magnetic puck Do not use a puck from any other Naim CD player If the playeris stopped the door will open automatically when a hand is moved towards the proximity sensor located in the player front panel display window To close the door press the player door button or the handset open key The door will also close if the player play button or handset play key are pressed Note If the door hits an obstruction the door indicator will flash and the door will stop moving Remove the obstruction before attempting to open orclose the door again Note If the door is left op
30. pressing and holding the play button To select the optional mode pressand hold next while the player switches on To select the standard control mode press and hold prev while the player switches on The alphanumeric display indicates track and index numbers time in minutes and seconds or system messages If a play list is programmed the time displayed reflects the duration of the programme Depending on the model in question some or all of the indicators described below will be found adjacent to the display HDCD Indicates that an HDCD encoded disc is playing Note HDCD decoding isnot implemented on the CD5i repeat Indicates that repeat hasbeen selected from the remote handset prog Indicatesthat a play list hasbeen programmed Information on play list programming canbe found in Sections 21 2 tack Indicates display of number of tracks or current track pause Indicates that the player is paused stop Indicates that the player is stopped play Indicates that the player is playing time Indicates display of disc time ortrack time 19 4 Output Socket Selection A pair of RCA Phono output sockets are fitted on CD player rear panels to provide an altemative to the preferred DIN socket Proceed as follows to select the RCA Phono sockets With the player topped pressand hold the remote handset disp function handset in CD mode or if fitted the player disp button until the CD player prog indicator flashes Furth
31. r or integrated amplifier program mode can be selected from the R com by pressing and holding the pre key Program mode functions can then be accessed from the equipment front panel E15 E16 NARCOM 4 Handset 21 NARCOM 4 Handset The NARCOM 4 is a multi functional remote control handset designed to be used with Naim Audio CD players integrated amplifiers preamplifiers preset tuners and subwoofers To fit batteries remove the battery cover and insertthe batteries into the body taking care with their orientation Replace the battery cover 21 1 Using NARCOM The CD player can be programmed with a random play order from sto ith no play order already in place b Operation of the NARCOM handset is based around three R Ea oe by ressin followed by 1 Similarly to program a reverse types of keys System Component Keys Global Keys and P 9 Prog TOWE Oy iia le tO prog v Soft Keys play order press prog followed by 2 Play orders can be reviewed by pressing prog while the player is either topped or playing The player display will then scroll through the selected tracks The prog indicator on the player display will iluminate when a play order has Global Keys operate specific component functions been programmed To clear the program memory press regardless of the System Component Key setting and are and hold the stop key available at all times CD player Global Keys operate as follows 21 3 NARCOM 4 Keys prev Selects
32. the player Place the disc on the platter followed by the magnetic puck Do not use a puck from any other Naim CD player Different Naim CD players use dissimilar pucks Note If an HDCD encoded compact disc isloaded the CD5 XS will automatically recognise and decode it The display will read HDCD fora few seconds after play is pressed Cable direction marker 15 C D5 XS In Use 15 3 Power Supply Upgrade 15 1 Signal Output Selection The CD5 XSanalogue output stage can be upgraded through the addition of an extemal Flatcap or Hi Cap Power Supply The extemal supply works with the intemal power supply of the CD5 XSto offer both a greater number of separate supplies and more sophisticated voltage regulation The Power Supply is connected to the CD5 XS via a five pin DIN cable Switch off both the power supply and CD5 XS when making connections Remove the link plug and connect the supply cable ensuring that the connectors are securely attached Switch on both the CD5 XS and the power supply from their respective power buttons 15 4 Player Maintenance It is important for reliable operation of the CD5 XS to ensure that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside of the puck are free of dust ordebris which can prevent the disc from sitting propery and cause it to slip To clean the transport platter take a piece of Blu Tack and lightly apply it to the top surface of the magnetic metal hub picking up any
33. the player off Hold down the top panel door button and switch the player on The player display should read Switch the player off and after a short while back on again If the door button flashes this indicates that the Door Reset and Motion Calibration procedures are necessary Cany out the following two procedures 6 3 2 Door Reset Note Door Reset will also reset DIN Phono Socket selection Display settings RC5 RS232 settings and Control Mode setting see Section 19 2 Switch the player off Hold down the top panel stop button and switch the player on Switch the player off and cany out the Door Motion Calibration procedure 6 3 3 Door Motion Calibration With the door fully closed pressand hold the top panel doorand play buttons and switch the player on The door will continually open and close and the level of open close gain adjustment will be displayed Allow the player to run until the values displayed for open and close have settled to consistent values The door should now open and close consistently Switch the player off and aftera short while back on again The door should now operate comectly E5 CDS3 7 CDS3 Introduction and Installation The CDS3 CD Player can only be operated from a Naim XPS or CD 555PS power supply Connection of the XPS Power Supply is illustrated in Diagram 8 2 CD player contol and operation is described in Sections 19 20 and 21 The CDS3 should be installed on a dedicated
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