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7 CDX2 Introduction and Installation

The CDX2 CD Player can be operated either from its internal power supply or, for improved 
performance, from an external Naim CD 555PS or XPS Power Supply. Connection of the XPS 
Power Supply is illustrated in Diagram 11.2. CD player control and operation is described in 
Sections 16, 17 and 18.

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 it is 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 screw on the underside of the CDX2 should be removed before use and must be 
replaced if the unit is to be moved or re-packed and shipped. The 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 external 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 turned down before the player (or external power supply) is switched 
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 should be taken when lifting or moving 
them. Make sure that the surface on which they are to be placed can support their weight.

CDX2

Note:

 RCA phono and DIN output sockets should not be 

connected simultaneously.

Note:

 The power supply link plug should be fitted unless an 

external upgrade power supply is in use.

Note

: The Remote Input is intended to accept external control 

signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer or Naim 
Audio directly for further information.

Note

: The optional RS232 Interface can provide external control 

of the player in custom installations. Contact your dealer or 
Naim Audio directly for further information.

8 CDX2 Connections

8.1 Rear Panel

ch1

-ve

nc

nc

ch2

CDX2 

DIN Output

 RCA 

phono 

output 

left

RCA 

phono 

output 

right

Mains input 

and fuse

Power 

switch

Upgrade power 

supply input 

(link plug fitted) 

DIN output

S/PDIF digital 

out

Digital/analogue 

output switch

Remote input

RS232 interface

Summary of Contents for CD555

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L C D P L AY E R S E N G L I S H D E U T S C H F R A N A I S I TA L I A N O...

Page 2: ...9 1 Signal Output Selection E7 9 2 Disc Loading E7 9 3 Power Supply Upgrade E7 9 4 Player Maintenance E7 10 CD5 XS Introduction and Installation E8 11 CD5 XS Connections E8 11 1 Rear Panel E8 11 2 CD5...

Page 3: ...d with the letter L or coloured RED Naim Audio products are conceived with performance as the top priority Careful installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved This manual cover...

Page 4: ...tances depending on where you live and the earthing arrangements in your home you may experience radio frequency interference Controls on broadcasting in some territories allow very high levels of rad...

Page 5: ...cting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is turned down before the power supply is switched on The power button is located on the front pa...

Page 6: ...r information Note The optional RJ45 socket Comms Interface can provide external control of the player in custom installations Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information CD555...

Page 7: ...puck with Blu Tack to remove debris from its underside Do not under any circumstances use any solvents or fluids for the cleaning process HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsoni...

Page 8: ...installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is turned down before the player or external power su...

Page 9: ...Power Supply Upgrade The CDX2 can be upgraded by the addition of a CD 555PS XPS or XP5 XS Power Supply The external supply takes over from the internal power supply of the CDX2 and offers both a great...

Page 10: ...led in its final location before connecting cables or switching on Ensure that power amplifiers are switched off and the preamplifier volume is turned down before the player or external power supply i...

Page 11: ...utomatically recognise and decode it The display will read HDCD for a few seconds after play is pressed 12 3 Power Supply Upgrade The CD5 XS analogue output stage can be upgraded through the addition...

Page 12: ...act disc pull open the CD drawer using the handle on the left hand side 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 Differ...

Page 13: ...her than step forwards and step backwards can be selected by pressing and holding the CD player next and prev buttons respectively The alternative interface also provides a pause function on CDX2 CD5...

Page 14: ...te To switch R com back into CD player mode either press the pre or tun key again In default mode the R com keys have the following functions disp Scrolls through the display options of track time and...

Page 15: ...e selected The prog key can also be used to delete tracks from a play order To delete a track press and hold the prog key until the prog indicator in the CD display illuminates then delete the track o...

Page 16: ...ks are used to clamp CDs in the players covered by this manual CD555 CDX2 CD5 XS and CD5si Only the appropriate puck will work correctly in each player The three pucks are illustrated below and their...

Page 17: ...cting it from the mains Warning an apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Warning batteries installed shall not be expose...

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