NAIM ND5 XS 2 Manual Download Page 2

Contents

Section 

 

Page

   

Contents

1   

Introduction 

1

1.1  

The Multi-mode Radio 

1

1.2  

The UPnP™ Audio Interface 

1

1.3  

The USB/iPod Interface 

1

1.4  

The Digital to Analogue Converter 

1

2   

Installation and Connection 

2

2.1  

NDX Rear Panel 

2

2.2  

NDX Connected To Optional 

   

CD 555PS Power Supply 

2

2.3  

ND5 XS Rear Panel 

3

2.4  

ND5 XS Connected To Optional 

   

XPS Power Supply 

3

2.5  

Mains Power Connection 

4

2.6  

Power Supply Upgrade 

4

2.7  

FM/DAB Aerial Connection 

4

2.8  

Audio Inputs and Outputs 

4

2.9  

USB/iPod Interface 

4

2.10  

Network Connections 

4

2.11  

System Automation 

5

2.12  

External Control and Update Sockets 

5

2.13  

Signal Ground Switch 

5

3   

NDX/5XS Operation  

6

3.1  

NDX/5XS Front Panel Features 

6

3.2  

Front Panel Buttons 

6

3.3  

Front Panel Display (normal play mode) 

6

3.4  

Front Panel Display (list display mode) 

7

3.5  

Front Panel Display (setup mode) 

7

3.6  

NDX/5XS Remote Handset 

8

3.7  

Handset Text Entry 

9

3.8  

The n-Stream Control App 

9

4   

NDX/5XS Setup 

11

4.1  

The Setup Home Menu 

11

4.2  

The Language Menu 

11

4.3  

The Inputs Menu 

11

4.4  

The Analogue Outputs Menu 

12

4.5  

The Network Settings Menu 

12

4.6  

The Digital Output Menu 

14

4.7  

The Front Display Menu 

14

4.8  

The Handset Keys Menu 

14

4.9  

The System Automation Menu 

15

4.10  

The Factory Settings Menu 

16

5   

NDX/5XS Multi-mode Radio Tuner 

17

5.1  

FM Tuner – Seeking Stations 

17

5.2  

DAB Tuner – Seeking Stations 

17

5.3  

iRadio Tuner – Seeking Stations 

17

5.4  

Adding iRadio Stations 

18

5.5  

Storing Radio Presets 

18

5.6  

Using Radio Presets 

18

6   

NDX/5XS UPnP™ Audio Interface 

19

6.1  

UPnP™ Servers 

19

6.2  

Audio File Compatibility 

19

6.3  

Scanning Servers and Playing Files 

19

7   

NDX/5XS USB/iPod Interface 

20

7.1  

USB Media and File Compatibility 

20

7.2  

iPod Compatibility and Charging 

20

7.3  

Browsing and Playing USB Files 

20

8   

NDX/5XS Specifications 

21

Note:

 This manual is Issue No. 2 and describes the operation 

of NDX or ND5 XS units running software release version 3.6.xx. 
Units running earlier software may not behave as described in 
this manual.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic 
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone 
respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple 
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this 
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
Windows Media™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
UPnP™ is a trademark of the UPnP™ Forum.

Summary of Contents for ND5 XS 2

Page 1: ...R E F E R E N C e M A N U A L N D X a n d N D 5 X S N E T W O R K A U D I O P L A Y E R S E N G L I S H...

Page 2: ...14 4 8 The Handset Keys Menu 14 4 9 The System Automation Menu 15 4 10 The Factory Settings Menu 16 5 NDX 5XS Multi mode Radio Tuner 17 5 1 FM Tuner Seeking Stations 17 5 2 DAB Tuner Seeking Stations...

Page 3: ...subsequently described in full detail in Sections 5 to 8 The components are A Multi mode Radio A UPnP Audio Interface A USB iPod Audio Interface A Digital to Analogue converter Prior to the sections...

Page 4: ...n of external power supplies is illustrated in Diagrams 2 2 and 2 4 and described in Section 2 6 2 1 NDX Rear Panel mains input and fuse power switch network socket DAB FM aerial socket if option fitt...

Page 5: ...NED OFF WHEN AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY IS USED THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY mains input and fuse power switch network socket DAB FM aerial socket optiona...

Page 6: ...NDX 5XS Digital Inputs setup menu See Section 4 3 6 2 8 2 Audio Signal Outputs The NDX 5XS provides analogue and digital audio signal outputs intended for connection to an appropriate preamplifier or...

Page 7: ...m Automation If a stereo 3 5mm jack to phono plug cable is used connect the left channel phono plug Note NDX 5XS System Automation is switched off by default A full description of its configuration an...

Page 8: ...lay Plays a selected track or radio station Navigates up a menu or list input Sequentially selects NDX 5XS inputs Returns to the previous display menu ok list Enters list display mode Confirms menu it...

Page 9: ...l Display list display mode Setup mode is engaged by pressing the handset setup key or pressing and holding the front panel ok list button Setup mode provides access to all NDX 5XS setup functions The...

Page 10: ...ystem automation cd Unassigned radio Sequentially selects the iRadio FM and DAB pc Selects the UPnP input iPod Selects the USB iPod input tv Selects the Digital 1 input av Selects the Digital 2 input...

Page 11: ...ol your NDX 5XS you must first install the app on your iPad iPhone or iPod touch With the app installed and the iPad iPhone or iPod wirelessly connected to the same network as your NDX 5XS start the a...

Page 12: ...es songs and playlists available to UPnP players 3 8 2 Using n Stream The n Stream app is based on three main screens The Inputs screen the Playing screen and the Library screen These screens are sele...

Page 13: ...ify the default settings at all however we would encourage you to read this section of the manual in order that you gain a full understanding of NDX 5XS abilities The following paragraphs describe eac...

Page 14: ...unstable digital signals however sound quality will be slightly degraded 4 4 The Analogue Outputs Menu The Analogue Outputs menu enables the main DIN or RCA phono outputs to be disabled or individual...

Page 15: ...twork is insecure and requires no passphrase or access key Press OK To Connect Setup Note Devices installed on a network have an IP address through which they are identified by all the other items on...

Page 16: ...to Off 2 mins Setup the left 3 and right 4 keys independently for the iPod Radio s USB and UPnP inputs The options available for the USB iPod and UPnP inputs are Track List and Off If Track is selecte...

Page 17: ...5XS n Stream interface Select Enabled to enable CD control and select Input Used to specify the NDX 5XS preamplifier or DAC input that the CD player is connected to Note CD player transport control us...

Page 18: ...reset and all settings to be returned to their defaults Parameter Options System Status Select to display Handset IR Mon Select to display Clear All Presets Yes No Reset Sys Auto Yes No Reset All Set...

Page 19: ...strength bit rate and any station info broadcast 5 3 iRadio Tuner Seeking Stations When NDX 5XS is connected to a network with high speed internet access it will automatically download a list of avai...

Page 20: ...es the opportunity to rename a previously stored station Scroll to the preset to be renamed and press the ok list key to open a text entry screen Use the handset numeric text keys in text entry mode t...

Page 21: ...provides an internet connection it should incorporate a firewall If NDX 5XS is already connected to a network begin by selecting the UPnP input 6 1 UPnP Servers UPnP servers incorporate a software ap...

Page 22: ...ly display data stream info and track elapsed time USB iPod Interface 7 NDX 5XS USB iPod Interface The NDX 5XS can play audio files stored on USB memory hardware or iPod and iPhone models connected to...

Page 23: ...agnostics only Formats Audio formats supported Internet radio Windows Media formatted content MP3 streams MMS Playlists M3U PLS MP3 AAC up to 320kbit s CBR VBR Apple Lossless from iPod Windows Media f...

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