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7.3  Browsing  and  Playing  USB  Files

With a USB memory device, or 
an iPod or iPhone connected, 
and the NDX/5XS 

USB/iPod

 input 

selected, the display will enter 

list mode

 and show the structure 

of stored audio files. Use the 
handset 

up

 (

5

), 

down

 (

6

), 

left

 (

3

) and 

ok/list

 key to 

browse and select items.

Note:

 The memory device or iPod can be safely 

connected or disconnected at any time.

Selecting a folder will display the list of files contained 
within and selecting a single file will begin playback. 
Playback will continue through any list of files contained 
within a folder. The order of play can be shuffled 
(randomised) by pressing the handset 

shuffle

 (

) key.

In long lists of items the handset 

numeric/text

 keys can be 

used to search the list alphabetically. 

Once playback is underway the NDX/5XS display will 
exit from list mode and revert to normal mode where 
the handset transport keys ( 

 ) can be used 

to control playback. To re-enter list mode for further list 
browsing and selection, press the handset 

ok/list

 key.

During playback, pressing the handset 

info

 (   ) key will 

alternately display data stream info and track elapsed 
time.

USB/iPod  Inter face

NDX/5XS

  USB/iPod  Interface

The NDX/5XS can play audio files stored on USB memory hardware or iPod and iPhone 
models connected to the front panel USB socket. Begin by connecting a USB memory 
device, iPod or iPhone to the USB socket and selecting USB/iPod input.

7.1  USB  Media  and  File  Compatibility

USB memory hardware must be in Windows/DOS format 
(FAT/FAT32) to be used with the NDX/5XS. Macintosh 
formats are not compatible.

The NDX/5XS can play USB audio files in the following 
formats: MP3, M4A, Apple Lossless, AAC, LPCM16/24, FLAC, 
WMA, WAV, AIFF or Ogg Vorbis. Files must be free of digital 
rights management playback restrictions such as the iTunes 
FairPlay system.

7.2  iPod  Compatibility  and  Charging

The NDX/5XS USB audio interface is compatible with 5th 
generation iPod models, all iPod touch models and the 
iPhone, iPhone 3 and iPhone 3GS.

NDX/5XS can play iPod audio files in the following formats: 
MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, AIFF and Apple Lossless.

The iPod battery will be charged by default while the iPod 
is connected. iPod charging options can be changed in 
the USB/iPod input setup menu. See Section 4.3.5.

USB/iPod 

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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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