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NDX  Installation  and  Connection

2  NDX  Installation  and  Connection

Your NDX should be installed on an equipment stand intended for the purpose. Ensure it is 
well ventilated, and do not stand it directly on top of another item of equipment. It should 
be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on. The NDX has no 
standby mode and is intended to be left switched on.

Connecting the NDX to mains power and to a variety of audio peripherals and sources 
is described in the following paragraphs. Diagram 2.1 illustrates the NDX rear panel 
connection sockets.

The NDX can be upgraded through the use of an external Naim XPS or 555PS power 
supply, Connection of an external power supply is illustrated in Diagram 2.2 and 
described in Section 2.4.

2.1  NDX  Rear  Panel

mains input 

and fuse

power switch 

network 

socket 

DAB/FM aerial 

socket (if option 

fitted)

 signal ground 

switch

digital 

output

wireless network  

(Wi-Fi) antenna 

socket

power supply 

upgrade socket

(link plug fitted)

RS232 

serial

interface

remote 

in

remote 

out 1 & 2

digital inputs 

3, 2 & 1

analogue 

output 

(phono)

analogue 

output 

(DIN)

2.2  NDX  Connected  To  Optional  XPS  Power  Supply

mains input 

and fuse

SXPS Burndy 

Cable

Cable
direction
marker

THE NDX MAINS CABLE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND 
ITS POWER SWITCH TURNED OFF WHEN AN EXTERNAL 
POWER SUPPLY IS USED.

THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO 
CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES.

Summary of Contents for NDX -

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

Page 2: ...he Handset Keys Menu 12 4 9 The System Automation Menu 13 4 10 The Factory Settings Menu 14 5 NDX Multi mode Radio Tuner 15 5 1 FM Tuner Seeking Stations 15 5 2 DAB Tuner Seeking Stations 15 5 3 iRadi...

Page 3: ...FM and DAB mode stations are tuned by NDX scanning the respective transmission bands In iRadio mode the NDX receives data streams and a list of available radio stations from a dedicated internet serve...

Page 4: ...ed through the use of an external Naim XPS or 555PS power supply Connection of an external power supply is illustrated in Diagram 2 2 and described in Section 2 4 2 1 NDX Rear Panel mains input and fu...

Page 5: ...an appropriate preamplifier or digital to analogue converter input NDX output connections are made via the socket types listed below Output Socket Analogue stereo 5 pin DIN Analogue stereo RCA phono S...

Page 6: ...for System Automation If a stereo 3 5mm jack to phono plug cable is used connect the left channel phono plug Note NDX System Automation is switched off by default A full description of its configurat...

Page 7: ...a selected track or radio station Navigates up a menu or list input Sequentially selects NDX inputs Returns to the previous display menu ok list Enters list display mode Confirms menu item selection A...

Page 8: ...el 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 setup functions The il...

Page 9: ...em 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 hdd...

Page 10: ...eam to control your NDX 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 start t...

Page 11: ...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 selecte...

Page 12: ...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 s abilities The following paragraphs describe each NDX...

Page 13: ...priate option for your installation Only select the DIN Phono option if both outputs are simultaneously required 4 5 The Network Settings Menu The Network Settings menu enables NDX network parameters...

Page 14: ...tworks An option not to use a wireless connection is also provided Use the handset up 5 or down 6 keys to scroll through the list and the ok list key to select a network Note NDX is compatible with mo...

Page 15: ...he left 3 and right 4 keys Front Display 1 1 4Auto Off 2 mins NDX Setup independently for the iPod Radio s USB and UPnP inputs The options available for the USB iPod and UPnP inputs are Track List and...

Page 16: ...ace Select Enabled to enable CD control and select Input Used to specify the NDX preamplifier or DAC input that the CD player is connected to Note CD player transport control using the NDX handset is...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...l strength bit rate and any station info broadcast 5 3 iRadio Tuner Seeking Stations When NDX is connected to a network with high speed internet access it will automatically download a list of availab...

Page 19: ...ortunity 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 to select c...

Page 20: ...ter If the router provides an internet connection it should incorporate a firewall If NDX is already connected to a network begin by selecting the UPnP input 6 1 UPnP Servers UPnP servers incorporate...

Page 21: ...d track elapsed time NDX USB iPod Interface 7 NDX USB iPod Interface The NDX can play audio files stored on USB memory hardware or iPod and iPhone models connected to the front panel USB socket Begin...

Page 22: ...Front panel socket Max rating 5V at 500mA 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 Lossle...

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