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6.1 disc loading
To load a compact 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. Disc loading is illustrated in
Section 10.2. If an HDCD encoded compact disc is loaded
the CDX2 will automatically recognise and decode it. The
display will read HDCD for a few seconds after
play
is
pressed.
6.2 player controls
previous:
With a disc loaded but not playing the
previous
button searches the disc contents backwards, either one
track at a time, or sequentially if the button is held. While a
disc is in play, the
previous
button searches the table of
contents backwards. Play resumes with the selected track
when the button is released.
next:
The
next
button operates in the same way as the
previous
button, but moving forwards through the disc instead
of backwards.
stop:
Stops play and resets the player to its start condition.
play:
Plays a loaded disc from track one unless another track
has been selected. The
play
button operated while a track is
playing will re-start that track.
During playback a disc can be paused by pressing and
holding the
play
button. Similarly fast forward and fast reverse
can be selected by pressing and holding the
next
and
previous
buttons respectively.
All CD control functions are duplicated on the
NARCOM 3
and
Flash
remote handsets. The handsets also provide CD
programming facilities. See Sections 11 and 12 for more
information.
6.3 player display and indicators
The alphanumeric display indicates track and index numbers,
time in minutes and seconds, or various system messages
(Error, Track programming info, etc). The full stop on the right
CDX2
6 Installation and Operation
The CDX2 CD Player can be operated either from its internal power supply or, for
improved performance, from an external Naim XPS power supply. Connection of the XPS
power supply is illustrated in Diagram 7.2
The CDX2 should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose.
Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level. A transit screw on the underside
of the CDX2 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. The transit screw location is illustrated in Diagram 10.1. Do not invert the
player once the transit screw is removed.
of the display window illuminates when the player receives a
signal from the remote handset. If a track play list is
programmed the time displayed reflects the duration of the
program. On the far left of the display are five indicators.
HDCD:
Illuminates to show that an HDCD encoded disc is
playing.
pause:
Illuminates to show that pause has been selected.
time:
Illuminates to indicate display of total disc time or
elapsed time of track being played.
repeat:
Illuminates to show that repeat has been selected
from the remote handset.
program:
Illuminates to indicate that a program has been
stored. Further information on play list
programming can be found in Sections 11 and 12.
6.4 XPS Upgrade
The CDX2 can be upgraded by the addition of an XPS Power
Supply. The XPS takes over from the internal power supply of
the CDX2 and offers both a greater number of separate
supplies and more sophisticated voltage regulation.
Locate the XPS close to the CDX2. The XPS is connected to
the CDX2 via a heavy duty “Burndy” cable. Switch off both
the XPS and CDX2 when making connections. Remove the
CDX2 mains cable. Connect the Burndy cable ensuring that
the connectors are securely attached and their twist lock
mechanisms are engaged. Switch on the XPS from its front
panel power button. After a short while the CDX2 will function
as normal.
6.5 Output Socket Selection
A pair of phono output sockets are fitted at the rear of the
CDX2 to provide an alternative to the preferred DIN socket.
Proceed as follows to select the phono sockets.
Press and hold the remote handset
disp
function (handset in
CD mode) until the CD player
prog
indicator flashes. Further
operations of the disp function will now cycle through each
combination of the two socket types. The selected option is
indicated on the CD player display. Press and hold the
disp
function a second time to exit from socket selection mode.
