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1. Guitars Mike Oldfielc m2 H2C Foo Foo amp Th Hail to the Thief Radiohead Play Addto Tracks Info View To create a playlist select the first desired item H2C is selected in the illustration followed by the Add tp button Selecting the Add to button will open the playlist selection window illustrated below Add music to Current Playlist New Playlist B Chilled party stuff Ella s playlist Groovy OK Select New Playlist followed by the OK button A screen illustrated below will open that enables the new playlist to be named Create New Playlist 2 abc 5 j mno 9 WXVZ Shift Name the new playlist by selecting text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry and touch the Save button Selecting save retums the interface to the previous page Selecting an additional item followed by Add opens the playlist selection window again where the newly saved playlist can be selected and addition of the item confirmed 4 6 2 Selecting and Managing Playlists Selecting Playlists from the Home menu displays a list of previously saved playlists together with optionsto Play Add too add the selected playlist to the current playlist an existing playlist ora new playlist Tracks tracks that make up the selected playlist Edit Change track orderor remove tracks and Delete the entire playlist All Music amp Playlists 5S New Classical S Nordic Jazz El Phi2. To convert the Network Share to Music Store status take the following steps Note Only enabled Network Shares can be converted to become Music Stores Step 1 Select Music Stores from the System Setup menu and then Add New Store Selecting Nextat the subsequent information screen opens a list menu showing all the available Network Shares able to be converted to Music Store status step 2 HD HLANSOF info step 4 Step 2 Select the desired Network Share followed by Next Select Share Enabled LAN9OF networkmusic Enabled Cancel Step 3 If the Network Share is usemame and password protected these must be entered in the appropriate fields Selecting the fields in tum opensa text input screen Select Next when the usemame and password are entered Note If the Network Share is not protected the usemame and password fields should be left blank Set Username and Password for accessing HD HLAN9OF networkmusic Username username Password password Back Cancel Edit Next gt Step 4 If the new Music Store isto be the primary store location where newly npped CD data is held select Yes at the Step 4 screen This will complete the Music Store addition processand the data from any subsequently ripped CDs will be held by the new Music Store set Primary Store Do you want to make this the primary music store The primary store is where newly ripped CDs are stored lf this is full the next unlocked
3. P NAINN world class sound REFERENCE MANUAL HDX HARD DISK PLAYER ENG LISH Section 1 Ll 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 3 1 3 2 Contents HDX Hard Disk Player Introduction HDX User Interfaces HDX Interface Options Getting Started Intemet Network Connections Power Supply Upgrade Audio Connections Switch On Extemal Screen Setup First Use Software Upgrade Switching Off Data Backup Getting Connected HDX Rear Panel HDX Connections 3 3 HDX Connected to XPS Power Supply 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 The Front Panel Display Interface The Home Menu The Browse Music Menu The Find Music Menu The Intemet Radio Menu The Current Pla ylist Screen Pla ylists The Quick Play Menu The System Menu Handset Functions Page N Hn Oo Uu UU A A A A A A U UUW WO O O N N 10 11 12 12 16 Mi 5 2 5 3 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 9 1 9 2 10 11 12 13 Es 132 13 3 Playback Local Playback NaimNet Network Pla yback UPnP Network Playback Ripping The Ripping Process Copyright Issues Extemal Storage USB Storage Devices Network Shares Music Stores Adding a Music Store Interface Menu Structure Intemal Storage of Extemal Data Accessing The Downloads Folder Copying to The Downloads Folder Hard Disk Player Terminology HDX Specifications User Notes Commercial Acknowledgements DigiFi End user Licen
4. store in the list is used Yes Operation External Storage If the new Music Store isnot to be the primary CD data store location select No The new Music Store will then take lowest priority position in the list of Music Stores but be available for promotion to a higher priority if desired via the Manage Music Stores menu WHD HLAN9QF networkmusic Internal Hard Disk Remove Status Settings To lower the priority of a Music Store select the desired store followed by Down To raise the priority of a Music Store select the desired store followed by Up 21 HDX Interface Menu Structure 8 Interface Menu Structure The diagram illustrates the upper levels of Front panel display Interface menu and menu structure Home Track information digolayed with AU a tworkand transport contols Albums Artists Genres Composers Conductors Performers Musc Location AllMusc CD Collection USBMusc Network Musc Tracks Albums Artists Find Musc People Mos Played Last Played Newes Bowse a 2118 218 Radio Presets vlunerAccount Curent Playlist Displaystrack playing and playback list Pla ylists Disolaysa lit of previousy stored playlss Play Popular Play Recent Quick Play Play Newest Play Random Random Pla yii Ripping Monitor USB Devices NetworkShares ManagesShares Refresh All Shares Add New Share Musc Sores Manage Sores Add New Sore View Backup Add Backup System Se
5. Selecting Find Music from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below providing accessto search functions that enable music held either locally oron any available network or USB device to be found Find Music Most Played Albums Last Played Artists Newest People Tracks Displays a menu illustrated below that enablesan alpha numeric search of tracks Enter text to type a track name Use the Search key to initiate the search Find Tracks 2 mno 1 matches 9 Crocodile Song Note The handset numeric keys may also be used to enter text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry Albums Displays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of albums Type an album name and use the Search key to initiate the search Artists Disolays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of artists Type an artist name and use the Search key to initiate the search People Displays a screen that enables an alpha numeric search of people performers conductors etc Type a name and use the Search key to initiate the search Most Played Displays a list of most played aloums together with Play Add add the selected Album to a playlist Tracks and Info buttons Last Played Displays a list of last played albums together with Play Add Tracks and Info buttons Newest Displays a list of newest most recently ripped albums together with Play Add Tracks and Info buttons Internet Radio N
6. on rear panel eg Al B2 C 3 D4 E5 F6 on rear panel eg NSHDX89B5 NSHDXxxxx where xxxx is last 4 digits of MAC Address 27 Commercial Acknowledgements 13 Commercial Acknowledgements 13 1 DigiFi End user License Agreement USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW This product contains technology from DigiFi UMITED of London United Kingdom DigiFi The technology from DigiFi LIMITED the DigiFi Embedded Software enables this product to rip encode store manage and control digital music from compact discs owned by the user This digital music is stored in the DigiFi Database the DigiFi Database The software specified in this Licensing Agreement is and will be the sole property of DigiFi LIMITED It is subject to copyright and assuch is protected to the fullest extent allowable by law You agree that you will use the DigiFi Embedded Software for your own personal use only and that if this product is used in an environment where there is a risk of public broadcast of music or images stored thereon that you are properly licensed to do so You agree that you will accessthe DigiFi Database only by means of the standard end user functions and features of this product You agree not to assign copy transfer or transmit the DigiFi Embedded Software to any third party You agree not to use or exploit the DigiFi Embedded Software the DigiFi Database orany DigiFi component except as ex
7. the Naim Desktop Client PC application Add Backup Enables an empty Network Share to be nominated asa backup location Note Only empty Network Shares can be nominated as backup locations 4 8 5 System Settings Selecting System Settings from the System Menu provides accessto HDX system settings and functions To change a parameter either select it and touch the change button or double touch the parameter Once the system settings have been configured they can be saved by touching the save button Language Clean Display Display Settings Rip or Play Mode Calibrate Display Date And Time Language The HDX Front Panel Display External Display and Web interfaces can operate in a variety of languages Selecting Language enablesthe interface language to be changed Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Date and Time Enables the HDX intemal clock and calendar to be set Display Settings Provides accessto a number of parameters that configure the HDX front panel display and its interface with any extemal display screen Clean Display Disables the HDX touch screen for 30 secondsso that itcan be cleaned Rip or Play Mode Selecting Rip or Play Mode displaysa menu that provides the option forthe HDX to play a CD rather than ripping it NaimNet Switch MET Screensaver To play a CD in Play Mode open the HDX drawer and insert the CD The CD will begin playback automatically The Current Playlist menu
8. OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR NON INFRING EM ENT THE LIC ENSOR AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF DigiFi EMBEDDED SOFTWARE THE LIC ENSEE USES DigiFi EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENTIRELY AT ITS OWN RISK IN NO CASE WILL DigiFi LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 13 2 StreamNet Acknowledgement NetStreams patent pending StreamNet AN technology provides an end to StreamNet end IP ecosystem for plug n play mos ou ee connectivity A V signal synchronization high performance A V reproduction automatic device discovery and configuration network control and more All productsthat cany the StreamNet Connected logo are interoperable enabling easy integration of audio video and control products from multiple manufacturers StreamNet provides a stable easily expandable platform and toolset for future products and new applications www streamnetconnected com 13 3 Adobe Hash Acknowledgement Contains Macromedia Flash technology by Adobe Systems Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Adobe Systems Inc All rights reserved Adobe Systems Flash Macromedia Flash and Macromedia Flash Lite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc in the United States and other countnes
9. devices and provides accessto its alternative user interfaces The HDX is set up when originally shipped not to require any further network configuration but to connect to a network automatically it uses DHCP by default However if your HDX has been previously used its network configuration may have been altered leaving it unable to connect automatically Contact your retailer installer or Naim Audio directly if this appearsto be the case Note An HDX used in stand alone mode and switched on without a working network connection will revert to an intemal IP address only suitable for stand alone use To restore the default DHCP setup switch the HDX off connect the network and switch it on again 2 1 1 Network Hardware Wired network connection is strongly recommended for the most consistent and secure HDX operation Ethemet over mains hardware may be used and provides a simple and convenient method of home network connection However depending on mains wiring factors specific to each home environment the presence of network data on the mains supply may compromise overall system sound quality If any sound quality compromise is found to be unacceptable dedicated network cabling should be installed 2 2 Power Supply Upgrade The HDX can be upgraded through the use of an extemal Naim XPS or CD555PS extemal power supply to power its analogue circuits If an external power supply isto be used the link plug in the rear panel
10. local playback can be made using the Local and Network Browser interfa ces In addition to the CDs stored on the HDX s hard disk DRM free MP3 AAC WMA FLAC WAV Apple Lossless Ogg and AIFF audio files stored on extemal storage devices can also be played by the HDX HDX intemet radio is also available from the local analogue and digital outputs Note Memory sticks connected via USB must be in FAT FAT32 or NTFS format Apple Macintosh formats are not compatible Note Other playback file formats may be added as firmware updates in the future Contact your Naim retailer or distributor for more information The HDX is compatible with all NaimNet StreamNet enabled devices In addition to providing network based remote control NaimNet enables six unique streams of audio filesto be delivered from the HDX for playback through NaimNet enabled output hardware The user interface presented by NaimNet StreamNet hardware will provide most of the functionality available through local HDX control Note HDX intemet radio is not available over network playback 5 3 UPnP Network Playback The HDX can operate asa UPnP serverand provide audio filesto any UPnP compatible playback hardware connected on the same network The number of simultaneous UPnP streams available will depend primarily on the capabilities of the network hardware The user interface presented will be defined by the UPnP playback hardware howeverthe HD
11. preamplifiers integrated amplifiers and CD players The following paragraphs and illustrations describe how the Front Panel Display Interface is used to access some of the most frequently used HDX functions Other functions can be accessed by following the same principles of interface navigation and selection A navigation diagram showing the top levels of the interface can be found in Section 8 The remote handset is illustrated and its functions desc nbed in Section 4 9 Browse Music Provides accessto the library of music stored on the HDX and on any network or USB connected The Home menu illustrated below asit appearson the PP storage media See Section 4 2 HDX front panel touch screen isthe menu from which all other interface menus can be accessed Touch an option to select it Touch the back 4 button to retum to the previous menu Find Music Provides accessto search functions that enable material stored on the HDX and on any network or USB connected storage media to be located See Section 4 3 The icons stacked vertically on the right hand side of the menu provide shortcuts to the home ft browse and find Q menus and the back button These icons remain present in all menus and screens Intemet Radio Provides accessto the HDX intemet radio functions enabling stations to be browsed and selected and presets to be stored and recalled Access details for the vIunercom intemet radio portal are also provided S
12. will list the tracks on the CD as if it were a playlist Use eitherthe handset transport keysor Front Display Backlight Disabled External Display Theme Black External Display Aspect 16 by 9 Chanae cnange NaimNet Switch Select to enable accessto a NaimNet system if one is connected to the HDX A NaimNet button will then be present on the right hand side of the interface display if a NaimNet system isavailable Screensaver Select to engage the front panel and extemal display screensaver and specify its switch on delay Front Display Backlight Sets time before the front display backlight automatically switc hes off Extemal Display Theme Enables the appearance of any extemal display to be changed Black and Silver options are available Extemal Display Aspect Selects the video aspect ratio forthe Extemal Display Interface Extemal Display Mode Selects the interface mode for the Extemal Display either Touchscreen or Remote In Touchscreen mode the interface displays shortcut buttons that comespond to the home browse find and back keys on the handset TV System Selects PALor NTSC TV video modesforthe extemal display Scroll Drag Mode Enables selection of Page and Initial letter modes for the display scroll function With Initial Letter selected screen scrolling is indicated by initial letters displa yed at the top of the screen With Page selected screen scrolling is indicated by page numbers displayed atth
13. Phone iPad oriPod touch 1 2 HDX Interface Options Interface Control Display Front Panel Display Touch screen Remote handset Remote handset Keyboard mouse Extemal Display Front Panel display TV or monitor with VGA S video or composite input Notes Enables control of both HDX local outputs in stand alone installations and network streams in network connected installations Controls local outputs only USB VGA touch screen USB VGA touch screen Web Browser Flash enabled web browser Desktop Client Windows Vista or Windows 7 NaimNet SteamNet n Serve App iPhone iPad oriPod touch Computer running Windows XP StreamNet compliant network touch screen Duplicates functionality of Front Panel and Extemal Display Interfaces Network connection required Controls local outputs only Provides music database management and advanced HDX setup functions Can also control local outputs Network connection required Controls network streams only Does not control local outputs Network connection required Controls HDX local output only Wireless network connection required Note An intemet connection is required for detailed CD data lookup Without an intemet connection limited information is available from a locally held database Installation Getting Started 2 Getting Started The HDX should be installed honzontally on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpos
14. WAV Waveform Audio Format isa Microsoft IBM audio file format for stoning and transfering audio on PCs WAV isa lossless file format Web Page A web page isa computer screen full of data output by a network device that communicates information on its status and may enable control via a mouse and keyboard WMA WMA Windows Media Audio isan audio data compression technology developed by Microsoft The name can referto both the audio file format and the audio compression technique itself Specifications and User Notes 11 HDX Specifications Line Output 220 maximum 10Hz 20 kHz 40 1 0 5dB Output Impedance Frequency Response Distortion and Noise Phase Response Disc Compatibility Audio Formats Supported Ogg Vorbis AIFF Main Supply 100 120V or 220V 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions H x W x D 87 x 432 x 314mm Finish Black 0 196 10Hz 18kHz at full level DIN and RCA Phono 2 1V 1kHz Linear phase absolute phase corect Red Book compatible CD CDR amp CDRW WAV MP3 AAC FLAC WMA Apple Lossless HDX Serial Number HDX MAC Address Display MAC Address HDX Name Use this section to record your HDX s identification data for possible future reference The Serial Number HDX MAC Address and Display MAC Address can be found printed on the rear panel The HDX Name can be found via the System Status page of the Front Panel Display Interface eg 123456 on rearpanel eg 1A 2B 3C 4D 5E 6F
15. X can be configured to present music file information to UPnP hardware as preferred See Section 4 8 7 17 Operation Ripping 6 Ripping The HDX will only fulfil its potential if it holds a significant library of music A typical music CD cames approximately 600MB of data and the 21B storage capacity of the HDX intemal hard disk will hold approximately 2400 CDs The addition of network music stores can increase storage capacity effectively without limit Ripping a typical CD takes up to eight minutes thanks to the advanced data handling algonthms that ensure unless the CD is badly damaged the ripped data is always a bit perfect copy 6 1 The Ripping Process 6 2 Copyright Issues Ripping CDsto the HDX isa simple process It is preferable The music carried on a CD and the recording of the CD while ripping forthe HDX to be connected to a working itself is likely to be the subject of copyright restrictions and reliable intemet service which allow the owner of the CD only to make copies Note An intemet connection is necessary for the HDX to ripping in effect copies a CD for personal use only identify CDs and download their artist title track listing and appmng a iae o i VISUS artwork data If the HDX is unable to access the intemet copynght law while ripping it will initially interrogate a small intemal Note CD copyright law may vary with territory database forthe CD s associated data If the CD is not found on the i
16. ackup Add Backup Manage Stores Displays a list of connected or previously connected music stores and their connection status Red orange and green indicators describe the status of each music store Red indicates unavailable orange indicates scanning and green indicates available Music Stores can be raised orlowered in priority or removed from the list through Down Up and Remove buttons Their Status can be displayed and their Password and Lock Settings can be modified Newly ripped CD data will be stored on the Music Store at position 1 in the list If that store is full orunavailable the data will be stored on the next available store with sufficient free space Note Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an altemative computer operating system Add New Store Initiates a routine that enablesthe creation naming and password protection of new Music Stores Music Stores can only be created from existing empty Network Shares Note Individual Music Stores may be locked to prevent ripped data being stored If the primary Music Store is locked the next in line will automatically be used to store newly ripped data View Backup Shows details of the cumently active backup location s An option to remove backup locations is also provided Note The default HDX daily backup schedule is automatically implemented as soon asa backup location is added The backup schedule can only be modified via
17. aim s Choice Radio Paradise 192k a 9 Radio Paradise 128k Selecting Intemet Radio from the Home menu will opena menu illustrated below that enables intemet radio stations and podcasts to be browsed and presets to be stored or recalled Access details for the Naim vluner com intemet radio portal which enables more iRadio stations to be added are also provided Internet Radio Browse Presets VTuner Account Browse Displaysa menu that enablesintemet radio stations and podcasts to be browsed and selected by location genre and populanty Options to browse new stations Naim recommendations and extra stations added from vTuner com are also provided Internet Radio Added Stations Naim s Choice Location Genre Podcasts By Location Select To play a station select one of the Browse menu options to display a list of those available Select from the subsequent list to play the station through the HDX local outputs Station list screens as illustrated below also provide the option to store selected stations as presets 1 of 11 9 AVRO Klassiek 9 Folk Radio UK Frukie Select Store 10 Operation The Front Panel Display Interface If podcasts are displayed on a station list the option to select and queue podcasts in a playlist is also available The Dave Gorman Podcast TA Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 8 J une Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 1 J une Dave Gorman Midw
18. can The HDX can be operated via its Extemal Display Interface be operated in a number of different ways using a variety using the supplied remote handset or a keyboard and or of user interfaces The user interface you use to control mouse in combination with an additional extemal display your HDX will depend on the type of system in which it is installed and the ancillary equipment available The following short paragraphs and table describe each user interface 1 1 1 The Front Panel Display Interface The HDX is most conveniently operated via its Front Panel Display Interface using eitherthe front panel touch screen orthe remote handset Note The Front Panel Display Interface can also be configured to control any StreamNet compliant device connected to the network screen The screen may be a monitoror TV with composite video Svideo or VGA input The Extemal Display Interface is closely related to the Front Panel Display Interface and similarly provides accessto HDX operational and setup features HDX Hard Disk Player Overview 1 1 3 The NaimNet SreamNet Touch Screen Interface If the HDX is installed in a NaimNet home network HDX network audio streams can be controlled from the NaimNet StreamNet Interface The NaimNet StreamNet Interface can be accessed from a StreamNet compliant touch screen or a web browser The interface can also control any StreamNet compliant device Note Ihe NaimNet Strea mNet Interface is
19. connecting to a Naim System 3 2 13 Phono Analogue Output output 2 Analogue output from the HDX for connection to a local audio system Use the DIN option in preference to the Phono option if connecting to a Naim system 3 2 14 Signal Ground Optionally disconnects and floats the analogue signal ground from the chassis earth Select chassis unless the HDX is installed in a hi fi system incorporating another mains earthed source component or mains hum is audible from the loudspeakers Installation Getting Connected 3 3 HDX Connected to XPS Power Supply Cable direction Bach marker e gc THE HDX REQUIRES MAINS POWER AT ALL TIMES WITH OR mainsinput WITHOUT AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY and fuse SPS Bumdy a WARINTIVG ATTINTION WARNING THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES mains input and fuse Operation The Front Panel Display Interface 4 The Front Panel Display Interface As introduced in Section 1 1 the HDX can be contolled via a number of different interfaces This section covers the Front Panel Display Interface The Front Panel Display Interface is a graphical touch screen interface based on navigation around pages and selection of icons The emphasis in this section is on the use of the interface via the touch screen although the supplied remote handset can also be used The handset can also be used to operate Naim
20. d by artist Delete Music Enables Albums to deleted Selecting Albums displa ys a list of items and providesthe option to delete the selected album Selecting Artists displa ys albums listed by artist Note Deleting items moves them to the Recycle Bin from where they can be permanently deleted or restored Move Music Provides accessto a routine that enables music files to be moved between Music Stores Select Move Monitor to display ongoing file movements and select Move History to display previous file movements Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Note Moving a large number of files can take a considerable time Note Music files should never be added to ordeleted from Music Stores via an altemative computer operating system Backup Music Enables HDX backupsto be monitored and their history interrogated Note Backup routines can be viewed and backup locations added via the Music Stores menu Recycle Bin Displays a list of deleted itemsand enables either their restoration or permanent erasure 4 8 7 UPnP Settings The HDX operatesasa UPnP music server providing music filesto any network attached UPnP compatible playback device Selecting UPnP Settings from the System menu opens the UPnP Settings Menu to enable the HDX UPnP settings to be configured appropriately arce Tel WI ri Compatibility MUSIC VIeCWwsS meset LO VeTauUuits A Z Index Options Server Name Select Ser
21. down mode the power switch must be switched off and on again 2 9 Data Backup HDX does not incorporate an integral backup disk drive and we strongly advise that you protect your stored music by implementing a regular backup to a Network Attached Storage NAS hard disk drive Implementing regular backupsto a network share can be set up via the HDX System menu This is described in Section 4 8 4 Installation Getting Connected 3 Getting Connected The HDX carries a variety of connection sockets on its rear panel These are illustrated and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs The numeric legends on the rear panel diagram refer to the numbered paragraphs in Section 3 2 3 1 HDX Rear Panel phono analogue E on analogue l audio output i power mouse serial network remote input powersupply output 2 audio Switch socket interface Ez3 ket socket upgrade socket output link plug fitted 3213 output 1 pe d keyboard Svideo and coaxand DE socket eR jesus euius video optical digital output selection and fuse sockets sockets audio outputs ggnal ground EZ EJ EJ interface 3 2 HDX Connections 3 2 1 Keyboard Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format keyboard here to control the HDX in combination with an extemal display 3 2 2 Mouse Socket Optionally connect a PS2 format mouse here to control the HDX in combination with an extemal display 3 2 3 VGA Interface Optionally c
22. e Do not stand the HDX directly on top of another item of equipment Ensure that the fan aperture on the rear panel is not obstructed The HDX should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on Remember to install batteries in the remote handset The HDX can be connected to a computer network to retrieve album data and artwork from the intemet to steam music around the home using NaimNet hardware or to take advantage of one of its altemative user interfaces If the HDX is to be used in a network it is important that the network is working when the HDX is connected and switched on Locally connected audio amplifiers should not be switc hed on before the HDX is switc hed on The HDX power switch is loc ated on the rear panel with a shutdown button loc ated on the front panel The front panel shutdown button extinguishes when the HDX wakes from shutdown To begin installation first identify the rear panel network audio output and mains input sockets and connect the appropriate cables 2 1 Intemet Network Connections While the HDX can be used in stand alone mode without any network connection if its full capabilities are to be realised it requires connection to an always on intemet service via an ethemet router modem with a built in firewall If the HDX is to be used in a NaimNet StreamNet network audio system the network connection also enablesthe HDX to communicate with other network
23. e copy operation is complete and it has scanned the folder If a large number of files are copied in one pass this may take a little time The screen shots below illustrate copying an item from the iTunes music folder on the network to the HDX Downloads folder e z amp a IME nes ota Sorin Ta Omer New tinder nae tangs oever ca Leor Dea C i Bectug ia PP Bectup A Sucks Punch Seundisact B o tenen Mae d Tha bg PILLS 6 The Pub Tempered ny nero 0 Theme tan a Fed 131 2012 1645 Supplement Hard Disk Player Terminology 10 Hard Disk Player Terminology The following pages carry a glossary of hard disk player and network terminology that will help you get the best from this manual and ease the installation and operational leaming curve AAC AAC Advanced Audio Coding isa lossy compression and encoding format for digital audio Intended to be a successor of the MP3 format AAC wasdesigned to achieve better sound quality than MP3 at equivalent levels of data compression AAC sbest known use isasthe default audio format of Apple s iPhone iPod and iTunes application and asthe format of all iTunes Store audio AAC is however also employed by Sony and Nintendo AAC files are sometimes identified by m4a or mp4 file extensions AMG The All Music Guide database isthe primary database that the HDX interrogates when a new CD is inserted in its drawer T
24. e connected to the network The HDX is set up by default to use DHCP Digital Rights Management DRM Digital Rights Management refersto the data embedded in some music files that restricts copying and playback Material downloaded from the Apple iTunes store isan example Firewall A firewall is a network device or software application designed to control computer network traffic by compliance with a specific set of rules and security criteria Firmware Firmware describes control and interface computer programs that are embedded in the electronic hardware of a product FLAC FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec isa file format for audio data compression Being a lossless format it removes no information from the audio data as lossy compression formats such as MP3 FLAC s primary advantage isa reduction of data storage requirements by up to 50 without sacrificing audio quality Hash Adobe Flash isa software application that provides interactivity and animation in web sites It is usually embedded into web browser applications FreeDB FreeDB isthe secondary database that the HDX interrogates when an unknown CD is inserted in its drawer Intemet The intemet is the worldwide network of predominantly TCP IP connected servers and computers While the intemet provides a variety of data services for professional and corporate use most people know it for email and the World Wide Web IP Address An IP addressis a numer
25. e top of the screen Screen Lock Enables the HDX display settings menu to be locked and password protected Calibrate Screen Enables calibration of the front panel touch screen or any USB connected extemal touch screens Touch Calibrate Screen and follow the on screen instructions Note The HDX front panel touch screen is calibrated before shipping and should only be re calibrated if operational inconsistency is suspected those in the Now Playing screen to play p pause II stop E step forward p or step backwards M 4 8 6 Manage Music Selecting Manage Music opensthe Manage Musc menu to provide optionsto Edit Genres Assign Genres Rename Music Delete Music Move Music Backup Music and to view the Recycle Bin Edit Genres Move Music Assign Genres 3 Backup Music Rename Music Recycle Bin Delete Music Edit Genres Enables the music genres listed by the HDX to be deleted added to orrenamed Assign Genres Initiates a routine enabling music to be assigned to genres Music can be listed by Album by Artists or by Recently Ripped individually or collectively selected and a genre assigned Existing genre assignments can also be listed and changed by selecting View Genres Rename Music Enables Albums Artists and Tracks to be renamed Selecting Albums displays a list of items and provides options to rename the selected album its tracks or its artist Selecting Artists displays albums liste
26. ed to a working intemet connection before switc hing it on and that all the necessary peripheral equipment is appropriately connected and configured Switch on the HDX using the rear panel power switch Note If the HDX isto be switched on from shutdown mode the power switch must be switched off and on again See Section 2 8 for more on shutdown mode After approximately one minute s delay the user interface Home menu will appear on the front panel touch screen and any connected display Navigate around the interface and select options by touching the screen or using the remote handset navigation 4 gt v ok home and back keys Note It isoccasonally possble for the default remote handset command set to conflict with other remote controlled equipment in the home A conflict willbe apparent if the handset appearsto control an unintended device or if anotherhandset appearsto control the HDX If a conflict occursthe HDX handset command set can be changed While pointing the handset towardsthe HDX press and hold both the page down and input keys while smultaneousy pressing the 2 or3 key to change the command set Pressthe 1 key to retum to the default command set 2 5 External Screen Setup If an extemal display is used the HDX extemal display setup may need to be modified Navigate via the System menu to the System Setlings menu Select and save the desired Extemal Display Theme Extemal Display Aspect Ratio Extemal Display M
27. ee Section 4 4 Curent Playlist Displays details of the tracks in the current playlist with options to clearthe playlist remove tracks or save the playlist with a new name If no user playlist has been selected the tracks of the currently playing aloum will be displayed along with options to remove tracks and to save an edited version of the album asa playlist See Section 4 5 Now Playing Current Playlist Browse Music Playlists Find Music Quick Play Internet Radio System Playlists Displays a screen showing all the saved playlists together with options to play edit and delete See Section 4 6 Selecting each of the options on the Home menu provides the following pages and functions Now Playing Displa ys the track cumently pla ying its associated information and any associated artwork Touching the Now Playing screen will also open a temporary floating transport control window containing play pause F I sep backwards step forwards Pl shuffle 9 and repeat buttons C9 Note If no track is playing the Now Playing information will be blank Quick Play Selects a menu offering quick playback options See Section 4 7 System Provides accessto HDX system setup functions and status information See Section 4 8 Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Selecting Browse Music from the Home menu will open the browse menu illustrated below and provide access to the library of tracks
28. ee Podcast 25 Ma ssc Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 18 Ma Dave Gorman Midwee Podcast 11 Ma Y Select i Queue Store Presets Displays a list of stored preset stations or podcasts aS illustrated below Options to delete or rename items or re order their position in the list are provided Internet Radio Preset Folk Radio UK Frukie Radio Paradise 320k 4 Ever Floyd Deep Vibed Radio Down Delete Rename Select Up vTuner Account Displays URL and login information for access to the Naim vIuner com intemet radio portal Tuner Account Customise your vTuner experience by visiting http myradio naimaudio com Login using MAC xxxxxxxxxxxx wee Close Note The login Mac Media Access Control identifier displayed will be specific to the HDX Logging in to the vTuner portal using http myradio naimaudio com and the HDX MAC identifier enablesa personal on line vluner account to be created A vluner account enables intemet radio stations not included in the standard vTuner lists to be specified and added Stations added to the vIuner account can then be downloaded to the HDX They will appear in the Browse menu under Added Stations Selecting Current Playlist from the Home menu will open a page illustrated below that displays all the tracks in the Current playlist The tracks are displayed in the order in which they were added to the playlist If a whole album wasadded the tracks will play in the same
29. he AMG database can be intenogated manually at www allmusic com Note The data provided by AMG isoccasionally inaccurate or incomplete It is possible howeverto submit corrections at www allmusic com Broadband Intemet Broadband intemet isthe generic term foran alwayson intemet connection that provides data download rates above 256kb sec Apple Lossless Apple Lossless isa loss less compression and encoding format for digital audio It offers between 40 and 60 data compression without loss of audio information Bit Perfect The term bit perfect refers to the enor free npping of digital data stored on CD A bit perfect rip file will be bit for bit identical to the data held on the CD Browser A browser isa PC application that accesses displays and implements web pages Microsoft Intemet Explorer and Mac OSX Safari are examples As well as distributing music data on a network the HDX generates web pages that can be read by a browser Client A client isa software application on a PC that accesses a remote service on another computer system known as a server by way of a network the HDX Desktop Client application for example DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Hardware items installed on a TCP IP network have an IP Address through which they are identified by all the other items on the network DHCP isa set of rulesthat enable the automatic allocation of addresses as items are connected or switched on whil
30. he HDX is not only able to replay matenal nipped and stored on its intemal hard disk but can also replay material stored on a variety of extemally connected storage hardware Such hardware might be relatively small capacity devices temporarily connected via one of the HDX s USB interface sockets or large capacity Network Shares connected via a home network Network Shares can also be configured as HDX rip locations Folders containing audio files must be set up to be shared Referto the folder s host computer operating system user manual for details on setting up shared folders 7 1 USB Storage Devices A locally connected storage device will most likely be a memory stick connected to one of the HDX s USB sockets Note The amount of music stored on an extemal device determines how long the HDX will spend scanning the device when it is first connected before the music is available to browse Music files must be in AAC FLAC MP3 WAV Apple Lossless Ogg AIFF or WMA formats up to 24 bit 192kHz Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding Note Locally connected devicesare re scanned eve n y f that restricts them to specific playback hardware time the HDX starts up Network shares can be viewed and managed from the Front Panel interface Network Shares menu See Section 4 8 3 7 3 Music Stores Network Shares can be converted to operate as HDX Music Stores locations where the data from ripped CDs is s
31. held eitherlocally on the HDX oron any available network or USB storage device Albums Conductors Artists Q Performers Genres Music Location Composers Albums Displays an alphabetical lit of material sorted by album The menu also provides options of Play Add to a playlist Tracks Info and View Artists Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by artist The menu also provides options of Play Add to a playlist and Info Note The icon to the left of the album name indicates the file location local m USB ga or network ef Genres Displays an alphabetical list of the genres assigned to albums The menu also provides options to Play Add to a playlist and Albums within each genre Composers Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by composer The menu also provides optionsto Play Add to a playlist and Albums by each composer Conductors Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by conductor The menu also providesoptions to Play Add to a playlist and Albums by each conductor Performers Displa ys an alphabetical list of material sorted by performer The menu also providesoptionsto Play Add to a playlist and Albums featuring each performer Music Location Opens a menu illustrated below showing the music storage locations available to the HDX Selecting one of the locations restricts browsing or searching to that location a All Mus
32. ic D Collection USB Music as Network Music Note If no extemal storage USB or network is connected this screen will not display The interface will remain at the CD Collection browse menu All Music music stored both locally on the HDX s intemal hard disk and on all connected storage hardware CD Collection music stored on the HDX s intemal hard disk or on network shared locations converted to the status of Music Stores See Sections 4 8 3 4 8 4 and 7 for more on Network Shares and Music Stores USB Music music stored on locally connected USB devices a memory stick for example Network Music music stored on network connected hardware a network hard disk ora shared folderon a computer Note Network storage converted to Music Store status will not be included in the Network Music menu Selecting play from any of the Browse menus will clear the current playlist play the selected item then display the Now Playing screen illustrated below showing the track playing the artist the album title and any available artwork Touching the screen will then open a temporary floating transport control window containing pla y pa use b W tep backwards M step forwards M shuffle se and repeat buttons Co Fallen Angel of 11 Daniel Mulhern Pigeon Coup Note Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time will open the Now Playing screen Operation The Front Panel Display Interface
33. ical identifier unique to a specific piece of hardware on a TCP IP network IP addresses contain four groups of numbers from 0 to 255 separated by dots 192 168 0 8 is a typical IP address Local Local in terms of this manual means non network connections and associations For example a hi fi system amplifier and speakers connected to the HDX s audio outputs ora touch screen connected to the HDX s USB interface is local A hi fi system ora touch screen connected via the NaimNet network is not local Memory Stick A memory stick isa small portable solid state computer memory element that connects via USB to provide removable extra storage Memory sticks have replaced floppy disks 25 26 Modem A modem is an item of network hardware that formsa bridge between the network and the intemet usually via a broadband connection through telephone lines Naim Extended Music Database Thanks to the HDX s use of the AMG database it is able to access significantly more information than competing products This means selection and searching for specific items can be more intuitive and productive NaimNet NaimNet network enabled audio products are manufactured in the UK by Naim Audio Like their closely related non network Naim products they represent the ultimate in musical performance Network A network in terms of this manual isa group of interconnected and communicating servers computers or peripheral devicestha
34. ing process it must be connected to a working intemet connection 2 7 Software Upgrade Software upgrade CDs will occasionally be released for the HDX New software is installed simply by inserting the upgrade CD in the drawer The software upgrade process will commence automatically As part of the upgrade process the HDX will eject the CD and re boot The front panel display may also go blank temporarily The upgrade process is complete once the display retums to the Home Menu Note Any specific instructions included with the upgrade CD should be followed carefully Never switc h off the HDX from the rear panel power switc h or unplug it from the mains supply while a software upgrade process is underway 2 8 Switching Off Switching off the HDX from its rear panel power switch is not normally necessary unless it is to be un installed It can be put into shutdown mode by pressing the handset shutdown key or pressing and holding the front panel shutdown button for one second The HDX may take up to one minute to enter shutdown mode during which time the shutdown button will flash The shutdown button will remain lit when the HDX is in Shutdown mode Wait until the shutdown button stops flashing and remains lit before switching off the HDX from the rear panel mains switch Never switc h off the HDX from the rear panel mains switch or unplug it from the mains supply unless it is in shutdown mode To switch the HDX back on from shut
35. iple remote areas When the HDX first reads the data from a CD it automatically accesses an internet music database and downloads the information held for that CD The information can include ttle tracks artist composer genre and numerous additional details This can then be used by the HDX to select or search for matenal and to build custom playlists The CD cover artwork will also be downloaded if available and displayed by the user interface The HDX is able to operate as a conventional CD player A CD inserted in the drawer can be played immediately with its audio routed to the analogue and digital audio outputs The HDX can play internet radio streams and access a list of available stations from the vTuner com intemet radio server Up to 40 iRadio stations can be saved as favourites iRadio streams can be played via the HDX analogue and digital audio outputs The mode of control and operation of your HDX will depend upon the type of system with which it is integrated These different user interfaces are introduced in Section 1 1 while the touch screen controlled Front Panel Display Interface is described in detail in Section 4 If the HDX is your first experience of a network connected product you may find it worthwhile to read the glossary in Section 9 before moving on to installation and operation 1 1 HDX User Interfaces 1 1 2 The Extemal Display Interface Unlike a conventional item of hi fi equipment the HDX
36. ist Genre Playlist Previous 4 Next pj Stop i Play gt Rewind 44 Forward gt Repeat Q Pause 11 Shuffle gt lt Input Open Selects the Browse menu Selects the System Setup menu Selects the Find menu Selects the Album browse menu Selects the Artist browse menu Selects the Genre browse menu Selects the Playlist menu Retums to the start of a track Advances to the next track Stops play Begins play Fast reverse Fast forward Repeats the current playlist Pauses play Randomises order of play Selects audio inputs on appropnately equipped products not HDX Opens the CD drawer Operation Playback 5 Playback The HDX is able to provide one local output and multiple network streams simultaneously The outputs you will employ from your HDX will depend on the type of system in which it is used The following paragraphs describe the various output options and their context 5 1 Local Playback 5 2 NaimNet Network Playback The HDX is fitted with the following local outputs A single analogue output with switchable DIN and phono socket options e A single S PDIF digital audio output with coaxial 750 BNC and TosLink optical socket options The digital audio output isa duplicate of analogue output HDX audio outputs are intended to be connected to a hi fi system or systems located either in the same area asthe HDX or in nearby areas Selection of
37. l s list Playlist El PP s list Play Add to Tracks Delete 11 Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Selecting Quick Play from the Home menu will open a menu illustrated below that provides access to five playback shortcut pages Quick Play Menu Play Popular Play Recent Random Playlist Play Newest Play Random Play Popular Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most often played tracks Play Recent Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently played tracks Play Newest Plays randomly from an automatically generated playlist of the most recently ripped tracks Play Random Pla ys tracks randomly selected from all those available to the HDX Random Playlist Displays sequential menus from which genres artists and albums can be selected A random playlist will then be chosen from within those selections 4 8 The System Menu Selecting System from the Home menu will open the System menu illustrated below to provide configuration of various setup and house keeping functions System Menu System Settings USB Devices Manage Music Network Shares UPnP Settings Music Stores System Status 4 8 1 Ripping Monitor Selecting Ripping Monitoropensa page illustrated below that displays the HDX s ripping activity Ripping can be stopped by selecting the abortfunction or pressing the HDX front panel open button or ha
38. ly The HDX automatically scans the network when first Music Stores are used asrip locations by the HDX in order switched on and will then penodically scan to find new network shares and identify any changes to the available audio files It may howevertake a considerable time following connection of the HDX to the network for changesto be reflected in the HDX s database Note Network scanning is carried out at up to several hundred files per minute although this figure dependson the speed of the file storage device The music files found by the HDX on network shares will be incorporated into its database and remembered until any changesare identified imespective of the HDX being switched off In order for network shared music files to be available to the HDX for network orlocal playback various conditions must be met of priority CDs will be ripped automatically to the highest priority Music Store until it is full when the next priority Music Store will be used Network Shares can be converted to Music Store status via the Add New Store option of the Music Stores Menu See the following section and Section 4 8 4 for more information on Music Stores Important Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an altemative computer operating system Note This is because Music Stores contain not only the ripped CD data files but also the associated database and meta data files Exemal manipulation of a Music Sto
39. n a computer attached to the network The HDX will automatically identify network shares and if they are enabled allow the audio files they hold to be browsed and played Refresh All Shares Refreshes the status of all network shares If a large number of network shares is present this may take some time Add New Share Enablesthe manual addition of a network share Normally the HDX will automatically identify network shares but if a share failsto appearin the Manage Shares list the Add New Share routine may be used Note Audio files stored on network shares and protected by Digital Rights Management DRM that restricts playbackto specific hardware may not be available to play via the HDX Note Network shares can be converted to become Music Stores where ripped CD data is stored A Network Share nominated asa Music Store will no longerappearin the network shares list but will appear in the Music Stores list Any audio files it already contains generated by a process other than NaimNet Server or HDX ripping will not be available to the HDX See the following paragraphsfor more on Music Stores 4 8 4 Music Stores Music Stores are the locations where ripped CD data is stored and can include both the HDX intemal hard disk and nominated Network Share locations Selecting Music Stores opens the Music Stores menu to provide options to Manage Stores Add New Store View Backup and Add Backup Manage Stores Add New Store View B
40. ndset open key Ripping Monitor Artist Various Artists Album Sampler 6 Track 02 Fallen Angel Activity Ripping Track 2 of 12 Errors 01 23 08 50 Abort 4 8 2 USB devices Selecting USB Devices displa ysa list of connected or previously connected USB storage devices and their connection status Docked devicescan be un docked and un docked devicescan be removed from the list 4 8 3 Network Shares Music files stored on network connected hardware a network hard disk ora shared folderon a computer is known asa Network Share Network Shares Manage Shares Refresh All Shares Add New Share Selecting Network Shares opens the Network Shares menu and provides options to Manage Shares Refresh All Shares and Add New Share Manage Shares Displays a list of connected or previously connected network storage devices and their connection status Red orange and green indicators describe the status of each network share Red indicates unavailable Orange indicates scanning and green indicates available Network sharescan be enabled disabled or removed from the list Their Status can be displayed and their Password Settings can be modified Note Network Shares are only enabled automatically if their name contains the words music MP3 or Content Operation The Front Panel Display Interface Network shares may be stand alone network attached storage NAS drives or shared folders o
41. not covered in this manual 1 1 4 The Web Browser Interface If the HDX is installed in a home network the Extemal Display and Front Panel Display interfaces can be duplicated by any Flash enabled web browser To accessthe Extemal Display Interface from a web browser open the web browser and type the unique name of your HDX into the browser address field The name isthe last four characters of the MAC address excluding the colon separators printed on the rear panel preceded by NSHDX A typical name would be NSHDX89B5 To access the Front Panel Display interface from a web browser add the suffix index html movie fp swf to the HDX name E g NSHDX89B5 index html movie fp swf Note Depending on your web browser you may need to type http immediately before the HDX name 1 1 5 The Desktop Client If the HDX is installed in a home network that includesa personal computer running Windows XP Vista or 7 it can be operated via the Desktop Client Interface The Desktop Client application provides the most comprehensive operational and search functionality The Desktop Client is covered in a separate manual that can be downloaded from the Naim Audio web site at www naimaudio com Some setup file management and maintenance facilities are only available via the Desktop Client 1 1 6 iPhone iPod iPad App The n Serve app available from the iTunes App Store enables wireless touch screen control of HDX from an i
42. ns Navigating around and selecting options in the Front Panel Display Interface can be done with seven primary handset keys Navigation 4 gt v ok back and home These keys are glfefalifefaicsxes in the diagram annotations Shutdown Mode Numeric Delete del Shift 4 Output out Volume Mute Info i Page Switchesto shutdown Ensure the handset is in the appropriate mode hdd for HDX Switches handset mode to preamplifier integrated amplifier pre CD player cd or hard disk player hdd Enable numeric ortext entry fortrack selection or search Enables deletion of the last numeric ortext entry Shifts text entry to upper case Selects local outputs on appropriately equipped products not HDX Volume up 4 and down v forpreamplifier or AV processor These keys function regardless of the handset mode Mutesthe preamplifier or AV processor audio output These keys function regardless of the the handset mode Displays information about the Currently selected item Selects the next v or previous 4 interface menu page D volume pre AM EN mw s 9000 0000 ooo ore genre playlist naim The Front Panel Display Interface Navigates around and selects baw EN menu icons Confirms icon selection Steps back one interface page LEE selectsthe Home menu Browse System Find Album Art
43. ntemal database only the ripped audio data and its identification code will be stored Manual input of CD data orfurther AMG and FreeDB database requests can be made via the Desktop Client application once an intemet connection is re established Note Right click on the album name in the Desktop Client interface to request an online database lookup manually To rip a CD pressthe front panel or handset open button and place the CD on the drawer Press the open button again to close the drawer Ripping will begin automatically and takes up to eight minutes Note It is good practice to check that the playing surface of each CD isclean before ripping Note Ripping can be cancelled once underway by pressing the HDX front panel open button or selecting Abort on the Front Panel Display Interface Ripping Monitor page When the HDX has ripped the CD and downloaded its associated data it will eject the CD automatically As soon asa CD has been ejected the HDX is ready to rip the next one The Ripping Monitor menu provides feedback on progress asthe ripping processtakes place The CD will be included in the HDX s music library listing about 1 minute after it has been successfully ripped It will then be available for playback either locally or acrossa NaimNet network Note Ripping to an extemal Music Store may result in a longer delay before the HDX library listing is updated Operation External Storage 7 External Storage T
44. ode and TV System Initially disable the Screen Saver found on System Setup page 1 Note The Extemal Displa y Mode setting configures the extemal display for use with either an extemal touch screen or a remote handset In touch screen mode four shortcut buttons are displa yed on the right of the screen that comespond to the home browse find and back keys on the remote handset The on screen shortcut buttons can only be accessed from the touch screen so are not shown in remote control mode Note Once you have become used to the interface and are familiar with its functions the screen saver can be re enabled The HDX is shipped with some music files already stored on its hard disk One of these can be used to check that playback is operating comectly Navigate via the Front Panel Display Interface from the Home Menu to the Quick Play menu and select Play Random to play a track To rip a CD to the HDX hard disk use the front panel open button to open the CD drawer Insert a CD and press the open button again to close the drawer The ripping process will begin automatically When CD ripping is complete the HDX will eject the CD automatically See Section 6 for further information on ripping CDs Only CDs owned personally should be ripped Ripping a borrowed CD may violate copyright law Note Although the HDX contains a small intemal music database to be able to identify a CD and download its associated data during the ripp
45. of the HDX should be removed and the power supply connected in its place using an SXPS Bumdy cable See Diagram 3 3 THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES Both the HDX and the extemal power supply must be switched off when the link plug is removed and the Bumdy connections are made Switch on the extemal power supply first followed by the HDX 2 3 Audio Connectons Connect one orall of the analogue DIN output 1 or Phono output 2 output sockets or the Digital output socket to an appropnate audio system input If using the analogue outputs use a Naim Hi Line interconnect cable for best results Note The output selector on the rear panel should be switched to reflect the analogue output connections used 2 3 1 Signal Ground Switch the HDX s rear panel Signal Ground switch see paragraph 3 2 14 to the Chassis position unless the HDX is connected in a hi fi system incorporating another earthed source component or mains hum is audible through the loudspeakers Contact your retailer distributor or Naim for advice if necessary Note All Naim CD players are earthed so the Signal ground switch should be set to floating if one is connected in the system Note Connected in this context means an analogue audio signal cable that includes an earth connection Installation Getting Started If the HDX s network facilities are to be used ensure that it is connect
46. onnect a VGA format screen here to display the HDX Extemal Display Interface 3 2 4 Serial Interface For use if the HDX isto be integrated into an RS232 controlled environment 3 2 5 USB Interface Sockets USB control or audio source devices may be connected here USB source devices can be made available acrossa network 3 2 6 Network Socket Connect to your network router here The HDX requires a working internet connection 3 2 7 S video and Composite Video Sockets Connect an S video or composite video screen television here for display of the HDX Extemal Display Interface 3 2 8 IR Input Socket Optionally connect an RC5 control signal here for local control of the HDX from an IR control repeater 3 2 9 Coax and Optical Digital Audio Outputs S PDIF digital audio for connection to an audio system digital input These Toslink and BNC outputs duplicate the analogue outputs 3 2 10 Power Supply Upgrade Enablesthe connection of an upgrade XPSor555PS power supply The link plug fitted must be removed See Diagram 3 3 THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES Note Both the HDX and upgrade power supply must be switc hed off when the link plug is removed and cable connections are made 3 2 11 Output Selector Selects output 1 DIN output 2 phono or both 3 2 12 DIN Analogue Output output 1 Analogue output from the HDX for connection to a local audio system Use this option if
47. orderasthey appearon the album If the tracks of an album were added individually or by creating a random playlist they will appearin the orderthey were added regardless of the track order on the album they originally came from The currently playing track isindicated by a sm symbol Current Playlist amp The Boy Don t Give Up Crocodile Song Foo Foo amp e Come Back Foo Foo amp Missing You Foo Foo amp Never Foo Foo amp Add Clear Delete View Note Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time will open the Now Playing screen Operation The Front Panel Display Interface A playlist is a list of tracks collected together and saved with a specific name favourites perhaps or party tracks Playlists are created by locating the desired items then adding them to either a new or existing playlist An item may be a single track a whole album an entire genre or any group of itemsgenerated from a search 4 6 1 Creating Naming and Saving Playlists The procedure described below coversthe creation of a new playlist by selecting items from the Browse menu Items can however be added and playlists created or augmented from any menu that includes an Add to button Selecting Albums Artists or Genres from the Browse menu displays a menu illustrated below that lists all the available items in the selected category All Music Albums Guaranteed Level 42 Guerrilla Radio Rage Against
48. ould specify the network name of your HDX This can be found via the HDX System Status menu See Section 4 8 8 Browsing to the HDX reveals two folders Music and Downloads The Downloads folder isa free storage space located on the same hard disk asthe Music folder that contains the files created by the HDX from ripped CDs The Music folder Should always remain unmodified Music files or other files may be copied to the Downloads folder Sub folders may also be created within the Downloads folder if desired The HDX will treat the Downloads folderasa Network Share and automatically scan and list all the music files that it finds and can play See section 7 2 for further information on Network Shares Note To ensure reliable operation at least 4GB of free space should always be maintained on the HDX intemal hard disk Hard disk free soace can be checked via the HDX System Status menu Note Temporary disturbance of audio reproduction may occur from local output or UPnP when simultaneously copying large volumes of data to the HDX hard disk over the network 23 Supplement Internal Storage of External Data 9 2 Copying to The Downloads Folder The HDX Downloads folder operates just like any other folder in a network environment Select the filesto be copied from elsewhere on the network and then copy and paste them to the Downloadsfolder The HDX will make the files available for selection and playback only once th
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50. re will almost certainly result in database or meta data comuption 19 HD HLAN90F info Disable Operation External Storage The following paragraphs and illustrations describe the process of adding a Network Share promoting it to Music Store status and then nominating it asthe primary Music Store where ripped data is stored To begin ensure that the new storage device or shared folder on an existing network device is connected to the network switched on and configured to be shared It may also be useful to give the device an appropriate name In the illustrations following the Network Share is called Network Music It is important that the Network Share to be converted to a Music Store contains no existing files Manage Network Shares Enabled LAN9OF networkmusic Enabled Refresh Status Settings Note Na ming the Network Share must be done via the connected computer operating system Network Shares are only enabled automatically if their name contains the words music MP3 or Content The HDX will automatically find appropnately configured network shares and list them in the Manage Network Shares screen found via Home Menu gt System Setup gt Network Shares If the new share doesnot appear select Refresh Audio files stored on Network Music will now be available for browse and playback via the HDX Select Home Menu gt Browse gt Music Locations gt All Music or Network Music
51. se Agreement StreamNet Acknowledgement Adobe Flash Acknowledgement 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 27 28 28 28 28 Note This manual is issue No 6 and describes the operation of HDX units running software release version 1 6c HDX units running earlier software will not operate fully in the manner described in this manual The software running on an HDX is displayed in the System Status menu HDX Hard Disk Player Introduction 1 HDX Hard Disk Player Introduction The Naim HDX hard disk player will completely change the way you access and listen to your music collection While the HDX may look like a CD playerand can play CDs conventionally it is intended to operate in a fundamentally different way Rather than simply reproducing the audio on a CD inserted in the drawer the HDX automatically reads and stores the CD data for replay at any later time In addition to storing audio on its local hard disk the HDX can store and play audio on network connected hard disk drives Network stored files can be either audio files ripped from CD or compatible audio files created by other means The HDX operates as a UPnP server providing audio files to any UPnP compatible playback hardware connected on the same network In addition to its conventional analogue or digital audio outputs the HDX can provide up to six NaimNet Stea mNet network streams for playback in mult
52. t are able automatically to share and control large volumes of data at high speeds Network Attached Storage NAS If a CD collection istoo large forthe intemal storage of the HDX an extemal hard disk can be added to the network to increase the storage available Network Share A Network Share is a network attached storage location from which the HDX can playback audio A Network Share may be a NAS hard disk see above ora shared folder on a computer Music Store A Music Store isa storage location where the HDX stores ripped CD data Normally the HDX intemal hard disk is its Music Store however Network Shares can be converted to become Music Stores Playlist A playlist isa specific group of tracks collected together for a specific purpose favourites perhaps or party tracks A simple list of tracks queued up to play the tracks of an album for instance may also be referred to asa playlist RAID Redundant Anay of Independent Disks RAID storage incorporates multiple hard disk drives into a single element Data stored in a RAID is divided and replicated among the drivesto improve reliability and in some cases read and write speeds Ripping Ripping isthe slang term for extracting and storing the audio data from a CD The HDX is unusual in ripping the audio data repeatedly to minimise errors There are some copyright and legal issuesto consider when ripping CDs Router A router is an item of network hardware tha
53. t controls network traffic Many home network routers include a broadband modem to connect the network to the intemet and many also include a wireless element that enables network hardware with wireless capabilities to connect Supplement Hard Disk Player Terminology Server Server is a generic term that describes an item of network hardware that stores and provides data to the network Shuffle Shuffle is a term used to describe the random playback of tra c ks S PDIF SJ PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format isa digital audio interface format commonly used in domestic digital audio equipment SteamNet StreamNet isa propnetary network technology that enables synchronous and very high quality streaming of audio and video over TCP IP networks The HDX and all NaimNet products are StreamNet compatible TC P IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol is the communications protocol on which the intemet a nd many other networks are based User Interface Ul Different user interfaces are available with the HDX depending on the model and mode of use See Section 1 2 UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is network connection standard that enables compatible hardware to connect automatically and to simplify the implementation of home networks USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a computer interface format developed to enable simple connection of computer penpheral devices WAV
54. tored Promoting a Network Share to Music Store status may be appropriate if the intemal HDX drive is becoming full or if extemal rip storage provides enhanced network convenience or data security The tracks found by the HDX on locally connected storage will only be held in its database while the storage is connected and switched on Note Local connection is only intended for relatively small music collections on temporarily connected memory stic ks Any large capacity storage should always be connected via a network In orderfor USB stored music to be available to the HDX for playback various conditions must be met Music files must be in AAC FLAC MP3 or WAV formats up to 24 bit 192kHz Note Enhanced data security is only likely if the network isa RAID ice Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding mam pp pevce that restricts them to specific playback hardware 7 2 Network Shares Before materal stored on shared network devicescan be accessed by the HDX it must scan the network to identify the address of each share and to build a database of the locations and details of the available audio files J ust asthe HDX intemal hard disk doesnot appearas a Network Share when a Network Share is converted to Music Store status it willno longer appear in the HDX Network Shares list Important Network Shares converted to Music Store status are not automatically backed up by the HDX They must be backed up manual
55. ttings Language Display Settings Calibrate Screen Date and Time Clean Display Rip orPlay Mode Manage Mus Edit Genres Assgn Genres Rename Musc Delete Musc Move Musc Backup Musc Recycle Bin UPnP Settings ServerName Device Views Musc Views A ZindexOptions Language Compatibility Resetto Defaults System Satus Supplement Internal Storage of External Data 9 Internal Storage of Extemal Data With the introduction of a 2TB intemal hard disk the HDX can store and play music files created or downloaded from extemal sources in addition to files locally npped from CDs To enable extemal file storage a folder called Downloads is located on the HDX intemal hard disk The foldercan be accessed and files copied to it using Windows Explorer or OS X Finder folder browsing The following paragraphs descnbe access and use of the HDX Downloads folder 9 1 Accessing The Downloads Folder To locate the Downloadsfolder browse to the HDX hard disk by using Windows explorer or OS X Finder An example of this from Windows 7 is illustrated below K Jg gt Network NSHDXBAIE gt Organize Network and Sharing Center View remote printers Jr Favorites a WE Desktop P Downloads z l S Recent Places Downloads Music 53 Libraries Documents a Music Pictures B Videos Homegroup J amp E Computer r M 2 items The HDX network name in the address bar NSHDXDF52 in the example above sh
56. ve which the selected alphabetic segmentation is implemented The number can be adjusted for each segmentation option Language Select Language to specify the interface language that the UPnP playback device will display when accessing the HDX Compatibility Select Compatibility to specify the audio data Stream Formatthat the HDX will stream to the UPnP playback device and to switch CD artwork transmission to the playback device on or off The Stream Format options available are Native CD 44 1kHz 16 bit and Convert to WAV Native Strea ms audio files in the same format asthey are stored CD 44 1kHz 16 bit Converts streamed files to CD format Convert to WAV Converts files to WAV format while retaining their native sample rate and bit depth Note Native stream format offers the highest potential audio quality followed by Convert to WAV and finally CD 44 1kHz 16 bit The appropriate choice will depend on the capability of the playback hardware Select Native initially and check that the playback hardware operates correctly with all stored file formats If it failsto operate at any time select Convert to WAV If it still fails occasionally select CD 44 1kHz 16 bit Reset to Defaults Select Reset to Defaults to retum the HDX UPnP settings to their defaults 4 8 8 System Status Selecting System Status displays a list of current system status and setup parameters 15 16 Operation 4 9 Handset Functio
57. verName to specify the name of the HDX UPnP server that will be seen by UPnP playback devices The name can be changed by selecting the name field to open a text entry screen Connected UPnP playback devices will have to be restarted if the HDX name ischanged Device Views Select Device Views to specify how the UPnP playback device views and browses the music files available on the HDX and any connected Network Share or USB device Select All Music to view and browse all the files available to the HDX Select CD Collection to view and browse just the ripped CDs held by HDX Music Stores Select Browse by Device to view and browse the files held individually on each device connected to the HDX Note Deselecting all Device View options will make all music unavailable for UPnP playback Music Views Select Music Views to specify the information displayed by the UPnP playback device for each music file available from the HDX Albums Artists Pla ylists Genres Tracks Composers Conductors Performers and Newest CDscan be collectively or individually selected A ZIndex Options Selecting A Z Index Options enables music collectionsto be divided alphabetically into segments when displayed by the UPnP playback device First select Show Index to switch on segmented display and then select the prefered alphabetic segment option The number in the right hand column corespondsto the number of items in the music collection abo
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