I N St Allin G A Nd Connecting - NAIM NDX Guia De Inicio Rapido

NDX Quick Start Guide

1 I n st allin g a nd Connecting

power switch
network
mains input
socket
and fuse
• S tand the NDX on an appropriate, stable surface. Make sure it is well ventilated.
• C heck that the mains supply specified on the NDX rear panel is appropriate for your
territory. Connect the NDX to the mains using the supplied cable but do not switch it on until
all other connections have been made.
• I dentify the Signal Ground
connected in a hi-fi system incorporating another earthed source component (all Naim CD
players, for example), or mains "hum" is audible through the loudspeakers when the NDX is
switched on.
• T o play audio from a upnp™ server or from internet radio stations, the NDX network socket
must be connected to a router using an Ethernet cable, or its Wi-Fi
Internet radio also requires a high-speed internet connection.
• I f the NDX daB/Fm module is fitted, a suitable aerial should be connected to the DAB/FM
aerial socket. The DAB/FM module cannot operate without an aerial. Contact your local
Naim retailer or distributor for advice on selecting and installing an aerial.
• I f the NDX is to play audio files stored on an ipod,
connect it using an appropriate cable, if necessary, to the front panel USB socket.
• I f any external S/PDIF digital audio sources are to be used with the NDX, connect them,
using the appropriate BNC coaxial, phono coaxial or optical cables, to the digital inputs.
• C onnect one of the NDX outputs to an appropriate preamplifier or external DAC input. The
NDX DIN output is the default active analogue output. To select an alternative analogue
output, press the handset setup key (
outputs. Select digital output to activate the digital output.
DX control can be linked using System Automation
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preamplifiers, CD players and the Naim DAC. System Automation enables for example,
preamplifier inputs to be selected via the NDX, or for n-Stream transport functions to control
a CD player. To take advantage of System Automation, connect one of the NDX Remote
out sockets to a preamplifier, CD player or DAC Remote
with a 3.5mm jack plug at one end and a 3.5mm jack or phono plug as necessary at the
other end.
Note:
NDX System Automation is switched off by default. A full description of its use can be
found in the NDX Reference Manual.
Full ndX installation and operational information can be found in the reference manual
wireless network
(Wi-Fi) antenna DAB/FM aerial
socket socket
remote
remote serial
in interface out 1 & 2
Switch and select the "chassis" option unless the NDX is
iphone or on USB memory hardware,
) once the NDX is switched on and select Analogue
to the control of some Naim
available on line at www.naimaudio.com
power supply
upgrade socket
(link plug fitted)
digital inputs
3, 2 & 1
antenna must be fitted.
In socket. Use a cable terminated
English
analogue analogue
output output
(phono)
(DIN)
signal ground
digital
switch
output
Note: If your NDX is to be
powered by an external
XPS or 555 PS power supply,
remove the NDX power
supply upgrade socket
link plug and connect the
external power supply using
the appropriate Burndy
cable. Do not connect the
NDX mains cable.