Ins Talling A Nd C Onnecting - NAIM ND5 XS Guia De Inicio Rapido

ND5 XS Quick Start Guide

1 Ins talling a nd C onnecting

power switch
network
mains input remote
socket
and fuse
• S tand the ND5 XS on an appropriate, stable surface. Make sure it is well ventilated.
• C heck that the mains supply specified on the ND5 XS rear panel is appropriate for your
territory. Connect the ND5 XS to the mains using the supplied cable but do not switch it on
until all other connections have been made.
dentify the Signal Ground
• I
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 ND5 XS
is switched on.
• T o play audio from a upnp™ server or from internet radio stations, the ND5 XS network
socket must be connected to a router using an Ethernet cable, or its Wi-Fi
fitted. Internet radio also requires a high-speed internet connection.
• I f the ND5 XS 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 ND5 XS 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 ND5 XS, connect them,
using the appropriate BNC coaxial, phono coaxial or optical cables, to the digital inputs.
• C onnect one of the ND5 XS outputs to an appropriate preamplifier or external DAC input.
The ND5 XS DIN output is the default active analogue output. To select an alternative
analogue output, press the handset setup key (
select analogue outputs. Select digital
• N D5 XS control can be linked using System Automation
preamplifiers, CD players and the Naim DAC. System Automation enables for example,
preamplifier inputs to be selected via the ND5 XS, or for n-Stream transport functions
to control a CD player. To take advantage of System Automation, connect one of the
ND5 XS remote out sockets to a preamplifier, CD player or DAC Remote
cable terminated with a 3.5mm jack plug at one end and a 3.5mm jack or phono plug as
necessary at the other end.
Note: ND5 XS System Automation is switched off by default. A full description of its use can be
found in the ND5 XS Reference Manual.
Full nd5 XS installation and operational information can be found in the reference manual
wireless network
(Wi-Fi) antenna
DAB/FM aerial
socket
socket (optional)
remote
USB
out 1 & 2
in
interface
Switch and select the "chassis" option unless the ND5 XS is
iphone or USB memory hardware,
) once the ND5 XS is switched on and
output to activate the digital output.
available on line at www.naimaudio.com
digital inputs
3, 2 & 1
antenna must be
to the control of some Naim
In socket. Use a
analogue
power supply
output
upgrade socket
(phono)
(link plug fitted)
signal ground
digital
switch
output
Note: If your ND5 XS is to
be powered by an external
power supply, remove
the ND5 XS power supply
upgrade socket link plug and
connect the external power
supply using the appropriate
Burndy cable. Do not
connect the ND5 XS mains
cable.
important:
XPS power supplies
with serial numbers below
188015 are not compatible
with the ND5 XS and should
not be used. Contact your
local retailer or distributor for
more information.
English
analogue
output
(DIN)