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W O R L D C L A S S H I F I O W N E R S M A N U A L CD Players: CDS3, CDX2, CD5x, CD5i...
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To disconnect the equipment from the mains remove the mains plug from the mains outlet. 13 CD5i Connection Diagrams 14 CDX2, CD5x and CD5i Transit Screw and CD The following label is attached to all mains powered equipment: Loading Diagrams...
Section 5. 1 Equipment Installation Normally your Naim Audio equipment will have been installed by the dealer who sold it to you - even if you live outside their immediate vicinity. In any event however your dealer is responsible for making sure that the system sounds as it should.
It is essential that repairs and updates are only carried out by an authorised Naim dealer or at the factory by Naim itself. 4.4 Radio Interference Many components are custom made, tested or matched and...
The transit screw locations are illustrated in Section 7. The transit screws must not be used in any other Naim product. Do not invert the player once the transit screws are removed.
Notes CDS3 DIN Output The RC5 input is intended to accept external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information. The optional RS232 interface can provide external control of the player in special custom installations. Contact your dealer or...
CDS3 6.2 CDS3 Connected to XPS Power Supply mains input Interconnect Cables and fuse cable direction CDS3/XPS Burndy marker 7.1 Transit Screws Remove the four underside transit screws (keep safe). Always replace them before moving or shipping the player. Do not invert the player for this operation or once the transit screws are removed.
CDS3 7.2 Transit Screws Remove the two cd transport transit screws (keep safe). Always replace them before moving or shipping the player. Do not invert the player once the transit screws are removed. 7.3 Disc Loading Lift the lid, place a compact disc centrally on the platter.
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Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment. 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.
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The power supply link plug should be fitted unless an external upgrade power supply is in use. The RC5 input is intended to accept external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information. The optional RS232 interface can provide external control of the player in special custom installations.
CDX2 9.2 CDX2 Connected to XPS Power Supply mains input Interconnect Cables and fuse cable direction CDX2/XPS Burndy marker Note When used with an XPS the CDX2 must be disconnected from the mains. Always switch off the CDX2 when connecting or disconnecting an XPS.
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Do not stand the player directly on top of another item of Naim Audio equipment. Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level. A transit screw on the underside of the CD5x case should be removed before use and must be replaced if the unit is to be re-packed and shipped.
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The power supply link plug should be fitted unless an external upgrade power supply is in use. The RC5 input is intended to accept external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer or Naim Audio directly for further information. The optional RS232 interface can provide external control of the player in special custom installations.
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CD5x 11.2 CD5x Connected to Flatcap 2 Power Supply power mains input switch and fuse power mains input switch and fuse Note Interconnect Cables cable direction Both the Flatcap 2 and CD5x must be connected to a mains 240° 5 to 5 pin DIN marker supply and switched on.
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Naim Audio equipment. Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level. A transit screw on the underside of the CD5i 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.
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CD5i 12.6 Player Maintenance It is important for reliable operation of the CD5i to ensure that the surfaces of the transport platter and the underside of the puck are free of dust or debris which can prevent the disc from sitting properly and cause it to slip.
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CDX2, CD5x and CD5i 14.1 Transit Screw Remove and retain the transit screw. Always replace the screw before transit or shipping. Do not invert the player once the transit screw is removed. 14.2 Disc Loading Open the drawer and place a...
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CD Puck Identification 15.1 Puck 4 15.2 Puck 5 Naim Part No: Naim Part No: CD Transport Compatibility: VAM1250 CD Transport Compatibility: VAM1202 CD Player Compatibility: CDS3, CDX2 CD Player Compatibility: CD5x CD5i Extended pins No pins CD Player Specifications 16.1 CDS3...
Flash Handset 17.1 Introduction PRE (preamplifier mode) Flash is factory pre-programmed to operate any Naim Page 1 of 2 preamplifier or cd player, the NAT 05 tuner and AV2 source + Selects the next input source. audio-visual processor. Additional Naim sources may be source - Selects the previous input source.
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NARCOM 3 AV (av processor mode) 18.1 Introduction NARCOM 3 is a multi-functional remote control handset Page 1 of 3 designed to be used with Naim Audio CD players, input+ Selects the next input. input- Selects the previous input. integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers and preset tuners.
NARCOM 3 Enables the output of appropriately equipped tape 18.5 CD Track Programming machines to be heard while recording. The source In CD mode the prog key enables specific tracks and their play to be recorded is chosen by the input selection order to be programmed.
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Pauses the cd. Stops cd play. used with Naim Audio CD players, integrated and pre- Starts cd play. amplifiers. The handset control configuration is based Selects the previous track or index point.
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20 Declaration of conformity to appropriate standards Manufacturer Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England, SP1 2LN Products CDS3, CDX2, CD5x, CD5i, XPS Safety EN 60065 Emissions Tested to: EN 55013 - Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment...