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NAIM NDS NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 R E F E R E N C E M A N U A L N D S N E T W O R K A U D I O P L A Y E R E N G L I S H...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C ontent s Section Page NDS iRadio Contents iRadio Tuner – Seeking Stations Adding iRadio Stations Introduction Storing Radio Presets The Internet Radio Using Radio Presets The UPnP™ Audio Interface The USB Audio Interface NDS UPnP™ Audio Interface The Digital to Analogue Converter UPnP™...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. 2 The UP nP ™ Aud io I n te r f ac e NDS can connect to a home network and play audio files stored on UPnP™ drives such as the Naim UnitiServe or on PC and Mac computers.

  • Page 4: Installation And Connection

    It should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on. The NDS requires an external Naim 555PS, XPS or XP5 XS power supply. Connection of external power supplies is illustrated in Diagram 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5, and described in Section 2.6.

  • Page 5: Nds Connected To 555Ps Power Supply

    Ins tallati on a nd Co nn ect i on 2. 3 N D S Conn ec te d T o 5 5 5 P S P o wer Su p p ly 555A Burndy Cable SXPS Burndy Cable Cable direction mains input marker...

  • Page 6: Nds Connected To Xp5 Xs Power Supply

    Coaxial (RCA phono) BELOW 188015 ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE NDS AND dig. 3 Optical (TosLink) SHOULD NOT BE USED. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NAIM Always use high quality interconnect cables to connect RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION. sources to NDS inputs.

  • Page 7: Usb Audio Interface

    Ins tallati on a nd Co nn ect i on 2. 8 U S B Au dio I nt er f a ce problems still persist contact your retailer, installer or Naim Audio directly. The NDS is fitted with a front panel USB interface intended...

  • Page 8: Signal Ground Switch

    NDS 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: “Connected” in the context above means an analogue audio signal cable that includes an earth connection.

  • Page 9: Nds Operation

    Ope ratio n 3 NDS Op era tion The NDS can be operated from either its front panel controls, from the supplied remote handset or via the n-Stream iPod, iPhone and iPad app. Setting up and operating an NDS requires navigation through a menu-driven user interface. The general principles of the interface are carried across each of NDS’s components so this section of the manual describes and illustrates those general principles.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display (List Display Mode)

    3 . 5 Fr o n t P a n e l D is p l a y ( s e tu p m o d e ) Internet Radio Setup Added Stations 4Language Naim’s Choice Inputs Analogue Outputs 4Location Genre...

  • Page 11: Nds Remote Handset

    Some keys change function when NDS is in The supplied remote control handset is a multifunctional list/setup mode. Normal play mode functions are denoted device designed specifically for Naim Streamer and Uniti by the text on each key and list/setup mode functions are Series products.

  • Page 12: Handset Text Entry

    Ope ratio n 3. 7 H a ndset T ex t En tr y 3 . 8 Th e n - S tr e a m C o n tr o l A p p Some NDS menu screens require text entry - naming inputs The n-Stream NDS control application is available from the for example.
  • Page 13 Ope ratio n 3.8.2 Using n-Stream Selecting Allegro Media Server followed by items in The n-Stream app is based on the subsequent lists enables Inputs three main screens. The the selection of playlists, Playing screen, the screen albums or individual tracks for and the Library screen.

  • Page 14: Nds Setup

    Setup 4 NDS Setu p Once NDS is installed with mains power and all external connections made, it can be switched on and set up for use. The degree to which you modify NDS default settings will depend upon the uses to which you put it and the extent to which you use its capabilities.

  • Page 15: The Analogue Outputs Menu

    Setup 4 . 4 Th e A n a lo g u e O u tp u t s M e n u 4.3.2 UPnP™ (Network) Input UPnP Parameter Options 4Enabled: The Analogue Outputs menu Analogue Outputs Name: UPnP Enabled: Yes / No enables the main DIN or RCA 4Main Out:...
  • Page 16 Setup 4.5.1 Wireless Network Note: The wireless passphrase/access key is created when Select Network Connection Set Up the wireless router is first set up and could be a word or a <Don’t Use Wireless> series of numbers and letters. If the passphrase/access key Wireless LingNet If the...

  • Page 17: The Digital Output Menu

    Setup 4. 6 The D ig it a l O u tp u t M e n u USB and UPnP™ inputs. The L eft/Right Actions options available for the USB, and The Digital Output menu allows 4Track Digital Output UPnP™...

  • Page 18: The System Automation Menu

    The n-Stream App must be used. radio iPod Selecting Advanced Setup opens a menu that provides access to a range of advanced configuration parameters. These parameters will not normally need adjustment. radio iPod Contact your retailer, distributor or Naim directly for more information if required.

  • Page 19: The Factory Settings Menu

    S etup 4.10 The Factory Settings Menu The Factory Settings setup menu Factory Settings enables NDS’s system status 4System Status information to be displayed, Handset IR Monitor handset commands to be Clear All Presets analysed, radio presets to be Reset Sys. Automation deleted, system automation to be reset, and all settings to be returned to their defaults.

  • Page 20: Nds Iradio

    (favourites). Select the iRadio input to begin. 5. 1 iRa dio T uner – Se e ki n g St at io n s • The added station will then be visible on the Naim Radio Guide home page. When NDS is connected to a Internet Radio •...

  • Page 21: Nds Upnp™ Audio Interface

    UPn P™ Audio I nter f a c e 6 NDS UPn P ™ A udi o Int er face In addition to providing the network connection required for internet radio playback, the NDS network interface enables audio files stored on UPnP™ servers to be streamed and played.

  • Page 22: Nds Usb Audio Interface

    USB In ter fac e 7 NDS USB Aud io I nt er face The NDS can play audio files stored on USB memory devices connected to the front panel USB socket. Begin by connecting a USB memory device and selecting the NDS USB input. 7.

  • Page 23: Nds Specifications

    Dimensions: 87 x 432 x 314mm (H x W x D) Weight 13.5Kg Note: Specifications may be subject to revision. Naim Audio Limited Southampton Road, Salisbury, England SP1 2LN Tel: +44 (0)1722 426600 Fax: +44 (0)871 230 1012 W: www.naimaudio.com...

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