Introduction; The Desktop Client Interface; Connecting To The Hdx - NAIM HDX DESKTOP Manual

T he Deskto p Cl ient I nt er f a ce
In tr o du ction
Unlike a conventional item of hi-fi equipment, the HDX can be operated in a number
of different ways using a variety of user interfaces. The user interface you use to
control your HDX will depend on the type of system in which it is installed and the
ancillary equipment available.
If the HDX is installed in a home network that includes a personal computer running
Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 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 the following
pages.
1 T he Des ktop C l ient Int erfac e
The HDX Desktop Client is an application that can be
installed on a PC running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows
Vista or Windows 7. The PC must be connected to the
network that incorporates the HDX. The application and its
installer can be found on the CD packed with the HDX.
In addition to enabling control of HDX music playback,
the Desktop Client interface also provides a variety of HDX
setup and maintenance functions that are not available
from any other interface.
To install the Desktop Client application insert the CD into
the PC's CD drive, double click on the Desktop Client icon
and follow the on-screen prompts. Ensure that the HDX
is switched on and connected to the network when the
Desktop Client application is run.
The format of the Desktop Client interface and its operation
will be familiar to those with experience of the Windows
Explorer file browser application.
1 . 1 C o n n e c ti n g to T h e HD X
When first run, the Desktop Client application will scan the
network to identify any connected Naim hard disk players.
A window will open, illustrated below, listing the player or
servers found and their IP addresses. Each player "name"
listed is a shortened form of the MAC address printed on its
rear panel.
If the Desktop Client has been previously connected to
other network items (or to items with variable IP addresses)
these may also be listed. Use the shortened MAC address
shown in the name column to identify the HDX.
If the HDX is not immediately listed, check that it is
connected to the network and switched on, and click on
Scan for hard disk players.
Note: It can take as long as a minute for the HDX to "boot-
up" and become visible to the Desktop Client.
Select the Name that refers to the appropriate hard disk
player by clicking on it, and click OK. The selected hard
disk player will now be connected to the Desktop Client.
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