NAIM CDX2 - CD5 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
CD Players: CDX2, CD5
ISSUE 1
WORLD CLASS HI FI

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2 Cables and Connections
Please do not modify the standard interconnect cables
supplied with your Naim equipment. This is important for
safety as well as performance. One end of each cable is
marked with a band to establish its correct orientation.
The band always marks the end that connects to the
signal source.
Loudspeaker leads are also very important. Naim
loudspeaker cable is correct for your system and your
dealer will make up leads to suit your equipment
installation. The leads should each be at least 3.5 metres
long and of equal length. The recommended maximum is
20 metres. Loudspeaker leads are, like interconnect leads,
directional, and should be connected so that the printed
arrow points towards the speakers. Using alternative
loudspeaker cable will degrade performance, and may even
damage your amplifier. An exception to these loudspeaker
cable constraints is the NAP 6-50 multi-room power
amplifier. The NAP 6-50 is designed to be tolerant of both
a wide variety of cable types, and cable runs well in excess
of 20m. The loudspeaker connectors supplied with all Naim
amplifiers and loudspeakers have been specifically
designed to make a robust mechanical connection. It is
essential that these are used in order to comply with
current European safety regulations.
All the plugs and sockets supplied with your Naim
equipment have been chosen because they make the best
possible connection for their purpose. A poor contact will
degrade the signal substantially and plugs and sockets
should look clean and free from corrosion. The easiest way
to clean them is to switch off the equipment, pull the plugs
out of their sockets, and push them back in again. Special
contact cleaners and contact enhancers should not be
used as they tend to deposit a film which is very difficult to
remove and may degrade the sound.
1 Equipment Installation
Normally your Naim equipment will have been installed by the dealer who sold it to you
even if you live outside their immediate vicinity. Your dealer is responsible for making
sure that the system sounds exactly as it should and information given here is not
intended to reduce this responsibility in any way.
Introduction
Naim Audio products are always conceived with performance as the
top priority and careful installation will help ensure that their full
potential is achieved. This manual begins with statutory safety
warnings and general installation tips for all Naim Audio products.
Product specific information begins in Section 6.
3 Getting Started
3.1 switching on and off
Source components and power supplies for cd players,
tuners, preamplifiers and crossovers should be switched
on before switching on the power amplifier(s). Always
switch the amplifier(s) off and wait about a minute for
the power supply capacitors to discharge before
connecting or disconnecting any leads. Always use the
power switch on the product rather than a mains outlet
switch.
3.2 running in
Your Naim equipment will take a considerable time to run
in before it performs at its best. The duration varies, but
under some conditions you will find that the sound
continues to improve for as much as five weeks. Better and
more consistent performance will be achieved if the system
is left switched on for long periods. It is worth
remembering however that all electronic equipment can be
damaged by lightning. Please read the warnings section.
CONTENTS
Page Section
1 1 Equipment Installation
1 2 Cables and
connections
1 3 Getting Started
3.1 switching on and off
3.2 running in
23.3 mains supply
3.4 siting the equipment
3.5 if you have a problem
2 4 Warnings
3 5 Connection
5.1 mains lead
5.2 non-rewireable mains
plugs
5.3 fuse carrier
5.4 plug fuses
4 6 CDX2 Installation and
Operation
5 7 CDX2 Rear Panel and
Power Supply
Connection Diagrams
6 8 CD5 Installation and
Operation
7 9 CDX2 Rear Panel and
Power Supply
Connection Diagrams
8 10 CDX2/CD5 Operatation
Diagrams
10 11 Flash Handset
12 12 Narcom 3 Handset
13 Standards Declaration

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3.3 mains supply
Where fused plugs are used 13 amp fuses should be fitted.
Fuses of a lower rating will fail after a period of use.
A hi-fi system usually shares a mains circuit with other
household equipment some of which can cause distortion
of the mains waveform. In some Naim equipment such
distortion can lead to a mechanical hum from the
transformers. The hum is not transmitted through the
speakers and has no effect on the performance of the
system but is purely local to the transformer itself. A
separate fused mains circuit (like that reserved for electric
cookers) may reduce transformer hum. Such a circuit
(ideally with a 30 or 45 Amp rating) will also have a lower
impedance, supply cleaner power, and consequently
improve system performance.
Do not wire voltage dependent resistors or noise
suppressors into mains plugs. They degrade the mains
supply and the sound.
3.4 siting the equipment
Power supplies and amplifiers should be located a
reasonable distance away from other equipment. This
separation will stop transformer radiation causing hum
audible from the loudspeakers. The maximum separation
distance for connected equipment is that allowed by the
standard interconnect lead.
Some Naim equipment is extremely heavy. Ensure that your
equipment rack or table can easily support the weight and
is stable.
3.5 if you have a problem
Legal consumer protection varies from country to country.
In most territories a dealer must be prepared to take back
any Naim equipment he has sold you if he cannot make it
work to your satisfaction in your own home. A problem may
be due to a fault in any part of the system or its
installation so it is essential to make full use of your local
dealer’s diagnostic skills on site. Please contact your local
distributor, or Naim at the address in the back of this
manual, if any difficulties cannot be resolved. Some Naim
equipment is made in special versions for different
territories and this makes it impracticable to arrange
international guarantees. Please establish the guarantee
arrangements with your own dealer at the time of sale. We
are always available to offer help and advice.
It is essential that repairs and updates are only carried out
by an authorised Naim dealer, or at the factory by Naim
itself. Many components are made, tested or matched
specially for Naim and appropriate replacements are often
unobtainable from non-specialist sources.
4 Warnings
Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest sound
quality that can be achieved avoiding compromise
wherever possible. This can lead to circumstances that
may be unfamiliar. The material that follows contains
advice specifically related to Naim equipment as well as
more general warnings about the use of domestic audio
products. Please read it carefully.
The transformers in Naim power amplifiers and power
supplies may sometimes make a mechanical noise caused
by distortion of the mains waveform. Naim transformers are
large in size and have heavy gauge secondary windings
making them relatively sensitive to such distortion. A
separate mains circuit for your hi-fi system may reduce the
effect while also giving an overall improvement in sound
quality. It may be necessary however to take account of
mechanical transformer noise when siting your equipment.
IMPORTANT
In order to comply with
current European safety
regulations it is essential
that the Naim loudspeaker
connectors supplied with
amplifiers and loudspeakers
are used.
Do not under any
circumstances allow anyone
to modify your Naim
equipment without first
checking with the factory,
your dealer, or your
distributor. Unauthorised
modifications will invalidate
your guarantee.
For your own safety do not
under any circumstances
open Naim equipment
without first disconnecting
the mains.
The following label is
attached to all mains
powered equipment:
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
Introduction

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In some circumstances, depending on where you live and
the earthing arrangements in your home, you may
experience radio frequency interference. Controls on
broadcasting in some territories allow very high levels of
radio frequency radiation and both the choice and exact
siting of equipment may be critical. If there is a known
problem in your locality it is advisable to arrange for a
home demonstration before purchase to find out if Naim
equipment is likely to be affected. Susceptibility to radio
frequency interference is related to the wide internal
bandwidth necessary for high sound quality. Systems
incorporating moving coil phono preamplifiers and active
crossovers are more likely to suffer. A radio frequency filter
kit is available for some Naim equipment but sound quality
will be progressively compromised as more elements of the
kit are fitted. In situations of extreme radio interference
Naim equipment may be unsuitable.
Your Naim hi-fi system can be damaged by lightning. Power
amplifiers are particularly at risk and should be turned off
when there is risk of lightning strike. For complete
protection all mains plugs and any aerial cables should be
disconnected when not in use.
Equipment must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be
placed on the equipment.
Use of non-standard speaker cables or interconnects may
invalidate your guarantee.
5 Connection
5.1 mains lead
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by
the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
5.2 non-rewireable mains plugs
If a non-rewireable plug is cut from a mains lead (for
whatever purpose) the plug MUST be disposed of in a way
to render it totally useless. Considerable shock hazard
exists if the cut-off plug is inserted into a mains outlet.
5.3 fuse carrier
Should the plug fuse carrier be damaged or lost, the
correct replacement must be obtained from your dealer, or
from Naim Audio direct. Do not use the plug until the fuse
carrier is replaced.
5.4 plug fuses
Replace only with ASTA or BS 1362 approved fuses.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the relevant EMC and Safety
Standards, and, where applicable, also complies with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult your Naim dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Introduction

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6.1 disc loading
To load a compact disc pull open the CD drawer using the
handle on the left hand side of the player. Place the disc on
the platter followed by the magnetic puck. Do not use a puck
from any other Naim CD player. Disc loading is illustrated in
Section 10.2. If an HDCD encoded compact disc is loaded
the CDX2 will automatically recognise and decode it. The
display will read HDCD for a few seconds after play is
pressed.
6.2 player controls
previous: With a disc loaded but not playing the previous
button searches the disc contents backwards, either one
track at a time, or sequentially if the button is held. While a
disc is in play, the previous button searches the table of
contents backwards. Play resumes with the selected track
when the button is released.
next: The next button operates in the same way as the
previous button, but moving forwards through the disc instead
of backwards.
stop: Stops play and resets the player to its start condition.
play: Plays a loaded disc from track one unless another track
has been selected. The play button operated while a track is
playing will re-start that track.
During playback a disc can be paused by pressing and
holding the play button. Similarly fast forward and fast reverse
can be selected by pressing and holding the next and
previous buttons respectively.
All CD control functions are duplicated on the NARCOM 3 and
Flash remote handsets. The handsets also provide CD
programming facilities. See Sections 11 and 12 for more
information.
6.3 player display and indicators
The alphanumeric display indicates track and index numbers,
time in minutes and seconds, or various system messages
(Error, Track programming info, etc). The full stop on the right
CDX2
6 Installation and Operation
The CDX2 CD Player can be operated either from its internal power supply or, for
improved performance, from an external Naim XPS power supply. Connection of the XPS
power supply is illustrated in Diagram 7.2
The CDX2 should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose.
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. This transit screw must not be used in any other Naim
product. The transit screw location is illustrated in Diagram 10.1. Do not invert the
player once the transit screw is removed.
of the display window illuminates when the player receives a
signal from the remote handset. If a track play list is
programmed the time displayed reflects the duration of the
program. On the far left of the display are five indicators.
HDCD: Illuminates to show that an HDCD encoded disc is
playing.
pause: Illuminates to show that pause has been selected.
time: Illuminates to indicate display of total disc time or
elapsed time of track being played.
repeat: Illuminates to show that repeat has been selected
from the remote handset.
program: Illuminates to indicate that a program has been
stored. Further information on play list
programming can be found in Sections 11 and 12.
6.4 XPS Upgrade
The CDX2 can be upgraded by the addition of an XPS Power
Supply. The XPS takes over from the internal power supply of
the CDX2 and offers both a greater number of separate
supplies and more sophisticated voltage regulation.
Locate the XPS close to the CDX2. The XPS is connected to
the CDX2 via a heavy duty “Burndy” cable. Switch off both
the XPS and CDX2 when making connections. Remove the
CDX2 mains cable. Connect the Burndy cable ensuring that
the connectors are securely attached and their twist lock
mechanisms are engaged. Switch on the XPS from its front
panel power button. After a short while the CDX2 will function
as normal.
6.5 Output Socket Selection
A pair of phono output sockets are fitted at the rear of the
CDX2 to provide an alternative to the preferred DIN socket.
Proceed as follows to select the phono sockets.
Press and hold the remote handset disp function (handset in
CD mode) until the CD player prog indicator flashes. Further
operations of the disp function will now cycle through each
combination of the two socket types. The selected option is
indicated on the CD player display. Press and hold the disp
function a second time to exit from socket selection mode.

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CDX2
mains input
to preamplifier
mains
input
power link plug fitted
CDX2/XPS Burndy
180° 5 to 5 pin DIN
Interconnect Cables
cable
direction
marker
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CDX2 Output
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.
7.1 CDX2 Rear
7.2 CDX2 Connected to XPS Power Supply
XPS
CDX2
alternative
RCA phono
output sockets
RC5 input
Note
The RC5 input fitted to the CDX2 is intended to accept
external control signals for multi-room applications. Contact
your dealer for further information on their use.
optional
RS232
data port

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CD5
8 Installation and Operation
The CD5 CD Player can be operated either from its internal power supply or, for
improved performance, from an external Supercap, Hi-cap or Flatcap 2 power supply.
Connection of a Flatcap 2 power supply is illustrated in Diagram 9.2
The CD5 should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose.
Care should be taken to ensure that the player is level. A transit screw on the underside
of the CD5 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.
The transit screw location is illustrated in Diagram 10.1. Do not invert the player once
the transit screw is removed.
8.1 disc loading
To load a compact disc pull open the CD drawer using the
handle on the left hand side of the player. Place the disc
on the platter followed by the magnetic puck. Do not use a
puck from any other Naim CD player. Disc loading is
illustrated in Section 10.2.
8.2 player controls
previous: With a disc loaded but not playing the previous
button searches the disc contents backwards, either one
track at a time, or sequentially if the button is held. While
a disc is in play, the previous button searches the table of
contents backwards. Play resumes with the selected track
when the button is released.
next: The next button operates in the same way as the
previous button, but moving forwards through the disc
instead of backwards.
stop: Stops play and resets the player to its start condition.
play: Plays a loaded disc from track one unless another
track has been selected. The play button operated while a
track is playing will re-start that track.
All CD control functions are duplicated on the NARCOM 3
and Flash remote handsets. The handsets also provide CD
programming facilities. See Sections 11 and 12 for more
information.
8.3 player display and indicators
The alphanumeric display indicates track and index
numbers, time in minutes and seconds, or various system
messages (Error, Track programming info, etc). The full stop
on the right of the display window illuminates when the
player receives a signal from the remote handset. On the
far left of the display are four indicators.
pause: Illuminates to show that pause has been
selected from the remote handset.
time: Illuminates to indicate display of total disc time
or elapsed time of track being played.
repeat: Illuminates to show that repeat has been
selected from the remote handset.
program: Illuminates to indicate that a program has been
stored. Further information on play list
programming can be found in Sections 11 and 12.
8.4 Power Supply Upgrade
The CD5 can be upgraded through the addition of an
external Power Supply. The external supply works with the
internal power supply of the CD5 to offer both a greater
number of separate supplies and more sophisticated
voltage regulation.
Locate the Power Supply close to the CD5. The Power
Supply is connected to the CD5 via a five pin DIN cable.
Switch off both the Power Supply and CD5 when making
connections. Connect the supply cable ensuring that the
connectors are securely attached.
Switch on the Power Supply from its power button. After a
short while the CD5 will function as normal..

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CD5
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CD5 Output
9.1 CD5 Rear
9.2 CD5 Connected to Flatcap 2 Power Supply
to preamplifier
mains inputpower
link plug fitted
RC5 input
Note
The RC5 input fitted to the CD5 is intended to accept external control
signals for multi-room applications. Contact your dealer for further
information on its use.
The CD5 features various technologies to reduce microphonic effects, in
particular a compliant mounting for the main circuit boards and the DIN
sockets on the rear. Some movement of the board and sockets when
connecting/disconnecting is normal.
mains inputpower
link plug removed
mains inputpower
Flatcap 2
CD5
cable
direction
marker
240° 5 to 5 pin DIN
180° 5 to 5 pin DIN
Interconnect Cables

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CDX2/CD5 Operation
Remove the transit
screw (keep safe).
Always replace this
before transit or
shipping.
Open the drawer.
10.2 CD Loading
10.1 Transit Screw

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CDX2/CD5 Operation
Place the compact disc on the
platter. Make sure it is seated
properly.
Place the puck on the
compact disc.
Close the drawer.

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11.1 Introduction
Flash is factory pre-programmed to operate any Naim
preamplifier or cd player, the NAT 05 tuner and AV2
audio-visual processor. Additional Naim sources may be
catered for in the future. Contact your dealer or local
representative for information.
Flash is supplied without batteries fitted. To fit the
batteries, remove the battery cover with the supplied
hexagon driver and slide the batteries into the handset
body taking care with their orientation. Replace the battery
cover. Do not over-tighten the fixing screw. With batteries
fitted the handset is ready for use. Flash is designed to
switch off if unused after 10 seconds. It switches on
immediately if it is moved or a key is pressed.
11.2 using Flash
Flash can be set to control
each equipment type through
the four preset keys beneath
the display. The selected
equipment mode is indicated
in the display above each
preset key. When a preset
key is pressed the display
and the eight master keys
and the numeric keys will
reconfigure appropriately. The
display for each equipment
type shows a representation
of the eight master keys and
their functions.
The AV preset key will also
wake an av processor from
standby. Press and hold the
AV preset key to return the
processor to standby mode.
The volume up and down and
mute keys are always
available to control the
appropriate (audio-visual or
preamplifier) volume and mute functions regardless of the
selected source equipment mode.
The Preamplifier, CD, and AV equipment modes have
multiple display “pages” (only one page is necessary for
Tuners). The first display page of each provides control of
the most commonly used functions, with subsequent pages
generally providing access to those less often used.
Selection of second and third pages within each mode is
made by pressing the appropriate preset key. The currently
Flash Handset
Preset keysMaster
keys
Volume and mute keys
Numeric keys
selected page is shown in the top right corner of the
display. Details of the master key functions within each
page is described in the following paragraphs:
PRE (preamplifier mode)
Page 1 of 2
source + Selects the next input source.
source - Selects the previous input source.
<bal Adjusts balance to the left.
bal> Adjusts balance to the right.
prog Enters programming mode on preamplifiers.
disp Selects display options on appropriately
equipped preamplifiers.
mono Sums the left and right channels.
Note: On Naim preamplifiers with no mono
facility, operates the tape monitor function.
menu Accesses a Flash setup page where source
labels can be chosen, and display preferences
can be set. Also provides access to RC5 setup.
numeric Directly selects preamplifier input channels.
Page 2 of 2
The master key functions on PRE Page Two are duplicates
of Page One. However, selection of Page Two provides
control of the record functions on appropriately equipped
preamplifiers.
CD (cd mode)
Page 1 of 2
play Begins cd play
stop Stops cd play
prev Selects the previous track or index point
next Selects the next track or index point
pause Pauses cd play
disp Cycles the cd player display through track,
time and off options.
rev Fast reverses cd
fwd Fast forwards cd
numeric Directly select CD tracks.
Page 2 of 2
The master key functions play, stop, prev, next, rev and
fwd on CD Page Two are duplicates of Page One. However,
selection of Page Two provides programming and repeat
functions.
prog Enters CD track programming mode.
rep Repeats the CD or programmed tracks.
numeric Selects CD tracks or index points for
programming.

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TUN (tuner mode)
Page 1 of 1
up Depending on the operational mode selected,
adjusts the tuning frequency upwards
(frequency mode), searches for stations up
the FM band (scan mode) or selects the next
station preset (preset mode).
down Controls the tuner in a similar manner to the
up key.
prog Selects preset program mode that enables
specific FM stations to be assigned to preset
memory.
disp Switches the tuner display on or off.
mono Combines the left and right channels
and may improve reception on weak signals.
mode Selects frequency, scan and preset modes.
numeric Directly select station presets.
AV (av processor mode)
Page 1 of 3
input+ Selects the next input.
input- Selects the previous input.
mode- Selects the previous decode mode.
mode+ Selects the next decode mode.
osd Selects On Screen Display operational mode.
disp Switches the processor display on and off.
midn Selects midnight operational mode.
menu Used in On Screen Display mode.
numeric Directly selects processor inputs.
Page 2 of 3
The master key functions on AV Page Two are duplicates of
Page One. However, selection of Page Two switches the
function of the numeric keys to direct selection of
processor decode modes.
Page 3 of 3
up Selects the next AV setup parameter or moves
the OSD cursor upwards.
down Selects the previous AV setup parameter or
moves the OSD cursor downward.
left Selects the previous AV parameter value or
moves the OSD cursor to the left.
right Selects the next AV parameter value or moves
the OSD cursor to the right.
input Switches the AV processor into input setup
mode.
spkr Switches the AV processor into speaker setup
mode.
enter Confirms option selection during OSD control.
clear Clears option selection during OSD control.
numeric No function.
Flash Handset
11.3 cd track programming
In CD mode the prog key (display Page Two) enables
specific CD tracks and their play order to be programmed.
To program a play order select a track number from the
numeric keypad followed by the prog key until the desired
selection is complete. During selection, the track number
indicated in the player display will be followed by either P
or —or no display. Pindicates that the track is already
selected, —indicates that the track can be selected while
no display indicates that there is no more program memory
available.
The prog key can also be used to delete tracks from a play
order. To delete a track, press and hold the prog key until
the prog indicator in the CD display illuminates then delete
the track or tracks using the numeric keypad followed each
time by a further operation of the prog key. During deletion
the track number indicated in the player display will be
followed by either Cor —or no display. Cindicates that the
track is already deleted, —indicates that the track can be
deleted while no display indicates that there is no more
program memory available.
The play order can be reviewed by pressing prog while the
player is either stopped or playing. The player display will
then scroll through the selected tracks. The prog indicator
on the player display will illuminate when a play order has
been programmed. To clear the program memory press and
hold the stop keypress and hold the prog key followed by
the disp key.

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centre as it reaches the mid point. Balance
centring is indicated by a flashing volume
control indicator. To resume adjustment once
the balance has centred, bal key must be
released and re-pressed.
mon Enables the output of appropriately equipped
tape machines to be heard while recording.
The source to be recorded is chosen by the
input selection buttons in the normal way. A
second operation of the mon key restores
normal operation.
Alternatively operates the mono function on
appropriately equipped preamplifiers.
Compact Disc
prev Selects the previous track or index point.
next Selects the next track or index point.
stop Stops cd play.
play Begins cd play.
<< & >> Fast reverses and fast forwards the cd.
repeat repeats the cd or programmed tracks.
pause Pauses the cd.
Tuner
mode Switches the tuner sequentially through
manual, scan and preset modes. Modes are
indicated by the scan and preset indicators on
the tuner display.
up & down These keys both have three possible functions
depending upon the selection of the mode key.
In manual mode the up and down keys adjust
the tuning frequency in 0.1MHz steps. In scan
mode the up and down keys will make the
tuner search for stations. In preset mode the
up and down keys will tune to the next
numbered preset.
mono Toggles between mono and stereo operation.
The tuner display will indicate stereo when
both stereo operation is selected and a stereo
signal is received. The mono button on the
tuner will illuminate when mono is selected.
12.4 soft keys
These keys operate functions depending on the System
Component Key setting.
numeric keypad: In preamp mode the numeric keys will
switch between the preamplifier inputs. In cd mode the
numeric keys will select tracks. In tuner mode the numeric
12.1 Introduction
Narcom 3 is a multi-functional remote control handset
designed to be used with Naim Audio CD players,
integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers and preset tuners.
The handset control configuration is based around three
types of keys: System Component Keys, Global Keys and
Soft Keys.
12.2 system component keys
These keys switch the operation of the Soft Keys into modes
appropriate to each system component (CD, tuner, preamp,
record).
cd: Switches the action
of the Soft Keys to that
appropriate for a CD
player.
tuner: Switches the
action of the Soft Keys
to that appropriate for
a preset tuner.
preamp: Switches the
action of the Soft Keys
to that appropriate for
an integrated or
preamplifier.
record: Switches the
action of the Soft Keys
to select record inputs
on appropriately
equipped preamplifiers.
12.3 Global Keys
These keys operate
specific component
functions regardless of
the System Component
Key setting.
Preamplifier
vol (&)Modifies the preamplifier output volume
and the volume control position.
mute Reduces the preamplifier output volume to
zero. A second press restores the volume.
bal (&)Modifies the output channel balance. Some
Naim amplifiers have control of balance
available only from the remote handset. On
these products the balance will automatically
Narcom 3 Handset
System
component
keys
Global keys
(Preamplifier)
Global keys
(CD Player)
Global keys
(Tuner)
Soft keys

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keys will select tuner presets or tuner frequency. In record
mode the numeric keys will switch between record inputs
on appropriately equipped preamplifiers.
12.5 cd track programming
In CD mode the prog key enables specific tracks and their
play order to be programmed. To program a play order
select a track number from the numeric keypad followed by
the prog key until the desired selection is complete. During
selection the track number indicated in the player display
will be followed by either Por — or no display. Pindicates
that the track is already selected, — indicates that the
track can be selected while no display indicates that there
is no more memory available.
The prog key can also be used to delete tracks from a play
order. To delete a track, press and hold the prog key until
the prog indicator in the CD display illuminates then delete
the track or tracks using the numeric keypad followed each
time by a further operation of the prog key. During deletion
the track number indicated in the player display will be
followed by either cor —— or no display. cindicates that
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the track is already deleted, —— indicates that the track
can be deleted while a space indicates that there is no
more memory available.
The play order can be reviewed by pressing prog while the
player is either stopped or playing. The player display will
then scroll through the selected tracks. The prog indicator
on the player display will illuminate when a play order has
been programmed. To clear memory press and hold the
stop key.
In cd mode the disp key will scroll through these options:
tracks (“time” indicator off), time (“time” indicator on) and
display off.
Declaration of conformity to appropriate standards
Manufacturer
Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England, SP1 2LN
Products
CDX2, XPS, CD5
Safety
HD 195-S6
EN 60 065
EMC
Emissions Tested to: EN 55013 - Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment
Immunity Tested to: EN55020 - Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipment
In accordance with: CISPR 16-1 - Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus
CISPR 16-2 Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity
IEC 801-2 8KV (air gap) 4KV (contact) (performance criterion B)
IEC 801-3 3V/m 20dB (performance criterion A)
IEC 801-4 1KV (AC lines) 0.5KV (signal lines) (performance criterion B)

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