NAIM ND5 XS 2 User manual

Quick Start uide
ND5 XS 2
NDX 2

Quick start guide
1What’s in the box
1x
1x
1x 1x
1x
1x
1x
1x 2x
Power lead
BNC to RCA adaptor
1x
Burndy link plug
(NDX 2 only)
Interconnect lead
(5-5pin DIN)
Bluetooth
antenna
Wi-Fi
antenna
Cleaning cloth
(NDX 2 only)
ND5 XS 2
NDX 2
or
Document pack
1x
4x
AAA batteries
(NDX 2 only)
Remote handset
(NDX 2 only)

USB
Power
Bluetooth
antenna
socket
Back
Front
USB
USB Digital
inputs
Digital
output
Network
Power
2et to know your ND5 XS 2
These front and back diagrams show the operational features and
sockets of your new ND5 XS 2.
Bluetooth
antenna
socket
Wi-Fi
antenna
sockets

Power/
Standby
Digital
inputs
Power/
Standby
Network
status
indicator
Remote
output
Reset
switch
round
switch
Analogue
output
(phono)
Analogue
output
(DIN)

Bluetooth
antenna
socket
Back
Front
USB
USB Digital
inputs
Digital
output
Network
Power
Wi-Fi
antenna
sockets
These front and back diagrams show the operational features and
sockets of your new NDX 2.
et to know your NDX 2
2

Digital
inputs
Display
round
switch
External
power supply
socket
Analogue
output
(phono)
Analogue
output
(DIN)
Power/
Standby
Play/Pause
Input selection
Favourites
Remote
output

3The remote
Navigation
Favourites Inputs
Multiroom
Battery
compartment
on reverse
Power/Standby
OK
Volume
Mute
Skip forward
Skip back
Back
Home
Play/Pause
Now playing
Display on/off
Clock
Options
(NDX 2 only)

4Simple set up
You will need a hi-fi system, a network cable, a router with Wi-Fi connected
to the internet and a smart phone or tablet.
www
Router
Tablet or
smart phone
Network cable
Wi-Fi
Hi-fi system

5ND5 XS 2 Connection and power
(A) Firstly turn off your hi-fi system. (B) Connect the Ethernet network cable
from router to streamer (if unavailable connect 2 x Wi-Fi antennae instead)
and 1 x Bluetooth antenna to the rear of the unit. (C) Use the interconnect
lead (5-5pin DIN) to connect to the integrated amplifier of your Hi-fi system.
(D) connect the power lead to the unit’s power socket and to the mains.
(E) Then switch on the streamer by pressing the front power button.
(F) Turn your hi-fi system back on.
A
B
D
E
F
Power
connection Router
Power off your
hi-fi system
To integrated
amplifier
C
Switch on
streamer
Power on
your system

E
Power
connection
NDX 2 Connection and power
(A) Firstly turn off your hi-fi system. (B) Connect the ethernet network cable
from router to streamer (if unavailable connect 2 x Wi-Fi antennae instead)
and 1 x Bluetooth antenna to the rear of the unit. (C) Connect the Burndy link
plug to the back of the unit. (D) Use the interconnect lead (5-5pin DIN)
to connect to the pre-amplifier of your hi-fi system. (E) Connect the power
lead to the unit’s power socket and to the mains. (F) Then switch on
the streamer by pressing the front power button.
() Turn your hi-fi system back on.
Router
To pre-
amplifier
B
DC
Fit Burndy
link plug
APower off your
hi-fi system
F

Switch on
streamer
Power on
your system
5

Router
NDX 2 Connection: using an
external power supply
To pre-
amplifier
SXPS
Burndy lead
The NDX 2 is easily upgradable via the addition of an external power supply
to provide a substantial improvement in sound quality. CD555 PS, XPS or
XP5 XS power supply can be connected to the NDX 2 using an SXPS Burndy
cable. When used with an external power supply the NDX 2 must be
disconnected from the mains. Disconnect the streamer from the mains
before connecting the external power supply.
B
C
Power supply
Power
connection
D
APower off your
hi-fi system
E
F
Switch on streamer's
power supply
Power on
your system
5

6Pairing the remote
Once your unit is powered and on, you will need to pair the remote.
To do this, press the play button on the front panel, then press and hold the
remote control home button for 3 seconds. The remote is now paired to
the unit and ready to use.
(NDX 2 only)
Press and hold
Home button
Press play
on front panel

7Download Naim app
Download and install the Naim app for your
iOS or Android device.
Launch the Naim app and follow the setup instructions
to configure the product.

AirPlay TIDAL
Spotify
iRadio
Chromecast
built-in
8Playing music
AOnline streaming services
Access your favourite streaming services and Internet radio stations, play
your stored music from a Naim server (such as a Uniti Core) and be the
source for your multiroom system. Your streamer unit also includes digital
connections so you can connect your external sources.
(1) Connect your partner device to your wifi network.
(2)Open up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or laptop
using the same wifi network.
(3)Play a song and select Devices Available.
(4)Select your partner device and start listening.
Listen out loud with Spotify Connect

Servers
8Playing music
BStreaming from a music server
Uniti Core

Multiroom
USB drive
8Playing music
CMusic Server for Multiroom Streaming
Mu-so family
Uniti family

Four 24bit/192kHz capable digital inputs (S/PDIF) to
support optimum connection to external sources
Digital inputs
8Playing music
DPlaying external sources

Look for your product
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9Further help and FAQs
Contact
Visit the Naim website for further support, and interactive setup
and support guides.
www.naimaudio.com/customer-support
[e-mail]
Support helpline:
[phone] (UK)
[phone] (USA and Canada)
www.naimaudio.com/customer-support

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