Naim HDX, HDX-SSD BROCHURE

USER MANUAL

NAIM DESKTOP CLIENT INTERFACE

E N G L I S H

Contents

Section Page

Contents

Introduction 1

1 The Desktop Client Interface 1

1.1 Connecting to The HDX 1

1.2 The Interface Screen 2

1.3 Interface Windows and Elements 2

1.4 Transport Controls 2

1.5 Application Menus 2

1.6 Now Playing 2

1.7 Interface Tabs 3

1.8 Interface Tabs - Tools 3

1.9 Interface Tabs - Now Playing 3

1.10 Simple and Advanced Search 4

1.11 Simple Search 4

1.12 Advanced Search 4

1.13 Playlists 5

1.14 Save Playlist 5

1.15 Album Properties 6

1.16 Selecting Album Properties 6

1.17 Displaying Album Properties 6

1.18 Tools and Utilities 7

Note: This manual is issue No. 1 and describes the

operation of Desktop Client software release version

2.0.7.1136 and above. Earlier software will not operate fully

in the manner described in this manual.

Note

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Naim
Audio Ltd. disclaims all liability for any loss or damages
whether real, incidental or consequential that arise from
using this product. Naim Audio Limited, its agents and
representatives, cannot be held responsible for the loss of
any data or content from a Naim/NaimNet server, however
caused.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

The Desktop Client Interface

Introduction

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 The Desktop Client Interface

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.

1.1 Connecting to The HDX

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.

The format of the Desktop Client interface and its operation
will be familiar to those with experience of the Windows
Explorer file browser application.

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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