NAIM HDX-SSD, HDX-SSD-SSD Reference Manual

REFERENCE MANUAL

HDX-SSD-SSD HARD DISK PLAYER

ENGLISH

Contents

Section Page
Contents
1 HDX-SSD Hard Disk Player Introduction 1

1.1 HDX-SSD User Interfaces 1

1.2 HDX-SSD Interface Options 2

2 Getting Started 3

2.1 Internet/Network Connections 3

2.2 Power Supply Upgrade 3

2.3 Audio Connections 3

2.4 Switch On 4

2.5 External Screen Setup 4

2.6 First Use 4

2.7 Software Upgrade 4

2.8 Switching Off 4

2.9 Data Backup 5

3 Getting Connected 6

3.1 HDX-SSD Rear Panel 6

3.2 HDX-SSD Connections 6

3.3 HDX-SSD Connected to XPS Power Supply 7

4 The Front Panel Display Interface 8

4.1 The Home Menu 8

4.2 The Browse Music Menu 9

4.3 The Find Music Menu 10

4.4 The Ripping Monitor Screen 10

4.5 The Current Playlist Screen 10

4.6 Playlists 11

4.7 The Quick Play Menu 12

4.8 The System Setup Menu 12

4.9 Handset Functions 16

5 Playback 17

5.1 Local Playback 17

5.2 NaimNet Network Playback 17

5.3 UPnP™ Network Playback 17

6 Ripping 18

6.1 The Ripping Process 18

6.2 Copyright Issues 18

7 External Storage 19

7.1 USB Storage Devices 19

7.2 Network Shares 19

7.3 Music Stores 19

7.4 Adding a Music Store 20

8 Interface Menu Structure 22

9 Hard Disk Player Terminology 23

10 HDX-SSD Specifications 25

11 User Notes 25

12 Commercial Acknowledgements 26

12.1 DigiFi End-user License Agreement 26

12.2 StreamNet Acknowledgement 26

12.3 Adobe Flash Acknowledgement 26

Note: This manual is issue No. 3 and describes the operation of

HDX-SSD units running software release version 1.5a SP1. HDX­SSD units running earlier software will not operate fully in the
manner described in this manual. The software running in an
HDX-SSD is displayed in the System Status menu.

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HDX-SSD Hard Disk Player Introduction

1 HDX-SSD Hard Disk Player Introduction

The Naim HDX-SSD hard disk player will completely change the way you access and
listen to your music collection. While the HDX-SSD may look like a CD player and can
play CDs conventionally, it is intended to operate in a fundamentally different way.

• Rather than reproducing the audio on a CD inserted in its transport, HDX-SSD

reads and stores the CD data on a network connected hard disk drive for replay
at any later time. Network stored files can be either audio files ripped from CD or
compatible audio files created by other means.

• The HDX-SSD operates as a UPnP™ server providing audio files to any UPnP™

compatible playback hardware connected on the same network.

• In addition to its conventional analogue or digital audio outputs, the HDX-SSD can

provide up to six NaimNet/StreamNet network streams for playback in multiple
remote areas.

• When the HDX-SSD first reads the data from a CD, it automatically accesses

an internet music database and downloads the information held for that CD.
The information can include title, tracks, artist, composer, genre and numerous
additional details. This can then be used by the HDX-SSD to select or search
for material and to build custom playlists. The CD cover artwork will also be
downloaded if available and displayed by the user interface.

• The HDX-SSD is able to operate as a conventional CD player. A CD inserted in the

drawer can be played immediately with its audio routed to the analogue and digital
audio outputs.

The mode of control and operation of your HDX-SSD will depend upon the type of system
with which it is integrated. These different “user interfaces” are introduced in Section 1.1
while the touch screen controlled Front Panel Display Interface is described in detail in
Section 4.

If the HDX-SSD is your first experience of a network connected product you may find
it worthwhile to read the glossary in Section 9 before moving on to installation and
operation.

1.1 HDX-SSD User Interfaces

Unlike a conventional item of hi-fi equipment, the HDX­SSD can be operated in a number of different ways using
a variety of user interfaces. The user interface you use to
control your HDX-SSD will depend on the type of system in
which it is installed and the ancillary equipment available.
The following short paragraphs and table describe each
user interface.

1.1.1 The Front Panel Display Interface

The HDX-SSD is most conveniently operated via its Front
Panel Display Interface using either the front panel touch
screen or the remote handset.

Note: The Front Panel Display Interface can also be

configured to control any StreamNet compliant device
connected to the network.

1.1.2 The External Display Interface

The HDX-SSD can be operated via its External Display

Interface using the supplied remote handset (or a

keyboard and/or mouse), in combination with an
additional external display screen. The screen may be a
monitor or TV with composite video, S-video or VGA input.

The External Display Interface is closely related to the Front
Panel Display Interface and similarly provides access to
HDX-SSD operational and setup features.

1.1.3 The NaimNet/StreamNet Touch Screen Interface

If the HDX-SSD is installed in a NaimNet home network,
HDX-SSD network audio streams can be controlled
from the NaimNet/StreamNet Interface. The NaimNet/
StreamNet Interface can be accessed from a StreamNet
compliant touch screen or a web browser. The interface
can also control any StreamNet compliant device.

Note: The NaimNet/StreamNet Interface is not covered in

this manual.

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HDX-SSD Hard Disk Player Overview

1.1.4 The Web Browser Interface

If the HDX-SSD is installed in a home network the External
Display and Front Panel Display interfaces can be
duplicated by any Flash enabled web browser

To access the External Display Interface from a web
browser, open the web browser and type the unique
“name” of your HDX-SSD into the browser address field.
The name is the last four characters of the MAC address
(excluding the colon separators) printed on the rear
panel preceded by NSHDX). A typical “name” would be
NSHDX4567.

To access the Front Panel Display interface from a web
browser add the suffix:

/index.html?movie=fp.swf to the HDX-SSD name.
E.g. NSHDX89B5/index.html?movie=fp.swf

Note: Depending on your web browser you may need to

type “http://” immediately before the HDX-SSD name.

1.2 HDX-SSD Interface Options

Interface Control Display Notes

Front Panel Display Touch screen. Front Panel display. Enables control of both HDX-SSD local outputs in

Remote handset. stand-alone installations and network streams in
network connected installations.

External Display Remote handset. TV or monitor with VGA, Controls local outputs only.
Keyboard/mouse. S-video or composite input.
USB/VGA touch screen. USB/VGA touch screen.

Web Browser Flash enabled web browser. Duplicates functionality of Front Panel and
External Display Interfaces. Network connection
required. Controls local outputs only.

Desktop Client Computer running Windows XP, Provides music database management and
Windows Vista or Windows 7. advanced HDX-SSD setup functions. Can also
control local outputs. Network connection
required.

NaimNet/StreamNet StreamNet compliant network touch screen. Controls network streams only.
Does not control local outputs.
Network connection required.

n-Serve iPod/iPhone App iPhone or iPod touch Controls HDX-SSD local output only.
Wireless network connection required.

Note: An internet connection is required for detailed CD data lookup. Without an internet connection, limited information is

available from a locally held database.

1.1.5 The Desktop Client

If the HDX-SSD is installed in a home network that includes
a personal computer running Windows XP, Vista or 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 a separate manual that can be downloaded
from the Naim Audio web site at www.naimaudio.com.

Some setup, file management and maintenance facilities
are only available via the Desktop Client.

1.1.6 iPod/iPhone App

The n-Serve app, available from the iTunes App Store,
enables wireless touch screen control of HDX-SSD from an
iPhone or iPod touch.

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Installation - Getting Started

2 Getting Started

The HDX-SSD is a CD-ripping hard disk player and server. It incorporates no built-in
storage but requires an external network attached storage disk drive (a NAS drive) to be
connected and configured before it can be used. Configuring a NAS drive is described in
Section 7 of this manual.

HDX-SSD must be connected to a network to stream music around the home, or to take
advantage of many of its user interfaces. It must also be connected to the internet to
retrieve album data and artwork from the internet, It is important that the network is
working when HDX-SSD is connected and switched on.

HDX-SSD should be installed horizontally on a dedicated equipment stand intended for
the purpose. Do not stand HDX-SSD directly on top of another item of equipment. HDX-SSD
should be installed in its final location before connecting cables or switching on.

Locally connected audio amplifiers should not be switched on before HDX-SSD is switched
on. The HDX-SSD power switch is located on the rear panel.

To begin installation first identify the rear panel network, audio output and power input
sockets, and connect the appropriate cables.

2.1 Internet/Network Connections

Unitiserve-SSD requires a connection to network attached
storage in order to operate, and an “always on” internet
connection if its full capabilities are to be realised. It should
be connected to the internet via an ethernet router/
modem with a built-in firewall

The network connection also enables HDX-SSD to
communicate with other network devices, to be used in a
NaimNet/StreamNet network audio system, and provides
access to its alternative user interfaces.

The HDX-SSD is set up when originally shipped not to
require any further network configuration but to connect
to a network automatically (it uses DHCP by default).
However, if your HDX-SSD has been previously used, its
network configuration may have been altered leaving it
unable to connect automatically. Contact your retailer,
installer or Naim Audio directly if this appears to be the
case.

2.1.1 Network Hardware

Wired network connection is strongly recommended for
the most consistent and secure HDX-SSD operation.

Ethernet-over-mains hardware may be used and provides
a simple and convenient method of home network
connection. However, depending on mains wiring factors
specific to each home environment, the presence of
network data on the mains supply may compromise
overall system sound quality. If any sound quality
compromise is found to be unacceptable, dedicated
network cabling should be installed.

2.2 Power Supply Upgrade

The HDX-SSD can be upgraded through the use of an
external Naim XPS or CD555PS external power supply to
power its analogue circuits.

If an external power supply is to be used, the link plug in
the rear panel of the HDX-SSD should be removed and the
power supply connected in its place using an SXPS Burndy
cable. See Diagram 3.3.

THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT
THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES.

Both the HDX-SSD and the external power supply must be
switched off when the link plug is removed and the Burndy
connections are made. Switch on the external power
supply first followed by the HDX-SSD.

2.3 Audio Connections

Connect one or all of the analogue DIN (output 1) or

Phono (output 2) output sockets, or the Digital output

socket, to an appropriate audio system input. If using the
analogue outputs use a Naim Hi-Line interconnect cable
for best results.

Note: The output selector on the rear panel should be

switched to reflect the analogue output connections used.

2.3.1 Signal Ground

Switch the HDX-SSD’s rear panel Signal Ground switch (see
paragraph 3.2.14) to the Chassis position unless the HDX­SSD 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: All Naim CD players are earthed so the Signal

ground switch should be set to floating if one is connected
in the system.

Note: “Connected” in this context means an analogue

audio signal cable that includes an earth connection.

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2.4 Switch On

If the HDX-SSD’s network facilities are to be used ensure
that it is connected to a working internet connection
before switching it on and that all the necessary peripheral
equipment is appropriately connected and configured.

Switch on the HDX-SSD using the rear panel power switch.

Note: If the HDX-SSD is to be switched on from shutdown

mode, the power switch must be switched off and on again.
See Section 2.8 for more on shutdown mode.

After approximately one minute’s delay, the user interface

Home menu will appear on the front panel touch screen

(and any connected display). Navigate around the
interface and select options by touching the screen or
using the remote handset navigation (

3456), ok, home

and back keys.

Note: It is occasionally possible for the default remote

handset command set to conflict with other remote
controlled equipment in the home. A conflict will be
apparent if the handset appears to control an unintended
device or if another handset appears to control the HDX­SSD. If a conflict occurs the HDX-SSD handset command set
can be changed. While pointing the handset towards the
HDX-SSD, press and hold both the page down and input
keys while simultaneously pressing the 2 or 3 key to change
the command set. Press the 1 key to return to the default
command set.

2.5 External Screen Setup

If an external display is used, the HDX-SSD external display
setup may need to be modified. Navigate, via the System
menu, to the System Setup menu. Select and save the
desired External Display Theme, External Display Aspect

Ratio, External Display Mode and TV System. Initially disable

the Screen Saver (found on System Setup page 1).

Note: The External Display Mode setting configures the

external display for use with either an external touch
screen or a remote handset. In touch screen mode, four
shortcut buttons are displayed on the right of the screen
that correspond to the home, browse, find and back keys
on the remote handset. The on screen shortcut buttons
can only be accessed from the touch screen so are not
shown in remote control mode.

Note: Once you have become used to the interface and

are familiar with its functions the screen saver can be
re-enabled.

2.6 First Use

Before attempting to rip a CD you must ensure that the
necessary Network Attached Storage (NAS) disk drive is
appropriately configured, connected to the network, and
switched on. Section 7 of this manual describes the use
and configuration of external storage.

To rip a CD, insert the CD into the transport slot. The ripping
process will begin automatically. When CD ripping is
complete HDX-SSD will eject the CD automatically. See
Section 6 for further information on ripping CDs.

Only CDs owned personally should be ripped. Ripping a
borrowed CD may violate copyright law.

Note: Although the HDX-SSD contains a small internal music

database, to be able to identify a CD and download its
associated data during the ripping process, it must be
connected to a working internet connection.

2.7 Software Upgrade

Software upgrade CDs will occasionally be released for the
HDX-SSD. New software is installed simply by inserting the
upgrade CD in the drawer. The software upgrade process
will commence automatically. As part of the upgrade
process the HDX-SSD will eject the CD and re-boot. The
front panel display may also go blank temporarily. The
upgrade process is complete once the display returns to
the Home Menu.

Note: Any specific instructions included with the upgrade

CD should be followed carefully.

Never switch off the HDX-SSD from the rear panel power
switch or unplug it from the mains supply while a software
upgrade process is underway.

2.8 Switching Off

Switching off the HDX-SSD from its rear panel power switch
is not normally necessary unless it is to be un-installed. It
can be put into shutdown mode by pressing the handset

shutdown key or pressing and holding the front panel
shutdown button for one second. The HDX-SSD may take

up to one minute to enter shutdown mode during which
time the shutdown button will flash. The shutdown button
will remain lit when the HDX-SSD is in shutdown mode. Wait
until the shutdown button stops flashing and remains lit
before switching off the HDX-SSD from the rear panel mains
switch.

Never switch off the HDX-SSD from the rear panel mains
switch or unplug it from the mains supply unless it is in
shutdown mode.

To switch the HDX-SSD back on from shutdown mode, the
power switch must be switched off and on again.

2.9 Data Backup

We strongly advise that you protect your stored music by
implementing a regular backup to a second NAS hard disk
drive.

Backups should only be performed over the network and
we recommend that weekly, automated time-stamped,
differential backups are carried out.

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The majority of commercially available NAS drives
incorporate setup menus, accessed via a web browser,
that enable regular automated backup of a specified
target drive to be configured.

The automated backup setup procedure for the majority
of NAS drives will be similar to the one described in the
following steps.

•

Ensure that the backup NAS drive and HDX-SSD

Music Store NAS drive are on the same network
and switched on. Read the backup NAS drive
user instructions and make sure you understand its
operation.

• From a computer connected to the network open

a web browser application and browse to the NAS
backup drive setup menus. The network “name” or
“address” of the NAS drive will be provided in its user
documentation or on a label affixed to its case.

•

From the NAS drive setup menus, create a new

shared folder on the NAS drive called “UServe-SSD
NAS Backup”.

•

Again from the NAS drive setup menus, create a new

“backup job”. Select a remote, time-stamp backup
and type the HDX-SSD NAS drive network “name” or
“address” (“192.168.0.5” for example) in the “host”
text field. In the “path” field type “Music”. If login and
password fields are provided leave them blank.

•

If a connection test facility is provided within the

setup menus, use it and wait for a positive result.

•

From the NAS drive setup menus, select the desired

backup format and schedule. We recommend
selecting a weekly, time-stamped, differential
backup. The initial backup may take a considerable
time to complete.

Note: The backup process may reduce HDX-SSD response

speed while it is underway. It is best to schedule backups
to run at times when the HDX-SSD is unlikely to be in use.

Note: A differential backup only records changes that

have occurred since the last backup.

Note: As well as using a NAS drive for backup it is also

possible to use an automatic backup application running
on a network connected computer. This option however
requires that the computer is left running permanently to
ensure that scheduled backups are not missed.

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3 Getting Connected

The HDX-SSD carries a variety of connection sockets on its rear panel. These are illustrated
and described in the following diagrams and paragraphs. The numeric legends on the
rear panel diagram refer to the numbered paragraphs in Section 3.2.

3.2 HDX-SSD Connections

3.2.1 Keyboard Socket

Optionally connect a PS2 format keyboard here to control
the HDX-SSD in combination with an external display.

3.2.2 Mouse Socket

Optionally connect a PS2 format mouse here to control the
HDX-SSD in combination with an external display.

3.2.3 VGA Interface

Optionally connect a VGA format screen here to display
the HDX-SSD External Display Interface.

3.2.4 Serial Interface

For use if the HDX-SSD is to be integrated into an RS232
controlled environment.

3.2.5 USB Interface Sockets

USB control or audio source devices may be connected
here. USB source devices can be made available across a
network.

3.2.6 Network Socket

Connect to your network router here. The HDX-SSD requires
a working internet connection.

3.2.7 S-video and Composite Video Sockets

Connect an S-video or composite video screen (television)
here for display of the HDX-SSD External Display Interface.

3.2.8 IR Input Socket

Optionally connect an RC5 control signal here for local
control of the HDX-SSD from an IR control repeater.

3.2.9 Coax and Optical Digital Audio Outputs

S/PDIF digital audio for connection to an audio system
digital input. These TosLink and BNC outputs duplicate the
analogue outputs.

3.2.10 Power Supply Upgrade

Enables the connection of an upgrade XPS or 555PS power
supply. The link plug fitted must be removed. See Diagram 3.3.

THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT
THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES.

Note: Both the HDX-SSD and upgrade power supply must

be switched off when the link plug is removed and cable
connections are made.

3.2.11 Output Selector

Selects output 1 (DIN), output 2 (phono) or both.

3.2.12 DIN Analogue Output (output 1)

Analogue output from the HDX-SSD for connection to a
local audio system. Use this option if connecting to a Naim
system.

3.2.13 Phono Analogue Output (output 2)

Analogue output from the HDX-SSD for connection to a
local audio system. Use the DIN option in preference to the
Phono option if connecting to a Naim system.

3.2.14 Signal Ground

Optionally disconnects and “floats” the analogue signal
ground from the chassis earth. Select chassis unless the
HDX-SSD is installed in a hi-fi system incorporating another
mains earthed source component or mains “hum” is
audible from the loudspeakers.

3.1 HDX-SSD Rear Panel

mains input
and fuse

power
switch

mouse

socket

3.2.4

3.2.1

keyboard

socket

3.2.3

VGA

display

interface

serial
interface

3.2.2

network

socket

3.2.6

USB

interface

sockets

3.2.5

S-video and
composite video
sockets

3.2.7

remote input
socket

3.2.8

coax and

optical digital

audio outputs

3.2.9

3.2.10

signal ground

3.2.11

phono analogue

audio output

(output 2)

3.2.13

power supply

upgrade socket

(link plug tted)

DIN

analogue

audio

output

(output 1)

output selection

3.2.14

3.2.12

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3.3 HDX-SSD and XPS Power Supply

mains input
and fuse

SXPS Burndy
Cable

mains input
and fuse

power
switch

Cable
direction
marker

THE HDX-SSD REQUIRES MAINS POWER AT ALL TIMES - WITH
OR WITHOUT AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.

THE SXPS BURNDY CABLE ONLY MUST BE USED TO CONNECT
THE XPS OR 555PS POWER SUPPLIES.

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Operation - The Front Panel Display Inter face

4 The Front Panel Display Interface

As introduced in Section 1.1, the HDX-SSD can be controlled via a number of different
interfaces. This section covers the Front Panel Display Interface.

The Front Panel Display Interface is a graphical touch screen interface based on
navigation around pages and selection of icons. The emphasis in this section is on the use
of the interface via the touch screen although the supplied remote handset can also be
used. The handset can also be used to operate Naim preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers
and CD players.

The following paragraphs and illustrations describe how the Front Panel Display Interface is
used to access some of the most frequently used HDX-SSD functions. Other functions can
be accessed by following the same principles of interface navigation and selection. A
navigation diagram showing the top levels of the interface can be found in Section 8. The
remote handset is illustrated and its functions described in Section 4.10.

4.1 The Home Menu

The Home menu, illustrated below as it appears on the
HDX-SSD front panel touch screen, is the menu from which
all other interface menus can be accessed. Touch an
option to select it. Touch the back ( ) button to return to
the previous menu.

The icons stacked vertically on the right hand side of the
menu provide shortcuts to the home ( ), browse ( ) and

find ( ) menus, and the back ( ) button. These icons

remain present in all menus and screens.

Selecting each of the options on the Home menu provides
the following pages and functions.

Now Playing: Displays the track currently playing, its

associated information and any associated artwork.
Touching the Now Playing screen will also open a
temporary, floating transport control window containing
play/pause ( / ), step backwards ( ), step forwards ( ),
shuffle ( ) and repeat buttons ( ).

Note: If no track is playing the Now Playing information will

be blank.

Browse Music: Provides access to the library of music

stored on the HDX-SSD and on any network or USB
connected storage media. See Section 4.2.

Find Music: Provides access to search functions that

enable material stored on the HDX-SSD and on any
network or USB connected storage media to be located.
See Section 4.3.

Ripping Monitor: Displays progress during ripping. See

Section 4.4.

Current Playlist: Displays details of the tracks in the current

playlist with options to clear the playlist, remove tracks, or
save the playlist with a new name. If no user playlist has
been selected, the tracks of the currently playing album
will be displayed along with options to “remove” tracks
and to save an edited version of the album as a playlist.
See Section 4.5.

Playlists: Displays a screen showing all the saved playlists

together with options to play, edit and delete. See Section

4.6.

Quick Play: Selects a menu offering quick playback

options. See Section 4.7.

System Setup: Provides access to HDX-SSD system setup

functions and status information. See Section 4.8.

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4.2 The Browse Music Menu

Selecting Browse Music from the Home menu will open the
browse menu, illustrated below, and provide access to the
library of tracks available to the HDX-SSD on any storage
device.

Albums: Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by

album. The menu also provides options of Play, Add to.. (a
playlist), Tracks, Info and View.

Artists: Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted by

artist. The menu also provides options of Play, Add to.. (a
playlist), and Info.

Note: The icon to the left of the album name indicates the

file location - USB ( ) or network ( ).

Genres: Displays an alphabetical list of the genres assigned

to albums. The menu also provides options to Play, Add to..
(a playlist), and Albums (within each genre).

Composers: Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted

by composer. The menu also provides options to Play, Add

to.. (a playlist), and Albums (by each composer).
Conductors: Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted

by conductor. The menu also provides options to Play, Add

to.. (a playlist), and Albums (by each conductor).
Performers: Displays an alphabetical list of material sorted

by performer. The menu also provides options to Play, Add

to.. (a playlist), and Albums (featuring each performer).
Music Location: Opens a menu, illustrated below, showing

the music storage locations available to the HDX-SSD.
Selecting one of the locations restricts browsing (or
searching) to that location.

Note: If no external storage (USB or network) is connected

this screen will not display. The interface will remain at the
CD Collection browse menu.

All Music - music stored on all connected storage

hardware.

CD Collection - music stored on network shared locations

converted to the status of Music Stores. See Sections 4.8.3,

4.8.4 and 7 for more on Network Shares and Music Stores.

USB Music - music stored on locally connected USB devices

(a memory stick for example).

Network Music - music stored on network connected

hardware (a network hard disk or a shared folder on a
computer).

Note: Network storage converted to Music Store status will

not be included in the Network Music menu.

Selecting play from any of the Browse menus will clear
the current playlist, play the selected item then display
the Now Playing screen, illustrated below, showing the
track playing, the artist, the album title and any available
artwork. Touching the screen will then open a temporary
floating transport control window containing play/pause
( / ), step backwards ( ), step forwards ( ), shuffle ( )
and repeat buttons ( ).

Note: Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time

will open the Now Playing screen.

Operation - The Front Panel Display Inter face

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4.3 The Find Music Menu

Selecting Find Music from the Home menu will open
a menu, illustrated below, providing access to search
functions that enable music held either locally, or on any
available network or USB device, to be found.

Tracks: Displays a menu, illustrated below, that enables an

alpha-numeric search of tracks. Enter text to type a track
name. Use the Search key to initiate the search.

Note: The handset numeric keys may also be used to enter

text in a similar manner to mobile phone SMS text entry.

Albums: Displays a screen that enables an alpha-numeric

search of albums. Type an album name and use the

Search key to initiate the search.
Artists: Displays a screen that enables an alpha-numeric

search of artists. Type an artist name and use the Search
key to initiate the search.

People: Displays a screen that enables an alpha-numeric

search of people (performers, conductors etc.). Type a
name and use the Search key to initiate the search.

Most Played: Displays a list of most played albums together

with Play, Add (add the selected Album to a playlist),

Tracks and Info buttons.
Last Played: Displays a list of last played albums together

with Play, Add, Tracks and Info buttons.

Newest: Displays a list of newest (most recently ripped)

albums together with Play, Add, Tracks and Info buttons.

4.4 The Ripping Monitor Screen

Selecting Ripping Monitor from the Home menu will open a
page, illustrated below, that displays the HDX-SSD’s ripping
activity. Ripping can be stopped by selecting the abort
function or pressing the HDX-SSD front panel open button
or handset open key.

4.5 The Current Playlist Screen

Selecting Current Playlist from the Home menu will open a
page, illustrated below, that displays all the tracks in the
current playlist. The tracks are displayed in the order in
which they were added to the playlist. If a whole album
was added, the tracks will play in the same order as they
appear on the album. If the tracks of an album were
added individually, or by creating a random playlist, they
will appear in the order they were added regardless of the
track order on the album they originally came from. The
currently playing track is indicated by a symbol.

Note: Selecting the handset Home key twice at any time

will open the Now Playing screen.

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Select New Playlist followed by the OK button. A screen,
illustrated below, will open that enables the new playlist to
be named.

Name the new playlist by selecting text in a similar manner
to mobile phone SMS text entry and touch the Save button.
Selecting save returns the interface to the previous page.
Selecting an additional item followed by Add opens the
playlist selection window again where the newly saved
playlist can be selected and addition of the item confirmed.

4.6.2 Selecting and Managing Playlists

Selecting Playlists from the Home menu displays a list of
previously saved playlists together with options to Play,

Add too... (add the selected playlist to the current playlist,

an existing playlist or a new playlist), Tracks (tracks that
make up the selected playlist), Edit (change track order or
remove tracks) and Delete (the entire playlist).

4.6 Playlists

A playlist is a list of tracks collected together and saved with
a specific name; “favourites” perhaps, or “party tracks”.
Playlists are created by locating the desired items then
adding them to either a new or existing playlist. An item
may be a single track, a whole album, an entire genre or
any group of items generated from a search.

4.6.1 Creating, Naming and Saving Playlists

The procedure described below covers the creation of
a new playlist by selecting items from the Browse menu.
Items can however be added and playlists created or
augmented from any menu that includes an Add to...
button.

Selecting Albums, Artists, or Genres from the Browse menu
displays a menu, illustrated below, that lists all the available
items in the selected category.

To create a playlist, select the first desired item (H2C is
selected in the illustration) followed by the Add to... button.
Selecting the Add to... button will open the playlist selection
window illustrated below.

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4.8 The System Setup Menu

Selecting System Setup from the Home menu will open
the System Setup menu, illustrated below, to provide
configuration of various setup and house-keeping
functions.

4.8.1 Rip or Play Mode

Selecting Rip or Play Mode displays a menu that provides the
option for the HDX-SSD to play a CD rather than ripping it.

To play a CD in Play Mode, open the HDX-SSD drawer and
insert the CD. The CD will begin playback automatically.
The Current Playlist menu will list the tracks on the CD as if
it were a playlist. Use either the handset transport keys or
those in the Now Playing screen to play ( ), pause ( ),

stop ( ), step forward ( ) or step backwards ( ).

4.7 The Quick Play Menu

Selecting Quick Play from the Home menu will open
a menu, illustrated below, that provides access to five
playback shortcut pages.

Play Popular: Plays randomly from an automatically

generated playlist of the most often played tracks.

Play Recent: Plays randomly from an automatically

generated playlist of the most recently played tracks.

Play Newest: Plays randomly from an automatically

generated playlist of the most recently ripped tracks.

Play Random: Plays tracks randomly selected from all those

available to the HDX-SSD.

Random Playlist: Displays sequential menus from which

genres, artists and albums can be selected. A random
playlist will then be chosen from within those selections.

4.8.2 USB devices

Selecting USB Devices displays a list of connected or
previously connected USB storage devices and their
connection status. Docked devices can be un-docked,
and un-docked devices can be removed from the list.

4.8.3 Network Shares

Music files stored on network connected hardware (a
network hard disk or a shared folder on a computer) is
known as a Network Share.

Selecting Network Shares opens the Network Shares menu
and provides options to Manage Shares, Refresh All Shares
and Add New Share.

Manage Shares: Displays a list of connected or previously

connected network storage devices and their connection
status. Red, orange and green indicators describe the
status of each network share: Red indicates unavailable,
orange indicates scanning and green indicates available.

Network shares can be enabled, disabled or removed from
the list. Their Status can be displayed and their Password

Settings can be modified.
Note: Network Shares are only enabled automatically if

their name contains the words “music”, “MP3” or “Content”.

Network shares may be stand-alone network attached
storage (NAS) drives or shared folders on a computer
attached to the network. The HDX-SSD will automatically
identify network shares and, if they are enabled, allow the
audio files they hold to be browsed and played.

Refresh All Shares: Refreshes the status of all network

shares. If a large number of network shares is present, this
may take some time.

Add New Share: Enables the manual addition of a network

share. Normally the HDX-SSD will automatically identify
network shares but if a share fails to appear in the Manage
Shares list the Add New Share routine may be used.

Note: Audio files stored on network shares and protected

by Digital Rights Management (DRM) that restricts
playback to specific hardware may not be available to
play via the HDX-SSD.

Note: Network shares can be converted to become “Music

Stores” where ripped CD data is stored. A Network Share

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nominated as a Music Store will no longer appear in the
network shares list but will appear in the Music Stores list.
Any audio files it already contains generated by a process
other than NaimNet Server or HDX-SSD ripping will not be
available to the HDX-SSD. See the following paragraphs for
more on Music Stores.

4.8.4 Music Stores

Music Stores are the locations where ripped CD data is
stored and can include multiple nominated Network Share
locations. Selecting Music Stores opens the Music Stores
menu to provide options to Manage Stores and Add New

Store.

Manage Stores: Displays a list of connected or previously

connected music stores and their connection status. Red,
orange and green indicators describe the status of each
music store: Red indicates unavailable, orange indicates

scanning and green indicates available.

Music Stores can be raised or lowered in priority or
removed from the list through Down, Up and Remove
buttons. Their Status can be displayed and their Password
and Lock Settings can be modified.

Newly ripped CD data will be stored on the Music Store
at position 1 in the list. If that store is full or unavailable,
the data will be stored on the next available store with
sufficient free space.

Note: Files should never be added to or deleted from

Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system.

Add New Store: Initiates a routine that enables the

creation, naming and password protection of new Music
Stores. Music Stores can only be created from existing
empty Network Shares.

Note: Individual Music Stores may be locked to prevent

ripped data being stored. If the primary Music Store is
locked, the next in line will automatically be used to store
newly ripped data.

Operation - The Front Panel Display Inter face

4.8.5 System Settings

Selecting System Settings from the System Setup Menu
provides access to HDX-SSD system settings and functions.
To change a parameter either select it and touch the

change button, or double-touch the parameter. Once the

system settings have been configured they can be saved
by touching the save button.

Language: The HDX-SSD Front Panel Display, External

Display and Web interfaces can operate in a variety of
languages. Selecting Language enables the interface
language to be changed.

Display Settings: Provides access to a number of

parameters that configure the HDX-SSD front panel display
and its interface with any external display screen.

NaimNet Switch: Select to enable access to a NaimNet

system if one is connected to the HDX-SSD. A NaimNet
button will then be present on the right hand side of
the interface display if a NaimNet system is available.

Screensaver: Select to engage the front panel and

external display screensaver and specify its switch on
delay.

Front Display Backlight: Sets time before the front

display backlight automatically switches off.

External Display Theme: Enables the appearance of

any external display to be changed. Black and Silver
options are available.

External Display Aspect: Selects the video aspect ratio

for the External Display Interface.

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External Display Mode: Selects the interface mode for

the External Display (either Touchscreen or Remote).
In Touchscreen mode the interface displays shortcut
buttons that correspond to the home, browse, find and

back keys on the handset.
TV System: Selects PAL or NTSC TV video modes for the

external display.

Scroll Drag Mode: Enables selection of Page and Initial
letter modes for the display scroll function. With Initial
Letter selected, screen scrolling is indicated by initial

letters displayed at the top of the screen. With Page
selected, screen scrolling is indicated by page numbers
displayed at the top of the screen.

Screen Lock: Enables the HDX-SSD display settings

menu to be locked and password protected.

Calibrate Screen: Enables calibration of the front panel

touch screen or any USB connected external touch
screens. Touch Calibrate Screen and follow the on-screen
instructions.

Note: The HDX-SSD front panel touch screen is calibrated

before shipping and should only be re-calibrated if
operational inconsistency is suspected.

Date and Time: Enables the HDX-SSD internal clock and

calendar to be set.

Clean Display: Disables the HDX-SSD touch screen for 30

seconds so that it can be cleaned.

4.8.6 Manage Music

Selecting Manage Music opens the Manage Music menu
to provide options to Edit Genres, Assign Genres, Rename

Music, Delete Music, Move Music, and to view the Recycle
Bin.

Edit Genres: Enables the music genres listed by the HDX-

SSD to be deleted, added to or renamed.

Assign Genres: Initiates a routine enabling music to be

assigned to genres. Music can be listed by Album, by

Artists or by Recently Ripped, individually or collectively

selected, and a genre assigned. Existing genre assignments
can also be listed and changed, by selecting View

Genres.

Rename Music: Enables Albums, Artists and Tracks to be

renamed. Selecting Albums displays a list of items and
provides options to rename the selected album, its tracks
or its artist. Selecting Artists displays albums listed by artist.

Delete Music: Enables Albums to deleted. Selecting
Albums displays a list of items and provides the option

to delete the selected album. Selecting Artists displays
albums listed by artist.

Note: Deleting items moves them to the Recycle Bin from

where they can be permanently deleted or restored.

Move Music: Provides access to a routine that enables

music files to be moved between Music Stores. Select

Move Monitor to display ongoing file movements and

select Move History to display previous file movements.

Note: Moving a large number of files can take a

considerable time.

Note: Music files should never be added to or deleted from

Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system.

Recycle Bin: Displays a list of deleted items and enables

either their restoration or permanent erasure.

4.8.7 UPnP™ Settings

The HDX-SSD operates as a UPnP™ music server providing
music files to any network attached UPnP™ compatible
playback device. Selecting UPnP™ Settings from the
System Setup menu opens the UPnP™ Settings Menu to
enable the HDX-SSD UPnP™ settings to be configured
appropriately.

Server Name:

Select Server Name to specify the name
of the HDX-SSD UPnP™ server that will be seen by UPnP™
playback devices. The name can be changed by
selecting the name field to open a text entry screen.
Connected UPnP™ playback devices will have to be
restarted if the HDX-SSD name is changed.

Device Views: Select Device Views to specify how the

UPnP™ playback device views and browses the music files
available to HDX-SSD. Select All Music to view and browse
all the files available to HDX-SSD. Select CD Collection
to view and browse just the ripped CDs held by HDX-SSD
Music Stores. Select Browse by Device to view and browse
the files held individually on each device connected to
HDX-SSD.

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Note: Deselecting all Device View options will make all

music unavailable for UPnP™ playback.

Music Views: Select Music Views to specify the information

displayed by the UPnP™ playback device for each music
file available from the HDX-SSD. Albums, Artists, Playlists,
Genres, Tracks, Composers, Conductors, Performers, and
Newest CDs can be collectively or individually selected.

A-Z Index Options: Selecting A-Z Index Options enables

music collections to be divided alphabetically into
segments when displayed by the UPnP™ playback device.
First select Show Index to switch on segmented display
and then select the preferred alphabetic segment option.
The number in the right hand column corresponds to the
number of items in the music collection above which the
selected alphabetic segmentation is implemented. The
number can be adjusted for each segmentation option.

Language: Select Language to specify the interface

language that the UPnP™ playback device will display
when accessing the HDX-SSD.

Compatibility: Select Compatibility to specify the audio

data Stream Format that the HDX-SSD will stream to
the UPnP™ playback device and to switch CD artwork
transmission to the playback device on or off.

The Stream Format options available are Native, CD

44.1kHz/16 bit and Convert to WAV:
Native: Streams audio files in the same format as they are

stored.

CD 44.1kHz/16 bit: Converts streamed files to CD format.
Convert to WAV: Converts files to WAV format while

retaining their native sample rate and bit depth.

Note: Native stream format offers the highest potential

audio quality followed by Convert to WAV and finally CD

44.1kHz/16 bit. The appropriate choice will depend on the
capability of the playback hardware. Select Native initially
and check that the playback hardware operates correctly
with all stored file formats. If it fails to operate at any time
select Convert to WAV. If it still fails occasionally select CD

44.1kHz/16 bit.

Reset to Defaults: Select Reset to Defaults to return the

HDX-SSD UPnP™ settings to their defaults.

4.8.8 System Status

Selecting System Status displays a list of current system
status and setup parameters.

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4.9 Handset Functions

Navigating around and selecting options
in the Front Panel Display Interface can
be done with seven primary handset keys:

Navigation (

3456), ok, back and home.

These keys are highlighted in the diagram
annotations.

Shutdown

: Switches to shutdown.

Ensure the handset is in the
appropriate mode (hdd for
HDX-SSD).

Mode: Switches handset mode

to preamplifier/integrated
amplifier (pre), CD player (cd),
or hard disk player (hdd).

Numeric: Enable numeric or text entry

for track selection or search.

Delete (del):

Enables deletion of the last

numeric or text entry.

Shift ( ): Shifts text entry to upper case.
Output (out): Selects local outputs on

appropriately equipped
products (not HDX-SSD).

Volume: Volume up (5) and down

(

6) for preamplifier or AV

processor. These keys function
regardless of the handset

mode.

Mute:

Mutes the preamplifier or AV

processor audio output. These
keys function regardless of the
the handset mode.

Info ( ):

Displays information about the

currently selected item.

Page: Selects the next (6) or

previous (

5) interface menu

page.

Navigation: Navigates around and selects

(

3456) menu icons.

ok: Confirms icon selection.
Back:

Steps back one interface page.

Home: Selects the Home menu.

Browse:

Selects the Browse menu.

System:

Selects the System Setup menu.

Find:

Selects the Find menu.

Album:

Selects the Album browse menu.

Artist:

Selects the Artist browse menu.

Genre:

Selects the Genre browse menu.

Playlist:

Selects the Playlist menu.

Previous

( ): Returns to the start of a track.
Next ( ): Advances to the next track.
Stop ( ): Stops play.
Play ( ): Begins play.
Rewind ( ):

Fast reverse.

Forward ( ):

Fast forward.

Repeat ( ):

Repeats the current playlist.

Pause ( ): Pauses play.
Shuffle ( ):

Randomises order of play.

Input:

Selects audio inputs on

appropriately equipped products
(not HDX-SSD).

Open:

Opens the CD drawer.

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Operation - Playback

5 Playback

The HDX-SSD is able to provide one local output and multiple network streams
simultaneously. The outputs you will employ from your HDX-SSD will depend on the type
of system in which it is used. The following paragraphs describe the various output options
and their context.

5.1 Local Playback

The HDX-SSD is fitted with the following local outputs:

• A single analogue output with switchable DIN and phono

socket options.

• A single S/PDIF digital audio output with coaxial 75Ω BNC

and TosLink optical socket options. The digital audio output
is a duplicate of analogue output.

HDX-SSD audio outputs are intended to be connected to
a hi-fi system or systems located either in the same area as
the HDX-SSD or in nearby areas.

Selection of local playback can be made using the Local
and Network Browser interfaces.

In addition to ripped CD data, DRM-free MP3, AAC, WMA,
FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, Ogg and AIFF audio files held
on external network storage hardware can be played
locally.

Note: Memory sticks connected via USB must be in FAT,

FAT32, or NTFS format. Apple Macintosh formats are not
compatible.

Note: Other playback file formats may be added as

firmware updates in the future. Contact your Naim retailer
or distributor for more information.

5.2 NaimNet Network Playback

The HDX-SSD is compatible with all NaimNet/StreamNet
enabled devices. In addition to providing network-based
remote control, NaimNet enables six unique streams of
audio files to be delivered from the HDX-SSD for playback
through NaimNet enabled output hardware.

The user interface presented by NaimNet/StreamNet
hardware will provide most of the functionality available
through local HDX-SSD control.

5.3 UPnP™ Network Playback

The HDX-SSD can operate as a UPnP™ server and
provide audio files to any UPnP™ compatible playback
hardware connected on the same network. The number
of simultaneous UPnP™ streams available will depend
primarily on the capabilities of the network hardware.

The user interface presented will be defined by the
UPnP™ playback hardware, however the HDX-SSD can
be configured to present music file information to UPnP™
hardware as preferred. See Section 4.8.7.

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Operation - Ripping

6.1 The Ripping Process

Ripping CDs is a simple process. It is preferable, while
ripping, for HDX-SSD to be connected to a working and
reliable internet service.

Note: An internet connection is necessary for the HDX-SSD

to identify CDs and download their artist, title, track listing
and artwork data. If the HDX-SSD is unable to access the
internet while ripping, it will initially interrogate a small
internal database for the CD’s associated data. If the CD is
not found on the internal database, only the ripped audio
data and its identification code will be stored. Manual
input of CD data or further AMG and FreeDB database
requests can be made via the Desktop Client application
once an internet connection is re-established.

Note: Right-click on the album name in the Desktop Client

interface to request an online database lookup manually.

To rip a CD press the front panel or handset open button
and place the CD on the drawer. Press the open button
again to close the drawer. Ripping will begin automatically
and takes up to eight minutes.

Note: It is good practice to check that the playing surface

of each CD is clean before ripping.

Note: Ripping can be cancelled once underway by

pressing the HDX-SSD front panel open button or selecting
Abort on the Front Panel Display Interface Ripping Monitor
page.

When the HDX-SSD has ripped the CD and downloaded its
associated data it will eject the CD automatically. As soon
as a CD has been ejected, the HDX-SSD is ready to rip the
next one. The Ripping Monitor menu provides feedback on
progress as the ripping process takes place.

The CD will be included in the HDX-SSD’s music library listing
a short while after it has been successfully ripped. It will
then be available for playback either locally or across a
NaimNet network.

6 Ripping

HDX-SSD will only fulfil its potential if it holds a significant library of music. A typical music
CD carries approximately 600MB of data so every 1TB of network storage capacity will
hold approximately 1500 CDs. Ripping a typical CD takes up to eight minutes thanks to
the advanced data handling algorithms that ensure, unless the CD is badly damaged, the
ripped data is always a “bit-perfect” copy.

6.2 Copyright Issues

The music carried on a CD, and the recording of the CD
itself, is likely to be the subject of copyright restrictions
which allow the owner of the CD only to make copies
(ripping in effect copies a CD) for personal use only.
Ripping CDs that you don’t personally own may violate
copyright law.

Note: CD copyright law may vary with territory.

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Operation - External Storage

7 External Storage

HDX-SSD is not only able to replay material ripped and stored on network attached
storage but can also replay material stored on other relatively small capacity devices
temporarily connected via one of its USB interface sockets.

7.1 USB Storage Devices

A locally connected storage device will most likely be
a memory stick connected to one of the HDX-SSD’s USB
sockets.

Note: The amount of music stored on an external device

determines how long the HDX-SSD will spend scanning
the device when it is first connected before the music is
available to browse.

Note: Locally connected devices are re-scanned every

time the HDX-SSD starts up.

The tracks found by the HDX-SSD on locally connected
storage will only be held in its database while the storage is
connected and switched on.

Note: Local connection is only intended for relatively small

music collections on temporarily connected memory sticks.
Any large capacity storage should always be connected
via a network.

In order for USB stored music to be available to the HDX­SSD, for playback various conditions must be met:

• Music files must be in AAC, FLAC, MP3, or WAV

formats (up to 24 bit, 192kHz).

• Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding

that restricts them to specific playback hardware.

7.2 Network Shares

Before material stored on shared network devices can
be accessed by the HDX-SSD, it must scan the network
to identify the address of each share and to build a
database of the locations and details of the available
audio files.

The HDX-SSD automatically scans the network when first
switched on and will then periodically scan to find new
network shares and identify any changes to the available
audio files. It may however take a considerable time
following connection of the HDX-SSD to the network for
changes to be reflected in the HDX-SSD’s database.

Note: Network scanning is carried out at up to several

hundred files per minute although this figure depends on
the speed of the file storage device.

The music files found by the HDX-SSD on network shares will
be incorporated into its database and remembered until
any changes are identified, irrespective of the HDX-SSD
being switched off.

In order for network shared music files to be available
to the HDX-SSD, for network or local playback various
conditions must be met:

• Folders containing audio files must be set up to

be “shared”. Refer to the folder’s host computer
operating system user manual for details on setting
up shared folders.

• Music files must be in AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, Apple

Lossless, Ogg, AIFF or WMA formats (up to 24 bit,
192kHz).

• Music files must be unprotected by DRM encoding

that restricts them to specific playback hardware.

Network shares can be viewed and managed from the
Front Panel interface Network Shares menu. See Section

4.8.3

7.3 Music Stores

Any Network Share can be converted to operate as a
HDX-SSD Music Store – a location where the data from
ripped CDs is stored. At least one Network Share must be
given Music Store status when the HDX-SSD is first installed.

Promoting further network shares to Music Store status may
be appropriate if the first used Network Share is becoming
full, or if rip storage distributed across multiple network
shares provides enhanced network convenience or data
security.

Note: Enhanced data security is only likely if the network

share is a RAID device.

Note: When a Network Share is converted to Music Store

status it will no longer appear in HDX-SSD’s Network Shares
list.

Music Stores are used as rip locations by the HDX-SSD in
order of priority. CDs will be ripped automatically to the
highest priority Music Store until it is full, when the next
priority Music Store will be used.

Network Shares can be converted to Music Store status
via the Add New Store option of the Music Stores Menu.
See the following section and Section 4.8.4 for more
information on Music Stores.

Important: Files should never be added to or deleted from
Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system.

Note: This is because Music Stores contain not only the

ripped CD data files but also the associated database
and meta-data files. External manipulation of a Music
Store will almost certainly result in database or meta-data
corruption.

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Step 2: Select the desired Network Share followed by Next.

Step 3: If the Network Share is username and password

protected these must be entered in the appropriate fields.
Selecting the fields in turn opens a text input screen. Select

Next when the username and password are entered.
Note: If the Network Share is not protected, the username

and password fields should be left blank.

Step 4: If the new Music Store is to be the primary store

location where newly ripped CD data is held, select Yes
at the Step 4 screen. This will complete the Music Store
addition process and the data from any subsequently
ripped CDs will be held by the new Music Store.

Operation - External Storage

7.4 Adding a Music Store

The following paragraphs and illustrations describe the
process of adding a Network Share, promoting it to Music
Store status and then nominating it as the primary Music
Store where ripped data is stored.

To begin, ensure that the new storage device (or shared
folder on an existing network device) is connected to the
network, switched on and configured to be shared. It may
also be useful to give the device an appropriate name.
In the illustrations following, the Network Share is called
Network Music.

It is important that the Network Share to be converted to a
Music Store contains no existing files.

Note: Naming the Network Share must be done via the

connected computer operating system. Network Shares
are only enabled automatically if their name contains the
words “music”, “MP3” or “Content”.

The HDX-SSD will automatically find appropriately
configured network shares and list them in the Manage

Network Shares screen found via Home Menu > System
Setup > Network Shares. If the new share does not appear

select Refresh.
Audio files stored on Network Music will now be available

for browse and playback via the HDX-SSD. Select Home

Menu > Browse > Music Locations > All Music or Network
Music.

To convert the Network Share to Music Store status take
the following steps:

Note: Only enabled Network Shares can be converted to

become Music Stores.

Step 1: Select Music Stores from the System Setup menu

and then Add New Store. Selecting Next at the subsequent
information screen opens a list menu showing all the
available Network Shares able to be converted to Music
Store status.

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If the new Music Store is not to be the primary CD data
store location select No. The new Music Store will then
take lowest priority position in the list of Music Stores but be
available for promotion to a higher priority if desired via
the Manage Music Stores menu.

To lower the priority of a Music Store select the desired
store followed by Down. To raise the priority of a Music
Store select the desired store followed by Up.

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Music Stores (Manage Stores, Add New Store)

Network Shares (Manages Shares, Refresh All Shares, Add New Share)

USB Devices

Rip or Play Mode

8 Interface Menu Structure

The diagram illustrates the upper levels of Front panel
display Interface menu and menu structure.

Home

Now Playing

Current Playlist

Ripping Monitor

Quick Play

Find Music

Newest

Last Played

Most Played

People

Artists

Albums

Tracks

System

Setup

Manage Music (Edit Genres, Assign Genres, Rename Music, Delete Music, Move Music,, Recycle Bin)

System Settings (Language, Display Settings, Calibrate Screen, Date and Time, Clean Display)

Play Random
Random Playlist

Play Newest

Play Recent

Play Popular

Track information displayed with
artwork and transport controls.

Displays track playing, and playback list.

Displays ripping progress information.

Browse

Music

Music Location (All Music, CD Collection, USB Music, Network Music)

Performers

Conductors

Composers

Genres

Artists

Albums

Playlists Displays a list of previously stored playlists .

UPnP™ Settings (Server Name, Device Views, Music Views, A-Z Index Options, Language, Compatibility, Reset to Defaults)
System Status

HDX-SSD Inter face Menu Structure

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9 Hard Disk Player Terminology

The following pages carry a glossary of hard disk
player and network terminology that will help you get
the best from this manual and ease the installation
and operational learning-curve.

AAC:

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a lossy compression
and encoding format for digital audio. Intended to be
a successor of the MP3 format, AAC was designed to
achieve better sound quality than MP3 at equivalent
levels of data compression. AAC’s best known use is as the
default audio format of Apple’s iPhone, iPod, and iTunes
application, and as the format of all iTunes Store audio.
AAC is however also employed by Sony and Nintendo.
AAC files are sometimes identified by .m4a or .mp4 file
extensions.

AMG:

The All Music Guide database is the primary database that
the HDX-SSD interrogates when a new CD is inserted in its
drawer. The AMG database can be interrogated manually
at www.allmusic.com

Note: The data provided by AMG is occasionally

inaccurate or incomplete. It is possible however to submit
corrections at www.allmusic.com

Broadband Internet:

Broadband internet is the generic term for an “always-on”

internet connection that provides data download rates

above 256kb/sec.

Apple Lossless:

Apple Lossless is a loss less compression and encoding
format for digital audio. It offers between 40% and 60%
data compression without loss of audio information.

Bit Perfect:

The term bit perfect refers to the error free ripping of digital
data stored on CD. A bit perfect rip file will be, bit for bit,
identical to the data held on the CD.

Browser:

A browser is a PC application that accesses, displays and
implements web pages. Microsoft Internet Explorer and
Mac OS X Safari are examples. As well as distributing music
data on a network, the HDX-SSD generates web pages
that can be read by a browser.

Client:

A client is a software application on a PC that accesses a
remote service on another computer system, known as a
server, by way of a network - the HDX-SSD Desktop Client
application for example.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol):

Hardware items installed on a TCP/IP network have an IP

Address through which they are identified by all the other

items on the network. DHCP is a set of rules that enable the
automatic allocation of addresses as items are connected

(or switched on while connected) to the network. The HDX­SSD is set up by default to use DHCP.

Digital Rights Management (DRM):

Digital Rights Management refers to the data embedded
in some music files that restricts copying and playback.
Material downloaded from the Apple iTunes store is an
example.

Firewall:

A firewall is a network device or software application
designed to control computer network traffic by
compliance with a specific set of rules and security criteria.

Firmware:

Firmware describes control and interface computer
programs that are embedded in the electronic hardware
of a product.

FLAC:

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is a file format for audio
data compression. Being a lossless format, it removes no
information from the audio data, as lossy compression
formats such as MP3. FLAC’s primary advantage is a
reduction of data storage requirements by up to 50%
without sacrificing audio quality.

Flash:

Adobe Flash is a software application that provides
interactivity and animation in web sites. It is usually
embedded into web browser applications.

FreeDB:

FreeDB is the secondary database that the HDX-SSD
interrogates when an unknown CD is inserted in its drawer.

Internet:

The internet is the worldwide network of predominantly
TCP/IP connected servers and computers. While the
internet provides a variety of data services for professional
and corporate use, most people know it for email and the
World Wide Web.

IP Address:

An IP address is a numerical identifier unique to a specific
piece of hardware on a TCP/IP network. IP addresses
contain four groups of numbers from 0 to 255 separated by
dots. 192.168.0.8 is a typical IP address.

Local:

Local in terms of this manual means non-network
connections and associations. For example, a hi-fi system
(amplifier and speakers) connected to the HDX-SSD’s
audio outputs, or a touch screen connected to the HDX­SSD’s USB interface is local. A hi-fi system or a touch screen
connected via the

NaimNet network is not local.

Memory Stick:

A memory stick is a small, portable solid-state computer
memory element that connects via USB to provide
removable extra storage. Memory sticks have replaced
floppy disks.

Supplement – Hard Disk Player Terminology

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Modem:

A modem is an item of network hardware that forms a
bridge between the network and the internet - usually via
a broadband connection through telephone lines.

Naim Extended Music Database:

Thanks to the HDX-SSD’s use of the AMG database, it
is able to access significantly more information than
competing products. This means selection and searching
for specific items can be more intuitive and productive.

NaimNet:

NaimNet network enabled audio products are
manufactured in the UK by Naim Audio. Like their closely
related non-network Naim products, they represent the
ultimate in musical performance.

Network:

A network in terms of this manual is a group of
interconnected and communicating servers, computers,
or peripheral devices that are able automatically to share
and control large volumes of data at high speeds.

Network Attached Storage (NAS):

If a CD collection is too large for the internal storage of
the HDX-SSD, an external hard disk can be added to the
network to increase the storage available.

Network Share:

A Network Share is a network attached storage location
from which the HDX-SSD can playback audio. A Network
Share may be a NAS hard disk (see above) or a shared
folder on a computer.

Music Store:

A Music Store is a storage location where HDX-SSD stores
ripped CD data.

Playlist:

A playlist is a specific group of tracks collected together for
a specific purpose; “favourites” perhaps, or “party tracks”.
A simple list of tracks queued-up to play (the tracks of an
album for instance) may also be referred to as a playlist.

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks):

RAID storage incorporates multiple hard disk drives into
a single element. Data stored in a RAID is divided and
replicated among the drives to improve reliability and, in
some cases, read and write speeds.

Ripping:

Ripping is the slang term for extracting and storing the
audio data from a CD. The HDX-SSD is unusual in ripping
the audio data repeatedly to minimise errors. There are
some copyright and legal issues to consider when ripping
CDs.

Router:

A router is an item of network hardware that controls

network traffic. Many home network routers include a

broadband modem to connect the network to the internet
and many also include a wireless element that enables
network hardware with wireless capabilities to connect.

Supplement – Hard Disk Player Terminology

Server:

Server is a generic term that describes an item of network
hardware that stores and provides data to the network.

Shuffle:

Shuffle is a term used to describe the random playback of
tracks.

S/PDIF:

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital
audio interface format commonly used in domestic digital
audio equipment.

SSD:

SSD is short for Solid State Drive.

StreamNet:

StreamNet is a proprietary network technology that
enables synchronous and very high quality streaming of
audio and video over TCP/IP networks. The HDX-SSD and
all NaimNet products are StreamNet compatible.

TCP/IP:

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is
the communications protocol on which the internet and
many other networks are based.

User Interface (UI):

Different user interfaces are available with the HDX-SSD
depending on the model and mode of use. See Section

1.2.

UPnP™:

UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) is network connection
standard that enables compatible hardware to connect
automatically and to simplify the implementation of home
networks.

USB:

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a computer interface format
developed to enable simple connection of computer
peripheral devices.

WAV:

WAV (Waveform Audio Format) is a Microsoft/IBM audio file
format for storing and transferring audio on PCs. WAV is a
“lossless” file format.

Web Page:

A web page is a computer screen full of data output by
a network device that communicates information on its
status and may enable control via a mouse and keyboard.

WMA:

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio data
compression technology developed by Microsoft. The
name can refer to both the audio file format and the
audio compression technique itself.

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Specifications and User Notes

HDX-SSD Serial Number
HDX-SSD MAC Address
Display MAC Address

HDX-SSD Name

Use this section to record your HDX-SSD’s identification
data for possible future reference. The Serial Number,

HDX-SSD MAC Address and Display MAC Address can be

found printed on the rear panel. The HDX-SSD Name can
be found via the System Status page of the Front Panel

Display Interface.

eg. 123456 (on rear panel)
eg. 1A:2B:3C:4D:5E:6F (on rear panel)
eg. A1:B2:C3:D4:E5:F6 (on rear panel)
eg. NSHDX89B5

(NSHDXxxxx where xxxx is last 4 digits of MAC Address)

10 HDX-SSD Specifications

Line Output: DIN and RCA Phono, 2.1V @ 1kHz
Output Impedance: 22Ω maximum
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20 kHz +0.1/-0.5dB
Distortion and Noise: <0.1%, 10Hz - 18kHz at full level.
Phase Response: Linear phase, absolute phase correct
Disc Compatibility: Red Book compatible CD, CDR & CDRW
Audio Formats Supported: WAV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, Apple Lossless,

Ogg Vorbis, AIFF

Main Supply: 100-120V or 220V-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D): 87 x 432 x 314mm
Finish: Black

11 User Notes

12 Commercial Acknowledgements

12.1 DigiFi End-user License Agreement

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS
BELOW.

This product contains technology from DigiFi LIMITED of
London, United Kingdom (“DigiFi”). The technology from
DigiFi LIMITED (the “DigiFi Embedded Software”) enables
this product to rip, encode, store, manage and control
digital music from compact discs owned by the user. This
digital music is stored in the DigiFi Database (the “DigiFi
Database”). The software specified in this Licensing
Agreement is and will be the sole property of DigiFi LIMITED.
It is subject to copyright and as such is protected to the
fullest extent allowable by law.

You agree that you will use the DigiFi Embedded Software
for your own personal use only and that if this product
is used in an environment where there is a risk of public
broadcast of music or images stored thereon, that you are
properly licensed to do so.

You agree that you will access the DigiFi Database only by
means of the standard end user functions and features of
this product.

You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the DigiFi
Embedded Software to any third party.

You agree not to use or exploit the DigiFi Embedded
Software, the DigiFi Database or any DigiFi component
except as expressly permitted herein. You may not use
the software in any way which threatens or violates
the owner’s copyright. That includes making copies,
reproducing, modifying, decompiling, reverse engineering,
disassembling or making derivative products of the
software or decoding it in any other way.

You agree not to use DigiFi Embedded Software for
unauthorized duplication of CDs or any other works
protected by copyright. No license to infringe copyright
is granted by using DigiFi Embedded Software. Recording
and playback of some material may require permission.
For further information refer to the copyright owner.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the
DigiFi Embedded Software will terminate if you violate
these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to
cease any and all use of the DigiFi Database, and DigiFi
Embedded Software. DigiFi LIMITED reserves all rights in
the DigiFi Embedded Software, including all ownership
rights. You agree that DigiFi may enforce its rights under this
Agreement against you directly in its own name.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ALL DigiFi TECHNOLOGY IS PROVIDED “AS IS”,
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON­INFRINGEMENT. THE LICENSOR AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT
BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM
THE USE OF DigiFi EMBEDDED SOFTWARE. THE LICENSEE
USES DigiFi EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENTIRELY AT ITS OWN
RISK. IN NO CASE WILL DigiFi LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.

12.2 StreamNet Acknowledgement

NetStreams’ patent-pending StreamNet technology
provides an end-to-end IP ecosystem for plug-n-play
connectivity, A/V signal synchronization, high performance
A/V reproduction, automatic device discovery and
configuration, network control, and more. All products that
carry the ‘StreamNet Connected’ logo are interoperable,
enabling easy integration of audio/video and control
products from multiple manufacturers. StreamNet provides
a stable, easily expandable platform and toolset for future
products and new applications.
www.streamnetconnected.com

12.3 Adobe Flash Acknowledgement

Contains Macromedia® Flash™ technology by Adobe
Systems, Inc. Copyright© 1995-2003 Adobe Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved. Adobe Systems, Flash, Macromedia Flash,
and Macromedia Flash Lite are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. in the United States and
other countries.

Commercial Acknowledgements

Naim Audio Limited
Southampton Road, Salisbury, England SP1 2LN

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
W: www.naimaudio.com

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