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1. Dolby Pro Logic MLP Lossless and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyrights 1992 1998 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DTS DTS and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Naim Audio Limited Southampton Road Salisbury England SP1 2LN Products n Vi Safety EN 60065 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements EMC EN 55013 Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment Products that display the crossed out wheeled bin logo EN55020 Electromagnetic immunity cannot be disposed of as domestic waste These products of broadcast receivers and associated must be disposed of at facilities capable of re cycling them equipment and appropriately handling any waste byproducts EN 61000 3 2 Limits for harmonic current Contact your local authority for details of the emissions nea
2. The only formats that have native subwoofer information are Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 soundtracks If you require sound from the subwoofer enable bass mix from the on screen or front panel menu See Section 7 5 2 No sound from subwoofer analogue sources Processing modes including bass mix cannot be applied to analogue inputs To generate subwoofer information from an analogue source the subwoofer can either be connected at line level to the n Vi left and right output socket line level or directly to the loudspeaker terminals Speaker level The subwoofer s low pass filter will have to be set manually E23 E24 Sound coming from surround speakers when playing a conventional stereo CD or stereo soundtrack Dolby Pro Logic Il or Neo 6 surround mode is probably enabled Use the handset mode key to select Stereo or auto No test signal Ensure test signal is switched on then select a speaker in the level setup menu See Sections 7 6 4 and 7 6 5 Ensure the master volume is not set to zero Use the the handset volume keys to adjust Player must be in stop mode with the disc input selected and no disc loaded Test signal too quiet Use the handset volume keys to adjust the overall volume level Cannot get 5 1 sound Ensure all speakers are correctly connected and defined in the On Screen Setup Tip Press stop and listen for a very quiet hiss from each speaker You will need to be very near the speaker to hear this
3. small or Bass Mix selected Yes small or Bass Mix selected Yes small or Bass Mix selected Yes small or Bass Mix selected Yes small or Bass Mix selected Yes small or Bass Mix selected Yes Note The subwoofer channel will only operate if Bass Mix Paragraph 7 5 3 or small speakers Paragraph 7 6 1 are selected n Vi 9 7 Surround Encoding Technology Some feature films have carried the multi channel sound tracks necessary for surround sound since the 1950s But only since the mid 80 s has surround sound been available to domestic consumers The technology that first enabled four channels of audio to be decoded from the stereo soundtrack of consumer media such as video cassette is Dolby Surround Pro Logic Since Dolby Surround Pro Logic and especially following the introduction of digital products such as DVD enhanced encode and decode technologies have been introduced that enable a greater number of higher quality channels of audio to be encoded With digital encoding techniques such as Dolby Digital and DTS Surround appropriately encoded feature films music and even computer games can be reproduced in full bandwidth surround sound with up to eight audio channels left right centre surround left surround right surround extra low frequency effects The following few paragraphs provide a short description and explanation of encoding technologies
4. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult your Naim retailer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Contents Page E1 E2 E3 E4 EG E9 E14 E16 E20 E21 E22 E23 E25 E25 Section o oOo N O OF A WB N PB e e P RB pP B WwW N B O Connections Mains Power Connection General Installation Product Introduction and Contents Connections Control and Setup On Screen Setup Front Panel Setup Operation Video Formats Explained DAB FM Tuner System Connections Trouble shooting Specification Licence Acknowledgements and Declaration of Conformity Naim iddet adol Naim Audio products are conceived w
5. If a speaker has no hiss check the connections and the On Screen Setup Ensure the n Vi is not in stereo mode Check the disc has a 5 1 soundtrack normally shown on the back of the cover Press the audio button on the remote to cycle through the available audio tracks Some discs prohibit change of audio format from the handset In these cases the audio track must be changed from the DVD menu Access the DVD menu with the handset menu key Movies are quiet with centre and surround signals lost in systems with front speakers only Ensure centre and surround speakers are switched off in the On Screen Setup See Section 7 6 1 No sound from front left or right speakers Check they are set to large or small and not to external See Section 7 6 1 Check the front panel display channel scheme icon See Diagram 6 1 3 No sound or very quiet from front left or right speakers when using an external amplifier Check the preamplifier or integrated amplifier AV input is set to unity gain mode Front panel input socket cannot be selected The front input can only be selected when a plug is inserted n Vi MECENA Audio from front panel input is mixed with input A3 This is normal The front input is a duplicate of input A3 Either stop playback of the equipment attached to input A3 or disconnect it Having equipment connected to input A3 and the front input simultaneously will not damage either the n Vi or source eq
6. 1 DVD Playback Setup 7 2 System Setup 7 3 Video Setup 7 4 Progressive Scan Setup 7 5 Audio Setup 1 6 Speaker Setup 1 0 Parental Control Setup 7 8 Exit On Screen Setup 8 Front Panel Setup 8 1 Video System and Format Selection 8 2 Speaker Input and Audio Setup 8 3 Miscellaneous Setup 8 4 Clock Setup requires DAB FM Module 8 5 Alarm Setup requires DAB FM Module 8 6 Exit Front Panel Setup DAB radio broadcasts are not available in all territories 9 Operation 9 1 Input Selection and Volume Control 9 2 Playback Control 9 3 Playback Options 9 4 Accessory Functions 9 5 Decode Modes Selection and Availability 9 6 Channel Schemes and Speakers 9 7 Surround Encoding Technology Explained 10 Video Formats Explained 10 1 Interlaced and Progressive Scan Video 10 2 Video Interface Formats 11 DAB FM Tuner 11 1 DAB Menu and Operation 11 2 FM Menu and Operation 12 System Connections 12 1 n Vi with NAC 252 Supercap and NAP 250 13 Trouble shooting 13 1 Video and Disc Playback 13 2 Audio 14 Specification E3 E4 5 1 Signal Inputs Once the n Vi is positioned on a rack or furniture unit it can be connected to a mains supply Use the mains cable supplied Do not switch on the n Vi until all audio video and control connections have been made The appropriate input and output connections will depend on the type of system the n Vi is to be used in An Illustration of the n Vi input and output c
7. Control of disc transport and selection of disc dependent display options can be carried out from either the player front panel or from the handset The following paragraphs describe both the control functions and the front panel and handset operations The n Vi supports NTSC and PAL DVD Red Book Audio CD DVD A Stereo DVD A multi channel DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW and most copy protected Audio Discs Note Use the front panel stop button to open the drawer Note The large variety of disc manufacturing processes and formats available means that on rare occasions a disc apparently falling into the one of the above categories may not play correctly You should return the disc to the retailer if this occurs Note DVD region coding is sales territory dependent and is specified on the rear panel of the n Vi Note The front panel display will switch off after two minutes of inactivity 9 1 Input Selection and Volume Control To select an input use the handset input key The front panel input button will also sequentially select inputs When a new input is selected the n Vi display will sequentially show the input source and the current decode mode settings if appropriate Note The n Vi may take a moment to display inputs and decode modes when new inputs are selected as it locks on to and identifies any signals To adjust the overall volume use the handset vol and volv keys or front panel vol and vol buttons 9 2 P
8. Further technical information can be found at www dolby com and www dtsonline com 9 7 1 Dolby Surround Pro Logic Dolby Surround Pro Logic is a matrix decoding process that generates four output signals left right centre surround from a Dolby Surround encoded stereo input signal It is built into virtually every home theatre audio system The nature of Pro Logic decoding constrains the single surround channel to relatively narrow bandwidth 9 7 2 Dolby Surround Pro Logic Il Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved analogue matrix technology that provides improved surround performance on Dolby Surround encoded program material While earlier surround programme material is fully compatible with Pro Logic Il appropriately encoded soundtracks can take full advantage of its enhancements which include full bandwidth left and right surround channels Pro Logic II also features two distinct decoding options for music and movie programme material 9 7 3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a fully digital decoding technology that provides three full bandwidth front channels two full bandwidth surround channels and one low frequency effects channel a channel scheme known generically as 3 2 1 or 5 1 The encoding technique for Dolby Digital known as Dolby AC 3 has since 1995 been used on many Video Laser Discs and more recently on DVD Dolby AC 3 encoding can also be found on digital television services In add
9. by turning the front panel volume control to zero and then up to a normal listening level 9 4 2 Display The disp key switches the n Vi front panel display off When switched off the display will temporarily flash information when changes are made A second operation will restore the display 9 4 3 Midnight The midn key compresses the signal and reduces the bass content It can help reduce disturbance to others from late night listening Note Midnight Mode is not available with analogue material 9 4 4 Standby The standby key returns the n Vi to standby mode The standby button only will remain illuminated 9 5 Decode Modes Selection and Availabilit The signal decoding behaviour and options of the n Vi are dependent on both the source programme material and the speaker setup With some digital programme material decoding options are user definable although the results of processing for example music material with movie decoding mode are unpredictable In other cases however the n Vi will automatically identify encoded material and only make available the appropriate decoding option or options The n Vi front panel and on screen display will show each decoding mode selected or imposed Stereo analogue inputs to the n Vi are always routed direct to the front left and right speaker outputs and cannot be decoded To select a decode mode use the handset mode key or the front panel mode button The n Vi will store the l
10. menu described and illustrated below DVD playback status bar volume up down to select video setup Status bar decode ok to confirm prog scan setup status bar delay left or return to go back with no change audio setup screen saver speaker setup menu for help parental control exit menu 7 2 1 Status Bar Sets the system Status Bar to display on screen when player adjustments are made 7 2 2 Status Bar Volume Sets the volume Status Bar to display on screen when volume adjustments are made E9 n Vi KORIA Aio 7 2 3 Status Bar Decode 7 3 2 Black Level Sets the decode mode Status Bar to display on screen when Black Level adjustment is effective when NTSC output is mode changes are made selected Black Level defines the brightness level at which image information will be displayed as black A video brightness 7 2 4 Status Bar Delay signal is measured in IRE units on a scale from O black to 100 white In American NTSC encoding the value of 7 5 IRE is the black level cutoff Sets the length of time from one to ten seconds that the Status Bar remains visible following a control command Note Black level adjustment only affects NTSC material 7 2 5 Screen Saver Sets a Screen Saver to operate after five minutes of display 7 3 3 SCART Settings inactivity Select from on and off The player s SCART output connector carries video signals Note Only disable the Screen S
11. n Vi BNC output sockets the choices being RGB and YPbPr To change the options proceed as described in the following paragraph Press and hold the handset setup key to put the n Vi into Front Panel Setup mode Use the handset or front panel menu navigation buttons see Paragraph 6 1 2 to select Video from the main menu Select System from the next menu and then auto NTSC or PAL depending on the format required by the display Note NTSC PAL selection is only likely to require a specific choice i e not auto if the display is not capable of displaying both Use the navigation buttons to return to the previous menu and select Format followed by either YPbPr or RGB as required by the display Use the navigation buttons to return to the main menu A naim logo visible in the centre of the display screen confirms that the Initial Video Options are set correctly 8 2 Speaker Input and Audio Setup Front Panel Setup provides Speaker Input Label and Audio setup routines If these setup stages have been completed through On Screen Setup it is not necessary to repeat them 8 2 1 Speaker Size 1 From the Speaker menu select Size followed by Front Select either Small Large Ext Large or Ext Small Use the front panel navigation buttons to return to the previous menu and select Centre followed by None Small or Large Continue by selecting None Small or Large for the surround speakers and Off or On for the subwoofer Return to th
12. tested or matched and or problem A mild pop may also be heard shortly after l appropriate replacements are often unobtainable from other equipment is switched off 3 3 Running In Naim equipment takes a considerable time to run in before sources Direct contact to Naim for service or update information should be made initially through Customer Services it performs at its best The duration varies but under some Tel 44 0 1722 426600 conditions the sound may continue to improve for over a info naim uk com Email month Better and more consistent performance will be achieved if the system is left switched on for long periods It is worth remembering however that equipment left connected to Please quote the product serial number found on its rear panel in all correspondence the mains can be damaged by lightning 3 4 Radio Interference 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 Susceptibility to radio frequency interference is related to the wide internal bandwidth necessary for high sound quality 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
13. 000 000000000 CESIGNED AND MACE IN ENGLANG BY N I LTO SOUTHAMPTON RCAD SAL SEU Analogue audio input one m C OA PAL A e Use for highest quality if supported Aw 6 T surro ind RS Oo Analogue amp Digital Ti AUDIO SZ Se g Sz A lind PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFOAE USE Power Mains input SCART Video Digital Analogue Subwoofer Left front right switch and fuse output Use only audio audio output front centre left if higher quality coaxial inputs two surround and S Video output Use alternatives not inputs and three Digital right surround only if higher quality supported by two and audio speaker outputs alternatives not display See three coaxial supported by display Table 5 3 output See Table 5 3 E5 E6 Once all the input and output connections are made the n Vi can be set up Although the n Vi can be set up and controlled from its front panel many parameters are best set from the listening position so use of the NARCOM DV handset is recommended When initially switched on from the rear panel the n Vi will after a short delay enter standby mode Standby is indicated by an illuminated front panel standby button To wake the n Vi press the handset standby key or front panel standby button The n Vi will wake in either the factory default state if it is previously unused or in the state in which it was last shut down Once the n Vi is switched on the video display and any other asso
14. Acclaim world class sound with vision GEE ENGLISH OWNERS MANUAL n Vi Home Theatre System SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 retailer or your distributor Unauthorised modifications will invalidate your guarantee Equipment must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid such as vases should be placed on the equipment For your own safety do not under any circumstances open Naim equipment without first disconnecting it from the mains Warning an apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable To disconnect the equipment from the mains remove the mains plug from the mains outlet The following label is attached to all mains powered equipment WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED 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
15. O EN 60065 C DIN inputs and record outputs PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE cd tuner aux2 tape av auxi aux2 in amp pwr Power Power amp inputs audio in out ch 1 O ch 2 ACONLY Q DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO LTD Ve FREQUENCY 50 60Hz SOUTHAMPTON ROAD SALISBURY INPUT POWER 40VA FUSE RATING ANTISURGE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE OPENING 100V TO 120V T5AL 200V TO 240V T2 5AL 250V A T ENTION f DEBRANCHER AVANT D OUVRIR WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED CONFORMS TO EN 60065 power amp audiommmm sem cio PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE Connect outputis closest to used inp ll mains input and fuse 4 pin DIN to XLR Loudspeaker Loudspeaker ch2right AC ONLY FREQUENCY 50 60Hz INPUT POWER 480VA DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO LTD SOUTHAMPTON ROAD SALISBURY FUSE RATING ANTISURGE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE OPENING 100V TO 120V T6 3AL 200VTO 240V T3 15AL 250V WARNING ATTENTION WARNING DO NOT REPL ACE SUPPLIED OUDSPEAKER DEBRANCHER AVANT D OUVRIR DO NOT REPL CE SUPPLIED L DUDSPEAKER PLUGS WTI H INDIVIDUAL 4 nm PLUGS N1501 PLUGS WI H INDIVIDUAL 4 nm PLUGS WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED PONPES G TO EN 60065 PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE mains input Left front speaker Right front speaker and fuse cae direction marker E22 n Vi MECENA 13 Trouble shooting The following list of typical proble
16. arise There was only one way of connecting a VCR to a TV via the aerial cable However the growth in domestic high quality video along with the introduction of widescreen and non CRT displays has meant that video interface issues once of concern only to professionals have become significant in domestic systems The following few paragraphs provide an explanation of some of the issues and technologies that impinge on the n Vi its installation and operation 10 1 Interlaced and Progressive Scan Video Video is nothing more than a series of still pictures displayed sequentially at such a rate that the brain perceives continuous motion A video signal comprises elements that describe the colour and brightness of each individual display pixel and an element that describes the necessary timing information required to create an image Each picture is drawn pixel by pixel and line by line across and down the screen again at a rate such that the brain does not distinguish the segmented nature of the information In conventional interlaced video each still picture is drawn half a screen at a time in two sections or scans constructed from sets of alternate lines This technique is used to reduce the amount of information required for each frame In progressive scan video rather than being constructed from two sections pictures are constructed in a single top to bottom scan The result is a significantly sharper mor
17. ast selected decode mode for each type of signal and for each input The decoding options and display for each type of programme material and the speaker channel schemes for each are detailed in Tables 9 5 and 9 6 9 6 Channel Schemes and Speakers The term channel scheme describes the array of speakers in use The channel scheme operating at any time is linked to the input signal speaker setup and decode mode and is illustrated on the n Vi front panel display by an icon in the bottom right hand corner See Diagram 6 1 3 The icon changes as different input signals and decode modes are selected either manually or automatically or speaker setups are specified The icon represents a listening room with front left centre front right surround left surround right and subwoofer speakers Each speaker element within the icon shows or hides to denote presence in the speaker setup grows or shrinks to reflect large or small specification see Paragraph 7 6 1 or is filled or empty to denote its presence or absence in the channel scheme E17 n Vi Note Channel schemes are also expressed by terms such as 5 1 or 3 2 1 Taking 5 1 as an example the 5 refers to the number of conventional speaker channels and the 1 refers to a subwoofer In 3 2 1 the 3 refers to the number of front channels employed in this case left right and centre the 2 refers to the number of surround channels an
18. aver if the display is not sensitive in both composite and component forms with two alternate 6 harman varieties of the component format RGB or YPbPr available If using component video from the SCART connector select the 7 3 Video Setup variety appropriate to the display connected Selection of Video Setup from the top level menu generates a Note Composite and component video and the various signal second level menu described and illustrated below formats are explained in Section 10 7 3 1 Video System and Output Format H 7 3 4 Test Patterns Provides three display Test Patterns intended to help calibrate DVD playback system setup the player and display combination and ensure optimum black level SCART settings prog scan setup test patterns audio setup lip sync speaker setup aspect ratio up down to select performance The Test Patterns are primarily intended for ok to confirm advanced users or video service engineers Make a note of all left or return to go display and n Vi settings prior to making any adjustments and back with no change a ensure the display user manual is available for reference menu for help parental control video outputs off Note It is not always necessary to make calibration adjustments exit menu based on the test patterns The n Vi and display default settings will in the majority of cases provide excellent results Selects between NTSC PAL and auto
19. bwoofer inactive small surround speakers Note As a stereo signal has no native subwoofer content Bass Mix has been enabled to generate subwoofer information 6 2 The NARCOM DV Handset The NARCOM DV is a dedicated remote handset for the n Vi DVD5 and AV2 It will also operate the core functions of a Naim CD player preamplifier or integrated amplifier Numeric keys The System Component keys switch the handset mode of operation as component appropriate to different Rave components preamplifier CD AV DVD n Vi Volume pre Switches the action of and mute appropriate keys to operate a preamplifier or integrated amplifier OSD menu interface n Vi Functions cd Switches the action of appropriate keys to operate a CD player Player transport av Switches the action of appropriate keys to operate an AV2 audio visual processor or n Vi system including DAB FM module n Vi Functions dvd Switches the action of appropriate keys to operate a DVD player or n Vi system including DAB FM module Note An audio CD played in a DVD n Vi player would still be controlled with the handset in DVD mode Depending on the System Component setting and in some cases signal input selected the Numeric keys select disc titles groups tracks or chapters or tuner presets Note 70 select DVD titles or DVD A groups place a leading zero before the required title or group number The t
20. can Analogue Progressive Scan Analogue Interlaced Analogue Interlaced 4 pin mini DIN Analogue Interlaced Note Section 10 carries an explanation of the video formats N VI KLA o If the n Vi has a DAB FM Radio Upgrade fitted it will also have an F Type radio aerial input socket on the rear panel Indoor aerials can be used although best results are likely to be obtained from roof aerials mounted as high as posssible Use high quality 75Q aerial cable for connecting aerials Use of an aerial preamplifier may disturb the FM muting operation of the tuner and may cause other problems Such preamplifiers should therefore only be used as a last resort An aerial combining unit may be used to combine signals from separate DAB and FM aerials Your local retailer or distributor will be able to offer specific advice on local DAB and FM signal reception For details of all signal input sockets see Diagram 5 7 5 2 Control Inputs The n Vi provides control inputs that enable it to be integrated with remote handset RC5 signal repeaters and optionally with multi room equipment control systems The RC5 signal is connected through a single RCA phono socket and the optional multi room control input connected through an RJ45 socket For details of all control input sockets see Diagram 5 7 5 3 Video Outputs The n Vi can provide video outputs in a number of different formats on a variety of connection sockets Each format and socket is appropr
21. ciated equipment should also be switched on Note The n Vi can be returned to its factory default settings by pressing and holding the handset clear key with no disc loaded 6 1 The User Interface The n Vi can generally be operated from its front panel or from the Narcom DV remote handset in either AV or DVD modes The On Screen Display and Front Panel Display provide operational feedback Note f nothing is displayed when the n Vi and display are first switched on some Front Panel Setup video output options may need to be changed See Section 8 1 The n Vi has two setup routines On Screen Setup Section 7 and Front Panel Setup Section 8 On Screen Setup configures parameters that apply to system wide setup DVD playback and video display Note Some On Screen Setup parameters can also be accessed and adjusted via Front Panel Setup Diagram 6 1 2 Front panel controls and display Volume Output volume Standb adjustment VOL 37 Digital 1 dts Selected Decode Channel input mode scheme Signal input and decode mode selection N Vi KAORU EAT 6 1 1 On Screen Setup During On Screen Setup all functions are accessed via a cascading menu system with the handset up v down 4 left gt right and ok keys To navigate through the top level and second level menus use the handset up 4 and down v keys To confirm a selection press the ok key To return to the previous menu without making a selection
22. d the 1 refers to a subwoofer Tables 9 5 and 9 6 refer to channel schemes in this manner Table 9 5 Source Material Decode Modes and Channel Schemes Source Format Analogue Digital Stereo Digital Stereo Digital Stereo Digital Stereo Digital Stereo Digital Stereo Dolby Digital DTS 5 1 Decode Modes Analogue Direct Mono Stereo Dolby PL II Music Dolby PL II Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Auto E18 Decode Mode Analogue Direct Mono Stereo Dolby PL II Music Dolby PL II Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Auto 5 1 source Programme Material Analogue Stereo PCM digital Yes N A N A Yes N A Yes N A Yes N A Yes N A Yes N A Yes N A Yes Speaker Channels Left Front Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Centre Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Right Front Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dolby Digital 2 0 N A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Left Surround Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Right Surround Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Note An alternative dedicated subwoofer or dual input subwoofer can be connected via the analogue output or soeaker output sockets if required Table 9 6 Decode Modes Availability with Programme Material Types Dolby Digital 3 2 1 N A Yes Yes No No No No Yes DTS Digital 3 2 1 N A Yes Yes No No No No Yes Subwoofer Note Yes
23. disc dependent video output This menu overrides the Front Panel video set up Note Help text for each test pattern is available by pressing the described in Section 8 1 handset menu key Note f the display is working satisfactorily this setup stage may Note The player must be in stop mode to display the test not be required patterns The selection of NTSC PAL or auto depends on the capability Overscan Test Pattern of the display device connected Many displays are limited Adjust the display s either to PAL or NTSC and if this is the case for your display horizontal vertical aspect the appropriate option should be selected The n Vi will convert ratio and zoom controls until PAL encoded programme material to NTSC if NTSC is selected the test pattern is central o poste pea or convert NTSC to PAL if PAL is selected display quality may and spills over the edge of NOWEVET SUMEN the display by approximately 5 On a wide screen display the If the display supports both NTSC and PAL the auto option circle labelled 16 9 should appear undistorted should be used Auto switches the DVD output to NTSC or PAL depending on the disc format The combination of a multi Grey Scale Test Pattern Adjust the display s brightness until the 0 box looks black Adjust the display s contrast until the 100 box is a clear bright Note A black and white picture is often a sign that a PAL only undistorted white Ensure no two of 5 b
24. e Speaker menu and select Distance followed by Units followed by Feet or Metres Selection of Feet or Metres defines the distance measurement units used Return to the Distance menu and select each speaker in turn specifying the approximate distance of each one from the listening position 8 2 3 Speaker Levels i Return to the Speaker menu and select Test Signal to switch the test signal On then access the level adjustment menu for each speaker channel Begin with the Centre speaker level set to O then select each speaker channel in turn and seated at the listening position adjust each volume level so that the speakers sound approximately equally loud Note f the test signal is either too loud or too quiet the overall system volume can be adjusted with the handset volume keys When all the speaker levels have been set use the navigation keys to switch the test signal Off and return to the Main menu 8 2 4 Input Labels Select Input Labels from the main menu and use the navigation keys to select each input in turn and then to select from the presented list of label options 8 2 5 Audio Setup Select Audio from the Main menu to enter the audio menu Bass Mix routes front left and right loudspeaker bass information additionally to the subwoofer Panorama diverts a proportion of the front stereo signal to the surround channels Width adjusts the balance between the centre channel and the left and right channels Selection of a hi
25. e detailed and more stable image 10 2 Video Interface Formats Table 5 3 lists the video interface formats supported by the n Vi in order of preference defined by the display quality potential of each There are fundamental technical reasons why alternative formats can provide different levels of display quality and an explanation of these provides a useful introduction to the techniques and technologies of video The formats are described in reverse quality order over the following paragraphs 10 2 1 Interlaced Composite Video SCART analogue The SCART Syndicat des Constructeurs d Appareils Radior cepteurs et T l viseurs connector first became familiar on the introduction of high quality domestic video recorders These recorders were able to generate both composite and component video signals and both along with stereo analogue audio are carried by the SCART Component video generally describes those formats that carry the various elements of the signal on separate cables sometimes known as channels N VI AAM mrelannk has Composite video is a signal that encodes the three elements of a moving image colour brightness and timing in a single signal carried by a single cable Two different encoding formats are common NTSC generally in America and the Far East and PAL in Europe Encoding the signal brings the advantages of single wire simplicity and convenience but the necessary downstream decoding
26. e following two menu stages are operational Parental Control disabled switches off all restricted access features 7 7 4 Allowed Ratings Selects the rating level above which a Parental Control passcode is required before a DVD can be viewed 7 7 5 Unrated Titles Some DVDs do not have a rating level encoded Select unrated to restrict such DVDs with the Parental Control passcode 7 8 Exit On Screen Setup Setting the Parental Control options completes On Screen Setup Use the clear key or setup key to exit On Screen Setup E13 E14 N Vi AETS 8 2 2 Speaker Distance T Front Panel Setup provides an alternative setup routine for some parameters and provides access to Video System and Format parameters should these need adjustment before the n Vi and display combination will operate correctly Front Panel Setup also provides access to a number of setup parameters that are not available via On Screen Setup To enter Front Panel Setup either press and hold the handset setup key or press and hold the front panel mode button Note On Screen and Front Panel setup modes cannot be used simultaneously 8 1 Video System and Output Format If nothing is displayed when the n Vi and display are first switched on two video output options on the n Vi may need to be changed These options select between the auto NTSC or PAL Video Systems and between Video Colour Format options The Video Colour Format options apply only to the
27. er the subwoofer output connected to an active subwoofer and a video display connected to the appropriate video output See Diagram 5 7 shows an n Vi integrated in a system comprising a NAC252 preamplifier Supercap power supply and NAP250 power amplifier The principles applied in this connection scheme are similarly appropriate in any alternative systems but if there is any doubt your local retailer or distributor will be able to advise Note The preamplifier input must be set to unity gain mode See 12 1 n Vi with NAC252 Supercap and NAP250 the preamplifier Owner s Manual for further information RCS in RC5 aut Progressive Scan Analogue Video Remote Control Progressive Scan Digital Video ce tre surro ind L surro ind R mony an paee ool Of Sa KO A We OY et yA 59 5 Audio in Analogue amp Digital Audio Outputs P nyy P DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO INPUT POWER GOOVA 200 240 v T a SALSIN LTO SOUTHAMPTON RIJAD SALISBURY PLEASE REAC THE MANUAL BEFORE USE 3 A2 right mains input and fuse To subwoofer Centre left surround and right surround speakers Phono inputs Output amp PSUs DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND BY NAIM AUDIO LTD SOUTHAMPTON ROAD SALISBURY CONNECTIONS CD AND AUX 2 Use either DIN or Phono connection No ch 1 out ve ch 1 in Ong ch 1in ch 2 out gue ch 1 in C n ch 2 in p ve ch 2 In ve N1501 ve ground CONFORMS aux2 in amp pwr T
28. fitted In situations of extreme radio interference Naim equipment may be unsuitable N VI Erddi ol 4 Product introduction and Contents This manual covers installation and operation of the n Vi all in one home theatre system With the n Vi combining DVD home theatre and genuine high end hi fi music reproduction is simple The n Vi includes everything you need in one box DVD and CD player AV Processor audio preamplifier five channel audio power amplifier and an optional DAB FM tuner Just add speakers and a display The n Vi is fundamentally straightforward in use however its versatility and comprehensive functionality mean that a little time spent reading will help ensure problem free setup and use The n Vi should be installed on a dedicated equipment stand intended for the purpose Care should be taken to ensure that it is level Do not switch on the n Vi until all input and output connections are made Make sure you are familiar with the safety warnings and general installation advice contained within the first part of this manual Following this introduction the manual is divided into the following sections 5 Connections 5 1 Signal Inputs 5 2 Control Inputs 5 3 Video Outputs 5 4 Audio Outputs 5 5 Speaker Outputs 5 6 Control Outputs 5 7 Rear Panel and Connections 6 Control and Setup 6 1 The User Interface 6 2 The Narcom DV Handset 6 3 Recommended Initial Setup 7 On Screen Setup 7
29. gher value increases the volume of the left and right channels Dimension adjusts the balance between the front and surround channels Selection of a higher value increases the relative strength of the surround channels Neo 6 Centre Gain provides independent adjustment of the centre channel volume level Midnight compresses the volume and reduces the bass level of movie soundtrack material and can help reduce disturbance to others from late night listening Note Width Panorama Dimension and Midnight functions are only effective with Dolby Pro Logic II Music encoded material Note Midnight can also be selected directly during normal operation from the remote handset Note Neo 6 Centre Gain is only effective when DTS Neo 6 Music Mode is selected N VI Caol a RIAT Select Other Settings from the main menu to enter the other settings menu The other settings menu provides access to two further display interface options OSD Volume Bar and OSD Decode Info Selecting OSD Volume Bar switches on a temporary status bar indication of volume on the display screen Selecting OSD Decode Info switches on a temporary status bar indication of the audio visual decode mode on the display screen Return to the previous menu after each selection and then back to the main menu when each option is set 8 4 Clock Setup Note Clock functions are only available if the FM DAB tuner module is fitted Select Clock from the Main menu to e
30. he display speaker setup parental control exit menu For 16 9 widescreen displays non widescreen programme material will be accommodated by leaving a proportion of the display either side of the picture unused Widescreen material on 4 3 conventional displays can be accommodated by selecting either the pan scan or letter box options The pan scan option uses the full height of the display but dynamically pans the material to ensure that the important information is always displayed The letter box option displays the material s full width but leaves a proportion of the display above and below the picture unused 7 3 7 Video Outputs Off Enables unused video sockets to be selectively switched off during playback Switching off the video sockets will improve sound quality of audio CD and DVD A material Note Al video outputs will operate when player is in stop mode or when the OSD menu is displayed 7 4 Progressive Scan Setup Selection of Progressive Scan Video Setup from the top level menu generates a second level menu described and illustrated below The Progressive Scan Output menus enable selection of the signal format to be output from the player s BNC sockets The signals available from the BNC sockets provide improved quality over the SCART and S Video outputs 7 4 1 Colour Format 1 DVD playback system setup picture adjust up down to select video setu p ok t
31. iate for alternative display types TV CRT Monitor TFT Monitor Plasma Projector etc and it is important for the best picture quality that the appropriate socket is used Table 5 3 lists in order of preference connection formats for any display device Select from the connection options available on your display the one nearest the top of the list For details of all video Table 5 3 output sockets see Diagram 5 7 5 4 Audio Outputs The n Vi provides one stereo analogue audio output via a 5 pin DIN socket and one digital audio output via a single RCA phono socket These sockets enable the n Vi to be connected to an external audio preamplifier or alternative multi channel decoder respectively In the case of multi channel programme material the signal present on the analogue output is the front left and right channels Analogue programme material input to the n Vi from an external source is not available from the digital output The n Vi also provides one analogue subwoofer output via a single RCA phono Analogue Interlaced socket For details of all audio signal output sockets see Diagram 5 7 Note RGB progressive scan output is disabled when replaying n Vi 5 5 Speaker Outputs The n Vi provides five speaker output sockets each rated at 90 watts into 4Q The five speaker outputs are intended to be connected to the front left front right centre surround left and surround right speakers In order to comply with Eur
32. ing the options described and illustrated below The availability of some options in the second level menu is dependent on the content of the DVD system setup camera angle subtitle DVD auto play subtitle pref up down to select video setu p ok to confirm prog scan setup left or return to go audio setup back with no change speaker setup audio lang pref menu for help parental control audio fmt pref exit menu 7 1 1 Audio Track Enables the selection of alternative DVD audio tracks if any are present on the disc The alternatives may include sound track languages and audio encoding format Dolby DTS etc If no alternative is available no options will be displayed The disc must be playing for audio track selection to be available Note Audio tracks can also be directly selected during playback by pressing the handset audio key Not all discs offer direct selection 7 1 2 Camera Angle Enables the selection of alternative camera angles if any are present on the disc If no alternative is available no options will be displayed The disc must be playing for camera angle options to be available Note Camera angles can also be directly selected during playback by pressing the handset angle key 7 1 3 Subtitle Enables the display and selection of alternative DVD subtitles if any are present on the disc If no alternative is available no Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories option
33. inition Multimedia Interface compatible displays can be used with the n Vi via an adaptor cable 11 DAB FM Tuner The optional n Vi DAB FM radio tuner module provides access to DAB and FM radio broadcasts An appropriate aerial or aerials must be connected to the aerial input before using the DAB FM module See Section 5 7 for advice on aerials Note DAB radio broadcasts are not available in all territories The n Vi treats DAB FM radio as an internal digital audio source therefore any appropriately encoded programme material can be decoded for multi channel reproduction DAB and FM setup and operational menus are only available through the n Vi Front Panel display With the DAB FM module installed clock and alarm functions become available These are set up within the Front Panel Setup routine See Sections 8 4 and 8 5 A total of 30 stations split between DAB and FM can be stored as presets 11 1 DAB Menu and Operation With the DAB FM module installed the n Vi input list will include a DAB option Use the handset input key to select this option If the DAB FM module has not been used before the display will request scan for stations Use the handset ok key to commence the scan or clear key to decline The n Vi will proceed to scan through the DAB radio band searching for live stations This may take a few minutes If the display does not request scan for stations but the n Vi has been physicall
34. ion decode mode channel scheme and if the optional DAB FM tuner is fitted radio station identity and data The front panel display will switch off after two minutes of inactivity Player transport n Vi KORU EIA 6 1 3 Front Panel Channel Scheme Icon The term channel scheme describes the array of speakers in use The channel scheme operating at any time is linked to the input signal speaker setup and decode mode and is illustrated on the n Vi front panel display by an icon in the bottom right hand corner See Diagram 6 1 3 The icon changes as different input signals and decode modes are selected either manually or automatically or speaker setups are specified The icon represents a listening room with front left centre front right surround left surround right and subwoofer speakers Each speaker element within the icon shows or hides to denote presence in the speaker setup grows or shrinks to reflect large or small specification see Paragraph 7 6 1 or is filled or empty to denote its presence or absence in the channel scheme Diagram 6 1 3 Front panel display channel scheme icon Left Centre Right Left Right Left Right Left Right Surround Surround Surround Surround Example of a channel Example of a channel scheme icon illustrating scheme icon illustrating a a 5 1 system with large 4 1 system with large front front centre and surround speakers a subwoofer and speakers and a su
35. ith performance as the top priority Careful installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved This manual covers the n Vi all in one home theatre system It begins with some general installation notes and statutory safety warnings More product specific information begins in Section 4 It is important for both safety and performance that the standard cables supplied are not modified 1 1 Interconnect Cables If options are available with your equipment and installation DIN interconnect sockets should be used in preference to RCA Phono sockets One end of each Naim interconnect cable is marked with a band to establish its correct orientation The band denotes the end that connects to the signal source Interconnect plugs and sockets should be kept 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 Contact cleaners and enhancers should not be used as the film they deposit may degrade the sound 1 2 Loudspeaker Cables Although any high quality loudspeaker cable is suitable we recommend that Naim loudspeaker cable is used Naim loudspeaker cable is directional and should be oriented so that the printed arrow points towards the speakers The loudspeaker connectors supplied are designed to comply with European safety legislation and must be used Contact your local retailer or distributor for f
36. ition to encoding audio for six channel replay Dolby AC 3 incorporates compression techniques that ease audio data storage and transmission demands and can enable for example a single DVD to carry a complete movie 9 7 4 Dolby Digital 2 0 A variation of Dolby Digital 3 2 1 is Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 takes advantage of Dolby AC 3 data compression in order to reduce the data storage demands of stereo programme material The 2 0 denotes the use of just two main audio channels with no low frequency effects channel Programme material encoded for a 2 1 two main channels with one subwoofer channel scheme is also available and can be handled within Dolby 2 0 decoding 9 7 5 DTS Surround DTS Surround is an alternative digital audio encoding format that has become popular with feature film producers and can therefore be found on many DVDs The first feature film to be DTS encoded was Jurassic Park in 1993 DTS Surround provides a similar 3 2 1 channel scheme to Dolby Digital with the encoding technology also providing data compression The DTS data compression ratio is lower than that in AC 3 however and it is argued that DTS can provide better audio quality The downside of any quality improvement over AC 3 is however higher data storage requirements E19 E20 10 Video Formats Explained In the early days of domestic video and home theatre the issue of different video formats and interfaces did not really
37. ive strength of the surround and front signals a higher value increasing the strength of the surround channels Note Pro Logic II Options are only effective when Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Mode is selected 7 5 4 Neo 6 Centre Gain Selection of Neo 6 Centre Gain provides independent adjustment of the centre channel volume level Note Neo 6 Centre Gain is only effective when DTS Neo 6 Music Mode is selected 7 5 5 Midnight Mode Selection of Midnight Mode compresses the audio signal and reduces its bass content to reduce the disturbance of late night listening E12 Note Midnight Mode is not available with analogue material Note Midnight Mode can also be selected directly during normal operation from the remote handset 7 5 6 Input Labels digital audio output DVD playback bass mix oo ae left right to select input video setup Pro Logic Il up down to select label prog scan setup Neo 6 centre gain wie k fi midnight mode Rees pees left or return to go speaker setup back with no change parental control aa exit menu Input Labels enables a descriptive label to be assigned to each numbered n Vi input socket Inputs can also be disabled set to OFF from this menu The n Vi s internal inputs Disc DAB and FM cannot be assigned alternative names Note t is not necessary to assign labels to the inputs but doing so helps make n Vi operation more intui
38. layback Control 9 2 1 Play Front Panel Press the play button once Handset Press the play key once 9 2 2 Stop Front Panel Press the stop button once Handset Press the stop key once Note Play will normally re start from the point at which a disc was last stopped Pressing stop while a disc is already stopped will clear this resume memory for the specific disc The resume memory holds stop point data for the last 10 discs played n Vi 9 2 3 Next Chapter or track Front Panel Press the next button once Handset Press the next key once 9 2 4 Previous Chapter or track Front Panel Press the prev button once Handset Press the prev key once 9 2 5 Pause and Resume Front Panel Press the play button while play is underway Handset Press the pause key once 9 2 6 Single Frame Advance Handset Only Press the play key once while player is paused 9 2 7 Fast Forward Front Panel For 2 X speed press and hold the next button while play is underway Further presses of the next button will cycle through 4 X 8 X 16 X 30 X 60 X for DVDs or 4 X 8 X 16 X and for CDs To resume normal play scroll through to play speed or press play on the front panel or handset Handset Press the ffwd gt gt key once for 2 X speed Further presses generate fast forward speeds as described above 9 2 8 Fast Reverse Front Panel For 2 X speed press and hold the prev button while play is underway Fur
39. ms and solutions will help ensure trouble free n Vi installation and use 13 1 Video and Disc Playback Green tint to image The n Vi is set to YPbPr mode and the display is set to RGB mode See Section 7 4 1 Pink tint to image The n Vi is set to RGB mode and the display is set to YPbPr mode See Section 7 4 1 Image has jaggies on horizontals The n Vi is converting from PAL to NTSC or NTSC to PAL Set n Vi video output to auto or PAL NTSC to match the format recorded on the DVD in use See Section 7 3 1 n Vi not responding to handset Handset is set to the wrong mode Press the handset dvd key Handset batteries flat Player intermittently responding to Handset Fluorescent lights reflective surfaces rooms with lots of windows and LCD display panels can interfere with remote control infrared signals Switch off lights and display panels to determine the cause Re positioning the n Vi may be necessary to cure the problem Handset works with other Naim equipment but not n Vi Handset has been inadvertently re configured to work on a different remote channel Press handset dvd key While simultaneously holding the open and subt keys press 1 key Press handset av key While simultaneously holding the open and subt keys press 1 key Video quality is poor using SCART SCART has two video signals composite and YPbPr RGB The display may be set to composite Note Progressive scan video is only available
40. nter the clock menu The n Vi internal clock can be set manually or take its time automatically from the digital radio signal To set the clock manually select Set Time from the Clock menu and use the navigation keys to select and adjust the date day hours and minutes To set the time using the DAB signal select Set Time from the Clock menu and Use DAB Clock then use the navigation keys to select Yes or No Return to the previous menu after each selection and then back to the main menu when the clock options are set 8 5 Alarm Setup Note Alarm functions are only available if the FM DAB tuner module is fitted Select Alarm from the Main menu to enter the alarm setup routine The alarm function switches the n Vi out of standby mode and selects a signal source at a specified time Five different alarm points can be set as can alarm Frequency Daily Day Weekdays Weekends Source On Time Off Time Volume Volume Ramp and Ramp Rate Use the navigation keys to select the required alarm 1 to 5 the required options for each one and finally to select On or Off Note An alarm symbol will show in the n Vi front panel display at all times while an alarm is set 8 6 Exit Front Panel Setup Setting the Alarm options completes Front Panel Setup Use the clr clear key or press setup to exit Front Panel Setup E15 E16 Once all the system setup options described in Section 7 and 8 are selected the n Vi is ready for use
41. o confirm left or return to go back with no change audio setup speaker setup menu for help parental control exit menu The Colour Format sub menu enables selection of the video signal Colour Format RGB YPbPr Note YPbPr is the appropriate selection for most programme material Video colour formats are explained in Section 10 7 4 2 Picture Adjust Three separate Picture Adjust sub menus are available One for adjustment of the player s Progressive Scan RGB output one for adjustment of the player s Progressive Scan YPbPr YUV output and one that is common to both Each signal channel of the RGB outputs can be independently adjusted For example to emphasise red green or blue tones in an RGB picture boost the R G or B channels respectively YPbPr adjustment covers luminance and saturation only The picture adjustments common to Progressive Scan outputs are Vertical Offset Horizontal Offset and YC Delay The Offset adjustments enable the picture to be properly centred in the display screen YC Delay adjustment provides compensation for the timing errors that can occur between the colour and brightness elements of a video signal YC Delay is best left at its default adjustment unless picture abnormalities that cannot be corrected by any other means are apparent Note Offset and YC Delay adjustment made from this menu will also be reflected in the DVI output Note No picture adjus
42. onnections can be found on the page opposite while a diagram illustrating the n Vi integrated with an existing stereo system can be found in Section 12 It is important that high quality cable is used for signal and speaker connections Your local retailer or distributor will be able to offer advice The n Vi can accept three digital and four analogue audio inputs for the connection of external source equipment Two of the digital inputs are connected via RCA phono sockets and one via an optical connector Two of the analogue inputs are connected via RCA phono socket pairs and one via a 5 pin DIN socket One RCA phono analogue input socket pair Input A3 is duplicated on the n Vi front panel with a stereo 3 5mm jack socket This socket is intended for the temporary connection of portable music players Insertion of a plug into the front panel jack socket will automatically switch the n Vi to this input If any equipment is simultaneously connected to the rear panel A3 input sockets its audio signal will be mixed with the front panel signal Removal of the front panel input plug will automatically switch the n Vi to the previously selected input Preferred Video Connections Connection Connection Cable Socket Notes Format Type Jag DVi DVi Soe RGB 3 x BNC Wiee YPbPr 3 x BNC ZuE RGB SCART Juus YPbPr SCART Sixth S Video Sazi Composite SCART listed Macrovision encoded material Digital Progressive Scan Analogue Progressive S
43. opean safety legislation speakers should be connected When connecting speakers ensure that each positive pin identified by a mark on the side of the connector body is always inserted to the positive output sockets Also ensure that the connections at the speaker are connected with the same polarity For details of the speaker output sockets see Diagram 5 7 using the supplied Naim Audio n Vi speaker plugs only Naim 5 6 Control Outputs Audio speaker cable is recommended although alternatives are possible Your local retailer or distributor will be able to offer advice 5 7 Rear Panel and Connections RGB and YPbPr Video outputs Use only if higher quality alternatives not The n Vi provides control outputs that enable it to be integrated with remote handset signal RC5 repeaters and optionally with multi room equipment control systems The RC5 output is connected via a single RCA phono socket and the optional multi room control output is connected via an RJ45 socket For more detail on connection to the control input sockets see Diagram 5 7 Optional DAB and FM Radio aerial input RC5 input and output supported by display See Table 5 3 Analogue audio output Front left and right DVI Video output Optional multi room comms input and output Digital audio optical input by display Analogue Video Progressive Scan es PUOH UO r A nterlacad Video C YPbPr RGB Composite KA x C C 0000000
44. or a change use the rtn return key or press setup to exit from the setup menus To navigate through the third level menu use the handset left lt 4 and right gt keys To increase or decrease a parameter value use the up 4 and down v keys respectively Use the ok key to confirm the setting To return to the previous menu without making a selection or a change use the rtn return key Press setup to exit from the setup menus Note The handset clear key can be used at any time to clear any On Screen Display 6 1 2 Front Panel Setup Controls and Display During Front Panel Setup functions are accessed via a cascading menu system with front panel vol prev input play and stop buttons providing menu navigation and ok commands These buttons are illuminated in setup mode In normal mode the buttons revert to operating as described below and illustrated in the diagram Note The handset navigation keys can also be used for Front Panel setup standby Switches the n Vi in and out of standby mode vol Decreases volume vol Increases volume input Selects next signal input mode Selects next AV decode mode stop Stops playback Press while stopped opens drawer play Starts playback Press while in play pauses play Press while drawer open closes drawer prev Selects previous chapter or track next Selects next chapter or track The n Vi front panel display provides feedback of volume level input select
45. oxes appear the same display is being fed an NTSC signal standard display and the auto option ensures the highest video quality as no format conversion need take place Note f Auto is selected the On Screen Display will show Auto rey Sede G 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 folllowed by the currently selected format E10 n Vi QOMMsvaascumesiee 75 Colour Scale Test Pattern The display must be viewed using a 47b blue separation filter Adjust the display s an ea colour and tint hue control until the four large boxes 1 2 3 and 4 appear the same shade of blue 7 3 5 Lip Sync Audio Video delay DVD video and audio can sometimes appear to be a little out of synchronisation Lip Sync provides adjustment in 10mS steps to compensate for any apparent error Use the handset 4 key to delay the audio and gt key to delay the video Note The default value for lip sync is 10 which ensures correct audio video synchronisation on the DVI and BNC video outputs For correct synchronisation with interlaced video outputs SCART and S Video lip sync should be set to O 7 3 6 Aspect Ratio H output format DVD playback system setup black level SCART settings test patterns up down to select ok to confirm rog scan setu prog p left or return to go lip sync mes back with no change audio setup menu for hel video outputs off p Sets the player to output video appropriate to t
46. p speaker level audio setup ok to confirm return to go back with parental control no change menu for help exit menu Selection of Speaker Distance enables the distance of each speaker from the primary listening position to be defined Distance definition is only available for speakers previously specified in 7 6 1 as present Note The distances need not be defined accurately Plus or minus 300mm 1 foot is adequate Note The centre speaker should be no further away from the listening position than either front speaker 7 6 4 Test Signal Selection of Test Signal switches the n Vi into the speaker test mode Ensure that the n Vi speaker outputs are connected correctly and that any subwoofer is connected switched on and appropriately set up Note n Vi must be in stop mode with the disc input selected and no disc loaded DVD playback speaker size units system setup left right to select speaker distance AEE video setup prog scan setup test signal up down to adjust level audio setup ok to confirm return to go back with parental control no change menu for help exit menu Selection of Speaker Level Adjustment after switching on the Test Signal enables subjective matching of the volume level of each speaker channel Begin with the Centre speaker level set to O then select each speaker channel in turn and seated at the listening position adjust each volume level so that
47. produces unavoidable and visible artifacts Composite video thus offers the lowest display quality of the options available and should be used if there is really no other option Very few contemporary displays or TVs will offer a composite video input only 10 2 2 S Video 4 Pin mini DIN analogue The S Video format offers the next higher quality video connection S Video is a two channel based connection with the colour and brightness information separated and the timing signal combined with the brightness signal The separation of colour and brightness reduces the need for downstream processing to decode the signals and results in potentially a sharper image 10 2 3 YPbPr and RGB SCART analogue In addition to carrying a composite video signal the SCART interface also carries a set of RGB or YPbPr video signals selectable via the video setup menu RGB denotes the fundamental Red Green and Blue components that define a colour image A timing signal is combined with the Green signal YPbPr is mathematically derived from RGB and denotes brightness Y and two colour difference signals Pb amp Pr The video timing signal for the YPbPr format is combined with the brightness signal YPbPr carries the same information as RGB but does so with reduced bandwidth demands Both RGB and YPbPr offer a further potential quality increase over S Video by again reducing the demands on downstream decoding It is marginally preferable to
48. rest such facility Appropriate recycling and waste disposal helps conserve resources and EN 61000 4 2 Testing and measurement ese protects the environment from contamination Electrostatic discharge immunity E25
49. rmat RGB YPbPr appropriately for the display connected Note The default setting is YPbPr Stage Four Speaker Size Section 7 6 1 or Section 8 2 1 Defines the size of each speaker small large or none connected to the n Vi Note The default setting is 5 1 with large speakers Stage Five Speaker Distance Section 7 6 3 or Section 8 2 2 Defines the distance of each speaker from the listening position Note The default setting is O Stage Six Speaker Levels Section 7 6 5 or Section 8 2 3 Sets the relative volume level of each speaker in the system Note The default setting is O n Vi KURIA EAT 7 On Screen Setup On Screen Setup configures parameters that apply to system wide setup DVD playback and video display To begin the setup procedure insert a DVD and after waiting for the n Vi to read the disc contents press the remote handset setup key The top level setup menu will be displayed Note f nothing is displayed when the n Vi and display are first switched on some Front Panel Setup video output options may need to be changed See Section 8 1 The top level setup menu provides access to DVD Playback System Setup Video Setup Progressive Scan Video Setup Audio Setup and Parental Control options Note On Screen Setup help text can be accessed by pressing the handset menu key 7 1 DVD Playback Setup Selection of DVD Playback from the top level menu generates a second level menu compris
50. s will be displayed The disc must be playing for subtitle options to be available Note Subtitles can also be directly selected during playback by pressing the handset subt key 7 1 4 DVD Auto Play Sets the n Vi to begin playback as soon as the drawer is closed Select from on or off Note Closing the drawer with the front panel stop button overides Auto Play The n Vi will remain stopped 7 1 5 Subtitle Preference Selects the preferred subtitle language When subtitles are switched on from either the handset subt button or from the n Vi menu the subtitle preference language will be shown if preference is selected If the preferred language is not available the disc default will be shown 7 1 6 Audio Language Preference Selects the disc independent Audio Language Preference Auto will select the disc default If a disc is loaded that does not carry the selected preference the audio output will switch to the disc default The audio track preference will automatically play if a preference is set and available 7 1 7 Audio Format Preference Selects the disc independent Audio Format Preference Auto will select the disc default If a disc is loaded that does not carry the selected preference the audio output will switch to the disc default The audio track preference will automatically play if a preference is set and available 7 2 System Setup Selection of System Setup from the top level menu generates a second level
51. ted the handset up or down keys scroll through the display options of Preset Number Station Name Scrolling Station Info Programme Genre Bit rate and Signal Strength 11 2 FM Menu and Operation With the DAB FM module installed the n Vi input list will include an FM option Use the handset input key to select this option With the FM input selected use the handset menu key to enter the FM menu Note The FM menu can be selected at any time by pressing the handset menu key while the FM input is selected The FM menu provides options to select either tune mode or preset mode In tune mode stations are tuned by scrolling through the FM band using the handset 4 left or gt right keys or entering a frequency using the numeric keys In preset mode selection storing and deletion of presets works in exactly the same way as described above in Section 11 2 DAB menu and Operation With the FM input selected the handset 4 up or down keys scroll through the display options of Preset Number in preset mode Frequency in tune mode Station Name RDS Scrolling Station Info RDS Programme Genre RDS and Signal Strength E21 n Vi PAM aA OE 12 System Connections Integration of the n Vi in an existing Naim system requires a little more care and thought however The diagram below Connection of the n Vi in a stand alone AV system is straightforward Each speaker output should be connected to the appropriate speak
52. the speakers sound approximately equally loud Note f the test signal is either too loud or too quiet the overall system volume can be adjusted with the handset volume keys Note The adjustment level for the subwoofer output on the n Vi should be set somewhere between the maximum and minimum settings needed for the other loudspeakers in the system The volume control on the subwoofer itself should then be adjusted to give the best results Selection of Parental Control from the top level menu generates a second level menu described and illustrated below that enables a passcode to be set in order to restrict access to unsuitable programme material up down to adjust distance DVD playback system setup change passcode type passcode video setup parental controls inten io alee Se prog scan setup allowed ratings ok to confirm audio setup unrated titles return to go back with no change speaker setup menu for help exit menu 7 7 1 Enter Passcode Enter the existing or a new four digit passcode using the handset numeric keypad to gain access to the following Parental Control menus Ensure you keep a record of the passcode 7 7 2 Change Passcode Enter a new passcode if you wish to change the existing one Ensure you keep a record of the new pass code 7 7 3 Parental Controls Select either enable or disable With Parental Control enabled the Parental Control options defined in th
53. ther presses will cycle through 4 X 8 X 16 X 30 X 60 X for DVDs or 4 X 8 X 16 X for CDs To resume normal play scroll through to play speed or press play on the front panel or handset Handset Press the frwd 44 key once for 2 X speed Further presses generate fast reverse speeds as described above 9 2 9 Slow Forward Reverse DVDs only Handset Only Press the slow key once for half speed playback followed by the ffwd gt gt and frwd 44 keys to select further slow forward or reverse speed options 9 2 10 Drawer Open and Close Front Panel To open the drawer press the stop button when the player is stopped When open press the stop or play buttons to close the drawer Handset Press the open key to open or close the drawer or the play or stop keys to close the drawer 9 2 11 Repeat Handset Only Press the rpt key to set a repeat start point and again at the desired time to set a repeat end point The player will continuously repeat the programme between the two selected points Press rpt a third time to cancel Press n Vi and hold the rpt key to access the repeat disc mode While the repeat disc status bar is showing press the rpt key to cycle through and select repeat disc repeat title and repeat chapter functions 9 2 12 Direct Track Chapter Title Group Selection Handset Only To select a specific track or chapter while a disc is loaded simply press the appropriate handset numeric key To select a ti
54. tive Note Two labels can be assigned to Analogue Input 3 one for its rear panel socket and one for its front panel socket The front panel input will only be available for selection when a connector is pluggea in 7 6 Speaker Setup Selection of Speaker Setup from the top level menu generates a second level menu described and illustrated below 7 6 1 Speaker Size DVD playback system setup units left right to select speaker distance speakers video setup prog scan setup test signal up down to select size audio setup speaker level ok to confirm return to go back with parental control no change menu for help exit menu Selection of Speaker Size enables the size of each speaker to be defined Generally a small speaker is an element of a satellite subwoofer package while a large speaker is a full range type The small left right option is unavailable if no subwoofer is present Note Ext External Large or Small should be selected if the front speakers are connected to the n Vi via an external power amplifier 7 6 2 Units Selection of Units enables the preferred distance measurement units feet or metres for the Speaker Distance menu to be set N VI KORIA EAT i 7 6 3 Speaker Distance 7 6 5 Speaker Level Adjustment speaker size DVD playback system setup units left right to select video setup speakers test signal prog scan setu
55. tle or group add a zero before the number 9 2 13 Mem Function Handset Only The mem function allows the user to store and recall a specific point on a maximum of five discs To store a mem bookmark press and hold the handset mem key at the desired time point To recall a bookmark with the bookmarked DVD loaded press the handset mem key The DVD will jump to the bookmark 9 3 Playback Options 9 3 1 Camera Angle Handset Only Press the angle key to scroll through the available camera angle options Note This function can also be found in the main setup menu 9 3 2 Subtitle Handset Only Press the subt key to scroll through the available subtitle options Note This function can also be found in the main setup menu 9 3 3 Audio Track Handset Only Press the audio key to scroll through the available audio tracks Note This function can also be found in the main setup menu 9 3 4 Zoom Function Handset Only Press the zoom key to scroll through the available zoom levels Use the arrow keys 4 gt a to navigate around the picture 9 4 Accessory Functions The n Vi has four accessory functions accessible at all times from the handset The display will temporarily indicate selection or de selection of these functions 9 4 1 Mute The mute key immediately reduces the volume to zero A second operation restores the volume to its previous level Note The volume can also be restored after a mute command
56. tment is available on the player s SCART and S Video outputs E11 n Vi KORIA IEA 7 5 Audio Setup Selection of Audio Setup from the top level menu generates a second level menu described and illustrated below DVD playback b yeaa setup ass sil aba naitone cel video setup Pro Logic II ok to confirm prog scan setup Neo 6 centre gain left or return to go midnight mode back with no change speaker setup input labels menu for help parental control exit menu 7 5 1 Digital Audio Output Selects the player s Digital Audio Output format from Multi channel i e Dolby Digital DTS etc or Stereo PCM stereo options Note The n Vi must be in stop mode to select audio outputs 7 5 2 Bass Mix Selection of Bass Mix routes the front left and right speaker low frequency signals additionally to the subwoofer channel Note Bass Mix will have no effect when a low frequency effects LFE channel is encoded in the programme material Note Bass Mix is not available on analogue source material 7 5 3 Pro Logic Il Selection of Pro Logic Il Options provides adjustment of the Panorama Centre Width and Dimension parameters Panorama ON diverts a proportion of the front stereo signal to the surround channels Centre Width adjustment varies the relative strength of the centre and front channels a higher value increasing the strength of the front channels Dimension adjustment varies the relat
57. try to country In most territories a retailer must be prepared to take back any equipment he has sold if it cannot be made to work satisfactorily A problem may be due to a fault in the system 3 1 Siting The Equipment l l or its installation so it is essential to make full use of your Some Naim equipment is extremely heavy Check the weight of ae a dealer s diagnostic skills Please contact your local distributor E2 the equipment prior to lifting and if necessary use more than one person so that it can be moved safely Ensure that your equipment rack or table can easily support the weight and is stable or Naim Audio directly 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 local guarantee 3 2 Switching On Always use the switch on the product rather than a mains arrangements with your retailer Contact Naim Audio directly for help and advice if necessary 3 7 Service and Updates It is essential that repairs and updates are only carried out by outlet switch to switch the product on A thump may be heard from the loudspeakers as power amplifiers are switched on This is normal will not cause ee an authorised Naim retailer or at the factory by Naim itself any loudspeaker damage and does not point to any fault oe te Many components are custom made
58. uipment Audio cuts out at high levels The n Vi will automatically protect its amplifier circuits if the output exceeds safe levels If this happens the sound will momentarily be muted and a warning message displayed on the front panel If protection occurs at low volume levels contact your local retailer or distributor for advice N VI RIAAL 14 Specification Audio inputs 1 x digital optical 2 x digital coaxial 1 x analogue via 5 pin DIN 2 x analogue via stereo RCA phono 1x analogue Book Audio CD most copy protected Audio Discs DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DAB not available in all territories 174MHz 240MHz Band Hl 1452MHz 1490MHz L Band Video Outputs Digital Visual Interface DVI with HDCP content protection RGB for non macrovision encoded discs via BNC FM 87 5MHz 108MHz 759 YPbPr via BNC 759 RGB YPbPr interlaced via SCART Communications RS232 control for custom install and home 759 S Video via 4 pin DIN 759 Composite via SCART automation RC5 input for external control via RCA phono 759 Dimensions H x W x D 87 x 432 x 314mm Audio Outputs 5 speaker outputs 5 x 50W in to 8Q or 5x 90W in to 4Q 1 x digital coax SPDIF Analogue stereo 2V Mains Supply 100 120V or 220 240V 50 60Hz 600VA Max 2W from 192kHz re clocked DACS via 5 pin DIN socket Subwoofer standby analogue line level via RCA phono Licence Notes DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
59. urther advice on loudspeaker cables and connectors 2 Mains Power Connection Where fused plugs are used 13 amp fuses should be fitted Fuses of a lower rating will fail after a period of use Do not wire voltage dependent resistors or noise suppressors into mains plugs They degrade the mains supply and the sound 2 1 Mains Plug Wiring In some territories a mains plug may need to be fitted to the supplied mains lead As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the 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 2 2 Equipment Fuses Mains powered Naim Audio equipment is fitted with a mains input fuse on the rear panel adjacent to the mains input socket Replace it if necessary only with the spare fuse supplied or with identical fuses Repeated failure of this fuse points to an equipment or system fault that should be investigated by your retailer or at the factory by Naim itself 2 3 Non rewirable Mains Plugs If a non re
60. use RGB over YPbPr 10 2 4 Progressive Scan YPbPr 3 x BNC analogue The first connection interface from which a Progressive Scan signal is available YPbPr Progressive Scan can be selected for the BNC interface via the video setup menu 10 2 5 Progressive Scan RGB 3 x BNC analogue A Progressive Scan RGB signal is also selectable via the video setup OSD menu and available from the same three BNC connectors described in paragraph 10 2 4 RGB is the native video format of most displays and potentially provides better quality than YPbPr thanks to reduced demands for downstream signal processing As with the SCART RGB interface the video timing signal is combined with Green signal Note RGB progressive scan output is disabled and the screen will appear blank when replaying Macrovision encoded material n Vi PAVA 10 2 6 Progressive Scan DVI DVI multi pin Digital The DVI interface provides the greatest potential video quality DVI is a direct digital connection for digital displays LCD Plasma etc and analogue displays with internal digital to analogue converters With DVI and a digital display no downstream decoding or signal conversion is required so the display quality potentially matches that inherent in the source material The DVI output is HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection encrypted and only compatible with HDCP capable displays the majority of computer DVI displays are not HDCP capable HDMI High Def
61. via the BNC or DVI connections No colour on s video or composite The n Vi is set to NTSC and the display is set to PAL See Section 7 3 1 No DVI input available on the display only HDMI DVI to HDMI adapters are available from accessory retailers Display is too far from the DVD player to use DVI Optical DVI leads up to 500 metres long are available No picture when using DVI The display is not HDCP compliant To meet DVD licensing requirements the n Vi DVI output is content protected using HDCP The display will need updating The picture disappears when play is selected The n Vi video outputs are switched off See Section 7 3 7 A Macrovision encoded disc is loaded and the display is connected via RGB The image is not centred Check both the display and n Vi alignment controls See Sections 77 3 4 and 7 4 2 Previously played DVDs do not start from the beginning The n Vi remembers the last 10 discs played and the playback position when they were ejected To start from the beginning load the disc ensure the n Vi is in stop mode then press stop on the handset Drawer cannot be opened without the remote When in stop mode press the front panel stop button The fan comes on When the unit becomes warm the fan switches on to regulate the temperature Ensure the unit is well ventilated and not directly stacked on top of any other equipment 13 2 Audio No sound from subwoofer digital sources
62. win sets of Volume and Mute keys remain available to either an AV processor or n Vi or preamplifier regardless of the setting of the System Component keys The Player Transport keys will switch between CD and DVD player operation depending on the System Component key selection If preamplifier or AV is selected the Player Transport keys will operate the last component type selected E7 n Vi KAMOU EIA The n Vi incorporates numerous features and facilities many of which may initially be left at their default settings until later preferences have been established Six setup stages are however necessary to establish a basic setup for satisfactory video and multi channel audio playback of audio and audio visual programme material These stages with their owner s manual section numbers are listed below Each is also accompanied in the body of the owner s manual by an exclamation mark graphic 6 3 1 Initial Setup Stages Stage One Video System and Output Format Section 7 3 1 or Section 8 1 Setting the Video System and Output Format ensures that the n Vi is configured correctly for the display connected Can be set from either the On Screen or Front Panel menus Note The default setting is auto Stage Two Aspect Ratio Section 7 3 6 Sets the video output aspect ratio appropriately for the display connected Note The default setting is 16 9 Stage Three Colour Format Section 7 4 1 Sets the video output colour fo
63. wirable 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 2 4 Mains Circuits and Cables A hi fi system usually shares a mains circuit with other household equipment some of which can cause distortion of the mains waveform A separate mains circuit ideally with a 30 or 45 Amp rating may reduce such distortion and improve system performance Advice on the installation of a separate mains circuit should be sought from a qualified electrician Do not substitute alternative mains leads and plugs to those supplied They are selected to offer the best possible performance E1 Naim iddet dol 3 5 Lightning Precautions 3 General Installation Your Naim hi fi system can be damaged by lightning and should be turned off and disconnected from the mains when there is risk of lightning strike For complete protection all mains plugs Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest performance possible avoiding compromise wherever practical This can lead to circumstances that may be unfamiliar The notes that follow contain advice specifically related to Naim equipment as well as more general warnings about the use of domestic audio products Please read them carefully and any aerial cables should be disconnected when not in use 3 6 Problems Consumer protection varies from coun
64. y relocated it is advisable to re scan anyway by pressing the handset menu key while the DAB input is selected and selecting re scan for stations Press the ok key to begin the scan The scan may take a few minutes Note Always re scan if the n Vi has been moved to a different location When the station scan is complete the DAB menu provides options to select either tune mode or preset mode In tune mode stations are selected simply by scrolling through the full list using the handset 4 left or gt right keys In preset mode stations previously stored as presets can be selected either from the handset numeric keys from the 4 left or gt right keys or the next and prev keys Note Some DAB stations do not broadcast at all times and may be listed as unavailable To store a station as a preset select the station followed by save preset from the DAB menu Input a preset number from the handset numeric keys Alternatively presets 1 9 can be assigned to a station at any time by pressing and holding the desired handset numeric key number while the station is selected Any station DAB or FM previously assigned to that number will be overwritten To delete a station preset select clear preset from the DAB menu and input the preset number from the handset numeric keys followed by the ok key Note The DAB menu can be selected at any time by pressing the handset menu key while the DAB input is selected With the DAB input selec

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