ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO OWNERS MANUAL n-Vi Home Theatre System
Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Section In order to comply with current European safety regulations it is essential that the Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used. E1 1 Connections 2 Mains Power Connection 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.
naim Introduction Naim Audio products are conceived with 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. 1 Connections It is important for both safety and performance that the standard cables supplied are not modified. 1.
naim Introduction 3 General Installation Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest Your Naim hi-fi system can be damaged by lightning and should performance possible avoiding compromise be turned off and disconnected from the mains when there is wherever practical. This can lead to circumstances risk of lightning strike. For complete protection all mains plugs that may be unfamiliar.
n-Vi Introduction 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.
n-Vi Connections 5 Connections If the n-Vi has a DAB/FM Radio Upgrade fitted it will also have 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. 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.
n-Vi Connections 5.5 Speaker Outputs When connecting speakers ensure that each positive pin identified by a “+” mark on the side of the connector body - is The n-Vi provides five speaker output sockets each rated at always inserted to the positive output sockets. Also ensure that 90 watts into 4Ω. The five speaker outputs are intended to the connections at the speaker are connected with the same be connected to the front left, front right, centre, surround polarity.
n-Vi Control and Setup 6 Control and Setup 6.1.1 On Screen Setup Once all the input and output connections are made During On Screen Setup, all functions are accessed via a the n-Vi can be set up. Although the n-Vi can be so use of the NARCOM DV handset is recommended. cascading menu system with the handset 5 (up), 6 (down), 3 (left), 4 (right) and ok keys. To navigate through the top level and second level menus use the handset up (5) and down (6) keys. To confirm a selection press the ok key.
n-Vi Control and Setup 6.2 The NARCOM DV Handset 6.1.3 Front Panel Channel Scheme Icon The term “channel scheme” describes the array of speakers in The NARCOM DV is a dedicated remote handset for the n-Vi, use. The channel scheme operating at any time is linked to the DVD5 and AV2.
n-Vi Control and Setup 6.3 Recommended Initial Setup 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.
n-Vi On Screen Setup 7 On Screen Setup options will be displayed. The disc must be playing for subtitle On Screen Setup configures parameters that apply to system-wide setup, DVD playback and video options to be available. Note: Subtitles can also be directly selected during playback by pressing the handset subt key. 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.
n-Vi On Screen Setup 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 0 (black) to 100 (white). In American NTSC encoding the value of 7.
n-Vi On Screen Setup 7.4 Progressive Scan Setup 75% Colour Scale Test Pattern Selection of Progressive Scan Video Setup from the top level The display must be viewed menu generates a second level menu described and illustrated using a 47b blue separation below. filter. Adjust the display’s The Progressive Scan Output menus enable selection of the colour and tint/hue control signal format to be output from the player’s BNC sockets.
n-Vi On Screen Setup 7.5 Audio Setup Note: Midnight Mode is not available with analogue material. Selection of Audio Setup from the top level menu generates a Note: Midnight Mode can also be selected directly during normal second level menu described and illustrated below. operation from the remote handset.
On Screen Setup ! 7.6.3 Speaker Distance MENU speaker size units speaker distance test signal speaker level 4 Selection of Parental Control from the top level menu 5 4 6 DVD playback system setup video setup prog. scan setup audio setup speaker setup parental control exit menu 7.
n-Vi Front Panel Setup 8 Front Panel Setup Front Panel Setup provides an alternative setup Return to the Speaker menu and select Distance followed by routine for some parameters and provides access Units followed by Feet or Metres. Selection of Feet or Metres to Video System and Format parameters should defines the distance measurement units used.
n-Vi Front Panel Setup 8.3 Miscellaneous Setup 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.
n-Vi Operation 9 Operation 9.2.3 Next Chapter (or track) Once all the system setup options described in Front Panel: Press the next button once. Section 7 and 8 are selected the n-Vi is ready Handset: Press the next key once. for use. Control of disc transport and selection of disc dependent display options can be carried 9.2.4 Previous Chapter (or track) out from either the player front panel or from the Front Panel: Press the prev button once. handset.
n-Vi Operation 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 title or group add a zero before the number. 9.2.
n-Vi Operation 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 and the “.1” refers to a subwoofer. Tables 9.5 and 9.6 refer to channel schemes in this manner. Table 9.
n-Vi Operation 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.
n-Vi Video Formats 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 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 of a moving image - colour, brightness and timing - in a single signal carried by a single cable.
n-Vi DAB/FM Tuner 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 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 3 (left) or 4 (right) keys. to analogue converters.
n-Vi System Connections 12 System Connections Integration of the n-Vi in an existing Naim system requires Connection of the n-Vi in a stand-alone AV system is straightforward. Each speaker output should be connected to the appropriate speaker, the subwoofer output connected to an active subwoofer and a video display connected to the appropriate video output. (See Diagram 5.7). 12.1 n-Vi with NAC252, Supercap and NAP250 a little more care and thought however.
n-Vi Trouble-shooting 13 Trouble-shooting The following list of typical problems 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.
n-Vi Trouble-shooting Sound coming from surround speakers when playing a conventional stereo CD or stereo soundtrack. This is normal. The front input is a duplicate of input A3. Dolby Pro Logic II or Neo:6 surround mode is probably enabled. Either stop playback of the equipment attached to input A3 or Use the handset mode key to select Stereo or auto. disconnect it. Having equipment connected to input A3 and the No test signal.
n-Vi Specification 14 Specification Media Supported: NTSC and PAL DVD Video, DVD Audio, “Red Book” Audio CD, most copy protected Audio Discs, DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD-R, CD-RW. Video Outputs: Digital Visual Interface (DVI) with HDCP content protection. RGB (for non-macrovision encoded discs) via BNC, (75Ω). YPbPr via BNC, (75Ω). RGB/YPbPr interlaced via SCART, (75Ω). S-Video via 4-pin DIN, (75Ω). Composite via SCART, (75Ω). Audio Outputs: 5 speaker outputs, 5 x 50W in to 8Ω or 5 x 90W in to 4Ω.
