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W O R L D C L A S S H I F I O W N E R S M A N U A L DVD Player: DVD5. AV Processor: AV2...
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IMPORTANT Page Section In order to comply with current European safety regulations Equipment Installation it is essential that the Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied Connections with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used. Mains Power Connection Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your...
Naim Audio products. Product specific information begins in Section 5. 1 Equipment Installation Normally your Naim Audio equipment will have been installed by the dealer who sold it to you - even if you live outside their immediate vicinity. In any event however your dealer is responsible for making sure that the system performs as it should.
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It is essential that repairs and updates are only carried out by an authorised Naim dealer or at the factory by Naim itself. 4.4 Radio Interference Many components are custom made, tested or matched and...
The AV2 section of the manual covers use of the processor as a stand-alone product. The AV2 feature-set and operation described in this manual refers to units incorporating software release Version 01-04 or later. Contact Naim Audio directly or your local representative for information on software identification and updates.
Analogue high definition Progressive Scan normal automatically if no further SCART Analogue Interlaced changes are made. YPbPr SCART Analogue Interlaced naim logo visible in the centre S-Video 4-pin mini DIN Analogue Interlaced of the display screen will confirm Composite SCART...
DVD5 7.2 On Screen Display and Interface 7.3.4 DVD Auto-play Sets the player to begin playback as soon as the drawer is Once the initial video options are set, the remaining DVD5 closed. Select from or off. setup options must be set from the remote handset using the On Screen Display.
DVD5 7.5 Video Setup Overscan Test Pattern Adjust the display’s horizontal, vertical, aspect ratio and zoom Selection of Video Setup from the top level menu generates a controls until the test pattern is central and spills over the edge second level menu comprising the options listed below. of the display by approximately 5%.
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DVD5 7.6.2 Motion Compensation The picture adjustments common to High Definition outputs are Vertical Offset, Horizontal Offset Delay. Motion Compensation is a function of progressive scan video Offset adjustments enable the picture to be properly centred processing that overcomes the visible artifacts that can result in the display screen.
DVD5 7.7.4 Pro Logic II Options 7.8.1 Speaker Size Note: Function only available with AV2 connected. Note: Function only available with McC installed or AV2 connected. Selection of Pro Logic II Options provides adjustment of the Selection of Selection of Speaker Size Selection of Speaker Size enables the size of each speaker...
DVD5 8 DVD5 Operation 7.9.2 Change Pass Code pass code Once all the system setup options described in Enter a new if you wish to change the existing one. Ensure you keep a record of the new pass code. Section 7 are selected the DVD5 is ready for use. Control of disc transport and selection of disc 7.9.3 Parental Control dependent display options can be carried out from...
DVD5 8.1.9 Slow Forward/Reverse (DVDs only) 8.2 Playback Options Handset Only: slow Press the key once for half speed playback 8.2.1 Camera Angle followed by the ffwd frwd keys to select further Handset Only: Press the angle key to scroll through the slow forward or reverse speed options.
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DVD5 and AV2. It will also operate the core functions addition to the appropriate signal cable. Connection of of a Naim CD player, pre-amplifier or integrated the interface cable is illustrated in Section 11.2 amplifier.
DVD5 11 DVD5 Connections 11.1 DVD5 Rear Panel external external analogue analogue audio out 1 - front, surround s-video comms comms audio out video out analogue audio out 2 - centre, sub-woofer, rear power mains external digital digital region high definition high definition SCART input...
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7.1 channel with multi-channel audio card fitted, 24bit 96kHz via multiple DIN sockets. Communications: Full integration with naim AV2 processor including AV2 OSD RS232 control for custom install and home automation. RC5 input for external control. Dimensions (H x W x D):...
14 Video Formats Explained wire simplicity and convenience, but the necessary downstream decoding produces unavoidable and visible artifacts. Composite In the early days of domestic video and home theatre video thus offers the lowest display quality of the options the issue of different video formats and interfaces did available and should be used if there is really no other option.
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14.2.7 High Definition Progressive Scan RGBHV (5 x BNC, analogue) A second RGB/BNC interface provides the highest potential video quality from an analogue signal. RGBHV is a five channel interface with separate horizontal and vertical timing signals again selectable via the video setup menu. Connecting to a display with each signal element carried separately reduces to a minimum the necessity for downstream signal processing and potentially provides another step up in video quality.
15 AV2 Basics and Quick Setup Installation of the AV2 requires two setup routines to be carried out - input setup and speaker setup. These routines configure the AV2 for the source equipment and loudspeakers it is to be used with and specify some signal decoding options. Some parameters depend on the state in which the AV2 was last switched off so setup may be simplified if the AV2 is returned to its setup defaults.
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15.3 Speaker Setup Routine To enter setup mode. menu mode Handset: Press menu followed by mode mode Front panel: Press and hold mode. To scroll up or down parameter list. Handset: Press input mode Front panel: press input or mode. To Adjust setting.
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AV2. the system’s “tape monitor circuit” or in the case of a Naim An interface connector fitted to the AV2 enables integration with system to the appropriate preamplifier or power amplifier input Naim DVD players.
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“quick setup” Note: On Screen Display (OSD) of the AV2 front panel information will be available if a Naim diagrams in Section 15. DVD player is connected to both the AV2 and to an appropriate display.
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Selection of a higher value delays the audio signal Note: Contact Naim Audio directly for a full list of RS232 codes. with respect to the video. Use the keys...
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18.2 Speaker Setup Routine 18.2.3 Sub-woofer Cut-off Frequency The AV2 display will now show on the left hand side and a The Speaker Setup routine defines the presence and size of numerical value on the right hand side. refers to the cut-off the speakers connected to the main, centre, surround, extra frequency between the sub-woofer and any small speakers.
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For most Naim preamplifiers used with an AV2 the 19.1 Input Selection and Volume Control volume control should be set to around 12 o’clock. The Naim NAIT 5 integrated amplifier and NAC 112x preamplifier have automatic To select an input use the handset...
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Table 19.5 Decode Modes and Channel Schemes Decode Maximum Speaker Channels Mode Left Front Centre Right Front Left Surround Right Surround Extra Rear Sub-Woofer Direct Mono (Note 1) Stereo (Note 1) Dolby PL II (Note 1) Music Dolby PL II (Note 1) Movie Dolby Digital...
19.7.6 On-screen Display encoded into two existing channels. This enhancement provides When an AV2 is connected to a Naim DVD player pressing opportunities for producers and engineers to generate surround key will temporarily display the system status bar.
In isolated cases it is possible for remote handset commands c e n for one piece of equipment to interfere with the operation of another. If this should occur with any Naim Audio handset please contact your dealer for advice. Note: The DVD5 Handset can also be used to control the AV2.
Note: The RS232 and DVD control sockets enable connection to custom install RS232 controllers and Naim DVD players respectively. Please contact your dealer for the appropriate connection cables. These sockets are not intended for direct connection to computer networks.
22.2 Stand-alone AV System AV2 connected to NAP V175 and NAP 150x to active sub-woofer power mains input mains left centre right power speaker input surround speaker surround speaker mains power left right input front speaker front speaker Interconnect Cables cable direction 4 to 4 pin DIN...
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22.3 AV Integrated With Two Channel System NAC 112x/NAP 150x connected to AV2 and NAPV 175 to active sub-woofer mains power input centre power mains left right input surround speaker speaker surround speaker power mains left right input front speaker front speaker Interconnect Cables cable...
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100-120V or 220-240V, 50/60Hz Dimensions (H x W x D): 70 x 432 x 301mm 24 Declaration of conformity to appropriate standards Manufacturer Naim Audio Limited, Southampton Road, Salisbury, England, SP1 2LN Products DVD5, AV2 Safety EN 60065 Emissions Tested to:...
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To enjoy DTS Digital Surround(tm) playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround(tm) decoder such as the Naim Audio AV2 must be connected to the digital output (S/PDIF, AES.EBU or TosLink) of the CD, LD or DVD player.
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