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Summary of Contents for NAIM N-VI
- Page 1 E N G L I S H D E U T S C H F R A N Ç A I S I T A L I A N O O W N E R S M A N U A L n-Vi Home Theatre System...
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Page 2: Product Introduction And Contents
Page Section In order to comply with current European safety regulations Connections it is essential that the Naim loudspeaker connectors supplied Mains Power Connection with amplifiers and loudspeakers are used. General Installation Do not under any circumstances allow anyone to modify your... - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: General Installation
Introduction 3 General Installation 3.5 Lightning Precautions Your Naim hi-fi system can be damaged by lightning and should Naim equipment is designed to offer the finest be turned off and disconnected from the mains when there is performance possible avoiding compromise risk of lightning strike. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 6: Connections
The appropriate input and output connections will depend on preamplifiers should therefore only be used as a last resort. the type of system the n-Vi is to be used in. An Illustration of An aerial combining unit may be used to combine signals from the n-Vi input and output connections can be found on the page separate DAB and FM aerials. -
Page 7: Speaker Outputs
5.6 Control Outputs Audio speaker cable is recommended although alternatives are The n-Vi provides control outputs that enable it to be integrated possible. Your local retailer or distributor will be able to offer with remote handset signal (RC5) repeaters and optionally advice. -
Page 8: Control And Setup
( keys. To increase or decrease a parameter The n-Vi will wake in either the factory default state, if it is value use the up ( down ( keys respectively. Use the previously unused, or in the state in which it was last shut key to confirm the setting. -
Page 9: The Narcom Dv Handset
Numeric keys Numeric keys integrated amplifier. 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 System Component Standby... -
Page 10: Recommended Initial Setup
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. -
Page 11: On Screen Setup
To begin the setup procedure insert a DVD and, after waiting for the n-Vi to read the disc contents, press the remote handset Sets the n-Vi to begin playback as soon as the drawer is setup key. The top level setup menu will be displayed. -
Page 12: Video Setup
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 (disc dependent) video... -
Page 13: Progressive Scan Setup
On Screen Setup 75% Colour Scale Test 7.4 Progressive Scan Setup 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. -
Page 14: Audio Setup
(PCM stereo) numbered n-Vi input socket. Inputs can also be disabled (set options. to OFF) from this menu. The n-Vi’s internal “inputs” - Disc, DAB and FM cannot be assigned alternative names. Note: The n-Vi must be in stop mode to select audio outputs. -
Page 15: Parental Control Setup
Ensure you keep a record of the new pass code. appropriately set up. 7.7.3 Parental Controls Note: n-Vi must be in stop mode with the disc input selected and no disc loaded. enable or disable. With Parental Control enabled, Select either the Parental Control options defined in the following two menu 7.6.5 Speaker Level Adjustment... -
Page 16: Front Panel Setup
If the test signal is either too loud or too quiet the overall system volume can be adjusted with the handset volume keys. If nothing is displayed when the n-Vi and display are first navigation When all the speaker levels have been set use the... -
Page 17: Miscellaneous Setup
Select Clock from the Main menu to enter 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... -
Page 18: Input Selection And Volume Control
9.2.5 Pause and Resume operations. Front Panel: Press the play button (while play is underway). The n-Vi supports NTSC and PAL DVD, “Red Book” Audio CD, Handset: Press the pause key once. DVD-A Stereo, DVD-A multi-channel, DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD-R, CD-RW and most copy protected Audio Discs. -
Page 19: Playback Options
(See Diagram 6.1.3). The icon changes as different 9.4 Accessory Functions input signals and decode modes are selected (either manually or automatically) or speaker setups are specified. - Page 20 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”...
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Page 21: Surround Encoding Technology Explained
Operation ease audio data storage and transmission demands and can 9.7 Surround Encoding Technology enable, for example, a single DVD to carry a complete movie. Some feature films have carried the multi-channel sound tracks necessary for “surround sound” since the 1950s. But 9.7.4 Dolby Digital 2/0... -
Page 22: Video Formats Explained
The following few paragraphs provide an explanation of some 10.2.2 S-Video (4 Pin mini-DIN, analogue) of the issues and technologies that impinge on the n-Vi, its The S-Video format offers the next higher quality video installation and operation. -
Page 23: Dab/Fm Tuner
Section 11.2 “live” stations. This may take a few minutes. (DAB menu and Operation). If the display does not request “scan for stations?” but the n-Vi With the FM input selected the handset (up) or... -
Page 24: System Connections
System Connections 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 shows an n-Vi integrated in a system comprising a NAC252 is straightforward. -
Page 25: Trouble-Shooting
Green tint to image. The display is not HDCP compliant. To meet DVD licensing The n-Vi is set to YPbPr mode and the display is set to RGB requirements the n-Vi DVI output is content protected using mode. See Section 7.4.1 HDCP . - Page 26 Stereo or auto. disconnect it. Having equipment connected to input A3 and the front input simultaneously will not damage either the n-Vi or No test signal. source equipment. Ensure test signal is switched on then select a speaker in the Audio cuts-out at high levels.
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Page 27: Specification
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...
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