NAD VISO FIVE - About Viso Five; E.a.r.s. and Digital Surround; Ease of Use; Upgradability

INTRODUCTION
ABOUT VISO FIVE
Though the VISO FIVE is among the most technically sophisticated DVD
Surround Sound Receivers, we worked hard to make it one of the most
musically transparent home-theater components available as well; this is what
we mean by NAD’s “Music First” design philosophy. Here are just few examples:
• High-performance components used throughout VISO FIVE’s analog
audio circuits to maximize quality from all sources, including multi-
channel analog sources such as DVD-Audio.
• The VISO FIVE has exceptional playability. It has support for DVD-Video,
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, DVD-A, SVCD with or without PBC (Play Back
Control), VCD, DivX, Audio CD, CD-R/-RW and including recorded MP3,
copyright-protected WMA and JPEG les.
• An RS-232 port for advanced zone control and software update through
a Windows® compatible PC.
• Gold-surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure
maximum signal integrity.
E.A.R.S. AND DIGITAL SURROUND
A key element of the VISO FIVE’s unique musical aptitude is NAD’s
proprietary Enhanced Ambience Recovery System (EARS). In sharp contrast
to many “ambience-synthesis” music-surround modes, EARS exploits the
VISO FIVE’s substantial DSP power to route the ambient content that is
“encrypted” in virtually all natural-acoustic recordings to the appropriate
main, center and surround speakers, without resorting to articially
generated reections or regeneration. EARS’ natural ambience yields a
subtle but exceptionally eective surround mode that naturally enhances
the spatial presentation in a fashion suitable for serious music listening.
Dolby Pro Logic II Music and DTS Neo:6 Music modes can also create
enjoyable experience from 2-channel sources.
On the digital side, the VISO FIVE combines extraordinarily high-speed DSP
processing employing one of the most advanced high-speed DSP “engines”
available. A single, high-precision master clock synchronizes all digital
circuits to eliminate the timing errors (jitter) that otherwise compromise
sonics. The result is legitimately state-of-the-art surround decoding
from Dolby Digital and DTS sources, and 5.1-channel reproduction, with
genuinely superior sound quality in all modes.
EASE OF USE
Despite the eort NAD has invested in the VISO FIVE’s sonic performance,
we expended no less in making it powerfully easy to use. Its design is
uniquely simple for so sophisticated a component, and the HTR 7 universal
remote control is equally understandable, as are the VISO FIVE’s own front-
panel and on-screen displays.
RS 232
Flexible system conguration is possible with the RS-232 interface and
NAD’s proprietary Windows® compatible software. We are also certied
partners with AMX and Crestron and fully support these external devices.
This interface allows complete remote control of the VISO FIVE from any
remote location via the PC. Complete remote control functionality is
available to the user by interface software. See your NAD audio specialist for
further information.
UPGRADABILITY
The VISO FIVE permits exible system growth. We have made the more
likely scenario of software upgrades easy to accomplish via the high speed
RS-232 port on the rear panel (and in combination with the LOAD SW
switch also on the rear panel). Owners who register their VISO FIVE on
our international web site www.NADelectronics.com will be advised of
updates. Some of these may be free of charge, and some may require
royalty payments depending on the type of upgrade. The advanced user
will be able to perform these upgrades by downloading les from our web
site, via e-mail and installing them by connecting the VISO FIVE to a PC.
Alternatively the dealer from whom you purchased your VISO FIVE should
be able to assist in performing these upgrades.
ABOUT THE HTR 7 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL
Packed with your VISO FIVE is the NAD HTR 7 remote control, a full-system
remote especially designed for easy use and understanding. Be sure to
read the section “Using the HTR 7 Remote Control”, to familiarize yourself
with the remote’s layout and operations before proceeding to setup your
VISO FIVE. You may opt to use your HTR 7 as your primary way to command
your entire AV system. The HTR 7 can be employed to operate additional
NAD or other-brand components such as a DVD/CD player, television,
satellite/HDTV tuner, VCR, or virtually anything else that operates via
standard infrared remote.
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