DVD5 specification and pic

Posted by: blythe on 22 February 2004

Naim Press Release:

THE NEW naim DVD5
Inspired Vision

DVD for movie lovers……..
The naim AV2 processor quickly established itself as a multi-channel audio landmark. Designed to be a true music-lovers multi-channel component and eschewing video processing; it received many awards for its outstanding audio performance.

For many years naim source components have been considered the best in the world. The NAT01 tuner and the CDS3 compact disc player being prime examples. Therefore the first video source component from naim really had to be something really special.

Built to typical naim standards, it shares the 5 series’ anti-resonance casework, including no less than 5 printed circuit boards, a fully linear power supply with 12 independently regulated power supplies and 6 separate grounds.

CD performance is an issue with DVD players; most do not deliver. Therefore, to fit into naim’s hierarchy, the DVD5 must outperform the new naim CD5i when playing music CDs. naim’s advanced re-clocking circuitry, perfected in the naim CDS3 CD player, compliments the linear power supply and naim’s exemplary audio engineering.

The naim designed video circuitry supports Composite, S-Video, Component interlaced, Component progressive scan, RGB interlaced, RGB progressive, RGBHV high definition progressive and DVI digital progressive scan. In addition HDMI compatible displays may be used with the DVD5 via an adapter cable. Extensive naim-written set-up menus allow fine-tuning of the video output with 5 test screens assisting in adjusting the huge range of picture settings.

Uncompromised design…
In addition to its standard-setting video and audio performance the DVD5 brings a naim system into the high-resolution multi-channel audio world. The DVD5 software is upgradeable in the inevitable event of future standard changes and upgrades, 192kHz / 24bit audio being catered for with the addition of forthcoming modules. RS232 and RC5 ports allow advanced control in multi-room or custom-install systems.

When used with the naim AV2 multi-channel processor / preamp, the DVD5 provides full on screen display for the AV2 and also includes a new AV system remote.

 New reference standard DVD player.
 Numerous simultaneous video formats: Composite, S-Video, RGB and Component interlaced and progressive scan, High Definition Progressive Scan RGBHV and DVI.
 Faroudja DCDi de-interlacing technology.
 S-Video, SCART, 5 x BNC and DVI video connections.
 16:9 and 4:3 display support.
 5 test screens.
 Huge range of picture adjustments.
 Adjustable audio and video delay for lip sync correction.
 Standard-setting CD performance.
 Fully optimised master clock with naim data re-clocking circuitry to minimise jitter.
 Fully linear power supply.
 12 separately regulated power supplies with 6 isolated grounds.
 192kHz, 24bit ready.
 New naim AV system infrared remote control.
 RC5 input for wired remote control in complex installations.
 RS232 input / output for use in full home automation systems and naimware updates.
 Software upgradeable.

The naim DVD5 establishes a new reference level for DVD video quality combined with truly flexible, upgradeable and standard-setting musical performance

SPECIFICATIONS: naim DVD5
Video Output: Composite
S-Video
RGB
YPbPr (Component)
RGBHV (High Definition)
DVI
SCART and BNC video connections
5 test screens
NTSC black level setup
16:9 & 4:3 display support
Mains supply 100-120V, 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 70 x 432 x 301 mm
Finish Black
UK price inc VAT £2,350 tbc

Product Available May 2004.

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by David Young

Richard,

RGBHV (High Definition), that is fantastic! Could you advise all the available resolutions on this output? Is there any option for ****caps power supply upgrade? Which one will give better sound quality between DVD5+AV2 and DVD5 w/multichannel output option?

Thanks.

David

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by blythe

quote:
Originally posted by David Young:
Richard,

RGBHV (High Definition), that is fantastic! Could you advise all the available resolutions on this output? Is there any option for ****caps power supply upgrade? Which one will give better sound quality between DVD5+AV2 and DVD5 w/multichannel output option?

Thanks.

David

The only question there that I can answer is that there is no provision for adding a XXXX-Cap.
Doug Graham did explain why this to me is but I'm afraid I can't remember the details!!

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by neil w

my plasma has component and rgb with h & v inputs so which will give the best picture

thanx neil

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by Geoff P

quote:
my plasma has component and rgb with h & v inputs so which will give the best picture

RGB progressive with H & V thru' 5 BNC's will give the best ANALOG output.
The DVI output to compatible plasma displays should be better than RGB since it is kept DIGITAL and can drive the display direct, but I bet you will have to look hard to see the difference with a Faroudja chip involved.

regards
GEOFF

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by thomas schiller

Blythe,

please can you tell me,
is the DVD5 codefree? If not, how can it be made codefree?
can it play DVDAUDIO/SACD?

Regards, Thomas

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by Setting Son

Excuse my ignorance but what is a 'linear' power supply?

Thanks.

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by blythe

quote:
Originally posted by thomas schiller:
Blythe,

please can you tell me,
is the DVD5 codefree? If not, how can it be made codefree?
can it play DVDAUDIO/SACD?

Regards, Thomas

The DVD5 that I saw is is a region 2 machine. (said so on the back!)

I don't know if it is an "easy hack" or if it would mean a chip change.
As far as I know, ALL DVD player manufacturers are obliged to make their machines to the specific region/market.
I didn't put the question to Doug when I chatted to him either, so I guess we'll have to wait and see how it can become region free!

He did however tell me that it would be, in it's release version, equipped for upgrades via a port. I'm afraid that I can't remember the detail of which format he referred to; it was either SACD or DVDA or both.......

Mind you, the only SACD I own is Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound which is fun to listen to - once.
To seriously listen to it gets on my nerves.......

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly

I have seen it in action at Bristol.

Its a Belter. We are talking canine genitalia here.

Regards

Mike

On the Yellow Brick Road and Happy

Posted on: 22 February 2004 by neil w

geoff

my plasma wont accept a progressive signal ( pana pwb4 )

neil

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Neill Ferguson

Where's the button to open the draw. Was the Player playing???

Neill

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by NigelP

Looks good - how does it compare to the Arcam DV27A?

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Simon Perry

So, who's going to get one then?!

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Peter Gear

Thomas

No it will not play SACD or DVDA. Jason informed me that they are waiting to see which way the market goes. Whatever, naim have allowed for retrofitting when all become clear -there is a slot available on the back.

Oh and I might be the first. I have been waiting over a year for the DVD5 to appear!

Cheers
Peter

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Neill Ferguson

Must ask again can someone explain how you open the draw. As the pic shows no open and close button????
Someone please explain this one????

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by blythe

quote:
Originally posted by younaimit:
While the minimalist buttons look very nice, is there menu control from the front of the unit or only on the remote? Remote dies then the unit becomes difficult or impossible to use?

Doug told me that a menu system is used on the DVD5 and he also said it was dead easy to use (hope he's right!)
I can't answer the open/close question though as I didn't witness the operation.......

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by thomas schiller

blythe, Peter

Thank you for answering.

I also want to know if the DVD5 offers some scaling options like a higher refresh rate like 75 HZ and/or 768p or higher.

Regards, Thomas

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by blythe

quote:
Originally posted by thomas schiller:
blythe, Peter

Thank you for answering.

I also want to know if the DVD5 offers some scaling options like a higher refresh rate like 75 HZ and/or 768p or higher.

Regards, Thomas

Not sure of the tech side of things but Doug did say it has a built in "scaler" - but I think that was referring to the selection of the size: 4:3 or 16:9 or whatever.
Martin.

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Neill Ferguson

Blythe

So was the machine playing at the show??. I saw the pre-production version at the Scottish Show. It was not playing though. I asked about the open and close button question. I got two very puzzled looks from the guys from Naim who both said they didn't know. How it was going to work. I also asked about SACD and DVDA as the outputs are there on the back.
I was told this was an upgrade option. I do find this a strange one. As any upgrade would require a return to factory to add the relevant decode chips or the addition of another board. If this is already there why not just have it working from the start.
I think until Naim confirm full specs and well all get to have a look at this machine in retailers shops then we'll spend months picking up on what little seems to be known on this machine.

Neill

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by julian62/135

Questions, questions and yet the administrators have remained very quite in this thread….

now 82/135's

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by blythe

quote:
Originally posted by julian62/135:
Questions, questions and yet the administrators have remained very quite in this thread….

now 82/135's

My guess is they're all clearing up after the show and haven't had time to come on here!

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Peter Gear

Rod

I think you are correct about Naim not being absolutely sure about the final spec. Jason told me that the price was not fixed yet presumeably because there were still some outstanding issues.
Concerning the drawer - its opened via a button and motor - its very smooth and quiet. Apparently they would have like to have had it open manually but vibration (during operation) was an issue that could only be solved via a non manual approach.
I may also have this wrong but my understanding from the conversation with Jason was that DVDA and SACD would not be avaialble until the winner of this battle is known. There is room for card and outputs etc when this is sorted.

Cheers
Peter

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by julian62/135

Blythe -

sorry, i didn't realise.

now 82/135's

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly

quote:
Originally posted by Neill Ferguson:
Blythe

So was the machine playing at the show??.
Neill

Yes; my second item in the first post in the "Bristol Snippets" thread, plus others review it.

Regards

Mike

On the Yellow Brick Road and Happy

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Ancipital

quote:
Originally posted by Simon Perry:
So, who's going to get one then?!

Probability of purchase, about 70% though this may change to 100% when demoed

Steve.

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by karyboue

In the specifications what exactly means"RGBHV (High Definition)" ?