NAD T517 Specifications - page 2
Features
The T 517 is a very full-featured DVD player that offers
a wide range of facilities such as Multi-Angle**,
Multi-Audio**, Multi-Subtitle**, Frame by Frame
Playback, up to x 400% Zoom, Marker Search,
Smooth Scan, Slow Motion and Repeat. Buyers will
also appreciate convenience features such as Fast
Disc Loading and Last Scene Book Marking (picks up
where you left off if the viewing session is interrupted).
All of these facilities can be easily accessed with the
supplied remote control.
With four video connection options and four audio
connection options, complete compatibility with
any Home Theatre set-up is assured. Whether you
simply want to add DVD to your current TV or desire
a complete digital surround sound experience, the
T 517 is fully up to the task. Audio is available in
2 channel analogue, SCART (230V version only),
Coaxial and Optical digital (SPDIF) and HDMI.
The T 517 includes the latest type of connection - the
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). With High
Definition Copy Protection (HDCP), HDMI allows direct
transmission of uncompressed HD video and audio
up to 1080p resolution. HDMI is not “just another
connector” as it can transmit encrypted picture data
at rates up to 5 gbps – that’s 5 gigabytes per second!
This very high speed demands precision in every aspect
of the signal path, including the connecting cable.
Standard 480i and 576i (480/576 lines interlaced
picture) can be “upsampled” to resolutions as high
as 1080p (1080 line progressively scanned picture)
thanks to the video processing chip. This allows you
to make the most of the high resolution capability of
today’s HD projectors and flat panel displays. (The TV
display must be HDCP compatible to take advantage
of this advanced feature.)
Most popular disc formats are supported by the
T 517, including JPEG, as well as MP3 and WMA
(Windows Media Audio). DVD±R and DVD±RW
recordable DVD formats are fully supported
including those recorded with Variable Bit Rates.
DiVX allows playback of material downloaded from
the internet.
Performance
Audio performance is fully up to NAD’s high standards.
The T 517 is a superb music player for CD and even
includes USB input in the front panel where you can
connect and playback a USB memory stick that has
stored MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files. With full support
for CD-R and CD-RW formats, the T 517 is right up
to date. Even MP3 and WMA files can be played back
on this versatile player, with a CD-R/-RW disc capable
of up to 10 hours of continuous music playback!
The same is true for USB playback with the USB
memory stick limited only by its memory size and
compression rate!
Whichever audio format is chosen, the signal will be
processed and decoded with typical NAD precision.
The analogue output stages are fed from separate
regulated power supplies and utilize audiophile quality
parts to retain all the dynamics and detail contained in
the original recording.
Equal attention has been paid to the video performance
capabilities: Keeping signal paths short and direct to
minimise any interference, the 12 bit 148 MHz Video
DACs are capable of reproducing the finest of picture
details, where black is truly black and with vivid colours
extremely faithful to the original.
The Component Video output (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) sports
Progressive Scan to get the most out of the latest
high-end digital video monitors and projectors with
significantly increased resolution when compared
to standard, interlaced video. For video displays
without Component Video input, the SCART (230V
version only) and S-Video connectors offer superior
video performance.
Value
The NAD T 517 brings NAD quality and performance
to an affordable price range. While this player is a
natural partner to one of NAD’s high performance A/V
Receivers, its superb performance and exceptional
value make it an outstanding choice in its own right.
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