NAD M17 V2 User Manual

M17 V2 AV Surround Sound Preamp Processor

Surround Yourself with Perfection.

Introducing the M17 V2 A/V Surround Sound Preamp Processor

The M17 V2 carries on the enviable task of representing NAD’s fi nest
surround sound performance. Infi nite possibilities await thanks to the
M17 V2’s most impressive feature, Modular Design Construction (MDC),
NAD’s proven method for preventing premature obsolescence. Dolby
Atmos® and DTS-HD™ Master Audio combine with Dirac Live® Room
Correction to deliver hyper-realism that captures every dimension of a
performance. Add bit-perfect 4K UHD video processing and the M17 V2
delivers the most accurate sound and image experience you’ve ever had.
The M17 V2 is second-to-none in terms of fl exibility and up-to-the-minute
digital technology.

Modular Design Construction (MDC)

With MDC all major digital circuits can be upgraded and replaced to
keep the M17 V2 forever young and capable. This NAD innovation is
a unique architecture that keeps pace with the fast changing world of
digital formats by allowing connectivity and feature upgrades as newer
technologies become available. In fact, this M17 V2 is the previous M17
chassis with a new video MDC and a new audio MDC installed. MDC
defi es premature obsolescence, so you can keep pace with the latest
developments in high performance AV through dealer-installed modules.
Your M17 V2 can be upgraded as your needs and tastes develop, and you
only need to replace the module you want to upgrade, not the entire AV
preamp processor.

FEATURES & DETAILS

• Fully Balanced outputs for all 11.1 channels (Mini XLR for
Height Channels)

• Differential DACs for each channel

• Separate linear and active power supplies dedicated for
analogue and digital sections

• MDC Modular Design Construction (MDC), includes AM 17
Audio and VM 300 Video modules

• 5 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Inputs - 4K UHD full support
with 4K/60p/4:4:4/HDCP 2.2; 2 HDMI outputs (1 HDCP 2.2
with CEC, 1 HDCP 1.4)

• Dolby Atmos

• BluOS™ Enabled for wireless multi-room music streaming

(upgrade kit included)

• Hi-Res Audio playback including 24-bit/192kHz

FLAC / WAV / AIFF

• 5 Custom A/V Presets

• Independent source and volume controls for Zone 2

• RS-232 Port Interface for Advanced Control Systems

• Eco-friendly operation with <0.5W standby power

consumption

• Complete with Dirac Live® Full Frequency Software and

Calibrated Microphone

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and DTS-HD™ Master Audio support

Fully Featured Surround

The M17 V2 offers full HDMI video switching and surround sound
decoding along with 11.1 balanced outputs. Brimming with a full

complement of sophisticated features like the high resolution
lossless surround formats from Dolby TrueHD and DTS­HD Masters Audio decoding, and now object-based audio
with Dolby Atmos, the M17 provides the highest levels of
performance. The surround mode of the source material is
automatically detected via the digital inputs of the M17 V2, and
the most advanced form of decoding, based on yƒour setup,
is switched in. Conversion of the encoded digital bitstream
is performed with high resolution and extremely linear D/A
converters carefully selected for their performance capabilities.

Fully Balanced Audio with Separate Linear Supply

Like all professional recording studios and sound stages, the M17
V2 offers fully balanced audio outputs for all eleven channels.
Locking connectors and special interface electronics allow long
cable runs without noise pickup or signal loss. The silent black
background and explosive dynamics afforded by the balanced line
stage amplifier adds drama and excitement to your music and
movies.

World’s Most Sophisticated Digital Room Correction
System

Dirac Live® and its powerful room correction software is built in to
the M17 V2, including its own calibrated measurement microphone
and Dirac Live Full Frequency. Advanced users can build the
perfect listening environment that corrects for both the timing and
colourations in sound, including the ability to create custom target
curves for room response and the option to choose from a variety of
third-party calibrated microphones.

The BluOS Advantage

BluOS®, the advanced operating system and music management
software shared with NAD’s sister brand Bluesound, is included
in the M17 V2 making it unique among high-end AV Processors.
When connected to the Internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, the M17

V2 has access to thousands of Internet radio stations and over
a dozen high quality music services including Spotify, Amazon
Music, Tidal, Deezer, and many more. With full support for
Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology, the M17
V2 has the highest resolution audio performance available
combined with the highest definition video performance.

Flexible Setup

The latest HDMI features, including HDCP 2.2, 4:4:4 colour
resolution, High Dynamic Range video support, and CEC/ARC,
are all included. Digital inputs and outputs are available in both
coaxial and optical formats to make it easy to attach all your
digital sources. Digital inputs are converted to analogue for use
in Zone 2, and you can choose to convert unused tape outputs
for Zone 3 and Zone 4 use with independent source selection
and volume control. With BluOS® we have also made it easy to
add more speakers for listening to music in additional rooms.
IR repeaters, 12V triggers to automatically switch amplifiers on
and off, and an RS-232 data port makes it easy to connect to
highly advanced automated control systems, such as Crestron
and Control4. Thoughtful features like discrete On and Off
codes, direct access to inputs and FM station presets facilitates
the integration of the M17 V2 into elaborate remote control
systems.

Customise with AV Presets

The M17 V2’s sleek TFT touch panel display makes setup and
control easier than ever before. Unique features like AV presets
and a completely flexible input setup allow unprecedented
flexibility and ease of use. The M17 V2 offers five independent
AV presets that store speaker level and tone control settings for
instant recall, making it easy to custom tailor your system for
different types of program material. Encoded surround modes
like Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically selected if the
program is so encoded. The M17 V2 also remembers your last
used settings when switched in and out of Standby mode.