NAD Electronics VISO THIRTY, VISO TWENTY Owner's Manual

VISO TWENTY
VISO THIRTY

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

I. Quick Start 4

II. More on Speaker Positioning 5

A. Main Speakers
B. Surround Speakers
C. Subwoofer
D. Wall Mounting

III. Additional Details on Configuring Your VISO System 7

A. Important
B. Selecting Speaker Wire
C. Configurations
D. Tighten Terminals
E. NAD VISO DVD Receiver Setup
F. Subwoofer Level
G. Subwoofer LED Indicator
H. AC Power Switch

IV. Protecting Your Speakers 15

V. Cabinet Care 15

VI. In Case of Problems 15

VII. In Case of Problems with your Subwoofer 16

VIII. Specifications 20

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Thank you for your purchase. The NAD VISO speakers are designed to deliver
high performance in many uses, and we hope they add much enjoyment to your
listening life.

I. QUICK START

A. Attach the supplied adhesive backed bumpers near the corners of the LR5’s

and C20’s bottom surface to protect the finish of speakers and furnishings.

B. Position LR5 speakers as symmetrically as possible, at a comfortable

distance from your seating position—slightly closer to each other than they
are to you. Position the C20 center channel directly above or underneath
your TV screen. (Keep its front as much in line as possible with the front of
the picture.)

C. Using standard lamp “zip cord” (18 gauge/1.0mm dia) wire or better, connect

the Red (positive) binding post of each speaker to the Red terminal of your
signal source on the channel. Similarly, connect Black (ground) on each
speaker to Black on that channel's signal source. (If the output of the signal
source is via a proprietary cable with a jack at one end, connect the color­coded wires at the other end of the cable to the speaker's similarly-coded
posts.) Be sure to follow color-coding to make sure that your speakers

are “in phase” for smoothest sound with deepest bass.

D. The loudest bass output from a subwoofer will come from corner placement.

As you position the subwoofer outward from the corner along one wall or
another, bass output diminishes somewhat, it also becomes more uniform
throughout the room, with fewer of the “standing waves” that produce peaks
and nulls at various points. Turn off all other components, and follow one of
the connection diagrams. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC power
socket, then plug the subwoofer into an active AC outlet. The same receptacle
as the rest of your audio/video system or another on the same electrical
circuit should be used to avoid ground hum. Set the subwoofer’s phase switch
to 0° and volume switch to 0dB. Flip the Power Switch to the on position.

E. Turn ON your NAD VISO DVD Receiver. If you're using an NAD VISO FIVE

DVD Receiver, ensure that the settings for “Front”, “Centre” and “Surround”
speakers are all set to “Small” via the “Speaker Settings” section of the Audio
Setup menu.

pressing the button on the remote control select Center Channel speaker
and using the button select -3dB.

Receiver, configure the following settings via the Audio Setup Menu—in
“Listening Mode” set the mode to “DVS Reference” and in “Speaker Settings”
menu set “Front” to “Small”. Refer to the item about NAD VISO DVD
RECEIVER SETUP under the ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON CONFIGURING
YOUR VISO SYSTEM section to learn more about configuring your NAD
VISO system.

F. Find a comfortable volume setting and play a bass-rich program source.

Slowly adjust the [SUB] level button on the remote control of your NAD VISO
DVD Receiver until the subwoofer contributes a natural level of low frequency
sound. Now, please read the rest of this guide and fine-tune your installation
accordingly—it will be time well spent!

Return to Audio Setup menu and select Channel Levels. By

[?]

[<] If you're using an NAD VISO TWO DVD

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II. MORE ON SPEAKER POSITIONING

A. Main Speakers

The three factors to adjust according to your own tastes—keeping in mind
that you are the judge and the one(s) to be satisfied-are:

1. The closer you place speakers to room surfaces, the greater the
proportion of bass in their sound, because of the “focusing” effects of
nearby surfaces on lower, longer-wavelength frequencies. Positioning the
speakers near the intersection of two surfaces (wall and wall, wall and
floor, or wall and ceiling) will produce more apparent bass than placing
them near a single surface (a wall or floor or ceiling). The greatest
apparent bass will result from placement near the intersection of three
surfaces-in a room corner, near the floor or ceiling, where there will be a
reinforcing effect which is somewhat uneven, like that of a megaphone.

2. Distances of speakers from the wall can make a great difference in

the frequency balance, sonic spaciousness, and definition in their
sound, because of changes in the number, strength, and particular

frequencies of secondary reflections from surfaces. The sound will
generally have greater spaciousness, especially depth, if they are out at
least a foot (30cm) from the nearest wall.

3. Small changes in positioning may make a big difference in sound
quality. Because of the varying relationships of the dimensions of a room
and their relation both to where you place the speakers and where you sit,
the wavelengths of sound and their interaction both with you and with the
room can vary a great deal. There can be sharp increases or decreases in
the relative loudness of different frequency bands, greatly amplifying or
almost nullifying whole ranges. Since VISO Speakers are small and easy
to position, it's easy to experiment with small, incremental changes until
you are satisfied.

60°

Ideal speaker placement: 2.1

Ideal speaker placement: 5.1

30° 30°

100°100°

B. Surround Speakers

Begin with the knowledge of the above factors about main speakers. Then
modify things as needed for your convenience and the surround effect that
works best for you. If you want maximum localization and definition, you
probably will want to aim the speakers toward your seating area, both

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horizontally and vertically. If you prefer the surround effect to be more
diffused rather than pinpointed, aiming the speakers somewhat away from
your ears probably will be more satisfying. You may want even to place them
to reflect their sound off the sides or rear of you room rather than have them
radiate toward you. Side-wall positioning, slightly behind you as specified in
our Quick Start tips, is preferable to most listeners, but rear-wall placement
can work well-especially for bouncing the sound off the side walls.

C. Subwoofer

There is no argument among audiophiles that the loudest bass output from a
subwoofer comes from corner placement. The natural megaphone-like flaring
outward of walls from a room corner focuses low frequencies—giving them no
place to go but toward you. It may be too much bass for your room or (more
particularly) your favorite listening spot in the room, but unless you are seated
in a “null” spot, where sound from the sub is cancelled or diminished by out-of
phase reflections from elsewhere, there should be plenty of bass from corner
placement.

If you are seated in such a null spot, your only real choices are generally to
move either the subwoofer or your listening position until bass returns to the
point that satisfies. Cranking up the level control almost certainly won’t help
much. But flipping the phase control 180 degrees sometimes may make a
difference, especially if the null is a product of cancellations caused by
interaction with low frequencies from your main speakers.

Subwoofer

Subwoofer

60°

Subwoofer

60°

60°

Most bass output; least

even bass response

Moderate bass output;

more even bass response

Lowest bass output;

most even bass response

If you are in the opposite sort of situation, where direct and reflected bass
waves converge in phase and produce a strong peak at your listening
location, you can—if you like—deal with that both with changes in placement
or in the position of your sub’s level control (or, less likely but possible, the
crossover frequency chosen). We say “if you like” because there is no such
thing as too much bass for some listeners, and we don’t want to be dogmatic.
You are definitely the one who has to be pleased, unless your Significant
Other chimes in to the contrary. As you go outward from the corner along one
wall or another, the general consensus (with which we tend to agree) is that
while bass output diminishes somewhat, it also becomes more uniform
throughout the room, with fewer of the “standing waves” that produce peaks
and nulls at various points.

Chances are things won’t be so simple, so the best method for positioning a
subwoofer, although a rather undignified-looking one, is to put the subwoofer
in your listening chair, then play music with lots of bass through the system

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something with steady low frequencies (such as organ music) or continuous
test tones, not movie material. Move around the room and note where the
bass sounds best; if you place the subwoofer there and yourself in your chair,
you should get the same bass performance. Bear in mind that the test only
works if you have your ears as high off the floor as the subwoofer will be, so
don’t be afraid to crawl around. A recommended starting point for the
placement of this subwoofer would be in either of the front corners of the room
(on either side of the main speakers).

D. About Wall-Mounting for Surround and Other Uses

The VISO speaker’s rear baffle incorporates pilot holes which can easily
secure speakers to Vogel VLB50 brackets.

III. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON CONFIGURING YOUR VISO SYSTEM

A. Important:

Always turn off your electronic equipment before connecting speakers.
If you don’t, severe damage to equipment and/or your ears may result.

B. Selecting Speaker Wire

We recommend the following gauge (thickness) of standard two-conductor
wire for the wiring distances specified; if you prefer you can use thicker
(lower-gauge) wire.

Under 25 ft (<7.5m) 18-gauge or 1.0 mm dia (lamp cord)
25 - 50 ft (7.5 - 15 m) 16-gauge or 1.3 mm dia (heater cord)
50 - 100 ft (15 - 30 m) 14-gauge or 1.6 mm dia
Over 100 ft (>30 m) 12-gauge or 2.0 mm dia

C. Configurations

Connect speakers identically to your amplifier or receiver on each
channel—Red amp/receiver terminal to Red speaker terminal, Black to
Black. This will ensure that the diaphragms of the speakers of both channels
move forward and backward together (”in-phase”), rather that in opposition
(”out-of-phase”). In-phase connection provides maximum clarity and bass,
while out-of-phase connection results in frequency cancellations and
produces thinner and less distinct sound —with less bass, vague vocal
quality, and no solid center image. To help ensure the proper connection, the
two separate conducting wires in a standard two-conductor speaker cable are
coded in one way or another to be distinguishable from each other. (The
jacket of one wire may be ribbed or marked with “+” signs, or one wire under
the insulation may be a different colour from the other.) Use this wire-coding,
together with the amp/receiver and speaker colour-coding, to be sure you are
connecting the same wire of a given pair to a like-coded terminal at both ends
of your connection. (See figures 1 & 2)

D. Tighten Terminals

Be sure all wiring terminals, are tightened firmly and securely, but be careful

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not to over-tighten and damage the connectors.

E. NAD VISO DVD Receiver Setup

NAD VISO FIVE

If you're using an NAD VISO FIVE DVD Receiver connected to an NAD VISO
THIRTY and NAD VISO TWENTY, you must configure the Speaker Settings
to calibrate the frequency response of the system. The following steps will
guide you in configuring your NAD VISO FIVE with respect to NAD VISO
THIRTY and NAD VISO TWENTY speakers.

Ensure that your NAD VISO FIVE is unplugged when you connect the
speakers. It is also advisable to power-down or unplug all associated
components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.

Connect at least one of the NAD VISO FIVE Monitor Outputs (Component
Video, S-Video or Composite Video Monitor Out) to a corresponding video
input of a compatible TV/Monitor.

A. With NAD VISO THIRTY and NAD VISO TWENTY speakers connected to

the corresponding speaker terminals of your NAD VISO FIVE, connect the
supplied AC cord to NAD VISO FIVE's AC Mains input and then plug into
an AC outlet.

B. The Standby LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the POWER

button in the front panel will illuminate amber. Press the POWER button to
turn ON the NAD VISO FIVE. The Standby LED indicator will turn from
amber to blue. Turn ON also your TV/Monitor and set it to the
corresponding video input setting.

You may operate the NAD VISO FIVE from its front panel in combination with
the supplied HTR 7 remote control. Since the remote control will be the
primary controller for most cases, the following procedures are all made with
reference to the use of the appropriate HTR 7 button controls.

Speaker Settings

1. Using the HTR 7 remote control, press the [SETUP] button. Below On­Screen-Display (OSD) will appear in your connected TV/Monitor.

Setup Menu

Audio Setup Menu

Video Setup Menu

OSC Language

Exit

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2. With “Audio Setup Menu” highlighted, press [ENTER] button to select
“Audio Setup Menu” and correspondingly bring up the Audio Setup Menu
OSD.

Audio Setup Menu

Listening Mode

Input Settings

Speakers Settings

Speakers Distance

Channel Levels

Exit

3. Use the [?] button to scroll down to “Speaker Settings”. Press [ENTER] to
select “Speaker Settings” menu.

4. At “Speaker Settings” OSD menu and with “Front” speaker item

highlighted, set “Front” speaker to “Small” by pressing [<] button until
“Small”. Then, press [?] button to select “Small” and at the same time

move on to the next item – “Center”. Follow the same procedure – set
“Center” to “Small” and also “Surround” to “Small”.

Speaker Settings

Front Small

Center Small

Surround Small

Subwoofer On

Enhanced Bass Off

Do not Save & Exit

Save & Exit

5. With “Front”, “Center” and “Surround” all set to “Small”, press [?] button to

scroll down to “Save & Exit”.

6. Press [ENTER] to save the new settings and at the same time exit the

Speaker Settings menu. Press [SETUP] button to completely exit the
Setup menu OSD.

7. Center

Channel Level Setting as a default setting, we suggest adjusting

the Center Channel level to -3dB.

Follow steps 1. and 2. above to arrive at Audio Setup menu.

In Audio Setup menu select Channel Levels. Press the button on the

[?]

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remote to select Center speaker. Then by pressing the [<] button set the
level to -3dB.

Channel Levels

Front L

Center

Front R

Surr L

Surr R

Subwoofer

Do not Save & Exit

Save & Exit

8. [?] .

Press button to scroll down to "Save & Exit

9.

Press [ENTER] to save the new setting and at the same time exit the

0dB

-3dB

0dB

0dB

0dB

0dB

Channel Levels menu. Press [SETUP] button to completely exit the Setup
menu OSD.

10.

Confirm the relative balance of your system's loudspeakers including the
Center speaker by following the instructions in the section of the VISO
FIVE DVD Receiver Owner's Manual entitled "USING THE VISO FIVE -­AUDIO SETUP MENU".

NAD VISO TWO

If you're using an NAD VISO TWO DVD Receiver, you must configure the
menu items “Listening Mode” and “Speaker Settings” to calibrate the
frequency response of the system. The following steps will guide you in
configuring your NAD VISO TWO receiver with respect to NAD VISO
TWENTY speakers.

Ensure that your NAD VISO TWO is unplugged when you connect the
speakers. It is also advisable to power-down or unplug all associated
components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.

Connect at least one of the NAD VISO TWO Monitor Outputs (Component
Video, S-Video or Composite Video Monitor Out) to a corresponding video
input of a compatible TV/Monitor.

A. With NAD VISO TWENTY speakers connected to the corresponding

speaker terminals of your NAD VISO TWO, connect the supplied AC cord
to NAD VISO TWO's AC Mains input and then plug into an AC outlet.

B. The Standby LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the POWER

button in the front panel will illuminate amber. Press the POWER button to
turn ON the NAD VISO TWO. The Standby LED indicator will turn from
amber to blue. Turn ON also your TV/Monitor and set it to the
corresponding video input setting.

You may operate the NAD VISO TWO from its front panel in combination with

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the supplied HTR 6 remote control. Since the remote control will be the
primary controller for most cases, the following procedures are all made with
reference to the use of the appropriate HTR 6 button controls.

Listening Mode

1. Using the HTR 6 remote control, press the [SETUP] button. The SETUP
menu On-Screen-Display (OSD) will be shown in your connected
TV/Monitor.

Setup Menu

Audio Setup Menu

Video Setup Menu

OSC Language

Exit

2. With “Audio Setup Menu” highlighted, press [ENTER] and you will be

directed to the “Audio Setup Menu” OSD.

Audio Setup Menu

Listening Mode

Input Settings

Speakers Settings

Channel Levels

Exit

3. With “Listening Mode” highlighted, press [ENTER] for you to be directed to
the “Listening Mode” menu OSD.

Listening Mode

Mode Stereo

Do not Save & Exit

Save & Exit

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4. While at the “Listening Mode” menu item, use the [<] button to select “DVS
Reference” – this is the calibrated listening mode setting when using the
NAD VISO TWENTY speakers.

Listening Mode

Mode DVS Reference

Do not Save & Exit

Save & Exit

5. Use the [?] button to scroll down to the “Save & Exit” menu item. Press
[ENTER] to save the new settings and at the same time exit the Listening
Mode menu. Press [SETUP] button to completely exit the Setup menu
OSD.

NOTE

The Listening Mode can also be alternatively set to “DVS Reference” by
directly pressing the front panel [SURROUND MODE] button. With disc loaded
or while at other Sources, toggle the front panel [SURROUND MODE] button
until “DVS Reference” mode.

Speaker Settings

1. Using the HTR 6 remote control, press the [SETUP] button. The SETUP
menu On-Screen-Display (OSD) will be shown in your TV/Monitor.

Setup Menu

Audio Setup Menu

Video Setup Menu

OSD Language

Exit

2. With “Audio Setup Menu” highlighted, press [ENTER] button and you will
be directed to “Audio Setup Menu” OSD. Use the [?] button to scroll down

to the “Speaker Settings” menu item.

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Audio Setup Menu

Listening Mode

Input Settings

Speakers Settings

Channel Levels

Exit

3. Press [ENTER]. While at the “Front” menu item, use the [<] button to
select the “Small” setting - this is the calibrated Speaker Setting when
using the NAD VISO TWENTY speakers.

Speaker Settings

Front Small

Subwoofer On

Enhanced Bass Off

Do not Save & Exit

Save & Exit

4. Use the [?] button to scroll down to the “Save & Exit” menu item. Press
[ENTER] to save the new settings and at the same time exit the Speaker
Settings menu. Press [SETUP] button to completely exit the Setup menu
OSD.

F. Subwoofer Level

When calibrated, the bass reproduced by the subwoofer is on the same

relative level as the signal reproduced by the full range speakers.

Always start your subwoofer volume adjustments from the calibrated

subwoofer reference level. The calibrated subwoofer reference level is
achieved when the volume switch on the VISO subwoofer is set to the 0dB
position (factory default) and subwoofer level is set to 0dB on the VISO

receiver. Use the [?] or [>] buttons on your receiver’s remote control to adjust
the subwoofer level.

Another setting that achieves the calibrated subwoofer reference level is the

+10dB position on the VISO subwoofer and the -10dB subwoofer level on the
VISO receiver.

With the subwoofer volume set to 0dB, if by gradually increasing bass output

at the VISO receiver a point is reached at which the subwoofer starts audibly

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to clip and/or the bass output from the subwoofer is insufficient, this indicates
that the volume on the subwoofer is set too low. In such a case, turn down the
subwoofer level on the VISO receiver to -10dB and set the volume switch on
the subwoofer to the +10dB position. Then by adjusting again the subwoofer
level on the VISO receiver, set the desired bass level.

G. Subwoofer LED Indicator

When the LED is red this indicates a stand-by mode. When the subwoofer

senses a program signal at its input the LED turns green. After approximately
15 to 20 minutes with no signal at its input, the subwoofer will switch to a
stand-by mode and the LED turns red.

H. AC Power Switch

The Power Switch turns the NAD VISO subwoofer on and off. As the

subwoofer draws only an extremely small current when idle, this may be left
normally on and turned off only when you do not expect to use the subwoofer
for an extended period. The Power Switch must be in the on position for
normal operation.

IV. PROTECTING YOUR SPEAKERS

A. First and foremost, respect your speaker's limits. Never turn up the

volume all the way to see how loud your system will play. And avoid

larger-than-life playback of music or movies, especially in a large room.

B. When listening at loud volumes, do not turn the bass or treble up all

the way or close thereto. This sends greatly increased, disproportionate

power into the speakers and may well damage them. Loudness
compensation controls, which are intended for low level listening, should
be turned off at normal and loud listening levels.

C. Turning amplifiers up to their limits to produce loud sound may drive

them into “clipping” and cause severe speaker damage. Often the

damage is done by underpowered amplifiers, which when clipping may
generate “spikes” of tremendous momentary power.

D. If you are using your speakers at loud volume, listen carefully for any sign

of harsh, garbled midrange and diminishing intelligibility. If you detect any
problem, turn the volume down right away.

V. CABINET CARE

Cabinets have varying materials and finishes, including high gloss “poly
lacquers”, vinyl, and anodized aluminum. They should be treated as you would
furniture with similar finishes. Dust lightly with a soft cloth; avoiding abrasives.
If necessary, wipe carefully with a cloth slightly dampened with glass cleaner
to remove heavy soil. Avoid touching speaker diaphragms. In particular

pushing in domes will permanently damage tweeters.

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VI. IN CASE OF PROBLEMS

A. If a speaker begins to sound distorted, or seems to be missing certain

frequencies, check first to see whether playing at somewhat lower volume
seems to clear up the problem. It can be especially important to turn down
the volume right away if you have pushed an amplifier or receiver past its
comfortable limits.

B. Determine if the problem is the speakers, the electronics, or the wire

connections. If a problem on one speaker doesn't go away, interchange
the speaker wire connections on your amplifier or receiver, so that the left
speaker is connected to the right channel, and vice versa. If the problem
shifts to the other speaker, the problem is not in the speaker. (Another
component-or, very often, a cable or connection problem between
components-may be at fault.) If the problem stays in the same speaker,
swap the speaker cables next. If the problem remains in the same
speaker, irrespective of the channel to which it's connected and the
connecting wire used, the speaker itself probably needs service.

C. See your dealer if you require service. NAD dealers are equipped to

handle almost all problems. If you have moved since your purchase, the
nearest authorized NAD dealer should be able to help you. If the problem
is not resolved, please contact us, providing the Model name, Serial
Number, date of purchase, dealer name, and a full description of the
problem.

VII. IN CASE OF PROBLEMS WITH YOUR SUBWOOFER

Symptom Action

No sound/power
indicator not lit

No sound/power
indicator remains red

Ensure the main power switch is toggled to the “Power” position.
This switch is located at the back of the subwoofer.

Ensure the power cord is connected to the subwoofer and plugged
into a live AC outlet.

Check the main fuse located in the power cord socket and replace
as required. If the new fuse also blows, the subwoofer amplifier
requires service.

The VISO S10 subwoofer utilizes signal sensing auto on/off circuitry.
If no signal is sent to the subwoofer, it will not power up and the front
panel power indicator will remain red. When using the subwoofer
output of the VISO receiver, no signal may be immediately present in
this output. The subwoofer will only power up when a signal appears
at the subwoofer input.

If the signal cable connection is poor or has been severed, the
subwoofer will not power up. Swap cables to determine if this is the
source of the problem.

To ensure the problem is not associated with the subwoofer, rapidly

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disconnect and connect the subwoofer input signal. If the subwoofer
power indicator color changes to green, the VISO receiver may not
be sending a signal to the subwoofer. Ensure the VISO receiver is
correctly configured to provide signal at the subwoofer output.

Sounds distorted

Hum

Thank you again for your purchase. We hope this owner's guide helps you enjoy
the exceptional satisfaction that NAD VISO speaker systems have to offer. And
we wish you many years of enjoyable listening!

Lower volume if the subwoofer begins to sound distorted to
determine if playback at a lower level solves the problem. If a slight
reduction in level solves the problem, were you being realistic in your
subwoofer level setting? If the distorted sound remains at a low
level, the woofer may be damaged.

Hum is usually caused by using an inferior, damaged, exceptionally
long signal cable or cables routed near high current
wiring/appliances. Replace/shorten the cable connecting the
subwoofer to the VISO receiver. Cable runs of longer than 20 feet
may require the use of a line driver (not available from PSB).

Setting the volume switch of the subwoofer to 0dB and increasing
the volume control of the VISO receiver subwoofer output can
sometimes reduce hum to an acceptable level.

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FIGURE 1

5.1 System with VISO FIVE

VISO S10

120V Model Only

120V 60HZ 1.6A

AC FUSE

T1.6AL 250V

VOLUME

PHASE

+10db0 db

180°0°

VISO S10

Powered Subwoofer

VISO LR5

Right Front

Speaker

+ -

+ -

+ -

VISO C20

Centre Speaker

VISO LR5

Left Front

Speaker

VISO LR5

Right Rear

Speaker

+ -

+ -

VISO LR5

Left Rear

Speaker

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FIGURE 2

2.1 System with VISO TWO

VISO S10

120V Model Only

120V 60HZ 1.6A

AC FUSE

T1.6AL 250V

VOLUME

PHASE

+10db0 db

180°0°

VISO S10

Powered Subwoofer

+ -+ -

VISO LR5

Right Front

Speaker

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VISO LR5

Left Front

Speaker

VIII. SPECIFICATIONS

VISO LR5 VISO C20 VISO S10
Compact Monitor Centre Subwoofer

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

(Anechoic)

On Axis @ 0° ± 3dB 75-23,000Hz 75-23,000Hz 36-150Hz

Off Axis @ 30° ± 1.5dB 80-10,000Hz 80-10,000Hz

LF cutoff - 10dB 65Hz 65Hz 32Hz

AMPLIFIER POWER

Continuous 110 Watts

Dynamic 140 Watts

Dynamic Peak 280 Watts

Type Class AB Discrete MOSFET

Output Devices

SENSITIVITY (1W (2.83V) @ 1m, IEC-filtered Pink Noise, C-weighted)

Anechoic Chamber 84dB 87dB

Typical Listening Room 86dB 89dB

IMPEDANCE

Nominal 8 Ohms 8 Ohms

Minimum 6 Ohms 6 Ohms

INPUT POWER (RMS, Clipping < 10% Time)

Recommended 15-80 Watts 15-80 Watts

Program 60 Watts 60 Watts

ACOUSTIC DESIGN

Tweeter (Nominal) 1” (25mm) 1” (25mm)

Aluminum Dome Aluminum Dome
with Ferrofluid with Ferrofluid

Woofer (Nominal) 4” (102mm) 2 x 4” (102mm) 8” (203mm)

Injection Molded Metalized Injection Molded Metalized Injection Molded Metalized
Polypropylene cone Polypropylene cone Polypropylene cone
Rubber surround Rubber surround Rubber surround

Crossover 3,000Hz, B3 3,000Hz, B3 Fixed

Internal Volume 0.10 cu ft (2.8 liters) 0.15 cu ft (4.3 liters) 0.68 cu ft (19.3 liters)

Design Type Bass Reflex Sealed Bass Reflex

1” (25mm) Rear Port 2 ½” (64mm)

Down Firing Port

SIZE (W x H x D) 5” x 8” x 7” 13 3/4” x 5 1/4” x 7” 9 3/8” x 14 3/4” x 15 1/2”

129mm x 205mm x 178mm 350mm x 134mm x 178mm 244mm x 375mm x 395mm

WEIGHT

Net 5.3lb ( 2.4kg)/each 8.7lb (4.0kg)/each 22.8lb (10.4kg)/each

Shipping

VISO TWENTY 42lb (19kg)/system

VISO THIRTY 25lb (11kg)/system

FINISH High Gloss Black High Gloss Black Textured Black Sleeve with

High Gloss Black Baffle

FEATURES Gold Plated Binding Post Gold Plated Binding Post Phase Switch

ABS Grille ABS Grille 10dB Volume Switch
Rubber Bumpers Rubber Bumpers On-Standby/Off

Gold Plated RCA

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