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Innovative Source Equipment for a Digital Age
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NuVo Makes Your Dreams Reality
If you can dream it, NuVo can make it happen. We’re taking home audio to new heights, with
innovative source equipment that reinvents the home music experience, combining proven performance
excellence with the industry’s most innovative technology, allowing you to craft the ultimate home
soundscape, with possibilities as limitless as your own imagination. Combined with the Grand
Concerto system, digital sound sources from NuVo let you experience the future of whole home
audio, a future where your wildest dreams come true.
Suite Dreams
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With the Grand Concerto Suite from NuVo, the sound of freedom is as boundless as your own personal
music collection and as limitless as the heavens and earth. Whether you collect CDs, download from
the Internet, or subscribe to a service, you will experience the ultimate in media freedom with the
M3 Music Server. And with two NuVoDock options, you can enjoy your iPod® music collection from any
zone in and around your home. Whether you tune into the terrestrial (AM/FM) or the extraterrestrial
(XM Satellite Radio), the sound is always extraordinary, thanks to the remarkable T2 Tuner. And Grand
Concerto provides six audio source inputs for multi-source capability in up to eight zones (expandable
to sixteen), all for a price that is truly a dream come true.
This is the sound of living.
Cauti on: NuVo may caus e spontaneous dancing.
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M3 Music Server
The future of whole home audio has arrived with the M3 Music Server, the first in-home music server of its kind to
interface with Windows Media Player, synchronizing the current music library and accepting licenses for Digital Rights
Management compatibility. Now you can personalize your audio experience with “My Music” whether it’s downloaded,
subscribed, or on CD. Listen from anywhere in your home, in up to three zones, simultaneously. No more arguing over
which disk is in the player. With the M3 Music Server from NuVo, the whole family’s favorites take residence on the
160GB drive and are easily controlled and navigated from any Grand Concerto Control Pad in the house.
M3 Music Server Features:
• 3 source outputs
• 160GB hard disk (115 straight days of nonstop music at 128 kbps high-quality audio)
• Windows Media Player content management
• Compatibility with DRM music
• Supports all standard WMA, MP3, and WAV file types
• Standard USB sync for easy file transfer from PC’s
• NuVoNet smart source communication for complete control and navigation, browsing
by playlist, track, artist, album, genre, or favorites
• Capacitive Touch front panel with OLED display for clean, solid state control
and high readability
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T2 Tuner
The T2 Tuner from NuVo lets you enjoy advanced radio technology with AM/FM or XM® satellite options in one
innovative tuner. Its exceptional new technology delivers sensational results, combining the best of both terrestrial
and extraterrestrial signals in three available versions: dual AM/FM/Weatherband, AM/FM/Weatherband and XM®
Satellite radio, or dual XM® Satellite radio. And with crystal clear reception, you can enjoy state-of-the-art sound,
no matter which option you choose. With reception this remarkable, the T2 just may be the closest we’ve
come to music from the heavens for an earthbound audience.
T2 Tuner Features:
• Advanced, state-of-the-art tuners for better, clearer reception
• World-class design standard incorporating both USA and European tuning options
• Direct infrared input, eliminating the need for IR emitters
• Remote control included for wireless control
• Complete control and navigation from any Grand Concerto Control Pad via NuVoNet
• Customizable station presets with ten groups of 10 presets available for each tuner
• Our exclusive, patent pending Remote Active Antennas, deliver crystal clear AM/FM
reception up to 200 feet, and XM® reception up to 120 feet from the tuner location
• Streaming Radio Data Service (RDS) for now playing information
Hardware and required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. Other fees
and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. All fees and programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) to activate
service. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
St rea min g Rad io Data Servi ce (RDS) for now playi ng infor mation
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Wireless and Remote NuVoDocks for iPod®
For those who live life by their own soundtrack, no innovation in recent decades has touched the iPod® revolution in
its extreme transformation of the personal music experience. Now you can maximize your personal player capabilities,
utilizing your whole home audio system, to hear music anywhere in your home. Just dock your iPod® and enjoy
full control and navigation from any Grand Concerto Control Pad throughout the house without draining its charge.
Available in two NuVoNet smart source versions: wireless and remote. Hear your iPod® like you’ve never heard it
before. Everywhere.
With the wireless NuVoDock, you can connect to all your favorite music, instantly. No pre-wiring, no
complex installation, no tricky programming. Just place your iPod® into your home dock and take your digital
music where it’s never gone before. Need more docks? No problem. The Remote NuVoDock allows you to use
up to six docks with your Grand Concerto system.
Wireless NuVoDock Features:
• Signal transmission in a radius of 150 feet*
• Uninterrupted high-fidelity audio reproduction
• iPod® Fast Charging station
• Flexible to move throughout the home
• No pre-wiring required
• Complete control and navigation from any Control Pad, browsing by playlist, track,
artist, album, genre, or favorites via NuVoNet
• Plug and Play with the Grand Concerto whole home audio system
* Maximum wireless signal range may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including building materials and construction may affect signal range.
Remote NuVoDock Feature
• Single CAT5 run for audio, power, and data signals
• iPod® Fast Charging station
• Receiving capacity for up to six docks per system
• Complete control and navigation, browsing by playlist, track, artist, album, genre, or
favorites via NuVoNet
• Plug and Play with the Grand Concerto whole home audio system
NuVoDock
for iPod
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General Specifications
Input Voltage 90-264V/ 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption, operating 10W Max.
Power Consumption, standby 3W Max.
Memory Backup Indefinite
Infrared Specifications
Input Voltage 3-15 V
Input Carrier Frequency 38 kHz nominal
Polarity Active High
Physical Specifications
Unit Size 1.75”W x 17”D x 10.625”H (44 x 430 x 270 mm)
Shipping Size 4.33”W x 20.48”D x 4.33”H (110 x 520 x 345 mm)
Unit Weight 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg)
Shipping Weight 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
Audio Specifications
Output level/Impedance Adjustable/560 ohms
AM Specifications
Tuning Range 522 to 1720 kHz
IF Frequency 450 kHz
Usable Sensitivity 25 dB S/N
Auto Scan Sensitivity Adjustable
Image Rejection 50 dB Min.
FM Specifications
Tuning Range 87.5 to 108 MHz
IF Frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable Sensitivity, 30 dB S/N 14 dB µV
Auto Scan Sensitivity Adjustable
Image Rejection 50 dB Min.
Limiting Sensitivity 10 dB µV
XM® Specifications
XM® Band 2332.5 to 2345 MHz
NuVoDock for iPod® Specifications:
Wireless NuVoDock
RF Frequency Range 2400-2483.5 MHz
Number of RF Channels 3
Output Power 16 dBm typ
Range 150 ft. typ*
RF Technology Proprietary
Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz) +/- 0.5 dB
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) .015%
Signal to Noise >87 dB
Power Supply 12V/5W DC 100-240 VAC
Network NuVoNet
NV-WIPD Dimensions 3.25”W x 2.5”D x 2.25”H (81.3 x 63.5 x 57.2 mm)
NV-WIPD Weight .35 lbs (0.16 kg)
NV-WIPR Dimensions 4.5625”W x .9063”D x 4.75”H (116.5 x 23.2 x 120 mm)
NV-WIPR Weight .25 lbs (0.11 kg)
Shipping Dimensions 8”W x 6”D x 5.375”H (205 x 152 x 136 mm)
Shipping Weight 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg)
*Maximum wireless signal range may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including building
materials and construction may affect signal range.
Remote NuVoDock
Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz) +/-0.5 dB 0.25 dB @ 300 ft. CAT5
THD (20Hz - 20kHz) .015%
Signal to Noise 87 dB @ 300 ft. CAT5
Power Supply 12V/5W DC 100-240VAC
Network NuVoNet
NV-RIPD Dimensions 1.25”W x 3.25”D x 2.5”H (81.3 X 63.5 X 57.2 mm)
NV-RIPD Weight .4 lbs (.18 kg)
NV-RIPR-DC Dimensions 4.625”W x 1.8125”D x 1.625”H (45.7 x 33 x 118.1 mm)
NV-RIPR-DC Weight .15 lbs (.068 kg)
NV-RJ45P-DC Dimensions 4.625”W x 1.8125 ”D x 1.375 ”H (45.7 x 33 x 118.1 mm)
NV-RJ45P-DC Weight .15 lbs (.068 kg)
Shipping Dimensions 8.625”W x 8”D x 5.375”H (205 x 135 x 220 mm)
Shipping Weight 2.0 lbs (.90 kg)
General Specifications
Supported iPod® Models: iPod® (4th generation & newer),
iPod® mini (all versions), and iPod® nano (all versions)
Server Configuration: Hard Disk - based, three output
Parallel operation capability: All outputs capable of simultaneous independent browsing
(via NuVonet) or playback
Applicable industry standards: Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10
(WMDRM10) for Portable Devices
Real-Time Clock Capability: Secure Clock for time-limited DRM-protected music
content per Microsoft WMDRM10 specifications
Outputs: Three stereo analog, each with dual RCA jacks
Control Network Interface: NuVoNet proprietary control network, RS485 physical layer,
230.4 KBaud
Other Control Ports: RS232 with custom protocol for browse/playback,
57.6 KBaud full-duplex, three outputs independently
addressable
Local Control Interface - Display: OLED, Elegance Yellow, 1.6” diagonal, 128 x 64 pixels
Local Control Interface - Control keys: Touch sensing - Power, Menu, FFWD/Next,
REW/Previous, Play/Pause, OK, UP, DOWN
Music synchronization Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 - compatible
(downloading) port: Recommended music downloading PC application:
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
Also compatible with other Windows applications utilizing
current Microsoft Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
Weight, actual: 6.85 lbs. (3.11 kg)
IR Control Capability: Power, Menu, FFWD/Next, REW/Previous,
(with non-Concerto systems) Play/Pause, OK, UP, DOWN Favorites
(IR capability not implemented in versions prior to 1.10)
IR Sensor Location: Front panel, center
Other IR Control Inputs: Wired IR input via 3.5 mm 2-circuit jack,
- 3 V peak to 12V peak, 38 KHz modulated
pulse pattern NuVo pulse definitions, NEC format
IR Control Output: IR Pass-through parallelled with wired IR input
Hard Disk Drive size: 160 Gigabyte
Output Level: Full-scale digital output = 1.12 Vrms (4.5 V peak - to - peak)
File formats supported: MP3, 32 Kilobit per second (Kbps) to 320 Kbps, sample
rates to 44.1 kHz as dictated by file
WMA fixed bit rate, with or without WMDRM10 encoding,
fixed, 48 kbps to 192 kbps
WMA, variable bit rate, with or without WMDRM10,
to 355 kpbs
WAV (uncompressed linear PCM), 16-bit, sample rates to
44.1kHz (1411.2 kbps)
Power requirements: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 35W max startup
(less than 2 seconds), 10W operating
Dimensions : 16 7/8” W x 10 1/4” D 1 5/8” H (1 rack unit)
(not including rack ears or feet)
T2 Specifications:
M3
Specifications:
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Serious About Music
NuVo had its origins in 1924 as the Hanser Music Company. In the generations that have
followed, the company has grown into Hanser Music Group, www.hansermusicgroup.com,
one of the most trusted names in the manufacture and distribution of all things music — from
instrumentation to amplification — introducing products and brands to meet the evolving
needs of today’s music consumer.
Hanser Music Group launched NuVo in 2002. Today, the brand continues to expand upon
its musical roots deliverying startlingly clear sound to the whole home, at a suprisingly
affordable price.
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