NAD MDC VM 130i UHD 4K Video Module

Description

VM 130i

NAD Classic AV MDC Upgrades: T 758

For the duration of our 45-year history, we here at NAD have
always prioritized the future. In 2006, our recognition of future features and
upgrades became whole when we introduced our MDC technology. Allowing customers
to ensure vitality within their NAD AV Receivers or Processors, MDC guarantees
that your home system will be more than capable when it comes to embracing the
latest and most advanced technologies. With the VM 130i, you get 4K (UHD) video
performance at 60 frames per second with 4:4:4 color, as well as the option to
wield the power of BluOS^®, a music management system
that sets your music library free. The VM 130i also contains the latest
generation of HDMI chip, and supports HDCP 2.2, which is the copy encryption
used for UHD video and is required to watch 4K contents. A great companion to
any system, the VM 130i brings a new level of sophistication to your favorite
music and movies.

Modular Design Construction (MDC)

NAD’s innovative MDC architecture is a highly
advanced concept, allowing customers to upgrade their NAD AV
Receiver or Processor with new technology and additional features
well into the future. NAD introduced MDC in 2006 featuring the then advanced
HDMI 1.2 digital transfer technology. Subsequent upgrades to HDMI 1.3,
HDMI 1.4 and now HDMI 2.0 have kept NAD customers at the forefront of
technology while protecting their original investment.

VM 130i UHD (4K) Video Module for T 758

This upgrade incorporates two of the hottest and
most desirable new technologies into a single module that works in
all NAD MDC AV products. It not only provides Ultra High Definition (UHD)
video performance, but it also adds the option of network music streaming,
Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, allowing up to 64 zones of BluOS^® compatible
High Res Audio music players to be added to create the most advanced
multi-room system on the planet.

Using the very latest 4K video chipsets, the VM 130i
supports 60 frames per second (4K/60 @ 4/4/4) to fully support all current and
future UHD formats. Many UHD AVR’s still use much slower video processing that
limits performance to 4K/60 @ 4/2/0. The VM 130i also includes the latest HDCP
2.2 copy protection necessary for accessing all commercial UHD video releases.
Like previous MDC video modules, NAD has chosen to take a ‘do no harm’ approach
to the video signal by neither adding nor subtracting precious information,
thus leaving the frame rate and color space unaltered from the input to the
output. Only the audio signal is extracted for processing and amplification by
the latest state-of-the-art High Resolution Audio circuitry. The VM 130i is
more flexible than ever, with AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the
Apple ecosystem.

Hands-free voice control with Alexa

Add the BluOS Voice Skill inside the Amazon Alexa app and
enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music collections, streaming
services and more using a list of simple streamlined commands. Using an Echo
device you can ask Alexa to play popular songs from Tidal, queue up saved
playlists, adjust the volume in different rooms, or ask what’s playing in the
Kitchen. No Echo device and want to try it out? No problem. Download the Amazon
Alexa app, activate the skill, tap the speech bubble in the bottom drawer of
the Amazon Alexa app and say anything from the list of commands.

Introducing BluOS for NAD

Meet the BluOS upgrade kit – a small device that
easily connects to the USB input of your BluOS ready NAD amplifier or receiver
and lets you stream all your music with one easy-to-use app. Once set up and
connected to your Wi-Fi network, you can simply use the BluOS Controller app
for smartphone, tablet, and desktop to stream & control lossless music, or
group with other BluOS enabled devices like wireless speakers, and add
high-resolution sound to any room in your home.

BluOS Features

• Easy
  setup: plug it into the USB input on your MDC-equipped NAD receiver or
  amplifier, connect it to your network, and start streaming

• Stream
  lossless music, up to 24-bit/192kHz, in bit-perfect quality

• 
  wirelessly to any stereo or home theatre system

• Use
  your smartphone, tablet or laptop as a remote—simply open the BluOS app
  and have the whole music experience at your fingertips

• Sync
  large hi-res music collections for on-demand streaming, or add your favorite
  music service for access to millions of songs.

• Seamless
  compatibility with popular home integration systems including Crestron,
  Control4, URC, RTI, and Push. (Elan coming soon)

Key Features

• 3 rear
  panel HDMI 2.0 inputs – 18 Gbps, 4K/60, HDCP 2.2

• 1 rear
  panel HDMI 2.0 output – 18 Gbps, 4K/60, HDCP 2.2

• CEC/ARC
  Support

• Graphic
  OSD generator

• One
  USB 2.0 Type-A Connector

• BluOS™
  Ready*

^{* The VM130i is BluOS Ready and requires a BluOS
Upgrade Kit for activation, which includes everything needed for Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth connectivity.}

^{Please Note-Installing the VM130i disables all
Analogue Video Input decoding from Composite, S-Video and Component Video
Sources}