NAD T 514 User manual

• Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD
±
RW, VCD 1.0,
VCD 2.0, J-PEG
• Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP-3 and WMA
Decoder Integrated
• Dolby Digital/PCM/DTS Digital Output
• Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs
• Auto Switch from PCM to Bitstream
• Audiophile Quality 24 bit/96kHz DACs , Stereo
Analogue Output
• 4 x 10 bit/54MHz Video DAC
• Progressive Scan with 3:2 Pull Down
(fi lm detection mode)
• Component, S-Video and Composite Video
Outputs
• SCART with RGB and Composite Video Output
(230V version only)
• PAL/NTSC Compatible
(with PAL 60 option 230V version only)
• Scene Bookmarking
• Zoom (X100), Marker, Marker Search
• Smooth Scan and Slow Motion
• 12V Trigger Input
• NAD DVD-6 Remote Control
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 514 is
fully up to the task. The T 514 supports the DTS Surround
Sound formats (external decoder required) as well as the
always present Dolby Surround.
Most popular disc formats are supported by the T 514,
including JPEG, as well as MP-3 and WMA (Windows
Media Audio). DVD-R format is fully supported. Other
DVD recording formats (DVD+R and DVD-RAM) may, or
may not play properly, depending on the specifi c recorder
and blank disc used.
Performance
Audio performance is fully up to NAD’s high standards,
and the T 514 makes an excellent music player for CD,
as well as providing state-of-the-art video performance.
With full support for the new CD-R and CD-RW formats
the T 514 is right up to date. Even MP-3 and WMA fi les
can be played back on this versatile player, with one CD-R
capable of up to 10 hours of continuous music playback!
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
recoding.
Equal attention has been paid to the video performance
capabilities: Keeping signal paths short and direct to
minimise any interference, the 4 x10 bit 54MHz Video
DACs are capable of reproducing the fi nest of picture
details, where black is truly black and with vivid colours
extremely faithful to the original.
The Component Video outputs (
Y,Cb,Cr / Y,Pb,Pr)
sports
Progressive Scan to get the most out of the latest high-end
digital video monitors and projectors with signifi cantly
increased resolution when compared to standard,
interlaced video. For video displays without Component
Video input, the SCART (which supports RGB) and
S-Video connectors offer superior video performance.
Value
The NAD T 514 brings NAD quality and performance to an
affordable price range. While the T 514 is a natural partner
T 514 DVD/CD Player
The DVD format is the most successful new
home entertainment format in history. With
digital picture and sound, the performance
of DVD is far superior to video tape or TV
broadcast. Equally endearing is the sheer
convenience of the format, with instant access to
different scenes and no rewind requirement as
with tape. Add in the bonus of director cuts and
interviews with actors and performers, and it is
easy to see why DVD is so popular!
Features
The T 514 is a very full-featured DVD player that
offers a wide range of facilities such as Multi-
Angle*, Multi-Sound*, Multi-Subtitle*, Frame,
100x Zoom, and Marker Search, Smooth Scan,
Slow Motion, and Repeat. All of these facilities
can be easily accessed with the supplied remote
control.
With three video connection options and four
audio connection options, complete compatibility

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.
*: These features need to be supported by DVD software.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Audio
Frequency Response CD Audio
Frequency Response DVD (96kHz)
Output Level
Sign
al/noise ratio, A-weighted
THD (at 0dB, 1kHz)
W
ow and Flutter
Channel separatio
n CD
Dynamic range
Number of discs
DVD Video
Signal to Noise
Signal System
Output
Digital Coaxial - PCM, DTS, MPEG, (230V), AC3
Digital Optical - PCM, DTS, MPEG, (230V), AC3
Composite Video
S-Video
Component Video
Remote Control
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Net Weight
Shipping Weight
8
Hz to 20kHz
8Hz to 44kHz
2V rms, RCA x 2
-100dB
0.008%
< 0.001% peak
95dB
>90dB
1
60dB
PAL(230V)/NTSC(120V)
0.5 p-p 75Ω, RCA x 1
3V p-p 75Ω
1v p-p 75Ω 1 x RCA
Y/C 4 pin x 1
RCA x 3 Y/Cb/Cr
Y/Pb/Pr
SCART w/RGB (230V)
NAD DVD-
6
17 x
1 7/8
x 9 1/2”
(430 x 48 x 242mm)
5.0lbs (2.2kg)
7.0lbs (3.2kg)
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