NAD T 187 User manual
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Owner’s Manual
T187
AV Surround Sound Preamp Processor
1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Cart - A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to
a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
13. Mains Plug - Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of
the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or
electric shock.
18. Flame Sources - No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the product.
19. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
20. Headphones - Excessive sound pressure form earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this
indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specied by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
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23. Battery Disposal - When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s
rules that apply in your country or area.
24. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
25. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET-OUTLET.
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit
(from the largest outer dimensions including projections) than is equal to,
or greater than shown below.
Left and Right Panels: 10 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
Top Panel: 10 cm
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by
NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
CAUTION
Marking and rating plate can be found at the rear panel of the apparatus.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily
operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a
mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC.
NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed
of with regular household waste but must be returned to a
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s manual and
packaging point this out.
The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through
re-use, recycling of raw materials, or other forms of recycling of old
products, you are making an important contribution to the protection of
our environment.
Your local administrative oce can advise you of the responsible waste
disposal point.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT
The model and serial number of your new T 187 are located on the back of
the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these
numbers here:
Model number : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial number : ......................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2011, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD.
The T 187 AV Surround Sound Preamp Processor is a technologically advanced
and highly capable product — yet we have invested great eort in making it
simple and easy to use. The T 187 delivers a range of genuinely useful options
for surround sound and stereo listening alike, using powerful digital signal
processing and superbly accurate digital-audio circuitry. However, we have also
been careful to ensure that the T 187 is as musically transparent, faithful to every
video detail and spatially accurate as possible, incorporating much of what
we’ve learned from a quarter-century’s experience designing audio, video and
home-theater components. As with all our products, NAD’s “Music First” design
philosophy guided the T 187’s design, such that it can condently promise you
both state-of-the-art surround home-theater and audiophile-quality music
listening for years to come.
We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this
manual. Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good
deal of time later, and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the
most of your investment in the T 187, and get the most from this powerful
and exible home-theater component.
One more thing: We urge you to register your T 187 ownership on the NAD
Worldwide Web site:
http://NADelectronics.com/salon
For warranty information contact your local distributor.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................2
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED ...............................................5
WHAT’SINTHEBOX..................................................5
CHOOSING A LOCATION .............................................5
DEFAULT SOURCE SETTINGS .........................................5
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL....................................................6
REAR PANEL .....................................................8
OPERATION
USING THE T 187 – MAIN MENU..................................11
ABOUT THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY OSD............................ 11
MAIN MENU........................................................ 11
LISTENING MODE .................................................. 11
ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES .................................... 12
DSP OPTIONS ...................................................... 13
TONE CONTROLS................................................... 14
ZONE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USING THE T 187 – SETUP MENU.................................15
SETUP MENU ....................................................... 15
CONTROL/HDMI SETUP ............................................ 15
SOURCE SETUP .................................................... 16
SOURCE SETUP NORMAL VIEW ................................... 16
SOURCE SETUP TABLE VIEW....................................... 17
iPodSETUP......................................................... 18
SPEAKER SETUP .................................................... 18
AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION .................................... 18
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ......................................... 21
SPEAKER LEVELS.................................................... 21
SPEAKER DISTANCE ................................................ 22
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .......................................... 22
ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS ‘ON THE FLY’ ........................ 23
ZONESETUP ....................................................... 23
TRIGGER SETUP .................................................... 24
LISTENING MODE SETUP ........................................... 24
DOLBY SETUP ...................................................... 26
DTSSETUP ......................................................... 26
DTS SURROUND MODES ........................................... 26
ENHANCED STEREO ................................................ 27
DISPLAY SETUP..................................................... 27
A/V PRESETS........................................................ 28
LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO ....................................31
SELECTING A TUNER BAND......................................... 31
STORING PRESETS AM/FM/XM/DAB .............................. 31
CHOOSING THE TUNER MODE...................................... 31
ABOUT USER NAMES ............................................... 32
ABOUT RDS ........................................................ 32
LISTENING TO XM RADIO........................................33
TUNING XM CHANNELS ............................................ 33
STORING PRESETS .................................................. 33
LISTENING TO DAB RADIO.......................................34
CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE .................................. 34
DAB OPERATION ................................................... 34
SERVICE LIST ....................................................... 35
DAB TUNER MODE ................................................. 35
STATION ORDER .................................................... 35
DRC................................................................ 35
MANUAL SCAN..................................................... 35
PRUNE LIST......................................................... 35
RESET .............................................................. 36
INFORMATION SETTINGS ........................................... 36
LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER................................37
CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD AND iPod PLAYER ......... 37
TOTHET187....................................................... 37
CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS ............................... 37
NADIPD2.......................................................... 38
TO VIEW VIDEOS OR PHOTOS LOADED IN YOUR iPod............... 38
USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL ............................39
CONTROLLING THE T 187........................................... 39
LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES......................... 40
PUNCH THROUGH.................................................. 40
COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY.......................... 40
MACRO COMMANDS............................................... 40
BUTTON ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT.................................. 41
FACTORY RESET .................................................... 41
DELETE MODE...................................................... 41
LOADING CODELIBRARIES ......................................... 42
SEARCH MODE ..................................................... 42
CHECKING CODELIBRARY NUMBER................................ 42
SUMMARY OF THE HTR 8 MODES .................................. 43
USING THE ZR 7 REMOTE CONTROL ................................ 43
USING IR CHANNEL .............................................44
IR CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ......................................... 44
REFERENCE
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................45
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................46
NAD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR USER INTERFACE DISCREPANCIES IN THIS MANUAL. THE T 187 OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CHECK OUT THE NAD WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THE T 187
OWNER’S MANUAL.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your T 187 you will nd
t An AM loop antenna
t A FM ribbon-wire antenna with balun
t A detachable mains power cord
t Audyssey microphone
t The HTR 8 remote control with 4 AA batteries
t ZR 7 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery
t Owner’s manual in CD-ROM
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your T 187 arrived.
Should you move or otherwise need to transport your T 187, this is by far
the safest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many otherwise
perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping
carton, so please: Save that box!
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Choose a location that is well ventilated (with at least several inches to both
sides and behind), and that will provide a clear line of sight, within 25 feet/8
meters, between the T 187’s front panel and your primary listening/viewing
position—this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications.
The T 187 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should
trouble adjacent components.
It is perfectly possible to stack the T 187 on top of other components, but
the reverse usually should be avoided.
DEFAULT SOURCE SETTINGS
The following table lists the default SOURCE settings. Note that the Audio
input settings show both digital and analog audio input. Digital input will
always take precedence over analog audio input even if both are present.
Source Audio Input Video Input
Source 1 HDMI 1/ Audio 1 HDMI 1
Source 2 HDMI 2/ Audio 2 HDMI 2
Source 3 Coaxial 1/Audio 3 Component 1
Source 4 Optical 1/Audio 4 Video 1
iPod Audio 5 S-Video 3
Source 7 7.1 Input Component 2
Front Input HDMI Front/ Audio Front HDMI Front
Media Player Audio MP
Tuner
To modify the above default settings and for a better understanding of
source setting and combinations, please refer to the item about“SOURCE
SETUP” in the “USING THE T 187 - SETUP MENU”segment of the “OPERATION”
section.
NOTE
Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even
if both are present.
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1 STANDBY BUTTON
tPress this button to switch ON the T 187 from standby mode. The
Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate
the VFD. Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to
standby mode.
tThe T 187 can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing
any of the front panel buttons.
NOTE
The rear panel POWER switch must be in the ON position for the Standby
button to activate.
2 STANDBY LED
tThis indicator will light up amber when the T 187 is at standby
mode.
tWhen the T 187 is powered up from standby mode, this indicator
will illuminate blue.
t If a Zone (Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4) is ON and STANDBY button
is pressed to switch the T187 to standby mode, the VFD will be
extinguished but the STANDBY LED remains illuminated blue.
This indicates a Zone (Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4) is still active. The
corresponding active Zone icon(s) will also remain displayed in the VFD.
t In order to completely shut down the T 187 with Zone 2, Zone 3
and/or Zone 4 still ON, press and hold STANDBY button until the
STANDBY LED turns amber.
3 NAVIGATION and ENTER BUTTONS
The navigation ([d/f/a/s]) and [ENTER] buttons have various
applications specic to given modes. The middle round button is
designated as [ENTER] button; this is normally pressed to complete a
selection, procedure, sequence or other applicable functions.
AM/FM mode
Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Tune” and “Preset” mode.
Select “Tune” mode.
tPressing momentarily the [a/s] button will manually scan the AM
or FM band.
tPress and hold [a/s] for more than 2 seconds to search up or
down; the T 187’s tuner will stop at the next suciently strong signal
it encounters.
tNote that this function “wraps” - that is, it will continue to search
from one end of the AM or FM band to the other until it stops at a
strong signal.
Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Tune” and “Preset” mode.
Select “Preset” mode.
t Use [d/f] to step up or down AM/FM Presets. Unused presets are
skipped over. Note that Presets must have been previously stored.
Refer also to the item about STORING PRESETS (AM/FM/XM/DAB) at the
LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page.
XM mode (120V version model only)
tUse the front panel [d/f] and [ENTER] buttons in combination
with the [MENU] button to select through applicable XM menu
options.
DAB mode (230V version model only)
tUse front panel [a/s] and [ENTER] buttons in combination with
[MENU] button to select through applicable DAB menu options.
4 REMOTE SENSOR
tPoint the HTR 8 remote control at the remote sensor and press the
buttons.
tDo not expose the remote sensor of the T 187 to a strong light
source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may
not be able to operate the T 187 with the remote control.
Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30
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in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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5 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)
tDisplays visual information about the current settings like the active
Source, volume level, listening mode, audio format, applicable
RDS/XM/DAB as well as iPod-related display information and other
related indicators.
tRefer also to the item about DISPLAY SETUP under the USING THE
T 187 - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section.
6 aSOURCE s
tToggle through the input selections - Source 1, Source 2, Source 3,
Source 4, iPod, Source 7, Front Input, Media Player and Tuner (AM/
FM/DAB/XM as applicable). More Sources can be directly recalled
upon enabling them at the Setup Menu.
tRefer also to the item about SOURCE SETUP under the USING THE
T 187 - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section.
7 VOLUME
tThe VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signal being
fed to the loudspeakers or headphones.
tTurn clockwise to increase the volume level; counter clockwise to
lower it.
8 PHONES
tAccepts stereo headphone using a standard 1/4-inch stereo phone
plug (use a suitable adaptor for headphones equipped with a
smaller plug).
tFor headphone listening, the Front speakers must be set to “Large”at
the “Speaker Conguration”of the Speaker Setup item at the Setup
Menu; otherwise headphone bass response will be restricted.
9 MEMORY
tPress this button to store tuned AM, FM and digital radio stations to
the T 187’s 40 preset-memory locations. One can store a mix of any
AM, FM and digital radio stations to the 40 available presets.
10 INFO
tShow information as supplied by the applicable source.
tToggle [INFO] button to display supplied information.
11 AM/FM/DB
tToggle this button to select AM, FM, DAB (230V version only) or XM
(120V version only) tuner functions.
12 TUNER MODE
tIn FM mode, this button will toggle between FM Stereo and FM
mono.
tSelect FM Mono (FM stereo and FM Mute icons at VFD are
extinguished) for stations that have too much interference or are
too weak.
tIn DAB (230V version only) or XM (120V version only) radio, this
button enables the digital radio menu in conjunction with the
Navigation and Enter buttons.
13 LISTEN MODE
tToggle to select through the various Listening mode options.
Depending on the format of the currently selected input (digital
or analog, stereo or multichannel), various listening modes are
available.
tRefer also to the item about LISTENING MODE under the USING THE
T 187 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.
14 TONE
tPress to adjust TREBLE control using the VOLUME knob over a ±
10dB range. Press again to adjust BASS control and a third time for
DIALOG control.
tRefer also to the item about TONE CONTROLS under the USING THE
T 187 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.
15 TONE DEFEAT
tTone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this button. Tone
controls are bypassed at“Tone Defeat” while at “Tone Active”, the
tone controls are enabled again.
tRefer also to the item about TONE CONTROLS under the USING THE
T 187 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.
16 FRONT INPUT/MP
tToggle button to switch between Front Input and Media Player
input.
17 FRONT INPUT PORTS
t Use these convenience jacks for occasional sources such as a
camcorder, video game console, any analog audio or HDMI sources
and composite or S-Video sources.
tIf your source has a single audio out jack only or is marked “Mono
output”, plug this into the T 187’s Front “R (MONO)” input (item B).
tOn the other hand, if your source has two output jacks indicative of
stereo output, insert both jacks into the T 187’s corresponding Front
“L” (item A) and “R (MONO)”input to achieve stereo output as well.
tConnect composite video output source to the front composite
video input (item C).
tConnect S-Video output source to the front S-Video input (item D).
tUse the front HDMI input (item E) to connect directly an HDMI
output source.
18 FRONT MP/MIC INPUT
tConnect your Media Player’s standard stereo phone jack to this
input.
tThis is also same input where the supplied Audyssey microphone is
connected for Audyssey Auto calibration.
tRefer also to the item about AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION under
the USING THE T 187 - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION
section.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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1 7.1 CHANNEL INPUT
tConnect to the corresponding analog audio output of a
multichannel source component such as a DVD-Audio or
multichannel-SACD player or external multichannel decoder (disc
copy protected formats only allow analog signal transfer). Typically,
these sources will produce 5.1-channel output, in which case the
Surround Back jacks are left unconnected. The signal present at
these jacks can be heard by selecting Source 7 (7.1 CHANNEL INPUT
is defaulted to this Source).
tThere is no bass-management or other processing (other than
master-volume control) available to this 7.1 channel input.
tWhile the multichannel audio output of a DVD/BD player can be
connected to these jacks, using the T 187’s own Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding and digital-analog converters via a digital connection
will usually produce superior results.
2 AUDIO PRE-OUT
The AUDIO PRE- OUT makes it possible to use the T 187 as a pre-
amplier to external power ampliers for some or all channels.
tConnect FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER, SURR R, SURR L, SURR-BL and
SURR-BR to the respective channel input of a power amplier or
ampliers driving the corresponding applicable speakers.
tConnect the SUBW1 (and/or SUBW2) output to powered (“active”)
subwoofers or to power amplier channels driving a passive system.
tUnlike the full range channels, there is no power amplier built-into
the T 187 for a subwoofer.
3 FM ANTENNA TERMINAL
tThe supplied wire “dipole” FM antenna will connect to the FM
connector using the supplied “balun”adapter. It will usually work
best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall, with arms
fully outstretched forming a horizontal“T” perpendicular to the
origin point of the signal.
AM ANTENNA TERMINAL
The AM loop antenna supplied with the T 187 (or a suitable
replacement) is required for AM reception.
tConnect the supplied AM loop antenna to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND
terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the
antenna.
tTesting dierent positions for the antenna may improve reception;
vertical orientation will usually produce the best results. Antenna
proximity to large metal objects (appliances, radiators) may impair
reception, as will as attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop.
tRefer also to the item about ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA at
the LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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ATTENTION!
Please make sure that the T 187 is powered o or unplugged from the mains power source before making any connections. It is also advisable to power
down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.
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4 XM MODULE INPUT (120V version model only)
With XM radio, there are more than 100 channels of music, news, sports,
comedy, talk and entertainment. You will nd that the coverage is
continent wide. The music quality is digital with many commercial-free
music channels.
tConnect XM radio cable to this socket. Follow the instructions that
came with your XM radio.
tRefer also to the“LISTENING TO XM RADIO” segment of the
“OPERATION” section.
NOTE
The external XM radio is not supplied with your T 187.
DAB MODULE INPUT (230V version model only)
The T 187 is compatible only with the NAD DAB Adaptor module
models DB 1 or DB 2. With DAB, you can receive CD-like quality
programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion.
tPlug-in the other end of the Mini-Din connector from the NAD DAB
Adaptor module output port into this socket.
tRefer also to the item about“LISTENING TO DAB RADIO” segment of
the “OPERATION” section.
NOTE
The external NAD DAB Adaptor module is not supplied with your T 187.
5 ETHERNET/LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) PORT
LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be established.
Set up a Wired Ethernet broadband router with broadband internet
connection. Your router or home network should have a built-in DHCP
server to consummate the connection.
t Using a standard straight-through Ethernet cable, connect one
end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your wired Ethernet
broadband router and the other end to T 187’s LAN port.
t This Ethernet connection has similar function as that of the RS232
connection. With your PC and the T 187 on the same network,
it allows remote control of the T 187 via compatible external
controllers.
t Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol
documents and PC interface program.
NOTES
tNAD is not responsible for any malfunction of the T 187 and/or the
internet connection due to communication errors or malfunctions
associated with your broadband internet connection or other connected
equipment. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance or
the service bureau of your other equipment.
tContact your ISP for policies, charges, content restrictions, service
limitations, bandwidth, repair and other related issues pertinent to
internet connectivity.
6 MP DOCK
The T 187 is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an
optional NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for iPod) 1, NAD IPD 2 and later
variants can be plugged in.
tConnect the “MP DOCK (DATA PORT)” jack of the T 187 to the
corresponding “DATA PORT” socket of the optional NAD IPD model.
tAUDIO 5 and S-VIDEO 3 are the assigned default ports for the audio/
video output of the separately sold NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for
iPod) 1, NAD IPD 2 and later variants.
tRefer also to the“LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER” segment of the
“OPERATION” section.
NOTE
The NAD IPD Dock for iPod is not supplied with your T 187.
7 RS 232
NAD is a certied partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports
these external devices. Check out the NAD website for information
about AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD. See your NAD audio
specialist for more information.
tConnect this interface using RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) to
any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the T 187
via compatible external controllers.
t Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol
documents and PC interface software.
8 +12V TRIGGER OUT
The T 187 has three +12V TRIGGER OUT ports (OUT 1, OUT2 and OUT3)
that can be congured to supply +12V DC to a linked component or
system. See discussion on “Trigger Setup”at the “Setup Menu”literature
for guidelines on how to congure +12V TRIGGER IN/OUT.
tUse a 3.5mm mini-jack connector to pass +12 volts at a maximum
current of 50 milliamps to an auxiliary equipment such as a
multichannel amplier or subwoofer. The center conductor (hot) of
the 3.5mm jack is the control signal. The outside conductor (shield)
is the ground return-path.
tThis output will be 12V when the T 187 is ON and 0V when the unit
is either OFF or in standby mode.
+12V TRIGGER IN
With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the T 187 can be switched
ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices such as
ampliers, preampliers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply is cut o,
the T 187 will return to standby mode.
tConnect this +12V Trigger input to the remote device’s
corresponding +12V DC output jack using a mono cable with
3.5mm male plug. The controlling device must be equipped with a
+12V trigger output to use this feature.
9 IR IN/IR OUT 1-3
These mini-jacks accept and output remote-controlled codes in
electrical format, using industry-standard protocols, for use with “IR-
repeater” and multi-room systems and related technologies.
tAll NAD products with IR IN/IR OUT features are fully compatible with
the T 187. For non-NAD models, please check with your other product’s
service specialists as to their compatibility to the T 187’s IR features.
IR IN
tThis input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater
(Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another compatible device
to allow control of the T 187 from a remote location.
IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2
tConnect T 187’s IR OUT 1 (and/or IR OUT 2) to the IR IN jack of a
compatible device.
tCommand and control the linked compatible device by directing its
own remote control to T 187’s infrared receiver.
IR IN and IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3
tConnect the T 187’s IR IN to the IR OUT of a compatible device.
Connect also the T 187’s IR OUT 1 (and/or IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3) to the
IR IN of a compatible device.
tWith this setup, the T 187 acts as an “IR-repeater” allowing the device
connected to the T 187’ s IR IN control or command of the other
device linked to T 187’s IR OUT 1 (and/or IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3).
IR OUT 3
tIR OUT 3 can only function as an “IR-repeater” as described above.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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AUDIO 1-6/VIDEO 1-3/S-VIDEO 1-3
tThese comprise the T 187’s other sets of principal input. Connect
these audio and video input ports to corresponding output ports of
compatible source components such as DVD players, CD players or
cable/satellite boxes.
tAUDIO 5 and S-VIDEO 3 are the assigned default ports for the audio/
video output of the separately sold NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for
iPod) 1, NAD IPD 2 and later variants.
AUDIO 3-4 OUT
tConnect AUDIO 3 OUT (and/or AUDIO 4 OUT) to corresponding
recording components or audio input ports of compatible sources
like a CD/DVD recorder or outboard audio processors.
tThe signal present at AUDIO 3-4 OUT is determined by the current
source selected. There will be no output at AUDIO 3 OUT when
AUDIO 3 is selected. Likewise, there will be no output at AUDIO
4 OUT when AUDIO 4 is the active source input. This prevents
feedback through the recording component thereby preventing
possible damage to your speakers.
tWhen congured, AUDIO 3 OUT and AUDIO 4 OUT are the same
assigned ports for Zone 3 and Zone 4 respectively. See also Zone
output description below.
11 ZONE 2-3-4
tThe T 187 has three congurable Zones – Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone
4. The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously experience in
a dierent zone or location of the house a Source assigned to a
particular zone.
tSends zone selected audio source to the corresponding audio input
of another zone. Use high quality patch cables to reduce noise
pickup over long distance runs.
tFor a better understanding of zone settings, study below the section
about “Zone Controls”of the “Main Menu”discussion as well as the
item about “Zone Setup” under the “Setup Menu”literatures.
12 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-3, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
tConnect the Component Video Input to Component Video output
of compatible source components, typically a DVD player, BD
player, digital cable box or other applicable components. Connect
Component Video Out to the Component Video input of a
compatible video monitor/TV.
tBe sure to observe consistency in connecting the Y/Pb/Pr jacks
to the corresponding sources/inputs. The routing of the three
component video input is fully congurable via the Source Setup
item of the Setup Menu OSD.
tThe T 187’s sets of component video input and output are fully
wideband and compatible with allowable HDTV formats.
13 HDMI (HDMI IN 1-6, HDMI OUT 1-2)
tConnect the sets of HDMI input to the HDMI OUT connectors of
source components such as DVD player, BD player or HDTV satellite/
cable box.
tConnect the HDMI OUT 1 and/or HMDI OUT 2 to compatible HDTV
or projector with HDMI input. Both HDMI output ports display
simultaneously the same audio/video source.
WARNING
Before connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables, both the T 187
and the ancillary source must be powered OFF and unplugged from the
AC outlet. Failure to observe this practice may cause permanent damage
to all equipment connected via HDMI sockets.
14 DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL 1-3, OPTICAL 1-3)
tConnect to the corresponding optical or coaxial digital output of
sources such as CD or BD/DVD players, digital cable box, digital
tuners and other applicable components.
tCoaxial and Optical digital input association is congurable via the
Source Setup item of the Setup Menu OSD.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL)
tConnect the optical or coaxial DIGITAL OUT to the corresponding
digital audio input of compatible devices such as receivers,
computer soundcard or other digital processors.
15 AC MAINS INPUT
tThe T 187 comes supplied with a separate detachable mains power
cord. Before connecting the plug to the mains powers source,
connect rmly rst the other end to T 187’s AC Mains input socket.
tAlways disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power
source rst, before disconnecting the cable from the T 187’s AC
Mains input socket.
tConnect only to the prescribed AC outlet, i.e., 120V 60 Hz (for 120V
version models only) or 230V 50 Hz (for 230V version models only).
16 SWITCHED AC OUTLET
tThis convenience outlet can supply switched power to another
component or accessory.
tThe total draw of all devices connected to this outlet must not
exceed 120 watts.
tIt is powered ON and OFF by the front panel STANDBY button or by
the HTR 8’s ON and OFF keys.
17 POWER
tSupply the AC mains power to the T 187.
tWhen the POWER switch is set to ON position, the T 187 goes to
standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the
Standby LED. Press the front panel Standby button or HTR 8 remote
control’s [ON] button to switch ON the T 187 from standby mode.
tIf you intend not to use the T 187 for long periods of time (such as
when on vacation), switch o the POWER switch.
tWith POWER switched o, neither the front panel Standby button
nor HTR 8 remote control’s [ON] button can activate the T 187.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
The T 187 employs a simple, self-explanatory system of on-screen display
“menus”that will appear on the connected video monitor/TV. These are
required during the setup process (and are useful in day-to-day operation), so
be sure to connect the monitor/TV before proceeding with setup.
DISPLAY THE OSD
Press [s], [S] or [ENTER] buttons of the HTR 8 remote control or front panel
to display the T 187’s Main Menu on your video monitor/TV. If the OSD does
not appear, check your MONITOR OUT connections.
NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES
To navigate through the OSD menu options, please do the following using
the HTR 8 or corresponding front panel buttons:
1 Press [S] to select a menu item. Use [D/F] or in some cases, [ENTER],
to move up or down the Menu selections. Repeatedly press [S] to
advance or go further into the sub-menu of desired menu item.
2 Use [D/F] to set or change the parameter value (setting) of a menu
item.
3 Press [A] to save the settings or changes done on the current menu or
sub-menu. Pressing [A] will also return the user to the previous menu
or exit from a particular menu.
MAIN MENU
The Main Menu contains the menu options for “Listening Mode”, “DSP
Options”,“Tone Controls”, “Zone Controls” and access to “Setup Menu”.
Follow the guidelines about “DISPLAY THE OSD”and “NAVIGATING THE OSD
AND MAKING CHANGES”to navigate through the menu options and their
sub-menu selections.
NOTE
The individual congurations set forth at “Listening Mode”, “DSP
Options” and “Tone Controls” are carried over whenever they are
enabled at A/V Presets setting. Please see the section “AV PRESETS” for
reference.
LISTENING MODE
The T 187 oers distinct listening modes, tailored for dierent types of
recording or program material. With a two-channel (Stereo) source, the
following listening modes can be selected:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The T 187 is an AV Surround Sound Preamplier and therefore has
no speakers. The mention of “Speaker(s)” in this manual refers to the
speakers of your external amplier as interfaced with the T 187.
STEREO
All output is directed to the front left/right channels. Low frequencies are
directed to the subwoofer if one is present in the Speaker settings. Select
‘Stereo’ when you wish to listen to a stereo (or monaural) production, such
as music CD or FM broadcast, without surround enhancement. Stereo
recordings whether in PCM/digital or analog form and whether surround-
encoded or not encoded, are reproduced as recorded. Multi-channel digital
recordings (Dolby Digital and DTS) are reproduced in “Stereo Downmix”
mode via the front left/right channels only as Lt/Rt (left/right-total) signals.
DIRECT
Analog or digital sources are automatically played in their native formats.
All the source’s audio channels are reproduced directly. This mode recreates
the original sound most faithfully thereby producing outstandingly high
quality audio.
DIRECT listening mode is selectable only during source playback. In order
to setup DIRECT as preferred listening mode, the following steps have to be
undertaken.
1 Go to LISTENING MODE SETUP under SETUP MENU. Select LISTENING
MODES. Under LISTENING MODES menu, set to “None”all the
parameter settings for Dolby, DTS, PCM and Analog.
2 Then, go to A/V PRESETS items under SETUP MENU. Scroll to LISTENING
MODE item and set to“Yes”. Store this LISTENING MODE setting to Preset
1 along with the other parameter settings by clicking “Save Current
Setup to Preset”.
3 This saved“Preset 1”setting can now be associated to any Source. Below
is a sample association.
a Under SOURCE SETUP (Normal View), go to SOURCE 1 and scroll
down to A/V Preset and set “A/V Preset”to “Preset 1”.
b Now, whenever SOURCE 1 is recalled with “Preset 1”associated to it,
the LISTENING MODE setting will always be DIRECT.
PRO LOGIC
Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are
reproduced with Dolby Pro Logic surround processing, yielding output to
front left/right, center and discrete left/right surround channels (assuming
these are present in the current‘Speaker Conguration’). The surround
channel is monophonic, but it is reproduced in both surround speakers.
OPERATION
USING THE T 187 MAIN MENU
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx processes both stereo and 5.1 signals into a 6.1 or 7.1
channel output. At Dolby Pro Logic IIx, you can choose PLIIx Movie or PLIIx
Music modes to tailor your listening experience to the source material.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround processing yields more stable imaging and full
bandwidth sound to the rear channels in Movie mode oering sound that
is more similar to Dolby Digital decoding. For two channel signals, Pro Logic
IIx Music mode also features three additional user controls - Dimension,
Center Width, and Panorama. See also section about ‘Adjusting Listening
Modes’ below.
The following chart shows the channels available assuming they are
enabled in the ‘Speaker Conguration’menu:
Listening Mode
Two-Channel Sources
Active Decoded Output Channels
6.1 Speaker System 7.1 Speaker System
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie
Front (left & right),
Center, Surround (left &
right), Back Surround,
Subwoofer
Front (left & right),
Center, Surround (left &
right) and Back Surround
(left and right) and
subwoofer
DTS NEO: 6
Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are
reproduced with Neo: 6 surround with output to front left/right, center and
discrete left/right surround channels plus subwoofer (assuming these are
present in the current‘Speaker Conguration’). The T 187 provides two DTS
Neo: 6 variations - NEO:6 Cinema and NEO:6 Music. See also section about
‘Adjusting Listening Modes’below.
EARS
Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are
reproduced with proprietary NAD surround processing with signals output
to the front left/right, center and discrete left/right surround channels,
plus subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current ‘Speaker
Conguration.’). EARS does not employ the surround back speakers (if any).
EARS extracts the natural ambience present in nearly all well-produced
stereo recordings. It does not synthesize any ambience or other sonic
elements and thus remains truer to the sound of the original musical
performance than most other music-surround options.
Select EARS for listening to stereo music recordings and broadcasts.
EARS produces a subtle but highly natural and believable ambience from
nearly all “natural-acoustic” stereo recordings. Typically, these include
classical, jazz, and folk genres as well as numerous examples from others.
Its virtues include realistic, stable“front-stage” sonic imaging and spacious
but unexaggerated ambient “virtual acoustics”that remain faithful to the
original recording.
ENHANCED STEREO
All recordings are reproduced in stereo via the maximum speaker
complement congured in the current‘Speaker Conguration.’ Enhanced
stereo can be useful for maximum volume from all channels or for multi-
speaker background music (cocktail party) listening. For this mode, Front,
Center, Surround and Back speakers can be turned ON/OFF as desired.
ANALOG BYPASS
All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analog-to-digital
conversions. At Analog Bypass, the DSP circuitry is bypassed but full tone
control functions remain. ‘Bass management’or Speaker settings are also
not in eect as these are DSP functions.
ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES
Several of the T 187’s listening modes have one or more selectable
variations and adjustable parameters that you can modify to suit you
system or personal preferences.
NOTE
Listening Mode parameter changes are maintained when you change
listening modes. You may also save a modied Listening Mode for easy
recall by saving it to a Preset (See ‘A/V Presets’ below under Setup Menu
discussions).
PRO LOGIC IIx
PLIIx MOVIE is optimized for lm soundtracks.
PLIIx MUSIC for music recordings
Center Width (0 to 7): Modies the “hard-centeredness”of the center
image, by gradually mixing mono center content to the Front left/right
speakers as well. A setting of 0 retains the center-channel-only default
while a setting of 7 yields a fully phantom center channel.
Dimension (-7 to +7): Adjusts front-rear emphasis of the surround
eect independently from the relative channel levels.
Panorama (On/O): Adds a “wraparound” eect by extending some
stereo content into the surround channels.
NOTE
Pro Logic IIx mode will decode as Pro Logic II mode when the BACK
surround speakers are set to “OFF” from “Speaker Congurations” menu.
See also section about “Speaker Congurations” under “Speaker Setup”
of the Setup Menu.
DTS NEO: 6
NEO: 6 Cinema is optimized for lm soundtracks.
NEO: 6 Music for music recordings
Center Gain (0 to 0.5): Adjust for better center image in relation to the
surround sound channels.
OPERATION
USING THE T 187 MAIN MENU
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DSP OPTIONS
The following signal processing parameters can be setup under the DSP
(Digital Signal Processing) Options menu.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The T 187 is an AV Surround Sound Preamplier and therefore has
no speakers. The mention of “Speaker(s)” in this manual refers to the
speakers of your external amplier as interfaced with the T 187.
LIP SYNC DELAY
DSP Options has the feature‘Lip Sync Delay’ whose function is to match any
delay that may occur in the picture relative to the audio.
By varying ‘Lip Sync Delay’ from 0ms to 120ms, one can delay the audio
output in order to synchronize it with the video image.
AUDYSSEY MultEQ
Audyssey MultEQ becomes available among the DSP options only after
successfully completing Audyssey Auto Calibration (accessible through
the Setup Menu). Refer also to Audyssey Auto Calibration segment of the
Speaker Setup under Operation – Using the T 187 – Setup Menu.
Audyssey MultEQ can be set to the following levels
Audyssey: Audyssey developed target curve.
Flat: This setting is appropriate for very small or highly treated rooms
in which the listener is seated quite close to the loudspeakers. MultEQ
lters are used in the same way as the Audyssey curve, but it does not
apply a high frequency roll-o.
NAD: Ideal “in room”response developed by NAD engineers along with
Audyssey Engineers.
O: MultEQ lters are not used or no measurement process at all.
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AUDYSSEY DYN EQ AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as
volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room
acoustics. By carefully combining information from incoming source levels
with actual output sound levels in the room, Audyssey Dynamic EQ delivers
unprecedented sound reproduction at all volume levels.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround
volume levels moment-by-moment. The resulting bass response, octave-
to-octave balance and surround impression remained the same despite
changes in volume.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is designed to work in conjunction with Audyssey
MultEQ. Dynamic EQ determines the proper loudness compensation based
on the sound pressure level measurements MultEQ provides. Audyssey
Dynamic EQ working in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ provides the right
listening conditions for every listener at any volume level.
On: Activate Audyssey Dynamic EQ function.
O: Defeat Audyssey Dynamic EQ function.
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AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME
Audyssey Dynamic Volume delivers consistent volume playback levels,
anticipating sudden spikes and dips in volume and compensating for them
in real time. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program
material moment-by-moment, maintaining the desired listening level for all
content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve the impact.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which
compensates for deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased
by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. These
two technologies enable the full frequency response of the source at its
original level to be reproduced at any listening level. Even at lower listening
volumes, Dynamic Volume ensures that the richness and dynamics of the
response are maintained.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume can be set to the following levels
Light: Provide the least adjustment to the loudest or softest sound level.
Medium: Setting that prevents loud and soft sound from being much
louder than their respective average sound levels.
Heavy: Aect volume the most by causing all sound to be of equal
loudness.
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Oset: Adding a Volume Oset will have the eect of reducing the
amount of boost applied by Dynamic EQ, for any given volume setting. As
a consequence, the amount of overall digital attenuation required is also
reduced. For example, with the Oset set to 10dB, and a volume setting of
-30dB, the loudness curve selected will be for a volume level of -20dB.
The oset level can be set from 0dB to 15dB.
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TONE CONTROLS
The T 187 has three Tone Control levels – Treble, Bass and Center Dialog.
Bass and Treble controls only aect the low bass and high treble leaving the
critical midrange frequencies free of coloration. The Center Dialog (‘Dialog’
in the VFD) control boosts the ‘presence’of the midrange region improving
intelligibility of speech.
These controls allow one to tweak on-the-y, the frequency response
of the source during playback. The control setting could be adjusted
by navigating through the Tone Controls’OSD menu via a combination
of [ENTER] and [A/S/D/F] keys. The same can be managed directly by
pressing the front panel’s TONE button and then rotating the VOLUME knob
to select desired setting.
Maximum and minimum values for all three Tone Control levels are ±10 dB.
‘Tone Defeat’ gives one the choice of varying or completely bypassing the
tone control section of the T 187. If ‘O’ (‘Tone Active’ in the VFD) is selected,
the Tone Control circuits are active.
Select ‘On’(‘Tone Defeat’ in the VFD) to bypass the Tone Controls eectively
defeating the eect of the tone control circuits.
ZONE CONTROLS
Depending on the settings made at the separate ‘Zone Setup’menu under
the ‘Setup Menu’ section discussion, the applicable Zone can be congured
and managed via this ‘Zone Controls’window.
Select ‘On’to activate the applicable Zone. When activated, the Source input
for the particular Zone can be allocated by selecting through the following
inputs – All enabled Sources, Front Input, Media Player, Tuner and Local.
Select ‘Local’ as your selected Zone’s Source input if you wish to enjoy the
same source as the main Zone and allow simultaneous listening, but with
full separate volume levels.
If a Zone is set to ‘O,’ it is deactivated or powered o.
‘Volume’refers to the adjustable secondary Zone 2 Volume level that can be
increased or decreased using the D/F buttons of the HTR 8 or front panel’s
corresponding navigation buttons.
When a Zone is activated, a corresponding Zone number is illuminated
at the VFD. Zone 2 is always available to be congured at ‘Zone Controls’
menu. For Zone 3 and Zone 4 to become available at the ‘Zone Controls’
window, their corresponding ‘Mode’ in the ‘Zone Setup’ menu under the
‘Setup Menu’section should be set to ‘Zone (Audio Only).’
NOTE
The ZR 7 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications. Zone 3
and Zone 4 could be congured and managed at the appropriate Zone
OSD menu using the front panel navigations buttons as well as the
corresponding keys on the HTR 8 remote control.
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SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the T 187 to the ancillary
equipment used in one’s specic AV system. Unless your system exactly matches
the factory defaults as shown in the accompanying Quick Start Guide, you will need
to use the setup menu to congure the inputs of theT 187.
At Setup Menu, the following are congurable – Control/HDMI Setup,
Source Setup, Speaker Setup, Zone Setup, Trigger Setup, Listening Mode
Setup, Display Setup and A/V Presets.
To access and navigate through Setup Menu and its sub-menu selections,
please refer to and follow the directions stated in the sections ‘Display the
OSD’ and ‘Navigating the OSD and Making Changes.’
CONTROL/HDMI SETUP
The T 187 supports HDMI Control (CEC) and Audio Return Channel (ARC)
functions. Both functions are possible if external devices that also support
both features are interconnected to the T 187 via HDMI connection.
ETHERNET/CEC IN STANDBY
On: Enables HDMI Control (CEC) feature.
O: T 187 stops responding and sending any CEC messages. CEC
feature is eectively defeated.
HDMI CONTROL CEC
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a set of commands that utilizes
HDMI’s two- way communication to allow for single remote control of any
CEC-enabled devices connected with HDMI. A CEC command will trigger
the necessary commands over HDMI for an entire system to auto-congure
itself to respond to the command.
When devices that support HDMI Control (CEC) are connected, the
following modes of operation can be executed via the T 187 or the external
device using any of the device’s remote control.
O: Applies to all CEC options below. At“O” setting, particular CEC
feature is defeated.
Power: At “On”setting, the T 187 will automatically go to standby mode
if it receives a CEC standby command. On the other hand, if the T 187
receives a CEC power up command, the T 187 will correspondingly
switch ON from standby mode.
Source Switch: At “On”setting, the T 187 will automatically switch
sources if another CEC device requests a Source change.
For example, if PLAY is pressed on a BD Player with CEC, the T 187
and TV with CEC will automatically switch to their respective input
connections – the T 187 switching to the HDMI input where the BD
Player is connected while the TV will switch to its input where the
T 187’s HDMI MONITOR OUT is connected. This completes the auto-
conguration – the BD Player is automatically played back using the
T 187 and TV.
Audio System: At “On”setting, the T 187 will broadcast a CEC message
indicating it is an active audio system. A CEC compatible TV will usually
mute its audio output when this happens. When this option is enabled,
the T 187 will also respond to CEC volume and mute commands. For
example, a CEC TV may forward the volume commands from its remote
to the T 187.
ARC Mode: Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables an ARC-enabled TV
to send audio data “upstream” to T 187.
This option has three choices: O, Auto or Source Setup.
Auto: When set to Auto, the T 187 will automatically attempt an
ARC audio connection to the TV whenever the TV announces over
CEC that it has become the active source. If an ARC connection can
be established, the T 187 will output the ARC audio signal no matter
what source is selected on the T 187 and will show “HDMI ARC” on
the VFD. The Auto option tends to work best when all your devices
support CEC and the Source Switch option is set to On.
Source Setup: When set to Source Setup, you can select“ARC” for
the digital audio input in the source setup screen. When you select
a source on the T 187 which is set for ARC, the T 187 will attempt
to initiate an ARC connection with the TV. When using this option,
you would probably also want to make sure Source Switch is o
otherwise other CEC devices may keep changing the T 187 source
when you want it to remain on the ARC source.
IMPORTANT NOTES
· “Audio System” must be set to “On” for “ARC mode” to manifest as an
option.
· Audio and video will continuously stream from the HDMI source with
CEC to the TV with CEC even if the T 187 is at standby mode.
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SOURCE SETUP
There are three sub-menu items under Source Setup. These are Source
Setup (Normal View), Source Setup (Table View) and iPod Setup.
SOURCE SETUP (NORMAL VIEW)
The Source Setup (Normal View) menu makes it possible to set, allocate
or change the following settings.
SOURCE
The T 187 is equipped with ten congurable Sources. A particular Source
can be enabled or disabled, renamed, assigned analog and digital audio
sources, video sources, A/V Presets, Trigger settings among other settings.
These settings can be implemented through the following parameters.
NOTE
Source 5 is defaulted to iPod. Change the default setting of Source 5 to
iPod via the following procedure
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Setup” menu, set “Enabled” to “No”.
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View).
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Source 5 can now be congured to any desired settings.
ENABLED
One can enable/disable a Source via this option. This is particularly useful
if only few Sources are used and one directly selects the Source from the
front panel, bypassing unused sources.
Select “Yes”to enable the particular Source or “No”to disable the Source.
NAME
A new Name maybe assigned to a Source label. For example, if your BD
player is attached to“Source 1”, it is possible to rename“Source 1” to “BD”.
In order to rename the Source label, scroll to the “Name”parameter. Press
[S] to go to the rst character. Then, press [D/F] to pick through the
alphanumeric selections.
Press [S] to move to the next character and at the same time save the
changes done on the current character. The name can be as long as twelve
characters.
The new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD.
ANALOG AUDIO
The T 187 has nine analog audio inputs including 7.1 input. These analog
inputs - Audio 1 - 6, Audio Front, Audio MP and 7.1 Input can be variably
assigned to each Source.
Scroll to“Analog Audio”, press [S] and then [D/F] to select and assign
an analog audio input to the particular Source. There are three choices –
Audio, 7.1 Input or O.
When “Audio”is chosen, press [S] and then [D/F] to select and assign the
desired audio input – 1 to 6, Front and MP.
Select “7.1 Input” to choose the audio signal fed to “7.1 Channel Input”.
If “O” is selected, no incoming analog audio signal is selected by the
particular Source. Note that when “Analog Audio”is set to “O”, “Gain”will
not be enabled as an option.
NOTE
An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always
take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if both are
present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source, select
“O” at the “Digital Audio” setting of the same “Source” menu.
GAIN
Gain adjustment allows all sources to play back at the same volume level so
you don’t need to adjust the volume every time a new source is selected. It
is generally preferable to reduce the level of the loudest source rather than
making louder the softer sources.
Scroll to“Gain”, press [S] and then [D/F] to step through the desired level
from -12dB to 12dB.
Note that when “Analog Audio” is set to “O”, “Gain”will not be enabled as
an option.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
To take advantage of the T 187’s high performance surround and digital
audio circuitry, it is advisable that its sets of Digital Audio input are selected.
There are three types of Digital Audio input for the T 187. These are HDMI,
Optical and Coaxial digital input. A fourth option is “O” whereby no
incoming digital audio signal is selected by the particular Source.
The desired digital audio input for a particular Source can be selected by
scrolling to“Digital Audio”, press [S] and then [D/F] to step through the
desired digital input source. After nalizing the desired type of Digital Audio
input, press [S] and then [D/F] again to select the specic Digital Audio
input.
The following are the sets of assignable Digital Audio input:
HDMI $HDMI 1 - 6, HDMI Front
Optical $Optical 1 - 3
Coaxial $Coaxial 1 – 3
NOTE
An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will
always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if
both are present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular
Source, select “O” at the “Digital Audio” setting of the same “Source”
menu.
VIDEO
There are four types of video input a particular Source could be assigned.
These are HDMI, Component, S-Video and Video input. Another option is
“O”. Select “O” if it is intended not to assign any video input to a particular
Source.
Navigate through the Video input selections by pressing [S] and then
[D/F] to step through the selections. The following are the sets of
assignable Video input.
HDMI $HDMI 1 - 6, HDMI Front
Component Video $Component 1 - 3
S-Video $S-Video 1 - 3, S-Video Front
Video $Video 1 - 3, Video Front
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE VIDEO PERFORMANCE OF T 187
The T 187 utilizes an NAD-engineered eld-programmable gate array
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digital video. This allows a single cable connection to your TV for all
sources while maintaining the source’s native resolution. Interlaced
video is converted to progressive scan over HDMI allowing complete
compatibility with latest HD TVs.
The T 187 also supports HDMI 1.4a features that include compatibility
with a broad range of 3D and HD digital video sources and displays.
A/V PRESET
A particular Source can be assigned a stored Preset. The parameters set up
in the selected Preset number will be adopted into the particular Source it
is assigned (Please refer to the separate section on “A/V Presets”for further
understanding of Preset settings).
Scrolling to“A/V Preset” and by pressing [S] and then [D/F], a Source
could be assigned a Preset number ranging from Preset 1 to 5.
If it is desired not to assign the particular Source a Preset setting, select
“None”.
TRIGGER OUT
Trigger Out feature for a particular Source is dependent upon the
congurations done in a separate menu on Trigger Setup (See“Trigger
Setup” below). If “Source Setup”is assigned to all three Trigger output
(Trigger Out 1-3) in the separate“Trigger Setup”menu window, a particular
Source can have the following Trigger Out combinations
Trigger Out: 1 $2 $ 1 + 2 $ 3 $1 + 3 $2 + 3 $1+2+ 3
These combinations are dependent upon the assignment of“Source Setup”
for Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out at the “Trigger Setup” menu.
Another option is “None”whereby the particular Source is not assigned any
Trigger Out.
For “Trigger Out” to become enabled and assignable at “Source Setup
(Normal View)” menu, make sure to carry out or note the following
beforehand
% In the separate “Trigger Setup” menu, assign Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2 Out
or Trigger 3 Out to“Source Setup.”
% “Trigger Out” will not appear as an option at the Source Setup (Normal
View) menu if at the separate“Trigger Setup” menu, Trigger 1 Out,
Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out are all assigned to “Main, Zone 2, Zone 3,
Zone 4, or Zone 2+3+4”; with not even one “Trigger Out” port allocated
to “Source Setup.”
SOURCE SETUP (TABLE VIEW)
The Source Setup (Table View) reects the settings made in the Source
Setup (Normal View) menu. All the Source settings are summarized and
displayed in tabulated form in the Source Setup (Table View).
Navigating through the Source Setup (Table View) via a combination
of [A/S] and then [D/F] buttons, one will have the benet of directly
changing the settings for“Audio”, “Video”, “Preset” and “Name”without
going back to the Source Setup (Normal View) menu.
Highlight a particular Source number and then, toggle [ENTER] button
to enable or disable said Source number.
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iPod SETUP
The iPod Setup menu allows you to preset the following associated
settings when iPod is the selected source.
Enabled: Select “Yes”to enable iPod as a Source or“No”to disable it.
Auto Connect: Select “Yes”to automatically enable and connect the
iPod player docked in the linked NAD iPod docking station when Source
5 (the default iPod source allocation in the T 187) is selected. Select “No”
if you do not want a docked iPod to be automatically connected.
Menu Timeout: Set the time for the OSD to revert to the “Now
Playing” display when the iPod menu has been left idle (no scrolling or
navigation being done) for the specied time out time. For the“Now
Playing” OSD to be shown, there should be a song paused or being
played before going to the iPod menu. You can set the “Menu Timeout”
between the range 5s to 60s at 5s increments. If you do not want for
the menu to timeout, select “0”.
SPEAKER SETUP
After connecting all ancillary sources and other combinations, the Speaker
Setup menu will guide you on how to manage and setup your speakers in
order to achieve optimum sound acoustics in your listening environment.
The following are the Speaker Setup Menu sections.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The T 187 is an AV Surround Sound Preamplier and therefore has
no speakers. The mention of “Speaker(s)” in this manual refers to the
speakers of your external amplier as interfaced with the T 187.
AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION
It has been shown that many, if not most, surround sound systems are not
accurately setup and calibrated. To be done properly, calibration requires
special knowledge and instrumentation that the average person probably
doesn’t possess.
The Audyssey Auto Setup and Calibration featured in T 187 uses a
microphone, along with sophisticated digital electronics built into your
T 187, to automatically setup and calibrate the T 187 to the exact speakers
and speaker placement of your own unique Home Theatre.
The following measurements are performed:
t %FUFDUJPO Speaker conguration is detected including number of
surround speakers and whether a subwoofer and center channel is
connected.
t 4J[F T 187 crossover is set based on each channel’s signal handling
capability and the subwoofer crossover is automatically set.
t -FWFM SPL of each speaker is matched within 1dB at the microphone
position.
t %JTUBODF is accurately set to within 1 foot (30 centimeters) of the
microphone for each speaker position.
t 1PMBSJUZ the setup program will detect and notify the user if any
speakers are connected improperly. Incorrect polarity can ruin the
illusion of realism oered by surround sound.
This is a one-time set up, unless speakers are moved or changed, in which
case the calibration should be performed again.
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AUDYSSEY MultEQ XT ROOM ACOUSTICS CORRECTION
Sound reecting from room boundaries can disturb the spatial illusion
of surround sound, and can also distort the tonal balance of the system.
Professional Acoustical Engineers often add wall treatments and even move
walls and relocate speakers to improve system performance, but for the average
Home Theatre, this is either too expensive or just not a practical solution.
Audyssey MultEQ XT, using multiple measurements from the actual
listening positions, and processing this information using very sophisticated
digital signal processing, is able to “precondition” the signal to eectively
make the walls disappear. This creates a ‘family size’sweet spot where the
sound and spatial cues are very accurately reproduced.
MultEQ XT is designed to tame room acoustics without changing the sonic
character of your loudspeakers. While it will make the most of whatever
loudspeakers you have, it will not make poor speakers sound like good
ones!
Connect the Audyssey microphone jack into the front panel’s MP/MIC input
and the Audyssey Auto Calibration wizard will guide you through a simple
step-by-step conguration. Once setup and calibrated, the next greatest
improvement in performance is obtained by eliminating the acoustic
interference caused by room boundaries interacting with your speakers.
MEASUREMENT IS THE FIRST STEP
The sound at each listening position (up to 8 positions) is calibrated using
the same microphone used during the setup phase.
A special test tone is sent to each speaker and the data is memorized by
the T 187. The duration of calibration may take some time depending on
the number of speakers as well as the number of measuring points. After
all positions are measured, the DSP calculates the ideal system response for
your particular room and speaker setup.
If some inconsistencies or discrepancies are detected during the Audyssey
calibration, the process maybe interrupted or the problem is shown in the
particular setup window. A notice screen is correspondingly displayed.
After following and undertaking the displayed instructions, re-start the
Audyssey calibration again. When the measurements are nalized, Audyssey
calculates the ideal system response for your particular room and speaker
setup.
NOTE
The test tone emitted during measurement is loud. If you cannot
withstand the test tone level, it is advisable that you stay away from
the room or location where the speakers are being calibrated. Return to
the room or location after each calibration to change the microphone’s
position or to nalize the calibration.
NEXT A TARGET CURVE MUST BE CHOSEN
Because loudspeaker designers assume that their products will be used in
typical domestic rooms, they are‘voiced’ to work in this environment. It is
assumed that the room will add some bass reinforcement and will absorb
some treble energy. Thus if we eectively ‘remove the walls with room
correction, and set the speakers for at response, you may nd this sounds
too bright in the treble and too weak in the bass region.
NAD engineers have done extensive research in this area of room acoustics,
and along with Audyssey engineers developed what we believe is the ideal
‘in room’ response curve. We include this NAD EQ, along with an Audyssey
developed EQ as the two best choices. The response curves shown below
typify NAD EQ room correction process.
Room Response measured by Audyssey microphone
Inverse Correction Filter calculated by NAD T 187
Corrected Room Response
Flat EQ is a third option, but not one that we recommend for listening
(it is useful for verifying system performance when using external
instrumentation).
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Select the Target Curve you nd to be most satisfactory by pressing the
Audyssey key of the remote. The MultEQ XT corrected response can also be
bypassed if you wish.
It is recommended that you take full advantage of the T 187’s Audyssey
Auto Calibration feature for your speaker setup. However, if you desire to
setup your speakers manually or if you already had run Audyssey Auto
Calibration but would like to make adjustments, the following sections on
Speaker Conguration, Speaker Levels and Speaker Distance can also be
followed and implemented.
NOTE
During manual setting of your speakers, previously calibrated
Audyssey settings could be retrieved by re-adjusting back the altered
congurations as highlighted by an asterisk.
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