NAD T785 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
T785
AV Surround Sound Receiver

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 qualied 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
qualied 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 specied by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 sucient 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.
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: 50 cm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO UK CUSTOMERS
DO NOT cut o the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug tted is not
suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead
or consult your dealer. If nonetheless, the mains plug is cut o, REMOVE
THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately, to avoid possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is
not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be tted, then follow the
instructions given below:
IMPORTANT
DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked
with the letter ‘E’or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN
AND YELLOW. The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter ‘N’ or colored BLACK.
• The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter ‘L’ or colored RED
• When replacing the fuse, only a correctly rated and approved type
should be used, and be sure to re-t the fuse cover.
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 oce 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 785 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
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD.
The T 785 A/V Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable
product — yet we have invested great eort in making it simple and easy
to use. The T 785 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 785 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 785’s design, such that it can condently
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 785, and get the most from this powerful
and exible home-theater component.
One more thing: We urge you to register your T 785 ownership on the NAD
Worldwide Web site:
http://NADelectronics.com/warranty
For warranty information contact your local distributor.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................2
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE T 785 ................................................5
E.A.R.S. AND DIGITAL SURROUND ....................................5
EASE OF USE .........................................................5
INTEGRATION ........................................................5
ZONE.................................................................5
RS 232 ................................................................5
UPGRADABILITY......................................................5
ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL .....................5
GETTING STARTED ...............................................6
WHAT’SINTHEBOX..................................................6
INITIAL SETUP ........................................................6
CHOOSING A LOCATION .............................................6
QUICK START .........................................................6
DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE.....................................7
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL....................................................8
REAR PANEL ....................................................10
OPERATION
USING THE T 785 – MAIN MENU..................................13
ABOUT THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY OSD............................ 13
MAIN MENU........................................................ 13
LISTENING MODE .................................................. 13
ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES .................................... 14
DSP OPTIONS ...................................................... 15
TONE CONTROLS................................................... 16
PICTURE CONTROLS................................................ 16
ZONE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USING THE T 785 – SETUP MENU.................................18
SETUP MENU ....................................................... 18
VIDEO SETUP ...................................................... 18
SOURCE SETUP .................................................... 19
SOURCE SETUP NORMAL VIEW ................................... 19
SOURCE SETUP TABLE VIEW....................................... 21
iPodSETUP......................................................... 21
SPEAKER SETUP .................................................... 21
AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION .................................... 22
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ......................................... 24
SPEAKER LEVELS.................................................... 24
SPEAKER DISTANCE ................................................ 25
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .......................................... 25
ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS ‘ON THE FLY’ ........................ 26
ZONESETUP ....................................................... 26
AMPLIFIER SETUP .................................................. 26
TRIGGER SETUP .................................................... 27
LISTENING MODE SETUP ........................................... 27
DOLBYSETUP...................................................... 29
DTSSETUP ......................................................... 29
DTS SURROUND MODES ........................................... 29
ENHANCED STEREO ................................................ 30
DISPLAY SETUP..................................................... 30
A/V PRESETS........................................................ 31
USING THE T 785 – AM/FM/DB/iPod ..............................34
LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO....................................... 34
ABOUT USER NAMES .............................................. 35
ABOUT RDS ........................................................ 35
LISTENING TO XM RADIO........................................... 35
LISTENING TO DAB RADIO.......................................... 36
CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE .................................. 36
DAB OPERATION ................................................... 36
SERVICE LIST ....................................................... 37
DAB TUNER MODE ................................................. 37
STATION ORDER ................................................... 37
DRC................................................................ 37
MANUAL SCAN ..................................................... 37
PRUNE LIST......................................................... 37
RESET .............................................................. 38
INFORMATION SETTINGS ........................................... 38
LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER................................... 39
NADIPD2.......................................................... 40
USING THE HTRC 1 REMOTE CONTROL...........................41
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS .................................... 41
INTRODUCTION .................................................... 41
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE HTRC 1 .............................. 41
NAVIGATION OF THE HTRC 1 CONTROLS ........................... 42
HTRC 1 SETUP MENU............................................... 42
BATTERY............................................................ 42
BACK LIGHT SENSITIVITY B LIGHT ................................. 42
LIBRARY ............................................................ 43
LEARN.............................................................. 43
PUNCHTHROUGH Pun Thr........................................ 44
COPY............................................................... 45
DELETE ............................................................ 46
RENAME............................................................ 46
MACRO............................................................. 46
RESET .............................................................. 47
USING THE ZR 4 REMOTE CONTROL ................................ 48
REFERENCE
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................49
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................50
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE T 785
Though the T 785 is among the most technically sophisticated A/V Receiver,
we worked hard to make it one of the most musically transparent home-
theater components available as well; this is what we mean by NAD’s “Music
First”design philosophy. Here are just few examples:
• The T 785 uses NAD’s proprietary Power Drive™ amplier technology
for all channels to preserve accurate, linear reproduction regardless
of the loudspeaker. This uniquely ecient power-supply topology
provides the real-world benets of high dynamic power that remains
uncompromised by low-impedance speakers. The result is dynamic,
detailed, “un-receiver-like”sound in stereo and multi-channel modes
alike. NAD’s exclusive Soft Clipping™ circuitry further enhances sound
quality and dynamic potential.
• High-performance components used throughout the A/V Receiver’s
analog audio circuits maximize quality from all sources, including multi-
channel analog sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD.
• Audio pre-out jacks make potential expansion as exible as possible..
• A second set of speaker terminals (Speakers B) for remote listening.
• Zone pre-amp and video feed with assignable 12 V DC trigger control.
• An RS-232 port for advanced zone control and software update through
a Windows® compatible PC.
• Gold-surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure
maximum signal integrity.
E.A.R.S. AND DIGITAL SURROUND
A key element of the T 785’s unique musical aptitude is NAD’s proprietary
Enhanced Ambience Recovery System (EARS). In sharp contrast to many
“ambience-synthesis”music-surround modes, EARS exploits the T 785’s
substantial DSP power to route the ambient content that is “encrypted”in
virtually all natural-acoustic recordings to the appropriate main, center and
surround speakers, without resorting to articially generated reections
or regeneration. EARS’natural ambience yields a subtle but exceptionally
eective surround mode that naturally enhances the spatial presentation in
a fashion suitable for serious music listening.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and DTS Neo: 6 Music modes can also create
enjoyable experience from 2-channel sources.
On the digital side, the T 785 combines extraordinarily high-speed DSP
processing employing one of the most advanced high-speed DSP “engines”
available, with fully 24-bit, 192 kHz-sampling-capable D/A converters for
all channels. A single, high-precision master clock synchronizes all digital
circuits to eliminate the timing errors (“jitter”) that otherwise compromise
sonics. The result is legitimately state-of-the-art surround decoding from
Dolby Digital and DTS sources, and 6.1/7.1-channel reproduction, with
genuinely superior sound quality in all modes.
EASE OF USE
Despite the eort NAD has invested in the T 785 A/V Receiver’s sonic
performance, we expended no less in making it powerfully easy to use.
Its design is uniquely simple for so sophisticated a component, and the
HTRC 1 universal remote control is equally understandable, as are the
T 785’s own front-panel and on-screen displays. Its simple yet powerful
system of “presets”permits you to ne-tune your listening setup for dierent
conditions, sources, or listeners, and to recall these multiple parameters
with a single key press.
INTEGRATION
The T 785 A/V Receiver oers extensive, exible system-integration options
through its congurable DC trigger outputs and input, and its standard-
protocol IR communications links. The DC trigger outputs can be assigned
to either Local and/or Zone locations.
ZONE
The T 785 A/V Receiver is equipped with three congurable Zones that
make full use of video and pre-amp level audio outputs. The ZR 4 remote
control will allow you complete access to Zone 2 applications including
access to volume On/O and all sources inputs. Zone 3 and Zone 4 could
be congured and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using
the front panel navigations keys as well as the corresponding keys on the
HTRC 1 remote control.
RS 232
Flexible system conguration is possible with the RS-232 interface and
NAD’s proprietary Windows® compatible software. We are also certied
partners with AMX and Crestron and fully support these external devices.
This interface allows complete remote control of the T 785 from any remote
location via the PC. Complete remote control functionality is available to
the user by interface software. See your NAD audio specialist for further
information.
UPGRADABILITY
The T 785 A/V Receiver permits exible system growth via individually
accessible pre-out and main-in jacks for all channels. We have made the
more likely scenario of software upgrades easy to accomplish via the high
speed RS-232 port on the rear panel of the T 785. Owners who register
their T 785 on our international web site www.NADelectronics.com will be
advised of updates. Some of these may be free of charge, and some may
require royalty payments depending on the type of upgrade. The advanced
user will be able to perform these upgrades by downloading les from our
web site, via e-mail and installing them by connecting the T 785 to a PC.
Alternatively the dealer from whom you purchased your T 785 should be
able to assist in performing these upgrades.
ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL
Packed with your T 785 is the NAD HTRC 1 remote control, a full-system
remote especially designed for easy use and understanding. Be sure to read
the section “Using the HTRC 1 Remote Control”, to familiarize yourself with
the remote’s layout and operations before proceeding to setup your A/V
Receiver. You may opt to use your HTRC 1 as your primary way to command
your entire A-V system. The HTRC 1 can be employed to operate additional
NAD or other-brand components such as a DVD/CD player, television,
satellite/HDTV tuner, VCR, or virtually anything else that operates via
standard infrared remote.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your T 785 A/V Receiver you will nd
• An AM loop antenna
• A FM ribbon-wire antenna with balun
• A removable AC cable (if you wish, any IEC-standard AC cable of suitable wattage may be substituted)
• The HTRC 1 remote control with 4 (four) AA batteries
• The ZR 4 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery
• This owner’s manual
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your T 785 arrived. Should you move or
otherwise need to transport your T 785, 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!
INITIAL SETUP
Before you make the rst connection to your T 785, you should have the arrangement of your listening
room/home theater components and furniture mapped out, at least initially. Unfortunately, a discussion of
the vital questions of loudspeaker placement and listening/viewing positions is beyond our scope here.
Suce it to say that these two questions will inuence your system’s ultimate performance every bit
as powerfully as your selection of electronics and speakers. Your NAD audio specialist dealer will be
happy to advise you and to recommend reference materials.
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 785’s front panel and your
primary listening/viewing position—this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications.
The T 785 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components.
It is perfectly possible to stack the T 785 on top of other components, but the reverse usually should
be avoided. Nonetheless, it is generally preferable that the T 785 stand alone. It is especially important
that sucient ventilation be provided. If you are contemplating on locating the T 785 within a cabinet
or other furniture, consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate airow.
QUICK START
Packed with your T 785 is a Quick Start Guide that will guide you through typical setup congurations
in combination with your ancillary devices. The Quick Start Guide also features the contents of your
T 785 package as well as start up procedures.
The T 785 is defaulted to the following settings:
Source Audio Input Video Input
Source 1 HDMI 1 IN/ Audio 1 IN HDMI 1 IN
Source 2 Optical 2 IN/ Audio 2 IN ComponentVideo 2 IN
Source 3 Coaxial 3 IN/ Audio 3 IN S Video 3 IN
Source 4 Audio 4 IN Video 4 IN
iPod Audio 5 IN S-Video 5 IN
Source 7 7.1 Input ComponentVideo 3 IN
Front Input Optical Front Input/ Audio Front Input S-Video Front IN
Media Player Audio MP input
Tuner
For Video output, select the highest video quality format available on your TV/Monitor and utilize this
for your Monitor OUT connection from the T 785 to the TV/Monitor. In most cases, this would be HDMI
but for other TV/Monitor without HDMI input, the best connection in order of best video quality would
be Component Video, S-Video and Composite video input.
To modify the above default settings and for a better understanding of source setting and
combinations, please refer to the section on ‘Source Setup’of the Setup Menu discussion.
NOTE
Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even if both are present.
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DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE
Hum and noise may sometimes prove a challenge in complex, multi-channel audio systems. Note
these considerations to help prevent hum and noise problems:
• Power all your system's audio component from AC outlets originating from the same circuit of your
house wiring. As far as possible, power all audio components from the same outlet, or adjacent
outlets on the same circuit. It may be useful to power video displays (and computers!) from outlets
on another circuit, especially if that circuit is supplied from the other "leg" of the house wiring.
• Do not bundle analog audio cables with AC power cables, or with coaxial digital-audio cables. It is
best if they cross at right angles if they must be in close proximity.
• Employ high-quality, well-shielded audio cable throughout, and ensure that all connections are
secure.
• A pencil-eraser can be used to burnish copper- and gold-plated contacts to ensure good, low-
resistance contact; specialized contact-cleaners can also be useful. Avoid unnecessary unplugging
and re-plugging since the gold (or copper) contact plating of typical cable connectors, even very
high-quality ones, is very thin and easily worn.
Track down hum/noise problems one component at a time, working backwards from the A/V Receiver.
That is
a. Connect the speakers to the A/V Receiver only, and check for hum.
b. Then connect one component only (a CD player, for example) alone, with no other components
connected and check for hum.
c. Connect additional components, one at a time, to the A/V Receiver and check for hum.
At each stage, if hum/noise appears, examine the audio cabling and AC-power routing of the new
component. In some cases, moving the new component's AC cord to a dierent outlet, or installing a
ground-lift (3-to-2-prong adapter) on its power cord, will eliminate the hum.
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
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1 STANDBY BUTTON : Press this button or the HTRC 1 remote’s [ON]
button to switch ON the T 785. 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.
The T 785 can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing
any of the front panel buttons. When both Main and Zones are ON,
press and hold this button for more than ve seconds to place them at
standby mode.
NOTES
• The rear panel POWER switch must be in the ON position for the Standby
button to activate.
• If Auto Trigger IN at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to ‘Main’ or ‘All’ and
the TRIGGER switch is set to ‘AUTO’ mode, the standby button in the front
panel as well as the corresponding ON/OFF function keys in the HTRC 1
remote control will be disabled eectively handing this function to an
external controller. Switch TRIGGER to ‘OFF’ to maintain normal power
ON/OFF function procedures. (See section also about “Trigger Setup”
under the “Setup Menu” discussions.
2 STANDBY LED : This indicator will light up amber when the T 785 is
in standby state. When the T 785 main or zones are in the ON state,
this indicator will illuminate blue. In the unlikely event that the T 785
switches to protection state, then this indicator will illuminate red.
When infrared command from the HTRC 1 is received, this indicator will
also ash momentarily.
3 INFO : Repeatedly toggle this button (press/hold rst if in Tuner mode
and then toggle) to display both at the Vacuum Fluorescent Display
(VFD) and On-Screen Display (OSD) the following – Current Source,
Volume level, Listening mode, Audio Source Format, Audio Codec,
Video Mode and active Zones with their corresponding Source Inputs.
While at Tuner mode, toggle this button to cycle through Preset Name,
RDS name and RDS text.
4 AM/FM/DB : Toggle this button to select either AM, FM, DAB (230V
version only) or XM (120V version only) tuner functions.
5 TUNER MODE : In FM mode, this button will toggle between FM
Stereo and FM mono. Select FM Mono (FM stereo and FM Mute icons
at VFD are extinguished) for stations that have too much interference
or are too weak. In DAB (230V version only) or XM (120V version only)
radio, this button enables the digital radio menu in conjunction with
the Navigation button and Enter buttons.
6 MEMORY : Press this button to store tuned AM, FM and digital radio
stations to the T 785’s 40 preset-memory locations. One can store a mix
of any AM, FM and digital radio stations to the 40 available presets.
7. NAVIGATION and ENTER buttons : These buttons are used to
navigate the T 785 OSD, Tune Scan Forward and Tune Scan Reverse
, Preset Skip Forward and Preset Skip Reverse as well as
navigation of DAB (230V version only), XM (120V version only) tuner
functions and iPod.
8 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD): Displays 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. Refer also to the item
about DISPLAY SETUP under the USING THE T 785 – SETUP MENU
segment of the OPERATION section.
9 REMOTE SENSOR: Point the HTRC 1 remote control at the remote sensor
and press the buttons. Do not expose the remote sensor of the T 785 to a
strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you
may not be able to operate the T 785 with the remote control.
Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
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FRONT PANEL
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10 VOLUME : Use this control to adjust the volume level of the main
speakers. The default volume level is -20dB. The VOLUME knob is also
used to increment / decrement other adjustable parameters like Tone
Controls.
11 A SPEAKERS B : Press either speaker A or B or both to select the
set of speakers you wish to listen to. Speaker A is the main set of 7
multichannel and surround speakers. Speaker B is an auxiliary set
for remote locations such as other rooms of your home. For Speaker
B selection, all surround sound sources are downmixed to stereo.
Combining Speaker A and Speaker B (SPEAKERS A + B) will also result to
the source being downmixed to stereo.
12 SOURCE : Press these buttons to toggle through the input
selections – Source 1, Source 2, Source 3, Source 4, iPod, Source 7,
Front Input, Media Player and Tuner (AM, FM, XM, DAB as applicable).
More Sources could be directly recalled through these buttons upon
enabling them at the Setup Menu (See the section ‘Source Setup’at
Setup Menu discussion).
13 LISTENING MODE: Toggle 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. Refer also to the item about LISTENING MODE under the
USING THE T 785 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.
14 TONE CONTROLS : Press 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. See also section about ‘Tone Controls’under
‘Main Menu’ discussions.
15 TONE DEFEAT : Tone 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. See also section about ‘Tone
Controls’ under ‘Main Menu’ discussions.
16 FRONT INPUT/MP : Use this button to directly select Front Input and
Media Player. Toggle button to switch between Front Input and Media
Player input.
17 PHONES : Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1/4-inch stereo
phone plug (use a suitable adapter for headphones equipped with a
smaller plug). For headphone listening, the Front speakers must be set
to “Large”at the ‘Speaker Conguration’ of the Speaker Setup item at
the Setup Menu, otherwise headphone bass response will be restricted.
Plugging in headphones will automatically switch the T 785 to Stereo,
Stereo Downmix or Analog Bypass modes.
18 FRONT INPUT jacks : Use these convenience jacks for occasional
sources such as a camcorder, tape player, video game console, any
analog audio or optical digital audio and composite or S-Video video
sources. If your source has a single audio out jack only or is marked
‘mono output’ , plug this into the T 785’s Front‘R (Mono)’ input. On the
other hand, if your source has two output jacks indicative of stereo
output, insert both jacks into the T 785’s corresponding Front ‘L’and ‘R
(Mono)’ input to achieve stereo output as well.
19 MP/MIC input : Connect your MP3’s standard stereo phone jack to
this input. This is the same input where Audyssey microphone jack is
connected (See also discussion about ‘Audyssey Auto Calibration’).
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL 1-3, COAXIAL 1-3) : Connect to the
optical or coaxial S/PDIF-format digital output of sources such as CD
or DVD/BD players, HDTV or satellite tuners and other components.
Coaxial and Optical digital input association is congurable via the
Setup Menu.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) : Connect the optical or
coaxial digital OUT ports to the corresponding S/PDIF digital input of
a recording component such as a CD recorder, DAT deck, computer
soundcard or other digital processors.
2 FM, AM ANTENNA INPUT : The 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.
Connect 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.
3 COMPONENT VIDEO 1-3 IN, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : Connect
the Component Video IN 1-3 inputs to Component Video outputs
from compatible source components, typically a DVD/BD player and
terrestrial or satellite HDTV tuner. Connect Component Video OUT to
the Component Video input of a compatible video monitor/TV. Be
sure to observe consistency in connecting the Y/Pb/Pr jacks to the
corresponding sources/inputs. The routing of the component video
inputs is fully congurable via the Setup Menu. The T 785’s component
video inputs and outputs are fully wideband and compatible with
allowable HDTV formats.
4 MP DOCK: The T 785 is equipped with a data port in the rear panel
where an optional NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for iPod), NAD IPD 2 and
later variants can be plugged in. Connect the “MP DOCK (DATA PORT)”
jack of the T 785 to the corresponding “DATA PORT” socket of the
optional NAD IPD model. Refer also to the item about “LISTENING TO
YOUR iPod PLAYER” under the “USING THE T 785 - AM/FM/DB/iPod”
segment of the “OPERATION” section.
NOTE
The external “NAD IPD Dock for iPod” (NAD IPD) model is not supplied
with your T 785.
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REAR PANEL
ATTENTION!
Please make sure that the T 785 is powered o or unplugged 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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