NAD T785 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’Installation
Manual del Usuario
Manuale delle Istruzioni
T 785
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
Thisreminderis providedtocalltheCATVsysteminstaller’sattentionto Section 820-40of
theNEC whichprovidesguidelinesfor propergrounding and,inparticular,specifies that
thecablegroundshallbe connectedtothe groundingsystemofthe building,asclose
tothepointofcableentryaspractical.
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 : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serialnumber:......................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2007, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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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, 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 and spatially
accurate as possible, incorporating much of what we’ve learned from
a quarter century’s experience designing audio 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 NAD 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
ABOUTTHET785 ................................................5
E.A.R.S.ANDDIGITALSURROUND ....................................5
EASEOFUSE .........................................................5
INTEGRATION ........................................................5
ZONE.................................................................5
RS232................................................................5
UPGRADABILITY......................................................5
ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
GETTINGSTARTED................................................6
WHAT’SINTHEBOX..................................................6
CHOOSINGALOCATION .............................................6
QUICKSTART.........................................................6
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONTPANEL....................................................7
REARPANEL......................................................9
OPERATION
USINGTHET785–MAINMENU ..................................12
ABOUT THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MAINMENU........................................................ 12
LISTENINGMODE .................................................. 12
ADJUSTINGLISTENINGMODES .................................... 14
DSPOPTIONS ...................................................... 14
TONECONTROLS................................................... 14
ZONE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USINGTHET785–SetupMENU...................................16
SETUPMENU....................................................... 16
SOURCESETUP .................................................... 16
SOURCESETUPNORMALVIEW ................................... 16
SOURCESETUPTABLEVIEW....................................... 18
iPodSETUP......................................................... 19
SPEAKERSETUP.................................................... 19
AUDYSSEYAUTOCALIBRATION .................................... 19
SPEAKERCONFIGURATION......................................... 21
SPEAKERLEVELS.................................................... 22
SPEAKERDISTANCE ................................................ 23
ADJUSTINGTHEVOLUME .......................................... 23
ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS “ON THE FLY”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ZONESETUP ....................................................... 24
AMPLIFIERSETUP .................................................. 25
TRIGGERSETUP .................................................... 25
LISTENINGMODESETUP........................................... 26
DOLBYSETUP...................................................... 27
DTSSETUP ......................................................... 27
DTSSURROUNDMODES........................................... 27
ENHANCEDSTEREO................................................ 28
DISPLAYSETUP..................................................... 28
A/VPRESETS........................................................ 29
USINGTHET785–AM/FM/DB/iPod...............................30
LISTENINGTORADIO............................................... 30
ABOUTUSERNAMES............................................... 31
ABOUTRDS ........................................................ 31
ABOUTXMRADIO.................................................. 31
CONNECTINGTHEXMANTENNA .................................. 31
ABOUTDABRADIO................................................. 32
CONNECTINGTHEDABMODULE .................................. 32
DABOPERATION ................................................... 32
SERVICELIST ....................................................... 32
DABTUNERMODE ................................................. 32
STATIONORDER.................................................... 33
DRCVALUE......................................................... 33
MANUALSCAN..................................................... 33
PRUNELIST......................................................... 33
RESET .............................................................. 33
INFORMATIONSETTINGS........................................... 34
ABOUTTHEiPodINPUTFEATURE................................... 34
CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL “NAD IPD 1 DOCK WITH iPod” AND iPod
PLAYERTOTHET785............................................... 34
USING THE HTRC 1 REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
IDENTIFICATIONOFCONTROLS.................................... 36
INTRODUCTION.................................................... 36
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE HTRC 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
NAVIGATION OF THE HTRC 1 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HTRC1SETUPMENU............................................... 37
BATTERY............................................................ 37
BACK LIGHT SENSITIVITY B LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LIBRARY............................................................ 38
LEARN.............................................................. 38
PUNCHTHROUGHPunThr........................................ 39
COPY............................................................... 40
DELETE ............................................................ 41
RENAME............................................................ 41
MACRO............................................................. 41
RESET .............................................................. 42
USING THE ZR 4 REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
REFERENCE
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................44
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................45
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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 receiver’s analog
audio circuits to maximize quality from all sources, including multi-
channel analog sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD.
• Preamp output (all channels) and main-amp input jacks make potential
expansion as exible as possible.
• Zone pre-amp and video feed with assignable 12 V DC trigger control.
• A Second set of Speaker terminals (Speakers B) for remote listening.
• 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 T 785.
You may opt to use your HTRC 1 as your primary way to command your
entire AV 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) AAAbatteries.
• 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!
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 23 feet/7
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 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 Video Output
Source 1 HDMI 1 IN/ Audio 1 IN HDMI 1 IN HDMI Monitor
OUT
Source 2 Optical 2 IN/ Audio 2 IN Component
Video 2 IN
Component
Video OUT
Source 3 Coaxial 3 IN/ Audio 3 IN S Video 3 IN S-Video Monitor
OUT
Source 4 Audio 4 IN Video 4 IN Video Monitor
OUT
iPod Audio 5 IN S-Video 5 IN S-Video Monitor
OUT
Source 7 7.1 Input Component
Video 3 IN
Component
Video OUT
Front Input Optical Front Input/
Audio Front Input S-Video Front IN S-Video Monitor
OUT
Media Player Audio MP input
Tuner
Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even
if both are present. 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.
By following the Quick Start Guide, you can start experiencing the
performance of your new NAD T 785 right away.
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
1 Connect the speakers to the A/V Receiver only, and check for hum.
2 Then connect one component only (a CD player, for example) alone,
with no other components connected and check for hum.
3 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.
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1 POWER 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 power 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 Power
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 Power 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, and active Zones
with their corresponding Source Inputs. While at Tuner mode, toggle
this button to cycle through RDS name and RDS text.
4 AM/FM/DB: Toggle this button to select either AM, FM, DAB (Europe
version) or XM (North America version) 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 (European version only) or XM (North America version
only) radio, this button enables the digital radio menus 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 Forward [ ] and Tune Backward [ ],
Preset Forward [ ] and Preset Reverse [ ] as well as navigation of
DAB (European version), XM (North American version) tuner functions
and iPod. The middle round button is designated as “ENTER” button; this
is normally pressed to complete a selection, procedure, sequence or
other applicable functions.
8 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD): Provide visual information
on all important modes of the T 785 as well as the settings and
functions for both Main and Zone locations.
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 30o in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
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.
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FRONT PANEL
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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. 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: Use to step through the T 785’s Listening mode as
discussed in the section “LISTENING MODE”. Depending on the format of
the currently selected input (digital or analog, stereo or multichannel),
various listening modes are available.
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). 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”.)
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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 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 port to the corresponding S/PDIF digital input of a
compatible device such as CD recorders, receivers, 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. See also
section about “LISTENING TO RADIO”.
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 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 1 Dock with iPod” (NAD IPD 1) 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 1.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
ATTENTION!
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components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.
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5 AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT, AUDIO 4 OUT/VIDEO 4 OUT: Connect
the T 785’s AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT or AUDIO 4 OUT/VIDEO 4 OUT
jacks to the analog audio/video input of a recording component
such as a cassette deck, DVD recorder or to an outboard audio/video
processor. Connect the T 785’s AUDIO 3 IN/VIDEO 3 IN or AUDIO 4
IN/VIDEO 4 IN jacks to the component’s corresponding output.
The signal present at these T 785 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks is determined
by the source last selected via the front panel Source keys or the
HTRC 1’s input select keys with the exception of Source 3 or Source
4. There will be no output when Source 3 (Audio 3 IN/Video 3 IN)
or Source 4 (Audio 4 IN/Video 4 in) is the selected source input.
This prevents feedback through the recording component thereby
preventing possible damage to your speakers.
When congured, AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT and AUDIO 4 OUT/VIDEO
4 OUT are the same assigned ports for Zone 3 and Zone 4 respectively.
See also Zone output description below.
6 MONITOR (S-VIDEO, VIDEO): Connect to video input of the monitor/
television using quality dual-RCA and/or S-Video cables designed for
video signals. In general, the S-Video connection is superior and should
be used if your TV/monitor provides the corresponding input.
7 AUDIO 1 IN/VIDEO 1 IN, AUDIO 2 IN/VIDEO 2 IN, AUDIO 3
IN/VIDEO 3 IN, AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN, AUDIO 5 IN/VIDEO 5
IN, AUDIO 6 IN: These comprise the T 785’s principal input. Connect
S-Video, composite video, and analog stereo audio from source
components such as DVD players and HDTV/satellite tuners.
AUDIO 3 IN/VIDEO 3 IN, AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN may be used with
recording components such as videocassette or DVD-recorders by
connecting these components’record-inputs to the corresponding
T 785 AUDIO 3 IN/VIDEO 3 IN or AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN jacks. AUDIO
3 IN/VIDEO 3 IN or AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN may freely be used for
play-only components, in which case their OUT jacks would remain
unconnected. Refer also to“AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT, AUDIO 4 OUT/
VIDEO 4 OUT”discussion above.
AUDIO 6 IN is advisable to connect to dedicated analog output from
line-level audio sources like a CD player or Stereo tuner.
8 7.1 CH INPUT: Connect to the corresponding analog audio outputs 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 signals present at these jacks may be heard by selecting
Source 7 (7.1 Channel Input is defaulted to this Source).
There is no bass-management or other processing (other than master-
volume control) available to this 7.1 Channel Input. While the multi-
channel audio outputs of a DVD-Video player can be connected to
these jacks, using the T 785’s own Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and
digital-analog converters via a digital connection will usually produce
superior results.
9 XM MODULE INPUT (North America version only): Connect XM
radio cable to this socket. Follow the instructions that came with your
XM radio. 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.
NOTES
Questions? Visit www.xmradio.com
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com
or by calling (at the time of printing this manual) XM’s Listener Care at
[phone]. Be ready with your Radio ID that can be found on the
radio by selecting Channel 0.
DAB MODULE INPUT (Europe version only): Plug-in the other end
of the Mini-Din connector from the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 module
output port into this socket. The T 785 is compatible only with NAD
DAB Adaptor DB 1 so check with your NAD dealer for this module’s
availability. With DAB, you can receive CD-like quality programs without
any annoying interference and signal distortion.
10 RS-232: Connect this interface via RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) to any
Windows® compatible PC to allow remote control of the T 785 through
NAD’s proprietary PC software or other compatible external controllers.
NAD is a certied partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these
external devices. See your NAD audio specialist for more information.
11 SOFT CLIPPING: Enables NAD’s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry on
all channels. At [ON] position, Soft Clipping gently limits the output of
the T 785 to minimize audible distortion should the A/V Receiver be
over-driven. Soft Clipping may simply be left ON at all times to reduce
the likelihood of audible distortion from excessive volume settings.
However, for critical listening and to preserve optimum dynamics, you
may wish to defeat it by setting this switch OFF.
12 +12 V TRIGGER OUT: There are three congurable +12V TRIGGER
OUTPUT. Use a 3.5mm mini-jack connector to pass +12 volts at a
maximum current of 50 milliamps to auxiliary equipment such as a
multichannel amplier or subwoofer. The centre conductor (hot) of the
3.5mm jack is the control signal. The outside conductor (shield) is the
ground return-path.
TRIGGER IN accepts 12V Trigger output of compatible components such
as power controllers and home automation devices.
TRIGGER OFF/AUTO. When at AUTO position, the T 785 selects the 12V
Trigger Input to turn ON (if so assigned at the“Trigger Setup”menu) and
at the same time disables the HTRC 1 and ON/OFF function of the front
panel. When set to [OFF] position, the trigger input is disabled.
See discussion on “TRIGGER SETUP” at the “SETUP MENU”literature for
guidelines on how to congure TRIGGER IN/OUT.
WARNING
If Auto Trigger IN at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to “Main” or “All” and
the TRIGGER switch is set to “AUTO” mode, the Power 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.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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