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- Page 1 T 175 ® AV Tuner Preamplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. - Page 3 NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2008, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 175, and get the most from this powerful and flexible home-theater component. -
Page 5: Introduction
ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL Packed with your T 175 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... -
Page 6: Getting Started
The T 175 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided. If you are contemplating on locating the T 175 within a cabinet or other furniture, consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow. -
Page 7: Identification Of Controls
1 POWER BUTTON: Press this button or the HTRC 1 remote’s [ON] button to switch ON the T 175. 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 175 can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing any of the front panel buttons. - Page 8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 11 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”...
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Page 9: Rear Panel
3 MP DOCK: The T 175 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 175 to the corresponding “DATA PORT”... - Page 10 Windows® compatible PC to allow remote control of the T 175 through NAD’s proprietary PC software or other compatible external controllers. NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices. See your NAD audio specialist for more information.
- Page 11 13 HDMI (HDMI 1-4, HDMI MONITOR OUT): Connect HDMI inputs to the HDMI OUT connectors of source components such as DVD player or HDTV satellite/cable box. Connect the HDMI Monitor OUT to a HDTV or projector with HDMI input. WARNING Before connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables, both the T 175 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 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.
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION USING THE T 175 – MAIN MENU ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The T 175 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 either [ ] or [ENTER] buttons of the HTRC 1 remote control or front panel to display the... - Page 13 - CINEMA and 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 Configuration”). EARS does not employ the surround back speakers (if any).
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Page 14: Adjusting Listening Modes
OPERATION USING THE T 175 – MAIN MENU ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES Several of the T 175’s listening modes have one or more selectable variations and adjustable parameters that you can modify to suit your personal preferences. At Listening Mode menu, use a combination of the [ENTER] and [ ] keys to navigate and effect desired settings. -
Page 15: Zone Controls
ZONE CONTROLS Depending on the settings made at the separate “Zone Setup” menu under the “Setup Menu” section discussion, the applicable Zone can be configured 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 –... -
Page 16: Using The T 175 -Setup Menu
OPERATION USING THE T 175 –SETUP MENU SETUP MENU The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the T 175 to the ancillary equipment used in one’s specific 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 configure the inputs of the T 175. - Page 17 ANALOG AUDIO The T 175 has nine analog audio inputs including 7.1 input. These analog inputs - Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3, Audio 4, Audio 5, Audio 6, Audio Front, Audio MP and 7.1 Input can be variably assigned to each Source.
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Page 18: Source Setup (Table View)
OPERATION USING THE T 175 –SETUP MENU ABOUT VIDEO FORMATS For many years, there was only one type of video format used. Composite video signals include the Luminance (black & White) and Chroma (color) signals combined on one wire. S-Video uses separate wires in a single cable for Luminance and Chroma signals. Component Video goes a step further with separate cables for Luminance and the two elements of Chroma. -
Page 19: Ipod Setup
Enabled: Select “Yes” to enable iPod as a Source or “No” to disable it. Auto: 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 175) is selected. - Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Speaker Configuration
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Every surround-sound system requires “bass-management” to direct low-frequency content from any or all channels to the speakers best able to reproduce it. For this function to operate correctly, it is important that you correctly identify your speakers’ capabilities. We use the terms “Small” and “Large” (and “Off”), but note that physical size may be irrelevant. -
Page 22: Speaker Levels
Radio Shack part number 33-2050, makes this task easier, more accurate and more repeatable. Ownership of such a meter could prove a valuable audio tool. Your NAD audio specialist may be able to help you with temporary use of a meter. -
Page 23: Speaker Distance
To produce the same SPL meter reading (or subjective loudness), use the remote’s [ adjust each speaker. NOTES • All speakers must be in their final locations before level-setting. • Your subwoofer (if any) should be set with its integral crossover defeated, or if undefeatable, set to its highest-possible frequency if you are using the T 175's Subwoofer output. Final subwoofer-level adjustment “by-ear, ” using music and film sound material, is frequently useful. • Due to the effects of room acoustics, matched-pair speakers (front; surround; back) will not always calibrate to exactly the same level offset readings. You can exit “Test” mode at any time by pressing the [ Setup”... -
Page 24: Adjusting Channel Levels "On The Fly
“Record Out” setting is ideal for making recordings with a VCR or other similar devices. This setting is also used for multi-zone installations using passive “impedance matching” volume controls. See your NAD dealer for specific information about integrating your T 175 into a multi-room audio distribution system. -
Page 25: Trigger Setup
TRIGGER SETUP The T 175 features three configurable +12V DC Trigger Output that can be used to activate a component or system it is fed into. A Trigger Input is also available to turn on the applicable link it is associated to. -
Page 26: Dolby Setup
OPERATION USING THE T 175 –SETUP MENU DOLBY DIGITAL EX Using a Matrix decoder, this method creates the back channel (sometimes also called the “surround center”) by means of signals on the left and right surround channels recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1, reproduction being provided in Surround 6.1. This method should be selected with sources bearing the (double-D symbol)-EX, recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX. -
Page 27: Dts Setup
DTS SETUP Under this menu, the Dynamic Range Control of DTS Digital Surround can be adjusted as well as the settings for DTS Neo:6 Music. Dynamic Range Control : This is the same configurable Dynamic Range Control feature as described above at Dolby Setup, the only difference being the soundtrack is now in DTS format. DTS Neo:6 Music : Please refer to the same description about “ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES”... -
Page 28: Enhanced Stereo
OPERATION USING THE T 175 –SETUP MENU ENHANCED STEREO Please refer to the same description about “ENHANCED STEREO” under the “LISTENING MODE” of the Main Menu discussions. DISPLAY SETUP The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and On-Screen Display (OSD) can be shown in various ways by navigating through the parameters at the “Display Setup”... -
Page 29: A/V Presets
A/V PRESETS The T 175’s simple but powerfully flexible system of “Presets” allows you to customize virtually every aspect of your audio-video playback, and recall them with a single key-press. The parameters “Listening Mode”, “DSP Options” and “Tone Controls” accessible via the “Main Menu” together with “Speaker Setup” and “Display Setup”... -
Page 30: Using The T 175 - Am/Fm/Db/Ipod
OPERATION USING THE T 175 – AM/FM/DB/iPod LISTENING TO RADIO The T 175’s internal AM/FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts. The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree however on the type of antenna(s) used as well as proximity to the broadcast origin, geography and weather conditions. ABOUT ANTENNAS The supplied ribbon-wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear-panel FM-antenna input using the included “balun”... -
Page 31: About User Names
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 (800) 853 9696. Be ready with your Radio ID that can be found on the radio by selecting Channel 0. Check with your NAD audio specialist for other versions of XM Mini- Tuner compatible with T 175. CONNECTING THE XM ANTENNA 1 Plug the end of the XM antenna into the corresponding XM antenna port on the rear panel of the T 175. 2 Press and hold [TUNER MODE] button on the front panel to check the current XM channel’s signal strength as shown in the VFD and OSD. -
Page 32: About Dab Radio
The T 175 has a Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) module socket on the rear panel for adding a separately sold and NAD-specified outboard DAB module – the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1. All the control software for this format is included; just plug-in the module and start enjoying the CD-like quality sound and expansive content selection available with DAB. -
Page 33: Station Order
2 Press [ENTER]. Any inactive stations are automatically deleted. RESET The “Reset” option allows the connected (and separately sold) NAD DAB Adaptor DB1 to be reset to its factory default settings. 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press front panel’s [TUNER MODE] button and then [TUNE ] to select “Reset”. -
Page 34: Information Settings
IN to their applicable power sources. 1 With your T 175, iPod player and NAD IPD 1 all at power ON state, select SOURCE 5 of your T 175. Your iPod player will show in its display the NAD logo and below it “OK to disconnect”. - Page 35 CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS The following control functions and settings are selectable or enabled using the front panel and HTRC 1 remote control buttons. Since the HTRC 1 will be the primary controller in most cases, we will focus on remote- controlled operations. ENTER Press [ENTER] to go “iPod Settings”...
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Page 36: Using The Htrc 1 Remote Control
• Mini USB PC Interface allows programming from a Personal Computer. The HTRC 1 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of NAD commands on its AMP DEVICE SELECTOR page, and with library commands to operate most NAD DVD, CD and TUNER components on the corresponding DEVICE SELECTOR keys. -
Page 37: Navigation Of The Htrc 1 Controls
“Preset” to be displayed on the first line of the LCD display. If within five seconds you then press a digit (0 – 9), the function for the corresponding A/V Preset will be transmitted. NOTE The HTRC 1 is a universal-type remote control; some NAD receivers may not have more than 5 AV presets. SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBER Press simultaneously the ON + TEST buttons for five seconds to display version numbers. -
Page 38: Library
Select “YES” to complete the setting of the sensitivity level. LIBRARY The HTRC 1 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of its DEVICE SELECTOR “pages. ” If the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, DVD player, or other component, follow the procedure below to change the library code. -
Page 39: Punch-Through (Pun Thr)
3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Press [MENU] button of HTRC 1 – [MENU] button of the HTRC 1 is where the corresponding [MENU] function key of the TV remote control will be learned. 5 Press and hold the corresponding [MENU] button of the TV remote control until “Success”... -
Page 40: Copy
] to select between “No” (desired punch-through key will not be saved) and “Yes” (desired punch-through key will be saved and process is completed). NOTE The HTRC 1’s [VOL] keys are pre-programmed as “punched-through” for all Device Select pages: [VOL] will operate the NAD’s master-volume regardless of the currently selected device. The [SURR], [CENT] and [SUB] CHANNEL VOLUME controls similarly are pre-programmed as punched- through. PUNCH-THROUGH MACRO A stored macro command can also be “punched-through. ” This provides a way to execute a macro with a single keys press. -
Page 41: Delete
Example: Record a Macro to the [0] key to turn ON the NAD T 175, Select [Input 1], turn ON the NAD T515 DVD Player, and commence disc playback of the connected Input 1 device (as in the NAD T515 DVD player): 1 Press [AMP] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page. - Page 42 USB INTERFACE The HTRC 1 allows one to upload and download the configuration through a Windows PC and NAD’s Proprietary HTRC 1 programming software. Use a USB A male to mini USB B male 5-pin cable (not supplied) between your Windows® PC and the HTRC 1. See illustration below on how to connect a USB A male to mini USB B male 5-pin cable to the HTRC 1.
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Page 43: Using The Zr 4 Remote Control
BATTERY INSTALLATION Press in and lift tab to remove battery cover out from recess Place batteries into opening. Ensure the correct polarity is observed Press battery cover into place until it ‘clicks’ closed OPERATION USING THE HTRC 1 REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the T 175 to Standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes. -
Page 44: Reference
REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION No sound from all channels. • AC power unplugged. • Power not switched on. • Outlet has no power. No sound from some channels. • Faulty/missing cables. • “Speaker Configuration” channel (s) set to “OFF. ” No sound from surround •... -
Page 45: Specifications
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION Input sensitivity and impedance Total harmonic distortion TUNER SECTION AM SECTION Total Harmonic Distortion Loop sensitivity 20dB S/N FM SECTION Usable sensitivity, MONO Total Harmonic Distortion, MONO Total Harmonic Distortion, STEREO PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 46 ©2008 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International T 175 Manual Volume 1 01/08...