Listening Mode Setup - NAD M17 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
USING THE M17 – SETUP MENU
TRIGGER 1-2-3 OUT
Triggers are low voltage signals used to turn on/off other compatible
devices. The M17's three +12V DC Trigger Output ports (Trigger 1 Out,
Trigger 2 Out and Trigger 3 Out) are dependent upon the mode they are
associated with. Below are the options the +12V DC Trigger Output can be
configured.
Main: +12V DC is available from the assigned Trigger Out when M17 is
at powered state.
Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 2, 3 and 4, Main+Zone 2,
Main+Zone 3, Main+Zone 4, Main+Zone 2, 3 and 4: When the
applicable Zone configuration is at powered state, +12V DC is available
from the assigned Trigger Out.
Source Setup: If Trigger Out is set to "Source Setup", +12V DC is
available from the configured Trigger Out whenever the particularly
assigned Source is selected. Please see also separate discussion about
"Trigger Out" under the Source Setup section.
DELAY
The availability of +12V DC at Trigger Out can be regulated. If it is desired
that +12V DC is available without delay the moment Trigger Out is linked
to its assigned setting, set Delay to 0s. Otherwise, one can select through a
delay time of 1s to 15s.
AUTO TRIGGER IN
Auto Trigger IN allows external system controllers to toggle the associated
section of the M17 from standby to operating mode and vice versa.
Ensure that "+12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO)" switch is set to "AUTO" for AUTO
TRIGGER IN to be functional.
Main: M17 goes to operating mode with +12V DC applied at Trigger IN
and switches to standby mode with 0V applied.
Zone 2, Zone 3* or Zone 4*: Applicable Zone goes to operating
mode with +12V DC applied at Trigger IN and switches to standby
mode with 0V applied.
All: Main, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4 as described above will all go to
operating mode with +12V DC applied at Trigger IN and switches to
standby mode with 0V applied.
* - The "Mode" setting in the Zone 3 or Zone 4 Setup menu must set to
"Zone".
Refer also to the item about "+12V TRIGGER OUT1/OUT2/OUT3, +12V
TRIGGER IN" from the IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS - REAR PANEL
discussion.
WARNING
If "Auto Trigger In" at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to "Main" or "All"
and the +12V TRIGGER IN switch is set to "AUTO" mode, the o (Standby)
button in the front panel as well as the corresponding ON/OFF function
keys in the HTRM 2 remote control will be disabled effectively handling
this function to the device where Auto Trigger IN is connected. Slide to
"OFF" the +12V TRIGGER IN switch to maintain normal power ON/OFF
function procedures.
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LISTENING MODE SETUP

The M17 has various listening mode options and is mostly configurable.
These are provided to reproduce a variety of sound effects depending
upon the content of the source to be played.
LISTENING MODES
The audio format as detected by the selected Source can be automatically
configured and processed through the following options:
DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed in the
Dolby laboratories. Discs bearing the Dolby Digital (double-D symbol) logo
were recorded with up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, reproducing a
much better sound quality, with dynamic and spatial sound sensations that
are much better than in the previous Dolby Surround.
A Dolby Digital audio input can be configured relative to its format as
follows
Stereo: If the detected audio is of Dolby stereo format, you can default
it to either Dolby Surround or None.
Surround: If the detected audio is of Dolby Surround format, you can
default it to one of the following settings - Dolby Surround, Stereo
Downmix or None.
None: If "None" is selected, the Dolby Digital signal will be defaulted
to its native format. With this setting, "Direct" becomes available as a
Listening Mode option.
DTS
The Digital Theater System Digital Surround (simply called DTS) is a multi-
channel digital signal format that can process higher data rates than with
Dolby Digital. Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are 5.1 channel media
formats, discs bearing the "DTS" symbol are thought to provide better
sound quality due to the lower audio compression required. It also offers a
broader dynamic, producing magnificent sound quality.