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NAD T785 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 T 785 ® AV Surround Sound Receiver Owner’s Manual Manuel d’Installation Manual del Usuario Manuale delle Istruzioni...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER read before the product is operated. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’ s attention to Section 820-40 of 2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that retained for future reference.
  • Page 3 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NAD T 785, and get the most from this superbly accurate digital-audio circuitry. However, we have also been powerful and flexible home-theater component.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL On the digital side, the T 785 combines extraordinarily high-speed DSP Packed with your T 785 is the NAD HTRC 1 remote control, a full-system processing employing one of the most advanced high-speed DSP “engines”...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    3 Connect additional components, one at a time, to the A/V Receiver and contemplating on locating the T 785 within a cabinet or other furniture, consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate check for hum. airflow.

  • Page 7: Identification Of Controls

    IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 1 POWER BUTTON: Press this button or the HTRC 1 remote’s [ON] 5 TUNER MODE: In FM mode, this button will toggle between FM Stereo button to switch ON the T 785. The Standby LED indicator will turn from and FM mono.
  • Page 8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 11 A SPEAKERS B: Press either speaker A or B or both to select the 16 FRONT INPUT/MP: Use this button to directly select Front Input and set of speakers you wish to listen to. Speaker A is the main set of 7 Media Player.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    “T” perpendicular to the origin point of the signal. 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 Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to these terminals.
  • Page 10 Mini-Din connector from the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 module 4 OUT are the same assigned ports for Zone 3 and Zone 4 respectively. output port into this socket. The T 785 is compatible only with NAD See also Zone output description below.
  • Page 11 IR OUT similar to that of IR OUT 2 function. Please make sure that all the speakers are rated 4 ohms minimum per speaker. All NAD products with IR IN/IR OUT features are fully compatible with the T 785. For non-NAD models, please check with your other product’s NOTE service specialists as to their compatibility to the T 785’s IR features.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 – MAIN MENU ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The T 785 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 T 785’...
  • 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).

  • Page 14: Adjusting Listening Modes

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 – MAIN MENU ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES Several of the T 785’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

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 – MAIN MENU 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 785 -Setup Menu

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU SETUP MENU The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the T 785 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 785.
  • Page 17 OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU ANALOG AUDIO The T 785 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.

  • Page 18: Source Setup (Table View)

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –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 785) 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.

  • Page 21: Speaker Configuration

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU 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

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU To produce the same SPL meter reading (or subjective loudness), use the remote’s [ ] keys to 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 785'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 [ ] key twice, bringing you back to “Speaker 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 NAD Receiver into a multi-room audio distribution system.

  • Page 25: Amplifier Setup

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU AMPLIFIER SETUP If the surround back speakers are not used in the main zone, their surround back amplifier channels could be assigned for Main back, Main Front (Bi-Amp) and multi-zone use. The Surround Back amplifier is configurable through the following settings • Main Back: Assign as surround back speakers.

  • Page 26: Listening Mode Setup

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU LISTENING MODE SETUP The T 785 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. Use a combination of [ ] or ENTER and [ ] keys to configure the following settings.

  • Page 27: Dolby Setup

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU OTHER If “None” is selected above for any of the Dolby Digital 2 Channel, Dolby Digital Surround and DTS options or if the audio input is an analog signal, this “Other” section will manage the default audio format as per the “Digital” or “Analog” settings. Digital: The detected digital input can be configured by way of one of the following options - Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6 Music, EARS, Enhanced Stereo, Stereo Downmix and None.

  • Page 28: Enhanced Stereo

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU DTS - ES™ MATRIX 6.1 In this format, the additional signals of the back channel receive a matrix encoding and are inputted into the right and left surround channels. During reproduction they are decoded to the right, left and back surround channels. Since this bit-stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 format effect can also be achieved from sources with DTS-ES 5.1 signals.

  • Page 29: A/V Presets

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU Temp Line: Choose between Line 1 and Line 2 as the desired line where VFD will be temporarily shown if “Temp” is selected at “Display” option as described above. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Temp Disp: This applies to the OSD that is temporarily shown at video out whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the remote control is activated.

  • Page 30: Using The T 785 - Am/Fm/Db/Ipod

    OPERATION USING THE T 785 – AM/FM/DB/iPod LISTENING TO RADIO The T 785’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

    (800) 853 9696. Be ready with your Radio ID that can be found on the NOTE radio by selecting Channel 0. One can store the same channel in two preset locations - one with • Check with your NAD audio specialist for other versions of XM Mini- TUNER MODE On and another with TUNER MODE Off. Tuner compatible with T 785. ABOUT USER NAMES CONNECTING THE XM ANTENNA 1 Plug the end of the XM antenna into the corresponding XM antenna You can assign an eight character “User Name” to each radio preset, which will show in the front-panel readout whenever that preset is recalled.

  • Page 32: About Dab Radio

    NOTES • “No Service List” will also be shown in the VFD when no stations are panel for adding a separately sold and NAD-specified outboard DAB module – the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1. All the control software for this found after the scanning process. If this occurs, check the connection format is included; just plug-in the module and start enjoying the CD-like and position of the DAB antenna or call your local DAB broadcast quality sound and expansive content selection available with DAB.

  • Page 33: Station Order

    1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press front panel’s [TUNER MODE] button and then [TUNE ] to select “DRC”. Press [ENTER]. The “Reset” option allows the connected (and separately sold) NAD DAB 2 Toggle [TUNE ] to select through “DRC 0”, “DRC ½”and “DRC 1”.

  • Page 34: Information Settings

    ENSEMBLE NAME now plug them IN to their applicable power sources. 1 With your T 785, iPod player and NAD IPD 1 all at power ON state, select The name of the ensemble that is broadcasting the program is displayed. SOURCE 5 of your T 785. Your iPod player will show in its display the NAD PROGRAM TYPE logo and below it “OK to disconnect”.
  • Page 35 OPERATION USING THE T 785 – AM/FM/DB/iPod CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS TO VIEW VIDEOS LOADED IN YOUR iPod The following control functions and settings are selectable or enabled Videos uploaded in your iPod can be viewed directly via the T 785. The using the front panel and HTRC 1 remote control buttons. Since the HTRC 1 following are the steps will be the primary controller in most cases, we will focus on remote- 1 Make sure that the “TV Out”...

  • 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

    If within five seconds you then press a digit (0 – 9), the function for the corresponding A/V Preset will be transmitted. NOTE TIMEOUT: The backlight timeout can be set from 0 - 20 seconds. This is the The HTRC 1 is a universal-type remote control; some NAD receivers may not have more than 5 AV presets. length of time the backlight stays ON after releasing the last key. SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBER Press simultaneously the ON + TEST buttons for five seconds to display version numbers.

  • Page 38: Library

    5060 LIBRARY T513, T514, T515, T524, T533, T534 The HTRC 1 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of Tuner L53 DVD its DEVICE SELECTOR “pages. ” If the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, DVD player, or other component, follow the procedure LEARN below to change the library code.

  • Page 39: Punch-Through (Pun Thr)

    OPERATION USING THE HTRC 1 REMOTE CONTROL 3 Press [ENTER]. At “2 Pass” mode, step 5 and onwards of the above example would be as follows (the same Steps 1 – 4 of the above example applies) 5 Press and hold the corresponding [MENU] button of the TV remote control.

  • Page 40: Copy

    ] to not be saved) and “Yes” (desired punch-through key will be saved and scroll to “Copy”. 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 3 Press [ENTER]. 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

    5 Use [ ] to select between “No” (desired function key will not be Example: Record a Macro to the [0] key to turn ON the NAD T 785, Select deleted) and “Yes” (desired function key is deleted and process is completed).

  • Page 42: Reset

    To execute the above macro example, press [MACRO] and then [0]. 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®...

  • Page 43: Using The Zr 4 Remote Control

    OPERATION USING THE HTRC 1 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the T 785 to Standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes. Pressing the HTRC 1’s SLEEP button once will display the setting of the sleep time increment. Pressing the HTRC 1’s SLEEP button a second time within a 3-second period will change the sleep time increment in 15-minute intervals, after which time the T 785 will automatically switch into Standby mode.

  • Page 44: Reference

    REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No sound from all channels. • AC power unplugged. • Check AC cable connection and outlet • Power not switched on. • Outlet has no power. • Speaker A (or Speaker B) is not activated. •...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Stereo Mode 145W (21.6dBW) (8Ω within rated distortion) IHF dynamic power; 8 Ω 230W (23.6dBW) IHF dynamic power; 4 Ω 320W (25.05dBW) Power output Surround Mode 7 x 120W (20.8dBW) Total harmonic distortion at rated power <0.08% IM distortion at rated power <0.08%...
  • Page 46 ©2007 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 785 Manual Volume 1 12/07...

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