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The T 758 AV Surround Sound Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use. The T 758 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 758 is as musically transparent, faithful to every video detail and spatially accurate as possible, incorporating much of what we've learned from over three decades of experience designing audio, video and home-theater components. As with all our products, NAD's "Music First" design philosophy guided the T 758's design, such that it can confidently 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 758, and get the most from this powerful and flexible home-theater component.
For warranty information contact your local distributor.
Packed with your T 758 you will find
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your T 758 arrived. Should you move or otherwise need to transport your T 758, 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!
Before you make the first connection to your T 758, 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.
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 758's front panel and your primary listening/viewing position - this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications. The T 758 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided.
The following table lists the default SOURCE settings. Note that the Audio input settings show both digital and analog audio input. Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even if both are present.
Source | Audio Input | Video Input |
Source 1 | HDMI 1 / Audio 1 | HDMI 1 |
Source 2 | HDMI 2 / Audio 2 | HDMI 2 |
Source 3 | HDMI 3 / Audio 3 | HDMI 3 |
Source 6 | BluOS | Off |
Source 7 | 7.1 Channel Input | Off |
Front Input | Optical Front Input/ Audio Front Input | Off |
Media Player | Audio Front MP |
To modify the above default settings and for a better understanding of source setting and combinations, please refer to the item about "SOURCE SETUP" in the "USING THE T 758 - SETUP MENU" segment of the "OPERATION" section.
Refer also to the item about STORING PRESETS (AM/FM/DAB) at the LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page.
DAB mode (230V version model only)
Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
ATTENTION!
Please make sure that the T 758 is powered off or unplugged from the mains power source 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.
IR IN
This input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater (Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another component to allow control of the T 758 from a remote location.
IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2
When connected to the IR IN of an ancillary equipment, direct the ancillary equipment's own remote control to the T 758's infrared receiver to command or control the linked unit.
IR IN and IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2
Connect the T 758's IR IN to the IR OUT of an ancillary equipment. Connect also the T 758's IR OUT 1 to another equipment with IR IN feature. With this setup, the T 758 acts as an "IR-repeater" allowing the equipment connected to the T 758's IR IN control or command of the other equipment linked to the T 758's IR OUT 1. A combination of IR IN and IR OUT 2 also perform the same function.
ZONE 2/HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2
NOTE
Never connect both the external amplifier and T 758's speaker outputs to the same set of speakers.
The AVR 4 remote control handset handles the key functions of the T 758. The AVR 4 can also be used to directly command other NAD products that respond to applicable common remote control codes. This includes other NAD Stereo Receiver, Integrated Amplifier and Preamplifier models. It has additional controls to remotely operate NAD Blu-ray Disc Players, AM/FM Tuners and dedicated AM/ FM/DB Tuners. It will operate up to a distance of 23ft (7m). Alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum operating life. Two AA batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment at the rear of the Remote Control handset. When replacing batteries, check that they have been put in the right way round, as indicated on the base of the battery compartment.
NOTE
The remote control handset supplied with the T 758 is of a universal NAD type, designed to operate several NAD models. Some buttons are applicable only to specific NAD models. Contact your dealer or NAD audio specialist for assistance.
(use with compatible NAD Blu-ray Disc Player models)
Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to "BD" in order to gain access to these buttons. Some of the control buttons below are applicable only to specific NAD Blu-ray Disc Players; check the owner's manual of your NAD model for control button compatibility. You can also load the applicable NAD code library to this device so that it can be made compatible with your other NAD equipment. Refer to the section below about "LIBRARY" on how to load a NAD code library.
HOME: Display or exit HOME menu.
PICTURE: Display or exit the Picture Mode menu.
SCAN []: Fast reverse/forward search.
RES: Set output resolution of HDMI and Component Video output.
TITLE/POP-UP: Display DVD title menu or BD-ROM pop-up menu, if available.
MENU: Access disc menu, if available.
: Select an item in a menu. Select desired track, chapter, file or folder. In some applications, one has to press [ENTER] to complete the selection.
ENTER: Confirm selected option, item or menu.
DISP: Show playback time and other display information.
RTN: Exit from a menu window.
[]: Open or close disc tray.
[]: Stop playback.
[]: Pause playback temporarily.
[]: Go to the beginning of current or previous track, chapter or file.
[]: Start playback.
[]: Go to next track, chapter or file.
RAND: Play tracks/files in random order.
RPT: Repeat track, chapter, file or whole disc.
PROG: Enter or exit program mode.
CLEAR: Delete programmed track/file.
A,B,C,D: Navigate or select BD-ROM menu, if applicable.
(use with compatible NAD Receiver, AM/FM/DAB Tuner models)
Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to "TUN" in order to gain access to these buttons. Refer to the corresponding labels printed in the remote control faceplate and their respective assigned buttons to make use of these functions. Some of the control buttons below are applicable only to specific NAD Receiver or Tuner models; check the owner's manual of your NAD Receiver or Tuner for control button compatibility. You can also load the applicable NAD code library to this device so that it can be made compatible with your other NAD equipment. Refer to the section below about "LIBRARY" on how to load a NAD code library.
SCAN [] or [
]: Tune forward or backwards.
INFO: Repeatedly pressing this button will show information as supplied by the current radio station. The applicable display contents include related DAB display information and RDS broadcast data.
PRESET [] or [
]: Step up or down Preset numbers.
[]: In combination with [TUNER MODE] or other compatible buttons, select through applicable DAB menu options.
ENTER: Select Preset or Tune mode at AM/FM band. Display signal strength at DAB mode.
AM/FM/DB: Select DAB, FM or AM band, as applicable.
TUNER MODE: In FM mode, toggle between "FM Mute On" and "FM Mute Off". In DAB mode, use the [TUNER MODE] button in combination with [] and [ENTER] buttons to activate DAB menu options.
BLEND: Engage or disengage BLEND feature. This is not applicable to T 758.
MEMORY: Save current station to a Preset number.
DELETE: Delete selected Preset number.
The AVR 4 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. Refer as well to the table below for a list applicable NAD Library Codes with their corresponding NAD models.
LOAD ANOTHER LIBRARY CODE
Example: Load NAD DVD Player T 517 library code to AVR 4's "BD" device.
RESET THE AVR 4 TO ITS DEFAULT SETTINGS
The AVR 4 can be restored to its factory settings, including default libraries, via the following procedures
TABLE OF LIBRARY CODES APPLICABLE TO AVR 4 REMOTE CONTROL
LIBRARY CODE | NAD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
10 | Default library for "AMP" page |
11 | Zone 2 |
20 | C 515BEE, C 545BEE, C 565BEE |
21 | T 535, T 585, M55; DVD section of L 54, VISO TWO, VISO FIVE |
22 | T 513, T 514, T 515, T 517 |
23 | T 587, T 557, T 577, M56 |
30 | IPD 1 |
31 | IPD 2 |
40 | Default library for "TUN" page; Tuner section of C 725BEE, T 175, T737, T 747, T 755, T 765, T 775, T 785 |
41 | C 422, C 425, C 426 |
42 | C 445 |
NOTE
The AVR 4 may not necessarily contain all the control buttons applicable for the above-mentioned NAD products. Use the prescribed remote control of the specific NAD product for a full compliment of the applicable remote control buttons.
The ZR 7 is a discrete compact remote for controlling the Zone 2 feature of the T 758. Irrespective of the main room/zone settings, the ZR 7 allows full separate control of the Zone 2 source selection among other applicable features.
NOTE
The ZR 7 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications.
The T 758 has the capability to operate via Alternate IR channel. This is practically useful if you have two NAD products that can be operated by similar remote control commands. With alternate IR Channel, two different NAD products can be controlled independently in the same zone by setting each one to a different IR channel.
The T 758 and the AVR 4 remote control must be set to the same channel.
To change the Main Zone IR Channel on the T 758
To change the IR Channel on the AVR 4 remote control
NAD T 758 and NAD C 326BEE are both defaulted to IR Channel 0. If [OFF] button is pressed on the AVR 4 remote control (or SR 8 remote control for the C 326BEE), both products will go to standby mode. Press [ON] and both products will power up from standby mode.
To prevent both products from simultaneously going in and out of standby mode along with other common commands, set each one to a different IR channel. In this setup, we will keep C 326BEE and SR 8 remote control defaulted to "IR Channel 0". As for T 758, we will assign it to "IR Channel 1"; the same applies to AVR 4.
Set T 758 and AVR 4 to "IR Channel 1" via the following procedure.
T 758
AVR 4
With both T 758 and AVR 4 set to "IR Channel 1", the C 326BEE can now be remotely controlled independent of the T 758.
NOTE
Performing a Factory Reset for T 758 or AVR 4 will result to a return to the factory default "IR Channel 0" setting.
The T 758 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 the setup.
DISPLAY THE OSD
Press [], [
], [MENU] or [ENTER] buttons of the AVR 4 remote control or front panel to display the T 758's Main Menu on your video monitor/TV. If the OSD does not appear, check your MONITOR OUT connections.
NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES
To navigate through the OSD menu options, please do the following using the AVR 4 or corresponding front panel buttons:
The Main Menu contains the menu options for "DSP Options", "Tone Controls", "Zone Controls", "System Info" and access to "Setup Menu".
Follow the guidelines about "DISPLAY THE OSD" and "NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES" to navigate through the menu options and their sub-menu selections.
NOTE
The individual configurations set forth at "DSP Options" and "Tone Controls" are carried over whenever they are enabled at A/V Presets setting. Please see the section "AV PRESETS" for reference.
LIP SYNC DELAY
DSP Options has the feature "Lip Sync Delay" whose function is to match any delay that may occur in the picture relative to the audio.
By varying "Lip Sync Delay" from 0ms to 120ms, one can delay the audio output in order to synchronize it with the video image.
The T 758 has two Tone Control levels – Treble and Bass. Bass and Treble controls only affect the low bass and high treble leaving the critical midrange frequencies free of coloration.
These controls allow one to tweak on-the-fly, the frequency response of the source during playback. The control setting could be adjusted by navigating through the Tone Controls' OSD menu via a combination of [ENTER] and [] keys.
Maximum and minimum values for all three Tone Control levels are ±10 dB.
"Tone Defeat" gives one the choice of varying or completely bypassing the tone control section of the T 758. If "Off" ("Tone Active" in the VFD) is selected, the Tone Control circuits are active.
Select "On" ("Tone Defeat" in the VFD) to bypass the Tone Controls effectively defeating the effect of the tone control circuits.
NOTE
Tone Controls options can be directly selected or changed using AVR 4's [TONE] button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode. Refer to front panel display to manage tone controls. Toggle [TONE] button to select "Treble" or "Bass" and then use the [] to adjust their respective levels. Press [TONE] again to save the settings and at the same time move on to the next parameter or exit the parameter setting altogether.
Depending on the settings made at the separate "Zone Setup" menu under the "Setup Menu" section discussion, Zone 2 can be configured and managed via this "Zone Controls" window.
Set "Power" to "On" to activate Zone 2. When activated, the Source input for Zone 2 can be allocated by selecting through the following inputs – All enabled Sources, Front Input, Media Player and Local.
As long as the associated Source input is active, it will continuously be available at ZONE 2 output port in the rear panel regardless of the Main Zone settings. For example, while the T 758 is at Source 1 mode, you can set the Zone 2 Controls' "Source" item to "Source 3"; the active Source 3's audio output will be directed to ZONE 2 output port in the rear panel even though the T 758 is at Source 1 mode.
You can then feed the ZONE 2 jacks to another amplifier or receiver that maybe located in another area of your home or building. With your separate amplifier or receiver selecting the fed signal and with speakers connected, you can then enjoy the zone selected source's audio signal.
Select "Local" as your selected Zone 2 Source input if you wish to enjoy the same source as the main Zone and allow simultaneous listening, but with full separate volume levels.
If a Zone 2 is set to "Off", it is deactivated or powered off.
ZONE 2 AT AUDIO PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK
BACK L and BACK R channels of AUDIO PRE-OUT can be assigned as Zone 2 OUT. This is applicable only if "Zone 2" is the selected setting of "Back Amplifier" in the "Amplifier Setup" menu.
With this condition, the following are applicable
Only analog audio connected through a Source's analog audio input port can be associated as audio source for Zone 2. Digital audio sources connected via HDMI, digital optical and digital coaxial input ports cannot be downmixed and used as Zone 2 audio source. BluOS audio is also not applicable as a Zone 2 audio source. Ensure that the associated Source's Digital Audio setting is set to "Off" or no actual digital source is connected.
VOLUME
"Volume" refers to the adjustable secondary Zone 2 Volume level that can be increased or decreased depending upon its settings. This is applicable only if the Zone 2 Volume setting in the separate "Zone Setup" menu under "Setup Menu" is set to "Variable". If set to "Fixed", this "Volume" item at the Zone Controls section will not be available.
NOTES
The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the T 758 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 758.
At Setup Menu, the following are configurable:
To access and navigate through Setup Menu and its sub-menu selections, please refer to and follow the directions stated in the sections 'Display the OSD' and 'Navigating the OSD and Making Changes.'
The T 758 supports HDMI Control (CEC) and Audio Return Channel (ARC) functions. Both functions are possible if external devices that also support both features are interconnected with the T 758 via HDMI connection.
AUTO STANDBY
The T 758 can be setup to automatically go to standby mode if there is no user interface interaction within 30 minutes.
On: T 758 will go to standby mode automatically in the absence of any user interface interaction within 30 minutes.
Off: T 758 remains active even though no user interface interaction is detected.
CEC/LAN/BluOS IN STANDBY
On
Off
HDMI CONTROL (CEC)
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a set of commands that utilizes HDMI's two- way communication to allow for single remote control of any CEC-enabled devices connected with HDMI. A CEC command will trigger the necessary commands over HDMI for an entire system to auto-configure itself to respond to the command.
When devices that support HDMI Control (CEC) are connected, the following modes of operation can be executed via the T 758 or the external device using any of the device's remote control.
Off: Applies to all CEC options below. At "Off" setting, particular CEC feature is defeated.
The Source Setup menu makes it possible to set, allocate or change the Sources settings.
The T 758 Sources are all configurable. Each Source can be configured with respect to the following settings.
ENABLED
One can enable/disable a Source via this option. This is particularly useful if only few Sources are used and one directly selects the Source from the front panel, bypassing unused sources.
Select "Yes" to enable the particular Source or "No" to disable the Source.
NAME
A new Name maybe assigned to a Source label. For example, if your BD player is attached to "Source 1", it is possible to rename "Source 1" to "BD Player". In order to rename the Source label, scroll to the "Name" parameter. Press [] to go to the first character. Then, press [
] to pick through the alphanumeric selections.
Press [] to move to the next character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character. The name can be as long as twelve characters.
The new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD.
ANALOG AUDIO
The T 758 has six analog audio inputs including 7.1 input. These analog inputs - Stereo 1, Stereo 2, Stereo 3, Stereo Front, Media Player (Front) and External 7.1 can be variably assigned to each Source.
Scroll to "Analog Audio" and then press [] and then [
] to select and assign an analog audio input to the particular Source.
Select "External 7.1" to choose the audio signal fed to the "7.1 CH INPUT". If "Off' is selected, no incoming analog audio signal is selected by the particular Source.
NOTE
An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if both are present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source, select "Off" at the "Digital Audio" setting of the same "Source" menu.
ANALOG GAIN
Gain adjustment allows all sources to play back at the same volume level so you don't need to adjust the volume every time a new source is selected. It is generally preferable to reduce the level of the loudest source rather than making louder the softer sources.
Scroll to "Analog Gain", press [] and then [
] to step through the desired level from -12dB to 12dB.
DIGITAL AUDIO
To take advantage of the T 758's high performance surround and digital audio circuitry, it is advisable that its Digital Audio inputs are selected. There are various types of Digital Audio input for the T 758. These are HDMI, BluOS, Optical and Coaxial digital inputs. Another option is "Off" whereby no incoming digital audio signal is selected by the particular Source.
The following are the sets of assignable Digital Audio input:
HDMI > HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3
Optical > Optical 1, Optical 2, Optical Front
Coaxial > Coaxial 1, Coaxial 2
BluOS
NOTE
An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if both are present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source, select "Off" at the "Digital Audio" setting of the same "Source" menu.
VIDEO INPUT
All three HDMI sources can be assigned as video input to a particular Source. Another option is "Off" wherein the particular Source is prompted not to select any Video input.
HDMI > HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3
Previous > Display or retain preceding video.
NOTE
The T 758 also supports HDMI features that include compatibility with a broad range of 3D and HD digital video sources and displays.
A/V PRESET
A particular Source can be assigned a stored Preset. The parameters set up in the selected Preset number will be adopted into the particular Source it is assigned (Please refer to the separate section on "A/V Presets" for further understanding of Preset settings).
A Source could be assigned a Preset number ranging from Preset 1 to 5. If it is desired not to assign the particular Source a Preset setting, select "None".
TRIGGER OUT
The Trigger Out for a particular Source is dependent upon the configurations done in a separate menu on Trigger Setup (See "Trigger Setup" below).
For "Trigger Out" to become enabled and assignable at "Source Setup (Normal View)" menu, make sure to carry out or note the following beforehand
Set "Trigger Out" to "Trigger 1" to activate Trigger Out or "None" to disable it.
After connecting all ancillary sources and other combinations, the Speaker Setup menu will guide you on how to manage and setup your speakers in order to achieve optimum sound acoustics in your listening environment. The following are the Speaker Setup Menu sections.
Dirac Live and NAD Speaker IQ features are still being finalized and will eventually be added in future firmware Internet upgrade.
Every surround-sound system requires "bass-management" to direct lowfrequency 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.
The Speaker Configuration is "global"; that is, it remains in force with all inputs and in all listening modes. However, speaker settings are part of the T 758's Preset system. Consequently, multiple speaker settings can be stored for easy recall as different types of recordings or listening modes require.
Speaker Configuration can be managed and adjusted by pressing a combination of [] and then [
] keys. Set "Front", "Center" and "Surround" to "Large", "Small" or "Off" as your subsystem's speakers require.
The "Back" speakers can either be one or two speakers. Set "Back" to either 1 or 2 speakers as per availability. Set "Subwoofer" to "On" or "Off," selecting "On" only if you have a subwoofer connected to the T 758's SUBW output jack.
HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2
"Height 1" and "Height 2" AUDIO PRE-OUT can be connected to the audio input of an external power amplifier hooked up with up to 4 Height speakers. Height1/Height 2 settings must be set to "On" at the "Speaker Configuration" menu to power up the additional Height speakers.
ENHANCED BASS
When the subwoofer is set to ON and "Front" is set to "Large", Enhanced Bass is also available. Normally, with speakers set to "Large" the subwoofer is not active. The Enhanced Bass option allows full range operation of the speakers with the additional bass contribution of the subwoofer. This feature is particularly useful when one wants to experience maximum bass output. Please note that due to acoustic cancellation effects, the bass response may be uneven when using this setting
You can set Subwoofer to "On" even with "Large" front speakers, in which case bass content from any channels set to "Small" will be routed to both the subwoofer and to the front speakers; LFE-channel signal will pass only to the sub. In most subwoofer-equipped systems, setting front speakers to "Small" is usually the better option.
All the speakers' low frequency content can be directly adjusted within the range 40Hz to 200Hz.
NOTE
The configurations set forth at "Speaker Setup" are carried over whenever it is enabled during A/V Presets setting. Please see also the section "AV Presets" for reference.
Adjusting the relative balance of your system's loudspeakers ensures that surround-sound recordings, whether music or film, will present the balance of effects, music, and dialog that the artists intended. Additionally, if your system incorporates a subwoofer, it establishes a correct relationship between the volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers, and thus of low-frequencies (bass) to other sonic elements.
USING AN SPL METER
It is quite practical to perform the T 758 level setup routines "by ear," and careful work will produce acceptably accurate results. However, the use of an inexpensive sound-pressure level (SPL) meter, such as 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.
The SPL meter should be placed at the primary listening position, at approximately the height of the seated listener's head. A tripod is helpful but with a little duct tape almost anything - a pole lamp, music-stand, or ladder-backed chair, for example - can do as well. Just be sure that no large acoustically reflective surfaces obstruct or are near the microphone element.
Orient the meter with its microphone (usually at one end) pointing straight up toward the ceiling (not toward the speakers) and ensure that "C" weighting scale is selected. Set the meter to display 75 dB SPL. On Radio Shack meters, this necessitates either setting the meter to its 80 dB range and taking your readings at the -5 point or selecting the 70 dB range and reading at the +5 point.
SETTING SPEAKER LEVELS AT TEST MODE
While at "Speaker Levels" menu, press the AVR 4 remote's [TEST] key activating the T 758's Speaker Levels balancing test signal. You will hear a "surf" sound as you step through your speakers ("Test Mode Active" is shown beside the Speaker Setup heading), beginning with the Front Left. If you do not hear the test signal, check your speaker connections or your "Speaker Configuration" OSD menu settings.
Use the remote's [] keys to adjust the loudness of the noise output from the currently playing channel to the required level (it's usually simplest to begin with the Front Left). As you cycle the test signal around the speakers, the OSD will highlight the currently playing channel. The "level offset" reading on the right will change by 1 dB increments; ±12 dB adjustment is available. Press [ENTER] to adjust the next speaker.
NOTE
If you are balancing levels "by ear", choose one speaker - usually the center - as a reference and adjust each of the others in turn to "sound as loud" as the reference. Be sure that you remain in the primary listening position while balancing all channels.
To produce the same SPL meter reading (or subjective loudness), use the remote's [] keys to adjust each speaker.
NOTES
You can exit "Test" mode at any time by pressing [] key, bringing you back to "Speaker Setup" menu. You can also press the [TEST] key to discontinue the "Test" mode.
Your system's speaker distance settings are a subtle but important refinement of your setup. Informing the T 758 of the loudspeaker-tolistener dimensions of each speaker automatically imposes the correct delays, optimizing imaging, intelligibility and surround-sound ambience. Enter your dimensions with precision within about 1 foot (30 cm).
SETTING SPEAKER DISTANCE
While at "Speaker Distance" menu, use the [] keys to individually set the distance measured from your principal listening position to the front surface of the corresponding loudspeaker. Distance can be set up to 30 feet or 9.1 meters. Distance can be displayed as feet or meters selectable at the "Unit of Measure" item.
In addition to the Volume knob, use the AVR 4's VOL [] to adjust the "master volume" of the T 758 raising or lowering the channels altogether. A momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 dB increments. If you hold down VOL [
], the master-volume change will "run-on" until the key is released.
Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level, there is no imperative to listen at any particular master-volume setting. A setting of -20dB may sound "as loud" from one CD or DVD as -10dB does from another.
The T 758 will power-up from Standby mode at whatever master volume setting was last used; however, if the prior setting was greater than -20dB, the T 758 will power up at -20dB. This prevents inadvertently beginning a session at excessive volume.
MUTING THE SOUND
Use the AVR 4's [MUTE] key to silence all channels completely. Muting is always available regardless of the source or listening mode selections.
NOTES
The Zone 2 feature allows one to simultaneously experience in a different zone of the house selected audio from any of the enabled Sources as well as from Front Input and Media Player.
VOLUME
Zone 2 have Fixed and Variable volume control. When set to "Variable" and while at the "Zone Controls" menu OSD, the Zone 2 Volume level can be adjusted using the AVR 4's [] or the corresponding front panel navigation buttons or directly via ZR 7's [VOL
].
On the other hand, if Volume is set to "Fixed", the Zone 2 Volume is set to a preset dB level and thereafter the Zone's volume can be varied via the volume control of the separate amplifier it is fed into.
See discussion also about "Zone Controls" at the Main Menu.
If the surround back speakers are not used in the main zone, their surround back amplifier channels could be assigned for Back, Height 1, Height 2, Zone 2 and Front (Bi-Amp) use.
The Surround Back amplifier is configurable through the following settings
Back: Assign as surround back speakers.
Front (Bi-Amp): Provide a bi-amp mode for the Main Front speakers (Left and Right) speakers thus reproducing the Front Left and Front Right amplifier channel outputs.
Zone 2: Assign the surround back amplifier channels to supply Zone 2 speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals. Refer also to the item about "ZONE 2 AT AUDIO PRE-OUT SURROUND BACK" in the "ZONE CONTROLS" segment of the "OPERATION - USING THE T 758 - MAIN MENU" section.
Height 1/Height 2: Assign as Height 1 or Height 2 speakers.
The T 758 features a configurable +12V TRIGGER OUT that can be used to activate a component or system it is fed into. It is used to turn on/off other compliant devices.
The T 758's +12V TRIGGER OUT is dependent on which mode it is associated with. There are three choices where the +12V TRIGGER OUT can be assigned and these are - Main, Zone 2 and Source Setup.
Main: +12V DC is available at +12V TRIGGER OUT when the T 758 is at powered state.
Zone 2: When the Zone 2 is at powered state, +12V DC is available at +12V TRIGGER OUT.
Source Setup: If Trigger Output is linked to "Source Setup", +12V DC is available at +12V TRIGGER OUT whenever the particularly assigned Source is selected.
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.
The T 758 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 the "Stereo" or "Surround" settings set forth at the "PCM" option. See discussion below about "PCM".
DTS
The Digital Theater System Digital Surround (simply called DTS) is a multichannel 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.
A DTS audio input can be configured relative to its format as follows
Stereo: If the detected audio is of DTS format, you can default it to one of the following settings - NEO:6 Cinema, NEO:6 Music or None.
Surround: If the detected audio is of DTS Surround format, you can default it to one of the following settings - NEO:6 Cinema, NEO:6 Music, Stereo Downmix or None.
None: If "None" is selected, the DTS signal will be defaulted to the "Stereo" or "Surround" settings set forth at the "PCM" option. See discussion below about 'PCM'.
PCM
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the digital representation of a standard audio signal converted with little or no compression. If "None" is selected for any of the Dolby or DTS settings, this "PCM" section will default the audio signal as follows
Stereo: The detected stereo audio format will be configured into one of the following options - Dolby Surround, NEO:6 Cinema, NEO:6 Music, EARS, Enhanced Stereo or None.
Surround: The detected surround audio format will be configured into one of the following options - Dolby Surround, NEO:6 Music, NEO:6 Cinema, Stereo Downmix or None.
ANALOG
If the audio input is an analog signal, the following are the surround modes the input can be defaulted - Dolby Surround, NEO: 6 Cinema, NEO: 6 Music, EARS, Enhanced Stereo, Analog Bypass and None.
NOTE
All these Listening Modes for Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM and Analog can be directly changed by pressing the "Listening Mode" button on the front panel.
The T 758 offers distinct listening modes, tailored for different types of recording or program material. With a two-channel (Stereo) source, the following listening modes can be selected.
STEREO
Output is directed to the front left/right channels. Low frequencies are directed to the subwoofer if one is present in the Speaker settings. Select "Stereo" when you wish to listen to a stereo (or monaural) production, such as music CD or FM broadcast, without surround enhancement. Stereo recordings whether in PCM/digital or analog form and whether surroundencoded or not encoded, are reproduced as recorded. Multi-channel digital recordings (Dolby Digital and DTS) are reproduced in "Stereo Downmix" mode via the front left/right channels only as Lt/Rt (left/right-total) signals.
DIRECT
The analog or digital sources are automatically played in their native formats. All the source's audio channels are reproduced directly. This mode recreates the original sound most faithfully thereby producing outstandingly high quality audio. Note that the source must be at playback mode for "Direct" to become available as a listening mode option. In order to automatically playback your source in their native format, implement the following settings.
NEO: 6
Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are reproduced with NEO:6 surround with output to front left/right, center and discrete left/right surround channels plus subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current "Speaker Configuration"). The T 758 provides two DTS NEO:6 variations – NEO:6 Cinema and NEO:6 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 signal 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).
EARS extracts the natural ambience present in nearly all well-produced stereo recordings. It does not synthesize any ambience or other sonic elements and thus remains truer to the sound of the original musical performance than most other music-surround options.
Select EARS for listening to stereo music recordings and broadcasts. EARS produces a subtle but highly natural and believable ambience from nearly all "natural-acoustic" stereo recordings. Typically, these include classical, jazz, and folk genres as well as numerous examples from others. Its virtues include realistic, stable "front-stage" sonic imaging and spacious but unexaggerated ambient "virtual acoustics" that remain faithful to the original recording.
ENHANCED STEREO
All recordings are reproduced in stereo via the maximum speaker complement configured in the current "Speaker Configuration". Enhanced stereo can be useful for maximum volume from all channels or for multispeaker background music (cocktail party) listening. For this mode, Front, Center, Surround and Back speakers can be turned ON/OFF as desired.
ANALOG BYPASS (APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN THE SOURCE SELECTED IS 7.1 CHANNEL INPUT - DEFAULTED TO SOURCE 7)
All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analog-to-digital conversions. At Analog Bypass, the DSP circuitry is bypassed but full tone control functions remain. "Bass management" or Speaker settings are also not in effect as these are DSP functions.
DOLBY ATMOS
Dolby Atmos redefines your entertainment experience. Overhead dimension is added by creating a full audio atmosphere and realistically depicting objects moving overhead. Sound from a helicopter, a car screeching around a corner or a melodic bird call can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Dolby Atmos also renders everything from dialogue to quiet scenes to whirlwind action with astonishing clarity, richness, detail and depth.
DTS NEO: 6
NEO: 6 Cinema is optimized for film soundtracks.
NEO: 6 Music for music recordings
Dynamic Range Control: You can select the effective dynamic range (subjective range from soft to loud) for playback of Dolby Digital soundtracks. For fully cinematic effect, always select 100%, the default. Settings of 75%, 50%, and 25% progressively reduce dynamic range, making soft sounds comparatively louder while limiting the peak loudness of loud ones.
The 25% setting will yield the least dynamic range and is best for latenight sessions or other times when you wish to retain maximum dialog intelligibility while minimizing overall volume levels.
For Dolby TrueHD sources, set the Dynamic Range Control to "Auto".
Center Spread: Center image is spread into the Left and Right speakers. It is designed to complement musical content or to spread the dialogue more evenly across a wide screen display.
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.
Center Gain (0 to 0.5): Adjust for better center image in relation to the surround sound channels.
Please refer to the same description of ENHANCED STEREO under "LISTENING MODES".
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 menu.
NOTE
The configurations set forth at "Display Setup" are carried over whenever it is enabled during A/V Presets setting. Please see also the section below about "AV Presets".
Display: Select "On" to display all applicable data or characters at the VFD. Nothing will be shown at VFD if "Temp" is selected. At "Temp" setting however, whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the remote control is activated, the appropriate VFD characters will be shown temporarily and then fade away.
Dimmer: If it is desired to reduce the brightness of the VFD, set Dimmer to "Dim". Otherwise, select "Bright" to return to normal VFD brightness.
Line 1, Line 2: The VFD shows two main lines of data or characters. Line 2 is the line of data or characters located at the lower bottom of the VFD while directly above it is Line 1. For both lines, one can select which display could be shown by choosing through the following
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.
The T 758's simple but powerfully flexible system of "A/V 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" configurable through "Setup Menu" are stored together as a single A/V Preset.
You might create one A/V Preset optimized for pop music and another for classical. One more A/V Preset can be set up to recall each family member's favorite setting or one for fully cinematic home-theater playback and yet another one for late-night movies, with each A/V Preset fine-tuned to a particular scenario or preference.
Creating an A/V Preset consists simply of storing a complete set of the parameters set forth in "Listening Mode", "DSP Options" and "Tone Controls" accessible via the "Main Menu" together with "Speaker Setup" and "Display Setup" configurable through "Setup Menu".
Scroll to "A/V Presets" using the [] keys to save a collection of said parameter settings to a Preset. Select a Preset number and by pressing the [
] keys, you can selectively include in the particular A/V Preset any of the above-mentioned parameter settings by choosing "Yes". If you decide not to include in the particular A/V Preset a certain parameter setting, select "No".
Now in order to save the settings chosen for the particular A/V Preset number, scroll down to "Save Current Setup to Preset" and press the [] key. If you chose to load instead the default settings, scroll down to "Load Defaults to Preset" and press the [
] key to restore the default settings.
In addition to the parameter settings, the A/V Preset label itself can be assigned a new name. This new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD.
To rename the A/V Preset label, scroll to "Name" and press [] to go the first character. Then, press [
] to pick and select through the alphanumeric selections. Press [
] to move to the next character or back to the previous character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character.
NOTE
The selected A/V Preset remains in force until you select a different A/V Preset.
You may recall an A/V Preset number at any time using the AVR 4 remote control. Press the AVR 4's A/V PSET key and then the numeric key 1-5 corresponding to the desired A/V Preset number. The newly recalled A/V Preset will then manifest or replace the previous A/V Preset (if any).
BluOS is a music management software developed by NAD's sister brand, Bluesound. BluOS adds BluOS network and internet music streaming with advanced music management to the T 758.
There are two BluOS Setup options – BluOS Upgrade and Factory Reset.
BLUOS UPGRADE
Select "Yes" to initiate BluOS upgrade mode. Ensure that the Dongle is installed and connected wirelessly. Follow the display screen prompt to complete the upgrade procedure.
FACTORY RESET
Initiate the restoring of the BluOS to its factory default settings. Select "Yes" to initiate factory reset or "No" to maintain current settings.
HOW TO SETUP WIRELESS CONNECTION
Download the BluOS Controller App from the respective App stores of Apple iOS devices (iPad, iPhone and iPod), Android devices, Kindle Fire and Windows or Mac desktops.
Launch the BluOS Controller App and explore everything from your streaming music services, internet radio stations, networked music collections and favorites with quick and easy single-search discovery.
"Select Language" allows the selection of language the OSD is presented. There are two language choices – English and Chinese.
"System Info" displays information about the loaded firmware and BluOS versions, serial number and IP address.
The System Information details shown are for reference only.
CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
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RESET T 758 TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
Using front panel buttons only, press and hold [SOURCE ], then press and release [MENU] - "Factory Reset..complete." is shown in the front panel display.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Power output Stereo Mode | 110W (8 ohms within rated distortion) |
IHF dynamic power; 8 ohms | 137W |
IHF dynamic power; 4 ohms | 243W |
Power output Surround Mode | 7 x 60W |
Total harmonic distortion at rated power | <0.08% |
IM distortion at rated power | <0.08% |
Damping factor, 8 ohms | >60 |
Input sensitivity and impedance | 750mV/50 kilo ohms |
POWER CONSUMPTION | |
Idle power | 53 W |
Standby power | <0.5 W |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 172 x 397 mm (Gross) 17¹/₈ x 6¹³/₁₆ x 15¹¹/₁₆ inches |
Net Weight | 15.4 kg (33.9 lbs) |
Shipping Weight | 18.0 kg (39.6 lbs) |
* - Gross dimensions include feet, volume knob and extended speaker terminals.
FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE AUDIO EQUIPMENT.
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.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH 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 MAYBE OF SUFFICIENT 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.
THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET-OUTLET.
The disconnect device of the apparatus is its mains plug. Cut off power to the apparatus by disconnecting its mains plug from the mains outlet.
The mains plug of the apparatus should be easily accessible or free from any obstruction during intended use.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) that is equal to or greater than shown below.
Left and Right Panels: 10 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
Top Panel: 10 cm
NOTE: THE T 758 IS NOT AN AUTO VOLTAGE UNIT. CONNECT ONLY TO THE PRESCRIBED AC OUTLET, I.E., 120V 60HZ OR 230V 50HZ.
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from the children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside a part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT)
The model and serial number of your new T 758 are located on the back of the cabinet.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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