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NAD Electronics L 70 User's Manual

1. THE DISC TRAY OPENS e You can open the disc tray by pressing this button even if the L70 is in standby mode The power indicator will turn from blue to dark Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback side down e There are two different disc sizes Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray If the disc is out of the guide it may damage the disc and cause the L70 to malfunction e Press PLAY PAUSE the disc tray is automatically closed and playback begins e If the disc is placed in upside down and it is a single sided disc NO DISC appears on both the L70 s display and the TV monitor screen e If you insert an audio VCD CD the total tracks and time will appear e If you insert a SVCD videodisc the PBC symbol will appear in the L70 s display e After playing back all of the chapters in the title L70 s DVD player automatically stops and returns to he menu screen Press the navigation keys then and press ENTER or press the numeric button s to select the desired item Play of the selected item now begins For further information also refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing NOTES e Do not move the L70 during playback Doing so may damage the disc and the L70 e Do not push the disc tray while it is moving Doing so may cause the L70 to malfunction e Do not push up the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray Doing so may cause the L70 to malfunction
2. DISP key until the Learn LED at the centre of the HTR L70 turns steady green e Press the HTR L70 s function key you wish to teach a command the Learn LED will turn amber e Press and hold the function key on the source remote The HTR L70 s Learn LED will flicker amber for a second or two then turn solid green The command is learned e Press the HTR L70 s Device Selector key again to exit the learning mode If the Learn LED does not flicker amber you may need to vary the distance between the remotes If the Learn LED turns red rather than green that particular command of that source remote command could not be learned CANCEL OPERATION You can cancel configuring a key by pressing the active Device Selector key before the learn process is complete the Learn LED will turn red Example Learning VCR Pause Position the HTR L70 and your VCR player s remote as described above e On the HTR L70 simultaneously press and hold VCR and 4 the Learn LED turns steady green e Press the HTRL705 II pause key the Learn LED turns amber e Press and hold the VCR player s remote pause key the HTR L70 Learn LED flickers amber and then turns solid green The command is learned e Press VCR again to exit the learning mode PUNCH THROUGH The HTR L70 s punch through function allows you to retain a function key from one Device Select page on another so that for example the AMP SURR MODE function
3. Nap DVD Receiver Owner s Manual Manuel d Installation Bedienungsanleitung Gebruikershandleiding Manual del Usuario Manuale delle Istruzioni Manual do Propriet rio Bruksanvisning Sa RSS fe asa Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION THIS DVD PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE LOCATION USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS TO MODIFY PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EXISTS WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM THE APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS WARNING CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT NOTE The L70 is not an auto voltage DVD receiver Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet i e 120V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model and serial number of your new DVD receiver are located on the back
4. SURR GO TO MAIN MENU SURROUND MODE SURROUND STEREO ENHANCE DELAY TIME CENTER SURR GO TO MAIN MENU SURROUND MODE SURROUND STEREO GO TO MAIN MENU 21 Operation ABOUT THE L70 S SURROUND MODES DOLBY DIGITAL DTS Digital recordings in Dolby Digital or DTS formats are reproduced via the channels employed in the original recording up to the maximum channels present in the current lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt setup NOTE e The DVD player must be sending a Dolby Digital or DTS bit stream from its digital output The DVD includes its own setup menu that among other things lets you select the default bit stream format and includes an Auto setting that directs the player to choose the Dolby Digital DTS signal whenever these are available In a few cases you may have to set the player s bit stream manually to DOLBY DIGITAL ON In the case of DVDs that carry both Dolby Digital and DTS you will select one or the other from the disc s not the player s main menu e While most Dolby Digital recordings are 5 1 channel surround productions older examples may be multichannel 2 channel or even monaural the L70 will automatically reproduce the Dolby Digital signal with the maximum number of channels available The table below indicates which SURROUND MODEs are available with the two types of audio signal sources digital or analog input 2 channel whether the actual signal is monaural stereo or surround en
5. Tape Monitor is engaged Faulty missing cables lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt channel s set to None Power amp or speaker connections faulty No SURROUND MODE is engaged Surround channels set to None on lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt menu Surround channels level set too low on lt LEVEL TRIM gt menu Subwoofer is off unpowered or improperly connected Subwoofer set to OFF on lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt menu Sub level set too low on lt LEVEL TRIM gt menu Source is a 2 0 etc Dolby Digital or DTS recording without centre channel Centre set to OFF on lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt menu Centre level set too low on lt LEVEL TRIM gt menu Source s digital output is not connected to a L70 digital input source component not configured or multichannel digital output Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted R transmitter window on remote or IR receiver window on L70 is obstructed L70 front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light icroprocessor error L70 may have over heated o disc is inserted The TV is not set to receive DVD signal The video cable is not connected securely The connected TV power is turned off The Digital Audio Output is set to the wrong position The disc is dirty No disc is inserted An unplayable disc is inserted The disc is placed upside down The disc is not placed within the guide A menu is on the TV screen The disc is dirty POSSIBLE
6. Title and Menu Keys 18 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD The L70 A Surround Sound DVD Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use The L70 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 receiver 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 theatre components As with all our products NAD s Music First design philosophy guided the L70 s design such that it can confidently promise you both state of the art surround home theatre 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 L70 and get the most from this powerful and flexible home theatre component One more thing We urge you to register your L70 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site http NADelectronics com w Registration html For warranty information contact your local distributor Introduction GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD L70
7. UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your L70 receiver you will find e An AM loop antenna e An FM ribbon wire antenna with balun e The HTRL70 remote control with 4 four AAA batteries e This owner s manual SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your L70 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your receiver 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 25 feet 8 meters between the receiver s front panel and your primary listening viewing position this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The L70 generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the L70 atop other components but the reverse usually should be avoided Nonetheless it is generally preferable that the L70 stands alone It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided if you are contemplating locating the L70 within a cabinet or other furniture consult your NAD audio video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow ABOUT THE L70 Though the L70 is among the most technically sophist
8. antenna can be used to improve reception consult an antenna professional for more information SELECTING THE RADIO Press the AM FM key on the L70 front panel the HTR L70 orange TUNER the numeric 9 key or the yellow AM and FM keys to select the receiver s radio mode Each subsequent press of either key will oggle the unit between its FM and AM bands TUNING STATIONS Press TUNE lt on the front panel momentarily to step up or down between FM or AM frequencies Press and hold TUNE lt for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the L70 tuner will stop at he next sufficiently strong signal it encounters See Front Panel above Pressing the TUNE lt P keys momentarily during the search process will stop the search After first pressing the yellow TUNER mode select key on the HTR L70 to set the remote to control radio functions press TUNE DOWN or TUNE UP on the HTR L70 yellow lettering press momentarily to perform slow manual search hold in to automatically search see above SETTING RADIO PRESETS The L70 can store as many as 60 of your favourite radio stations for immediate recall 30 FM stations and 30 AM To store a radio preset first tune the desired frequency see above then press the front panel MEMORY key Press the PRESET lt P key to select the preset number to be assigned Then press the MEMORY key once again NOTE e The Radio Presets must be stored from the front p
9. deleting all learned commands copied and punched through keys macros and other setup information reverting all keys to their pre programmed library commands To perform a factory reset simultaneously press and hold for 10 seconds the HTR L70 s ON and RTN keys the Learn LED will start to flash green Release ON and RTN before the second flash is complete the Learn LED will turn red indicate the remote has been reset NOTE You must release ON and RTN before the second flash goes out otherwise the unit will not reset should this occur repeat the full procedure DELETE MODE The HTR L70 can store learned copied and default library commands on any single key The default library commands are the pre programmed NAD codes such as the native L70 commands on the AMP page You can delete commands by layers back down to the default library command on any key removing learned commands punched through functions and copied keys NOTE The default library commands cannot be deleted so you need not worry that using Delete Mode might cause irreparable changes To enter Delete Mode simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the desired keys Device Selector key and the RTN key until the Learn LED turns green Press the function key whose command you wish to delete the Learn LED flashes the number of times indicates which type of function has become active see the table belo
10. CABLE SAT amp VCR These comprise the L70 s principal inputs Connect S Video composite video and analog stereo audio from source components such as HDTV satellite tuners see Setup VCR may be used with recording components such as videocassette or DVD recorders connect the L70 S Video composite video OUT jacks to these components record input Note that VCR may freely be used for play only components in which case their IN jacks would remain unconnected NOTE For best results when recording to a VCR select SURROUND STEREO and SUB OFF in the receiver s setup OSD 15 SPEAKERS Connect the left and right front centre and left and right surround speaker outputs to the corresponding loudspeakers Each output s red terminal and black terminal must be connected to the corresponding and terminals of the loudspeaker Use extra care to ensure that no stray wires or strands cross between posts or terminals at either end uon NOTE e Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge AWG specialized speaker cable may be valuable consult your NAD audio specialist Connections to the L70 can be made with banana type plugs or using bare wire or pins by loosening the terminal s plastic nut making a clean neat connection and re tightening carefully use the transverse hole through the post for bare wire or pin connections To minimize the danger of short circuits ensure that only 1 2 inch of
11. L 10dB SURR R 10dB GO TO MAIN MENU LEVEL TRIM FRONT L 10dB 104B 10dB 104B 104B 104B GO TO MAIN MENU SURROUND MODE SURROUND PRO LOGIC II MOVIE DELAY TIME CENTER gt SURR 10 mS GO TO MAIN MENU 14 SETTING LEVEL TRIM Press the HTR L70 remote s TEST key activating the L70 s channel balancing test signal and displaying the lt TEST TONE gt menu on the OSD You will hear a surf sound that cycles through your speakers beginning with the Front Left If you do not hear the test signal check your speaker connections above and your lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt OSD menu settings above As the test signal cycles around the speakers the OSD and the VFL front panel display will highlight the currently playing channel Now use the remote s lt P 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 left front The level offset reading on the right will change by 1 dB increments 10 dB adjustment is available NOTE e Ifyou are balancing levels by ear choose one speaker usually the centre 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 e All speakers must be in their final locations before level setting e Your subwoofer if any should be se
12. TV monitor provides the corresponding input 4 OSD SELECTOR This switch places the OSD On Screen Display to either the Composite or S Video MONITOR OUT 5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT NTSC only Connect the L70 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the component video input of a compatible video monitor TV Be sure to observe consistency in connecting the Y Cr Cb jacks some source and TV components label these Y Pb Pr to the corresponding sources inputs do not rely purely on the colour coding of the jacks which may not always be consistent among brands The routing of the component video input is fixed COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack will only display the internal DVD video signals NOTE The L70 s component video output is a fully wide band output compatible with all HDTV formats The L70 does not display its on screen menus on its component video output To use on screen menus you will need to make an S Video or composite connection between the L70 and the monitor TV and select it for menu display Refer to OSD SELECTOR __ e ee FM ANTENNA The supplied wire dipole FM antenna will connect to the FM connector using the supplied balun adaptor 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 Experiment with placement and orientation of to yield the clearest sound and lowest
13. e Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing Be especially careful with children s fingers around the closing disc tray as there is a risk of personal injury e Depending on the DVD disc some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing e Do not change the position of the OSD SELECT switch on the back of the L70 when it is turned on Doing so may result in poor picture quality ABOUT DVD SVCD VCD CD The L70 s internal DVD SVCD VCD CD player will play DVDs SVCD with or without PBC Play Back Control VCDs and CDs including CD R CD RW and MP3 NOTE You cannot playback discs other than those listed above such as Video CD CD ROM CD Extra CD G photo CD and CD i data discs To do so may render the L70 permanently inoperable REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player this DVD player cannot play that disc NOTE There are two regions for the L70 Region 1 and Region 2 as shown on the back of the L70 16 Operation USING THE L70 S DVD VCD CD OSD NAVIGATION Perform the L70 s DVD OSD navigation by using the L70 s front DISPLAY navigation amp W lt P and ENTER keys before performing OSD navigation connect the L70 to a TV
14. of the cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that you record these numbers here MODEL NO SERIAL NO NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2005 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Using the L70 s AM FM radio 19 20 Safety precautions cece eee 2 About Antennas 0 0 19 Tabl e of CONTENTS Ls sets eles a be eae eae 3 Selecting the Radio 0 19 Getting the most from the NAD L70 4 5 TUNING Stations ek sa E Ea aha ae 19 Unpacking and Setup 4 Setting Radio Presets 0 19 ADOUEThelZ0 ornti ciel Aee 4 Selecting Radio Presets 0 2 0 0 0000 0 cece eee eee eee 19 E A R S and Digital Surround 4 Choosing the FM Mute Mode 20 Easo USE carita ea 5 ADOUERDS ii bettie ay pace tates a 20 Uporadability ssrsrslratia repair eta 5 Viewing RDS Texts sare or SENN GA aR pai 20 About the HTR L70 System Remote Control 5 Entering User Names LL 20 Quickstart spiate aerei 5 About the L70 s Surround Modes 21 24 Selecting SURROUND MODES 0 22 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Adjusting SURROUND MODES 0 23 Front Panel Display Window 6 7 Adjusting LEVEL TRIM On the Fly 24 Rear Panel i cinici iii 8 9 Adjusting the Tone Controls 24 12V Mig
15. that code library number and exit the Library Mode NAD brand component HTR L70 code library numbers CD Player new 200 CD Player old 201 DVD T562 600 DVD T550 L55 601 DVD T531 T571 602 DVD T512 T532 T572 602 SEARCH MODE If none of the codes from the table turn off the component and if you are quite sure you have followed the above procedure completely and carefully you may want to try the search method as follows Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing and holding for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the PROGRAM key until the Learn LED turns green Now press and hold the HTR L705 or W key the remote will step through all the available codes at a rate of approximately 1 per second When the component turns off immediately release the cursor key press ENTER to accept that code library and exit the Library Mode Try a few commands should you prove to have stepped past the needed code library re enter the Library Mode and use the cursor key to step back to it NOTE It is possible that search mode will find code libraries that operate at least partially some other brand non NAD components You may certainly exploit such capabilities as you find them However since we can only ensure the completeness or accuracy of NAD code libraries we cannot support the HTR L70 s operation with other brand components 29 Operation USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL CHECKING CODE LIBRARY N
16. you will find from one to several RDS enabled stations but it is by no means impossible that your favourite stations will not be broadcasting RDS data VIEWING RDS TEXT When an RDS enabled FM broadcast is tuned after a brief delay the RDS symbol will light in the L70 s front panel readout and the readout s character section will show its station name PS text ROCK101 for example Press the front panel DISPLAY key to toggle the readout between this and the station s radio text RT readout if any which might scroll song or artist name or any other text of the station s choosing ABOUT USER NAMES You can assign an eight character User Name to each radio preset which will show in the front panel eadout whenever that preset is recalled ENTERING USER NAMES For example to name a radio preset NEWS recall the desired radio preset and then press the front panel DISPLAY key for about four seconds the readout shows a blinking bar Use the PRESET 4 keys o select the first character of the name N from the alphabetic list press either TUNE lt P gt key to select he character and move to the next position Repeat this process for each character in sequence press he MEMORY key again to store the User Name and exit the text entry mode Operation ABOUT THE L70 S SURROUND MODES The L70 receiver offers nine distinct SURROUND MODEs tailored for different types of recordings or program material The t
17. In some cases moving the new component s AC cord to a different outlet or installing a ground lift 3 to 2 prong adaptor on its power cord will eliminate the hum ABOUT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS OSD AND FRONT PANEL READOUT The L70 receiver employs two self explanatory systems of on screen display menus one for the L70 receiver the other for the internal DVD player These menus will appear on the connected video monitor TV and are required during the setup process useful in day to day operation so be sure to connect the monitor TV before proceeding with setup NOTE The receiver s on screen displays OSD are carried to either one of the S Video or composite MONITOR OUT jacks as defined by the receivers OSD SELECT switch In addition to the receiver s OSD there is an internal DVD s OSD designed for greater enjoyment and flexibility when watching DVD CDs by allowing simultaneous output of the OSD on S VIDEO COMPOSITE COMPONENT NTSC models and SCART RGB PAL models 10 SETTING UP THE L70 DISPLAYING THE L70 RECEIVER S OSD While in DVD mode press the L70 s SETUP key momentarily for the DVD s OSD and for 3 seconds for the receiver s OSD With the use of the navigation keys either on the L70 s front panel or the HTR L70 remote you may select various menus For the L70 receiver the lt MAIN MENU gt will display on your video monitor TV If the OSD does not appear check your MONITOR OUT connections either COMPO
18. LOGIC II PLII PLII MOVIE is optimised for film soundtracks PLII MUSIC for music recordings PLII EMULATION for decoding original Dolby Surround sound film and music recordings DELAY TIME SURRound 0 to 15 mS for PLII Music 10 mS for PLII Movie and Emulation Adjusts front rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels DTS DELAY TIME CENTER 0 to 5 mS Adjusts centre front emphasis of the centre channel such as vocals independently from the relative channel levels SURRound 0 to 15 mS Adjusts front rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels DOLBY DIGITAL DELAY TIME CENTER 0 to 5 mS Adjusts centre front emphasis of the centre channel such as vocals independently from the relative channel levels SURRound 0 to 15 mS Adjusts front rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels NIGHT M On or Off Adjusts the dynamic range STEREO No Delay ENHANCED STEREO EARS DELAY TIME SURRound 0 to 15 mS Adjusts front rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels 23 Operation ABOUT THE L70 S SURROUND MODES ADJUSTING LEVEL TRIM ON THE FLY You can make changes to the relative levels of centre surround and subwoofer outputs This may prove useful in a number of circumstances for example to increase or tone down a film s dialog level by raising lowering th
19. PASSWORD Select PASSWORD to add a four digit password using the numeric keys then press ENTER on the HTR L705 remote DEFAULTS Select this to restore factory defaults The factory default password is 1234 TRANSPORT CONTROL KEYS These keys are found on both on the L70 front panel and HTR L70 On the L70 they are the Open Close Play Pause Stop lt lt Db Ke and PI keys On the HTR L70 theses are A Il I lt lt Db and PP PPI TITLE AND MENU KEYS Both these keys are only found on the HTR L70 Both TITLE and MENU buttons are used to display via OSD the title headings and menus of the DVD and MP3 CD media when available Some movie discs may contain two or more titles If the disc has a title menu recorded on it the TITLE button can be used to select the movie title The details of operation differ depending on the disc used NOTE e Selecting a title may not be possible on certain DVD discs e Press TITLE a list of the titles on the disc is displayed Press TITLE again to resume play from the scene when TITLE was first pressed e Press ENTER PLAY or the numeric button s to select desired title The selected title now starts playing Some DVDs have unique menu structures called DVD menus For example DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language Althou
20. SITE or S VIDEO outputs in conjunction with position of the OSD SELECT switch Use the OSD Select switch located on the back of the L70 beside the MONITOR OUT jacks to switch the OSD between COMPONENT and S VIDEO NOTE The receiver s OSD does not appear on the L70 s component video NTSC or SCART RGB PAL output nor does it appear on the VCR record outputs these are for recording not monitoring during receiver operation NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES Press the SETUP button on the front panel of the L70 as described above in Displaying the L70 Receiver s OSD Use the 4 keys of the HTR L70 or on the front panel to move up or down among the Setup menu s list of items use Enter to select a menu item and use lt P to change the parameter value setting of any item Selecting lt MAIN MENU OFF gt from the main setup menu exits the OSD altogether retaining parameter value changes if any made previously When in the DVD OSD pressing the SETUP button on the L70 will toggle off the dedicated DVD OSD and at that moment the DVD settings will be stored NOTE When playing any DVD VCD or CD the L70 s DVD OSD can be activated at any time This convenient feature allows one to change audio and video settings on the fly without the need to stop or pause the media SETTING L70 OSD LANGUAGE RECEIVER SECTION ONLY From the OSD s lt MAIN MENU gt screen select the lt LANGUAGE gt item using the remote s 4
21. SOLUTIONS S Check AC cable connection and outlet Disengage Tape Monitor Check cables Check lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt menu Check power amp cabling and speakers Select appropriate SURROUND MODE Correct lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt or lt LEVEL TRIM gt settings Power up subwoofer check sub s AC outlet or check connections Correct lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt or lt Levels setup gt settings Play a known 5 1 channel recording or select Dolby Pro Logic or Mono mode Correct lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt or lt LEVEL TRIM gt settings Check connections check source component setup Check batteries Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight rom remote to L70 Reduce sunlight room lighting Power down the L70 via the front panel Power key and unplug it from the AC outlet Wait five minutes re connect and power up nsert a disc Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in the display is lit Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so that the picture from the DVD player appears on the TV screen output Connect the video cable into the jacks securely Power on the TV Set the Digital Audio Output to the correct position Clean the disc Insert a disc Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit Insert a playable disc Check the disc type colour system and Regional code Place the disc with the playback side down Place the disc on the disc tray correctly ins
22. UMBER You can check the current code library on any Device Selector key as follows Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing and holding for 3 seconds both the desired component s Device Selector key and the PROGRAM key until the Learn LED turns green Press the DISP key the HTR L70 indicates the current code library by flashing its TAPE VCR and MACRO keys For example to indicate code library 501 the HTR L70 will flash TAPE 5 times pause and then flash MACRO once You might wish to make a note of your components code library numbers SUMMARY OF HTR L70 MODES Mode Keys To Press for 3 seconds Learn Copy Punch Through Device Key OPEN CLOSE Key Delete Mode Device Key Return Key Macro Record Macro Key Function Key Library Mode Device Key Program Key Back Light Timeout Display Key Digit Key Factory Reset see Factory Reset above 30 Reference TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION NO SOUND FROM ALL CHANNELS NO SOUND FROM SOME CHANNELS NO SOUND FROM SURROUND CHANNELS NO SOUND FROM SUBWOOFER NO SOUND FROM CENTRE CHANNEL NO DOLBY DIGITAL DTS L70 DOES NOT RESPOND TO HTR L70 REMOTE L70 DOES NOT RESPOND TO FRONT PANEL COMMANDS THE POWER IS ON BUT THE DVD PLAYER DOES NOT WORK NO PICTURE NO SOUND THE PLAYBACK PICTURE IS POOR THE DVD PLAYER DOES NOT START PLAYBACK POSSIBLE CAUSE S AC power unplugged Power not switched on Outlet is unpowered
23. a female miniature 3 5 mm stereotype jack that will produce 12 V DC at approximately 50 mA Use a 3 5 mm stereotype miniature phone plug with the centre pin 12 V and the first band the ground We recommend that you use a good quality cable with shield when attaching the 3 5 mm stereotype plug so as to prevent false triggering of the auxiliary equipment due to electro magnetic interference from nearby electronic equipment See your NAD audio specialist for more information 24 USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS e Controls up to 8 devices e 44 function keys e Learns up to 352 commands e Records up to 44 macros with a maximum of 64 commands each e Configurable punch through e Key illumination with programmable timeout e Upgradable e Contains pre programmed library of NAD remote codes for the L70 The NAD HTR L70 is ready to operate the L70 receiver right out of the box but it is really eight remotes in one Each of the 8 Device Selector keys at the top of the handset can call up a new page of remote control codes to be transmitted by the remaining 44 keys You may teach codes from any infrared remote controlled component regardless of brand to any or all of these Obviously the most logical system is that you teach the codes from your DVD player to the DVD Device Selector page your television s codes to the TV page and so on but there is no required scheme You may load any commands to an
24. able See About the L70 s SURROUND MODES e For best results when recording to a VCR select SURROUND STEREO and SUB OFF in the receiver s setup OSD 15 STOP Press this button to stop playing of a DVD CD 16 PLAY PAUSE Press this button to toggle between Play and Pause of a DVD CD 17 OPEN CLOSE Press this button to open and close the DVD CD drawer and simultaneously select the internal DVD CD player When in standby this button will also power On the L70 18 VIDEO 4 INPUT Use these convenience jacks for occasional sources such as a camcorder portable MP3 or tape player or a videogame console or any other analog audio or composite or S Video video source Select the Video 4 input using the HTR L70 remote or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR knob 19 PHONES Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1 4 inch stereo phone plug use a suitable adaptor for headphones equipped with a smaller plug Plugging in headphones automatically mutes output from all channels speakers but not from the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR NOTE e Plugging in headphones will automatically switch the L70 to Stereo mode Identification of controls REAR PANEL NAD ATTENTION Please make all connections to your L70 receiver with the unit unplugged It is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections 230 volt 120 volt North Europea
25. able below lists which modes are available to what input signals With a two channel STEREO source the following SURROUND MODEs can be selected e Dolby PRO LOGIC Il MOVIE e Dolby PRO LOGIC Il MUSIC e Dolby PRO LOGIC Il EMULATION Two channel recordings whether stereo or surround encoded are reproduced with ProLogic Il surround processing yielding output to left centre and right front channels discrete left right surround channels and subwoofer assuming these are present in the current lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION NOTE ProLogic Il is a more recent evolution of the original Dolby ProLogic surround processing that yields more stable imaging and full bandwidth sound to the rear channels in Movie mode offering sound that is more similar to Dolby Digital decoding The L70 provides three Pro Logic Il variations MOVIES MUSIC and EMULATION See Adjusting SURROUND MODES EARS Two channel recordings whether stereo or surround encoded are reproduced with proprietary NAD surround processing with signals output to the left centre and right front channels and discrete left right surround channels plus subwoofer assuming these are present in the current lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt 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 o
26. al In the case where the front speakers are set to SMALL the LFE channel signal will be routed to subwoofer but not to the front speakers LFE channel signal will pass only to the subwoofer In most subwoofer equipped systems setting front speakers to SMALL is usually the better option SURROUND MODE From the OSD s lt MAIN MENU gt screen select the lt SURROUND MODE gt line using the HTR L70 remote s A V and Enter keys Using the 4 and lt P keys you can select mode variations and adjust various parameters depending on the current SURROUND MODE For more information see About the L70 s SURROUND MODEs below LEVEL TRIM TEST SETUP 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 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt FRONT LARGE CENTER LARGE SURR LARGE SUB ON GO TO MAIN MENU SURROUND MODE SURROUND STEREO GO TO MAIN MENU LEVEL TRIM FRONT L OB FRONT R CENTER SUB SURR L SURR R GO TO MAIN MENU 13 Setup SPEAKER CONFIGURATION LEVEL TRIM FRONT L 10dB FRONT R 10dB CENTER 10dB SUB 104B SURR
27. analog audio input connected for every video input you employ In fact in some cases for example for a CAB SAT it may be preferable to make only a coaxial or optical digital audio link to the L70 for audio playback This avoids possible confusion and ensures that the L70 s high performance surround and digital audio circuitry will always be employed e Now use the 4 keys to move to the lt DIGITAL INPUT gt line and select the digital input you wish DIGITAL INPUT linked to that input AUDIO INPUT VIDEO4 e If you set lt DIGITAL INPUT gt to ANALOG no incoming digital signal will be selected by that input gt ANALOG Set an input s lt DIGITAL INPUT gt to ANALOG only if you wish to ensure that that input will not play OPTICAL an incoming digital bit stream even if one is present COAXTAL NOTE GO TO MAIN MENU e The combination of analog audio input and digital input assigned above will always be recalled whenever that input is selected via the front panel INPUT SELECTOR or the HTR L70 remote s input select keys e That signals from digital inputs are not available on the analog VCR OUT jacks 12 Setup 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 te
28. and Enter keys Using the 4 keys select between English French or German for the L70 receiver OSD INPUT SETUP The L70 is equipped with four configurable inputs 3 audio video inputs labelled CAB SAT VCR and VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4 on the front panel and one set of audio only labelled 5 1 CHANNEL INPUT These will become active whenever that input is selected NOTE Incoming digital and audio signals present at either digital either coaxial or optical or analog inputs are mutually exclusive Any audio signal can be permanently selected toggling the L70 s DISPLAY button through the choices shown either in the L70 s fluorescent display and OSD Setup MAIN MENU INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL INPUT SURROUND MODE LEVEL TRIM SPEAKER CONFIGURATION LANGUAGE MAIN MENU OFF 11 Setup SETTING UP THE L7 INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR e From the OSD s lt MAIN MENU gt screen select the lt INPUT SELECTOR gt menu item using the HTR L70 3UIDEO DUD remotes 4 and Enter keys AUDIO DUD e Using the lt gt keys select the video input DVD SAT VCR and VIDEO 4 you wish to configure e Use the 4 keys to move to the lt Audio gt line and then use the lt gt keys to select the analog audio input you wish to be linked to that input usually this will be the same i e VCR with VCR GO TO MAIN MENU Video 4 with Video 4 and so on NOTE It is not necessary to have an
29. anel this setup function is not accessible from the HTR L70 remote SELECTING RADIO PRESETS Press PRESET 4 on the front panel to step up or down between presets press and hold PRESET 4 amp to scroll continuously up or down The HTR L70 remote s PRESET 4 7 keys work similarly 19 Operation USING THE L70 S AM FM RADIO al PRESET SETUP DISPLAY MEMORY L perete rea PRESET 20 CHOOSING THE FM MUTE MODE The front panel FM MUTE Mode key is a dual purpose control First it toggles the L70 between stereo mute and unmuted mono reception assuming that a multiplex stereo station of sufficient strength is tuned FM Mute eliminates noise from empty FM frequencies but also mutes very weak or distant stations Toggling off the FM Mute will result in reduced noise if the FM station signal level is less than the FM Stereo threshold since mono FM is inherently less noise prone though at the sacrifice of the stereo effect NOTE Toggling between FM Mute on or off also defeats the L70 s FM muting circuit If you wish to listen to a particularly weak or distant broadcast toggle off the FM Mute and tune it manually ABOUT RDS The Radio Data System RDS permits compatible FM receivers to display text determined by the broadcaster The L70 supports two RDS modes station name PS mode and radio text RT mode However not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal in most areas
30. background noise In areas of difficult FM reception an external FM antenna can yield dramatic gains in quality consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional antenna installer AM ANTENNA The AM loop antenna supplied with the L70 or a suitable replacement is required for AM reception Open the clip terminal lever insert the wire and close ensuring that the lever locks the wire in place Testing different positions for the antenna may improve reception vertical orientation will usually produce the best results Antenna proximity to large metal objects appliances radiators may impair reception as will attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop NOTE An external AM antenna can improve long distance reception substantially consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional antenna installer Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna to the AM ANTENNA terminal Do not remove the AM loop antenna Identification of controls REAR PANEL 8 SCART RGB VIDEO OUT PAL only Connect the L70 SCART RGB VIDEO OUT to the SCART RGB video input of a compatible video monitor TV Be sure to observe the correct orientation of the SCART RGB plug The routing of the SCART RGB input is fixed SCART RGB plug will only display the internal DVD video signals NOTE The L70 does not display its on screen menus on its SCART RGB output To use on screen menus you will need to make an S Video or composite connection between the L70 and the
31. coded and digital multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS Where a SURROUND MODE is not available to a given signal source it will not appear in the lt SURROUND MODE gt selection rotation 2 ch analog or PCM Multi ch DD DTS Stereo Downmix EARS Dolby Digital or DTS Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro logic Il Movie Dolby Pro logic Emulation Enhanced Stereo SELECTING SURROUND MODES Keying the HTR L70 remote s SURR MODE button steps through each of the L70 s SURROUND MODEs available to the current input signal It also momentarily displays the SURROUND MODE in the OSD NOTE Changing the type of input signal may automatically change the SURROUND MODE If the new signal is a Dolby Digital or DTS recording it will automatically invoke its native mode The reverse is also true if Dolby Digital or DTS was previously selected 22 Operation ABOUT THE L70 S SURROUND MODES ADJUSTING SURROUND MODES Use the HTR L70 remote s Surr Mode key or the front panel SURROUND MODE key to select the SURROUND MODE you wish to display and listen to this will display on the L70 s VFL Display One can also select variations using the HTR L70 cursor keys on the lt SURROUND gt line of the OSD Use the HTRL70 s 4 7 and lt P cursor keys to navigate among and modify that mode s adjustable parameters if any NOTE SURROUND MODE parameter changes are not maintained when you change SURROUND MODEs DOLBY PRO
32. connect the L70 s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to its line input e Plug the AC mains plug into the AC the LED on the front panel will be lit blue indicating the L70 is in standby mode ready to accept commands from either the front panel power switch or the HTR L70 remote e To start playback of the DVD player press the HTR L70 remote DVD Device Selector key and then its transport key Open Close to select the DVD insert the media and press the transport B play key to start playing You should hear multichannel or stereo sound and see an image on the TV monitor If one or the other fails to appear you may need to use either the L70 Receiver or DVD on screen menu systems to check assignment of audio and video inputs see Input Setup Enjoy the movie or music but be sure to set aside time to read this manual thoroughly and to set up calibrate and configure your L70 carefully and completely Identification of controls FRONT PANEL gt gt PRESET DVD Receiver L70 VOLUME SET UP Loser VIDEO 4 INPUT DIGITAL PRO Losic L R MONO VDEO SVIDEO Canat SURROUND 19 18 1 Power When the L70 is first plugged into the AC power the L70 s clock will light in the main VFL display showing the time of day and very little power is consumed Press in to switch the receiver from standby changing the standby indicator to bright blue and illumi
33. e available When these settings are chosen they will become default settings unless the DVD media overrides the settings DISC MENU Select between English French Spanish Japanese German Italian and Netherlands for the DVD disc menus using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select AUDIO Select between English French Spanish Japanese German Italian and Netherlands for the DVD disc audio using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select SUBTITLE Select between English French Spanish Japanese German Italian and Netherlands for the DVD disc subtitles using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select SETUP os L paver VIDEO TV DISPLAY 16 9 WIDE SET TV DISPLAY MODE AUDIO I DIGITAL OUT PCM SET SPDIF PREFERRED AUDIO LANGUAGE 17 Operation USING THE L70 S D ED D SYSTEM OSD From this OSD one can change the overall settings of the L70 s DVD player OSD LANGUAGE OSD LANGUAGE Select between English French German Spanish Italian and Netherlands L70 s DVD OSD using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select SET OSD LANGUAGE PARENTAL RATING Select between 0 to 8 to limit the viewing of DVD media only using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select The value of O represents full access to all rating types of DVDs the value of 8 represents total restriction of DVDs limited to family entertainment
34. e centre channel or to reduce excessive deep bass or enhance deep bass by lowering raising the subwoofer level without having to go into the LEVEL TRIM OSD menu TO ADJUST LEVEL TRIM Use the HTR L70 remote SURR CENTER and SUB 4 keys for direct access level adjustment of these channels over a range of 10 dB You can also adjust all channel levels using the front panel s navigation keys see Front Panel above or via the lt LEVEL TRIM gt line of the OSD s lt MAIN MENU gt screen NOTE e The surround channels if any adjust in tandem Channel Level changes made via the HTR L70 are retained even if you cycle the receiver through standby e Level settings are added subtracted to the setup levels established by the L70 level calibration routine invoked by the HTR L70 Test key ADJUSTING THE TONE CONTROLS The L70 bass and treble controls are adjusted using the front panel s TONE button in conjunction with the VOLUME knob see Front Panel above NOTE Bass treble settings affect only the front left right channels and are active in all SURROUND MODEs ABOUT THE 12 V TRIGGER OUT The L70 s rear panel 12 V TRIGGER OUT is a convenient method of controlling on and off any auxiliary equipment that is connected to or is used in conjunction with the L70 when the L70 is turned on or to standby via remote or the front panel power button 12 V TRIGGER OUT The L70 s rear panel 12 V TRIGGER OUT is
35. ed to be easy to use and easy to understand Be sure to read the section Using the HTR L70 Remote Control to familiarize yourself with the remote layout and operations before proceeding to setup your receiver Chances are you will want to use your HTR L70 as your primary way to command your entire A V system The HTR L70 can be employed to operate additional NAD or other brand components such as a second DVD CD player television satellite HDTV tuner VCR or virtually anything else that operates via standard infrared remote control QUICKSTART In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new NAD L70 DVD Receiver we provide the following Quickstart instructions to get you underway The steps below connect your L70 to a TV monitor be sure to read Input Setup PLAY A DVD MOVIE e Connect the L70 s composite video or S Video MONITOR OUT jack to your TV monitor s corresponding input e Depending on the selection above switch the OSD SELECTOR switch to either S Video or Composite position found on the back of the L70 beside the Composite Output MONITOR jack e Connect your left and right front speakers to the L70 s FRONT L and R outputs being sure to connect red to red and black to black with care to avoid stray wires or strands crossing between terminals Connect centre and surround speakers as well if you like If your system includes a powered subwoofer
36. exposed wire or pin is employed in connecting e This unit is designed to produce optimum sound quality when connected to speakers with impedances within the receiver s operating range Please check front centre and surround speakers are rated to be 8 Ohms min per speaker IMPORTANT NOTE For optimum surround performance the L70 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION and levels must be set correctly via the receiver s setup routines see SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Setup SETTING UP THE L70 GETTING STARTED Before you make the first connection to your L70 you should have the arrangement of your listening room home theatre 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 Suffice it to say that these two questions will influence your system s ultimate performance every bit as powerfully as your selection of electronics and speakers Your NAD audio specialist dealer will be happy to advise you and to recommend reference materials NOTE It is not absolutely necessary but one may find it easier to use the HTR L70 remote handset in conjunction with the front panel buttons to configure your L70 See Using the HTR L70 Remote DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE Hum and noise sometimes prove a challenge in complex multichannel audio systems Note these considerations to help prevent hum and noise problems e Power
37. ger QUN i A a ee ES 24 SETUP Using the HTR L70 remote control 25 30 Setting up the L70 i irricrriniciniai anni 10 12 Specifications cio hades SoG hada ii 25 Getting Started 10 Controllingthe l7 0 us cr nes iG Aes See abei rS 25 Dealing With Hum and Noise 0 10 Learning Codes From Other Remotes 005 26 About the on screen displays OSD and front panel readout 10 PURCR TRIGUGH cir Rea 26 Displaying the OSD sass iii 11 Copy a Command From Another Key 27 avigating the OSD and Making Changes 11 Macro Commands pess rina eee iaia 27 oput Setup idiota ieri 12 Recording Macros 0 27 Speaker configuration eee eee 13 14 Executing Macros 0 2 00 nina eee eee eee eee 28 SUNTOUNA MOGAE 3 rica pe dipana 13 Key lllumination Timeout n on nananana anaana 28 Level trim Test setup 0 eee 13 Factory RESET a till Bal pail el Aa YO Gad Hees 28 D lay time iii i i ie eiii 14 Delete Mode 28 Loading Code Libraries 0 29 OPERATION Summary of HTR L70 Modes 30 Using the L70 iscriiiai iii 15 Selecting SOUNCES se i ae a 15 REFERENCE Adjusting the Volume LL 15 Troubleshooting i ia 31 Muting ithe Sound sins ots iaia ia ei 15 Specifications 32 Using the L70 s DVD VCD CD 16 18 About DVDVVCD CD LL 16 Region management information 0 16 OSD NavigalionNa ci sca a a Eine 17 Transport Control Keys 18
38. gh the DVD menu s contents and operation differ from disc to disc the following explains the basic operation when this feature is used Press MENU during play the DVD menu available on the disc is now displayed Pressing MENU again resumes play from the scene when MENU was first pressed 18 Operation USING THE L70 S AM FM RADIO The L70 internal AM FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts Note that reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree 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 balun included adaptor and should be fully extended to form a T This folded dipole antenna will usually work best oriented vertically with the arms of its T full outstretched and arranged perpendicular to the origin of the desired broadcast There are no rules however and experimenting freely with antenna placement and orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise In areas of poor FM reception an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically If radio listening is important to you consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimise your system The supplied AM loop antenna will usually provide adequate reception However an exterior AM
39. hatever master volume setting was last used however if the prior setting was greater than 50 the L70 will power up to 50 This prevents inadvertently beginning a session at excessive volume MUTING THE SOUND Use the HTR L70 remote s lt Mute gt key to silence all channels completely Muting is always available regardless of source or SURROUND MODE selections NOTE e Cycling through standby or powering off releases muting the L70 will return from standby with muting off if standby was invoked with muting on e A changing input or listening mode selection releases muting e Adjusting the master volume via the HTR L70 or the front panel knob automatically releases the mute function 15 Operation USING THE L70 S DVD VCD CD When you want to play back DVD videodiscs turn on the TV and select the L70 s DVD player When you want to enjoy the sound of DVD videodiscs VCDs or audio CDs from the L70 press the SURROUND MODE button on the L70 and select the desired surround mode of the L70 DVD player The HTR L70 Device Selector key DVD will enable the transport keys beneath the HTR L70 navigation keys The source selector knob INPUT SELECTOR on the L70 can also select DVD as well If the L70 is in standby mode the OPEN CLOSE button will also automatically select DVD mode Set the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the connected TV in the SETUP OSD menus PRESS OPEN CLOSE
40. icated integrated AN amp DVD receivers we worked hard to make it one of the most musically transparent home theatre components available as well this is what we mean by NAD s Music First design philosophy Here are just a few examples e High performance components used throughout the receiver s analog audio circuits maximize quality from all sources including multichannel analog sources such as DVD Audio and SACD e The L70 incorporates a high quality DVD player with exceptional playability The player has support for DVD video and audio VCD SVCD with playback control PBC CD audio such as CD RW as well as MP3 As with all NAD DVD players a set of convenient navigation buttons is provided on the front panel See Front Panel Controls e Gold surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure maximum signal integrity E A R S AND DIGITAL SURROUND A key element of the L70 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 L70 s substantial DSP power to route the ambient content that is encrypted in virtually all natural acoustic recordings to the appropriate main centre and surround speakers without resorting to artificially generated reflections or regeneration EARS natural ambience yields a subtle but exceptionally effective surround mode that naturally enhances the spatial presentati
41. ide the guide Press SETUP to turn off the menu screen Clean the disc 31 Reference SPECIFICATIONS 32 AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Stereo Mode HF dynamic power 8 ohms Power output Surround Mode Total harmonic distortion at rated power M distortion at rated power Damping factor 8 ohms nput sensitivity and impedance Frequency response Signal noise ratio Signal noise ratio Remote control TUNER SECTION Input sensitivity Mono 50dB Stereo Harmonic Distortion FM Mono FM Stereo Signal noise Mono Stereo Stereo separation at 1 kHz Frequency Response 1 5 dB PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions W x H x D Net Weight Shipping Weight 18 ohms within rated distortion 2 Ref rated power 8 ohms A WTD 3 Ref 1W 8 ohms A WTD 2 x 60W 2 x 82W 5 x 45W 0 08 0 08 gt 60 200mV 50k ohms 20 to 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB gt 99 dB gt 85 dB HTR L70 16 1 dBf 36 1 dBf 0 2 0 5 69 dB 64 dB 40 dB 30 Hz 15 kHz 17 Vg x5 gx 143 4 435 x 133 x 375mm 26 Ibs 11 8 kg 32 Ibs 14 5 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www nadelectronics com for the latest information about your L70 Reference NOTES 33 www NADelectronics com 2005 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or tra
42. ign the macro until the status LED turns green The macro button will also light up Press the sequence of function keys to be recorded into the macro being sure to first press the requisite Device Selector key for each function you may switch devices while recording the macro as many times as necessary allowing you to create macro containing commands from more than one Device Selector page When you have finished entering the desired command sequence press MACRO again to store the macro the Learn LED and MACRO key illumination will turn off NOTE Each macro can store a maximum of 64 command steps If you exceed this number the macro will be stored automatically after the 64th command is added Example Record a Macro to the 0 key to Turn on the L70 Select the DVD Input and Commence Playback e On the HTR L70 simultaneously press and hold MACRO and 0 numeric zero the Learn LED turns steady green e Press AMP press ON press 1 orange DVD press DVD press play the Learn LED blinks as each step is added e Press MACRO again to exit the macro record mode To clear a macro perform the above steps without entering any functions 27 Operation USING THE HTR L7O REMOTE CONTROL EXECUTING MACROS To execute a macro press and release MACRO its key illumination lights for 5 seconds While it remains lit press an HTR L70 key to which a macro has previo
43. might still control the L70 when the DVD Device Selector page is active NOTE The HTR L70 s VOL and MUTE keys are pre programmed as punched through for all Device Select pages VOL will operate the L70 s master volume regardless of the currently selected device The SURR CENTER and SUB Channel Volume controls similarly are pre programmed as punched through To set a punch through after entering the Learning Mode and pressing the desired key to be punched through simply press the device key twice of the device to punch through to The status LED will turn green press the Device Selector key again to exit Learning Mode Example Punch through the from the DVD page to the AMP SURR MODE key e On the HTR L70 simultaneously press and hold DVD and A OPEN CLOSE the Learn LED turns steady green e Press SURR MODE the Learn LED turns amber e Press AMP twice the Learn LED turns green e Press DVD again to exit the learning mode 26 Operation USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY You may copy a command from any HTR L70 key to any other To copy a key function after entering the Learning Mode and pressing the desired key to be copied to simply press the device key from which you wish to copy having first pressed its Device Selector key if it resides on another page The status LED will turn green press the Device Selecto
44. monitor During playback of DVD VCD and CD media the HTR L70 s display button DISP will enable an OSD for navigation of time tracks chapters media specific audio language DVD and SVCD only subtitle language DVD only angles DVD only and surround sound configuration NOTE The display feature may not be available for all disc media and is media dependent VIDEO OSD To select the appropriate screen type according to your TV set one selects the SETUP button from the L70 s front panel Choose VIDEO and select choices that best fit your TV set TV DISPLAY Select between 4 3 LB Letter Box 4 3 PS Pan Scan and 16 9 WIDE using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select TV TYPE Use the navigation keys to select between NTSC PAL or AUTO depending on your TV monitor configuration type then press ENTER to select AUDIO OSD Depending on the media played audio may not be present unless the AUDIO OUT is set to either PCM or BITSTREAM Please refer to your DVD CD media documentation for the correct settings AUDIO OUT Select between PCM and BITSTREAM at the L70 DIGITAL OUT to other audio video equipment using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select 96K LPCM OUT Select between 96k or 96k converted to 48k using the navigation keys then press ENTER to select DISC LANGUAGE SETTINGS OSD Depending on the DVD media only those languages recorded on the DVD media ar
45. monitor TV and select it for menu display Refer to OSD SELECTOR 9 OPTICAL OUT Connect the OUT OPTICAL port to the corresponding S PDIF digital input of a recording component such as a CD recorder DAT deck or computer soundcard See Setup 10 OPTICAL amp COAXIAL IN Connect to the coaxial optical S PDIF format digital output of sources such as VCRs HDTV or satellite tuners or other components connect IN OPTICAL COAXIAL to an S PDIF format digital output 11 12 V TRIGGER OUT This mini jack will control on or off any auxiliary equipment with a 12V trigger input when the L70 switches from standby to on state respectively The maximum current this output can handle is 50 mA at 12 V Consult your NAD audio specialist for more information 12 PRE OUT SUBWOOFER Connect this output to a powered active subwoofer or to a power amplifier channel driving a passive system 13 5 1 CHANNEL 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 NOTE There is no bass management or other processing other than master volume control available to this 5 1 CHANNEL INPUT While the multi channel audio outputs of a DVD Video player can be connected to these jacks using the L70 s own Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and digital analog converters via a digital connection can usually produce superior results 14
46. n American 1 version only version only 120 volt North 230 volt American European version only version only 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 WATTS MAX EKA NIDA DIA Z Lya o Serial No No De Series SPEAKER 80MIN f TUNER Fit END AN vibep our POWER CABLETSAT VIDEOT n n og EER X P a TA VE I SCART RGB OUT I SI IC SER gt i oconcncaca I i A 2 a voro ome Y oooooooo000 I CABLE BAT VIDEO 5 1 CHANNEL INPUT lose Il FRONT SURROUND CENTER pi H 00000 _ Ee E OOOO FR I Opt v SUBWOPFER COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL 15 1 SWITCHED AC OUTLET This convenience jack can supply switched power to another component or accessory It is powered on and off by the front panel POWER key or the HTR L70 ON and OFF keys NOTE The total draw of all devices connected to this jack must not exceed 100 watts 2 AC POWER CORD Connect AC power cord to the Voltage according to the model 120 V for US and 240 V for Euro models 3 MONITOR OUT 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
47. nating the VFL display Pressing the power switch again turns the unit back to standby It is usual and perfectly acceptable to leave the L70 in standby mode in between normal viewing and listening sessions Pressing the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the HTR L70 remotes ON button will switch the receiver on making it operational Press the remote s OFF button to return to standby Note that when you do choose to switch off from standby using the front panel Power button the L70 s memory back up system will store channel level tuner preset and other settings for several weeks while the unit is switched off or even unplugged from AC power altogether 2 INDICATOR When the L70 is in standby the LED will light bright blue the VFL in the L70 will display the L70 s internal clock This indicator will extinguish itself when the power cable is unplugged from the AC supply 3 PRESET TUNE Press to step up or down between radio presets or searching channels 30 FM and 30 AM station presets are available Note that this function wraps Pressing PPI or Ke will step from Preset 30 to Preset 1 or vice versa Unused presets are skipped over Note that Presets must previously have been stored see Listening to Radio below Pressing momentarily the gt or lt lt button will manually scan the AM or FM band Press and hold the PP or lt for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the L70 s tu
48. ner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Note that this function too wraps and will continue searching up or down from one end of the AM or FM band to the other 4 SET UP Press momentarily for setup of the L70 via the OSD Use this function in conjunction with your video monitor This SET UP button is mode dependent the DVD and receiver s OSD are mutually exclusive Press and hold SET UP to bring up the receiver OSD even when in DVD mode merope scio STE PLAY SURROUND PAUSE MODE AGG INPUT SELECTOR Q DIGITAL AUDIO 17 16 15 14 13 5 DISPLAY Use this multifunction button to toggle between RDS PS RDS RT and station frequency in FM Tuner mode see Listening to Radio This DISPLAY button will also toggle between optical coaxial and analog inputs 6 MEMORY Use to store tuned stations to the L70 s 60 preset memory locations See Listening to Radio 7 VFL DISPLAY The Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFL Display provides visual information on all of the L70 s important modes settings and functions 8 TIME SET Press and hold to set the internal clock ON OFF timer and display of the clock s time A red clock face will appear in the florescent display when the timer is activated Use the MEMORY keys to toggle between the hours and minutes There are two timers one for when the L70 powers on the other for when the unit p
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50. nt Panel above SELECTING SOURCES With the HTR L70 s remote Amp device selected the remote s numeric key section directly selects the receiver s internal DVD and tuner TUNER as well as the other inputs and multichannel input Ext 5 1 refer to the orange labels directly above each key e When a source other than the internal DVD is selected the video signal at the monitor output is always a black background until the internal DVD is selected e When you change sources the VFL will display the new input in its primary display ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Use the HTR L70 remote s lt Volume up down gt keys to adjust the master volume of the L70 raising or lower all channels together NOTE e A momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 unit increments if you hold down lt Volume up down gt the master volume change will run on until the key is released e The L70 s OSD will show the volume setting as a line graphic with a numeric display above relative to the reference level Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level there is no imperative to listen at any particular master volume setting A setting of 20 may sound as loud from one CD or DVD as 10 does from another e If muting has been activated below adjusting master volume via the HTR L70 remote or the front panel knob automatically releases the mute function e TheL70 will power up from standby mode at w
51. on in a fashion suitable for serious music listening Dolby ProLogic Il Music Movie and Emulation modes can also create enjoyable experiences from 2 channel sources On the digital side the L70 combines extraordinarily high speed DSP processing employing one of the most advanced high speed DSP engines available with fully 24 bit 96 kHz sampling capable D A converters for all channels A single high precision master clock synchronises 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 5 1 channel reproduction with genuinely superior sound quality in all modes Introduction GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD L70 EASE OF USE Despite the effort NAD has invested in the L70 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 HTR L70 universal remote control is equally understandable as are the L70 own front panel and on screen displays OSD UPGRADABILITY The L70 receiver permits flexible system growth via individually accessible 5 1 channel input for connectivity to products with integrated surround decoders See Rear Panel 5 1 CH INPUT ABOUT THE HTR L70 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL Packed with your L70 is the NAD HTR L70 remote control a full system remote especially design
52. owers off these too are programmed in the same way as above 9 FM AM Press to toggle between the tuner s FM and AM bands 10 FM MUTE MODE In the normal Mute position only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the FM Mute Mode button allows distant and potentially noisy stations to be received See Listening to Radio 11 TONE Press to toggle between Bass Treble TONE OFF and TONE ON The VOLUME knob is used to adjust the Bass and Treble levels 12 VOLUME Turn clockwise to increase the master volume setting counter clockwise to lower it The VFL and on screen displays show the setting displayed as increments between MIN 1 to 77 The VOLUME knob is also used to increment decrement the Bass and Treble levels 13 INPUT SELECTOR Use to select an audio video input along with its assigned analog or digital inputs see Input Setup Rotate clockwise or counter clockwise to select between Internal DVD External 5 1 gt Internal AM FM tuner gt CABLE SAT gt VCR gt VIDEO 4 then back to Internal DVD Identification of controls FRONT PANEL 14 SURROUND MODE Use to select the L70 s SURROUND MODE Press repeatedly to step through the L70 5 SURROUND MODEs See About the L70 s SURROUND MODEs NOTE e Depending on the format of the currently selected input digital or analog stereo or multichannel different modes will be avail
53. ptions 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 It s virtues include a realistic stable front stage sonic imaging and spacious but unexaggerated ambient virtual acoustics that remain faithful to the original recording ENHANCED STEREO All recordings reproduced in stereo Downmix from Dolby Digital DTS multichannel sources are reproduced via the maximum speaker complement configured in the current lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS Enhanced Stereo can be useful for maximum volume from all channels or for multi speaker background music cocktail party listening STEREO All recordings reproduced in stereo Stereo or Downmix from Dolby Digital DTS multichannel sources are reproduced via the front speakers only plus subwoofer if any Stereo can prove useful in certain late night or very low volume listening situations The following Surround Sound Modes require a specially encoded signal that must be present in digital format to be decoded by the L70 These modes are automatically switched on when the appropriate data stream is detected The desired data stream must sometimes be selected in the setup menu of the source media SURROUND MODE SURROUND EARS DELAY TIME CENTER
54. quipment regardless of brand to the HTR L70 However the HTR L70 is already preprogrammed to operate the L70 All of the function keys on the AMP TUNER and DVD Device Selector page perform L70 functions The HTR L70 can also command many other NAD components from its CD and TAPE pages It is important to note that certain HTR L70 keys perform different functions depending on the selected Device Selector page The colour of the Device Selector key labelling corresponds to the labelling of the function keys Most centrally the orange AMP Device Selector page corresponds to the orange input select labelling adjacent to the numeric keys When the HTR L70 s AMP Device Selector page is active these keys select the receiver inputs Similarly the red DVD Device Selector page corresponds to several red labels the green TV page to green labels and so on Operation iran DEVICE SELECTOR i E O 1070 OOOO HTR L70 Tvvioeoizoon O 25 Operation USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES Begin by positioning the HTR L70 nose to nose with the source remote so the two devices infrared windows are about 2 inches apart e Enter Learning Mode On the HTR L70 simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a Device Selector key and the amp OPEN CLOSE key just below the
55. r key again to exit Learning Mode Example Copy the Pause command from the DVD page to the AMP Il key e On the HTR L70 simultaneously press and hold AMP and A OPEN CLOSE the Learn LED turns steady green e Press Il pause the Learn LED turns amber e Press CD press Il pause the Learn LED turns green e Press AMP again to exit the learning mode NOTE The copy and punch through functions are similar However if you copy a command and then subsequently delete or over write the original source key command the copied to key s command remains unchanged If you punch through to a command and then delete or over write the original key the punched through functions also change accordingly MACRO COMMANDS A macro command is a series of two or more remote codes issued automatically from a single keypress You might use a macro to automate a simple command sequence such as Turn on the DVD player and then press play Or you might compose an elaborate macro to power up an entire system select a source choose a SURROUND MODE and begin playback again all from a single keypress The HTR L70 can store one macro on each of its function keys these exclude the Device Selector keys NOTE Macros are independent of the currently selected device RECORDING MACROS To record a macro simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the MACRO key and the HTR L70 function key to which you wish to ass
56. rms SMALL LARGE NONE and OFF but note that physical size may be irrelevant e A SMALL speaker is any model regardless of physical size that lacks significant deep bass response that is below about 80 Hz e A LARGE speaker is any full range model that is one with deep bass response e A NONE speaker is one that is not present in your system For example you might not have any surround back speakers installed in that case you would set the lt SURR gt setup item to NONE e A OFF speaker is one that may be present such as a subwoofer but set to off for in the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION setup menu such as lt SUB OFF gt SETTING SPEAKER CONFIGURATION From the OSD s lt MAIN MENU gt screen select the lt SPEAKER CONFIGURATION gt line using the HTR L70 remote 4 7 and ENTER keys Using the lt P keys set lt FRONT gt to LARGE or SMALL as your main front speakers require according to the guidelines noted above Similarly set lt CENTER gt and lt SURR gt to LARGE SMALL or NONE as your system s loudspeakers require Set lt SUB gt to ON or OFF NOTE e The SPEAKER CONFIGURATION is global that is it remains in force with all inputs and in all SURROUND MODES e You can set Subwoofer to ON even with LARGE front speakers In such cases both subwoofer and front speaker will receive the LFE channel sign
57. t with its integral crossover defeated or if undefeatable set to its highest possible frequency if you are using the L70 s SUBWOOFER output Final subwoofer level adjustment by ear using music and film sound material is frequently useful e Due to the effects of room acoustics matched pair speakers front surround back will not always calibrate to exactly the same level offset readings DELAY TIME Your system s SPEAKER CONFIGURATION settings are a subtle but important refinement of your setup Informing the L70 of the loudspeaker to listener dimensions of each speaker automatically imposes the correct delays optimising imaging intelligibility and surround sound ambience SETTING SPEAKER DELAY TIME From the OSD s lt MAIN MENU gt screen select the lt SURROUND MODE gt item using the remote s 4 and Enter keys Using the lt P keys select the surround mode you wish to configure From your principal listening position to the front surface of the centre loudspeaker select the amount of delay for that particular surround mode The delay in milliseconds roughly represents the distance in feet one millisecond is approximately one foot Operation USING THE L70 You may operate the L70 DVD Surround Sound Receiver from its front panel or via the HTR L70 remote control Since the remote will be the primary controller for most cases we will focus on remote controlled operations Be sure also to read the section Fro
58. usly been stored The corresponding macro will run as each step executes its parent Device Selector key flashes lights briefly when execution is finished the MACRO key illumination goes out Pressing any other HTR L70 key while a macro is executing will abort the macro Remember that you must hold the HTR L70 so that its infrared emitter can activate the target components NOTE When a macro executes a 1 second delay is automatically inserted between its commands If you need more than a 1 second delay between particular commands for example to permit a component to power up completely you can record empty steps into the macro by changing Device Selector pages without entering actual command functions KEY ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT The HTR L705 key illumination can be set to remain lit for 0 9 seconds The default value is 5 seconds To set the illumination timeout simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the HTR L70 s DISP and the 0 9 key with the digit corresponding to the desired timeout duration the Learn LED will flash twice to confirm the new setting When set to zero the illumination will not turn on at all NOTE Key illumination is the biggest drain on the HTR L70 s batteries A short key illumination timeout will extend battery life appreciably turning it off altogether set it to 0 seconds will lengthen it still further FACTORY RESET The HTR L70 can be reset to its factory state
59. w Press the active Device Selector key again to exit Delete Mode NOTE You may delete multiple function key commands on the same Device Selector page but to delete from more than one Device Selector page you must exit Delete Mode and then re enter it on the required page Flashes Command Type 1 Default Library Command 2 Copied Library Command 3 Learned Command 28 Operation USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL LOADING CODE LIBRARIES The HTR L70 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 tape deck DVD player or other component follow the procedure below to change the code library Begin by ensuring that the component you wish the HTR L70 to control is plugged in and powered up on not merely in standby To enter the HTR L70 Library Mode simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the PROGRAM key until the Learn LED turns green While keeping the HTR L70 pointed toward the component enter the first appropriate three digit code library number from the table below If the component turns off press ENTER to accept that code library number and exit the Library Mode If the component does not turn off enter the next three digit code library number from the table When you enter the correct number the component will turn off press ENTER to accept
60. y key on any page see Learning Codes From Other Remotes below The HTR L70 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of commands for the L70 receiver on its AMP TUNER and DVD Device Selector page and as well as with library commands to operate most NAD brand DVD CD or TAPE components on the corresponding Device Selector pages These default commands are permanent Even if you teach the HTR L70 new commands to take their place the underlying library commands remain in place and can easily be recalled should you add an NAD component to your system later see Delete Mode below NOTE For use with the L70 it should not be necessary to re program any keys on the HTR L70 AMP and DVD page However in order for the HTR L70 to control your specific NAD brand components you may need to load one or more different code libraries see Loading Code Libraries below CONTROLLING THE L70 The HTR L70 is divided into two main sections Eight Device Selector keys at the top AMP DVD TV and so on set the handset s remaining keys to a page of commands to control a particular component A Device Select key determines only what component the HTR L70 will command it does not perform any function on the receiver All of the remaining keys are function keys that can learn control codes from virtually any infrared remote controller allowing you to teach the codes of your e
61. your system s entire audio components 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 e 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 e Employ high quality well shielded audio cable throughout and ensure that all connections are secure e 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 receiver That is Connect the speakers to the receiver only and check for hum Then connect one component only a VCR for example alone with no other components connected and check for hum Connect additional components one at a time to the receiver and check for hum At each stage if hum noise appears examine the audio cabling and AC power routing of the new component

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