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NAD Electronics L 53 User's Manual

1. Operation USING THE HTR L53 REMOTE CONTROL LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES Begin by positioning the HTR L53 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 L53 simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a Device Selector button and the A OPEN CLOSE button just below the DISP button until the Learn LED at the centre of the HTR L53 turns steady green e Press the HTR L53 s function button you wish to teach a command the Learn LED will turn amber e Press and hold the function button on the source remote The HTR L53 s Learn LED will flicker amber for a second or two then turn solid green The command is learned e Press the HTR L53 s Device Selector button 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 button by pressing the active Device Selector button before the learn process is complete the Learn LED will turn red Example Learning VCR Pause Position the HTR L53 and your VCR players remote as described above e On the HTR L53 simultaneously press and hold VCR and A the Learn LED turns steady green e Press the HTRL53s Il pause button the Learn
2. button from the L53 s front panel Choose DISC VIDEO and select choices that best fit your TV set FORMAT Select between Letter Box 4 3 Pan Scan 4 3 and Wide Screen 16 9 using either the navigation or the ENTER buttons to select To save the setting select Save and Exit SIGNAL MODE Use the navigation or the ENTER buttons to select between NTSC PAL or AUTO depending on your TV monitor configuration type To save the setting select Save and Exit SCAN TYPE Use the navigation or the ENTER buttons to select between Interlaced and Progressive scan types depending on your TV monitor configuration type To save the setting select Save and Exit NOTE e One can also use the L53 s front panel DISPLAY button to toggle between Progressive and Interlaced scan Hold in the DISPLAY button for greater than 8 seconds to toggle between the scan types e Progressive scan is not available for RGB output VIDEO OUTPUT 230V ONLY Use the navigation or the ENTER buttons to select between RGB SCART Video Out and YUV Component Video Out depending on your TV monitor configuration To save the setting select Save and Exit NOTE e RGB is not available when Progressive scan Is selected DISC 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 documenta
3. will enable the transport buttons beneath the HTR L53 navigation buttons The source selector button INPUT SELECT on the L53 can also select DVD as well If the L53 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 MEMORY OSD menus 15 Operation USING THE L53 S DVD VCD CD PLAYER PRESS OPEN CLOSE THE DISC TRAY OPENS e You can open the disc tray by pressing this button even if the L53 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 L53 to malfunction e Press PLAY PAUSE the disc tray is automatically closed and playback begins e f the disc is placed in upside down and it is a single sided disc NO DISC appears on both the L53 s display and the TV monitor screen e f you insert an audio CD or VCD the total tracks and time will appear e If you insert a SVCD videodisc the PBC symbol Play Back Control will appear in the L53 s display and OSD The TITLE button on the HTR L53 will toggle on and off PBC e After playing back all of the chapters in the title L53 s DVD player automatically stops and returns to the menu
4. L 53 DVD Receiver Owner s Manual Manuel d Installation Bedienungsanleitung Gebruikershandleiding Ta er Sct a 88 oe tener sim In a eal FRANGAIS muse Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION This Digital Video Disc 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 authorized service location See service procedure Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in exposure to laser radiation To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Visible laser radiation when the enclosure is opened DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications
5. Enter the correct password Set the L53 to factory default settings Place the L53 into FM mode Press quickly the three front panel buttons PLAY PAUSE then STOP OPEN then DISPLAY holding the DISPLAY button for more than 7 seconds The L53 will switch itself off then back on to DVD mode gt NOTE Default password Is 1234 Reference SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Stereo Mode Total harmonic distortion at rated power IM distortion at rated power Damping factor 8 ohms Frequency response Signal noise ratio Signal noise ratio Remote control TUNER SECTION Input sensitivity Harmonic Distortion Signal noise Stereo separation at 1 kHz Frequency Response 1 5 dB OUTPUTS Video output Component out S video output SCART video output EUR only Audio output optical audio Audio output analog audio Speaker terminals INPUTS Audio input optical audio Audio input coxaxial audio Audio input analog audio Component input DVD SECTION Signal system Laser Frequency range audio Signal to noise ratio audio Dynamic range audio Harmonic distortion audio JPEG PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions W x H x D Net Weight Shipping Weight 1 8 ohms within rated distortion 2 Ref rated power 8 ohms A WTD 3 Ref 1W 8 ohms A WTD Mono 50cB Stereo FM Mono FM Stereo Mono Stereo 2 x 50W 0 08 0 08 gt 60 2
6. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT fl A GROUND CLAMP tt N N x POWER LINES EZ STAND OFF q INSULATORS gt SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS i E MAST gt SERVICE ENTRANCE GROUND CLAMPS ji LEAD JIN WIRE EQUIP d GROUND WIRE 3 b Sy ay POWER SERVICE GROUNDING u ELECTRODE SYSTEM IZ ND gt gt e g Interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER 4 A wines ID ERTERNAT Ta GROUND TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT I OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND ING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO EAR TH IF REQUIRED BY ANTENNA ee Loc CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 f NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of th
7. LED turns amber e Press and hold the VCR player s remote s pause button the HTR L53 s 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 L53 s punch through function allows you to retain a function button from one Device Select page on another so that for example the AMP SURR MODE function might still control the L53 when the DVD Device Selector page Is active NOTE e The HTR L53 s VOL and MUTE buttons are pre programmed as punched through for all Device Select pages VOL will operate the L53 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 button to be punched through simply press the device button twice of the device to punch through to The status LED will turn green press the Device Selector button again to exit Learning Mode Example Punch through the from the DVD page to the AMP SURR MODE button e On the HTR L53 simultaneously press and hold DVD and 4 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 24
8. OTHER THAN THOSE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER 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 Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand or tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 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 L53 is not an auto voltage DVD receiver Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet i e 120V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz The model and serial number of your new DVD receiver are located on the back of the cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that you record these
9. 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 any button on any page see Learning Codes From Other Remotes below The HTR L53 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of commands for the L53 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 L53 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 e For use with the L53 it should not be necessary to re program any buttons on the HTR L53 AMP and DVD page However in order for the HTR L53 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 L53 The HTR L53 is divided into two main sections Eight Device Selector buttons at the top AMP DVD TV and so on set the handset s remaining buttons to a page of commands
10. master volume setting was last used however if the prior setting was greater than 10 the L53 will power up to 10 This prevents inadvertently beginning a session at excessive volume MUTING THE SOUND Use the HTR L53 remote s MUTE button to silence all channels completely Muting is always available regardless of source selection NOTE e Cycling through standby or powering off releases muting the L53 will return from standby with muting off if standby was invoked with muting on e A changing input releases muting e Adjusting the master volume via the HTR L53 or the front panel volume knob automatically releases the mute function SELECTING SOURCES With the HTR L53 s remote s AMP device selected the remote s numeric button section directly selects the receiver s internal DVD and tuner TUNER as well as the other inputs refer to the orange labels directly above each button e When a source other than the internal DVD is selected the video signal at the monitor output is either a black background or the input video if present e When you change sources the VFL will display the new input When you want to play back DVD videodiscs turn on the TV and select the L53 s DVD player When you want to experience the three dimensional sound field of DVD videodiscs VCDs or audio CDs from the L53 press the AUDIO MODE button on the L53 and select the SRS ON or OFF The HTR L53 Device Selector button DVD
11. numbers here 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 of the DVD receiver 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 2004 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS NTRODUCTION VIdEO SOND aces ee Pewee eet eee u oon 17 Important Safety Instructions 0 0 cece ee eee 2 4 OSPYLARAUAgGE ee Symes oes eas 17 MFA DANN sce deca ett te acne Cates as ithe Se Sat Rite ltr Sd Dalat ae 2 DISC Mideo OSDr nenne er 18 CaO sum t tee sat ler e oy aakut Sala hens os 2 DEE AUS OSD 24 in ea Fan ehe Bas ee 18 Important Safety Instructions for UK Customers 3 DSE Engler sc EE a aa 18 Table of Contents 32 22 ae 5 Parental COMO a sud 2 a en ies E AE E N EEG ee 19 Getting the most from the NAD L53 00 eee eee 6 7 Playing CD VCD SVCD DVD 20 0c eee e eee es 19 Unpacking and setip 35 tcecnes cae lier eee se ke 6 Playing MP3 WMA and JPEG CD R CD RW 045 20 Abolit the Igp 2 cace tease ae ee ene eed te 6 Using the L53 s AM FM radio 00eee eee eee 21 22 SRS 3D audio from surround encoded material 6 About Antennas te a ae ie ne ae danse tice se 353 21 BASS OR
12. selection of slide show modes 20 The L53 s 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 antenna can be used to improve reception consult an antenna professional for more information SELECTING THE RADIO Press the INPUT SELECT button on the L53 front panel the HTR L53 s orange TUNER the numeric 5 button or the yellow AM and FM buttons to select the receiver s radio mo
13. suitable adaptor for headphones equipped with a smaller plug Plugging in headphones automatically mutes output from the speakers but not from the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR Identification of controls REAR PANEL ATTENTION Please make all connections to your L53 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 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 See COMPONENT 3 VIDEO OUT CAUTION SPEAKER i BS IN N S JE Bae IMPEDANCE 8 OHM MIN SPEAKER u SRE S VIDEO wad No7 A7 iN IN IN JUT 22 OUT NAD 2004 L53 120 Volt North American version only 230 Volt amp 13 a 12 11 Figure 1 230 Volt European version only 1 SPEAKERS Connect the left and right to the corresponding the wire in place Testing different positions for the antenna may loudspeakers Each outputs red terminal and black improve reception vertical orientation will usually produce the best terminal must be connected to the corresponding and results Antenna proximity to large metal objects appliances terminals of the loudspeaker Use extra care to ensure that no stray radiators may impair reception as will attempts to lengthen the wire wires or strands cross between posts or terminals at either end See to the loop Figure 1 abo
14. turns off immediately release the cursor button 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 button to step back to it NOTE e t 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 L53 s operation with other brand components CHECKING CODE LIBRARY NUMBER You can check the current code library on any Device Selector button as follows Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing and holding for 3 seconds both the desired component Device Selector button and the PROGRAM button until the Learn LED turns green Press the DISP button the HTR L53 indicates the current code library by flashing its TAPE VCR and MACRO buttons For example to indicate code library 501 the HTR L53 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 L53 MODES Mode Buttons To Press for 3 seconds Learn Copy Punch Through Device Button OPEN CLOSE Button Delete Mode Device Button Return Button Macro Record Macro Button
15. 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 The password entered was wrong Password was forgotten POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS S Check AC cable connection and outlet Check cables Check AUDIO MODE VFD menu Check power amp cabling and speakers Power up subwoofer check sub s AC outlet or check connections Correct subwoofer level by adjusting SUB from the HTR L53 SUB button Correct AUDIO MODE set to ON Check batteries Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight from remote to L53 Reduce sunlight room lighting Power down the L53 via the front panel Power button and unplug it from the AC outlet Wait five minutes re connect and power up Insert 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 Input 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 inside the guide Press SETUP to turn off the menu screen Clean the disc
16. 0 to 20 000 Hz 0 5 dB gt 99 dB gt 85 dB HTR L53 16 1 dBf 36 1 dBf 0 2 0 5 69 dB 64 dB 40 dB 30 Hz 15 kHz 1 0 V p p 75 ohms negative sync RCA jack x 2 RCAx 3 Y 1 0 V p p 75 ohms negative sync Mini DIN 4 pin x 2 C 0 286 V p p 75 ohms CVBS 1 0 V p p 75 ohms negative sync RGB 0 63 V p p 75 ohms Optical connector x 1 2 0 Vrms 1 KHz O dB 330 ohms RCA jack L R x 2 x2 Optical connector x 1 Coaxial connector x 1 2 0 Vrms 1 KHz O dB 330 ohms RCA jack L R x 6 5 1 x 5 RCA jack x3 PAL NTSC AUTO Semiconductor laser wavelength 650 nm 4 Hz to 20 kHz More than 100 dB EIAJ More than 95 dB EIAJ 0 008 Baseline lt 5120 x 3840 pixels Progressive lt 2048 x 1536 pixels 17 1 8 x 4 1 8 x 14 3 4 435 x 105 x 375mm 18 5 Ibs 8 4 kg 23 Ibs 10 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 L53 31 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 transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International L53 Manual 07 05 China
17. 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 25 Operation USING THE HTR L53 REMOTE CONTROL EXECUTING MACROS To execute a macro press and release MACRO its button illumination lights for 5 seconds While it remains lit press an HTR L53 button to which a macro has previously been stored The corresponding macro will run as each step executes its parent Device Selector s button flashes lights briefly when execution is finished the MACRO button illumination goes out Pressing any other HTR L53 button while a macro is executing will abort the macro Remember that you must hold the HTR L53 so that its infrared emitter can activate the target components NOTE e 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 BUTTON ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT The HTR L53 s button 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 ho
18. DS modes station name PS mode and radio text RT mode However not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal in most areas 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 L53 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 button to toggle the readout between this and the station radio text RT readout if any which might scroll song or artist name or any other text of the station choosing 22 Operation USING THE HTR L53 REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS e Controls up to 8 devices e 44 function buttons e Learns up to 352 commands e Records up to 44 macros with a maximum of 64 commands each e Configurable punch through e Button illumination with programmable timeout e Upgradable e Contains pre programmed library of NAD remote codes for the L53 The NAD HTR L53 is ready to operate the L53 receiver right out of the box but it is really eight remotes in one Each of the 8 Device Selector buttons at the top of the handset can call up a new page of remote control codes to be transmitted by the remaining 44 buttons You may teach codes from any infrared remote controlled
19. ED When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated and approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION At the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and packaging point this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings Through re use recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CE Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MAINTENANCE CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE LOCATION KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS TO MODIFY PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
20. ED MATERIAL SRS Sound Retrieval System the leading 3D Sound technology in the world is the result of many years of research based on the psychoacoustics of sound and the dynamics of the human hearing system SRS retrieves the spatial information that is lost during the recording and playback process and restores the original three dimensional sound field As a result the reproduced sound is much closer to what the artist originally intended and to that of a live performance SRS 3D also eliminates the sweet spot filling the listening environment with full rich sound SRS 3D also delivers this same powerful 3D audio experience over headphones SRS SURROUND MODE NOTES e The SRS surround mode was intended for the playback of surround encoded material such as Dolby ProLogic movies with only two loudspeakers in a standard stereo configuration When used in conjunction with this type of recorded material the result is a large spacious sound with enhanced directional cues e Using the SRS mode for the playback of normal stereo music recordings is not recommended as the results can be unpredictable and may sound distorted e This 3D Surround effect may not be available from some sources such as those recorded with a mono audio sound track e Turn off the TV surround sound when using this 3D surround effect e For best 3D Surround effect it is recommended that the two speakers be positioned approximately 2m to 2 5m apart and the listening posit
21. Function Button Library Mode Device Button Program Button Back Light Timeout Display Button Digit Button Factory Reset see Factory Reset 28 Operation NOTES 29 Reference TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION NO SOUND FROM ALL CHANNELS NO SOUND FROM SOME CHANNELS NO SOUND FROM SUBWOOFER NO SOUND FROM SRS 3D L53 DOES NOT RESPOND TO HTR L53 REMOTE L53 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 PARENTAL CONTROL CANNOT BE CHANGED 30 POSSIBLE CAUSE S AC power unplugged Power not switched on Outlet is unpowered Faulty missing cables AUDIO MODE settings channel s set to 80 Power amp or speaker connections faulty Subwoofer is off unpowered or improperly connected Subwoofer level set too low 12 SRS set to OFF on AUDIO MODE VFD menu Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted IR transmitter window on remote or IR receiver window on L53 is obstructed L53 front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light Microprocessor error L53 may have over heated No 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 Input is set to the wrong position The disc is dirty No disc is inserted An
22. ISP button will open a PROPERTIES menu for the each media type Press the DISP button a second time to close the PROPERTIES menu PROPERTIES 2 PROPERTIES Pr PROPERTIES MP3 01 GOOD MUSIC 1 ag 01 TRACK1 Em HOME _7 File Size 5280 KBytes File Size 3830 KBytes File Size 628 KBytes Bitrate 192 Kbps Total playing time 02 43 File Created 2003 06 27 Sample Freg 44 KHz File Created 2003 06 27 Audio Mode Stereo Total playing time 03 45 File Created 2003 06 27 22 33 04 RANDOM PLAY Press the HTR L53 s RANDOM button for random playback of files or CD tracks The random feature will clear any program sequence NOTE e For SVCD and VCD with PBC turn off the PBC using the TITLE button on the HTR L53 to enable the random function niet E Ea a E E E REPEAT Press the HTR L53 s REPEAT button once for repeating a single file or CD track a second time to repeat the entire file folder or all tracks on a CD and a third time to turn off repeat The OSD and VFD will display the repeat mode The repeat feature will clear the program sequence NOTE e For SVCD and VCD with PBC turn off the PBC using the TITLE button on the HTR L53 to enable the repeat function SLIDE SHOW MODE JPEG There are 12 transition modes for photo images Press the RTN button on the HTR L53 to select the transition between scenes The last transition mode is a random
23. Identification of controls FRONT PANEL 1 amp 2 3 1 45 6 7 NAD DVD Receiver L53 TIMER FM MUTE 9 1011 12 13 18 17 Power When the L53 is first plugged into the AC power the L53 s clock will light in the main VFL display showing the time of day Press in to switch the receiver from standby changing the standby indicator from bright blue to dark and illuminating the VFL display Pressing the power switch again turns the unit back to standby It is usual and perfectly acceptable to leave the L53 in standby mode in between normal viewing and listening sessions Pressing the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the HTR L53 remote s 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 to standby using the front panel Power button the L53 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 INDICATOR When the L53 is in standby the LED will light bright blue the VFL in the L53 will display the L53 internal clock This indicator will extinguish itself when the power cable is unplugged from the AC supply REMOTE SENSOR Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to a s
24. Operation USING THE HTR L53 REMOTE CONTROL COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER BUTTON You may copy a command from any HTR L53 button to any other To copy a button function after entering the Learning Mode and pressing the desired button to be copied to simply press the device button from which you wish to copy having first pressed its Device Selector button if it resides on another page The status LED will turn green press the Device Selector button again to exit Learning Mode Example Copy the Pause command from the DVD page to the AMP II button e On the HTR L53 simultaneously press and hold AMP and OPEN CLOSE the Learn LED turns steady green e Press Il pause the Learn LED turns amber e Press CD press II pause the Learn LED turns green e Press AMP again to exit the learning mode NOTE e The copy and punch through functions are similar However if you copy a command and then subsequently delete or over write the original source button command the copied to button s command remains unchanged If you punch through to a command and then delete or over write the original button 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 buttonpress 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
25. Quickstart instructions to get you underway The steps below connect your L53 to a TV monitor be sure to read Input Setup PLAY A CD OR DVD MOVIE e Connect the L53 s composite video or S Video MONITOR OUT jack to your TV monitor s corresponding input e Connect your left and right front speakers to the L53 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 If your system includes a powered subwoofer connect the L53 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 L53 is in standby mode ready to accept commands from either the front panel power switch or the HTR L53 remote e To start playback of the DVD player press the HTR L53 remote s DVD Device Selector button and then its transport button OPEN CLOSE to select the DVD insert the media and press the transport B play button to start playing You should hear 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 L53 s 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 L53 carefully and completely
26. USO iiss ati a nad Okie CONOR Ga ee ene eit a 7 Selecting the Radios ns aan 21 About the HTR L53 System Remote Control 7 TUNING aO a e a neun 21 Quickstart shat ce fate a a ae a E E a essen 7 Seting Radio Preseli icen aanraai e eto ete eaten 21 Selecting Radio Presets ensi tesca peire eee eee 21 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Deleting a Stored Preset 0 eee 21 Front Panel Display Window 0 0eeee eee ee eee 8 9 Choosing the FM Mute Mode 0 00 0 eee eee 22 Rear Panel nasser ee 10 11 ABOU RDS tones bo cs ee eee be ene ete hea eRe 22 Viewing RDS TEU Hera tas ees och ae alien 22 SETUP Using the HTR L53 remote control 2 0000 23 28 Setting up the L53 ass 12 13 SDECITICAHON SE re er ae e ra aaa 23 Geding ARE sardi re a ee eaa mark eaa 12 EOHIO ING IE I een ae ne ee 23 Dealing With Hum and Noise 2 0 00 0 ce seen 12 Learning Codes From Other Remotes 2222222 24 Factory Default SettingS 0 00 00 c cece ee eee 12 Punch FAOU sans na re an werten Ae Oya dhe das 24 About the On Screen Displays OSD and Front Panel Readout 13 Copy a Command From Another Button 25 Displaying the L53 DVD OSD sr 13 Micro Commands a ity Bia Sent CEA woe hak 25 Navigating the DVD OSD and Making Changes 13 RECOrdINg Macs 2a ee a erste 25 WUE SEID Pan ee 13 Executing Maos ee ein 26 SRS SURROUNDEMO DE srie cane nee as ae ee 14 Button Illumination Timeout 00 a
27. 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 e There are two regions for the L53 Region 1 and Region 2 as shown on the back of the L53 TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS These buttons are found on both on the L53 front panel and HTR L53 On the L53 they are the Stop Open Play Pause lt lt gt P Ke and PPI buttons On the HTR L53 these transport buttons are A I Kd DPI q gt gt OD and 16 Operation USING THE L53 S DVD VCD CD PLAYER TITLE AND MENU BUTTONS Both these buttons are only found on the HTR L53 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 e Depending on the DVD A disc some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the jacket o
28. an elaborate macro to power up an entire system select a source choose a SURROUND MODE and begin playback again all from a single buttonpress The HTR L53 can store one macro on each of its function buttons these exclude the Device Selector buttons NOTE e Macros are independent of the currently selected device RECORDING MACROS To record a macro simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the MACRO button and the HTR L53 function button to which you wish to assign the macro until the status LED turns green The macro button will also light up Press the sequence of function buttons to be recorded into the macro being sure to first press the requisite Device Selector button 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 button illumination will turn off NOTE e Fach 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 button to Turn on the L53 Select the DVD Input and Commence Playback e On the HTR L53 simultaneously press and hold MACRO and 0 numeric zero the Learn LED turns steady green e Press
29. at 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 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 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Sometimes power spikes and drop outs may from time to time cause some inadvertent functionality The procedure below will set the L53 to factory default settings 1 Place the L53 into FM mode 2 Press quickly the three front panel buttons PLAY PAUSE then STOP OPEN then DISPLAY holding the DISPLAY button for more than 7 seconds The L53 will switch itself off then back on to DVD mode NOTE e Please note that setting the L53 to factory default settings will delete all AM and FM presets 12 Setup SETTING UP THE L53 ABOUT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS OSD AND FRONT PANEL READOUT The L53 receiver employs a self explanatory on screen display menu for the internal DVD player This menu will appear on the connected video monitor TV and is required during the setup process useful in day to day operation so be sure to connect the monitor TV before proceedi
30. aua anaran ee 26 LEFT amp RIGHT Balance Adjust Setup 22 222220 14 Faro Rasen ee we 26 Adjusting the Tone Controls 22222 scene 14 Delete Mode ns wend 268s bake es allele ata yes 27 Adjusting SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM On the Fly 14 Loading Code Libraries 0 cece eee ees 27 28 S mmary of HIR ES3 M des Au ses taest ddr Ea ae 28 OPERATION Using the 53 ecer ae E nanan 15 REFERENCE Adjusting the Vollmer ne ea 15 Notes vu 222 usuegi nuna aa EAM E a 29 Mung AME Sode rer i natare rine eatha 15 1roublesh00tind A erreen AE T 30 See SOU ES ans 15 Specifications x nies He 5 tense eae e Mieke nee 31 Using the L53 s DVD VCD CD player 005 16 18 About DVDVCD CD ea nbs nern oie oe Oe 16 Region management information 0 0 0 c eae 16 Transport Control Buttons 2 0 0 ee ee 16 Title and Men BUNOS ss mehrer 17 OSB NaY gonna ee ee 17 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD The L53 A V Stereo 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 L53 delivers a range of genuinely useful options for Stereo 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
31. cal S PDIF by the front panel POWER button or the HTR L53 s ON and OFF format digital output of sources such as VCRs HDTV or satellite buttons tuners or other components connect IN OPTICAL COAXIAL to an NOTE S PDIF format digital output We recommend your source material e The total draw of all devices connected to this jack must not exceed be set to PCM 2 channel format for these digital inputs 100 watts NOTE e During power on from standby there may be a momentary mute of 12 SCART RGB VIDEO OUT PAL only Connect the L53 s audio if CD DVD media is present in the L53 s DVD tray and either Coaxial or Optical inputs are in use This feature is normal operation that allows the L53 to load the media s tables of contents and title menus into memory To avoid this momentary mute of audio remove the media from the L53 s DVD tray before switching to 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 the SCART RGB VIDEO OUT plug will only display the internal DVD video signals standby 13 MONITOR OUT Connect to video input of the monitor television using quality RCA and or S Video cables designed for video signals In general the S Video connection is superior and should be used if your TV monitor provides the corresponding input 8 OPTICAL OUT Connect the OUT OPTICAL port to th
32. de Each subsequent press of either button will toggle the unit between its FM and AM bands TUNING STATIONS Press INPUT SELECT on the front panel to select FM or AM frequencies Press and hold SCAN TUNE 4 for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the L53 s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Pressing the SCAN TUNE lt lt BP buttons momentarily during the search process will stop the search NOTE e As well as from the front panel one can perform the Scan function from the HTR L53 remote using the TUNE lt lt PP buttons SETTING RADIO PRESETS The L53 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 button Press the PRESET K lt PI button to select the preset number Then press the MEMORY button once again NOTE e The Radio Presets must be stored from the front panel this setup function is not accessible from the HTR L53 remote SELECTING RADIO PRESETS Press PRESET 4 on the front panel to step up or down between presets press and hold PRESET A F to scroll continuously up or down The HTR L53 remote s PRESET 4 buttons work similarly DELETING A STORED PRESET You can empty a preset by deleting the stored information e Select the preset to be emptied e Si
33. e corresponding S PDIF digital input of a recording component such as a CD recorder DAT deck or computer soundcard 9 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect the L53 s 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 output is fixed COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack will only display the internal DVD video signals NOTE e The L53 s component video output is a fully wide band output compatible with all HDTV formats The L53 will display its on screen menus on its component video output 11 Setup SETTING UP THE L53 GETTING STARTED Before you make the first connection to your L53 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 e Itis not absolute
34. e National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the ground cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 MAY BE 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 draws its nominal non operational power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the STANDBY position CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipmen
35. e master volume setting counter clockwise to lower it The VFL and on screen displays show the setting displayed as increments between 61 through to 17 The VOLUME knob is also used to increment decrement the Bass Treble and LEFT RIGHT balance levels 14 SCAN TUNE Pressing momentarily the PP or 4 button will manually scan the AM or FM band Press and hold the PP or lt lt for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the L53 s tuner 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 15 SKIP PRESET 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 16 VFL DISPLAY The Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFL Display provides visual information on all of the L53 s important modes settings and functions 17 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 L53 remote or the front panel INPUT SELECT button 18 PHONES Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1 4 inch stereo phone plug use a
36. enna will connect 5 PRE OUT SUBWOOFER Connect this output to a powered to the FM connector using the supplied balun adaptor It will active subwoofer or to a power amplifier channel driving a usually work best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall passive system 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 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 3 AM ANTENNA The AM loop antenna supplied with the L53 or a suitable replacement is required for AM reception Open the clip terminal lever insert the wire and close ensuring that the lever locks 10 Identification of controls REAR PANEL 10 AC POWER CORD Connect AC power cord to the Voltage according to the model 120 V for US and 240 V for Euro models 6 IRIN 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 L53 from a remote location Ask your dealer or custom installer for further details 11 SWITCHED AC OUTLET This convenience jack can supply switched power to another component or accessory It is powered on and off 7 OPTICAL amp COAXIAL IN Connect to the coaxial opti
37. git password using the numeric buttons on the HTR L53 s remote control The first time you input a password use the factory default password 1234 RATING LEVEL Select between 1 to 8 or Unlock to limit the viewing of DVD media only by using the ENTER button to select The value of Unlock represents full access to all rating types of DVDs the value of 1 represents total restriction of DVDs limited to family entertainment To save the setting select Save and Exit NOTE Parental Control i Password Old Password XXX EMEC New Password XXXX Do not Save amp Exit Save amp Exit Confirm Parental Control Password Rating Level Do not Save amp Exit Save amp Exit Password XxXxf e f you have forgotten your password see TROUBLESHOOTING to restore factory default password PLAYING CD VCD SVCD DVD PROGRAMMING CD VCD SVCD When programming a sequence of tracks or chapters the L53 must be in stop mode To program the sequence press the HTR L53s PROGRAM button to enter program mode then use the number buttons to source the file then ENTER to load the file into the program Load up to 100 CD tracks or chapters into a program sequence Press the CLEAR button to clear the last track or chapter Press the PLAY button to lock and start the program sequence ROGRAM P01 02 RANDOM PLAY CD VCD SVCD RANDOM OFF Press the HTR L53 s RANDOM butt
38. ion should be 2m to 2 5m away from the speakers SRS Sound Retrieval System 3D Sound and the SRS symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the U S and selected foreign countries SRS 3D Sound is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc Introduction GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD L53 EASE OF USE Despite the effort NAD has invested in the L53 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 L53 universal remote control is equally understandable as are the L53 s own front panel and on screen displays OSD ABOUT THE HTR L53 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL Packed with your L53 is the NAD HTR L53 remote control a full system remote especially designed to be easy to use and easy to understand Be sure to read the section Using the HTR L53 Remote Control to familiarize yourself with the remote s layout and operations before proceeding to setup your receiver Chances are you will want to use your HTR L53 as your primary way to command your entire A V system The HTR L53 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 L53 DVD Receiver we provide the following
39. ks 13 Setup SETTING UP THE L53 SRS SURROUND MODE From the front panel or HTR L53 remote select AUDIO MODE Toggle through to SRS ON OFF Toggle the SRS to on or off via the L53 s volume knob or the HTR L53 volume 4 arrows LEFT amp RIGHT BALANCE ADJUST 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 From the front L53 s front panel or HTR L53 remote select AUDIO MODE Toggle from LEFT and RIGHT level adjustment fine tune the level of each channel with the volume knob or remote s volume buttons ADJUSTING THE TONE CONTROLS The L53 bass and treble controls are adjusted using the front panel s AUDIO MODE button in conjunction with the VOLUME SETUP knob see Front Panel NOTE e Bass treble settings affect only the front left right channels not the subwoofer e The AUDIO MODE is global that is it remains in force with all inputs and in SRS mode ADJUSTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM ON THE FLY You can make changes to the relative level of the subwoofer output This may prove useful in a number of ci
40. ld for 3 seconds both the HTR L53 s DISP and the 0 9 button 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 e Button illumination is the biggest drain on the HTR L53 s batteries A short button illumination timeout will extend battery life appreciably turning it off altogether set it to O seconds will lengthen it still further FACTORY RESET The HTR L53 can be reset to its factory state deleting all learned commands copied and punched through buttons macros and other setup information reverting all buttons to their pre programmed library commands To perform a factory reset simultaneously press and hold for 10 seconds the HTR L53 s ON and RTN buttons 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 e 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 26 Operation USING THE HTR L53 REMOTE CONTROL DELETE MODE The HTR L53 can store learned copied and default library commands on any single button The default library commands are the pre programmed NAD codes such as the native L53 commands on the AMP page You ca
41. ly necessary but one may find it easier to use the HTR L53 remote handset in conjunction with the front panel buttons to configure your L53 See Using the HTR L53 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 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 humynoise problems one component at a time working backwards from the receiver Th
42. multaneously press the front panel buttons DISPLAY and SETUP MEMORY in the following order e First press the DISPLAY button and hold it in While holding in the DISPLAY button press the SETUP MEMORY button for about one half second then release the SETUP MEMORY button e Release the DISPLAY button e The preset will then be deleted and DELETED scrolls on the display NOTE e Empty presets will be skipped during preset tuning Operation USING THE L53 S AM FM RADIO AM Loop Antenna 21 Operation USING THE L53 S AM FM RADIO CHOOSING THE FM MUTE MODE The front panel FM MUTE MODE button is a dual purpose control First it toggles the L53 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 L53 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 L53 supports two R
43. n delete commands by layers back down to the default library command on any button removing learned commands punched through functions and copied buttons NOTE e 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 button s Device Selector button and the RTN button until the Learn LED turns green Press the function button 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 below Press the active Device Selector button again to exit Delete Mode NOTE e You may delete multiple function button 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 LOADING CODE LIBRARIES The HTR L53 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 L53 to control is plugged in and powered up on not merely in standby To enter
44. ng with setup DISPLAYING THE L53 DVD OSD While in DVD mode press the L53 s SETUP MEMORY button momentarily for the DVD s OSD With the use of the HTR L53 navigation buttons you may select various menus If the OSD does not appear check your MONITOR OUT connections either COMPOSITE or S VIDEO outputs NOTE e For convenience the receivers OSD will appear on the L53 s component video NTSC PAL SCART RGB PAL output and on the VCR record outputs NAVIGATING THE DVD OSD AND MAKING CHANGES Press the SETUP MEMORY button on the front panel of the L53 as described above in Displaying the L53 DVD OSD Use the 4 buttons of the HTR L53 to move up or down among the Setup menu s list of items use ENTER to select a menu item and use the ENTER button to change the parameter value of any item Select either Save and Exit or Do Not Save and Exit to store the selected values Selecting EXIT from the main setup menu exits the OSD altogether retaining parameter value changes if any made previously NOTE e When playing any DVD VCD or CD the L53 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 INPUT SETUP The L53 is equipped with 3 inputs audio video inputs labelled CAB SAT VCR and VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4 on the front panel These will bec
45. nu to enter the OSD language menu En EXIT Select this to exit the OSD OSD LANGUAGE To select the OSD language for the L53 From the OSD menu select OSD Language and then toggle T_osdiangage H through to the required language English French German Spanish Italian and Portuguese To save the setting select Save and Exit OSD 4 English p gt Do not Save amp Exit Save amp Exit 17 Operation USING THE L53 S DVD VCD CD PLAYER _ fF Format 4 Wide Screen 16 9 gt Signal Mode Auto Scan Type Interlaced Lise video HH Format Wide Screen 16 9 Signal Mode q Auto gt Scan Type Interlaced tev Format Wide Screen 16 9 Signal Mode Auto q Interlaced p gt Disc Video Scan Type Format Wide Screen 16 9 Signal Mode Auto Scan Type 4 Progressive gt Disevieo H Format Wide Screen 16 9 Signal Mode Auto Interlaced d RG gt Scan Type Video Output Do not Save amp Exit Save amp Exit R ise Audio a Disc Digital Out 4 Bitstream gt PCM Format 96kHz mm Digital Out PCM Format Bitstream lt 96kHz 48kHz gt E Disc Language u Audio 4 Original gt a Disc Language Audio Original Subtitle 4 OFF p gt u Disc Language Audio Original Subtitle OFF Menu 4 Original gt Do not Save amp Exit Save amp Exit 18 DISC VIDEO OSD To select the appropriate screen type according to your TV set one selects the SETUP MEMORY
46. ome active whenever that input is selected NOTE e Incoming digital and audio signals present at either digital coaxial optical or analogue are assigned to their fixed inputs CAB Sat and VCR Assign Coaxial or Analogue to the CABLE SAT input and Optical or Analogue to the VCR input by toggling the L53 s DISPLAY button through the choices shown in the L53 s fluorescent display INPUT SELECT e From the front panel press the INPUT SELECT button to toggle from DVD CABLE SAT VCR VCR VIDEO 4 AM Tuner FM Tuner and then back to DVD NOTE e It is not necessary to have an analog audio input connected for every video input you employ In fact in some cases for example for a CABLE SAT it may be preferable to make only a coaxial digital audio link to the L53 for audio playback This avoids possible confusion and ensures that the L53 s high performance digital audio circuitry will always be employed e Ifyou set the input to ANALOG no incoming digital signal will be selected by that input Set an input s digital input to ANALOG only if you wish to ensure that that input will not play an incoming digital bit stream even if one is present 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 SELECT or the HTR L53 remote s input select buttons e That signals from digital inouts are not available on the analog VCR OUT jac
47. on for random playback of CD tracks or chapters The random feature will clear any program sequence RANDOM ON NOTE e For SVCD and VCD with PBC turn off the PBC using the TITLE button on the HTR L53 to enable the random function REPEAT CD VCD SVCD DVD Press the HTR L53 s REPEAT button once for repeating a single CD track or chapters a second time to repeat the all tracks or chapters and a third time to turn off repeat The OSD and VFD will display the repeat mode The repeat feature will clear the program sequence REPEAT ONE REPEAT ALL CHAPTER REPEAT ON REPEAT A B CD VCD SVCD DVD TITLE REPEAT ON Press the HTR L53 s REPEAT A B button once to set the start of the repeat function Press it a second time to set the end point of the repeat function Press it a third time to cancel the repeat function REPEAT OFF NOTE e For SVCD and VCD with PBC turn off the PBC using the TITLE button on the HTR L53 to enable the repeat function 19 Operation USING THE L53 S DVD VCD CD PLAYER PLAYING MP3 WMA AND JPEG CD R CD RW Load CD The OSD will display the folders or files as a list For each file tyoe MP3 WMA and JPEG the L53 s VFD will display the file type You may mix any of the file types on the CD When playing the media the HTR L53 s DISP button toggles the time display between Chapter Elapsed Chapter Remain and OFF When in stop mode pressing the D
48. quarter century s experience designing audio and home theatre components As with all our products NAD s Music First design philosophy guided the L53 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 L53 and get the most from this powerful and flexible home theatre component One more thing We urge you to register your L53 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 L53 SRS CED UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your L53 receiver you will find e An AM loop antenna e An FM ribbon wire antenna with balun e The HTR L53 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 L53 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
49. r 7 DISPLAY Use this multifunction button to toggle between RDS PS RDS RT and station frequency in FM Tuner mode see Listening to Radio When in ether CABLE SAT or VCR mode this DISPLAY button will toggle between Optical or Coaxial and analog inputs You can assign either Optical or Analog Input to VCR and either Coaxial or Analog input to CABLE SAT When in DVD mode pressing DISPLAY will toggle between the two DVD navigation menus as well Identification of controls FRONT PANEL 8 DISC TRAY With the DISC TRAY open insert DVD VCD and CD media face down onto the tray 9 PLAY PAUSE Press this button to toggle between Play and Pause of a DVDVCD CD 10 STOP OPEN Press this button to open and close the DVD CD drawer and simultaneously select the internal DVD VCD CD player When in standby this button will also power On the L53 Press this button to stop playing of a DVD VCD CD 11 AUDIO MODE Press to toggle between SRS ON SRS OFF Treble level Bass level LEFT level balance and RIGHT level balance Use the VOLUME SETUP knob or HTR L53 s volume buttons to adjust the settings 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select an audio video input along with its assigned analog or digital inputs see Input Setup Toggle to select between Internal DVD gt CABLE SAT gt VCR gt VIDEO 4 Internal AM tuner Internal FM tuner gt then back to Internal DVD 13 VOLUME SETUP Turn clockwise to increase th
50. r case of the disc you are 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 Although 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 OSD NAVIGATION Perform the L53s DVD OSD navigation by using the L53 s SETUP MEMORY and the HTR L53 s navigation amp lt P buttons with the ENTER button before performing OSD navigation connect the L53 to a TV monitor During playback of DVD VCD and CD media the HTR L53 s display button DISP will enable an OSD for navigation of time tracks chapters media specific audio language DVD and SVCD only subtitle 1 3 language DVD only angles DVD only and surround sound configuration NOTE e The display feature may not be available for all disc media and is media dependent e The HTR L53 s Display button toggles between time track chapters and subtitle angles surround sound configuration for DVD only VIDEO SETUP VIDEO SETUP MENU Select this menu to enter the DVD player s options menu Video Setup Menu OSD LANGUAGE OSD Language Select this me
51. rcumstances for example to reduce excessive deep bass or enhance deep bass by lowering raising the subwoofer level TO ADJUST LEVEL TRIM Use the HTR L53 remote s SUB 4 buttons for direct access level adjustment of this channel over a range of 12 dB NOTE e Channel Level changes made via the HTR L53 are retained even if you cycle the receiver through standby 14 Operation USING THE L53 You may operate the L53 DVD Stereo Receiver from its front panel or via the HTR L53 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 Front Panel ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Use the HTR L53 remote s VOL 4 buttons to adjust the master volume of the L53 raising or lower all three channels together NOTE e A momentary buttonpress will change the master volume by 7 unit increments if you hold down VOL A F buttons the master volume change will run on until the button 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 20 may sound as loud from one CD or DVD as 10 does from another e If muting has been activated adjusting master volume via the HTR L53 remote or the front panel knob automatically releases the mute function e The L53 will power up from standby mode at whatever
52. screen Press the HTR L53 s navigation buttons 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 L53 during playback Doing so may damage the disc and the L53 e Do not push the disc tray while it is moving Doing so may cause the L53 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 L53 to malfunction 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 ABOUT DVD SVCD VCD CD The L53 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 To turn on or off PBC toggle the TITLE button on the HTR L53 NOTE e 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 L53 permanently inoperable REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on
53. t CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections equal to or greater than shown below Left and Right Panels 10 cm Rear Panel 10 cm Top Panel 50 cm IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured R
54. 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 L53 generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the L53 atop other components but the reverse usually should be avoided Nonetheless it is generally preferable that the L53 stands alone It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided if you are contemplating locating the L53 within a cabinet or other furniture consult your NAD audio video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow ABOUT THE L53 Though the L53 is among the most technically sophisticated integrated A V Stereo 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 Music First design philosophy Here are just a few examples e The L53 incorporates a high quality DVD player with exceptional playability The player has support for DVD video VCD SVCD with playback control PBC CD audio such as CD RW as well as MP3 e Gold surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure maximum signal integrity SRS 3D AUDIO FROM SURROUND ENCOD
55. the HTR L53 s Library Mode simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector button and the PROGRAM button until the Learn LED turns green While keeping the HTR L53 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 that code library number and exit the Library Mode NAD brand component HTR L53 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 L56 604 DVD T513 1533 605 27 Operation USING THE HTR L53 REMOTE CONTROL 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 button and the PROGRAM button until the Learn LED turns green Now press and hold the HTR L53 s A or W button the remote will step through all the available codes at a rate of approximately 1 per second When the component
56. tion for the correct settings DIGITAL OUT Select between PCM and Bitstream at the L53 s DIGITAL OUT to other audio video equipment using the navigation or the ENTER buttons to select To save the setting select Save and Exit PCM FORMAT Select between 96kHz or 96kKHz gt 48kHz using the navigation or the ENTER buttons to select To save the setting select Save and Exit DISC LANGUAGE Depending on the DVD media only those languages recorded on the DVD media are available When these settings are chosen they will become default settings unless the DVD media overrides the settings AUDIO Select between English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Portuguese Swedish and Original for the DVD disc audio using the navigation or the ENTER button to select To save the setting select Save and Exit SUBTITLE Select between English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Portuguese Swedish and OFF for the DVD disc subtitles using the navigation or the ENTER button to select To save the setting select Save and Exit MENU Select between English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Portuguese Swedish and Original for the DVD disc menus using the navigation or the ENTER button to select To save the setting select Save and Exit Operation USING THE L53 S DVD VCD CD PLAYER PARENTAL CONTROL PASSWORD Select PASSWORD to change a four di
57. to control a particular component A Device Select button determines only what component the HTR L53 will command it does not perform any function on the receiver All of the remaining buttons are function buttons that can learn control codes from virtually any infrared remote controller allowing you to teach the codes of your equipment regardless of brand to the HTR L53 However the HTR L53 is already preprogrammed to operate the L53 All of the function buttons on the AMP TUNER and DVD Device Selector page perform L53 functions The HTR L53 can also command many other NAD components from its CD and TAPE pages It is important to note that certain HTR L53 buttons perform different functions depending on the selected Device Selector page The colour of the Device Selector button labelling corresponds to the labelling of the function buttons Most centrally the orange AMP Device Selector page corresponds to the orange input select labelling adjacent to the numeric buttons When the HTR L53 s AMP Device Selector page is active these buttons 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 DEVICE SELECTOR T lt gt aj lt 2 oO VCR O GO a m v m gt gt Ow m gt a 2 i 23
58. trong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the receiver with the remote control Distance About 23 ft 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angle About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor corps DO cits SRSC die DIGIT Ee 15 14 4 TIMER ON OFF Press and hold to set the internal clock ON OFF timer and display of the clock time A red clock face will appear in the fluorescent display when the timer is activated To set the internal clock press and hold the TIMER ON OFF button for more than 4 seconds Use the MEMORY button to toggle between the hours and minutes Use the SKIP PRESET buttons to change the hours and minutes There are two timers one for when the L53 powers on the other for when the unit powers off these too are programmed in the same way 5 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 6 SETUP MEMORY Use to store tuned stations to the L53 s 60 preset memory locations See Listening to Radio When DVD is selected use this button for setting the DVD player s options as shown on the On Screen Display OSD See Using the L53 s DVDWVCD CD playe
59. ve NOTE NOTE An external AM antenna can improve long distance reception e Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge AWG specialized speaker substantially consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional cable may be valuable consult your NAD audio specialist antenna installer Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna Connections to the L53 can be made with banana type plugs or to the AM ANTENNA terminal using bare wire or pins by loosening the terminal s plastic nut making a clean neat connection and re tightening carefully use the 4 CABLE SAT amp VCR These comprise the L53 s principal inputs transverse hole through the post for bare wire or pin connections Connect S Video composite video and analog stereo audio from To minimize the danger of short circuits ensure that only 1 2 inch of source components such as HDTV satellite tuners VCR may be used exposed wire or pin is employed in connecting with recording components such as videocassette or DVD recorders e This unit is designed to produce optinum sound quality when connect the L53 S Video composite video OUT jacks to these connected to speakers with impedances within the receiver s components record input Note that VCR may freely be used for operating range Please check that front speakers are rated to be 8 play only components in which case their IN jacks would remain Ohms min per speaker unconnected 2 FM ANTENNA The supplied wire dipole FM ant

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