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1. USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU Speaker Setup from the Speaker Setup menu go to Speaker Configuration sub menu and change Subwoofer from On to Off Front becomes Large Speaker Setup Audyssey Auto Calibration Speaker Configuration Speaker Levels Speaker Distance Speaker Configuration Front Large Center Small 80Hz Surround Small 80Hz Back 2 Small 80Hz Subwoofer On Enhanced Bass Off 2 With the above settings scroll to A V Presets from the SETUP MENU page Use BD to access A V Presets menu Setup Menu Control HDMI Setup Source Setup Speaker Setup Zone Setup Amplifier Setup Trigger Setup Listening Mode Setup Display Setup A V Presets 30 3 At A V Presets page set Preset 1 to the following conditions use to selectYes orNo and press ENTER to confirm selection and move on to the next setting A V Presets Preset foal Name Preset 1 Listening Mode Yes DSP Options Yes Tone Controls Yes Speaker Setup Yes Display Setup Yes Save Current Setup to Preset Load Defaults to Preset While at Save Current Setup to Preset menu line use B to save the above settings to Preset 1 Below OSD will be shown affirming that the above settings are now saved to Preset 1 A V Presets Current setup has been saved to preset Press 4 to Return When you recall Preset 1
2. 1 A SPEAKERS B STANDBY BUTTON Press this button to switch ON the T 787 from standby mode The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate the VFD Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode The T 787 can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing any of the front panel buttons NOTE The rear panel POWER switch must be in the ON position for the Standby button to activate 2 STANDBY LED This indicator will light up amber when the T 787 is at standby mode When the T 787 is powered up from standby mode this indicator will illuminate blue Ifa Zone Zone 2 Zone 3 or Zone 4 is ON and STANDBY button is pressed to switch the T 787 to standby mode the VFD will be extinguished but the STANDBY LED remains illuminated blue This indicates a Zone Zone 2 Zone 3 or Zone 4 is still active The corresponding active Zone icon s will also remain displayed in the VED In order to completely shut down the T 787 with Zone 2 Zone 3 and or Zone 4 still ON press and hold STANDBY button until the STANDBY LED turns amber 3 NAVIGATION and ENTER BUTTONS The navigation A V lt gt and ENTER buttons have various applications specific to given modes The middle round button is designated as ENTER button this is normally pressed to complete a selection procedure sequence or other applicable functions AM FM DB TUNER MODE LISTEN MODE Q 0 9 0090 09 ane p T
3. DIGITAL AUDIO To take advantage of the T 787 s high performance surround and digital audio circuitry it is advisable that its sets of Digital Audio input are selected There are three types of Digital Audio input for the T 787 These are HDMI Optical and Coaxial digital input A fourth option is Off whereby no incoming digital audio signal is selected by the particular Source The desired digital audio input for a particular Source can be selected by scrolling to Digital Audio press B and then m w to step through the desired digital input source After finalizing the desired type of Digital Audio input press B and then again to select the specific Digital Audio input The following are the sets of assignable Digital Audio input HDMI HDMI 1 6 HDMI Front Optical gt Optical 1 3 Coaxial gt Coaxial 1 3 NOTE An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input even if both are present To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source select Off at the Digital Audio setting of the same Source menu VIDEO There are four types of video input a particular Source could be assigned These are HDMI Component S Video and Video input Another option is Off Select Off if it is intended not to assign any video input to a particular Source Navigate through the Video input selections by p
4. using the remote control for HTR 8 A V PSET 1 the above preset values allocated at Preset 1 preset settings as shown in the OSD captures at Step 1 will be recalled and effected at the current source 4 Now repeat again Step 1 above but this time with the following settings Listening Mode PLIlx Music Listening Mode Mode PLIIx Music Center Width 3 Dimension 0 Panorama Off DSP Options Oms DSP Options Lip Sync Delay Audyssey Dyn EQ Offset n Audyssey Dyn Volume did Lia Tone Controls Tone Defeat Off Tone Controls Tone Defeat Treble Bass Center Dialog Of f 6dB 8dB 0dB Display Setup Set Line 2 to Volume VFD Display Dimmer Line 1 Line 2 Temp Line Display Setup On Bright Main Source Volume Line 2 USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU 6 At A V Presets page set Preset 2 to the following conditions use to selectYes orNo and press ENTER to confirm selection and move to the next setting Main Menu Listening Mode DSP Options Tone Controls Zone Controls Setup Menu Press to Advance Press 4 to Return While at Save Current Setup to Preset menu line use B to save the settings above to Preset 2 When you recall Preset 2 using the remote control for HTR 8 A V PSET 2 the above pres
5. 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 key s 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 below 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 LOADING CODE LIBRARIES The HTR 8 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 8 to control is plugged in and powered up on not merely in standby To enter the HTR 8s Library Mode simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the A V PSET key until the Learn LED turns green While keeping the HTR 8 poi
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7. press the INFO button the readout shows a blinking box 3 Use the buttons to select the first character of the name N from the alphabetical list 4 Press DJ button to select the character and correspondingly move forward to the next position Press to go back to the previous character Repeat this process for each character in sequence 5 Press the MEMORY key again to store the User Name and exit the text entry mode ABOUT RDS The Radio Data System RDS permits sending small amounts of digital information using conventional FM radio broadcasts The T 787 supports two RDS modes program service name PS mode and radio text RT mode 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 favorite stations will not be broadcasting RDS data VIEW RDS TEXT When an RDS enabled FM broadcast is tuned the readout s character section will show its program service name PS text Press the HTR 8 s INFO button 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 OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO 33 OPERATION LISTENING TO XM RADIO The T 787 is XM Ready which means that with the addition of separately sold XM Mini Tuner Model CNP 2000 and XM Mini Tuner Hom
8. to scroll up and down the Songs list one page or at least 8 titles at a time e Press and hold w to quickly scroll through the song titles e During fast scrolling SKIP the first letter of the song is displayed on the bottom right corner of the OSD as the title changes This is applicable only when there are more than 4000 song titles Il PAUSE gt PLAY e Press II PAUSE during playback to stop playback temporarily e Resume play by pressing I PAUSE again or PLAY lt lt gt gt e During playback or pause mode press lt lt PP once for fast forward or backward scanning of current song e Resume play by pressing II again or gt NAD IPD 2 The NAD IPD 2 has its own remote control the DR 1 When using the DR 1 to command your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 2 you have to refer to your iPod player s own display screen to make full use of its feature there is no OSD at this condition However any time you press HTR 8 s B button or gt on the front panel the Menu Select OSD comes up If you select iPod Menu at this Menu Select option the NAD IPD 2 gets manually connected The control of the NAD IPD 2 will then again be done through the T 787 using the applicable front panel control buttons or HTR 8 buttons while referring to the OSD the NAD IPD 2 will not respond to any DR 1 commands at this stage IMPORTANT NOTES e Foryou to control the NAD IPD 2 us
9. Mode DISP Digit Key 0 9 Set key illumination timeout to number of seconds corresponding to digit key Zero turns off the key illumination entirely DISP OFF Disable light sensor Key illumination will turn on with any key press DISP ON Enable light sensor DISP ENTER Set the light sensor threshold to the current light level DISP RTN Restore all key illumination settings to the defaults 42 FACTORY RESET The HTR 8 can be reset to its factory state 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 8 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 indicating 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 8 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 T 787 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
10. Surround EX PLIIx Movie and PLIIx Music Stereo Downmix or None None If None is selected the Dolby Digital signal will be defaulted to the Stereo or Surround settings set forth at the PCM option See discussion below about PCM 25 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS Dolby Digital Plus is the next generation audio technology for all high definition programming and media It combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming high definition era Dolby Digital Plus delivers multi channel audio programs of up to 7 1 channels and supports multiple programs in a single encoded bitstream with the maximum bit rate potential of up to 6 Mbps and the maximum bit rate performance of up to 3 Mbps on HD DVD and 1 7 Mbps on Blu ray Disc It outputs Dolby Digital bitstreams for playback on existing Dolby Digital systems Dolby Digital Plus can accurately reproduce the sound originally intended by directors and producers It also features multi channel sound with discrete channel output interactive mixing and streaming capability in advanced systems Supported by High Definition Media Interface HDMI a single cable digital connection is possible for high definition audio and video DOLBY TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is a lossless encoding technology developed for high definition optical discs in the
11. 7 1 Input can be variably assigned to each Source Scroll to Analog Audio press B and then m w to select and assign an analog audio input to the particular Source There are three choices Audio 7 1 Input or Off When Audio is chosen press B and then to select and assign the desired audio input 1 to 6 Front and MP Select 7 1 Input to choose the audio signal fed to 7 1 Channel Input If Off is selected no incoming analog audio signal is selected by the particular Source Note that when Analog Audio is set to Off Gain will not be enabled as an option NOTE An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input even if both are present To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source select Off at the Digital Audio setting of the same Source menu GAIN Gain adjustment allows all sources to play back at the same volume level so you don t need to adjust the volume every time a new source is selected It is generally preferable to reduce the level of the loudest source rather than making louder the softer sources Scroll to Gain press and then m w to step through the desired level from 12dB to 12dB Note that when Analog Audio is set to Off Gain will not be enabled as an option 17 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU
12. Auto Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width ok Dimension Q Panorama Off Under this menu the Dolby Digital s Dynamic Range Control can be adjusted as well as the settings for Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music Dyn Range Ctrl You can select the effective dynamic range subjective range from soft to loud for playback of Dolby Digital soundtracks For fully cinematic effect always select 100 the default Settings of 75 50 and 25 progressively reduce dynamic range making soft sounds comparatively louder while limiting the peak loudness of loud ones The 25 setting will yield the least dynamic range and is best for late night sessions or other times when you wish to retain maximum dialog intelligibility while minimizing overall volume levels For Dolby TrueHD sources set the Dynamic Range Control to Auto Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Please refer to the same description of PLIlx Music under the ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES segment of the OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU DTS SETUP DTS Setup DTS Digital Surround Dyn Range Ctrl 100 DTS Neo 6 Music Center Gain OFZ Under this menu the Dynamic Range Control of DTS Digital Surround can be adjusted as well as the settings for DTS Neo 6 Music Dyn Range Ctrl This is the same configurable Dynamic Range Control feature as described above at Dolby Setup the only difference being the soundtrack is now in DTS format DTS Neo 6 Music
13. Please refer to the same description of NEO 6 Music under the ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES segment of the OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU DTS SURROUND MODES The following are further descriptions about the DTS surround modes DTS HD MASTER AUDIO DTS HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data preserving audio quality DTS HD Master Audio adopts variable data transfer rates facilitating data transfer to the maximum rate of 24 5 Mbps in the Blu ray disc format 18 0 Mbps in the HD DVD format which by far exceeds that of a standard DVD These high data transfer rates enable lossless transmission of 96 kKHz 24 bit 7 1 channel audio sources without deteriorating the quality of the original sound DTS HD Master Audio is an irreplaceable technology that can reproduce sound faithfully as intended by the creator of music or movies DTS ES EXTENDED SURROUND DTS ES This is a new multi channel digital format which greatly improves the 360 spatial sensation of the Surround impression thanks to the greater space expansion of the surround signals providing high compatibility with the conventional DTS format In addition to the 5 1 channels the expanded DTS ES Surround also offers the back surround also sometimes called the surround centre in reproduction providing a tota
14. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION seats igdeenanetadreeseniedrenciniadtesmens 22 SPEARER LEVELS aesewebhckawaswaneasedawsteohedavasdesedauelennoeaw 22 PEART RET A EREE E EAEE Goat apnea soe 23 PLIVJSUNG THE VOLIME tdccantetudeniuteusdtahateaseethatenadoahs 23 ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS ON THE FLY 2 0 0 eee eee eee 24 ZONE SEP a E eustecen oo eteneus eeetecunn AE NE 24 PARPLUF ere E E EE hans Senceharetaace hosed ais 24 FRE O EE teas pse lt tons E E peees Gone pn ena cee 25 LISTENING MODE SETUP 5 as erne epee aaide duped anos dames aews Eep TEA 25 POLDI Se etcetera ee ee eee ee 2 Dl DE E EEE enced sere week T EEE eee ce een yur aa een TS 2 DIS SURROUND MODES smccssvtwaddntbtdutne iinn iia tet 2 ENAA E ee cpanel e gta ets R 28 DISPLALOETUP inccaaedehetadendeeetaden deh ree En E EREN EEEE 28 Aau i EEEE T E S A ESAT ATT 29 LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO oooseesesesnesssesessssoseeseeseo 32 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD The T 787 AV Surround Sound Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use The T 787 delivers a range of genuinely useful options for surround sound and stereo listening alike using powerful digital signal processing and superbly accurate digital audio circuitry However we have also been careful to ensure that the T 787 is as musically transparent faithful to every video detail and spatially accurate as possible incorporating much of what
15. Select Tune mode 2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control key in the frequency allocation of the station For example to enter 104 50MHZz press 1 0 4 5 and 0 32 STORING PRESETS AM FM XM DAB The T 787 can store a mix of your 40 favorite AM FM and XM or DAB radio stations for immediate recall 1 To store a desired AM FM station to a preset first tune to the desired frequency see above then press the front panel s MEMORY button The VFD will show the next available Preset number for example Preset 4 Free in the lower line 2 Press the MEMORY button again to store the desired frequency on the Preset number shown P04 is shown in the right side of the VFD Your desired frequency is now stored in the assigned preset number NOTE If there is no more vacant Preset number you can overwrite an existing Preset number by pressing the amp buttons to select the Preset number you want to overwrite DIRECT RECALL OF A PRESET NUMBER AM FM XM DAB You can directly recall a desired Preset number 1 Toggle ENTER button to switch between Preset and Tune mode see the lower line of the VFD Select Preset mode 2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control directly key in your desired Preset number For example to enter Preset 5 press 5 DELETING A STORED PRESET AM FM XM DAB You can empty a preset by deleting the stored information 1 Select the preset nu
16. Trigger input to the remote device s corresponding 12V DC output jack using a mono cable with 3 5mm male plug The controlling device must be equipped with a 12V trigger output to use this feature IR IN IR OUT 1 3 These mini jacks accept and output remote controlled codes in electrical format using industry standard protocols for use with IR repeater and multi room systems and related technologies All NAD products with IR IN IR OUT features are fully compatible with the T 787 For non NAD models please check with your other product s service specialists as to their compatibility to the T 787 s IR features IRIN This input is connected to the output of an IR infrared repeater Xantech or similar or the IR output of another compatible device to allow control of the T 787 from a remote location IR OUT 1 IR OUT 2 Connect IR OUT 1 and or IR OUT 2 to the IR IN jack of a compatible device Command and control the linked compatible device by directing its own remote control to T 787 s infrared receiver IR IN and IR OUT 1 IR OUT 2 IR OUT 3 Connect the T 787 s IRIN to the IR OUT of a compatible device Connect also the T 787 s IR OUT 1 and or IR OUT 2 IR OUT 3 to the IR IN of a compatible device With this setup the T 787 acts as an IR repeater allowing the device connected to the T 787 s IR IN control or command of the other device linked to T 787 s IR OUT 1 and or IR OUT 2 IR OUT 3 IR OUT 3 IR OUT 3 can
17. a high frequency roll off NAD Ideal in room response developed by NAD engineers along with Audyssey Engineers Off MultEQ filters are not used or no measurement process at all NOTES e AUDYSSEY and a lit green box icon are illuminated at the VFD if NAD Audyssey or Flat is selected If Off is selected AUDYSSEY and the green box icon will not be illuminated If NAD Audyssey or Flat is selected and changes are done at the Tone Controls Speaker Configuration Speaker Levels and Speaker Distance settings AUDYSSEY and a lit red box icon are illuminated at the VFD Restore the parameter to its previously calibrated Audyssey setting by adjusting back the altered configuration e Audyssey MultEQ options can also be directly selected or changed using HTR 8 s AUDYSSEY button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode Toggle AUDYSSEY button to select Audyssey MultEQ and then use the m w to select through the Audyssey MultEQ options Press AUDYSSEY again to save the selected option and at the same time move on to the next menu setting or exit the menu setting altogether AUDYSSEY DYN EQ AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC EQ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics By carefully combining information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room Audyssey Dynamic EQ delive
18. instrumentation OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU Select the Target Curve you find to be most satisfactory by pressing the Audyssey key of the remote The MultEQ XT corrected response can also be bypassed if you wish Audyssey Auto Calibration Calculating I S Please wait while Audyssey Auto Calibration calculations take place Audyssey Auto Calibration Congratulations The Audyssey Auto Calibration procedure is now complete Press 4 to Return It is recommended that you take full advantage of the T 787 s Audyssey Auto Calibration feature for your speaker setup However if you desire to setup your speakers manually or if you already had run Audyssey Auto Calibration but would like to make adjustments the following sections on Speaker Configuration Speaker Levels and Speaker Distance can also be followed and implemented NOTE During manual setting of your speakers previously calibrated Audyssey settings could be retrieved by re adjusting back the altered configurations as highlighted by an asterisk 21 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Speaker Configuration Front Small 80Hz Center Large Surround Large Back 2 Large Subwoofer On Restore Audyssey Values Every surround sound system requires bass management to direct low frequency content from any or all channels to the speakers best able to reproduce
19. of B and ENTER keys to navigate through the Zone Setup menu parameters 24 VOLUME Zone 2 have Fixed and Variable volume control When set to Variable and while at the Zone Controls menu OSD the Zone 2 Volume level can be adjusted using the HTR 8 s m w or the corresponding front panel navigation buttons or directly via ZR 7 s VOL A V On the other hand if Volume is set to Fixed the Zone 2 Volume is set to a preset dB level and thereafter the Zone s volume can be varied via the volume control of the separate amplifier it is fed into MODE Zone 3 and Zone 4 can be configured into two modes Record Out and Zone Audio Only If the selected mode is Record out the audio of the assigned Source is directly sent out to the applicable Audio output See Item 3 AUDIO 1 6 VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO 1 3 When Zone 3 or Zone 4 is set to Record Out mode they will not be available at the Zone Controls section of the Main Menu window Zone 2 and Zone 3 Volume will function the same way as that of Zone 2 when Mode is set to Zone Audio Only See discussion also on Zone Controls at the Main Menu NOTE The ZR 7 remote contro will only control Zone 2 applications AMPLIFIER SETUP Amplifier Setup Main Back Back Amp If the surround back speakers are not used in the main zone their surround back amplifier channels could be assigned for Main back Main Front Bi Amp an
20. only function as an IR repeater as described above IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 10 HDMI HDMI IN 1 6 HDMI OUT 1 2 Connect the sets of HDMI input to the HDMI OUT connectors of source components such as DVD player BD player or HDTV satellite cable box Connect the HDMI OUT 1 and or HMDI OUT 2 to compatible HDTV or projector with HDMI input Both HDMI output ports display simultaneously the same audio video source WARNING 11 Before connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables both the T 787 and the ancillary source must be powered OFF and unplugged from the AC outlet Failure to observe this practice may cause permanent damage to all equipment connected via HDMI sockets MP DOCK The T 787 is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional NAD IPD NAD IPD Dock for iPod 1 NAD IPD 2 and later variants can be plugged in Connect the MP DOCK DATA PORT jack of the T 787 to the corresponding DATA PORT socket of the optional NAD IPD model AUDIO 5 and S VIDEO 3 are the assigned default ports for the audio video output of the separately sold NAD IPD NAD IPD Dock for iPod 1 NAD IPD 2 and later variants Refer also to the LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER segment of the OPERATION section NOTE The NAD IPD Dock for iPod is not supplied with your T 787 12 ETHERNET LOCAL AREA NETWORK LAN PORT LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be established Set up a
21. out Pressing any other HTR 8 key while a macro is executing will abort the macro Remember that you must hold the HTR 8 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 8 s key illumination can be set to remain lit for 0 9 seconds The default value is 2 seconds To set the illumination timeout simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the HTR 8 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 NOTES Key illumination is activated when one presses any HTR 8 key e IfHTR8 amp senses movement key illumination is activated without having to press akey If HTR 8 is shaken key illumination is also activated e Key illumination is the biggest drain on the HTR 8 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 CONFIGURING KEY ILLUMINATION Keys to Press for 3 seconds
22. stereo headphone using a standard 1 4 inch stereo phone plug use a suitable adaptor for headphones equipped with a smaller plug For headphone listening the Front speakers must be set to Large at the Speaker Configuration of the Speaker Setup item at the Setup Menu otherwise headphone bass response will be restricted NOTE When you connect your headphone to PHONES jack audio can be heard simultaneously via your headphone and T 787 s SPEAKERS A and or SPEAKERS B If you prefer to listen through your headphone only and exclude both speakers toggle SPEAKERS A and or B button to set and reflect at the VFD Speaker A Off and or Speaker B Off thereby disabling SPEAKERS A and or SPEAKERS B To enable back or restore audio at SPEAKERS A and or SPEAKERS B toggle SPEAKERS A and or B button to set them to Speaker A On and or Speaker B On 11 A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A and B buttons engage or disengage the speakers connected respectively to the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel Toggle A to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals Speaker A On or Speaker B Off is reflected in the VFD Toggle B to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals Press both A and B to engage at the same time both SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A B is illuminated in the VFD Speaker A is the main set of 7 multichannel and s
23. surround processing 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 For two channel signals Pro Logic IIx Music mode also features three additional user controls Dimension Center Width and Panorama See also section about Adjusting Listening Modes below The following chart shows the channels available assuming they are enabled in the Speaker Configuration menu Active Decoded Output Channels Listening Mode Two Channel Sources 6 1 Speaker System 7 1 Speaker System Front left amp right Front left amp right Center Surround left amp Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Surround left amp right and Back Surround Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie right Back Surround left and right and Subwoofer subwoofer DTS NEO 6 Two channel recordings whether stereo or surround encoded are reproduced with Neo 6 surround with output to front left right center and discrete left right surround channels plus subwoofer assuming these are present in the current Speaker Configuration The T 787 provides two DTS Neo 6 variations NEO 6 Cinema and NEO 6 Music See also section about Adjusting Listening Modes below EARS Two channel recordings whether stereo or surround encoded are reproduced with proprietary NAD surround processing with signals output to the front left right center and discre
24. the D key If you chose to load instead the default settings scroll down to Load Defaults to Preset and press the key to restore the default settings In addition to the parameter settings the A V Preset label itself can be assigned a new name This new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD To rename the A V Preset label scroll to Name and press B to go the first character Then press to pick and select through the alphanumeric selections Press D to move to the next character or back to the previous character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character NOTE The selected A V Preset remains in force until you select a different A V Preset OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU SAMPLE PROCEDURE FOR SETTING UP A V PRESETS 1 Setup first your preferred settings for the following options access them through their respective menu page Listening Mode Stereo Listening Mode Model Stereo DSP Options 5ms DSP Options Lip Sync Delay Sms Audyssey Dyn EQ HOTIT Offset OdB Audyssey Dyn Volume Off Tone Controls Tone Defeat On Tone Controls Tone Defeat On Display Setup Set Line 2 to Listening Mode Display Setup VFD Display On Dimmer Bright Line 1 Main Source Listening Mode Line 2 Line 2 Temp Line OSD Temp Disp On 29 edt te
25. the T 787 on its AMP Device Selector page and as well as with library commands to operate most NAD brand DVD or CD components on the corresponding Device Selector pages These default commands are permanent Even if you teach the HTR 8 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 T 787 it should not be necessary to re program any keys on the HTR 8 AMP page However in order for the HTR 8 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 T 787 The HTR 8 is divided into two main sections Eight Device Selector keys at the too 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 8 will command it does not perform any function on the A V 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 equipment regardless of brand to the HTR 8 However the HTR 8 is already preprogrammed to operate the T 787 All of the function keys on the AMP Device Selector page perform T 787 functions The HTR 8 can also comman
26. the Tone Control circuits are active Select On Tone Defeat in the VFD to bypass the Tone Controls effectively defeating the effect of the tone control circuits OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU ZONE CONTROLS Zone Controls Zone oy Off Depending on the settings made at the separate Zone Setup menu under the Setup Menu section discussion the applicable Zone can be configured and managed via this Zone Controls window Zone Controls iZone 2 On Source Local Volume 20dB Zone 3 On Source 1 20dB Source Volume Zone 4 On Tuner 20dB Source Volume Select On to activate the applicable Zone When activated the Source input for the particular Zone can be allocated by selecting through the following inputs All enabled Sources Front Input Media Player Tuner and Local Select Local as your selected Zone s Source input if you wish to enjoy the same source as the main Zone and allow simultaneous listening but with full separate volume levels If a Zone is set to Off it is deactivated or powered off Volume refers to the adjustable secondary Zone 2 Volume level that can be increased or decreased using the 4 buttons of the HTR 8 or front panel s corresponding navigation buttons When a Zone is activated a corresponding Zone number is illuminated at the VFD Zone 2 is always available to be configured at Zone Controls me
27. the sound field If media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX are decoded with a Digital EX decoder the format is detected automatically and the Dolby Digital EX mode is selected However some media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX can be detected as simple Dolby Digital media sources In this case Dolby Digital EX should be selected manually NOTE Please refer to the section Listening Mode at the Main Menu discussions for a description of Pro Logic PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music and Stereo Downmix modes 26 DTS The Digital Theater System Digital Surround simply called DTS is a multi channel digital signal format that can process higher data rates than with Dolby Digital Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are 5 1 channel media formats discs bearing the DTS symbol are thought to provide better sound quality due to the lower audio compression required It also offers a broader dynamic producing magnificent sound quality A DTS audio input can be configured relative to its format as follows Stereo If the detected audio is of DTS format you can default it to one of the following settings NEO 6 Cinema NEO 6 Music or None Surround f the detected audio is of DTS Surround format you can default it to one of the following settings NEO 6 Cinema NEO 6 Music Stereo Downmix or None None If None is selected the DTS signal will be defaulted to the Stereo or Surround settings set forth at the PCM op
28. this manual Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good deal of time later and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the most of your investment in the T 787 and get the most from this powerful and flexible home theater component One more thing We urge you to register your T 787 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site http NADelectronics com salon For warranty information contact your local distributor NAD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR USER INTERFACE DISCREPANCIES IN THIS MANUAL THE T 787 OWNER S MANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE CHECK OUT THE NAD WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THET 787 OWNER S MANUAL WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your T 787 you will find e An AM loop antenna e AFMribbon wire antenna with balun e A detachable mains power cord e Audyssey microphone e The HTR8 remote control with 4 AA batteries e ZR7 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery e General Quick Start Guide for T187 T777 and 1787 e Owner s manual in CD ROM SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your T 787 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your T 787 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
29. to Off Front speakers will automatically be set to Large 22 ENHANCED BASS When the subwoofer is set to On and Front is set to Large the option Enhanced Bass becomes available Normally with speakers set to Large the subwoofer is not active The Enhanced Bass option allows full range operation of the speakers with the additional bass contribution of the subwoofer This feature is particularly useful when one wants to experience maximum bass output Please note that due to acoustic cancellation effects the bass response may be uneven when using this setting You can set Subwoofer to On even with Large front speakers in which case bass content from any channels set to Small will be routed to both the subwoofer and to the front speakers LFE channel signal will pass only to the sub In most subwoofer equipped systems setting front speakers to Small is usually the better option All the speakers low frequency content can be directly adjusted within the range 40Hz to 200HZz NOTE The configurations set forth at Speaker Setup are carried over whenever it is enabled during A V Preset setting Please see also the section AV Presets for reference SPEAKER LEVELS Speaker Levels Front Left t OdB Center 0dB Front Right gt OdB Surround Right OdB Back Right OdB Back Left 0dB Surround Left OdB Subwoofer OdB Adjusting the relative bala
30. to observe consistency in connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks to the corresponding sources inputs The routing of the three component video input is fully configurable via the Source Setup item of the Setup Menu OSD The T 787 s sets of component video input and output are fully wideband and compatible with allowable HDTV formats 14 ZONE 2 3 4 The T 787 has three configurable Zones Zone 2 Zone 3 and Zone 4 The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously experience in a different zone or location of the house a Source assigned to a particular zone Sends zone selected audio source to the corresponding audio input of another zone Use high quality patch cables to reduce noise pickup over long distance runs For a better understanding of zone settings study below the section about Zone Controls of the Main Menu discussion as well as the item about Zone Setup under the Setup Menu literatures 15 AUDIO PRE OUT The AUDIO PRE OUT makes it possible to use the T 787 as a preamplifier to external power amplifiers for some or all channels Connect FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURR R SURR L SURR BL and SURR BR to the respective channel input of a power amplifier or amplifiers driving the corresponding applicable speakers Connect the SUBW1 and or SUBW2 output to powered active subwoofers or to power amplifier channels driving a passive system Unlike the full range channels there is no power amplifier built into the T
31. video playback and recall them with a single key press The parameters Listening Mode DSP Options and Tone Controls accessible via the Main Menu together with Speaker Setup and Display Setup configurable through Setup Menu are stored together as a single A V Preset You might create one A V Preset optimized for pop music and another for classical One more A V Preset can be set up to recall each family member s favorite setting or one for fully cinematic home theater playback and yet another one for late night movies with each A V Preset fine tuned to a particular scenario or preference CREATING PRESETS Creating an A V Preset consists simply of storing a complete set of the parameters set forth in Listening Mode DSP Options and Tone Controls accessible via the Main Menu together with Speaker Setup and Display Setup configurable through Setup Menu Scroll to A V Presets using the keys to save a collection of said parameter settings to a Preset Select a Preset number and by pressing the keys you can selectively include in the particular A V Preset any of the above mentioned parameter settings by choosing Yes If you decide not to include in the particular A V Preset a certain parameter setting select No Now in order to save the settings chosen for the particular A V Preset number scroll down to Save Current Setup to Preset and press
32. 787 for a subwoofer 16 SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B e Connect the respective SPEAKER A s FRONT L FRONT R CENTER SURR R SURR L SURR BL and SURR BR channels to their corresponding loudspeakers Make sure the red terminal and black terminal are 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 e Connect left and right channels of SPEAKERS B to the corresponding remote loudspeakers When SPEAKERS B is activated the output is converted to Stereo Downmix Combining SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B SPEAKERS A B will also result to the source being downmixed to stereo TheT 787 is designed to produce optimum sound quality when connected to speakers with impedances within its operating range Please make sure that all the speakers are rated 40 minimum per speaker NOTE Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge AWG Connections to the T 787 can be made with banana plugs 120V version only or by using bare wire or pins Use the transverse hole through the post for bare wire or pin connections By loosening the terminal s plastic nut make a clean neat connection and re tighten carefully To minimize the danger of short circuit ensure that only 1 2 inch of exposed wire or pin is employed when connecting IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 17 AC MAINS INPUT The T 787 comes supplied with a
33. ARC for the digital audio input in the source setup screen When you select a source on the T 787 which is set for ARC the T 787 will attempt to initiate an ARC connection with the TV When using this option you would probably also want to make sure Source Switch is off otherwise other CEC devices may keep changing the T 787 source when you want it to remain on the ARC source IMPORTANT NOTES e Audio System must be set to On for ARC mode to manifest as an option e Audio and video will continuously stream from the HDMI source with CEC to the TV with CEC even if the T 787 is at standby mode SOURCE SETUP There are three sub menu items under Source Setup These are Source Setup Normal View Source Setup Table View and iPod Setup Source Setup Source Setup Normal View Source Setup Table View iPod Setup SOURCE SETUP NORMAL VIEW The Source Setup Normal View menu makes it possible to set allocate or change the following settings Source Setup Normal View Source Peal Enabled Yes Name Source 1 Analog Audio Audio 1 Gain 0dB Digital Audio HDMI 1 Video HDMI 1 A V Preset None Trigger Out None SOURCE The T 787 is equipped with ten configurable Sources A particular Source can be enabled or disabled renamed assigned analog and digital audio sources video sources A V Presets Trigger settings among other settings These settings can be implemented through the followi
34. CEC and Audio Return Channel ARC functions Both functions are possible if external devices that also support both features are interconnected to the T 787 via HDMI connection Control HDMI Setup Ethernet CEC in Standby Off HDMI Control CEC Power Off Off Source Switch On Audio System On ARC Mode Auto ETHERNET CEC IN STANDBY On Enables HDMI Control CEC feature Off T 787 stops responding and sending any CEC messages CEC feature is effectively defeated HDMI CONTROL CEC Consumer Electronics Control CEC is a set of commands that utilizes HDMI s two way communication to allow for single remote control of any CEC enabled devices connected with HDMI A CEC command will trigger the necessary commands over HDMI for an entire system to auto configure itself to resoond to the command When devices that support HDMI Control CEC are connected the following modes of operation can be executed via the T 787 or the external device using any of the device s remote control Off Applies to all CEC options below At Off setting particular CEC feature is defeated Power At On setting the T 787 will automatically go to standby mode if it receives a CEC standby command On the other hand if the T 787 receives a CEC power up command the T 787 will correspondingly switch ON from standby mode 16 Source Switch At On setting the T 787 will automatically switch sources if another CEC device request
35. EC SECTION 810 21 f 15 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 18 Flame Sources No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 Headphones Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the po
36. ERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU LISTENING MODE SETUP Listening Mode Setup Listening Modes Dolby Setup DTS Setup Enhanced Stereo The T 787 has various listening mode options and is mostly configurable These are provided to reproduce a variety of sound effects depending upon the content of the source to be played Use a combination of D and ENTER keys to configure the following settings LISTENING MODES The audio format as detected by the selected Source can be automatically configured and processed through the following options DOLBY Dolby Digital is the multi channel digital signal format developed in the Dolby laboratories Discs bearing the Dolby Digital double D symbol logo were recorded with up to 5 1 channels of digital signals reproducing a much better sound quality with dynamic and spatial sound sensations that are much better than in the previous Dolby Surround Listening Modes Dolby Stereo PLIIx Music Surround PLIIx Movie DTS Stereo Surround PCM Stereo None Surround None Analog None NEO 6 Music NEO 6 Cinema A Dolby Digital audio input can be configured relative to its format as follows Stereo If the detected audio is of Dolby stereo format you can default it to one of the following settings Pro Logic PLIIx Movie PLIlx Music or None Surround f the detected audio is of Dolby Surround format you can default it to one of the following settings
37. ION TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ccccccccccccccceed INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED esccs setedssetocedecseeess sednssscasd wane senes e 5 VORP UN TIE e E E E E E nates ones meses 5 CHOOSING A LOCATION snc xsencieradecvadearedredeeasadeebeoadedes 5 DEFAULT SOURCE SE ING otstesenedtucestrndintschnodiadaseuosiens 5 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL cccicvesisserceiesedeeritn iiin EIER ART ER 6 REAR PANEL sdcsecedsdusives sete pete cetevssescnsnesedueeeusenmens 8 OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU cece cece eee eee eee 12 ABOUT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD 00 cc cee e cece eee 12 MAIN TENG ea a E EARR ENA 12 E A E EE EEE E 12 ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES 00 cece cence teen ees 13 DP TOIT io carta aetna Hee aah donee eG Aneta wah deuce seat 14 TONE GONTROUSxcscaugsbatsaewsdbptenses deutecswadnoteatondavesacs 15 PONE CORIR OLS a2 capa rA REENER EEEE EERIE AEREE ces 15 USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU 0 ccccscecessaeeseaseasasoas ian 16 DER EO pea Sine d ita dott date bask bee dav Aone Sa Ane evs ea 16 To E FIA E T EE E arn aera 16 SOURCE SEIU AE E E E EA E 17 SOURCE SETUP NORMAL VIEW snexccxaneqescaxs senaQadseapgensns 17 SOURCE SETUP TABLE VIEW wet ectecavasennedaveedosesavsteanedacs 18 POO EIU cetacean siaces ten eace E aten teen nena ee 19 OPED ET ETOP arent aie ease E pales veal a pies ween ie ene 19 AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION 5 2053 c0erarorasecnsereasaenaenea rad 19
38. IPD all at power ON state select SOURCE 5 iPod of your T 787 Your iPod player will show in its display the NAD logo and below it OK to disconnect On the other hand the T 787 VFD will show in the upper line iPod Menu and the lower line Playlists The lower line will vary depending on the current menu selected At the same time the T 787 OSD will display the whole iPod Menu selections like Playlists Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers and Audiobooks 2 Navigate through the iPod menu selections using a combination of the D buttons NOTES The iPod player s click wheel and controls will not operate when it is properly connected to the T 787 via the NAD docking station e To exit from the iPod Menu at Source 5 iPod press bringing you to Menu Select OSD Follow the instructions as shown e Source 5 is defaulted to iPod For Source 5 iPod to be changed and allocated for other inputs go to iPod Setup menu under the Source Setup menu At iPod Setup menu set Enabled to No you can now assign Source 5 with another input or setting as desired CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS The following control functions and settings are selectable or enabled using the front panel and HTR 8 remote control buttons Since the HTR 8 will be the primary controller in most cases we will focus on remote controlled operations 38 Note that other NAD IPD models like the
39. IRECT as preferred listening mode the following steps have to be undertaken 1 Goto LISTENING MODE SETUP under SETUP MENU Select LISTENING MODES Under LISTENING MODES menu set to None all the parameter settings for Dolby DTS PCM and Analog 2 Then go to A V PRESETS items under SETUP MENU Scroll to LISTENING MODE item and set to Yes Store this LISTENING MODE setting to Preset 1 along with the other parameter settings by clicking Save Current Setup to Preset 3 This saved Preset 1 setting can now be associated to any Source Below is asample association a Under SOURCE SETUP Normal View go to SOURCE 1 and scroll down to A V Preset and set A V Preset to Preset 1 b Now whenever SOURCE 1 is recalled with Preset 1 associated to it the LISTENING MODE setting will always be DIRECT PRO LOGIC Two channel recordings whether stereo or surround encoded are reproduced with Dolby Pro Logic surround processing yielding output to front left right center and discrete left right surround channels assuming these are present in the current Speaker Configuration The surround channel is monophonic but it is reproduced in both surround speakers DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic Ilx processes both stereo and 5 1 signals into a 6 1 or 7 1 channel output At Dolby Pro Logic IIx you can choose PLIIx Movie or PLIIx Music modes to tailor your listening experience to the source material Dolby Pro Logic Ilx
40. L COAXIAL Testing different positions for the antenna may improve reception Connect the optical or coaxial DIGITAL OUT to the corresponding vertical orientation will usually produce the best results Antenna digital audio input of compatible devices such as receivers proximity to large metal objects appliances radiators may impair computer soundcard or other digital processors reception as will as attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop Refer also to the item about ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA at 2 FM ANTENNA TERMINAL the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page The supplied wire dipole FM antenna will connect to the FM connector using the supplied balun adapter It will usually work 3 AUDIO 1 6 VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO 1 3 best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall with arms These comprise the T 787 s other sets of principal input Connect fully outstretched forming a horizontal T perpendicular to the these audio and video input ports to corresponding output ports of origin point of the signal compatible source components such as DVD players CD players or cable satellite boxes AUDIO 5 and S VIDEO 3 are the assigned default ports for the audio video output of the separately sold NAD IPD NAD IPD Dock for iPod 1 NAD IPD 2 and later variants AUDIO 3 4 OUT Connect AUDIO 3 OUT and or AUDIO 4 OUT to corresponding recording components or audio input ports of compatible sources like cassette
41. MOTE CONTROL The ZR 7 is a discrete compact remote for controlling the Zone 2 feature of the T 787 Irrespective of the main room zone settings the ZR 7 allows full separate control of the Zone 2 source selection among other applicable features 1 ON OFF Switch ON OFF the Zone feature 2 SOURCE A V Select the active input of the NAD T 787 that will be sent out to the corresponding rear panel ZONE 2 output port 3 MUTE Temporarily switch OFF or restore the Zone Volume level 4 VOLUME AY Increase or decrease the loudness level of selected Zone source This is possible only if the VOLUME setting of ZONE 2 CONTROLS is set to VARIABLE 5 PRESET lt gt Step up or down between stored radio presets This control button is possible if the selected Zone is TUNER and the active tuner section has stored presets This control button is not applicable to T 787 6 The following CD Player Zone buttons can control a compatible CD Player The CD Player has to be powered ON and disc loaded SKIP PPI Go to the beginning of a track file or previous track fle SKIP I Go to the next track fle gt Start playback NOTE The ZR 7 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using the front panel navigations keys as well as the corresponding keys on the HTR 8 remote control The HTR 8 s CUSTOM device is also defau
42. N OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL OUT ee Ol S VIDEO VIDEO R TS H OUT 1 22225 OUT 2 Oe JPE DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI De i NIINGH G soianv goidnv NI volany LNO NI olanv LNO 5 1 LNO INGH r Ni oN ee E sE OUT C Seed fees Peres AN a a 8 NAD T787 a a 8 a 8 a 8 L acoumerzov son 120W 0 5A MAX 230V VERSION ONLY ATTENTION Please make sure that the T 787 is powered off or unplugged from the mains power source before making any connections It is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections 1 DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL 1 3 OPTICAL 1 3 AM ANTENNA TERMINAL e Connect to the corresponding optical or coaxial digital output of The AM loop antenna supplied with the T 787 or a suitable sources such as CD or BD DVD players digital cable box digital replacement is required for AM reception tuners and other applicable components Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to these terminals If an Coaxial and Optical digital input association is configurable via the external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND Source Setup item of the Setup Menu OSD terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICA
43. NAD IPD 2 have their own remote controls The controls below also apply to the corresponding buttons of the remote controls of such applicable NAD IPD models ENTER While at iPod Menu OSD press ENTER to go to iPod Settings and setup the following options Shuffle Select Shuffle to enable random playback of either Songs or Albums lists To turn off shuffle mode select Off Repeat Select One for repeated playback of the current song Select All for repeated playback of your entire list under Songs selection Audiobook Speed The playback speed of your audiobook can be varied according to your preference During audiobook playback adjust the reading speed to Normal Fast or Slow DISP e During playback toggle DISP key of HTR 8 to show in the T 787 VFD upper line the Song title Artist Name and Album title e If there is no information available the display will show No Song No Artist or No Album as applicable Aside from this information the lower line will display the current title s song number allocation and time elapsed e V e During playback mode press to skip forward to the next song or to skip back to the previous song e For quicker scrolling up or down the list press and hold w e While at menu options or selection lists toggle to go up or down the options or lists a e SKIP amp e Press HTR 8 s SKIP
44. ONE TONE DEFEAT FRONT INPUT MP 09 9 AM FM mode Toggle ENTER button to switch between Tune and Preset mode Select Tune mode Pressing momentarily the C D button will manually scan the AM or FM band Press and hold lt gt for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the T 787 s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Note that this function wraps that is it will continue to search from one end of the AM or FM band to the other until it stops at a strong signal Toggle ENTER button to switch between Tune and Preset mode Select Preset mode e Use A V to step up or down AM FM Presets Unused presets are skipped over Note that Presets must have been previously stored Refer also to the item about STORING PRESETS AM FM XM DAB at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page XM mode 120V version model only Use the front panel A V and ENTER buttons in combination with the MENU button to select through applicable XM menu options DAB mode 230V version model only Use front panel C gt and ENTER buttons in combination with MENU button to select through applicable DAB menu options MEMORY Press this button to store tuned AM FM and digital radio stations to the T 787 s 40 preset memory locations One can store a mix of any AM FM and digital radio stations to the 40 available presets INFO Show information as
45. PANEL RS 232 NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices Check out the NAD website for information about AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD See your NAD audio specialist for more information Connect this interface using RS 232 serial cable not supplied to any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the T 787 via compatible external controllers Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol documents and PC interface program 12V TRIGGER OUT The T 787 has three 12V TRIGGER OUT ports OUT 1 OUT2 and OUT3 that can be configured to supply 12V DC to a linked component or system See discussion on Trigger Setup at the Setup Menu literature for guidelines on how to configure 12V TRIGGER IN OUT e Use a 3 5mm mini jack connector to pass 12 volts at a maximum current of 50 milliamps to an auxiliary equipment such as a multichannel amplifier or subwoofer The center conductor hot of the 3 5mm jack is the control signal The outside conductor shield is the ground return path This output will be 12V when the T 787 is ON and OV when the unit is either OFF or in standby mode 12V TRIGGER IN With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply the T 787 can be switched ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices such as amplifiers preamplifiers receivers etc If the 12V DC supply is cut off the T 787 will return to standby mode Connect this 12V
46. Pod player using the assigned buttons in the T 787 front panel And with the corresponding HTR 8 remote control function keys you can select the materials stored in your iPod for playback as well as access many of its functions even from across the room The optional NAD IPD also charges your iPod player while it is connected to the T 787 NOTES e NAD IPD Dock for iPod NAD IPD currently has two versions the NAD IPD 1 and NAD IPD 2 These two NAD IPD models and later variants are compatible with the T 787 NAD IPD and iPod player are not supplied with your T 787 e iPod player functions features and playback capabilities accessible through T 787 may vary depending on your iPod player model e When using the HTR 8 to control the iPod functions make sure that the Device Selector is set to AMP CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD AND iPod PLAYER TO THE T 787 Make sure that all the devices are unplugged before making the connections 1 Connect the NAD IPD s DATA PORT to the corresponding MP DOCK data port of the T 787 2 Connect also the NAD IPD s S Video out and audio out to the T 787 AUDIO 5 S VIDEO 3 input the default iPod source allocation in the T787 3 Dock your iPod player into the NAD IPD NAVIGATING THE IPOD PLAYER S FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES After linking together your iPod player NAD IPD and the T 787 you can now plug them IN to their applicable power sources 1 With your T 787 iPod player and NAD
47. T787 AV Surround Sound Receiver HAD TrSr Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to achild or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 Cart A product and cart combination should be move
48. TO DAB RADIO CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE Plug in the other end of the DIN connector supplied with your NAD DAB Adaptor DB from the DAB module s output port into the corresponding DAB module input socket on the rear panel of the T 787 Select DAB mode on the T 787 by toggling HTR 8 s AM FM DB button NOTES e The NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 or DB 2 is not supplied with your T 787 e Refer to the installation diagram printed on the carton box of the NAD DAB Adaptor for guidance on how to connect the NAD DAB Adaptor to the T 787 e _ f there is no NAD DAB Adaptor connected the VFD will show Check DAB Tuner DAB OPERATION With the separately sold NAD DAB Adaptor already connected to the T 787 you can now carry out the T 787 to receive DAB broadcasts 1 Toggle AM FM DB button until DAB mode The VFD will show No Service List indicating that there are no scanned DAB broadcast services yet This is the default mode of the NAD DAB Adaptor 2 To tune to DAB broadcast services press TUNER MODE and then toggle D to select either Full Scan or Local Scan FULL SCAN will enable the scanning of the full range of digital frequencies Band IIl and L Band LOCAL SCAN performs local scanning of available DAB services in your area Check with your dealer or visit www WorldDAB org to check the applicable digital transmission frequencies in your area 3 Upon selecting either Full Scan or Local Scan automat
49. USTING CHANNEL LEVELS ON THE FLY N CHANNEL VOLUME Ea amp SURR CENT SUB v OY WY You can make changes to the relative levels of center surround and subwoofer outputs without having to go into the Speaker Levels menu This is very convenient in circumstances like increasing or tone down a film s dialog level by raising lowering the center channel or reducing excessive deep bass or enhance deep bass by lowering raising the subwoofer level Use the HTR 8 s SURR CENT and SUB keys for direct access level adjustment of these channels over a range of 6 dB The surround back channels if any adjust in lockstep with the surround channels NOTE Level settings adjusted On the Fly are added or subtracted to the setup levels established at the T 787 level calibration routine as invoked by the HTR 8 Test key However selecting any Preset will revert the channel levels to those stored in the preset It will also take T 787 off the levels set via Audyssey Auto Calibration ZONE SETUP Zone Setup Zone 2 Volume Variable Zone 3 Mode Zone Audio Only Volume Variable Zone 4 Mode Record Out The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously experience in different zones of the house multiple sound sources from all enabled Sources as well as from Front Input Media Player and Tuner The T 787 has three configurable Zones Zone 2 Zone 3 and Zone 4 Use a combination
50. Wired Ethernet broadband router with broadband internet connection Your router or home network should have a built in DHCP server to consummate the connection Using a standard straight through Ethernet cable connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your wired Ethernet broadband router and the other end to T 787 s LAN port This Ethernet connection has similar function as that of the RS232 connection With your PC and the T 787 on the same network it allows remote control of the T 787 via compatible external controllers Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol documents and PC interface program NOTES 10 NAD is not responsible for any malfunction of the T 787 and or the internet connection due to communication errors or malfunctions associated with your broadband internet connection or other connected equipment Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance or the service bureau of your other equipment Contact your ISP for policies charges content restrictions service limitations bandwidth repair and other related issues pertinent to internet connectivity 13 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect the Component Video Input to Component Video output of compatible source components typically a DVD player BD player digital cable box or other applicable components Connect Component Video Out to the Component Video input of a compatible video monitor TV Be sure
51. abled and analog audio and video settings are assigned to A5 and S3 respectively NOTE For other navigation functions please refer to your iPod player s owner s manual Depending on the iPod player model some other functions maybe controlled using the applicable T 787 navigation controls iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 39 OPERATION USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL G DEVICE SELECTOR TV USTOM O a O 7 O o m i s V 4 UNER CAB SAT MACRO Z w1 w2 ws na ws e VO oan cap Za gt m z o Cc zZ m CHANNEL VOLUME O m z I 3 40 The NAD HTR 8 is ready to operate the T 787 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 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 any key on any page see Learning Codes From Other Remotes below The HTR 8 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of commands for
52. accurately reproduced MultEQ XT is designed to tame room acoustics without changing the sonic character of your loudspeakers While it will make the most of whatever loudspeakers you have it will not make poor speakers sound like good ones Connect the Audyssey microphone jack into the front panel s MP MIC input and the Audyssey Auto Calibration wizard will guide you through a simple step by step configuration Once setup and calibrated the next greatest improvement in performance is obtained by eliminating the acoustic interference caused by room boundaries interacting with your speakers MEASUREMENT IS THE FIRST STEP The sound at each listening position up to 8 positions is calibrated using the same microphone used during the setup phase A special test tone is sent to each speaker and the data is memorized by the T 787 The duration of calibration may take some time depending on the number of speakers as well as the number of measuring points After all positions are measured the DSP calculates the ideal system response for your particular room and speaker setup If some inconsistencies or discrepancies are detected during the Audyssey calibration the process maybe interrupted or the problem is shown in the particular setup window A notice screen is correspondingly displayed After following and undertaking the displayed instructions re start the Audyssey calibration again When the measurements are finalized Audyssey calculates t
53. ads of the HTR 8 key in directly the desired available channel number and it will be automatically tuned 3 Category Toggle TUNER MODE until CAT and a corresponding category is displayed on the VFD CAT stands for the categories the channels are grouped into i e Country Rock Jazz amp Blues etc Toggle w buttons to step up or down the available categories After selecting the desired category use the same steps as that of XM Manual Tuning Tuning will only be limited to within the selected category Toggle the m w buttons to choose another category and then tune again VIEW XM INFORMATION Toggle INFO button to display the XM information of the selected channel such as the artist name song title category or any other text as supplied for the channel 34 STORING PRESETS The procedure for storing XM channels is the same method as stated in the section STORING PRESETS AM FM XM DAB under the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO For immediate recall of stored XM presets toggle TUNER MODE button until P__ the two blank spaces corresponding to the preset number is shown in VFD Press PRESET m w to step up or down the stored presets that can be a combination of AM FM and XM channels Until now analogue radio signals such as FM or AM have been subject to numerous kinds of interference on their way from the transmitter to your radio These problems were caused by mountains high rise buildings and weat
54. and center channel is connected e Size T 787 crossover is set based on each channel s signal handling capability and the subwoofer crossover is automatically set e Level SPL of each speaker is matched within 1dB at the microphone position e Distance is accurately set to within 1 foot 30 centimeters of the microphone for each speaker position e Polarity the setup program will detect and notify the user if any speakers are connected improperly Incorrect polarity can ruin the illusion of realism offered by surround sound This is a one time set up unless speakers are moved or changed in which case the calibration should be performed again 19 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU AUDYSSEY MultEQ XT ROOM ACOUSTICS CORRECTION Sound reflecting from room boundaries can disturb the spatial illusion of surround sound and can also distort the tonal balance of the system Professional Acoustical Engineers often add wall treatments and even move walls and relocate speakers to improve system performance but for the average Home Theatre this is either too expensive or just not a practical solution Audyssey MultEQ XT using multiple measurements from the actual listening positions and processing this information using very sophisticated digital signal processing is able to precondition the signal to effectively make the walls disappear This creates a family size sweet spot where the sound and spatial cues are very
55. ar on the connected video monitor TV These are required during the setup process and are useful in day to day operation so be sure to connect the monitor TV before proceeding with setup DISPLAY THE OSD Press gt D or ENTER buttons of the HTR 8 remote control or front panel to display the T 787 s Main Menu on your video monitor TV If the OSD does not appear check your MONITOR OUT connections NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES To navigate through the OSD menu options please do the following using the HTR 8 or corresponding front panel buttons 1 Press to select a menu item Use m w or in some cases ENTER to move up or down the Menu selections Repeatedly press to advance or go further into the sub menu of desired menu item 2 Use to set or change the parameter value setting of a menu item 3 Press to save the settings or changes done on the current menu or sub menu Pressing will also return the user to the previous menu or exit from a particular menu MAIN MENU Main Menu Listening Mode DSP Options Tone Controls Zone Controls Setup Menu Press gt to Advance Press 4 to Return The Main Menu contains the menu options for Listening Mode DSP Wu wu Options Tone Controls Zone Controls and access to Setup Menu Follow the guidelines about DISPLAY THE OSD and NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES to navigate through the menu op
56. bled or disabled by pressing this button Tone controls are bypassed at Tone Defeat while at Tone Active the tone controls are enabled again Refer also to the item about TONE CONTROLS under the USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section 17 FRONT INPUT MP Toggle button to switch between Front Input and Media Player input 18 FRONT INPUT PORTS Use these convenience jacks for occasional sources such as a camcorder video game console any analog audio or HDMI sources and composite or S Video sources If your source has a single audio out jack only or is marked Mono output plug this into the T 787 s Front R MONO input item B On the other hand if your source has two output jacks indicative of stereo Output insert both jacks into the T 787 s corresponding Front L item A and R MONO input to achieve stereo output as well Connect composite video output source to the front composite video input item C Connect S Video output source to the front S Video input item D Use the front HDMI input item E to connect directly an HDMI output source 19 FRONT MP MIC INPUT Connect your Media Player s standard stereo phone jack to this input This is also same input where the supplied Audyssey microphone is connected for Audyssey Auto calibration Refer also to the item about AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION under the USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section IDENTIFICATIO
57. bration Speaker Configuration Speaker Levels Speaker Distance After connecting all ancillary sources and other combinations the Speaker Setup menu will guide you on how to manage and setup your speakers in order to achieve optimum sound acoustics in your listening environment The following are the Speaker Setup Menu sections OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION Audyssey Auto Calibration Please connect the measurement microphone to the 1787 Position the microphone in the main listening position at ear height Start Speaker Detect It has been shown that many if not most surround sound systems are not accurately setup and calibrated To be done properly calibration requires special knowledge and instrumentation that the average person probably doesn t possess The Audyssey Auto Setup and Calibration featured in T 787 uses a microphone along with sophisticated digital electronics built into your T 787 to automatically setup and calibrate the T 787 to the exact speakers Audyssey Auto Calibration Front Left Yes Center Yes Front Right Yes Surround Right Yes Back Right Yes Back Left Yes Surround Left Yes Subwoofer Yes Proceed to Next Step and speaker placement of your own unique Home Theatre The following measurements are performed e Detection Speaker configuration is detected including number of surround speakers and whether a subwoofer
58. d N with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces DA may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 13 Mains Plug Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding f an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the ant
59. d many other NAD components from its DVD CD TUNER and CUSTOM pages It is important to note that certain HTR 8 keys perform different functions depending on the selected Device Selector page The color of the Device Selector key labeling corresponds to the labeling of the function keys Most centrally the black AMP Device Selector page corresponds to the black as well as white input select labeling above the numeric keys When the HTR 8 s AMP Device Selector page is active these keys select the A V Receiver inputs Similarly the purple DVD Device Selector page corresponds to several purple labels and so on LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES Begin by positioning the HTR 8 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 8 simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a Device Selector key and the RES key until the Learn LED located between HTR 8 s ON and OFF buttons turns steady green e Press the HTR 8 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 8 s Learn LED will flicker amber for a second or two then turn solid green The command is learned e Press the HTR 8 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 L
60. d multi zone use The Surround Back amplifier is configurable through the following settings e Main Back Assign as surround back speakers e Main Front Bi Amp Provide a bi amp mode for the Main Front speakers Left and Right speakers thus reproducing the Front Left and Front Right amplifier channel outputs e Zone 2 Assign the surround back amplifier channels to supply Zone 2 speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals e Zone 3 Assign the surround back amplifier channels to supply Zone 3 speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals e Zone 4 Assign the surround back amplifier channels to supply Zone 4 speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals TRIGGER SETUP Trigger Setup Trigger 1 Out Main Delay 1 Trigger 2 Out Delay Trigger 3 Out Source Setup Delay Os Auto Trigger In Main The T 787 features three configurable 12V DC Trigger Output that can be used to activate a component or system it is fed into A Trigger Input is also available to turn on the applicable link it is associated to Use a combination of p w and ENTER keys to navigate through the Trigger Setup menu parameters TRIGGER OUT Triggers are low voltage signals used to turn on off other compliant devices The T 787 s three 12V DC Trigger Outputs Trigger 1 Out Trigger 2 Out and Trigger 3 Out are dependent upon the mode they are associated with There are six choices where 12V DC
61. deck CD DVD recorder or outboard audio processors The signal present at AUDIO 3 4 OUT is determined by the current source selected There will be no output at AUDIO 3 OUT when AUDIO 3 is selected Likewise there will be no output at AUDIO 4 OUT when AUDIO 4 is the active source input This prevents feedback through the recording component thereby preventing possible damage to your speakers When configured AUDIO 3 OUT and AUDIO 4 OUT are the same assigned ports for Zone 3 and Zone 4 respectively See also Zone output description below 4 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT Connect to the corresponding analog audio output of a multichannel source component such as a DVD Audio or multichannel SACD player or external multichannel decoder disc copy protected formats only allow analog signal transfer Typically these sources will produce 5 1 channel output in which case the Surround Back jacks are left unconnected The signal present at these jacks can be heard by selecting Source 7 7 1 CHANNEL INPUT is defaulted to this Source There is no bass management or other processing other than master volume control available to this 7 1 channel input While the multichannel audio output of a DVD BD player can be connected to these jacks using the T 787 s own Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and digital analog converters via a digital connection will usually produce superior results 5 XM MODULE INPUT 120V version model only With XM radio there are more tha
62. e Dock it has everything you need to listen to live XM Everything else is built right in Just subscribe to the XM service and your T 787 will be ready to receive XM content NOTES e When using the HTR 8 to carry out XM commands ensure that the DEVICE SELECTOR is set to TUNER e Check with your NAD audio specialist for other versions of XM Mini Tuner compatible with T 787 CONNECTING THE XM ANTENNA 1 Plug the end of the XM antenna into the corresponding XM antenna port on the rear panel of the T 787 2 Press and hold HTR 8 s TUNER MODE to check the current XM channel s signal strength as shown in the VFD and OSD Press TUNER MODE again to exit signal strength check Refer also to your XM radio s guide on how to install the XM antenna for optimum signal reception TUNING XM CHANNELS There are three ways to tune to the XM channel you wish to listen Make sure to set your HTR 8 s Device Selector to TUN prior to undertaking the following tuning options The B buttons refer to the corresponding keys on the HTR 8 The same keys correspond to the front panel navigation buttons D A 1 Manual Tuning Toggle the B buttons to step up or down each available XM channel Press and hold D for faster scanning of XM channels 2 Direct Channel Call Toggle ENTER button to switch between Preset and Tune mode see the lower line of the VFD Select Tune mode Using the numeric keyp
63. e are three random modes Shuffle Song Shuffle Album or Shuffle Off lt P gt e During playback mode press PPI to skip forward to the next song or 44 to skip back to the previous song e During playback or pause mode press and hold lt P gt for fast forward or backward scanning of current song Release K lt 4 gt P I to resume playback OPERATION LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER TO VIEW VIDEOS OR PHOTOS LOADED IN YOUR iPod Videos or photos uploaded in your iPod can be viewed directly via the T 787 The following are the steps 1 Make sure that the TV Out setting of your iPod s Video Settings menu is at On mode and appropriate TV Signal is chosen 2 Video or photo file selections and playback procedures are managed directly from your iPod player and not through the T 787 You must exit completely from the T 787 s Setup Menu or Menu Select OSD for you to be able to navigate through your iPod player s video or photo menu options A more direct way is by going to the iPod Setup menu and set Enabled to No 3 With the NAD IPD s S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT ports connected to the T 787 s AUDIO 5 S VIDEO 3 input or to any other assignable input you can now directly enjoy via T 787 your video or photo file selections as uploaded in your iPod Make sure that you select the correct Source Number of the T 787 Note that if Enabled from iPod Setup is set to No ensure that Source 5 is en
64. earn LED turns red rather than green that particular command of that source remote command could not be learned Example Learning DVD Pause Position the HTR 8 and your DVD player s remote as described above e Onthe HTR 8 simultaneously press and hold DVD and RES the Learn LED turns steady green e Press the HTR 8 s Pause I key the Learn LED turns amber e Press and hold the corresponding Pause key of your DVD player s remote control the HTR 8 s Learn LED flickers amber and then turns solid green The command is learned e Press DVD again to exit the learning mode NOTES e TheHTR8can learn up to 360 commands making use of all the DEVICE SELECTOR and function keys e The DEVICE SELECTOR keys can themselves be configured to learn a command e Press and hold a configured DEVICE SELECTOR for at least 2 seconds to execute a function assigned to the particular DEVICE SELECTOR key e Short press of a configured DEVICE SELECTOR will just switch the active device 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 PUNCH THROUGH The HTR 8 s ounch through function allows you to retain a function key from one Device Select page to another so that for example the AMP SURR MODE function might still control the T 787 when the DVD Device Selector page is active NOTE The HTR 8 s VOL keys are pre pr
65. enna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical TRS A a GROUND CLAMP z h 4 N Do N gt i at Te POWER LINES KF mid STAND OFF INSULATORS P f rA SERVICE 7 ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS p MAST ANTENNA GROUND CLAMPS D LEAD IN WIRE GROUND WIRE b SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT T ANTENNA DISCHARGE DN UNIT C 2 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM a NS gt RS GROUND gt e g Interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER 4 WIRE b Ta EXTERNAL L TENNA ma GROUND TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND ING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE N
66. equency response Signal noise ratio Signal noise ratio PREAMPLIFIER SECTION Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Total harmonic distortion Input sensitivity Maximum output level TUNER SECTION AM Section Tuning range Usable sensitivity Signal to noise ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Loop sensitivity 20dB S N FM Section Tuning range Usable sensitivity MONO Signal to noise ratio MONO Signal to noise ratio STEREO Total Harmonic Distortion MONO Total Harmonic Distortion STEREO Channel Separation RDS decode sensitivity DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Unit Dimensions W x H x D Net Weight Shipping Weight 150W 21 8dBW 80 within rated distortion 230W 23 6dBW 320W 25 1dBW 7 x 120W 20 8dBW lt 0 08 lt 0 08 gt 60 1 3V ref 80 VOL at 0 dB 0 8dB ref 1 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 93dB ref rated power at 80 A WTD gt 83dB ref 1W at 80 A WTD 0 5 dB ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 88 dB ref 2V A WTD lt 0 08 330 mV ref 2V gt 4V 530 kHz 1710 kHz 120V version only 10 kHz steps 531 kHz 1602 kHz 230V version only 9 kHz steps 55 dBu 38 dB lt 3 66 dBu 87 50 MHz 108 50 MHz lt 9 dBu 60 dB 55 dB 0 7 1 0 30 dBu 28 dBu 435 x 197 x 438 mm Gross 17 VgX7 Phe x 17 4inches 25 2 kg 55 6 Ibs 29 2 kg 64 4 Ibs Gross dimension includes feet volume knob and extended rear panel terminals REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Specification
67. er Setup See Trigger Setup below If Source Setup is assigned to all three Trigger output Trigger Out 1 3 in the separate Trigger Setup menu window a particular Source can have the following Trigger Out combinations Trigger Out 1 gt 2914279391439 2439 14243 These combinations are dependent upon the assignment of Source Setup for Trigger 1 Out Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out at the Trigger Setup menu Another option is None whereby the particular Source is not assigned any Trigger Out For Trigger Out to become enabled and assignable at Source Setup Normal View menu make sure to carry out or note the following beforehand e In the separate Trigger Setup menu assign Trigger 1 Out Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out to Source Setup e Trigger Out will not appear as an option at the Source Setup Normal View menu if at the separate Trigger Setup menu Trigger 1 Out Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out are all assigned to Main Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 or Zone 2 3 4 with not even one Trigger Out port allocated to Source Setup SOURCE SETUP TABLE VIEW The Source Setup Table View reflects the settings made in the Source Setup Normal View menu All the Source settings are summarized and displayed in tabulated form in the Source Setup Table View Name Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 iPod Source 7 Front Input Media Player Tuner P
68. et values allocated at Preset 2 preset settings as shown in the OSD captures at Step 4 will be recalled and effected at the current source Note that Speaker Setup is set to No At this condition there will be no Speaker Setup values that will be effected at Preset 2 The Speaker Setup settings that will be applied at Preset 2 will be the last or current Speaker Setup settings which in this sample are the same Speaker Setup settings shown above in Step 1 OSD Temp Disp On 5 With the above settings scroll to A V Presets from the SETUP MENU page Use BD to access A V Presets menu 7 Youcan setup up to 5 A V Presets These same A V Presets can also be associated defaulted to each Source in the Source Setup Normal Setup Menu View window as below Control HDMI Setup Source Setup Speaker Setup Zone Setup Source Setup Normal View Source JAJ Enabled Yes Name Source 1 Analog Audio Audio 1 Amplifier Setup Trigger Setup Listening Mode Setup Display Setup A V Presets Gain OdB Digital Audio HDMI 1 Video HDMI 1 A V Preset Preset 1 Trigger Out None In the above example Preset 1 settings are allocated for Source 1 Whenever Source 1 is accessed the Preset 1 settings will be applied to Source 1 You can still manually override the assigned A V Preset allocation in a specific Source with another Preset setting number by wa
69. et with its integral crossover defeated or if undefeatable set to its highest possible frequency if you are using the T 787 s Subwoofer output Final subwoofer level adjustment by ear using music and film sound material is frequently useful e Dueto the effects of room acoustics matched pair speakers front surround back will not always calibrate to exactly the same level offset readings You can exit Test mode at any time by pressing key bringing you back to Speaker Setup menu You can also press the TEST key to discontinue the Test mode OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU SPEAKER DISTANCE Speaker Distance Unit of Measure Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Back Right Back Left Surround Left Subwoofer Your system s speaker distance settings are a subtle but important refinement of your setup Informing the T 787 of the loudspeaker to listener dimensions of each speaker automatically imposes the correct delays optimizing imaging intelligibility and surround sound ambience Enter your dimensions with precision within about 1 foot 30 cm SETTING SPEAKER DISTANCE While at Speaker Distance menu use the m w keys to individually set Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Back Right Back Left Surround Left and Subwoofer to the distance measuring from your principal listening position to the front surface of their corresponding loudspeakers Distance ca
70. fset Adding a Volume Offset will have the effect of reducing the amount of boost applied by Dynamic EQ for any given volume setting As a consequence the amount of overall digital attenuation required is also reduced For example with the Offset set to 10dB and a volume setting of 30dB the loudness curve selected will be for a volume level of 20dB The offset level can be set from OdB to 15dB TONE CONTROLS Tone Controls Tone Defeat off Treble OdB Bass OTe fs Center Dialog 0dB The T 787 has three Tone Control levels Treble Bass and Center Dialog Bass and Treble controls only affect the low bass and high treble leaving the critical midrange frequencies free of coloration The Center Dialog Dialog in the VFD control boosts the presence of the midrange region improving intelligibility of speech These controls allow one to tweak on the fly the frequency response of the source during playback The control setting could be adjusted by navigating through the Tone Controls OSD menu via a combination of ENTER and D keys The same can be managed directly by pressing the front panel s TONE button and then rotating the VOLUME knob to select desired setting Maximum and minimum values for all three Tone Control levels are 10 dB Tone Defeat gives one the choice of varying or completely bypassing the tone control section of the T 787 If Off Tone Active in the VFD is selected
71. he ideal system response for your particular room and speaker setup NOTE The test tone emitted during measurement is loud If you cannot withstand the test tone level it is advisable that you stay away from the room or location where the speakers are being calibrated Return to the room or location after each calibration to change the microphone s position or to finalize the calibration 20 NEXT A TARGET CURVE MUST BE CHOSEN Because loudspeaker designers assume that their products will be used in typical domestic rooms they are voiced to work in this environment It is assumed that the room will add some bass reinforcement and will absorb some treble energy Thus if we effectively remove the walls with room correction and set the speakers for flat response you may find this sounds too bright in the treble and too weak in the bass region NAD engineers have done extensive research in this area of room acoustics and along with Audyssey engineers developed what we believe is the ideal in room response curve We include this NAD EQ along with an Audyssey developed EQ as the two best choices The response curves shown below typify NAD EQ room correction process Room Response measured by Audyssey microphone Inverse Correction Filter calculated by NAD T 787 Corrected Room Response Flat EQ is a third option but not one that we recommend for listening it is useful for verifying system performance when using external
72. her conditions With Digital Audio Broadcast DAB you can now receive CD like quality radio programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion DAB broadcasts use digital signals rather than traditional analogue transmissions thus providing clear high quality reception You get far more robust reception and virtually hiss or crackle free sound with DAB as long as you are within a good coverage area With DAB the listener can scroll through a list of available stations then instantly tune to the station of his choice There is no need to remember channel frequencies All broadcasts are selected by simply selecting the service name The T 787 makes it possible for you to enjoy listening to DAB broadcasts The T 787 has a Digital Audio Broadcast DAB module socket on the rear panel for adding a separately sold and NAD specified outboard DAB module the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 or the DAB NAD DAB Adaptor DB 2 All the control software for this format is included just plug in the module and start enjoying the CD like quality sound and expansive content selection available with DAB IMPORTANT NOTES e TheT 787 is compatible only with the NAD DAB Adaptor module models DB 1 or DB 2 When using the HTR 8 remote control to carry out DAB commands ensure that the DEVICE SELECTOR is set to TUNER Inthe DAB discussions below all control buttons mentioned are with reference to the HTR 8 remote control OPERATION LISTENING
73. ic scanning will be performed This sequence cannot be interrupted During the sequence the following message will be visible in the VFD The bars show the progress of the sequence When scanning is completed the last number shown on the right side of the VFD corresponds to the total number of DAB broadcast stations found Then the first station is tuned in See ALPHANUMERIC section below to understand the order or arrangement of stations 35 OPERATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO 4 Press and hold ENTER button to check the strength of the incoming signal The more segments visible in the lower display line the stronger the signal By changing the position of the antenna you can increase the signal strength You can also opt for an external antenna Consult an antenna professional for more information NOTE No Service List will also be shown in the VFD when no stations are found after the scanning process If this occurs check the connection and position of the DAB antenna or call your local DAB broadcast providers for coverage information SERVICE LIST Follow the steps below to select through the DAB service stations found 1 At DAB mode press D to step through the list of available stations as shown in the lower display line of the VFD 2 Press ENTER to select the desired station DAB TUNER MODE Aside from Full Scan and Local Scan as already described above pressing the TUNER MODE butto
74. ill power up from standby mode To prevent both products from simultaneously going in and out of standby mode along with other common commands set each one to a different IR channel In this setup we will keep C 326BEE and SR 8 remote control defaulted to IR Channel 0 As for T 787 we will assign it to IR Channel 1 the same applies to HTR 8 Set T 787 and HTR 8 to IR Channel 1 via the following procedure T 787 e Press and hold SOURCE and then toggle STANDBY button to select IR Channel 1 HTR 8 Begin by ensuring that the T 787 is powered up on not merely in standby e To enter HTR 8 s library mode press and hold both the AMP device and A V PSET until the LEARN LED turns green e While keeping the HTR 8 pointed towards the T 787 enter the library code 1100 Press OFF If the T 787 goes to standby mode press ENTER to accept the library code number and exit library mode With both T 787 and HTR 8 set to IR Channel 1 the C 326BEE can now be remotely controlled independent of the T 787 NOTE Performing a Factory Reset for T 787 or HTR 8 will result to a return to the factory default IR Channel 0 setting OPERATION USING IR CHANNEL 45 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 Center channel No Dolby Digital DTS T 787 does n
75. ing the DR 1 you have to go to iPod Setup menu please refer to the item about iPod Setup under the USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU segment of OPERATION section and then set Auto Connect to No With this setting you can then use the DR 1 to control your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 2 e Note that if you set Auto Connect to No while at Source 5 iPod you have to change source and then return to Source 5 iPod for the changed setting to take effect REGAIN CONTROL OF NAD IPD 2 USING DR 1 REMOTE CONTROL In order to switch back control of the NAD IPD 2 from the T 787 HTR 8 to the DR 1 remote control follow these steps 1 Exit from the iPod Menu by pressing repeatedly until it brings you to Menu Select OSD 2 Highlight iPod Menu and press to advance to iPod Menu 3 At iPod Menu press to close iPod menu DR 1 remote control regains control of the NAD IPD 2 In addition to the above commands common to the DR 1 below are the descriptions of the other DR 1 control buttons LIGHT Press LIGHT to turn ON the backlight of your iPod player if it is at idle mode MENU Press MENU to return to previous option or menu selection ENTER Press ENTER to select an option or start playback REPEAT Toggle to initiate repeat mode as follows repeat one song repeat all songs or cancel repeat mode X RANDOM Toggle to initiate playback in random order Ther
76. ings at the 5 point or selecting the 70 dB range and reading at the 5 point SETTING SPEAKER LEVELS AT TEST MODE While at Speaker Levels menu press the HTR 8 remote s TEST key activating the T 787 s Speaker Levels balancing test signal You will hear a surf sound as you step through your speakers test appears to the right side of the current speaker beginning with the Front Left If you do not hear the test signal check your speaker connections or your Speaker Setup OSD menu settings Use the remote s m w keys to adjust the loudness of the noise output from the currently playing channel to the required level it s usually simplest to begin with the Front Left As you cycle the test signal around the speakers the OSD will highlight the currently playing channel The level offset reading on the right will change by 1 dB increments 12 dB adjustment is available Press ENTER to adjust the next speaker NOTE If you are balancing levels by ear choose one speaker usually the center as a reference and adjust each of the others in turn to sound as loud as the reference Be sure that you remain in the primary listening position while balancing all channels To produce the same SPL meter reading or subjective loudness use the remote s keys to adjust each speaker NOTES All speakers must be in their final locations before level setting e Your subwoofer if any should be s
77. it For this function to operate correctly it is important that you correctly identify your speakers capabilities We use the terms Small and Large and Off but note that physical size may be irrelevant e A Small speaker is any model regardless of physical size that lacks significant deep bass response that is below about 200 Hz e A Large speaker is any full range model that is one with deep bass response e An Off 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 Surround setup item to Off The Speaker Configuration is global that is it remains in force with all input and listening modes However speaker settings are part of the T 787 s Preset system Consequently multiple speaker settings can be stored for easy recall as different types of recordings or listening modes require Speaker Configuration can be managed and adjusted by pressing a combination of and then m w keys Set Front Center and Surround to Large Small 40Hz to 200Hz or Off as your subsystem s speakers require The Back speakers can either be one or two speakers Set Back to either 1 or 2 speakers as per availability Set Subwoofer to On or Off selecting On only if you have a subwoofer connected to the T 787 s SUBW1 or SUBW2 output jack If Subwoofer is set
78. izing the dynamic range to preserve the impact Audyssey Dynamic Volume includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ which compensates for deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics These two technologies enable the full frequency response of the source at its original level to be reproduced at any listening level Even at lower listening volumes Dynamic Volume ensures that the richness and dynamics of the response are maintained Audyssey Dynamic Volume can be set to the following levels Light Provide the least adjustment to the loudest or softest sound level Medium Setting that prevents loud and soft sound from being much louder than their respective average sound levels Heavy Affect volume the most by causing all sound to be of equal loudness NOTE Audyssey Dynamic EQ must be set to On to activate Audyssey Dynamic Volume If Audyssey Dynamic EQ is set Off Audyssey Dynamic Volume will also remain Off IMPORTANT NOTICE If Audyssey Auto Calibration is not set up the relative balance of your system s loudspeakers has to be manually adjusted with the aid of a SPL meter for Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ to be effective If the speakers are not properly calibrated the corresponding Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ responses could be distorted Refer also to the item about USING SPL METER in the SPEAKER LEVELS section below Of
79. l of 6 1 channels The expanded DTS ES Surround includes two formats with two different methods of surround signal recording as follows DTS ES DISCRETE 6 1 Since the signals of the 6 1 Surround channels including the back channel are completely independent it is possible to achieve the sensation that the acoustic image is moving about freely among the background sounds 360 degrees surrounding the listener Although maximum quality is achieved with sound tracks recorded using this system and reproduced using the DTS ES decoder when played with a conventional DTS decoder the back surround channel is automatically downmixed in the surround right and surround left channels of the surround system in such a way that none of the signal components are lost 27 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU DTS ES MATRIX 6 1 In this format the additional signals of the back channel receive a matrix encoding and are inputted into the right and left surround channels During reproduction they are decoded to the right left and back surround channels Since this bit stream format is 100 compatible with conventional DTS signals the DTS ES Matrix 6 1 format effect can also be achieved from sources with DTS ES 5 1 signals Naturally it is also possible to reproduce from a DTS 5 1 channel decoder signals recorded in DTS ES 6 1 When a DTS ES decoder processes a discrete DTS ES 6 1 or in Matrix 6 1 these formats are aut
80. least several inches to both sides and behind and that will provide a clear line of sight within 25 feet 8 meters between the T 787 s front panel and your primary listening viewing position this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The T 787 generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the T 787 on top of other components but the reverse usually should be avoided INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED DEFAULT SOURCE SETTINGS The following table lists the default SOURCE settings Note that the Audio input settings show both digital and analog audio input Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even if both are present Source Audio Input Video Input Source 1 HDMI 1 Audio 1 HDMI 1 Source 2 HDMI 2 Audio 2 HDMI 2 Source 3 Coaxial 1 Audio 3 Component 1 Source 4 Optical 1 Audio 4 Video 1 iPod Audio 5 S Video 3 Source 7 7 1 Input Component 2 Front Input HDMI Front Audio Front HDMI Front Media Player Audio MP Tuner To modify the above default settings and for a better understanding of source setting and combinations please refer to the item about SOURCE SETUP in the USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section NOTE Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even if both are present FRONT PANEL Vv VOLUME SOURCE gt c
81. lted to Zone 2 remote control codes The T 787 has the capability to operate via Alternate IR channel This is practically useful if you have two NAD products that can be operated by similar remote control commands With alternate IR Channel two different NAD products can be controlled independently in the same zone by setting each one to a different IR channel IR CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT The T 787 and the HTR 8 remote control must be set to the same channel To change the Main Zone IR Channel on the T 787 e Press and hold lt SOURCE and then toggle STANDBY button to select desired IR Channel the VFD will show IR Channel 1 or IR Channel 0 The default IR Channel is IR Channel 0 To change the IR Channel on the HTR 8 remote control e Include a channel number before the library code For HTR 8 library code 100 is the default library table for AMP device To select this AMP library table for IR Channel 0 retain the library code 100 e If you want to load the AMP library table on IR Channel 1 prefix the library code with 1 to indicate association with IR Channel 1 Load then the AMP library table using the code 1100 SAMPLE SETUP OF TWO NAD PRODUCTS ON THE SAME ZONE NAD T 787 and NAD C 326BEE are both defaulted to IR Channel 0 If OFF button is pressed on the HTR 8 remote control or SR 8 remote control for the C 326BEE both products will go to standby mode Press ON and both products w
82. ly provide adequate reception However an exterior AM antenna can be used to improve reception Consult an antenna professional for more information IMPORTANT NOTE When using the HTR 8 to carry out AM FM commands ensure that the DEVICE SELECTOR is set to TUNER ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA 1 Rotate the outer frame of the antenna 2 Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the groove on the stand 3 Extend the antenna cord SELECTING A TUNER BAND Press the AM FM DB button on the HTR 8 while at AMP or TUNER device selector page Each subsequent press will toggle you through AM FM XM or DAB band Stop release button at your desired tuner band TUNING AM FM STATIONS Upon selecting AM or FM band use TUNE lt gt on the HTR 8 to perform slow manual search press and hold to automatically search The front panel lt gt or HTR 8 s D buttons can also be used to tune for stations 1 Press B momentarily to step up or down between AM or FM frequencies 2 Press and hold D for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the T 787 s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters 3 Pressing the D during the search process will stop the search DIRECT TUNING If you know your desired station s frequency allocation you can tune directly to the station 1 Toggle ENTER button to switch between Preset and Tune mode see the lower line of the VFD
83. main Bass management or Speaker settings are also not in effect as these are DSP functions OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES Listening Mode Mode PLIIx Music Center Width 3 Dimension 0 Panorama PEOTI Several of the T 787 s listening modes have one or more selectable variations and adjustable parameters that you can modify to suit you system or personal preferences NOTE Listening Mode parameter changes are maintained when you change listening modes You may also save a modified Listening Mode for easy recall by saving it to a Preset See A V Presets below under Setup Menu discussions PRO LOGIC IIx PLIIx MOVIE is optimized for film soundtracks PLIIx MUSIC for music recordings Center Width 0 to 7 Modifies the hard centeredness of the center image by gradually mixing mono center content to the Front left right speakers as well A setting of 0 retains the center channel only default while a setting of 7 yields a fully phantom center channel Dimension 7 to 7 Adjusts front rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels Panorama On Off Adds a wraparound effect by extending some stereo content into the surround channels NOTE Pro Logic IIx mode will decode as Pro Logic II mode when the BACK surround speakers are set to OFF from Speaker Configurations menu See also section about Speaker Config
84. mber to be deleted For example P03 2 Press and hold MEMORY button and then press and release INFO button current stored preset setting will be erased P03 becomes P CHOOSING THE TUNER MODE The front panel TUNER MODE key is a dual purpose control In the normal position FM MUTE FM STEREO icons on the VFD are illuminated only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the TUNER MODE button again FM MUTE FM STEREO icons on the VFD are extinguished allows distant and potentially noisy stations to be received Noise is reduced 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 One can store the same channel in two preset locations one with TUNER MODE On and another with TUNER MODE Off ABOUT USER NAMES A Preset number can be assigned a twelve User Name The assigned User Name will be shown in the VFD and OSD whenever the associated Preset number is recalled ENTERING USER NAMES A Preset number can be assigned the user name NEWS by the following procedure The buttons mentioned below refer to HTR 8 buttons The corresponding front panel buttons execute the same functions as described 1 Recall the desired Preset number to be assigned a User Name 2 Then press the MEMORY button once and within five 5 seconds
85. n 100 channels of music news sports comedy talk and entertainment You will find that the coverage is continent wide The music quality is digital with many commercial free music channels Connect XM radio cable to this socket Follow the instructions that came with your XM radio Refer also to the LISTENING TO XM RADIO segment of the OPERATION section NOTE The external XM radio is not supplied with your T 787 DAB MODULE INPUT 230V version model only The T 787 is compatible only with the NAD DAB Adaptor module models DB 1 or DB 2 With DAB you can receive CD like quality programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion Plug in the other end of the Mini Din connector from the NAD DAB Adaptor module output port into this socket Refer also to the item about LISTENING TO DAB RADIO segment of the OPERATION section NOTE The external NAD DAB Adaptor module is not supplied with your T 787 6 SOFT CLIPPING e Enables NAD s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry on all channels e AtON position Soft Clipping gently limits the output of the T 787 to minimize audible distortion should the T 787 be over driven Soft Clipping may simply be left ON at all times to reduce the likelihood of audible distortion from excessive volume settings However for critical listening and to preserve optimum dynamics you may wish to defeat it by setting this switch to OFF IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR
86. n and outlet e Toggle MUTE button to deactivate Mute function e Check cables e Check Speaker Configuration menu e Select appropriate listening mode e Correct Speaker Configuration or Speaker Levels settings Power up subwoofer check subwoofer s AC outlet or check connections e Correct Speaker Configuration or Speaker Levels settings e Play a known 5 1 channel recording or select Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode e Correct Speaker Configuration or Speaker Levels settings e Check connections e Check source component setup e Check batteries e Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight from remote to T 787 e Reduce sunlight room lighting e Check station tuning Adjust or replace antenna e Tune to an RDS station that supports program service name PS mode and radio text mode RT e Check the connection and position of DAB antenna e Call your local DAB broadcast providers for coverage information Reset T 787 to factory default settings Press and hold lt SOURCE and FRONT INPUT MP front panel buttons until Factory Reset complete is shown in the VFD 46 AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Stereo Mode IHF dynamic power 8 Q IHF dynamic power 40 Power output Surround Mode Total harmonic distortion at rated power IM distortion at rated power Damping factor 8 0 Input sensitivity and impedance Fr
87. n be set up to 30 feet or 9 1 meters Distance can be displayed as feet or meters selectable at the Unit of Measure item ADJUSTING THE VOLUME TUNERI CAB sAT MACHO C a RANDOM VOL 3 MODE j TUNER MODE In addition to the Volume knob use the HTR 8 s VOL w to adjust the master volume of the T 787 raising or lowering the channels altogether A momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 dB increments If you hold down VOL w the master volume change will run on until the key is released Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level there is no imperative to listen at any particular master volume setting A setting of 20 dB may sound as loud from one CD or DVD as 10 dB does from another The T 787 will power up from Standby mode at whatever master volume setting was last used however if the prior setting was greater than 20 dB the T 787 will power up at 20 dB This prevents inadvertently beginning a session at excessive volume MUTING THE SOUND Use the HTR 8 s MUTE key to silence all channels completely Muting is always available regardless of the source or listening mode selections NOTES Changing input or listening mode selections does not release muting e Adjusting the volume level via the HTR 8 or the front panel volume knob will automatically release the mute function 23 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU ADJ
88. n will also present you with other options namely Station Order DRC Manual Scan Prune List and Reset STATION ORDER Use Station Order to sort the sequence of the listed stations There are three orders Alphanumeric Ensemble and Active 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press TUNER MODE button and D to select Station Order Press ENTER 2 Toggle D to select through Alohanumeric Ensemble and Active 3 Press ENTER to select desired station order ALPHANUMERIC This is the default setting Stations are arranged by numbers first and then alphabetically by letters ENSEMBLE Digital radio is broadcast as groups of data called ensemble Each ensemble contains a number of stations transmitted at a set frequency When Ensemble is selected as the mode of station order the radio broadcasts are arranged in the order of their ensemble names NOTE Ensemble is also interchangeably termed as multiplex by other broadcast providers ACTIVE Active stations are listed at the top of the channel list Those channels that are in list but have no service in the area will be displayed last in the channel list 36 DRC The level of compression of stations can be set to eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level between radio stations Popular music would normally be more compressed than classical music resulting in possible different audio levels when changing from o
89. nce 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 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 THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET OUTLET CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections than is equal to or greater than shown below Left and Right Panels 10 cm Rear Panel 10 cm Top Panel 10 cm FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a pa
90. nce of your systems loudspeakers ensures that surround sound recordings whether music or film will present the balance of effects music and dialog that the artists intended Additionally if your system incorporates a subwoofer it establishes a correct relationship between the volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers and thus of low frequencies bass to other sonic elements USING AN SPL METER It is quite practical to perform the T 787 level setup routines by ear and careful work will produce acceptably accurate results However the use of an inexpensive sound pressure level SPL meter such as Radio Shack part number 33 2050 makes this task easier more accurate and more repeatable Ownership of such a meter could prove a valuable audio tool The SPL meter should be placed at the primary listening position at approximately the height of the seated listener s head A tripod is helpful but with a little duct tape almost anything a pole lamp music stand or ladder backed chair for example can do as well Just be sure that no large acoustically reflective surfaces obstruct or are near the microphone element Orient the meter with its microphone usually at one end pointing straight up toward the ceiling not toward the speakers and ensure that C weighting scale is selected Set the meter to display 75 dB SPL On Radio Shack meters this necessitates either setting the meter to its 80 dB range and taking your read
91. ne station to the other Setting the DRC to 0 means no compression 1 2 indicates medium compression and 1 shows maximum compression No compression is recommended especially for classical music 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press TUNER MODE button and D to select DRC Press ENTER 2 Toggle D to select through DRC 0 DRC 1 2 and DRC 1 3 Press ENTER to select desired DRC level MANUAL SCAN This option allows you to directly tune to a desired channel and include it in the service list if not yet available at the time You can also use manual scan to assist you in positioning the DAB antenna for best reception of the desired channel 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press TUNER MODE button and D to select Manual Scan Press ENTER The current channel and frequency are shown in the upper line of the VFD The bars at the lower line of the VFD indicate the signal strength level of the current channel 2 To select other channels toggle B to step through the channel list Release B when you have arrived at your desired channel Channel and frequency are shown in the upper line of the VFD The bars at the lower line of the VFD indicate the signal strength level of the current channel To improve the reception of the selected channel adjust or reposition the DAB antenna until the best reception is indicated 3 Press ENTER to tune the selected cha
92. ng and holding for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the A V PSET key until the Learn LED turns green Now press and hold the HTR 8 s 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 8 s operation with other brand components CHECKING CODE LIBRARY NUMBER 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 A V PSET key until the Learn LED turns green Press the DISP key the HTR 8 indicates the current code library by flashing its CUSTOM BD and MACRO keys For example to indicate code library 501 the HTR 8 will flash CUSTOM 5 times pause and then flash MACRO once You might wish to make a note of you
93. ng parameters NOTE Source 5 is defaulted to iPod Change the default setting of Source 5 to iPod via the following procedure 1 Goto iPod Setup menu under the Source Setup menu At iPod Setup menu set Enabled to No 2 Then go back to Source Setup menu and select Source Setup Normal View 3 Goto Source 5 and set Enabled to Yes Source 5 can now be configured to any desired settings ENABLED One can enable disable a Source via this option This is particularly useful if only few Sources are used and one directly selects the Source from the front panel bypassing unused sources Select Yes to enable the particular Source or No to disable the Source NAME A new Name maybe assigned to a Source label For example if your BD player is attached to Source 1 it is possible to rename Source 1 to BD In order to rename the Source label scroll to the Name parameter Press D to go to the first character Then press w to pick through the alphanumeric selections OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU Press B to move to the next character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character The name can be as long as twelve characters The new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD ANALOG AUDIO The T 787 has nine analog audio inputs including 7 1 input These analog inputs Audio 1 6 Audio Front Audio MP and
94. nnel NOTE The number of ensembles and stations that could be scanned will vary depending upon your location PRUNE LIST There maybe situations wherein certain stations become inactive The Prune List option enables the deletion of these inactive stations in the service list 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press front panel s TUNER MODE button and D to select Prune List 2 Press ENTER Any inactive stations are automatically deleted RESET The Reset option allows the connected and separately sold NAD DAB Adaptor to be reset to its factory default settings 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press TUNER MODE button and D to select Reset 2 Press ENTER Reset No will be shown in the lower line of the VFD Press D to switch to Reset Yes option 3 Toselect Reset No or Reset Yes press ENTER while at the desired option Selecting Reset Yes will cause the connected NAD DAB Adaptor module to be reset to its factory default settings OPERATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO INFORMATION SETTINGS While listening to a DAB broadcast the type of information displayed in the lower line of the VFD can be varied Toggle front panel s INFO button to step through the following display options Station Name Channel and Frequency 4 Ensemble Name 4 Program Type 4 Time and Date b Audio Signal information 4 Error Rate STATION NAME The name
95. nted toward the component enter the first appropriate three digit code library number from the table below Press OFF 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 LIBRARY NAD PRODUCT LIBRARY NAD PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION 100 Receiver ie Discrete 300 im wr ee ae Toggle 301 L75 L76 Tuner 102 S170 302 L70 Tuner 103 L75 303 L53 Tuner jo4 SeendZoneCommands sy 173 Tuner 3112 Zone 3 305 425 4112 Zone 4 306 445 105 L70 307 Txx5 Series Tuner 106 L76 400 Tape Deck B 107 118 401 TAPE Deck A 108 L53 500 TV 280 109 L73 501 MR13 110 Stereo Receiver Amplifier 502 MR20 111 Stereo Second Zone 503 PMR45 112 Txx5 Series 600 T535 1562 1585 M55 200 CD Player 601 T550 L55 201 CD Player old 602 1512 1531 1532 1571 1572 202 5170 5240 5340 603 L70 L73 DVD 203 5325 604 L56 mses BREET 205 M5 606 L53 DVD OPERATION USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL SEARCH MODE If none of the codes from the table when entered turns on 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 pressi
96. nu For Zone 3 and Zone 4 to become available at the Zone Controls window their corresponding Mode in the Zone Setup menu under the Setup Menu section should be set to Zone Audio Only NOTE The ZR 7 remote contro will only control Zone 2 applications Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using the front panel navigations buttons as well as the corresponding keys on the HTR 8 remote control 15 OPERATION USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Setup Menu Control HDMI Setup Source Setup Speaker Setup Zone Setup Amplifier Setup Trigger Setup Listening Mode Setup Display Setup A V Presets The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the T 787 to the ancillary equipment used in one s specific AV system Unless your system exactly matches the factory defaults as shown in the accompanying Quick Start Guide you will need to use the setup menu to configure the inputs of the T 787 At Setup Menu the following are configurable Control HDMI Setup Source Setup Speaker Setup Zone Setup Amplifier Setup Trigger Setup Listening Mode Setup Display Setup and A V Presets To access and navigate through Setup Menu and its sub menu selections please refer to and follow the directions stated in the sections Display the OSD and Navigating the OSD and Making Changes CONTROL HDMI SETUP The T 787 supports HDMI Control
97. ogrammed as punched through for all Device Selector pages VOL will operate the T 787 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 AMP SURR MODE key to the DVD page e Onthe HTR 8 simultaneously press and hold DVD and RES 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 OPERATION USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY You may copy a command from any HTR 8 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 Selector key again to exit Learning Mode Example Copy the Pause command from the CD page to the AMP H button e Onthe HTR 8 simultaneously press and hold AMP and RES the Learn LED turns s
98. omatically detected and the Optimum Surround mode is selected However some DTS ES Matrix 6 1 sources may be detected as DTS In this case the DTS ES Matrix mode should be selected manually in order to reproduce them DTS NEO 6 SURROUND This mode applies the conventional 2 channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS ES Matrix 6 1 to achieve 6 1 channel surround playback DTS Neo 6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding of the signal sources DTS NEO 6 CINEMA This method is ideal for the reproduction of movies The decoding takes place by emphasizing the separation in order to achieve the same atmosphere with 2 channel as with 6 1 channel sources DTS NEO 6 MUSIC Mainly recommended for music reproduction The right and left front channels do not pass through the decoder and are reproduced directly so there is no loss in sound quality and the effects of the right surround left surround central and back surround channels add a natural sensation of expansion of the sound field ENHANCED STEREO Please refer to the same description of ENHANCED STEREO under the LISTENING MODES segment of the OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU 28 DISPLAY SETUP Display Setup VFD Display On Dimmer Bright Line 1 Main Source Audio Codec Line 2 Line 2 Temp Line OSD Temp Disp On The Vacuum Fluorescent Di
99. on Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Chapter 47 www NADelectronics com 2012 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International While every effort has been made to ensure the contents are accurate at the time of publication features and specifications may be subject to change without prior notice T787_ENG_OM_V06 MAY 2012
100. or identification of the DAB broadcast station is shown This is the default display DLS Dynamic Label Segment DLS is the scrolling text supplied by the broadcasting station It may contain information on music titles or details regarding the program or station CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY The channel and frequency of the currently tuned DAB broadcast are displayed ENSEMBLE NAME The name of the ensemble that is broadcasting the program is displayed PROGRAM TYPE This is a description of the type of broadcast supplied by the station such as Pop Rock Drama and the likes TIME AND DATE The current time and date as supplied by the DAB station are displayed AUDIO SIGNAL INFORMATION Displays the bit rate and audio type stereo mono or joint stereo as transmitted by the DAB broadcast provider These are set by the broadcaster to suit the type and quality of material being transmitted ERROR RATE This displays the digital error rate 0 to 99 of the currently tuned channel the lower the figure the better the quality of the received broadcast 37 OPERATION LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER The T 787 is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional NAD IPD Dock for iPod NAD IPD can be plugged in With the NAD IPD linking the T 787 with your own iPod player you can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks and playlists as well as view applicable still image and video playback You can control your i
101. or the like CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection IF INDOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN C This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC 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 MS opackaging 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 RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model and serial number of your new T 787 are located on the back of the cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that you record these numbers here NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2011 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited INTRODUCT
102. ot respond to remote control commands No RDS information Display shows No Service List POSSIBLE CAUSES e AC power unplugged e Power not switched on e Outlet has no power Mute function is activated e Faulty missing cables e Speaker Configuration channel s set to OFF e No surround listening mode is engaged e Surround channels set to OFF on Speaker Configuration menu Surround channels level set too low on Speaker Levels menu e Subwoofer is off not powered or improperly connected e Subwoofer set to OFF on Speaker Configuration menu e Subwoofer level set too low on Speaker Levels menu e Source is a 2 0 etc Dolby Digital or DTS recording without center channel Center set to OFF on Speaker Configuration menu e Center level set too low on Speaker Levels menu e Source s digital output is not connected to a T 787 digital input Source component not configured for multichannel digital output Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted Infrared receiver IR window of T 787 or IR transmitter of the remote control is obstructed e T 787 front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light e Station signal too weak e Station not transmitting RDS data e DAB antenna not connected properly e No DAB coverage in the area POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS e Check AC cable connectio
103. output can be assigned and these are Main Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 2 3 4 and Source Setup Main 12V DC is available at the assigned Trigger Out when the T 787 is at powered state Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 2 3 4 When the applicable Zone is at powered state 12V DC is available at the assigned Trigger Out Source Setup If Trigger Output is linked to Source Setup 12V DC is available at Trigger Out whenever the particularly assigned Source is selected Please see also separate discussion about Trigger Out under the Source Setup Normal View section DELAY The availability of 12V DC at Trigger Out can be regulated If it is desired that 12V DC is available without delay the moment Trigger Out is linked to its assigned setting set Delay to Os Otherwise one can select through a delay time of 1s to 15s AUTO TRIGGER IN Auto Trigger IN allows external system controllers to toggle the associated section of the T 787 from Standby to On and vice versa Main From standby mode the T 787 is powered ON when 12V DC is applied at Trigger IN Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Applicable Zone is turned ON whenever 12V DC is present at Trigger IN All Main Zone 2 Zone 3 and Zone 4 as described above will all be activated given a 12V DC input at Trigger IN See also Item 8 12V TRIGGER OUT 12V TRIGGER IN of REAR PANEL discussion as well as the Trigger Out discussion under Source Setup Normal View OP
104. r components code library numbers 43 OPERATION USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL SUMMARY OF THE HTR 8 MODES Mode Keys To Press for 3 seconds Learn Copy Punch Through Device Key RES Key Delete Mode Device Key RTN Key Macro Record Macro Key Function Key Library Mode Device Key A V PSET Key Back Light Timeout DISP Key Digit Key Factory Reset See Factory Reset above SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the T 787 to Standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes Pressing the HTR 8 s SLEEP button once will display the setting of the sleep time increment Pressing the HTR 8 s SLEEP button a second time within a 3 second period will change the sleep time increment in 15 minute intervals after which time the T 787 will automatically switch into Standby mode To adjust the sleep delay press the HTR 8 s SLEEP button twice first to display the sleep time increment and a second time to change the sleep time increment The sleep time increment and a SLEEP icon will continuously display on the T 787 s front panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD Each consecutive press increases the sleep time in 15 minute increments from 15 to 90 minutes To cancel the sleep mode continue pressing the HTR 8 s SLEEP button until Sleep Off displays on the VFD Switching the T 787 to standby from either the HTR 8 s OFF or the T 787 s STANDBY button will also cancel the sleep mode 44 USING THE ZR 7 RE
105. ress ENTER to Disable Navigating through the Source Setup Table View via a combination of D and then 4 buttons one will have the benefit of directly changing the settings for Audio Video Preset and Name without going back to the Source Setup Normal View menu Highlight a particular Source number and then toggle ENTER button to enable or disable said Source number iPod SETUP iPod Setup Enabled Yes Auto Connect Yes Menu Timeout 30s The iPod Setup menu allows you to preset the following associated settings when iPod is the selected source Enabled Select Yes to enable iPod as a Source or No to disable it Auto Connect Select Yes to automatically enable and connect the iPod player docked in the linked NAD iPod docking station when Source 5 the default iPod source allocation in the T 787 is selected Select No if you do not want a docked iPod to be automatically connected Menu Timeout Set the time for the OSD to revert to the Now Playing display when the iPod menu has been left idle no scrolling or navigation being done for the specified time out time For the Now Playing OSD to be shown there should be a song paused or being played before going to the iPod menu You can set the Menu Timeout between the range 5s to 60s at 5s increments If you do not want for the menu to timeout select Off SPEAKER SETUP Speaker Setup Audyssey Auto Cali
106. ressing B and then to step through the selections The following are the sets of assignable Video input HDMI HDMI 1 6 HDMI Front Component Video gt Component 1 3 S Video S Video 1 3 S Video Front Video Video 1 3 Video Front IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE VIDEO PERFORMANCE OF T 787 The T 787 utilizes an NAD engineered field programmable gate array FPGA that is capable of enabling the conversion of analog video to digital video This allows a single cable connection to your TV for all sources while maintaining the source s native resolution Interlaced video is converted to progressive scan over HDMI allowing complete compatibility with latest HD TVs The T 787 also supports HDMI 1 4a features that include compatibility with a broad range of 3D and HD digital video sources and displays A V PRESET A particular Source can be assigned a stored Preset The parameters set up in the selected Preset number will be adopted into the particular Source it is assigned Please refer to the separate section on A V Presets for further understanding of Preset settings Scrolling to A V Preset and by pressing B and then a Source could be assigned a Preset number ranging from Preset 1 to 5 If it is desired not to assign the particular Source a Preset setting select None 18 TRIGGER OUT Trigger Out feature for a particular Source is dependent upon the configurations done in a separate menu on Trigg
107. rs unprecedented sound reproduction at all volume levels 14 Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround volume levels moment by moment The resulting bass response octave to octave balance and surround impression remained the same despite changes in volume Audyssey Dynamic EQ is designed to work in conjunction with Audyssey MultEQ Dynamic EQ determines the proper loudness compensation based on the sound pressure level measurements MultEQ provides Audyssey Dynamic EQ working in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ provides the right listening conditions for every listener at any volume level On Activate Audyssey Dynamic EQ function Off Defeat Audyssey Dynamic EQ function NOTE Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic Volume see below can be directly selected or changed using HTR 8 s AUDYSSEY button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode Toggle AUDYSSEY button to select Dyn EQ or Dyn Vol and then use the to select through their respective options Press AUDYSSEY again to save the setting and at the same time move on to the next option or exit the menu setting altogether AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME Audyssey Dynamic Volume delivers consistent volume playback levels anticipating sudden spikes and dips in volume and compensating for them in real time Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment by moment maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optim
108. rticular 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert CAUTION Marking and rating plate can be found at the rear panel of the apparatus WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire
109. s a Source change For example if PLAY is pressed on a BD Player with CEC the T 787 and TV with CEC will automatically switch to their respective input connections the T 787 switching to the HDMI input where the BD Player is connected while the TV will switch to its input where the T 787 s HDMI MONITOR OUT is connected This completes the auto configuration the BD Player is automatically played back using the T 787 and TV Audio System At On setting the T 787 will broadcast a CEC message indicating it is an active audio system A CEC compatible TV will usually mute its audio output when this happens When this option is enabled the T 787 will also respond to CEC volume and mute commands For example a CEC TV may forward the volume commands from its remote to the T 787 ARC Mode Audio Return Channel ARC enables an ARC enabled TV to send audio data upstream to T 787 This option has three choices Off Auto or Source Setup Auto When set to Auto the T 787 will automatically attempt an ARC audio connection to the TV whenever the TV announces over CEC that it has become the active source If an ARC connection can be established the T 787 will output the ARC audio signal no matter what source is selected on the T 787 and will show HDMI ARC on the VFD The Auto option tends to work best when all your devices Support CEC and the Source Switch option is set to On Source Setup When set to Source Setup you can select
110. s are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www NADelectronics com for the latest information about T 787 Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2009 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC The XM name XM Ready and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories U S and foreign patents pending Audyssey MultEQ XT is a trade mark of Audyssey Laboratories This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovisi
111. separate detachable mains power cord Before connecting the plug to the mains powers source connect firmly first the other end to T 787 s AC Mains input socket Always disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power source first before disconnecting the cable from the T 787 s AC Mains input socket Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet i e 120V 60 Hz for 120V version models only or 230V 50 Hz for 230V version models only 18 SWITCHED AC OUTLET This convenience outlet can supply switched power to another component or accessory The total draw of all devices connected to this outlet must not exceed 120 watts It is powered ON and OFF by the front panel STANDBY button or by the HTR 8 s ON and OFF keys 19 POWER Supply the AC mains power to the T 787 When the POWER switch is set to ON position the T 787 goes to standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the Standby LED Press the front panel Standby button or HTR 8 remote control s ON button to switch ON the T 787 from standby mode If you intend not to use the T 787 for long periods of time such as when on vacation switch off the POWER switch With POWER switched off neither the front panel Standby button nor HTR 8 remote control s ON button can activate the T 787 11 OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU ABOUT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD The T 787 employs a simple self explanatory system of on screen display menus that will appe
112. shown Audio Src Format Shows the active Source s detected audio format Audio Codec Displays the detected audio stream format like Analog PCM Surround Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio and other formats Video Mode Show the video resolution of the active input source Details shown include the video resolution with frame rate For a better understanding of these video details consult with your NAD Audio Specialist or your distributor s technical department Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Source The assigned Source for the applicable Zone is shown Off Select Off if it is desired not to show any data at the applicable Line Temp Line Choose between Line 1 and Line 2 as the desired line where VFD will be temporarily shown if Temp is selected at Display option as described above ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD Temp Disp This applies to the OSD that is temporarily shown at video out whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the remote control is activated Set to On if it is desired to show the applicable OSD at the monitor TV otherwise select Off A V PRESETS A V Presets Preset l Name Preset 1 Listening Mode Yes DSP Options Yes Tone Controls Yes Speaker Setup No Display Setup No Save Current Setup to Preset Load Defaults to Preset The T 787 s simple but powerfully flexible system of A V Presets allows you to customize virtually every aspect of your audio
113. splay VFD and On Screen Display OSD can be shown in various ways by navigating through the parameters at the Display Setup menu Use a combination of p w and ENTER keys to step through the Display Setup menu items NOTE The configurations set forth at Display Setup are carried over whenever it is enabled during A V Preset setting Please see also the section below about AV Presets VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VFD Display Select On to display all applicable data or characters at the VFD Nothing will be shown at VFD if Temp is selected At Temp setting however whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the remote control is activated the appropriate VFD characters will be shown temporarily and then fade away Note that if any of the Zones are at powered state they will be continually shown at VFD even at Temp setting Dimmer If it is desired to reduce the brightness of the VFD set Dimmer to Dim Otherwise select Bright to return to normal VFD brightness Line 1 Line 2 The VFD shows two main lines of data or characters Line 2 is the line of data or characters located at the lower bottom of the VFD while directly above it is Line 1 For both lines one can select which display could be shown by choosing through the following Main Source Shows the active Source Volume Current Volume level is shown Listening Mode Selected Listening Mode is
114. supplied by the applicable source Toggle INFO button to display supplied information VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VFD Displays visual information about the current settings like the active Source volume level listening mode audio format applicable RDS XM DAB as well as iPod related display information and other related indicators Refer also to the item about DISPLAY SETUP under the USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section REMOTE SENSOR Point the HTR 8 remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the T 787 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the T 787 with the remote control Distance About 23ft 7m from the front of the remote sensor Angle About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor 8 lt SOURCE gt Toggle through the input selections Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 iPod Source 7 Front Input Media Player and Tuner AM FM DAB XM as applicable More Sources can be directly recalled upon enabling them at the Setup Menu Refer also to the item about SOURCE SETUP under the USING THE T 787 SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section 9 VOLUME The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signal being fed to the loudspeakers or headphones Turn clockwise to increase the volume level counter clockwise to lower it 10 PHONES Accepts
115. tch 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 41 OPERATION USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL Example Record a Macro to the 0 key to Turn on the T 787 Select Input 1 Source 1 and Commence Playback of connected Source 1 device as in DVD player e Onthe HTR 8 simultaneously press and hold MACRO and 0 numeric zero the Learn LED turns steady green e Press AMP press ON press 1 Input or Source 1 press DVD press gt 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 EXECUTING MACROS To execute a macro press and release MACRO its key illumination lights for 5 seconds While it remains lit press an HTR 8 key to which a macro has previously been stored The corresponding macro will run as each step executes its parent Device Selector s key flashes lights briefly when execution is finished the MACRO key illumination goes
116. te left right surround channels plus subwoofer assuming these are present in the current Speaker Configuration EARS does not employ the surround back speakers if any EARS extracts the natural ambience present in nearly all well produced stereo recordings It does not synthesize any ambience or other sonic elements and thus remains truer to the sound of the original musical performance than most other music surround options Select EARS for listening to stereo music recordings and broadcasts EARS produces a subtle but highly natural and believable ambience from nearly all natural acoustic stereo recordings Typically these include classical jazz and folk genres as well as numerous examples from others Its virtues include realistic stable front stage sonic imaging and spacious but unexaggerated ambient virtual acoustics that remain faithful to the original recording ENHANCED STEREO All recordings are reproduced in stereo via the maximum speaker complement configured in the current Speaker Configuration Enhanced stereo can be useful for maximum volume from all channels or for multi speaker background music cocktail party listening For this mode Front Center Surround and Back speakers can be turned ON OFF as desired ANALOG BYPASS All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analog to digital conversions At Analog Bypass the DSP circuitry is bypassed but full tone control functions re
117. teady green e Press Pause I the Learn LED turns amber e Press CD press Pause I 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 acommand 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 Listening Mode and begin playback again all from a single keypress Each DEVICE SELECTOR and function keys of the HTR 8 can be stored one macro 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 8 function key 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 keys to be recorded into the macro being sure to first press the requisite Device Selector key for each function you may swi
118. tion See discussion below about PCM 1 NOTE Please refer to the section Listening Mode at the Main Menu discussions for a description of Stereo Downmix and DTS Neo 6 surround modes PCM PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the digital representation of a standard audio signal converted with little or no compression If None is selected for any of the Dolby or DTS settings this PCM section will default the audio signal as follows Stereo The detected stereo audio format will be configured into one of the following options Pro Logic PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music NEO 6 Cinema NEO 6 Music EARS Enhanced Stereo or None Surround The detected surround audio format will be configured into one of the following options PLIIx Movie PLIlx Music NEO 6 Music NEO 6 Cinema Stereo Downmix or None ANALOG If the audio input is an analog signal the following are the surround modes the input can be defaulted Pro Logic PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music NEO 6 Cinema NEO 6 Music EARS Enhanced Stereo Analog Bypass and None NOTE All these Listening Modes for Dolby Digital DTS PCM and Analog can be directly changed by pressing the Listening Mode button on the front panel or through the Listening Mode option at the Main Menu window The chosen audio format will be reflected back to the appropriate setting at the Listening Mode Setup DOLBY SETUP Dolby Setup Dolby Digital Dyn Range Ctrl
119. tions and their sub menu selections NOTE The individual configurations set forth at Listening Mode DSP Options and Tone Controls are carried over whenever they are enabled at A V Presets setting Please see the section AV PRESETS for reference 12 LISTENING MODE Listening Mode Mode PLIIx Movie The T 787 offers distinct listening modes tailored for different types of recording or program material With a two channel Stereo source the following listening modes can be selected STEREO All output is directed to the front left right channels Low frequencies are directed to the subwoofer if one is present in the Speaker settings Select Stereo when you wish to listen to a stereo or monaural production such as music CD or FM broadcast without surround enhancement Stereo recordings whether in PCM digital or analog form and whether surround encoded or not encoded are reproduced as recorded Multi channel digital recordings Dolby Digital and DTS are reproduced in Stereo Downmix mode via the front left right channels only as Lt Rt left right total signals DIRECT Analog or digital sources are automatically played in their native formats All the source s audio channels are reproduced directly This mode recreates the original sound most faithfully thereby producing outstandingly high quality audio DIRECT listening mode is selectable only during source playback In order to setup D
120. upcoming era Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit for bit identical to the studio master unlocking the true high definition entertainment experience on high definition optical discs in the next generation When coupled with high definition video Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience with stunning sound and high definition picture It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8 full range channels individually with 24 bit 96 kHz audio It also features extensive metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control Supported by High Definition Media Interface HDMI a single cable digital connection is possible for high definition audio and video HD DVD and Blu ray Disc standards currently limit their maximum number of audio channels to eight whereas Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD support more than eight audio channels Note that the T 787 only supports 7 1 channel DOLBY DIGITAL EX Using a Matrix decoder this method creates the back channel sometimes also called the surround center by means of signals on the left and right surround channels recorded in Dolby Digital 5 1 reproduction being provided in Surround 6 1 This method should be selected with sources bearing the Dolby Digital double D symbol EX symbol recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX With this additional channel you will experience improved dynamics and a better sensation of movement within
121. urations under Speaker Setup of the Setup Menu DTS NEO 6 NEO 6 Cinema is optimized for film soundtracks NEO 6 Music for music recordings Center Gain 0 to 0 5 Adjust for better center image in relation to the Surround sound channels 13 OPERATION USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU DSP OPTIONS DSP Options Lip Sync Delay Oms Audyssey MultEQ NAD Audyssey Dyn EQ Onn Offset OdB Audyssey Dyn Volume Off The following signal processing parameters can be setup under the DSP Digital Signal Processing Options menu LIP SYNC DELAY DSP Options has the feature Lip Sync Delay whose function is to match any delay that may occur in the picture relative to the audio By varying Lip Sync Delay from Oms to 120ms one can delay the audio output in order to synchronize it with the video image AUDYSSEY MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ becomes available among the DSP options only after successfully completing Audyssey Auto Calibration accessible through the Setup Menu Refer also to Audyssey Auto Calibration segment of the Speaker Setup under Operation Using the T 787 Setup Menu Audyssey MultEQ can be set to the following levels Audyssey Audyssey developed target curve Flat This setting is appropriate for very small or highly treated rooms in which the listener is seated quite close to the loudspeakers MultEQ filters are used in the same way as the Audyssey curve but it does not apply
122. urround speakers Speaker B is an auxiliary set for remote locations such as other rooms of your home For Speaker B selection all surround sound sources are downmixed to stereo Combining Speaker A and Speaker B SPEAKERS A B will also result to the source being downmixed to stereo IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 12 AM FM DB Toggle this button to select AM FM DAB 230V version only or XM 120V version only tuner functions 13 TUNER MODE In FM mode this button will toggle between FM STEREO and FM MONO Select FM MONO FM STEREO and FM MUTE icons at VFD are extinguished for stations that have too much interference or are too weak In DAB 230V version only or XM 120V version only radio this button enables the digital radio menu in conjunction with the Navigation and Enter buttons 14 LISTEN MODE Toggle to select through the various Listening mode options Depending on the format of the currently selected input digital or analog stereo or multichannel various listening modes are available Refer also to the item about LISTENING MODE under the USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section 15 TONE Press to adjust TREBLE control using the VOLUME knob over a 10dB range Press again to adjust BASS control and a third time for DIALOG control Refer also to the item about TONE CONTROLS under the USING THE T 787 MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section 16 TONE DEFEAT Tone Controls are ena
123. we ve learned from a quarter century s experience designing audio video and home theater components As with all our products NAD s Music First design philosophy guided the T 787 s design such that it can confidently promise you both state of the art surround home theater and audiophile quality music listening for years to come SELEC MING A TUNE BAND carteri cued raenamadnadenmmetone damned 32 STORING PRESETS AM FM XM DAB 0000 c cece eee e eee e eee 32 CHOOSING THE TUNER MODE lt ccseswpdnatonsse deadoasssdnewennes 32 Pe DIT ASEM INAV eae sc deat cote Sukeae eos tee eaaese RE 33 POU ED ae EA E E E OEE 33 LISTENING TO XM RADIO csccscccccccncccsvesenseeeseeusveneses 34 TURING NCTE LE ae sen area aaa manatee seanenty eeeaen geen eee 34 STORING PRESET oases decepacsadvesenssodiedeassedcedencseicedencs 93 34 LISTENING TO DAB RADIO oc ccsscccascasascdcascvaeaevacieeeaieeee s 35 CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE scitvicendamadetncdeseneieasanenhs 35 DAD OEE ON eaen E AE EE ETEEN 35 DER IE LIST a E EE EENES 36 DAD TUNER MODE rasirritirietrai tipiniai inn raii pia E 36 Sl ON ORDER eE rE E E N EN RS 36 LING dameedteidantentwsdaueedeetdeteretesdetecatesdutereseadadetases 36 NUP IPL se ists accgatanecGaee bea sugden sea pagcenies Seeaen ned anodes 36 PRONE U aae enn EEE cote parton cee aaten E ESER aes 36 Rae al er E E E E rer E EEA of INFORMATIONS ETTING ieai aia hosts ae greatly A a amine es 37 LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER
124. wer supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c lf the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23 Battery Disposal When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area 24 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WARNING The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the prese
125. y of pressing the appropriate remote control buttons RECALLING PRESETS You may recall an A V Preset number at any time using the HTR 8 remote control Press the HTR 8 s A V PSET key and then the numeric key 1 5 corresponding to the desired A V Preset number The newly recalled A V Preset will then manifest or replace the previous A V Preset if any 31 OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO The T 787 s internal AM FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree however on the type of antenna s used as well as proximity to the broadcast origin geography and weather conditions ABOUT ANTENNAS The supplied ribbon wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear panel FM antenna input using the included balun adapter and should be fully extended to form a T This folded dipole antenna will usually work best when oriented vertically with the arms of its T fully 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 optimize your system The supplied AM loop antenna will usual

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