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1. Check cables Check Audio Mode menu for Left or Right channel Check power amp cabling and speakers Set SRS to ON at AUDIO MODE setting Power up subwoofer check Sub s AC outlet or check connections Correct subwoofer level by adjusting SUB button at HTR 4 Check batteries Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight from remote to L 54 Reduce sunlight room lighting Power down the L 54 via the front panel Power switch and unplug it from the AC outlet Wait five minutes re connect and power up Insert a disc Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in the display is illuminated Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so that the picture from the L 54 appears on the TV screen output Connect the video cable into the jacks securely Power on the TV Clean the disc Insert a disc Check that the DVD or audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit Insert a playable disc Check the disc type colour system and Regional code Place the disc with the playback side down Place the disc correctly inside the guide on he disc tray Press SETUP MEMORY to turn off the menu screen Clean the disc Enter the correct password Set the L 54 to factory default settings 1 Place the L 54 into AM mode 2 Press quickly the three front panel buttons PLAY PAUSE then STOP OPEN then DI
2. video input of your TV monitor If S Video is selected there is no component video output and vice versa Component video out jack will only display the internal DVD video signals DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM DIVX CODE PARENTAL LOCK LEVEL 2 ee P SCAN OFF DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG 4 SCREEN SAVER ON compression standard for video You will be able to play DivX discs using the L 54 s internal DVD VIDEO OUT COMPONENT at i DIVX CODE DISPLAY player The Registration code details necessary for VOD Video On Demand service can be shown by pressing DISPLAY SETUP DivX R Video On Demand Your Registration code is VD7EIUUC To learn more visit www divx com vod DONE 18 OPERATION USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER FEATURES Depending on the media the following are other basic features of the L 54 s internal DVD player Make sure that you select DVD at the Device Selector selection of the HTR 4 before you proceed with the specific function TITLE AND MENU BUTTONS Both these buttons are only found on the HTR 4 The TITLE and MENU buttons are used to display via OSD the title headings and menus of the DVD and other applicable media Some movie discs may contain two or more titles If the disc has a title menu recorded on it the TITLE button can be used to select the movie title The details of operation differ
3. JPO p sultelJPEG PROGRAMMING The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory When programming a sequence of tracks the L 54 must be in stop or pause mode To program the sequence 1 Press the HTR 4 s PROGRAM button to enter program mode and you will be prompted to a PROGRAM INPUT menu 2 Use the number buttons to enter the desired track into the program Press the A W lt P keys o move up or down the sequence and at the same time store the keyed in track Press HTR 4 s CLEAR button to clear a programmed track or scroll down to CLEAR ALL to reset the whole program sequence 3 Load up to 12 tracks into a program sequence Press the PLAY button or scroll down to PLAY PROGRAM to start the program sequence A PROG icon will also be illuminated at the VFD when program playback starts PLAYING MP3 WMA JPEG The L 54 can play MP3 WMA formatted recordings on CD ROM CD R or CD RW discs as well as view discs with JPEG files You may mix any of the file types on the disc Load the applicable disc The OSD will display the folders or files as a list Use the HTR 4 s A W lt b eys to navigate through the folders or files You must be at stop mode to access folders on the left side of the menu window Press ENTER or PLAY to start playback For each file type being played the L 54 will display the file type at the VFD and a corresponding icon at the menu
4. 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 4 s operation with other brand components 27 OPERATION USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL 28 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 PROGRAM key until the Learn LED turns green Press the DISP key the HTR 4 indicates the current code library by flashing its CUSTOM VCR and MACRO keys For example to indicate code library 501 the HTR 4 will flash CUSTOM 5 times pause and then flash MACRO once You might wish to make a note of your components code library numbers SUMMARY OF THE HTR 4 MODES Mode Keys To Press for 3 seconds Learn Copy Punch Through Device Key amp Key Delete Mode Device Key RTN Key Macro Record Macro Key Function Key Library Mode Device Key Program Key Back Light Timeout DISP Key Digit Key Factory Reset See Factory Reset above CONDITION No sound from all channels No sound from some channels No sound at SRS ON No sound from Subwoofer L 54 does not re
5. page corresponds to the orange input select labeling above the numeric keys When the HTR 4 s AMP Device Selector page is active hese keys select the Receiver inputs Similarly the purple DVD Device Selector page corresponds to several purple labels the green TV page to green labels and so on 23 OPERATION USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL 24 LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES Begin by positioning the HTR 4 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 4 simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a Device Selector key and the amp key until the Learn LED at the center of the HTR 4 turns steady green e Press the HTR 4 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 45 Learn LED will flicker amber for a second or two then turn solid green The command is learned e Press the HTR45 Device Selector key again to exit the learning mode If the Learn LED does not flicker amber you may need to vary the distance between the remotes If the Learn LED turns red rather than green that particular command of that source remote command could not be learned CANCEL OPERATION You can cancel configuring a key by pressing the active Device Selector key before the learn process is complete the Learn LED will turn red Exa
6. parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 7 and Adult depending on the country Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an alternative The parental lock feature allows you to block access to scenes greater than the rating you input thereby preventing your children from being able to view material you believe is unsuitable To activate PARENTAL LOCK please be guided by the following 1 Press ENTER from UNLOCK option 2 The first time you input a password use the factory default password 1234 and press ENTER Upon entering the password you will automatically go to UNLOCK or any current Level __ setting option of the RATING section Select a rating from 1 to 7 or Adult and then press ENTER 3 Scroll down to DONE if you have finished setting the RATING level or to exit from the PASSWORD menu RATING 1 7 ADULT Rating one 1 has the most restrictions and ADULT is the least restrictive UNLOCK If you select unlock parental lock is not active and the disc plays in full PASSWORD If you want to change your password you can change it by selecting PASSWORD CHANGE You will be prompted to a new menu window where you will have to enter your existing PASSWORD Then input your NEW PASSWORD using the numeric buttons on the HTR 4 remote Input again your new password to CONFIRM PASSWORD NOTE
7. At the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and packaging point this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings Through re use recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point NOTE THE L 54 IS NOT AN AUTO VOLTAGE DVD RECEIVER CONNECT ONLY TO THE PRESCRIBED AC OUTLET I E 120V 60HZ OR 230V 50HZ 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 Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of DTS Inc RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model a
8. COD uo fpro vesti sveo e 18 17 1 POWER When the L 54 is first plugged into the AC power the L 545 clock will light in the main Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD display he time of day Press to switch ON the L 54 from standby the standby indicator from bright blue to dark and illuminating showing changing the VFD display Pressing the power switch again turns the unit back to standby mode in between normal viewing and listening sessions is usual and perfectly acceptable to leave the L 54 in standby Pressing the STOP OPEN button on the front panel or the HTR 4 remote s ON button will switch the receiver ON making it operational Press the remote s OFF button to return to standby Note that when you do choose to switch off to standby using the front panel Power button the L 54 s memory back up system will store channel level tuner preset and other settings for several weeks while the unit is switched off INDICATOR When the L 54 is in standby the LED will light bright blue and at the same time the VFD in the L 54 will display the L 54 internal clock This indicator will extinguish itself when the power cable is unplugged from the AC supply REMOTE SENSOR Point the HTR 4 at the remote sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the L 54 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the
9. If you set a rating for the player all disc scenes with the same rating or lower are played Higher rated scenes are not played unless an alternate scene is available on the disc The alternative must have a lower rating If no suitable alternative is found playback stops You must enter the 4 digit password in order to play the disc Should you forget your password restore the L 54 to its factory default settings See Factory Default Settings under the heading Setting Up the L 54 OPERATION USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER SETUP MENU SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO TV SYSTEM LANGUAGE SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO TV SYSTEM LANGUAGE SUBTITLE 16 9 AUTO ENGLISH 16 9 AUTO ENGLISH OFF SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO TV SYSTEM LANGUAGE SUBTITLE DOWN SAMPLING 18 9 AUTO ENGLISH OFF ON SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO TV SYSTEM LANGUAGE SUBTITLE DOWN SAMPLING DIGITAL OUTPUT 16 9 AUTO ENGLISH OFF OFF BITSTREAM SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO TV SYSTEM LANGUAGE SUBTITLE DOWN SAMPLING DIGITAL OUTPUT PARENTAL LOCK 16 9 AUTO ENGLISH OFF OFF BITSTREAM UNLOCK SETUP PASSWORD RATING PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD RATING PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD CONFIAM PASSWORD UNLOCK OFF DONE LEVEL 1 OFF DONE 17 OPERATION USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER SETUP MENU SETUP P SCAN TV ASPECT RATIO 16 9 If your television is a high definition or d
10. L 54 s SETUP MEMORY button momentarily for the DVD s Setup Menu OSD to appear With the use of the HTR 45 navigation buttons you may select various menus If the Setup Menu does not appear check your applicable MONITOR OUT connections either COMPOSITE or S VIDEO outputs The L 54 S Setup Menu OSD will appear on the Component Video OUT NTSC PAL SCART RGB PAL output Monitor OUT Video S Video and on the VCR record outputs AUDIO MODE The AUDIO MODE feature of the L 54 allows one to adjust or configure SRS BASS TREBLE LEFT channel RIGHT channel and DRC Press AUDIO MODE button on the front panel or HTR 4 make sure you are at AMP device and then use the VOLUME knob or the HTR 4 s volume A W keys to adjust or configure these features SRS TRUSURROUND SRS Labs developed TruSurround a patented technology that accepts any multichannel source such as Dolby Digital Dolby Surround or DTS including MPEG 1 and 2 and transforms it into a compelling surround sound experience over just two speakers or headphones TruSurround is suited for any environment where multichannel content is experienced without the benefit of having surround sound speakers installed With TruSurround incoming multichannel audio is processed into two channels and delivered over stereo speakers giving the listener a completely immersive experience and the sensory perception that additional phantom speakers surround them To activate
11. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Visible laser radiation when the enclosure is opened DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorientor 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 FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT This Class B digital apparatus meets
12. WTD gt 80dB ref 1W 8 ohms A WTD 530kHz 1710kHz North America version 10kHz steps 522kHz 1620kHz Europe version 9kHz steps 500uV m 40dB 1 5 25dB 6dB ref 400Hz 80Hz 2 2 kHz 11dBf 70dB 65dB 0 4 0 5 3dB ref 1 kHz 20Hz 15kHz 40dB 0 5 PAL NTSC Auto Two wavelength laser diode Wavelength 790nm Wavelength 650nm gt 95dBA A WTD gt 90dBA A WTD Optical x 1 Coaxial x 1 RCA Jack LR x 2 3 5mm Mini jack x 1 RCA jack x 3 Mini Din jack x 3 1 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms North American version only 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms North American version only 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms European version only 15 to 21dBm 2mVrms 435x105x375 mm 8 4kg 10 5kg Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www NADelectronics com for the latest information about your L 54 30 REFERENCE NOTES 31 www NADelectronics com 2007 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International L 54 Manual 04 07
13. come to a complete STOP Press a third time and the disc tray will open 11 AUDIO MODE Depending on the selected input mode and audio format press to toggle through SRS TREBLE BASS LEFT balance level RIGHT balance level and Dynamic Range Control DRC Use the VOLUME SETUP knob or HTR 4 s Volume keys to adjust the settings See also section about Audio Mode under Setting up the L 54 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select an audio video input along with its assigned analog or digital inputs Toggle to select through Internal DVD gt CABLE SAT gt VCR gt VIDEO 4 gt Internal AM tuner Internal FM tuner gt then back to Internal DVD See also section about Input Select under Setting up the L 54 13 VOLUME SETUP Turn clockwise to increase the volume setting counter clockwise to lower it The VFD shows the setting displayed as increments between 61 through to 17 The VOLUME knob is also used to increment decrement Bass Treble level LEFT RIGHT balance set DRC level and turn ON OFF SRS IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 16 VFD The Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD provides visual information on all of the L 54 s important modes settings and functions 17 VIDEO 4 INPUT Use these convenience jacks for occasional sources such as a camcorder tape player video game console or any other analog audio and composite S Video video sources Select the Video 4 input using the HTR 4 remo
14. depending on the disc used Press TITLE and a list of the titles on the disc are displayed Depending on the disc pressing TITLE again will resume play from the scene when TITLE was first pressed Press ENTER PLAY or the numeric button s to select desired title The selected title now starts playing Some DVDs have unique menu structures called DVD menus For example DVDs programmed with complex contents provide guide menus and those recorded with various languages provide menus for audio and subtitle language Press MENU during play the DVD menu available on the disc is now displayed Pressing MENU again resumes play from the scene when MENU was first pressed RANDOM PLAY Press the HTR 4 s RANDOM key during playback and RANDOM ON briefly appears on the TV screen A corresponding RANDOM icon is illuminated at the VFD By pressing BI or kK random playback automatically begins Press RANDOM again to return to normal playback REPEAT To repeat the playback of a particular track or chapter press the HTR 4 s REPEAT key once Pressing the same REPEAT key a second time will repeat all the tracks or title Turn off repeat mode by pressing REPEAT button a third time REPEAT A B To repeat a sequence implement the following procedures 1 Press REPEAT A B at your chosen starting point A TO B SET A appears briefly on the TV screen 2 Press REPEAT A B again at your ch
15. 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 OPERATION USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL LOADING CODE LIBRARIES The HTR 4 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of its Device Selector pages Ifthe 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 4 to control is plugged in and powered up on not merely in standby To enter the HTR 4 s Library Mode simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the PROGRAM key until the Learn LED turns green While keeping the HTR 4 pointed toward the componen
16. recalled should you add an NAD component to your system later see Delete Mode below Note For use with the L 54 it should not be necessary to re program any keys on the HTR 4 AMP page However in order for the HTR 4 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 L 54 The HTR 4 is divided into two main sections Eight Device Selector keys at the top AMP DVD TV and so on set the handset s remaining keys to a page of commands to control a particular component A Device Select key determines only what component the HTR 4 will command it does not perform any function on the L 54 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 4 However the HTR 4 is already preprogrammed to operate the L 54 All of the function keys on the AMP Device Selector page perform L 54 functions The HTR 4 can also command many other NAD components from its DVD CD TUNER and CUSTOM pages t is important to note that certain HTR 4 keys perform different functions depending on the selected Device Selector page The color of the Device Selector key labeling corresponds to the labeling of he function keys Most centrally the orange AMP Device Selector
17. receiver with the remote control Distance About 23 ft 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angle About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor TIMER ON OFF Press and hold to set the internal clock ON OFF timer and display of the clock s time A red clock face will appear in the fluorescent display when the timer is activated To set the internal clock press and hold the TIMER ON OFF button for more than 4 seconds Use the SETUP MEMORY button to toggle between the hours and minutes Use the SKIP PRESET buttons to change the hours and minutes There are two timers one for when the L 54 powers on ON TIME the other for when the unit powers off OFF TIME Both timers are also programmed in the same way FM MUTE MODE In the normal Mute position only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the FM MUTE MODE button allows distant and potentially noisy stations to be received See also Choosing FM MUTE MODE under the section Using the L 54 s AM FM Radio 16 15 14 SETUP MEMORY Use to store tuned stations to the L 54 s 60 preset memory locations See Listening to Radio When DVD mode is selected use this button to go the Setup Menu as shown on the On Screen Display OSD See also the section Setting Radio Presets under Using the L 54 s AM FM Radio DISPLAY Use this mult
18. reception vertical orientation will usually produce the best results Antenna proximity to large metal objects appliances radiators may impair reception as will attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop NOTE An external AM antenna can improve long distance reception substantially consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional antenna installer Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna to the AM ANTENNA terminal CABLE SAT amp VCR These comprise the L 54 principal inputs Connect S Video composite video and analog stereo audio from source components such as HDTV satellite tuners VCR may be used with recording components such as videocassette or DVD recorders Connect the L 54 VCR Audio Video OUT to these components record input Make sure that SRS is set to OFF Note that VCR may freely be used for play only components in which case their OUT jacks would remain unconnected PRE OUT SUBWOOFER Connect this output to a powered active subwoofer or to a power amplifier channel driving a passive system IR IN This input is connected to the output of an IR infrared repeater Xantech or similar or the IR output of another component to allow control of the L 54 from a remote location Ask your dealer or custom installer for further details 7 DIGITAL INPUTS OPTICAL amp COAXIAL Connect to the coaxial optical S PDIF format digital output of sources such as VCRs HDTV satellite tu
19. screen Press to go back to the previous directory or the HTR 4 s RTN key to return to the main root directory RANDOM PLAY Press the HTR 4 s RANDOM button for random playback of applicable file types REPEAT Press the HTR 4 s REPEAT button repeatedly to repeat a single file folder the entire folder lists or until REPEAT OFF The OSD and VFD will display the repeat mode ROTATE PICTURE Press A4 W lt keys during the showing of a picture to rotate the picture 90 deg 180 deg 270 deg and back to Original NOTE SCAN 4 or gt function does not work for WMA files OPERATION USING THE L 54 S AM FM RADIO The L 54 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 he 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 reely with antenna placement and orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noi
20. the desired timeout duration the Learn LED will flash twice to confirm the new setting When set to zero the illumination will not turn on at all NOTE Key illumination is the biggest drain on the HTR 4 s batteries A short key illumination timeout will extend battery life appreciably turning it off altogether set itto 0 seconds will lengthen it still further FACTORY RESET The HTR4 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 45 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 4 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 L 54 commands on the AMP page You can delete commands by layers back down to the default library command on any key removing learned commands punched through functions and copied keys NOTE The default library commands cannot be deleted so you
21. ABLE SAT input by toggling the L 545 DISPLAY button on the front panel The selected audio input will be displayed on the VFD after releasing the DISPLAY button The same procedure is applicable when assigning optical or analog audio to the VCR input The assigned audio input will always be recalled whenever that input is selected via the front panel INPUT SELECT or the HTR 4 remote s input select buttons It is not necessary to connect at the same time both analog audio and digital audio input for every video input you employ It is preferable to make only digital audio link to the L 54 for audio playback This avoids possible confusion and ensures that the L 54 high performance digital audio circuitry will always be employed ADJUSTING THE VOLUME In addition to the Volume knob use the HTR 4 s VOL amp keys to adjust the volume of the L 54 raising or lowering the channels altogether With HTR 4 s VOLA W keys a momentary keypress will change the volume by 1 dB increments If you hold down VOL 4 keys the volume level 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 volume setting A setting of 20 may sound as loud from one CD or DVD as 10 does from another The L 54 will power up from Standby mode at whatever master volume setting was last used however if the prior setting is greater than 10 dB the
22. IGATING THE SETUP MENU OSD AND MAKING CHANGES To navigate through the Setup Menu OSD options please do the following using the HTR 4 make sure to set the HTR 4 Device Selector to DVD 1 Press A keys to move up or down the menu selections 2 Use lt gt keys to select through the options of a particular menu 3 Press ENTER to save the settings To exit the Setup menu or from a menu option without saving press the HTR 4 s RTN key or the front panel s SETUP MEMORY button You can also exit a menu option without saving by using the A keys DISPLAY DISC OSD You can display the general disc playback status on the TV screen Some items can be changed using the menu To use the on screen display 1 Press DISPLAY during playback 2 Press lt P to select an item The selected item is highlighted 3 Press ENTER to change the setting You can also use the number buttons if appropriate 10 4 37 00 10 07 ANA 1 3 DOD IF Eng 1 2 Eng M 1 1 NOTES The display feature may not be available for all disc media and is media dependent The front panel and HTR 4 s DISP button toggles between time track chapters and subtitle angles audio configuration DVD only Ifno button is pressed for about 10 seconds the on screen display disappears SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO 16 0 SENURIMENU TV SYSTEM AUTO The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the L 54 If the factory defaults d
23. L 54 DVD Receiver FRANGAIS Mia NEDERLANDS DEUTSCH fe zZ lt z Owner s Manual Manuel d installation Bedienungsanleitung Gebruikershandleiding Manual del Usuario Manuale delle Istruzioni VHCTpyKUNA no kcnnyaTaynn ali i Bruksanvisning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE AUDIO EQUIPMENT 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 we 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 a child or adult and serious damage to the product
24. L 54 will power up at 10 dB This prevents inadvertently beginning a session at excessive volume MUTING THE SOUND Use the HTR 4 s Mute key to silence all channels completely Muting is always available regardless of the source or listening mode selections Note that adjusting the volume upward via the HTR 4 or the front panel knob automatically releases the mute function ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM ON THE FLY You can make changes to the relative level of subwoofer output This may prove useful in a number of circumstances for example to reduce excessive deep bass or enhance deep bass by lowering raising the subwoofer level Use the HTR 4 s SUB keys for direct access level adjustment of these channels over a range of 12 dB OPERATION USING THE L 54 You may operate the L 54 DVD Receiver from its front panel or via the HTR 4 remote control Since the remote will be the primary controller for most cases we will focus on remote controlled operations Be sure also to read the section Front Panel REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION The L 54 s internal DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number shown on the back of the L 54 the internal DVD player cannot play that disc ABOUT DVD SVCD VCD CD The L 54 s internal DVD SVCD VCD CD player will pla
25. Panel 10 cm Top Panel 50 cm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated and approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION d
26. SPLAY holding the DISPLAY button for more than 7 seconds The L 54 will switch itself off then back on to DVD mode Note Default password is 1234 29 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Stereo Mode IHF dynamic power 8 ohms IHF dynamic power 4 ohms Total harmonic distortion at rated power IM distortion at rated power Damping factor 8 ohms Input sensitivity and impedance Frequency response Signal noise ratio Signal noise ratio TUNER SECTION AM SECTION Frequency range Usable sensitivity S N ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Selectivity Frequency response FM SECTION Usable sensitivity MONO S N Ratio MONO S N Ratio STEREO Total Harmonic Distortion MONO Total Harmonic Distortion STEREO Frequency response Channel Separation RDS decode sensitivity DVD SECTION Signal system Laser CD DVD Signal to noise ratio audio Dynamic range audio INPUT Audio input optical audio Audio input coaxial audio Audio input analog audio IR inpu Video inpu S Video inpu OUTPUT Video outpu S Video Y signal S Video C signal Component Y signal Component Cb Cr signal Scart RGB signal Audio output optical audio VCR output leve PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions W x Hx D Net Weigh Shipping Weigh 50W 8 ohms within rated distortion 70W 100W lt 0 08 lt 0 08 gt 60 320mV 47KO 0 508 ref 1 kHz 20Hz 20kHz gt 100dB ref rated power 8 ohms A
27. SRS TruSurround press AUDIO MODE at the front panel or HTR 4 remote Select SRS mode Toggle the SRS to ON or OFF using the L 54 s volume knob or the HTR 4 volume A keys NOTE SRS TruSurround is designed to be used with surround encoded soundtracks such as those found on movies and music video DVDs Results with stereo music soundtracks typically found on CDs can be variable and we generally do not recommend SRS for enhancing these programs Furthermore SRS decoding is only available on digital sources and cannot be selected for analog sources such as FM radio and VCR inputs SRS 0 is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc LEFT AND RIGHT BALANCE ADJUST SETUP Adjusting the relative balance of your system s loudspeakers ensures that surround sound recordings whether music or film will present the balance of effects music and dialog that the artists intended Additionally if your system incorporates a subwoofer it establishes a correct relationship between the volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers and thus of low frequencies bass to other sonic elements After selecting AUDIO MODE toggle from LEFT and RIGHT level adjustment and fine tune the level of each channel with the volume knob or remote s volume A Y keys ADJUSTING THE TONE CONTROLS The L 54 is fitted with BASS and TREBLE tone controls to adjust the tonal bal
28. 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 A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and 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 If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company The primary method of isolating the amplifier from the mains supply is to disconnect the mains plug Ensure that the mains plug remains accessible at all times Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more 12 Grounding or Polarizat
29. VFD are lit only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the FM MUTE MODE button again ST and MUTE 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 ABOUT RDS The Radio Data System RDS permits compatible tuners to display text determined by the broadcaster The L 54 supports two RDS modes station name PS mode and radio text RT mode However not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal In most areas 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 VIEWING RDS TEXT When an RDS enabled FM broadcast is tuned after a brief delay the RDS symbol will light in the L 54 s front panel readout and the readout s character section will show its station name PS text ROCK101 for example Press the front panel DISPLAY key to toggle the readout between this and the station s radio text RT readout if any which might scroll song or artist name or any other text of the station s choosing OPERATION USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS e Controls up to 8 devices DEVICE SELECTOR e 44 function keys e Lea
30. all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USERTO 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 draws its nominal non operational power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the STANDBY position The socket outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and shall be easily accessible 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 REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections that is equal to or greater than shown below Left and Right Panels 10 cm Rear
31. ance every bit as powerfully as your selection of electronics and speakers Your NAD audio specialist dealer will be happy to advise you and to recommend reference materials DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE Hum and noise sometimes may prove a challenge in audio systems Note these considerations to help prevent hum and noise problems e Power all your system s audio component from AC outlets originating from the same circuit of your house wiring As far as possible power all audio components from the same outlet or adjacent outlets on the same circuit It may be useful to power video displays and computers from outlets on another circuit especially if that circuit is supplied from the other leg of the house wiring Do not bundle analog audio cables with AC power cables or with coaxial digital audio cables It is best if they cross at right angles if they must be in close proximity e Employ high quality well shielded audio cable throughout and ensure that all connections are secure e Apencil eraser can be used to burnish copper and gold plated contacts to ensure good low resistance contact specialized contact cleaners can also be useful Avoid unnecessary unplugging and re plugging since the gold or copper contact plating of typical cable connectors even very high quality ones is very thin and easily worn Track down hum noise problems one component at a time working backwards from the L 54 That is a Connect the s
32. ance of your system Maximum and minimum values for both tone controls are 10 dB Bass treble settings affect only the front left right channels not the subwoofer 13 SETUP SETTING UP THE L 54 14 I JD J TVIVIDEO DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL DRC You can select the effective dynamic range subjective range from soft to loud for playback of Dolby 2 0 soundtracks Settings of 25 50 and 75 progressively reduce dynamic range making soft sounds comparatively louder while limiting the peak loudness of loud ones The 100 setting is best for late night sessions or other times when you wish to retain maximum dialog intelligibility while minimizing overall volume levels To maintain full dynamic range set DRC to OFF NOTE To access DRC feature always set SRS first to OFF INPUT SELECT Aside from the L 54 s internal DVD and tuner section the L 54 is also equipped with 3 inputs Audio Video inputs labeled CAB SAT VCR and VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4 on the front panel The input becomes active whenever it is selected From the front panel press the INPUT SELECT button to toggle from DVD CABLE SAT VCR VIDEO 4 AM FM and then back to DVD If the L 54 is in standby mode the STOP OPEN button will automatically select DVD mode Incoming digital and audio signals present at either digital or analog audio are assigned to their fixed inputs CAB SAT and VCR Assign either coaxial or analog audio to C
33. and a vacant Preset number Press SETUP MEMORY button again to store the desired frequency on the Preset number shown or use the K 4 PPI keys to select another available Preset number Then press SETUP MEMORY key button again The Radio Presets must be stored from the front panel This setup function is not accessible from the HTR 4 remote control Use the PRESET Id gt gt I keys on the front panel to step up or down between presets Press and hold PRESET lt PI to scroll continuously up or down The HTR 4 remote s PRESET keys work similarly Empty presets will be skipped during preset tuning 21 OPERATION USING THE L 54 S AM FM RADIO 22 DELETING A STORED PRESET You can empty a preset by deleting the stored information 1 Select the preset number to be emptied 2 First press the DISPLAY button and hold it in While holding in the DISPLAY button press the SETUP MEMORY button for about one half second then release the SETUP MEMORY button 3 The preset will then be deleted and DELETED scrolls on the display 4 To clear all the Presets at the same time repeat step 2 again but this time do not release the SETUP MEMORY button Hold down both buttons until the current Preset number shown in the VFD is extinguished All Presets are now deleted CHOOSING FM MUTE MODE The front panel FM MUTE MODE key is a dual purpose control In the normal position ST and MUTE icons on the
34. e ee ene ee eee 21 SELEGIINGIHERADI Ot sro rated 21 SETUP SETTING RADIO PRESET 3 cor rain 21 SETTING UP THE LSA cise ri re 12 DELETING A STORED PRESET x cassandra 22 DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE cece eee eee eee eee 2 CHOOSING FM MUTE MODE sata 22 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS eee ee ene ete eens ene enes 2 ABOUT BD Stecttctectestetistas sastatadcttetutltacasRatatedee atatetastoactass 22 ABOUT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD erences 3 VIEWING RDSTEXT Scarlato 22 DISPLAYING THE L 54 DVD OSD eee e cece eet cette teenies 3 USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL 23 AVDIO MODE a fear aaa 3 SPECIFIGATIONS kerane aa A Murs EAE EO R lzi 23 INPUT SELECT dasarna iii le dra 4 CONTROLLING THE L 54 23 ADJUSTING THEVOLUME conien erer oa 4 LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES 24 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM ON THE FLY 4 PUNGHETHROUGH ca fiano ai ia 24 COPY COMMAND FROM ANOTHER BUTTON 24 OPERATION ACROCOMMAND S anicar eni E E 25 USING THE L 54 15 RECORDING MACROS 1 rata lia RESE 25 REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 5 BUTTON ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT 0ee cence cent ee en es 26 ABOUT DVD SVED VED ED i pri 5 FACTORY RESE Ihe ssi io ai 26 USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER SETUP MENU 16 DELETE MODE sile aelred 26 OSD NAVIGATION cece eee e eee ene e ene ete e te
35. earn LED turns green e Press DVD again to exit the learning mode COPY COMMAND FROM ANOTHER BUTTON You may copy a command from any HTR 4 key to any other key 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 A key Onthe HTR 4 simultaneously press and hold AMP and 4 the Learn LED turns steady green e Press II pause the Learn LED turns amber e Press CD press II pause the Learn LED turns green e Press AMP again to exit the learning mode NOTE The copy and punch through functions are similar However if you copy a command and then subsequently delete or over write the original source key command the copied to key s command remains unchanged If you punch through to a command and then delete or over write the original key the punched through functions also change accordingly OPERATION USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL 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 co
36. ed or damaged in any way f when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 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 21 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 22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 23 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION This DVD Receiver employs a Laser System To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in exposure to laser radiation
37. en teeta es 6 LOADING CODE LIBRARIES 0 0 0c cece eee ee eee ee eens ene ees 27 SETUPIMEN cone ee 6 SEARCH MODE cioe ii 27 ANGASPEGT RATIO narnia lariana 6 CHECKING CODE LIBRARY NUMBER ences 28 TV SYSTEM carie o na 6 LANGUAGE S rin ii a tenia sauce O gute fc EEEE A eal A REFERENCE SUBIILE radio uan 7 TROUBLESHOOTING siijiiiii i il 29 DOWN SAMPLING Lo aan 7 SPECIFICATIONS 3 iiiii ina 30 DIGIAL OUIPU Tita AA SR 7 NOTES sole ii 31 PARENTAL LOCK North America version only 7 PSCAN loi ie o 8 SCREENSAVER corolla aan 8 VIDEO OU Mi carati 8 DIVX CODES sni rsat e ene 8 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this The L 54 DVD Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable manual Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy deal of time later and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the to use The L 54 delivers a range of genuinely useful options for stereo most of your investment in the L 54 and get the most from this powerful listening using powerful digital signal processing and superbly accurate and flexible home theatre component digital audio circuitry However we have also been careful to ensure that the L 54 is as musically transparent and spatially accurate as possible One more thing We urge you to register your L 54 o
38. ening the terminal s plastic nut making a clean neat connection and re tightening carefully use the transverse hole through the post for bare wire or pin connections To minimize the danger of short circuits ensure that only 1 2 inch of exposed wire or pin is employed in connecting This unit is designed to produce optimum sound quality when connected to speakers with impedances within the receiver s operating range Please check that speakers are rated to be 8 ohms minimum per speaker 2 FM ANTENNA The supplied wire dipole FM antenna will connect to the FM connector using the supplied balun adaptor It will usually work best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall with arms fully outstretched forming a horizontal T perpendicular to the origin point of the signal Experiment with placement and orientation to yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise In areas of difficult FM reception an external FM antenna can yield dramatic gains in quality consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional antenna installer 10 3 AMANTENNA The AM loop antenna supplied with the L 54 or a suitable replacement is required for AM reception Open the clip terminal lever insert the wire making sure to match the color coded white and black ends of the wire to that of the terminal and close the lever ensuring that the lever locks the wire in place Testing different positions for the antenna may improve
39. f heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the L 54 atop other components but the reverse usually should be avoided Nonetheless it is generally preferable that the L 54 stands alone It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided If you are contemplating on locating the L 54 within a cabinet or other furniture consult your NAD audio video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow QUICK START In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new NAD L 54 DVD Receiver we provide the following Quick Start instructions to get you underway Before the steps below connect your L 54 to a TV monitor Please make all the connections to your L 54 with the unit unplugged It is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections PLAY A CD OR DVD MOVIE Connect the L 54 s composite Video or S Video MONITOR OUT jack to your TV monitor s corresponding input e Connect your left and right front speakers to the L 54 s L and R outputs Make sure to connect red to red and black to black with care to avoid stray wires or strands crossing between terminals If your system includes a powered subwoofer connect the L 54 s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to its line input e Plug the AC mains plug into the AC outlet the LED on the front panel will be illumina
40. guage for the Setup menu and on screen display The following are the available languages English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Russian and Swedish SUBTITLE Depending on the DVD media only those subtitle languages recorded on the DVD media are available When a language is chosen it will become the default setting unless the DVD media overrides the settings Select among English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Russian and Swedish as the desired language subtitle If you choose for the disc subtitle not to come up select OFF DOWN SAMPLING Discs are recorded at certain sampling rates By setting DOWN SAMPLING to ON the L 54 allows an LPCM audio source that has a sampling rate higher than 48kHz to be down sampled to 48kHz Leave it OFF for the audio source to remain at its native sampling rate DIGITAL OUTPUT Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options Set the player s DIGITAL OUTPUT according to the type of audio system you use BITSTREAM Select BITSTREAM if you connect the L 54 s digital OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG decoder PCM Select when connected to a two channel digital stereo amplifier DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two channel PCM audio PARENTAL LOCK NORTH AMERICA VERSION ONLY Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view Many of these discs contain
41. ht protected WMA and JPEG files e Gold surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure maximum signal integrity EASE OF USE Despite the effort NAD has invested in the L 54 s sonic performance we expended no less in making it powerfully easy to use Its design is uniquely simple for so sophisticated a component and the HTR 4 universal remote control is equally understandable as are the L 54 s own front panel and on screen displays OSD ABOUT THE HTR 4 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL Packed with your L 54 is the NAD HTR 4 remote control a full system remote especially designed for easy use and understanding Be sure to read the section Using the HTR 4 Remote Control to familiarize yourself with the remote s layout and operations before proceeding to setup your L 54 Chances are you will want to use your HTR 4 as your primary way to command your entire A V system The HTR 4 can be employed to operate additional NAD or other brand components such as a second DVD CD player television satellite HDTV tuner VCR or virtually anything else that operates via standard infrared remote control NAD L54 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 1 amp 2 NAD DVD Receiv L 54 TIMER FMMUTE SETUP ON OFF MEMORY DISPLAY lol 7704 9 10 11 12 13 OPI AUDIO INPUT PAUSE OP MODE SELECT SIIT VOLUME SET UP L oeer PHONES 0006 VIDEO 4 INPUT HAA SKIPIPRESET PI 4d SCANITUNED
42. ifunction button to toggle between RDS PS RDS RT and station frequency in FM Tuner mode See the section Viewing RDS Text under Using the L 54 s AM FM Radio When in either CABLE SAT or VCR mode this DISPLAY button will toggle between Optical or Coaxial and analog inputs You can assign either Optical or Analog input to VCR and either Coaxial or Analog input to CABLE SAT When in DVD mode pressing DISPLAY will toggle between the two DVD display navigation menus as well DISC TRAY With the DISC TRAY open insert a DVD VCD CD or other compatible media disc face down onto the tray If the disc is placed upside down and it is a single sided disc NO DISC appears on both the L 54 s VFD and the TV Monitor screen PLAY PAUSE Press this button to toggle between Play and Pause of a DVD VCD CD and other compatible media disc If the disc tray is open press this button to automatically close the tray and start playback if a disc is loaded 10 STOP OPEN Press this button to open and close the disc tray and simultaneously select the internal DVD player When in standby this button will also power ON the L 54 and open the disc tray at the same time During DVD playback press this button to stop and at the same time pause playback of disc PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE will be displayed in the OSD and RESUME at the VFD If you do not want to resume play press STOP OPEN a second time and playback will
43. igital ready television you may take advantage of the L 54 s TV SYSTEM AUTO A progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLE OFF DOWN SAMPLING OFF m a lena a cart a a DIGITAL OUTPUT CORI To activate Progressive Scan set first VIDEO OUT see eee OUT section below to COMPONENT PARENTAL LOCK LEVEL 2 Then select ON at P SCAN menu to activate Progressive Scan output Select OFF to maintain P SCAN OFF normal Component Video Output A direct way to turn off Progressive scan mode is to press and hold the front panel s DISPLAY button until the PSCAN icon at the VFD is extinguished DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM SCREEN SAVER PARENTAL LOCK LEVEL 2 s ETTET P SCAN OFF When you set SCREEN SAVER to ON a screen saver in the form of an NAD logo appears when you SCREEN SAVER ON leave for about fifteen minutes the L 54 internal DVD player at Stop or Pause mode If the Screen VIDEO OUT COMPONENT i DIVX CODE DISPLAY Saver continues to be displayed for another ten minutes the L 54 automatically turns itself off VIDEO OUT DOWN SAMPLING OFF Select among S VIDEO COMPONENT and RGB European version model only as your preferred DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM video output media Make sure the appropriate video out of L 54 is connected to the corresponding PARENTAL LOCK LEVEL 2 P SCAN OFF SCREEN SAVER ON VIDEO OUT COMPONENT NOTE
44. ion This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 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 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna 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 f
45. mple Learning DVD Pause Position the HTR 4 and your DVD player s remote as described above On the HTR 4 simultaneously press and hold DVD and 4 the Learn LED turns steady green e Press the HTR 4 s II key the Learn LED turns amber Press and hold the DVD player s remote s pause key the HTR 4 Learn LED flickers amber and then turns solid green The command is learned e Press DVD again to exit the learning mode PUNCH THROUGH The HTR 4 s punch through function allows you to retain a function key from one Device Select page to another so that for example the AMP AUDIO MODE function might still control the L 54 when the DVD Device Selector page is active NOTE The HTR 4 s VOL keys are pre programmed as punched through for all Device Select pages VOL will operate the L 54 s volume regardless of the currently selected device The SUB level control is similarly 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 AUDIO MODE key to the DVD page e On the HTR 4 simultaneously press and hold DVD and 4 the Learn LED turns steady green e Press AUDIO MODE the Learn LED turns amber e Press AMP twice the L
46. mpose 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 The HTR 4 can store one macro an each of its function keys these exclude the Device Selector keys NOTE Macros are independent of the currently selected device RECORDING MACROS To record a macro simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the MACRO key and the HTR 4 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 switch devices while recording the macro as many times as necessary allowing you to create macro containing commands from more than one Device Selector page When you have finished entering the desired command sequence press MACRO again to store the macro the Learn LED and MACRO key illumination will turn off NOTE Each macro can store a maximum of 64 command steps If you exceed this number the macro will be stored automatically after the 64th command is added Example Record a Macro to the 0 key to Turn on the L 54 Select the DVD Input and Commence Playback e Onthe HTR 4 simultaneously press and hold MACRO and 0 numeric zero the Learn LED turns steady green e Press AMP press ON press 1 red DVD pre
47. nd serial number of your new L 54 are located on the back of the cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that you record these numbers here Model no Serial no NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2007 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ssccrsrscscesrce00o 2 USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER FEATURES 19 TILEAND MENU BUTTONS orcii torai cirie 19 INTRODUCTION RANDOM PLAV manae rssai te arte aper 19 GETTING THE MOST FROM THE L 54 000 6 REPEAT zano Ana 19 UNPACKING AND SETUP t cirie ita 6 REPEAT A Bionenn ene i 19 QUICKSTARI ici Re a ai 6 SOW iano lle Roia 19 ABOUT THELS4 cssrrdaiie ii ian 7 STILL PICTURE AND FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 19 FASE OF USE ricrea 7 ZOOM eiior a N a E E AR EN 19 ABOUT THE HTR 4 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL vi PROGRAMMING 0 20 00 cece eee e eee eee eee en sent eens eneenes 20 PLAYING MP3ANMA IPEG Li 20 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS USING THE L 54 s AM FM RADIO cere 21 FRONT PANEL conan a gee aa 8 ABOUT ANTENNAS 12 eiscsssceaccitedeaacon EA ahaa ee 21 REAR PANEL Rae 10 ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA et
48. ners or other components Connect OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT to an S PDIF format digital output We recommend your source material be set to PCM 2 channel format for these digital inputs DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT port to the corresponding S PDIF digital input of a recording component such as a CD recorder DAT deck or computer soundcard COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect the L 54 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the component video input of a compatible video monitor TV Be sure to observe consistency in connecting the appropriate Y Cb Pb Cr Pr jacks to the corresponding sources inputs Do not rely purely on the color coding of the jacks which may not always be consistent among brands The routing of the component video output is fixed The L 54 s component video output is a fully wide band output compatible with all HDTV formats On screen display menu is also shown at component video output NOTES Make sure to set VIDEO OUT to COMPONENT at the SETUP menu for video to be available at Component Video OUT See also section VIDEO OUT at Setup Menu discussion COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack will only display the internal DVD video signals IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 10 AC POWER CORD Connect AC power cord to the voltage according to the model 120V for US and 230V for Euro models The clock resets to 00 00 when the AC power cord is unplugged and then plug in again t
49. o not suit LANGUAGE ENGLISH your taste you will need to use the setup menu to configure the L 54 yourself SUBTITLE OFF DOWN SAMPLING OFF DIGITAL OUTPUT BITSTREAM To access and navigate through the Setup Menu selections please refer to and follow the directions PARENTAL LOCK UNLOCK P SCAN OFF SCREEN SAVER ON VIDEO OUT S VIDEO TV ASPECT RATIO Aa CODE acl Select 4 3 LB or 4 3 PS when a standard 4 3 TV is connected 4 3 LB Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen 4 3 PS Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit 16 9 Select when a 16 9 wide TV is connected stated in the above section about Navigating the Setup Menu OSD and Making Changes SETUP TV ASPECT RATIO 16 9 ALU Us TV SYSTEM TV ASPECT RATIO 169 The AUTO setting will detect automatically the media being played and display it The other two TV SYSTEM AUTO settings NTSC and PAL can be selected to force the output of the L 54 to the desired format For example one can load a PAL media and display it in the NTSC format Similarly one can load an NTSC media and display it in the PAL format Depending on the type of TV set you own select the signal mode you wish to watch your disc The default or Auto setting is PAL for Europe and NTSC for North America NOTE Only NTSC is available for North America models LANGUAGE Select a lan
50. o the power source 11 SWITCHED AC OUTLET This convenience jack can supply switched power to another component or accessory It is powered on and off by the front panel POWER button or the HTR 4 s ON and OFF buttons The total draw of all devices connected to this jack must not exceed 100 watts 12 SCART RGB OUT Euro model PAL only Connect the L 545 SCART RGB OUT to the SCART RGB video input of a compatible video monitor TV Be sure to observe the correct orientation of the SCART RGB plug Make sure also to set VIDEO OUT to RGB at the SETUP menu for stable video availability at SCART RGB OUT 13 MONITOR OUT Connect to video input of the monitor television using quality RCA and or S Video cables designed for video signals In general the S Video connection is superior and should be used if your TV monitor provides the corresponding input Make sure also to set VIDEO OUT to S Video at the SETUP menu for video to be available at S Video Monitor OUT 11 SETUP SETTING UP THE L 54 GETTING STARTED Before you make the first connection to your L 54 you should have the arrangement of your listening room home theater components and furniture mapped out at least initially Unfortunately a discussion of the vital questions of loudspeaker placement and listening viewing positions is beyond our scope here Suffice it to say that these two questions will influence your system s ultimate perform
51. or 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 _ a 2 eli 4 pee GROUND CLAMP B TC power unes lt A STAND OFF ne b N i TT INSULATORS mallina SERVICE adi 74 ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS f MAST SS ff ANTENNA SERVICE ENTRANCE GROUND CLAMPST Sf LEAD IN WIRE N GROUND WIRE gt _ ld i Wes a _ lt L 5 lt POWER SERVICE GROUNDING fo ELECTRODE SYSTEM ANTENNA DISCHARGE ONT GROUND 9 9 interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER WIRE A gt TOEXTERNAL GROUND TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND C TRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC 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
52. osen end point A TO B SET B appears briefly on the TV screen The repeat sequence begins 3 Press REPEAT A B again to cancel the sequence A TO B CANCELED appears briefly on the TV screen SLOW Press SLOW IB or ll during playback The player will enter SLOW mode Repeatedly press the I gt or to select the desired speed To exit Slow Motion mode press PLAY STILL PICTURE AND FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK Press PAUSE on the remote control or PLAY PAUSE on the front panel during playback Advance the picture frame by frame by pressing I repeatedly To exit still motion mode press PLAY ZOOM Use ZOOM to enlarge the video image Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function Depending on the media each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the following sequence ZOOM X 2 ZOOM X 4 ZOOM X 16 and ZOOM X 32 Use the HTR 4 A W lt b keys to move through the zoomed picture To resume normal playback press ZOOM repeatedly until ZOOM OUT NOTE Zoom may not work on some DVDs CH lo VOL RANDOM PRESET D J PROGRAM CLEAR REPEAT DVD CAB SAT VCR A _ WWJ DJ SJ REPEAT A B TV VIDEO TVIVIDEO PRESET S LEARN CH e VOL 19 OPERATION USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER FEATURES 20 PROGRAM INPUT 1 5 2 5 8 3 6 9 PLAY PROGRAM CLEAR ALL JPa DSCN359 1 JPEA JPG IMQ_0067 JPEG JPA IMG_0079 JPEG
53. peakers to the L 54 only and check for hum b Then connect one component only a CD player for example alone with no other components connected and check for hum c Connect additional components one at a time to the L 54 and check for hum At each stage if hum noise appears examine the audio cabling and AC power routing of the new component In some cases moving the new component s AC cord to a different outlet or installing a ground lift 3 to 2 prong adapter on its power cord will eliminate the hum FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Sometimes power spikes and drop outs may from time to time cause some inadvertent functionality The procedure below will set the L 54 to factory default settings 1 Place the L 54 into AM mode 2 Press quickly the three front panel buttons PLAY PAUSE STOP OPEN then DISPLAY holding the DISPLAY button for more than 7 seconds The L 54 will switch itself off then back on to DVD mode Please note that setting the L 54 to factory default will delete all AM and FM presets 12 SETUP SETTING UP THE L 54 ABOUT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD The L 54 employs a self explanatory on screen display menu for the internal DVD player This menu will appear on the connected video monitor TV and is required during the setup process useful in day to day operation so be sure to connect the monitor TV before proceeding with setup DISPLAYING THE L 54 DVD OSD While in DVD mode press the
54. playback begins Press the HTR 4 s navigation buttons and then press ENTER or press the numeric button s to select the desired track CD Play of the selected item now begins Depending on the DVD disc or other disc media some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing Press the HTR 4 s STOP key during playback to display an audio CD s total number of tracks and otal playback time in the VFD f you insert a SVCD videodisc the PBC symbol Play Back Control will appear in the L 54 display and OSD The MENU button on the HTR 4 will toggle on and off PBC After playing back all of the chapters in the title L 54 s DVD player automatically stops and returns to the menu screen NOTE Do not move the L 54 during playback Doing so may damage the disc and the L 54 15 OPERATION USING THE L 54 S INTERNAL DVD PLAYER SETUP MENU OSD NAVIGATION The L 54 s internal DVD player employs a simple self explanatory system of on screen display menus that will appear on the connected video monitor TV These are required during the setup process and are useful in day to day operation so be sure to connect the monitor TV before proceeding with setup DISPLAY THE SETUP MENU Press SETUP MEMORY button on the front panel to display the L 54 s Setup Menu screen on your video monitor TV If the OSD does not appear check your MONITOR OUT connections NAV
55. rns up to 352 commands e Records up to 44 macros with a maximum of 64 commands each Configurable punch through e Key illumination with programmable timeout Upgradable e Contains pre programmed library of NAD remote codes gt v L AN iz o WO A E m o 0 4 Pa lt EY J 3 J 5 El The NAD HTR 4 is ready to operate the L 54 right out of the box but it is really eight remotes in one Each of the 8 Device Selector keys at the top of the handset can call up a new page of remote control codes to be transmitted by the remaining 44 keys You may teach codes from any infrared remote controlled component regardless of brand to any or all of these Obviously the most logical system is that you teach the codes from your DVD player to the DVD Device Selector page your television s codes to the TV page and so on but there is no required scheme You may load any commands to any key on any page see Learning Codes From Other Remotes below The HTR 4 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of commands for the L 54 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 4 new commands to take their place the underlying library commands remain in place and can easily be
56. se n areas of poor FM reception an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically If radio istening is important to you consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimize your system The supplied AM loop antenna will usually provide adequate reception However an exterior AM antenna can be used to improve reception Consult an antenna professional for more information 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 THE RADIO To select the L 54 s tuner mode press INPUT SELECT button on the front panel repeatedly until AM FM mode or the HTR 4 s numeric 10 while at AMP or TUNER device selector page Press TUNE lt lt gt gt on the front panel momentarily to step up or down between AM or FM frequencies Press and hold TUNE lt lt gt gt for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the L 54 s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Pressing the TUNE lt 4 gt gt during the search process will stop the search SETTING RADIO PRESET The L 54 can store as many as 60 30 FM and 30 AM stations of your favorite radio stations for immediate recall To store a radio preset first tune the desired frequency see above then press the front panel SETUP MEMORY button The VFD will show a blinking PROG icon
57. spond to HTR 4 remote control L 54 does not respond to front panel commands or remote control The POWER is ON but the internal DVD player does not work No picture The playback picture is poor The internal DVD player does not start playback Parental Control cannot be changed POSSIBLE CAUSES AC power unplugged Power not switched on Outlet has no power Faulty missing cables LEFT or RIGHT channel at Audio Mode set o 80 Power amp or speaker connections faulty SRS set to OFF at AUDIO MODE setting Subwoofer is off not powered or improperly connected Sub level set too low 12 Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted IR transmitter window on remote or IR receiver window on L 54 is obstructed L 54 front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light icroprocessor error L 54 may have over heated o disc is inserted The TV is not set to receive DVD signal The video cable is not connected securely The connected TV power is turned off The disc is dirty o disc is inserted An unplayable disc is inserted The disc is placed upside down The disc is not placed within the guide A menu is on the TV screen The disc is dirty The password entered was wrong Password was forgotten e Check AC cable connection and outlet REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
58. ss 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 4 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 out Pressing any other HTR 4 key while a macro is executing will abort the macro Remember that you must hold the HTR 4 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 25 OPERATION USING THE HTR 4 REMOTE CONTROL 26 BUTTON ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT The HTR 4 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 4 DISP and the 0 9 key with the digit corresponding to
59. t enter the first appropriate three digit code library number from the table below If the component turns off press ENTER to accept that code library number and exit the Library Mode If the component does not turn off enter the next three digit code library number from the table When you enter the correct number the component will turn off press ENTER to accept that code library number and exit the Library Mode NAD brand component HTR 4 code library numbers CD Player new 200 CD Player old 201 Tape Deck B 400 Tape Deck A 401 T562 600 T550 L55 601 T512 1531 1532 602 T571 1572 602 L56 604 T513 1533 605 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 pressing and holding for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the PROGRAM button until the Learn LED turns green Now press and hold the HTR 4 s A 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
60. te or through the front panel INPUT SELECT button If your source has a single audio out jack only or is marked mono output plug this into the L 54 s Video 4 R Mono input On the other hand if your source has two output jacks indicative of stereo output insert both jacks into the L 54 s corresponding Video 4 U and R Mono input to achieve stereo output as well 14 SCAN TUNE Pressing momentarily the PP or lt 4 button will manually scan the AM or FM band Press and hold bb or 4 for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the L 54 s tuner will stop at the 18 PHONES Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1 4 inch stereo phone plug use a suitable adaptor for headphones equipped with a smaller plug Plugging in headphones automatically mutes output from the speakers but not from the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR at SRS OFF next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Note too that this function wraps and will continue searching up or down from one end of the AM or FM band to the other Press bb or 4 during disc playback Press repeatedly to select the desired scanning speed 15 SKIP PRESET At AM FM mode press to step up or down between stored radio presets 30 FM and 30 AM station presets are available Note that this function wraps Pressing BI or I will step from Preset 30 to Preset 1 or vice versa Unused presets are skipped over In DVD mode press gt I to skip forward or k lt
61. ted blue indicating the L 54 is in standby mode ready to accept commands from either the front panel power switch or the HTR 4 remote e To start playback of the DVD player press DVD at the HTR 4 remote s Device Selector section and then OPEN CLOSE button e Insert the media and press PLAY button to start playback You should hear stereo sound and see an image on the TV monitor If one or the other fails to appear you may need to use either the L 54 s on screen menu system to check assignment of audio and video inputs See section on Video Out under the heading Operation Enjoy the movie or music but be sure to set aside time to read this manual thoroughly and to set up calibrate and configure your L 54 carefully and completely INTRODUCTION GETTING THE MOST FROMTHE L 54 ABOUT THE L 54 Though the L 54 is among the most technically sophisticated integrated Stereo DVD receivers we worked hard to make it one of the most musically transparent home theatre components available as well this is what we mean by NAD s Music First design philosophy Here are just a few examples e High performance components used throughout the receiver s analog audio circuits maximize quality from all sources e TheL 54 incorporates a high quality DVD player with exceptional playability The player has support for DVD video VCD SVCD with playback control PBC DivX CD audio such as CD RW as well as recorded MP3 copyrig
62. to skip backward a track or chapter When setting up the Timer use the bl or lt buttons to change the hours and minutes IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL SPEAKERS CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Pel Serial No NAD L54 DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL SCART RGB OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT oo00000000 ooo0000000 No De Series ATTENTION 120 VOLT NORTH AMERICAN VERSION ONLY L 230 VOLT EUROPEAN 1 3 l VERSION ONLY 12 1 1 230 VOLT EUROPEAN VERSION ONLY Please make all the connections to your L 54 with the unit unplugged It is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections 1 SPEAKERS Connect the left and right terminals to the corresponding loudspeakers Each output s red terminal and black terminal must be connected to the corresponding and terminals of the loudspeaker Use extra care to ensure that no stray wires or strands cross between posts or terminals at either end NOTES Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge AWG specialized speaker cable may be valuable consult your NAD audio specialist Connections to the L 54 can be made with banana type plugs or using bare wire or pins by loos
63. 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 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 WARNING THE APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS AS WITH ANY ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS USE CARE NOT TO SPILL LIQUIDS INTO ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM LIQUIDS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE AND OR A FIRE HAZARD IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the 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 e If the product has been dropp
64. wnership on the NAD incorporating much of what we ve learned from a quarter century s Worldwide Web site experience designing audio and home theatre components As with all our products NAD s Music First design philosophy guided the L 54 s design http NADelectronics com warranty such that it can confidently promise you both state of the art surround home theatre and audiophile quality music listening for years to come For warranty information contact your local distributor INTRODUCTION GETTING THE MOST FROM THE L 54 UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your L 54 you will find e AnAMloop antenna e An FMribbon wire antenna with balun e The HTR 4 remote control with 4 four AAA batteries e This owner s manual SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your L 54 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your L 54 this is by far the safest container in which to do so We ve seen too many otherwise perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping carton so please Save that box CHOOSING A LOCATION Choose a location that is well ventilated with at least several inches to both sides and behind and that will provide a clear line of sight within 25 feet 8 meters between the L 54 s front panel and your primary listening viewing position This will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The L 54 generates a modest amount o
65. y DVD SVCD with or without PBC Play Back Control VCD DivX and CDs including recorded MP3 copyright protected WMA and JPEG files To turn on or off PBC toggle the MENU button on the HTR 4 NOTE You cannot playback discs other than those listed above such as Video CD CD ROM CD Extra CD G photo CD and CD i data discs To do so may render the L 54 permanently inoperable DISC LOADING AND PLAYBACK You can open the disc tray by pressing STOP OPEN button even if the L 54 is in standby mode The power indicator will turn from blue to dark Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback side down There are two different disc sizes Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray If the disc is out of the guide it may damage the disc and cause the L 54 to malfunction NO DISC appears on both the L 54 s display and the TV monitor screen if the disc is placed upside down and it is a single sided disc The following are important tips when loading a disc Do not push the disc tray while it is moving Doing so may cause the L 54 to malfunction Donot push up the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray Doing so may cause the L 54 to malfunction e Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing Be especially careful with children s fingers around the closing disc tray as there is a risk of personal injury Press PLAY PAUSE the disc tray is automatically closed and

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