Nad M17 Owner Manual
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M17
AV Surround Sound Preamp Processor
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Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 a child 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 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 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 - 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 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.
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 re or
electric shock.
18. Flame Sources - No naked ame 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 re 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 qualied 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
qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. 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 specied by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
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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.
25. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient 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
Changes or modications 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 re 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 lled 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, re or the like.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
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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 particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a
mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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
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 oce 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 M17 are located on the back of
the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these
numbers here:
Model number : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial number : ......................................
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2015, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................2
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED ...............................................5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ..................................................5
CHOOSING A LOCATION .............................................5
DEFAULT SOURCE SETTINGS .........................................5
RESTORING M17 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SET TINGS ................5
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL ....................................................6
REAR PANEL .....................................................8
OPERATION
USING THE M17 – MAIN MENU ...................................11
ABOUT THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY OSD ............................ 11
MAIN MENU ........................................................ 11
LISTENING MODE .................................................. 11
ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES .................................... 12
DSP OPTIONS ......................................................13
TONE CONTROLS ................................................... 14
ZONE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USING THE M17 – SETUP MENU ..................................15
SETUP MENU ....................................................... 15
CONTROL SETUP ................................................... 15
SOURCE SETUP .................................................... 16
SOURCE SETUP NORMAL VIEW ...................................16
SOURCE SETUP TABLE VIEW ....................................... 17
SPEAKER SETUP .................................................... 18
AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION .................................... 18
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ......................................... 20
SPEAKER LEVELS .................................................... 20
SPEAKER DISTANCE ................................................21
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ..........................................21
ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS “ON THE FLY’ ........................ 22
ZONE SETUP ....................................................... 22
TRIGGER SETUP ....................................................23
LISTENING MODE SETUP ........................................... 23
DOLBY SETUP ...................................................... 25
DTS SETUP .........................................................25
DTS SURROUND MODES ........................................... 25
ENHANCED STEREO ................................................ 26
DISPLAY SETUP ..................................................... 26
A/V PRESETS ........................................................ 26
USING THE HTRM 2 REMOTE CONTROL ..........................30
CONTROLLING THE M17 ............................................30
LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES ......................... 31
PUNCH THROUGH .................................................. 31
COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY .......................... 31
MACRO COMMANDS ............................................... 31
KEY ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT ....................................... 32
CONFIGURING KEY ILLUMINATION ................................. 32
FACTORY RESET .................................................... 32
DELETE MODE ...................................................... 32
LOADING CODELIBRARIES ......................................... 33
SEARCH MODE ..................................................... 33
CHECKING CODELIBRARY NUMBER ................................ 33
SUMMARY OF THE HTRM 2 MODES ................................34
USING THE ZR 7 REMOTE CONTROL ................................ 34
REFERENCE
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................35
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................36
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD.
The M17 AV Surround Sound Preamp Processor is a technologically advanced
and highly capable product — yet we have invested great eort in making it
simple and easy to use. The M17 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 M17 is as musically transparent, faithful to every
video detail and spatially accurate as possible, incorporating much of what
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 M17’s design, such that it can condently promise you
both state-of-the-art surround home-theater and audiophile-quality music
listening for years to come.
NAD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR USER INTERFACE DISCREPANCIES IN THIS MANUAL. THE M17 OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CHECK OUT THE NAD WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THE M17
OWNER’S MANUAL.
We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this
manual. Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good
deal of time later, and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the
most of your investment in the M17, and get the most from this powerful
and exible home-theater component.
One more thing: We urge you to register your M17 ownership on the NAD
Worldwide Web site:
http://NADelectronics.com/salon
For warranty information contact your local distributor.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your M17 you will nd
• A detachable mains power cord
• Audyssey microphone
• 3.5mm female jack to RCA plug Adapter for Audyssey microphone input
• HTRM 2 remote control with 4 AA batteries
• ZR 7 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery
• Four pieces of magnetic feet
• Cleaning cloth
• USB ash drive
• Quick Setup Guide
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your M17 arrived.
Should you move or otherwise need to transport your M17, 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 / 8meters, between the M17’s front panel and your primary
listening/viewing position—this will ensure reliable infrared remote control
communications. The M17 generates a modest amount of heat, but
nothing that should trouble adjacent components.
RESTORING M17 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
1 Press and hold front panel’s “Main” display.
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2 Select “Setup” display option.
3 Select “Factory Reset” display option.
It is perfectly possible to stack the M17 on top of other components, but
the reverse usually should be avoided.
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 IN HDMI 1
Source 2 HDMI 2/Audio 2 IN HDMI 2
Source 3 HDMI 3/Audio 3 IN HDMI 3
Source 4 HDMI 4/Audio 4 IN HDMI 4
Source 5 Optical 1 IN/Audio 5 IN Video 1 IN
Source 6 Optical 2 IN/Audio 6 IN Video 2 IN
Source 7 Coaxial 1 IN/Audio 6 IN Video 3 IN
Source 8 Optical 3 IN Component Video Input 1
Source 9 Coaxial 2 IN Component Video Input 2
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 M17 - SETUP MENU” segment of the “OPERATION”
section.
4 Select between “Yes (NTSC)” and “Yes (PAL) to select video mode after
Factory Reset. Select “No” if you decide not to reset your M17.
5 Factory reset is complete after the display below and the M17 going to
standby mode.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
1
av surround sound preamp processor
1 o (STANDBY)
• Press o (Standby) button for the M17 to be switched ON from
standby mode. The Power indicator will turn from amber to bright/
white color.
• Pressing o (Standby) button again switches back M17 to standby
mode. The Power indicator will illuminate to amber color at standby
mode.
• The o (Standby) button cannot activate the M17 with the rear
panel POWER switched o.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Refer also to +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO) of IDENTIFICATION OF
CONTROLS - REAR PANEL.
• For the o (Standby) button to activate, two conditions must be
completed.
a Plug-in the supplied mains power cord to a mains power source.
Connect corresponding end of the mains power cord to the AC mains
input of M17 and the plug connected to a mains power source.
b The rear panel POWER switch must be set to ON position.
M17
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4 DISPLAY
• Show visual and menu information according to the display settings
selected.
• There are four display options – Main, Listen, Audyssey, Tone and
Zone.
• Use your nger to press and select any of these display options to
show their corresponding menu options or settings.
The following are sample screenshots of the four display options with
corresponding description of the information shown.
MAIN
2 POWER INDICATOR
• This indicator will light up amber when the M17 is at standby mode.
• When the M17 is powered up from standby mode, this indicator will
turn from amber to bright/white color.
3 REMOTE SENSOR
• Point the HTRM 2 remote control at the remote sensor and press the
buttons.
• Do not expose the remote sensor of the M17 to a strong light
source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may
not be able to operate the M17 with the remote control.
Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30o in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
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Source 1: Current Source.
-20.0 dB: Volume level.
: Go to previous or next Source.
DTS-HD Master Audio: Audio Codec - Detected audio stream format.
HDMI 1/HDMI 1: Audio and video input source.
3/2.1 192k: Audio Source format; sample rate.
1920x1080p60: Video mode - Video resolution of current source with
frame rate.
LISTEN
EARS: Listening mode.
- +: Go to previous or next Listening mode.
AUDYSSEY
-/+: Go to previous or next option.
: Slide to turn ON or OFF Dynamic EQ.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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For descriptions of the above item, refer to sections about DSP OPTIONS
and AUDYSSEY CALIBRATION.
TONE
: Slide to turn ON or OFF Tone Controls. At OFF setting, tone
controls are disabled or defeated.
h : Slide to adjust treble, bass or dialog level.
ZONE
: Slide to turn ON or OFF Zone 2.
: Go to previous or next Source.
5 VOLUME
• Use this control to adjust the overall loudness of the signal output at
AUDIO PRE-OUT.
• The default volume level is -20dB.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
1 2 3 4 5
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R L R L R L
FRONT SURR SURR-B CENTER SUBW
IN ININ IN
OUT
L
R
AUDIO 1
1 2 3
IN
ZONE 3
AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 AUDIO 6 AUDIO 7 ZONE 2
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
IN
ZONE 4
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1
Y
CB/PB CR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2
IN
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2
Y CB/PB CR/PR
MONITOR OUT
OUT
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IN ININ IN
OUT
L
6
R
AUDIO 1
IN
ZONE 3
AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 AUDIO 5 AUDIO 6 AUDIO 7
7
1 2 3
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO OUT
OUT
IN
ZONE 4
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1
Y
CB/PB CR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2
IN
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2
Y CB/PB CR/PR
MONIT
OR OUT
OUT
ZONE 2
AUDIO PRE-OUT BALANCED
1
3
COAXIAL IN
MONITOR OUT 1 MONITOR OUT 2
10 11
9
AUDIO PRE-OUT
L
R
SURR SURR-B
FRONT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
2
1 2 3 4
4
OPTICAL IN
LAN
HDMI 4
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDMI 1
CENTER
L
R
SUBW1
1
2
COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT
HDMI 6
HDMI 5
HDMI 3
HDMI 2
SUBW2
1 2
12 13 14 15
+12V TRIGGER IN
OFF AUTO
RS232
UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET
120V~60Hz 120W 1A MAX
IN
IR
OUT 2
OUT 1
OUT 4 OUT 3
OUT 1
POWER
120V~60Hz
+12V TRIGGER
IN
ON
OUT 2
OUT 3
ATTENTION!
Please make sure that the M17 is powered o 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 AUDIO PRE-OUT (BALANCED)
• The AUDIO PRE-OUT makes it possible to use the M17 as a pre-
amplier to external power ampliers for some or all channels.
• Depending upon the source’s conguration, analog audio
output connection can be made up to seven channels either via
BALANCED or SINGLE-ENDED output ports.
• Use the AUDIO PRE OUT (BALANCED) if the external source to be
connected has BALANCED audio input. Superior audio quality
is ensured with the distinctive noise reduction capability of
BALANCED connection with XLR jacks.
• Connect FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER, SURR R, SURR L, SURR-BL and
SURR-BR to the respective channel input of a power amplier or
ampliers driving the corresponding applicable speakers.
• Connect the SUBW output to powered (“active”) subwoofers or to
power amplier channels driving a passive system.
AUDIO PRE OUT (SINGLE-ENDED)
• Use single-ended AUDIO PRE OUT for sources that are not equipped
with BALANCED analog audio input.
2 RS 232
NAD is a certied 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 M17 via
compatible external controllers.
• Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol
documents and PC interface program.
3 +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO)
• The settings of +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO) together with +12V
TRIGGER (IN) (item 5) aect the manner on how the M17 can be
switched ON from standby mode or back to standby mode.
+12V TRIGGER IN (AUTO)
• If +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO) is set to AUTO, pressing the front
panel o (Standby) button or HTRM 2’s ON/OFF button cannot
switch ON the M17 from standby mode and vice-versa. Both
control buttons are eectively disabled thereby handling the
function of powering up the M17 to an external controller.
• If +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO) is set to AUTO, powering up the
M17 is dependent upon the “Auto Trigger In” setting at the “Trigger
Setup” menu as well as the absence or presence of +12V at +12V
TRIGGER (IN)(item 5).
+12V TRIGGER IN (OFF)
• Slide the +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO) switch to OFF for the M17 to
be normally switched ON from standby mode and vice-versa using
the front panel o (Standby) button or HTRM 2’s ON/OFF button.
• The +12V TRIGGER (IN) (item 5) is disabled with +12V TRIGGER IN
(OFF/AUTO) set to OFF.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
Below is a table of sample combination settings with respect to
switching ON the M17 from standby mode and vice versa.
+12V
TRIGGER IN
(OFF/AUTO)
AUTO +12V Main, All ON ON Operating
AUTO +12V Main, All OFF OFF Operating
AUTO 0V Main, All ON/OFF ON/OFF Standby
AUTO 0V Zone 2,
AUTO 0V Zone 2,
OFF +12V
OFF +12V
4 IR IN/IR OUT 1-4
These mini-jacks accept and output remote-controlled codes in
electrical format, using industry-standard protocols, for use with “IRrepeater” and multi-room systems and related technologies.
• All NAD products with IR IN/IR OUT features are fully compatible
IR IN
• This input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater
+12V
TRIGGER(IN)
(item 5)
or 0V
or 0V
with the M17. For non-NAD models, please check with your other
product’s service specialists with respect to their compatibility to
the M17’s IR features.
(Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another compatible device
to allow control of the M17 from a remote location.
AUTO
TRIGGER IN
Zone 3 or
Zone 4
Zone 3 or
Zone 4
Any
setting
Any
setting
FRONT
PANEL
o (STANDBY)
ON ON Operating
OFF OFF Standby
ON ON Operating
OFF OFF Standby
HTRM 2 (ON/
OFF)
M17 POWER
MODE STATE
mode
mode
mode
mode
mode
mode
mode
5 +12V TRIGGER OUT1/OUT2/OUT3
The M17 has three +12V TRIGGER OUT ports (OUT 1, OUT2 and OUT3)
that can be congured 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 congure +12V TRIGGER IN/OUT.
• 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 amplier 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 M17 is ON and 0V when the unit is
either OFF or in standby mode.
+12V TRIGGER IN
With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the M17 can be switched
ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices such as
ampliers, preampliers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply is cut o,
the M17 will return to standby mode.
• Connect this +12V 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.
6 AUDIO 1-7 IN/VIDEO INPUT 1-3
• These comprise the M17’s other sets of principal input. Connect
these audio and video input ports to corresponding output ports of
compatible source components such as DVD players, CD players or
cable/satellite boxes.
• AUDIO 5 IN, AUDIO 6 IN and AUDIO 7 IN are ideal for the connection
of the analog output of line-level audio sources like a CD player or
Stereo tuner.
• The Left Channel of AUDIO 1 IN is the assigned port where the
supplied 3.5mm female jack to RCA plug Adapter can be connected.
Plug in the Audyssey microphone into the adapter for Audyssey
Auto Calibration.
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IR OUT 1- 4
• Connect IR OUT 1 (or IR OUT 2/IR OUT 3/IR OUT 4) to the IR IN jack of
a compatible device.
• Command and control the linked compatible device by directing its
own remote control to M17’s infrared receiver.
IR IN and IR OUT 1/IR OUT 2/IR OUT 3/IR OUT 4
• Connect the M17’s IR IN to the IR OUT of a compatible device.
Connect also the M17’s IR OUT 1 (or IR OUT 2/IR OUT 3/IR OUT 4) to
the IR IN of a compatible device.
• With this setup, the M17 acts as an “IR-repeater” allowing the device
connected to the M17’ s IR IN control or command of the other
device linked to M17’s IR OUT 1 (or IR OUT 2/IR OUT 3/IR OUT 4).
AUDIO 3-4 OUT/VIDEO OUT
• Connect AUDIO 3 OUT (and/or AUDIO 4 OUT) to corresponding
recording components or audio/video input ports of compatible
sources like cassette deck, CD/DVD recorder or outboard audio
processors.
• The signal present at AUDIO 3 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 congured, 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.
7 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2,
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR 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 Monitor Out to the Component Video input of a
compatible video monitor/TV.
• Be sure to observe consistency in connecting the Y/Pb/Pr jacks
to the corresponding sources/inputs. The routing of the two
component video input is fully congurable via the Source Setup
item of the Setup Menu OSD.
• The M17’s sets of component video input and output are fully
wideband and compatible with allowable HDTV formats.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
8 MONITOR OUT (COMPOSITE VIDEO)
• Connect to the video input of a monitor/television using quality
dual-RCA connectors designed for video signals.
9 ZONE 2-3-4
• The M17 has three congurable Zones – Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone
4. The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously experience in
a dierent zone or location of the house a Source assigned to a
particular zone.
• Send zone selected audio and video output to the corresponding
audio and video 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.
NOTES
• “Zone 4” is audio only and not associated with any video input sources.
• Zone 2 and Zone 3 video output are available only if the corresponding
zone’s video source is composite video.
10 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL IN 1-4, OPTICAL IN 1-4)
• Connect to the corresponding optical or coaxial digital output of
sources such as CD or BD/DVD players, digital cable box, digital
tuners and other applicable components.
• Coaxial and Optical digital input association is congurable via the
Source Setup item of the Setup Menu OSD.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL OUT 1-2, OPTICAL OUT 1-2)
• Connect the optical or coaxial DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to the
corresponding digital audio input of compatible devices such as
receivers, computer soundcard or other digital processors.
11 ETHERNET/LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) PORT
LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be established.
Set up a Wired Ethernet broadband router with broadband internet
connection. Your router or home network should have a built-in DHCP
server to consummate the connection.
• With Ethernet connection established, you can now control the
M17 using the NAD AVR Remote App that can be downloaded
from the Apple App store to your iOS device (iPhone, iPad or iPod
Touch). Ensure that your iOS device with the NAD AVR Remote App
is connected to the same network as the M17.
• The NAD AVR Remote App automatically discovers your network-
connected M17 and walks you through controlling and adjusting
fundamental functions including power, volume, source selection
and other basic setup features.
• The IP address of your network-connected M17 can be obtained.
Press and hold “Main” item in the front panel display menu until
below information is displayed.
NOTES
• NAD is not responsible for any malfunction of the M17 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 pertinent to internet connectivity.
12 HDMI (HDMI IN 1-6, HDMI MONITOR 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 MONITOR OUT 1 and/or HMDI MONITOR OUT
2 to compatible HDTV or projector with HDMI input. Both HDMI
output ports display simultaneously the same audio/video source.
WARNING
Before connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables, both the M17
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.
13 UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET (120V version model only)
• With M17 switched ON or at standby mode, mains power is always
available at this outlet.
• This outlet can be used for components that may require
continuous supply of AC mains; some tuners require uninterrupted
mains supply to retain preset memory, for instance.
• The total draw of all devices connected to this outlet must not
exceed 120 watts.
• Mains power at this outlet can be shut down by switching OFF the
M17 via the rear panel POWER switch.
14 AC MAINS INPUT
• The M17 comes supplied with a separate detachable mains power
cord. Before connecting the plug to the mains power source,
connect rmly rst the other end to M17’s AC Mains input socket.
• Always disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power
source rst, before disconnecting the cable from the M17’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).
15 POWER
• Supply the AC mains power to the M17.
• When the POWER switch is set to ON position, the M17 goes to
standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the front
panel Power indicator. Press the front panel o (Standby) button or
HTRM 2 remote control’s [ON] button to switch ON the M17 from
standby mode.
• If you intend not to use the M17 for long periods of time (such
as when on vacation), switch o the POWER switch. With POWER
switched o, neither the front panel o (Standby) button nor
HTRM2 remote control’s [ON] button can activate the M17.
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OPERATION
USING THE M17 MAIN MENU
ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
The M17 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 OSD
Press [E] or [ENTER] buttons of the HTRM 2 remote control to display the
M17’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 HTRM 2 buttons:
1 Press [E] to select a menu item. Use [R/T] or in some cases, [ENTER],
to move up or down the Menu selections. Repeatedly press [E] to
advance or go further into the sub-menu of desired menu item.
2 Use [R/T] to set or change the parameter value (setting) of a menu
item.
3 Press [W] to save the settings or changes done on the current menu or
sub-menu. Pressing [W] will also return the user to the previous menu
or exit from a particular menu.
MAIN MENU
LISTENING MODE
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The M17 oers distinct listening modes, tailored for dierent types of
recording or program material. With a two-channel (Stereo) source, the
following listening modes can be selected.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The M17 is an AV Surround Sound Preamplier and therefore has no
speakers. The mention of “Speaker(s)” in this manual refers to the
speakers of your external amplier as interfaced with the M17.
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 surroundencoded or not encoded, are reproduced as recorded. Multi-channel digital
recordings (Dolby Digital and DTS) are reproduced in “Stereo Downmix”
mode via the front left/right channels only as Lt/Rt (left/right-total) signals.
The Main Menu contains the menu options for “Listening Mode”, “DSP
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 options and their
sub-menu selections.
NOTE
The individual congurations 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.
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 DIRECT as preferred listening mode, the following steps have to be
undertaken.
1 Go to 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 a sample 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 Conguration”). The surround
channel is monophonic, but it is reproduced in both surround speakers.
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OPERATION
USING THE M17 MAIN MENU
DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIx 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 IIx surround processing yields more stable imaging and full
bandwidth sound to the rear channels in Movie mode oering sound that is
more similar to Dolby Digital decoding. For two channel signals, PLIIx 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 Conguration” menu:
Listening Mode
Two-Channel Sources
PLIIx Music
PLIIx Movie
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 Conguration”). The M17 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 discrete left/right surround channels,
plus subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current “Speaker
Conguration”). 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.
Active Decoded Output Channels
6.1 Speaker System 7.1 Speaker System
Front (left, right),
Center, Surround (left,
right), Back Surround,
Subwoofer
Front (left, right), Center,
Surround (left, right)
and Back Surround (left,
right), Subwoofer
ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES
Several of the M17’s listening modes have one or more selectable variations
and adjustable parameters that you can modify to suit your system or
personal preferences.
NOTE
Listening Mode parameter changes are maintained when you change
listening modes. You may also save a modied 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 lm soundtracks.
PLIIx MUSIC for music recordings
Center Width (0 to 7): Modies 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
eect independently from the relative channel levels.
Panorama (On/O): Adds a “wraparound” eect by extending some
stereo content into the surround channels.
NOTE
Pro Logic IIx mode will decode as PLII mode when the BACK surround
speakers are set to “OFF” from “Speaker Conguration” menu. See also
section about “Speaker Conguration” under “Speaker Setup” of the
Setup Menu.
DTS NEO: 6
NEO: 6 Cinema is optimized for lm 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.
ENHANCED STEREO
All recordings are reproduced in stereo via the maximum speaker
complement congured in the current “Speaker Conguration”. Enhanced
stereo can be useful for maximum volume from all channels or for multispeaker background music (cocktail party) listening. For this mode, Front,
Center, Surround and Back speakers can be turned ON/OFF as desired.
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