NAD T742 User Manual

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T742

AV Surround Sound Receiver

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Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

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.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket
or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the unit. Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before
connecting or using this unit. Retain this notice and the owner’s
manual for future reference.

All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions should be
adhered to.

Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.

The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through its
ventilation openings.

The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the
voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel.

The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched, especially near the plug, convenience
receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use
benzine, thinner or other solvents for cleaning. Use only a soft
damp cloth.

The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the
wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings.

This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU
FOND.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.

If an indoor antenna is used (either built into the set or installed
separately), never allow any part of the antenna to touch the metal
parts of other electrical appliances such as a lamp, TV set etc.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner­preamplifier, be sure the antenna 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 No.
70-1984, provides information with respect 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.

a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2)

aluminium, No. 17 AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze
wire, or larger, as a ground wire.

b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off

insulators spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart.

c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-

in enters house.

d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm2) copper,

or the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode
is used. see NEC Section 810-21 (j).

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the ground cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.

POWER LINES

DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT

YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL

Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the service
shop’s assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts
with the same characteristics as the original parts have been used,
and that the routine safety checks have been performed to
guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition.

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REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS.

NOTES ON INSTALLATION.

Your NAD T742 should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid placing
the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp.
Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a
carpet. Do not place it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots.
Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections.

The RCA sockets on your NAD T742 are color coded for convenience.
Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively, black for digital
input, yellow for Video Composite.

Use high quality leads and sockets for optimum performance and
reliability. Audio RCA leads will function correctly for video signals,
although it is recommended to use dedicated video leads where possible.
For the digital inputs use dedicated leads for digital signal transfer. Ensure
that leads and connectors are not damaged in any way and all
connectors are firmly pushed home.

For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge (1.5mm)
thickness or more.
If the unit is not going to be used for some time, disconnect the plug
from the AC socket.

Should water get into your NAD T742, shut off the power to the unit and
remove the plug from the AC socket. Have the unit inspected by a
qualified service technician before attempting to use it again.
Do not remove the cover, there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, lightly dampen the
cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other
volatile agents.

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EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the
Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on
the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

INSTALLATION

1 Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming

pool, or the like.

2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances

that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater then
35°C (95°F).

3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper ventilation is

assured. allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each
side. - Do not place on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. - Do not
install the unit in a bookcase cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the

ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands - When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:

• The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot.

• The heating system has just been turned on.

• The unit is used in a very humid room.

• The unit is cooled by an air conditioner.
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit
for a few hours, then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in

the Operating Instructions.

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WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE
89/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC

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ELECTRIC POWER

1 Power Sources - Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and

as marked on the unit.

2 Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can

only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug
into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call
a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of
the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.

3 AC power cord - When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not

pull the cord itself.

• Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock.

• Power cords should be routed to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular
attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

• Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire
or shock.

4 Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an

extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to
prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

5 When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be used for

several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to
the unit, even when the power is turned off.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may
void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.

MAINTENANCE

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

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DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if

• The AC power plug has been damaged.

• Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit.

• The unit has been exposed to rain or water - The unit does not seem to operate normally.

• The unit exhibits a marked change in performance.

• The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF

OWNER’S RECORD

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your
set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. :

Serial No. :

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FIG. 1 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

6 8

1

LR

NAD 2002 T742

LR

OUT

23

R L

T 742 SWITCHED OUTLETS

NORTH AMERICAN

7

LR

4

9

OUT

VCR

SAT

DVD

DIGITAL IN

SAT VCR CDDVD

+12V TRIGGER

OUT

5 12 10

VERSION ONLY

IR
IN

11

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

AC 120V~60Hz

120W 1A Max

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FIG. 2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

1

NA

D

NAD 2002 T742

4 5 62 3 7 8

AV Surround Sound Receiver T 742

FM MUTE

DISPLAY

FM/AM

/ MODE

MEMORY

9 10

VOLUME (SET UP)

PRESET

/ TUNE

DOWN / UP

TAPE

VIDEO 5 CD

DVD

SAT

VIDEO 4

VCR

MONITOR

EXT 5.1

SURROUND

MODE

SET UP

TONE

CONTROLS

PRO LOG

I

C

11 13 14 15 16 17 18

12

6

FIG. 3 REMOTE CONTROL

DOWN

POWER

SLEEP

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DVD

VIDEO 4

SAT

VIDEO 5

VCR

EXT. 5.1

FIG. 4

3

CD

TAPE

1

4

7

SETUP

5

7

SURR.

TITLE

TEST

VOLUME

FM/AM

2

5

8

0

+

3

6

9

NEXT DISC

DYN.R

MENU

LEVEL

4

6

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19

21

24

MUTE

TUNE

DOWN

9

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

VOLUME

STOP

TUNE

UP

RETURN

_

TUNE

MODE

PLAY

11

10

13

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SKIP

14-18
20

REPEAT

PROGRAM

CLEAR

RCVR

AUDIO

DVD

SCAN

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

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REAR PANEL CONTROLS (FIGURE 1)

1. FM & AM ANTENNA

AM ANTENNA - An AM loop antenna is supplied with the T742 and is
required for AM reception. Open the clip terminal lever and insert the
wire from the antenna. Closing the lever will lock the wire in place
(Fig. 5). Test various positions for the antenna, but always ensure the loop
is placed vertically for best reception. Placing the antenna close to large
metal items such as metal shelves or radiators may interfere with
reception.

NOTE

When reception is not satisfactory using the supplied AM loop
antenna alone, connection of an external antenna is recommended.
Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna to the AM
ANTENNA terminal. Do not remove the AM loop antenna. The
antenna cable to the loop antenna must not exceed 3 meters.

FM ANTENNA - A ribbon wire FM antenna is included and should be
connected to the FM connector at the rear of the unit (Fig. 4) using the
‘balun’ adapter supplied. The ribbon aerial should be mounted on a
vertical surface and placed so that it forms a ‘T’.
Experiment with placement of the antenna to find the position that gives
the best signal strength and lowest background noise. An inadequate FM
signal normally results in high levels of hiss, especially in stereo, and
interference from external electrical sources. In areas of poor FM
reception, the tuner section’s performance can be improved by using an
externally mounted FM antenna. A qualified aerial installer will be able to
advise and fit a recommended aerial for your reception conditions.

4. DVD - SAT - VCR - VIDEO 4 (AUDIO & VIDEO)

Apart from the audio signal, these inputs will also accept a video signal
which will be routed to the Monitor Out sockets (No. 7) for a television
or video projector. The DVD - SAT - VCR inputs also have the option of a
an S-Video connection (using the Mini-Din connector) or the standard
Video Composite connection (using the yellow RCA socket).

The S-Video standard allows for higher quality video signal transfer when
compared to the Video Composite standard. If your video components
have an S-Video connector use dedicated S-Video leads to connect them
to the T742 in the same way as described with the Video composite
equivalents.

A video signal fed to an S-Video input socket will be available on both
the S-Video Monitor Out and Video composite Monitor Out.

DVD & SAT - Inputs for the audio playback and video signal

from a video device such as a stereo TV, DVD player, satellite cable TV
receiver or a Laser Disc. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left
and right ‘Audio Out’ of the video device to these inputs. Using a single
RCA-to-RCA lead (Video Composite) or S-Video lead, also connect the
video output of the video device; refer also to the description of S-Video
and Video Composite above in this section. DVD & SAT can be
used for video playback only. Use VCR or VIDEO 4 if you want to
connect a VCR for recording and playback through the T742.

The optical Digital DVD (No. 5) is linked to the DVD input. Select
DVD to hear a source connected to Digital DVD.

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2. TAPE 1 & CD INPUT

TAPE 1 - Connections for analogue recording and playback to an audio
tape recorder of any type, such as a cassette, reel-reel, DAT, MD or DCC.
Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio
Output’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 IN connectors for playback.
Connect the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE
1 OUT connectors for recording.

CD INPUT - Input for CD player (analogue audio signal) or other line-level
signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the CD player’s left
and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.

3. 5.1 CHANNEL INPUTS

Inputs for the multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, such
as an MPEG decoder or a DVD player with integrated decoder. Use two
twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the decoder’s front left and right
“Audio Outputs” to the Front left and right inputs, and the decoder’s
Surround left and right outputs to the Surround left and right inputs. Use
a third twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the decoder’s subwoofer
output to the Subwoofer input and the decoder’s Centre channel output
to the Centre channel input. Make sure you to follow color coding of the
plugs to ensure that both Centre and Subwoofer are connected correctly,
for instance, use the red plugs at either end to connect the centre
channel and the white plugs for the subwoofer channel.

The coaxial Digital SAT (No. 5) is linked to the SAT input. Select
SAT to hear a source connected to Digital SAT.

VCR & VIDEO 4 - Connections for the audio recording and playback
to a VCR or other video recorder. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect
to the left and right ‘Audio Out’ of the VCR to the VCR or VIDEO 4
IN connectors for playback. Connect the left and right ‘Audio In’ of the
VCR to the VCR or VIDEO 4 OUT connectors for recording. Using a
single RCA-to-RCA (Video Composite) lead or S-Video lead, also connect
the video output of the VCR to Video In for Video playback. Connect the
Video Input of the VCR to Video Out of the NAD T742 receiver for
recording of video signals. Refer also to the description of S-Video and
Video Composite above in this section.

The coaxial Digital Input VCR (No. 5) is linked to the VCR input. Select

VCR to hear a source connected to Digital Input VCR
The coaxial Digital Input CD (No. 5) is linked to the CD input. Select
CD to hear a source connected to Digital Input CD.

5. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS

The T742 has four digital audio inputs to allow for connection of DVD,
CD, Satellite receiver or other digital sources:

Digital AUDIO DVD and SAT allows for connection of a digital source

with an Optical output. Use a cable terminated with a TOS Link connector.
These Digital inputs are linked respectively to the VIDEO DVD/SAT inputs.

Digital AUDIO VCR & CD allow for connection of a digital source with a
Coaxial digital output. Use a cable with the right impedance, specifically
designed for the transfer of digital signals. These digital inputs are linked
respectively to VIDEO VCR and CD.

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6. AUDIO PRE-OUTS / SUBWOOFER OUT

AUDIO PRE-OUTS - The NAD T742 receiver has five power amplifiers
built-in to power all the speakers connected to it (Left, Right, Centre, Left
Surround, Right Surround). It is also possible to use the T742 as a pre­amplifier to drive external power amplifiers. This way, you use all the
control functions the T742 provides, such as input select, surround
mode, volume, tone controls, etc., but the external power amplifier
actually powers the speaker connected to it instead of the T742’s
integrated power amplifier for that channel.

NOTE

This unit is designed to produce optimum sound quality when
speakers with impedance within the set’s ranges are connected.
Please check the following information and choose speakers with the
correct impedance for the connections.

FRONT SPEAKERS A: 8 ohms min. per speaker;

CENTER SPEAKER B: 8 ohms min.

SURROUND SPEAKERS: 8 ohms min. per speaker

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Connect the RCA-to-RCA leads from the Front left and Right, Centre,
and/or Surround Left and Right Audio pre-out connectors to the external
amplifiers. Connect speakers to the external amplifiers.

NOTES

• Never connect the T742’s speaker outputs and the speaker outputs
of an external amplifier to the same speakers. When headphones are
inserted the signals from all audio pre-out outputs will be muted.

• Before making any connections, check that the T742 and the power
amplifiers it will be connected to are switched off. With volume
turned down to a low level, switch power on only after all
connections have been made.

SUBWOOFER OUT - Unlike for the full range five channels as described
above, there is no power amplifier built-in for an additional subwoofer.
The Subwoofer pre-out allows for connection to a sub-bass speaker
system with its own external or integrated power amplifier (“active”
subwoofers).

7. MONITOR OUT

Composite Video and S-Video outputs for connecting a TV or Video
Monitor to view video sources connected to DVD to VIDEO 5. Usi

Video RCA-to-RCA lead, connect the “Video Line In” on the TV or

monitor to the MONITOR OUT.

Note that an S-Video signal will also be available as a Video Composite
signal on Monitor out, if the corresponding source is selected. The
composite video input signals (No. 4; yellow sockets) will also be available
as S-Video signal on the Monitor Out socket. If you use both S-Video and
Video composite sources, you will only need to connect the S-Video
Monitor Out to the television or projector.

8. SPEAKERS: FRONT, CENTER & SURROUND SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS - Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked
‘FR’ ensuring that the red terminal is connected to the ‘+’ terminal on
your loudspeaker and the black terminal is connected to the
loudspeaker’s ‘-’ terminal. Connect the terminals marked “FL” to the left
speaker in the same way.

Always use heavy duty (16 gauge; 1.5mm or thicker) stranded wire to
connect loudspeakers to your T742. Unscrew the speaker terminal’s
plastic bushing. Insert the bare cable end into the hole of the terminal and
then secure the cable by tightening down the terminal’s bushing (Fig. 6).

CENTER SPEAKER - The terminal marked ‘C’ connects to the centre
loudspeaker that is used when the T742 is operated in Dolby* Digital,
DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, EARS surround sound mode or with the 5.1 Ch.
input selected.

Connect the centre speaker in the same way as described with front
speakers above.

SURROUND SPEAKERS - This connects the Surround loudspeakers that
are used when the T742 is operated in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro
Logic, EARS Surround sound modes or with the 5.1 Ch. input selected.

Connect the surround speakers in the same way as described with
FRONT SPEAKERS above; connect the left surround speaker to the set of
terminals marked ‘SL’ and the right surround speaker to the terminals
marked ‘SR’.

NOTE

The Centre and/or Surround speakers must be selected as Large or
Small in the Set-up menu “SPK SET” when speakers are connected to
these outputs.

9. SOFT CLIPPING

When any amplifier is driven beyond it’s power output capabilities, a
hard, distorted sound can be heard on very loud sounds. This is caused
by the amplifier cutting off or ‘hard clipping’ the peaks of sound that it
was not designed to reproduce. The NAD Soft Clipping circuit gently
limits the output of the system to minimize audible distortion if the
amplifier is overdriven.

If your listening involves moderate power levels you may leave the Soft
Clipping switch off. If you are likely to play at high levels that exceed the
amplifier’s power capability, then switch Soft Clipping on.

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To avoid any danger of bare metal from the speaker cables touching the
back panel or another connector, ensure that there is only 1/2” (1.27cm)
of bare cable and no loose strands of speaker wire.

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10. IR INPUT

This input is connected to an output of an infrared receiver. This
This remote control input is usually used in custom installations. Ask
your dealer or custom isnstaller for further details.

11. AC POWER CORD

After you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC
line cord into a “live” wall socket.

12. 12 VOLT TRIGGER OUT

The 12V trigger output allows to remotely switch on or off ancillary
equipment such as a CD player, power amplifier, etc. which are also
equipped with a 12V trigger input. This can also be an AC outlet power
strip equipped with a 12V trigger input. The 12V trigger output is
activated whenever the T742 is switched to normal operational mode
from Stand-by or Off.

For switching Stand-by/Power On of the external component, connect
the 12V trigger output of the T742 to the remote component’s DC input
jack. The plug required is a standard 3.5mm Mini-Jack plug (“mono”):
The tip is the live or + connection, the shaft of the jack is the 12V trigger

- or ground connection.

NOTES

• Check the specifications of the trigger input terminal on the other
component to ensure it is compatible with the T742’s 12V trigger
output.

• The T742’s 12V trigger output voltage is 12V DC. The total maximum
current must not exceed 200mA. Typically, NAD 12V input triggers
draw less then 10mA of current.

• NAD components equipped with 12V input triggers are fully
compatible with the T742’s 12V trigger output.

• Before making any connections to any 12V trigger input or output,
make sure all components are disconnected from the AC mains.

Failure to observe the above may result in damage to the T742 or any
ancillary components attached to it. If in doubt over the connections,
installation and operation of the 12V trigger output consult your NAD
dealer.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (FIGURE 2)

1. POWER

Press the POWER button to switch the receiver to STANDBY mode. Press
any input selector button on the front panel or the POWER button (No. 1)
on the Remote Control to switch the receiver fully on. The display will
light up indicating which input was selected; the Stand-by indicator will
extinguish. Pressing the POWER switch again will turn the unit OFF
completely. The NAD T742 receiver uses a memory back-up system to
store surround sound trim settings and Preset station information for the
tuner section. This information is retained for several weeks, even the
unit is switched off completely or unplugged.

REMOTE CONTROL

Power button - Press this button to switch the unit from operating to the
Stand-by mode and vice versa. Press this button again to switch to unit on
from Stand-by; the last selected source will be indicated in the display.

NOTE

Stand-by mode is indicated by the Stand-by indicator (No. 2) just over
the green Power button on the front panel (No. 1).

In Stand-by mode the T742 uses very little power. However, it is
recommended that you switch the unit totally off if it is not going to be
used for more than a couple of days. Switch off completely by pressing
the Power button on the front panel (No. 1), all lights will extinguish.

2. STAND-BY INDICATOR

This green LED will light up when the receiver is switched On, but in
Stand-by mode. Refer to section 1 in this chapter for more information.

3. DISPLAY

The T742’s FM tuner supports RDS PS and RDS RT. With stations carrying
RDS information, “RDS” will light up in the display panel, and the
station’s RDS name is automatically displayed (RDS PS).

Some radio stations, which support RDS, also transmit additional
information, known as Radio Text (RDS RT). To view this information, use
the Display button. With stations carrying RDS information, the DISPLAY
button scrolls between three different display modes, each successive
push of the button engages the next one of the three modes:

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a) In the default mode, the station’s RDS name is displayed, Program

Service (PS; normally the station’s calling letters, BBC R3, for instance).

b) From the default mode, press the button once to view Radio Text (RT).

This can be additional information such as the presenter’s or
program’s name; what song is playing, etc. This text scrolls
continuously over the 8 alphanumeric display segments. It takes a
few seconds for the tuner to gather the RT information, so
immediately after tuning to a station and selecting to view RT the
display will indicate “NO TEXT” and default to the station name. If no
RT information is available, the display will also show “NO TEXT” for
three seconds before reverting to the default mode.

c) Press the button from the display RT mode to display the station

frequency. Press again to return to the default mode (a).

When the DISPLAY button is pressed when tuned to a non-RDS station
the display will show “NO NAME” for three seconds before reverting to
the default display.

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4. FM/AM

The FM/AM button switches the tuner section from the AM band to the
FM band and vice-versa. The Display Panel shows the frequency of the
tuned station and which band is selected. The FM tuning is in 0.05 MHz
increments, AM tuning is in 9 kHz or 10kHz increments, depending on
the version (9 kHz for the 230V version or 10 kHz for the 120V version).
To change the AM increment tuning steps, press the FM/AM and CD
buttons at the same time.

5. FM MUTE / MODE

This button combines two functions; it switches the tuner from FM
Stereo to Mono mode and disengages the muting circuitry at the same
time. The muting circuit will mute the tuner in between radio stations
when searching or tuning. This way the tuning noise is avoided.
Very weak radio station signals however may be suppressed by the
muting circuit. if such a very weak station is in stereo it will have a high
level of background hiss. Switching to Mono and disengaging the
muting circuit by depressing the FM MUTE/MODE button will allow the
station to be heard and will cancel most or all of this background noise.

In normal operation the mute circuit is engaged, the display indicates
“FM MUTE”. Press the FM Mute/Mode button to disengage the muting
circuit and switch from stereo to mono reception. “FM MUTE” will
extinguish in the display. Also, “FM STEREO” will extinguish if a stereo
broadcast was received. Press the FM Mute/Mode switch again to return
to Auto Stereo FM operation.
In combination with the MEMORY button (No. 6) and DOWN/UP buttons
(No. 8) a preset number can be emptied. (Refer to the separate chapter
“Storing and Recalling Presets” for more information.)

6. MEMORY

The Memory button is used to store stations into the Preset Memory (1­30 Presets on FM, 1-10 Presets on AM), used in conjunction with the
Down/Up (No. 8) buttons on the front panel. In combination with the FM
MUTE/MODE button (No. 5) and DOWN/UP buttons (No. 8) a preset
number can be emptied. When Memory is active, the Preset number
flashes and the red “MEMORY” indicator is shown in the Display Panel.
If no other button is pressed within 10 seconds “MEMORY” will stop
flashing and the receiver will default to its previous state.

Refer to the separate chapter “Storing and recalling Presets” for more
information.

7. PRESET / TUNE

The Preset/Tune button toggles between the Preset and Tune mode.
When Preset mode is selected, “PRESET” lights up in the display area.
Up to 40 Presets, either AM (10 Presets) or FM (30 Presets), can be stored.

Refer also to separate chapter “Storing and Recalling Presets” for more
information.

8. DOWN / UP AND

The function of these buttons depends on the tuning mode selected with
the Preset/Tune button (No. 7). The Preset/Tune button toggles between
the two operation modes:
a) Preset mode (indicated in the display area): Press the (down)

button to scroll to a lower number Preset; press the (up) button
to scroll to a higher Preset number. This is a “wrap-around” function,
so that going from the highest number Preset, the tuner will go to
the lowest Preset number or vice-versa when tuning either up or
down.

b) Tune mode: Press the (down) or (up) button for more

than 1/2 second to engage automatic tuning respectively up or down
the frequency band. The tuner will search automatically for the first
reasonably strong radio station, where it will stop. Press the Down/Up
button again for 1/2 second to start searching again.

NOTE

Automatic tuning is available on both FM and AM.

By briefly tapping the (down) or (up) buttons you can engage
manual tuning respectively down or up the frequency band for precise
tuning to a specific frequency. With each successive tap of the keys, the
tuner will take 0.05 MHz steps on FM so you can accurately tune into the
desired frequency.

This tuning mode can also be useful when trying to receive a radio
station which is too weak for the auto search mode. When tuned
accurately to a station, “ TUNED ” will light up in the display.
Very weak radio station signals however may be suppressed by the
muting circuit. If such a very weak station is in stereo it will have a high
level of background hiss. Switching to Mono and disengaging the
muting circuit by depressing the FM MUTE/MODE button (No. 5) will
allow the station to be heard and will cancel most or all of this
background noise.

Refer to the separate chapter “Storing and Recalling Presets” for more
information.

9. VFL DISPLAY

Vacuum Fluorescent Display. The display area will show all vital
information when the unit is operational.

10. VOLUME & SET UP

In the default function, this control acts as a Volume control, adjusting
the overall loudness of the signals being fed to the loudspeakers and
headphones. Unlike conventional controls, the T742’s volume control
doesn’t have a start or end position. Volume can also be adjusted from
the remote control handset using the Master Volume Up or Down
buttons. The Volume control does not affect recordings made using the
Tape, VCR and Video 4 outputs but will affect the signal going to the
Pre-amp output (Audio Pre Out). The volume level is indicated in the
display panel when it is being adjusted. After three seconds the display
defaults to its previous status. Volume setting can range from
– ' to +18dB.

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On the remote control handset, press the Mute button to temporarily
switch off the sound to the speakers and headphones. Mute mode is
indicated by “MUTING” flashing in red in the display area. Press Mute
again to restore sound. Mute does not affect recordings made using the
Tape,VCR and Video 4 outputs but will affect the signal going to the
Pre-amp output (Audio Pre Out) and headphones.

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The control is also used to adjust various set-up settings and levels for the
T742. In conjunction with the SETUP button (No. 17) the speakers size
and delay can be adjusted; in conjunction with the Tone Control button
(No. 18) the Bass and Treble levels can be adjusted. Refer also to sections
“SETUP” and “Tone controls” in this chapter.

11. HEADPHONE SOCKET & VIDEO 5 INPUT

HEADPHONE SOCKET - A 1/4” stereo jack socket is supplied for
headphone listening and will work with conventional headphones of any
impedance. The volume and tone controls are operative for headphone
listening. Use a suitable adapter to connect headphones with other types
of connectors such as 3.5mm stereo ‘personal stereo’ jack plugs.

Inserting a headphone will automatically turn off all speakers and signals
from the Audio Pre-Out sockets and switches the T742 to the stereo
mode. Surround sound modes are not available when headphones are
inserted in the headphone socket.

The sound from the EXT. 5.1 CH input is not available on the headphones
socket.

NOTES

• In the VFL display “Speaker settings”, be sure to have selected and
adjusted a preset with “MAIN SPEAKERS” set to “LARGE”. If set to
“SMALL”, bass response will be limited.

• Listening at high levels can damage your hearing.

VIDEO 5 INPUT - For easy and temporary connection you can connect a
camcorder (playback only) or video game console. If the game console or
camcorder is mono, connect the audio lead to the R (Right) audio socket.

VIDEO OUTPUT - The video signal available on the S-Video and Video
Composite outputs is dependent on the selected video input (DVD,
SAT, VCR, VIDEO-4, VIDEO-5). However, when one of the
audio-only sources is selected (FM, AM, CD, Tape Monitor or Ext. 5.1) the
last selected video signal from one of the video inputs will be present on
these outputs. This way you can watch a DVD player or video whilst
listening to the CD player.

The display indicates which video signal is routed to the MONITOR OUT
sockets (No. 7 on back panel).

13. CD

Selects the CD as the active input. The Digital Input CD is linked to the CD

input (marked CD on the back panel, No 5) Digital source with a
coaxial (RCA jack) dgital output. Whenever the corresponding
digital input is activated, Digital Input CD will also be selected,
in the display the "DIGITAL" indicator will start to blink. If a
digital audio signal is detected, the "DIGITAL " indicator will stop blinking
and remain lit. If no digital audio signal is detected, the "DIGITAL"
indicator will cease blinking and extinguish.

14. TAPE MONITOR

Selects the output from a tape recorder when playing back tapes or
monitoring recordings being made through the Tape sockets. Press the
TAPE MONITOR button once to select it and again to return to the
normal input selection.

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12. AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT SELECTORS

DVD & SAT - DVD & SAT selects the signal from a TV/Satellite/Cable

receiver or DVD player connected to DVD or SAT as the active
input. “DVD” or "SAT" is shown in the Display Panel when selected.

The Digital Input DVD or SAT is linked to the DVD or SAT input (marked
DVD & SAT on back panel; No. 5). Digital Input DVD or SAT allow for
connection of a digital source with an Optical (Toslink)
digital output. Whenever the corresponding digital input is activated,
Digital Input DVD or SAT will also be selected; in the display the
“DVD” or "SAT" indicator will start to blink. If a digital audio
signal is detected, the “DVD” or "SAT" indicator will stopblinking
iand remain lit. If no digital audio signal is detected, “DVD” or "SAT"

indicator will cease blinking and extinguish.

VCR & VIDEO 4 - VCR & 4 select the signal from a

TV/Satellite/Cable receiver, DVD player or VCR connected to VCR or
VIDEO 4 as the active input. “VCR” or “VIDEO-4” is shown in the
Display Panel when selected. The VCR & 4 inputs also have video and
analogue audio outputs specifically for recording video devices.
The Digital Input VCR is linked to the VCR input (marked Digital In on
back panel; No. 5). Digital Input VCR allows for connection of a digital
source with a Coaxial (RCA Jack) digital output. Whenever the
corresponding digital input is activated, Digital Input VCR will also be
selected; in the display the “VCR” indicator will start to blink. If a
digital audio signal is detected, the “VCR” indicator will stop
blinking and remain lit. If no digital audio signal is detected, “VCR”
indicator will cease blinking and extinguish.

The Tape Monitor function does not override the current input selection.
For example, if the CD is the active input when Tape Monitor is selected,
the CD signal will continue to be selected and is sent to the Tape Out,
VCR and Video 4 Out sockets. But it is the sound from recorder
connected to Tape that will be heard on the loudspeakers when the TAPE
MONITOR function is selected. When Tape Monitor is selected, “TAPE
MONITOR” will remain lit until Tape Monitor is disengaged again.

15. EXT. 5.1

Selects the multi-channel output signal from the DVD player or external
decoder source (such as MPEG, for instance) connected to the 5.1 Ch.
Input as the active input. The 5.1 Input is a direct pass through with only
the volume control in the circuit. Bass management settings and tone
controls are not available on this input.

NOTE

No Ext. 5.1 audio signal is available from headphones socket, the Tape,
VCR and Video 4 out-puts when the Ext. 5.1. input has been selected.

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With the Surround Mode buttons the available surround sound modes
can be selected. The selected Surround mode is permanently indicated in
the display Area. The Surround Mode buttons scroll through the available
surround sound modes:

With any of the Digital Inputs DVD, SAT, VCR or CD (press DVD, SAT,VCR

or CD respectively to select), the T742 automatically recognizes if the
selected source carries a Dolby Digital™ or DTS™ signal. When no Dolby
Digital or DTS signal is available, the Surround Mode buttons
scrolls through the other available surround sound modes:

ENHANCED STEREO > PLII MOVIE > PLII MUSIC > PLII PAN >

PLII MATRIX > PROLOGIC > EARS > back to ENHANCED STEREO

With either Dolby Digital or DTS surround mode engaged, the Dolby Pro
Logic and Ears surround modes cannot be selected. Dolby Digital and
DTS has six independent channels available in total: Left, Centre, Right,
Surround left, Surround Right and an “Effects Channel” (Subwoofer).

The Dolby Digital signal allows for several channel configurations. DTS
digital surround is an Encode/Decode system that currently delivers six
discrete channels (5.1) of “Master-Quality” up to 24-bit audio. Dolby Pro
Logic decodes the centre and surround sound signals embedded in stereo
movie sound tracks from e.g. video, Laser Disc or TV. To decode correctly,
the source must be a Dolby Surround or Dolby Stereo soundtrack.

In the EARS (Enhanced Ambiance Retrieval System) Surround Mode, a
realistic level of ambience of surround sound is added to a normal stereo
source such as a CD or FM radio.

Dolby Pro Logic is the latest decoder for Dolby Surround. It enhance
the spatiality and directionality of those existing Dolby Surrond program
Dolby Pro Logic Movie is actually an improvement over Dolby Pro Logic
by giving an extra stereo surround channel and without a frequency filte

on the speaker signal.
Dolby Pro Logic Music is especially for music but not movies.
Dolby Pro Logic Panorama is a mode for extention of teh front stereo
image to include the surround speakers for an exciting
"wraparound" effect with side wall imaging.
Dolby Pro Logic Matrix is mor or less the same as Music mode,

ecxept mono signals are processed to seem "wider"

In the Enhanced Stereo Mode, the T742 delivers Right & Left channels to

Surround Left & Surround Right and (-6 dB) to the Centre Channels

17. SET UP

This button is used to configure the T742 to match with the specific
speakers in your system. This setup procedure should be done when you
first install your system, and subsequently when new or different
speakers are attached, or when the speaker positions are changed.

The SET UP facility uses a “menu” system that is 3 layers deep to
accomplish the speaker setup. The Front Panel display will give you
feedback on where you are in the menu system at any given moment.
By first pressing the SET UP button and then turning the VOLUME/SETUP
knob all menu items can be accessed.

CENTRE WIDTH (Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode only

This allows centre-channel sounds to be positioned between the centre
speaker and the left/right speakers over a range of eight steps. Step '3' uses
a combination of all three front speakers to give the best vocal imaging
and most seamless soundstage and is recommended for most recordings.
Step '0' places all centre sound in the centre speaker. Step '7'
places all centre sound equally in the left/right speakers, as in
conventional stereo.

(Layer 1) SPK SET

(Layer 2) MAIN

(Layer 3) LAR
(Layer 3) SMA

(Layer 2) CEN

(Layer 3) LAR
(Layer 3) SMA
(Layer 3) OFF

(Layer 2) REAR

(Layer 3) LAR
(Layer 3) SMA
(Layer 3) OFF

(Layer 2) SUB

(Layer 3) ON
(Layer 3) OFF

(Layer 2) EXIT

(Layer 1) DELAY

(Layer 2) CEN

(Layer 3) 0mS (Time in mS)

(Layer 2) REAR

(Layer 3) 0mS (Time in mS)

(Layer 2) EXIT

(Layer 1) PL2 SET

(Layer 2) CENT WIDTH

(Layer 3) 0 to 7 PRESET

(Layer 2) DIMENSION

(Layer 3) -3 to +3 units

(Layer 2) EXIT

(Layer 1) EXIT

DIMENSION (Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode only

This allows teh gradual adjustment of the sound field either towards
the front or the rear. This can help achieve the desired balance from all the
speakers with certain recordings that may contain either too much or
too little spatial effect. Step '0' is the recommended setting of which has

no effect on the sound. Steps "+1", "+2", and "+3" gradually
move the sound forward, and Steps "-1", "-2", and "-3" moves
the sound towards the surrounds.

To access the SET UP menu, press SET UP button to go to Layer 1, SPK SET.
Use VOLUME/SET UP knob to change selection at Layer 1. Press SET UP
button to enter Layer 2. Use VOLUME/SET UP knob to change selection at
Layer 2. Press SET UP button to enter Layer 3. Use VOLUME/SET UP knob
to change selection at Layer 3. While at Layer 3, press SET UP button to
exit Layer 3 and go back to Layer 2. While at Layer 2 or Layer 1, selecting
Exit then pressing SET UP will go back one level up. After a 5 sec default
time, if no adjustment is made, the T742 will automatically exit the set up
mode and return to the last selected input.

Refer to section SETTING UP A SURROUND SYSTEM below for more
detailed information on making these adjustments.

18. TONE CONTROLS

This button is used to adjust Bass and Treble response to suit personal
taste, or to compensate for less than optimal program sources. Each
press of the TONE CONTROLS button cycles through BASS > TREB
> and back to the previously selected input. Adjustment of Bass and
Treble response is accomplished by turning the VOLUME/SET UP knob.
Adjustment can be made in 2 dB increments up to +/- 10 dB. After a 5
sec default time, if no adjustment is made, the T742 will automatically
exit the TONE CONTROLS mode and return to the last selected input.

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STORING AND RECALLING PRESETS

TO STORE A PRESET

• Tune to the radio station you wish to enter into a Preset (refer to
chapter “Front Panel Controls”; section 8). If the station is
transmitting RDS information, the RDS indicator will light up and
station initials will be shown in the Display Panel. If a non-RDS station
is found, then just the frequency will be shown.

• To store that station as a Preset, press MEMORY (No. 6). “MEMORY”
and the preset section in the display panel will start to flash. If no
other button is pressed within 10 seconds, “MEMORY” will stop to
flash and the receiver will default to its previous state.

• Press either the (down) or (up) button to select which
Preset number you wish to assign to the station (from 1 to 30 on FM
and 1 to 10 on AM), shown as a flashing number in the Display Panel,
and then press MEMORY (No. 6) again. The Memory light in the
Display Panel will go out and the station is now stored in your NAD
T742’s memory.

To exit the Memory mode without storing a station, leave all the tuner
controls untouched; the Memory mode will automatically cancel itself
after 10 seconds. The Memory Presets have a memory back-up, so they
will remain stored for several weeks even if the Receiver is switched off or
unplugged from the mains supply.

NOTE

You can enter a new station into an unused Preset or over-write an
existing programmed Memory Preset. By doing this you will replace
the radio station previously held on that Preset number.

RECALLING A PRESET STATION

To select a Preset station:

• Select the Preset mode by pressing the PRESET/TUNE button (No. 7)
until “PRESET” lights up in the display.

• Press either the (down) or (up) button (No. 8) until the
right Preset is found and shown in the Display Panel.

NOTE

Any unused Presets will be skipped.

To “Directly Access” a Preset Station from the Remote Control:
Press the numeric key on the Remote Control (AVR 2) the Preset number
selected flashes in the Front Panel display window for 2 secs allowing for
a valid second key entry for presets 10 and above.

DELETING A STORED PRESET

You can empty a Preset by deleting the stored information:

• Press MEMORY button (No. 6).

• Press DOWN/UP buttons (No. 8) to select the preset number to be
deleted.

• Press the FM MUTE/MODE button (No. 5). The Preset will then be
deleted and ‘—’ appears as the Preset number.

You can also store a new station into a used Preset, by simply going
through the Preset storing process and placing a new station over the
existing one.

REMOTE CONTROL AVR 2 (FIGURE 3.)

The T742 is supplied with the NAD AVR 2 Remote Control. Apart from
all the primary operating functions, the AVR 2 Remote Control handset
also gives access to functions not available on the front panel of the
T742. It also has additional controls to remotely operate NAD T550, L55,
T531 and T571 DVD Players. The function of the buttons will change
between the T742 Receiver and the NAD DVD Player depending on the
position of the RCVR/DVD switch (See 25 below). Shared buttons
(buttons that function with the switch in either position) have the
receiver function printed on the button itself, with the secondary DVD
function printed on the body of the remote handset

Alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum operating life. Two
AAA (R 03) batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment at the
rear of the Remote Control handset. When replacing batteries, check
that they have been put in the right way round, as indicated on the base
of the battery compartment. It will operate up to a distance of 16ft (5m).

1. POWER

Press this button to switch the unit from operating mode to the Stand­by mode and vice versa:
Press this button again to switch the unit on from Stand-by; the last
selected source will be indicated in the display.

2. SLEEP

Press SLEEP to make the T742 automatically switch off after a preset
number of minutes. Pressing the SLEEP button once will set the sleep
time to 90 minutes, after which the T742 will automatically switch off
into Standby mode. Sleep mode is shown on the Display Panel. To adjust
the Sleep Delay, press the SLEEP button, each consecutive press will
reduce the sleep time in 30-minute increments, as shown in the Display
Panel. To cancel the Sleep mode, continue pressing the SLEEP button
until the sleep time returns to 0 minutes. Pressing the POWER on the
front panel (No.1) or POWER button on the remote control (No. 1) will
also cancel the Sleep mode.

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3. INPUT SELECTION

The EXT 5.1, DVD, SAT VCR and VIDEO-4 TO VIDEO-5, TAPE MON,
FM/AM and CD Input selectorbuttons perform the same function as those
on the front panel of the T742.

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4. NUMERIC KEYPAD

RCVR mode - The numeric keypad can be used to directly access FM and
AM Station Presets by pressing the number of the desired preset.
DVD mode - These keys can also be used to select CD tracks and enter
chapter numbers in the DVD mode (consult the DVD Players instruction
manual for specific details).

5. SURROUND / SETUP

SURR. Function - This button sequentially cycles through the available
surround modes: STEREO > ENHANCED STEREO > PL II MOVIE >

PL II MUSIC > PL II PAN > PL II MATRIX > PROLOGIC > EARS and
“wraps” back to STEREO. Each press of the button advances the
T742 to the next surround mode. DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS are
automatically detected on the incoming signal and selected.SETUP.

SETUP Function

player Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on this function.

6. DYNAMIC RANGE / NEXT DISC

The DYN. R button, which can be used only in combination with a Dolby
Digital source, incrementally reduces the audio track’s dynamic range in
four steps (100%, 75%, 50% and 25%) to allow for comfortable listening
under a variety of conditions. The normal or default position is 100%.

To adjust the dynamic range, each consecutive press of the DYN. R
button will reduce the value in 25% increments, as shown in the alpha­numeric display section.

- Accesses the DVD Players Menu. Refer to the NAD DVD

TITLE functions when in the DVD mode to display the title screen
included on DVD video discs. Refer to the NAD DVD player Owner’s
Manual for more detailed information on this function.

8. LEVEL / MENU

Although the T742 is correctly set-up it may some-times be desirable to
make minor adjustments to suit particular software. Pressing the Level
button allows for direct adjustment of individual channel levels. Press the
Level button to scroll to Front Left, Centre, Front Right, Rear Right, Rear
Left and Subwoofer. The display panel shows which speaker can be
adjusted. Use the VOLUME+/- buttons to respectively increase or
decrease the level for the current speaker.

Refer also to the chapter “Setting Up the Surround Sound System” for
more information.

Use the MENU in DVD mode to display the menu screen included on
DVD video discs. Refer to the NAD DVD player Owner’s Manual for more
detailed information on this function.

9. VOLUME / ARROW

Volume + or - respectively increases or decreases the volume setting for
all speakers. The display panel will indicate the level set. The Volume
control does not affect recordings made using the Tape and Video, or
Tape, VCR and Video 4 out-puts but will affect the signal going to the
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NEXT DISC functions with a DVD Changer (NAD T571) to select the next
disc loaded in the carousel. Each press of the button advances by one
disc. Refer to the NAD DVD player Owner’s Manual for more detailed
information on this function.

NOTE

Although we usually prefer to reproduce a source’s full dynamic
range (the difference between very loud and very soft sounds), it may
occasionally be desirable to reduce the dynamic range. For example,
when playing a movie late at night, loud explosions might wake
sleeping family members. Simply turning the volume control down
would probably make a whisper in the next scene inaudible. The
DYN. R button solves this dilemma by progressively lowering the
volume of loud peaks while increasing the level of softer sounds.

7. TEST / TITLE

Pressing the TEST button, engages the Test signal generator to allow for
adjustment of all speaker levels, so that each channel can be adjusted for
equal loudness at your listening position. The test signal scrolls
automatically with 2 second intervals from Front Left, Centre, Front Right,
Rear Right, Rear Left, to subwoofer in continuous cycles. If an adjustment
in setting is made for one of the speakers, scrolling will stop until
2 seconds after the adjustment was made. The display panel shows
which speaker is being fed with the test signal. Use the VOLUME +/­buttons to respectively increase or decrease the level for the current
speaker. Press the TEST button again to leave or cancel the Test mode,
any changes will be memorized automatically.

Refer also to chapter “Setting Up the Surround Sound System” for more
information.

In DVD mode, these keys function as the UP and DOWN ARROW keys
used for navigating the various graphical user interface (GUI) menus on
both the DVD player and DVD Video discs. Refer to the NAD DVD player
Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on this function.

10. MUTE / ENTER

Press the MUTE button to temporarily switch off the sound to the
speakers and headphones. Mute mode is indicated by “MUTING”
flashing in red in the display area. Press MUTE again to restore sound.
Mute does not affect recordings made using the Tape out-puts but will
affect the signal going to the Audio Pre-outs and headphones.

NOTE

When the unit is in mute mode, any adjustment of the VOLUME
CONTROL on the front panel (No.10) or Remote Control (No. 9) will
release the muting, i.e. the original volume level will be resumed.

11. TUNE UP / TUNE DOWN AND ARROW / ARROW

TUNE UP/ TUNE DOWN functions the same as the button of the front
panel of the T742. See complete description in the FRONT PANEL
CONTROL S section above.

In DVD mode, these keys function as the UP and DOWN ARROW keys
used for navigating the various graphical user interface (GUI) menus on
both the DVD player and DVD Video discs. Refer to the NAD DVD Player
Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on this function.

12. DISPLAY

The DISPLAY button functions the same as the DISPLAY button on the
front panel of the T742. See complete description in the FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS section above.

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In DVD mode this button displays information about player settings using
the graphical user interface (GUI). Refer to the NAD DVD Player Owner’s
Manual for more detailed information on this function.

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13. TUNE MODE / RETURN

The TUNE MODE button functions the same as the button of the front
panel of the T742, switching between the Tune Mode and the Preset
Mode. See complete description in the FRONT PANEL CONTROLS section
above.

In DVD mode this button’s function is determined by the individual DVD
disc title being played. Refer to the NAD DVD Player Owner’s Manual for
more detailed information on this function.

14. OPEN / CLOSE

Opens or closes the loading tray of the DVD player.

15. STOP

Stops play of the DVD player.

16. PLAY

Commences playback of DVD or CD discs loaded in the DVD player.

17. PAUSE / STEP

With CD discs this button pauses playback. With DVD video discs this
button places the player in the still picture mode, and each successive
press of the button advances (STEPs) the picture by one frame. Press the
PLAY button to return to normal playback.

18. SKIP / SKIP

This button advances or moves back a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) each
time the button is pressed.

19. REPEAT

Repeats a program or an entire DVD or CD disc.

20. SCAN / SCAN

This button scans fast forward or back with DVD or CD discs. Each time
the button is pressed the speed of scanning is increased. Press PLAY to
return to normal playback.

27. DVD1 / DVD2 SWITCH

This switch is located inside the battery compartment of the AVR 2, and
changes the DVD functions between DVD1 (codes for T550 and L55
DVD Players) and DVD2 (codes for T531 and T571 DVD Players).

SETTING UP THE SURROUND SYSTEM

To obtain the best results in any of the Surround Modes it is important
that the T742 is carefully set up. The Dolby Surround system requires
that you specify the parameters of your speaker setup so it can properly
direct the decoded surround sound signal in the correct proportion to
create the most accurate theatrical effect. Dolby also allows for the
redirection of bass frequencies to the most appropriate speaker(s). This
is also known as “bass management”.

The setup procedure is broken down in three sections:
1 Speaker Settings (by Front Panel controls)
2 Channel Delays (by Front Panel controls)
3 Level Settings for correct Channel Balance (by Remote Control

handset)

SPEAKER SETTING OPTIONS

SPK SET DELAY

MAIN LAR or SMA CEN (0-5 mS )
CENT LAR, SMA, OFF REAR (0 - 15 mS ) Dolby Digital

REAR LAR, SMA, OFF EXIT
SUB ON, OFF
EXIT

(15 - 30 mS ) Dolby Pro Logic

TO ACCESS THE SPEAKER AND DELAY SETTING
ADJUSTMENTS

Pressing the front panel SET UP button (first press) the display will show
SPK SET. Rotating the VOLUME/SETUP knob alternately cycles the setting
between SPK SET, DELAY , EXIT, and then “wraps” back to SPK SET.

Speaker Settings - First you need to indicate which speakers are
connected to your T742. Besides the Main speakers (Left & Right), these
can include a Centre, two Surround Speakers and a Subwoofer.

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21. PROGRAM

This button is used to create playback programs on CD discs.

22. AUDIO

This button changes the audio soundtrack language on DVD video discs
that support this feature.

23. SUBTITLE

This button changes the subtitle language on DVD video discs that
support this feature.

24. CLEAR

This button is used to defeat or clear repeat play programs.

25. RECEIVER/DVD SWITCH

This switch changes the function of the keys on the remote from the
T742 RECEIVER commands to the DVD Player commands. This remote
includes the codes for use with NAD T531, T571, T550, and L55 DVD
Players only.

26. ZOOM

The ZOOM function allows you to enlarge a selected portion of the video
image (close up).

To Adjust Speaker Settings - When Front Panel Display shows SPK SET,
pressing the SET UP button on front panel again (second press) will enter
the SPEAKER SETTING menu. Rotate VOLUME/SETUP knob to cycle
between MAIN > CEN > REAR > SUB > EXIT.

First stop at MAIN and display shows LAR (current setting for FRONT or
MAIN speakers). Press the SET UP button again to change the size. Each
press of the SET UP button will change the setting for that speaker:

MAIN (Front Speakers) can be selected as LRG or SML

Now rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob until CEN LAR (current setting for
the CENTER speaker) appears in the display window. Press the SET UP
button again to change the size. Each press of the SET UP button will
change the setting for that speaker:

CEN (Centre Speaker) can be selected as LAR, SMA or OFF.

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Now rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob until REAR LAR (current setting for
the SURROUND speakers) appears in the display window. Press the SET
UP button again to change the size. Each press of the SET UP button will
change the setting for that speaker:

REAR (Surround Speakers) can be set to LAR, SMA or OFF.

Now rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob until SUB ON (current setting for
the Subwoofer) appears in the display window. Press the SET UP button
again to change the setting. Each press of the SET UP button will change
the setting for that speaker:

SUB (subwoofer) can be set to ON, OFF.

Now rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob until EXIT appears in the display
window. Press the SET UP button again to exit SPEAKER SETTING MENU.
Press the SET UP button again to exit the SET UP MENU. Your speaker
settings are now complete. If in the future you add or change speakers,
this setup procedure should be repeated.

TIPS ON WHICH SPEAKER SETTINGS TO USE

The four modes available to the T742’s setup are: LARGE or SMALL and
ON or OFF.

The LARGE mode is used when the speaker is full range and capable of
reproducing the entire audible frequency spectrum 20Hz to 20kHz. The
SMALL mode is used when the speaker is not capable of reproducing the
deepest bass portion of the audio frequency 20Hz to 100Hz.

The ON mode is used when the speaker is active and receives the audio
information intended. The OFF mode is used when the speaker is
inactive. Audio signals intended for speakers set to the OFF position are
redirected to the main speakers.

Using a separate centre channel speaker will allow the dialogue to cut
through even the biggest sound effects and musical scores. Having the
sound spread across three front speakers also stabilizes the stereo image,
making the usable listening area much bigger. For best results, you
should consider using a centre speaker. Ideally it should be the same type
as the left and right speakers.

Many film soundtracks rely heavily on very low frequency sound effects
which are difficult for normal or smaller hi-fi speakers to reproduce. To
faithfully reproduce these low frequencies you can use a specially
designed low frequency loudspeaker with its own built-in amplifier
(“active subwoofer”). Because it is difficult to hear which direction very
low frequencies are coming from, you only normally need one sub­woofer and this can be placed virtually anywhere in the room. The
Subwoofer output of the T742 is designed specifically to drive a
subwoofer system.

Dolby Digital uses a dedicated Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. If a
subwoofer has been selected, the LFE channel will be fed to the sub­woofer output. If no subwoofer is selected the LFE channel is redirected
to the front left and right speakers.

CHANNEL DELAYS

For the best surround sound performance it is important that sound from
all speakers reach the listener’s ears at the same time. Because the
surround/ rear speakers are usually closer to the listener than the front
speakers, there is tendency for the ear to localize sounds to the rear,
because the ear takes most notice of the sounds that arrive at the head
first. Similarly, the centre speaker is often closer to the listener than the
front left and right speakers. To compensate for this, the T742 can
slightly delay the audio sent to the centre and rear (closer) speakers. In
this way, when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro logic soundtracks, the
sound from all speakers arrives uniformly at the listening position as
intended by the film’s producer.

Each millisecond corresponds approximately with 1 foot or 30.5
centimeters.

NOTE

The channel delay option is not available in DTS surround mode.

TO ADJUST DELAY SETTINGS

When Front Panel Display shows DELAY, pressing the SET UP button on
front panel again (second press) will enter the DELAY SETTING menu.
Rotate VOLUME/SETUP knob to cycle between CENT > REAR > EXIT.

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Installing surround speakers will greatly enhance the surround experience
as these add considerably to the overall “ambience”.

Dolby Pro Logic encoded material is deliberately limited in dynamic range
and frequency bandwidth for the surround channel and thus only
requires speakers of far lesser specification compared to the front
channels. Dolby Digital however is a full range system, with two
independent surround channels and with dynamics equal to that of the
front channels. For this reason it is advisable to choose loudspeakers
which are similar in power handling and performance capability to those
of the front channels. For best results, the Surround loudspeakers should
not beam the sound directly at the listener. One way of achieving this is
to use ‘dipole’ Surround speakers which aim the sound down the walls
rather than directly into the room.

First stop at CEN 0mS (current delay setting for Centre Speaker). Press
the SET UP button again to change the delay setting. Rotate the
VOLUME/SETUP knob to change centre delay adjustment in 1mS
increments from 0mS to 5mS. Press SET UP button again to exit Centre
delay adjustment.

Now rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob until REAR 0mS (current delay setting
for Surround Speakers) appears in the display window. Press the SET UP
button again to change the delay setting. Rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob
to change centre delay adjustment in 1mS increments from 0mS to 15mS
in Dolby Digital mode, or 15mS to 30mS in Dolby ProLogic mode. Press SET
UP button again to exit Rear delay adjustment.
Now rotate the VOLUME/SETUP knob until EXIT appears in the display
window. Press the SET UP button again to exit DELAY SETTING MENU.
Press the SET UP button again to exit SET UP MENU. Your speaker
settings are now complete. If in the future you add, change, or move
speakers, this setup procedure should be repeated.

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TIPS FOR SETTING DELAY

Measure the distance from the listening position to the centre speaker
(dC) and to one of the front speakers (dFL or dFR). Subtract the centre
channel distance from the front L or R channel distance. For example, if
the front speakers are 12 feet (3.7 m) from the listening position and the
centre speaker is 10 feet (3.0 m), the difference is 2 feet (0.6 m). For this
example the centre channel delay is set to 2 milliseconds or ms.

The Channel Balance for each speaker can be adjusted in 1dB
increments. Continue to calibrate the level for each speaker until equal
loudness is achieved at your listening position. A more accurate
adjustment can be made using a sound level meter, if available. Set the
meter to “Slow” and “C-weighted” modes and re-check the settings
with the meter placed in several different positions in the general
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The T742 can delay the centre channel output up to 5 milliseconds and
thus compensates for centre channel speakers that are up to 5 feet
(1.5m) closer to the listening position than the front left and right
speakers.

NOTES

In rare system setups, the centre channel speaker is actually further
away than the front left and right speakers. In these cases, set the
centre channel delay to 0mS. The centre channel delay time
adjustment is only available in Dolby Digital surround mode.

Measure the distance from the listening position to either the left or right
rear speaker (dLS or dRS). Subtract the rear speaker distance from the
front speaker distance (dFL or dFR). The resulting distance is equivalent to
the delay in milliseconds for the rear delay setting. For example, if your
rear speaker distance is 6 feet (1.8 m) and the front distance is 12 feet
(3.7 m), the correct rear channel delay setting is 6 milliseconds. Again, set
the rear channel delay to 0mS if the rear channels are further from the
listening position than the front speakers.

In Dolby Digital surround mode, the rear channel delay time can be set
from 0ms to 15ms with 1ms increments. In Dolby Pro logic surround mode,
the rear channel delay time can be set from 15ms to 30ms and 1ms per
step. In DTS surround mode, the channel delay time cannot be adjusted.

LEVEL SETTING (CHANNEL BALANCE)

The output levels of each of the speakers connected to the T742 may
need to be adjusted so that there is an even balance of sound from all
the speakers in the system. If, for instance, the relative volume level to
the Left and Right speakers and the centre speaker is set too low, most
of dialogue may be difficult to follow. If, on the other hand it is set too
loud, the over-all balance will sound unnatural.

Press the TEST button again to leave or cancel the Test mode, any
changes will be memorized automatically.

Select the channel for which you wish to adjust and set the level so that it
matches the other speakers. For best results it is best to start with the Left
channel set at 0dB and to match the other speakers to it. Normally, if the
Right speaker is located at the same distance from the listening position to
the Left speaker it should be set at the same level as the Left speaker.

NOTE

If no level adjustments were made, press TEST again to return to the
selected source. Any changes in the Channel Balance Setting, under
the test mode, will be memorized automatically.

The Delay time for the Surround speakers also needs to be correctly set
for your normal listening position. Refer to the section “Channel Delay”
in this chapter for more information.

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To adjust the channel balance, the T742 is equipped with a TEST button
(No. 7) on the Remote Control to help assess the loudness levels of each
speaker. Before adjusting the channel balance level, make sure the
master volume is turned down to a normal listening level.

Pressing the TEST button engages the Test signal generator to allow for
adjustment of all speaker levels, so that each channel can be adjusted for
equal loudness at your listening position. The test signal scrolls
automatically with 2 second intervals from Left, Centre, Right, Rear Right,
Rear Left, to sub-woofer in continuous cycles. If an adjustment in set-ting
is made for one of the speakers, scrolling will stop until 2 seconds after the
adjustment was made. The display panel shows which speaker is being fed
with the test signal. Use the VOLUME +/- buttons on the Remote Control
to respectively increase or decrease the level for the current speaker.

NOTE

There is no output in the Subwoofer during noise sequencer operation;
therefore it is difficult to adjust the level in test mode. The Subwoofer
level can be adjusted in the setup menu with musical input.

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PROBLEM

NO SOUND

NO SOUND ON ONE CHANNEL

NO SOUND ON SURROUND CHANNELS

NO SOUND ON CENTRE CHANNEL

“DOLBY DIGITAL” OR “DTS” AUTO-DETECTION
FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK

CAUSE

• Power AC lead unplugged or power not
switched on

• Tape Monitor selected

• Mute on

• Speaker not properly connected or damaged.

• Input lead disconnected or damaged

• In Setup “OFF” for surround speaker selected

• No surround mode selected

• Mono sound source

• Speakers not properly connected

• Surround volume level too low

• In Setup “OFF” for centre speaker selected

• Speaker not connected properly

• Centre volume level set too low

• Source not connected using digital inputs

SOLUTION

• Check if AC lead is plugged in and power
switched on

• De-select Tape Monitor mode

• Switch off Mute

• Check connections and speakers

• Check leads and connections

• Select appropriate Surround mode (large or
small)

• Select a Surround Mode

• Test system with Stereo or Dolby Surround
material

• Check speakers and connections

• Increase surround volume level

• Select appropriate Centre mode (large or small)

• Check speaker and connection

• Increase centre volume level

• Connect digital output of source to T742

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WEAK BASS/ DIFFUSE STEREO IMAGE

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET NOT WORKING

NO SOUND WITH TUNER

NOISE, HISS ON AM AND FM

DISTORTION ON FM

WHISTLES OR BUZZES ON FM & AM

WHISTLES OR BUZZES ON AM

NO RDS NAME (PS)

• Speakers wired out of phase

• Batteries flat, or incorrectly inserted

• IR transmitter or receiver windows obstructed

• IR receiver in direct sun or very bright ambient
light

• Antenna leads incorrectly connected

• Station not selected or weak signal with FM
Mute on.

• Weak signal

• Multi-path signals or interference from another
station

• Interference from other electrical sources ­computers, games consoles

• Interference from fluorescent lighting or
electrical motors

• Station signal too weak.

• Station not transmitting RDS data

• Check connections to all speakers in the system

• Check or replace batteries

• Remove obstruction

• Place unit away from direct sun, reduce amount
of ambient light

• Check antenna connections to receiver

• Re-tune or switch off FM Mute

• Check station tuning. Adjust or replace antenna.

• Check station tuning. Adjust or replace antenna

• Check station tuning. Switch off or move the
source of the electrical noise

• Check station tuning. Adjust or replace AM
antenna

• Check station tuning. Adjust or replace antenna

• No remedy

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