NAD Electronics T 787 A-V Owner's Manual

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T 787

AV Surround Sound Receiver

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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 CAT V 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 qualied 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
qualied 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 specied 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.

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 sucient 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 modications 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 dierent 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 oce can advise you of the responsible waste
disposal point.

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT

The model and serial number of your new T 787 are located on the back of
the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these
numbers here:

Model number : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial number : ......................................

NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited

Copyright 2011, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited

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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

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL ....................................................6

REAR PANEL .....................................................8

OPERATION

USING THE T 787 – MAIN MENU ..................................12

ABOUT THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY OSD ............................ 12

MAIN MENU ........................................................ 12

LISTENING MODE .................................................. 12

ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES .................................... 13

DSP OPTIONS ...................................................... 14

TONE CONTROLS ................................................... 15

ZONE CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

USING THE T 787 – SETUP MENU .................................16

SETUP MENU ....................................................... 16

CONTROL/HDMI SETUP ............................................ 16

SOURCE SETUP .................................................... 17

SOURCE SETUP NORMAL VIEW ................................... 17

SOURCE SETUP TABLE VIEW ....................................... 18

iPod SETUP ......................................................... 19

SPEAKER SETUP .................................................... 19

AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION .................................... 19

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ......................................... 22

SPEAKER LEVELS .................................................... 22

SPEAKER DISTANCE ................................................23

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .......................................... 23

ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS ‘ON THE FLY’ ........................ 24

ZONE SETUP ....................................................... 24

AMPLIFIER SETUP .................................................. 24

TRIGGER SETUP ....................................................25

LISTENING MODE SETUP ........................................... 25

DOLBY SETUP ...................................................... 27

DTS SETUP ......................................................... 27

DTS SURROUND MODES ........................................... 27

ENHANCED STEREO ................................................ 28

DISPLAY SETUP ..................................................... 28

A/V PRESETS ........................................................ 29

LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO ....................................32

SELECTING A TUNER BAND ......................................... 32

STORING PRESETS AM/FM/XM/DAB .............................. 32

CHOOSING THE TUNER MODE ...................................... 32

ABOUT USER NAMES ............................................... 33

ABOUT RDS ........................................................ 33

LISTENING TO XM RADIO ........................................34

TUNING XM CHANNELS ............................................ 34

STORING PRESETS .................................................. 34

LISTENING TO DAB RADIO .......................................35

CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE .................................. 35

DAB OPERATION ................................................... 35

SERVICE LIST ....................................................... 36

DAB TUNER MODE .................................................36

STATION ORDER .................................................... 36

DRC ................................................................ 36

MANUAL SCAN .....................................................36

PRUNE LIST ......................................................... 36

RESET ..............................................................37

INFORMATION SETTINGS ........................................... 37

LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER ................................38

CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD AND iPod PLAYER

TO THE T 787 ....................................................... 38

CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS ............................... 38

NAD IPD 2 .......................................................... 39

TO VIEW VIDEOS OR PHOTOS LOADED IN YOUR iPod ............... 39

USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL ............................40

CONTROLLING THE T 787 ........................................... 40

LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES ......................... 41

PUNCH THROUGH .................................................. 41

COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY .......................... 41

MACRO COMMANDS ............................................... 41

BUTTON ILLUMINATION KEY ....................................... 42

CONFIGURING KEY ILLUMINATION ................................. 42

FACTORY RESET .................................................... 42

DELETE MODE ...................................................... 42

LOADING CODELIBRARIES ......................................... 43

SEARCH MODE ..................................................... 43

CHECKING CODELIBRARY NUMBER ................................ 43

SUMMARY OF THE HTR 8 MODES .................................. 44

USING THE ZR 7 REMOTE CONTROL ................................ 44

USING IR CHANNEL .............................................45

IR CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ......................................... 45

REFERENCE

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................46

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................47

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD.

The T 787 AV Surround Sound Receiver is a technologically advanced and
highly capable product — yet we have invested great eort in making it
simple and easy to use. The T 787 delivers a range of genuinely useful options
for surround sound and stereo listening alike, using powerful digital signal
processing and superbly accurate digital-audio circuitry. However, we have also
been careful to ensure that the T 787 is as musically transparent, faithful to every
video detail and spatially accurate as possible, incorporating much of what
we’ve learned from a quarter-century’s experience designing audio, video and
home-theater components. As with all our products, NAD’s “Music First” design
philosophy guided the T 787’s design, such that it can condently 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 T 787 OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CHECK OUT THE NAD WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THE T 787
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 T 787, and get the most from this powerful
and exible home-theater component.

One more thing: We urge you to register your T 787 ownership on the NAD
Worldwide Web site:

http://NADelectronics.com/salon

For warranty information contact your local distributor.

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INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Packed with your T 787 you will nd

• An AM loop antenna

• A FM ribbon-wire antenna with balun

• A detachable mains power cord

• Audyssey microphone

• The HTR 8 remote control with 4 AA batteries

• ZR 7 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery

• General Quick Start Guide for T187, T777 and T787

• Owner’s manual in CD-ROM

SAVE THE PACKAGING

Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your T 787 arrived.
Should you move or otherwise need to transport your T 787, this is by far
the safest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many otherwise
perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping
carton, so please: Save that box!

CHOOSING A LOCATION

Choose a location that is well ventilated (with at least several inches to both
sides and behind), and that will provide a clear line of sight, within 25 feet/8
meters, between the T 787’s front panel and your primary listening/viewing
position—this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications.
The T 787 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should
trouble adjacent components.

It is perfectly possible to stack the T 787 on top of other components, but
the reverse usually should be avoided.

DEFAULT SOURCE SETTINGS

The following table lists the default SOURCE settings. Note that the Audio
input settings show both digital and analog audio input. Digital input will
always take precedence over analog audio input even if both are present.

Source Audio Input Video Input

Source 1 HDMI 1/ Audio 1 HDMI 1

Source 2 HDMI 2/ Audio 2 HDMI 2

Source 3 Coaxial 1/Audio 3 Component 1

Source 4 Optical 1/Audio 4 Video 1

iPod Audio 5 S-Video 3

Source 7 7.1 Input Component 2

Front Input HDMI Front/ Audio Front HDMI Front

Media Player Audio MP

Tuner

To modify the above default settings and for a better understanding of
source setting and combinations, please refer to the item about “SOURCE
SETUP” in the “USING THE T 787 - SETUP MENU” segment of the “OPERATION”
section.

NOTE

Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even

if both are present.

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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

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1 STANDBY BUTTON

• Press this button to switch ON the T 787 from standby mode. The

Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate
the VFD. Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to
standby mode.

• The T 787 can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing

any of the front panel buttons.

NOTE

The rear panel POWER switch must be in the ON position for the Standby

button to activate.

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AM/FM mode

Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Tune” and “Preset” mode.
Select “Tune” mode.

• Pressing momentarily the [a/s] button will manually scan the AM

or FM band.

• Press and hold [a/s] for more than 2 seconds to search up or down;

the T 787’s tuner will stop at the next suciently strong signal it
encounters.

• Note that this function “wraps” - that is, it will continue to search
from one end of the AM or FM band to the other until it stops at a
strong signal.

2 STANDBY LED

• This indicator will light up amber when the T 787 is at standby
mode.

• When the T 787 is powered up from standby mode, this indicator

Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Tune” and “Preset” mode.
Select “Preset” mode.

• Use [d/f] to step up or down AM/FM Presets. Unused presets are

skipped over. Note that Presets must have been previously stored.

will illuminate blue.

• If a Zone (Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4) is ON and STANDBY button
is pressed to switch the T 787 to standby mode, the VFD will be

Refer also to the item about STORING PRESETS (AM/FM/XM/DAB) at the

LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page.
extinguished but the STANDBY LED remains illuminated blue.
This indicates a Zone (Zone 2, Zone 3 or Zone 4) is still active. The
corresponding active Zone icon(s) will also remain displayed in the
VFD.

• In order to completely shut down the T 787 with Zone 2, Zone 3

XM mode (120V version model only)

• Use the front panel [d/f] and [ENTER] buttons in combination

with the [MENU] button to select through applicable XM menu

options.
and/or Zone 4 still ON, press and hold STANDBY button until the
STANDBY LED turns amber.

3 NAVIGATION and ENTER BUTTONS

DAB mode (230V version model only)

• Use front panel [a/s] and [ENTER] buttons in combination with

[MENU] button to select through applicable DAB menu options.

The navigation ([d/f/a/s]) and [ENTER] buttons have various
applications specic to given modes. The middle round button is
designated as [ENTER] button; this is normally pressed to complete a
selection, procedure, sequence or other applicable functions.

4 MEMORY

• Press this button to store tuned AM, FM and digital radio stations to
the T 787’s 40 preset-memory locations. One can store a mix of any
AM, FM and digital radio stations to the 40 available presets.

5 INFO

• Show information as supplied by the applicable source.

• Toggle [INFO] button to display supplied information.

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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL

6 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)

• Displays visual information about the current settings like the active Source,
volume level, listening mode, audio format, applicable RDS/XM/DAB as well
as iPod-related display information and other related indicators.

• Refer also to the item about DISPLAY SETUP under the USING THE
T 787 - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section.

7 REMOTE SENSOR

• Point the HTR 8 remote control at the remote sensor and press the
buttons.

• Do not expose the remote sensor of the T 787 to a strong light
source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may
not be able to operate the T 787 with the remote control.

Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30o in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.

8 a SOURCE s

• Toggle through the input selections - Source 1, Source 2, Source 3,
Source 4, iPod, Source 7, Front Input, Media Player and Tuner (AM/
FM/DAB/XM as applicable). More Sources can be directly recalled
upon enabling them at the Setup Menu.

• Refer also to the item about SOURCE SETUP under the USING THE
T 787 - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section.

9 VOLUME

• The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signal being
fed to the loudspeakers or headphones.

• Turn clockwise to increase the volume level; counter clockwise to
lower it.

10 PHONES

• Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1/4-inch stereo phone
plug (use a suitable adaptor for headphones equipped with a
smaller plug).

• For headphone listening, the Front speakers must be set to “Large” at
the “Speaker Conguration” of the Speaker Setup item at the Setup
Menu; otherwise headphone bass response will be restricted.

NOTE

When you connect your headphone to PHONES jack, audio can be

heard simultaneously via your headphone and T 787’s SPEAKERS A and/
or SPEAKERS B. If you prefer to listen through your headphone only
and exclude both speakers, toggle SPEAKERS A and/or B button to set
and reect at the VFD “Speaker A O” and/or “Speaker B O ” thereby
disabling SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B. To enable back or restore
audio at SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B, toggle SPEAKERS A and/or B
button to set them to “Speaker A On” and/or “Speaker B On”.

11 A SPEAKERS B

SPEAKERS A and B buttons engage or disengage the speakers connected
respectively to the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel.

· Toggle “A” to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS A terminals (“Speaker A On” or “Speaker B O” is reected
in the VFD). Toggle “B” to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected
to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

· Press both “A” and “B” to engage at the same time both SPEAKERS A
and SPEAKERS B (SPEAKERS A+B is illuminated in the VFD).

· Speaker A is the main set of 7 multichannel and surround speakers.

· Speaker B is an auxiliary set for remote locations such as other

rooms of your home. For Speaker B selection, all surround sound
sources are downmixed to stereo. Combining Speaker A and
Speaker B (SPEAKERS A + B) will also result to the source being
downmixed to stereo.

12 AM/FM/DB

• Toggle this button to select AM, FM, DAB (230V version only) or XM
(120V version only) tuner functions.

13 TUNER MODE

• In FM mode, this button will toggle between FM STEREO and FM
MONO.

• Select FM MONO (FM STEREO and FM MUTE icons at VFD are
extinguished) for stations that have too much interference or are
too weak.

• In DAB (230V version only) or XM (120V version only) radio, this
button enables the digital radio menu in conjunction with the
Navigation and Enter buttons.

14 LISTEN MODE

• Toggle to select through the various Listening mode options.
Depending on the format of the currently selected input (digital
or analog, stereo or multichannel), various listening modes are
available.

• Refer also to the item about LISTENING MODE under the USING THE
T 787 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.

15 TONE

• Press to adjust TREBLE control using the VOLUME knob over a
±10dB range. Press again to adjust BASS control and a third time for
DIALOG control.

• Refer also to the item about TONE CONTROLS under the USING THE
T 787 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.

16 TONE DEFEAT

• Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this button. Tone
controls are bypassed at “Tone Defeat” while at “Tone Active”, the
tone controls are enabled again.

• Refer also to the item about TONE CONTROLS under the USING THE
T 787 – MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section.

17 FRONT INPUT/MP

• Toggle button to switch between Front Input and Media Player
input.

18 FRONT INPUT PORTS

• Use these convenience jacks for occasional sources such as a
camcorder, video game console, any analog audio or HDMI sources
and composite or S-Video sources.

• If your source has a single audio out jack only or is marked “Mono
output”, plug this into the T 787’s Front “R (MONO)” input (item B).

• On the other hand, if your source has two output jacks indicative of
stereo output, insert both jacks into the T 787’s corresponding Front
“L” (item A) and “R (MONO)” input to achieve stereo output as well.

• Connect composite video output source to the front composite
video input (item C).

• Connect S-Video output source to the front S-Video input (item D).

• Use the front HDMI input (item E) to connect directly an HDMI

output source.

19 FRONT MP/MIC INPUT

• Connect your Media Player’s standard stereo phone jack to this
input.

• This is also same input where the supplied Audyssey microphone is
connected for Audyssey Auto calibration.

• Refer also to the item about AUDYSSEY AUTO CALIBRATION under
the USING THE T 787 - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION
section.

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1 2 3 4 5 6

ANTENNA

FM GND AM

ZONE 4 ZONE 3 ZONE 2

L

L

7.1 CH INPUT

AUDIO 6 AUDIO 5

OUT AUDIO 4 IN

CENTERSURR-BSURRFRONT

OUT AUDIO 3 IN AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 ZONE 2

SUBW 1 CENTERSURR-BSURRFRONT

AUDIO 6 AUDIO 5 OUT AUDIO 4 IN OUT AUDIO 3 IN AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 ZONE 2

R

R L

AUDIO

PRE-OUT

LR

SUBW

SUBW 2

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL
AUDIO

OUT

HDMI

HDMI IN 3

HDMI IN 6 HDMI IN 5

3 2

HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI OUT 2 HDMI OUT 1

1 3 2 1

HDMI IN 4

ETHERNET

MP

DOCK

DATA PORT

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN
Y3 2 1 PB PR

3 2

Y PB PR

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Y P

B PR

Y PB PR

VIDEO

1

AUDIO

R

DAB

XM

15 16 19

ZONE 4 ZONE 3 ZONE 2

7 8 9

OUT 1 OUT 2

RS-232

+12V TRIGGER

SWITCHED

AC OUTLET 120V ~ 60Hz

120W 1A MAX

1710 1211 13

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SWITCHED

INOUT 3OUT 2OUT 1IN OUT 3

POWER

ON

© NAD T 787

AC OUTLET 230V ~ 50Hz

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120W 0.5A MAX

230V VERSION ONLY

ATTENTION!

Please make sure that the T 787 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 DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL 1-3, OPTICAL 1-3)

• 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 congurable via the
Source Setup item of the Setup Menu OSD.

AM ANTENNA TERMINAL

The AM loop antenna supplied with the T 787 (or a suitable
replacement) is required for AM reception.

• Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND
terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the
antenna.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL)

• Connect the optical or coaxial DIGITAL OUT to the corresponding
digital audio input of compatible devices such as receivers,
computer soundcard or other digital processors.

• Testing dierent positions for the antenna may improve reception;
vertical orientation will usually produce the best results. Antenna
proximity to large metal objects (appliances, radiators) may impair
reception, as will as attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop.

• Refer also to the item about ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA at

2 FM ANTENNA TERMINAL

the LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page.

• The supplied wire “dipole” FM antenna will connect to the FM
connector using the supplied “balun” adapter. It will usually work
best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall, with arms
fully outstretched forming a horizontal “T” perpendicular to the
origin point of the signal.

3

AUDIO 1-6/VIDEO 1-3/S-VIDEO 1-3

• These comprise the T 787’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 and S-VIDEO 3 are the assigned default ports for the audio/
video output of the separately sold NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for
iPod) 1, NAD IPD 2 and later variants.

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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

REAR PANEL

AUDIO 3-4 OUT

• Connect AUDIO 3 OUT (and/or AUDIO 4 OUT) to corresponding
recording components or audio input ports of compatible sources
like cassette deck, CD/DVD recorder or outboard audio processors.

• The signal present at AUDIO 3-4 OUT is determined by the current
source selected. There will be no output at AUDIO 3 OUT when
AUDIO 3 is selected. Likewise, there will be no output at AUDIO
4 OUT when AUDIO 4 is the active source input. This prevents
feedback through the recording component thereby preventing
possible damage to your speakers.

• When congured, AUDIO 3 OUT and AUDIO 4 OUT are the same
assigned ports for Zone 3 and Zone 4 respectively. See also Zone
output description below.

4 7.1 CHANNEL INPUT

• Connect to the corresponding analog audio output of a
multichannel source component such as a DVD-Audio or
multichannel-SACD player or external multichannel decoder (disc
copy protected formats only allow analog signal transfer). Typically,
these sources will produce 5.1-channel output, in which case the
Surround Back jacks are left unconnected. The signal present at
these jacks can be heard by selecting Source 7 (7.1 CHANNEL INPUT
is defaulted to this Source).

• There is no bass-management or other processing (other than
master-volume control) available to this 7.1 channel input.

• While the multichannel audio output of a DVD/BD player can be
connected to these jacks, using the T 787’s own Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding and digital-analog converters via a digital connection
will usually produce superior results.

5 XM MODULE INPUT (120V version model only)

With XM radio, there are more than 100 channels of music, news, sports,
comedy, talk and entertainment. You will nd that the coverage is
continent wide. The music quality is digital with many commercial-free
music channels.

• Connect XM radio cable to this socket. Follow the instructions that
came with your XM radio.

• Refer also to the “LISTENING TO XM RADIO” segment of the
“OPERATION” section.

NOTE

The external XM radio is not supplied with your T 787.

7 RS 232

NAD is a certied partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports
these external devices. Check out the NAD website for information
about AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD. See your NAD audio
specialist for more information.

• Connect this interface using RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) to
any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the T 787
via compatible external controllers.

• Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol
documents and PC interface program.

8 +12V TRIGGER OUT

The T 787 has three +12V TRIGGER OUT ports (OUT 1, OUT2 and OUT3)
that can be congured 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 congure +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 amplier or subwoofer. The center conductor (hot) of
the 3.5mm jack is the control signal. The outside conductor (shield)
is the ground return-path.

• This output will be 12V when the T 787 is ON and 0V when the unit
is either OFF or in standby mode.

+12V TRIGGER IN

With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the T 787 can be switched
ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices such as
ampliers, preampliers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply is cut o,
the T 787 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.

9 IR IN/IR OUT 1-3

These mini-jacks accept and output remote-controlled codes in
electrical format, using industry-standard protocols, for use with “IR­repeater” and multi-room systems and related technologies.

• All NAD products with IR IN/IR OUT features are fully compatible
with the T 787. For non-NAD models, please check with your other
product’s service specialists as to their compatibility to the T 787’s IR
features.

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DAB MODULE INPUT (230V version model only)

The T 787 is compatible only with the NAD DAB Adaptor module
models DB 1 or DB 2. With DAB, you can receive CD-like quality
programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion.

• Plug-in the other end of the Mini-Din connector from the NAD DAB
Adaptor module output port into this socket.

• Refer also to the item about “LISTENING TO DAB RADIO” segment of
the “OPERATION” section.

NOTE

The external NAD DAB Adaptor module is not supplied with your T 787.

6 SOFT CLIPPING

• Enables NAD’s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry on all channels.

• At ON position, Soft Clipping gently limits the output of the T 787 to

minimize audible distortion should the T 787 be over-driven.

• Soft Clipping may simply be left ON at all times to reduce the
likelihood of audible distortion from excessive volume settings.
However, for critical listening and to preserve optimum dynamics,
you may wish to defeat it by setting this switch to OFF.

IR IN

• This input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater
(Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another compatible device
to allow control of the T 787 from a remote location.

IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2

• Connect IR OUT 1 (and/or IR OUT 2) to the IR IN jack of a compatible
device.

• Command and control the linked compatible device by directing its
own remote control to T 787’s infrared receiver.

IR IN and IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3

• Connect the T 787’s IR IN to the IR OUT of a compatible device.
Connect also the T 787’s IR OUT 1 (and/or IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3) to the
IR IN of a compatible device.

• With this setup, the T 787 acts as an “IR-repeater” allowing the device
connected to the T 787’ s IR IN control or command of the other
device linked to T 787’s IR OUT 1 (and/or IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3).

IR OUT 3

• IR OUT 3 can only function as an “IR-repeater” as described above.

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REAR PANEL

10 HDMI (HDMI IN 1-6, HDMI OUT 1-2)

• Connect the sets of HDMI input to the HDMI OUT connectors of
source components such as DVD player, BD player or HDT V satellite/
cable box.

• Connect the HDMI OUT 1 and/or HMDI OUT 2 to compatible HDTV
or projector with HDMI input. Both HDMI output ports display
simultaneously the same audio/video source.

WARNING

Before connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables, both the T 787

and the ancillary source must be powered OFF and unplugged from the
AC outlet. Failure to observe this practice may cause permanent damage
to all equipment connected via HDMI sockets.

11 MP DOCK

The T 787 is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an
optional NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for iPod) 1, NAD IPD 2 and later
variants can be plugged in.

• Connect the “MP DOCK (DATA PORT)” jack of the T 787 to the
corresponding “DATA PORT” socket of the optional NAD IPD model.

• AUDIO 5 and S-VIDEO 3 are the assigned default ports for the audio/
video output of the separately sold NAD IPD (NAD IPD Dock for
iPod) 1, NAD IPD 2 and later variants.

• Refer also to the “LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER” segment of the
“OPERATION” section.

NOTE

The NAD IPD Dock for iPod is not supplied with your T 787.

12 ETHERNET/LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) PORT

LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be established.
Set up a Wired Ethernet broadband router with broadband internet
connection. Your router or home network should have a built-in DHCP
server to consummate the connection.

• Using a standard straight-through Ethernet cable, connect one
end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your wired Ethernet
broadband router and the other end to T 787’s LAN port.

• This Ethernet connection has similar function as that of the RS232
connection. With your PC and the T 787 on the same network,
it allows remote control of the T 787 via compatible external
controllers.

• Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol
documents and PC interface program.

NOTES

• NADisnotresponsibleforanymalfunctionoftheT787and/orthe

internet connection due to communication errors or malfunctions
associated with your broadband internet connection or other connected
equipment. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance or
the service bureau of your other equipment.

• ContactyourISPforpolicies,charges,contentrestrictions,service

limitations, bandwidth, repair and other related issues pertinent to
internet connectivity.

13 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-3, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• Connect the Component Video Input to Component Video output
of compatible source components, typically a DVD player, BD
player, digital cable box or other applicable components. Connect
Component Video Out to the Component Video input of a
compatible video monitor/TV.

• Be sure to observe consistency in connecting the Y/Pb/Pr jacks
to the corresponding sources/inputs. The routing of the three
component video input is fully congurable via the Source Setup
item of the Setup Menu OSD.

• The T 787’s sets of component video input and output are fully
wideband and compatible with allowable HDTV formats.

14 ZONE 2-3-4

• The T 787 has three congurable Zones – Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone

4. The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously experience in
a dierent zone or location of the house a Source assigned to a
particular zone.

• Sends zone selected audio source to the corresponding audio input
of another zone. Use high quality patch cables to reduce noise
pickup over long distance runs.

• For a better understanding of zone settings, study below the section
about “Zone Controls” of the “Main Menu” discussion as well as the
item about “Zone Setup” under the “Setup Menu” literatures.

15 AUDIO PRE-OUT

The AUDIO PRE- OUT makes it possible to use the T 787 as a preamplier
to external power ampliers for some or all channels.

• Connect FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER, SURR R, SURR L, SURR-BL and
SURR-BR to the respective channel input of a power amplier or
ampliers driving the corresponding applicable speakers.

• Connect the SUBW1 (and/or SUBW2) output to powered (“active”)
subwoofers or to power amplier channels driving a passive system.

• Unlike the full range channels, there is no power amplier built-into
the T 787 for a subwoofer.

16 SPEAKERS A, SPEAKERS B

• Connect the respective SPEAKER A’s FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER,
SURR R, SURR L, SURR-BL and SURR-BR channels to their
corresponding loudspeakers. Make sure the “+” (red) terminal and
“-“(black) terminal are connected to the corresponding “+” and
“-“terminals of the loudspeaker. Use extra care to ensure that no
stray wires or strands cross between posts or terminals at either end.

• Connect left and right channels of SPEAKERS B to the corresponding
remote loudspeakers. When SPEAKERS B is activated, the output
is converted to “Stereo Downmix”. Combining SPEAKER A and
SPEAKER B (SPEAKERS A + B) will also result to the source being
downmixed to stereo.

• The T 787 is designed to produce optimum sound quality when
connected to speakers with impedances within its operating range.
Please make sure that all the speakers are rated 4 minimum per speaker.

NOTE

Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge (AWG). Connections to the T 787

can be made with banana plugs (120V version only) or by using bare
wire or pins. Use the transverse hole through the post for bare-wire or
pin connections. By loosening the terminal’s plastic nut, make a clean,
neat connection and re-tighten carefully. To minimize the danger
of short-circuit, ensure that only 1/2-inch of exposed wire or pin is
employed when connecting.

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17 AC MAINS INPUT

• The T 787 comes supplied with a separate detachable mains power
cord. Before connecting the plug to the mains powers source,
connect rmly rst the other end to T 787’s AC Mains input socket.

• Always disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power
source rst, before disconnecting the cable from the T 787’s AC
Mains input socket.

• Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet, i.e., 120V 60 Hz (for 120V
version models only) or 230V 50 Hz (for 230V version models only).

18 SWITCHED AC OUTLET

• This convenience outlet can supply switched power to another
component or accessory.

• The total draw of all devices connected to this outlet must not
exceed 120 watts.

• It is powered ON and OFF by the front panel STANDBY button or by
the HTR 8’s ON and OFF keys.

19 POWER

• Supply the AC mains power to the T 787.

• When the POWER switch is set to ON position, the T 787 goes to

standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the
Standby LED. Press the front panel Standby button or HTR 8 remote
control’s [ON] button to switch ON the T 787 from standby mode.

• If you intend not to use the T 787 for long periods of time (such as
when on vacation), switch o the POWER switch.

• With POWER switched o, neither the front panel Standby button
nor HTR 8 remote control’s [ON] button can activate the T 787.

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

REAR PANEL

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OPERATION

USING THE T 787  MAIN MENU

ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

The T 787 employs a simple, self-explanatory system of on-screen display
“menus” that will 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 [s], [S] or [ENTER] buttons of the HTR 8 remote control or front panel
to display the T 787’s Main Menu on your video monitor/TV. If the OSD does
not appear, check your MONITOR OUT connections.

NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES

To navigate through the OSD menu options, please do the following using
the HTR 8 or corresponding front panel buttons:
1 Press [S] to select a menu item. Use [D/F] or in some cases, [ENTER], to

move up or down the Menu selections. Repeatedly press [S] to advance
or go further into the sub-menu of desired menu item.

2 Use [D/F] to set or change the parameter value (setting) of a menu

item.

3 Press [A] to save the settings or changes done on the current menu or

sub-menu. Pressing [A] will also return the user to the previous menu or
exit from a particular menu.

MAIN MENU

LISTENING MODE

The T 787 oers distinct listening modes, tailored for dierent types of
recording or program material. With a two-channel (Stereo) source, the
following listening modes can be selected:

STEREO

All output is directed to the front left/right channels. Low frequencies are
directed to the subwoofer if one is present in the Speaker settings. Select
‘Stereo’ when you wish to listen to a stereo (or monaural) production, such
as music CD or FM broadcast, without surround enhancement. Stereo
recordings whether in PCM/digital or analog form and whether 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 congurations 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 Conguration’). The surround
channel is monophonic, but it is reproduced in both surround speakers.

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USING THE T 787  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 oering sound that
is more similar to Dolby Digital decoding. For two channel signals, Pro Logic
IIx Music mode also features three additional user controls - Dimension,
Center Width, and Panorama. See also section about ‘Adjusting Listening
Modes’ below.

The following chart shows the channels available assuming they are
enabled in the ‘Speaker Conguration’ menu:

Listening Mode
Two-Channel Sources

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
Dolby Pro Logic IIx 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 Conguration’). The T 787 provides two DTS
Neo: 6 variations - NEO:6 Cinema and NEO:6 Music. See also section about
‘Adjusting Listening Modes’ below.

EARS

Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are
reproduced with proprietary NAD surround processing with signals output
to the front left/right, center and discrete left/right surround channels,
plus subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current ‘Speaker
Conguration.’). 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 and right) and
subwoofer

ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES

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Several of the T 787’s listening modes have one or more selectable
variations and adjustable parameters that you can modify to suit you
system or personal preferences.

NOTE

Listening Mode parameter changes are maintained when you change

listening modes. You may also save a modied 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): Modies 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
eect independently from the relative channel levels.
Panorama (On/O): Adds a “wraparound” eect by extending some
stereo content into the surround channels.

NOTE

Pro Logic IIx mode will decode as Pro Logic II mode when the BACK

surround speakers are set to “OFF” from “Speaker Congurations” menu.
See also section about “Speaker Congurations” 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 congured in the current ‘Speaker Conguration.’ 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.

ANALOG BYPASS

All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analog-to-digital
conversions. At Analog Bypass, the DSP circuitry is bypassed but full tone
control functions remain. ‘Bass management’ or Speaker settings are also
not in eect as these are DSP functions.

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DSP OPTIONS

The following signal processing parameters can be setup under the DSP
(Digital Signal Processing) Options menu.

LIP SYNC DELAY

DSP Options has the feature ‘Lip Sync Delay’ whose function is to match any
delay that may occur in the picture relative to the audio.

By varying ‘Lip Sync Delay’ from 0ms to 120ms, one can delay the audio
output in order to synchronize it with the video image.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround
volume levels moment-by-moment. The resulting bass response, octave­to-octave balance and surround impression remained the same despite
changes in volume.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ is designed to work in conjunction with Audyssey
MultEQ. Dynamic EQ determines the proper loudness compensation based
on the sound pressure level measurements MultEQ provides. Audyssey
Dynamic EQ working in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ provides the right
listening conditions for every listener at any volume level.

On: Activate Audyssey Dynamic EQ function.
O: Defeat Audyssey Dynamic EQ function.

NOTE

 AudysseyDynamicEQandAudysseyDynamicVolume(seebelow)

can be directly selected or changed using HTR 8’s AUDYSSEY button
with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode. Toggle AUDYSSEY button to
select“DynEQ”or“DynVol”andthenusethe[D/F] to select through
their respective options. Press AUDYSSEY again to save the setting and
at the same time move on to the next option or exit the menu setting
altogether.

AUDYSSEY MultEQ

Audyssey MultEQ becomes available among the DSP options only after
successfully completing Audyssey Auto Calibration (accessible through
the Setup Menu). Refer also to Audyssey Auto Calibration segment of the
Speaker Setup under Operation – Using the T 787 – Setup Menu.

Audyssey MultEQ can be set to the following levels

Audyssey: Audyssey developed target curve.
Flat: This setting is appropriate for very small or highly treated rooms

in which the listener is seated quite close to the loudspeakers. MultEQ
lters are used in the same way as the Audyssey curve, but it does not
apply a high frequency roll-o.
NAD: Ideal “in room” response developed by NAD engineers along with
Audyssey Engineers.
O: MultEQ lters are not used or no measurement process at all.

NOTES

• “AUDYSSEY”andalitgreenboxiconareilluminatedattheVFDifNAD,

Audyssey or Flat is selected. If “O” is selected, “AUDYSSEY” and the
green box icon will not be illuminated.

• IfNAD,AudysseyorFlatisselectedandchangesaredoneatthe“Tone

Controls”, “Speaker Conguration”, “Speaker Levels” and “Speaker
Distance” settings, “AUDYSSEY” and a lit red box icon are illuminated
at the VFD. Restore the parameter to its previously calibrated Audyssey
setting by adjusting back the altered conguration.

• AudysseyMultEQoptionscanalsobedirectlyselectedorchangedusing

HTR 8’s AUDYSSEY button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode.

ToggleAUDYSSEYbuttontoselect“AudysseyMultEQ”andthenusethe

[D/F]toselectthroughtheAudysseyMultEQoptions.PressAUDYSSEY
again to save the selected option and at the same time move on to the
next menu setting or exit the menu setting altogether.

AUDYSSEY DYN EQ AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC EQ

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as
volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room
acoustics. By carefully combining information from incoming source levels
with actual output sound levels in the room, Audyssey Dynamic EQ delivers
unprecedented sound reproduction at all volume levels.

AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC VOLUME

Audyssey Dynamic Volume delivers consistent volume playback levels,
anticipating sudden spikes and dips in volume and compensating for them
in real time. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program
material moment-by-moment, maintaining the desired listening level for all
content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve the impact.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which
compensates for deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased
by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. These
two technologies enable the full frequency response of the source at its
original level to be reproduced at any listening level. Even at lower listening
volumes, Dynamic Volume ensures that the richness and dynamics of the
response are maintained.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume can be set to the following levels

Light: Provide the least adjustment to the loudest or softest sound level.
Medium: Setting that prevents loud and soft sound from being much

louder than their respective average sound levels.
Heavy: Aect volume the most by causing all sound to be of equal
loudness.

NOTE

 AudysseyDynamicEQmustbesetto“On”toactivateAudysseyDynamic

Volume.IfAudysseyDynamicEQisset“O”,AudysseyDynamicVolume

will also remain “O”.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If Audyssey Auto Calibration is not set up, the relative balance of your system’s

loudspeakers has to be manually adjusted (with the aid of a SPL meter) for

AudysseyDynamicVolumeandAudysseyDynamicEQtobeeective.Ifthe

speakers are not properly calibrated, the corresponding Audyssey Dynamic

VolumeandAudysseyDynamicEQresponsescouldbedistorted.Referalso

to the item about “USING SPL METER” in the SPEAKER LEVELS section below.

Oset: Adding a Volume Oset will have the eect of reducing the
amount of boost applied by Dynamic EQ, for any given volume setting. As
a consequence, the amount of overall digital attenuation required is also
reduced. For example, with the Oset set to 10dB, and a volume setting of

-30dB, the loudness curve selected will be for a volume level of -20dB.

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The oset level can be set from 0dB to 15dB.

OPERATION

USING THE T 787  MAIN MENU

TONE CONTROLS

The T 787 has three Tone Control levels – Treble, Bass and Center Dialog.
Bass and Treble controls only aect the low bass and high treble leaving the
critical midrange frequencies free of coloration. The Center Dialog (‘Dialog’
in the VFD) control boosts the ‘presence’ of the midrange region improving
intelligibility of speech.

These controls allow one to tweak on-the-y, the frequency response
of the source during playback. The control setting could be adjusted
by navigating through the Tone Controls’ OSD menu via a combination
of [ENTER] and [A/S/D/F] keys. The same can be managed directly by
pressing the front panel’s TONE button and then rotating the VOLUME knob
to select desired setting.

Maximum and minimum values for all three Tone Control levels are ±10 dB.

ZONE CONTROLS

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Depending on the settings made at the separate ‘Zone Setup’ menu under
the ‘Setup Menu’ section discussion, the applicable Zone can be congured
and managed via this ‘Zone Controls’ window.

‘Tone Defeat’ gives one the choice of varying or completely bypassing the
tone control section of the T 787. If ‘O ’ (‘Tone Active’ in the VFD) is selected,
the Tone Control circuits are active.

Select ‘On’ (‘Tone Defeat’ in the VFD) to bypass the Tone Controls eectively
defeating the eect of the tone control circuits.

Select ‘On’ to activate the applicable Zone. When activated, the Source input
for the particular Zone can be allocated by selecting through the following
inputs – All enabled Sources, Front Input, Media Player, Tuner and Local.

Select ‘Local’ as your selected Zone’s Source input if you wish to enjoy the
same source as the main Zone and allow simultaneous listening, but with
full separate volume levels.

If a Zone is set to ‘O,’ it is deactivated or powered o.

‘Volume’ refers to the adjustable secondary Zone 2 Volume level that can be
increased or decreased using the D/F buttons of the HTR 8 or front panel’s
corresponding navigation buttons.

When a Zone is activated, a corresponding Zone number is illuminated
at the VFD. Zone 2 is always available to be congured at ‘Zone Controls’
menu. For Zone 3 and Zone 4 to become available at the ‘Zone Controls’
window, their corresponding ‘Mode’ in the ‘Zone Setup’ menu under the
‘Setup Menu’ section should be set to ‘Zone (Audio Only).’

NOTE

The ZR 7 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications. Zone 3

and Zone 4 could be congured and managed at the appropriate Zone
OSD menu using the front panel navigations buttons as well as the
corresponding keys on the HTR 8 remote control.

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OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

SETUP MENU

The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation of the T 787 to the ancillary
equipment used in one’s specic AV system. Unless your system exactly matches
the factory defaults as shown in the accompanying Quick Start Guide, you will need
to use the setup menu to congure the inputs of the T 787.

At Setup Menu, the following are congurable – Control/HDMI Setup,
Source Setup, Speaker Setup, Zone Setup, Amplier Setup, Trigger Setup,
Listening Mode Setup, Display Setup and A/V Presets.

To access and navigate through Setup Menu and its sub-menu selections,
please refer to and follow the directions stated in the sections ‘Display the
OSD’ and ‘Navigating the OSD and Making Changes.’

CONTROL/HDMI SETUP

The T 787 supports HDMI Control (CEC) and Audio Return Channel (ARC)
functions. Both functions are possible if external devices that also support
both features are interconnected to the T 787 via HDMI connection.

Source Switch: At “On” setting, the T 787 will automatically switch
sources if another CEC device requests a Source change.
For example, if PLAY is pressed on a BD Player with CEC, the T 787
and TV with CEC will automatically switch to their respective input
connections – the T 787 switching to the HDMI input where the BD
Player is connected while the TV will switch to its input where the
T 787’s HDMI MONITOR OUT is connected. This completes the auto­conguration – the BD Player is automatically played back using the
T 787 and TV.
Audio System: At “On” setting, the T 787 will broadcast a CEC message
indicating it is an active audio system. A CEC compatible TV will usually
mute its audio output when this happens. When this option is enabled,
the T 787 will also respond to CEC volume and mute commands. For
example, a CEC TV may forward the volume commands from its remote
to the T 787.
ARC Mode: Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables an ARC-enabled TV
to send audio data “upstream” to T 787.
This option has three choices: O, Auto or Source Setup.

Auto: When set to Auto, the T 787 will automatically attempt an
ARC audio connection to the TV whenever the TV announces over
CEC that it has become the active source. If an ARC connection can
be established, the T 787 will output the ARC audio signal no matter
what source is selected on the T 787 and will show “HDMI ARC” on
the VFD. The Auto option tends to work best when all your devices
support CEC and the Source Switch option is set to On.
Source Setup: When set to Source Setup, you can select “ARC” for
the digital audio input in the source setup screen. When you select
a source on the T 787 which is set for ARC, the T 787 will attempt
to initiate an ARC connection with the TV. When using this option,
you would probably also want to make sure Source Switch is o
otherwise other CEC devices may keep changing the T 787 source
when you want it to remain on the ARC source.

ETHERNET/CEC IN STANDBY

On: Enables HDMI Control (CEC) feature.
O: T 787 stops responding and sending any CEC messages. CEC

feature is eectively defeated.

HDMI CONTROL CEC

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a set of commands that utilizes
HDMI’s two- way communication to allow for single remote control of any
CEC-enabled devices connected with HDMI. A CEC command will trigger
the necessary commands over HDMI for an entire system to auto-congure
itself to respond to the command.

When devices that support HDMI Control (CEC) are connected, the
following modes of operation can be executed via the T 787 or the external
device using any of the device’s remote control.

O: Applies to all CEC options below. At “O ” setting, particular CEC
feature is defeated.
Power: At “On” setting, the T 787 will automatically go to standby mode
if it receives a CEC standby command. On the other hand, if the T 787
receives a CEC power up command, the T 787 will correspondingly
switch ON from standby mode.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• “AudioSystem”mustbesetto“On”for“ARCmode”tomanifestasan

option.

• AudioandvideowillcontinuouslystreamfromtheHDMIsourcewith

CEC to the TV with CEC even if the T 787 is at standby mode.

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OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

SOURCE SETUP

There are three sub-menu items under Source Setup. These are Source
Setup (Normal View), Source Setup (Table View) and iPod Setup.

SOURCE SETUP (NORMAL VIEW)

The Source Setup (Normal View) menu makes it possible to set, allocate
or change the following settings.

Press [S] to move to the next character and at the same time save the
changes done on the current character. The name can be as long as twelve
characters.

The new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD.

ANALOG AUDIO

The T 787 has nine analog audio inputs including 7.1 input. These analog
inputs - Audio 1 - 6, Audio Front, Audio MP and 7.1 Input can be variably
assigned to each Source.

Scroll to “Analog Audio”, press [S] and then [D/F] to select and assign
an analog audio input to the particular Source. There are three choices –
Audio, 7.1 Input or O.

When “Audio” is chosen, press [S] and then [D/F] to select and assign the
desired audio input – 1 to 6, Front and MP.

Select “7.1 Input” to choose the audio signal fed to “7.1 Channel Input”.

If “O” is selected, no incoming analog audio signal is selected by the
particular Source. Note that when “Analog Audio” is set to “O ”, “Gain” will
not be enabled as an option.

NOTE

An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always

take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if both are
present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source, select
“O” at the “Digital Audio” setting of the same “Source” menu.

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SOURCE

The T 787 is equipped with ten congurable Sources. A particular Source
can be enabled or disabled, renamed, assigned analog and digital audio
sources, video sources, A/V Presets, Trigger settings among other settings.

These settings can be implemented through the following parameters.

NOTE

Source 5 is defaulted to iPod. Change the default setting of Source 5 to

iPod via the following procedure

1 Go to “iPod Setup” menu under the “Source Setup” menu. At “iPod

Setup” menu, set “Enabled” to “No”.

2 Then, go back to “Source Setup” menu and select “Source Setup (Normal

View).
3 Go to Source 5 and set “Enabled” to “Yes”.
Source 5 can now be congured to any desired settings.

ENABLED

One can enable/disable a Source via this option. This is particularly useful
if only few Sources are used and one directly selects the Source from the
front panel, bypassing unused sources.

Select “Yes” to enable the particular Source or “No” to disable the Source.

NAME

A new Name maybe assigned to a Source label. For example, if your BD
player is attached to “Source 1”, it is possible to rename “Source 1” to “BD”.

GAIN

Gain adjustment allows all sources to play back at the same volume level so
you don’t need to adjust the volume every time a new source is selected. It
is generally preferable to reduce the level of the loudest source rather than
making louder the softer sources.

Scroll to “Gain”, press [S] and then [D/F] to step through the desired level
from -12dB to 12dB.

Note that when “Analog Audio” is set to “O ”, “Gain” will not be enabled as
an option.

In order to rename the Source label, scroll to the “Name” parameter. Press
[S] to go to the rst character. Then, press [D/F] to pick through the
alphanumeric selections.

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USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

DIGITAL AUDIO

To take advantage of the T 787’s high performance surround and digital
audio circuitry, it is advisable that its sets of Digital Audio input are selected.

There are three types of Digital Audio input for the T 787. These are HDMI,
Optical and Coaxial digital input. A fourth option is “O” whereby no
incoming digital audio signal is selected by the particular Source.

The desired digital audio input for a particular Source can be selected by
scrolling to “Digital Audio”, press [S] and then [D/F] to step through the
desired digital input source. After nalizing the desired type of Digital Audio
input, press [S] and then [D/F] again to select the specic Digital Audio
input.

The following are the sets of assignable Digital Audio input:

HDMI $ HDMI 1 - 6, HDMI Front
Optical $ Optical 1 - 3
Coaxial $ Coaxial 1 – 3

NOTE

An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will

always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if

both are present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular

Source, select “O” at the “Digital Audio” setting of the same “Source”

menu.

TRIGGER OUT

Trigger Out feature for a particular Source is dependent upon the
congurations done in a separate menu on Trigger Setup (See “Trigger
Setup” below). If “Source Setup” is assigned to all three Trigger output
(Trigger Out 1-3) in the separate “Trigger Setup” menu window, a particular
Source can have the following Trigger Out combinations

Trigger Out: 1 $ 2 $ 1 + 2 $ 3 $ 1 + 3 $ 2 + 3 $ 1+2+ 3

These combinations are dependent upon the assignment of “Source Setup”
for Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out at the “Trigger Setup” menu.

Another option is “None” whereby the particular Source is not assigned any
Trigger Out.

For “Trigger Out” to become enabled and assignable at “Source Setup
(Normal View)” menu, make sure to carry out or note the following
beforehand

• In the separate “ Trigger Setup” menu, assign Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2 Out
or Trigger 3 Out to “Source Setup.”

• “ Trigger Out” will not appear as an option at the Source Setup (Normal
View) menu if at the separate “ Trigger Setup” menu, Trigger 1 Out,
Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out are all assigned to “Main, Zone 2, Zone 3,
Zone 4, or Zone 2+3+4”; with not even one “Trigger Out” port allocated
to “Source Setup.”

VIDEO

There are four types of video input a particular Source could be assigned.
These are HDMI, Component, S-Video and Video input. Another option is
“O”. Select “O” if it is intended not to assign any video input to a particular
Source.

Navigate through the Video input selections by pressing [S] and then
[D/F] to step through the selections. The following are the sets of
assignable Video input.

HDMI $ HDMI 1 - 6, HDMI Front
Component Video $ Component 1 - 3
S-Video $ S-Video 1 - 3, S-Video Front
Video $ Video 1 - 3, Video Front

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE VIDEO PERFORMANCE OF T 787

The T 787 utilizes an NAD-engineered eld-programmable gate array

(FPGA) that is capable of enabling the conversion of analog video to
digital video. This allows a single cable connection to your TV for all
sources while maintaining the source’s native resolution. Interlaced
video is converted to progressive scan over HDMI allowing complete
compatibility with latest HD TVs.

The T 787 also supports HDMI 1.4a features that include compatibility

with a broad range of 3D and HD digital video sources and displays.

A/V PRESET

A particular Source can be assigned a stored Preset. The parameters set up
in the selected Preset number will be adopted into the particular Source it
is assigned (Please refer to the separate section on “A/V Presets” for further
understanding of Preset settings).

SOURCE SETUP (TABLE VIEW)

The Source Setup (Table View) reects the settings made in the Source
Setup (Normal View) menu. All the Source settings are summarized and
displayed in tabulated form in the Source Setup (Table View).

Navigating through the Source Setup (Table View) via a combination
of [A/S] and then [D/F] buttons, one will have the benet of directly
changing the settings for “Audio”, “Video”, “Preset” and “Name” without
going back to the Source Setup (Normal View) menu.

Highlight a particular Source number and then, toggle [ENTER] button
to enable or disable said Source number.

Scrolling to “A/V Preset” and by pressing [S] and then [D/F], a Source could
be assigned a Preset number ranging from Preset 1 to 5.

If it is desired not to assign the particular Source a Preset setting, select
“None”.

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OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

iPod SETUP

The iPod Setup menu allows you to preset the following associated
settings when iPod is the selected source.

Enabled: Select “Yes” to enable iPod as a Source or “No” to disable it.
Auto Connect: Select “Yes” to automatically enable and connect the

iPod player docked in the linked NAD iPod docking station when Source
5 (the default iPod source allocation in the T 787) is selected. Select “No”
if you do not want a docked iPod to be automatically connected.
Menu Timeout: Set the time for the OSD to revert to the “Now
Playing” display when the iPod menu has been left idle (no scrolling or
navigation being done) for the specied time out time. For the “Now
Playing” OSD to be shown, there should be a song paused or being
played before going to the iPod menu. You can set the “Menu Timeout”
between the range 5s to 60s at 5s increments. If you do not want for
the menu to timeout, select “0”.

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It has been shown that many, if not most, surround sound systems are not
accurately setup and calibrated. To be done properly, calibration requires
special knowledge and instrumentation that the average person probably
doesn’t possess.

The Audyssey Auto Setup and Calibration featured in T 787 uses a
microphone, along with sophisticated digital electronics built into your
T 787, to automatically setup and calibrate the T 787 to the exact speakers

SPEAKER SETUP

After connecting all ancillary sources and other combinations, the Speaker
Setup menu will guide you on how to manage and setup your speakers in
order to achieve optimum sound acoustics in your listening environment.

The following are the Speaker Setup Menu sections.

and speaker placement of your own unique Home Theatre.
The following measurements are performed:

• Detection: Speaker conguration is detected including number of
surround speakers and whether a subwoofer and center channel is
connected.

• Size: T 787 crossover is set based on each channel’s signal handling
capability and the subwoofer crossover is automatically set.

• Level: SPL of each speaker is matched within 1dB at the microphone
position.

• Distance: is accurately set to within 1 foot (30 centimeters) of the
microphone for each speaker position.

• Polarity: the setup program will detect and notify the user if any
speakers are connected improperly. Incorrect polarity can ruin the
illusion of realism oered by surround sound.

This is a one-time set up, unless speakers are moved or changed, in which
case the calibration should be performed again.

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USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

AUDYSSEY MultEQ XT ROOM ACOUSTICS CORRECTION

Sound reecting from room boundaries can disturb the spatial illusion
of surround sound, and can also distort the tonal balance of the system.
Professional Acoustical Engineers often add wall treatments and even move
walls and relocate speakers to improve system performance, but for the average
Home Theatre, this is either too expensive or just not a practical solution.

Audyssey MultEQ XT, using multiple measurements from the actual
listening positions, and processing this information using very sophisticated
digital signal processing, is able to “precondition” the signal to eectively
make the walls disappear. This creates a ‘family size’ sweet spot where the
sound and spatial cues are very accurately reproduced.

MultEQ XT is designed to tame room acoustics without changing the sonic
character of your loudspeakers. While it will make the most of whatever
loudspeakers you have, it will not make poor speakers sound like good
ones!

Connect the Audyssey microphone jack into the front panel’s MP/MIC input
and the Audyssey Auto Calibration wizard will guide you through a simple
step-by-step conguration. Once setup and calibrated, the next greatest
improvement in performance is obtained by eliminating the acoustic
interference caused by room boundaries interacting with your speakers.

NEXT A TARGET CURVE MUST BE CHOSEN

Because loudspeaker designers assume that their products will be used in
typical domestic rooms, they are ‘voiced’ to work in this environment. It is
assumed that the room will add some bass reinforcement and will absorb
some treble energy. Thus if we eectively ‘remove the walls with room
correction, and set the speakers for at response, you may nd this sounds
too bright in the treble and too weak in the bass region.

NAD engineers have done extensive research in this area of room acoustics,
and along with Audyssey engineers developed what we believe is the ideal
‘in room’ response curve. We include this NAD EQ, along with an Audyssey
developed EQ as the two best choices. The response curves shown below
typify NAD EQ room correction process.

Room Response measured by Audyssey microphone

MEASUREMENT IS THE FIRST STEP

The sound at each listening position (up to 8 positions) is calibrated using
the same microphone used during the setup phase.

A special test tone is sent to each speaker and the data is memorized by
the T 787. The duration of calibration may take some time depending on
the number of speakers as well as the number of measuring points. After
all positions are measured, the DSP calculates the ideal system response for
your particular room and speaker setup.

If some inconsistencies or discrepancies are detected during the Audyssey
calibration, the process maybe interrupted or the problem is shown in the
particular setup window. A notice screen is correspondingly displayed.
After following and undertaking the displayed instructions, re-start the
Audyssey calibration again. When the measurements are nalized, Audyssey
calculates the ideal system response for your particular room and speaker
setup.

NOTE

The test tone emitted during measurement is loud. If you cannot

withstand the test tone level, it is advisable that you stay away from
the room or location where the speakers are being calibrated. Return to
the room or location after each calibration to change the microphone’s
position or to nalize the calibration.

Inverse Correction Filter calculated by NAD T 787

Corrected Room Response

Flat EQ is a third option, but not one that we recommend for listening
(it is useful for verifying system performance when using external
instrumentation).

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Select the Target Curve you nd to be most satisfactory by pressing the
Audyssey key of the remote. The MultEQ XT corrected response can also be
bypassed if you wish.

OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

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It is recommended that you take full advantage of the T 787’s Audyssey
Auto Calibration feature for your speaker setup. However, if you desire to
setup your speakers manually or if you already had run Audyssey Auto
Calibration but would like to make adjustments, the following sections on
Speaker Conguration, Speaker Levels and Speaker Distance can also be
followed and implemented.

NOTE

During manual setting of your speakers, previously calibrated

Audyssey settings could be retrieved by re-adjusting back the altered
congurations as highlighted by an asterisk.

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SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

Every surround-sound system requires “bass-management” to direct low­frequency content from any or all channels to the speakers best able to
reproduce it. For this function to operate correctly, it is important that you
correctly identify your speakers’ capabilities. We use the terms “Small” and
“Large” (and “O”) but note that physical size may be irrelevant.

• A "Small" speaker is any model, regardless of physical size, that lacks
signicant deep-bass response, that is, below about 200 Hz.

• A "Large" speaker is any full-range model; that is, one with deep-bass
response

• An "O" speaker is one that is not present in your system. For example,
you might not have any surround-back speakers installed; in that case,
you would set the ‘Surround’ setup item to "O ".

ENHANCED BASS

When the subwoofer is set to “On” and “Front” is set to “Large”, the option
“Enhanced Bass” becomes available. Normally, with speakers set to “Large”
the subwoofer is not active. The Enhanced Bass option allows full range
operation of the speakers with the additional bass contribution of the
subwoofer. This feature is particularly useful when one wants to experience
maximum bass output. Please note that due to acoustic cancellation
eects, the bass response may be uneven when using this setting

You can set Subwoofer to “On” even with “Large” front speakers, in which
case bass content from any channels set to “Small” will be routed to both
the subwoofer and to the front speakers; LFE-channel signal will pass only
to the sub. In most subwoofer-equipped systems, setting front speakers to
“Small” is usually the better option.

All the speakers’ low frequency content can be directly adjusted within the
range 40Hz to 200Hz.

NOTE

The congurations set forth at ‘Speaker Setup’ are carried over whenever

it is enabled during A/V Preset setting. Please see also the section ‘AV
Presets’ for reference.

SPEAKER LEVELS

The Speaker Conguration is “global”; that is, it remains in force with all input
and listening modes. However, speaker settings are part of the T 787’s Preset
system. Consequently, multiple speaker settings can be stored for easy recall as
dierent types of recordings or listening modes require.

Speaker Conguration can be managed and adjusted by pressing a
combination of [S] and then [D/F] keys. Set “Front”, “Center” and
“Surround” to “Large”, “Small”(40Hz to 200Hz) or “O” as your subsystem’s
speakers require.

The “Back” speakers can either be one or two speakers. Set “Back” to either
1 or 2 speakers as per availability. Set “Subwoofer” to “On” or “O” selecting
“On” only if you have a subwoofer connected to the T 787’s SUBW1 or
SUBW2 output jack. If “Subwoofer” is set to “O”, “Front” speakers will
automatically be set to “Large”.

Adjusting the relative balance of your system’s loudspeakers ensures that
surround-sound recordings, whether music or lm, will present the balance of
eects, music, and dialog that the artists intended. Additionally, if your system
incorporates a subwoofer it establishes a correct relationship between the
volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers, and thus of low-frequencies
(bass) to other sonic elements.

USING AN SPL METER

It is quite practical to perform the T 787 level setup routines “by ear,” and
careful work will produce acceptably accurate results. However, the use
of an inexpensive sound-pressure level (SPL) meter, such as Radio Shack
part number 33-2050, makes this task easier, more accurate and more
repeatable. Ownership of such a meter could prove a valuable audio tool.

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The SPL meter should be placed at the primary listening position, at
approximately the height of the seated listener’s head. A tripod is helpful
but with a little duct tape almost anything — a pole lamp, music-stand,
or ladder-backed chair, for example — can do as well. Just be sure that no
large acoustically reective surfaces obstruct or are near the microphone
element.

Orient the meter with its microphone (usually at one end) pointing straight
up toward the ceiling (not toward the speakers) and ensure that “C”
weighting scale is selected. Set the meter to display 75 dB SPL. On Radio
Shack meters, this necessitates either setting the meter to its 80 dB range
and taking your readings at the -5 point or selecting the 70 dB range and
reading at the +5 point.

SETTING SPEAKER LEVELS AT TEST MODE

While at ‘Speaker Levels’ menu, press the HTR 8 remote’s [TEST] key
activating the T 787’s Speaker Levels balancing test signal . You will hear a
“surf” sound as you step through your speakers (‘test’ appears to the right
side of the current speaker), beginning with the Front Left. If you do not
hear the test signal, check your speaker connections or your ‘Speaker Setup’
OSD menu settings.

Use the remote’s [D/F] keys to adjust the loudness of the noise output
from the currently playing channel to the required level (it’s usually
simplest to begin with the Front Left). As you cycle the test signal around
the speakers, the OSD will highlight the currently playing channel. The
“level oset” reading on the right will change by 1 dB increments; ±12 dB
adjustment is available. Press ‘ENTER’ to adjust the next speaker.

SPEAKER DISTANCE

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Your system’s speaker distance settings are a subtle but important
renement of your setup. Informing the T 787 of the loudspeaker-to-listener
dimensions of each speaker automatically imposes the correct delays,
optimizing imaging, intelligibility and surround-sound ambience. Enter your
dimensions with precision within about 1 foot (30 cm).

SETTING SPEAKER DISTANCE

While at ‘Speaker Distance’ menu, use the [D/F] keys to individually set
Front Left, Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Back Right, Back Left, Surround
Left and Subwoofer to the distance measuring from your principal listening
position to the front surface of their corresponding loudspeakers. Distance
can be set up to 30 feet or 9.1 meters Distance can be displayed as feet or
meters selectable at the ‘Unit of Measure’ item.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

NOTE

If you are balancing levels “by ear”, choose one speaker—usually the

center—as a reference and adjust each of the others in turn to “sound as
loud” as the reference. Be sure that you remain in the primary listening
position while balancing all channels.

To produce the same SPL meter reading (or subjective loudness), use the remote’s
[D/F] keys to adjust each speaker.

NOTES

• Allspeakersmustbeintheirnallocationsbeforelevel-setting.

• Yoursubwoofer(ifany)shouldbesetwithitsintegralcrossoverdefeated,

or if undefeatable, set to its highest-possible frequency if you are using
the T 787's Subwoofer output. Final subwoofer-level adjustment “by-ear,”
using music and lm sound material, is frequently useful.

• Duetotheeectsofroomacoustics,matched-pairspeakers(front;
surround;back)willnotalwayscalibratetoexactlythesameleveloset

readings.

You can exit ‘Test’ mode at any time by pressing [A] key, bringing you back
to ‘Speaker Setup’ menu. You can also press the [TEST] key to discontinue
the ‘Test’ mode.

In addition to the Volume knob, use the HTR 8’s [ VOL D/F] to adjust the
“master volume” of the T 787 raising or lowering the channels altogether. A
momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 dB increments. If you
hold down [VOL D/F], the master-volume change will “run-on” until the key
is released.
Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level, there is no
imperative to listen at any particular master-volume setting. A setting of -20 dB
may sound “as loud” from one CD or DVD as -10 dB does from another.

The T 787 will power-up from Standby mode at whatever master volume
setting was last used; however, if the prior setting was greater than –20 dB,
the T 787 will power up at –20 dB. This prevents inadvertently beginning a
session at excessive volume.

MUTING THE SOUND

Use the HTR 8’s [MUTE] key to silence all channels completely. Muting is
always available regardless of the source or listening mode selections.

NOTES

• Changinginputorlistening-modeselectionsdoesnotreleasemuting.

• AdjustingthevolumelevelviatheHTR8orthefrontpanelvolumeknob

will automatically release the mute function.

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ADJUSTING CHANNEL LEVELS ‘ON THE FLY’

You can make changes to the relative levels of center, surround and
subwoofer outputs without having to go into the ‘Speaker Levels’ menu.
This is very convenient in circumstances like increasing (or tone down)
a lm’s dialog level by raising (lowering) the center channel or reducing
excessive deep bass (or enhance deep bass) by lowering (raising) the
subwoofer level.

Use the HTR 8’s ’SURR,’ ‘CENT’ and ‘SUB’ keys for direct-access level
adjustment of these channels over a range of ±6 dB.

The surround back channels (if any) adjust in lockstep with the surround
channels.

NOTE

Level settings adjusted ‘On the Fly’ are added or subtracted to the setup

levels established at the T 787 level-calibration routine as invoked by
the HTR 8 ‘Test’ key. However, selecting any Preset will revert the channel
levels to those stored in the preset. It will also take T 787 o the levels set
via Audyssey Auto Calibration.

ZONE SETUP

VOLUME

Zone 2 have Fixed and Variable volume control. When set to ‘Variable’
and while at the ‘Zone Controls’ menu OSD, the Zone 2 Volume level can
be adjusted using the HTR 8’s [D/F] or the corresponding front panel
navigation buttons or directly via ZR 7’s [VOL d/f].

On the other hand, if Volume is set to ‘Fixed,’ the Zone 2 Volume is set to
a preset dB level and thereafter the Zone’s volume can be varied via the
volume control of the separate amplier it is fed into.

MODE

Zone 3 and Zone 4 can be congured into two modes - Record Out and
Zone (Audio Only). If the selected mode is “Record out”, the audio of the
assigned Source is directly sent out to the applicable Audio output (See
Item 3 AUDIO 1-6/VIDEO 1-3/S-VIDEO 1-3). When Zone 3 or Zone 4 is set to
“Record Out” mode, they will not be available at the “Zone Controls’ section
of the Main Menu window.

Zone 2 and Zone 3 ‘Volume’ will function the same way as that of Zone 2
when ‘Mode’ is set to ‘Zone (Audio Only).’

See discussion also on ‘Zone Controls’ at the Main Menu.

NOTE

The ZR 7 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications.

AMPLIFIER SETUP

The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously experience in dierent
zones of the house multiple sound sources from all enabled Sources as well
as from Front Input, Media Player and Tuner.

The T 787 has three congurable Zones – Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4. Use a
combination of [A/S/D/F] and [ENTER] keys to navigate through the Zone
Setup menu parameters.

If the surround back speakers are not used in the main zone, their surround
back amplier channels could be assigned for Main back, Main Front (Bi­Amp) and multi-zone use.

The Surround Back amplier is congurable through the following settings

• MainBack: Assign as surround back speakers.

• MainFront(Bi-Amp): Provide a bi-amp mode for the Main Front

speakers (Left and Right) speakers thus reproducing the Front Left and
Front Right amplier channel outputs.

• Zone2: Assign the surround back amplier channels to supply Zone 2
speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals.

• Zone3: Assign the surround back amplier channels to supply Zone 3
speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals.

• Zone4: Assign the surround back amplier channels to supply Zone 4
speaker level outputs from the surround back speaker terminals.

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TRIGGER SETUP

The T 787 features three congurable +12V DC Trigger Output that can be
used to activate a component or system it is fed into. A Trigger Input is also
available to turn on the applicable link it is associated to. Use a combination
of [A/S/D/F] and [ENTER] keys to navigate through the Trigger Setup
menu parameters.

TRIGGER OUT

Triggers are low voltage signals used to turn on/o other compliant
devices. The T 787’s three +12V DC Trigger Outputs (Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2
Out and Trigger 3 Out) are dependent upon the mode they are associated
with. There are six choices where +12V DC output can be assigned and
these are – Main, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 2+3+4 and Source Setup.

Main : +12V DC is available at the assigned Trigger Out when the T 787
is at powered state.
Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 2+3+4 : When the applicable Zone is
at powered state, +12V DC is available at the assigned Trigger Out.
Source Setup : If Trigger Output is linked to ‘Source Setup,’ +12V DC
is available at Trigger Out whenever the particularly assigned Source is
selected. Please see also separate discussion about ‘ Trigger Out’ under
the Source Setup (Normal View) section.

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The T 787 has various listening mode options and is mostly congurable.
These are provided to reproduce a variety of sound eects depending upon
the content of the source to be played. Use a combination of [A/S/D/F]
and [ENTER] keys to congure the following settings.

LISTENING MODES

The audio format as detected by the selected Source can be automatically
congured and processed through the following options:

DOLBY

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed in the
Dolby laboratories. Discs bearing the Dolby Digital (double-D symbol) logo
were recorded with up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, reproducing a
much better sound quality, with dynamic and spatial sound sensations that
are much better than in the previous Dolby Surround.

DELAY

The availability of +12V DC at Trigger Out can be regulated. If it is desired
that +12V DC is available without delay the moment Trigger Out is linked
to its assigned setting, set Delay to 0s. Otherwise, one can select through a
delay time of 1s to 15s.

AUTO TRIGGER IN

Auto Trigger IN allows external system controllers to toggle the associated
section of the T 787 from ‘Standby’ to ‘On’ and vice versa.

Main : From standby mode, the T 787 is powered ON when +12V DC is
applied at Trigger IN.
Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4 : Applicable Zone is turned ON whenever +12V
DC is present at Trigger IN.
All : Main, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4 as described above will all be
activated given a +12V DC input at Trigger IN.

See also ‘Item 8. +12V TRIGGER OUT, +12V TRIGGER IN of REAR PANEL
discussion as well as the ‘Trigger Out’ discussion under ‘Source Setup
(Normal View).’

A Dolby Digital audio input can be congured relative to its format as
follows

Stereo: If the detected audio is of Dolby stereo format, you can default
it to one of the following settings – Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music or
None.
Surround: If the detected audio is of Dolby Surround format, you can
default it to one of the following settings –Surround EX, PLIIx Movie,
and PLIIx Music, Stereo Downmix or None.
None: If ‘None’ is selected, the Dolby Digital signal will be defaulted
to the ‘Stereo’ or ‘Surround’ settings set forth at the ‘PCM’ option. See
discussion below about ‘PCM’.

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DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS

Dolby Digital Plus is the next-generation audio technology for all high­denition programming and media. It combines the eciency to meet
future broadcast demands with the power and exibility to realize the full
audio potential expected in the upcoming high-denition era.

Dolby Digital Plus delivers multi-channel audio programs of up to 7.1
channels and supports multiple programs in a single encoded bitstream
with the maximum bit rate potential of up to 6 Mbps and the maximum bit
rate performance of up to 3 Mbps on HD DVD and 1.7 Mbps on Blu-ray Disc.
It outputs Dolby Digital bitstreams for playback on existing Dolby Digital
systems. Dolby Digital Plus can accurately reproduce the sound originally
intended by directors and producers.

It also features multi-channel sound with discrete channel output,
interactive mixing and streaming capability in advanced systems.
Supported by High-Denition Media Interface (HDMI), a single-cable digital
connection is possible for high-denition audio and video.

DOLBY TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a lossless encoding technology developed for high­denition optical discs in the upcoming era. Dolby TrueHD delivers
tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking
the true high-denition entertainment experience on high-denition
optical discs in the next generation. When coupled with high-denition
video, Dolby TrueHD oers an unprecedented home theater experience
with stunning sound and high-denition picture.

It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8 full-range
channels individually with 24-bit/96 kHz audio. It also features extensive
metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control.
Supported by High-Denition Media Interface (HDMI), a single-cable digital
connection is possible for high-denition audio and video. HD DVD and
Blu-ray Disc standards currently limit their maximum number of audio
channels to eight, whereas Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD support
more than eight audio channels. Note that the T 787 only supports 7.1
channel.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Using a Matrix decoder, this method creates the back channel (sometimes
also called the “surround center”) by means of signals on the left and
right surround channels recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1, reproduction being
provided in Surround 6.1. This method should be selected with sources
bearing the “Dolby Digital (double-D symbol)-EX” symbol, recorded in Dolby
Digital Surround EX.

DTS

The Digital Theater System Digital Surround (simply called DTS) is a multi­channel digital signal format that can process higher data rates than with Dolby
Digital. Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are 5.1 channel media formats,
discs bearing the “DTS” symbol are thought to provide better sound quality
due to the lower audio compression required. It also oers a broader dynamic,
producing magnicent sound quality.

A DTS audio input can be congured relative to its format as follows

Stereo: If the detected audio is of DTS format, you can default it to one
of the following settings – NEO:6 Cinema, NEO:6 Music or None.
Surround: If the detected audio is of DTS Surround format, you can
default it to one of the following settings – NEO:6 Cinema, NEO:6 Music,
Stereo Downmix or None.
None: If ‘None’ is selected, the DTS signal will be defaulted to the ‘Stereo’
or ‘Surround’ settings set forth at the ‘PCM’ option. See discussion below
about ‘PCM’.

NOTE

Please refer to the section ‘Listening Mode’ at the Main Menu discussions

for a description of Stereo Downmix and DTS Neo:6 surround modes.

PCM

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the digital representation of a standard
audio signal converted with little or no compression. If ‘None’ is selected
for any of the Dolby or DTS settings, this ‘PCM’ section will default the audio
signal as follows

Stereo: The detected stereo audio format will be congured into one
of the following options – Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, NEO:6
Cinema, NEO:6 Music, EARS, Enhanced Stereo or None.
Surround: The detected surround audio format will be congured into
one of the following options –PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, NEO:6 Music,
NEO:6 Cinema, Stereo Downmix or None.

ANALOG

If the audio input is an analog signal, the following are the surround modes
the input can be defaulted – Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, NEO: 6
Cinema, NEO: 6 Music, EARS, Enhanced Stereo, Analog Bypass and None.

NOTE

All these Listening Modes for ‘Dolby Digital,’ DTS’ ‘PCM and ‘Analog’ can

be directly changed by pressing the ‘Listening Mode’ button on the front
panel or through the ‘Listening Mode’ option at the Main Menu window.
The chosen audio format will be reected back to the appropriate
setting at the ‘Listening Mode Setup.’

With this additional channel you will experience improved dynamics and
a better sensation of movement within the sound eld. If media sources
recorded in Dolby Digital EX are decoded with a Digital EX decoder,
the format is detected automatically, and the Dolby Digital EX mode is
selected. However, some media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX can be
detected as simple Dolby Digital media sources. In this case Dolby Digital
EX should be selected manually.

NOTE

Please refer to the section ‘Listening Mode’ at the Main Menu discussions

for a description of Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music and Stereo
Downmix modes.

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DOLBY SETUP

Under this menu, the Dolby Digital’s Dynamic Range Control can be
adjusted as well as the settings for Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music.

Dyn Range Ctrl :You can select the eective dynamic range
(subjective range from soft to loud) for playback of Dolby Digital
soundtracks. For fully cinematic eect, always select 100%, the default.
Settings of 75%, 50%, and 25% progressively reduce dynamic range,
making soft sounds comparatively louder while limiting the peak
loudness of loud ones.

The 25% setting will yield the least dynamic range and is best for late­night sessions or other times when you wish to retain maximum dialog
intelligibility while minimizing overall volume levels.

For Dolby TrueHD sources, set the Dynamic Range Control to “Auto”.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music : Please refer to the same description of
‘PLIIx Music’ under the ‘ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES’ segment of the
‘OPERATION - USING THE T 787 - MAIN MENU’.

DTS SETUP

DTS SURROUND MODES

The following are further descriptions about the DTS surround modes.

DTSHD MASTER AUDIO

DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources
recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data,
preserving audio quality. DTS-HD Master Audio adopts variable data
transfer rates, facilitating data transfer to the maximum rate of 24.5 Mbps
in the Blu-ray disc format, 18.0 Mbps in the HD-DVD format, which by
far exceeds that of a standard DVD. These high data transfer rates enable
lossless transmission of 96 kHz/24-bit 7.1-channel audio sources without
deteriorating the quality of the original sound. DTS-HD Master Audio is an
irreplaceable technology that can reproduce sound faithfully as intended
by the creator of music or movies.

DTS  ES EXTENDED SURROUND ™ DTS ES

This is a new multi-channel digital format which greatly improves the 360°
spatial sensation of the Surround impression thanks to the greater space
expansion of the surround signals, providing high compatibility with the
conventional DTS format.

In addition to the 5.1 channels, the expanded DTS-ES Surround also
oers the back surround (also sometimes called the “surround centre”)
in reproduction, providing a total of 6.1 channels. The expanded DTS-ES
Surround includes two formats, with two dierent methods of surround
signal recording, as follows:

DTSES™ DISCRETE 6.1

Since the signals of the 6.1 Surround channels (including the back channel)
are completely independent, it is possible to achieve the sensation that the
acoustic image is moving about freely among the background sounds, 360
degrees surrounding the listener.

Although maximum quality is achieved with sound tracks recorded using
this system and reproduced using the DTS-ES decoder, when played with
a conventional DTS decoder, the back surround channel is automatically
downmixed in the surround right and surround left channels of the
surround system, in such a way that none of the signal components are
lost.

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Under this menu, the Dynamic Range Control of DTS Digital Surround can
be adjusted as well as the settings for DTS Neo: 6 Music.

Dyn Range Ctrl : This is the same congurable Dynamic Range Control
feature as described above at Dolby Setup, the only dierence being
the soundtrack is now in DTS format.
DTS Neo: 6 Music : Please refer to the same description of ‘NEO
6: Music’ under the ‘ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES’ segment of the
‘OPERATION - USING THE T 787 - MAIN MENU’.

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DTS  ES™ MATRIX 6.1

In this format, the additional signals of the back channel receive a matrix
encoding and are inputted into the right and left surround channels.
During reproduction they are decoded to the right, left and back surround
channels.

Since this bit-stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS
signals, the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 format eect can also be achieved from
sources with DTS-ES 5.1 signals.

Naturally, it is also possible to reproduce from a DTS 5.1 channel decoder,
signals recorded in DTS-ES 6.1.

When a DTS-ES decoder processes a discrete DTS-ES 6.1 or in Matrix 6.1,
these formats are automatically detected and the Optimum Surround
mode is selected. However, some DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 sources may be
detected as DTS. In this case the DTS-ES Matrix mode should be selected
manually in order to reproduce them.

DTS NEO: 6™ SURROUND

This mode applies the conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM
or analog stereo signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used
for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. DTS Neo: 6
surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding of the
signal sources:

DTS NEO: 6 CINEMA : This method is ideal for the reproduction of
movies. The decoding takes place by emphasizing the separation
in order to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel, as with

6.1-channel sources.
DTS NEO: 6 MUSIC : Mainly recommended for music reproduction.
The right and left front channels do not pass through the decoder and
are reproduced directly so there is no loss in sound quality, and the
eects of the right surround, left surround, central and back surround
channels add a natural sensation of expansion of the sound eld.

ENHANCED STEREO

Please refer to the same description of ‘ENHANCED STEREO’ under the
‘LISTENING MODES’ segment of the ‘OPERATION - USING THE T 787 - MAIN
MENU’.

DISPLAY SETUP

The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and On-Screen Display (OSD) can be
shown in various ways by navigating through the parameters at the ‘Display
Setup’ menu. Use a combination of [A/S/D/F] and [ENTER] keys to step
through the ‘Display Setup’ menu items.

NOTE

The congurations set forth at ‘Display Setup’ are carried over whenever

it is enabled during A/V Preset setting. Please see also the section below
about ‘AV Presets.’

VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VFD
Display : Select ‘On’ to display all applicable data or characters at the

VFD. Nothing will be shown at VFD if ‘Temp’ is selected. At ‘Temp’ setting
however, whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding
keys in the remote control is activated, the appropriate VFD characters will
be shown temporarily and then fade away. Note that if any of the Zones
are at powered state, they will be continually shown at VFD even at ‘Temp’
setting.
Dimmer : If it is desired to reduce the brightness of the VFD, set Dimmer to
‘Dim’. Otherwise, select ‘Bright’ to return to normal VFD brightness.
Line 1, Line 2 : The VFD shows two main lines of data or characters. Line
2 is the line of data or characters located at the lower bottom of the VFD
while directly above it is Line 1. For both lines, one can select which display
could be shown by choosing through the following

Main Source : Shows the active Source.
Volume : Current Volume level is shown.
Listening Mode : Selected Listening Mode is shown.
Audio Src Format : Shows the active Source’s detected audio format.
Audio Codec: Displays the detected audio stream format like Analog,

PCM Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and other formats.
Video Mode: Show the video resolution of the active input source.
Details shown include the video resolution with frame rate. For a better
understanding of these video details, consult with your NAD Audio
Specialist or your distributor’s technical department.
Zone 2-Zone 3-Zone 4 Source : The assigned Source for the
applicable Zone is shown.

O : Select ‘O’ if it is desired not to show any data at the applicable Line.

Temp Line : Choose between Line 1 and Line 2 as the desired line where

VFD will be temporarily shown if ‘Temp’ is selected at ‘Display’ option as
described above.

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ONSCREEN DISPLAY OSD
Temp Disp: This applies to the OSD that is temporarily shown at video out

whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the
remote control is activated. Set to ‘On’ if it is desired to show the applicable
OSD at the monitor/TV; otherwise, select ‘O’.

OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

A/V PRESETS

The T 787’s simple but powerfully exible system of “A/V Presets” allows
you to customize virtually every aspect of your audio-video playback, and
recall them with a single key-press. The parameters “Listening Mode”, “DSP
Options” and “Tone Controls” accessible via the “Main Menu” together with
“Speaker Setup” and “Display Setup” congurable through “Setup Menu” are
stored together as a single A/V Preset.

You might create one A/V Preset optimized for pop music and another for
classical. One more A/V Preset can be set up to recall each family member’s
favorite setting or one for fully cinematic home-theater playback and yet
another one for late-night movies, with each A/V Preset ne-tuned to a
particular scenario or preference.

CREATING PRESETS

Creating an A/V Preset consists simply of storing a complete set of the
parameters set forth in “Listening Mode”, “DSP Options” and “Tone Controls”
accessible via the “Main Menu” together with “Speaker Setup” and “Display
Setup” congurable through “Setup Menu”.

Scroll to “A/V Presets” using the [ D/F ] keys to save a collection of said
parameter settings to a Preset. Select a Preset number and by pressing the
[ D/F ] keys, you can selectively include in the particular A/V Preset any of
the above-mentioned parameter settings by choosing “Yes”. If you decide
not to include in the particular A/V Preset a certain parameter setting, select
“No”.

SAMPLE PROCEDURE FOR SETTING UP A/V PRESETS
1 Setup rst your preferred settings for the following options (access

them through their respective menu page).

Listening Mode: Stereo

DSP Options: 5ms

Tone Controls: Tone Defeat: On

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Now in order to save the settings chosen for the particular A/V Preset
number, scroll down to “Save Current Setup to Preset” and press the [ S ]
key. If you chose to load instead the default settings, scroll down to “Load
Defaults to Preset” and press the [ S ] key to restore the default settings.

In addition to the parameter settings, the A/V Preset label itself can be
assigned a new name. This new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as
on the OSD.

To rename the A/V Preset label, scroll to “Name” and press [ S ] to go the rst
character. Then, press [ D/F ] to pick and select through the alphanumeric
selections. Press [ A/S ] to move to the next character or back to the
previous character and at the same time save the changes done on the
current character.

NOTE

The selected A/V Preset remains in force until you select a dierent A/V

Preset.

Display Setup: Set “Line 2” to “Listening Mode”

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OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

Speaker Setup: from the Speaker Setup menu, go to “Speaker
Conguration” sub-menu and change “Subwoofer” from “On” to “O”:
“Front” becomes “Large”

3 At “A/V Presets” page, set “Preset: 1” to the following conditions - use

[ D/F ] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER] to conrm selection
and move on to the next setting.

While at “Save Current Setup to Preset” menu line, use [ S ] to save the
above settings to Preset 1. Below OSD will be shown, arming that the
above settings are now saved to “Preset 1”.

2 With the above settings, scroll to “A/V Presets” from the SETUP MENU

page. Use [ S ] to access “A/V Presets” menu.

When you recall “Preset 1” using the remote control (for HTR 8, “A/V
PSET” + “1”), the above preset values allocated at “Preset 1” (preset
settings as shown in the OSD captures at Step 1) will be recalled and
eected at the current source.

4 Now, repeat again Step 1 above but this time with the following

settings

Listening Mode: PLIIx Music

DSP Options: 0ms

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OPERATION

USING THE T 787  SETUP MENU

Tone Controls: Tone Defeat: O

Display Setup: Set “Line 2” to “Volume”

5 With the above settings, scroll to “A/V Presets” from the SETUP MENU

page. Use [ S ] to access “A/V Presets” menu.

6 At “A/V Presets” page, set “Preset: 2” to the following conditions - use

[ D/F ] to select “Yes” or “No” and press [ENTER] to conrm selection
and move to the next setting.

While at “Save Current Setup to Preset” menu line, use [ S ] to save the
settings above to “Preset 2”. When you recall “Preset 2” using the remote
control (for HTR 8, “A/V PSET” + “2”), the above preset values allocated at
“Preset 2” (preset settings as shown in the OSD captures at Step 4) will
be recalled and eected at the current source.

Note that “Speaker Setup” is set to “No”. At this condition, there will be
no “Speaker Setup” values that will be eected at “Preset 2”. The “Speaker
Setup” settings that will be applied at “Preset 2” will be the last or current
“Speaker Setup” settings which in this sample are the same “Speaker
Setup” settings shown above in Step 1.

7 You can setup up to 5 A/V Presets. These same A/V Presets can also

be associated/defaulted to each Source in the “Source Setup (Normal
View)” window as below.

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In the above example, “Preset 1” settings are allocated for Source 1.
Whenever Source 1 is accessed, the “Preset 1” settings will be applied
to Source 1. You can still manually override the assigned A/V Preset
allocation in a specic Source with another Preset setting/number by
way of pressing the appropriate remote control buttons.

RECALLING PRESETS

You may recall an A/V Preset number at any time using the HTR 8 remote
control. Press the HTR 8’s A/V PSET key and then the numeric key 1-5
corresponding to the desired A/V Preset number. The newly recalled A/V
Preset will then manifest or replace the previous A/V Preset (if any).

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO

The T 787’s internal AM/FM tuner oers very high quality sound from radio
broadcasts. The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a
degree however on the type of antenna(s) used as well as proximity to the
broadcast origin, geography and weather conditions.

ABOUT ANTENNAS

The supplied ribbon-wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear panel
FM antenna input using the included “balun” adapter and should be fully
extended to form a “T”. This folded-dipole antenna will usually work best
when oriented vertically, with the arms of its “T” fully outstretched and
arranged perpendicular to the origin of the desired broadcast. There are
no “rules” however, and experimenting freely with antenna placement and
orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise.

In areas of poor FM reception, an exterior FM antenna can improve
performance dramatically. If radio listening is important to you, consider
consulting an antenna installation professional to optimize your system.

The supplied AM “loop” antenna will usually provide adequate reception.
However, an exterior AM antenna can be used to improve reception.
Consult an antenna professional for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When using the HTR 8 to carry out AM/FM commands, ensure that the

DEVICE SELECTOR is set to “TUNER”.

ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA

STORING PRESETS (AM/FM/XM/DAB)

The T 787 can store a mix of your 40 favorite AM, FM and XM (or DAB) radio
stations for immediate recall.
1 To store a desired AM/FM station to a preset, rst tune to the desired

frequency (see above), then press the front panel’s [MEMORY] button.
The VFD will show the next available Preset number - for example,
“Preset 4 Free” in the lower line.

2 Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the desired frequency on the

Preset number shown (“P04” is shown in the right side of the VFD). Your
desired frequency is now stored in the assigned preset number.

NOTE

If there is no more vacant Preset number, you can overwrite an existing

Preset number by pressing the [ D/F ] buttons to select the Preset
number you want to overwrite.

DIRECT RECALL OF A PRESET NUMBER AM/FM/XM/DAB

You can directly recall a desired Preset number.
1 Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Preset” and “Tune” mode (see

the lower line of the VFD). Select “Preset” mode.

2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control, directly key-in your

desired Preset number. For example, to enter Preset 5, press “5”.

DELETING A STORED PRESET AM/FM/XM/DAB

You can empty a preset by deleting the stored information.

1 Select the preset number to be deleted. For example, “P03”.
2 Press and hold [MEMORY] button and then press and release [INFO]

button – current stored preset setting will be erased
(“P03” becomes “P--”).

1 Rotate the outer frame of the antenna.
2 Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the groove on the stand.
3 Extend the antenna cord.

SELECTING A TUNER BAND

Press the [AM/FM/DB] button on the HTR 8 while at AMP or TUNER device
selector page. Each subsequent press will toggle you through AM, FM, XM
or DAB band. Stop (release button) at your desired tuner band.

TUNING AM/FM STATIONS

Upon selecting AM or FM band, use TUNE [ 7/8 ] on the HTR 8 to
perform slow manual search; press and hold to automatically search.

The front panel [ a/s ] or HTR 8’s [ A/S ] buttons can also be used to tune
for stations.
1 Press [ A/S ] momentarily to step up or down between AM or FM

frequencies.

2 Press and hold [ A/S ] for more than 2 seconds to search up or down - the

T 787’s tuner will stop at the next suciently strong signal it encounters.

3 Pressing the [ A/S ] during the search process will stop the search.

DIRECT TUNING

If you know your desired station’s frequency allocation, you can tune
directly to the station.
1 Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Preset” and “Tune” mode (see

the lower line of the VFD). Select “Tune” mode.

2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control, key-in the frequency

allocation of the station. For example, to enter 104.50MHz, press “1”, “0”,
“4”, “5” and “0”.

CHOOSING THE TUNER MODE

The front-panel [TUNER MODE] key is a dual-purpose control. In the normal
position (FM MUTE FM STEREO icons on the VFD are illuminated), only the
stations with a strong signal can be listened to, and the noise between
stations is muted.
Pressing the [TUNER MODE] button again (FM MUTE FM STEREO icons on
the VFD are extinguished) allows distant and potentially noisy stations to be
received. Noise is reduced if the FM station signal level is less than the FM
Stereo threshold (since mono FM is inherently less noise-prone) though at
the sacrice of the stereo eect.

NOTE

One can store the same channel in two preset locations - one with

TUNER MODE On and another with TUNER MODE O.

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ABOUT USER NAMES

A Preset number can be assigned a twelve “User Name”. The assigned “User
Name” will be shown in the VFD and OSD whenever the associated Preset
number is recalled.

ENTERING USER NAMES

A Preset number can be assigned the user name “NEWS” by the following
procedure. The buttons mentioned below refer to HTR 8 buttons. The
corresponding front panel buttons execute the same functions as described.

1 Recall the desired Preset number to be assigned a “User Name”.
2 Then, press the [MEMORY] button once and within ve (5) seconds,

press the [INFO] button - the readout shows a blinking box.

3 Use the [ D/F ] buttons to select the rst character of the name (“N”

from the alphabetical list).

4 Press [ S ] button to select the character and correspondingly move

forward to the next position. (Press [ A ] to go back to the previous
character). Repeat this process for each character in sequence.

5 Press the [MEMORY] key again to store the User Name and exit the text-

entry mode.

ABOUT RDS

The Radio Data System (RDS) permits sending small amounts of digital
information using conventional FM radio broadcasts. The T 787 supports
two RDS modes, program-service name (PS mode) and radio-text (RT
mode). Not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal. In
most areas you will nd from one to several RDS-enabled stations, but it is
by no means impossible that your favorite stations will not be broadcasting
RDS data.

OPERATION

LISTENING TO AM/FM RADIO

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VIEW RDS TEXT

When an RDS-enabled FM broadcast is tuned, the readout’s character
section will show its program-service name (PS) text.

Press the HTR 8’s [INFO] button to toggle the readout between this and the
station’s radio-text (RT) readout, if any, which might scroll song- or artist­name, or any other text of the station’s choosing.

FM 107.10M P06
NAD

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO XM RADIO

The T 787 is “XM Ready” which means that with the addition of separately
sold XM Mini-Tuner (Model: CNP-2000) and XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, it
has everything you need to listen to live XM. Everything else is built right
in. Just subscribe to the XM service and your T 787 will be ready to receive
XM content.

NOTES

• WhenusingtheHTR8tocarryoutXMcommands,ensurethatthe

DEVICE SELECTOR is set to “TUNER”.

• CheckwithyourNADaudiospecialistforotherversionsofXMMini-

Tuner compatible with T 787.

CONNECTING THE XM ANTENNA
1 Plug the end of the XM antenna into the corresponding XM antenna

port on the rear panel of the T 787.

2 Press and hold HTR 8’s [TUNER MODE] to check the current XM

channel’s signal strength as shown in the VFD and OSD. Press [TUNER
MODE] again to exit signal strength check.

Refer also to your XM radio’s guide on how to install the XM antenna for
optimum signal reception.

STORING PRESETS

The procedure for storing XM channels is the same method as stated in the
section “STORING PRESETS (AM/FM/XM/DAB)” under the “LISTENING TO AM/
FM RADIO”.

For immediate recall of stored XM presets, toggle [TUNER MODE] button
until “P__” (the two blank spaces corresponding to the preset number) is
shown in VFD. Press PRESET [ D/F ] to step up or down the stored presets
that can be a combination of AM, FM and XM channels.

TUNING XM CHANNELS

There are three ways to tune to the XM channel you wish to listen. Make
sure to set your HTR 8’s Device Selector to “TUN” prior to undertaking
the following tuning options. The [ A/S/D/F ] buttons refer to the
corresponding keys on the HTR 8. The same keys correspond to the front
panel navigation buttons [ a/s/d/f ].
1 Manual Tuning: Toggle the [A/S] buttons to step up or down each

available XM channel. Press and hold [A/S] for faster scanning of XM
channels.

2 Direct Channel Call: Toggle [ENTER] button to switch between “Preset”

and “Tune” mode (see the lower line of the VFD). Select “Tune” mode.
Using the numeric keypads of the HTR 8, key-in directly the desired
available channel number and it will be automatically tuned.

3 Category: Toggle [ TUNER MODE] until “CAT” and a corresponding

category is displayed on the VFD. “CAT” stands for the categories the
channels are grouped into - i.e., Country, Rock, Jazz & Blues, etc. Toggle
[D/F] buttons to step up or down the available categories.

After selecting the desired category, use the same steps as that of
XM Manual Tuning. Tuning will only be limited to within the selected
category. Toggle the [ D/F ] buttons to choose another category and
then tune again.

XM 70 P06
Real Jazz

VIEW XM INFORMATION

Toggle [INFO] button to display the XM information of the selected channel
such as the artist name, song title, category or any other text as supplied for
the channel.

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO DAB RADIO

Until now, analogue radio signals such as FM or AM have been subject to
numerous kinds of interference on their way from the transmitter to your
radio. These problems were caused by mountains, high-rise buildings
and weather conditions. With Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB), you can now
receive CD-like quality radio programs without any annoying interference
and signal distortion. DAB broadcasts use digital signals rather than
traditional analogue transmissions, thus providing clear high quality
reception. You get far more robust reception and virtually hiss or crackle
free sound with DAB as long as you are within a good coverage area.

With DAB, the listener can scroll through a list of available stations - then
instantly tune to the station of his choice. There is no need to remember
channel frequencies. All broadcasts are selected by simply selecting the
service name.

The T 787 makes it possible for you to enjoy listening to DAB broadcasts.
The T 787 has a Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) module socket on the rear
panel for adding a separately sold and NAD-specied outboard DAB
module - the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 or the DAB+ NAD DAB Adaptor
DB 2. All the control software for this format is included; just plug-in the
module and start enjoying the CD-like quality sound and expansive content
selection available with DAB.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• TheT787iscompatibleonlywiththeNADDABAdaptormodulemodels

DB 1 or DB 2.

• WhenusingtheHTR8remotecontroltocarryoutDABcommands,

ensure that the DEVICE SELECTOR is set to “TUNER”.

• IntheDABdiscussionsbelow,allcontrolbuttonsmentionedarewith

reference to the HTR 8 remote control.

CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE

Plug-in the other end of the DIN connector (supplied with your NAD DAB
Adaptor DB) from the DAB module’s output port into the corresponding
DAB module input socket on the rear panel of the T 787. Select DAB mode
on the T 787 by toggling HTR 8’s [AM/FM/DB] button.

NOTES

• TheNADDABAdaptor(DB1orDB2)isnotsuppliedwithyourT787.

• RefertotheinstallationdiagramprintedonthecartonboxoftheNAD

DAB Adaptor for guidance on how to connect the NAD DAB Adaptor to
the T 787.

• IfthereisnoNADDABAdaptorconnected,theVFDwillshow“Check

DAB Tuner”.

DAB OPERATION

With the separately sold NAD DAB Adaptor already connected to the T 787,
you can now carry out the T 787 to receive DAB broadcasts.
1 Toggle [AM/FM/DB] button until DAB mode. The VFD will show “No

Service List” indicating that there are no scanned DAB broadcast
services yet. This is the default mode of the NAD DAB Adaptor.

DAB P-­ No Service List

2 To tune to DAB broadcast services, press [TUNER MODE] and then

toggle [ A/S ] to select either “Full Scan” or “Local Scan”.

FULL SCAN will enable the scanning of the full range of digital
frequencies (Band III and L-Band).

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LOCAL SCAN performs local scanning of available DAB services in your
area. Check with your dealer or visit www.WorldDAB.org to check the
applicable digital transmission frequencies in your area.

3 Upon selecting either “Full Scan” or “Local Scan”, automatic scanning

will be performed. This sequence cannot be interrupted. During the
sequence, the following message will be visible in the VFD.
The bars show the progress of the sequence. When scanning is
completed, the last number shown on the right side of the VFD
corresponds to the total number of DAB broadcast stations found. Then,
the rst station is tuned in (See “ALPHANUMERIC” section below to
understand the order or arrangement of stations).

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO DAB RADIO

4 Press and hold [ENTER] button to check the strength of the incoming

signal. The more segments visible in the lower display line, the stronger
the signal. By changing the position of the antenna, you can increase
the signal strength. You can also opt for an external antenna. Consult an
antenna professional for more information.

Signal Strength
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NOTE

“No Service List” will also be shown in the VFD when no stations are

found after the scanning process. If this occurs, check the connection
and position of the DAB antenna or call your local DAB broadcast
providers for coverage information.

SERVICE LIST

Follow the steps below to select through the DAB service stations found.
1 At DAB mode, press [ A/S ] to step through the list of available stations

as shown in the lower display line of the VFD.

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2 Press [ENTER] to select the desired station.

DRC

The level of compression of stations can be set to eliminate the dierences
in dynamic range or sound level between radio stations. Popular music
would normally be more compressed than classical music, resulting in
possible dierent audio levels when changing from one station to the
other. Setting the DRC to “0” means no compression, “1/2” indicates medium
compression and “1” shows maximum compression. No compression is
recommended, especially for classical music.
1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press [TUNER MODE] button and

[ A/S ] to select “DRC”. Press [ENTER].

2 Toggle [ A/S ] to select through “DRC 0”, “DRC 1/2” and “DRC 1”.
3 Press [ENTER] to select desired DRC level.

MANUAL SCAN

This option allows you to directly tune to a desired channel and include it
in the service list (if not yet available at the time). You can also use manual
scan to assist you in positioning the DAB antenna for best reception of the
desired channel.
1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press [TUNER MODE] button and

[ A/S ] to select “Manual Scan”. Press [ENTER]. The current channel and
frequency are shown in the upper line of the VFD. The “bars” at the
lower line of the VFD indicate the signal strength level of the current
channel.

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DAB TUNER MODE

Aside from “Full Scan” and “Local Scan” as already described above, pressing
the [TUNER MODE] button will also present you with other options namely

- Station Order, DRC, Manual Scan, Prune List and Reset.

STATION ORDER

Use “Station Order” to sort the sequence of the listed stations. There are
three orders - Alphanumeric, Ensemble and Active.
1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press [TUNER MODE] button and

[ A/S ] to select “Station Order”. Press [ENTER].

2 Toggle [ A/S ] to select through “Alphanumeric”, “Ensemble” and “Active”.
3 Press [ENTER] to select desired station order.

ALPHANUMERIC

This is the default setting. Stations are arranged by numbers rst and then
alphabetically by letters.

ENSEMBLE

Digital radio is broadcast as groups of data called ensemble. Each ensemble
contains a number of stations, transmitted at a set frequency. When
“Ensemble” is selected as the mode of station order, the radio broadcasts are
arranged in the order of their ensemble names.

NOTE

Ensemble is also interchangeably termed as “multiplex” by other

broadcast providers.

2 To select other channels, toggle [ A/S ] to step through the channel list.

Release [ A/S ] when you have arrived at your desired channel. Channel
and frequency are shown in the upper line of the VFD. The “bars” at the
lower line of the VFD indicate the signal strength level of the current
channel. To improve the reception of the selected channel, adjust or
reposition the DAB antenna until the best reception is indicated.

3 Press [ENTER] to tune the selected channel.

NOTE

The number of ensembles and stations that could be scanned will vary

depending upon your location.

PRUNE LIST

There maybe situations wherein certain stations become inactive. The
“Prune List” option enables the deletion of these inactive stations in the
service list.
1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press front panel’s [TUNER MODE]

button and [ A/S ] to select “Prune List”.

2 Press [ENTER]. Any inactive stations are automatically deleted.

ACTIVE

Active stations are listed at the top of the channel list. Those channels
that are in list but have no service in the area will be displayed last in the
channel list.

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO DAB RADIO

RESET

The “Reset” option allows the connected (and separately sold) NAD DAB
Adaptor to be reset to its factory default settings.
1 While listening to a DAB broadcast, press [TUNER MODE] button and

[ A/S ] to select “Reset”.

2 Press [ENTER]. “Reset? No” will be shown in the lower line of the VFD.

Press [ A/S ] to switch to “Reset? Yes” option.

DAB P-­ $Reset? Yes %

3 To select “Reset? No” or “Reset? Yes”, press [ENTER] while at the desired

option. Selecting “Reset? Yes” will cause the connected NAD DAB
Adaptor module to be reset to its factory default settings.

INFORMATION SETTINGS

While listening to a DAB broadcast, the type of information displayed in the
lower line of the VFD can be varied. Toggle front panel’s [INFO] button to
step through the following display options:

Station Name £

^

DLS

^

Channel and Frequency

^

Ensemble Name

^

Program Type

^

Time and Date

^

Audio Signal information

^

Error Rate

STATION NAME

The name or identication of the DAB broadcast station is shown. This is
the default display.

DLS

Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) is the scrolling text supplied by the
broadcasting station. It may contain information on music titles or details
regarding the program or station.

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CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY

The channel and frequency of the currently tuned DAB broadcast are
displayed.

ENSEMBLE NAME

The name of the ensemble that is broadcasting the program is displayed.

PROGRAM TYPE

This is a description of the type of broadcast supplied by the station, such
as Pop, Rock, Drama and the likes.

TIME AND DATE

The current time and date as supplied by the DAB station are displayed.

AUDIO SIGNAL INFORMATION

Displays the bit rate and audio type (stereo, mono or joint stereo)
as transmitted by the DAB broadcast provider. These are set by the
broadcaster to suit the type and quality of material being transmitted.

ERROR RATE

This displays the digital error rate (0 to 99) of the currently tuned channel ­the lower the gure, the better the quality of the received broadcast.

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER

The T 787 is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional
“NAD IPD Dock for iPod” (NAD IPD) can be plugged in. With the NAD IPD
linking the T 787 with your own iPod player, you can enjoy listening to your
favorite tracks and playlists as well as view applicable still image and video
playback.

You can control your iPod player using the assigned buttons in the T 787
front panel. And with the corresponding HTR 8 remote control function
keys, you can select the materials stored in your iPod for playback as well as
access many of its functions even from across the room. The optional NAD
IPD also charges your iPod player while it is connected to the T 787.

NOTES

• “NADIPDDockforiPod”(NADIPD)currentlyhastwoversions-theNAD

IPD 1 and NAD IPD 2. These two NAD IPD models and later variants are
compatible with the T 787.

• NADIPDandiPodplayerarenotsuppliedwithyourT787.

• iPodplayerfunctions,featuresandplaybackcapabilitiesaccessible

through T 787 may vary depending on your iPod player model.

• WhenusingtheHTR8tocontroltheiPodfunctions,makesurethatthe

Device Selector is set to “AMP.”

CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD AND iPod PLAYER
TO THE T 787

Make sure that all the devices are unplugged before making the
connections.
1 Connect the NAD IPD’s DATA PORT to the corresponding “MP DOCK”

data port of the T 787.

2 Connect also the NAD IPD’s S-Video out and audio out to the T 787

AUDIO 5/S-VIDEO 3 input (the default iPod source allocation in the
T 787).

3 Dock your iPod player into the NAD IPD.

NAVIGATING THE IPOD PLAYER’S FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

After linking together your iPod player, NAD IPD and the T 787, you can now
plug them IN to their applicable power sources.
1 With your T 787, iPod player and NAD IPD all at power ON state, select

SOURCE 5 (iPod) of your T 787. Your iPod player will show in its display
the NAD logo and below it “OK to disconnect.” On the other hand, the
T 787 VFD will show in the upper line “iPod Menu” and the lower line
“Playlists”. The lower line will vary depending on the current menu
selected. At the same time, the T 787 OSD will display the whole iPod
Menu selections like Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Podcasts, Genres,
Composers and Audiobooks.

2 Navigate through the iPod menu selections using a combination of the

[ A/S/D/F ] buttons.

Note that other NAD IPD models, like the NAD IPD 2, have their own remote
controls. The controls below also apply to the corresponding buttons of the
remote controls of such applicable NAD IPD models.

ENTER

While at iPod Menu OSD, press [ENTER] to go to “iPod Settings” and setup
the following options:

Shue: Select “Shue” to enable random playback of either “Songs” or
“Albums” lists. To turn o shue mode, select “O”.
Repeat: Select “One” for repeated playback of the current song. Select
“All” for repeated playback of your entire list under “Songs” selection.
Audiobook Speed: The playback speed of your audiobook can be
varied according to your preference. During audiobook playback,
adjust the reading speed to “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.

DISP

• During playback, toggle [DISP] key of HTR 8 to show in the T 787 VFD
upper line the Song title, Artist Name and Album title.

• If there is no information available, the display will show “No Song”,
“No Artist” or “No Album” as applicable. Aside from this information, the
lower line will display the current title’s song number allocation and
time elapsed.

D/F

• During playback mode, press [ D ] to skip forward to the next song or
[ F ] to skip back to the previous song.

• For quicker scrolling up or down the list, press and hold [ D/F ].

• While at menu options or selection lists, toggle [ D/F ] to go up or

down the options or lists.

D/F,  D SKIP F 

• Press HTR 8’s [ D SKIP F ] to scroll up and down the Songs list one page
or at least 8 titles at a time.

• Press and hold [ D/F ] to quickly scroll through the song titles.

• During fast scrolling, [ D SKIP F ], the rst letter of the song is displayed

on the bottom right corner of the OSD as the title changes. This is
applicable only when there are more than 4000 song titles.

 j  PAUSE/  4  PLAY

• Press [ j ] (PAUSE) during playback to stop playback temporarily.

• Resume play by pressing [ j ] (PAUSE) again or [ 4 ] (PLAY).

7/8

• During playback or pause mode, press [7/8] once for fast forward
or backward scanning of current song.

• Resume play by pressing [j] again or [u].

NOTES

• TheiPodplayer’sclickwheelandcontrolswillnotoperatewhenitis

properly connected to the T 787 via the NAD docking station.

• ToexitfromtheiPodMenuatSource5(iPod),press[A ] bringing you to

“Menu Select” OSD. Follow the instructions as shown.

• Source5isdefaultedtoiPod.ForSource5(iPod)tobechangedand

allocated for other inputs, go to “iPod Setup” menu under the “Source
Setup” menu. At “iPod Setup” menu, set “Enabled” to “No” – you can now
assign Source 5 with another input or setting as desired.

CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS

The following control functions and settings are selectable or enabled
using the front panel and HTR 8 remote control buttons. Since the HTR 8
will be the primary controller in most cases, we will focus on remote­controlled operations.

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OPERATION

LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER

NAD IPD 2

The NAD IPD 2 has its own remote control - the DR 1. When using the DR 1
to command your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 2, you have to refer to
your iPod player’s own display screen to make full use of its feature; there is
no OSD at this condition. However, any time you press HTR 8’s [ S ] button
or [ s ] on the front panel, the “Menu Select” OSD comes up. If you select
“iPod Menu” at this “Menu Select” option, the NAD IPD 2 gets manually
connected. The control of the NAD IPD 2 will then again be done through
the T 787 using the applicable front panel control buttons or HTR 8 buttons
while referring to the OSD; the NAD IPD 2 will not respond to any DR 1
commands at this stage.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• ForyoutocontroltheNADIPD2usingtheDR1,youhavetogoto“iPod

Setup” menu (please refer to the item about “iPod Setup” under the
“USING THE T 787 - SETUP MENU” segment of OPERATION section) and
then set “Auto Connect” to “No”. With this setting, you can then use the
DR 1 to control your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 2.

• Notethatifyouset“AutoConnect”to“No”whileatSource5(iPod),

you have to change source and then return to Source 5 (iPod) for the
changed setting to take eect.

REGAIN CONTROL OF NAD IPD 2 USING DR 1 REMOTE CONTROL

In order to switch back control of the NAD IPD 2 from the T 787/HTR 8 to
the DR 1 remote control, follow these steps.
1 Exit from the iPod Menu by pressing repeatedly [ A ] until it brings you

to “Menu Select” OSD.

2 Highlight “iPod Menu” and press [ A ] to advance to “iPod Menu”.
3 At “iPod Menu”, press [ S ] to close iPod menu. DR 1 remote control

regains control of the NAD IPD2.

TO VIEW VIDEOS OR PHOTOS LOADED IN YOUR iPod

Videos or photos uploaded in your iPod can be viewed directly via the
T 787. The following are the steps
1 Make sure that the “TV Out” setting of your iPod’s Video Settings menu is

at “On” mode and appropriate “TV Signal” is chosen.

2 Video or photo le selections and playback procedures are managed

directly from your iPod player and not through the T 787. You must exit
completely from the T 787’s Setup Menu or Menu Select OSD for you
to be able to navigate through your iPod player’s video or photo menu
options. A more direct way is by going to the “iPod Setup” menu and set
“Enabled” to “No”.

3 With the NAD IPD’s S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT ports connected to

the T 787’s AUDIO 5/S-VIDEO 3 input or to any other assignable input,
you can now directly enjoy via T 787 your video or photo le selections
as uploaded in your iPod. Make sure that you select the correct “Source
Number” of the T 787. Note that if “Enabled” from “iPod Setup” is set
to “No”, ensure that Source 5 is enabled and analog audio and video
settings are assigned to “A5” and “S3” respectively.

NOTE

For other navigation functions, please refer to your iPod player’s owner’s

manual. Depending on the iPod player model, some other functions
maybe controlled using the applicable T 787 navigation controls.

iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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In addition to the above commands common to the DR 1, below are the
descriptions of the other DR 1 control buttons.

LIGHT

Press [LIGHT] to turn ON the backlight of your iPod player if it is at idle
mode.

MENU

Press [MENU] to return to previous option or menu selection

ENTER

Press [ENTER] to select an option or start playback.

m REPEAT

Toggle to initiate repeat mode as follows - repeat one song, repeat all songs
or cancel repeat mode

, RANDOM

Toggle to initiate playback in random order. There are three random modes

- Shue Song, Shue Album or Shue O.

9/0

• During playback mode, press [0] to skip forward to the next song or
[9] to skip back to the previous song.

• During playback or pause mode, press and hold [9/0] for fast
forward or backward scanning of current song. Release [9/0] to
resume playback.

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OPERATION

USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL

The NAD HTR 8 is ready to operate the T 787 right out of the box, but it is really eight remotes in one.
Each of the 8 Device Selector keys at the top of the handset can call up a new “page” of remote control
codes to be transmitted by the remaining keys. You may “teach” codes from any infrared-remote
controlled component, regardless of brand, to any or all of these.

Obviously, the most logical system is that you teach the codes from your DVD player to the [DVD]
Device Selector “page,” your television’s codes to the [TV] “page,” and so on, but there is no required
scheme: You may load any commands to any key on any page (see “Learning Codes From Other
Remotes,” below).

The HTR 8 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of commands for the T 787 on its [AMP]
Device Selector page, and as well as with library commands to operate most NAD-brand DVD or CD
components on the corresponding Device Selector “pages.” These default commands are permanent:
Even if you teach the HTR 8 new commands to take their place, the underlying library commands
remain in place and can easily be recalled should you add an NAD component to your system later
(see “Delete Mode”, below).

Note: For use with the T 787, it should not be necessary to re-program any keys on the HTR 8 [AMP]
page. However, in order for the HTR 8 to control your specic NAD-brand components you may need
to load one or more dierent code-libraries (see “Loading Code Libraries,” below).

CONTROLLING THE T 787

The HTR 8 is divided into two main sections. Eight Device Selector keys at the top—[AMP], [DVD,]
[TV,] and so on—set the handset’s remaining keys to a “page” of commands to control a particular
component. A Device Select key determines only what component the HTR 8 will command; it does
not perform any function on the A/V Receiver. All of the remaining keys are function keys that can
“learn” control codes from virtually any infrared remote controller, allowing you to teach the codes of
your equipment, regardless of brand, to the HTR 8.

However, the HTR 8 is already preprogrammed to operate the T 787. All of the function keys on the
[AMP] Device Selector “page” perform T 787 functions. (The HTR 8 can also command many other NAD
components, from its [DVD,] [CD,] [TUNER,] and [CUSTOM] pages.)

It is important to note that certain HTR 8 keys perform dierent functions depending on the selected
Device Selector “page.” The color of the Device Selector key-labeling corresponds to the labeling of the
function keys. Most centrally, the black [AMP] Device Selector “page” corresponds to the black as well
as white input-select labeling above the numeric keys: When the HTR 8’s [AMP] Device Selector page
is active, these keys select the A/V Receiver inputs. Similarly, the purple [DVD] Device Selector “page”
corresponds to several purple labels, and so on.

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USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL

LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES

Begin by positioning the HTR 8 “nose-to-nose” with the source remote so
the two devices’ infrared windows are about 2 inches apart.

• Enter Learning Mode: On the HTR 8, simultaneously press-and-hold for
3 seconds both a Device Selector key and the [RES] key until the Learn
LED (located between HTR 8’s ON and OFF buttons) turns steady green.

• Press the HTR 8’s function key you wish to teach a command; the Learn
LED will turn amber.

• Press-and-hold the function key on the source remote: The HTR 8’s
Learn LED will icker amber for a second or two, then turn solid green.
The command is learned.

• Press the HTR 8’s Device Selector key again to exit the learning mode.

If the Learn LED does not icker amber you may need to vary the distance
between the remotes. If the Learn LED turns red rather than green, that
particular command of that source remote command could not be learned.

Example: Learning “DVD Pause”
Position the HTR 8 and your DVD player’s remote as described above.

• On the HTR 8, simultaneously press-and-hold [DVD] and [RES]; the Learn
LED turns steady green.

• Press the HTR 8’s Pause [ ] key; the Learn LED turns amber.

• Press-and-hold the corresponding Pause key of your DVD player’s

remote control; the HTR 8’s Learn LED ickers amber and then turns
solid green. The command is learned.

• Press [DVD] again to exit the learning mode.

NOTES

• TheHTR8canlearnupto360commandsmakinguseofalltheDEVICE

SELECTOR and function keys.

• TheDEVICESELECTORkeyscanthemselvesbeconguredtolearnacommand.

• PressandholdaconguredDEVICESELECTORforatleast2secondsto

execute a function assigned to the particular DEVICE SELECTOR key.

• ShortpressofaconguredDEVICESELECTORwilljustswitchtheactive

device.

COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY

You may copy a command from any HTR 8 key to any other. To copy a key
function, after entering the Learning Mode, and pressing the desired key
to be copied to, simply press the device key from which you wish to copy,
having rst pressed its Device Selector key if it resides on another “page.”
The status LED will turn green; press the Device Selector key again to exit
Learning Mode.

Example: Copy the Pause command from the CD page to the AMP [ ]
button:

• On the HTR 8, simultaneously press-and-hold [AMP] and [RES]; the Learn
LED turns steady green.

• Press Pause [ ] ; the Learn LED turns amber.

• Press [CD]; press Pause [ ] ; the Learn LED turns green.

• Press [AMP] again to exit the learning mode.

NOTE

The copy and punch-through functions are similar. However, if you

copy a command and then subsequently delete, or over-write the
original (source-key) command , the copied-to key’s command remains
unchanged. If you punch-through to a command and then delete or
over-write the original key, the punched-through functions also change
accordingly.

MACRO COMMANDS

A “macro” command is a series of two or more remote codes issued
automatically from a single keypress. You might use a macro to automate
a simple command sequence, such as, “ Turn on the DVD player and then
press PLAY”. Or you might compose an elaborate macro to power up
an entire system, select a source, choose a Listening Mode, and begin
playback—again, all from a single keypress. Each DEVICE SELECTOR and
function keys of the HTR 8 can be stored one macro.

NOTE

Macros are independent of the currently selected device.

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CANCEL OPERATION

You can cancel conguring a key, by pressing the active Device Selector key
before the learn process is complete; the Learn LED will turn red.

PUNCH THROUGH

The HTR 8’s “punch-through” function allows you to retain a function key
from one Device Select “page” to another, so that, for example, the AMP
[SURR MODE] function might still control the T 787 when the DVD Device
Selector page is active.

NOTE

The HTR 8’s [VOL D/F] keys are pre-programmed as “punched-

through” for all Device Selector pages: [VOL D/F] will operate the
T 787’s master-volume regardless of the currently selected device. The
[SURR] [CENTER,] and [SUB] Channel Volume controls similarly are pre­programmed as punched-through.

To set a punch through, after entering the Learning Mode, and pressing the
desired key to be punched through, simply press the device key twice of
the device to punch through to. The status LED will turn green; press the
Device Selector key again to exit Learning Mode.

Example: Punch-through AMP [SURR MODE] key to the DVD “page”

• On the HTR 8, simultaneously press-and-hold [DVD] and [RES]; the Learn
LED turns steady green.

• Press [SURR MODE]; the Learn LED turns amber.

• Press [AMP] twice; the Learn LED turns green.

• Press [DVD] again to exit the learning mode.

RECORDING MACROS

To record a macro, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both the
[MACRO] key and the HTR 8 function key to which you wish to assign the
macro, until the status LED turns green. The macro button will also light up.

Press the sequence of function keys to be recorded into the macro, being
sure to rst press the requisite Device Selector key for each function (you
may switch devices while recording the macro as many times as necessary),
allowing you to create macro containing commands from more than one
Device Selector “page.”

When you have nished entering the desired command sequence, press
[MACRO] again to store the macro; the Learn LED and [MACRO] key
illumination will turn o.

NOTE

Each macro can store a maximum of 64 command steps. If you exceed

this number, the macro will be stored automatically after the 64th
command is added.

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OPERATION

USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL

Example: Record a Macro to the [0] key to Turn on the T 787, Select

“Input1” (Source 1), and Commence Playback of connected Source 1 device
(as in DVD player):

• On the HTR 8, simultaneously press-and-hold [MACRO] and [0] (numeric
zero); the Learn LED turns steady green.

• Press [AMP]; press [ON]; press [1] (“Input or Source 1”); press [DVD]; press
[ ] (Play) - the Learn LED blinks as each step is added.

• Press [MACRO] again to exit the macro-record mode.

To clear a macro, perform the above steps without entering any functions.

EXECUTING MACROS

To execute a macro, press and release [MACRO]; its key illumination lights
for 5 seconds. While it remains lit, press an HTR 8 key to which a macro has
previously been stored.

The corresponding macro will run; as each step executes, its “parent” Device
Selector’s key ashes lights briey; when execution is nished, the [MACRO]
key illumination goes out. Pressing any other HTR 8 key while a macro is
executing will abort the macro. Remember that you must hold the HTR 8 so
that its infrared emitter can activate the target components.

NOTE

When a macro executes, a 1 second delay is automatically inserted

between its commands. If you need more than a 1 second delay between
particular commands—for example, to permit a component to power
up completely—you can record “empty” steps into the macro by
changing Device Selector “pages” without entering actual command
functions.

KEY ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT

The HTR 8’s key-illumination can be set to remain lit for 0-9 seconds. The
default value is 2 seconds. To set the illumination timeout, simultaneously
press-and-hold for 3 seconds both the HTR 8’s [DISP] and the [0-9] key, with
the digit corresponding to the desired timeout duration; the Learn LED will
ash twice to conrm the new setting. When set to zero, the illumination
will not turn on at all.

NOTES

• KeyilluminationisactivatedwhenonepressesanyHTR8key.

• IfHTR8sensesmovement,keyilluminationisactivatedwithouthaving

to press a key. If HTR 8 is shaken, key illumination is also activated.

• KeyilluminationisthebiggestdrainontheHTR8’sbatteries.Ashortkey
illuminationtimeoutwillextendbatterylifeappreciably;turningito

altogether (set it to 0 seconds) will lengthen it still further.

CONFIGURING KEY ILLUMINATION

Keys to Press (for 3 seconds) Mode

DISP + Digit Key (0-9) Set key illumination timeout to number of

seconds corresponding to digit key. Zero turns o
the key illumination entirely.

DISP + OFF Disable light sensor. Key illumination will turn

on with any key press.

DISP + ON Enable light sensor.

DISP + ENTER Set the light sensor threshold to the current

light level.

DISP + RTN Restore all key illumination settings to the

defaults.

FACTORY RESET

The HTR 8 can be reset to its factory state, deleting all learned commands,
copied and punched-through keys, macros, and other setup information,
reverting all keys to their pre-programmed library commands.

To perform a factory reset simultaneously press-and-hold for 10 seconds
the HTR 8’s [ON] and [RTN] keys; the Learn LED will start to ash green.
Release [ON] and [RTN] before the second ash is complete; the Learn LED
will turn red, indicating the remote has been reset.

NOTE

You must release [ON] and [RTN] before the second ash goes out,

otherwisetheunitwillnotreset;shouldthisoccur,repeatthefull

procedure.

DELETE MODE

The HTR 8 can store learned, copied, and “default library” commands on any
single key (The default library commands are the pre-programmed NAD
codes, such as the native T 787 commands on the [AMP] “page.”).

You can delete commands by layers back “down” to the default library
command on any key, removing learned commands, punched-through
functions, and copied keys.

NOTE

The default library commands cannot be deleted, so you need not worry

that using Delete Mode might cause irreparable changes.

To enter Delete Mode, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both
the desired key’s Device Selector key and the [RTN] key, until the Learn LED
turns green. Press the function key whose command you wish to delete;
the Learn LED ashes; the number of times indicates which type of function
has become active - see the table below. Press the active Device Selector
key again to exit Delete Mode.

NOTE

You may delete multiple function-key commands on the same Device

Selector “page,” but to delete from more than one Device Selector page
you must exit Delete Mode and then re-enter it on the required page.

Flashes Command Type

1 Default Library Command

2 Copied Library Command

3 Learned Command

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OPERATION

USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL

LOADING CODE-LIBRARIES

The HTR 8 can store a dierent library of default NAD codes for each of its
Device Selector “pages.” If the original default library does not control your
NAD CD player, tape deck, DVD player, or other component, follow the
procedure below to change the code-library.

Begin by ensuring that the component you wish the HTR 8 to control is
plugged in and powered-up (“on,” not merely in standby). To enter the
HTR 8s Library Mode, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both
the desired Device Selector key and the [A/V PSET] key, until the Learn LED
turns green.

While keeping the HTR 8 pointed toward the component, enter the rst
appropriate three-digit code-library number from the table below. Press
[OFF]. If the component turns o, press [ENTER] to accept that code-library
number and exit the Library Mode. If the component does not turn o,
enter the next three-digit code-library number from the table.

When you enter the correct number the component will turn o; press
[ENTER] to accept that code library number and exit the Library Mode.

LIBRARY

CODE

100

101

102 S170 302 L70 Tuner

103 L75 303 L53 Tuner

104

3112 Zone 3 305 C425

4112 Zone 4 306 C445

105 L70 307 Txx5 Series Tuner

106 L76 400 Tape Deck B

107 118 401 TAPE Deck A

108 L53 500 TV 280

109 L73 501 MR13

110 Stereo Receiver / Amplier 502 MR20

111 Stereo Second Zone 503 PMR45

112 Txx5 Series 600 T535, T562, T585, M55

200 CD Player 601 T550, L55

201 CD Player (old) 602 T512, T531, T532, T571, T572

202 5170, 5240, 5340 603 L70, L73 DVD

203 5325 604 L56

204 5060 605

205 M5 606 L53 DVD

NAD PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

Receiver/Processor (Discrete

ON/OFF)

Receiver/Processor (Toggle

ON/OFF)

Second Zone Commands

(Zone 2)

LIBRARY

CODE

300 Tuner

301 L75, L76 Tuner

304 L73 Tuner

NAD PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

T513, T514, T515, T517,

T524, T533, T534

SEARCH MODE

If none of the codes from the table, when entered, turns on the
component, and if you are quite sure you have followed the above
procedure completely and carefully, you may want to try the “search”
method as follows:

Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing-and-holding for 3 seconds
both the desired Device Selector key and the [A/V PSET] key, until the
Learn LED turns green. Now press-and-hold the HTR 8’s [D] or [F]) key; the
remote will step through all the available codes at a rate of approximately
1 per second.

When the component turns o, immediately release the cursor key; press
[ENTER] to accept that code-library and exit the Library Mode. Try a few
commands; should you prove to have stepped past the needed code­library, re-enter the Library Mode and use the cursor key to step back to it.

NOTE

It is possible that search mode will nd code-libraries that operate, at

least partially, some other brand (non-NAD) components. You may
certainly exploit such capabilities as you nd them. However, since we
can only ensure the completeness or accuracy of NAD code-libraries, we
cannot support the HTR 8’s operation with other-brand components.

CHECKING CODE-LIBRARY NUMBER

You can check the current code-library on any Device Selector key as
follows. Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing-and-holding for
3 seconds both the desired component’s Device Selector key and the
[A/VPSET] key, until the Learn LED turns green. Press the [DISP] key; the
HTR 8 indicates the current code-library by ashing its [CUSTOM], [BD], and
[MACRO] keys.

For example, to indicate code-library #501, the HTR 8 will ash [CUSTOM] 5
times, pause, and then ash [MACRO] once. You might wish to make a note
of your components’ code-library numbers.

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OPERATION

USING THE HTR 8 REMOTE CONTROL

SUMMARY OF THE HTR 8 MODES

Mode Keys To Press (for 3 seconds)

Learn/Copy/Punch Through Device Key + RES Key

Delete Mode Device Key + RTN Key

Macro Record Macro Key + Function Key

Library Mode Device Key + [A/V PSET] Key

Back Light Timeout DISP Key + Digit Key

Factory Reset See “Factory Reset” above

SLEEP MODE

The Sleep Mode timer will switch the T 787 to Standby mode automatically
after a preset number of minutes. Pressing the HTR 8’s SLEEP button once will
display the setting of the sleep time increment. Pressing the HTR 8’s SLEEP
button a second time within a 3-second period will change the sleep time
increment in 15-minute intervals, after which time the T 787 will automatically
switch into Standby mode.

To adjust the sleep delay, press the HTR 8’s SLEEP button twice; rst to
display the sleep time increment, and a second time to change the
sleep time increment. The sleep time increment and a “SLEEP” icon will
continuously display on the T 787’s front panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display
(VFD). Each consecutive press increases the sleep time in 15-minute
increments from 15 to 90 minutes. To cancel the sleep mode, continue
pressing the HTR 8’s SLEEP button until “Sleep O” displays on the VFD.
Switching the T 787 to standby from either the HTR 8’s OFF or the T 787’s
STANDBY button will also cancel the sleep mode

USING THE ZR 7 REMOTE CONTROL

The ZR 7 is a discrete compact remote for controlling the Zone 2 feature of the
T 787. Irrespective of the main room/zone settings, the ZR 7 allows full separate
control of the Zone 2 source selection among other applicable features.

1 ON/OFF: Switch ON/OFF the Zone feature.

2 SOURCE [ d/f ]: Select the active input of the NAD T 787 that will be

sent out to the corresponding rear panel ZONE 2 output port.

3 MUTE: Temporarily switch OFF or restore the Zone Volume level.

4 VOLUME [ d/f ]: Increase or decrease the loudness level of selected

Zone source. This is possible only if the VOLUME setting of ZONE 2
CONTROLS is set to VARIABLE.

5 PRESET [ a/s ]: Step up or down between stored radio presets. This

control button is possible if the selected Zone is “TUNER” and the active
tuner section has stored presets. This control button is not applicable to
T 787.

6 The following CD Player Zone buttons can control a compatible CD

Player. The CD Player has to be powered ON and disc loaded.

SKIP [ 0 ]: Go to the beginning of a track/le or previous track/le.
SKIP [ 9 ]: Go to the next track/le.
[ 4 ]: Start playback.

NOTE

The ZR 7 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications. Zone3

and Zone 4 could be congured and managed at the appropriate
Zone OSD menu using the front panel navigations keys as well as the
corresponding keys on the HTR 8 remote control. The HTR 8’s ‘CUSTOM’
device is also defaulted to Zone 2 remote control codes.

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The T 787 has the capability to operate via Alternate IR channel. This is
practically useful if you have two NAD products that can be operated by
similar remote control commands. With alternate IR Channel, two dierent
NAD products can be controlled independently in the same zone by
setting each one to a dierent IR channel.

IR CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

The T 787 and the HTR 8 remote control must be set to the same channel.

To change the Main Zone IR Channel on the T 787

• Press and hold [ a SOURCE ] and then toggle STANDBY button to select
desired IR Channel – the VFD will show “IR Channel 1” or “IR Channel 0”.
The default IR Channel is “IR Channel 0”.

To change the IR Channel on the HTR 8 remote control

• Include a channel number before the library code. For HTR 8, library
code “100” is the default library table for “AMP” device. To select this
“AMP” library table for “IR Channel 0”, retain the library code “100”.

• If you want to load the “AMP” library table on “IR Channel 1”, prex the
library code with “1” to indicate association with “IR Channel 1”. Load
then the “AMP” library table using the code “1100”.

OPERATION

USING IR CHANNEL

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SAMPLE SETUP OF TWO NAD PRODUCTS ON THE SAME ZONE

NAD T 787 and NAD C 326BEE are both defaulted to IR Channel 0. If [OFF]
button is pressed on the HTR 8 remote control (or SR 8 remote control for
the C 326BEE), both products will go to standby mode. Press [ON] and both
products will power up from standby mode.

To prevent both products from simultaneously going in and out of standby
mode along with other common commands, set each one to a dierent
IR channel. In this setup, we will keep C 326BEE and SR 8 remote control
defaulted to “IR Channel 0”. As for T 787, we will assign it to “IR Channel 1”;
the same applies to HTR 8.

Set T 787 and HTR 8 to “IR Channel 1” via the following procedure.

T 787

• Press and hold [ a SOURCE ] and then toggle STANDBY button to

select “IR Channel 1”.

HTR 8

Begin by ensuring that the T 787 is powered-up (“on”, not merely in
standby).

• To enter HTR 8’s library mode, press and hold both the [AMP] device

and [A/V PSET] until the LEARN LED turns green.

• While keeping the HTR 8 pointed towards the T 787, enter the

library code “1100”. Press [OFF]. If the T 787 goes to standby mode,
press [ENTER] to accept the library code number and exit library
mode.

With both T 787 and HTR 8 set to “IR Channel 1”, the C 326BEE can now be
remotely controlled independent of the T 787.

NOTE

Performing a Factory Reset for T 787 or HTR 8 will result to a return to the

factory default “IR Channel 0” setting.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

No sound from all channels. • AC power unplugged. • Check AC cable connection and outlet.

• Power not switched on.

• Outlet has no power.

• Mute function is activated. • Toggle [MUTE] button to deactivate Mute

No sound from some channels. • Faulty/missing cables. • Check cables.

• “Speaker Conguration” channel (s) set to “OFF”. • Check “Speaker Conguration” menu.

No sound from surround channels. • No surround listening mode is engaged. • Select appropriate listening mode.

• Surround channels set to “OFF” on “Speaker

Conguration” menu.

• Surround channels level set too low on
“Speaker Levels” menu.

No sound from Subwoofer. • Subwoofer is o, not powered or improperly

No sound from Center channel. • Source is a 2/0 (etc.). Dolby Digital or DTS

No Dolby Digital/DTS. • Source’s digital output is not connected to a

T 787 does not respond to remote control
commands.

No RDS information. • Station signal too weak. • Check station tuning. Adjust or replace

Display shows “No Service List”. • DAB antenna not connected properly. • Check the connection and position of DAB

connected.

• Subwoofer set to “OFF” on “Speaker
Conguration” menu.

• Subwoofer level set too low on “‘Speaker Levels”
menu.

recording without center channel.

• Center set to “OFF” on “Speaker Conguration”
menu.

• Center level set too low on “Speaker Levels”
menu.

T 787 digital input.

• Source component not congured for
multichannel digital output.

• Batteries are at or incorrectly inserted. • Check batteries.

• Infrared receiver (IR) window of T 787 or IR

transmitter of the remote control is obstructed.

• T 787 front panel is in very bright sunlight or
ambient light.

• Station not transmitting RDS data. • Tune to an RDS station that supports

• No DAB coverage in the area. • Call your local DAB broadcast providers for

function.

• Correct “Speaker Conguration” or “Speaker
Levels” settings.

• Power up subwoofer, check subwoofer’s
AC outlet or check connections.

• Correct “Speaker Conguration” or “Speaker
Levels” settings.

• Play a known 5.1-channel recording or
select Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode.

• Correct “Speaker Conguration” or “Speaker
Levels” settings.

• Check connections.

• Check source component setup.

• Check IR windows and ensure clear line-

of-sight from remote to T 787.

• Reduce sunlight/room lighting.

antenna.

program-service name (PS mode) and
radio-text mode (RT).

antenna.

coverage information.

Reset T 787 to factory default settings: Press and hold [ a SOURCE ] and [FRONT INPUT/MP] front panel buttons until “Factory Reset..complete.” is shown
in the VFD.

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REFERENCE

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power output, Stereo Mode 150W (21.8dBW)

(8Ω within rated distortion)

IHF dynamic power; 8 Ω 230W (23.6dBW)

IHF dynamic power; 4 Ω 320W (25.1dBW)

Power output, Surround Mode 7 x 120W (20.8dBW )

Total harmonic distortion at rated power <0.08%

IM distortion at rated power <0.08%

Damping factor, 8 Ω >60

Input sensitivity and impedance 1.3V (ref. 8Ω, VOL at 0 dB)

Frequency response ±0.8dB (ref. 1 kHz, 20 Hz-20 kHz)

Signal/noise ratio >93dB (ref. rated power at 8Ω, A-WTD)

Signal/noise ratio >83dB (ref. 1W at 8Ω, A-WTD)

PREAMPLIFIER SECTION

Frequency response ±0.5 dB (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Signal-to-noise ratio >88 dB (ref. 2V, A-WTD)

Total harmonic distortion <0.08 %

Input sensitivity 330 mV (ref. 2V )

Maximum output level >4V

TUNER SECTION

AM Section

Tuning range 530 kHz -1710 kHz

(120V version only, 10 kHz steps)

531 kHz -1602 kHz
(230V version only, 9 kHz steps)

Usable sensitivity 55 dBu

Signal-to-noise ratio 38 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion <3 %

Loop sensitivity 20dB S/N 66 dBu

Specications are subject to change without notice.
For updated documentation and features, please log onto
www.NADelectronics.com for the latest information about T 787.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;5,978,762; 6,226,616;
6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2009 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC.

The XM name, XM Ready and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey
MultEQ XT is a trade-mark of Audyssey Laboratories.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.Chapter

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FM Section

Tuning range 87.50 MHz – 108.50 MHz

Usable sensitivity, MONO <9 dBu

Signal-to-noise ratio, MONO 60 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio, STEREO 55 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion, MONO 0.7 %

Total Harmonic Distortion, STEREO 1.0 %

Channel Separation 30 dBu

RDS decode sensitivity 28 dBu

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 197 x 438 mm (Gross)*

17 ¹/₈ x 7 ¹³/₁₆ x 17 ¹/₄ inches

Net Weight 25.2 kg (55.6 lbs)

Shipping Weight 29.2 kg (64.4 lbs)

* Gross dimension includes feet, volume knob and extended rear panel

terminals.

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