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INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE T 175

Though the T 175 is among the most technically sophisticated A/V 
Tuner Preamplifier, we worked hard to make it one of the most musically 
transparent home-theater components available as well; this is what we 
mean by NAD’s “Music First” design philosophy. Here are just few examples:

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High-performance components used throughout the A/V Tuner 
Preamplifier’s analog audio circuits maximize quality from all sources, 
including multi-channel analog sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD.

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Audio pre-out jacks make potential expansion as flexible as possible..

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Zone pre-amp and video feed with assignable 12 V DC trigger control.

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An RS-232 port for advanced zone control and software update through 
a Windows® compatible PC. 

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Gold-surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure 
maximum signal integrity.

E .A .R .S . AND DIGITAL SURROUND

A key element of the T 175’s unique musical aptitude is NAD’s proprietary 
Enhanced Ambience Recovery System (EARS). In sharp contrast to many 
“ambience-synthesis” music-surround modes, EARS exploits the T 175’s 
substantial DSP power to route the ambient content that is “encrypted” in 
virtually all natural-acoustic recordings to the appropriate main, center and 
surround speakers, without resorting to artificially generated reflections 
or regeneration. EARS’ natural ambience yields a subtle but exceptionally 
effective surround mode that naturally enhances the spatial presentation in 
a fashion suitable for serious music listening. 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and DTS Neo: 6 Music modes can also create 
enjoyable experience from 2-channel sources. 

On the digital side, the T 175 combines extraordinarily high-speed DSP 
processing employing one of the most advanced high-speed DSP “engines” 
available, with fully 24-bit, 192 kHz-sampling-capable D/A converters for 
all channels. A single, high-precision master clock synchronizes all digital 
circuits to eliminate the timing errors (“jitter”) that otherwise compromise 
sonics. The result is legitimately state-of-the-art surround decoding from 
Dolby Digital and DTS sources, and 6.1/7.1-channel reproduction, with 
genuinely superior sound quality in all modes.

EASE OF USE

Despite the effort NAD has invested in the T 175 A/V Tuner Preamplifier’s 
sonic performance, we expended no less in making it powerfully easy to 
use. Its design is uniquely simple for so sophisticated a component, and 
the HTRC 1 universal remote control is equally understandable, as are the 
T 175’s own front-panel and on-screen displays. Its simple yet powerful 
system of “presets” permits you to fine-tune your listening setup for different 
conditions, sources, or listeners, and to recall these multiple parameters 
with a single key press.

INTEGRATION

The T 175 offers extensive, flexible system-integration options through its 
configurable DC trigger outputs and input, and its standard-protocol IR 
communications links. The DC trigger outputs can be assigned to either 
Local and/or Zone locations. 

ZONE

The T 175 is equipped with three configurable Zones that make full use of 
video and pre-amp level audio outputs. The ZR 4 remote control will allow 
you complete access to Zone 2 applications including access to volume 
On/Off and all sources inputs. Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured 
and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using the front panel 
navigations keys as well as the corresponding keys on the HTRC 1 remote 
control.

RS 232

Flexible system configuration is possible with the RS-232 interface and 
NAD’s proprietary Windows® compatible software. We are also certified 
partners with AMX and Crestron and fully support these external devices.

This interface allows complete remote control of the T 175 from any remote 
location via the PC. Complete remote control functionality is available to 
the user by interface software. See your NAD audio specialist for further 
information.

UPGRADABILITY

The T 175 permits flexible system growth via individually accessible pre-out 
and main-in jacks for all channels. We have made the more likely scenario 
of software upgrades easy to accomplish via the high speed RS-232 port 
on the rear panel of the T 175. Owners who register their T 175 on our 
international web site www.NADelectronics.com will be advised of updates. 
Some of these may be free of charge, and some may require royalty 
payments depending on the type of upgrade. The advanced user will be 
able to perform these upgrades by downloading files from our web site, via 
e-mail and installing them by connecting the T 175 to a PC. Alternatively 
the dealer from whom you purchased your T 175 should be able to assist in 
performing these upgrades. 

ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL

Packed with your T 175 is the NAD HTRC 1 remote control, a full-system 
remote especially designed for easy use and understanding. Be sure to read 
the section “Using the HTRC 1 Remote Control”, to familiarize yourself with 
the remote’s layout and operations before proceeding to setup your T 175. 
You may opt to use your HTRC 1 as your primary way to command your 
entire A-V system. The HTRC 1 can be employed to operate additional NAD 
or other-brand components such as a DVD/CD player, television, satellite/
HDTV tuner, VCR, or virtually anything else that operates via standard 
infrared remote.

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Summary of Contents for T175 HD

Page 1: ...ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Owner s Manual T175 AV Tuner Preamplifier...

Page 2: ...rticle 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...

Page 3: ...nection to the mains supply If this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger termin...

Page 4: ...EASE OF USE 5 INTEGRATION 5 ZONE 5 RS 232 5 UPGRADABILITY 5 ABOUT THE HTRC 1 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL 5 GETTING STARTED 6 WHAT S IN THE BOX 6 CHOOSING A LOCATION 6 QUICK START 7 identification of control...

Page 5: ...fine tune your listening setup for different conditions sources or listeners and to recall these multiple parameters with a single key press INTEGRATION The T 175 offers extensive flexible system int...

Page 6: ...r 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...

Page 7: ...Front Input Audio Front Input S Video Front IN Media Player Audio MP input Tuner For Video output select the highest video quality format available on your TV Monitor and utilize this for your Monitor...

Page 8: ...this button to cycle through Preset Name RDS name and RDS text 4 AM FM DB Toggle this button to select either AM FM DAB 230V version only or XM 120V version only tuner functions 5 TUNER MODE In FM mo...

Page 9: ...abled again See also section about Tone Controls under Setup Menu discussions 15 FRONT INPUT MP Use this button to directly select Front Input and Media Player Toggle button to switch between Front In...

Page 10: ...T 175 for a subwoofer Connect the SUBW 1 or SUBW 2 output or both to powered active subwoofers or to power amplifier channels driving a passive system 3 MP DOCK The T 175 is equipped with a data port...

Page 11: ...Menu literature for guidelines on how to configure TRIGGER IN OUT 8 IR IN OUT These mini jacks accept and output remote controlled codes in electrical format using industry standard protocols for use...

Page 12: ...ipment connected via HDMI sockets 14 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL 1 3 COAXIAL 1 3 Connect to the optical or coaxial S PDIF format digital output of sources such as CD or DVD BD players HDTV or satellite t...

Page 13: ...are enabled during A V Preset setting Please see the section AV Presets for reference Listening Mode The T 175 offers distinct listening modes tailored for different types of recording or program mat...

Page 14: ...al 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 fai...

Page 15: ...the correct frequency response and surround volume levels moment by moment The resulting bass response octave to octave balance and surround impression remained the same despite changes in volume Aud...

Page 16: ...of preference ASPECT MODE The Aspect Mode allows one the choice of adjusting the video output configuration of the T 175 Letterbox Original aspect ratio is maintained preserving the original image s...

Page 17: ...refers to the adjustable secondary Zone 2 Volume level that can be increased or decreased using the buttons of the HTRC 1 or front panel s corresponding navigation buttons When a Zone is activated a...

Page 18: ...n settings 576i and 576p 50Hz is the only available option 60Hz Setting normally for North America For resolution settings 480i and 480p 60Hz is the only available option 24Hz Select to deliver film l...

Page 19: ...your DVD player is attached to Source 1 it is possible to rename Source 1 to DVD Player In order to rename the Source label scroll to Name and press to go the character Then press to pick through the...

Page 20: ...s A fifth option is Off wherein the particular Source is prompted not to select any Video input Navigate through theVideo input selections by pressing and then to step through the selections The follo...

Page 21: ...etup 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 and then...

Page 22: ...rocessing this information using very sophisticated digital signal processing is able to precondition the signal to effectively make the walls disappear This creates a family size sweet spot where the...

Page 23: ...on Filter calculated by NAD T 175 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 instru...

Page 24: ...connected to the T 175 s SUBW1 or SUBW2 output jack Enhanced Bass When the subwoofer is set to ON and Front is set to Large Enhanced Bass is also available Normally with speakers set to Large the subw...

Page 25: ...r level adjustment by ear using music and film sound material is frequently useful Due to the effects of room acoustics matched pair speakers front surround back will not always calibrate to exactly t...

Page 26: ...volume control When set to Variable and while at the Zone Controls menu OSD the Zone 2 Volume level can be adjusted using the HTRC 1 s or the corresponding front panel navigation buttons or directly v...

Page 27: ...Zone 4 as described above will all be activated given a 12V DC input at Trigger IN Warning If Auto Trigger IN at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to Main or All and the TRIGGER switch is set to AUTO mo...

Page 28: ...field If media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX are decoded with a Digital EX decoder the format is detected automatically and the Dolby Digital EX mode is selected However some media sources rec...

Page 29: ...r 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 standar...

Page 30: ...rations 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...

Page 31: ...the keys you can selectively include in the particular Preset any of the above mentioned parameter settings by choosing Yes If you decide not to include in the particular Preset a certain parameter se...

Page 32: ...setting While at Save Current Setup to Preset menu line use to save the above settings to Preset 1 Below OSD will be shown affirming that the above settings are now saved to Preset 1 When you recall P...

Page 33: ...p 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 Pr...

Page 34: ...TUNE for more than 2 seconds to search up or down the T 175 s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Pressing the TUNE during the search process will stop the search 3 Af...

Page 35: ...Radio TheT 175 is XM Ready which means that with the addition of separately sold XM Mini Tuner CPC 9000 and XM Mini Tuner Home Dock it has everything you need to listen to live XM Everything else is b...

Page 36: ...to is available on the HTRC 1 remote control and front panel then the reference to said button is applicable to both the HTRC 1 remote control and front panel The same condition applies to their equi...

Page 37: ...channel list DRC The level of compression of stations can be set to eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level between radio stations Popular music would normally be more compressed th...

Page 38: ...n 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 prog...

Page 39: ...of the buttons NOTES The iPod player s click wheel and controls will not operate when it is properly connected to the T 175 via the NAD docking station To exit from the iPod Menu at Source 5 press br...

Page 40: ...on ENTER Press ENTER to select an option or start playback REPEAT Toggle to initiate repeat mode as follows repeat one song repeat all songs or cancel repeat mode RANDOM Toggle to initiate playback in...

Page 41: ...ce allows programming from a Personal Computer The HTRC 1 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of NAD commands on its AMP DEVICE SELECTOR page and with library commands to operate most NAD...

Page 42: ...onds to display version numbers SETUP MENU Press and hold the SETUP and ENTER keys for five seconds to enter the Setup Menu You cannot enter the setup menu if the remote is currently displaying Low Ba...

Page 43: ...select between No desired library code is not uploaded and Yes desired library code is uploaded and saved to the applicable device page NOTE Instead of scrolling through the library list you can also...

Page 44: ...e key twice in a row the IR signal toggles between two different variations of the same command At 2 Pass mode step 5 and onwards of the above example would be as follows the same Steps 1 4 of the abo...

Page 45: ...ll be saved and process is completed EXECUTE PUNCHED THROUGH MACRO To recall the punched through macro command as above example press BD in the DEVICE SELECTOR page and then press RTN the macro comman...

Page 46: ...s with a space Space or blank can also be selected using buttons scroll up to the blank character 8 Press ENTER when you have finished the renaming sequence 9 Display shows Save and No use to select b...

Page 47: ...s and hold TUNER 10 SETUP and ENTER buttons Use to scroll to Reset 3 Press ENTER 4 Use to select between No HTRC 1 will not be reset and Yes HTRC 1 will be reset to its factory defaults When you selec...

Page 48: ...OFF or the T 175 s STANDBY button will also cancel the sleep mode USING THE ZR 4 REMOTE CONTROL The ZR 4 remote control is a discrete compact remote for controlling the T 175 from various rooms other...

Page 49: ...too low on Speaker Levels menu No Dolby Digital DTS Source s digital output is not connected to a T 175 digital input Check connections Source component not configured for multichannel digital output...

Page 50: ...der 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 th...

Page 51: ...51 ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA...

Page 52: ...l rights reserved NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in...

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