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16. SURROUND MODE

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

With any of the Digital Inputs 

DVD, SAT, VCR

 or CD

(press

DVD

,

 SAT

,

VCR

or CD respectively 

to select), the T74

2

 automatically recognizes if the

selected source carries 

a Dolby Digital™ or DTS™ signal. When no Dolby

Digital or DTS signal 

is available, the Surround Mode buttons 

scrolls through the other 

available surround sound modes:

With either Dolby Digital or DTS surround mode engaged, the Dolby Pro
Logic and Ears surround modes cannot be selected. Dolby Digital and
DTS has six independent channels available in total: Left, Centr

e

, Right,

Surround left, Surround Right and an “Effects Channel” (Subwoofer).

The Dolby Digital signal allows for several channel configurations. DTS
digital surround is an Encode/Decode system that currently delivers six
discrete channels (5.1) of “Master-Quality” up to 24-bit audio. Dolby Pro
Logic decodes the cent

re

 and surround sound signals embedded in stereo

movie sound tracks from e.g. video, Laser Disc or TV. To decode correctly,
the source must be a Dolby Surround or Dolby Stereo soundtrack.

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

To access the SET UP menu, press SET UP button to go to Layer 1, SPK SET.
Use VOLUME/SET UP knob to change selection at Layer 1. Press SET UP
button to enter Layer 2. Use VOLUME/SET UP knob to change selection at
Layer 2. Press SET UP button to enter Layer 3. Use VOLUME/SET UP knob
to change selection at Layer 3. While at Layer 3, press SET UP button to
exit Layer 3 and go back to Layer 2.  While at Layer 2 or Layer 1, selecting
Exit then pressing SET UP will go back one level up. After a 5 sec default
time, if no adjustment is made, the T74

2

 will automatically exit the set up

mode and return to the last selected input.

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

18. TONE CONTROLS

This button is used to adjust Bass and Treble response to suit personal
taste, or to compensate for less than optimal program sources.  Each
press of the TONE CONTROLS button cycles through BASS 

>

TREB

>

and back to the previously selected input.  Adjustment of Bass and

Treble response is accomplished by turning the VOLUME/SET UP knob.
Adjustment can be made in 2 dB increments up to +/- 10 dB.   After a 5
sec default time, if no adjustment is made, the T74

2

 will automatically

exit the TONE CONTROLS mode and return to the last selected input.

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

PLII MATRIX > PROLOGIC > EARS > back to ENHANCED STEREO

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

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

ecxept mono signals are processed to seem "wider"

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

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

on the speaker signal.

17. SET UP

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

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

(Layer 1) SPK SET

(Layer 2) MAIN

(Layer 3)  LAR
(Layer 3)  SMA

(Layer 2) CEN

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

(Layer 2) REAR

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

(Layer 2) SUB

(Layer 3)  ON
(Layer 3)  OFF

(Layer 2) EXIT

(Layer 1) DELAY

(Layer 2) CEN

(Layer 3)  0mS (Time in mS)

(Layer 2) REAR

(Layer 3)  0mS (Time in mS)

(Layer 2) EXIT

(Layer 1

) PL2 SET

(Layer 2) CE

NT WIDTH

(Layer 3)  0

 to 7 PRESET

(Layer 2) 

DIMENSION

(Layer 3)

-3 to +3 units

(Layer 2) EXIT

(Layer 1) EXIT

CENTRE WIDTH (Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode only

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

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

DIMENSION (Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode only

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

SET UP OPTIONS

Summary of Contents for T742

Page 1: ...T742 AV Surround Sound Receiver ENGLISH Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit or C The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind or D The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Upon completion of any servicing or rep...

Page 3: ...o signals although it is recommended to use dedicated video leads where possible For the digital inputs use dedicated leads for digital signal transfer Ensure that leads and connectors are not damaged in any way and all connectors are firmly pushed home For best performance use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge 1 5mm thickness or more If the unit is not going to be used for some time disconnect th...

Page 4: ... on a flat even surface 4 Ventilation The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper ventilation is assured allow 10 cm 4 in clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm 2 in from each side Do not place on a bed rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings Do not install the unit in a bookcase cabinet or airtight rack where ventilation may be...

Page 5: ...n cord To help prevent electric shock do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug 5 When not in use Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more When the cord is plugged in a small amount of current cont...

Page 6: ...2 0 0 2 T 7 4 2 5 12 10 1 9 7 6 8 4 2 3 L R T 742 SWITCHED OUTLETS NORTH AMERICAN VERSION ONLY SWITCHED AC OUTLET AC 120V 60Hz 120W 1A Max SAT VCR CD DVD 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 DVD SAT VCR VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 CD TAPE MONITOR EXT 5 1 SURROUND MODE SET UP TONE CONTROLS 4 5 6 2 3 7 8 9 10 1 NAD AV Surround Sound Receiver T 742 PRESET TUNE DOWN UP FM AM DISPLAY MEMORY FM MUTE MODE NAD 2002 T742 VOLUME SET U...

Page 7: ...14 18 20 3 5 7 9 12 19 21 24 RCVR DVD STOP PLAY OPEN CLOSE PAUSE STEP REPEAT 0 POWER TITLE SETUP MENU SLEEP 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 TUNE DOWN DOWN TUNE UP SUBTITLE ZOOM PROGRAM RETURN TEST TUNE MODE SURR AUDIO CLEAR DYN R LEVEL SCAN SAT VIDEO 5 TAPE VOLUME VOLUME ENTER MUTE DVD VIDEO 4 CD DISPLAY NEXT DISC EXT 5 1 FM AM VCR DISPLAY SKIP _ AVR 2 ...

Page 8: ...or the subwoofer channel 4 DVD SAT VCR VIDEO 4 AUDIO VIDEO Apart from the audio signal these inputs will also accept a video signal which will be routed to the Monitor Out sockets No 7 for a television or video projector The DVD SAT VCR inputs also have the option of a an S Video connection using the Mini Din connector or the standard Video Composite connection using the yellow RCA socket The S Vi...

Page 9: ...that the red terminal is connected to the terminal on your loudspeaker and the black terminal is connected to the loudspeaker s terminal Connect the terminals marked FL to the left speaker in the same way Always use heavy duty 16 gauge 1 5mm or thicker stranded wire to connect loudspeakers to your T742 Unscrew the speaker terminal s plastic bushing Insert the bare cable end into the hole of the te...

Page 10: ...s displayed Program Service PS normally the station s calling letters BBC R3 for instance b From the default mode press the button once to view Radio Text RT This can be additional information such as the presenter s or program s name what song is playing etc This text scrolls continuously over the 8 alphanumeric display segments It takes a few seconds for the tuner to gather the RT information so...

Page 11: ...une button No 7 The Preset Tune button toggles between the two operation modes a Preset mode indicated in the display area Press the down button to scroll to a lower number Preset press the up button to scroll to a higher Preset number This is a wrap around function so that going from the highest number Preset the tuner will go to the lowest Preset number or vice versa when tuning either up or dow...

Page 12: ...R is linked to the VCR input marked Digital In on back panel No 5 Digital Input VCR allows for connection of a digital source with a Coaxial RCA Jack digital output Whenever the corresponding digital input is activated Digital Input VCR will also be selected in the display the VCR indicator will start to blink If a digital audio signal is detected the VCR indicator will stop blinking and remain li...

Page 13: ...lly exit the TONE CONTROLS mode and return to the last selected input ENHANCED STEREO PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PLII PAN PLII MATRIX PROLOGIC EARS back to ENHANCED STEREO Dolby Pro Logic is the latest decoder for Dolby Surround It enhances the spatiality and directionality of those existing Dolby Surrond programs Dolby Pro Logic Movie is actually an improvement over Dolby Pro Logic by giving an extra ...

Page 14: ... UP buttons No 8 to select the preset number to be deleted Press the FM MUTE MODE button No 5 The Preset will then be deleted and appears as the Preset number You can also store a new station into a used Preset by simply going through the Preset storing process and placing a new station over the existing one REMOTE CONTROL AVR 2 FIGURE 3 The T742 is supplied with the NAD AVR 2 Remote Control Apart...

Page 15: ...the Test mode any changes will be memorized automatically Refer also to chapter Setting Up the Surround Sound System for more information TITLE functions when in the DVD mode to display the title screen included on DVD video discs Refer to the NAD DVD player Owner s Manual for more detailed information on this function 8 LEVEL MENU Although the T742 is correctly set up it may some times be desirab...

Page 16: ...AVR 2 and changes the DVD functions between DVD1 codes for T550 and L55 DVD Players and DVD2 codes for T531 and T571 DVD Players SETTING UP THE SURROUND SYSTEM To obtain the best results in any of the Surround Modes it is important that the T742 is carefully set up The Dolby Surround system requires that you specify the parameters of your speaker setup so it can properly direct the decoded surroun...

Page 17: ...d down the walls rather than directly into the room Many film soundtracks rely heavily on very low frequency sound effects which are difficult for normal or smaller hi fi speakers to reproduce To faithfully reproduce these low frequencies you can use a specially designed low frequency loudspeaker with its own built in amplifier active subwoofer Because it is difficult to hear which direction very ...

Page 18: ... the over all balance will sound unnatural To adjust the channel balance the T742 is equipped with a TEST button No 7 on the Remote Control to help assess the loudness levels of each speaker Before adjusting the channel balance level make sure the master volume is turned down to a normal listening level Pressing the TEST button engages the Test signal generator to allow for adjustment of all speak...

Page 19: ...n not selected or weak signal with FM Mute on Weak signal Multi path signals or interference from another station Interference from other electrical sources computers games consoles Interference from fluorescent lighting or electrical motors Station signal too weak Station not transmitting RDS data SOLUTION Check if AC lead is plugged in and power switched on De select Tape Monitor mode Switch off...

Page 20: ...CS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International T742 Manual 10 2002 ...

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