the added benefit of independent source selection and volume
control. In addition to the main zone and second AV zone, we
have added the flexibility to change the Tape Outputs to be third
and fourth Audio Zones with independent source and volume
capability. There is complete flexibility in setting up these outputs.
Additionally, the Back Surround Amplifiers can be assigned to any
of these zones, allowing for a simultaneous 5.1 Home Theater
and a powered second zone. A separate second zone remote is
included.
There are also 12 volt triggers to automatically switch remote
zone amplifiers on and off, and even an RS-232 data port for
connection to highly advanced automated control systems.
Thoughtful features like discrete On and Off codes, direct access
to inputs and FM station presets facilitate the integration of the
T785 into elaborate remote control systems.
An analog 7.1 input is also provided for attaching a DVD-Audio
player or any other yet to be developed surround decoder, making
sure the T785 does not become obsolete anytime soon. Preamp
outputs allow the addition of more powerful amplifier channels.
The T785 includes a data port specifically designed to control an
iPod
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with the addition of NAD’s optional IPD-1 Dock accessory.
This allows the iPod’s meta-data to be displayed on the OSD and
be controlled using the NAD remote control. Audio and Video
connections and iPod recharging are also featured in the iPod
Dock.
All input circuitry is contained on 5 easily removable plug in cards.
Although this construction technique is more costly to implement,
it offers several important advantages. 1) Speed to market for new
technology. 2) Upgrade for older units 3) Simple field service.
Luxurious Simplicity
All the capability and flexibility in the world is quite useless if
the receiver becomes too complicated to be operated by every
member of the family. NAD has taken special measures to make
operation of the T785 as logical and straightforward as possible.
Initial system setup is best accomplished using your television
monitor and the clear and simple On Screen Display (OSD),
which can be configured to also give status updates as settings
are changed in everyday use. Once the T785 is informed of your
specific system set-up, all settings are stored in a non-volatile
memory making this a one time task. The informative front panel
display indicates complete information about the source being
listened to or watched including selected surround mode and
volume setting. The front panel display can be easily customized
by renaming inputs and even determining what information you
prefer to have displayed and when to display it.
Audyssey Auto Setup and Calibration is available using the supplied
calibrated microphone. Simply place the microphone in the listening
position and select Audyssey auto-calibration and the system
automatically detects which speaker is connected, chooses the
ideal crossover point to the subwoofer, checks speaker phasing,
and adjusts the levels and delays. These adjustments are made to a
level of accuracy that it would be difficult to duplicate by ear alone.
Audyssey MultEQ XT is the latest in digital sophistication, allowing
for improved frequency response in a large “family sized” sweet
spot. Using the calibration microphone to “hear” your room, a
series of test tones measure the speakers’ response and the
room’s distorting echoes independently, and then calculates an
ideal response that minimizes the effects of the room’s echoes.
While this sounds simple, the digital technology that is required
for this level of performance would have cost many thousands of
dollars just a few short years ago. But the electronic technology
is only half the story, since an advanced knowledge of acoustics is
also required to get good results from such a system. Working
closely with Audyssey, NAD’s acoustic engineers developed the
final response curves that reflect our own performance values.
The tuner includes 40 favorite station presets in any mix of AM
or FM stations. FM stations that don’t automatically display their
name in addition to their broadcast frequency (RDS function),
can instead be given a custom name. We also include a “Digital
Broadcast Ready” socket on the rear panel for adding an outboard
XM module. All the control software is included, just plug in the
module and start enjoying the clear sound and expansive content
selection available with Digital Radio Broadcast.
Five independent “Audio Video Custom Presets” can store unique
listening modes, DSP options, tone, speakers and display settings
for instant recall, making it easy to custom tailor your system for
different types of program material. Encoded surround modes like
Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically selected. The T785 also
remembers your last used settings when switched in and out of
Standby mode.
The included HTRC 1 remote handset is itself an engineering
tour-de-force. Able to control up to 8 different components, an
illuminated LCD screen clearly shows what device is selected and
what command is being sent. It has illuminated buttons for easy
operation in low light environments, and the length of time the
illumination is on can easily be adjusted. Remote commands for
products not already included in the HTRC 1’s memory can be
easily “taught” to the HTRC 1. And the HTRC 1’s Macro function
allows up to 64 individual commands to be triggered by the pressing
just two keys. With this feature, all of the commands required
for watching a DVD, for example, are executed automatically
by the HTRC 1’s Macro function. There is also a USB port that
allows the HTRC 1 to be connected to a PC, and using our freely
downloadable program from the NAD website, you can program,
customize, memorize and clone the HTRC 1.
Summary
The T785 offers remarkable performance and flexibility in a
compact and simple to operate package. This multi-channel
powerhouse will bring your favorite music and movies to life in your
home entertainment room with an absolute minimum of fuss and
a maximum of pure enjoyment.
T 785 Surround Sound A/V Receiver
