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NAD T763 User Manual

NAD T763
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Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents

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NAD T763 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Sensitivity200 mV
Tuner BandsAM/FM
Input Impedance47 kOhm
Output Impedance / Channel8 Ohm
Frequency Response20 - 20000 Hz
Speaker Impedance4-8 Ohm

Summary

Safety Information

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

Explains safety symbols used in the manual and on the appliance for user awareness.

Precautions

Important safety guidelines to follow before operating the unit for safe and reliable use.

Installation

Guidelines for safely setting up the unit, covering placement, ventilation, and environmental factors.

Electric Power

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the unit, emphasizing adherence to recommended procedures.

Damage Requiring Service

Conditions under which the unit should be serviced by a qualified technician.

Getting the Most From the NAD T 763

Unpacking and Setup

What's in the Box

Lists the items included with the T 763 receiver package.

Save the Packaging

Advice on keeping the original packaging for future transport or storage needs.

Choosing a Location

Recommendations for selecting an optimal and safe placement for the receiver.

Connecting AM Antenna

Instructions for assembling and connecting the AM loop antenna for proper reception.

About the T 763

E.A.R.S., Matrix and Digital Surround

Details NAD's proprietary surround sound technologies and digital audio processing.

Ease of Use

Highlights the user-friendly design and operation of the T 763 receiver.

Integration

Explains system integration options via DC trigger outputs, inputs, and IR communications.

Second Zone (Multisource)

Describes the receiver's capability for multi-room audio and video distribution.

RS-232

Covers the RS-232 interface for advanced PC-based remote control and system configuration.

About the T 763

Upgradability

Explains how the T 763 supports system growth with external amplifiers and flexible connections.

About the HTR 2 System Remote Control

Introduces the NAD HTR 2 remote control and its capabilities for operating the T 763 and other components.

Quickstart

Play a DVD Movie

Step-by-step instructions for connecting a DVD player and experiencing initial playback.

Front Panel

Standby Switch

Explains how to turn the receiver on and off using the standby switch.

Standby LED

Describes the indicator light for standby mode, power status, and protection mode.

AM/FM

Function for toggling between AM and FM radio bands.

FM Mute/Mode

Controls FM muting and station reception modes for clearer listening.

Display

Shows channel mode, RDS data, and station names on the VFL display.

Memory

Used to store tuned radio stations into preset memory locations.

Preset

Steps up or down between stored radio presets for easy recall.

Search

Searches for FM or AM frequencies, stopping at strong signals.

VFL Display

Provides visual information on the T 763's modes and settings for main and zone locations.

Volume (Setup)

Controls master volume and adjusts individual channel levels and parameters.

Video

Selects video inputs along with assigned audio and digital inputs.

Audio

Selects analog audio inputs independently of video inputs.

Tape Monitor

Engages the tape monitor loop for listening to signals from TAPE MONITOR IN jacks.

Front Panel

Digital Audio Selector

Selects digital audio inputs independently of video inputs for various sources.

Ext 7.1

Allows listening to components connected to the 7.1 CH. INPUT jacks.

Surround Mode

Selects the T 763's listening modes, depending on the input signal format.

Levels

Adjusts relative levels of center, surround, and subwoofer channels.

Tone Controls

Adjusts treble and bass levels for the front channels.

Tone Defeat

Disables or re-enables the tone controls for comparison.

Speakers A & B

Selects between main and auxiliary speaker sets for listening.

Video 6 Input

Convenience jacks for occasional sources like camcorders or portable players.

Phones

Connects stereo headphones for private listening.

Rear Panel

Attention!

General advice regarding safe connections to the receiver.

FM & AM Antenna

Instructions for connecting FM and AM antennas for optimal radio reception.

Main In/Audio Pre-Outs/Subwoofer Out

Details pre-amplifier outputs and subwoofer connections for system expansion.

Soft Clipping

Explains the Soft Clipping feature for limiting distortion and enhancing sound quality.

Monitor Out

Information on connecting video monitors using S-Video and composite outputs.

MS Out (Multisource Out)

Describes the multi-source output for connecting to other audio zones.

CD

Connects analog stereo audio from a CD player or similar source.

IR

Mini-jacks for remote control code transmission, used with multi-room systems.

Rear Panel

12V Trigger In/Out

Details 12V trigger outputs/inputs for automating component control.

Component Video In 1-3; Out

Connects high-definition component video sources and outputs video to monitors.

Digital In Opt 1-2; Coax 3-6

Connects digital audio sources via optical and coaxial inputs.

Digital Out

Outputs digital audio signals to recording devices or other components.

RS-232

Connects to a PC for remote control and system configuration via serial cable.

Power

Controls the unit's power state, including standby and full off modes.

Switched AC Outlet

Provides switched power to accessories connected to the unit.

AC Power Inlet

Connection point for the AC power cord.

Speakers A & B

Connects main and auxiliary speaker sets, with details on wiring and impedance.

DVD, SAT, VCR, Video 4, Video 5

Principal input jacks for various video and audio sources.

Tape In/Out

Connects to audio recording devices for tape monitoring and output.

Disc

Input for a second CD player or analog audio source.

7.1 Ch. Input

Connects analog audio outputs from multichannel source components.

Setting Up the T 763

Getting Started

Initial steps and considerations before connecting and setting up the receiver.

Dealing With Hum and Noise

Troubleshooting tips to prevent and resolve hum and noise issues in the audio system.

About the On-Screen Displays (OSD) and Front-Panel Readout

Display the OSD

Instructions on how to display the T 763's main setup menu on the video monitor/TV.

Navigating the OSD and Making Changes

Guide to using the HTR 2 remote to navigate OSD menus and modify settings.

Input Setup

Details on configuring the receiver's nine input options, assigning audio and digital sources.

Input Settings

Menu for assigning analog audio and digital inputs to video input jacks.

About the On-Screen Displays (OSD) and Front-Panel Readout

Speaker Setup

Guide to configuring speaker settings, including size and presence for bass management.

Speaker Settings

Menu for defining speaker configuration like size, center, surround, and subwoofer presence.

Advanced Options

Accesses special listening and system options such as DSP decoding and OSD background.

Listening Mode

Selects and adjusts various listening modes tailored to different audio sources and preferences.

About the On-Screen Displays (OSD) and Front-Panel Readout

Channel-Balance (Test) Setup

Adjusts relative loudspeaker levels for balanced surround sound presentation.

Using an SPL Meter

Practical guide on using a sound-pressure level meter for accurate level calibration.

Setting Channel Balance

Steps to adjust speaker levels using the test signal for optimal channel balance.

Speaker Distance

Sets speaker-to-listener distances for accurate delay and imaging.

Setting Speaker Distance

Procedure for configuring speaker distance settings for optimal acoustics.

Advanced Options

Further system tuning options including DSP decoding and OSD settings.

Main/Zone DSP Decoding

Configures DSP decoding for main and zone outputs, including 5.1 or 7.1 options.

Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding

Enables or sets Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding for enhanced surround sound.

DTS-ES Matrix

Enables or sets DTS-ES Matrix decoding for expanded surround sound.

<Background> to "ON" or "OFF"

Configures OSD background appearance for viewing preference.

About the On-Screen Displays (OSD) and Front-Panel Readout

Creating and Using Presets

Explains how to customize and save settings as presets for quick recall.

Creating Presets

Step-by-step guide for storing custom configurations into memory presets.

Recalling Presets

Instructions on how to recall previously stored presets for different listening scenarios.

Using the T 763

Selecting Sources

How to select different audio-video inputs using the remote control and front panel.

Adjusting the Volume

Controls the master volume for all channels simultaneously.

Muting the Sound

Silences all audio channels completely for temporary quiet.

Listening to Radio

Information on using the T 763's built-in AM/FM tuner for radio broadcasts.

About Antennas

Details on connecting FM and AM antennas for optimal radio reception quality.

Using the T 763

Selecting the Radio

How to select AM or FM radio bands and tune stations.

Tuning Stations

Methods for tuning radio stations manually or via automatic search.

Setting Radio Presets

Steps to store favorite radio stations into memory presets.

Selecting Radio Presets

How to recall stored radio presets using the front panel or remote.

Choosing the FM Mute / Mode

Adjusts FM reception for clear sound by enabling or disabling muting.

About RDS

Explains the Radio Data System (RDS) feature for displaying broadcaster text.

View RDS Text

How to view station names and radio text information from RDS broadcasts.

About User Names

Details on assigning custom names to radio presets for easier identification.

Entering User Names

Step-by-step guide for naming radio presets with custom text.

About DTS and Dolby Digital Surround Modes

DTS Digital Surround

Overview of DTS Digital Surround format, emphasizing sound quality and data rates.

DTS - ES Expanded Surround TM (DTS ES)

Describes DTS-ES Expanded Surround, a multichannel format for 360° spatial sensation.

DTS-ESTM Discrete 6.1

Details the DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format with independent surround channels.

DTS - ESTM Matrix 6.1

Explains the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 format, which uses matrix encoding for surround channels.

DTS NEO: 6TM Surround

Details DTS Neo:6 surround modes for 6.1-channel playback from 2-channel sources.

DTS NEO: 6 Cinema

Specific DTS Neo:6 mode optimized for cinematic sound reproduction.

DTS NEO: 6 Music

Specific DTS Neo:6 mode optimized for music reproduction.

Dolby Digital

Overview of Dolby Digital format, its multichannel capabilities, and sound quality.

Dolby Digital EX

Explains Dolby Digital EX for creating a back channel for enhanced 6.1 surround sound.

Using the T 763

Dolby Pro Logic

Describes Dolby Pro Logic surround format for theatre-like sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II Surround

Details Pro Logic II surround processing for improved conventional Pro Logic.

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

Pro Logic II mode optimized for cinematic sound and action scenes.

Dolby Pro Logic II Music

Pro Logic II mode optimized for music reproduction and emphasis on musical effects.

About the T 763's Listening Modes

Overview of the nine distinct listening modes available on the T 763 receiver.

Stereo

Standard stereo playback mode for CDs or broadcasts without surround enhancement.

Downmix

Reproduces multichannel sources in downmixed stereo mode via front channels.

Dolby Pro Logic

Reproduces stereo or surround-encoded sources with Pro Logic processing.

Dolby Pro Logic II (PLII)

Enhanced Pro Logic II surround processing for stereo or surround-encoded sources.

DTS Neo:6

DTS Neo:6 surround modes for 6.1-channel playback from 2-channel sources.

EARS

NAD's proprietary surround processing for natural ambience in stereo music.

Matrix 7.1

Proprietary surround processing for full channel suite, including surround back speakers.

Enhanced-Stereo 1 (ST1)

Stereo playback using maximum speaker complement for high volume or background music.

Using the T 763

Enhanced-Stereo 2 (ST2)

Stereo playback via surround speakers for late-night or low-volume listening.

Dolby Digital

Explains Dolby Digital surround sound decoding for multichannel sources.

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital EX decoding for enhanced 6.1 surround sound.

Dolby Digital Surround Sound EX

Specific mode for Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded material.

DTS

Overview of DTS digital surround sound decoding.

DTS ES Matrix

DTS ES Matrix decoding for expanded surround sound.

DTS ES 6.1

DTS ES 6.1 decoding for discrete surround channels.

Displaying the Signal Mode

Shows the channel mode of the selected input signal on the VFL display.

Selecting Listening Modes

How to cycle through available listening modes for the current input signal.

Using the T 763

Adjusting Listening Modes

Modifies parameters and variations for selected listening modes like PLII and Neo:6.

Dolby Pro Logic II (PLII)

Details PLII Movie and PLII Music modes, with parameters like Dimension and Center Width.

DTS Neo:6

Explains DTS Neo:6 Cinema and Music modes for enhanced surround sound.

Dyn. Range

Selects dynamic range for Dolby Digital soundtracks to suit listening conditions.

Using the T 763

Surround Sound Channel Chart

Table showing channel availability for different surround sound modes.

Adjusting Channel Levels "On the Fly"

Adjusts relative levels of center, surround, and subwoofer channels instantly.

To Adjust Channel Levels

Uses remote or front panel keys to adjust channel levels for fine-tuning.

Adjusting the Tone Controls

Adjusts bass and treble for the front left/right channels.

Using the HTR 2 Remote Control

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications and capabilities of the HTR 2 remote.

Controlling the T 763

How to use the HTR 2 remote's device selector and function keys to control the T 763.

Learning Codes From Other Remotes

Instructions for teaching the HTR 2 to control other components' functions.

Example: Learning "DVD Pause"

A practical example demonstrating how to learn a command from another remote.

Using the HTR 2 Remote Control

Punch-Through

Allows specific remote functions to control the T 763 across different device pages.

Copy a Command From Another Key

Copies a command from one HTR 2 key to another for customized control.

Macro Commands

Explains the creation and use of macros to automate sequences of commands.

Recording Macros

Step-by-step guide to recording custom macro sequences on the HTR 2.

Executing Macros

How to play back recorded macro sequences.

Using the HTR 2 Remote Control

Key-Illumination Timeout

Adjusts the duration the HTR 2's key illumination remains active.

Factory Reset

Resets the HTR 2 to its factory state, deleting all learned and custom settings.

Delete Mode

Allows deletion of learned, copied, or default library commands from HTR 2 keys.

Loading Code-Libraries

Instructions for loading specific NAD code libraries for component control.

Using the HTR 2 Remote Control

Search Mode

Method for finding compatible code-libraries when standard codes do not work.

Checking Code-Library Number

How to check the currently loaded code-library number for a device selector.

Summary of HTR 2 Modes

Quick reference of HTR 2 modes and their corresponding key presses.

Using the ZR 2 Remote Control

Details the operation and features of the ZR 2 zone remote control.

Trigger Setup

Assigns the rear-panel TRIGGER output to AV inputs for component control.

Assigning the Trigger Output

Step-by-step guide to configuring trigger output assignments via the OSD.

Troubleshooting

No Sound From All Channels

Troubleshooting steps for when no sound is output from any channel.

No Sound From Some Channels

Solutions for audio issues affecting specific channels or speaker sets.

No Sound From Surround Channels

Addresses problems with sound not being output from surround or back surround channels.

No Sound From Subwoofer

Troubleshooting steps for when the subwoofer is not producing sound.

No Sound From Center Channel

Solutions for issues where the center channel is not producing audio.

No Dolby Digital/DTS

Diagnosing and resolving problems with Dolby Digital or DTS signal reception.

T 763 Does Not Respond to HTR 2 Remote

Steps to resolve issues where the receiver does not respond to remote commands.

T 763 Does Not Respond to Front-Panel Commands or Remote Control

Solutions for when the receiver fails to respond to any control inputs.

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Technical data for the amplifier's power output, distortion, and frequency response.

Tuner Section

Technical data for the receiver's AM/FM tuner sensitivity and performance.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions, net weight, and shipping weight of the T 763 receiver.

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