T741 AV Surround Sound Receiver GB Owner's Manual GB 2 NOTES ON INSTALLATION. Your NAD T741 should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp. Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a carpet. Do not place it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections. The RCA sockets on your NAD T741 are color coded for convenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively, black for digital input, yellow for Video Composite and NAD Link. Use high quality leads and sockets for optimum performance and reliability. Audio RCA leads will function correctly for video 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 the plug from the AC socket. Should water get into your NAD T741, shut off the power to the unit and remove the plug from the AC socket. Have the unit inspected by a qualified service technician before attempting to use it again. Do not remove the cover, there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other volatile agents. GB 3 EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS The lightning flash 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 sufficient 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. PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below. INSTALLATION 1 Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. 2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater then 35°C (95°F). 3 Mounting surface - Place the unit 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 impeded. 5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings. 6 Carts and stands - When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to overturn or fall. 7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when: · The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot. · The heating system has just been turned on. · The unit is used in a very humid room. · The unit is cooled by an air conditioner. When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again. 8 Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC GB 4 ELECTRIC POWER 1 Power Sources - Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit. 2 Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet. 3 AC power cord - When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself. · Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock. · Power cords should be routed to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket. · Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock. 4 Extension 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 continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off. CAUTION Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user's right or authority to operate this product. MAINTENANCE Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if · The AC power plug has been damaged. · Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit. · The unit has been exposed to rain or water - The unit does not seem to operate normally. · The unit exhibits a marked change in performance. · The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF OWNER'S RECORD For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. : Serial No. : GB 5 FIG. 1 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 6 7 9 8 11 +12V TRIGGER OUT 2 3 4 10 5 12 FIG. 2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 4 3 7 8 9 10 GB 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6 FIG. 3 REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 FIG. 4 4 5 7 9 6 8 11 10 FIG. 5 12 13 GB 14-18 20 19 21 24 23 22 26 25 FIG. 6 7 REAR PANEL CONTROLS (FIGURE 1) 1. FM & AM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA - An AM loop antenna is supplied with the T741 and is required for AM reception. Open the clip terminal lever and insert the wire from the antenna. Closing the lever will lock the wire in place (Fig. 5). Test various positions for the antenna, but always ensure the loop is placed vertically for best reception. Placing the antenna close to large metal items such as metal shelves or radiators may interfere with reception. NOTE When reception is not satisfactory using the supplied AM loop antenna alone, connection of an external antenna is recommended. Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna to the AM ANTENNA terminal. Do not remove the AM loop antenna. The antenna cable to the loop antenna must not exceed 3 meters. FM ANTENNA - A ribbon wire FM antenna is included and should be connected to the FM connector at the rear of the unit (Fig. 4) using the `balun' adapter supplied. The ribbon aerial should be mounted on a vertical surface and placed so that it forms a `T'. Experiment with placement of the antenna to find the position that gives the best signal strength and lowest background noise. An inadequate FM signal normally results in high levels of hiss, especially in stereo, and interference from external electrical sources. In areas of poor FM reception, the tuner section's performance can be improved by using an externally mounted FM antenna. A qualified aerial installer will be able to advise and fit a recommended aerial for your reception conditions. 2. TAPE 1 & CD INPUT TAPE 1 - Connections for analogue recording and playback to an audio tape recorder of any type, such as a cassette, reel-reel, DAT, MD or DCC. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right `Audio Output' of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 IN connectors for playback. Connect the left and right `Audio Input' of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 OUT connectors for recording. 4. VIDEO 1 - 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 Video 1,2 and 3 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-Video standard allows for higher quality video signal transfer when compared to the Video Composite standard. If your video components have an S-Video connector use dedicated S-Video leads to connect them to the T741 in the same way as described with the Video composite equivalents. A video signal fed to an S-Video input socket will be available on both the S-Video Monitor Out and Video composite Monitor Out. VIDEO 1 & VIDEO 2 - Inputs for the audio playback and video signal from a video device such as a stereo TV, DVD player, satellite cable TV receiver or a Laser Disc. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right `Audio Out' of the video device to these inputs. Using a single RCA-to-RCA lead (Video Composite) or S-Video lead, also connect the video output of the video device; refer also to the description of S-Video and Video Composite above in this section. VIDEO 1 & VIDEO 2 can be used for video playback only. Use VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 if you want to connect a VCR for recording and playback through the T741. The optical Digital Input 1 (No. 5) is linked to the Video 1 input. Select Video 1 to hear a source connected to Digital Input 1. The coaxial Digital Input 2 (No. 5) is linked to the Video 2 input. Select Video 2 to hear a source connected to Digital Input 2. VIDEO 3 & VIDEO 4 - Connections for the audio recording and playback to a VCR or other video recorder. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right `Audio Out' of the VCR to the VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 IN connectors for playback. Connect the left and right `Audio In' of the VCR to the VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 OUT connectors for recording. Using a single RCA-to-RCA (Video Composite) lead or S-Video lead, also connect the video output of the VCR to Video In for Video playback. Connect the Video Input of the VCR to Video Out of the NAD T741 receiver for recording of video signals. Refer also to the description of S-Video and Video Composite above in this section. The coaxial Digital Input 3 (No. 5) is linked to the Video 3 input. Select Video 3 to hear a source connected to Digital Input 3. 5. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS The T741 has three digital audio inputs to allow for connection of DVD, CD, Satellite receiver or other digital sources: Digital Audio Input 1 allows for connection of a digital source with an Optical output. Use a cable terminated with a TOS Link connector. Digital input 1 is linked to the Video 1 input. Digital Audio Inputs 2 & 3 allow for connection of a digital source with a Coaxial digital output. Use a cable with the right impedance, specifically designed for the transfer of digital signals. These digital inputs are linked respectively to VIDEO INPUT 2 and VIDEO INPUT 3. GB CD INPUT - Input for CD player (analogue audio signal) or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the CD player's left and right `Audio Outputs' to this input. 3. 5.1 CHANNEL INPUTS Inputs for the multi-channel audio signals from an external decoder, such as an MPEG decoder or a DVD player with integrated decoder. Use two twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the decoder's front left and right "Audio Outputs" to the Front left and right inputs, and the decoder's Surround left and right outputs to the Surround left and right inputs. Use a third twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the decoder's subwoofer output to the Subwoofer input and the decoder's Center channel output to the Center ...