NAD T785 Owner's Manual

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LISTENING MODE SETUPThe T 785 has various listening mode options and is mostly configurable. These are provided toreproduce a variety of sound effects depending upon the content of the source to be played. Use acombination of [ ] or ENTER and [ ] keys to configure the following settings.LISTENING MODESThe audio format as detected by the selected Source can be automatically configured and processedthrough the following options:DOLBY DIGITALDolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed in the Dolby laboratories. Discsbearing the double-D symbol were recorded with up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, reproducing amuch better sound quality, with dynamic and spatial sound sensations that are much better than inthe previous Dolby Surround.A Dolby Digital audio input can be configured relative to its format.2 Channel: If the detected audio is a 2 Channel Dolby Digital signal, you can default it to one ofthe following settings – Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music or None.Surround: If the detected audio is a Surround Dolby Digital signal, you can default it to one of thefollowing settings –Surround EX, PLIIx Movie, and PLIIx Music, Stereo Downmix or None.None: If “None” is selected, the Dolby Digital format will follow the “Digital” setting set forth at“Other” option under this menu section. See discussion below about “OTHER”.DOLBY DIGITAL EXUsing a Matrix decoder, this method creates the back channel (sometimes also called the “surroundcenter”) by means of signals on the left and right surround channels recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1,reproduction being provided in Surround 6.1. This method should be selected with sources bearingthe (double-D symbol)-EX, recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX.With this additional channel you will experience improved dynamics and a better sensation ofmovement within the sound field. If media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX are decoded with aDigital EX decoder, the format is detected automatically, and the Dolby Digital EX mode is selected.However, some media sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX can be detected as simple Dolby Digitalmedia sources. In this case Dolby Digital EX should be selected manually.NOTEPlease refer to the section “LISTENING MODE” at the Main Menu discussions for a description of ProLogic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music and Stereo Downmix modes.DTSThe Digital Theater System Digital Surround (simply called DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal formatthat can process higher data rates than with Dolby Digital. Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are5.1 channel media formats, discs bearing the “DTS” symbol are thought to provide better sound qualitydue to the lower audio compression required. It also offers a broader dynamic, producing magnificentsound quality.A DTS input can be defaulted to one of the following options: - Neo:6 Music, Stereo Downmix or None.If “None” is selected, the DTS signal will follow the “Digital” setting set forth at “Other” option under thismenu section. See discussion below about “Other”.NOTEPlease refer to the section “LISTENING MODE” at the Main Menu discussions for a description ofStereo Downmix and DTS Neo:6 surround modes.OPERATIONUSING THE T 785 –SETUP MENU6ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA РУССКИЙ