Nad L 53 Owners Manual

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2 Introduction ENGLISH FRANÇAISDEUTSCHNEDERLANDS ESPAÑOLITALIANO PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT\ TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owners manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. (See service procedure). Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in exposure to laser radiation. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when the enclosure is opened. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\ Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the ground cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as \ practical. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. L53 IM english v3.qxd 7/20/2005 3:03 PM Page 2

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3 Introduction ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 The equipment draws its nominal non-operational power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD\ Electronics for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below. Left and Right Panels: 10 cm Rear Panel: 10 cm Top Panel: 50 cm IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If, nonetheless, the mains plug is cut off, REMOVE THE FUSEand dispose of the PLUGimmediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fi\ tted, then follow the instructions given below: IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the lett\ er E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance w\ ith the following code: BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifyi\ ng the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter \ N or coloured BLACK. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter \ L or coloured RED When replacing the fuse, only a correctly rated and approved type should\ be used, and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user's manual and packaging, point this out. The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of raw materials, or other forms of recycling of old products, you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS L53 IM english v3.qxd 7/20/2005 3:04 PM Page 3

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14 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NEDERLANDSESPAÑOLITALIANO PORTUGUÊSSVENSKA SRS SURROUND MODE From the front panel or HTR L53 remote, select AUDIO MODE. Toggle through to SRS ON/OFF. Toggle the SRS to on or off via the L53s volume knob or the HTR L53 volume arrows LEFT & RIGHT (BALANCE ADJUST) SETUP Adjusting the relative balance of your systems loudspeakers ensures that surround-sound recordings, whether music or film, will present the balance of effects, music, and dialog that the artists intended. Additionally, if your system incorporates a subwoofer it establishes a correct relationship between the volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers, and thus of low-frequencies (bass) to other sonic elements. From the front L53s front panel or HTR L53 remote select AUDIO MODE. Toggle from LEFT and RIGHT level adjustment, fine tune the level of each channel with the volume knob or remotes volume buttons. ADJUSTING THE TONE CONTROLS The L53 bass and treble controls are adjusted using the front panels AUDIO MODE button in conjunction with the VOLUME (SETUP) knob; see Front Panel. NOTE  Bass/treble settings affect only the front left/right channels, not the subwoofer.  The AUDIO MODE is global; that is, it remains in force with all inputs and in SRS mode. ADJUSTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM ON THE FLY You can make changes to the relative level of the subwoofer output. This may prove useful in a number of circumstances; for example, to reduce excessive deep bass (or enhance deep bass) by lowering (raising) the subwoofer level TO ADJUST LEVEL TRIM Use the HTR L53 remotes SUB buttons for direct-access level adjustment of this channel, over a range of ±12 dB. NOTE  Channel Level changes made via the HTR L53 are retained even if you cycle the receiver through standby. SETTING UP THE L53 Setup L53 IM english v3.qxd 7/20/2005 3:04 PM Page 14