NAD L 53 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
ESP
AÑOL
IT
ALIANO
POR
TUGUÊS
SVENSKA
UNPACKING AND SETUP
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your L53 receiver you will find:
• An AM loop antenna
• An FM ribbon-wire antenna with balun
• The HTR L53 remote control with 4 (four) AAA batteries
• This owner’s manual
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your L53 arrived. Should you move or otherwise
need to transport your receiver, this is by far the safest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many
otherwise perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping carton, so please: Save
that box!
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Choose a location that is well ventilated (with at least several inches to both sides and behind), and that
will provide a clear line of sight, within 25 feet/8 meters, between the receiver’s front panel and your
primary listening/viewing position-this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications. The
L53 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is
perfectly possible to stack the L53 atop other components, but the reverse usually should be avoided.
Nonetheless, it is generally preferable that the L53 stands alone. It is especially important that sufficient
ventilation be provided; if you are contemplating locating the L53 within a cabinet or other furniture,
consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow.
ABOUT THE L53
Though the L53 is among the most technically sophisticated integrated A/V Stereo DVD receivers, we
worked hard to make it one of the most musically transparent home-theatre components available as
well; this is what we mean by NAD’s “Music First” design philosophy. Here are just a few examples:
• The L53 incorporates a high quality DVD player with exceptional playability. The player has support
for DVD video, VCD, SVCD with playback control (PBC), CD audio such as CD-RW as well as MP3.
• Gold-surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure maximum signal integrity.
SRS 3D AUDIO FROM SURROUND ENCODED MATERIAL
SRS (Sound Retrieval System), the leading 3D Sound technology in the world, is the result of many years
of research based on the psychoacoustics of sound and the dynamics of the human hearing system. SRS
retrieves the spatial information that is lost during the recording and playback process and restores the
original three dimensional sound-field. As a result, the reproduced sound is much closer to what the artist
originally intended and to that of a live performance. SRS 3D also eliminates the "sweet spot", filling the
listening environment with full rich sound. SRS 3D also delivers this same powerful 3D audio experience
over headphones.
SRS SURROUND MODE NOTES
• The SRS surround mode was intended for the playback of surround encoded material, such as
Dolby ProLogic movies, with only two loudspeakers in a standard stereo configuration. When used
in conjunction with this type of recorded material, the result is a large spacious sound with
enhanced directional cues.
• Using the SRS mode for the playback of normal stereo music recordings is not recommended, as
the results can be unpredictable and may sound distorted.
• This 3D Surround effect may not be available from some sources, such as those recorded with a
mono audio sound-track.
• Turn off the TV surround sound when using this 3D surround effect.
• For best 3D Surround effect it is recommended that the two speakers be positioned approximately
2m to 2.5m apart, and the listening position should be 2m to 2.5m away from the speakers.
SRS (Sound Retrieval System®) 3D Sound and the SRS symbol, are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
in the U.S. and selected foreign countries. SRS 3D Sound™ is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc
GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD L53
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