NAD T 763 - Manual (Page 2)

NAD’s reputation for producing power amplifi ers that are both
potent and musical is upheld in fi ne manner with the T 763.
Boasting a minimum of 100 watts continuous power per channel,
the T 763 can fi ll even large rooms to lifelike sound levels. With
a huge toroidal power transformer and separate rectifi cation and
smoothing capacitors for the front and surround channels, the
T 763 can easily meet its power spec with all channels operating
simultaneously. NAD’s exclusive PowerDrive amplifi er technology
automatically adjusts the power supply settings of the amplifi er to
the needs of the loudspeaker. This ensures remarkably dynamic
and distortion-free performance with any type of loudspeaker, even
demanding 4 ohm designs. Many less advanced receivers resort to
performance robbing protection resistors to allow the use of 4 ohm
speakers. With PowerDrive, the performance is always optimized
for the actual operating condition and as a result the amplifi er
exhibits very low distortion and good current drive in the real world.
Credit for the sound of NAD’s components rests squarely with our
unique design approach and our experienced and very talented
design team. Most companies design their products to a technical
specifi cation and a price point. While this sounds logical enough,
it does not address the way the product will actually be used by
the eventual owner. You don’t listen to specifi cations, you listen to
music and sound. While NAD products exhibit excellent technical
measurements, we have relied on our own ears and listening
experience to determine the fi nal design of our products. Because
of our unique design approach, NAD’s sound is simply more “real”
sounding, adding enjoyment and excitement to your favourite fi lms
and music recordings.
Flexibility
The T 763 has all the fl exibility required to serve as the command
center for even the most sophisticated Home Theatre systems. A
full suite of video switching caters to all the popular video formats
(Component Video, S-Video, and Composite Video). Digital inputs
and outputs are available in both coaxial and optical formats to make
it easy to attach all your digital sources for playback and recording.
With the T 763, NAD has made it easy to add more speakers for
listening to music in additional rooms or “zones”. A second pair of
speakers can simply be added to the front channel amplifi ers and
switched on or off from the remote control or front panel switch.
More elaborate systems can also be created using the Multi-Source
output to add additional amplifi ers and speakers with the added
benefi t of independent source selection and volume control. A
separate second zone remote is included. There are also 12 volt
triggers to automatically switch remote zone amplifi ers on and off,
and even an RS-232 data port for connection to highly advanced
automated control systems. Thoughtful features like discrete On
and Off codes, direct access to inputs and FM station presets
facilitates the integration of the T 763 into elaborate remote control
systems.
An analogue 7.1 input is also provided for attaching a DVD-Audio
player or any other yet to be developed surround decoder, making
sure the T 763 does not become obsolete anytime soon. Preamp
outputs and main amp inputs, a long standing NAD feature, allow
the addition of more powerful amplifi er channels and/or the
reconfi guring of amplifi er channels. (for example adding a more
powerful external amplifi er to the front channels, and using the
onboard front channel amp or back surround channels amps to
power a second music zone from the Multi-Source output.)
Luxurious Simplicity
All the capability and fl exibility in the world is quite useless if the
receiver becomes too complicated to be operated by every member
of the family. NAD has taken special measures to make operation of
the T 763 as logical and straightforward as possible.
Initial system setup is best accomplished using your television
monitor and the clear and simple On Screen Display (OSD),
which can be confi gured to also give status updates as settings
are changed in everyday use. Once the T 763 is informed of your
specifi c system set-up, all settings are stored in a non-volatile
memory making this a one time task. The informative front panel
display indicates complete information about the source being
listened to or watched including selected surround mode and
volume setting. The FM tuner includes 30 favourite station presets
that can be custom named, or if the station supports the Radio Data
System (RDS), it will automatically stream information about the
station and music being played.
Five independent “Scenario Presets” can store speaker level and
tone control settings for instant recall, making it easy to custom
tailor your system for different types of program material. Encoded
surround modes like Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically
selected if the program is so encoded. The T 763 also remembers
your last used settings when switched in and out of Standby
mode. The included HTR-2 remote handset is a model type that is
replacing the typical remotes found for TVs, VCR’s DVD players
etc... . It has illuminated buttons for easy operation in low light
environments.
Remote commands for products not already included in the
HTR-2’s memory can be easily “taught” to the HTR-2. And the
HTR-2’s Macro function allows up to 64 individual commands to be
triggered by the pressing just two keys. With this feature, all of the
commands required for watching a DVD, for example, are executed
automatically by the HTR-2’s Macro function.
Summary
The T 763 offers remarkable performance and fl exibility in a
compact and simple to operate package. This multi-channel
powerhouse will bring your favourite music and movies to life in
your home entertainment room with an absolute minimum of fuss
and a maximum of pure enjoyment.