NAD S170 Owner's Manual

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S170

AV Surround Sound Pre-amplifier

Owner's Manual

S170

AV Surround Sound Pre-amplifier

Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

1Water 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.

4Ventilation - 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.

8Wall 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

89/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC

SAFETY INFORMATION

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. :

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Getting the Most from the NAD S170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Unpacking and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What's in the Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Choosing a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the S170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

E.A.R.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About THX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ease of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Upgradability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About the S70 System Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Play a DVD Movie (or Music CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Attention! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting up the S170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the S70 Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dealing With Hum and Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About the On-Screen Displays (OSD) and Front-Panel Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Displaying the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuring the S170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-19

Display setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Level setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Delay setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trigger setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using theS170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-28

Selecting Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting Listening Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting Channel Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Front Panel Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Listening in a Remote Zone (MultiSource) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

NAD Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

System Integration (RS-232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD S170

Thank you for choosing NAD.

The S170 A/V Surround Sound Preamplifier is one of the most technologically advanced surround-audio

processor/preamplifiers yet devised, incorporating advanced, ultra-high-speed 32-bit digital signal

processing, an architecture that is fully upgradeable (in both hardware and software), and extraordinarily

precise 24-bit precision/96 kHz-sampling digital-to-analog conversion for all channels.

More importantly, it is among the most musically transparent and spatially accurate designs available, the

culmination of everything we've learned, over a quarter-century, about music and home-theater sound

reproduction. With our company's "Music First" design philosophy as its guiding design principle, we're

confident that the S170 will make good on our promise to you of delivering both a state-of-the-art

surround home-theater experience, and genuinely audiophile-quality music listening, for many years to

come.

We urge you to take a few minutes now to read right through this manual. Investing a little time here at

the outset might save you a good deal of time later, and is by far the best way to ensure that you make

the most of your investment in the NAD S170, and get the most from this powerful and flexible home-

theater component.

One more thing: We urge you to register your S170 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site:

HTTP://NADELECTRONICS.COM/W/REGISTRATION.HTML

This is by far the best way to ensure that we at NAD world headquarters can inform you of possible future

software and firmware updates, changes that might significantly enhance the performance and utility of

your S170. Please also send in your warranty card, so that your local NAD organization will have a record of

your purchase, and save your original purchase receipt. This will assure you of warranty service in your area.

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