M15 HD - Audio Amplifier NAD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL M15 HD NAD

1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the product is operated.

2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. HeedWarnings - Al wamings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacture as they may cause hazards

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example,

near à bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub: in à wet basement: or near a swimming pool and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table: The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Use only with à cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting ofthe product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Cart- A product and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The apenings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a buit-in installation such as à bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to à MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Ifyou are not sure ofthe type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer ar local power company.

12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product

13. Mains Plug - Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used

as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - [fan outside antenna or cable system

is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and bui-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding ofthe mast and supporting structure, grounding ofthe lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

Thisreminderis provided to callthe CATVsysteminstllers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines forproper grounding and in perticu, species that the cable groundshallbe connected othe grounding system ofthe buildingLas dose tothepointofcableentmyas practial LA ES

ÉSDbiEn 15.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18.Flame Sources - No naked flame sources, such as lighted candies, should be placed on the product. 19.0bject and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any Kind into this product through apenings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20.Headphones - Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 21.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiied service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the powersupply cord or plug is damaged! b.. Ifliquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. € Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water. d._Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e_Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f._ When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. 22.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fe, electric shock, or other hazard.

23.Battery Disposal- When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructionis rules that apply in our country or area 24.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product askthe service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition:

25. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall

or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilaterel triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of suffcient magnitude to constitute à risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS. THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET- OUTLET.

CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) than is equal to, or greater than shown below. Left and Right Panels: 10 cm Rear Panel: 10 cm Top Panel: 50 cm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO UK CUSTOMERS

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. IFthe plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach à power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If nonetheless, the mains plug is cut off, REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. IFthis product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions given below NADisa Copyright IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter'E' or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the following code

As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: + The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter'N'or colored BLACK. + The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L'or colored RED + When replacing the fuse, only a correctiy rated and approved type should be used, and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. (é € This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC.

NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Atthe end of its useful fe, this product must not be disposed ofwith regular household waste but must be returned to à collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, users manual and M p:cegino point ins out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of raw material, or other forms ofrecycling 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. RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT) The model and serial number of your new M15 HD are located on the back ofthe cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: Model number Serial number k of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrock Industries Limited NAD Electranies Intematianal a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited

DSP OPTIONS 13 TONE CONTROLS 14 PICTURE CONTROLS 14 ZONE CONTROLS. 15 USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU .............................. 16 SETUP MENU 16 MDEO SETUP 16 SOURCE SETUP 17

SOURCE SETUP (NORMAL VIEW) 17

SOURCE SETUP (TABLE VIEW) 19

iPod SETUP 19 SPEAKER SETUP 20 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD. The M15 HD AV Surround Sound Preampliier is a technologically advanced andhighly capable product — yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use. The M15 HD delivers a range of genuinely useful options for surround sound and stereo listening alike, using powerful digital signal processing and superbly accurate digital-audio circuitry. However, we have also been careful to ensure that the M15 HD is as musically transparent, faithful to every video detail and spatially accurete as possible, incorporating much of what weve learned from a quarter-century's experience designing audio, video and home-theater components. As with all our products, NAD's “Music First’ design philosophy guided the M15 HD'5 design, such that it can confidently promise you both state-of:the-art surround home-theater and audiophile-quality music listening for years to come. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 20 SPEAKER LEVELS. 21 SPEAKER DISTANCE 2

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 2

REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS We encourage 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 M15 HD, and get the most from this powerful and flexible home-theater component. One more thing:We urge you to register your M15 HD ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site: http://NADelectronics.com/warranty For warranty information contact your local distributor.

INTRODUCTION Though the M15 HD is among the most technically sophisticated AY Surround Sound Preamplifier, we worked hard to make it one ofthe most musically transparent home-theater components available as well: this is what we mean by NADS “Music First" design philosophy. Here are just few examples: + High-performance components used throughout the M15 HD‘ analog audio circuits maximize quality from all sources, including mult-channel analog sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD. + Audio pre-out jacks make potential expansion as flexible as possible. + Zone pre-amp and video feed with assignable 12 V DC trigger control. + An RS-232 port for advanced zone control and software update through a Windows® compatible PC + Gold-surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure maximum signal integrity. E.A.R.S. AND DIGITAL SURROUND Akey element ofthe M15 HD5 unique musical aptitude is NADS proprietary Enhanced Ambience Recovery System (ARS). In sharp contrast to many. “ambience-synthesis’ music-surround modes, EARS exploits the M15 HDS substantial DSP power to route the ambient content that is‘encrypted"in virtually al natural-acoustic recordings to the appropriate main, center and surround speakers, without resorting to artificilly generated reflections or regeneration. EARS natural ambience yield a subtle but exceptionally effective surround mode that naturally enhances the spatial presentation in à fashion suitable for serious music listening Dolby Pro Logic 1x Music and DTS Neo: 6 Music modes can also create enjoyable experience from 2-channel sources. On the digital side, the M15 HD combines extraordinarly high-speed DSP processing employing one ofthe most advanced high-speed DSP ‘engines" available, with fully 24-bit, 192 KHz-sampling-capable D/A converters for all channels À single, high-precision master clock synchronizes all digital circuits to eliminate the timing errors (‘jitter") that otherwise compromise sonics. The result is legitimately state-of-the-art surround decoding from Dolby Digital and DTS sources, and 6.1/7.1-channel reproduction, with genuinely superior sound quality in all modes

Despite the effort NAD has invested in the M15 HD's sonic performance, we expended no less in making it powerfully easy to use. ts design is uniquely simple for so sophisticated a component, and the HTRM universal remote control is equally understandable, as are the M15 HD$ own front-panel and on-screen displays. Its simple yet powerful system of"presets' permits you to fine-tune your listening setup for different conditions, sources, or listeners, and to recall these multiple parameters with a single key press INTEGRATION The M15 HD offers extensive, flexible system-integration options through its configurable DC trigger outputs and input, and its standard-protocol IR communications links. The DC trigger outputs can be assigned to either Local and/or Zone locations.

ZONE The M15 HDis equipped with three configurable Zones that make full use of video and pre-amp level audio outputs. The ZR 5 remote control will allow you complete access to Zone 2 applications including access to volume On/Off and all sources inputs. Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using the corresponding keys on the HTRM remote control RS 232 Flexible system configuration is possible with the RS-232 interface and NAD$ proprietary Windows® compatible software.We are also certified partners with AMX and Crestron and fully support these external devices. This interface allows complete remote control ofthe M15 HD from any. remote location via the PC. Complete remote control functionality is available to the user by interface software. See your NAD audio specialist for further information UPGRADABILITY The M15 HD permits flexible system growth via individually accessible pre-out and main-in jacks for all channels. We have made the more likely scenario of software upgrades easy to accomplish via the high speed RS-232 port on the rear panel of the M15 HD. Ouners who register their M15 HD on our international web site www.NADelectronics.com will be advised of updates. Some of these may be free of charge and some may require royalty payments depending on the type of upgrade. The advanced user will be able to perform these upgrades by downloading files from our web site, via e-mail and installing them by connecting the M15 HD to a PC. Alternatively the dealer from whom you purchased your M15 HD should be able to assist in performing these upgrades

ABOUT THE HTRM SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL

Packed with your M15 HD is the NAD HTRM remote control, a full-system remote especially designed for easy use and understanding Be sure to read the section “Using the HTRM Remote Control’ to familiarize yourself with the remote layout and operations before proceeding to setup your M15 HD. You may opt to use your HTRM as your primary way to command your entire A-V system. The HTRM can be employed to operate additional NAD or other-brand components such as a DVD/CD player, television, satellte/HDTV tuner, VCR, or virtually anything else that operates via standard infrared remote.

Packed with your M15 HD you will find + Aremovable AC cable (ifyou wish, any IEC-standard AC cable of suitable wattage may be substituted) + The HTRM remote control with 4 (four) AA batteries + The ZR 5 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery +__ This owners manual

Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your M15 HD arrived. Should you move or athenaise need to transport your M15 HD, this is by far the safest container in which to do so.Weve seen too many otherwise perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping carton, 50 please: Save that box! CHOOSING À 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 M15 HDS front panel and your primary listening/viewing position—this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications, The M15 HD generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components. Itis perfectiy possible to stack the M15 HD on top of other components, but the reverse usually should be avoided QUICK START Packed with your M15 HD is à Quick Start Guide that will guide you through typical setup configurations in combination with your ancillary devices. The Quick Start Guide also features the contents of your M15 HD package as well as start up procedures. The M15 HD is defaulted to the following settings: Source Audio Input Video Input Source 1 HDMI / Audio 1 IN HDMI Source 2 Optical 2 IN/ Audio 2. IN Component Video 2 IN Source 3 Coaxial 3 IN/ Audio 3 IN Video 3 IN iPod Audio 4 IN S-Video 41N Source 5 Optical 1 IN/ Audio 5 IN Component Video 1 IN Source 6 Coaxial 2 IN/ Audio 6 IN S-Video 21N Source 7 74 Input Component Video 3 IN Source 8 Audio 7 IN Video 1 IN Source 9 HDMI2 HDMI2 For Video output, select the highest video quality format available on your TV/Monitor and utilize this for your Monitor OUT connection from the M15 HD to the TV/Monitor. In most cases, this would be HDMI but for other TV/Monitor without HDMI input, the best connection in order of best video quality would be Component Video, S-Video and Composite video input. To modify the above default settings and for a better understanding of source setting and combinations, please refer to the section on ‘Source Setup'ofthe Setup Menu discussion: NOTE Digital input will always take precedence over analog audio input even ifboth are present.

| msn adapter Source 1 . ; Analog 1 STANDBY LED: This indicator will light up amber when the M15 HDis in standby state. When the M15 HD main or zones are in the ON state, this indicator wil iluminate blue. In the unlikely event that the M15 HD switches to protection state, then this indicator will iluminate red. When infrared command from the HTRM is received, this indicator will also flash momentaril. 2 STANDBY BUTTON: Press this button or the HTRM remote's [ON] button to switch ON the M15 HD. The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and iluminate the VFD. Pressing the standby button again turns the unit back to standby mode. The M15 HD can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing any ofthe front panel buttons. When both Main and Zones are ON, press and hold this button for more than five seconds to place them at standby mode. NOTES The rear panel POWER switch must be in the ON position for the Standby button to activate. Auto Trigger IN at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to “Main” or ‘All" and the TRIGGER switch is set to “AUTO" mode, the standby button in the front panel as well as the corresponding ON/OFF function keys in the HTRM remote control will be disabled effectively handing this function to an external controller. Switch TRIGGER to “OFF” to maintain normal power ON/OFF function procedures. See section also about “Trigger Setup” under the “Setup Menu” discussions. 3 REMOTE SENSOR: Point the HTRM remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Do not expose the remote sensor ofthe M15 HD to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or ilumination IFyou do 50, you may not be able to operate the M15 HD with the remote control Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor. Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.

4 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD): Displays visual information about the current settings like the active Source, volume level, listening mode, audio format, iPod-related display information and other related indicators. Refer also ta the item about DISPLAY SETUP under the USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU segment of the OPERATION section. 5 VOLUME: Use this control to adjust the overall loudness of the signal output at AUDIO PRE-OUT. The default volume level is -20dB. The VOLUME knob is also used to increment/decrement other adjustable parameters like Tone Controls. 6 SOURCE I 4/» ]: Press these buttons to toggle through the input selections - Source 1 -9. Refer also to the item about SOURCE SETUP under the USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU segment ofthe OPERATION section. 7 INFO: Repeated}y toggle this button to display both at the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and On-Screen Display (O$D) the following - Current Source, Volume level Listening mode, Audio Source Format, Audio Codec, Video Mode and active Zones with their corresponding Source Inputs. 8 LISTENING MODE: loggke to select through the various Listening mode options. Depending on the format of the currently selected input (digital or analog, stereo or multichannel) various listening modes are available. Refer also to the item about LISTENING MODE under the USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU segment of the OPERATION section. 9 DIMMER: Toggle to either reduce or restore normal VFD brightness. 10 TONE CONTROLS: Press to adjust TREBLE control using the VOLUME knob over a + 108 range. Press again to adjust BASS control and a third time for DIALOG control. See also section about ‘Tone Controls under “Main Menu’ discussions. 11 TONE DEFEAT: Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this button. Tone controls are bypassed at “Tone Defeat" while at“Tone Active;the tone controls are enabled again. See also section about “Tone Controls’ under" Main Menu" discussions.

REAR PANEL ATTENTION! Please make sure that the M15 HD is powered offor unplugged before making any connections. ti also advisable to power down or unplug al associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections. 1 AUDIO 1-7 IN/VIDEO 1-4 IN/S-VIDEO 1-4 IN: These comprise the M15 HDS principal input. Connect S-Video, composite video, and analog stereo audio input ports to source components such as DVD players and HDTV/satellite tuners. AUDIO 3-4 IN/VIDEO 3-4 IN/S-VIDEO 3-4 IN may be used with recording components such as videocassette or DVD-recorders by connecting these components record-output to the corresponding M15 HD AUDIO 3 INMIDEO 3 IN/S-VIDEO 3 IN or AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN/S-VIDEO 4 IN jacks. AUDIO 3 INMIDEO 3 IN/S-VIDEO 3 IN or AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN/S- VIDEO 4 IN may freely be used for plaÿ-only components, in which case their corresponding OUT jacks would remain unconnected. Refer also to AUDIO 3 OUT/ VIDEO 3 OUT/S-VIDEO 3 OUT, AUDIO 4 OUT discussion below. AUDIO 6 and 7 are ideal for the connection of the analog output ofline- level audio sources like à CD player or Stereo tuner. 2 AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT/S-VIDEO 3 OUT, AUDIO 4 OUT: Connect the M15 HD$ AUDIO 3 OUT/ VIDEO 3 OUT/S-VIDEO 3 OUT or AUDIO 4 OUT ports ta the analog audiohvideo input of recording components such as cassette deck, DVD recorder or an outboard audio/ video processor. Connect the M15 HD's AUDIO 3 INMIDEO 3 IN/S-VIDEO 31N or AUDIO 4 INWIDEO 4 IN/S-VIDEO 4 IN ports to the components corresponding output. The signal present at these M15 HD AUDIO/WVIDEO OUT jacks is determined by the source last selected via the front panel Source keys orthe HTRMS input select keys with the exception of Source 3 or Source 4. There will be no output at AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT/S- VIDEO 3 OUT when Source 3 (AUDIO 3 INAIDEO 3 IN/S VIDEO 3 IN) is selected. Likewise, there will be no output at AUDIO 4 OUT when Source 4 (AUDIO 4 IN/VIDEO 4 IN/S VIDEO 4 IN) is the active source input This prevents feedback through the recording component thereby preventing possible damage to your speakers When configured, AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT/S-VIDEO 3 OUT and AUDIO 4 OUT are the same assigned ports for Zone 3 and Zone 4 respectively. See also Zone output description below. 3 ZONE 2, ZONE 3, ZONE 4: Send zone selected audio and video output sources to the corresponding audio and video input of another separate zone. Use high quality patch cables to reduce noise pickup over long distance runs. For a better understanding of zone settings, study below the section about "Zone Control” of the“Main Menu" discussion as well as the item about" Zone Setup' under the "Setup Menu'literatures. NOTE TheZR 5 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications. Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using the corresponding keys on the HTRM remote control.

47.1 CHINPUT: Connect to the corresponding analog audio outputs

ofa multichannel source component such as a DVD-Audio or multichannel-SACD player or external multichannel decodier (disc copy protected formats only allow analog signal transfer) Typically, these sources will produce 5.1-channel output, in which case the Surround Back jacks are left unconnected. The signals present at these jacks may be heard by selecting Source 7 (External 7.1 audio input is defaulted to this Source) There is no bass-management or other processing (other than master- volume control) available to this 7.1 channel input. While the multi- channel audio output of a BD player or DVD player can be connected to these jacks, using the M15 HD own Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and digital-analog converters via a digital connection will usually produce superior results 5 AUDIO PRE-OUT: Connect FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER, SURRR, SURR L, SURR-BL and SURR-BR to the corresponding channel input of a power amplifier or amplifiers driving the applicable speakers. Unlike the ful range channels, there is no power amplifier buit-into the M15 HD for a subwoofer. Connect the SUBW 1 or SUBW 2 output or both to powered (‘active’) subvoofers or to power amplifier channels driving a passive system. 6 RS-232: Connect this interface via RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) to any Windows* compatible PC to allow remote control ofthe M15 HD through NADS proprietary PC software or other compatible external controllers. Please log on to wwwnadelectronics.com/software for the latest PC interface control software. NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices, See your NAD audio specialist for more information. 7 IRIN/OUT: These mini-jacks accept and output remote-controlled codes in electrical format, using industry-standard protocols for use with°IR-repeater and multi-100m systems and related technologies. IRIN: This input is connected to the output of an R (infrared) repeater {Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another component to allow control ofthe M15 HD from a remote location. IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3, IR OUT 4: IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3 andIR OUT 4 have dual-features - they can act as an infrared command repeater or as stand alone IR OUT. As a stand alone IR OUT, connect IR OUT 1 (or IR OUT 2-4) to the IR IN of an ancillary equipment. Direct the ancillary equipment own remote control to the M15 HDS infrared receiver to command or control the linked unit. Connect the M15 HDS IRIN to the IR OUT of an ancillary equipment. Connect also the M15 HD IR OUT 1, IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3 or IR OUT 4to another equipment with IR IN feature. With this setup, the M15 HD acts 35 an”R-repeater” allowing the equipment connected to the M15 HDS IRIN control or command of the other equipment linked to the M15 HDSIR OUT 1, IR OUT 2, IR OUT 3 or IR OUT 4. AILNAD products with IR INAR OUT features are fully compatible with the M15 HD. For non-NAD models, please check with your other products service specialists as to their compatibility to the M15 HD'S IR features REAR PANEL 8 +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO): When at AUTO position, the M15 HD selects the 12V Trigger Input to turn ON (if so assigned at the‘Trigger Setup’ menu) and at the same time disables the HTRM and front panels ON/OFF function. When at OFF position, the trigger input is disabled. +12V TRIGGER OUT: There are three configurable +12V TRIGGER OUTPUT. Use a 3.5mm mini-jack connector to pass +12 volts at a maximum current of 50 millamps to auxliary equipment such as à multichannel amplifier or subwoofer. The center conductor (hot) ofthe 3.5mm jack is the control signal. The outside conductor (shielc) is the ground return-path. +H12VTRIGGER IN accepts 12V Trigger output of compatible components such as power controllers and home automation devices. See discussion on "Trigger Setup'at the “Setup Menu” literature for guidelines on how to configure TRIGGER IN/OUT. WARNING IfAuto Trigger IN at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to “Main or ‘AI and'the TRIGGER switch is set to “AUTO” mode, the standby button in the front panel as well as the corresponding ON/OFF function keys in the HTRM remote control will be disabled effectively handing this function t0 an external controller. Switch TRIGGER to “OFF" to maintain normal power ON/OFF function procedures. 9 MPDOCK: The M15 HD is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional NAD IPD 1 (NAD IPD 1 Dock for iPod), NAD IPD 2 and later variants can be plugged in. Connect the*MP DOCK (DATA PORT)" jack ofthe M15 HD to the corresponding" DATA PORT"socket ofthe optional NAD IPD model. Refer also to the section about LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER under the OPERATION main heading NOTE The external “AD IPD Dock for iPod” (NAD IPD) model is not supplied with your M15 HD. 10 COMPONENT VIDEO 1-3 IN, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: Connect the Component Video IN 1-3 input to the Component Video output of compatible source components, typically a DVD/BD player and terrestral or satellite HDTV tuner. Connect Component Video OUT to the Component Video input of a compatible video monitor/TV. Be sure to observe consistency in connecting the Y/Pb/Pr jacks to the corresponding source/input. The routing of the component video input is fully configurable via the Setup Menu. The M15 HD$ component video input and output are fully wideband and compatible with allowable HDTV formats. MONITOR (S-VIDEO, VIDEO): Connect to the video input of a monitor/television using quality dual-RCA and/or S-Video cables designed for video signals. In general the S-Video connection is superior and should be used if your TV/monitor provides the corresponding input. 12 DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL 1-4, COAXIAL 1-4}: Connect to the optical or coaxial S/PDIF-format digital output of sources such as CD or DVD/BD players, HDTV or satellite tuners and other components. Coëxial and Optical digital input association is configurable via the Setup Menu

REAR PANEL 13 HDMI (HDMI 1-4, HDMI MONITOR OUT): Connect HDMI inputs to the HDMI OUT connectors of source components such as DVD/BD player or HDTV satellite/cable box. Connect the HDMI Monitor OUT to a HDTV or projector with HDMI input. WARNING Before connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables, both the M15 HD and the ancillary source must be powered OFF and unplugged from the AC outlet. Failure to observe this practice may cause permanent damage to all equipment connected via HDMI sockets. 14 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL 1-2, COAXIAL 1-2): Connect the optical or coaxial digital OUT ports to the corresponding S/PDIF digital input of a recording component such as a CD recorder, DAT deck, computer soundeard or other digital processors 15 UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET: With M15 HD switched ON or at standby mode, mains power is always available at this outlet. This outlet can be used for components which may require continuous supply of AC mains; some tuners require uninterrupted mains supply to retain preset memory, for instance. The total draw of all devices connected to this outlet must not exceed 120 watts. Mains power at this outlet can be Shut don by switching OFF the MIS HD via the rear panel POWER switch. 16 AC MAINS INPUT: The M15 HD comes supplied with a separate AC Mains cable. Before connecting the cable to a live wall socket, ensure that it is firmly connected to the M15 HD's AC Mains input socket first. Connect only ta the prescribed AC Outlet, Le, 120V 60 Hz (for 120V version models of M15 HD only) or 230V 50 Hz (for 230V version models M15 HD only. Always disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first, before disconnecting the cable from the M15 HD Mains input socket. 17 POWER: The POWER switch supplies the master AC mains power for the M15 HD. When this switch is at ON position, the M15 HD is in standby mode as shown by the amber status condition ofthe standby LED. you intend not to use the M15 HD for long periods of time (such as when on vacation), switch the POWER switch to the OFF position. When the POWER switch is at OFF position, the front panel standby button, HTRM remote control or ZR 5 cannot activate the M15 HD.

ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) The M15 HD employs a simple, selfexplanatory system of on-screen display “menus’that will appear on the connected video monitor/TV.These are required during the setup process (and are useful in day-to-day operation, so be sure to connect the monitor/TV before proceeding with setup.

Press either or ENTER buttons of the HTRM remote control or front panel to display the M15 HDS Main Menu on your video monitor/TV. Ifthe OSD does not appear, check your MONITOR OUT connections.

NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES

To navigate through the OSD menu options, please do the following using the HTRM or corresponding front panel buttons: 1 Press to select a menu item. Use A/V keys or in som! eatedly press to advance or go further into sub-menus of a desired menu item

2. Use A/Y keys to set or change the parameter value (setting) of a menu

item. to move up or down the Menu selections 3 Press @to save the s tings or changes done on the current menu or sub-menu. Pressing Ai also return the user to the previous menu or exit from a particular menu MAIN MENU Main Menu Listening Hode DSP options Tone Controls Picture Contro Zone Controts Setup Menu {Press » Lo Advance} {Press 4 Lo Return) The Main Menu contains the menu options for Listening Mode! DSP Options, Tone Controls; Picture Controls;’Zone Controls'and access to “Setup Menu To navigate through these Main Menu options and their sub-menu selections, please refer to and follow the directions stated in the sections “Display the OSD'and'Navigating the OSD and Making Changes NOTE The individual configurations set forth at Listening Mode! DSP Options; ‘Tone Controls' and Picture Controls’ are carried over whenever they are enabled during AW Preset setting. Please see the section AV Presets' for reference. OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU LISTENING MODE Listening Mode Mode : DIT he M15 HD offers distinct listening modes, tailored for different types of recording or program material. following listening modes can be selected h a two-channel (Stereo) source, the IMPORTANT NOTICE The M15 HD is an AV Surround Sound Preamplifier and therefore has no speakers. The mention of"Speaker(s)" in this manual refers to the speakers of your external amplifier as interfaced with the M15 HD. STEREO All output is directed to the front left/right channels. Low frequencies are directed to the subwoofer if one is present in the Speaker settings. Select Stereo'when you wish to listen to a stereo (or monaural) production, such as music CD or FM broadcast, without surround enhancement. Stereo recordings whether in PCM/digital or analog form and whether surround- encoded or not encoded, are reproduced as recorded. Multi-channel digital recordings (Dolby Digital and DTS) are reproduced in‘tereo Downmix" mode via the front left/right channels only as Lt/t (left/right-total) signals. DIRECT he analog or digital sources are automatically played in their native formats. AÏ the sources audio channels are reproduced directly. This mode recreates the original sound most faithfully thereby producing outstandingly high quality audio. PRO LOGIC io-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are reproduced with Dolby Pro Logic surround processing, yielding output to front left/right, center and discrete left/right surround channels (assuming these are present in the current‘ Speaker Configuration). The surround channel is monophonie, but it is reproduced in both surround speakers.

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic Iix processes both stereo and 5.1 signals into a 6.1 or 7.1 channel output. At Dolby Pro Logic I, you can choose PLIIx Movie or PLIx Music modes to tailor your listening experience to the source material Dolby Pro Logic Iix surround processing yields more stable imaging and full bandwidth sound to the rear channels in Movie mode offering sound that is more similar to Dolby Digital decoding. For two channel signals, Pro Logic 1x Music mode also features three additional user controls - Dimension, Center Width, and Panorama See also section about'Adjusting Listening Modes’below. The following chart shows the channels available assuming they are enabled in the'Speaker Configuration menu: Active Decoded Output Channels Listening Mode Two-Channel Sources 6.1 Speaker System 7.1 Speaker System Front (ef righe), Front [left & right), Center, Surround (left & right), Back Surround, Subwoofer Center, Surround (left & Fight) and Back Surround {left and right) and subwoofer Dolby Pro Logic x Music Dolby Pro Logic x Movie DTS NEO:6 To-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are reproduced with Neo: 6 surround with output ta front left/right, center and discrete left/right surround channels plus subwoofer (assuming these are n the current Speaker Configuration). The M15 HD provides two DTS Neo: 6 variations - NEO: Cinema and NEO:6 Music. See also section about'Adjusting Listening Modes’ bela EARS Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or suround-encoded, are reproduced with proprietary NAD surround processing with signals output to the front left/ght, center and discrete left/right surround channels, plus subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current'Speaker Configuration). EARS does not employ the surround back speakers (if any). EARS extracts the natural ambience present in nearly all well-produced stereo recordings. it does not synthesize any ambience or other sonic elements and thus remains truer to the sound ofthe original musical performance than most other music-surround options. Select EARS for listening to stereo music recordings and broadcasts. EARS produces a subtle but highly natural and believable ambience from early all'natural-acoustic' stereo recordings. Typicall, these include classical jazz, and folk genres as well as numerous examples from others. I virtues include realistic stable “front-stage' sonic imaging and spacious but unexaggerated ambient “virtual acoustics’"that remain faithful to the original recording. ENHANCED STEREO All recordings are reproduced in stereo via the maximum speaker complement configured in the current'Speaker Configuration! Enhanced stereo can be useful for maximum volume from all channels or for multi- speaker background music (cocktail party) listening. For this mode, Front Center, Surround and Back speakers can be turned ON/OFF as desired. ANALOG BYPASS All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analog-to-digital conversions, At Analog Bypass, the DSP circuitry is bypassed but full tone control functions remain. Bass management'or Speaker settings are also not in effect as these are DSP functions.

ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES

Listening Mode Mode : PLIIX Music Several of the M15 HD listening modes have one or more selectable variations and adjustable parameters that you can modify to suit you system or personal preferences. At Listening Mode menu, use a combination of ENTER and A /Y keys to navigate and effect desired settings NOTE Listening Mode parameter changes are maintained when you change listening modes. You may also save a modified Listening Mode for easy recall by saving it to a Preset (See AN Presets’ below under Setup Menu discussions). PRO LOGIC Iix PLiix MOVIE is optimized for film soundtrack. PLiix MUSIC for music recordings Vidth (0 to 7): Modifies the “hard-centeredness" of image, by gradually mixing mono center content to the Front left/right speakers as well À setting of 0 retains the center-channel-only default while a setting of 7 yield a fully phantom center channel Dimension (-7 to +7): Adjusts front-rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels. Panorama (On/Off}: Add a‘wraparound'effect by extending some stereo content into the surround channels. the center Cent NOTE Pro Logic lix mode will decode as Pro Logic I mode when the BACK surround speakers are set to "OFF" from ‘Speaker Configurations” menu. See also section about "Speaker Configurations’ under “Speaker Setup” ofthe Setup Menu. DTS NEO:6 NEO: 6 Cinema is optimized for flm soundtracks NEO: 6 Music for music recordings Center Gain (0 to 0.5): Adjust for better center image in relation to the surround sound channels

DSP OPTIONS DSP Option Lip Sync Dela : Oms ADC Rate : 96k Audyssey MuLtEQ : NAD Audyssey Dyn EQ on Audyssey Dyn Volume : Hediun The following signal processing parameters can be setup under the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Options menu. IMPORTANT NOTICE The M15 HD is an AV Surround Sound Preamplifer and therefore has no speakers. The mention of "Speaker(s)" in this manual refers to the speakers of your external amplifier as interfaced with the M15 HD.

DSP Options has the feature’Lip Sync Delay'whose function is to match any delay that may oceur in the picture relative to the audio. By varying Lip Sync Delay'from Oms to 120ms, one can delay the audio output in order to synchronize it with the video image.

ADC (ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER) RATE

An analog audio input is converted to digital signal by making use of M15 HD$ superb circuitry called analog-to-digital converter (ADC) Using this ADC Rate feature, the sampling rate of the resulting digital audio signal (available at the digital output ports) can be converted into three levels - 48K, 96K and 192K. Make sure that the associated equipment will be able to handle the applicable digital audio signal level AUDYSSEY MultEQ Audyssey Mult£Q wi get enabled only after successfully installing and configuring MultEQ Pro room equalization. To get your M15 HD installed with MultEQ Pro application, contact your NAD dealer or a registered Audyssey professional installer for more details Audyssey Mult£Q can be set to the following levels Audyssey: Audyssey developed target curve. Flat: This setting is appropriate for very small or highly treated rooms in which the listener is seated quite close to the loudspeakers. MultEQ flters are used in the same way as the Audyssey curve, but it does not apply a high frequency rol-off. NAD: Idealin room" response developed by NAD engineers along with Audyssey Engineers. Off: MultEQ fiers are not used or no measurement process at all NOTES + “AUDYSSEY” and alit box icon to the left of'AUDYSSEY" are iluminated atthe VFD if NAD, Audyssey or Flat is selected. f"Off"is selected, “AUDYSSEY” and the box icon will not be illuminated. IFNAD or Flat is selected and changes are done at the “Tone Controls’ “Speaker Configuration! ‘Speaker Levels” and ‘Speaker Distance” settings, “AUDYSSEY" and a lit box icon to the right of'AUDYSSEY" are illuminated at the VFD. Audyssey MultEQ options can also be directly selected or changed using HTRMS AUDYSSEY button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode. Toggle AUDYSSEY button to select ‘Audyssey Mult£Q" and then use the LAIY Jto select through the Audyssey MultEQ options. Press AUDYSSEY again to save the selected option and at the same time move on to the next menu setting or exit the menu setting altogether. OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU AUDYSSEY DYN EQ (AUDYSSEY DYNAMIC EQ) Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. By carefully combining information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, Audyssey Dynamic EQ delivers unprecedented sound reproduction at all volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. The resulting bass response, octave- to-octave balance and surround impression remained the same despite changes in volume. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is designed to work in conjunction with Audyssey Mutt£Q. Dynamic EQ determines the proper loudness compensation based on the sound pressure level measurements MultEQ provides. Audyssey Dynamic EQ working in tandem with Audyssey MuitEQ provides the right listening conditions for every listener at any volume level. On: Activate Audyssey Dynamic EQ function: Off: Defeat Audyssey Dynamic EQ function: NOTE Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic Volume (see below) can be directly selected or changed using HTRM's AUDYSSEY button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode. Toggle AUDYSSEY button to select “Dyn EQ" or “Dyn Vol” and then use the [ AY ] to select through their respective options. Press AUDYSSEY again to save the setting and atthe same time move on to the next option or exit the menu setting altogether. Offset: Adding a Volume Offset will have the effect of reducing the amount of boost applied by Dynamic EQ for any given volume setting. As a consequence, the amount of overall digital attenuation required is also reduced. For example, with the Offset set to 10dB, and a volume setting of -30dB the loudness cuve selected wil be for a volume level of-20dB. The offset level can be set from OdB to 15dB.

Audyssey Dynamic Volume delivers consistent volume playback levels, anticipating sudden spikes and dips in volume and compensating for them in real time. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve the impact Audyssey Dynamic Volume includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which compensates for deteriorating sound quality as volume is decre by taking into account human perception and room acoustic. These two technologies enable the full frequency response ofthe source at its original level to be reproduced at any listening level. Even at lower listening sed volumes, Dynamic Volume ensures that the richness and dynamics ofthe response are maintained. Audyssey Dynamic Volume can be set to the following levels Light: Provide the least adjustment to the loudest or softest sound level. Medium: Setting that prevents loud and soft sound from being much ouder than their respective average sound levels. Heavy: Affect volume the most by causing all sound to be of equal loudness. NOTE Audyssey Dynamic EQ must be set to “On” to activate Audyssey Dynamic Volume. f Audyssey Dynamic EQ is set “Off: Audyssey Dynamic Volume will also remain “Off IMPORTANT NOTICE IfAudyssey Auto Calibration is not set up, the relative balance of your system loudspeakers has to be manually adjusted (with the aid of a SPL meter) for Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ to be effective. Ifthe speakers are not properly calibrated, the corresponding Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ responses could be distorted. Refer also to the item about “USING SPL METER" in the SPEAKER LEVELS section below. TONE CONTROLS Tone Controls

The M15 HD has three Tone Control levels - Treble, Bass and Center Dialog. Bass and Treble controls only affect the low bass and high treble leaving the critical midrange frequencies free of coloration The Center Dialog (Dialog in the VFD) control boosts the presence"ofthe midrange region improving intelligibility of speech These controls allow one to tweak on-the-fly, the frequency response the source during playback. The control setting could be adjusted by navigating through the Tone Controls O$D menu via à combination of

ENTER and A/ keys. The same can be managed directly by pressing the front panel‘ TONE CONTROLS' button and then rotating the Volume knob to select desired setting Maximum and minimum values for all three Tone Control levels are +/- Tone Defeat' gives one the choice of varying or completely bypassing the tone control section ofthe M15 HD. IF Off (Tone Active‘in the VFD) is selected, the Tone Control circuits are active. Select'On' (Tone Defeat'in the VFD) to bypass the Tone Controis effectively defeating the effect ofthe tone control circuits NOTE Tone Control options can be directly selected or changed using HTRMS TONE button with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP mode. Toggle TONE button to select “Treble” “Bass” or “Dialog” and then use the [A /Y ]to adjust their respective levels. Press TONE again to save the settings and atthe same time move on to the next parameter or exit the parameter setting altogether. PICTURE CONTROLS Picture Controls Aspect Mode] : Letterbox Edge Enhancement : @ Threshold Noise Reduction Brightness Contrast Picture Controls allow video adjustments ofthe source material or source component according to desired level of preference. o suit ones preference. Set the following levels or settings ASPECT MODE he Aspect Mode allows one the choice of adjusting the video output configuration ofthe M15 HD. Letterbox: Original aspect ratio is maintained, preserving the original images proportions. The unused areas ofthe screen are left blank Zoom: Video display zooms in to the image or scene, cutting off portions that do not ft. Any unused areas of the screen are left blank (Le, black band) Stretch: Image or scene is stretched sideways. Any unused areas of the screen are left blank (ie, black band) IMPORTANT NOTICE There is no visible or discernable change in the video display for any of the above three aspect modes ifthe ‘Aspect Ratio” of both the source component and the M15 HD5 Video Setup settings (see discussion about “Aspect Ratio” under “Video Setup” menu at “Setup Menu") are exactiy the same. EDGE ENHANCEMENT Fine details of an image's hard edges are enhanced without adding ringing or halos, Select the level upon which the detected area will be enhanced Threshold: Adjust A lower threshold the sensitivity ofthe edge detection mechanism. us in more subtle boundaries of color being fied as edges. À threshold thai parts ofsurface textures, film grain or noise being incorrectly identified as being an edge iden 00 low may result in some small NOISE REDUCTION his setting addresses video distortion like video noise and blocking artifacts.

CONTRAST Adjust bright areas (white level) of the video display. BRIGHTNESS Adjust erall brightness ofthe video display. NOTE Picture controls options can also be directly recalled and adjusted by pressing the numerical “0” key of the HTRM with DEVICE SELECTOR set to AMP. Use the [ AY ] keys to select through the settings of a particular option or adjust the levels. ZONE CONTROLS Zone Contre EM : ofi Depending on the settings made at the separate Zone Setup'menu under up Menu'sect d discussion, the applicable Zone can be configu and managed via this'Z ntrols window. Zone Controls Select On'to activate the applic input for the particular Z following inpu le Zone. When activated, the € can be allocated by sel With Zone 2, Zone 3 ciated Zones activity. Select'Local'as your se 5 Source input if you wish to enj same source as the main Zone and allow simultaneous listening, but wit full separate volume levels (Zone 2 only) Ifa Zone is set to'Off it is deactivated or powered off. 5 to the adjustable secondary Zone 2 Volume level that can be lcreased using the buttons of the HTRM OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU le number is illuminated atthe VFD. Zone 2 is always available to be configured at menu. For 1 à Zone is activated, a corresponding ‘one Controls Zone 3 and Zone 4 to become available at the'Zone Controls window, their corr Setup Menus ponding Mode‘in the'Zone Setup menu under the Zone (Audio Only) NOTES + TheZRS remote control will only control Zone 2 applications. Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured and managed at the appropriate Zone O$D menu using the corresponding keys on the HTRM remote control ‘Zone 4" is audio only and not associated with any video input sources.

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Setup Menu Source Setup raker Setup one Setup Trigger Setup Listening Mode 5 Display Setup A/V Presets The Setup Menu allows one to customize the operation ofthe M15 HDtothe ancilary equipment used'in ones specific AV system. Unless your system exactly matches the factory defaults as shown in the accompanying Quick Start Guide, you wil need to use the setup menu to configure the inputs ofthe M15 HD. At Setup Menu, the following are configurable - Video Setup, Source Setup, Speaker Setup, Zone Setup, Trigger Setup, Listening Mode Setup, Display Setup and AW Presets. To access and navigate through Setup Menu and its sub-menu selections, please refer to and follow the directions stated in the sections Display the O$D'and'Navigating the OSD and Making Changes! VIDEO SETUP Video Setup Resolution Frame Rate Aspect Ratio Apply Changes This menu allows you to set the display resolution ofthe M15 HD along with corresponding frame rate and aspect ratio Resolution: The M15 HD has the excellent ability to upconvert standard definition video contents to high definition video signal. Depending upon your TV/Monitors resolution capabilities, select the applicable resolution settings - Auto, 480, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p4 is selected, the M15 HD automatically selects the connected TV/Monitors highest compatible resolution. /hen‘Auto’ Note that the display is connected to Composite or $-Video Monitor OUT, the video output resolution must be set to 480i or 576 to view content. Frame Rate: The frame rate is the number of times per second that a screen image is refreshed. Depending upon your area and video resolution capability of your TV/Monitor, the followingFrame Rate" options are available (Note that frame rate is output resolution dependent, not all rame rate settings are selectable for the various resolution levels). 50Hz: Setting normally for Europe and most of Asia, For resolution settings 576 and 576p, 50Hz is the only available option: 60Hz: Setting normally for North America. For resolution and 480p, 60H is the only available option: 24Hz: Select to deliver film-ike motion characteristics. "24Hz" is selectable only at 1080p resolution setting ings 480i Aspect Ratio: Select a picture size matching the aspect ratio of your V/Monitor. 4:3: when the resolution is set to higher that 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p. lect*43"when a standard 43 TV is connected."43"is not selectable 16:9: Select“169"when a 169 wide TV is connected. “162is the only available option when the resolution is set to 720p, 1080i or 1080p. After making changes in “Resolutio! down to‘Appiy Changes’ and pres: O$D prompt will appear as belon “Frame Rate"or'Aspect Ratio’ scroll Le] to implement the settings. À new Press the [De] to apply the new resolution or [ 4] to return to the current resolution. If [Be ] is selected, you will be prompted again to another OSD prompt as below Press LD ] to save the new resolution or [ 4] to cancel the change in resolution. If you do not press either [1 or [4] and let the timer elapse, the new resolution will not be implemented and the current resolution setting remains. IMPORTANT NOTE Ifyou inadvertentiy selected a resolution setting (like 1080p) that your TV/Monitor does not support, the video display will go blank. To restore video display, press and hold both front panel buttons LISTENING MODE and TONE DEFEAT and then release both buttons - the VFD and OSD will both show “Video Reset’ Both the “Picture Controls” and “Video Setup" settings will be restored to their factory defaults after Video Reset. NOTES When using component video output, a standard definition video can be upscaled only up to 1080i. When the “Resolution” is set to ‘Auto’, ‘Frame Rate” and ‘Aspect Ratio” will not be available as options.

SOURCE SETUP Source Setup [Source Setui {Normal Viei Source Setup (Table View) iPod Setup From Setup Menu, pressing b will direct you to the Sour wherein you ould adjust allocate or change the setting etup menu OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU NAME A new Name maybe assi 0 à Source label. For example, i jour DVD player s attached to "Source 1! it is possible to rename Source 1‘to'DVD Player Source Setup (Normal View) Source 1 Enabled Yes Source 1 Analog Audio Audio Gain dB Digital Audio : HDMI - Source Setup (Normal View, Source Setup (Table View) and iPod Setup. Video A/V Preset Trigger Out HDMI 1 None None SOURCE SETUP (NORMAL VIEW) Source Setup (Normal View) [Source] Enabled Name Analog Audio Gain Digital Audio Video AIV Preset Trigger Out

Yes Source 1 Audio 1 0d8 HDMI 1 HDMI None None order to rename the Source label, scroll to'Name‘and press to go the character. Then, press A/Y to pick through the alphanumeric selections. Press 4/à to move to the next character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character. The name can be as long as tu characters. he new Name will be sh in the VFD as well as on the OSD. The Source Setup (Normal Views) menu makes it possible to set, allocate or change the fallowing settin SOURCE The M15 HD is equipped with nini gurable Sources. The settings dent on the configurations set forth in the dow To change or toggle through the Sources, scroll and then ENTER or A/Y to move up or dk NOTE Source 4 is defaulted to iPod. For Source 4 to be changed and allocated for other inputs, go to iPod Setup’ menu under the Source Setup’ menu. AtiPod Setup menu, set Enabled'to ‘No'- you can now assign Source 4 to other inputs or settings as desired. ENABLED One can enable/disable à Sou y few Sou front panel, bypassing unused sou this option. This is particularly useful s are used and one direct selects the So Source Setup (Normal View) ANALOG AUDIO he M15 HD has eight analog audio inputs in dio1- analog inputs - A Source ding 7.1 input, These

7.1 Input can be variably assigned to each

Yes Source 1 Audio 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 None None D and then A/V to select and assign the particular Source. There are three choices 0 select and assign the audio signal fed to’7.1 Channel Input-If'Off ed, no incoming analog audio signal is selected by the particular Source Name Analog Audio Gain Digital Audio Video A/V Preset Trigger Out

Yes Source 1 Audio 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 None None To enable or disable a particular Source, scroll to‘Enabled’and press A/W keys to select‘ Yes'or'No' NOTE An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if both are present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source, select ‘Off atthe ‘Digital Audio’ setting ofthe same ‘Source’ menu.

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU GAIN Gain adjustment allows all sources to play back the same volume so you don't need to adjust the volume every time a new source is selected. is generally preferabl rather than making louder the softer sources. reduce the level of the loudest sou Source Setup (Normal View) Source 1 Enabled Yes Name Source 1 Analog Audio Audio 1 EE dB HDMI 1 HDMI 1 None None Digital Audio Video A/V Preset Trigger Out Scroll to Gain! press and then A/Y to step through the desired level from -12dB to 1208. DIGITAL AUDIO To take advantage of the M15 HD high performa surround and digital audio circuitry,itis advisable that ts Digital Audio inputs are selected Source Setup (Normal View) Source L Enabled Yes Name Source 1 Analog Audio : Audio 1 Gain 048 HDMI 1 Video HDMI 1 A/V Preset None Trigger Out : None There are three types of Digital Audio input for the M15 HD. These are tion is'Off whereby no HDMI, Optical and Coaxial digital inputs. À fourth ming digital audio signal is selected by the particular Source. The desired digital audio input for a particular Source can be selected by scrolling to ‘Digital Audio! press & and then A/Y to step through the desired digital input source. After finalizing the desired type of Digital Audio input, press and then A/Y again to select the specific Digital Audio input. There are twelve Digital Audio inputs selectable for the M15 HD. They are the following

HDMI HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4

Optical = Optical 1, Optical 2, Optical Coaxial -> Coaxial 1, Coaxial 2, Coaxial 3, Coaxial 4 NOTE An incoming digital signal present at the assigned digital input will always take precedence over the assigned analog audio input, even if both are present. To maintain the analog audio input for the particular Source, select Offat the Digital Audio’ setting ofthe same ‘Source menu. VIDEO here are four types of vid input a particular Source could be assigned omponent, S-Video and Video inputs. À fifth option is'Off hese are HDMI wherein the particular Source is prompted not to select any Video input Source Setup (Normal View) Source 1 Enabled Yes Name Source 1 Analog Audio Audio 1 Gain dB Digital Audio : HDMI 1 HDMI 1 A/V Preset None Trigger Out None Navigate through the step through the sel ideo input selections by pressing and then A/V to ns: The following are the assignable Video inputs

he M15 HD is equipped with a Vi simpliied video connection bet verter. This allows for a 0 Format C he M15 HD and your TV Monitor vihen using multiple video formats such as Composite (CVBS), S-Video, and Component (YUV). This format change is accomplished by encoding the analog video signal into a digital signal using a very high quality digital encoder to maintain the best possible picture quality. Once in digital format, the video input signal could also be available at the other Monitor output jacks including HDMI MONITOR OUT. Thus, you donot fly assign the video output of a composite video nput signal to MONITOR OUT (Composite video). The composite video A MONITOR OUT at a resolution tion capability. Some V/Monitars will automatically display the video signal at 480p/576p if they displaying 480i/576i nput signal can be viewed also at H setting dependent upon your TV/A rs re: your TV/Monitor does not have HDMI input, select the highest quality video format available on your TV/Monitor and utilize this as M15 HD'S preferred Monitor OUT. In most cases, this will be Component Video, but on some older TVs, S-Vidk maybe the best quality connection: Refer also to the item above about “VIDEO SETUP"

AIV PRESET À particular Source can be assigned a stored Preset. The parameters set up in the selected Preset number will be adopted into the particular Source it is assigned (Please refer to the separate section on'AMV Presets for further understanding of Preset settings) Source Setup (Normal View) Source 1 Enabled Yes Name Source 1 OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU SOURCE SETUP (TABLE VIEW) Audio Vid P Trg Name AL HI HI A2 02 C2 3 A3 C3 V3 ad 4 A5 O1 C1 A6 C2 S2

A1 VI = H2 H2 source 1 Source Source iPod Source Source 6 source Source 8 source < Analog Audio Gain Digital Audio Video A/V Preset Trigger Out Audio 1

HDMI 1 HDMI 1 None Scrolling to AW Preset'and by pressing and then A/V keys, a Source could be assigned a Preset number ranging from Hit is desired not to assign the particular Source a Preset None! TRIGGER OUT eset 1 t0 5 setting, select The Tigger Out for a particular Source is dependent on the configurations done in a separate menu on Trigger Setup (See "Ti jgger Setup'bela Kallthree available Tigger output are assigned to Source Setup'in the separate Trigger Setupwindow, particular Source can have the folloning Trigger Out combinations Source Setup (Normal View) Source Enabled Name Analog Audio Gain Digital Audio Video A/V Preset Trigger Out

Trigger Out > 12 1+2-2321+322+32 14243 These combinations are dependent on the assignment of'Source Setup'for “Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out'at the Trigger Setup menu Another option is'None'whereby the particular Source is not assigned any Trigger Out. For’ Trigger Out‘to become enabled and assignable atSource Setup {Normal View) menu, make sure to carry out or note the following beforehand + Inthe separate "Trigger Setup'menu, assign Trigger 1 Out, Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out'to Source Setup: +__ ‘Trigger Out'will not appear as an option at the Source Se p (Normal View) menu if at the separate ‘Trigger Setup'menu, Trigger 1 Out Trigger 2 Out or Trigger 3 Out'are all assigned to Main, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 2+3+4, Main + Zone 2, Main + Zone 3, Main + Zone 4 ed to or Main + Zone 234 with not even one ‘Trigger Out port alloc: ource Setup! {Press ENTER Lo Disable) he Source Setup (Table View) reflects the settings made in the Source Setup (Normal View) menu. Allthe Source settings are summarized and displayed in tabulated form in the Source Setup (Table Views. Navigating through the Source Setup (Table View) via à combination of > and then A/Y keys, one will have the benefit of directly changing the Name'without going settings for Audio, Video Preset, Trigger and Sou back to the Source Setup (Normal Views) menu. iPod SETUP iPod Setup Yes Auto Connect : Yes Menu Timeout : 305 he iPod Setup menu allows you to preset the following associated settings hen iPod is the selected source: Enabled : Select Yes'to enable iPod as à Source or'No‘to disable it fes'to automatically enable and connect the Auto Connect : Selec: iPod player docked in the linked NAD iPod docking station when tion in the M15 HD) is sel Source 4 (the default iPod source alloi Select'No if you do not want for the iPod connection automatically connected Menu Timeout : Set the time for the OSD to revert to the‘Now Playing display when the iPod menu has been left idle (no scrolling or navigation being done) for the specified time out time. For the‘ Now Playing OSD to be shown, there should be a song paused or being played before going to the iPod menu. You can set the'Menu Timeout rements. If you do not want for between the range 55 to 605 at the menu to timeout, select'Off

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU SPEAKER SETUP Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration Speaker Le Speaker Distance After connecting all ancillary sources and other binations, the Speaker Setup menu will guide you on how to manage and setup your speakers in order to achieve optimum sound acoustics in your listening environment. The following are the Speaker Setup Menu sections. IMPORTANT NOTICES + MIS HD is Audyssey Installer Ready and thus has the capabilty to deliver the highest quality sound possible with MultEQ Pro room equalization. To get your M15 HD installed with MultEQ Pro application, contact your NAD dealer or a registered Audyssey professional installer for more details. The M15 HD is an AV Surround Sound Preamplifer and therefore has no speakers. The mention of "Speaker(s)" in this manual refers to the speakers of your external amplifier as interfaced with the M15 HD.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION Speaker Configuration Front SE 80kz * Center Surround Back Subvoofer xRestore Audyssey Values ry surround-sound s m requires “bass-management"to direct low- requency content from any or all channels to the speakers best able to

Je use the terms“Small"and Large’ (and”Off') but note that ph + A "Small" speaker is any m significant deep-bass respon: ical size may be irrelevant that lacks 0 Hz. ll; that is, one with deep-bass regardless of physical sù w about + A'Large” speaker is any ful-range r response 1 "Off" speaker is one that is not present in your system. For example, might not have any surround-back sp: nstalled in that case, jould set the"Surround'setup item t

SMALL Si 9 où SMALL OFF sua OFF 0FF 0FF he Speaker Configuration is"global" that is, it remains in force with al inputs and in all listening modes. However speaker settin the MIS HDS Preset system. Consequentiy, multiple speaker settings can be stored foi asy recall as di nt types of recordings or listening modes require

Speaker Configuration can be managed and adjusted by pressing à combination of and then A/% keys. Set'Front//Center, and 'Surround'to “Large!"Small"or"Off" as your subsystems speakers require. The'Back'speakers can either be one or two speakers. Set'Back'to either 1 or 2 speakers as per availability. Set'Subwoofer to “On' or"Off'selecting“On" only if you have a subwoofer connected to the M15 HD SUBW1 or SUBW2 output jack ENHANCED BASS the subwoofer is set to ON and ‘Front'is set to "Large", Enhanced Bass is also available. Normally, with speakers set to“Large’the subwoofer is not active, The Enhanced Bass option allows full range operation of the speakers with the additional bass contribution of the subwoofer. This feature is particulerly useful when one wants to experience maximum bass output. Please note that due to acoustic cancellation effects, the bass response may be uneven when using this setting t Subwoofer to‘On' even with"Large”front speakers, in which case bass content from any channels set to“Small"will be routed to both the subwoofer and to the front speakers; LFE-channel signal will pass only to the sub. In most subwoofer-equipped systems, setting front speakers to “Small'is usually the better option You can 5 All the speakers‘ low frequency content can be directly adjusted within the range 40Hz to 200Hz. NOTE The configurations set forth at ‘Speaker Setup'are carried over whenever itis enabled during AW Preset setting. Please see also the section AV Presets'for reference. SPEAKER LEVELS Front Right Surround Right Subwoofer 0dB Adjusting the relative balance of your systems loudspeakers ensures that suroundsound recordings, whether music or flm,wil presentthe balance of effects, music and dialog that the artists intended Additional your system incorporates a subwoofer establishes a correct relationship between the volume ofthe subwoofer and the other speakers, and thus oflon-frequencies (bass) to other sonic elements.

It is quite practical to perform the M15 HD level setup routines“by ear' and careful work will produce acceptably accurate results. However, the use of an inexpensive sound-pressure level (SPL) meter, such as Radio Shack part number 33-2050, makes this task easier, more accurate and more repeatable. Ownership of such à meter could prove a valuable audio tool OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU The SPL meter should be placed at the primary listening position, at approximately the height ofthe seated listeners head. A tripod is helpful but with a little duct tape almost anything — à pole lamp, music-standl or ladder-backed chair, for example — can do as well Just be sure that no large acoustically reflective surfaces obstruct or are near the microphone element Orient the meter with its microphone (usually at one end) pointing straight up toward the ceiling (not toward the speakers) and ensure that"C" weighting scale is selected. Set the meter to display 75 dB SPL. On Radio Shack meters, this necessitates either setting the meter to its 80 dB range and'taking your readings at the -5 point or selecting the 70 dB range and reading at the +5 point

SETTING SPEAKER LEVELS AT TEST MODE

While at'Speaker Levels menu, press the HTRM remote Test'key activating the M15 HD Speaker Levels balancing test signal You will hear a”surf” sound as you step through your speakers (test'appears to the right side of the current speaker) beginning with the Front Left. If you do not hear the test signal, check your speaker connections or your‘ Speaker Setup OSD menu settings Use the remote A/V keys to adjust the loudness of the noise output from the currently playing channel to the required level (is usually simplest to begin with the Front Lefd. As you cycle the test signal around the speakers, the OSD will highlight the currently playing channel. The "level offset” reading on the right will change by 1 dB increments: +12 dB adjustment is available. Press'ENTER to adjust the next speaker. NOTE Hfyou are balancing levels “by ear” choose one speaker—usually the center—as a reference and adjust each ofthe others in turn to ‘sound as loud' as the reference. Be sure that you remain in the primary listening position while balancing all channels. To produce the same SPL meter reading (or subjective loudness), use the remotes AV keys to adjust each speaker. NOTES + Allspeakers must be in their final locations before level-setting. + Your subwoofer (if any) should be set with its integral crossover defeated, or ifundefeatable, set to its highest-possible frequency ifyou are using the M15 HD‘ Subwoofer output. Final subwoofer-level adjustment “by- ear using music and flm sound material, is frequenty useful. + Duetothe effects ofroom acoustics, matched-pair speakers (front: surround; back) will not always calibrate to exactly the same level offset readings. You can exit Test'mode at any time by pressing 4key. bringing you back to Speaker Setup menu. You can also press the‘ TEST'key to discontinue the Test'mode.

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU SPEAKER DISTANCE Speaker Distance nit of Measure Feet Front Left 0 Center 0 Front Right 0 Surround Right 0 Back Right 0 Back Left 0 Surround Left 0 Subvoofer ° Your systems speaker distance settings are a subtle but important refinement of your setup. Informing the M15 HD ofthe loudspeaker-to- listener dimensions of each speaker automatically imposes the correct delays, optimizing imaging, intelligibility and surround-sound ambience. Enter your dimensions with precision within about 1 foot (30 cm)

SETTING SPEAKER DISTANCE

While at'Speaker Distance menu, use the A/ V keys to individually set Front urround Right, Back Right, Back Left, Surround Left and Subwoofer to the distance measuring from your principal listening position to the front surface of their corresponding loudspeakers, Distance can be set up to 30 feet or 9.1 meters Distance can be displayed as feet or meters selectable at the‘Unit of Measure‘item: Left, Center, Front Rig)

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

In ak the Volume knob, use the HTRMS VOL A/Y to adjust the “master volume"ofthe M15 HD raising or lowering the channels altogether. À momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 dB increments.Ifyou hold down VOL A/Y, the master-volume change will“run-on'until the key is released Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level, there is no imperative to listen at any particular master-volume setting, À setting of -20 dB may sound'as loud'from one CD or DVD as -10 dB does from another. The M15 HD will power-up from Standby mode at whatever master volume setting was last used however, ifthe prior setting was greater than -20 dB the M15 HD will power up at -20 dB, This prevents inadvertentiy beginning a session at excessive volume.

Use the HTRM'S'Mute'key to silence all channels completely. Muting is always available regardless ofthe source or listening mode selections NOTES Changing input or listening-mode selections does notrelease muting, Adjusting the volume level via the HTRM or the front panel volume knob will automatically release the mute function.

You can make changes to the relative levels of center, surround and subwoofer out ts without having to go into the'Speaker Levels' menu. This is very convenient in circumstances like increasing (or tone down) a films dilog level by raising (lowering) the center channel or reducing excessive deep bass (or enhance deep bass) by lowering (raising) the subwoofer level Use the HTRMS SURR/'CENT'and'SUB'keys for direct-access level adjustment ofthese channels over a range of +6 dB The surround back channels (if any) adjust in lockstep with the surround channels NOTE Levelsettings adjusted On the Fiy' are added or subtracted to the setup levels established at the M15 HD level-calibration routine as invoked by the HTRM Test'key. However, selecting any Preset will revert the channel levels to those stored in the preset. It will also take M15 HD offthe levels set via Audyssey Auto Calibration.

ZONE SETUP : Variable : Record Out Zone (Audio Only) The Zone feature alk one to simultaneously experience in different zones ofthe house multiple sound and applicable video sources from al enabled Sources. The M15 HD has three configurable Zones - Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4. ENTER and A/V keys to navigate through the Zone Setup menu parameters. Use a combination of VOLUME Zone 2 have Fixed and Variable volume control. Vhen set to ‘Variable'and menu OSD, the Zone 2 Volume level can be LA/Y. while at the ‘Zone Con adjusted using the HTRMS A/Y or directly via ZR On the other hand, if Volume is set to ‘Fixed' the Zone 2 Volume is set to a preset dB level and thereafter the Zone‘ volume can be varied via the volume control of the separate amplifier it is fed into. MODE Zone 3 and le 4 can be configured into two modes — Rec Out and Zone (Audio Only). Ifthe selected mode is Record Out, the audio and applicable video signal of the assigned Source are directly sent out to the applicable Audio/Video Output (See Item 2. AUDIO 3 OUT/VIDEO 3 OUT/S- VIDEO T, AUDIO 4 OUT/VIDEO 4 OUT/SVIDEO 4 OUT of REAR PANEL discussion) When Zone 3 or Zone 4 is set to'Record Out mode, they will not be available at the ‘Zone Controls’section of the Main Menu window “Record Out'setting is ideal for making recordings with a VCR or other one installations using passive impedance matching' volume controls. See your NAD dealer for specific information about integrating your M15 HD into a mult-10om audio distribution system. similar devices. This setting is also used for mi e (Audio Only)"is the selected mode for Zone 3 and/or Zone 4, Zone 3 and/or Zone 4 will be enabled at the separate "Zone Controls’ menu option at the Main Menu Refer also to the*ZONE CONTROLS' section HD - MAIN MENU.

OPERATION - USING THE M15

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU TRIGGER SETUP Trigger Setup Trigger 1 Out : Main Delay Trigger 2 Out Delay os Trigger 3 Out : Zone 24344 Delay ps] Auto Trigger In : Main he M15 HD fe be used to activate a component or system it is ed into. À Trigger Input is also available to turn on the applicable link itis associated to. Use a ENTER and A/Y keys to navigate through the Trigger Setup menu parameters. es three configurable +12V DC Trigger Output that can combination of TRIGGER OUT riggers are low voltage signals used to turn on/off other compliant devices. The M15 HD5 three +12V DC Trigger Outputs (Trigger 1 Out rigger 2 Out and Trigger 3 Out) are dependent on which mode they are associated with There are six choices where +12V DC output can be assigned and these are - Main, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 2+3+4 and Source Setup. 12V DC is available at the assigned Trigger Out when the AD is at powered state. Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 2+3+4 : When the applicable Zone is at powered state, +12V DC is available at the assigned Trigger Où Source Setup : Trigger Output is linked is available at Trigger Out whenever the particularly assigned Source is Source Setup: +12V DC selected. Please see also separate discussion about Trigger Out’under the Source Setup (Normal) section DELAY he availability of +12V DC at Trigger Out can be regulated. Fit is desired that +12V DC is available without delay the moment Trigger Out is linked toits assigned settin elay to Os. Otherwise, one can select through a

Auto Trigger IN allows external system controllers to toggle the associated section ofthe M15 HD from 'Standbyto'On'and vice versa. When the RIGGER switch at the rear panel is set to AUTO, a +12V DC input at Trigger N wi power ON the section where Trigger IN is assigned, Main : From standby mode, the M15 HD is powered ON when +1 is applied at Trigger IN Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4: Applicable Zone is turned ON whenever +12V DC is present at Trigger IN. AlL: Main, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4 as described above wil all be activated given a +12V DC input at Trigger IN WARNING If Auto Trigger IN at Trigger Setup menu is assigned to Main' or All'and the TRIGGER switch is set to AUTO'mode, the Standby button in the front panel as well as the corresponding ON/OFF function keys in the HTRM remote control will be disabled effectively handing this function t0 an external controller. Switch TRIGGER to /OFF' to maintain normal power ON/OFF function procedures. See also item“8. +12 VTRIGGER (OFF/AUTO), TRIGGER OUT, TRIGGER IN" of REAR PANEL discussion as well as the “Trigger Out discussion under“Source Setup (Normal View)"

nhanced_Sterec The M15 HD has various listening mode options and is mostly configurable. These are provided to reproduce a variety of sound effects depending upon the content ofthe source to be played. Use a combination of or ENTER and A/Y keys to configure the following settings. LISTENING MODES The audio format as detected by the selected Sour configured and processed through the following options can be automati DOLBY Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed in the Dolby laborataries. Discs bearing the Dolby Digital (double-D symbol) logo were recorded with up to 5.1 channels of digital signals, reproducing à much better sound quality, with dynamic and spatial sound sensations that are much better than in the previous Dolby Surround Listening Modes Dolby PLIIx Music Surround : PLIIx Movie DTS Stereo Surround PCM Stereo None Surround : None Analog : None NEO:6 Music NEO:6 Music A Dolby Digital audio input can be configured relative to its format as follows Stereo: the detected audio is of Dolby stereo format, you can default it to one of the following settings — Pro Logic, PLIx Movie, PLIX Music or None. Surround: fthe detected audio is of Dolby Surround format, you can defau and PLIx Music, Stereo Downmix or None None: fNone'is selected, the Dolby Digital signal will be defaulted to the‘Stereo'or'Surround'settings s discussion below about PCM it to one of the following settings -Surround EX, PLIx Movie, rth at the PCM'option. See

Dolby Digital Plus is the next-generation audio technology for all high- definition programming and media, it combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming high-definition era Dolby Digital Plus delivers multi-channel audio programs of up to 7.1 channels and supports multiple programs in a single encoded bitstream ith the maximum bit rate potential of up to 6 Mbps and the maximum bit rate performance of up to 3 Mbps on HD DVD and 1.7 Mbps on Blu-ray Disc. It outputs Dolby Digital bitstreams for playback on existing Dolby Digital systems. Dolby Digital Plus can accurately reproduce the sound originally intended by directors and producers. I also features mult-channel sound with discrete channel output, interactive mixing and streaming capability in advanced systems Supported by High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI, a single-cable digital connection is possible for high-definition audio and video. DOLBY TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is a lossless encoding technology developed for high- definition optical discs in the upcoming era. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on high-definition optical disces in the next generation. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience with stunning sound and high-definition picture. It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8 ful-range channels indiidually with 24-bit/96 kHz audio. it also features extensive metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control Supparted by High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI, a single-cable digital connection is possible for high-definition audio and video. HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc standards currently limit their maximum number of audio channels to eight, whereas Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD support more than eight audio channels. Note that the M15 HD only supports 7.1 channel

Using a Matrix decoder, this method creates the back channel (sometimes also called the“surround center‘) 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 bearing the “Dolby Digital (double-D symbol)-EX" symbol recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX With this additional channel you will experience improved dynamics and a better sensation of movement within the sound field. 1fmedia sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX are decoded with a Digital 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 Digital media sources. In this case Dolby Digital EX should be selected manually. NOTE Please refer to the section ‘Listening Mode' at the Main Menu discussions for a description of Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music and Stereo Downmix modes.

DTS The Digital Theater System Digital Surround (simply called DTS) is a mutti- channel digital signal format that can process higher data rates than with Dolby. Digital. Although both Dolby Digital and DTS are 5.1 channel media formats, “DTS'symbol are thought to provide better sound quality er audio compression required. also offers a broader dynamic, producing magnificent sound quality. bearin A DTS audio input can be configured relative toits format as follows Stereo: the detected audio is of DIS format, you can default it to one ofthe following settings - NEC Surroundi fthe detected au defau Stereo Downmix or None. inema, NEO:6 Music or None. s of DTS Surround format, you can one of the following settings - NEO:6 Cinema, NEO: Music, None: [f'None'is selected, the DTS signal will be defaulted to the ‘Stereo or"Surround'settings set forth at the PCM n. See discussion below about PCM! NOTE Please refer to the section ‘Listening Mode’ at the Main Menu discussions for a description of Stereo Downmix and DTS Neo:6 surround modes. PCM PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the digital representation of a standard audio signal converted with little or no compression. IFNone is selected for any ofthe Dolby or DIS settings, this PCM'section will default the audio signal as fol Stereo: format will be configured into one ofthe following options - Pro Logic, PLIX Movie, PLIx Music, NEO: Cinema, NEO:6 Music EARS, Enhanced Stereo or None. Surround: The detected surround audio format will be configured into he detected stereo audi one ofthe following options -PLIIx Movie, PLIIX Music, NEO:6 Music, NEC Cinema, Stereo Downmix or None: ANALOG Ifthe audio input is an analog signal the following are the surround modes the input can be defaulted - Pro Logic, PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, NEO: 6 Cinema, NEO: 6 Music, EARS, Enhanced Stereo, Analog Bypass and None. NOTE Allthese Listening Modes for Dolby Digital! DTS'"PCM and Analog can be directly changed by pressing the ‘Listening Mode’ button on the front panel or through the Listening Mode’ option at the Main Menu window. The chosen audio format will be reflected back to the appropriate setting at the ‘Listening Mode Setup. OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU DOLBY SETUP Dolby Setup Dolby Digital Dyn Range Ctr\ Dolby Pro Logic I1x Music Center Width E] Dimension Panorama Under this menu, the Dolby Digitals Dynamic Range Control can be adjusted as well as the settings for Dolby Digital Pra Logic Iix Music. Dyn Range Ctrl (subjective range from soft to loud) for playback of Dolby Digital soundtracks, For fully cinematic effect, always select 100%, the dk can select the effective dynamic range fault. ings of 75% and 25% progressively reduce dynamic range, making soft sounds comparatively louder while limiting the peak loudness of loud ones. The 25% setting will yield the least dynamic range and is best for late- night sessions or other times when you wish to retain maximum dialog intelligibility while minimizing overall volume levels Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music : Please refer to the same description of “PLix Music under the ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES'segment ofthe "OPERATION - USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU DTS SETUP DTS Digital Surround Dyn Range Ctril DTS Neo:6 Music Center Gain Under this menu, the Dynamic Range Control of DTS Digital Surround can be adjusted as well as the settings for DTS Neo: 6 Music. Dyn Range Ctrl: This is the same configurable Dynamic Range Control feature as described above at Dolby Setup, the only difference being the soundtrack is now in DTS format. DTS Neo: 6 Music : Please refer to the same description of NEO 6: Music'under the'ADJUSTING LISTENING MODES'segment “OPERATION - USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU

The following are further descriptions about the DTS surround modes.

DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio quality DTS-HD Master Audio adopts variable data transfer rates, faclitating data transfer to the maximum rate of 24.5 Mbps in the Blu-ray disc format, 18.0 Mbps in the HD-DVD format, which by far exceeds that of a standard DVD. These high data transfer rates enable lossless transmission of 96 kHz/24-bit 7.1-channel audio sources without deteriorating the quality ofthe original sound. DTS-HD Master Audio is an irreplaceable technology that can reproduce sound faithfully as intended by the creator of music or movies. DTS - ES EXTENDED SURROUND " (DTS ES) Thisis à new multi-channel digital format which greatiy improves the 360° spatial sensation of the Surround impression thanks to the greater space expansion ofthe surround signals, providing high compatibility with the conventional DTS format. In addition to the 5.1 channels, the expanded DTS-ES Surround also offers the back surround (also sometimes called the “surround centre’) in reproduction, providing a total of 6.1 channels. The expanded DTS-ES Surround includes two formats, with two different methods of surround signal recording, as follows: DTS-ES" DISCRETE 6.1 Since the signals ofthe 6.1 Surround channels (including the back channel) re completely independent, itis possible to achieve the sensation that the acoustic image is moving about freely among the background sounds, 360 degrees surrounding the listener. Although maximum quality is achieved with sound tracks recorded using this system and reproduced using the DTS-ES decoder, when played with a conventional DTS decoder, the back surround channel is automatically donnmixed in the surround right and surround left channels ofthe surround system, in such a way that none ofthe signal components are lost.

In this format, the additional signals of the back channel receive a matrix encoding and are inputted into the right and left surround channels During reproduction they are decoded to the right, left and back surround channels Since this bit-stream format is 100% compatible with conventional DTS signals, the DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 format effect can also be achieved from sources with DTS-ES 5.1 signals Natural, ii also possible to reproduce from a DIS 5.1 channel decoder, signals recorded in DTS-ES 6.1 When a DTS-ES decoder processes a discrete DTS-ES 6.1 orin Matrix 6.1, these formats are automatically detected and the Optimum Surround mode is selected, However, some DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 sources may be detected as DTS. In this case the DTS-ES Matrix mode should be selected manually in order to reproduce them.

DTS NEO: 6” SURROUND

This mode applies the conventional 2-channel signals such as digital PCM or analog stereo signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used for DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1-channel surround playback. DTS Neo: 6 surround includes two modes for selecting the optimum decoding ofthe signal sources DTS NEO: 6 CINEMA : This method is ideal for the reproduction of movies. The decoding takes place by emphasizing the separation in order to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel as with 6.1- channel sources. DTS NEO: 6 MUSIC : Mainly recommended for music reproduction: The right and left front channels do not pass through the decoder and are reproduced directly so there is no loss in sound quality, and the effects of the right surround, left surround, central and back surround channels add a natural sensation of expansion ofthe sound field ENHANCED STEREO Please refer to the same description ofENHANCED STEREO' under the LISTENING MODES" segment of the OPERATION - USING THE M15 HD - MAIN MENU:

DISPLAY SETUP Display Setup VFD

Dimmer Bright Line Main Source Line 2 Listening Mode Temp Line Line 2 os) Temp Disp : On The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and On-Screen Display (O$D) can be shown in various ways by navigating through the parameters at the ‘Display Setup'menu. Use a combination of or ENTER and A/Y keys to step through the ‘Display Setup'menu items. NOTE The configurations set forth at Display Setup'are carried over whenever itis enabled during AW Preset setting. Please see also the section below about ‘AV Presets. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD) Display : Select On'to display all applicable data or characters at the VFD. Nothing will be shown at VFD if Temp'is selected. At'Temp'setting however, whenever any ofthe front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the remote control is activated, the appropriate VFD characters will be shown temporarly and then fade away. Note that ifany of the Zones are at powered state, they will be continually shown at VFD even at Temp setting Dimmer : fitis desired to reduce the brightness o the VFD, set Dimmer to ‘Dim! Otherwise, select'Bright‘to return to normal VFD brightness. Line 1, Line 2 : The VFD shows two main lines of data or characters. Line

the line of data or characters located at the lower bottom of the VFD while directly above it is Line 1. For both lines, one can select which display could be shown by choosing through the following Main Source : Shows the active Source. Volume : Current Volume level is shown. Listening Mode : Selected Listening Mode is shown Audio Src Format : Shows the active Sources detected audio format. Audio Codec: Displays the detected audio stream format like Analog, PCM Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and other formats. Video Mod! Details shown include the video resolution with frame rate. For a better how the video resolution of the active input source. understanding of these video details, consult with your NAD Audio Specialist or your distributor technical department Zone 2-Zone 3-Zone 4 Source : The assigned Source for the applicable Zone is shown Off: Select Offfitis desired not to show any data at the applicable Line. Temp Line : Choose between Line 1 and Line 2 as the desired line where VFD will be temporarily shown if Temp'is selected at'Display' option as described above ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) Temp Disp: This applies to the OSD that is temporarly shown at video out whenever any of the front panel controls or their corresponding keys in the remote control is activated. Set to On'ifitis desired to show the applicable OSD at the monitor/TV; otherwise, select'Off' OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU AIN PRESETS A/V Presets Preset| Nane Listening Mode DSP Options Tone Cont rot Y Pict Controls : No Speaker Setup: No Display Setup: No save Current SeLup Lo Preset oad Defaults Lo Preset The M15 HDS simple but powerfully flexible system of‘Presets'allows you to customize virtually every aspect of your audio-video playback and recall them with a single key-press. The parameters Listening Mode:'DSP Options Tone Controls'and Picture Controls'accessible via the'Main Menu'together h'Speaker Setup and'Display Setup'configurable through ‘Setup Menu are stored together as a Single Preset. You might create one Preset optimized for pop music and another for classical One more Preset can be set up to recall each family member favorite setting or one for fully cinematic home-theater playback and yet another one for late- night movies, with each Preset fine-tuned to a particular scenario or preference. CREATING PRESETS Creating a Preset consists simply of storing a complete set ofthe parameters set forth in the Listening Mode! DSP Options, Tone Controls' and Picture Controls' accessible via the‘ Main Menu'together with Speaker Setup and'Display Setup'configurable through "Setup Menu Scrol to'AW Presets‘using the A/V keys to save a collection of said parameter settings to Preset. Select a Preset number and by a combination of pressing the A/ keys, you can selectively include in the particular Preset any of the above-mentioned parameter settings by choosing Yes! If you decide not to include in the particular Preset a certain parameter setting, select'No! Now in order to save the settings chosen for the particuler Preset number, scroll down to'Save Current Setup to Preset'and press the» key. If you chose to load instead the default settings, scroll down to'Load Defaults to Preset'and press the B key to restore the default settings In addition to the parameter settings, the Preset label itself can be assigned a new name, This new Name will be shown in the VFD as well as on the OSD. To rename the Preset label, scroll to‘ Name’ and press & to go the character. Then, press A/ to pick and select through the alphanumeric selections. Press 4/2 to move to the next character or back to the previous character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character. NOTE The selected Preset remains in force until you select a different Preset.

2. With the above settings, scroll to'4

Dinner Bright Line 1 So Line Line A/V Presels Current setup has been to preset {Press 4 to Return) Picture Controls: Aspect Mode Picture Controls en you recall 1'using the remoi PSET"+*1), the above pre: as shown in the tthe ontrol (for HTRM, “AN values allocated at‘Preset 1° (preset pect Mode SD captures at Step 1) will be recalled and Fiac Fhancenent or Noise Reduction Brightness Contrast Now, repeat again Step 1 above but this time with the follo set Listening Mode: PLIIx Music Listening M Mode : TETE 5 With the abo page. Use [D ngs, scroll to ess" AV Pi Presets’ from the SETUP MENU s'menu Center Width Dimension SeLup Henu Pano rama Video Setup urce Setup Speaker Setup Zone Setup Trigger Setup Listening Mode Se LUP DSP Options: Oms A/V Presets| DSP Options Lip Sync Delay : FE

OPERATION USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU 6 At'AW Presets page, set'Preset 2'to the following conditions - use [ A/W] to select"Yes’or"No'and press [ENTER] to confirm selection and move to t next setting Preset Nane Listening Mod DSP Options Tone Controls : Yes Pict Controls : Yes Speaker Setup: No pi Setup: Yes Save Current Setup to Preset Load Defaults to Presc ile at*Save Current Setup to Preset menu line, use [be ] to save the gs above to “Preset 2: When you recall‘Preset 2” using the remote control (for HTRM, "AN ET"+"2") the above preset values allocated at eset 2 (preset settings as shown in the O$D captures at Step 4) will be recalled and effected at the current source. Note that "Speaker S tup'is set to"No” At this condition, there will be no"Speaker Setup values that will be effected at‘Preset 2: The "Speaker Setup'settings that will be applied at‘Preset 2”wil be the last or current “Speaker tup' settings which in this sample are the sam Setup' settings shown above in Step 1 peaker 7 You can setup up to 5 Presets. These same Presets can also be associated/defaulted to each Source in the ource Setup (Normal View) window as below urce Selup (Normal Vi Source Enabled Name Analog Audio Gain : Digital Audio : HDMI Video : HOMI Preset Trigger Out In the above exampl Preset 1settings are allocated for Source 1 Whenever Source 1 is ac ssed, the “Preset 1’settings will be applied to Source 1. You can still manually override the assigned Preset allocation in a spes ourc th another Preset setting/number by way of pressing the appropriate remote control buttons. RECALLING PRESETS You may recall a Preset at any time using the HTRM remote control Press the HTRMIS AW PSET key and then the numeric key 1-5 corresponding to the desired preset number. The newly recalled Preset will then manifest or replace the previous Preset (f any).

OPERATION The M15 HDis equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional" NAD IPD Dock far iPod” (NAD IPD) can be plugged in. With the NAD IPD linking the M15 HD with your own iPod player you can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks and playlists as well as view applicable still image and video playback You can control your iPod player using the assigned buttons in the M15 HD front panel. And with the corresponding HTRM remote control function keys, you can select the materials stored in your iPod for playback as well as access many of ts functions even from across the room. The optional NAD IPD also charges your iPod player while it is connected to the M15 HD. NOTES “NAD IPD Dock for iPod” (NAD IPD) currentiy has two versions - the NAD IPD 1 and NAD IPD 2. These two NAD IPD models and later variants are compatible with the M15 HD. NAD IPD and iPod player are not supplied with your M15 HD. iPod player functions, features and playback capabilities accessible through M15 HD may vary depending on your iPod player model. When using the HTRM to control the iPod functions, make sure thatthe Device Selector is set to AMP" CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD AND iPod PLAYER TO THE M15HD Mike sure that al the devices are unplugged before making the connections. 1 Connect the NAD IPD$ DATA PORT to the corresponding" MP DOCK' data port ofthe M15 HD.

2. Connect also the NAD IPD S-video out and audio out to the M15 HD

Audio 4 / S-Video 4 input (the default iPod source allocation in the M15 HD). You can also connect both audio and video out connectors to any available assignable input ofthe M15 HD. 3 Dock your iPod player into the NAD IPD. NAVIGATING THE iPod PLAYER'S FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES After linking together your iPod player, NAD IPD and the M15 HD, you can now plug them IN ta their applicable power sources. 1 With your M15 HD, iPod player and NAD IPD all at power ON state, select SOURCE 4 of your M15 HD. Your iPod player will show in its display the NAD logo and below it'OK to disconnect On the other hand, the M15 HD VFD will show in the upper ine"iPod Menu" and the lower line“Playists’ The lower line will vary depending on the current menu selected Atthe same time, the M15 HD OSD will display the whole iPod Menu selections like Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Podcasts, Genres, Composers and Audiobooks.

2. Navigate through the iPod menu selections using a combination ofthe

[A/w/4/»] buttons. NOTES + The iPod players click wheel and controls will not operate when it is properiy connected to the M15 HD via the NAD docking station. To exit from the iPod Menu at Source 4, press [4] bringing you to Menu Select OSD. Follow the instructions as shown. LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER

CONTROL FEATURES AND SETTINGS

The following control functions and settings are selectable or enabled using the front panel and HTRM remote control buttons. Since the HTRM will be the primary contraller in most cases, we will focus on remote- controlled operations Note that other NAD IPD models, like the NAD IPD 2, have their own remote controls. The controls below also apply to the corresponding buttons ofthe remote controls of such applicable NAD IPD models ENTER Press [ENTER] to go “iPod Settings menu where you can setup the following options: Shuffle : Select [Shuffle] to enable random playback of either [Songs] or [Albums] lists. To turn off shuffle mode, select [Off] Repeat : Select [One] for repeated playback of the current song. Select [AIN for repeated playback of your entire list under [Songs] selection Audiobook Speed : The playback speed of your audiobaok can be varied according to your preference. During audiobook playback, adjust the reading speed to [Normal], [Fast] or [Slowi] DISP During playback, toggle [DISP] key of HTRM to show in the M15 HD VFD upper line the Song title, Artist Name and Album title. IFthere are no information available, the display will show No Song!"No Artist or'No Album'as applicable. Aside from these information, the lower line will display the current titles track number allocation and time elapsed. The equivalent front panel key for [DISP is INFO]

A/Y NAVIGATION BUTTONS

During playback mode, press [A] to skip forward to the next song or [W] to skip back to the previous sang. For quicker scrolling up or down the list, press and hold [A/W] While at menu options or selection lists, toggle [AY] to go up or down the options or lists.

Press HTRM' [A/w SKIP/CH/PRESET] to scroll up and down the Songs list one page or at least 8 titles at a time. Press and hold [A/W SKIP/CH/PRESET] to quickly scroll through the song titles, During fast scrolling, the first letter ofthe song is displayed on the bottom right comer of the OSD as the title changes SCAN [44/2>]/ PAUSE [11] / PLAY Le] Press PAUSE [11] during playback to stop playback temporarily. Resume play by pressing PAUSE [IE] again or PLAY De] During playback or PAUSE mode, press [SCAN 44/1 for fast forward or backward scanning of current song

OPERATION LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER NAD IPD2 The NAD IPD 2 has its own remote control - the DR 1. For you to control the NAD IPD 2 using the DR 1, you have to go to "iPod Setup’ menu (please refer to the item about"iPod Setup’ under the USING THE M15 HD - SETUP MENU" segment of OPERATION section) and then set'Auto Connect" to"No' With this setting, you can then use the DR 1 to control your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 2. Note that if you set'Auto Connect'to"No"while at Source 4, you have to change source and then return to Source 4 for the changed setting to take effect. When using the DR 1 to command your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 2, you have to refer to your iPod players own display screen to make full use of its feature: there is no OSD at this condition. However, any time you press HTRM' [à ] or front panel's [(TUNE > ], the“Menu Select"OSD comes up. lfyou select'iPod Menu'at this‘Menu Select option, the NAD 1PD 2 gets manually connected. The control of the NAD IPD 2 will then again be done through the M15 HD using the applicable front panel control buttons or HTRM buttons while referring to the OSD; the NAD IPD 2 will not respond to any DR 1 commands at this stage. In addition to the above commands common to the DR 1, below are the descriptions of the other DR 1 control buttons. LIGHT Press [LIGHT] to turn ON the backlight of your iPod player ifit is at idle mode MENU Press [MENU] to return to previous option or menu selection ENTER Press [ENTER] to select an option or start playback. (REPEAT) Toggle to initiate repeat mode as follows - repeat one song, repeat all songs or cancel repeat mode 26 (RANDOM) Toggle to initiate playback in random order. There are three random modes = Shuffle Song, Shuffle Album or Shuffle Of.

TO VIEW VIDEOS OR PHOTOS LOADED IN YOUR iPod Videos or photos uploaded in your iPod can be viewed directly via the M15 HD. The following are the steps 1 Make sure thatthe [TV Out] setting of your iPod‘ Video Settings menu is at [On] mode and appropriate [TV Signal] is chosen. 2 Video or photo file selections and playback procedures are managed directly from your iPod player and not through the M15 HD. You must exit completely from the M15 HD Setup Menu or Menu Select OSD for you to be able to navigate through your iPod players video or photo menu options. À more direct way is by going to the Pod Setup'menu and set Enabled'to [No] 3 With the NAD IPD'5 S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT ports connected to the M15 HDS AUDIO 4 / S-VIDEO 4 input or to any other assignable input, you can now directly enjoy via M15 HD your video or photo file selections as uploaded in your iPod. Make sure that you select the correct"Source Number’ of the M15 HD. NOTE For other navigation functions, please refer to your iPod players owners manual. Depending on the iPod player model some other functions maybe controlled using the applicable M15 HD navigation controls iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc, registered in the US. and other countries

+ Top section features ON/OFF buttons and back-light LCD display. + Upper section has eight DEVICE SELECTOR keys including one programmable CUSTOM DEVICE SELECTOR key and an additional MACRO button function key. + The upper middle section with channel, volume, MUTE, and surround mode buttons. + Middle section has DVD, BD, CD, TUNER and OSD navigation buttons +__ Lower middle section has number buttons O to 9, M PSET, SPEAKER and CD functions, DVD/BD SETUP and TEST and DELAY buttons. +__ Lower section has DVD, BD and CD transport buttons, audio function keys as well as DVD resolution button. + Bottom section with CHANNEL VOLUME trimming buttons. INTRODUCTION The HTRM is like having eight virtual remote controls in one. The eight DEVICE SELECTOR keys can be used to switch between the different virtual remote controls or devices. When the HTRM is ide, the name of the currently selected device will be shown on the fist line ofthe LCD display. Whenever a function key is pressed, the name of that function will be shoun on the second line ofthe LCD display. The second line will be cleared again shortly after releasing the function key. HIGHLIGHTS + Controls up to 8 Devices. + 2ine LCD display indicates selected Device (DVD) and sent Command (‘PLAY' for example) + Preprogrammed with all NAD remote commands including Zone 2 + Learning function - learns up to 360 commands from other remates. + Macro operations - program up to 52 Macros with as many as 64 commandé each to automate commonly used command sequences. + Punch Though Operations permit easy access to commonly used functions without reselecting à device. + Fullilumination with light sensor and ajustable time out for easy operation in low light conditions. + Can generate IR signals with a carrier frequency up to 500 kHz (B80° compatible). + Mini USB PC Interface allows programming from a Personal Computer. The HTRM is already preprogrammed with a full complement of NAD commands on its AMP DEVICE SELECTOR page, and with library commands to operate most NAD DVD, CD and TUNER components on the corresponding DEVICE SELECTOR keys. These default commands are permanent: Even if you teach the HTRM new commands to take their place, the underiying library commandks remain in place and can easily be recalled should you add an NAD component to your system later.

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE HTRM

The HTRM is divided into three main sections. The LCD display section at the top ofthe handset, the DEVICE SELECTOR, and the remaining 44 Control keys. Eight DEVICE SELECTOR keys at the top; AMP TV, CUSTOM, CD, DVD, BD, TUNER, and CABLE/SAT determine which component the remaining 44 control keys will operate. À DEVICE SELECTOR key determines what component the HTRM will command with factory defaults, it does not perform any function on the M15 HD. The DEVICE SELECTOR keys are organized into three vertical rows of 3 buttons each; the row on the left are all Audio devices, the row in the center are all Video devices. Both the DEVICE SELECTOR and function keys can“leamn' control codes from virtually any infrared remote controller allowing you to teach the codes of your equipment, regardless of brand, to the HTRM. All ofthe function keys on the AMP DEVICE SELECTOR are preprogrammed to control NAD amplifiers, preamplifiers, and receivers. (The HTRM can also command many other NAD components, from its DVD, BD, CD, TUNER and TV pages) Since HTRM Control keys can perform different functions, depending on the selected DEVICE SELECTOR key, the HTRM uses color coding to indicate the function of the function keys when different device keys are chosen. Thus, the colour of the DEVICE SELECTOR key-labeling corresponds to the labeling of the function keys (similar to a calculator) DEVICE SELECTOR,

For example, the grey AMP DEVICE SELECTOR key label corresponds to the grey input-select labeling adjacent to the numeric keys: When the HTRMS AMP DEVICE SELECTOR page is active, these keys select the amplifier, preamplifier or receiver inputs, Similarly, the red DVD DEVICE SELECTOR key label corresponds to several red labels, the green TV DEVICE SELECTOR key to green labels, and so on.

Simply pressing a DEVICE SELECTOR key wil change the active device on the HTRM. At this time, no IR commands will be transmitted. The name of the selected device will be show on the first line of the LCD display. NOTE Any IR command can be associated with a DEVICE SELECTOR key during “Copy” and ‘Learn modes. Once the associated function is assigned to the DEVICE SELECTOR key, pressing and holding the DEVICE SELECTOR key for more than two seconds will send the associated command in addition to the HTRM switching its active device. MACRO KEYS A macro can be associated with every key on the HTRM except forthe MACRO button itself À total of 52 macros can be stored. To execute à macro: + Press the MACRO key. The first line of the LCD display will show*MACRO" Within five seconds, press the key the macro is associated with + While the macro is executing a small M"will be shown in the top right ofthe LCD display. Refer also to the*MACRO"item below of the*HTRM SETUP MENU"section for information on how to setup macros. FUNCTION KEYS There are 44 dedicated function keys on the HTRM. When you press a function key, the name of the function will be shown on the second line of the LCD display while the command is being transmitted

In the default configuration of the HTRM, the AW PSET key acts as a shift function when the AMP device is selected. Pressing the AA PSET key once will cause “Preset”to be displayed on the first line of the LCD display. Iwithin five seconds you then press a digit (0-9), the function for the corresponding A Preset will be transmitted. NOTE The HTRM is a universal-type remote control: some NAD models may not have more than 5 AV presets.

SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBER

Press simultaneous|y the ON + TEST buttons for five second to display version numbers. SETUP MENU Press and hold the SETUP and ENTER keys for five seconds to enter the Setup Menu. You cannot enter the setup menu if the remote is currently displaying“Low Batt'This feature prevents the setup from becoming corrupted under low battery conditions. Please refer to*HTRM SETUP MENU section below for the overall structure and basic operation ofthe Setup Menu.

+ Press and hold SETUP + ENTER for 5 seconds to enter setup menu. + The MACRO key is a cancel function in all setup modes unless otherwise noted + You can exit menus by selecting‘Exit or pressing the MACRO key. + Use [A/Y] cursor keys to select different menu + Foroptions which can be changed, the Right and Left keys are used to cycle through the available options. Left and Right arrows will be shown on the display to indicate when an option can be changed + Press ENTER to select a menu option or confirm a value. + While a setup menu page is being executed, the corresponding first letter of the selected setup feature (Le."L'when"Library"is the selected SETUP) is shown in the upper right comer of the display. The following are the SETUP menu parameters. BATTERY Instead of waiting until the“ Low Batt'warning is displayed, you can check the current battery level using this option. This option wél show à bar graph representing the current battery level. When the batteries are new, the bar graph will show 8 bars. Once the bar graph reaches close to zero, the"Low Batt’warning will start to show. Setue Eatteru Battery

Ithe HTRM senses the batteries are low, it will show*Low Batt'on the second line ofthe LCD display whenever the remote is idle. When this occurs the batteries should be replaced with new ones immediately. BACK LIGHT SENSITIVITY (B LIGHT) The HTRM is equipped with a backight to increase visibility ofthe HTRM in low light conditions. The HTRM also includes a light sensor By default if you press any key on the remote and it senses a low light condition, the back light will tum on. ftwill then turn off again five seconds after no key has been pressed.The behavior and timeout forthe backlight can be adjusted Setup E Light TIMEOUT: The backlight timeout can be set from 0 - 20 seconds. This is the length of time the backlight stays ON after releasing the last key. E Light Timeout Timeout <TE

MODE: The following backlight modes are available: E Light klode î Re,

+ Off: The backlight will never com Hode OFF e + Sense: The backlight will only come ON if the light sensor detects lowr light conditions. See also" SENSE LEVEL" discussion below. Hode <£Sense — + On:The backlight will come ON any time a keys pressed. Mode

SENSE LEVEL (Sen Lvl): The point where the backlight comes ON in à darkened room. To set this level, go to a dim area where you think the backlight should be activated given such a dark environment condition. Then, press [ENTER] at'8 Light - Sen Lu menu. The display wall show the current sensiivity level. An example is below E Light Lui: 956 Sen Lui IFsuch sensitivity level is alright with you, press [ENTER] Select*YES"to complete the setting of the sensitivity level LIBRARY The HTRM can store a different library of default NAD codes for each ofits DEVICE SELECTOR “pages! f the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, DVD player, or other component, follow the procedure below to change the library code. Please refer as well to the table below for a list of uploaded NAD Library Codes Example: Load NAD DVD PlayerT 585 library codes to HTRM'S"DVD' device. 1 Press [DVD] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page:

2. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP]] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ W ] to

scroll to“Library" 3 Press [ENTER]. Setup Libraryt 4 The library code for NAD 1585 is“600° Use [ 4] to toggle to "600" Press [ENTER] OPERATION

USING THE HTRM REMOTE CONTROL

5 Use [ 4] to select between‘No' (desired library code is not uploaded) and*Yes’ (desired library code is uploaded and saved to the applicable device page. NOTE Instead of scrolling through the library list, you can also key-in directly the library code based on the list of Library Codes below.

LIBRART NAD PRODUCT LIBRARY NAD PRODUCT

100 Fecieorsor Oscrte |; Tuner 101 Sr (foggle 301 175, L76Tuner 102 s170 302 L70Tuner 103 Us 303 LS3Tuner 104 Second en 304 L73Tuner 312 Ine3 305 Gas 412 Zone4 306 cas 105 uo 307 a Series Tuner 106 U6 400 Tape DekB 107 n8 an TAPE Deck À 108 153 500 TV230 109 u3 so DE 110 | StereoReceiver/Ampliier | 502 MR20 mi Stereo Second Zone 503 PURES 12 Tin Series 600 1535, 1562, 1585, MS 200 CPlayer got 550, LSS a CD Player (old) 602 | 1512,1531,1532,1571,1572

203 5325 on 156 4 5060 «05 TNT. 205 ms 606 LS3DVD LEARN This function allows you to learn IR commands from another remote. Example: Leaming' MENU" function from a TV remote control into the MENU button of HTRM'S TV device. Begin by positioning the HTRM'nose-to-nose"with the source remote s0 that the two devices‘infrared windows are about 2 inches apart. 1 Press [TV] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page.

2. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ Y ] to

3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Press [MENU] button of HTRM - [MENU] button of the HTRM is where the corresponding [MENU function key ofthe TV remote control will be learned.

5. Press and hold the corresponding [MENU] button of the TV remote

control until *Success"is shown in the display. (Refer also to“MODE" discussion below). 6 ‘Success’ will be shown in the display ifthe [MENU] function key is successfully“learned” You can now release the [MENU] button of the TV remote control

7. Wait until'Success'is extinguished from the display to complete the

process. NOTE “Failed” will be shown in the lower line display ifthe “learning” ofthe desired function key is unsuccessful. Repeat Step 3- 7 again until “learning” ofthe desired key is successful. MODE There are three modes on how a function key can be learned. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ # ] to scroll to*Learn" Press LENTER] and then [ # ] to scroll to"Mode". The following are the three modes: Learn | Mode î Normal: This is the regular learning mode. À function key is leamed until “Success’is shown in the display. The example above is at‘Normal'leam mode. Mode Hormal + Learn Learn 4 2 Pass: Some remote controls use an IR (infrared)“toggle bit’ This means that if you press the same key twice in a row, the IR signal toggles between wo different variations ofthe same command Mode <2 Pass +

At2 Pass’ mode, step 5 and onwards ofthe above example would be as follows (the same Steps 1 - 4 ofthe above example applies)

5. Press and hold the corresponding [MENU] button of the TV remote

“Pass 2'means that you have to press [MENU] button again. Press until “Success”is shown in the display. T4 L Success 8 “Success’will be shown in the display ifthe [MENU] function key is successfully“learned’ You can now release the [MENU] button ofthe TV remote control. 9 Wait until'Success'is extinguished from the display to complete the process. Narrow: Some remote controls use very narrow pulses of IR. If you cannot get your remote to work using the normal or 2 Pass modes, you may want to try this mode, The same example above for‘Normal” mode applies to “Narrow’ mode. PUNCH-THROUGH (Pun Thr) The HTRM “Punch through" function allows you to retain a function key from one DEVICE SELECTOR “page” to another. Example: Punch-through"SURR MODE" key to the*DVD' page. 1 Press [DVD] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page. 2 Press and hold (TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ W] to scroll to “Pun Thr‘ RS tu Pun ThrŸ 3 Press [ENTER] DUT PF Hey? 4 Press [SURR MODE] button - this is the function key that will be punched through DVD PF To Deur

5 Press the [AMP] button in the DEVICE SELECTOR page. 6 Use [-4/» ] to select between"No” (desired punch-through key will not be saved) and Yes’ (desired punch-through key will be saved and process is completed) NOTE The HTRMS [VOL] keys are pre-programmed as ‘punched-through" for all Device Select pages: [VOL] will operate the NAD'S master-volume regardless ofthe currently selected device. The [SURR], [CENT] and [SUB] CHANNEL VOLUME controls similarly are pre-programmed as punched- through. PUNCH-THROUGH MACRO Astored macro command can also be“punched-through!This provides à way to execute a macro with a single keys press. Example: Punch-through macro command stored at [0] to the [RTNI key of [BD] page. 1 Press [BD] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page

2. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP]] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ W ] to

scroll to"Pun Thr' 3 Press [ENTER]. EL P Heu? > 4 Press [RTN] button EL P To Leur 5 Press the [MACRO] button in the DEVICE SELECTOR page. 6 Press [0] button - this is the key where the macro command is associated. Sauve? P Ho > 7 “Save’and'No?"are shown in the display. Use [4/2 ] to select between “No” (desired punch-through macro command wil not be saved) and “Yes’ (desired punch-through macro command wi be saved and process is completed)

EXECUTE PUNCHED-THROUGH MACRO

To recallthe punched-through macro command as above example, press [BD] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page and then press [RTN] — the macro command will then be executed Refer also to the*MACRO" section below for information on how to setup macros. OPERATION

USING THE HTRM REMOTE CONTROL

COPY This function allows you to copy functions from one key to another. Example: Copy "PAUSE" [11] command from DVD page to the AMP [11] button. 1 Press [AMP] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page.

2. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)) and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ W]to

scroll to‘Copy” Setup L Cora à 3 Press [ENTER] AMF C From 4 Press [DVD] from DEVICE SELECTOR page. DVD C From 5 Press [11] button - this is the function key that will be copied. DYD C To? 6 Press [AMP] from DEVICE SELECTOR page. AME C Tor 7 Press [11] button - this is the button where the function will be copied. Copy? Mo > 8 Use [ 4» to select between"No' (desired function key will not be copied) and'Ves”(desired function key will not be copied and process is completed) NOTE The copy and punch-through functions are similar. However, ifyou copy a command and then subsequentl} delete, or over-write the original (source- Key) command the copied-to keys command remains unchanged.lfyou punch-through to a command and then delete or over-write the original key the punched-through functions also change according}.

DELETE Each key can have several functions types stored. However, only the highest priority type wil be active. When you delete a function a lower priority function type may become active. To completely erase the functionality of a key, you may need to execute the Delete function multiple times. For example: if you delete a leaed command, a lower priority command may. become active. The order of priority for each function type is 1 Punch Through 2 learned 3 Copied Library Command 4 Default Library Command Example: Delete punch-through*SURR MODE" function key from DVD page (refer to PUNCH-THROUGH example above) 1 Press [DVD] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page:

2. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [W] to

scroll to“Delete” Setue Delete 3 Press [ENTER]. DVD D Heu? 4 Press [SURR MODE] button: Delete? D Ho = 5 Use [-@/ ] to select between“No' (desired function key will not be deleted) and'Yes”(desired function key is deleted and process is completed) RENAME All keys can be renamed except MACRO key. Example: Rename “input 1” key of’AMP" page to" DVD" 1 Press [AMP] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page.

2. Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [W] to

5 Use [A/Y] buttons to select the first character of the name (‘D'from the alphabetical list). AMP FR Dueut À

6. Press [à] button to select the character and correspondingly move

forward to the next position. (Press [ 4] to go back to the previous character). Repeat this process for each character in sequence. 7 Since"DVD'is only three characters and”input 1'is six character spaces, overlap the remaining characters with a space. Space or blank can also be selected using [ A/W] buttons - scroll up to the blank character. 8 Press [ENTER] when you have finished the renaming sequence. 9 Display shows "Save"and*No”- use [-4/ ] to select between*No” (new name wil not saved) and'Yes' (new name will be saved and process is completed MACRO A'macro' command is a series of two or more remote codes issued automatically from a single keypress. You might use a macro to automate à simple command sequence, such as, ‘Turn on the DVD player and then press "play" Or you might compose an elaborate macro to power up an entire system, select a source, choose a Listening Mode, and begin playback—again all from a single keypress. The HTRM can store one macro to allits function keys except MACRO. Macros will be executed with the same timing as they were recorded. The length of time each command is sent will also correspond to the same length of time the key will be held down while recording, Example: Record a Macro to the [0] key to turn ON the NAD M15 HD, Select [Input 1], tum ON the NADT515 DVD Player and commence disc playback of the connected Input 1 device (as in the NADT515 DVD player)

1. Press [AMP] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page.

2 Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [Y] to scroll toMacro” Setur Hacro

Press [ENTER] 4 Display shows"Macro"and'Key?"- press [0] AP h Start... 5 Press [AMP], [ON], [1], [DVD], [ON] and [Be ](Play). The length of time each command is entered will also correspond to the same time sequence the macro command is executed 6 Press [MACRO] to end the sequence 7 Use [4/»] to select between ‘No’ (macro command will not be saved) and“Yes’ (macro command will be saved and process is completed)

DVI h Plan The corresponding macro will run: the display will show each step/ command as the macro is executed. Pressing any other HTRM key while a macro is executing will abort the macro. By default, when a macro is executed, the currently selected device will be returned to what it was before the macro was executed. However, ifthe very last button pressed while recording à macro is a DEVICE SELECTOR key, the device will be changed at the end of executing the macro. RESET Selecting this option and answering Yes" to both confirmations will reset all HTRM options to the factory defaul. All user configurations, macros, and custom device programming will be erased 1 Press [AMP] in the DEVICE SELECTOR page. 2 Press and hold [TUNER (10+/SETUP)] and [ENTER] buttons. Use [ W ]to scroll to“Reset! Setup Feset 3 Press [ENTER]. 4 Use [-@/» ] to select between "No" (HTRM will not be reset) and'Yes" {HTRM will be reset to its factory defaults). When you select Yes’, another prompt display will be shown.

5. Select*Yes”to resetthe HTRM and complete the process.

USING THE HTRM REMOTE CONTROL

USB INTERFACE The HTRM allows one to upload and download the configuration through a Windows® PC and NAD'S Proprietary HTRM programming software. Use a USB A male to mini USB B male 5-pin cable (not supplied) between your Windows? PC and the HTRM. See illustration below on how to connect a USB A male to mini USB 8 male 5-pin cable to the HTRM NOTE Please log onto wwwnadelectronics.com for the latest HTRM interface control software. Your custom installer or dealer can assist you in the proper setup and configuration ofthe mini USB interface and software.

Press in and lift tab to remove battery cover out from recess Press battery cover into place until itclicks' closed SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the M15 HD to Standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes. Pressing the HTRM's SLEEP button once will display the setting of the sleep time increment. Pressing the HTRM' SLEEP button a second time within a 3-second period will change the sleep time increment in 15-minute intervals, after which time the MIS HD will automatically switch into Standby mode. To adjust the sleep delay, press the HTRMIS SLEEP button twice: first to display the sleep time increment, and a second time to change the sleep time increment. The sleep time increment and a*SLEEP"icon will continuous|y display on the M15 HD front panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD). Each consecutive press increases the sleep time in 15-minute increments from 15 to 90 minutes. To cancel the sleep mode, continue pressing the HTRMS SLEEP button until"SLEEP OFF displays on the VFD. Switching the M15 HD to standby from either the HTRMS OFF or the M15 HDS STANDBY button will also cancel the sleep mode

The ZR 5 is a discrete compact remote for controlling the applicable Zone 2 features ofthe M15 HD. respective of the main room/zone settings, the ZR5 allows full separate control of the Zone 2 source selection among other applicable features.

1 ONOFF: Switch ON/OFF the Zone feature. 2 SOURCE[A/V}: Select the active input of the NAD M15 HD that will be sent out to the corresponding rear panel ZONE 2 output port. 3 MUTE: Temporarly switch OFF or restore the Zone Volume level 4 VOLUME[ A/Y }: increase or decrease the loudness level of selected Zone source. This is possible only if the VOLUME setting of ZONE 2 is set 10 VARIABLE.

5. PRESET [4 }: Step up or down between stored radio presets. This

control button is possible if the selected Zone is*TUNER"and the active tuner section has stored presets. This control button is not applicable to M5 HD. 6 The following CD Player Zone buttons can control a compatible CD Player. The CD Player has to be powered ON and disc loaded! SKIP [HE] : Go to the beginning of a track/file or previous track/fle. SKIP [1]: Go to the next track/file. D I: Start playback NOTE TheZR 5 remote control will only control Zone 2 applications. Zone 3 and Zone 4 could be configured and managed at the appropriate Zone OSD menu using the corresponding keys on the HTRM remote control. The HTRWS CUSTOM" device is also defaulted to Zone 2 remote control codes.

REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION No sound from all channels. No sound from some channels. No sound from surround channels. No sound from Subwoofer. No sound from Center channel. No Dolby Digital/DTS. No video display. M15 HD does not respond to front panel <ommands or remote control. M15 HD does not respond to HTRM remote. POSSIBLE CAUSES + AC power unplugged + Powernot switched on + Outlet has no power. - Feulty/missing cables. + Speaker Configuration’ channel (s) set to "OFF’ + Power-amp connections faulty + No surround listening mode is engaged + Surround-channels set to"OFF"on"'Speaker Configuration menu + Surround-channels level set too low on “Speaker Levels menu + Subwoofer is off, not powered or improperly connected + Subwoofer set to*"OFF" on "Speaker Configuration menu + Sub level set too low on‘Speaker Levels' menu. + Source is a 2/0 (etc). Dolby Digital or DTS recording without center channel + Center set to "OFF" on ‘Speaker Configuration menu. + Center level set too low on"Speaker Levels' menu. + Source“ digital output is not connected to a M15 HD digital input.

• Source component not configured for multichannel digital output. + Resolution setting is not supported by the TV/Monitor. + Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted + IR transmitter window on remote or IR A/V Receiver window on M15 HD is obstructed. + M15 HD front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light + Microprocessor error. + M15 HD may have over heated. + 12VTRIGGER IN/OUT is set to AUTO position. + Check AC cable connection and outlet. + Check cables. + Check'Speaker Configuration’ menu. + Check power amplifier and cabling,
• Select appropriate listening mode. + Correct'Speaker Configuration" or' Speaker + Power-up subwoofer, check Sub's AC outlet + Correct'Speaker Configuration" or "Speaker

• Play a known 5:1-channel recording or select + Correct Speaker Configuration’ or Speaker + Check connections. + Check source component setup. + To restore video display, press and hold both + Check batteries. + CheckIR windows and ensure clear line-of-sight + Reduce sunlight/room lighting + Power-down the M15 HD via the rear panel + Wait five minutes, re-connect and power up. + Switch 12VTRIGGER IN/OUT to OFF position. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Levels'settings. or check connections. Levels'settings. Dolby Pro Logic Ix Music mode. Levels settings front panel buttons LISTENING MODE and TONE DEFEAT and then release both buttons, from remote to M15 HD. Power switch and unplug it from the AC outlet. Factory defaults for 120V version only : Press simultaneously Source 4+ Tone Defeat Factory defaults for 230V version only : Press simultaneously Source + Tone Defeat

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Input impedance (R and C) Input sensitivity Maximum input signal Signal/Noise ratio, A-weighted Channel Separation Frequency response Frequency response (subwoofer out) Maximum output level

THD (CCIF IMD, DIM 100}

Treble Bass Normal operation Standby mode Unit dimensions (W x H x D} Net weight Shipping weight 56kQ+ 220 pF 40 mV (ref. 500 mV out) >8Vrms >90 dB (ref. 500 mV in 500 mV out, volume set to unity gain) >80 dB (ref. 2 V out, Volume maximum) >70 dB (ref. 1 kHz/10 kHz)

20.3 dB (ref. 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Tone Active)

20.3 dB (ref. 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Tone Defeat)

10- 200Hz (ref. -3 dB)

>8 Vrms into 600 <0:005% (ref. 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 V out) +10 dB at 10 kHz (ref 2V in 2V out) +10 dB at 100 Hz (ref. 2V in 2V out) 80W <1W 435 x 145 x 385 mm (Gross*) 131kg 22kg *- Gross dimension includes feet, volume knob and extended rear panel terminals. Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features, please log onto www.NADelectronics.com for the latest information about M15 HD. Marufactured undk ufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deinition Multimedia Interface are trademaris or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing icense under US. Patent #5: 5451,942 5.956674; registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbal, DTS-HD and DTS-HD' dy Pro Logic! and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 6166487535; 7.212872; 7.333029, 7.392,95; 7,272,567 & other US, andordiide patents issued & pending.DTS is à re trademarks ofDTS,Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under icense from Audysseÿ Laboratories. LS. and foreign patents pending. Audssey Mult£Q XT is a trade-mark of Audyssey Laboratories, This product incorpcrates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims f certain US. patents and other ntelletual property rights owned by Macrovsion Corporation and ather rights owners. Use cf this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovsion Corporation, and is intended for home and other imited iewing uses onÿ unless atherwise authoized by Macravision Corporation. Reverse engineering or dsassembly is prohiited

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