NHT Xd system Manuel utilisateur

Controller

user guide Ver 3.06b

Now Hear This.. 6400 Goodyear Road, Benicia, CA 94510 800-NHT-9993

Licensing acknowledgements

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674,

5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents are issued and pending.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Used under authoriza-

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing

LLC.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"

within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

Marking by the "CE" symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with

the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive)

standards of the European Community.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

·Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;

·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected;

·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read These Instructions

• Retain These Instructions

• Heed All Warnings

• Follow All Instructions

• Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on top, above or near the apparatus.

• Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Clean only with dry cloth.

• Ventilation - Do not block any ventilation openings to protect the unit from overheating. This product should not

be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manu-

facturer's instructions have been adhered to.

• Heat - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ

ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Grounding - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.Apolarized plug has two

blades with one wider than other.Agrounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consultant an electrician

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Power Cord Protection - Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Lightning and Periods of Non-Use - 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.

• Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when a power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Accessories - Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Overloading-Donotoverloadwalloutlets,extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptaclesasthiscanresult

in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label.

Table of contents

Thank You

Introduction

Unpacking

Main Features

Connections

Audio Connections

Video Connections

HDMI Connections

Control Connections

Tuner

Power

Front Panel

Front Panel Features

Proximity Feature

Front Panel Screens

Remote Control

Zone Function

Setup and Menus

What can be done through the Menus?

How to use the Menus

with the Front Panel Controls

and On Screen Display

Navigating the menus

using the front panel controls

Navigating the menus

with the remote control

On Screen Display - Status

NHT Speaker Wizard

Speaker Setup

Auto Distance Setup

Auto Level Setup

Manual Distance setup

Manual Level Setup

Manual Size Setup

7.1 Channel in

Source setup

Audio Setup

Favorite Mode Setup

Dolby/DTS Setup

Preset Setup

Tuner Setup

Using the AM/FM Tuner

Trigger Setup

Misc Setup

TV System

Distance units

Proximity Mode

Display

Setup lock

Reset All Settings

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Warranty Statement

Thank you!

Thanks for your investment in the Controller. We worked

hard to make the Controller easy and intuitive to use and

ultra-flexible to fit a variety of applications with state-of-

the-art performance and features. In addition, the

Controller can offer performance beyond any component

of its type when used with NHT speakers and amplifiers.

The reason for this is all the NHT speaker details have

been programmed into the Controller. The nuances of

this and levels of integration is better left for technical

papers that you'll find on our website nhthifi.com, and no

doubt reviews in enthusiast magazines.

Should you be using the Controller with non-NHT speak-

er and amplifier systems, don't worry, you'll still realize a

level of performance, sophistication and control

previously unavailable. Please enjoy.

Since the Controller will have regular software updates

available, this user guide will be updated as well. Please

visit www.nhthifi.com for current updates of this user

guide.

Introduction

The Controller is a very sophisticated home theater

controller and it is the center and the heart of a high-end

audio/video system.

When NHT speakers and amplifiers are used with the

Controller, the system's performance is further optimized

and automated. For example, all NHT speaker parame-

ters for bass management (high pass, low pass filters, eq

and phase) are programmed into the Controller. This fea-

ture also eliminates as many as 20 setup screens.

All NHT components also feature the NHTBus which

allows smart control, communication, and status monitor-

ing between components. This exclusive bus performs

tasks like switching the components in or out of standby

together and can even turn off any unused amplifier

channels, saving energy, reducing heat and improving

the performance of the active amplifier channels. The

Controller also features three 12VDC trigger outputs and

an RS-232 interface for compatibility with wide range of

home automation systems.

The Controller decodes Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES

digital audio formats and has the latest audio processing

features like Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Naturally, the Controller

can also function as a High-End stereo preamplifier. In

addition, a 7.1 channel input is provided with compre-

hensive volume and bass management facilities. This

ensures that the Controller will remain compatible with

new multi-channel formats to appear in the future.

For two channel audio sources the Controller can per-

form mono downmixing, Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6

decoding and add ambience with music modes. For

multi-channel analog sources the Controller can gener-

ate the surround channels utilizing Dolby Digital EX or

DTS-ES Matrix processing. If desired, the discriminating

audiophile can bypass the digital section of the

Controller completely by connecting, for example, a

stereo source to the Left and Right channels of the 7.1

analog channel input.

For the quick setup, Auto Calibration automatically

calculates the correct speaker distances and level

settings.

Unpacking

Store all packing materials for later use, if possible. You

will need the packing materials, if you have to ship your

Controller. (Trust us, you’ll be moving some day, so keep

the packaging!)

Included Accessories:



Power cord. (IEC type) - US 115V and 230V

for EU and many Asia-Pacific countries.

 RJ 45 cable for the NHTBus feature



12V trigger cable



Antenna adaptor for the tuner

 Remote control with two AAA battery



Calibration microphone with one AA battery

Main features



6 analog stereo inputs



6 composite video inputs

 4 S-Video inputs



3 component video inputs



3 HDMI 1.1 compliant digital audio/video inputs

 On Screen Display available on all video outputs

including HDMI



Touch controls for every function - no mechanical

switches



Proximity detection sensors make the Controller

more intuitive to use

 A simple, intuitive remote control



3 coaxial digital audio inputs



3 optical digital audio inputs

 External 7.1 channel analog input jacks



NHTBus Ethernet connectivity



Zone B functionality, audio and composite video

 AM/FM RDS Tuner

Connections

Audio Connections

1. Analog audio inputs: Connect your analog sources

(tape decks, VHS recorder, phono preamp, etc) here.

2. Analog audio outputs: In addition to the main 7.1

channel outputs, Controller has the following analog out-

puts:



REC output: this mirrors the signal of the currently

selected analog input

 Zone REC: this mirrors the currently selected

ZONE input.



ZONE output: is the signal currently selected by

the ZONE input. This output has separate volume con-

trol capability from the main outputs.

3. 7.1 Channel input: This is multi-channel analog input,

where you can connect your multi-channel source, such

as an SACD or DVD-A player.

4. 7.1 Channel output: This is the main output section.

Use these terminals to connect to your amplifiers inputs.

5. Digital audio connections: Connect your digital

sources (DVD-players, CD-players) here. Coaxial and

optical type input terminals are available. One output

terminal is available, which mirrors the optical incoming

digital input stream.

Video Connections

The Controller supports four different video format types:

composite video, S-Video, component video and HDMI,

listed in order of increasing video quality. The basic rule

of thumb is to use always the best available connection

type to transport signals between devices.

To mix 'n' match different sources and display devices

with different input and output types, Controller supports

video format conversions. The following video format

conversions are available in the Controller unit:



Composite and S-Video inputs are available on

component and HDMI video outputs

 S-Video inputs are available on HDMI, composite

and component video outputs



Component video inputs are only available on com-

ponent video outputs



HDMI inputs are only available on the HDMI output

Note: No scaling or de-interlacing are performed on any

incoming video input signal.

The Controller has the following video connectors:

6. Composite video inputs: Connect your video source

with composite output to these jacks.

7. Composite video outputs: Connect your display or

video recorder with composite video input to these jacks.

8. S-Video inputs: Connect your video source with S-

Video output to these jacks.

9. S-Video outputs: Connect your display or video

recorder with S-Video input to these jacks.

10. Component video inputs: Connect your video

source with component video outputs to one of the com-

ponent video inputs.

Note: Viewing any device connected to the component

video inputs requires you to connect the component

video output on the Controller to your video display

device.

11. Component video output: Connect your video dis-

play device with component inputs to these jacks.

Note: One component video connection consists of three

RCA type jacks, as each one of the RCA jacks carries

one "component" of video signal.

HDMI Connections

12. HDMI audio/video inputs: Connect any video

sources equipped with HDMI outputs to these jacks.

13. HDMI audio/video output: Connect your display

device to this jack if so equipped.

Note: The Controller’s HDMI inputs and output support

standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, and Dolby

Digital, DTS and 2 channel PCM digital audio formats on

a single cable.

Note: To view any device connected to the HDMI video

inputs requires you to connect the HDMI video output on

the Controller to your video display device.

Note: The Controller’s "On Screen Display - OSD" is

available on the HDMI output! Your display must be com-

patible with 480i and 576i resolutions (standard NTSC

and PAL resolutions).

Note: Component video is NOT available on HDMI out-

put at this time.

WARNING: HDMI capable displays should

only be connected to one of the HDMI out

connections. Connecting the display to the

HDMI In connection will cause serious dam-

age to both the Controller and the display.

Control Connections

14. RS-232 serial port: This is a standard RS-232 com-

patible serial port. This port can be used to link Controller

in a home automation system or for software upgrades

and system setup with proprietary PC software.

15. IR inputs: Connect your infrared sensors here.

Controller supports Xantech and compatible infrared

repeaters with 1/8” mono connectors. An external power

supply is required for most IR sensors.

16. Trigger outputs: Triggers are 12V control lines,

which can be used to control and trigger other appliances

in your home theater setup (like screens and shades).

Usually these control power amplifier channels and turn

them off, when Controller is in standby mode. For more

details on this feature, see Trigger setup, page 28.

17. NHTBus: The NHTBus is the communication line

for NHT components. When connected together, such

functions as auto turn on, standby, muting of unused

amplifier channels and error reporting to the controller

happen automatically. Please note that this totally elimi-

nates the need for the Trigger connectors when hooking

the Controller to any NHTBus component. If there is not

a sufficient number of NHTBus connectors available to

hook all the NHT components together, you can pur-

chase a standard network (Ethernet) hub and use that as

the central connection point for all components.

The NHTBus uses a standard Ethernet network protocol.

When connected to your home network, DHCP capable

server or router, DHCP will automatically assign an IP

address to each component connected by the NHTBus.

More information about the NHTBus can be found on the

NHT web site www.nhthifi.com.

Tuner

18. Tuner antenna: Connect the FM (75 ohm) or AM

(300 ohm) antenna here to receive radio broadcasts with

your Controller’s built in AM/FM stereo tuner.

Power

19. Power inlet: Connect the supplied power cable to

this connector. The unit has a switch mode power supply

and accepts input voltages between 100 - 250 VAC.

Note: Do not turn main power off from the back of the

unit before switching into Standby mode from the front

panel or remote control. Failing to do so might cause loss

of the latest settings.

Front Panel

Front Panel Features

1. Standby switch: Use this switch to turn the unit ON

from STANDBY and vice versa.

2. Headphone output / calibration microphone input:

This jack has a dual purpose. Headphone jack accepts

any standard headphone with a 1/8-inch/3.5mm jack.

The jack also is used to connect the included calibration

micro-phone during level and distance calibration (see

section Speaker Setup, page 19).

3. 6 Function Select Touch Buttons: Functions of

these buttons appear as markings on the display window.

A light touch with your finger onto the button marking on

the surface is all that is required.

4. Mute: Turns on and off mute relays. If the unit is

muted, no audio signal passes to the main output

terminals.

5. Display: 2 x 20-character display provides informa-

tion on the current system status. In normal operating

mode, information about current source, incoming signal

type, processing mode and volume level is available

simultaneously.

6. Touch Wheel: Volume control and navigation con-

trol. To control volume, brush your finger around the

matte textured “donut” lightly and slowly. Moving your fin-

ger clockwise increases volume and turning it counter-

clockwise decreases volume. This control also is used as

a standard navigation control when in setup mode. Touch

the blue arrows for up / down / left / right and/or use the

"wheel" to select values.

Note: Unlike conventional electronics which use

electro-mechanical switches, the Controller uses soft

touch controls. In other words, don’t expect to hear a click

when you press buttons.

Note: Please be aware that the touch wheel is very

sensitive and can easily go to full volume very quickly

possibly damaging your speakers, amplifiers and ears

and startling your loved ones. A light touch, with conser-

vative movements is all that is required.

Proximity Feature

The Controller features proximity detection sensors. As

you move your hand towards the display window the

display wakes up and changes from the current status

(source, volume, listening mode and input type) to the

start screen (first three sources plus mode and setup)

When you move your hand have away, it returns to sta-

tus mode (and after a few seconds the display goes

dark). The front panel display has two settings, “always

on” and “auto off”. When set to “auto off” the display will

go dark after 10 seconds (see Misc Setup / Display on

page 28).

If you have a door on your equipment rack which inter-

feres with the proximity feature, the proximity feature can

be turned on and off (see Misc Setup / Proximity Mode,

page 28).

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