NAD L70 User Manual

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L70  
DVD Receiver  
Owners Manual  
Manuel d’Installation  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Gebruikershandleiding  
Manual del Usuario  
Manuale delle Istruzioni  
Manual do Proprietário  
Bruksanvisning  
Introduction  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  
Using the L70’s AM/FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20  
About Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Selecting the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Tuning Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setting Radio Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Selecting Radio Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Choosing the FM Mute / Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
About RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Viewing RDS Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Entering User Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
About the L70’s Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24  
Selecting SURROUND MODEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Adjusting SURROUND MODEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Adjusting LEVEL TRIM “On the Fly” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Adjusting the Tone Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
12V Trigger Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using the HTR L70 remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-30  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Controlling the L70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Learning Codes From Other Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Punch-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Copy a Command From Another Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Macro Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Recording Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Executing Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Key-Illumination Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Delete Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Loading Code-Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Summary of HTR L70 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Getting the most from the NAD L70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5  
Unpacking and setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
About the L70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
E.A.R.S. and Digital Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Ease of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Upgradability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
About the HTR L70 System Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS  
Front Panel/Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9  
SETUP  
Setting up the L70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Dealing With Hum and Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
About the on-screen displays (OSD) and front panel readout. . . 10  
Displaying the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Navigating the OSD and Making Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14  
Surround mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Level trim (Test) setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Delay time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
OPERATION  
Using the L70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Selecting Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Muting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Using the L70’s DVD/VCD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18  
About DVD/VCD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Region management information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Transport Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Title and Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
REFERENCE  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD  
The L70 A/V Surround Sound DVD Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable product-yet we have invested great effort in making it  
simple and easy to use. The L70 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 receiver is as musically transparent and  
spatially accurate as possible, incorporating much of what we’ve learned from a quarter-centurys experience designing audio and home-theatre  
components. As with all our products, NADs Music First” design philosophy guided the L70s design, such that it can confidently promise you both  
state-of-the-art surround home-theatre and audiophile-quality music listening for years to come.  
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 NAD L70, and get the most from this  
powerful and flexible home-theatre component.  
One more thing: We urge you to register your L70 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site:  
For warranty information contact your local distributor.  
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Introduction  
GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD L70  
UNPACKING AND SETUP  
WHAT’S IN THE BOX  
Packed with your L70 receiver you will find:  
An AM loop antenna  
An FM ribbon-wire antenna with balun  
The HTR L70 remote control with 4 (four) AAA batteries  
This owners manual  
SAVE THE PACKAGING  
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your L70 arrived. Should you move or otherwise  
need to transport your receiver, this is by far the safest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many  
otherwise perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping carton, so please: Save  
that box!  
CHOOSING A LOCATION  
Choose a location that is well ventilated (with at least several inches to both sides and behind), and that  
will provide a clear line of sight, within 25 feet/8 meters, between the receivers front panel and your  
primary listening/viewing position-this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications. The  
L70 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is  
perfectly possible to stack the L70 atop other components, but the reverse usually should be avoided.  
Nonetheless, it is generally preferable that the L70 stands alone. It is especially important that sufficient  
ventilation be provided; if you are contemplating locating the L70 within a cabinet or other furniture,  
consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow.  
ABOUT THE L70  
Though the L70 is among the most technically sophisticated integrated A/V & DVD receivers, we worked  
hard to make it one of the most musically transparent home-theatre components available as well; this is  
what we mean by NADs Music First” design philosophy. Here are just a few examples:  
High-performance components used throughout the receivers analog audio circuits maximize  
quality from all sources, including multichannel analog sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD.  
The L70 incorporates a high quality DVD player with exceptional playability. The player has support  
for DVD video and audio, VCD, SVCD with playback control (PBC), CD audio such as CD-RW as  
well as MP3. As with all NAD DVD players, a set of convenient navigation buttons is provided on  
the front panel. See “Front Panel Controls”.  
Gold-surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure maximum signal integrity.  
E.A.R.S. AND DIGITAL SURROUND  
A key element of the L70s unique musical aptitude is NADs proprietary Enhanced Ambience Recovery  
System (EARS). In sharp contrast to many “ambience-synthesis” music-surround modes, EARS exploits the  
L70s substantial DSP power to route the ambient content that is “encrypted” in virtually all natural-  
acoustic recordings to the appropriate main, centre and surround speakers, without resorting to artificially  
generated reflections or regeneration. EARS’ natural ambience yields a subtle but exceptionally effective  
surround mode that naturally enhances the spatial presentation in a fashion suitable for serious music  
listening. Dolby ProLogic II Music, Movie and Emulation modes can also create enjoyable experiences from  
2-channel sources.  
On the digital side, the L70 combines extraordinarily high-speed DSP processing employing one of the  
most advanced high-speed DSP “engines” available, with fully 24-bit, 96 kHz-sampling-capable D/A  
converters for all channels. A single, high-precision master clock synchronises 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 5.1-channel reproduction, with genuinely  
superior sound quality in all modes.  
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Introduction  
GETTING THE MOST FROM THE NAD L70  
EASE OF USE  
Despite the effort NAD has invested in the L70 receivers sonic performance, we expended no less in  
making it powerfully easy to use. Its design is uniquely simple for so sophisticated a component, and the  
HTR L70 universal remote control is equally understandable, as are the L70s own front-panel and on-  
screen displays (OSD).  
UPGRADABILITY  
The L70 receiver permits flexible system growth via individually accessible 5.1 channel input for  
connectivity to products with integrated surround decoders.  
See “Rear Panel (5.1 CH. INPUT)”.  
ABOUT THE HTR L70 SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL  
Packed with your L70 is the NAD HTR L70 remote control, a full-system remote especially designed to be easy  
to use and easy to understand. Be sure to read the section “Using the HTR L70 Remote Control,” to familiarize  
yourself with the remotes layout and operations before proceeding to setup your receiver.  
Chances are, you will want to use your HTR L70 as your primary way to command your entire A/V system.  
The HTR L70 can be employed to operate additional NAD or other-brand components such as a second  
DVD/CD player, television, satellite/HDTV tuner, VCR, or virtually anything else that operates via standard  
infrared remote control.  
QUICKSTART  
In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new NAD L70 DVD/Receiver, we  
provide the following “Quickstart” instructions to get you underway. The steps below connect your L70  
to a TV/monitor; be sure to read “Input Setup”.  
PLAY A DVD MOVIE  
Connect the L70s composite video or S-Video “MONITOR OUT” jack to your TV/monitors  
corresponding input.  
Depending on the selection above, switch the “OSD SELECTOR” switch to either S-Video or  
Composite position (found on the back of the L70 beside the Composite Output “MONITOR” jack.  
Connect your left and right front speakers to the L70s FRONT L and R” outputs, being sure to  
connect red to red (“+”) and black to black (“-”), with care to avoid stray wires or strands crossing  
between terminals. (Connect centre and surround speakers as well, if you like). If your system includes  
a powered subwoofer, connect the L70s SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT” jack to its line input.  
Plug the AC mains plug into the AC; the LED on the front panel will be lit blue indicating the L70 is in  
standby mode ready to accept commands from either the front panel power switch or the HTR L70 remote.  
To start playback of the DVD player; press the HTR L70 remotes DVD” Device Selector key, and then  
its transport key “Open/Close” to select the DVD, insert the media and press the transport  
play  
key to start playing. You should hear multichannel or stereo sound, and see an image on the  
TV/monitor. (If one or the other fails to appear, you may need to use either the L70s Receiver or DVD  
on-screen menu systems to check assignment of audio and video inputs; see “Input Setup”.)  
Enjoy the movie or music, but be sure to set aside time to read this manual thoroughly, and to set up,  
calibrate, and configure your L70 carefully and completely.  
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Identification of controls  
FRONT PANEL  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
19  
18  
17  
16 15 14  
13  
1
“Power”: When the L70 is first plugged into the AC power, the L70s  
clock will light in the main VFL display showing the time of day, and  
very little power is consumed. Press in to switch the receiver from  
standby, changing the standby indicator to bright blue and  
illuminating the VFL display. Pressing the power switch again turns  
the unit back to standby. It is usual (and perfectly acceptable) to leave  
the L70 in standby mode in between normal viewing and listening  
sessions. Pressing the “OPEN CLOSE” button on the front-panel, or  
the HTR L70 remotes ON” button, will switch the receiver on,  
making it operational. Press the remotes OFF” button to return to  
standby. Note that when you do choose to switch off from standby  
using the front panel Power button, the L70s memory back-up  
system will store channel level, tuner preset, and other settings for  
several weeks while the unit is switched off, or even unplugged from  
AC power altogether.  
5
DISPLAY: Use this multifunction button to toggle between RDS PS,  
RDS RT and station frequency in FM Tuner mode(see Listening to  
Radio). This “DISPLAY” button will also toggle between optical,  
coaxial and analog inputs.  
6
7
MEMORY: Use to store tuned stations to the L70s 60 preset-  
memory locations. (See “Listening to Radio”.)  
VFL DISPLAY: The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFL Display)  
provides visual information on all of the L70s important modes,  
settings, and functions.  
8
TIME SET: Press and hold to set the internal clock, ON/OFF timer,  
and display of the clocks time. A red “clock face” will appear in the  
florescent display when the timer is activated. Use the “MEMORY”  
keys to toggle between the hours and minutes. There are two timers,  
one for when the L70 powers on, the other for when the unit  
powers off; these too are programmed in the same way as above.  
2
3
INDICATOR: When the L70 is in standby the LED will light bright  
blue, the VFL in the L70 will display the L70s internal clock. This  
indicator will extinguish itself when the power cable is unplugged  
from the AC supply.  
9
FM/AM: Press to toggle between the tuners FM and AM bands.  
PRESET TUNE: Press to step up or down between radio presets or  
searching channels; 30 FM and 30 AM station presets are available.  
10 FM MUTE/MODE: In the normal Mute position, only the stations  
with a strong signal can be listened to, and the noise between  
stations is muted. Pressing the “FM Mute/Mode” button allows  
distant (and potentially noisy) stations to be received. (See “Listening  
to Radio”.)  
Note that this function “wraps”: Pressing  
or  
will step  
from Preset 30 to Preset 1, or vice versa. “Unused” presets are  
skipped over. (Note that Presets must previously have been stored; see  
“Listening to Radio,” below.) Pressing momentarily the  
button will manually scan the AM or FM band. Press and hold the  
or for more than 2 seconds to search up or down; the  
or  
11 TONE: Press to toggle between Bass, Treble, TONE OFF and TONE  
ON. The VOLUME knob is used to adjust the Bass and Treble levels.  
L70s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters.  
Note that this function, too, “wraps,” and will continue searching up  
or down from one end of the AM or FM band to the other.  
12 VOLUME: Turn clockwise to increase the master-volume setting;  
counter clockwise to lower it. The VFL and on-screen displays show  
the setting, displayed as increments between MIN, 1 to 77. The  
VOLUME knob is also used to increment/decrement the Bass and  
Treble levels.  
4
SET UP: Press momentarily for setup of the L70 via the OSD. Use this  
function in conjunction with your video monitor. This “SET UP”  
button is mode dependent, the DVD and receivers OSD are mutually  
exclusive. Press and hold “SET UP” to bring up the receiver OSD even  
when in DVD mode.  
13 INPUT SELECTOR: Use to select an audio/video input along with its  
assigned analog or digital inputs (see “Input Setup”). Rotate  
clockwise or counter clockwise to select between:  
Internal DVD External 5.1 Internal AM/FM tuner CABLE/SAT  
VCR VIDEO 4 then back to Internal DVD  
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Identification of controls  
FRONT PANEL  
14 SURROUND MODE: Use to select the L70s SURROUND MODE.  
Press repeatedly to step through the L70s SURROUND MODEs. See  
“About the L70s SURROUND MODEs”.  
NOTE  
Depending on the format of the currently selected input (digital or  
analog; stereo or multichannel), different modes will be available.  
See “About the L70’s SURROUND MODEs”.  
For best results when recording to a VCR, select “SURROUND:  
STEREO”, and SUB: OFF in the receiver’s setup OSD.  
15 STOP: Press this button to stop playing of a DVD/CD.  
16 PLAY/PAUSE: Press this button to toggle between Play and Pause of  
a DVD/CD.  
17 OPEN/CLOSE: Press this button to open and close the DVD/CD  
drawer and simultaneously select the internal DVD/CD player. When  
in standby, this button will also power On the L70.  
18 VIDEO 4 INPUT: Use these convenience jacks for occasional sources,  
such as a camcorder, portable MP3 or tape player, or a videogame  
console, or any other analog audio, or composite or S-Video video  
source. Select the Video 4 input using the HTR L70 remote, or the  
front-panel INPUT SELECTOR knob.  
19 PHONES: Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1/4-inch  
stereo phone plug (use a suitable adaptor for headphones equipped  
with a smaller plug). Plugging in headphones automatically mutes  
output from all channels’ speakers (but not from the AUDIO OUT  
jacks of the VCR).  
NOTE  
Plugging in headphones will automatically switch the L70 to “Stereo”  
mode.  
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Identification of controls  
REAR PANEL  
ATTENTION!  
Please make all connections to your L70 receiver with the unit unplugged. (It is also advisable to power-down or unplug all associated components  
while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.)  
120 volt North American  
version only  
240 volt European  
2
version only  
240 volt  
120 volt North  
V
European  
American  
version only  
version only  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AC OUTLET  
FM  
GND  
AM  
AC OUTLET  
SWITCHED  
COMPOONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
POWER  
CAB/SAT  
INPUT IN  
VCR  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Cr  
Cb  
Y
ANTENNA  
OUT  
SWITCHED  
SCART/RRGB OUT  
100WATTS MAX  
VIDEO  
R
SURROUND  
L
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
L
OSD SELECT  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
L
DIGITAL AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
SUB  
D
O
UU
TPUT  
OUT  
TRIGGER  
INPUT  
INPUT  
OPTICAL  
SUBW  
WOOFER  
PRE-OUT 12  
V
COAXIAL  
5.1 CHANNEL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
1
SWITCHED AC OUTLET: This convenience jack can supply switched  
power to another component or accessory. It is powered on and off  
by the front panel POWER key (or the HTR L70s ON and OFF keys).  
6
FM ANTENNA: The supplied wire “dipole” FM antenna will connect  
to the FM connector using the supplied “balun” adaptor. It will  
usually work best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall,  
with arms fully outstretched forming a horizontal “T” perpendicular  
to the origin point of the signal. Experiment with placement and  
orientation of to yield the clearest sound and lowest background  
noise. In areas of difficult FM reception an external FM antenna can  
yield dramatic gains in quality; consult your NAD audio specialist or  
a professional antenna installer.  
NOTE  
The total draw of all devices connected to this jack must not exceed  
100 watts.  
2
3
AC POWER CORD: Connect AC power cord to the Voltage  
according to the model, 120 V for US and 240 V for Euro models.  
MONITOR OUT: Connect to video input of the 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.  
7
AM ANTENNA: The AM loop antenna supplied with the L70 (or a  
suitable replacement) is required for AM reception. Open the clip  
terminal lever; insert the wire and close, ensuring that the lever locks  
the wire in place. Testing different positions for the antenna may  
improve reception; vertical orientation will usually produce the best  
results. Antenna proximity to large metal objects (appliances;  
radiators) may impair reception, as will attempts to lengthen the wire  
to the loop.  
4
5
OSD SELECTOR: This switch places the OSD (On Screen Display) to  
either the Composite or S-Video MONITOR OUT.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (NTSC only): Connect the L70  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the component-video input of a  
compatible video monitor/TV. Be sure to observe consistency in  
connecting the Y/Cr/Cb jacks (some source and TV components label  
these Y/Pb/Pr) to the corresponding sources/inputs; do not rely purely  
on the colour coding of the jacks, which may not always be  
consistent among brands. The routing of the component-video input  
is fixed: COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack will only display the internal  
DVD video signals.  
NOTE  
An external AM antenna can improve long-distance reception  
substantially; consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional  
antenna installer. Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna  
to the AM ANTENNA terminal. Do not remove the AM loop antenna.  
NOTE  
The L70’s component-video output is a fully wide-band output,  
compatible with all HDTV formats. The L70 does not display its on-  
screen menus on its component-video output. To use on-screen  
menus, you will need to make an S-Video or composite connection  
between the L70 and the monitor/TV, and select it for menu display.  
Refer to OSD SELECTOR.  
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Identification of controls  
REAR PANEL  
8
SCART/RGB VIDEO OUT (PAL only): Connect the L70 SCART/RGB  
VIDEO OUT to the SCART/RGB video input of a compatible video  
monitor/TV. Be sure to observe the correct orientation of the  
SCART/RGB plug. The routing of the SCART/RGB input is fixed:  
SCART/RGB plug will only display the internal DVD video signals.  
15 SPEAKERS: Connect the left and right front, centre, and left and  
right surround speaker outputs to the corresponding loudspeakers.  
Each outputs +” (red) terminal and “-” (black) terminal must be  
connected to the corresponding “+” and “-” terminals of the  
loudspeaker. Use extra care to ensure that no stray wires or strands  
cross between posts or terminals at either end.  
NOTE  
The L70 does not display its on-screen menus on its SCART/RGB  
output. To use on-screen menus, you will need to make an S-Video  
or composite connection between the L70 and the monitor/TV, and  
select it for menu display. Refer to OSD SELECTOR.  
NOTE  
Use stranded wire of at least 16-gauge (AWG); specialized speaker  
cable may be valuable (consult your NAD audio specialist).  
Connections to the L70 can be made with banana-type plugs, or  
using bare wire, or pins, by loosening the terminal’s plastic nut,  
making a clean, neat connection, and re-tightening carefully (use the  
transverse hole through the post for bare-wire or pin connections).  
To minimize the danger of short-circuits, ensure that only 1/2-inch of  
exposed wire or pin is employed in connecting.  
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OPTICAL OUT: Connect the OUT OPTICAL port to the  
corresponding S/PDIF digital input of a recording component such as  
a CD recorder, DAT deck, or computer soundcard. See “Setup.”  
10 OPTICAL & COAXIAL IN: Connect to the coaxial/optical S/PDIF-  
format digital output of sources such as VCRs, HDTV or satellite  
tuners, or other components; connect IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL to an  
S/PDIF-format digital output.  
This unit is designed to produce optimum sound quality when  
connected to speakers with impedances within the receiver’s  
operating range. Please check front, centre, and surround speakers  
are rated to be 8 Ohms min. per speaker.  
11 12 V TRIGGER OUT: This mini-jack will control on or off any auxiliary  
equipment with a 12V trigger input when the L70 switches from  
standby to on state respectively. The maximum current this output  
can handle is 50 mA at 12 V. Consult your NAD audio specialist for  
more information.  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
For optimum surround performance, the L70 SPEAKER  
CONFIGURATION and levels must be set correctly via the receiver’s  
setup routines; see “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION.”  
12 PRE-OUT SUBWOOFER: Connect this output to a powered  
(“active”) subwoofer (or to a power amplifier channel driving a  
passive system).  
13 5.1 CHANNEL INPUT: Connect to the corresponding analog audio  
outputs of a multichannel source component such as a DVD-Audio  
or multichannel-SACD player, or external multichannel decoder.  
NOTE  
There is no bass-management or other processing (other than  
master-volume control) available to this 5.1 CHANNEL INPUT. While  
the multi-channel audio outputs of a DVD-Video player can be  
connected to these jacks, using the L70’s own Dolby Digital and DTS  
decoding and digital-analog converters, via a digital connection, can  
usually produce superior results.  
14 CABLE/SAT & VCR: These comprise the L70s principal inputs.  
Connect S-Video, composite video, and analog stereo audio from  
source components such as HDTV/satellite tuners (see “Setup”). VCR  
may be used with recording components such as videocassette or  
DVD-recorders; connect the L70 S-Video/composite video OUT jacks  
to these components’ record-input. (Note that VCR may freely be  
used for play-only components, in which case their IN jacks would  
remain unconnected.)  
NOTE  
For best results when recording to a VCR, select “SURROUND:  
STEREO”, and SUB: OFF in the receiver’s setup OSD.  
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Setup  
SETTING UP THE L70  
GETTING STARTED  
Before you make the first connection to your L70, you should have the arrangement of your listening  
room/home theatre components and furniture mapped out, at least initially. Unfortunately, a discussion  
of the vital questions of loudspeaker placement and listening/viewing positions is beyond our scope here.  
Suffice it to say that these two questions will influence your systems ultimate performance every bit as  
powerfully as your selection of electronics and speakers. Your NAD audio specialist dealer will be happy  
to advise you, and to recommend reference materials.  
NOTE  
It is not absolutely necessary but one may find it easier to use the HTR L70 remote handset in conjunction  
with the front panel buttons to configure your L70. See “Using the HTR L70 Remote”.  
DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE  
Hum and noise sometimes prove a challenge in complex, multichannel audio systems. Note these  
considerations to help prevent hum and noise problems:  
Power your systems entire audio components from AC outlets originating from the same circuit of  
your house wiring. As far as possible, power all audio components from the same outlet, or adjacent  
outlets on the same circuit. It may be useful to power video displays (and computers!) from outlets on  
another circuit, especially if that circuit is supplied from the other “leg” of the house wiring.  
Do not bundle analog audio cables with AC power cables, or with coaxial digital-audio cables. It is  
best if they cross at right angles if they must be in close proximity.  
Employ high-quality, well-shielded audio cable throughout, and ensure that all connections are secure.  
A pencil-eraser can be used to burnish copper- and gold-plated contacts to ensure good, low-  
resistance contact; specialized contact-cleaners can also be useful. Avoid unnecessary unplugging and  
re-plugging, since the gold (or copper) contact plating of typical cable connectors, even very high-  
quality ones, is very thin and easily worn.  
Track down hum/noise problems one component at a time, working backwards from the receiver. That  
is: Connect the speakers to the receiver only, and check for hum. Then connect one component only (a  
VCR, for example) alone, with no other components connected and check for hum. Connect additional  
components, one at a time, to the receiver and check for hum. At each stage, if hum/noise appears,  
examine the audio cabling and AC-power routing of the new component. In some cases, moving the new  
components AC cord to a different outlet, or installing a ground-lift (3-to-2-prong adaptor) on its power  
cord, will eliminate the hum.  
ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) AND FRONT-PANEL READOUT  
The L70 receiver employs two; self-explanatory systems of on-screen display “menus” one for the L70  
receiver, the other for the internal DVD player. These “menus” will appear on the connected video  
monitor/TV and are required during the setup process (useful in day-to-day operation); so be sure to  
connect the monitor/TV before proceeding with setup.  
NOTE  
The receiver’s on-screen displays (OSD) are carried to either one of the S-Video or composite MONITOR  
OUT jacks as defined by the receivers OSD SELECT switch. In addition to the receiver’s OSD, there is  
an internal DVD’s OSD; designed for greater enjoyment and flexibility when watching DVD/CDs by  
allowing simultaneous output of the OSD on S-VIDEO, COMPOSITE, COMPONENT (NTSC models) and  
SCART/RGB (PAL models).  
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Setup  
SETTING UP THE L70  
DISPLAYING THE L70 RECEIVER’S OSD  
While in DVD mode, press the L70s SETUP” key momentarily for the DVDs OSD, and for 3 seconds for  
the receivers OSD. With the use of the navigation keys either on the L70s front panel or the HTR L70  
remote, you may select various menus. For the L70s receiver, the <MAIN MENU> will display on your  
video monitor/TV. If the OSD does not appear, check your MONITOR OUT connections either COMPOSITE  
or S-VIDEO outputs, in conjunction with position of the OSD SELECT switch. Use the OSD Select switch  
located on the back of the L70 beside the MONITOR OUT jacks to switch the OSD between COMPONENT  
and S-VIDEO.  
NOTE  
The receiver’s OSD does not appear on the L70’s component-video (NTSC) or SCART/RGB (PAL) output,  
nor does it appear on the VCR record-outputs; these are for recording, not monitoring during receiver  
operation.  
NAVIGATING THE OSD AND MAKING CHANGES  
Press the SETUP button on the front panel of the L70 as described above in “Displaying the L70 Receivers  
OSD”. Use the  
keys of the HTR L70 or on the front panel, to move up or down among the Setup  
to change the parameter-value  
menus list of items; use “Enter” to select a menu item, and use  
(setting) of any item. Selecting <MAIN MENU OFF> from the main setup menu exits the OSD altogether,  
retaining parameter-value changes, if any, made previously.  
When in the DVD OSD, pressing the “SETUP” button on the L70 will toggle off the dedicated DVD OSD  
and at that moment the DVD settings will be stored.  
NOTE  
When playing any DVD, VCD, or CD the L70’s DVD OSD can be activated at any time. This convenient  
feature allows one to change audio and video settings “on-the-fly” without the need to stop or pause  
the media.  
SETTING L70 OSD LANGUAGE (RECEIVER SECTION ONLY)  
From the OSDs <MAIN MENU> screen, select the <LANGUAGE> item using the remote's  
and  
“Enter” keys. Using the  
keys, select between English, French or German for the L70s receiver OSD.  
INPUT SETUP  
The L70 is equipped with four configurable inputs; 3 audio-video inputs labelled CAB/SAT, VCR, and  
VIDEO 4 (VIDEO 4 on the front panel), and one set of audio-only labelled 5.1 CHANNEL INPUT. These will  
become active whenever that input is selected.  
NOTE  
Incoming digital and audio signals present at either digital (either coaxial or optical) or analog inputs  
are mutually exclusive. Any audio signal can be permanently selected toggling the L70’s “DISPLAY”  
button through the choices shown either in the L70’s fluorescent display and OSD.  
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Setup  
SETTING UP THE L70  
INPUT SELECTOR  
From the OSDs <MAIN MENU> screen, select the <INPUT SELECTOR> menu item using the HTR L70  
remotes’  
Using the  
Use the  
and “Enter” keys.  
keys select the video input (DVD, SAT, VCR, and VIDEO 4) you wish to configure.  
keys to move to the <Audio> line, and then use the  
keys to select the analog  
audio input you wish to be linked to that input (usually, this will be the same, i.e., “VCR” with “VCR,”  
“Video 4” with “Video 4,” and so on).  
NOTE  
It is not necessary to have an analog audio input connected for every video input you employ. In fact,  
in some cases-for example for a CAB/SAT-it may be preferable to make only a coaxial or optical digital  
audio link to the L70 for audio playback. This avoids possible confusion, and ensures that the L70’s  
high-performance surround and digital audio circuitry will always be employed.  
Now use the  
keys to move to the <DIGITAL INPUT> line and select the digital input you wish  
linked to that input.  
If you set <DIGITAL INPUT> to “ANALOG,” no incoming digital signal will be selected by that input.  
(Set an inputs <DIGITAL INPUT> to “ANALOG” only if you wish to ensure that that input will not play  
an incoming digital bit stream, even if one is present.)  
NOTE  
The combination of analog-audio input and digital input assigned above will always be recalled  
whenever that input is selected via the front-panel INPUT SELECTOR, or the HTR L70 remote’s input-  
select keys.  
That signals from digital inputs are not available on the analog VCR OUT jacks.  
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Setup  
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION  
Every surround-sound system requires “bass-management” to direct low-frequency content from any or  
all channels to the speakers best able to reproduce it. For this function to operate correctly, it is important  
that you correctly identify your speakers’ capabilities.  
We use the terms “SMALL”, “LARGE”, “NONE”, (and OFF), but note that physical size may be irrelevant.  
A “SMALL” speaker is any model, regardless of physical size, that lacks significant deep-bass response,  
that is, below about 80 Hz.  
A “LARGE” speaker is any full-range model, that is, one with deep-bass response  
A “NONE” speaker is one that is not present in your system. For example, you might not have any  
surround-back speakers installed; in that case, you would set the <SURR:> setup item to “NONE.”  
A “OFF” speaker is one that may be present such as a subwoofer but set to off for in the SPEAKER  
CONFIGURATION setup menu such as <SUB: OFF>.  
SETTING SPEAKER CONFIGURATION  
From the OSDs <MAIN MENU> screen, select the <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> line using the HTR L70  
remotes  
, and “ENTER” keys. Using the  
keys, set <FRONT:> to “LARGE” or “SMALL” as your  
main-front speakers require according to the guidelines noted above. Similarly, set <CENTER>, and  
<SURR> to “LARGE,” “SMALL,” or “NONE” as your systems loudspeakers require. Set <SUB> to “ON”  
or “OFF.”  
NOTE  
The SPEAKER CONFIGURATION is “global”; that is, it remains in force with all inputs and in all  
SURROUND MODEs.  
You can set Subwoofer to “ON” even with “LARGE” front speakers. In such cases, both subwoofer  
and front speaker will receive the LFE-channel signal. In the case where the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL” the LFE-channel signal will be routed to subwoofer but not to the front speakers; LFE-  
channel signal will pass only to the subwoofer. In most subwoofer-equipped systems, setting front  
speakers to “SMALL” is usually the better option.  
SURROUND MODE  
From the OSDs <MAIN MENU> screen, select the <SURROUND MODE> line using the HTR L70 remotes  
, and “Enter” keys. Using the  
and  
keys you can select mode variations, and adjust  
various parameters, depending on the current SURROUND MODE. For more information, see “About the  
L70s SURROUND MODEs,” below.  
LEVEL TRIM (TEST) SETUP  
Adjusting the relative balance of your systems loudspeakers ensures that surround-sound recordings, whether  
music or film, will present the balance of effects, music, and dialog that the artists intended. Additionally, if  
your system incorporates a subwoofer it establishes a correct relationship between the volume of the  
subwoofer and the other speakers, and thus of low-frequencies (bass) to other sonic elements.  
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Setup  
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION  
SETTING LEVEL TRIM  
Press the HTR L70 remotes TEST” key, activating the L70s channel-balancing test signal and displaying  
the <TEST TONE> menu on the OSD. You will hear a “surf” sound that cycles through your speakers,  
beginning with the Front-Left. (If you do not hear the test signal, check your speaker connections (above),  
and your <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> OSD menu settings, (above.)  
As the test signal cycles around the speakers, the OSD (and the VFL front panel display) will highlight the  
currently playing channel. Now use the remotes  
keys to adjust the loudness of the noise output  
from the currently playing channel to the required level (its usually simplest to begin with the left-front).  
The “level offset” reading on the right will change by 1 dB increments; 10 dB adjustment is available.  
NOTE  
If you are balancing levels “by ear,” choose one speaker – usually the centre – as a reference and adjust  
each of the others in turn to “sound as loud” as the reference. Be sure that you remain in the primary  
listening position while balancing all channels.  
All speakers must be in their final locations before level setting.  
Your subwoofer (if any) should be set with its integral crossover defeated, or if undefeatable, set to its  
highest-possible frequency if you are using the L70’s SUBWOOFER output. Final subwoofer-level  
adjustment “by-ear,” using music and film sound material, is frequently useful.  
Due to the effects of room acoustics, matched-pair speakers (front; surround; back) will not always  
calibrate to exactly the same level offset readings.  
DELAY TIME  
Your systems SPEAKER CONFIGURATION settings are a subtle but important refinement of your setup.  
Informing the L70 of the loudspeaker-to-listener dimensions of each speaker automatically imposes the  
correct delays, optimising imaging, intelligibility, and surround-sound ambience.  
SETTING SPEAKER DELAY TIME  
From the OSDs <MAIN MENU> screen, select the <SURROUND MODE> item using the remotes  
and “Enter” keys. Using the  
keys, select the surround mode you wish to configure. From your  
principal listening position to the front surface of the centre loudspeaker select the amount of delay for  
that particular surround mode. The delay in milliseconds roughly represents the distance in feet; one  
millisecond is approximately one foot.  
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Operation  
USING THE L70  
You may operate the L70 DVD Surround Sound Receiver from its front panel or via the HTR L70 remote  
control. Since the remote will be the primary controller for most cases, we will focus on remote-controlled  
operations. Be sure also to read the section, “Front Panel” above.  
SELECTING SOURCES  
With the HTR L70s remotes Amp” device selected, the remotes numeric-key section directly selects the  
receivers internal DVD and tuner “TUNER”, as well as the other inputs and multichannel input (“Ext. 5.1”)  
refer to the orange labels directly above each key.  
When a source other than the internal DVD is selected, the video signal at the monitor output is always  
a black background, until the internal DVD is selected.  
When you change sources, the VFL will display the new input in its primary display.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
Use the HTR L70 remotes <Volume up/down> keys to adjust the “master volume” of the L70, raising or  
lower all channels together.  
NOTE  
A momentary keypress will change the master volume by 1 unit increments; if you hold down  
<Volume up/down> the master-volume change will “run-on” until the key is released.  
The L70’s OSD will show the volume setting as a line graphic with a numeric display above relative to  
the reference level.  
Since recordings vary considerably in overall average level, there is no imperative to listen at any particular  
master-volume setting. A setting of 20 may sound “as loud” from one CD or DVD as 10 does from  
another.  
If muting has been activated (below), adjusting master-volume via the HTR L70 remote or the front-  
panel knob automatically releases the mute function.  
The L70 will power-up from standby mode at whatever master volume setting was last used; however,  
if the prior setting was greater than 50 the L70 will power up to 50. This prevents inadvertently  
beginning a session at excessive volume.  
MUTING THE SOUND  
Use the HTR L70 remotes <Mute> key to silence all channels completely. Muting is always available,  
regardless of source or SURROUND MODE selections.  
NOTE  
Cycling through standby or powering off releases muting; the L70 will return from standby with  
muting off if standby was invoked with muting on.  
A changing input or listening-mode selection releases muting.  
Adjusting the master-volume via the HTR L70 or the front-panel knob automatically releases the mute  
function.  
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Operation  
USING THE L70’S DVD/VCD/CD  
When you want to play back DVD videodiscs, turn on the TV and select the L70s DVD player. When you  
want to enjoy the sound of DVD videodiscs, VCDs, or audio CDs from the L70, press the “SURROUND  
MODE” button on the L70 and select the desired surround mode of the L70s DVD player.  
The HTR L70 Device Selector key “DVD” will enable the transport keys beneath the HTR L70 navigation  
keys. The source selector knob “INPUT SELECTOR” on the L70 can also select DVD as well. If the L70 is  
in standby mode, the “OPEN/CLOSE” button will also automatically select DVD mode.  
Set the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the connected TV in the “SETUP”  
OSD menus.  
PRESS “OPEN/CLOSE”; THE DISC TRAY OPENS.  
You can open the disc tray by pressing this button even if the L70 is in standby mode. The power  
indicator will turn from blue to dark. Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback side down.  
There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out  
of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the L70 to malfunction.  
Press “PLAY/PAUSE”, the disc tray is automatically closed and playback begins.  
If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single sided disc), ‘NO DISC’ appears on both the L70s  
display and the TV/monitor screen.  
If you insert an audio VCD/CD, the total tracks and time will appear.  
If you insert a SVCD videodisc, the PBC symbol will appear in the L70s display.  
After playing back all of the chapters in the title, L70s DVD player automatically stops and returns to  
the menu screen.  
Press the navigation keys then and press “ENTER”, or press the numeric button(s), to select the desired  
item. Play of the selected item now begins.  
For further information, also refer to the jacket or case of the disc you are playing.  
NOTES  
Do not move the L70 during playback. Doing so may damage the disc and the L70.  
Do not push the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the L70 to malfunction.  
Do not push up the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause  
the L70 to malfunction.  
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Be especially careful with children’s fingers  
around the closing disc tray, as there is a risk of personal injury.  
Depending on the DVD disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the jacket or  
case of the disc you are playing.  
Do not change the position of the OSD SELECT switch on the back of the L70 when it is turned on.  
Doing so may result in poor picture quality.  
ABOUT DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD  
The L70s internal DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD player will play DVDs, SVCD with or without PBC (Play Back  
Control), VCDs, and CDs including CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3.  
NOTE  
You cannot playback discs other than those listed above such as Video CD-CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G,  
photo-CD, and CD-i data discs. To do so may render the L70 permanently inoperable.  
REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION  
This DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that  
is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the  
Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play that disc.  
NOTE  
There are two regions for the L70, Region 1 and Region 2 as shown on the back of the L70.  
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Operation  
USING THE L70’S DVD/VCD/CD  
OSD NAVIGATION  
Perform the L70s DVD OSD navigation by using the L70s front “DISPLAY”, navigation  
“ENTER” keys; before performing OSD navigation connect the L70 to a TV/monitor.  
, and  
During playback of DVD, VCD, and CD media the HTR L70s display button “DISP” will enable an OSD  
for navigation of time/tracks/chapters (media specific), audio language (DVD, and SVCD only), subtitle  
language (DVD only), angles (DVD only), and surround sound configuration.  
NOTE  
The display feature may not be available for all disc media and is media dependent.  
VIDEO OSD  
To select the appropriate screen type according to your TV set, one selects the “SETUP” button from the  
L70s front panel. Choose ‘VIDEO’ and select choices that best fit your TV set.  
TV DISPLAY  
Select between 4:3 LB (Letter Box), 4:3 PS (Pan Scan), and 16:9 WIDE using the navigation keys, then press  
“ENTER” to select.  
TV TYPE  
Use the navigation keys to select between NTSC, PAL or AUTO depending on your TV/monitor  
configuration/type , then press “ENTER” to select.  
AUDIO OSD  
Depending on the media played, audio may not be present unless the AUDIO OUT is set to either PCM  
or BITSTREAM. Please refer to your DVD/CD media documentation for the correct settings.  
AUDIO OUT  
Select between PCM and BITSTREAM at the L70s DIGITAL OUT” to other audio/video equipment using  
the navigation keys, then press “ENTER” to select.  
96K LPCM OUT  
Select between 96k or 96k converted to 48k using the navigation keys, then press “ENTER” to select.  
DISC (LANGUAGE SETTINGS) OSD  
Depending on the DVD media, only those languages recorded on the DVD media are available. When  
these settings are chosen, they will become default settings, unless the DVD media overrides the settings.  
DISC MENU  
Select between English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Italian, and Netherlands for the DVD disc  
menus using the navigation keys, then press “ENTER” to select.  
AUDIO  
Select between English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Italian, and Netherlands for the DVD disc  
audio using the navigation keys, then press “ENTER” to select.  
SUBTITLE  
Select between English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Italian, and Netherlands for the DVD disc  
subtitles using the navigation keys, then press “ENTER” to select.  
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Operation  
USING THE L70’S DVD/VCD/CD  
SYSTEM OSD  
From this OSD, one can change the overall settings of the L70s DVD player.  
OSD LANGUAGE  
Select between English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Netherlands L70s DVD OSD using the  
navigation keys, then press “ENTER” to select.  
PARENTAL RATING  
Select between 0 to 8 to limit the viewing of DVD media only, using the navigation keys, then press  
“ENTER” to select. The value of 0 represents full access to all rating types of DVDs; the value of 8  
represents total restriction of DVDs limited to family entertainment.  
PASSWORD  
Select PASSWORD to add a four digit password, using the numeric keys, then press “ENTER” on the HTR  
L70s remote.  
DEFAULTS  
Select this to restore factory defaults. The factory default password is 1234.  
TRANSPORT CONTROL KEYS  
These keys are found on both on the L70 front panel and HTR L70. On the L70 they are the  
“Open/Close”, “Play/Pause”, “Stop”,  
,
,
, and  
keys. On the HTR L70 theses are  
,
,
,
,
, and  
.
TITLE AND MENU KEYS  
Both these keys are only found on the HTR L70. Both “TITLE” and “MENU” buttons are used to display  
via OSD, the title headings and menus of the DVD and MP3 CD media when available.  
Some movie discs may contain two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, the “TITLE”  
button can be used to select the movie title. (The details of operation differ depending on the disc used.)  
NOTE  
Selecting a title may not be possible on certain DVD discs.  
Press “TITLE”; a list of the titles on the disc is displayed. Press “TITLE” again to resume play from the  
scene when “TITLE” was first pressed  
Press “ENTER”, “PLAY”, or the numeric button(s), to select desired title. The selected title now starts  
playing.  
Some DVDs have unique menu structures called DVD menus. For example, DVDs programmed with  
complex contents provide guide menus, and those recorded with various languages provide menus for  
audio and subtitle language. Although the DVD menus contents and operation differ from disc to disc,  
the following explains the basic operation when this feature is used.  
Press “MENU” during play; the DVD menu available on the disc is now displayed. Pressing “MENU” again  
resumes play from the scene when MENU was first pressed.  
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Operation  
USING THE L70’S AM/FM RADIO  
The L70s internal AM/FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts. Note that reception  
and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree on the type of antenna(s) used, as well as  
proximity to the broadcast origin, geography, and weather conditions.  
ABOUT ANTENNAS  
The supplied ribbon-wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear-panel FM-antenna input using the  
‘balun’ included adaptor, and should be fully extended to form a “T”. This folded-dipole antenna will  
usually work best oriented vertically, with the arms of its “T” full outstretched and arranged perpendicular  
to the origin of the desired broadcast. There are no ‘rules,’ however, and experimenting freely with  
antenna placement and orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise. In areas  
of poor FM reception, an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically. If radio listening is  
important to you, consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimise your system.  
The supplied AM ‘loop’ antenna will usually provide adequate reception. However, an exterior AM  
antenna can be used to improve reception; consult an antenna professional for more information.  
SELECTING THE RADIO  
Press the AM/FM key on the L70 front panel, the HTR L70s orange “TUNER” (the numeric 9 key), or the  
yellow “AM” and “FM” keys to select the receivers radio mode. Each subsequent press of either key will  
toggle the unit between its FM and AM bands.  
TUNING STATIONS  
Press TUNE  
on the front panel momentarily to step up or down between FM or AM frequencies.  
for more than 2 seconds to search up or down; the L70s tuner will stop at  
Press and hold TUNE  
the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters. See “Front Panel,” above. Pressing the TUNE  
momentarily during the search process will stop the search.  
keys  
After first pressing the yellow “TUNER” mode-select key on the HTR L70 to set the remote to control radio  
functions, press “TUNE DOWN” or “TUNE UP” on the HTR L70 (yellow lettering); press momentarily to  
perform slow manual search, hold in to automatically search (see above).  
SETTING RADIO PRESETS  
The L70 can store as many as 60 of your favourite radio stations for immediate recall; 30 FM stations and  
30 AM. To store a radio preset, first tune the desired frequency (see above), then press the front panel  
MEMORY key. Press the PRESET  
MEMORY key once again.  
key to select the preset number to be assigned. Then press the  
NOTE  
The Radio Presets must be stored from the front panel; this setup function is not accessible from the  
HTR L70 remote.  
SELECTING RADIO PRESETS  
Press PRESET  
on the front panel to step up or down between presets; press and hold PRESET  
to “scroll” continuously up or down. The HTR L70 remotes PRESET  
” keys work similarly.  
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Operation  
USING THE L70’S AM/FM RADIO  
CHOOSING THE FM MUTE / MODE  
The front-panel FM MUTE/Mode key is a dual-purpose control. First, it “toggles” the L70 between stereo  
mute and unmuted mono reception (assuming that a multiplex-stereo station of sufficient strength is  
tuned). FM Mute eliminates noise from “empty” FM frequencies but also mutes very weak or distant  
stations. Toggling off the FM Mute will result in reduced noise if the FM station signal level is less than the  
FM Stereo threshold (since mono FM is inherently less noise-prone), though at the sacrifice of the stereo  
effect.  
NOTE  
Toggling between FM Mute on or off also defeats the L70’s FM muting circuit. If you wish to listen to  
a particularly weak or distant broadcast, toggle off the FM Mute and tune it manually.  
ABOUT RDS  
The Radio Data System (RDS) permits compatible FM receivers to display text determined by the  
broadcaster. The L70 supports two RDS modes, station-name (PS mode) and radio-text (RT mode).  
However, not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal; in most areas you will find from  
one to several RDS-enabled stations, but it is by no means impossible that your favourite stations will not  
be broadcasting RDS data.  
VIEWING RDS TEXT  
When an RDS-enabled FM broadcast is tuned, after a brief delay the “RDS” symbol will light in the L70s  
front-panel readout and the readouts character section will show its station-name (PS) text: “ROCK101,”  
for example. Press the front-panel DISPLAY key to toggle the readout between this and the stations radio-  
text (RT) readout, if any, which might scroll song- or artist-name, or any other text of the stations choosing.  
ABOUT USER NAMES  
You can assign an eight character “User Name” to each radio preset, which will show in the front-panel  
readout whenever that preset is recalled.  
ENTERING USER NAMES  
For example, to name a radio preset “NEWS”: recall the desired radio preset, and then press the front-  
panel DISPLAY key for about four seconds; the readout shows a blinking bar. Use the PRESET  
keys  
to select the first character of the name (“N” from the alphabetic list; press either TUNE key to select  
the character and move to the next position. Repeat this process for each character in sequence; press  
the MEMORY key again to store the User Name and exit the text-entry mode.  
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Operation  
ABOUT THE L70’S SURROUND MODES  
The L70 receiver offers nine distinct SURROUND MODEs, tailored for different types of recordings or  
program material. The table below lists which modes are available to what input signals.  
With a two-channel (STEREO) source the following SURROUND MODEs can be selected:  
Dolby PRO LOGIC II MOVIE  
Dolby PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
Dolby PRO LOGIC II EMULATION  
Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are reproduced with ProLogic II surround  
processing, yielding output to left-, centre-, and right-front channels, discrete left/right surround channels,  
and subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION>).  
NOTE  
ProLogic II is a more recent evolution of the original Dolby ProLogic surround processing that 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.  
The L70 provides three Pro Logic II variations: MOVIES, MUSIC and EMULATION. See “Adjusting  
SURROUND MODES”.  
EARS  
Two-channel recordings, whether stereo or surround-encoded, are reproduced with proprietary NAD  
surround processing with signals output to the left, centre-, and right-front channels and discrete left/right  
surround channels, plus subwoofer (assuming these are present in the current <SPEAKER  
CONFIGURATION>). 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 of the 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 nearly all “natural-acoustic” stereo recordings; typically, these  
include classical, jazz, and folk genres as well as numerous examples from others. Its virtues include a  
realistic, stable “front-stage” sonic imaging and spacious but unexaggerated ambient “virtual acoustics”  
that remain faithful to the original recording.  
ENHANCED STEREO  
All recordings reproduced in stereo (Downmix, from Dolby Digital/DTS multichannel sources) are  
reproduced 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.  
STEREO  
All recordings reproduced in stereo (Stereo, or Downmix, from Dolby Digital/DTS multichannel sources)  
are reproduced via the front speakers only (plus subwoofer, if any). Stereo can prove useful in certain late-  
night or very low-volume listening situations.  
The following Surround Sound Modes require a specially encoded signal that must be present in digital format  
to be decoded by the L70. These modes are automatically switched on when the appropriate data stream is  
detected. The desired data stream must sometimes be selected in the setup menu of the source media.  
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Operation  
ABOUT THE L70’S SURROUND MODES  
DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS  
Digital recordings in Dolby Digital or DTS formats are reproduced via the channels employed in the original  
recording (up to the maximum channels present in the current <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> setup).  
NOTE  
The DVD player must be sending a Dolby Digital or DTS bit-stream from its digital output. The DVD  
includes its own setup menu that (among other things) lets you select the default bit-stream format,  
and includes an “Auto” setting that directs the player to choose the Dolby Digital/DTS signal whenever  
these are available. In a few cases, you may have to set the player’s bit-stream manually to “DOLBY  
DIGITAL: ON”. In the case of DVDs that carry both Dolby Digital and DTS, you will select one or the  
other from the disc’s (not the player’s) main menu.  
While most Dolby Digital recordings are 5.1-channel surround productions, older examples may be  
multichannel, 2-channel, or even monaural; the L70 will automatically reproduce the Dolby Digital  
signal with the maximum number of channels available.  
The table below indicates which SURROUND MODEs are available with the two types of audio signal  
sources: digital- or analog-input 2-channel (whether the actual signal is monaural, stereo or surround-  
encoded), and digital-multichannel (Dolby Digital or DTS). Where a SURROUND MODE is not available to  
a given signal source, it will not appear in the <SURROUND MODE> selection rotation.  
2-ch analog or PCM  
Stereo  
Multi-ch. (DD/DTS)  
Downmix  
EARS  
Dolby Digital or DTS  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music  
Dolby Pro logic II Movie  
Dolby Pro logic Emulation  
Enhanced Stereo  
SELECTING SURROUND MODES  
Keying the HTR L70 remotes SURR MODE” button steps through each of the L70s SURROUND MODEs  
available to the current input signal. It also momentarily displays the SURROUND MODE in the OSD.  
NOTE  
Changing the type of input signal may automatically change the SURROUND MODE: If the new signal  
is a Dolby Digital or DTS recording, it will automatically invoke its native mode. The reverse is also true  
if Dolby Digital or DTS was previously selected.  
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Operation  
ABOUT THE L70’S SURROUND MODES  
ADJUSTING SURROUND MODES  
Use the HTR L70 remotes Surr. Mode” key, or the front panel SURROUND MODE key, to select the  
SURROUND MODE you wish to display and listen to; this will display on the L70s VFL Display. One can also  
select variations using the HTR L70  
cursor keys on the <SURROUND:> line of the OSD. Use the  
HTR L70s  
(if any).  
and  
cursor keys to navigate among and modify that modes adjustable parameters  
NOTE  
SURROUND MODE parameter changes are not maintained when you change SURROUND MODEs.  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II (PLII)  
PLII MOVIE is optimised for film soundtracks.  
PLII MUSIC for music recordings.  
PLII EMULATION for decoding original Dolby Surround sound film and music recordings.  
DELAY TIME  
SURRound (0 to 15 mS for PLII Music, 10 mS for PLII Movie and Emulation): Adjusts front-rear  
emphasis of the surround effect independently from the relative channel levels.  
DTS  
DELAY TIME  
CENTER (0 to 5 mS): Adjusts centre-front emphasis of the centre channel such as vocals,  
independently from the relative channel levels.  
SURRound (0 to 15 mS): Adjusts front-rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the  
relative channel levels.  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DELAY TIME  
CENTER (0 to 5 mS): Adjusts centre-front emphasis of the centre channel such as vocals,  
independently from the relative channel levels.  
SURRound (0 to 15 mS): Adjusts front-rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the  
relative channel levels.  
NIGHT-M (On or Off): Adjusts the dynamic range.  
STEREO  
No Delay  
ENHANCED STEREO / EARS  
DELAY TIME  
SURRound (0 to 15 mS): Adjusts front-rear emphasis of the surround effect independently from the  
relative channel levels.  
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Operation  
ABOUT THE L70’S SURROUND MODES  
ADJUSTING LEVEL TRIM “ON THE FLY”  
You can make changes to the relative levels of centre, surround, and subwoofer outputs. This may prove  
useful in a number of circumstances; for example, to increase (or tone down) a films dialog level by raising  
(lowering) the centre channel, or to reduce excessive deep bass (or enhance deep bass) by lowering  
(raising) the subwoofer level without having to go into the LEVEL TRIM OSD menu.  
TO ADJUST LEVEL TRIM  
Use the HTR L70 remotes SURR”, “CENTER”, and “SUB”  
keys for direct-access level adjustment of  
these channels, over a range of 10 dB. You can also adjust all channel levels using the front panels  
navigation keys (see “Front Panel,” above), or via the <LEVEL TRIM> line of the OSDs <MAIN MENU> screen.  
NOTE  
The surround channels (if any) adjust in tandem. Channel Level changes made via the HTR L70 are  
retained even if you cycle the receiver through standby.  
Level settings are added/subtracted to the setup levels established by the L70 level-calibration routine,  
invoked by the HTR L70 “Test” key.  
ADJUSTING THE TONE CONTROLS  
The L70 bass and treble controls are adjusted using the front panels TONE button in conjunction with the  
VOLUME knob; see “Front Panel,” above.  
NOTE  
Bass/treble settings affect only the front left/right channels, and are active in all SURROUND MODEs.  
ABOUT THE 12 V TRIGGER OUT  
The L70s rear-panel 12 V TRIGGER OUT is a convenient method of controlling on and off any auxiliary  
equipment that is connected to or is used in conjunction with the L70, when the L70 is turned on or to  
standby via remote or the front panel power button.  
12 V TRIGGER OUT  
The L70s rear-panel 12 V TRIGGER OUT is a female miniature 3.5 mm stereotype jack that will produce +12  
V DC at approximately 50 mA. Use a 3.5 mm stereotype miniature phone plug with the centre pin + 12 V  
and the first band the ground. We recommend that you use a good quality cable with shield when attaching  
the 3.5 mm stereotype plug so as to prevent false triggering of the auxiliary equipment due to electro-  
magnetic interference from nearby electronic equipment. See your NAD audio specialist for more information.  
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Operation  
USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL  
SPECIFICATIONS  
DEVICE SELECTOR  
Controls up to 8 devices  
AMP  
CD  
TV  
ON  
44 function keys  
DVD  
OFF  
CAB/SAT  
TUNER  
TAPE  
Learns up to 352 commands  
MACRO  
REPEAT  
VCR  
Records up to 44 macros with a maximum of 64 commands each  
Configurable punch-through  
PROGRAM  
CLEAR  
DVD  
CAB/SAT  
VCR  
Key illumination with programmable timeout  
Upgradable  
1
2
3
VIDEO  
4
Contains pre-programmed library of NAD remote codes for the L70.  
4
5
8
6
TUNER  
9
7
The NAD HTR L70 is ready to operate the L70 receiver right out of the box, but it is really eight remotes  
in one. Each of the 8 Device Selector keys at the top of the handset can call up a new “page” of remote-  
control codes to be transmitted by the remaining 44 keys. You may “teach” codes from any infrared-  
remote-controlled component, regardless of brand, to any or all of these. Obviously, the most logical  
system is that you teach the codes from your DVD player to the “DVD” Device Selector “page,” your  
televisions codes to the “TV” “page,” and so on, but there is no required scheme: You may load any  
commands to any key on any page (see “Learning Codes From Other Remotes,” below).  
EXT. 5.1  
MUTE  
10+  
0
TV/VIDEO /ZOOM  
TEST  
LEARN  
SLOW  
PRESET  
VOL  
CH  
PRESET  
SLOW  
RANDOM  
SURR.  
MODE  
TITLE  
MENU  
AM  
FM  
ENTER  
The HTR L70 is already preprogrammed with a full complement of commands for the L70 receiver on its  
“AMP”, “TUNER” and “DVD” Device Selector page, and as well as with library commands to operate  
most NAD-brand DVD, CD, or TAPE components on the corresponding Device Selector “pages.” These  
default commands are permanent: Even if you teach the HTR L70 new commands to take their place, the  
underlying library commands remain in place and can easily be recalled should you add an NAD  
component to your system later (see “Delete Mode,” below).  
SLEEP  
DISP  
RTN  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
SUB  
SURR.  
CENTER  
NOTE  
For use with the L70, it should not be necessary to re-program any keys on the HTR L70 “AMP” and  
“DVD” page. However, in order for the HTR L70 to control your specific NAD-brand components you  
may need to load one or more different code-libraries; see “Loading Code Libraries,” below.  
HTR L70  
CONTROLLING THE L70  
The HTR L70 is divided into two main sections. Eight Device Selector keys at the top-“AMP”, “DVD,”  
“TV,” and so on-set the handsets remaining keys to a “page” of commands to control a particular  
component. A Device Select key determines only what component the HTR L70 will command; it does  
not perform any function on the receiver. All of the remaining keys are function keys that can “learn”  
control codes from virtually any infrared remote controller, allowing you to teach the codes of your  
equipment, regardless of brand, to the HTR L70.  
However, the HTR L70 is already preprogrammed to operate the L70. All of the function keys on the  
“AMP”, “TUNER” and “DVD” Device Selector “page” perform L70 functions. (The HTR L70 can also  
command many other NAD components, from its “CD” and “TAPE” pages.)  
It is important to note that certain HTR L70 keys perform different functions depending on the selected  
Device Selector “page.” The colour of the Device Selector key-labelling corresponds to the labelling of the  
function keys. Most centrally, the orange “AMP” Device Selector “page” corresponds to the orange  
input-select labelling adjacent to the numeric keys: When the HTR L70s AMP” Device Selector page is  
active, these keys select the receiver inputs. Similarly, the red “DVD” Device Selector “page” corresponds  
to several red labels, the green “TV” page to green labels, and so on.  
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Operation  
USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL  
LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES  
Begin by positioning the HTR L70 “nose-to-nose” with the source remote so the two devices’ infrared  
windows are about 2 inches apart.  
Enter Learning Mode: On the HTR L70, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both a Device  
Selector key and the “OPEN/CLOSE” key (just below the “DISP” key), until the Learn LED at  
the centre of the HTR L70 turns steady green.  
Press the HTR L70s function key you wish to teach a command; the Learn LED will turn amber.  
Press-and-hold the function key on the source remote: The HTR L70s Learn LED will flicker amber  
for a second or two, then turn solid green. The command is learned.  
Press the HTR L70s Device Selector key again to exit the learning mode.  
If the Learn LED does not flicker amber you may need to vary the distance between the remotes. If the  
Learn LED turns red rather than green, that particular command of that source remote command could  
not be learned.  
CANCEL OPERATION  
You can cancel configuring a key, by pressing the active Device Selector key before the learn process is  
complete; the Learn LED will turn red.  
Example: Learning “VCR Pause”:  
Position the HTR L70 and your VCR players remote as described above.  
On the HTR L70, simultaneously press-and-hold “VCR” and  
green.  
; the Learn LED turns steady  
Press the HTR L70s  
(pause) key; the Learn LED turns amber.  
Press-and-hold the VCR players remotes pause key; the HTR L70s Learn LED flickers amber and  
then turns solid green. The command is learned.  
Press “VCR” again to exit the learning mode.  
PUNCH-THROUGH  
The HTR L70s punch-through” function allows you to retain a function key from one Device Select  
“page” on another, so that, for example, the AMP “SURR MODE” function might still control the L70  
when the DVD Device Selector page is active  
NOTE  
The HTR L70’s “VOL” and “MUTE” keys are pre-programmed as “punched-through” for all Device  
Select pages: “VOL” will operate the L70’s master-volume regardless of the currently selected device.  
The “SURR.” “CENTER,” and “SUB” Channel Volume controls similarly are pre-programmed as  
punched-through.  
To set a punch through, after entering the Learning Mode, and pressing the desired key to be punched-  
through, simply press the device key twice of the device to punch through to. The status LED will turn  
green; press the Device Selector key again to exit Learning Mode.  
Example: Punch-through the from the DVD “page” to the AMP “SURR MODE” key:  
On the HTR L70, simultaneously press-and-hold “DVD” and  
turns steady green.  
(OPEN/CLOSE); the Learn LED  
Press “SURR MODE”; the Learn LED turns amber.  
Press “AMP” twice; the Learn LED turns green.  
Press “DVD” again to exit the learning mode.  
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Operation  
USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL  
COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY  
You may copy a command from any HTR L70 key to any other. To copy a key function, after entering the  
Learning Mode, and pressing the desired key to be copied to, simply press the device key from which you  
wish to copy, having first pressed its Device Selector key if it resides on another “page.” The status LED  
will turn green; press the Device Selector key again to exit Learning Mode.  
Example: Copy the Pause command from the DVD page to the AMP  
key:  
On the HTR L70, simultaneously press-and-hold “AMP” and  
turns steady green.  
(OPEN/CLOSE); the Learn LED  
Press  
Press “CD”; press  
Press “AMP” again to exit the learning mode.  
(pause); the Learn LED turns amber.  
(pause); the Learn LED turns green.  
NOTE  
The copy and punch-through functions are similar. However, if you copy a command and then  
subsequently delete, or over-write the original (source-key) command , the copied-to key’s command  
remains unchanged. If you punch-through to a command and then delete or over-write the original  
key, the punched-through functions also change accordingly.  
MACRO COMMANDS  
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 a 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 SURROUND MODE, and begin playback-again, all from a single keypress. The HTR L70  
can store one macro on each of its function keys (these exclude the Device Selector keys).  
NOTE  
Macros are independent of the currently selected device.  
RECORDING MACROS  
To record a macro, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both the “MACRO” key and the HTR L70  
function key to which you wish to assign the macro, until the status LED turns green. The macro button  
will also light up. Press the sequence of function keys to be recorded into the macro, being sure to first  
press the requisite Device Selector key for each function (you may switch devices while recording the  
macro as many times as necessary), allowing you to create macro containing commands from more than  
one Device Selector “page.” When you have finished entering the desired command sequence, press  
“MACRO” again to store the macro; the Learn LED and “MACRO” key illumination will turn off.  
NOTE  
Each macro can store a maximum of 64 command steps. If you exceed this number, the macro will  
be stored automatically after the 64th command is added.  
Example: Record a Macro to the “0” key to Turn on the L70, Select the DVD Input, and  
Commence Playback:  
On the HTR L70, simultaneously press-and-hold “MACRO” and “0” (numeric zero); the Learn LED  
turns steady green.  
Press “AMP”; press “ON”; press “1” (orange “DVD”); press “DVD”; press “play” (the Learn LED  
blinks as each step is added).  
Press “MACRO” again to exit the macro-record mode.  
To clear a macro, perform the above steps without entering any functions.  
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Operation  
USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL  
EXECUTING MACROS  
To execute a macro, press and release “MACRO”; its key illumination lights for 5 seconds. While it remains  
lit, press an HTR L70 key to which a macro has previously been stored. The corresponding macro will run;  
as each step executes, its “parent” Device Selectors key flashes lights briefly; when execution is finished,  
the “MACRO” key illumination goes out. Pressing any other HTR L70 key while a macro is executing will  
abort the macro. Remember that you must hold the HTR L70 so that its infrared emitter can activate the  
target components.  
NOTE  
When a macro executes, a 1 second delay is automatically inserted between its commands. If you  
need more than a 1 second delay between particular commands-for example, to permit a component  
to power up completely-you can record “empty” steps into the macro by changing Device Selector  
“pages” without entering actual command functions.  
KEY-ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT  
The HTR L70s key-illumination can be set to remain lit for 0-9 seconds. The default value is 5 seconds.  
To set the illumination timeout, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both the HTR L70s DISP”  
and the “0-9” key, with the digit corresponding to the desired timeout duration; the Learn LED will flash  
twice to confirm the new setting. When set to zero, the illumination will not turn on at all.  
NOTE  
Key illumination is the biggest drain on the HTR L70’s batteries. A short key-illumination timeout will  
extend battery life appreciably; turning it off altogether (set it to 0 seconds) will lengthen it still further.  
FACTORY RESET  
The HTR L70 can be reset to its factory state, deleting all learned commands, copied and punched-  
through keys, macros, and other setup information, reverting all keys to their pre-programmed library  
commands. To perform a factory reset simultaneously press-and-hold for 10 seconds the HTR L70s ON”  
and “RTN” keys; the Learn LED will start to flash green. Release “ON” and “RTN” before the second flash  
is complete; the Learn LED will turn red, indicate the remote has been reset.  
NOTE  
You must release “ON” and “RTN” before the second flash goes out, otherwise the unit will not reset;  
should this occur, repeat the full procedure.  
DELETE MODE  
The HTR L70 can store learned, copied, and “default library” commands on any single key. (The default  
library commands are the pre-programmed NAD codes, such as the native L70 commands on the “AMP”  
“page.”) You can delete commands by layers back “down” to the default library command on any key,  
removing learned commands, punched-through functions, and copied keys.  
NOTE  
The default library commands cannot be deleted, so you need not worry that using Delete Mode  
might cause irreparable changes.  
To enter Delete Mode, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3 seconds both the desired keys Device Selector  
key and the “RTN” key, until the Learn LED turns green. Press the function key whose command you wish  
to delete; the Learn LED flashes; the number of times indicates which type of function has become active-  
see the table below. Press the active Device Selector key again to exit Delete Mode.  
NOTE  
You may delete multiple function-key commands on the same Device Selector “page,” but to delete  
from more than one Device Selector page you must exit Delete Mode and then re-enter it on the  
required page.  
Flashes  
Command Type  
Default Library Command  
Copied Library Command  
Learned Command  
1
2
3
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Operation  
USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL  
LOADING CODE-LIBRARIES  
The HTR L70 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of its Device Selector “pages.” If  
the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, tape deck, DVD player, or other  
component, follow the procedure below to change the code-library.  
Begin by ensuring that the component you wish the HTR L70 to control is plugged in and powered-up  
(“on,” not merely in standby). To enter the HTR L70s Library Mode, simultaneously press-and-hold for 3  
seconds both the desired Device Selector key and the “PROGRAM” key, until the Learn LED turns green.  
While keeping the HTR L70 pointed toward the component, enter the first appropriate three-digit code-  
library number from the table below. If the component turns off, press “ENTER” to accept that code-  
library number and exit the Library Mode. If the component does not turn off, enter the next three-digit  
code-library number from the table. When you enter the correct number the component will turn off;  
press “ENTER” to accept that code-library number and exit the Library Mode.  
NAD-brand component  
CD Player (new)  
HTR L70 code-library numbers  
200  
201  
CD Player (old)  
DVD T562  
DVD T550, L55  
600  
601  
602  
602  
DVD T531, T571  
DVD T512, T532, T572  
SEARCH MODE  
If none of the codes from the table turn off the component, and if you are quite sure you have followed  
the above procedure completely and carefully, you may want to try the “search” method as follows:  
Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing-and-holding for 3 seconds both the desired Device Selector  
key and the “PROGRAM” key, until the Learn LED turns green. Now press-and-hold the HTR L70s  
or  
key; the remote will step through all the available codes at a rate of approximately 1 per second.  
When the component turns off, immediately release the cursor key; press “ENTER” to accept that code-  
library and exit the Library Mode. Try a few commands; should you prove to have stepped past the needed  
code-library, re-enter the Library Mode and use the cursor key to step back to it.  
NOTE  
It is possible that search mode will find code-libraries that operate, at least partially, some other-brand  
(non-NAD) components. You may certainly exploit such capabilities as you find them. However, since  
we can only ensure the completeness or accuracy of NAD code-libraries, we cannot support the HTR  
L70’s operation with other-brand components.  
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Operation  
USING THE HTR L70 REMOTE CONTROL  
CHECKING CODE-LIBRARY NUMBER  
You can check the current code-library on any Device Selector key as follows. Enter Library Mode by  
simultaneously pressing-and-holding for 3 seconds both the desired components Device Selector key and  
the “PROGRAM” key, until the Learn LED turns green. Press the “DISP” key; the HTR L70 indicates the  
current code-library by flashing its “TAPE”, “VCR”, and “MACRO” keys. For example, to indicate code-  
library #501 the HTR L70 will flash “TAPE” 5 times, pause, and then flash “MACRO” once. You might  
wish to make a note of your components’ code-library numbers.  
SUMMARY OF HTR L70 MODES  
Mode  
Keys To Press (for 3 seconds)  
Device Key + OPEN/CLOSE Key  
Device Key + Return Key  
Learn/Copy/Punch Through  
Delete Mode  
Macro Record  
Library Mode  
Macro Key + Function Key  
Device Key + Program Key  
Display Key + Digit Key  
Back Light Timeout  
Factory Reset  
(see “Factory Reset,” above)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
CONDITION  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS(S)  
AC power unplugged  
Power not switched on  
Outlet is unpowered  
Check AC cable, connection, and outlet  
Disengage Tape Monitor  
NO SOUND FROM ALL CHANNELS  
Tape Monitor is engaged  
Faulty/missing cables;  
<SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> channel(s) set to  
“None”  
Check cables  
Check <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> menu  
Check power amp, cabling, and speakers  
NO SOUND FROM SOME CHANNELS  
Power-amp or speaker-connections faulty  
No SURROUND MODE is engaged  
Surround-channels set to “None” on <SPEAKER  
CONFIGURATION> menu  
Select appropriate SURROUND MODE  
Correct <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> or <LEVEL  
TRIM> settings  
NO SOUND FROM SURROUND CHANNELS  
Surround-channels level set too low on <LEVEL  
TRIM> menu  
Subwoofer is off, unpowered, or improperly  
connected  
Subwoofer set to “OFF” on <SPEAKER  
CONFIGURATION> menu  
Power-up subwoofer, check subs AC outlet, or  
check connections  
Correct <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> or <Levels  
setup> settings  
NO SOUND FROM SUBWOOFER  
Sub level set too low on <LEVEL TRIM> menu  
Source is a 2/0 (etc.) Dolby Digital or DTS  
recording without centre channel  
Centre set to “OFF” on <SPEAKER  
CONFIGURATION> menu  
Play a known 5.1-channel recording or select  
Dolby Pro Logic or Mono mode  
Correct <SPEAKER CONFIGURATION> or <LEVEL  
TRIM> settings  
NO SOUND FROM CENTRE CHANNEL  
Centre level set too low on <LEVEL TRIM> menu  
Sources digital output is not connected to a L70  
digital input; source component not configured  
for multichannel digital output  
Check connections; check source component  
setup  
NO DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS  
Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted  
IR transmitter window on remote, or IR receiver  
window on L70 is obstructed  
Check batteries  
Check IR windows and ensure clear line-of-sight  
from remote to L70  
L70 DOES NOT RESPOND TO HTR L70  
REMOTE  
L70 front panel is in very bright sunlight or  
ambient light  
Reduce sunlight/room lighting  
Microprocessor error  
L70 may have over-heated  
Power-down the L70 via the front-panel Power  
key and unplug it from the AC outlet  
Wait five minutes, re-connect and power up  
L70 DOES NOT RESPOND TO FRONT-  
PANEL COMMANDS  
No disc is inserted.  
Insert a disc (Check that the DVD or, audio CD  
indicator in the display is lit)  
THE POWER IS ON, BUT THE DVD PLAYER  
DOES NOT WORK  
The TV is not set to receive DVD signal  
The video cable is not connected securely  
The connected TV power is turned off  
Select the appropriate video input mode on the  
TV so that the picture from the DVD player  
appears on the TV screen output.  
NO PICTURE  
Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.  
Power on the TV  
The Digital Audio Output is set to the wrong  
position  
Set the Digital Audio Output to the correct  
position  
NO SOUND  
The disc is dirty  
Clean the disc  
THE PLAYBACK PICTURE IS POOR  
No disc is inserted  
Insert a disc (Check that the DVD, or audio CD  
indicator in the DVD display is lit)  
Insert a playable disc (Check the disc type colour  
system and Regional code)  
Place the disc with the playback side down  
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the  
guide  
THE DVD PLAYER DOES NOT START  
PLAYBACK  
An unplayable disc is inserted  
The disc is placed upside down.  
The disc is not placed within the guide  
A menu is on the TV screen  
The disc is dirty  
Press SETUP to turn off the menu screen  
Clean the disc  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Power output Stereo Mode 1  
IHF dynamic power; 8 ohms  
Power output Surround Mode  
Total harmonic distortion at rated power  
IM distortion at rated power  
Damping factor 8 ohms  
2 x 60W  
2 x 82W  
5 x 45W  
0.08%  
0.08%  
> 60  
Input sensitivity and impedance  
200mV / 50k ohms  
20 to 20,000 Hz 0.5 dB  
>99 dB  
Frequency response  
Signal/noise ratio 2  
Signal/noise ratio 3  
>85 dB  
Remote control  
HTR L70  
TUNER SECTION  
Input sensitivity  
Mono  
16.1 dBf  
36.1 dBf  
0.2%  
50dB Stereo  
FM Mono  
FM Stereo  
Mono  
Harmonic Distortion  
Signal / noise  
0.5%  
69 dB  
Stereo  
64 dB  
Stereo separation at 1 kHz  
40 dB  
Frequency Response; 1.5 dB  
30 Hz - 15 kHz  
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
1
1
3
17  
/
x 5  
/
x 14 / ”  
8
4
4
(435 x 133 x 375mm)  
26 lbs (11.8 kg)  
Net Weight  
Shipping Weight  
32 lbs (14.5 kg)  
1 8 ohms within rated distortion  
2 Ref rated power / 8 ohms (A-WTD)  
3 Ref 1W / 8 ohms (A-WTD)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features please log  
onto www.nadelectronics.com for the latest information about your L70.  
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NOTES  
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©2002 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL  
A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International  
L70 Manual 03/03 China  

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