Table of Contents

NTRODUCTION

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions for UK Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Getting the most from the NAD L53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Unpacking and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About the L53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SRS 3D audio from surround encoded material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ease of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About the HTR L53 System Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Quickstart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

Front Panel/Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

SETUP

Setting up the L53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

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

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

Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Displaying the L53 DVD OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Navigating the DVD OSD and Making Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SRS SURROUND MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

LEFT & RIGHT (Balance Adjust) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting SUBWOOFER LEVEL TRIM “On the Fly” . . . . . . . . . . . 14

OPERATION

Using the L53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Muting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the L53’s DVD/VCD/CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18

Introduction

Video Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

OSD Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DISC Video OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DISC Audio OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DISC Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Playing MP3 WMA and JPEG CD-R/CD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Using the L53’s AM/FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

About Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tuning Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting Radio Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting Radio Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Deleting a Stored Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Choosing the FM Mute / Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Viewing RDS Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the HTR L53 remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-28

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Controlling the L53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Learning Codes From Other Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Punch-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Copy a Command From Another Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Macro Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Executing Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Button-Illumination Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Delete Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Loading Code-Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28

Summary of HTR L53 Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

REFERENCE

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH

About DVD/VCD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Region management information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Transport Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Title and Menu Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

OSD Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD

The L53 A/V Stereo 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 L53 delivers a range of genuinely useful options for Stereo 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-century’s experience designing audio and home-theatre components. As with all our products, NAD’s “Music First” design philosophy guided the L53’s 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 L53, and get the most from this powerful and flexible home-theatre component.

One more thing: We urge you to register your L53 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site:

http://NADelectronics.com/w/Registration.html

For warranty information contact your local distributor.

SVENSKA PORTUGUÊS ITALIANO

L 53 specifications

The NAD L 53 is a high-performance surround sound receiver that exemplifies the brand's commitment to delivering exceptional audio quality and advanced technology. Known for its robust design and impressive feature set, the L 53 is designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts looking to enhance their listening experience.

One of the standout features of the NAD L 53 is its power and versatility. It is equipped with a powerful amplifier that delivers clean and dynamic sound across all channels, making it perfect for both music and movie playback. The L 53 boasts a total power output of 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms, ensuring that it can drive a variety of speaker configurations with ease. This capacity allows the receiver to fill larger rooms with rich, immersive audio.

The L 53 utilizes NAD's proprietary Direct Digital Technology, which enables precise audio reproduction without the signal distortion that often plagues traditional analog circuits. This design choice allows for a more transparent sound, offering listeners a nuanced and detailed audio experience. The receiver also supports high-definition audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which further enhances the clarity and quality of soundtracks in movies and music.

Connectivity is another strong point of the NAD L 53. With multiple HDMI inputs, users can connect their Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and other high-definition devices with ease. The receiver also features USB inputs for digital audio playback and built-in Bluetooth for wireless streaming of music from smartphones and tablets. Additionally, the L 53 is equipped with a phono input, catering to vinyl enthusiasts who wish to enjoy their record collections.

The NAD L 53 is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Its intuitive interface and remote control make navigating through various settings and features straightforward. The receiver also includes advanced room correction technology, which analyzes the acoustics of the listening environment and optimizes the speaker settings for improved sound quality.

In summary, the NAD L 53 combines powerful amplification, advanced digital technology, and versatile connectivity options to create a receiver that meets the demands of modern home entertainment systems. Whether for cinematic experiences or music playback, the L 53 stands out as a premium choice for those seeking high-fidelity sound in their home theater setup. Its robust construction and innovative features ensure that it remains a relevant and compelling option for years to come.

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