NAD T 585 Specifications

Features
• Plays DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD+R, DVD-R, VCD, SVCD, SACD,
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• HDMI Output for HD video and audio
• Faroudja DCDi circuit for 480i (DVD standard) video
up-conversion to 420p, 720p or 1080i
• Component Video Output with Progressive Scan option
• S-Video and Composite Video Output
• 12 bit 216MHz video DAC from Analog Devices
• 10 bit 27MHz video DAC from Cirrus Logic
• Coax and TosLink optical digital audio outputs
Details
Universal Playback
With the proliferation of different optical disc formats, most people want just one player that will play
them all. The T585 is capable of playing most all the popular entertainment oriented optical disc formats,
including the high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD music formats. MP3 and WMA compressed music is also
decoded, offering surprisingly good sound quality when recorded at higher available bit rates. Your existing
CD collection is also in for a major sonic upgrade when played back through the advanced electronics of the
T585.
DVD-Video can be watched in normal interlaced mode, or in progressive scan mode, providing your TV
monitor supports this type of signal. If you have a high definition (HDTV) monitor equipped with HDMI inputs
that support HDCP encryption, you can also take advantage of the Faroudja DCDi chip that will 'upconvert'
standard DVD (480 lines) to the HD formats of 720p or 1080i.
DVD-Audio and SACD decoding take place on board with comprehensive bass management available for
decoded signals. DVD-Audio uses high resolution 24 bit PCM signals and MLP 'lossless' compression to
advance audio performance to unprecedented levels. SACD (super audio compact disc) is a different
approach to high definition audio using the DSD (direct stream digital) technique to obtain a very realistic
sonic presentation. Both techniques have their adherents, but thankfully, with the T585, you don't have to
take sides in the discussion about which format is better – you have both formats covered!
Advanced Features
The T585 includes the High Definition Digital Interface (HDMI) with HDCP encryption, allowing high definition
audio and video signals to be transferred between source components, processors, and TV Displays in a
pure digital format. This eliminates the distortion producing conversions between digital and analog by
keeping the signal in the digital domain. Before the advent of HDMI, it was mandated that high definition
audio and video signals could only be transferred using an analog format.
Naturally, the T585 supports all the popular DVD-Video features, such as fast and slow scan, multi-language,
multi-angle, A-B repeat, and last scene bookmarking. The ergonomically designed remote handset puts all
these features right under your thumb for easy and convenient operation. Easy integration with advanced
control systems, such as AMX and Crestron, is made possible using the rear panel IR input, 12V trigger
input, and RS-232 port.
Audio Performance
Unlike many Universal Players that convert SACD's DSD format into CD's PCM format, thus defeating the
sonic advantage of DSD, separate signal paths for the DVD and SACD audio maintain the highest possible
levels of DVD, CD and SACD sound quality. Digital audio outputs are available in both coaxial, and optical
T 585 DVD/CD Player
• Bass Management for DVD-A and SACD
• Separate 2 channel and 5.1 channel analog outputs
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
• HDCD, MP3, and WMA decoding
• 24 bit 192kHz DACs
• RS-232 port
• IR Input
• 12V Trigger Input
• Detachable AC cord
• DVD 6 Remote Control