NAD C356BEE User manual

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Owner’s Manual
C 356BEE
Stereo Integrated Amplier

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE
AUDIO EQUIPMENT.
1 Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
2 Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a dry
cloth.
6 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8 Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9 A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
11 Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. The primary method of isolating the amplier from
the mains supply is to disconnect the mains plug. Ensure that the mains
plug remains accessible at all times. Unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
12 Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will t into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
13 Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section
820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
15 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power line surges.
16 Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
17 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or
electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
AS WITH ANY ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, USE CARE NOT TO SPILL
LIQUIDS INTO ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM. LIQUIDS CAN CAUSE A
FAILURE AND/OR A FIRE HAZARD.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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19 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this
indicates a need for service.
20 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
21 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
23 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
24 Headphones - Excessive sound pressure form earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
25 Battery Disposal - When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s
rules that apply in your country or area. Batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) must not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN
AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE”
WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF
SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by
NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit
(from the largest outer dimensions including projections) that is equal to or
greater than shown below.
Left and Right Panels: 10 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
Top Panel: 10 cm
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed
of with regular household waste but must be returned to a
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s manual and
packaging, point this out.
The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through
re-use, recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old
products, you are making an important contribution to the protection of
our environment. Your local administrative oce can advise you of the
responsible waste disposal point.
INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
WASTE BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN UNION FOR
EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS ONLY
Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate
that they should be treated as “separate collection”
and not as municipal waste. It is encouraged that
necessary measures are implemented to maximize
the separate collection of waste batteries and
to minimize the disposal of batteries as mixed
municipal waste.
End-users are exhorted not to dispose waste
batteries as unsorted municipal waste. In order to
achieve a high level of recycling waste batteries, discard waste batteries
separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your
vicinity. For more information about collection and recycling of waste
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service
or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste
batteries, potential hazardous eects on human health is prevented and
the negative impact of batteries and waste batteries on the environment
is minimized, thus contributing to the protection, preservation and quality
improvement of the environment.
NOTE: THE C 356BEE IS NOT AN AUTO VOLTAGE UNIT. CONNECT
ONLY TO THE PRESCRIBED AC OUTLET, I.E., 120V 60HZ OR 230V 50HZ.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT
The model and serial number of your new C 356BEE are located on the
back of the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you
record these numbers here:
Model no: ......................................
Serial no.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2010, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING AND SETUP
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your C 356BEE you will nd:
• The SR 8 remote control with 2 (two) AA batteries
• This owner’s manual
• A detachable mains power cord
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 356BEE
arrived. Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 356BEE,
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
23 feet/7 meters, between the C 356BEE’s front panel and your primary
listening/viewing position. This will ensure reliable infrared remote control
communications. The C 356BEE generates a modest amount of heat, but
nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is perfectly possible to
stack the C 356BEE atop other components, but the reverse usually should
be avoided.
It is especially important that sucient ventilation be provided. If you are
contemplating locating the C 356BEE within a cabinet or other furniture,
consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate
airow.
NOTES ON INSTALLATION
Your C 356BEE should be placed on a rm, level surface. Avoid placing the
unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp. Allow adequate
ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a carpet. Do not
place it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the airow through the ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is
switched o before making any connections.
The RCA sockets on your C 356BEE are colour coded for convenience. Red
and white are Right and Left audio respectively. Use high quality leads and
sockets for optimum performance and reliability. Ensure that leads and
sockets are not damaged in any way and all sockets are rmly pushed home.
For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge (1.5mm2)
thickness or more. Switch o the POWER switch if you intend not to use the
C356BEE for long periods of time (such as when on vacation).
Should water get into your C 356BEE, shut o the power to the unit and
disconnect the plug from the mains power source. Have the unit inspected
by a qualied service technician before attempting to use it again.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER; THERE ARE NO USERSERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use solutions containing
benzol or other volatile agents.
BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS
WARNING: The terminals marked with this symbol
are hazardous live. External wiring connected to these
terminals requires installation by an instructed person or
the use of ready-made leads or cords.
Bare wires and pin connectors should be inserted into the hole in the shaft
of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminal’s plastic bushing until the
hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin or bare cable end into
the hole and secure the cable by tightening down the terminal’s bushing.
Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back panel or
another socket. Ensure that there is only ½ inch (1cm) of bare cable or pin
and no loose strands of speaker wires.
QUICK START
In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new
C 356BEE, we provide the following “QUICK START” instructions to get you
underway.
Please make all the connections to your C 356BEE with the unit unplugged
from the mains power source. It is also advisable to power down or unplug
all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC
power connections.
1 Connect your speakers to the LEFT and RIGHT speaker terminals and
input sources to the applicable rear panel input sockets.
2 Connect the mains power cord to the C 356BEE’s AC Mains input and
then plug into a mains power source.
3 Set the rear panel POWER switch to the “ON” setting. The Standby LED
indicator embedded around the bezel of the STANDBY button will
illuminate amber and the C 356BEE goes to standby mode.
4 Press the front panel STANDBY button to turn ON the C 356BEE. The
Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue.
5 Select preferred active Source input by pressing the corresponding
front panel input selector button.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
1 STANDBY BUTTON: With the rear panel POWER switch set to ON
position, press this button to switch ON the C 356BEE from standby
mode. The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue. Pressing
the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode.
The C 356BEE can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing
any of the front panel buttons.
2 STANDBY LED: This indicator will light up amber when the C 356BEE
is at standby mode. When the C 356BEE is powered up from standby
mode, this indicator will illuminate blue. When infrared command from
the SR 8 is received, this indicator will also ash momentarily.
In cases of serious abuse of the C 356BEE, such as excessively low
loudspeaker impedance and short circuit, the C 356BEE will engage its
Protection circuitry, indicated by the Standby LED turning from blue to
red and the sound being muted.
In such a case, turn OFF the C 356BEE via the rear panel POWER switch.
Wait for it to cool down and/or check the speaker connections. Once
the cause for the protection circuitry to engage has been removed, set
the rear panel POWER switch to the “ON” setting. Then press the front
panel STANDBY button to resume normal operation.
3 PHONES: A 1/4” stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening
and will work with conventional headphones of any impedance. The
headphone socket will work in parallel with the selected speakers. To
listen to headphones only, de-select SPEAKERS A and/or B. The volume,
tone and balance controls are operative for headphone listening. Use
a suitable adapter to connect headphones with other types of sockets,
such as 3.5mm “personal stereo” jack plugs.
NOTE
Make certain that the volume control is turned to minimum (fully
counterclockwise) before connecting or disconnecting headphones.
Listening at high levels can damage your hearing.
4 SOFT CLIPPING INDICATOR: This indicator is illuminated blue if the
rear panel SOFT CLIPPING switch is set to ON position. Refer also to the
item below about SOFT CLIPPING at the IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
– REAR PANEL.
5 MP SOCKET: Using a 3.5mm stereo plug, connect into this socket the
audio output of a Media Player.
NOTES
• If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket (using a
3.5mm stereo plug) while listening to a MP line-level source, the external
Media Player will be directly selected with the MP line-level source
immediately disconnected.
• It is recommended to mute the volume or switch to a dierent input
before plugging/unplugging the external Media Player cable.
6 REMOTE SENSOR: Point the SR 8 remote control at the remote
sensor and press the buttons. Do not expose the remote sensor of the
C 356BEE to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination.
If you do so, you may not be able to operate the C 356BEE with the
remote control.
Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor.
7 SPEAKERS A, B: The SPEAKERS A and B buttons engage or disengage
the speakers connected respectively to the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS
B terminals on the rear panel. Press “A” to switch ON or OFF the speakers
connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals. Press “B” to switch ON or OFF
the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Press both “A” and
“B” to engage at the same time both SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B. The
corresponding blue LED indicator embedded around the SPEAKERS A
and SPEAKERS B buttons will illuminate accordingly when each or both
are engaged.
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8 INPUT SELECTORS: These buttons select the active input to the
C 356BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers, headphones and the
PRE OUT sockets. The corresponding buttons on the remote control
handset duplicate these buttons. When selected, the corresponding
input LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the particular input
button will illuminate blue.
MP (MEDIA PLAYER): Selects a line-level source connected to the MP
sockets as the active input.
If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket (using
a 3.5mm stereo plug) while listening to a MP line-level source, the
external Media Player will be directly selected with the MP line-level
source immediately disconnected. It is recommended to mute the
volume or switch to a dierent input before plugging/unplugging the
external Media Player cable.
CD: Selects the CD player (or other line-level source) connected to the
CD sockets as the active input.
TUNER: Selects the tuner (or other line-level source) connected to the
tuner sockets as the active input.
DISC/MDC: Selects a line-level source connected to the DISC sockets.
If an optional Modular Design Construction (MDC) module is installed,
the DISC input socket is disabled and the MDC source is selected as the
active input.
AUX: Selects a line-level source connected to the AUX sockets as the
active input.
TAPE 2: Selects TAPE 2 as the active input.
TAPE MONITOR: Selects the output from a tape recorder when playing
back tapes or monitor recordings that are being made through the
TAPE MONITOR sockets.
TAPE MONITOR does not override the current input selection. For
example, if CD is the active input when TAPE MONITOR is selected, then
the CD signal will continue to be selected and sent to both the TAPE 2
and TAPE MONITOR output sockets, but it is the sound from recorder
connected to TAPE MONITOR that will be heard in the loudspeakers.
Apart from the TAPE MONITOR LED illuminated to indicate it is engaged,
the corresponding LED indicator for the active input will also stay
illuminated.
9 TONE DEFEAT: Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this
button. When enabled (TONE DEFEAT LED indicator is illuminated), the
Tone Control circuits are bypassed. The Tone Control circuits are active
when the TONE DEFEAT LED indicator stays extinguished.
10 TONE CONTROLS: The C 356BEE is tted with BASS and TREBLE tone
controls to adjust the tonal balance of your system. The 12 o’clock
position is “at” with no boost or cut, and an indent indicates this
position. Rotate the control clockwise to increase the amount of Bass or
Treble. Rotate the control counterclockwise to decrease the amount of
Bass or Treble. The Tone controls do not aect recordings made using
the TAPE output terminals but will aect the signal going to the Pre-
amp output terminals (PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2).
11 BALANCE: The BALANCE control adjusts the relative levels of the
left and right speakers. The 12 o’clock position provides equal level to
the left and right channels. A detent indicates this position. Rotating
the control clockwise moves the balance towards the right. Rotating
the control counterclockwise moves the balance to the left. The
BALANCE control does not aect recordings made using the TAPE
output terminals but will aect the signal going to the Pre-amp output
terminals (PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2).
12 VOLUME: The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the
signals being fed to the loudspeakers or headphones. Turn clockwise
to increase the volume level; counter clockwise to lower it. The
VOLUME control does not aect recordings made using the TAPE
output terminals but will aect the signal going to the Pre-amp output
terminals (PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2).
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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1 RS-232: Connect this interface using RS-232 serial cable (not
supplied) to any Windows® compatible PC to allow remote control of
the C 356BEE via compatible external controllers. NAD is a certied
partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices.
Check out the NAD website for information about AMX and Crestron
compatibility with NAD. See your NAD audio specialist for more
information.
2 12V TRIGGER OUT: The +12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling
external equipment that is equipped with a +12V trigger input. This
output will be 12V when the C 356BEE is ON and 0V when the unit is
either OFF or in standby. This output can drive a load up to 150mA at
12V.
3 IR IN/OUT: These mini-jacks accept and output remote-controlled
codes in electrical format, using industry-standard protocols, for use
with “IR-repeater” and multi-room systems and related technologies.
IR IN: This input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater
(Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another component to allow
control of the C 356BEE from a remote location.
IR OUT: When connected to the IR IN of an ancillary equipment, direct
the ancillary equipment’s own remote control to the C 356BEE’s infrared
receiver to command or control the linked unit.
All NAD products with IR IN/IR OUT features are fully compatible with
the C 356BEE. For non-NAD models, please check with your other
product’s service specialists with respect to its compatibility with the
C 356BEE’s IR features.
4 MP INPUT: Input for a Media Player or other line-level signal source.
Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the left and
right analog output of a Media Player.
NOTE
If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket (using a
3.5mm stereo plug) while listening to a MP line-level source, the external
Media Player will be directly selected with the MP line-level source
immediately disconnected.
5 CD INPUT: Input for a CD player or other line-level signal source. Use
a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the left and right
analog output of a CD player.
6 TUNER INPUT: Input for a tuner or other line-level signal source. Use
a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the left and right
analog output of a tuner.
7 DISC INPUT: Input for additional line level input signals such as CD,
Mini Disc player or the output signal from a step-up amplier for a
turntable. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the
left and right analog output of the auxiliary device.
NOTE
If an optional Modular Design Construction (MDC) module is installed,
the DISC input socket is disabled and the MDC source is selected as the
active input.
8 AUX INPUT: Input for additional line level input signals such as another
CD player. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the
left and right analog output of the auxiliary device.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
ATTENTION!
Please make sure that the C 356BEE is powered o or unplugged from the mains power source before making any connections. It is also advisable to power
down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.
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9 TAPE 2 IN/OUT: Connections for analog recording and playback to
a tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect
the left and right “Audio Output” of the tape recorder to the TAPE 2 IN
sockets for playback. Connect the left and right “Audio Input” of the tape
recorder to the TAPE 2 OUT sockets for recording.
10 TAPE MONITOR IN/OUT: Connections for analog recording and
playback to a secondary tape recorder of any type. Using twin
RCA-to-RCA leads, connect the left and right “Audio Output” of the
tape recorder to the TAPE MONITOR IN sockets for playback and
tape monitoring. Connect the left and right “Audio Input” of the tape
recorder to the TAPE MONITOR OUT sockets for recording.
TO MAKE A RECORDING
When any source is selected, its signal is also fed directly to any tape
recorder connected to the TAPE 2 OUT or TAPE MONITOR OUT for
recording.
TAPE TO TAPE COPYING
You can copy between two tape recorders connected to your C 356BEE.
Put the source tape in the recorder connected to TAPE 2 and the blank
tape into the recorder connected to TAPE MONITOR. By selecting TAPE2
input you can now record from TAPE 2 to TAPE MONITOR and monitor
the signal coming from the original tape.
NOTE
There will be no TAPE 2 output when TAPE 2 is the selected source input.
This prevents feedback through the recording component thereby
preventing possible damage to your speakers. The same applies to TAPE
MONITOR IN/OUT.
11 PRE OUT 1: The PRE OUT 1 sockets can be used to drive an additional
power amplier. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the left and
right “Audio Input” of the Power amplier or processor to the PRE OUT 1
sockets.
Always turn the C 356BEE and associated external power ampliers OFF
before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT 1 sockets.
The PRE OUT 1 output signal will be aected by the C 356BEE’s volume
and tone control settings.
12 PRE OUT 2: Connections to an external power amplier or processor,
such as a surround-sound decoder. In normal use, this should be
connected to the MAIN IN sockets with the links supplied. To connect
your C 356BEE to an external processor or amplier, remove rst these
links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the left and right “Audio
Input” of a power amplier or processor to the PRE OUT 2 sockets.
Always turn the C 356BEE and associated external power ampliers OFF
before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT 2 sockets.
The PRE OUT 2 output signal will be aected by the C 356BEE’s volume
and tone control settings.
13 MAIN IN: Connections to an external preamplier or processor, such as
a surround sound decoder. In normal use, this should be connected to
PRE OUT 2 sockets with the links supplied. To connect your C 356BEE to
an external processor or preamplier, remove rst these links. Use a twin
RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the left and right “Audio Output” of the
preamplier or processor to the MAIN IN sockets.
Always turn the C 356BEE and associated external preampliers OFF
before connecting or disconnecting anything to the MAIN IN sockets.
14 SOFT CLIPPING™: Enables NAD’s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry
on all channels. At [ON] position, Soft Clipping gently limits the output
of the C 356BEE to minimize audible distortion should the amplier be
over driven. Soft Clipping may simply be left ON at all times to reduce
the likelihood of audible distortion from excessive volume settings.
However, for critical listening and to preserve optimum dynamics, you
may wish to defeat it by setting this switch to “OFF” position.
The SOFT CLIPPING indicator on the front panel will illuminate when the
C 356BEE is in Soft Clipping mode. Refer also to the item below about
“POWERDRIVE”.
POWERDRIVE
The C 356BEE uses NAD’s proprietary PowerDrive™ amplier technology
that provides high dynamic power and low impedance drive capability.
By adding a second high-voltage rail to our well regulated high-
current power supply, we get an “overdrive” that can nearly double the
continuous power on a short term dynamic power basis. This uniquely
ecient power supply topology provides the real world benets of
high dynamic power that remains uncompromised by low impedance
speakers.
15 SPEAKERS A, B: The C 356BEE is equipped with two sets of speaker
connectors. Use the SPEAKERS A terminals for the “main” speakers and
use the SPEAKERS B terminals for a second pair, for example, extension
speakers located in another room.
Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked “R +” and “R-”
ensuring that the “R+” is connected to the “+” terminal on your
loudspeaker and the “R-” is connected to the loudspeaker’s “-” terminal.
Connect the terminals marked “L+” and “L-” to the left speaker in the
same way.
Always use heavy duty (16 gauge; 1.5mm2 or thicker) stranded wire to
connect loudspeakers to your C 356BEE. The high-current binding post
terminals can be used as a screw terminal for cables terminating in
spade or pin sockets or for cables with bare wire ends.
16 SWITCHED AC OUTLET (120V version only): This convenience outlet
can supply switched power to another component or accessory. With
the POWER switch at the rear panel set to ON position, this outlet is
powered ON or OFF by the front panel STANDBY switch or by the SR 8’s
[ON/OFF] buttons. The total draw of all devices connected to this outlet
must not exceed 120 watts.
17 AC MAINS INPUT: The C 356BEE comes supplied with a separate
detachable mains power cord. Before connecting the plug to the mains
power source, ensure that it is rmly connected to the C 356BEE’s AC
Mains input socket rst. Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet,
i.e., 120V 60 Hz (for 120V version models of C 356BEE only) or 230V
50 Hz (for 230V version models of C 356BEE only). Always disconnect
the mains power plug from the mains power source rst, before
disconnecting the cable from the C 356BEE’s AC Mains input socket.
18 POWER SWITCH: The POWER switch supplies the master mains power
for the C 356BEE. When this switch is at ON position, the C 356BEE
is in standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the
standby LED. Toggle the front panel’s STANDBY button to switch ON the
C 356BEE or back to standby mode. Switch o the POWER switch if you
intend not to use the C 356BEE for long periods of time (such as when
on vacation). It is not possible to switch ON the C 356BEE using the
front panel STANDBY button or SR 8 remote control’s [ON] button if the
rear panel POWER switch is switched o.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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A MC INPUT: Input for a Moving Coil phono cartridge. Connect the twin
RCA lead from your turntable to this input if you are using a Moving Coil
cartridge.
B MC-MM SWITCH: Slide this switch to either MM (Moving Magnet) or
MC (Moving Coil) depending upon the Phono cartridge being used.
C PHONO GROUND CONNECTOR: Turntables normally includes a single
wire earth lead. Use the C 356BEE Phono ground connector to connect
this lead. Unscrew the terminal to expose the hole, which will accept
the lead. After insertion, tighten the terminal to secure the lead.
D MM INPUT: Input for a Moving Magnet Phono cartridge. Connect
the twin RCA lead from your turntable to this input if you are using a
Moving Magnet cartridge.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
A B C D
19 MDC CLASSIC UPGRADE SLOT: Remove cover to install the
optional Modular Design Construction (MDC) module. An example
of a C 356BEE-compatible MDC Classic module is the PP 375 Phono
Preamplier module. The PP375 is integrated into the chassis of the
C 356BEE, automatically assigned to the DISC input and its level well
matched to the other sets of line level input.
Consult with your NAD dealer on how to procure the PP375 and
its consequent installation to the C 356BEE. Check out also the NAD
website for any announcement about future release(s) of other
C 356BEE-compatible MDC Classic modules.
With the optional PP 375 installed, refer below for descriptions of key
PP375 parts.
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