NAD CI 8-150 DSP User manual

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GUIDELINE FOR NETWORK SETUP CONNECTION
This guideline is applicable to PC, MAC or smartphone control devices. Adapt the guidelines according to your
control device.
1 Use an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to connect CI 8-150’s LAN port to your Wired network or router.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• For wired connection to be established, ensure that a broadband router that supports Ethernet is setup and
available.
• Ensure that CI 8-150 and the control device (PC, Mac or smartphone device) are connected to the same network.
• Use the information in the rear panel MAC ID sticker to identify the CI 8-150 from your network.
2 Power up your CI 8-150. The CI 8-150 will not communicate with the network when in Eco standby mode.
3 Use any network IP scanner to nd your CI 8-150’s Network ID (listed as the product name (NAD CI 8-150)
immediately followed by the last six digits in the MAC (Machine Access Control) address
(example: NAD CI8-150_123456). Note also the corresponding IP address assigned by the network.
4 Type the IP address into your control device’s web browser to access your CI 8-150’s User Interface (UI).
5 Congure your CI 8-150’s Identication, Input/Output, DSP and Settings parameters via User Interface.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE
1 Upon gaining access to your CI 8-150’s User Interface, check immediately for any rmware update by selecting
“Check For Updates”from the “Settings”tab.
2 Follow the rmware upgrade prompt instructions to complete the upgrade process.
POWER OPTIONS
SETTING DESCRIPTION
Power button Press power button to set unit to operating or standby mode.
Always On Unit is always in operating mode. Shut down power by disconnecting unit’s AC plug from the mains power
source.
12V Trigger Presence or absence of +12V DC supply from compatible devices to rear panel +12V TRIGGER IN will
remotely switch the unit to operating or standby mode.
Signal Sense Unit will instantaneously turn from standby to operating mode if it senses any input signal (approximately
above 2 mV RMS input) applied through any of the GLOBAL, COAXIAL, OPTICAL or LINE INPUT sockets.
IMPORTANT
CI 8-150 factory default setting for Eco Mode is ON. With “Power Mode” set to “Signal Sense” and “Eco Mode” set
to “ON”, CI 8-150 will automatically go to Eco standby mode after 20 minutes of no active audio source input.
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STANDBY AND CHANNEL LED STATUS INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION STANDBY LED STATUS CHANNEL LED 1-8 STATUS
Operating mode Blue If there is a signal, corresponding channel
LED is solid blue or no light if no signal.
Standby mode Amber O, no light
System reboot Flashing amber O, no light
Overvoltage or under voltage Red O, no light
AMP current error Blue Corresponding channel LED is red.
AMP DC error Red O, no light.
POWER CONSUMPTION AND HEAT OUTPUT
CONDITION
230V/50HZ 120V/60HZ
POWER
CONSUMPTION (W)
HEAT OUTPUT
(BTU/HR)
POWER
CONSUMPTION (W)
HEAT OUTPUT
(BTU/HR)
Eco mode Standby Power at 8 ohms 0.4 1.4 0.4 1.3
Network Standby Power at 8 ohms 1.2 4.2 1.2 4.1
Idle power at 8 ohms 86 295 88 299
Output power at 8
ohms, all channels
driven
1/8 rated power 243 826 246 836
1/3 rated power 529 1799 540 1836
1/2 rated power 758 2577 781 2655
Full rated power 1512 5140 1557 5294
Output power at 4
ohms, all channels
driven
1/8 rated power 251 853 255 867
1/3 rated power 552 1877 561 1907
1/2 rated power 790 2686 813 2764
Full rated power 1540 5236 1600 5440
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Owner’s Manual
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• Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
• Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
• Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
• Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
• Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cart - 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.
• Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
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.
• Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
• 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.
• Mains Plug - Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
• Flame Sources - No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the product.
• 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.
• Headphones - Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
• Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:
– When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
– If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
– If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
– 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.
– If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
– When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a
need for service.
• Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
re, electric shock, or other hazards.
• 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.
• 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.
WARNING
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED“DANGEROUS VOLTAGE”WITHIN THE
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE
TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest
outer dimensions including projections) than is equal to, or greater than shown below.
Left and Right Panels: 10 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
Top Panel: 10 cm
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your safety. When the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
The apparatus should only be used in moderate climates.
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
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.
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
• Marking and rating plate can be found at the rear panel of the apparatus.
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during
intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the
mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
• An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains
outlet with a protective earth connection.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Lenbrook International
633 Granite Court
Pickering, ON L1W 3K1
Canada
Tel: [phone]
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference
requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your CI 8-150 you will nd
• Two detachable mains power cord
• 4 pieces of 4-position terminal block (for SPEAKERS)
• 1 piece of 4-position terminal block (for IR IN/OUT)
• 1 piece of 2-position terminal block (for +12V TRIGGER IN)
• 4 pieces of feet with mounting screws
• Quick Setup Guide
QUICK START
Refer to the supplied CI 8-150 Quick Setup Guide for basic instructions in
setting up your new NAD CI 8-150. The following important notes must
also be observed when setting up your CI 8-150.
IMPORTANT SETUP NOTES
• Before setting up or making connections, ensure that the CI 8-150 and
other devices to be connected to CI 8-150 are unplugged or powered
down.
• Connect external speaker cables to supplied SPEAKERS terminal block
ensuring that the connections match CI 8-150's rear panel SPEAKERS
terminal markings.
• Bare wire or loose strands from the speaker cables must not touch the
rear panel or other speaker terminals.
• After installing the external speaker cables to the supplied SPEAKER
terminal blocks, plug in the wired up SPEAKER terminal blocks to
corresponding SPEAKERS (1- 8) rear panel terminals of CI 8-150.
• Connect corresponding end of the AC power cord to CI 8-150’s AC
mains input and the AC power cord’s plug connected to mains power
outlet.
• Press front panel POWER button to switch ON CI 8-150 from standby
mode. Line input channels with active input signal will have their
corresponding front panel LED indicators illuminated blue.
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your CI 8-150 arrived.
Should you move or otherwise need to transport your CI 8-150, this is by
far the safest container 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
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
1 POWER BUTTON
• Press this button to switch ON CI 8-150 from standby mode. All
eight LINE INPUT LED indicators will turn red for about 10 seconds,
briey all blue and then blue for those LINE INPUT channels with
active line input signal or no light (except Standby LED) in the
absence of any active line input signal. The 10 seconds delay in
powering up is intended for system power stability and security
self-check.
• Pressing the Power button again turns the unit back to standby
mode. The Standby LED indicator will turn from blue to amber.
NOTE
“Power Mode” (Settings - Power Settings - Power Mode) must be set to
“Power Button” for the unit to power up via front panel Power button.
2 STANDBY LED
• This indicator will light up amber when CI 8-150 is at standby mode.
When CI 8-150 is powered up from standby mode, this indicator will
illuminate blue.
STANDBY AND LINE INPUT LED STATUS INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION STANDBY LED STATUS LINE INPUT LED 1-8 STATUS
Operating mode Blue
Corresponding Line Input LED
indicator is solid blue with
active line input signal or no
light in the absence of any
active line input signal.
Standby mode Amber O, no light
System reboot Flashing amber Red $Blue $O, no light
Overvoltage or under
voltage Red O, no light
AMP current error Blue Corresponding channel LED
is red.
AMP DC error Red O, No light
3 LINE INPUT (1 – 8) LED INDICATORS
• LINE INPUT channels with active input signal will have their
corresponding front panel LINE INPUT LED indicators illuminated in blue.
• If there is no active input signal connected to a particular LINE
INPUT, the corresponding front panel LINE INPUT LED indicator will
not light up.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the selected source is GLOBAL A and/or GLOBAL B and there is an
active input signal at either GLOBAL input terminal, all eight LINE INPUT
LED indicators will illuminate at the same time.
ATTENTION!
Please ensure that the CI 8-150 is powered o or unplugged from the mains power outlet 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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4 OPTICAL IN 1-2/COAXIAL IN 1-2
• Use applicable connectors (not supplied) to connect OPTICAL
IN 1-2 and/or COAXIAL IN 1-2 terminals to corresponding Digital
Audio Output terminals of compatible external devices such as
preampliers, processors or other applicable devices.
• Congure LINE INPUT 1-8 via INPUT/OUTPUT menu of the web-
based CI 8-150 User Interface. OPTICAL IN 1-2 and/or COAXIAL
IN 1-2 sources can be assigned to a specic or multiple speaker
OUTPUT channel(s).
5 GLOBAL A, GLOBAL B IN/OUT
• These IN/OUT terminals are dedicated only to GLOBAL settings.
• Congure GLOBAL A/GLOBAL B via the INPUT/OUTPUT menu of the
web-based CI 8-150 User Interface.
GLOBAL A IN, GLOBAL B IN
• Use RCA-to-RCA leads to connect Audio Output terminals from
compatible external devices such as preampliers, processors
or other applicable devices to GLOBAL A IN and/or GLOBAL B IN
terminals.
• If GLOBAL A and/or GLOBAL B are turned ON in the web-based
CI 8-150 User Interface, the source(s) connected to GLOBAL IN
terminals will become the active input defeating all other active line
input channels.
• GLOBAL A takes priority over GLOBAL B.
GLOBAL A OUT, GLOBAL B OUT
• Use RCA-to-RCA leads to connect GLOBAL A and/or GLOBAL B OUT
terminals to audio INPUT terminals of compatible external devices
such as ampliers, receivers or other applicable devices.
• The GLOBAL OUT terminals are line level“loop through” output.
The same level of input signal from corresponding GLOBAL IN
is available at the corresponding GLOBAL OUT terminal thereby
allowing the same signal to be shared or passed on to another
amplier.
• At standby mode, line level“loop through” output at GLOBAL A
OUT and GLOBAL B OUT terminals remain available as long as the
sources for GLOBAL A IN and GLOBAL B IN are active.
6 LINE INPUT (1-8)
• Use RCA-to-RCA leads to connect the LINE INPUT terminals to
corresponding Audio Output terminals of compatible external
devices such as preampliers, processors or other applicable
devices.
• Congure LINE INPUT 1-8 via INPUT/OUTPUT menu of the web-
based CI 8-150 User Interface. Each LINE INPUT source can be
assigned to a specic or multiple speaker OUTPUT channel(s).
• The LINE INPUT ports are numbered 1 to 8. LINE INPUT channels with
active input signal will have their corresponding front panel LINE INPUT
LED indicators illuminated in blue. If there is no active input signal
connected to a particular LINE INPUT, the corresponding front panel
LINE INPUT LED indicator will not light up.
7 FUSE HOLDER
• In the unlikely event a fuse needs to be replaced, unplug the
AC power cord from the mains power outlet. Then, remove all
connections from the amplier. Use a athead screwdriver or similar
to open the fuse holder via the slot located at the top edge of
the fuse holder. With the screwdriver in place, push it outward to
unlatch and open the fuse holder.
• Only replace the fuse with the same type, size, and specication –
T15AL 250V.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use any substitute fuse of dierent type, rating or value. Failure
to observe this precaution may cause damage to the amplier circuits
and may create a re hazard and/or defeat the safety built into the
amplier and may void the warranty.
8 LAN
• LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be
established. Set up a Wired Ethernet broadband router with
broadband internet connection. Your router or home network
should have a built-in DHCP server to consummate the connection.
• Using a standard straight-through Ethernet cable (not supplied),
connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your
wired Ethernet broadband router and the other end to CI 8-150’s
LAN port.
NOTES
• NAD is not responsible for any malfunction of the CI 8-150 and/or the
internet connection due to communication errors or malfunctions
associated with your broadband internet connection or other
connected equipment. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for
assistance or the service bureau of your other equipment.
• Contact your ISP for policies, charges, content restrictions, service
limitations, bandwidth, repair and other related issues pertinent to
internet connectivity.
9 +12V TRIGGER IN
+12V TRIGGER IN – ON/OFF
• This dual function switch alternates between sensing a +12V input
as applied through the +12V TRIGGER IN and defeating +12V
TRIGGER IN.
• At ON setting and with the +12V TRIGGER IN of CI 8-150 connected
to a compatible external device that is equipped with a +12V DC
trigger output, the CI 8-150 can be switched remotely from standby
mode to operating mode and vice-versa. This is dependent upon
the presence or absence of +12V DC supply at +12V TRIGGER IN
(refer also to item about +12V TRIGGER IN +/-).
• With +12V TRIGGER IN-ON/OFF switch set to ON, the CI 8-150
cannot be powered from standby to operating mode and vice-
versa. The function of powering up/down the CI 8-150 is handled
by the compatible external device where +12V TRIGGER IN is
connected.
• +12V TRIGGER IN is disabled when +12V TRIGGER IN - ON/OFF
switch is set to OFF. This is the default setting and allows the
CI 8-150 to power up normally.
+12V TRIGGER IN +/-
• Use the supplied 12V TRIGGER terminal block to connect +12V
TRIGGER IN +/- terminals to corresponding terminals of compatible
external +12V TRIGGER source. Install the wired up 12V TRIGGER
terminal block to CI 8-150’s +12V TRIGGER IN +/- rear panel terminal.
• The +12V TRIGGER IN allows the CI 8-150 to be remotely switched
from standby mode to operating mode and vice-versa by the
external controlling device where +12V TRIGGER IN is connected to.
The external controlling device, such as compatible preampliers,
integrated ampliers, receivers, etc., must be equipped with +12V
trigger output to use this feature.
• Refer also to the item about“12V TRIGGER- ON/OFF”.
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10 IR IN/OUT
• Use the supplied IR IN/OUT terminal block to connect IR OUT
terminals to compatible external IR IN source and IR IN terminals
to the output of external IR (infrared) repeater (Xantech or similar)
or IR output of compatible devices. Install the wired up IR IN/OUT
terminal block to CI 8-150’s IR IN/OUT rear panel terminal.
• With this setup, the CI 8-150 acts as an“IR-repeater” allowing the
device connected to the CI 8-150’ s IR IN control or command of the
other device linked to CI 8-150’s IR OUT.
11 RESET
• Use the RESET button to manually restore CI 8-150 to its factory
default settings.
• While at operating mode, press and hold RESET button until
Standby LED continuously ash in amber color. Release hold of
RESET button. Factory reset is completed when the continuously
ashing amber Standby LED stops and unit goes to standby mode.
12 SPEAKERS (1 - 8)
• Connect external speaker cables to supplied SPEAKERS terminal
block ensuring that the connections match CI 8-150's SPEAKERS
terminal markings.
• To illustrate, connect CI 8-150 SPEAKERS “1+”terminal to
corresponding “+”terminal of your external speaker and “1-”
connected to external speaker’s“-” terminal. Follow the same
connection conguration when connecting other external speakers
to SPEAKERS terminals “2+” and “2-” up to “8+” and “8-”.
• After installing the external speaker cables to the supplied SPEAKER
terminal blocks, plug in the wired up SPEAKER terminal blocks to
corresponding SPEAKERS (1- 8) rear panel terminals of CI 8-150.
SAMPLE STEREO MODE SPEAKER CONNECTION FOR
SPEAKERS 1 AND 2
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
TERMINAL
CI 8-150 SPEAKERS TERMINAL
SPEAKERS
“1 +”
SPEAKERS
“1 -”
SPEAKERS“2
+”
SPEAKERS“2
-”
External
Speaker 1
“+”terminal
✔
External
Speaker 1
“-”terminal
✔
External
Speaker 2
“+”terminal
✔
External
Speaker 2
“-”terminal
✔
• At Bridge Mode, connect the external single speaker to
corresponding CI 8-150 SPEAKERS terminals marked “1+” and“2+”
ensuring that “1+”is connected to the external speaker’s “+” terminal
and “2+”connected to the external speaker’s “-”terminal (This is
sample BRIDGE mode connection for SPEAKERS 1 and 2. The same
BRIDGE mode connection conguration applies for the rest of the
SPEAKERS terminal blocks).
• Bridge Mode connection can be enabled or disabled via the INPUT/
OUTPUT menu of the web-based CI 8-150 User Interface.
SAMPLE BRIDGE MODE SPEAKER CONNECTION FOR
SPEAKERS 1 AND 2
EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
TERMINAL
CI 8-150 SPEAKERS TERMINAL
SPEAKERS
“1 +”
SPEAKERS
“1 -”
SPEAKERS“2
+”
SPEAKERS“2
-”
Single external
Speaker“+”
terminal
✔
Single external
Speaker“-”
terminal
✔
13 AC MAINS INPUT
• The CI 8-150 comes supplied with two separate AC power cords.
Select the AC power cord appropriate for your region.
• Before connecting the AC power cord plug to the mains power
source, ensure that it is rmly connected to CI 8-150’s AC Mains
input socket rst.
• Always disconnect the AC power plug from the mains power source
rst, before disconnecting the other end of the AC power plug from
the CI 8-150’s AC Mains input socket.
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USER INTERFACE
The CI 8-150 can be accessed, congured and managed via a web-based
User Interface. Start access to your CI 8-150 by following the GUIDELINE
FOR NETWORK SETUP CONNECTION.
GUIDELINE FOR NETWORK SETUP CONNECTION
This guideline is applicable to PC, MAC or smartphone control devices.
Adapt the guidelines according to your control device.
1 Use an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to connect CI 8-150’s LAN port to
your Wired network or router.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• For wired connection to be established, ensure that a broadband router
that supports Ethernet is setup and available.
• Ensure that CI 8-150 and the control device (PC, Mac or smartphone
device) are connected to the same network.
• Note the MAC ID listed below the rear panel LAN port as this information
is needed when you identify the CI 8-150 from your network.
2 Power up your CI 8-150. The CI 8-150 will not communicate with the
network at standby mode.
3 Use any network IP scanner to nd your CI 8-150's Network ID (listed as
the product name (NAD CI 8-150 DSP) immediately followed by the last
six digits in the MAC (Machine Access Control) address (example: NAD
CI 8-150 DSP_123456). Note also the corresponding IP address assigned
by the network.
IMPORTANT
If your network IP scanner does not show exactly the CI 8-150 Network
ID nomenclature as described above, nd and select instead the product
brand “NAD” among the devices detected.
4 Type the IP address into your control device’s web browser to access
your CI 8-150’s User Interface (UI).
5 Congure your CI 8-150’s Identication, Input/Output, DSP and Settings
parameters via the User Interface.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE
1 Upon gaining access to your CI 8-150’s User Interface, check
immediately for any rmware update by selecting “Check for Updates”
from the “Settings” tab.
2 Follow the rmware upgrade prompt instructions to complete the
upgrade process.
MAIN MENU OPTIONS
The CI 8-150 User Interface consists of four main menu options namely
IDENTIFICATION, INPUT/OUTPUT, DSP and SETTINGS.
IDENTIFICATION
AMPLIFIER IDENTIFICATION
Flashing LED indicator(s)
• On: Entire front panel LINE INPUT LED indicators ash continuously. This
is particularly useful in identifying your CI 8-150 if it is stacked in a rack
among other devices.
• O: Flashing LINE INPUT LED indicators function as intended -
individually or entirely illuminate with active source or input signal(s) or
not light up with no active source or input signal(s).
AMPLIFIER INFORMATION
The following pieces of information about your CI 8-150 are automatically
generated and displayed.
• Model
• Serial Number
• Current Firmware Version details
• Date rmware was last updated.
Another item is “Unit Name”. Type or enter in the“Unit Name” tab the
desired name you will identify your CI 8-150.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Type or enter the Installation details of the following items
• Project Name of the installation job
• Name of the Installer
• Contact number of the Installer
• Date installation was completed.

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NETWORK ID
DHCP
DHCP setting controls IP Address allocation.
• DHCP On: Current IP Address is displayed. Your router dynamically
assigns the IP address but may change each time CI 8-150 is powered
up.
• DHCP O: Static IP address can be manually assigned. Perform a
network scan to identify unused IP address within the range of your
router. Ensure that a correct IP Address is entered; otherwise, your
CI 8-150 becomes inaccessible. It is advised that you must have a full
understanding of network setup before making changes to the IP
settings of your CI 8-150.
IP ADDRESS
• Depending upon DHCP Setting (On/O ), IP address is displayed as
dynamically assigned by your router or based on the static IP address
you manually entered.
IP SUBNET MASK
• Advanced network function that is best left unchanged. It is advised
that only experienced network administrators make changes in this
eld.
INPUT/OUTPUT
INPUT SETUP
GLOBAL A, GLOBAL B  ON/OFF
• If GLOBAL A and/or GLOBAL B are turned ON, the source(s) connected
to GLOBAL IN terminals will become the active input defeating all other
active line input channels.
• With GLOBAL B set to ON and GLOBAL A at OFF setting, GLOBAL B input
becomes the active input defeating all other active line input channels.
However, if GLOBAL A is set to ON and with GLOBAL B also at ON
setting, GLOBAL A input becomes the active input over all other active
input channels. GLOBAL A takes priority over GLOBAL B.
NAME
• The factory default names of the eight LINE INPUT channels are Line
1 up to Line 8. Each LINE INPUT channel can be renamed by directly
typing over the specic LINE INPUT. For example, type over“Line 1”with
the desired name or label like “CD Player”.
• The eight INPUT channels correspond to eight individual input sources
connected to their respective rear panel LINE INPUT ports.
• The four digital sources with corresponding rear panel digital input
ports are named Opt 1, Opt 2, Coax 1 and Coax 2.
INPUT GAIN
• Gain adjustment allows all input sources to play back at the same level
so you don’t need to adjust the level every time a new input source is
selected. The ability to level out the input sources will also eliminate
any jolting transitions when switching between input sources. It is
generally preferable to reduce the level of the loudest input source
rather than making louder the softer input sources.
• Grab the pointer of the INPUT GAIN knob icon and rotate to adjust
gain level within ±6 dB range at 0.5 dB increments. The corresponding
numerical value of the adjusted input gain level is reected below the
knob icon. You can also type directly desired input gain value in the
section below the INPUT GAIN knob icon.
SUM MONO
• Two adjacent line input sources are summed up to provide a mono
signal output. Set SUM (Mono) to “On” to combine two adjacent line
input sources or “O”to maintain stereo input sources.

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OUTPUT SETUP
NAME
• The factory default names of the eight OUTPUT channels are Output
1 up to Output 8. Each OUTPUT channel can be renamed by directly
typing over the specic OUTPUT. For example, type over“OUTPUT 1”
with the desired name or label like “Living Room”.
• The eight OUTPUT channels correspond to the SPEAKERS 1 to 8
respectively.
INPUT
• Each OUTPUT channel can be assigned any of the INPUT channels (Line
1-8, Optical 1-2 and Coaxial 1-2). Assign a particular OUTPUT channel
with a source INPUT by selecting preferred line INPUT number from the
drop down tab.
GAIN OFFSET
• Gain oset allows output channel levels to be adjusted independently.
• Grab the pointer of the GAIN OFFSET knob icon and rotate to adjust
gain level within ±6 dB range at 0.5 dB increments. The corresponding
numerical value of adjusted gain oset level is reected below the
knob icon. You can also type directly desired gain oset value in the
section below the GAIN OFFSET knob icon.
PRESET
• Designate a DSP Preset number for the particular Output Channel.
Ensure that the DSP Preset number you allocate has been previously
setup and saved.
BRIDGE MODE
• Combine both adjacent output channels into Mono output by setting
“Bridge Mode”to “On”. Set “Bridge Mode”to “O” to maintain stereo
output.
• Refer also to item about "SPEAKERS (1-8)" under "IDENTIFICATION OF
CONTROLS" for further information and guideline about Bridge Mode.
DSP
PRESETS
OUTPUT CHANNEL/OUTPUT NAME/DSP PRESET
• Output Channel, Output Name and DSP Preset are combination
settings that can be modied at the PRESETS section of DSP menu or
OUTPUT SETUP in the INPUT/OUTPUT menu.
• Assign an Output Channel with an Output Name that can either be the
default name or by typing over desired Output name. Designate a DSP
Preset number for the particular Output Channel. Ensure that the DSP
Preset number you allocate has been previously setup and saved.
• Any changes in Output Channel, Output Name and DSP Preset settings
at the PRESETS section of DSP menu will also be reected in the
OUTPUT SETUP section of INPUT/OUTPUT menu and vice-versa.

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SAVE PRESETS
SAVE PRESET(S) involve a combination of EDITING, adjusting, setting and
saving desired Slope, Q, Frequency and Gain settings. Undertake the
following steps to SAVE PRESET(S).
1 Select desired Preset number you would like to save your DSP settings.
For this example, we will select “Preset 1”.
2 Adjust or set Slope, Q, Frequency and Gain settings as desired. These
settings will be allocated to Preset 1 upon saving.
3 Select “Save Preset(s)” to save above Preset 1 settings.
4 Select “Preset 1”. Depending on your web browser, the Preset settings
will be saved in your Downloads folder or may be prompted to save
to a directory of your preference. Remember the Preset le name and
location.
5 Repeat above process if you are going to set, allocate and save dierent
Preset settings (up to 9 Preset settings). You can also set 9 Preset
settings and then save them as“All Presets”at Step 4 above.

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LOAD PRESETS
Select LOAD PRESET(S) to upload saved Preset settings/les to your
amplier. Undertake the following steps to LOAD PRESET(S).
1 Select “Load Preset(s)” to load a saved Preset le to a desired Preset
number.
2 Select “Single Preset” if you want to load saved Preset les one at a time
or “All Presets” to load saved“All Presets”at the same time. Find and
select from the Preset le’s location/directory the Preset number(s)/les
you would like to load to your amplier.
3 “Upload Complete” will be shown each time a Preset le or “All Presets”
le is successfully uploaded. Slope, Q, Frequency and Gain settings are
recalled, loaded and reected in the frequency response graph upon
selection of a Preset le. Check loaded Preset(s) by selecting Preset
Editing $Editing $Preset number.
PRESET EDITING
DUPLICATE/FROM/TO
• Select FROM drop down tab the Preset number you will copy TO
another Preset number. For example, select “Preset 1”from FROM drop
down tab and then select from TO drop down tab “Preset 2”. Afterwards,
select “DUPLICATE” to complete the copying of Preset1 settings to
Preset 2. Current Preset 2 settings (if available) will be replaced by Preset
1 settings.
EDITING
• Use to set Slope, Q, Frequency and Gain settings and assign/save to a
particular Preset. Refer also to SAVE PRESET(S) above.
RENAME
• From the EDITING drop down tab, select the Preset number you
would like to rename. Upon selection of the Preset number, type in
the RENAME section the Preset name you would like to call the Preset
number and press ENTER.
RESET
• Selecting RESET will restore current Preset number to default settings.
TEST SIGNAL
A test signal can be sampled or loaded through all the channels. This is
useful for checking audio level of each channel or comparing/balancing
audio levels among the channels.
CHANNEL
• Select from the drop down tab the channel where test signal will be
loaded. The test signal can be assigned to Channel 1 up to Channel 8 or
select ALL for the same test signal to be loaded to all eight channels at
the same time.
TEST SIGNAL
• Select ON for the test signal to be active for the selected channel. Turn
o test signal by selecting OFF.

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TYPE
• The test signal can be a pink noise generator or actual input signal from
any of the input channels. Select from the drop down tab Pink Noise
or Line1 to Line 8 to serve as test signal for specic channel or for ALL
channels.
• Pink noise is useful in setting up audio and equalization levels.
VOLUME
• Grab the pointer of the VOLUME knob icon and rotate to adjust test
signal audio level. The corresponding numerical value of the adjusted
test signal audio level is reected below the knob icon.
MASTER GAIN
• Adjusting Master Gain level will be simultaneously eective to all
output channels. Drag the slider icon to set Master Gain level within
±12 dB range. The corresponding numerical value of adjusted Master
Gain level is reected beside the slider icon. You can also type directly
desired Master Gain level in the section beside the slider icon.
Frequency Response Graph (sample only to show response when you turn ON each parameter)
SLOPE
• Slope refers to how abruptly frequencies are attenuated by the lter
once the cuto frequency is passed. Slope is quantied in decibels per
octave (dB/octave). Available selectable lter (roll o) slope values are
-6dB, -12dB, -18dB and -24dB per octave.
FREQ Hz
• Grab the pointer of the “Hz” knob icon and rotate to set the frequency
level where the lter will be enabled. The frequency range available
is 20 Hz up to 20 kHz. The corresponding numerical value of adjusted
frequency level is reected beside the knob icon. You can also type
directly desired frequency level in the section beside the “Hz” knob icon.
Q
• “Q” setting refers to the depth the bandwidth can be adjusted. ”Q” level
is from 0.1 up to 24. Bandwidth is wider at lower Q level and narrower
with higher Q level.
GAIN
• Grab the pointer of the “Gain” knob icon and rotate to set the dB level
the selected frequency can be increased or decreased. Gain level can
be set up to 12 dB. The corresponding numerical value of adjusted
dB level is reected beside the knob icon. You can also type directly
desired dB level in the section beside the “Gain” knob icon.
OFF/ON
• Enable (On) or disable (O ) the Slope, Q, Hz and Gain settings by
selecting “On” or“O”under their respective sections.
SETTINGS
POWER SETTINGS
POWER MODE
There are four methods the CI 8-150 can be powered up. Drag the slider
icon to one of the following power setting methods.
1 Power Button
2 Always On
3 12V Trigger
4 Signal Sense
POWER BUTTON
• This is the default setting. CI 8-150 is powered up and powered down
by pressing front panel POWER button.
• Power consumption of CI 8-150 is less than 1W while it is at network
standby mode.
NOTE
Network Standby mode maintains network connection at standby
mode with reduced system performance level.

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ALWAYS ON
• CI 8-150 will always be powered up and at operating mode. The unit
can only be normally powered down by switching to Power Button
method or unplugging the AC power cord from the mains power
outlet.
• Power consumption is more than 80W while the unit remains powered
up.
12V TRIGGER
• The function of powering up/down the CI 8-150 is dependent upon
the presence or absence of +12V DC supply at +12V TRIGGER IN (refer
also to item about +12V TRIGGER IN).
• Ensure that the rear panel 12V TRIGGER ON/OFF switch is set to ON so
that 12V TRIGGER power mode can function properly.
• CI 8-150 can be switched remotely from standby mode to operating
mode and vice-versa by the compatible external device where +12V
TRIGGER IN -/+ terminals are connected.
• Power consumption of CI 8-150 is less than 1W in the absence of +12V
DC supply at 12V TRIGGER IN.
SIGNAL SENSE
• Signal sense feature enables CI 8-150 to wake up from standby mode
when triggered by active source input.
• CI 8-150 will power up to the input source that activated the unit to
operating mode.
• Power consumption of CI 8-150 is less than 1W while it is at network
standby mode.
ECO MODE
At Eco Mode ON setting, the amplier will function as follows
• Minimum power consumption of less than 0.5W.
• Automatically goes to Eco standby mode after 20 minutes of no active
input signal.
• At Signal Sense power mode, unit switches from Eco Standby mode to
operating mode when triggered by active input signal.
• At 12V Trigger power mode, unit switches from Eco Standby mode to
operating mode when triggered by +12V Trigger source.
• No network access at Eco standby mode.
Normal power settings are maintained at Eco Mode OFF setting.
POWER UP DELAY
• Powering up CI 8-150 can be delayed by up 12 seconds. Drag the slider
icon to desired time delay setting (0 to 12 seconds).
• You may use POWER UP DELAY to stagger turn on of the CI 8-150
especially if it is one of multiple pieces of electronic equipment
connected to the same electrical circuit.

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STANDBY MODES
STANDBY MODE CONDITION RESULT
Standby Mode 1 (Power
Button)
Method A
• ECO mode : ON
• Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Always ON, 12V Trigger,
Signal Sense) to Power Button
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode after the switch to Power
Button mode.
Method B
• ECO mode : ON
• Power mode: Currently at Power Button and unit at operating mode
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode when front panel Standby
button is pressed.
Standby Mode 2 (12V
Trigger)
Method A
• ECO mode : ON
• Rear panel 12V TRIGGER switch: ON
• Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Power Button, Always ON,
Signal Sense) to 12V Trigger
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode after the switch to 12VTrigger
mode.
Method B
• ECO mode : ON
• Rear panel 12V TRIGGER switch: ON
• Power mode: Currently at 12V Trigger and unit at operating mode
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode when 12V TRIGGER source is
turned o.
Standby Mode 3 (Signal
Sense)
Method A
• ECO mode : ON
• All Sources are powered down or no signal output
• Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Power Button, Always ON,
12V Trigger) to Signal Sense
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode after the switch to Signal Sense
mode.
Method B
• ECO mode : ON
• All Sources are powered down or no signal output
• Power mode: Currently at Signal Sense and unit at operating mode
• Unit will go to network standby mode after 20 minutes of no active audio
source input.
Network Standby Mode 1
(Power Button)
Method A
• ECO mode : OFF
• Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Always ON, 12V Trigger,
Signal Sense) to Power Button
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode after the switch to Power
Button mode.
Method B
• ECO mode : OFF
• Power mode: Currently at Power Button and unit at operating mode
• Unit will immediately go to network standby mode when front panel
Standby button is pressed.
Network Standby Mode 2
(12V Trigger)
Method A
• ECO mode : OFF
• Rear panel 12V TRIGGER switch: ON
• Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Power Button, Always ON,
Signal Sense) to 12V Trigger
• Unit will immediately go to network standby mode after the switch to 12V
Trigger mode.
Method B
• ECO mode : OFF
• Rear panel 12V TRIGGER switch: ON
• Power mode: Currently at 12V Trigger and unit at operating mode
• Unit will immediately go to network standby mode when 12V TRIGGER
source is turned o.
Network Standby Mode 3
(Signal Sense)
Method A
• ECO mode : OFF
• All Sources are powered down or no signal output
• Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Power Button, Always ON,
12V Trigger) to Signal Sense
• Unit will immediately go to standby mode after the switch to Signal Sense
mode.
Method B
• ECO mode : OFF
• All Sources are powered down or no signal output
• Power mode: Currently at Signal Sense and unit at operating mode
• Unit will go to network standby mode after 20 minutes of no active audio
source input.

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DIAGNOSTICS
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
• Measurement reading of internal temperature is displayed. Unit of
temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
LEFT FAN SPEED/RIGHT FAN SPEED
There are two units of fan installed in the CI 8-150 - one in the left side and
the other on the right side. Each fan starts to circulate or rotate depending
upon the temperature on each channel/side (Left and right channel
temperature readings are not displayed). The following are fan speed levels
dependent upon temperature.
• Low speed: Fan turns on at 40 degrees Celsius; fan will stop if
temperature falls below 35 degrees Celsius
• Medium speed: Fan turns on at 50 degrees Celsius; fan will switch to
low speed if temperature falls below 45 degrees Celsius
• High speed: Fan turns on at 60 degrees Celsius; fan will switch to
medium speed if temperature falls below 55 degrees Celsius
PROTECTION MODES
CI 8-150 has multi-levels of protection circuitry to prevent damage to your
unit, external devices and speakers.
AMPLIFIER PROTECTION
• Unit will go to protect mode if short circuit of external load occurs.
“Over Current” will be displayed beside “Amplier Protection” and
corresponding Line Input LED indicator of protected channel(s) will
illuminate red.
• Check for any short circuit in the input and output ports connections.
DC PROTECTION
• Unit will go to protect mode if failure in amplier module-related
components occurs. “DC Error” will be displayed beside“DC Protection”
and corresponding Line Input LED indicator of protected channel(s) will
illuminate red.
Other protection mode indicators will pop-up should the following occur
1 Power supply section experiences over voltage or under voltage
• The amplier has been put into protection mode as a result of a
drop in voltage below normal working parameters.
• The amplier has been put into protection mode as a result of a rise
in voltage above normal working parameters.
2 Internal temperature exceeds 70 degrees Celsius
• The amplier has been put into protection mode as a result of the
temperature exceeding normal working parameters.
FIRMWARE VERSION AND LAST UPDATE
• Current rmware version and date rmware was last updated are
shown.
ACTIONS
CHECK FOR UPDATES
• Select “Check for Updates” to check for any new rmware update. If
new rmware details are shown, continue on with the upgrade prompt
instructions to complete the upgrade process.
SAVE SETTINGS
• After nalizing all the settings and entries in the IDENTIFICATION,
INPUT/OUTPUT, DSP and SETTINGS menu, select SAVE SETTINGS to
save them all in one le. Depending upon your web browser, the saved
settings will be saved in your Downloads folder or may be prompted
to save to a directory of your preference. Remember the le name and
location of the saved settings.
• You may save several settings if you want to tweak any of the menu
items and save them in another le.
• This is useful when you reset your CI 8-150 to factory default settings
and would like to load again previously saved settings.
LOAD SETTINGS
• Select LOAD SETTINGS if you would like to load to your CI 8-150
previously saved settings you have setup. This is the same le or one of
the les in the “Save Settings” above.
• Upon selection of “Load Settings”, nd and select the saved settings’
le name from the le location/directory. Selected saved settings’
parameters are recalled and loaded to your CI 8-150.
CREATE INSTALLATION REPORT
• A report is generated showing all itemized INPUT/OUTPUT and DSP
settings. You can print this report to go over and study the settings.
REBOOT AMPLIFIER
• Unit will cycle through operating mode to standby mode and back to
operating mode again.
NOTE
Unit cannot be rebooted from standby mode at ECO Mode ON.
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
• Your CI 8-150 will be restored to its factory default settings. All saved
settings, entries and other congurations will be deleted.
• Selecting “Reset to Factory Settings”will set the standby LED from blue
color (operating mode) to ashing amber color until turning to solid
amber color (standby mode).

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All specs are measured according to IHF 202 CEA 490-AR-2008 standard. THD is measured using AP AUX 0025 passive lter and AES 17 active lter.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
LINE INPUT, SPEAKER OUT
Continuous output power into 8 ohms >150 W (all channels driven)
>180 W (two channels driven)
Continuous output power into 4 ohms >180 W (all channels driven)
>300 W (two channels driven)
Continuous output power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode >280 W (all channels driven)
>500 W (two channels driven)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) <0.02 % (1 W to 120W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >90 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power (All channels driven) >160 W (1 kHz 8 ohms 0.1 %THD)
>200 W (1 kHz 4 ohms 0.1 %THD)
Clipping power into 8 ohms at Bridged mode >300 W (1 kHz 0.1 %THD - all channels driven)
>550 W (1 kHz 0.1 %THD - two channels driven)
IHF dynamic power (all channels driven) 8 ohms: 180 W
4 ohms: 280 W
2 ohms: 360 W
IHF dynamic power (two channels driven) 8 ohms: 200 W
4 ohms: 360 W
2 ohms: 600 W
IHF dynamic power (Bridged mode, all channels driven) 8 ohms: 520 W
4 ohms: 670 W
IHF dynamic power (Bridged mode, two channels driven) 8 ohms: 600 W
4 ohms: 800 W
Peak output current >26 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
Damping factor >150 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz)
Frequency response ±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Channel separation >75 dB (1 kHz)
>65 dB (10 kHz)
Maximum undistorted input level 3300 mV
Input sensitivity (for 150 W in 8 ohms, maximum volume) 1450 mV
Analog Input audio sense threshold (one channel with signal) 3 ± 0.5 mVrms (ref. 100 Hz - 10 kHz)
Trigger IN level 3 - 30 Vdc
Standby power 0.5 W
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)* 483 x 90 x 435 mm
19 ⁄ x 3 ⁄ x 17 ⁄ inches
Shipping weight 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)
* - Gross dimension includes extended rear panel terminals and excludes installed feet
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Check out www.NADelectronics.com for updated documentation or latest information about CI 8-150.

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POWER CONSUMPTION AND HEAT OUTPUT
CONDITION
230 V/50 HZ 120 V/60 HZ
POWER CONSUMPTION
(W) HEAT OUTPUT (BTU/HR) POWER CONSUMPTION (W) HEAT OUTPUT (BTU/HR)
Eco Mode Standby Power at 8 ohms 0.4 1.4 0.4 1.3
Network Standby Power at 8 ohms 1.2 4.2 1.2 4.1
Idle power at 8 ohms 86 295 88 299
Output power at 8 ohms, all
channels driven
1/8 rated power 243 826 246 836
1/3 rated power 529 1799 540 1836
1/2 rated power 758 2577 781 2655
Full rated power 1512 5140 1557 5294
Output power at 4 ohms, all
channels driven
1/8 rated power 251 853 255 867
1/3 rated power 552 1877 561 1907
1/2 rated power 790 2686 813 2764
Full rated power 1540 5236 1600 5440
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Check out www.NADelectronics.com for updated documentation or latest information about CI 8-150.