NAD C320BEE - Manual (Page 6)

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10 Main in - Connections to an external pre-amplifier or processor, such
as a surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should be
connected to the Pre-Out sockets (No. 9) with the links supplied. To
connect your NAD C320BEE to external processor or pre-amplifier
first remove these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to
the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the pre-amp or processor to the
Main-In sockets.
NOTE
Always turn the amplifier off before connecting or disconnecting
anything from to Pre-Out and Main-In sockets.
11 Speakers - Speaker terminals for speakers with an impedance of 4
ohms or more. Connect the right speaker to the terminals market ‘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; 1.5mm, or thicker) stranded wire
to connect loudspeakers to your NAD C320BEE. 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.
BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS
Bare wires and pin sockets 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 1/2” (1cm) of
bare cable or pin and no loose strands of speakers wire.
12 Soft Clipping™ - When an amplifier is driven beyond its specified
power output, a hard, distorted sound can be heard on very loud
sounds. This is caused by the amplifier cutting off or ‘hard clipping’
the peaks of sound that was not designed to reproduce. The NAD
Soft Clipping circuit gently limits the output of the system to
minimise audible distortion if the amplifier is overdriven.
If your listening involves moderate power levels you may leave the
Soft Clipping switch to Off. If you are likely to play at high levels, that
could stretch the amplifier’s power capability, then switch Soft
Clipping On.
The Soft Clipping™ LED on the front panel will illuminate when the
amplifier is in Soft Clipping mode.
13 AC line cord - Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket.
Make sure all connections have been made before connecting to
mains.
14 12V trigger output - The 12V TRIGGER OUTPUT is used for
controlling external equipment that is equipped with a 12V trigger
input. This output will be 12V when the C320BEE is on and 0V when
the unit is either off or in standby. This output can drive a load up to
50mA at 12V.
TO MAKE A RECORDING
When any source is selected, its signal is also fed directly to any tape
machine connected to the TAPE 2 or TAPE 1 OUTPUTS for recording.
TAPE TO TAPE COPYING
You can copy between two tape machines connected to your NAD
C320BEE. Put the source tape in the recorder connected to Tape 2 and
the blank tape into the recorder connected to Tape 1. By selecting TAPE
2 Input you can now record from Tape 2 to Tape 1 and monitor the
signal coming from the original tape.
REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
The Remote Control handset handles the key functions of the NAD
C320BEE and has additional controls to remotely operate NAD Tuners,
DVD, and CD machines. It will operate up to a distance of 16ft (5m).
Alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum operating life. Two
AAA (R 03) batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment at the
rear of the Remote Control handset. When replacing batteries, check
that they have been put in the right way round, as indicated on the base
of the battery compartment.
Please refer to previous sections of the manual for a full description of
individual functions.
NOTE
• The remote control handset supplied with the C320BEE is of
universal NAD type, designed to operate several NAD models. Some
buttons on this handset are inoperative, as the functions aren’t
supported by the C320BEE.
• The Video 2 and Video input selector, and Speakers A and Speakers
B buttons on the remote control handset are inoperative in the case
of the C320BEE.
• The input selector buttons perform the same functions as the
buttons labeled the same on the front panel. There are a few
differences and extra functions with the remote control handset
however.
TUNER AND TUNER MODE
Selects the Tuner input on the NAD C320BEE and toggles the AM or FM
waveband on a separate remote controllable NAD Tuner.
MUTE
Press the MUTE button to temporarily switch off the sound to the
speakers and headphones. Mute mode is indicated by the active input
LED flashing. Press the MUTE button again to restore sound.
Mute does not affect recordings made using the Tape outputs but will
affect the signal going to the Pre-amp output (Pre Out).
MASTER VOLUME
or respectively increases or decreases the Volume setting.
The motorized Volume Control on the front panel will indicate the level
set.
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