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1. Refer also to the item ABOUT ANTENNAS at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page 20 DAB MODULE INPUT PORT 230V version only Plug in the other end of the Mini Din connector from the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 module output port into this socket The C 725BEE is compatible only with NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 so check with your NAD dealer for this module s availability With DAB you can receive CD like quality programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion Refer also to LISTENING TO DAB RADIO under the OPERATION main heading 2 AC LINE CORD Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket Connect only to the prescribed AC Outlet i e 120V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz Make sure all connections have been made before connecting to mains 3 4 DEVICE SELECTOR cD MP TUNER DISC PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AUX VIDEO C INFO SLEEP AUTOTUNE PRESET AM FM DB PRESET TUNER MODE BLEND MEMORY DELETE NAD IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL USING THE SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL The SR 8 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 725BEE as well as other NAD Stereo Receivers Integrated Amplifiers and Preamplifiers It has additional controls to remotely operate NAD CD Players AM FM Tuners and dedicated AM FM DAB Tuners It will operate up to a distance of 23ft 7m Alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum operating life Two AAA batteries should be
2. This is the default setting Stations are arranged by numbers first and then alphabetically by letters ENSEMBLE Digital radio is broadcast as groups of data called ensemble Each ensemble contains a number of stations transmitted at a set frequency When Ensemble is selected as the mode of station order the radio stations are arranged in the order of their ensemble names NOTE Ensemble is also interchangeably termed as multiplex by other broadcast providers ACTIVE Active stations are listed at the top of the channel list Those channels that are in list but have no service in the area will be displayed last in the channel list DRC The level of compression of stations can be set to eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level between radio stations Popular music would normally be more compressed than classical music resulting in possible different audio levels when changing from one station to the other Setting the DRC to 0 means no compression 1 2 indicates medium compression and 1 shows maximum compression No compression is recommended especially for classical music 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press front panel s TUNER MODE button and then TUNE lt P gt to select DRC Press ENTER 2 Toggle TUNE lt gt to select through DRC 0 DRC and DRC 1 3 Press ENTER to select desired DRC level OPERATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO MANUAL SCAN Thi
3. maximum signal integrity 1 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 10 11 12 NAD Stereo F iceiver gt 725BEE RECORD OUT ZONE 2 SELECTOR VOLUME MEI ORY lt 4 PRESET gt SPEAKERSA FM ie Classi BLEND TUNER MODE TUNER Disc FM TUNED FM STEREO ROS FMMUTE PHONES A SPEAKERS B QQ TUNER e r 13 14 15 STANDBY With the rear panel POWER switch set to ON position press this button to switch ON the C 725BEE from standby mode The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate the VFD Pressing the Standby button again turns the unit back to standby mode The C 725BEE can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing any of the front panel buttons STANDBY LED This indicator will light up amber when the C 725BEE is in standby state When the C 725BEE is at ON state this indicator will illuminate blue When infrared command from the SR 8 is received this indicator will also flash momentarily In cases of serious abuse of the C 725BEE such as excessively low loudspeaker impedance and short circuit the C 725BEE will engage its Protection circuitry indicated by the Standby LED turning from blue to red and the sound being muted At Protect mode the Standby LED in l shown flashing also in the VFD In the case of overheating the Standby LED in red color will flash and the VFD turned off red color will flash a
4. NAMES To name a radio preset NEWS follow the procedure as below 1 Recall the desired radio preset 2 Then press the MEMORY button once and then within five 5 seconds press the INFO button the readout shows a blinking box 3 Use the PRESET lt P gt buttons to select the first character of the name N from the alphabetical list 4 Press TUNE button to select the character and correspondingly move forward to the next position Press TUNE lt 4 to go back to the previous character Repeat this process for each character in sequence 5 Press the MEMORY key again to store the User Name and exit the text entry mode ABOUT RDS The Radio Data System RDS permits sending small amounts of digital information using conventional FM radio broadcasts The C 725BEE supports two RDS modes station name PS mode and radio text RT mode Not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal In most areas you will find from one to several RDS enabled stations but it is by no means impossible that your favorite stations will not be broadcasting RDS data VIEW RDS TEXT When an RDS enabled FM broadcast is tuned after a brief delay the lower line of the VFD will show its station name PS text ROCK101 for example Toggle the front panel INFO key to scroll among other MODE settings the station s radio text RT readout if any which might scroll song or artist name or any other text of the station s
5. OFF or the C 725BEE s Standby button will also cancel the sleep mode 6 MUTE Press the MUTE button to temporarily switch OFF the sound to the speakers and headphones MUTE mode is indicated by the Standby LED indicator flashing for NAD Integrated Amplifiers or Mute shown in the VFD of NAD Receivers Mute does not affect recordings made using the TAPE or RECORD OUT ZONE 2 outputs but will affect the signal going to the PRE OUT outputs if applicable Press MUTE again to restore sound or by pressing VOL amp of SR 8 7 DIM for use with NAD Stereo Receiver Tuner and CD Player Reduce turn off or restore VFD brightness Depending on the NAD model the brightness of the front panel display will vary when you toggle this button 11 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL 8 VOL A V Press A button to increase or decrease the loudness level Release the button when the desired level is reached The VFD on the front panel will indicate the level set For NAD Receivers the VFD will also show Volume Up or Volume Down while pressing SR 8 s The VOLUME buttons do not affect recordings made using the TAPE or RECORD OUT ZONE 2 outputs but will affect the signal going to the PRE OUT outputs if applicable 9 SPKA SPKB The SPK A and SPK B buttons engage or disengage the speakers connected respectively to the Speakers A and Speakers B terminals Toggle SPK A to switch ON or OFF the speakers conn
6. SOFT CLIPPING Enables NAD s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry on all channels At ON position Soft Clipping gently limits the output of the C 725BEE to minimize audible distortion should the Receiver be overdriven Soft Clipping may simply be left ON S CLIP icon will illuminate in the VFD 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 OFF 14 POWER SWITCH The POWER switch supplies the master AC mains power for the C 725BEE When this switch is at ON position the C 725BEE is in standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the standby LED If you intend not to use the C 725BEE for long periods of time such as when on vacation switch the POWER switch to the OFF position When the POWER switch is at OFF position the fron panel power button SR 8 remote control or ZR 5 cannot activate the C 725BEE 15 SWITCHED AC OUTLET 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 for 120V version and 115 watts for 230V version 10 16 RS 232 Connect this interface via RS 232 serial cable not sup
7. directed to this output could be used for making audio recordings As a Zone output it sends zone selected audio sources to the corresponding audio input of another separate zone Use high quality patch cables to reduce noise pickup over long distance runs PRE OUT Connections to an external power amplifier or processor such as a Surround sound decoder In normal use this should be connected to the Main In sockets No 10 with the links supplied To connect your NAD C 725BEE to external processor or amplifier sections remove first these links Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the left and right Audio Input of a power amplifier or processor to the PRE OUT sockets NOTE Always turn the C 725BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT and MAIN IN sockets The PRE OUT output signal will be affected by the C 725BEE s volume and tone control settings IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 10 MAIN IN Connections to an external pre amplifier or processor such as a surround sound decoder In normal use this should be connected to PRE OUT sockets No 9 with the links supplied To connect your NAD C 725BEE to external processor or pre amplifier remove first these links Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the left and right Audio Output of the pre amp or processor to the Main In sockets NOTE Always turn the C 725BEE off before connecting or disconnect
8. or other line level signal source Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the Media Player s left and right Audio Outputs to this input The MP input is also the assigned port where the optional NAD IPD 1 s AUDIO OUT could be connected With the NAD IPD 1 s DATA PORT connected to the corresponding rear panel s DATA PORT socket your iPod player docked in the NAD IPD 1 and the C 725BEE set to MP mode you can start listening to your iPod s playlist Refer also to LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER under the OPERATION main heading CD INPUT Input for a CD or other line level signal source Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the CD player s left and right Audio Outputs to this input DISC INPUT Input for additional line level input signals such as CD Mini Disc player or the output signal from a step up amplifier for a turntable Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit s left and right Audio Outputs to this input AUX INPUT Input for additional line level input signals such as another CD player Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit s left and right Audio Outputs to this input TAPE Connections for audio tape recorder playback of any type Using twin RCA to RCA leads connect to the left and right Audio Output of the tape machine to the TAPE sockets for playback REC OUT ZONE 2 Doubles as both a RECORD and ZONE output port As a RECORD output the Source signal
9. this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated and approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN 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 HS opackaging 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 administra
10. A port of the optional NAD IPD 1 Dock with iPod NAD IPD 1 is connected to the corresponding DATA PORT in the rear panel your iPod player docked and with the NAD IPD 1 s AUDIO OUT also connected to the rear panel MP input the lower ine of the VFD will show iPod Connected Refer also to LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER under the OPERATION main heading f 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 different input before plugging unplugging the external Media Player cab CD Selects the CD or other line level source connected to the CD oe sockets as the active inpu TUNER Toggle to select AM FM or DAB 230V version only tuner band DISC Selects a line level source connected to the DISC sockets as the active input AUX Selects a line level source connected to the AUX sockets as the active input TAPE Selects the Tape or other line level source connected to the TAPE sockets as the active input 17 TONE DEFEAT Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this button The lower line of the VFD will show Tone Defeat when the tone controls are bypassed or Tone Active if the tone controls are enabled 18 TONE CONTROLS The NAD C 725BEE is fitted with B
11. AB MODULE Plug in the other end of the DIN connector supplied with your NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 from the DAB module s output port into the corresponding DAB module input socket on the rear panel of the C 725BEE Select DAB mode on the C 725BEE by toggling the TUNER button in the front panel or SR 8 s TUN button NOTES Please refer to NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 installation guide for proper setup connection of the DB1 with respect to the C 725BEE If there is no NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 connected the VFD will show Check DAB Tuner DAB OPERATION With the separately sold NAD DAB Adaptor DB1 already connected to the C 725BEE you can now carry out the C 725BEE to receive DAB broadcasts 1 Toggle TUNER button until DAB mode The VFD will show No Service List indicating that there are no scanned DAB broadcast services yet This is the default mode of the DB1 DAB _ F Ho Service List 2 Totune to DAB broadcast services press TUNER MODE and then toggle the front panel s TUNE lt gt to select either Full Scan or Local Scan FULL SCAN will enable the scanning of the full range of digital frequencies Band Ill and L Band LOCAL SCAN performs local scanning of available DAB services in your area Check with your dealer or visit www WorldDAB org to check the applicable digital transmission frequencies in your area 3 Upon selecting either Full Scan or Local Scan press SR 8 s ENTER button
12. ASS and TREBLE tone controls to adjust the tonal balance of your system The 12 oclock position is flat 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 affect recordings made using the REC OUT ZONE 2 output but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT 19 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 affect recordings made using the REC OUT ZONE 2 output but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS 16 17 18 19 20 21 230V VERSION ONLY SPEAKERS A ANTENNA L Z CAUTION ATTENTION ie mo pa 7 BN MINIMUM IMPEDANCE DES HAUTES PARLEURS RA IA AA ONE PAIR 42 TWO PAIRS 89 I UNEPAIRE 40 DEUX PAIRES an Serial No No De Series RS232 MP DOCK oL CoV DY YZ SPEAKERS B 5 5 E E To E our i J Co o x BOT N ED MED ED 230V VERSION ONLY Ly LY YY Oo o EI ON co
13. Automatic scanning will ensue This sequence cannot be interrupted During the sequence the following message will be visible in the VFD 16 The bars show the progress of the sequence When scanning is completed the last number shown on the right side of the VFD corresponds to the total number of DAB broadcast stations found Then the first station is tuned in See ALPHANUMERIC section below to understand the order or arrangement of stations 4 Press and hold SR 8 s ENTER button the signal strength of the currently tuned broadcast will be shown on the VFD The more segments visible in the lower display line the stronger the signal By changing the position of the antenna you can increase the signal strength You can also opt for an external antenna Consult an antenna professional for more information Press SR 8 s ENTER button to exit Signal Strength check NOTES No Service List will also be shown in the VFD when no stations are found after the scanning process If this occurs check the connection and position of the DAB antenna or call your local DAB broadcast providers for coverage information SR 8 s TUNER MODE and lt are the equivalent remote control keys for the front panel buttons TUNER MODE and TUNE lt gt When using these SR 8 buttons to navigate DAB options ensure that the DEVICE SELECTOR setting of your SR 8 is set to TUN Front panel s TUNE
14. C725BEE Stereo Receiver Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Use a damp cloth for cleaning 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 we 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 acc
15. CORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model and serial number of your new C 725BEE are located on the back of the cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that you record these numbers here NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2008 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ccecccccccccceceeed INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED croea cc ccc cece cence eecee eee eeeseneeeeeeees 6 UNPACKING AND SETUR iieiaei rie an a e ESE 6 CHOOSING ALLOCATION oo csacssenesteanapainadeataevientnaraniesduanes 6 NOTES ONINSTALLATION c cecratraiancsnssangersw sre inenen RNE 6 ABOUT THE 72 SB EE ccc asecuncoasienticmmstuwnnomadnenemms seme 6 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL cecseeeeeceeeeeeees REMOTE CONTROL USING THE SR S REMOTE CONTROL 2cc2ctn nessa seneneasnstace es 11 USING THE ZR5 REMOTE CONTRO Usur terreri ineeie 13 OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO ccceeceeceecensenseeees 14 ABOUT ANTENNA Sresi nesini nee nd E oE E A 14 TUNING STATIONS Sciccdonssidelienuiate n i EE S EE 15 SETTING RADIO PRESETS AM FM DAB 0 00000 0c ee ee es 15 CHOOSING TUNER MODE kisis topirii erisaates 16 ABOUTIUSERINAMES kinse ranimer E ra EEE ERE 16 ABOUT RDS ss iiet aa E aryl cote E O 16 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD The C 725BEE Stereo Receiver
16. D CLAMP B N power unes lt A STAND OFF b N ST INSULATORS mallina SERVICE adi P4 ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS a gt MAST SS ff ANTENNA SERVICE ENTRANCE GROUND CLAMPS Sf LEAD IN WIRE N GROUND WIRE gt g mm pee p gt S a 5 lt POWER SERVICE GROUNDING fo ELECTRODE SYSTEM ANTENNA DISCHARGE ONT GROUND e g interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER WIRE A gt TOEXTERNAL GROUND TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND C TRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 f 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 fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push ob
17. IE FEATURES viideo r rO TTN 21 REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING cc cece cece cece eee ee cee e eee eeneence 22 SPECIFICATIONS We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this manual Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good deal of time later and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the most of your investment in the C 725BEE One more thing We urge you to register your C 725BEE ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site http NADelectronics com warranty For warranty information contact your local distributor INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your C 725BEE you will find e The SR 8 remote control with 2 two AAA batteries e ZR5 zone remote control with 3V CR2025 battery e This owner s manual SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 725BEE arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 725BEE 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 725BEE s front panel and your primary listening viewing position this will ensure re
18. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The equipment draws its nominal non operational power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the STANDBY position The socket outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and shall be easily accessible CAUTION Changes or modifications 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 50 cm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If
19. R MODE button also functions like SR 8 s ENTER button However it is solely SR 8 s ENTER button that can check a DAB station s signal strength item 4 above or directly select a DAB station after releasing TUNE lt button item 2 under SERVICE LIST front panel s TUNER MODE button cannot execute these said functions SERVICE LIST Follow the steps below to select through the DAB service stations found 1 At DAB mode press TUNE lt gt to step through the list of available stations as shown in the lower display line of the VFD 2 Release TUNE lt gt when you arrive at your desired DAB station and the C 725BEE will tune to it You can also press SR 8 s ENTER button after releasing TUNE lt gt for faster station selection DAB TUNER MODE Aside from Full Scan and Local Scan as already described above pressing the TUNER MODE button will also present you with other options namely Station Order DRC Manual Scan Prune List and Reset STATION ORDER Use Station Order to sort the sequence of the listed stations There are three orders Alphanumeric Ensemble and Active 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press front panel s TUNER MODE button and then TUNE lt gt to select Station Order Press ENTER 2 Toggle TUNE lt P gt to select through Alphanumeric Ensemble and Active 3 Press ENTER to select desired station order ALPHANUMERIC
20. choosing OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO 15 OPERATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO ABOUT DAB RADIO 230V VERSION ONLY Until now analogue radio signals such as FM or AM have been subject to numerous kinds of interference on their way from the transmitter to your radio These problems were caused by mountains high rise buildings and weather conditions With Digital Audio Broadcast DAB you can now receive CD like quality radio programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion DAB broadcasts use digital signals rather than traditional analogue transmissions thus providing clear high quality reception You get far more robust reception and virtually hiss or crackle free sound with DAB as long as you are within a good coverage area With DAB the listener can scroll through a list of available stations then instantly tune to the station of his choice There is no need either to remember channel frequencies All broadcasts are selected by simply selecting the service name The C 725BEE makes it possible for you to enjoy listening to DAB broadcasts The C 725BEE has a Digital Audio Broadcast DAB module socket on the rear panel for adding a separately sold and NAD specified outboard DAB module the NAD DAB Adaptor DB 1 All the control software for this format is included just plug in the module and start enjoying the CD like quality sound and expansive content selection available with DAB CONNECTING THE D
21. co iala 4 toleo a o 10 A 13 14 ATTENTION Please make sure that the C 725BEE is powered off or unplugged before making any connections It is also advisable to power down or unplug all 1 fo Ac 120V 60 He 120WMA MAX 120V VERSION ONLY associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections 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 725BEE is ON and OV when the unit is either OFF or in standby This output can drive a load up to 150mA at 12V 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 IRIN 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 725BEE from a remote location IR OUT When connected to the IR IN of an ancillary equipment direct he ancillary equipment s own remote control to the C 725BEE s infrared receiver to command or control the linked unit All NAD products with IR IN IR OUT features are fully compatible with he C 725BEE For non NAD models please check with your other product s service specialists as to their compatibility to the C 725BEE s R features MP INPUT Input for a Media Player
22. e Source of the C 725BEE that is different from the currently selected Source For example while the C 725BEE is at CD mode you can set the RECORD OUT ZONE 2 SELECTOR knob to TUNER and the active tuned station s audio will be directed to REC OUT ZONE 2 output port in the rear panel You can then feed the REC OUT ZONE 2 jack to another amplifier or receiver that is located maybe in another area of your home or building With your separate amplifier or receiver selecting the fed signal and with speakers connected you can then enjoy listening to the tuned station You can vary the level of the tuned station by adjusting the Volume control of the separate amplifier or receiver Refer also to the item USING THE ZR 5 REMOTE CONTROL at the REMOTE CONTROL section of the the IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS page 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 setting counter clockwise to lower it The VOLUME control does not affect recordings made using the REC OUT ZONE 2 output but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT NOTE If the Volume level is adjusted using the SR 8 s VOL A buttons the lower line of the VFD will show Volume Up when level is increased or Volume Down if level is decreased 13 PHONES A 1 4 stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening and will work with convent
23. e erased Refer also to the item about SETTING RADIO PRESETS at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page TUNER MODE In FM mode toggle this button to switch between FM Mute On stereo and FM Mute Off mono Select FM Mute Off for stations that have too much interference or are too weak When engaged FM Mute On is shown at the lower line of the VFD FM Mute Off when not active The FM Mute On or FM Mute Off status can be stored for individual presets Refer also to the item about CHOOSING TUNER MODE at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page In DAB mode pressing this button will activate Dynamic Range Control DRC Station Order or other applicable DAB menu options Refer also to the item about DAB TUNER MODE at the LISTENING TO DAB RADIO section of the OPERATION page PRESET lt gt Press to step up or down between stored radio presets 40 presets are available Note that this function wraps Pressing PRESET lt gt will step from Preset 1 to Preset 40 or vice versa Unused presets are skipped over TUNE lt gt Toggle either button to step up or down between AM or FM frequencies Press and release TUNE lt gt to search up or down the C 725BEE will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Note that this function wraps that is it will continue to search from one end of the AM or FM band to the other
24. ected to the Speaker A terminals Toggle SPK B to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected to the Speaker B terminals Press both buttons to engage both speakers 10 TONE DFT Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this button CD PLAYER CONTROL for use with NAD CD Player Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to CD in order to gain access to these buttons Some of the control buttons below are applicable only to specific NAD CD Player models check the owner s manual of your NAD CD Player for control button compatibility SCAN 44 gt P Fast reverse forward search 4 Open or close disc tray Ml Stop playback I Pause playback temporarily gt gt I Go to next track flle 4 Go to beginning of current track file or to previous track file gt Start playback FOLDER FILE A Select through folder list Select through WMA MP3 files ENTER Select desired folder or WMA MP3 file DISP Show playback time and other display information RAN Play tracks files in random order RPT Repeat track file or whole disc PROG Enter or exit program mode CLEAR Delete programmed track fle enna ner ViR CD Select CD as the active source USB Select USB as the active source OPT Select optical input as the active source SRC Toggle to select desired SRC mode INFO TUNER CONTROL for use with NAD AM FM DAB Tuner Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to TUN in order to gain access to these buttons Refer to the cor
25. ed distortion Total harmonic distortion 20 Hz 20 kHz from 250 mW to rated output Intermodulation distortion 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 from 250 mW to rated output CCIF IM distortion 19 5 kHz 1 kHz rated output Total Harmonic Distortion 60 dBu L R 75 kHz for 120V version 40 kHz Dev for 230V version Gross dimensions include feet volume knob and extended speaker terminals NOU AUN Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www NADelectronics com for the latest information about C 725BEE 22 23 www NADelectronics com 2008 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International C 725BEE Owner s Manual Issue 1 10 08
26. eplate and their respective assigned buttons to make use of these functions Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to AMP in order to gain access to these buttons The input selector buttons perform the same functions as the buttons labeled the same on the front panel 4 NUMERIC KEYS The numeric keys allow for direct input of tracks for CD players and direct channel preset access for tuners and receivers 5 SLEEP Switch off the NAD Receiver or Tuner after a preset number of minutes SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the C 725BEE to Standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes Pressing the SR 8 s SLEEP button once will display the setting of the sleep time increment Pressing the SR 8 s SLEEP button a second time within a 3 second period will change the sleep time increment in 15 minute intervals after which time the C 725BEE will automatically switch into Standby mode To adjust the sleep delay press the SR 8 s SLEEP button twice first to display the sleep time increment and a second time to change the sleep time increment The sleep time increment and a SLEEP icon will continuously display on the C 725BEE s front panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD Each consecutive press increases the sleep time in 15 minute increments from 15 to 90 minutes To cancel the sleep mode continue pressing the SR 8 s SLEEP button until Sleep Off displays on the VFD Switching the C 725BEE to standby from either the SR 8 s
27. essory recommended by the manufacturer 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 amplifier 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 fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unab
28. f the C 725BEE SKIP gt P1 Go to the beginning of a track file or previous track fle SKIP 144 Go to the next track flle gt Start playback 13 OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO The C 725BEE s internal AM FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree however on the type of antenna s used as well as proximity to the broadcast origin geography and weather conditions ABOUT ANTENNAS The supplied ribbon wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear panel FM antenna input using the included balun adapter and should be fully extended to form aT This folded dipole antenna will usually work best when oriented vertically with the arms of its T fully outstretched and arranged perpendicular to the origin of the desired broadcast There are no rules however and experimenting freely with antenna placement and orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise In areas of poor FM reception an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically If radio listening is important to you consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimize your system The supplied AM loop antenna will usually provide adequate reception However an exterior AM antenna can be used to improve reception Consult an antenna professional for more information ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA 1 Rota
29. f the VFD will be extinguished Dock your iPod player into the NAD IPD 1 iPod Connected will be displayed in the lower line of the VFD iPod MENU OPTIONS Refer to your docked iPod player s own display screen to view and make full use of its navigation and control features Use your docked iPod s own click wheel and controls or the applicable SR 8 buttons to select through the available options as displayed in your iPod player s display screen NOTE When using the SR 8 to control the iPod functions make sure that the DEVICE SELECTOR is set to MP OPERATION LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER CONTROL FEATURES Use the following SR 8 control buttons to command your docked iPod player Refer to your docked iPod s own display screen when executing the following commands MENU Press MENU to return to a previous option or menu selection 4 NAVIGATION BUTTONS While at menu options or selection lists toggle A V to go up or down the options lists or song titles For quicker scrolling up or down the list press and hold A F ENTER Press ENTER to select an option or start playback when applicable SCAN lt 4 P gt During playback or PAUSE mode press and hold 41 gt gt for fast forward or backward scanning of the current song SKIP 44 gt P gt 1 Press k44 gt gt I to skip forward to the next song or skip back to the previous song I PAUSE Press II during playback to stop playback tem
30. 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 When a command from the remote control is received the Standby LED indicator will blink Note that the indicator may also blink when receiving commands not necessarily for the C 725BEE but for other components in the system Please refer to previous sections of the manual for a full description of individual functions NOTE The remote control handset supplied with the C 725BEE is of a universal NAD type designed to operate several NAD models Some buttons are applicable only to specific NAD models Contact your dealer or NAD audio specialist for assistance 1 POWER ON amp OFF The SR 8 remote has a separate ON and OFF button Press the ON button to switch the unit from Standby to operating mode Press the OFF button to switch the unit to Standby mode 2 DEVICE SELECTOR A Device Selector button determines only what component the SR 8 will command it does not perform any function on the receiver Press desired Device Selector button for the applicable buttons to be directed to a page of commands relevant to the selected device Upon selecting a Device you can now press the corresponding SR 8 control buttons applicable for the selected Device 3 INPUT SELECTORS Refer to the corresponding labels printed in the remote control fac
31. ing anything from to PRE OUT and MAIN IN sockets 11 SUBW SUBWOOFER OUT Connect this output to a powered active subwoofer or to a power amplifier channel driving a passive system 12 SPEAKERS A B The C 725BEE 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 The C 725BEE is designed to produce optimum sound quality when connected to speakers with impedances within its operating range Please make sure that all the speakers are rated 4 ohms minimum per speaker NOTE Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge AWG specialized speaker cable maybe valuable consult your NAD audio specialist Connections to the C 725BEE can be made with banana plugs 120V version only or by using bare wire or pins Use the transverse hole through the post for bare wire or pin connections By loosening the terminal s plastic nut make a clean neat connection and re tighten carefully To minimize the danger of short circuit ensure that only 1 2 inch of exposed wire or pin is employed when connecting 13
32. ional headphones of any impedance The headphone socket will work in parallel to 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 counter clockwise before connecting or disconnecting headphones Listening at high levels can damage your hearing 14 A SPEAKERS 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 15 MP SOCKET Using a 3 5mm stereo plug connect into this socket the audio output of a Media Player The LED on the MP input button will illuminate when an external Media Player is connected to this socket 16 INPUT SELECTORS These buttons select the active input to the NAD C 725BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers headphones and the PRE OUT socket The buttons on the remote control handset duplicate hese buttons The selected input will be displayed in the VFD MP MEDIA PLAYER Selects a line level source connected to the MP sockets as the active input If the DAT
33. is a technologically advanced and highly capable product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use We have been careful to ensure that the C 725BEE is as musically transparent and spatially accurate as possible incorporating much of what we ve learned from a quarter century s experience designing audio video and home theater components As with all our products NAD s Music First design philosophy guided the C 725BEE s design in such a way that it can confidently promise you state of the art audiophile quality music listening for years to come INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS LISTENING TO DAB RADIO ccceeceeceeceeceeceeeeeeees 17 ABOUT DAB RADIO 230V VERSION ONLY naaccess 7 CONNECTING THE DAB MODULE secc csinai seasigeinstiatnaseie sine stousies 7 DABIOR ERATION arotar eat eie e E E EREA 7 SERVICES Wess iiaia ya ani a galley hen ocr ellis nanny Nuance te 7 DAB TUNER MODE rac cst tienen EEr E ENE EREET sae 7 STATION ORDER srasni nonnina na tend NE ENEE ERA RNA 8 DRG E E 8 IANUALSCAN 3 tcardneedwnnediitea EEA AEEA EANA ERA 8 PRUNE US Toara stenaars aan a a 8 PESIS BAE TE EE E A 8 FORMATION SETTINGS cesius ot e n 9 LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER secceeecceeveeenvees 20 CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD 1 DOCK WITH iPod AND iPod PLAYER TO THE C 725BEE 00ceeee eee eee 20 iPod MENU OPTIONS 02 0 e cece cece cect cnet niiin anai 20 ION TRO
34. jects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire 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 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 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 qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe 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 rep
35. lacement 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 amplifiers that produce heat 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 FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment E LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE THIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF UFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC HOCK TO PERSONS J ea uy Un THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING
36. le to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit 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 specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical _ a BA ee 4 pee GROUN
37. liable infrared remote control communications The C 725BEE generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components NOTES ON INSTALLATION Your C 725BEE should be placed on a firm 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 flow through the ventilation slots ake sure the unit is switched off before making any connections The RCA sockets on your C 725BEE are color coded for convenience Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively Ensure that leads and sockets are not damaged in any way and all sockets are firmly pushed home For best performance use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge 1 5mm hickness or more f you intend not to use the C 725BEE for long periods of time switch OFF he rear panel POWER switch Should water get into your C 725BEE shut off the power to the unit and disconnect the plug from the AC wall outlet Have the unit inspected by a qualified 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 If necessary lightly dampen the cloth with soapy water Do not use solutions containing benzol or other volatile agents Use high quality leads and
38. nd Protect In such a case turn the C 725BEE off by the rear panel POWER button wait for it to cool down and or check the speaker connections making sure the overall loudspeaker impedance doesn t go below 4 ohms Once the cause for the protection circuitry to engage has been removed switch ON the rear POWER button and the Standby Button to resume normal operation BLEND The NAD BLEND feature will allow you to reduce the amount of noise and hiss but still retain some level of stereo separation instead of mono The BLEND button toggles between engaging and disengaging the BLEND feature When engaged Blend On is shown at the lower line of the VFD Blend Off when not active The Blend On or Blend Off status can be stored for individual presets INFO Toggle this button for the lower line of the VFD to show various settings conditions and other information relevant to the currently tuned station or broadcast 16 oise 5 CORDS BASS TREBLE BALANCE O00 TONE TAPE DEFEAT 0 Q AUX O _ 17 18 19 MEMORY Press this button to store tuned AM FM and digital radio stations to the C 725BEE s 40 preset memory locations One can store a mix of any AM FM and DAB broadcasts to the 40 available presets In combination with INFO button dele EMORY button is also used in ing stored presets Press and hold INFO button and then press MEMORY current stored preset setting will b
39. oadcast press front panel s TUNER MODE button and then TUNE lt P gt to select Prune List 2 Press ENTER Any inactive stations are automatically deleted RESET The Reset option allows the connected and separately sold NAD DAB Adaptor DB1 to be reset to its factory default settings 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press front panel s TUNER MODE button and then TUNE lt P gt to select Reset 2 Press ENTER Reset No will be shown in the lower line of the VFD Press TUNE lt gt to switch to Reset Yes option Ff seg Yes p En m lite 3 im E 3 Toselect Reset No or Reset Yes press ENTER while at the desired option Selecting Reset Yes will cause the DB1 to be reset to its factory default settings the VFD will correspondingly show No Service List 17 OPERATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO INFORMATION SETTINGS While listening to a DAB broadcast the type of information displayed in the lower line of the VFD can be varied Toggle front panel s INFO button to step through the following display options Station Name 4 DLS 4 Channel and Frequency Ensemble Name 4 Program Type 4 Time and Date 4 Audio Signal information Error Rate STATION NAME The name or identification of the DAB broadcast station is shown This is the default display DLS Dynamic Label Segment DLS is the
40. plied to any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the C 725BEE through NAD s proprietary PC software or other compatible external controllers NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices See your NAD audio specialist for more information 17 MP DOCK The C 725BEE is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional NAD IPD 1 Dock with iPod NAD IPD 1 can be plugged in Connect the MP DOCK DATA PORT jack of the C 725BEE to the corresponding DATA PORT socket of the optional NAD IPD 1 Refer also to LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER under the OPERATION main heading NOTE C 725BEE is compatible with NAD IPD 1 and later NAD IPD variants Check with your dealer or NAD audio specialist for other versions of NAD IPD compatible with C 725BEE 18 FM ANTENNA INPUT The supplied wire dipole FM antenna will connect to the FM connector using the supplied balun adapter It will usually work best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall with arms fully outstretched forming a horizontal T perpendicular to the origin point of the signal Refer also to the item ABOUT ANTENNAS at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page 19 AM ANTENNA INPUT Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna
41. porarily Resume play by pressing II again or gt RPT REPEAT Toggle to playback repeatedly a particular song or repeat all songs in a list RANDOM Enable playback of songs or albums in random order DISP DISPLAY If the iPod s display screen is dim press DISP to turn ON the backlight and illuminate the display screen NOTE For other navigation functions please refer to your iPod player s owner s manual iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 19 REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION No power No sound No sound one channel Weak bass diffused stereo image No sound from Subwoofer Noisy reception hiss Display shows no service list Reception with whistling buzzing noise No RDS information C 725BEE does not respond to remote control NOTES POSSIBLE CAUSES The power cord is disconnected Power AC lead unplugged or power not switched ON ute ON Balance control not centered Speaker not properly connected or damaged Input lead disconnected or damaged Speakers wired out of phase Subwoofer is off not powered or improperly connected Weak signal DAB antenna not connected properly No DAB coverage in the area Interference from other computers games consoles Station signal too weak Station not transmitting RDS data Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted IR
42. power per channel 148 W 21 7 dBW 205 W 23 1 dBW gt 110 20 kQ 1 nF 730 mV 28 7 dB 0 2 dB 102 dB lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 01 2200 21 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS TUNER SECTION FM SECTION Tuning Range 87 5 108 5 MHz 50 kHz steps Usable Sensitivity 98 MHz 12 dBu Signal Noise Ratio 60 dBu IHF WTD Mono 65 dB 60 dBu IHF WTD Stereo 60 dB Frequency Response 1 5 dB 20 Hz 15 kHz 60 dBu Channel Separation 60 dBu 30 Hz 30 dB 1 kHz 35 dB 10 kHz 30 dB Capture Ratio 40 dBu 3 dB AM Suppression 50 dB 60 dBu 100 Mod FM 30 Mod AM Image Rejection 119 4 MHz 70 dB F Rejection 10 7 MHz 70 dB Pilot Suppression 60 dBu 60 dB Total Harmonic Distortion Mono 0 5 Stereo 0 8 Auto Search 15 25 dBu RDS Decode Sensitivity lt 30 dBu AM SECTION Tuning Range 530 kHz 1710 kHz 10 kHz steps 120 V version 531 kHz 1602 kHz 9 kHz steps 230 V version Usable Sensitivity 50 dBu 999 1000 kHz S N Ratio 45 dB 5 mV in Total Harmonic Distortion 3 5mVin IF Rejection 450 kHz 40 dB Image Rejection F 2xIF 28 dB Selectivity 20 dB Frequency response 6 dB 100 2 3 kHz 5 mV PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Unit Dimensions W x H x D 435 x 133 x 350 Net 435 x 149 x 396 Gross Net Weight 9 4 Kg Shipping Weight 11 0 Kg LEGEND From CD input to speakers output volume setting for 500 mV in 8 Q 1 W out Minimum power per channel 20 Hz 20 kHz both channels driven with no more than rat
43. red presets and settings will be deleted upon restoring your C 725BEE to its factory default settings 20 PREAMPLIFIER SECTION LINE LEVEL INPUTS MP CD DISC AUX TAPE Input impedance R and C Input sensitivity Maximum input signal Signal Noise ratio A weighted Signal noise ratio pre amp out A weighted Frequency response THD Noise SMPTE LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS Output impedance Pre ou Output impedance Record Ou Maximum output level Pre ou Maximum output level Record Ou TONE CONTROLS Treble Bass TRIGGER OUT Output resistance Output current Output voltage POWER AMPLIFER SECTION Continuous output power into 8 Q Rated distortion THD 20 Hz 20 kHz Clipping power IHF Dynamic headroom 8 Q 4Q IHF dynamic power 8 Q 4Q 20 Damping factor ref 8 Q 1 kHz Input impedance R amp C Input sensitivity rated output into 8 O Voltage gain Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal noise ratio A weighted THD Noise 3 SMPTE IM 4 IHF IM 5 Headphone output impedance REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS 22 KQ 100pF 250 mV ref rated power 6V 95 dB 107 dB lt 0 3dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Tone defeat on lt 0 3dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Tone defeat off lt 0 01 at 5 V out 80 Q Z 1kQ 11V 11V 5 dB at 10 kHz 8 dB at 100 Hz 75Q 150 MA 121V 2x50 W 17 dBW 0 02 61 W maximum continuous power per channel 4 Q and 8 Q 3 1 dB 4 7 dB 102 W 20 0 dBW maximum short term
44. responding labels printed in the remote control faceplate and their respective assigned buttons to make use of these functions Some of the control buttons below are applicable only to specific NAD Receiver or Tuner models check the owner s manual of your NAD Receiver or Tuner for control button compatibility AUTO TUNE In DAB mode press this button to automatically scan all available local stations TUNE lt lt gt P or lt P gt Step up or down between AM or FM frequencies PRESET 44 gt gt I or A V Step up or down between stored radio presets AM FM DAB Select DAB FM or AM band TUNER MODE n FM mode toggle between FM Mute On and FM Mute Off In DAB mode pressing this button will activate Dynamic Range Control DRC Station Order or other applicable DAB menu options BLEND Engage or disengage BLEND feature MEMORY Save current station into preset memory DELETE Press and hold for about 2 seconds and the selected preset memory is erased PRESET AMIFMIDB PRESET lt gt In DAB mode in combination with TUNER MODE or other compatible buttons toggle to select through DAB feature options like Dynamic Range Control Station Order and other appropriate DAB options ENTER In AM FM mode toggle to select Preset or Tune mode In DAB mode press and hold to check signal strength INFO Repeatedly pressing this button will show information as supplied by the current radio station The applicable display conten
45. s functions The optional NAD IPD 1 also charges your iPod player while it is connected to the C 725BEE NOTES NADIPD 1 and iPod player are optional and not supplied with your C 725BEE iPod player functions features and playback capabilities accessible through C 725BEE may vary depending on your iPod player model Check NAD IPD 1 s specifications with regards to specific iPod models it supports C725BEE is compatible with NAD IPD 1 and later NAD IPD variants Check with your dealer or NAD audio specialist for other versions of NAD IPD compatible with C 725BEE CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL NAD IPD 1 DOCK WITH iPod AND iPod PLAYER TO THE C 725BEE Make sure that all the devices are unplugged before making the connections 1 Connect the NAD IPD 1 s DATA PORT plug into the C 725BEE s MP DOCK data port 2 Connect also the NAD IPD 1 s AUDIO OUT to the C 725BEE rear panel MP input the default iPod source allocation in the C 725BEE 3 Dock your iPod player into the NAD IPD 1 4 After linking together your iPod player NAD IPD 1 and the C 725BEE you can now plug them IN to their applicable power sources 5 With your iPod player NAD IPD 1 and C 725BEE all at power ON state press MP button in the front panel or in SR 8 to select iPod source iPod Connected will be displayed in the lower line of the VFD NOTE When the iPod player is removed from NAD IPD 1 the iPod Connected display in the lower line o
46. s option allows you to directly tune to a desired channel and include it in the service list if not yet available at the time You can also use manual scan to assist you in positioning the DAB antenna for best reception of the desired channel 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press front panel s TUNER MODE button and then TUNE lt P gt to select Manual Scan Press ENTER If you are doing manual scan the first time the first order of channel and frequency will be shown in the upper line of the VFD If you had previously done manual scanning the last channel and frequency that you have manually scanned will be shown 2 Channel and frequency are shown in the upper line of the VFD The bars at the lower line of the VFD indicate the signal strength level of the current channel To improve the reception of the selected channel adjust or reposition the DAB antenna until the best reception is indicated 3 To select other channels toggle TUNE lt gt to step through the channel list Release TUNE lt gt when you have arrived at your desired channel 4 Press ENTER to tune the selected channel NOTE The number of ensembles and stations that could be scanned will vary depending on your location PRUNE LIST There maybe situations wherein certain stations become inactive The Prune List option enables the deletion of these inactive stations in the service list 1 While listening to a DAB br
47. scrolling text supplied by the broadcasting station It may contain information on music titles or details regarding the program or station CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY The channel and frequency of the currently tuned DAB broadcast are displayed ENSEMBLE NAME The name of the ensemble that is broadcasting the program is displayed PROGRAM TYPE This is a description of the type of broadcast supplied by the station such as Pop Rock Drama and the likes TIME AND DATE The current time and date as supplied by the DAB station are displayed AUDIO SIGNAL INFORMATION Displays the bit rate and audio type stereo mono or joint stereo as transmitted by the DAB broadcast provider These are set by the broadcaster to suit the type and quality of material being transmitted ERROR RATE This displays the digital error rate 0 to 99 of the currently tuned channel the lower the figure the better the quality of the received broadcast 18 The C 725BEE is equipped with a data port in the rear panel where an optional NAD IPD 1 Dock with iPod NAD IPD 1 can be plugged in With the NAD IPD 1 linking the C 725BEE with your own iPod player you can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks and playlists You can control your iPod player using its own click wheel or the assigned buttons in the SR 8 With the corresponding SR 8 remote control function keys you can select the materials stored in your iPod for playback as well as access many of it
48. set first tune the desired frequency see above then press the front panel MEMORY button The VFD will show a blinking MEMORY icon and the next available vacant Preset number for example Preset _ _Free the two blank spaces will correspond to the preset number that could be from 01 to the maximum of 40 2 Press MEMORY button again to store the desired frequency on the Preset number shown or use the PRESET lt gt keys to select another available Preset number 3 Then press MEMORY key button again Your desired frequency is now stored in the assigned preset The Radio Presets can be stored using the same keys on the front panel or remote control RECALLING PRESETS 1 Use the PRESET lt gt keys on the front panel to step up or down between presets 2 Press and hold PRESET lt gt to scroll continuously up or down 3 Stop or release the PRESET lt gt key while scrolling to select a desired Preset number the stored station will be recalled after a brief delay or press ENTER to tune immediately to the selected Preset number Empty presets will be skipped during preset tuning The SR 8 remote s PRESET amp keys work similarly DIRECT RECALL OF A PRESET You can directly recall a desired Preset number 1 Toggle SR 8 remote s ENTER button to switch between Preset and Tune mode see the lower line of the VFD Select Preset mode 2 Using the n
49. sockets for optimum performance and reliability ABOUT THE C 725BEE Though the C 725BEE is among the most technically sophisticated Stereo Receivers we worked hard to make it one of the most musically transparent components available as well This is what we mean by NAD s Music First design philosophy Here are just a few examples e TheC725BEE uses NAD s proprietary Power Drive amplifier technology for all channels to preserve accurate linear reproduction regardless of the loudspeaker This uniquely efficient power supply topology provides the real world benefits of high dynamic power that remains uncompromised by low impedance speakers 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 The result is dynamic detailed un receiver like sound in stereo mode NAD exclusive Soft Clipping circuitry further enhances sound quality and dynamic potential e High performance components used throughout the receiver s analog audio circuits to maximize quality from all sources e Preamp output and main amp input jacks make potential expansion as flexible as possible e A Second set of Speaker terminals Speakers B for remote listening e An RS 232 port for advanced zone control and software update through a Windows compatible PC e Gold surfaced connectors are employed throughout to ensure
50. te the outer frame of the antenna 2 Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the groove on the stand 3 Extend the antenna cord SELECTING BAND Press the TUNER button on the front panel or on the remote control Each subsequent press of either key will toggle the unit among AM FM and DAB radio IMPORTANT NOTICE In the foregoing sections about TUNER features make sure to set SR 8 s DEVICE SELECTOR to TUN for the applicable TUNER commands to be effected 14 TUNING STATIONS 1 Toggle TUNE lt gt on the front panel or remote control to step up or down between AM or FM frequencies 2 Press and release TUNE lt P to search up or down the C 725BEE s tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Pressing the TUNE lt gt during the search process will stop the search DIRECT TUNING If you know your desired station s frequency allocation you can tune directly to the station 1 Toggle ENTER button to switch between Preset and Tune mode see the lower line of the VFD Select Tune mode 2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control key in the frequency allocation of the station and then press ENTER For example to enter 104 50 MHz press 1 0 4 5 and O or press 1 0 4 5 and ENTER SETTING RADIO PRESETS AM FM DAB The C 725BEE can store a mix of your 40 favorite AM FM and DAB broadcasts for immediate recall 1 To store a radio pre
51. tive office 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 hat they should be treated as separate collection and not as municipal waste It is encouraged that Pb necessary measures are implemented to maximize he separate collection of waste batteries and o minimize the disposal of batteries as mixed municipal waste Hg Cd 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 effects 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 725BEE IS NOT AN AUTO VOLTAGE RECEIVER CONNECT ONLY TO THE PRESCRIBED AC OUTLET I E 120V 60HZ OR 230V 50HZ RE
52. transmitter window on remote or IR receiver window on C 725BEE is obstructed C725BEE front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely Check AC lead Switch OFF Mute Center Balance control Check connections and speakers Check leads and connections Check connections to all speakers in the system Power up subwoofer check Sub s AC outlet or check connections Check station tuning Adjust or replace antenna Check the connection and position of the DAB antenna Call your local DAB broadcast providers for coverage information Check station tuning Switch off or move the source of electrical noise Check station tuning Adjust or replace antenna Tune to an RDS station that supports station name PS mode and radio text RT mode Check batteries Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight from remote to C 725BEE Reduce sunlight room lighting Reset C 725BEE to its factory default settings using front panel buttons only 120V version only Press and hold SPEAKER A button and then TONE DEFEAT AH Reset complete is shown in the VFD Reset C 725BEE to its factory default settings using front panel buttons only 230V version only Press and hold SPEAKER B button and then TONE DEFEAT C Reset complete is shown in the VFD All sto
53. ts include related DAB display information and RDS broadcast data AUTO TUNE TUNER MODE BLEND MEMORY DELETE NOTE For iPod player specific control buttons please refer to CONTROL FEATURES under OPERATION LISTENING TO YOUR iPod PLAYER 12 INAD USING THE ZR 5 REMOTE CONTROL The ZR 5 remote control is a discrete compact remote for controlling the C 725BEE from various rooms other than the main room The ZR 5 remote allows full separate control of the source selection irrespective of the main room This means the zone input may be completely different audio from the main input 1 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL ON OFF Switch ON OFF the Zone feature When OFF the active RECORD OUT ZONE 2 Selector LED will be extinguished SOURCE A F Select the active input of the NAD C 725BEE that will be sent out to the rear panel REC OUT ZONE 2 output port MUTE Temporarily switch OFF or restore the Zone Volume level VOLUME A This function is not applicable for the C 725BEE PRESET lt gt Step up or down between stored radio presets This control button is possible if the selected Zone is TUNER and the active tuner section has stored presets The following CD Player Zone buttons can control a CD Player linked to the C 725BEE under the following conditions a The selected zone is CD b An active CD Player with disc loaded is connected to the CD input o
54. umeric keys of the remote control key in directly your desired Preset number and then press ENTER For example to enter Preset 5 press 5 and then press ENTER DELETE A PRESET You can empty a preset by deleting the stored information 1 Select the Preset number to be deleted 2 Press and hold INFO button and then press MEMORY button current stored preset setting will be erased CHOOSING TUNER MODE The front panel TUNER MODE button is a dual purpose control In the normal position FM Mute On is briefly displayed in the lower line of the VFD FM STEREO and FM MUTE icons on the VFD are lit only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the TUNER MODE button again FM Mute Off is briefly displayed in the lower line of the VFD FM STEREO and FM MUTE icons on the VFD are extinguished allows distant and potentially noisy stations to be received Noise is reduced if the FM station signal level is less than the FM Stereo threshold since mono FM is inherently less noise prone though at the sacrifice of the stereo effect NOTE One can store the same channel in two preset locations one with FM Mute Off and another with FM Mute On ABOUT USER NAMES You can assign a twelve character User Name to each radio preset which will show in the front panel readout whenever that preset is recalled ENTERING USER
55. until it stops at a strong signal Pressing TUNE lt P during the search process will stop the search Refer also to OPERATION LISTENING TO DAB RADIO for TUNE lt gt usage in DAB operation VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VFD Provide visual information about the unit s important modes settings functions status of the current source and other indicators When in tuner mode it displays information about the current station or broadcast as supplied by the service provider among other tuner settings IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 10 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 725BEE to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the C 725BEE with the remote control Distance About 23ft 7m from the front of the remote sensor Angle About 300 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor 1 RECORD OUT ZONE 2 SELECTOR This knob doubles as both a record and zone source selector Rotate knob and select the Source you would like to be directed out to REC OUT ZONE 2 output port in the rear panel The directed Source signal at the REC OUT ZONE 2 output port could be used for making audio recordings or as an audio input to a separate zone in your home ABOUT ZONE FEATURE The Zone feature allows one to simultaneously listen to another activ

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