NAD C 326BEE
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1. C 326BEE i Stereo Integrated Amplifier 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 acce2. 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 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 technici
3. 517 3 Press ENTER while still holding down the device button CD The CD device selector will flash once to indicate that the library input is successful Both the device selector button CD and ENTER can now be released RESET THE SR 8 TO ITS DEFAULT SETTINGS The SR 8 can be restored to its factory settings including default libraries by the following procedures 1 Press and hold ON and DELETE CLEAR buttons for about 10 seconds until the AMP device button lights up 2 Within two seconds of the AMP device button lighting up release both buttons If the reset mode is successful the CD device button will flash twice TABLE OF LIBRARY CODES APPLICABLE TO SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY CODE NAD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10 Default library for AMP page 11 Zone 2 20 Default library for CD page C 515BEE C 545BEE C 565BEE 21 T535 T585 M55 DVD section of L 54 VISO TWO VISO FIVE 22 T513 1514 1515 1517 23 1587 31 IPD 2 40 Default library for TUN page Tuner section of C 725BEE T 175 T 737 T 747 1 755 T 765 1 775 1785 4 C422 C425 42 C445 NOTE The SR 8 may not necessarily contain all the control buttons applicable for the above mentioned NAD products Use the prescribed remote control of the specific NAD product for a full compliment of the applicable remote control buttons 12 CONDITION No sound No sound one channel Weak bass diffused stereo image No sound from Subwoofer R
4. A ref 1 Q 1 ms gt 100 dB A weighted ref 1 W gt 117 dB A weighted ref 150 W gt 100 ref 8 Q 50 Hz and 1 kHz 0 1 dB ref 20 Hz 20 kHz 3 Hz 70 kHz ref 3 dB 20 kN 1 nF 630 mV ref rated power 29 dB 680 gt 80 dB gt 70 dB lt 1000 50 mA 12V OVERALL SPECIFICATIONS CD IN SPEAKER OUT THD 250 mW to rated power CCIF IMD DIM 100 Signal Noise ratio Frequency response Channel separation 1 kHz 10 kHz POWER CONSUMPTION Rated power Standby power Idle power DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Dimensions W x H x D Net weight Shipping weight Gross dimensions include feet volume knob and extended speaker terminals REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS lt 0 009 ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 94 dB A weighted ref 1 W gt 110 dB A weighted ref 50 W volume set for 2V input 0 2 dB ref 20 Hz 20 kHz Tone Defeat ON 10 Hz 65 kHz ref 3 dB gt 80 dB gt 70 dB 290 W ref 230V AC 50 Hz 120V AC 60 Hz lt 1W lt 35W 435 x 100 x 286 mm Net 435 x 116 x 332 mm Gross 6 9 kg 9 1 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www NADelectronics com for the latest information about C 326BEE 15 www NADelectronics com 2009 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 w
5. GROUND 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 g POWER SERVICE GROUNDING I ELECTRODE SYSTEM e g interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER ANTENNA DISCHARGE ONT GROUND WinE TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA GROUNO TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND Cc 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
6. 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 326BEE IS NOT AN AUTO VOLTAGE UNIT CONNECT ONLY TO THE PRESCRIBED AC OUTLET I E 120V 60HZ OR 230V 50HZ RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model and serial number of your new C 326BEE 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 2009 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your C 326BEE you will find e The SR 8 remote control with 2 two AA batteries e This owner s manual Adetachable AC power cord SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 326BEE arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 326BEE 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
7. 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 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 contents include related DAB display information and RDS broadcast data 11 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL USING THE SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY The SR 8 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of its DEVICE SELECTOR pages If the original default library does not control your NAD CD player DVD player or other components follow the procedure below to change the library code Refer as well to the table below for a list of applicable NAD Library Codes with their corresponding NAD models LOAD ANOTHER LIBRARY CODE Example Load NAD DVD Player T 517 library codes to SR 8 s CD device 1 Press and hold CD in the DEVICE SELECTOR section of SR 8 2 While holding down the device button CD press 2 and 2 using SR 8 s numeric buttons 22 is the corresponding library code for T
8. AC mains power for the C 326BEE When this switch is at ON position the C 326BEE is in standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the standby LED Toggle the front panel s STANDBY button to switch ON the C 326BEE or back to standby mode If you intend not to use the C 326BEE 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 front panel power button or SR 8 remote control cannot activate the C 326BEE 16 AC MAINS INPUT The C 326BEE comes supplied with a separate AC Mains cable Before connecting the cable to a live wall socket ensure that it is firmly connected to the C 326BEE s AC Mains input socket first Connect only to the prescribed AC Outlet i e 120V 60 Hz North America version only or 230V 50 Hz European version only Always disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first before disconnecting the cable from the C 326BEE s Mains input socket IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL N USING THE SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL The SR 8 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 326BEE as well as other NAD 1 9 Stereo Receivers Integrated Amplifiers and Preamplifiers It has additional controls to remotely operate DEVICE SELECTOR NAD CD Players AM FM Tuners and dedicated AM FM DAB Tuners It will operate up to a distance of 2 23ft 7m Alkaline batteries are recommended for ma
9. ICATIONS PREAMPLIFIER SECTION LINE LEVEL INPUT PRE OUT TONE CONTROLS POWER AMPLIFER SECTION MAIN IN SPEAKER OUT THD 2 Vin 2 Vout CCIF IMD DIM 100 Signal Noise ratio IHF Channel separation 1 kHz 10 kHz Input impedance R and C Maximum input signal Output impedance Pre out Tape out Input sensitivity Frequency response Maximum voltage output IHF load 600 ohms load Treble Bass Continuous output power into 8 Q and 4 C Stereo TRIGGER OUT 14 Rated THD CCIF IMD DIM 100 Clipping power IHF dynamic power 8 Q 40 20 Peak output current Signal Noise ratio Damping factor Frequency response Input impedance Input sensitivity Voltage gain Headphone output impedance Channel separation 1 kHz 10 kHz Output resistance Output current Output voltage gt 0 004 ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 100 dB A weighted ref 500 mV gt 108 dB A weighted ref 2V Volume maximum gt 92 dB A weighted ref 100 mV in 100 mV out unity gain gt 80 dB gt 70 dB 100 kQ 320 pF gt 8 Vrms ref 0 1 THD 75Q Source Z 1 KQ 159 mV ref 500 mV out 0 1 dB ref 20 Hz 20 kHz Tone defeat ON 0 5 dB ref 20 Hz 20 kHz Tone defeat OFF gt 10 V ref 0 03 THD gt 10V ref 0 03 THD 5 dB at 10 kHz 8 dB at 100 Hz gt 50 W ref rated THD 20 Hz 20 kHz both channels driven lt 0 009 ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 65 W ref 1 KHz 1 THD 100 W 150W 200W gt 20
10. T MAYBE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USERTO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING 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 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 equip
11. an has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 23 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 24 Headphones Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 25 Battery Disposal When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area Batteries battery pack or batteries installed must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THA
12. between the C 326BEE s front panel and your primary listening viewing position This will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The C 326BEE generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the C 326BEE atop other components but the reverse usually should be avoided It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided If you are contemplating locating the C 326BEE within a cabinet or other furniture consult your NAD audio video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow NOTES ON INSTALLATION Your NAD C 326BEE 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 Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections The RCA sockets on your NAD C 326BEE are colour 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 If the unit is not going to be used for some time disconnect the plug from the AC socket Should water get into you
13. but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT NAD C326BEE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL DOGO MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 0 y yumm MINIMUM IMPEDANCE DES HAUTES PARLEURS 4 0 12V TRIGGER OUT Serial No N De Series U2 3 0 51 60 By Bo imo ATTENTION Please make sure that the C 326BEE is powered off or unplugged 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 1 MP INPUT Input for a Media Player 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 NOTE If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket using a 3 5mm stereo plug while listening to a MP line level source the external Media Player will be directly selected with the MP line level source immediately disconnected 2 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 3 TUNER INPUT Input for a tuner or other line level signal source Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the tuner left and right Audio Outputs to this input 4 DISCINPUT Input for additional line level input signals such as CD Mini Disc player or the out
14. button to increase or decrease the loudness level Release the button when the desired level is reached 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 output but will affect the signal going to the PRE OUT output 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 connected 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 These buttons are compatible only with specific NAD Receiver or Tuner models and do not apply to the C 326BEE 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 II Pause playback temporarily PPI Go to next track flle 44 Go to beginning of current track file or to previous track file gt Start playback L A F Select thr
15. cted to the Main In sockets with the links supplied To connect your NAD C 326BEE 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 Always turn the C 326BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT sockets The PRE OUT output signal will be affected by the C 326BEE s volume and tone control settings 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 with the links supplied To connect your NAD C 326BEE 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 Always turn the C 326BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF before connecting or disconnecting anything to the MAIN IN sockets 1 SOFT CLIPPING Enables NAD s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry on all channels At ON position Soft Clipping gently limits the output of the C 326BEE to minimize audible distortion should the amplifier be over driven Soft Clipping may simply be left ON at all times to reduce the likelihood of audible distortion from excessive volume settings However for critical listening and to
16. ding SR 8 control buttons applicable for HOSE BLEND MEMORY DELETE the selected Device 3 INPUT SELECTORS Refer to the corresponding labels printed in the remote control faceplate and their respective assigned buttons to make use of these functions Set the DEVICE SELECTOR NAD 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 specific NAD Receiver or Tuner models after a preset number of minutes 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 output but will affect the signal going to the PRE OUT output Press MUTE again to restore sound 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 10 INFO AUTO TUNE PRESET AM FM DB PRESET TUNER MODE BLEND MEMORY DELETE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL 8 VOL A V Press A F
17. ected to the output of an IR infrared repeater Xantech or similar or the IR output of another component to allow control of the C 326BEE from a remote location IR OUT When connected to the IR IN of an ancillary equipment direct the ancillary equipment s own remote control to the C 326BEE s infrared receiver to command or control the linked unit All NAD products with IR IN IR OUT features are fully compatible with the C 326BEE For non NAD models please check with your other product s service specialists as to their compatibility with the C 326BEE s IR features 14 SPEAKERS Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked R IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL and R ensuring that the R is connected to the terminal on your loudspeaker and the R is connected to the loudspeaker s Connect the terminals marked L and L to the left speaker in the terminal same Way Always use heavy duty 16 gauge 1 5mm or thicker stranded wire to connect loudspeakers to your C 326BEE 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 The C 326BEE 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 15 POWER SWITCH The POWER switch supplies the master
18. ectly 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 cable CD Selects the CD or other line level source connected to the CD sockets as the active input TUNER Selects the tuner or other line level source connected to the tuner sockets as the active input DISC Selects a line level source connected to the DISC sockets AUX Selects a line level source connected to the AUX sockets as the active input VIDEO Selects the VCR or stereo TV Satellite Cable receiver connected to the VIDEO sockets as the active input TAPE MONITOR Selects the output from a tape recorder when playing back tapes or monitor recordings being made through the TAPE OUT sockets in the rear panel Press the TAPE MONITOR button once to select it and again to return to the normal input selection TAPE MONITOR does not override the current input selection For example if CD is the active input when TAPE MONITOR is selected then the CD signal will continue to be selected and sent to the TAPE OUT sockets but it is the sound from the recorder connected to TAPE IN that will be heard on the loudspeakers Apart from the blue LED to indicate Tape Monitor is engaged the blue LED for the active input will also stay lit IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL TONE DEFEAT Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing t
19. emote control handset not working Standby LED turns red during operation POSSIBLE CAUSES Power AC lead unplugged or power not switched ON Tape Monitor selected Mute on Rear Pre out Main in amp links not fitted 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 Battery flat or incorrectly inserted IR transmitter or receiver windows obstructed IR receiver in direct sun or very bright ambient light C 326BEE has overheated Overall impedance of loudspeakers too low Check if AC lead is plugged in and power De select Tape Monitor mode REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS switched ON Switch off Mute Fit links Center Balance control Check connections and speakers Check leads and connections Check connections to all speakers in the system Power up subwoofer check subwoofer s AC outlet or check connections Check or replace battery Remove obstruction Place unit away from direct sun reduce amount of ambient light Turn C 326BEE OFF make sure ventilation slots on top and bottom of C 326BEE are not blocked After C 326BEE has cooled down turn back ON Ensure the overall loudspeaker impedance is not below 4 ohms 13 REFERENCE SPECIF
20. his button When enabled TONE DEFEAT LED indicator is illuminated the Tone Control circuits are bypassed The Tone Control circuits are active when the TONE DEFEAT LED indicator stays extinguished TONE CONTROLS The NAD C 326BEE is fitted with BASS 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 Tape output but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT 10 BALANCE The BALANCE control adjusts the relative levels of the left 1 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 Tape output but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT 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 Tape output
21. ithout the written permission of NAD Electronics International C 326BEE Owner s Manual Issue 1 4 09 09
22. ment The symbol on the product user s manual and HES 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 administrative 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 that they should be treated as separate collection and not as municipal waste It is encouraged that Pb necessary measures are implemented to maximize the separate collection of waste batteries and to 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
23. of serious abuse of the C 326BEE such as excessively low loudspeaker impedance and short circuit the C 326BEE will engage its Protection circuitry indicated by the Standby LED turning from blue to red and the sound being muted In such a case turn the C 326BEE OFF by the rear panel POWER switch 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 switch and the STANDBY button to resume normal operation SOFT CLIPPING INDICATOR The blue SOFT CLIPPING LED shows that the SOFT CLIPPING mode is engaged Refer also to the item below about SOFT CLIPPING at the IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 10 11 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 326BEE to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the C 326BEE 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 PHONES A 1 4 stereo jac and will work with conven socket is supplied for headphone listening ional headphones of any impedance Inserting a headphone jack into this socket automatically switches off the loudspeakers The volume tone and balance c
24. ontrols 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 MP SOCKET Using a 3 5mm stereo plug connect into this socket the audio output of a Media Player NOTES If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket using a 3 5mm stereo plug while listening to a MP line level source the external Media Player will be directly selected with the MP line level source immediately disconnected It is recommended to mute the volume or switch to a different input before plugging unplugging the external Media Player cable 7 INPUT SELECTORS These buttons select the active input to the NAD C 326BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers headphones and the PRE OUT sockets The buttons on the remote control handset duplicate these buttons When selected the corresponding input LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the particular input button will illuminate blue MP MEDIA PLAYER Selects a line level source connected to the MP sockets as the active input If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket using a 3 5mm stereo plug while listening to a MP line level source the external Media Player will be dir
25. ough folder list Select through WMA MP3 files ENTER Select desired folder or WMA MP3 file DISP Show playback time and other display information RAND Play tracks files in random order RPT Repeat track file or whole disc PROG Enter or exit program mode CLEAR Delete programmed track fle 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 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 corresponding 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 44 gt P or lt 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 AM FM DAB or XM band if applicable 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
26. preserve optimum dynamics you may wish to defeat it by setting this switch to OFF position The SOFT CLIPPING indicator on the front panel will illuminate when the C 326BEE is in Soft Clipping mode Refer also to the item below about POWERDRIVE POWERDRIVE The C 326BEE uses NAD s proprietary PowerDrive 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 PowerDrive offers greater amplifier stability and low impedance drive capability resulting in less distortion when driving real speakers with real program material 12 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 326BEE is ON and OV when the unit is either OFF or in standby This output can drive a load up to 50mA at 12V 1 w IR IN OUT These mini jacks accept and output remote controlled codes in electrical format using industry standard protocols for use with IR repeater and multi room systems and related technologies IR IN This input is conn
27. put 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 5 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 6 VIDEOINPUT Input for the audio signal from a stereo VCR or stereo TV Satellite Cable receiver or other line level audio source Using twin RCA to RCA leads connect to the left and right Audio Outputs of the unit to these inputs TAPE IN OUT Connections for analog recording and playback to an audio tape recorder of any type Using twin RCA to RCA leads connect to the left and right Audio Output of the tape machine to the TAPE IN sockets for playback Connect the left and right Audio Input of the tape machine to the TAPE OUT sockets for recording TO MAKE A RECORDING When any source is selected its signal is also fed directly to any tape machine connected to the TAPE OUT for recording SUB 1 SUB 2 Unlike the full range channels there is no power amplifier built into the C 326BEE for a subwoofer Connect the SUB 1 or SUB 2 output or both to powered active subwoofers or to power amplifier channels driving a passive system PRE OUT Connections to an external power amplifier or processor such as a surround sound decoder In normal use this should be conne
28. r NAD C 326BEE shut off the power to the unit and remove the plug from the AC socket 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 sockets for optimum performance and reliability INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS WARNING The terminals marked with this symbol are hazardous live External wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords Bare wires and pin 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 QUICK START In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new NAD C 326BEE we provide the following QUICK START instructions to get you underway Please make all the connections to your C 326BEE
29. ssory 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 1 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
30. unable 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 _ at BA ee a pe
31. with the unit unplugged It is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections 1 Connect the speakers to the rear Speaker terminals and sources to the relevant rear input sockets 2 Connect the AC cord to the C 326BEE s AC Mains input and then plug into an AC outlet 3 The Standby LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the STANDBY button will illuminate amber 4 Press the STANDBY button to turn ON the C 326BEE The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue 5 Press the required input selector NAD C 326BEE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL NAD Stereo Inti jrated Amplifier C 326BEE VOLUME 1 CLIPPING Q PHONES TAPE MONITOR TONE DEFEAT BASS 000 TREBLE BALANCE STANDBY With the rear panel POWER switch set to ON position press this button to switch ON the C 326BEE from standby mode The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode The C 326BEE 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 326BEE is in standby state When the C 326BEE 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
32. ximum operating life Two AA batteries should cD MP TUNER be fitted in the battery compartment at the rear of the Remote Control handset When replacing ED 2 batteries check that they have been put in the right way round as indicated on the base of the battery DISC PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 3 4 4 5 6 compartment AUX VIDEO o When a command from the remote control is received the Standby LED indicator will blink Note that 0 5 the indicator may also blink when receiving comiriands hor necessarily for the C 326BEE put for other components in the system Please refer to previous sections of the manual for a full description of 6 7 individual functions 2 NOTE The remote control handset supplied with the C 326BEE is of a universal NAD type designed to 9 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 10 AUTOTUNG 2 DEVICE SELECTOR A Device Selector button determines only what component the SR 8 will command it does not perform any function on the C 326BEE Press desired Device Selector button eo NN 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 correspon
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