Owner`s Manual
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1. C375BEE 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 m2. Angle About 300 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor In cases of serious abuse of the C 375BEE such as excessively low loudspeaker impedance and short circuit the C 375BEE will engage its PHONES A 1 4 stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening Protection circuitry indicated by the Standby LED turning from blue to and will work with conventional headphones of any impedance The red and the sound being muted headphone socket will work in parallel to the selected speakers To listen to headphones only de select Speakers A and or B The volume In such a case turn the C 375BEE OFF by the rear panel POWER switch tone and balance controls are operative for headphone listening Use wait for it to cool down and or check the speaker connections making a suitable adapter to connect headphones with other types of sockets sure the overall loudspeaker impedance doesn t go below 4 ohms or such as 3 5mm personal stereo jack plugs 8 ohms in Bridge Mode Once the cause for the protection circuitry to engage has been removed switch ON the rear POWER switch and the NOTE STANDBY button to resume normal operation Make certain that the volume control is turned to minimum fully counter clockwise before connecting or disconnecting headphones 3 BRIDGE MODE INDICATOR This BRIDGE MODE indicator lights up Listening at high levels can damage your hearing blue when the C 375BEE is switched to Bridge Mode Refer also to the item below a
3. pee 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 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 Ne
4. 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 375BEE we provide the following QUICK START instructions to get you underway Please make all the connections to your C 375BEE 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 Connect the AC cord to the C 375BEE s AC Mains input and then plug into an AC outlet Switch the POWER switch on the rear panel to the ON setting in order to turn the C 375BEE to standby mode The Standby LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the STANDBY button will illuminate amber The C 375BEE will go
5. the C 375BEE or back to standby mode If you intend not to use the product s service specialists as to their compatibility with the C 375BEE s C 375BEE for long periods of time such as when on vacation switch IR features 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 15 12V TRIGGER OUT The 12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling cannot activate the C 375BEE external equipment that is equipped with a 12V trigger input This output will be 12V when the C 375BEE is ON and OV when the unit is either OFF or 24 SWITCHED AC OUTLET 120V version only This convenience outlet in standby This output can drive a load up to 50mA at 12V can supply switched power to another component or accessory With the Power switch at the rear panel set to ON position this outlet is 16 RS 232 Connect this interface via RS 232 serial cable not supplied to any powered ON or OFF by the front panel STANDBY switch or by the SR 8 s Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the C 375BEE through ON OFF buttons The total draw of all devices connected to this outlet NAD s proprietary PC software or other compatible external controllers must not exceed 100 watts NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices See your NAD audio specialist for more information 25 FUSE HOLDER In the unlikely event a fuse may need to be replaced unplug the A
6. 09 ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 94 dB A weighted ref 1 W gt 113 dB A weighted ref 150 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 120W 435 x 133 x 352 mm Net 435 x 150 x 396 mm Gross 15 3 kg 18 0 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 375BEE 15 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 375BEE Owner s Manual Issue 1 10 08
7. 1 kHz 10 kHz Output resistance Output current Output voltage gt 0 004 ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 102 dB A weighted ref 500 mV gt 110 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 750 lt 325 Q Source Z 1 kQ 158 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 10V ref 0 03 THD gt 10V ref 0 03 THD 5 dB at 10 kHz 8 dB at 100 Hz gt 150 W ref rated THD 20 Hz 20 kHz both channels driven gt 330W lt 0 009 ref 20 Hz 20 kHz gt 170 W ref 1 kHz 1 THD 250W 410W 600 W 800 W 1200 W gt 50 A ref 1 Q 1 ms gt 102 dB A weighted ref 1 W gt 123 dB A weighted ref 150 W gt 200 ref 8 Q 50 Hz and 1 kHz 0 1 dB ref 20 Hz 20 kHz 3 Hz 70 kHz ref 3 dB 10 KQ 200 pF 1 2 V ref rated power 29 dB 68 Q gt 85 dB gt 75 dB lt 1200 50mA 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 0
8. C cord from the wall Then remove all connections from 17 MCINPUT Input for a Moving Coil phono cartridge Connect the twin the amplifier Use a flathead screw driver or similar to open the fuse RCA lead from your turntable to this input if you are using a Moving holder via the slot indicated With the screw driver in place push and Coil cartridge turn counterclockwise to open the fuse holder Only replace the fuse with the same type size and specification T10AL 250V for 120V 18 MC MM SWITCH Slide this switch to either MM Moving Magnet or version or T5AL 250V for 230V version MC Moving Coil depending upon the phono cartridge being used IMPORTANT NOTICE 19 PHONO GROUND CONNECTOR Turntables normally includes a single Do not use any substitute fuses of different types or with different ratings wire earth lead Use the C 375BEE phono ground connector to connect or values Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage to the this lead Unscrew the terminal to expose the hole which will accept amplifier circuits and may create a fire hazard and or defeat the safety the lead After insertion tighten the terminal to secure the lead built into the C 375BEE and may void the warranty 20 MM INPUT Input for a Moving Magnet phono cartridge Connect the twin RCA lead from your turntable to this input if you are using a Moving Magnet cartridge 2 SPEAKERS A B The C 375BEE is equipped with two sets of speaker connectors Use the Speaker
9. CEABLE 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 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 ea
10. F position for normal stereo listening NOTE Do not connect anything to the Right Input socket when Bridge Mode is selected 13 SOFT CLIPPING Enables NAD s proprietary Soft Clipping circuitry on all channels At ON position Soft Clipping gently limits the output of the C 375BEE 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 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 375BEE is in Soft Clipping mode See also below the item about POWERDRIVE POWERDRIVE The C 375BEE 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 materi
11. NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2008 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your C 375BEE 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 375BEE arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 375BEE 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 375BEE s front panel and your primary listening viewing position This will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The C 375BEE generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the C 375BEE 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 375BEE within a cabinet or other furniture consult your NAD audio video specialist for advice on providing ad
12. NLY 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 375BEE 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 375BEE 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
13. Output of the tape machine to the TAPE 2 IN sockets for playback Connect the left and right Audio Input of the tape machine to the TAPE 2 OUT sockets for recording 7 TAPE MONITOR IN OUT Connections for analog recording and playback to a secondary 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 MONITOR IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring Connect the left and right Audio Input of the tape machine to the TAPE MONITOR OUT sockets for recording TO MAKE A RECORDING When any source is selected its signal is also fed directly to any tape machine connected to the TAPE 2 OUT or TAPE MONITOR OUT for recording TAPE TO TAPE COPYING You can copy between two tape machines connected to your NAD C 375BEE Put the source tape in the recorder connected to Tape 2 and the blank tape into the recorder connected to Tape Monitor By selecting TAPE 2 input you can now record from Tape 2 to Tape Monitor and monitor the signal coming from the original tape NOTE There will be no Tape 2 output when Tape 2 or Tape Monitor OUT when Tape Monitor is the selected source input This prevents feedback through the recording component thereby preventing possible damage to your speakers 8 PRE OUT 1 The PRE OUT 1 sockets can be used to drive an additional power amplifier Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect to the left and right Audio Input of
14. SHOOTING 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 Check or replace battery Remove obstruction Place unit away from direct sun reduce amount of ambient light Turn C 375BEE OFF make sure ventilation slots on top and bottom of C 375BEE are not blocked After C 375BEE has cooled down turn back ON Ensure the overall loudspeaker impedance is not below 4 ohms 13 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS 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 Variable 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 0 Stereo Continuous output power into 8 Q Mono Bridge mode TRIGGER OUT 14 Rated THD CCIF IMD DIM 100 Clipping power IHF dynamic power 8 Q 40 20 IHF dynamic power Bridge mode 8 Q 40 Peak output current Signal noise ratio Damping factor Frequency response Input impedance Input sensitivity Voltage gain Headphone output impedance Channel separation
15. 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 AA batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment at the rear of the Remote Control handset When replacing batteries check that they have been put in the right way round as indicated on the base of the battery compartment 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 375BEE 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 375BEE 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 C 375BEE Press desired Device Selector button for the applicable buttons to be directed to a page of commands relev
16. al IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 14 IRIN OUT These mini jacks accept and output remote controlled 22 AC MAINS INPUT The C 375BEE comes supplied with a separate AC Mains codes in electrical format using industry standard protocols for use cable Before connecting the cable to a live wall socket ensure that it is with IR repeater and multi room systems and related technologies firmly connected to the C 375BEE s AC Mains input socket first Connect IR IN This input is connected to the output of an IR infrared repeater only to the prescribed AC Outlet i e 120V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz Always Xantech or similar or the IR output of another component to allow disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first before control of the C 375BEE from a remote location disconnecting the cable from the C 375BEE s Mains input socket IR OUT When connected to the IR IN of an ancillary equipment direct the ancillary equipment s own remote control to the C 375BEE s infrared 23 POWER SWITCH The POWER switch supplies the master AC mains receiver to command or control the linked unit power for the C 375BEE When this switch is at ON position the C 375BEE is in standby mode as shown by the amber status condition All NAD products with IR IN IR OUT features are fully compatible with of the standby LED Toggle the front panel s STANDBY button to switch the C 375BEE For non NAD models please check with your other ON
17. ant 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 faceplate 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 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 outputs but will affect the signal going to the PRE OUT outputs 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 11 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL 8 VOL A V Press A V button to increase or decrease the loudness level Release th
18. as 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 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 NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfere
19. bout BRIDGE MODE at the IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SPEAKERS A B The SPEAKERS A and B buttons engage or disengage REAR PANEL 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 4 MP SOCKET Using a 3 5mm stereo plug connect into this socket the connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals Press B to switch ON or OFF audio output of a Media Player the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals Press both A and B to engage at the same time both SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B The NOTES corresponding blue LED indicator embedded around the SPEAKERS A MP Ca WoE cLPPNG J s e amp PHONES A SPEAKERS 8 DISC PHONO 0 O OHOO0O0O To TAPE2 TAPEMONITOR DEFEAT VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE Ifan 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 and SPEAKERS B buttons will illuminate accordingly when each or both are engaged 9 INPUT SELECTORS These buttons selec NAD C 375BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers headphones and the PRE OUT sockets The buttons on the remote control handset d
20. d by the C 375BEE s volume and tone control settings VOLUME PRE OUT 2 The VOLUME PRE OUT 2 control allows for adjustment of the output level of the PRE OUT 2 sockets Turn clockwise to increase the PRE OUT 2 volume setting counter clockwise to lower it When set to the maximum position the output level will be identical to that of the PRE OUT 1 sockets Refer also to the item below about Bi Amping BI AMPING Some loudspeakers have separate connection terminals for the LF Low Frequency and HF High Frequency sections of the speaker This facility allows to Bi Amp these speakers where a separate power amplifier is used for the LF and HF section which may improve overall sound quality The C 375BEE provides two sets of preamplifier outputs PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2 to facilitate the connections for Bi Amping Moreover the level from PRE OUT 2 can be reduced in relation to PRE OUT 1 to accommodate power amplifiers with different gain amplification factor To set up the C 375BEE with power amplifiers first decide which power amplifier has the highest gain This is easily done by comparing the loudness level of the power amplifiers in an identical system keep the volume control at the same level use the same source and speakers The amplifier that plays louder has the highest gain note that this does not need to be the more powerful amplifier of the two Connect the amplifier with highest gain to the PRE OUT 2 sock
21. e 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 VOL A The VOLUME buttons do not affect recordings made using the TAPE outputs but will affect the signal going to the PRE OUT outputs 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 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 PP Fast reverse forward search 4 Open or close disc tray Ml Stop playback II Pause playback temporarily gt gt I Go to next track file 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 informatio
22. equate airflow NOTES ON INSTALLATION Your NAD C 375BEE 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 375BEE 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 your NAD C 375BEE 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
23. ets the other power amplifier to the PRE OUT 1 sockets From the maximum level position use the VOLUME PRE OUT 2 control to reduce the output level of PRE OUT 2 so that the volume level of both power amplifiers is exactly matched IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 12 BRIDGE MODE The C 375BEE amplifier can be configured to be MONO Bridge Mode more than doubling its output power This way the C 375BEE can be used as part of a high power stereo or home theatre system by connecting additional power amplifiers In BRIDGED MODE switch at ON setting the C 375BEE will produce approximately 330W into an 8 ohm loudspeaker In this mode the amplifier sections will react as though the speaker impedance has been halved Low impedance speakers under 8 ohms are not recommended when using Bridge Mode as these may cause the amplifier s thermal cut out to operate if played at high levels oO Set the BRIDGE MODE switch to the ON position and connect the speaker to the terminals marked L and R ensuring that the L is connected to the terminal of your loudspeaker and the R is connected to the loudspeaker s terminal Connect the source to the Left INPUT sockets The BRIDGE MODE indicator on the front panel will illuminate when the C 375BEE is in Bridge mode Return normal speaker connections Refer also to the item below about SPEAKERS A B and keep BRIDGE MODE switch to OF
24. ignal source Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the Media Player s left and right Audio Outputs to this input NOTE Ifan 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 CDINPUT 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 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 NOTE With the optional PP 375 PHONO MODULE installed the DISC input socket is disabled and the PHONO source selected as the active 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 TAPE 2IN 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
25. n RAN Play tracks files in random order RPT Repeat track file or whole disc i PROG Enter or exit program mode CLEAR Delete programmed track fle a gt 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 INFO 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 gt Step up or down between AM or FM frequencies PRESET 44 gt gt I or A F Step up or down between stored radio presets AM FM DB 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 or disengage BLEND feature MEMORY Save current station into preset memory DELETE Press and hold for abou
26. nce to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INDUSTRY CANADA REQUIREMENT This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAYBE OF UFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 SERVI
27. ou are 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 _ a BA ee 4
28. ounting accessory 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 y
29. oves the balance towards the right Rotating the control o the left The BALAI not affect recordings made using the Tape outputs but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2 counterclockwise moves the balance ICE control does 13 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 outputs but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp output PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2 NAD C 375BEE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL Optional phono module PP 375 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 C_UTION ATTENTION Mit MUM SPE lt ER IMPEDANCE BF GE MODE STEREO MODE MONO ONE 8Q ONE PAIR 40 WO182 TWO PAIRS 80 SPEAKERSA Z t l u l Sikur 120V or TOW BA MAK QUT 100mA BRIDGE MODE SOFT CLIPPING FOR 120V orr 0 on VERSION ONLY N MONO LEFT CH OFF STEREO Serial Not De Series ATTENTION Please make sure that the C 375BEE 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 s
30. r is selected then the CD signal will continue to be selected and sent to both the TAPE 2 and TAPE Monitor OUTPUT sockets but it is the sound from recorder connected to Tape Monitor that will be heard on the loudspeakers Apart from the TAPE MONITOR LED illuminated to indicate it is engaged the corresponding LED indicator for the active input will also stay illuminated IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 10 TONE DEFEAT Tone Controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this 1 12 BALANCE The BALA 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 375BEE is fitted with BASS and TREBLE tone controls to adjus position is the tonal balance of your system The 12 oclock at with no boost or cut and an indent indicates this position Rotate the control clockwise to increase the amount of Bass or Treble Rotate the control counterclockwise to decrease the amount of Bass or Treble The Tone controls do not affect recordings made using the Tape outputs but will affect the signal going to the Pre amp outputs PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2 CE control adjusts the relative levels of the left and right speakers The 12 oclock position provides equal level to the left and right channels A detent indicates this position Rotating the control clockwise m
31. rth 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 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 O
32. s 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 terminal Connect the terminals marked L and L to the left speaker in the same Way loudspeaker and the R is connected to the loudspeaker s In Bridge Mode connect the single speaker to the terminals marked R and L ensuring that the L is connected to the terminal on your loudspeaker and the R is connected to the loudspeaker s terminal Refer also to the section above about BRIDGE MODE Always use heavy duty 16 gauge 1 5mm or thicker stranded wire to connect loudspeakers to your C 375BEE 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 10 3 4 DEVICE SELECTOR cD MP TUNER DISC PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AUX VIDEO C INFO SLEEP Co AUTOTUNE PRESET AM FM DB PRESET TUNER MODE BLEND MEMORY DELETE NAD 10 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL USING THE SR 8 REMOTE CONTROL The SR 8 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 375BEE as well as other NAD Stereo Receivers Integrated Amplifiers and Preamplifiers It has
33. t 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 AUTO TUNE PRESET AM FMDB PRESET 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 TUNER MODE BLEND MEMORY DELETE 12 CONDITION No sound No sound one channel Weak bass diffused stereo image Remote control handset not working Standby LED turns red during operation POSSIBLE CAUSES Power AC lead unplugged or power not switched ON Tape Monitor selected ute 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 Battery flat or incorrectly inserted IR transmitter or receiver windows obstructed IR receiver in direct sun or very bright ambient light C375BEE has overheated Overall impedance of loudspeakers too low Check if AC lead is plugged in and power De select Tape Monitor mode REFERENCE TROUBLE
34. the Power amplifier or processor to the PRE OUT 1 sockets Always turn the C 375BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT 1 sockets The PRE OUT 1 output signal will be affected by the C 375BEE s volume and tone control settings 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 2 sockets with the links supplied To connect your NAD C 375BEE 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 375BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF before connecting or disconnecting anything to the MAIN IN sockets 10 PRE OUT 2 Connections to an external power amplifier or processor such 1 as a surround sound decoder In normal use this should be connected to the Main In sockets with the links supplied To connect your NAD C 375BEE 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 2 sockets Always turn the C 375BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT 2 sockets The PRE OUT 2 output signal will be affecte
35. to standby mode Press the STANDBY button to turn ON the C 375BEE The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue Press the required input selector NAD C 375BEE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL NAD Stereo Inte rated Amplifi C 375BEE mgc 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 STANDBY With the rear panel POWER switch set to ON position 5 SOFT CLIPPING INDICATOR The blue SOFT CLIPPING LED shows press this button to switch ON the C 375BEE from standby mode that the SOFT CLIPPING mode is engaged Refer also to the item below The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue Pressing the about SOFT CLIPPING item 13 at the IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode REAR PANEL The C 375BEE can also be switched ON from standby mode by pressing REMOTE SENSOR Point the SR 8 remote control at the remote any of the front panel buttons sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the C 375BEE to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination 2 STANDBY LED This indicator will light up amber when the C 375BEE If you do so you may not be able to operate the C 375BEE with the is in standby state When the C 375BEE is at ON state this indicator will remote control illuminate blue When infrared command from the SR 8 is received this indicator will also flash momentarily Distance About 23ft 7m from the front of the remote sensor
36. uplicate these buttons When selected the corresponding input LED indicator embedded around the bezel of illuminate blue the active input to the he particular input button will MP MEDIA PLAYER Selects a line leve sockets as the active input source connected to the MP If an external Media Player is connected to the front MP socket using a 3 5mm stereo plug while listening to a P 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 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 PHONO Selects a line level source connected to the DISC sockets With the optional PP 375 PHONO MODULE installed the DISC input socket is disabled and the PHONO source selected as the active input AUX Selects a line level source connected to the AUX sockets as the active input TAPE 2 Selects Tape 2 as the active input TAPE MONITOR Selects the output from a tape recorder when playing back tapes or monitor recordings that are being made through the Tape Monitor sockets TAPE MONITOR does not override the current input selection For example if CD is the active input when TAPE Monito
37. ver 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 technician h
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