NAD C426 audio tuner
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1. 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding f 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 i TRS d a X vA POWER LINES KF SERVICE 7 ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS STAND OFF INSULATORS P FA 4 p MAST ANTENNA D LEAD IN WIRE SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT T GROUND CLAMPS GROUND WIRE b A ANTENNA DISCHARGE N UNIT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING a ELECTRODE SYSTEM a P 1 e g Interior metal water pipe BONDING JUMPER TENNA A ma GROUND TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND ING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO TH2. NAMES sicseeceutacsnearetacsbearotgeubsaeengudsseoons 10 POU Bo sesetan a a e R E nts ate 11 REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING cscericsisiscsiresissssssssssssssssssisssss 12 SPECIFICATIONS i ics400ss0terciepeiesrietsinstpesdacsesadeosaean 13 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD The C 426 Tuner is a technologically advanced and highly capable product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use We have been careful to ensure that the C 426 is as musically transparent and spatially accurate as possible incorporating much of what we ve learned from a quarter century s experience designing audio video and home theater components As with all our products NAD s Music First design philosophy guided the C 426 s design such that it can confidently promise you both state of the art and audiophile quality music listening for years to come We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this manual Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good deal of time later and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the most of your investment in the C 426 and get the most from this powerful and flexible audio component One more thing We urge you to register your C 426 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site http NADelectronics com warranty For warranty information contact your local distributor WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your C 426 you will find e An AM loop antenna A F
3. left and right output of the C 426 to the tuner input of your amplifier 2 Connect AM and FM antenna 3 Connect the supplied AC cord to the C 426 AC mains input and then plug into an AC outlet The Standby LED indicator embedded around the bezel of the STANDBY button will illuminate amber 4 Plug the AC mains plug also of your amplifier into the AC outlet Power up your amplifier and set it to the tuner input where the C 426 is connected 5 Press the front panel STANDBY button to turn ON the C 426 The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate the VED 6 Toggle front panel s FM AM button to select AM or FM band 7 Toggle front panel s PRESET TUNE button to switch between Preset and Tune mode Select TUNE mode TUNE scrolls through the VFD 8 Rotate the PRESET TUNE control knob to select desired station IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL FM AM Tuner C 426 lt 4 PRESET TUNE gt FM AM MODE BLEND DELETE DISPLAY NAD C 426 a 9 pppn D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STANDBY LED This indicator will light up amber when the C 426 is in standby state When the C 426 is at ON state this indicator will illuminate blue This indicator will extinguish itself when the power cable is unplugged from the AC supply STANDBY BUTTON Press this button to turn ON the C 426 The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate the V
4. trigger output to use this feature Connect this 12V trigger input to the remote component s corresponding 12V DC output jack using a mono cable with 3 5mm male plug 11 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS TNR 1 REMOTE CONTROL 1 ON Power up C 426 from standby mode 2 OFF Switch C 426 to standby mode 3 0 9number buttons Direct entry of frequency channel or preset number 4 DISP Show RDS PS RDS PT Preset name or station frequency as applicable 5 SLEEP Set sleep mode timer 6 PRESET Step up or down between stored radio presets 7 TUNE Tune forward or backwards 8 FM AM Select AM or FM band 9 BLEND Activate or deactivate BLEND feature 10 FM MUTE Activate or deactivate FM MUTE FM STEREO mode 11 DIMMER Reduce turn off or restore VFD brightness SLEEP MODE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the C 426 to standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes Toggle TNR 1 s SLEEP key to select through the following Sleep mode timer settings SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 and OFF Stop at the desired Sleep mode timer setting A corresponding SLEEP icon will be illuminated in the VFD While at SLEEP time mode pressing the TNR 1 s SLEEP button once will display the remaining minutes i e SLEEP __ __ is the number of minutes remaining before the C 426 goes to standby mode To cancel the sleep mode continue pressing the TNR 1 s SLEEP button until OFF displays on the VFD Switching the C 426
5. use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 Cart A product and cart combination should be moved N with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces Mea may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company 12 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 13 Mains Plug Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable
6. C426 FM AM Tuner Kg FM AM Tuner C 426 FM MUTE PRESET MODE DISPLAY MEMORY TUNE L petete lt PRESET TUNE gt Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 dry 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 wet 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 achild 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
7. E EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 f GROUND WIRE a amp b TO EXTERNAL 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 Flame Sources No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 Headphones Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicin
8. FD Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode FM AM Toggle FM AM button to select AM or FM band FM MUTE MODE The front panel FM MUTE MODE button is a dual purpose control In the normal position FM ST and FM MUTE icons on the VFD are lit only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the FM MUTE MODE button again FM ST and FM MUTE icons on the VFD are extinguished allows distant and potentially noisy stations to be received Noise is reduced if the FM station signal level is less than the FM Stereo threshold since mono FM is inherently less noise prone though at the sacrifice of the stereo effect The FM MUTE status can be stored for individual presets BLEND The NAD BLEND feature will allow you to reduce the amount of noise and hiss but still retain some level of stereo separation instead of mono The BLEND button toggles between engaging and disengaging the BLEND feature When engaged BLEND is illuminated in the VFD BLEND is extinguished when not engaged The BLEND status can be stored for individual presets DISPLAY Use this multifunction button to toggle between RDS PS RDS RT and station frequency in FM tuner mode Refer also to the item about VIEW RDS TEXT at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page In combination with MEMORY button DISPLAY button
9. Hz Signal Noise Ratio 5 mV in Total Harmonic Distortion 5 mV in IF Rejection 450 kHz Image Rejection F 2xIF Selectivity Loop Sensitivity 20dB S N 999 1000 kHz 603 600 kHz 1404 1400 kHz Frequency response 100 2 3 kHz 5 mV GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Standby power Unit Dimension W x H x D Net weight Shipping weight 60 dBu L R 75 kHz for 120V version 40 kHz Dev for 230V version REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS 15 dBu 72 dB 60 dBu IHF WTD Mono 66 dB 60 dBu IHF WTD Stereo 1 0 dB 20 Hz 15 kHz 60 dBu 33 dB 42 dB 32 dB 3 dB 65 dB 60 dBu 100 Mod FM 30 Mod AM 85 dB 78 dB 60 dB 0 25 0 35 24 dBu 15 dBu 26 dBu 30 dBu 38 dB 3 36 dB 28 dB 17 dB 66 dB 66 dB 66 dB 6 dB lt 0 5W 435 x 87 x 312 mm Gross 4 2 kg 5 3 kg Gross dimensions include feet PRESET TUNE control knob and rear panel terminals Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www NADelectronics com for the latest information about C 426 13 www NADelectronics com 2010 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International C 426 M
10. M ribbon wire antenna with balun A detachable AC power cord An audio cable connector RCA to RCA lead The TNR 1 remote control with 2 two AAA batteries This owner s manual version in CD ROM SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 426 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 426 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 426 s front panel and your primary listening viewing position this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp It is perfectly possible to stack the C 426 on top of other components INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED QUICK START In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new C 426 we provide the following Quick Start instructions to get you underway Please make all the connections to your C 426 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 Use the RCA to RCA lead to connect the
11. ONTROLS REAR PANEL ANTENNA Co B GND AM E IR 12V TRIGGER D le T J XS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ATTENTION Please make sure that the C 426 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 FM ANTENNA TERMINAL Connect the supplied wire dipole FM 7 ACMAINS INPUT The C 426 comes supplied with a separate AC Mains antenna to the FM antenna terminal using the supplied balun adapter cable Before connecting the cable to a live wall socket ensure that it It will usually work best when mounted on a vertical surface such as a is firmly connected to the C 426 s AC Mains input socket first Connect wall with arms fully outstretched forming a horizontal T perpendicular only to the prescribed AC outlet i e 120V 60 Hz for 120V version to the origin point of the signal models of C 426 only or 230V 50 Hz for 230V version models of C 426 only Always disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall 2 AM ANTENNA TERMINAL Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to socket first before disconnecting the cable from the C 426 s Mains input these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections socket to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna Refer also to the item about ASSEMBLING If you intend not to use the C 426
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13. de via the PRESET TUNE button Toggle PRESET TUNE button to switch between Preset and Tune mode a Preset mode Rotate the PRESET TUNE control to the left to scroll to a lower Preset number rotate the PRESET TUNE control to the right to scroll to a higher Preset number This is a wrap around function upon reaching the last stored Preset number preset search will continue on with the first stored Preset number and vice versa Unused preset numbers are skipped over b Tune mode Rotate the PRESET TUNE control in either direction for more than 1 second to engage automatic tuning The tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Note that this function wraps that is it will continue to search from one end of the AM or FM band to the other until it stops at a strong signal Rotate the PRESET TUNE control again for more than 1 second to start searching again By briefly rotating the PRESET TUNE control in either direction manual tuning is engaged for precise tuning to a specific frequency With each brief rotation the tuner will take 0 05 MHz steps at FM band and 10 kHz 120V version or 9 kHz 230V version at AM band When tuned accurately to a station TUNED will be illuminated in the VFD The antenna bars displayed below the ANTENNA icon in the VFD reflects the signal strength of the tuned station Automatic tuning is available on both AM and FM band IDENTIFICATION OF C
14. e name PS mode and radio text RT mode Not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal In most areas you will find from one to several RDS enabled stations but it is by no means impossible that your favorite stations will not be broadcasting RDS data VIEW RDS TEXT When an RDS enabled FM broadcast is tuned the station s program service name PS will be shown in the VFD i e ROCK 101 and a RDS symbol will also be illuminated Press the DISPLAY key to toggle the readout between this and the station s radio text RT readout if any which might scroll song or artist name or any other text of the station s choosing OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO 11 REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION No power No sound Noisy reception hiss Reception with whistling buzzing noise No RDS information C 426 does not respond to remote control commands POSSIBLE CAUSES The power cord is disconnected e Power AC lead unplugged or power not Switched ON e Signal leads incorrectly connected Station not selected or weak signal with FM MUTE e Weak signal Interference from other computers games consoles e Station signal too weak e Station not transmitting RDS data Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted Infrared receiver IR window of the C 426 or IR transmitter of the remote control is obstructed e C426 front panel is in very bright sunlight
15. ectly your desired Preset number DELETE A PRESET 1 Select the Preset number to be deleted 2 Press and hold both the front panel MEMORY and DISPLAY buttons until DELETE is shown flashing in the VFD Immediately release both buttons and then press DISPLAY button again DELETED scrolls through the VFD Current Preset number is now deleted ABOUT USER NAMES A particular Preset number can be assigned an eight character User Name This applies only to stored AM stations and non RDS FM stations The assigned User Name will be shown in the VFD whenever the associated Preset number is recalled ENTERING USER NAMES To assign a Preset number with the user name NEWS follow the procedure as below 1 Recall the desired Preset number 2 Press and hold DISPLAY button until the display shows a flashing cursor point 3 Rotate the PRESET TUNE control knob to select the first character of the name N from the alphabetical list 4 Press DISPLAY button to select the character and correspondingly move forward to the next position Repeat this process for each character in sequence 5 Press the MEMORY button to store the User Name STORED scrolls through the VFD The current Preset number is now assigned the user name NEWS ABOUT RDS The Radio Data System RDS permits sending small amounts of digital information using conventional FM radio broadcasts The C 426 supports two RDS modes program servic
16. for long periods of time disconnect THE LOOP ANTENNA at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the the AC mains cable plug from the live AC wall socket OPERATION page WARNING 3 OUTPUT L R Connect to the corresponding analog audio input of If the male plug of the mono cable with or without 12V DC is an amplifier receiver or stereo system connected to C 426s 12V TRIGGER IN the Standby button in the front panel as well as the corresponding ON OFF function keys in the remote 4 RS 232 Connect this interface using RS 232 serial cable not supplied contro will be disabled Unplug the mono cable to maintain normal to any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the C 426 power ON OFF function procedures via compatible external controllers NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices Check out the NAD website for information about AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD See your NAD audio specialist for more information 5 IRIN This input is connected to the output of an IR infrared repeater Xantech or similar or the IR output of another component to allow control of the C 426 from a remote location Most NAD products with IR OUT are fully compatible with the C 426 6 12V TRIGGER IN This input allows the C 426 to be switched remotely to standby mode and ON by ancillary equipment such as an amplifier preamp AV processor etc The controlling device must be equipped with a 12V
17. g 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 Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe 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 If the 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 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23 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 24 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 25 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product shou
18. ies on the environment is minimized thus contributing to the protection preservation and quality improvement of the environment RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model and serial number of your new C 426 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 2010 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ccccccccccccccceed INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED essed setesssntecedecseeess sedassscasd s 5 VOIP UN TIPE BOK sashes eran AES aber eet nates ones maser 5 CHOOSING A LOCATION 20 cieccieradedvatrearedyedeeasaveebeoagedes 5 QUICK SUF E E de seuedie E A T T SY 5 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL cccicvesisserceiesedeeritn iiin r EIRA AEI ER 6 REAR PANEL s csccvessteenvedevetetereteversececassidaseeeadenues 8 TNR 1 REMOTE CONTROL 50 sciscsiiecicovicssatessdacstansda aces 9 LE ODE aE E E E A E E E E 9 DININIED eE E E E E ET 9 OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO ooosessesesnessessecsseeseesecseo 10 ABOUT ANTENNA S cisciraptGhtateteadstadrisadadhtestedatatees ees tad 10 SELECTING ee IME CANC airen ieee enea E ea ERa 10 TUNING STAWIONS s2ecceSesesaewsdetenses ie anior ereader AERE 10 STORING E T e e E E AE ER E ats 10 PROUTIUSER
19. is also used in deleting stored presets Refer also to the item about DELETE A PRESET at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page 9 10 11 MEMORY Press this button to store tuned AM or FM stations to the C 426 s 40 preset memory locations One can store a mix of any AM or FM stations to the 40 available presets In combination with DISPLAY button MEMORY button is also used in deleting stored presets Refer also to the item about DELETE A PRESET at the LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO section of the OPERATION page PRESET TUNE Toggle PRESET TUNE button to switch between Preset and Tune mode Select TUNE mode TUNE scrolls through the VFD or PRESET mode PRESET scrolls through the VFD REMOTE SENSOR Point the TNR 1 remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the C 426 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate C 426 with the remote control Distance About 23 ft 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angle About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor 10 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VFD Provide visual information on the settings conditions status and other information relevant to the currently tuned station IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 11 PRESET TUNE CONTROL KNOB The function of this control knob depends upon the selected tuning mo
20. ld be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer WARNING The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET OUTLET C This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION At the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and packaging point this
21. omatic tuning is available on both AM and FM band 10 DIRECT TUNING If you know your desired station s frequency allocation you can tune directly to the station 1 Toggle front panel s PRESET TUNE button to switch between Preset and Tune mode Select TUNE mode TUNE scrolls through the VFD 2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control key in the frequency allocation of the station For example to enter 104 50MHZz press 1 0 A 5 and 0 or press 1 0 4 and 5 STORING PRESETS The C 426 can store a mix of your 40 favorite AM and FM stations for immediate recall 1 To store a Preset tune first to the desired frequency and then press the front panel MEMORY button 2 MEMORY and the next available Preset number will continually flash on the VFD If all 40 preset numbers are allocated already you can overwrite an existing Preset number Rotate the PRESET TUNE control knob to select the Preset number you want to overwrite 3 Press the MEMORY button again to store the desired frequency on the Preset number shown STORED scrolls through the VFD Your desired frequency is now stored in the assigned preset DIRECT RECALL OF A PRESET You can directly recall a desired Preset number 1 Toggle front panel s PRESET TUNE button to switch between Preset and Tune mode Select PRESET mode PRESET scrolls through the VFD 2 Using the numeric keys of the remote control key in dir
22. or ambient light RESTORING C 426 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 1 Press and hold both the front panel MEMORY and PRESET TUNE buttons until all VFD icons are illuminated 2 Immediately press any front panel button the C 426 will go to standby mode 3 Press the STANDBY button to power up C 426 from standby mode the C 426 is restored to its factory default settings with all Presets cleared erased 12 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely e Check AC lead is plugged in and power switched on e Check connections to amplifier e Re tune or deactivate FM MUTE e Check station tuning Adjust or replace antenna e Check station tuning Switch off or move the source of electrical noise e Check station tuning Adjust or replace antenna e Tune to an RDS station that supports program service name PS mode and radio text RT mode e Check batteries e Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight from remote control to C 426 e Reduce sunlight room lighting FM SECTION Usable Sensitivity 98 MHz Signal Noise Ratio Frequency Response Channel Separation 60 dBu 30 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz Capture Ratio 40 dBu AM Suppression Image Rejection 119 4 MHz I F Rejection 10 7 MHz Pilot Suppression 60 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion Mono Stereo Auto Search Sensitivity On Off RDS Decode Sensitivity AM SECTION Usable Sensitivity 999 1000 k
23. 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 human health is prevented and the negative impact of batteries and waste batter
24. re information ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA 1 Rotate the outer frame of the antenna 2 Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the groove on the stand 3 Extend the antenna cord SELECTING A TUNER BAND Toggle front panel s FM AM button to select either AM or FM band Using the TNR 1 select desired band by directly pressing AM or FM button TUNING STATIONS Toggle front panel s PRESET TUNE button to switch between Preset and Tune mode Select TUNE mode TUNE scrolls through the VFD or PRESET mode PRESET scrolls through the VFD 1 Rotate the PRESET TUNE control in either direction for more than 1 second to engage automatic tuning The tuner will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Note that this function wraps that is it will continue to search from one end of the AM or FM band to the other until it stops at a strong signal Rotate the PRESET TUNE control again for more than 1 second to start searching again 2 By briefly rotating the PRESET TUNE control in either direction manual tuning is engaged for precise tuning to a specific frequency With each brief rotation the tuner will take 0 05 MHz steps at FM band and 10 kHz 120V version or 9 kHz 230V version at AM band When tuned accurately to a station TUNED will be illuminated in the VFD The antenna bars displayed below the ANTENNA icon in the VFD reflects the signal strength of the tuned station Aut
25. to standby from either the TNR 1 s OFF button or the front panel Standby button will also cancel the sleep mode DIMMER The VFD brightness can be adjusted in three ways Toggle the DIMMER button to reduce turn off or restore VFD brightness OPERATION LISTENING TO AM FM RADIO The C 426 offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree however on the type of antenna s used as well as proximity to the broadcast origin geography and weather conditions ABOUT ANTENNAS The supplied ribbon wire FM antenna can be connected to the rear panel FM antenna input using the included balun adapter and should be fully extended to form a T This folded dipole antenna will usually work best when oriented vertically with the arms of its T fully outstretched and arranged perpendicular to the origin of the desired broadcast There are no rules however and experimenting freely with antenna placement and orientation may yield the clearest sound and lowest background noise In areas of poor FM reception an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically If radio listening is important to you consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimize your system The supplied AM loop antenna will usually provide adequate reception However an exterior AM antenna can be used to improve reception Consult an antenna professional for mo
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