NAD C715 DAB CD Player User Manual
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1. g SPEAKERS amp OO R CAUTION ATTENTION N Z MINIMUM SPEAKER 7 fae e NUN IMPEDANCE DES HAUTES PARLEURS 60 suswoorer OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT NAD C 715 DAB ATTENTION Please make sure that the C 715 is powered off or unplugged before making any connections It is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated 1 components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections SPEAKERS Connect the left and right terminals to the corresponding loudspeakers Make sure that the red terminal and black un terminal are connected to the corresponding and terminals of the loudspeaker Use extra care to ensure that no stray wires or strands cross between posts or terminals at either end NOTES Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge AWG specialized speaker cable may be valuable consult your NAD audio specialist Connections to the C715 can be made with banana type plugs or using bare wire or pins by loosening the terminal s plastic nut making a clean neat connection and re tightening carefully To minimize the danger of short circuits ensure that only 1 2 inch of exposed wire or pin is employed in connecting This unit is designed to produce optimum sound quality when connected to speakers with impedances within the receiver s operating range Plea2. OPERATION USING THE C 715 EXTERNAL SOURCES AND TIMER ACTIVATE TIMER OPERATION When pressed the TIMER button in the SR 7 remote control will activate several timer modes Toggle TIMER to step through the following modes En off gt Timer daily Timer REC daily Timer REC once TIMER DAILY 1 After setting up On time and Off time values toggle TIMER button until Timer Daily appears A timer indicator red clock face icon will illuminate in the VFD Se Be TIMER SLEEP DIMMER REC MODE ve BAND FM MODE RDS aa IN EEN GEN 2 Prepare for the timer playback by adjusting the volume tune in to a station load a disc and other applicable setup conditions 3 Turn OFF the C 715 by pressing the POWER button NOTE When timer is activated and the C 715 at standby mode the indicator above the POWER button interchangeably blinks from amber to blue Everyday when the preset On time is reached the C 715 will turn ON When the Off time is reached the C 715 will return to standby 22 TIMER RECORDING You can set up the C 715 to record a program via an external USB device at a desired time Make sure to connect the external USB device into the front panel s USB input beforehand 1 After setting up On time and Off time values toggle TIMER button until Timer REC once or Timer REC daily appears Timer indicator and RECORD will illuminate in the VFD WREST
3. TIMER SLEEP DIMMER REC MODE BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE EN CANAAN 2 Prepare for the timer recording by tuning to the desired station 3 Turn OFF the C 715 by pressing the POWER button NOTE When timer is activated and the C 715 at standby mode the indicator above the POWER button interchangeably blinks from amber to blue One minute before the preset On time is reached the C 715 will turn ON and then starts recording when the On time is reached When the Off time is reached the C 715 will return to standby TIMER OFF Toggle TIMER to select Timer Off if you do not want to activate timer operations The timer indicator will be extinguished from the VFD WU Yow TIMER SLEEP DIMMER REC MODE Qoce AN DAN MODE ex ayy oe TONE BALANCE DIMMER Toggle this button to adjust tone balance and dimmer settings in combination with VOLUME knob Toggle TONE BAL DIMMER to step through the following modes E BASS gt TREBLE gt BALANCE gt DIMMER 1 TME TONE BAL OEDI m RDSMODE MODE DIMMER OOO USB Y TUNE MODE Select the feature you want to adjust and within 3 seconds turn VOLUME clockwise or counterclockwise to change the level settings TUNEITME TONE CONTROLS TREBLE AND BASS Treble and bass controls only affect the low bass and high treble leaving he critical midrange frequencies free of coloration These controls allow one to tweak on the fly the frequency re
4. Program in which public expresses its view by phone Travel reports Programs concerning recreational activity Jazz Music Country Music National Music Music from the so called golden years of popular music Folk Music Documentaries Alarm test A program notifying an emergency or a natural disaster 17 OPERATION USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE LISTENING TO DAB Until now analogue radio signals such as FM or AM have been subject to numerous kinds of interference on their way from the transmitter to your radio These problems were caused by mountains high rise buildings and weather conditions With Digital Audio Broadcast DAB you can now receive CD like quality radio programs without any annoying interference and signal distortion You get far more robust reception and virtually hiss or crackle free sound with DAB as long as you are within a good coverage area With DAB the listener can scroll through a list of available stations then instantly tune to the station of his choice There is no need either to remember channel frequencies All broadcasts are selected by simply selecting the service name ABOUT DAB ANTENNA Connect the supplied F type DAB antenna to the DAB antenna input The supplied antenna is for internal use only Extend the lead Fix it to the wall in a vertical direction The strength of the incoming signal can be shown on the VFD by pressing the TUNE MODE SELECT button The more segments are visible
5. 10 11 12 13 14 15 ON Power ON C715 LED indicator Flashes when a command is sent CD USB TUNER TAPE VIDEO AUX MP Select a Source TIMER Access timer modes SLEEP Set sleep mode timer DIMMER Toggle to either reduce or restore normal VFD brightness BAND Select AM FM or DAB mode FM MODE FUNCTION Switch between FM stereo and FM Mono mode Select DAB function modes RDS INFO Access RDS modes Display DAB information AUTO TUNE Automatic scanning of DAB stations 0 9 number buttons Direct entry of track or file number MUTE Mute audio VOLUME A V Adjust volume level TIME Show playback time display TEXT Display file information 9 OFF Power OFF C715 10 RECORD Start recording REC MODE Select desired record mode 11 MEMORY Save current station into preset memory 12 SELECT Select tuning mode 13 TUNE A V Step tune up or down the selected tuning mode 14 RANDOM Play tracks files in random order STOP Stops playback PAUSE Pause playback temporarily PLAY Starts playback REPEAT Repeat track file or folder RPT A B Repeat sequence SKIP PI Go to next track or file SKIP I Go to beginning of current track file or to previous track flle PROGRAM Enter or exit program mode CLEAR Remove a track or file number on the program list SCAN PP Press for fast forward search SCAN 44 Press for fast reverse search 15 FOLDER A V Selec
6. REPEAT RPTAB SKIP DIO G PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN CYC Ga A To repeat a sequence implement the following procedures 1 Press RPT A B at your chosen starting point RPT A B is shown in the VFD B is blinking as it awaits the end point of the repeat sequence 2 Press RPT A B again at your chosen end point The repeat sequence begins 3 Press RPT A B again to cancel the sequence 23 OPERATION USING THE C 715 OTHER FEATURES RANDOM PLAY Se RANDOM STOP PAUSE PLAY OMG REPEAT RPTAB r SKIP CYC lt lt gt Press RANDOM key during playback or stop mode Random Play is shown in the VFD Playback of the first randomly selected track or file automatically begins Press RANDOM again to return to normal playback TIME O O wie TIME TEXT During playback mode toggle TIME button to alternatively display the elapsed time or remaining time of the current track file TEXT ONS CONC TIME During MP3 WMA playback mode toggle TEXT to display information if available about the current file DEFAULT DISPLAY SCROLLING Bii Song Title gt Artist Name gt Album Name INFORMATION DISPLAY Default display scrolling 4 Track Number v File Name 4 Song Title v Artist Name v Album Name v Year v Comment 24 MUTE VOLUME gt Use the Mute key to silence all channels completely Muting is always avai
7. Universal Serial Bus devices The following are the C 715 s capabilities with respect to USB device playability 1 Playback of MP3ANMA files recorded in various USB devices such as USB flash memory MP3 or HDD The HDD must be formatted FAT 16 or FAT 32 but not NTFS 2 Support USB 1 1 full speed 12Mbps 3 When more than 2000 files are recorded in the USB device the C 715 may not be able to play the files correctly LISTENING TO USB DEVICE 1 Toggle SOURCE button to select USB mode If no external USB device is connected to the front panel s USB input Not connected will be displayed in the VFD USB TUNER TAPE OOOO VIDEO AUX MP RECORD SOURCE GEAD BAND FM A 666 2 Plug in the external USB device to the USB input USB reading will be blinking in the VFD and then the total number of files will displayed When an HDD device is connected to this unit it may take several minutes to display the number of files 3 Press gt to start playback SELECTING DIRECTORIES OR FILES The following are steps on how to select a desired directory and MP3 or WMA file during playback or stop mode 1 Connect the external USB device to the front panel s USB input 2 Press FOLDER A V to select desired folder Press ENTER CS SE NSS BEEZ TIME TEXT 3 Press FILE A V to select desired file number 4 Press ENTER to start playback Information about the Song Title Album and Artist name if av
8. DAB CD Receiver is a technologically advanced and highly capable product yet we have invested great effort in making it simple and easy to use The C 715 delivers a range of genuinely useful options for stereo listening using powerful digital signal processing and superbly accurate digital audio circuitry However we have also been careful to ensure that the C 715 is as musically transparent and spatially accurate as possible incorporating much of what we ve learned from a quarter century s experience designing audio and home theatre components As with all our products NAD Music First design philosophy guided the C715 design such that it can confidently promise you both state of the art and audiophile quality music listening for years to come INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS RDS MODE OPTIONS sa 23 an aden a a ater 6 PROGRAM TYPE PTY essi a a a E EA oa EA 7 LISTENING TOIDAB cca isnt ai ad 8 ABOUT DAB ANTENNA sita akri ER GN 8 DAB OPERATION sat it R 8 AUTO MU NE vices hesi i ae a 8 ENN EIS taut tta fatlanir a lala aatartes 8 FYNGHIONGONTROL astan 9 STAMION ORDER aaae y EE EEEE CERESE OEO TERE tien 9 PRESET TUNE ci nace iii a ar ri E R 9 RG VRE RI E EEN 9 MANUAL TONE see i a a 20 FORMATION SETTING Said anars Ga aka ta ua 20 USING THE C 715 EXTERNAL SOURCES ANDTIMER 21 LISTENING TOEX TERNAL SOURCES saa eiga ar 21 SETTING THE CLOCK 22 etan an a aa
9. DRC to 0 means no compression 1 2 indicates medium compression and 1 shows maximum compression No compression is recommended especially for classical music 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press FUNCTION FM MODE CY SY SA U BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE OR I salka 19 OPERATION USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE 2 Toggle TUNE TIME until DRC value is displayed in the lower line of the VFD KESS UN TUNE a TUNE MODE EU ECT AN TUNED STEREO 3 Toggle TUNE TIME until the desired DRC level is displayed TUNED STEREO 4 Press TUNE MODE SELECT MANUAL TUNE This option allows you to manually tune in a channel and view a continuously updated display of the strength of the signal You cal also use manual tuning to assist in positioning the antenna for best reception of a specific station 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press FUNCTION FM MODE JYJ Y Y WY BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE OOo rs 2 Toggle TUNE TIME until Manual tune is displayed in the lower line of the VFD Press TUNE MODE SELECT Sa TUNE MODE TUNE TIME gt gt SELECT a gt ei A 3 Toggle TUNE TIME until the desired channel is displayed 4 Press TUNE MODE SELECT The signal strength indicator is displayed While viewing the indicator adjust or reposition the DAB antenna until the best reception is in
10. If your system includes a powered subwoofer connect the C 715 s SUBWOOFER OUT jack to its line input e Plug the AC mains plug into the AC outlet the LED on the front panel will be illuminated amber indicating the C 715 is in standby mode ready to accept commands from either the front panel power switch or the SR 7 remote e To start CD playback toggle SOURCE button in the front panel until CD mode or press directly SR 7 s CD source key Press for the disc tray to draw open e Insert the media and press the button to start playback DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE Hum and noise sometimes may prove a challenge in audio systems Note these considerations to help prevent hum and noise problems e Power all your system s audio component from AC outlets originating rom the same circuit of your house wiring As far as possible power all audio components from the same outlet or adjacent outlets on the same circuit It may be useful to power video displays and computers rom outlets on another circuit especially if that circuit is supplied from he other leg of the house wiring Do not bundle analog audio cables with AC power cables or with coaxial digital audio cables It is best if they cross at right angles if they must be in close proximity e Employ high quality well shielded audio cable throughout and ensure hat all connections are secure e Apencil eraser can be used to burnish copper and gold plated contac
11. 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 APPARATUS SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR TO AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE SOCKET OUTLET CAUTION The C 715 employs a Laser System To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in exposure to laser radiation To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Visible laser radiation when the enclosure is ope
12. blinking indicating that it is waiting for you to enter your desired preset number allocation Use the Direct Entry numeric keypad buttons to enter the desired preset number For example to enter Preset number 1 press 0 and then 1 Note that the as the first digit 0 is keyed in CHO is blinking indicating that it is waiting for the second digit to be entered Upon entering the second digit i e number 1 CHO1 stops blinking This indicates that the first preset entry is completed The same condition applies for DAB mode with 01 of the displayed PRESET MEMORY 01 blinking also 3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store up to 30FM 30AM and 10 DAB stations NOTE Anew station can be directly entered into an existing programmed Memory Preset The new station will overwrite all the data previously held on that Preset number 15 OPERATION USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE AUTOMATIC PRESET AM FM ONLY Preset stations may also be programmed automatically for the entire FM or AM band 1 Toggle the BAND button to select AM or FM band SS SASS SOURCE BAND FMMODE RDS MO FMMODE RDS AUTO TUNE OOOOE OC OOO 1 ret rane 2 Press and hold SR 7 s MEMORY key Release MEMORY key when Auto Memory starts to blink in the VFD Up to 30 of the best received FM stations or 30 AM stations will be automatically stored OR MEMORY w e A TUNE MODE om a E CHOOSING THE FM MODES In FM mo
13. in the lower display line the stronger the signal By changing the position of the antenna you can increase the signal strength You can also opt for an external antenna Consult an antenna professional for more information DAB OPERATION Follow the steps below to tune in to DAB broadcast 1 Press SOURCE button repeatedly until FM AM DAB mode USB TUNER TAPE OOOO VIDEO AUX RECORD SOURCE E BAND FM MO OO0E 2 Toggle BAND button to select DAB mode The C 715 will initialize The VFD will show the following messages 3 After the initialization process the C 715 will perform an automatic scan for available local broadcast services This sequence cannot be interrupted During the sequence the following message will be visible on the VFD The arrows show the progress of the sequence On the right top side you will see how many digital stations have been found 4 After broadcast services are found the channels are listed in alphanumeric order If no broadcast services can be found please check that the DAB antenna is connected correctly and if your area is covered by DAB 18 AUTO TUNE For quick scanning of available broadcast services you can scan new channels automatically by pressing SR 7 s AUTO TUNE key JJ JJ BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE Oe MEMORY al folfallrl Press and hold AUTO TUNE for more than 2 seconds to activate international search CHANNE
14. manual SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 715 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 715 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 715 s front panel and your primary listening viewing position This will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The C 715 generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should rouble adjacent components It is perfectly possible to stack the C 715 on op of other components QUICK START n case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new AD C715 CD Receiver we provide the following Quick Start instructions o get you underway Please make all the connections to your C 715 with the unit unplugged t is also advisable to power down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections PLAY ACD e Connect your left and right front speakers to the C 715 s Land R outputs Make sure to connect red to red and black to black with care to avoid stray wires or strands crossing between terminals
15. memory IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 9 TIME MODE In conjunction with TUNE TIME keys toggle this button to cycle through the following timer modes Current time gt On time Source select Off time l Refer to the sections SETTING THE CLOCK and SETTING THE ON OFF TIMER for a description of the above modes 10 TONE BAL DIMMER Toggle this button to adjust tone balance and dimmer settings in combination with VOLUME knob 11 TUNE MODE SELECT OPEN CLOSE In FM AM mode toggle this button to cycle through the following tuning modes Ce tune gt Auto tune Preset tune e In CD mode press this button to open and close the disc tray Use this button in combination with other relevant keys to setup timer settings When in standby mode this button will also power ON the C 715 and at the same time open the disc tray 12 USB Connect an external USB device into this input 13 PHONES Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1 8 inch stereo phone plug Plugging in headphones automatically mutes output from the speakers however subwoofer output will not be cutoff 14 MP Connect your MP3 s standard stereo phone jack to this input 15 TUNE TIME 44 gt gt 144 gt gt 1 In AM FM mode press to step up or down stored presets Press these buttons for manual or auto scanning of AM FM band In CD or USB mode press gt PI to skip forward or M lt to skip backward a track or f
16. proper ventilation be sure to leave a space around the unit from the largest outer dimensions including projections than is equal to or greater than shown below Left and Right Panels 10 cm Rear Panel 10 cm Top Panel 50 cm IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO 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 earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the etter N or colored BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the etter L or colored RED e When replacing the fuse only a corre
17. C715 DAB CD Receiver INAD CD Receiver C 715 DAB m CDP lay 11 17 Tabe 66 35 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 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 accessory recommended by the manufacturer C
18. DSETU geti a A nata 6 QUICKSTART prusia tg teense Re Se cee A tence ON ete 6 DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE 0 0000 6 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS a 0 a aul a on 6 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 0 cc cce ccc e eee eee e eee c teens eeseeeseeeees 7 REAR PANEL cc ccc ceecce na e 9 SR 7 REMOTE CONTROL 0000000 000 sees ee cee cee eeeneensenees 10 OPERATION USING THE C715 CD MODE ccc cee cee cee c nr 11 CD R AND CD RW AUDIOIDISCS sea sachs att 1 PLAYINGIMP3 WMA FIRES aerea nnaypja a tl tesla nansnisielesa mess 1 PROGRAMMING oie ris arga pga irb oneea vase pete eseasy 1 USING THE C 715 USB MODE c cece cece cece eee eeeeees 13 LISTENING TOMUSB DEVICE 3 s i aa 3 SELECTING DIRECTORIES OR FILES 000 3 RECORDING stigi adie aa ga 3 SETTING THE RECORD MODE ririn ana satan 3 RECORDING TO USB sane sa aa ERAEN 4 DELETE A FILE FROM USB os tis ep vamudinsaninesc 4 DISCONNECT EXTERNAL USB DEVICE scccssnscrdsabsacutansen ane 4 USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE 0cccceecceseeneeeees 15 HSTENINGTOAMEM 3 2 sic e a ag ap a sence ala 5 ABOUTANTENNAS sta a tuggi area 5 ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA ssns reiss suani cece eee 5 TUNING MODE sg ea a E a TERA 5 SETTING RADIO PRESETS AM FM DAB 0 0 ee 5 GHOOSINGMHERM MODES 2 tri eneste 6 RI SORERAMON status tan E Dale Rana gear 6 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NAD The C 715
19. FOLDER A V to select desired folder Press ENTER WT aY V TIME TEXT O OJ C4 FOLDER FILE w oo 3 Press FILE A V to select desired file number Press ENTER to start playback NOTES Access to folders and files can be made at STOP or playback mode Information about the Song Title Album and Artist name if available will scroll through the VFD during playback The file number is recognized per disc not per folder that is the number assigned to each file corresponds to their sequence in the disc Ifyou want to select file number 9 in a disc where there are 100 or more MP3 WMA files press 0 twice and then 9 OPERATION USING THE C 715 CD MODE PROGRAMMING The program function enables you to organize your favorite songs according to your preference When programming a sequence of tracks the C715 must be in STOP mode Using the SR 7 remote control enter your desired program sequence through the following steps 1 Press PROGRAM The display indicates POO TOO Sate e PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN OOG NO CG A 2 Use the Direct Entry numeric keypad buttons to enter the first track in your planned sequence For example to enter track number 1 press 0 and then 1 Note that the as the digit O is keyed in T__ is blinking indicating that it is waiting for the second digit to be entered Upon entering the second digit i e number 1 the track section in VFD will
20. L LIST Follow the steps below to tune in and listen to the channels found by the C715 1 Press SOURCE button repeatedly until FM AM DAB mode USB TUNER TO VIDEO AU TAPE SOURCE A BAND FMMO 000G 2 Toggle BAND button to select DAB mode 3 Press TUNE TIME button to scroll through the list of available channels The upper display line of the VFD will display the current channel The lower display line shows the next station SSS TUNE MODE TUNE TIME lt lt gt gt OOO Lal AEN T A 4 Press TUNE MODE SELECT to select the desired channel The channel is tuned in and channel information is displayed TUNED STEREO NOTE It can occur that one of the channels in your list is temporarily not available A symbol will be visible in the front of the station name to indicate such station If you select this channel No stations Available will be displayed in the VFD SECONDARY SERVICE Secondary service is a part time program transmitted as a side channel of the primary station Check broadcasting schedule if you want to listen to secondary stations TUNED STEREO Sos 7 SECONDARY En When you listen to primary stations that include secondary services stations SECONDARY blinks in the VED When you listen to the secondary station the SECONDARY icon is il
21. MODE RECORDING TO USB DELETE A FILE FROM USB With an external USB device the following procedures will allow you to 1 At USB mode press FOLDER A V to select a folder Press ENTER record as MP3 WMA file a source of CD MP3 WMA disc cassette deck radio NY broadcast or other auxiliary devices TIME 1 Connect the external USB device to the front panel s USB input O 2 Press SOURCE to select the source you want to record USB TUNER TAPE source A BAND O VIDEO A 2 Press FILE A V to select desired file number Press and hold CLEAR button until the VFD shows USB DELETE 3 Press RECORD button and recording starts AUDIOO01 MP3 w E PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN E5 TEXT Tr 4 To stop or end recording press STOP button 4 Press CLEAR button again within 3 seconds otherwise delete mode Ea Cv will be cancelled TIME TONE B BAND FMMODE RDS MODE MODE DIMME OC C o o Car eS DISCONNECT EXTERNAL USB DEVICE cae a Laer 1 Press and hold TIME MODE until the VFD shows a blinking Pls remove ON CY blaa Gey USB SOURCE D BAND FM MOL OOOE TIME TONE BAL BAND FMMODE RDS MODE MODE DIMMER NOTES OO E Donot disconnect the USB storage device or power cord during a recording It may cause damage to the C 715 The recorded files are saved in the AUDIO folder The file names are 2 Unplug the external USB device from the front panel s USB input automat
22. ON 810 21 1 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 servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power suppl
23. a 21 SETTING THE ON OFF TIMER ts daia te Da a ta ns 21 ACTIVATE TIMER OPERATION 00 000 22 USING THE C 715 OTHER FEATURES 000000 0000 n 0 23 TONE BALANCE DIMMERS 2023 3 anga jaaa aaa 23 OTHER SRZ FEATURES seserian nr a neck anna i a veh ened 23 MERIC IRE PAD mats ansa sat sta al AO AEEA TAER 23 REPEA lis aeii ons aaa a 23 REPEAT AFB sta settar Stucco ten Dagar cnn Dawn oa ann Das 23 RANDOM PLAV eee ia helaas a in ba 24 MME tect scioreny E N deieadteae ane E a N E 24 TEXT rere eE ETE EE E E deine 24 Ea si E ai E E O an aka 24 SLEEP agi Aa teki a jar A E A 24 REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING 0000000 ns essa 25 NOTES ON DISCS cscs cece eee eee eee e cee c cece eens eeeseneen 25 SPECIFICATIONS We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this manual Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good deal of time later and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the most of your investment in the C 715 One more thing We urge you to register your C 715 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site http NADelectronics com warranty For warranty information contact your local distributor INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED UNPACKING AND SETUP WHAT S IN THE BOX Packed with your C 715 you will find e An AM loop antenna AFMlead type antenna e AF type DAB antenna e The SR 7 remote control with 2 two AAA batteries e This owner s
24. ailable will scroll through the VFD during playback OPERATION USING THE C 715 USB MODE RECORDING With external USB devices the C 715 can also record music from CDs cassette tapes and tuners as well MP3 or WMA files BEFORE RECORDING The following are useful tips before you start recording 1 Prior to recording verify with the use of your computer if your USB device has enough remaining capacity to record your desired audio selection 2 Adjust the volume level of the external audio source to suitable level before recording If not the recording quality becomes poor SETTING THE RECORD MODE RECORD mode can be setup through the following steps 1 At USB mode press SR 7 s REC MODE button WAY SY TIMER SLEEP DIMMER REC MODE BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE 2 Toggle FOLDER A V to step through the following modes MP3 64K gt MP3 96K gt MP3 128K gt MP3 192K WMA 128K WMA 96K WMA 64K e 3 To select desired RECORD MODE for MP3 press ENTER within 3 seconds when you have arrived at the desired setting Repeat the same for WMA TIME TEXT oga FOLDER FILE Er BIT RATE 64K 96K 128K or 192K are bit rate values indicating the amount of data compression progress per second The higher the bit rate the larger the amount of data this does not mean however that the sound quality is better 128K setting is recommended for listening enjoyment 13 OPERATION USING THE C 715 USB
25. art 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 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 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding f an outside antenna or ca
26. ble 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 tothe point of cable entry as practical ee GROUND CLAMP 7 3 a POWER LINES a me od SERVICE adi ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT STAND OFF INSULATORS Bpo un GROUND CLAMPS GROUND WIRE gt Re A 2 S BONDING JUMPER ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM e g interior metal water pipe GROUND Am ena GROUNO TERMINALS CLAMPS OF PRODUCT OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUND ING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTI
27. ctly rated and approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF INDOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION dE At the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed NZ of with regular household waste but must be returned to a amp Se equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and HS packaging point this out collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic 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 RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER NOW WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT The model and serial number of your new C 715 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 2007 NAD Electronics International a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited EI IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 000000 0000 2 INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED rieren ai 6 UNPAGKINGAN
28. de the front panel FM MODE key is a dual purpose control In the normal position STEREO and TUNED icons are illuminated in the VFD only the stations with a strong signal can be listened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the FM MODE button again STEREO icon is extinguished only TUNED is illuminated 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 stereo effect 16 RDS OPERATION Radio Data System RDS transmits station call signs or network information station program type text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection and the time 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 RDS MODE OPTIONS When an RDS enabled FM broadcast is tuned a RDS icon will illuminate in the C 715 s VFD Toggle RDS MODE to show the following PROGRAM SERVICE Program Service will blink for about 3 seconds and then the program service name or a station s name will be displayed P S which stands for Program Service will be displayed in the upper left side of the VFD If there is no program service data the frequency wi
29. des Current time gt On time Source Select Off time el TIME TONE BAL FMMODE RDSMODE MODE DIMMER 0000 2 At Current time mode toggle TUNE TIME to set the current hour CF blinks Press TUNE MODE SELECT TUNE MODE SELEC TUNE TIME sas ele 3 Minute value blinks Press TUNE TIME to set the current minute Press TUNE MODE SELECT The clock starts from 00 seconds NOTES The C715 uses the 24 hour military clock When no action is taken for 1 minute the time adjust mode is cancelled To cancel time mode setting press STOP OPERATION SETTING THE ON OFF TIMER Adjust the clock before setting the timer 1 Toggle TIME MODE until On time is displayed in the VFD At On time mode hour value blinks TIME TONE BAL FMMODE RDSMODE MODE DIMMER 0000 2 Toggle TUNE TIME to set the desired hour setting Press TUNE SING TUNE TIME sas 6 6 3 Minute value blinks Press TUNE TIME to set the desired minute setting Press TUNE MODE SELECT 4 Off time appears on the VFD and hour value blinks Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to set desired Off time ae TUNE MODE TUNE TIME SELECT lt lt gt gt Ha gt gt SSN 5 Press TUNE TIME to select the SOURCE where these timer settings will be applied 6 Press TUNE MODE SELECT Timer settings are now stored in the memory 21
30. dicated TUNED STEREO 5 Press TUNE MODE SELECT to cancel Manual tune and resume normal reception 20 INFORMATION SETTINGS While listening to a DAB broadcast the type of information displayed in the lower line of the VFD can be varied Toggle INFO RDS MODE to step through the following display options Program type v Multiplex name v Date and time 4 Bitrate mode v Channel and frequency v Signal error rate v Sw version DLS Dynamic Label Segment DLS is the scrolling text supplied by the broadcasting station It may contain information on music titles or details regarding the program or station PROGRAM TYPE This is a description of the type of broadcast supplied by the station such as Pop Rock Drama and the likes MULTIPLEX NAME The name of the Multiplex that is broadcasting the program is displayed DATE AND TIME The current time and date as supplied by the DAB station are displayed the time should always be accurate The C 715 clock will automatically adjust according to the time supplied by the DAB station IMPORTANT NOTICE The C 715 clock will automatically adjust to the tuned DAB station supplied clock time data If the DAB station time is incorrect the C 715 s clock will also be inaccurately adjusted the timer operation will also get affected as it will follow the adjusted but inaccurate time To prevent the C 715 clock from automa
31. e program sequence when P End is displayed at the VFD EDIT PROGRAM LIST 1 Initiate editing of your programmed entries by pressing PROGRAM at STOP mode ISO PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN 4 a 2 The VFD will show the first Program Number 3 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to step through the program sequence Stop at the program sequence you want to edit 4 Tochange the programmed track file of a particular sequence use the Direct Entry numeric keypad buttons to overwrite the current track flle MEMORY 5 Press PROGRAM again to continue with other program track changes or press STOP to end the editing 12 DELETE PROGRAM 1 To delete a particular programmed track file press repeatedly PROGRAM key in STOP mode until the desired programmed sequence is reached Press SR 7 s CLEAR key once and the track file in the particular sequence is deleted The program sequence will adjust accordingly as a programmed track file is deleted Se FS a PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN 4 a 2 To clear the program memory a any of the nn steps e Press OPEN to open the disc tray SS TUNE MODE TUNE TIME si EDE OOO TIME TONE BAL MODE DIMMER e Press PROGRAM at stop mode and then press and hold SR 7 s CLEAR key until the unit reverts to the default display i e total track number and playback time I PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN OO la The C715 can play back MP3 WMA files stored in external USB
32. el list Those channels that are in list but have no service in the area will be displayed last in the channel list V gt PRESET This option takes your top ten Favorite channels and assigns them to preset numbers 1 10 This option is available only when Fav Station option is selected PRESET TUNE Use this option to select a DAB preset station 1 While listening to a DAB broadcast press FUNCTION FM MODE ZJ Y ZY W BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE L rapp 2 Toggle TUNE TIME until Preset tune is displayed in the lower line of Ji VFD TUNE MODE TUNE TIME a gt gt TUNED STEREO 3 Press TUNE MODE SELECT The current tuned station is shown 4 Toggle TUNE TIME until the desired preset station is displayed Preset _ Memory is shown __ is the preset number allocation while Memory indicates that there is a stored DAB station for the particular preset number If there is no stored DAB station in a preset number Preset Empty will be shown instead TUNED STEREO 5 Press TUNE MODE SELECT DRC VALUE The level of compression of stations can be set to eliminate the differences in dynamic range or sound level between radio stations Popular music would normally be more compressed than classical music resulting in possible different audio levels when changing from one station to the other Setting the
33. hed on Mute on Headphones inserted Balance not centered Speaker not properly connected or damaged Speakers wired out of phase No disc is inserted The disc is loaded upside down The disc is too dirty For external USB source no WMA MP3 files loaded The C715 is subject to vibration or physical shock from external sources Disc has too many scratches or has some unwarranted imperfections deformation Weak signal Interference from other computers games consoles Batteries are flat or incorrectly inserted IR transmitter window on remote or IR receiver window on C 715 is obstructed C715 front panel is in very bright sunlight or ambient light CLEANING DISCS from the center out O After playing store the disc in its case Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight Plug the power cord into the wall outlet Check if AC lead is plugged in and power REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS securely switched on Switch off Mute Unplug the headphones Center balance control Check connections and speakers Check connections to all speakers in the system Insert a disc Reload the disc with the label side UP Clean the disc Check if there are MP3 WMA files loaded in the external USB device Change the installat
34. ically saved sequentially as AUDIO001 MP3 AUDIO002 MP3 14 LISTENING TO AM FM The C 715 s internal AM FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a degree however on the type of antenna s used as well as proximity to the broadcast origin geography and weather conditions SELECTING AM FM Press SOURCE button repeatedly until AM FM DAB mode o Toggle the BAND button to select AM or FM band A FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE OR 11 SOURCE D BAND OOC SOURCE BAND FMMODE RDSMO OOOOE ABOUT ANTENNAS Connect the supplied lead type FM antenna to the FM antenna input Extend the lead Experiment freely with your antenna placement and orientation until you get the clearest sound and lowest background noise Fix the antenna in the desired position by using thumb tacks push pins or any suitable means In areas of poor FM reception an exterior FM antenna can improve performance dramatically If radio listening is important to you consider consulting an antenna installation professional to optimize your system The supplied AM loop antenna will usually provide adequate reception However an exterior AM antenna can be used to improve reception Consult an antenna professional for more information ASSEMBLING THE LOOP ANTENNA 1 Rotate the outer frame of the antenna Li G 2 Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the gro
35. ile Press and hold BP or 44 for more than 2 seconds to search up or down a track or file Release the button to resume normal playback Use these buttons in combination with other relevant keys to setup timer settings These buttons are also used to step or scroll through applicable options either independently or in combination with other buttons 16 REMOTE SENSOR Point the SR 7 remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the C 715 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the C 715 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 17 Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD Provides visual information about the unit s important modes settings functions status of the current source like disc playback time and other indicators 18 VOLUME Turn clockwise to increase the volume setting counter clockwise to lower it The VFD shows the VOLUME setting displayed as increments between 1 through to 62 VOLUME MIN will be displayed when volume setting is at its lowest level and VOLUME MAX when volume is at its highest level In conjunction with the TONE BAL DIMMER button turn VOLUME clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the tone balance and dimmer functions IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL
36. ion location Replace disc Check station tuning Adjust or replace antenna Check station tuning Switch off or move the source of electrical noise Check batteries Check IR windows and ensure clear line of sight from remote to C 715 Reduce sunlight room lighting NOTES ON DISCS Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion Before playing clean the disc with a clean cloth Wipe the disc x Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for older vinyl records 25 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output Stereo Mode IHF dynamic power 6 ohms Total harmonic distortion at rated power Damping factor 6 ohms Input sensitivity and impedance Tape IN Frequency response Signal noise ratio Signal noise ratio TUNER SECTION AM SECTION Tuning range Usable sensitivity S N ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Selectivity Frequency response FM SECTION Tuning range Usable sensitivity MONO S N Ratio MONO S N Ratio STEREO Total Harmonic Distortion MONO Total Harmonic Distortion STEREO Frequency response Channel Separation RDS decode sensitivity DAB SECTION Tuning range Maximum signal Sensitivity Adjacent Channel Rejection Audio Output Stereo Optical S PDIF CD SECTION Output level Frequency response ref OdB 1kHz 20Hz 20kHz Total harmo
37. itted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International C715 DAB Manual 09 07
38. lable regardless of the source selections QS Adjusting the VOLUME via the SR 7 or the front panel knob automatically releases the mute function Pressing MUTE again will also resume the current volume level SLEEP WY YY Ywy TIMER SLEEP DIMMER REC MODE ROK BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE The Sleep Mode timer will switch the C 715 to Standby mode automatically after a preset number of minutes 1 Toggle the SR 7 s SLEEP button to select desired Sleep time each press decreases the sleep time in 10 minute increments from 90 to 10 minutes 2 To cancel the sleep mode continue pressing SR 7 s SLEEP button until Sleep display is turned OFF in the VFD NOTES The VFD is dimmed when you set the Sleep timer e To check remaining sleep time press SLEEP once the remaining time will be displayed for 3 seconds and then return to normal display CONDITION No power No sound No sound one channel Weak bass diffused stereo image The C 715 does not start playback Disc playback sound inadvertently skips Noisy reception hiss Reception with whistling buzzing noise C715 does not respond to SR 7 remote control HANDLING DISCS Do not touch the playback side of the disc Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface Never stick paper or tape on the disc STORING DISCS POSSIBLE CAUSES The power cord is disconnected Power AC lead unplugged or power not switc
39. ll be displayed RDS CLOCK TIME The current time of the day will be displayed as transmitted by the station It will take 3 5 seconds for the time to appear In the meantime the word RDS CLOCK TIME will flash in the display When available the time is then displayed Note that the accuracy of the time message is set by the radio station not by the C 715 CT which stands for Clock Time will be displayed in the upper left side of the VFD If there is no time data supplied 00 00 will be displayed RDS PROGRAM TYPE Program Type PTY allows users to find similar programming by genre Please find the section below about PROGRAM TYPE PTY for more information about RDS Program Type RDS RADIO TEXT A Radio Text message containing special information from the RDS station will scroll through the VFD up to 64 symbols can be displayed It will take 3 takes seconds for the text message to appear In the meantime the word RDS RADIO TEXT will flash in the display When available the Radio Text is then displayed RT which stands for Radio Text will be displayed in the upper left side of the VFD If no Radio Text is available the display will show the Program Service TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE When selected TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE will blink for 3 seconds After 3 seconds the C 715 will scan SEARCH and a blinking gt is displayed the FM band searching for available traffic announcements T A which sta
40. luminated in the VFD TUNED J i SECONDARY FUNCTION CONTROL In DAB mode there are four system options for FUNCTION control namely Station order Preset tune DRC value and Manual tune STATION ORDER Use station order to set the sequence in which the stations are listed There are three orders Favorite Station Alphanumeric and Active station 1 While listening to DAB broadcast press FUNCTION FM MODE OF NT NT N7 BAND FM MODE RDS AUTO TUNE DOIR SE 2 Toggle TUNE TIME until Station order is shown in lower line of the VED RE TUNE MODE TUNED STEREO 3 Press TUNE MODE SELECT the current option is shown in the upper line of the VFD TUNED STEREO 4 Toggle TUNE TIME until the desired option is shown in lower line of the VFD Press TUNE MODE SELECT FAV STATION The C 715 memorizes the top ten stations you listen as you tune in stations They will be listed at the top of the channel list A favorite station in the channel list has a heart shaped icon Y illuminated after the station name on the upper line of the VFD ALPHANUMERIC This is the default setting Channels are listed by name with numbers first and then alphabetically by letters in the channel name OPERATION USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE ACTIVE STATION Active stations are listed at the top of the chann
41. nds for Traffic Announce will be displayed in the upper left side of the VFD TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE T A mode is switched to Program Service P S mode when a traffic program is found Once a station transmitting traffic program signal is selected the C 715 will stop searching for traffic program and then switch to Program Service mode PROGRAM TYPE PTY A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode broadcasts with Program Type PTY codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast 1 Toggle the BAND button to select FM band VEVEY SOURCE BAND FMMODE RDSMO FMMODE RDS AUTO TUNE OOOOE OC OOO 1 rea rar 2 Press and hold RDS MODE until RDS PROGRAM TYPE is shown in the VFD TIME TONE B BAND FMMODE RDSMODE MODE DIMME O0O0OOC 3 Use the TUNE TIME front panel buttons or SR 7 s TUNE A V to select the desired RDS PROGRAM TYPE SS TUNE MODE TUNE TIME SELECT a gt gt ea Lal ea 4 Once you have found the program type you would like to listen press TUNE MODE SELECT SS TUNE MODE TUNE TIME ELECT lt lt gt gt Ma gt gt i TONE BAL DIMMER s aes 5 Press the TUNE TIME front panel buttons or SR 7 s TUNE A V to star the PTY search the Program Type and SEARCH gt will interchangeably blink in the VFD SS TUNE MODE TUNE TIME SELECT 6 When a compatible station is tuned the search will stop and the display will show the tuned
42. ned DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 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 interference 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 e 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 e 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 CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain
43. nic distortion ref 1kHz VIDEO OUT Signal Noise ratio A weighted ref 1kHz VIDEO OUT Channel balance ref OdB 1kHz Dynamic range A WTD VIDEO OUT Channel separation PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions W x H x D Net weight Shipping weight Note Gross dimensions include feet extended buttons and rear panel terminals 25W 6 ohms within rated distortion 1kHz 28W 0 15 gt 102 370mV 27kQ 1 dB 3dB Ref 1 kHz 10Hz 80kHz 95dB Ref rated power 6 ohms A WTD 80dB Ref 1W 6 ohms A WTD 520kHz 1710kHz North America version 10kHz steps 522kHz 1629kHz Europe version 9kHz steps 60dBuV 40dB 1 5 25dB 6dB Ref 400Hz 80Hz 2 2kHz 87 50MHz 108MHz 50kHz steps 10dBuV 60dB 55dB 0 3 0 5 3dB Ref 1 kHz 30Hz 12kHz 35dB 29dBuV Band lll 174MHz 240MHz 3dBm 96dBm 35dB 2 5Vp p 24 bit sample resolution 48kHz sample rate 1 16V 1dB 0 04 100dB 0 5dB 82dB 78dB 1kHz 78dB 10kHz 213 x 103 x 324 mm Net 213 x 116 x 362 mm Gross 4 5kg 6 0kg Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please log onto www NADelectronics com for the latest information about C 715 DAB 26 REFERENCE NOTES 27 www NADelectronics com 2007 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transm
44. ove on the stand wN 3 Extend the antenna cord OPERATION USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE TUNING MODE Toggle front panel s TUNE MODE SELECT button or SR 7 s MEMORY SELECT key and the upper display will show Manual Tune Auto tune and Preset tune MANUAL TUNE Press lt lt gt gt 144 gt gt I on the front panel or SR 7 s TUNE A V momentarily to step up or down between AM or FM frequencies Release the button when you find your desired station AUTO TUNE Press lt gt gt i44 gt gt I or SR 7 s TUNE A VI key the C 715 will stop at the next sufficiently strong signal it encounters Pressing lt lt gt gt 1 4 PI during the search process will stop the search PRESET TUNE Use the lt lt gt gt 144 gt gt I on the front panel to step up or down between presets Press and hold lt gt 44 gt gt I to scroll continuously up or down The SR 7 s TUNE amp key work similarly Empty presets will be skipped during tuning SETTING RADIO PRESETS AM FM DAB The C 715 can store up to 30 FM 30 AM and 10 DAB stations for immediate recall MANUAL PRESET 1 Toggle the BAND button to select AM FM or DAB Se ES a SOURCE BAND FMMODE RDS MO BAND FMMODE RDS AUTO TUNE AAAI Fn fed aA 2 To store a radio preset first tune the desired frequency see above then press SR 7 s MEMORY key i INFO 1 0 e A TUNE MODE a1 fe a CH __ starts
45. s TAPE IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring Connect the left and right Audio Input of the tape machine to C 715 s TAPE OUT sockets for recording NOTE There will be no output at TAPE OUT when TAPE is selected Likewise there will be no output at VIDEO OUT when VCR is the active source input This prevents feedback through the recording component thereby preventing possible damage to your speakers 5 VCR IN OUT VCR may be used with recording components such as a cassette deck Connect analog stereo audio from such source components into the C715 s VCR IN Connect the C 715 s VCR OUT to the source components record input Note that VCR may freely be used for play only components in which case the OUT jacks would remain unconnected 6 AUXIN Input for additional line level input such as another CD player Use a twin RCA to RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit s left and right Audio output to this input 7 SUBWOOFER OUT Connect this output to a powered active subwoofer or to a power amplifier channel driving a passive system 8 ACLINE CORD Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket Make sure all connections have been made before connecting to mains IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 7 REMOTE CONTROL NAD SR7 Q gt JS RANDOM STOP PAUSE PLAY REPEAT RPTA B r SKIP e eoow PROGRAM CLEAR r SCAN 4 O O gt gt OR JJ Er
46. se check that speakers are rated to be 6 ohms minimum per speaker FM AM DAB ANTENNA INPUT Connect the supplied lead type FM antenna to the FM antenna input Extend the lead Experiment freely with your antenna placement and orientation until you get the clearest sound and lowest background noise Fix the antenna in the desired position by using thumb tacks push pins or any suitable means The AM loop antenna supplied with the C 715 or a suitable replacement is required for AM reception Open the clip terminal lever insert the wire making sure to match the color coded white and black ends of the wire to that of the terminal and close the lever ensuring that the lever locks the wire in place Testing different positions for the antenna may improve reception vertical orientation will usually produce the best results Antenna proximity to large metal objects appliances radiators may impair reception as will attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop Connect the supplied F type DAB antenna to the DAB antenna input OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT port to the corresponding S PDIF digital input of a compatible device such as CD recorders receivers computer soundcard or other digital processors 4 TAPE IN OUT Connections for analog recording and playback to an audio tape recorder of any type Using twin RCA to RCA leads connect the left and right Audio Output of the tape machine to the C 715
47. sets 16 17 NAD CD Receiver C 715 DAB IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 18 VOLUME li A COP law 11 17 T z BESS o SOURCE BAND 20 pi 3 4 5 6 7 POWER Press this button to switch ON the C 715 The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate the Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD Pressing the power button again turns the unit back to standby mode If the disc tray is open and the C 715 is powered OFF the disc tray will draw close and the unit powered OFF INDICATOR This indicator will light up amber when the C 715 is in standby state When the C 715 is at ON state this indicator will illuminate blue DISC TRAY With the DISC TRAY open insert a compatible media disc face down onto the tray No Disc appears on the C 715 s VFD if the disc is placed upside down SOURCE Toggle this button to select through the following sources FM AM DAB gt CD gt USB MP AUX VIDEO TAPE RECORD Use this button to start recording to a USB device BAND PLAY gt In CD or USB mode press this button to start playback If the disc tray is open press this button to automatically close the tray and start playback if a disc is loaded In AM FM DAB mode toggle this button to select AM FM or DAB mode FUNCTION TUNE MODE JUNE TIME SECRET gM wy w INFO FMMODE RDSMODE MODE 7 TIME TONE BAL DIMMER 5 e
48. sponse of the source during playback aximum and minimum values for both Tone Control levels are 10 dB BALANCE The BALANCE control adjusts the relative levels of the left and right speakers The BALANCE CENTER position provides equal level to the left and right channels Rotating the control clockwise moves the balance owards the right Rotating the control anti clockwise moves the balance o the left DIMMER Toggle to either reduce or restore normal VFD brightness OPERATION USING THE C 715 OTHER FEATURES OTHER SR 7 FEATURES Most of the buttons on the remote control handset have the same effect as the corresponding buttons on the front panel of the C 715 In addition the handset is equipped with some extra buttons like the following function keys NUMERIC KEY PAD Using the direct entry numeric keypad 0 to 9 causes the C 715 to jump directly to the beginning of a numbered track and commence play Thus to play Track 5 simply press 5 To play Track 20 press 2 and 0 MEMORY TUNE MODE SELEC REPEAT O w We REPEAT RPTA B SKIP OG PROGRAM CLEAR SCAN CYC Ga gt To repeat the playback of a particular track or file press the SR 7 s REPEAT key once Toggle the REPEAT key to repeat all the tracks files folders or until repeat mode is turned OFF a 1 RPT Folder USB MP3 WMA disc Play Repeat Off Repeat All pes REPEAT A B D D Wwe
49. station s corresponding PTY information NOTE To abort PTY search press RDS MODE button The following is a list of available Program Type selections News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Cultures Science Varied Speech Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Serious Classics Other Music Weather amp Metr Finance Children s Progs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel amp Touring Leisure amp Hobby Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Alarm Test Alarm Alarm OPERATION USING THE C 715 TUNER MODE News Current Affairs Information References such as consumer guides medical assistance and so on Sport Educational and cultural information Drama National and local culture including religious events philosophy theater and so on Programs on natural science and technology Popular programs such as quiz entertainment comedy satire and so on Program on commercial practical and popular songs Practical modern music generally composed and played by young musicians Easy listening music Classical Music instrumental music chorus and light music Orchestra including great operas symphony chamber music and so on Other music styles rhythm and blues reggae etc Weather reports forecast Financial reports commerce trading Children s Programs Social Affairs Religious programs
50. stop blinking and show P 01 T01 This indicates that the first program entry is completed MEMORY TUNE MODE 3 The C715 is now ready for your second program entry Key in the second track you desire to program As in step 2 the track section will eep on blinking until the second digit is entered As soon as the track number is fully entered the blinking stops and the program sequence completed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select and store other track numbers in memory up to a maximum of 30 entries If you attempt to program more than 30 tracks or files P FULL will be displayed in the VFD 5 Press PROGRAM to end or finalize the program the VFD will show P End 6 Press gt to start program playback NOTES The procedure for programming MP3 WMA files and USB files are the same as above At CD mode the programmed sequence contents will not be lost even though the C715 is powered OFF standby or the SOURCE mode changed It will only be lost if the disc tray is opened Torecall the program sequence press PROGRAM and then gt to playback the program 11 OPERATION USING THE C 715 CD MODE REVIEW PROGRAM LIST 1 Initiate review of your programmed entries by pressing PROGRAM at STOP mode SESO PROGRAM CLEAR r SCAN 4 mae 2 The VFD will show the first pi Number 3 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to step through the program sequence You will have reached the end of th
51. t through folder lists FILE A V Select through WMA MP3 files ENTER Select desired folder or WMA MP3 file Press in and lift tab to remove battery cover out of recess 10 Press batteries into opening Ensure correct fitting is observed Replace battery cover by aligning and inserting the two tabs into the holes Press battery cover into place until clicks closed CD R AND CD RW AUDIO DISCS Aside from normal CD audio discs the C 715 can play back CD R or CD RW audio discs that have been recorded on a computer or CD recorder The quality of CD R CD RW audio discs varies widely which may affect playability Some factors that affect playability The quality of the disc itself Generally speaking CD R CD RW blanks from well renowned companies give better results than unbranded ones e The quality of CD recorder or computer CD re writer Some recorders and writers produce better results than others e The CD R and CD RW were created with high speed writing In general the quality of a CD R or CD RW is better when produced at a lower speed against a higher speed on the same recorder or re writer PLAYING MP3 WMA FILES The C715 can play MP3 WMA formatted recordings on CD R or CD RW discs You may mix any of the file types on the disc Using the SR 7 remote control one can select through the MP3 WMA folders and files as well as start playback through the following steps 1 Load the applicable disc 2 Press
52. tically re adjusting to a DAB station time press and hold RDS MODE for at least 3 seconds DAB time off will be shown in the VFD To automatically synchronize the C 715 s clock toa DAB station time press and hold RDS MODE button again for at least 3 seconds DAB time on will be shown in the VFD BITRATE MODE This displays the bitrate of the currently tuned DAB broadcast CHANNEL AND FREQUENCY The channel and frequency of the currently tuned DAB broadcast are displayed SIGNAL ERROR RATE This displays the digital error rate 0 to 99 of the currently tuned channel the lower the figure the better the quality of the received broadcast SW VERSION SOFTWARE VERSION The version number of the installed software is displayed USING THE C 715 EXTERNAL SOURCES AND TIMER LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES When appropriately connected to the applicable C 715 input one can listen to external sources such as a VCR Media Player MP Tape Recorder and other auxiliary components TAPE cD USB TUNER O VIDEO AUX MP SOURCE A BAND O E Toggle the SOURCE button to select TAPE VIDEO AUX or MP mode Refer to the above sections about Identification of Controls Front Panel and Identification of Controls Rear Panel for additional information on these external sources SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Press the TIME MODE button Toggle TIME MODE to step through the following mo
53. ts to ensure good low resistance contact specialized contact cleaners can also be useful Avoid unnecessary unplugging and re plugging since the gold or copper contact plating of typical cable connectors even very high quality ones is very thin and easily worn Track down hum noise problems one component at a time working backwards from the C 715 That is 1 Connect the speakers to the C 715 only and check for hum 2 Then connect one component only a CD player for example alone with no other components connected and check for hum 3 Connect additional components one at a time to the C 715 and check for hum At each stage if hum noise appears examine the audio cabling and AC power routing of the new component In some cases moving the new component s AC cord to a different outlet or installing a ground lift 3 to 2 prong adapter on its power cord will eliminate the hum FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Sometimes power spikes and drop outs may from time to time cause some inadvertent functionality The procedure below will set the C 715 to factory default settings 1 Turn OFF C715 by pressing the power button in the front panel or SR 7 remote control s OFF key 2 Press and hold front panel s FM MODE II key for more than two seconds The C 715 will switch itself back ON and all the settings are restored to factory default settings Please note that setting the C 715 to factory default will delete all AM FM and DAB pre
54. uss PHONES NAD C 715 DAB 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 FM MODE PAUSE II In FM mode this button will toggle between FM Stereo and FM Mono The front panel FM MODE key is a dual purpose control In the normal position STEREO and TUNED icons are illuminated in the VFD only the stations with a strong signal can be istened to and the noise between stations is muted Pressing the FM MODE button again STEREO icon is extinguished only TUNED is illuminated allows distant and potentially noisy stations o be received Noise is reduced if the FM station signal level is less than he FM stereo threshold since mono FM is inherently less noise prone hough at the sacrifice of stereo effect n CD or USB mode press this button to toggle between Pause and Play of a compatible media disc RDS MODE STOP Mf When tuned to a RDS station toggle this button to cycle through the following RDS modes PROGRAM SERVICE 4 RDS CLOCK TIME 4 RDS PROGRAM TYPE 4 RDS RADIO TEXT 4 TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE Refer to the section RDS MODE OPTIONS for a description of the above modes In CD or USB mode press this button to stop playback and re set the pickup to the beginning of the disc The display reverts to showing the total number of tracks and total playing time of an audio disc or total number of WMA MP3 Audio files If the C 715 was programmed to play a selection of tracks the program will be retained in the
55. y 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 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 e 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 instructions 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 should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer WARNING
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