C 325BEE
Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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Owner's Manual
Manuel d'Installation
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Manual del Usuario
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Manual do Proprietário
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Save these instructions for later use.
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Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the audio equipment.
1 Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2 Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a 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 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.
9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
The primary method of isolating the amplifier from the mains supply is to disconnect the mains plug. Ensure that the
mains plug remains accessible at all times. Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit will not be used for
several months or more.
12 Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
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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.
15 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16 Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
17 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
19 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) 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.
20 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.
21 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal
to, or greater than, shown below.
Left and Right Panels : 10 cm
Rear Panel : 10 cm
Top Panel : 50 cm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable
is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If, nonetheless,
the mains plug is cut off, REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply. If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then follow the instructions
given below:
IMPORTANT
DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter `E' or by the safety
earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter `N' or coloured BLACK.
The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter `L' or coloured RED
When replacing the fuse, only a correctly rated and approved type should be used, and be sure
to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC
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 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.
Model No. :________________________Serial No. :_________________
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2005, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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NOTES ON INSTALLATION
Your NAD C325BEE should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid
placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp.
Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like
a carpet. Do not place it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots. Make
sure the unit is switched off before making any connections.
The RCA sockets on your NAD C325BEE are colour coded for
convenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively.
Use high quality leads and sockets for optimum performance and
reliability. Ensure that leads and sockets are not damaged in any way and
all sockets are firmly pushed home.
For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge (1.5mm)
thickness or more. If the unit is not going to be used for some time,
disconnect the plug from the AC socket.
Should water get into your NAD C325BEE, shut off the power to the
unit and remove the plug from the AC socket. Have the unit inspected
by a qualified service technician before attempting to use it again.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER, THERE ARE NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, lightly dampen the
cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other
volatile agents.
QUICK START
1 Connect the speakers to the rear Speaker terminals and sources to
the relevant rear input sockets.
2 Plug in the AC power cord.
3 Switch to ON, the POWER button on the rear panel, to turn the
C325BEE to standby.
4 Press the front panel Standby button to turn the NAD C325BEE on.
5 Press the required input selector.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1. Standby Button: The Standby Button turns on and to standby the
C325BEE.
This
button
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the
Power/Standby/Protection LED is either amber representing the
standby state, or green representing the on-state.
NOTE
The remote control handset supplied with the C325BEE is of a
universal NAD type, designed to operate several NAD models. Some
buttons on this handset are inoperative, as the functions aren't
supported by the C325BEE.
2 Power/Standby/Protection LED - Upon switching the power on,
the LED will light up red for a few seconds before the protection
circuit is deactivated. The LED will then turn green, representing
normal operation. In cases of serious abuse of the amplifier, such as
overheating, excessively low loudspeaker impedance, short circuit
etc. the amplifier will engage its Protection circuitry, indicated by the
LED turning from green to red, and the sound being muted. In such
a case, turn the amplifier off by the rear panel POWER button, wait
for it to cool down and/or check the speaker connections, making
sure the overall loudspeaker impedance doesn't go below 4 ohms.
Once the cause for the protection circuitry to engage has been
removed, switch ON the rear POWER button and then the Standby
Button to resume normal operation.
3 Headphone socket - A 1/4" stereo jack socket is supplied for
headphone listening and will work with conventional headphones of
any impedance. Inserting a headphone jack into this socket
automatically switches off the loudspeakers. The volume, tone and
balance controls are operative for headphone listening. Use a
suitable adaptor to connect headphones with other types of sockets,
such as 3.5mm stereo `personal stereo' jack plugs.
NOTE
Make certain that the volume control is turned to minimum (fully
anti-clockwise) before connecting or disconnecting headphones.
Listening at high levels can damage your hearing.
4 Infra-red remote control command receiver - The infrared
sensor, located behind this circular window, receives commands from
the remote control. There must be a clear line-of-sight path from the
remote control to this window; if that path is obstructed, the remote
control may not work.
NOTE
Direct sunlight or very bright ambient lighting may affect the
operating range and angle for the remote control handset.
5 Input selectors These buttons select the active input to the NAD
C325BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers, the Tape outputs
and the PRE OUT sockets. The buttons on the remote control
handset duplicate these buttons, with the exception of the tuner
input; see below. Green LEDs just above each button will indicate
which input is currently selected.
DISC/MP (Media Player) Selects a line-level source connected to
the DISC sockets as the active input. When a 3.5mm stereo plug is
inserted into the MP socket, the indicator beside the socket will
illuminate, and the DISC line-level source will be disconnected.
CD Selects the CD (or other line-level source) connected to the CD
sockets as the active input.
VIDEO Selects the VCR (or stereo TV/Satellite/Cable receiver)
connected to the VIDEO sockets as the active input.
AUX Selects a line-level source connected to the AUX sockets as the
active input.
TUNER Selects the tuner (or other line-level source) connected to the
Tuner sockets as the active input. The remote control handset has
separate buttons for AM and FM; pressing either one will select the
C325BEE's tuner input.
TAPE 2 Selects Tape 2 as the active input.
TAPE 1 Monitor Selects the output from a tape recorder when
playing back tapes or monitoring recordings being made through the
Tape 1 sockets. Press the Tape 1 button once to select it and again to
return to the normal input selection.
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