NAD C320 Owner's Manual

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GB4NOTES ON INSTALLATIONYour NAD C320 should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoidplacing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat anddamp. Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on a softsurface like a carpet. Do not place it in an enclosed position sucha bookcase or cabinet that may impede the air-flow through theventilation slots. Make sure the unit is switched off before makingany connections.The RCA sockets on your NAD C320 are colour coded forconvenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively,and yellow for NAD Link.Use high quality leads and sockets for optimum performance andreliability. Ensure that leads and sockets are not damaged in anyway 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 forsome time, disconnect the plug from the AC socket.Should water get into your NAD C320, shut off the power to theunit and remove the plug from the AC socket. Have the unitinspected by a qualified service technician before attempting touse 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 dampenthe cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzolor other volatile agents.QUICK START1. Connect the speakers to the rear Speaker terminals andsources to the relevant rear input sockets.2. Plug in the AC power cord.3. Press the POWER button to turn the NAD C320 on.4. Press the required input selector.REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS1. NAD LINK IN, OUTThe NAD-Link connector is used to pass commands from otherunits fitted with NAD-Link connectors. This allows centralisedcontrol of a complete system, and also allows some of the basicfunctions of other NAD components (such as a tuner, CD player orcassette-deck) also equipped with NAD-Link to be controlled withthe amplifier’s remote control. To function with such other units,connect the C320’s NAD-Link Out to the NAD-Link In on the otherunit. NAD-Link connectors can be daisy-chained, IN to OUT, sothat a whole system can be controlled from the remote controlfacilities of one unit.2. DISC INPUTInput for additional line level input signals such as CD, Mini Discplayer or the output signal from a step-up amplifier for aturntable. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliaryunit’s left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.3. CD INPUTInput for a CD or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the CD player’s left and right ‘AudioOutputs’ to this input. The NAD C320 only accepts analoguesignals from your CD player.4. VIDEO INPUTInput for the audio signal from a stereo VCR (or stereoTV/Satellite/Cable receiver) or other line-level audio source.Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘AudioOutputs’ of the unit to these inputs. Note: These are audio inputsonly.5. AUX INPUTInput for additional line level input signals such as another CDplayer. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit’sleft and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.6. TUNER INPUTInput for a tuner or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the tuner left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ tothis input.7. TAPE 2 IN, OUTConnections for analogue recording and playback to an audiotape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connectto the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the tape machine to the TAPE2 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the leftand right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 2 OUTsockets for recording.8. TAPE 1 IN, OUTConnections for analogue recording and playback to an audiotape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connectto the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the tape machine to the TAPE1 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the leftand right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 OUTsockets for recording.9. PRE OUTConnections to an external power amplifier or processor, such asa surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should beconnected to the Main-In sockets (No. 10) with the linkssupplied. To connect your NAD C320 to external processor oramplifier sections first remove these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCAlead to connect to the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the Poweramp or processor to the Pre Out sockets.NOTE: The Pre-Out output signal will be affected by the NADC320’s volume and tone control settings, always turn the amplifieroff before connecting or disconnecting anything from to Pre-Outand Main-In sockets.10. MAIN INConnections to an external pre-amplifier or processor, such as asurround-sound decoder. In normal use these should beconnected to the Pre-Out sockets (No. 9) with the links supplied.To connect your NAD C320 to external processor or pre-amplifierfirst remove these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect tothe left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the pre-amp or processor tothe Main-In sockets.NOTE: Always turn the amplifier off before connecting ordisconnecting anything from to Pre-Out and Main-In sockets.NAD C320 Stereo Integrated Amplifier