NAD C350 Owner's Manual

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GB4QUICK START1. Connect the speakers to the rear Speaker sockets and sourcesto the relevant rear input sockets.2. Plug in the AC power cord.3. Press the POWER button to turn the NAD C350 on.4. Press the required input selector.NOTES ON INSTALLATIONYour NAD C350 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 or it in an enclosed position,such a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the air-flow throughthe ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is switched off beforemaking any connections.The RCA sockets on your NAD C350 are colour coded forconvenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively,and yellow for NAD Link. Use high quality leads and sockets foroptimum performance and reliability. Ensure that leads andsockets are not damaged in any way and all sockets are firmlypushed 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 C350, 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 dampen the cloth with soapy water. Do not usesolutions containing benzol or other volatile agents.REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (FIGURE 1)1. 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 C350’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.NOTES: It is advisable not to connect NAD-Link if these units thathave their own built-in remote control command receiver and arepostioned together, in direct view from the remote controlhandset. If you are unsure, try operating the products withoutNAD-Link first; If the unit responds to the remote controlcommand, it will not be necessary to connect NAD-Link. Neverloop the last unit back to the first NAD unit in the NAD-Link chain.Unplug all units from the mains before connecting ordisconnecting NAD-Link.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 C350 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 ‘AudioOut’ of the unit to these inputs. Note: These are audio inputs only.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 a secondaryaudio tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads,connect to the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the tape machine tothe TAPE 1 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connectthe left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 1OUT sockets for recording.9. PRE OUT 1The NAD C350 allows for the connection multiple poweramplifiers. If you are using a single stereo power amplifier, use thePRE OUT 1 sockets. If you are using a pair of power amplifiersspecifically for Bi-amping, use the sockets to connect the poweramplifier with the lowest gain of the pair. Use a twin RCA-to-RCAlead to connect to the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the Poweramp to the PRE OUT 1 sockets.10. PRE OUT 2Connections to an external power amplifier or processor, such asa surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should beconnected to the Main-In sockets (No. 11) with the linkssupplied. To connect your NAD C350 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 2 sockets.NAD C350 Stereo Integrated Amplifier