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Owner's Manual
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Manuel d'Installation
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Bedienungsanleitung
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Manual del Usuario
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Manuale delle Istruzioni
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Manual do Proprietário
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Bruksanvisning
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C300
Stereo Integrated Amplifier


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Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with an 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 product.
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket
or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the unit. Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should
follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before
connecting or using this unit. Retain this notice and the owner's
manual for future reference.
All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions should be
adhered to.
Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through its
ventilation openings.
The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the
voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel.
The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched, especially near the plug, convenience
receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use
benzine, thinner or other solvents for cleaning. Use only a soft
damp cloth.
The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the
wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through any openings.
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the service
shop's assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts
with the same characteristics as the original parts have been used,
and that the routine safety checks have been performed to
guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition.
REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS.
ATTENTION
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU
FOND.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
If an indoor antenna is used (either built into the set or installed
separately), never allow any part of the antenna to touch the metal
parts of other electrical appliances such as a lamp, TV set etc.
CAUTION
POWER LINES
Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner-
preamplifier, be sure the antenna 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 No.
70-1984, provides information with respect 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.
a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2)
aluminium, No. 17 AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze
wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off
insulators spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-
in enters house.
d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm2) copper,
or the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode
is used. see NEC Section 810-21 (j).
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the ground cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
REMOTE CONTROL
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS


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NOTES ON INSTALLATION
Your NAD C300 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 or 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 C300 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 C300, 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 sockets and sources
to the relevant rear input sockets.
2. Plug in the AC power cord.
3. Press the POWER button to turn the NAD C300 on.
4. Press the required input selector.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
1. DISC INPUT
Input for additional line level input signals such as CD, Mini Disc
player or the output signal from a step-up amplifier for a
turntable. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliary
unit's left and right `Audio Outputs' to this input.
2. CD INPUT
Input 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 `Audio
Outputs' to this input. The NAD C300 only accepts analogue
signals from your CD player.
3. VIDEO INPUT
Input for the audio signal from a stereo VCR (or stereo
TV/Satellite/Cable receiver) or other line-level audio source.
Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right `Audio
Out' of the unit to these inputs.
NOTE:
These are audio inputs only.
4. AUX INPUT
Input for additional line level input signals such as another CD
player. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit's
left and right `Audio Outputs' to this input.
5. TUNER INPUT
Input 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' to
this input.
6. TAPE 2 IN, OUT
Connections for analogue recording and playback to an audio
tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect
to the left and right `Audio Output' of the tape machine to the TAPE
2 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the left
and right `Audio Input' of the tape machine to the TAPE 2 OUT
sockets for recording.
7. TAPE 1 IN, OUT
Connections for analogue recording and playback to a secondary
audio tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads,
connect to the left and right `Audio Output' of the tape machine to
the TAPE 1 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connect
the left and right `Audio Input' of the tape machine to the TAPE 1
OUT sockets for recording.
8. SPEAKERS
Speaker terminals for speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or
more. Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked `R +'
and `R-' ensuring that the `R+' is connected to the `+' terminal on
your loudspeaker and the `R-' is connected to the loudspeaker's `-
' terminal. Connect the terminals marked `L+' and `L-' to the left
speaker in the same way.
Always use heavy duty (16 gauge; 1.5mm, or thicker) stranded wire
to connect loudspeakers to your NAD C300. The high-current
binding post terminals can be used as a screw terminal for cables
terminating in spade or pin sockets or for cables with bare wire ends.
BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS
Bare wires and pin sockets should be inserted into the hole in the
shaft of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminal's plastic
bushing until the hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin
or bare cable end into the hole and secure the cable by tightening
down the terminal's bushing.
Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back
panel or another socket. Ensure that there is only 1/2" (1cm) of
bare cable or pin and no loose strands of speakers wire.
9. AC LINE CORD
Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket. Make sure all
connections have been made before connecting to mains.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1. POWER
Pressing the POWER switch turns the unit On. The LED will light
up red initially and within seconds will turn green. Pressing the
POWER switch again will turn the amplifier Off.
2. POWER/PROTECTION LED
Upon switching Power on, the LED will light up red for a few
seconds before the protection circuit is de-activated. The LED will
then turn green and the amplifier is ready for normal operation.
The LED will flash when the `Mute' mode is selected (refer also to
section "9. Volume" and the chapter "Remote control").
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, 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, press Power
again 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 adapter 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. BASS & TREBLE CONTROLS
The NAD C300 is fitted with BASS and TREBLE tone controls to
adjust the tonal balance of your system.
The 12 o'clock position is `flat' with no boost or cut and an indent
indicates this position. Rotate the control clockwise to increase
the amount of Bass or Treble. Rotate the control anti-clockwise to
decrease the amount of Bass or Treble. The Tone controls do not
affect recordings made using the Tape outputs.
5. TONE DEFEAT
The TONE DEFEAT switch by-passes the tone control section of the
NAD C300. If the Tone Controls are not normally used and left in
the 12 o'clock position, then it is advisable to switch out the Tone
Control section altogether by using this switch. In the `out'
position, the Tone Control circuits are active, pushing the TONE
DEFEAT switch `in' bypasses the Tone Control section.
6. BALANCE
The BALANCE control adjusts the relative levels of the left and right
speakers. The 12 o'clock position provides equal level to the left
and right channels. A detent indicates this position.
Rotating the control clockwise moves the balance towards the
right. Rotating the control anti-clockwise moves the balance to the
left. The BALANCE control does not affect recordings made using
the Tape outputs.
7. 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.
8. INPUT SELECTORS
These buttons select the active input to the NAD C300 and the
signal sent to the loudspeakers and the Tape outputs.
DISC
Selects a line-level source connected to the DISC sockets as
the active input.
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.
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.
Tape 1 is a tape Monitor function which does not override the
current input selection. For example, if the CD is the active input
when TAPE 1 is selected, then the CD signal will continue to be
selected and sent to both the TAPE 2, and TAPE 1 OUTPUT sockets,
but it is the sound from recorder connected to Tape 1 that will be
heard on the loudspeakers.
9. VOLUME
The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signals
being fed to the loudspeakers. It is motor driven and can be
adjusted from the remote control handset. The VOLUME control
does not affect recordings made using the Tape outputs.
On the remote control handset, press the MUTE Button to
temporarily switch off the sound to the speakers and headphones.
Mute mode is indicated by the Power/Protection LED flashing.
Press MUTE again to restore sound. Mute does not affect
recordings made using the Tape outputs.
TO MAKE A RECORDING
When any source is selected, its signal is also fed directly to any
tape machine connected to the TAPE 2 or TAPE 1 OUTPUTS for
recording.
TAPE TO TAPE COPYING
You can copy between two tape machines connected to your NAD
C300. Put the source tape in the recorder connected to Tape 2 and
the blank tape into the recorder connected to Tape 1. By selecting
TAPE 2 Input you can now record from Tape 2 to Tape 1 and
monitor the signal coming from the original tape.