Nad C328 Owner Manual

® C 328

Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier

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© NAD C328

Owner’s Manual

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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 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. Cart - 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 - 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

ThisreminderisprovidedtocalltheCATVsysteminstaller’sattentiontoSection820-40 oftheNECwhichprovidesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifies thatthecablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuilding,as closetothepointofcableentryaspractical.

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-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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

23.Battery Disposal - When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s 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

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.

THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET-OUTLET.

CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT

To maintain 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: 10 cm

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•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.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

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.

•To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

•An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.

WARNING

•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

•Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

•Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC.

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.

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT)

The model and serial number of your new C 328 are located on the back of the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model number : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial number :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2017, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited

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INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2
			WHAT’S IN THE BOX

INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
CHOOSING A LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
RESTORING C 328 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS. . . . . . .	4

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AMP 3 REMOTE CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OPERATION

USING THE C 328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

BLUETOOTH AS A SOURCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 9
AUTO STANDBY .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
AUTO SENSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
INFRARED LEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10

REFERENCE

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Packed with your C 328 you will find

•Two detachable mains power cord

•AMP 3 remote control with 3V CR2025 battery

•Bluetooth antenna

•Quick Setup Guide

SAVE THE PACKAGING

Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 328 arrived. Should you move or need to transport your C 328, this is 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 25 feet / 8 meters, between the C 328’s front panel and your primary

listening/viewing position—this will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications. The C 328 generates a modest amount of heat, but nothing that should trouble adjacent components.

RESTORING C 328 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS

Press and hold front panel’s SOURCE s button until the display shows “C3”. Release SOURCE s button to complete the restoration of the C 328 to its factory default settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When you restore your C 328 to its factory default settings, all settings or configurations you have setup will also be reset or deleted.

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