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C 538
Compact Disc Player
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© NAD C538
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
CAUTION
The C 538 employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the
performance of procedures other than those specied may result in exposure to laser
radiation. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Visible laser radiation when the enclosure is opened.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 o 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 dierent from that to
which the receiver is needed.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 MAYBE 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.
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WARNING
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
• To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• 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, re or the like.
• No naked ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the
apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• The apparatus should only be used in moderate climates.
• The power cord used in the apparatus is rated 125VAC for use in the USA and
Canada only. If the apparatus will be used in another country, with dierent
mains voltage, or is connected to a higher input voltage, the power cord must be
changed to one with a suitable rating and fully compliant with local regulations.
• Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest
outer dimensions including projections) that is equal to or greater than shown below.
Left and Right Panels: 10 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
Top Panel: 10 cm
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES
DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL
OF EUROPEAN UNION FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS ONLY
Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate that they should be treated
as “separate collection” and not as municipal waste. It is encouraged that
necessary measures are implemented to maximize the separate collection of
waste batteries and to minimize the disposal of batteries as mixed municipal
waste.
End-users are exhorted not to dispose waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste. In
order to achieve a high level of recycling waste batteries, discard waste batteries separately
and properly through an accessible collection point in your vicinity. For more information
about collection and recycling of waste batteries, please contact your local municipality,
your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste batteries, potential
hazardous eects on human health is prevented and the negative impact of batteries and
waste batteries on the environment is minimized, thus contributing to the protection,
preservation and quality improvement of the environment.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 oce 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 538 are located on the back of the cabinet.
For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:
Model no. : ..........................................
Serial no. : ..........................................
NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
Copyright 2018, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your C 538 you will nd
• Audio cable connector
• Detachable power cord
• CD 8 remote control with 2 (two) AAA batteries
• Quick Setup Guide
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all the packaging in which your C 538 arrived.
Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 538, this is by far
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 538’s front panel and your primary
listening/viewing position. This will ensure reliable infrared remote control
communications. The C 538 generates a modest amount of heat, but
nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is perfectly possible
to stack the C 538 on top of other components.
NOTE ON INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!
Install the C 538 Compact Disc player on a level, vibration-free surface.
Severe vibration or operation in a tilted position may cause the player
to not track correctly. The player may be stacked with other stereo
components, if there is adequate ventilation around it. If the C 538 is placed
near a radio tuner (AM or FM), a VCR or a television set, the operation of
its digital circuits may produce static that would interfere with reception
of weak broadcast signals. If this occurs, move the C 538 away from other
devices or switch it o when viewing or listening to broadcasts.
QUICK START
In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your
new C 538, the following “Quick Start” instructions is provided to get you
underway.
Please make all the connections to your C 538 with the unit unplugged. It is
also advisable to power-down or unplug all associated components while
making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.
PLAY A CD
1 Connect compatible connectors from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and LINE
OUT ports of C 538 to corresponding audio input sources on your
amplier.
2 Ensure that the supplied power cord’s female connector end is rmly
secured to C 538’s AC Mains input socket and the male plug connected
to the mains power source.
3 Press the front panel Standby button to turn ON the player.
4 Press [OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc drawer.
5 Place a CD, label side up, in the tray’s circular recess. Be certain that the
disc is centered within the recess.
6 Press [PLAY/PAUSE]. The drawer closes automatically, and the disc
begins to play.
• At any time you may press [9 SKIP 0] to select dierent tracks
on the disc.
• Press [PLAY/PAUSE] if you want to stop play temporarily while
keeping the pickup at its current position on the disc.
• Press [PLAY/PAUSE] again when you want to resume playback.
• Press [STOP] if you want to end play and reset the pickup to the
beginning of the disc.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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1 STANDBY BUTTON
• Press this button to switch ON the C 538 from standby mode. The
Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate
the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD).
• Pressing the Standby button again turns the unit back to standby
mode. The Standby LED indicator will change to amber color.
2 STANDBY LED
• This indicator will light up amber when the C 538 is at standby
mode. When the C 538 is at ON state, this indicator will illuminate
blue.
3 DISC TRAY
• With the disc tray open, insert a CD or other compatible media disc
face down onto the tray. Place the disc in the drawer, centered in
the smaller circular recess, with its label facing up.
• “NO DISC” appears on the C 538’s VFD if the disc is placed upside
down or there is no disc loaded.
4 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)
• The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) provides disc playback
information, settings and other indicators.
5 INFRARED (IR) SENSOR
• The Infrared (IR) sensor receives IR commands from the supplied
remote control. An unobstructed line of sight between the remote
control and the IR sensor is required.
• Do not expose the IR sensor to a strong light source such as direct
sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to
operate the remote control with the C 538.
7 STOP
• Playback is stopped and pickup is reset to the beginning of the disc.
Display reverts to showing the number of tracks and total playing
time on the disc. For WMA/MP3 les, display will revert to total
number of les.
• If the C 538 was programmed to play a selection of tracks/les, the
program will be retained in the player’s memory. Pressing [STOP]
twice at program mode will delete the program.
8 DISPLAY
• Use this button to enable or disable auto standby mode. Refer to
section about “AUTO STANDBY”.
• The following display information is shown by repeatedly pressing
DISPLAY button.
INFORMATION AUDIO CD MP3/WMA
Elapsed playback time of the current track
Remaining playback time of the current track
Remaining playback time of the disc
Song information
Song Title
Artist Name
Album Name
Elapsed playback time of the current le
NOTES
• Some information may not be displayed on some discs. Display is
dependent on the disc’s information content.
• If the le has no available information about the song title, artist or
album, the display will show “No ID3”.
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Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the IR sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the IR sensor.
6 PLAY/PAUSE
• This dual-function button alternates between initiating disc
playback and pausing playback. Toggle this button to start, pause
or resume disc playback.
• If the disc tray is open, press this button to automatically close the
tray and start playback if a disc is loaded.
9 OPEN/CLOSE
• Disc tray is activated to slide open or draw close.
• When in standby mode, this button will also power up the C538
and at the same time open the disc tray.
10 9 SKIP 0 / 7 SCAN 8
• SKIP 0: Press once to Skip forward to the next track or le.
• 9 SKIP: Press once to Skip backward to the beginning of current
track or le. Press again to Skip backward to previous track or le.
• 7 SCAN 8: Press and hold to scan backward or forward through
tracks or les.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz 15W
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1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)
• Connect optical or coaxial digital audio output ports to
corresponding digital input of a receiver, amplier, computer
soundcard or other digital processors.
• Use a high quality 75 ohms digital RCA interconnect cable to obtain
best results.
2 LINE OUT
• Use good quality RCA interconnect cables to connect these sockets
to any line level input of a receiver, amplier or any compatible
audio system.
3 AC MAINS INPUT
• Ensure that the supplied power cord’s female connector end is
rmly secured to C 538’s AC Mains input socket and the male plug
connected to the mains power source.
• Always unplug the power cord from the mains power source before
disconnecting the female connector end from C 538’s AC Mains
input socket.
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1 ON: Unit is powered up from Standby mode to operating mode.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
CD 8 REMOTE CONTROL
2 OFF: Unit goes to Standby mode.
3 RANDOM: Tracks/les are played at random mode.
PROGRAM: Enter or exit program mode.
REPEAT: Track, le, folder, or whole disc is repeated.
RPT A-B: Playback sequence is repeated.
4 STOP: Playback is stopped.
5 OPEN: Disc tray is opened and closed.
6 0 : Next track/ le is played.
9 : Beginning of current track/le or previous track/le is played.
8 : Playback is scanned or searched fast forward.
7 : Playback is scanned or searched fast reversed.
u : Playback is started.
7 j : Playback is paused.
8 INDEX: Playback is started from any desired index number.
9 FOLDER: Scroll up or down the folder list.
10 FILE: Scroll up or down the WMA or MP3 le list.
11 Number buttons 0 - 9: Track or le number is directly accessed or selected.
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12 DIM: Display brightness is reduced, restored or turned o.
ENTER: MP3 or WMA le is selected for playback.
13 TIME: Playback time and other information are shown. This has the same function as the front
panel DISPLAY button.
14 DELETE: Programmed track/le is cleared.
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OPERATION
USING THE C 538 FEATURES
CD-R AND CD-RW AUDIO DISCS
C 538 can playback CD-R or CD-RW audio discs that have been recorded on
a computer or CD recorder. The quality of CD-R, CD-RW audio discs varies
widely which may aect playability. Some factors that aect playability:
1 The quality of the disc itself. Generally speaking, CD-R or CD-RW blanks
from well-renowned companies give better results than unbranded
ones.
2 The quality of CD-recorder or computer CD re/writer. Some recorders
and writers produce better results than others.
3 The CD-R and CD-RW were created with high-speed writing. In general,
the quality of a CD-R or CD-RW is better when produced at a lower
speed against a higher speed on the same recorder or re/writer.
PLAYING MP3/WMA FILES
The C 538 can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-R or CD-RW
discs. You may mix any of the le types on the disc. Using the CD 8 remote
control, one can select through the MP3/WMA folders and les as well as
start playback through the following steps
1 Load the applicable disc.
2 Press [FOLDER 5/6] to select desired folder. Press [ENTER].
3 Press [FILE 5/6] to select desired le number.
4 Press [ENTER] to start playback. For each le type being played, the
C 538 will display information about the Song Title, Album and Artist
name (if available) and other indicators.
NOTES
• Press [DELETE] at any time to clear programmed tracks and return to
normal playback mode. “PROGCLEAR” is briey shown in the VFD to
indicate deletion of programmed tracks.
• Pressing STOP key twice during program playback will delete the whole
program list.
PROGRAM PLAYBACK
1 Press [PLAY ] while you are in “PROGRAM” mode to play the stored
program. During Program Play, the SKIP buttons will access only the
tracks in the program list. “PROGRAM” is shown intermittently in the VFD
to indicate program playback mode.
2 If you want to play only a portion of a stored program, initiate play and
press [9 SKIP 0] to jump over the programmed tracks that you
don’t want to hear.
STOP OR DELETE PROGRAM
1 Press [STOP] once to terminate Program play. The stored track list
remains in memory. If you want to play the program again, simply press
[PLAY].
2 To clear the program memory, perform any of the following steps
• Press [STOP] twice during program playback.
• Press [OPEN] to open the disc tray.
• Set the unit to standby mode.
NOTES
• The le number is recognized per disc, not per folder – that is, the
number assigned to each le corresponds to their sequence in the disc.
• If you want to select le number “9” in a disc where there are 100 or
more MP3/WMA les, press “0” twice and then “9.”
PROGRAMMING
The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any
disc in the player memory. When programming a sequence of tracks, the
C538 must be in STOP mode.
The following programming procedure applies to both CD tracks and MP3/
WMA les. CD tracks are used for reference in this procedure.
1 Press [PROGRAM] button on the remote control. The display indicates
“PRO1- 01” (The display will be“PRO1- 001”when programming MP3/
WMA les). “PRO1“ is the rst program number available while “01” is
the rst track of the disc and the default programmed track.
2 Use the number buttons (also 9/0 or FILE 5/6) on the remote
control to enter the track number you want to program. For this
sample procedure, we will use track number “5” as our rst programmed
track.
3 Press [PROGRAM] again and track number “5” is recorded as
programmed track number 1. Display will change to “PRO2- 05”. “PRO2“
is the second program number available while “05” was the previous
programmed track.
4 For program number 2, we will use track number “9” as reference. Press
[PROGRAM] again and track number “9” is recorded as programmed
track number 2. Display will change to “PRO3- 09”.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until all your desired tracks are entered. A maximum
of 20 CD tracks or 65 MP3/WMA les can be programmed. If you
attempt to program more than the maximum tracks or les, “FULL” will
be shown in the display.
6 Press [4] to start program playback.
AUTO STANDBY
Auto Standby feature is an integral feature of C 538 that conforms to
ecodesign regulations. Auto standby mode can be enabled or disabled by
the following steps.
Enable Auto Standby mode
• At standby mode, press and hold front panel’s DISPLAY button until the
display shows “ERP ON”.
• With auto standby mode enabled, C538 will automatically go to
standby mode after being left for 10 minutes under the following
conditions
• No disc
• Stop mode
• Pause mode
Disable Auto Standby mode
• At standby mode, press and hold front panel’s DISPLAY button until the
display shows “ERP OFF”.
• With auto standby mode disabled, C538 will remain at operating mode
until manually powered o.
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RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT RPT A-B
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RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT RPT A-B
RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT RPT A-B
RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT RPT A-B
RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT RPT A-B
USING THE C 538 FEATURES
USING THE CD 8 REMOTE CONTROL
The CD8 remote control is provided with your compact disc player,
enabling you to operate playback functions from the comfort of your chair
or from virtually anywhere in the room. For reliable operation there should
be a clear line-of-sight path from the remote control to the front of the CD
player. If the player does not respond to remote commands, it may be that
this line-of-sight path is obstructed by clothing, paper or furnishings.
Most of the buttons on the remote control handset have the same eect as
the corresponding buttons on the front panel of the player. The following
function keys are further described.
NUMERIC KEY PAD
Using the direct-entry numeric keypad (0 to 9) causes the C 538 to jump
directly to the beginning of a numbered track/le and commence play. To
play Track 5, simply press “5”. To play File 20, press “2” and “0”.
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1 Press [RANDOM] key during playback or stop mode. “RANDOM” is
shown intermittently in the VFD to indicate random playback mode.
2 Playback of the rst randomly selected track or le automatically
begins.
3 Press [RANDOM] again to return to normal playback. The disc will
continue playing to the end in the correct order.
INDEX
The index system is a method of subdividing tracks into smaller divisions
for easier location of those parts. If a disc includes index numbers, playback
can be started from any desired index number through the following steps
1 Press [INDEX] during playback.
2 Using the numeric buttons, press the desired index number - for
example “0” and “3”. The VFD will show “INDEX 03 TR10” with “03” the
entered index number.
3 To revert to normal display information, press [INDEX] again.
A particular track or le can be repeatedly played back by pressing
[REPEAT] button.
1 Toggle this button to repeat a track/le, folder, all tracks or les. The VFD
will show RPT ONE, RPT FOLD or RPT ALL respectively as the particular
repeat mode is selected.
2 Turn o repeat mode by pressing the REPEAT button until the RPT OFF
is displayed in the VFD.
REPEAT A-B
Implement the following procedures to repeat a playback sequence.
1 Press [RPT A-B] at your chosen starting point.
2 Press [RPT A-B] again at your chosen end point. The repeat sequence
begins. “RPT A-B” is shown intermittently in the VFD to indicate repeat
sequence playback mode.
3 Press [RPT A-B] again to cancel the sequence.
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REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL PARAMETERS
Output level Analog: 2.2 ± 0.1 V
Frequency response ±0.5 dB (ref. 0 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion ≤0.01% (ref. 1 kHz, Audio LPF)
Signal/Noise ratio ≥110 dB (ref. 1 kHz, A-weighted )
Channel balance ±0.5 dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz)
Channel separation ≥90 dB (ref. 1 kHz)
De-emphasis -4.6 ±0.8 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 5 kHz)
-9.0 ±1.0 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz)
Standby power <0.5W
Idle power <7.5W
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 70 x 249 mm (Gross)*
17 ⁄ x 2 ⁄ x 9 ⁄ inches
Net weight 3.0 kg
6.6 lbs
Shipping weight 4.3 kg
9.5 lbs
* - Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals.
NAD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR USER INTERFACE DISCREPANCIES IN THIS MANUAL. THE C 538 OWNER’S MANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
CHECK OUT WWW.NADELECTRONICS.COM FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THE C538 OWNER’S MANUAL.
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