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
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40
of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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 re or
electric shock.
18. Flame Sources - No naked ame 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 re 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 qualied 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 qualied 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 specied by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, 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 ash 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 sucient 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.
CAUTION
Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by
NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
CAUTION
Marking and rating plate can be found at the rear panel of the apparatus.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re 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 lled 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, re or the like.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
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 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 connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a
mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
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 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 M32 are located on the back of
the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these
numbers here:
The M32 DirectDigital DAC Amplier is an elegant, top-of-the-line, BluOS™
capable integrated amplier with a host of features that oer maximum
exibility, excellent eciency, and reduced noise and distortion. Its
advanced software-controlled algorithms result in the shortest signal path
from source to speaker producing virtually no distortion and a damping
factor of over 1,000. This technology is among the fastest and most
accurate amplication and error correction available.
Using a proprietary modular design, you can upgrade or expand your M32
as technologies emerge, ensuring a cost-eective way to keep the music
“on” into the future.
NAD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL OR USER INTERFACE DISCREPANCIES IN THIS MANUAL. THE M32 OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CHECK OUT THE NAD WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THE M32
OWNER’S MANUAL.
As with all our products, NAD’s “Music First” design philosophy guided
the M32’s design. We have also been careful to ensure that the M32 is
as musically transparent, faithful to every detail and spatially accurate as
possible, incorporating much of what we’ve learned from more than a
quarter-century’s experience designing audio, video and home-theater
components.
We encourage you to take a few minutes now to read right through this
manual. Investing a little time here at the outset might save you a good
deal of time later, and is by far the best way to ensure that you make the
most of your investment in the M32.
For warranty information contact your local distributor.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your M32 you will nd
• Two detachable mains power cord
• The HTRM 2 remote control with 4 AA batteries
• Four magnetic feet
• Cleaning cloth
• USB ash drive
• Quick Setup Guide
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and the packaging that came with the M32. Should
you move or need to transport your M32, this is the safest container to use.
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 will provide a clear line of sight, within 25
feet / 8meters, between the M32’s front panel and your primary listening/
viewing position - this will ensure reliable infrared remote control
communications. The M32 generates a modest amount of heat, but
nothing that should trouble adjacent components.
• This indicator will be amber when the M32 is in standby mode.
• When the M32 is powered up from standby mode, this indicator
will change from amber to bright white color.
2 o(STANDBY)
• Touch the o (Standby) button on top of the unit to switch the
M32 ON from standby mode. The Power indicator will change from
amber to bright/white color.
• Press and hold o (Standby) button until M32 switches back to
standby mode.
• One press or touch of the o (Standby) button will not switch the
M32 to standby mode. This is intended to avoid unintentionally
setting the M32 to standby mode if one happens to just touch or
press the o (Standby) button at operating mode.
• The Power indicator will change to amber color at standby mode.
• The o (Standby) button cannot activate the M32 if the rear panel
POWER switch is o.
• Refer also to +12V TRIGGER - REAR PANEL.
IMPORTANT NOTES
For the o (Standby) button to activate, the following must occur:
a The supplied power cord from the M32 must be plugged in to a
power source.
b The rear panel POWER switch must be set to ON.
3 HEADPHONE
• A /” stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening and will
work with conventional headphones of any impedance.
• 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 “personal
stereo” jack plugs.
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4 REMOTE SENSOR
• Point the HTRM 2 remote control at the remote sensor and press
the appropriate buttons.
• Do not expose the remote sensor of the M32 to a strong light
source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may
not be able to operate the M32 with the remote control.
Distance: About 23 ft. (7 m.) from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: About 30 degrees in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor.
5 DISPLAY (TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY)
• Displays visual and menu information according to the settings
selected.
• The following display options are accessible via the touch panel
display - Main, Media, Mode, EQ and Setup.
• Touch the screen to select any of the display options, to see their
corresponding menu options, or settings.
6 VOLUME
• The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signal sent
to the loudspeakers. The Volume control is characterized by perfect
signal tracking and channel balance. It provides a highly linear and
low noise operation.
• Turn clockwise to increase the volume level and counter clockwise
to lower it.
Please ensure that the M32 is powered o or unplugged from the main power source before making any connections. It is also advisable to power down or
unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.
1 COAX 1-2, OPT 1-2
• Connect to the corresponding optical or coaxial digital output of
sources such as CD or BD/DVD players, digital cable box, digital
tuners and other applicable components.
5 RS 232
NAD is a certied partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports
these external devices. Check out the NAD website for information
about AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD. See your NAD audio
specialist for more information.
2 COAXIAL OUT, OPTICAL OUT,
• Connect the optical or coaxial DIGITAL OUT to a corresponding
digital audio input of compatible devices such as receivers,
computer soundcards or other digital processors.
• Connect this interface using RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) to
any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the M32 via
compatible external controllers.
• Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol
documents and PC interface program.
NOTE
Only digital sources can be streamed through COAXIAL/OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT.
6 SPEAKERS
• The M32 has two sets of SPEAKER connections which are identical
in function (parallel connection). They allow for bi-wiring.
3 +12V TRIGGER
+12V TRIGGER OUT
The +12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling external equipment
equipped with a +12V trigger input.
• Connect this +12V TRIGGER OUT to the other equipment’s
corresponding +12V DC input jack using a mono cable with 3.5mm
• Connect M32’s Right speaker terminals marked “R +” and “R-” to
the corresponding “+” and “-“ terminals of your designated right
speaker. Repeat the same for M32’s Left speaker terminals and
corresponding left speaker.
• Double check the speaker connections before powering up the
M32.
male plug.
• This output will be 12V when the M32 is ON and 0V when it is either
OFF or in standby mode.
+12V TRIGGER IN
With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the M32 can be switched
ON remotely from Standby Mode by compatible devices such as
ampliers, preampliers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply is cut o,
the M32 will return to standby mode.
• Connect this +12V Trigger input to the remote device’s
BI-WIRING
Most high quality loudspeakers oer the option of Bi-wiring. This
separates the High Frequency (HF) crossover from the Low Frequency
(LF) crossover. This oers enhanced performance by preventing LF
returned currents from aecting the HF performance. To bi-wire,
remove the “links” at the loudspeaker that connect the LF and HF
sections (these are provided for convenience when a single wire
connection is used).
corresponding +12V DC output jack using a mono cable with
3.5mm male plug. The controlling device must be equipped with a
+12V trigger output to use this feature.
NOTES
• Use 16 gauge (American Wire Gauge or AWG) or lower stranded wire.
Connections to the M32 can be made with banana-type plugs.
4 IR IN
• This input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater
(Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another component to allow
control of the M32 from a remote location.
• Bare wire or pins can also be used by loosening the terminal’s plastic
nut, making a clean, neat connection and re-tightening. To minimize
the danger of a short circuit, ensure that only 1/2-inch of exposed wire
or pin is used to connect and no loose strands of speaker wire.
• The POWER switch supplies the master AC mains power for the
M32.
• When the POWER switch is set to ON position, the M32 goes to standby
mode as shown by the amber status condition of the front panel Power
indicator. Press the front panel Standby button or HTRM 2’s remote
control’s [ON] button to switch ON the M32 from standby mode.
• If you do not intend to use the M32 for long periods of time (such
as when on vacation), switch o the POWER switch.
• With POWER switched o, neither the front panel Standby button
nor HTRM 2 remote control’s [ON] button can activate the M32.
8 DIGITAL AES/EBU
• Connect SACD/CD Players or processors to this XLR connector for
digital audio streaming.
• High-end sources with higher sampling rates (176kHz and 192kHz)
should be connected to the AES/EBU IN connector.
9 COMPUTER
• Use a Type A to Type B cable connector (not supplied), to interface
computer audio to this asynchronous Type B USB input to directly
stream 24/96 PCM content from your PC or MAC.
• The Type A-style connector is a at, rectangular interface.
• The Type B-style interface is square in shape and has beveled
corners on the top ends of the connector.
• Refer to LISTENING TO COMPUTER in the OTHER FEATURES section
on the OPERATION page.
10 SERVICE
Use for servicing purposes only. Not for consumer use.
SUBWOOFER
• Use a dual RCA cable to connect PRE OUT/SUBW to the low level
input of a powered subwoofer.
• Low frequency information up to 200Hz is sent to the connected
subwoofer via PRE OUT/SUBW.
13 AC MAINS INPUT
• The M32 comes supplied with two separate mains power cords.
Select the mains power cord appropriate for your region.
• Before connecting the plug to the mains power source, ensure that
it is rmly connected to the M32’s AC Mains input socket.
• Always disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power
source before disconnecting the cable from the M32’s AC Mains
input socket.
14 FUSE HOLDER
• Only qualied NAD service technicians can have access to this fuse
holder. Opening this fuse holder may cause damage thus voiding
the warranty of your M32.
15 GROUND TERMINAL
• Ensure that the M32 is plugged-in to a grounded AC wall outlet.
• If necessary, use this ground terminal to connect to ground a
phono or turntable source for PHONO input.
• If a separate earth ground is necessary, use this terminal to ground
your M32. The M32 can be connected to ground by connecting a
ground lead wire or similar to this terminal. After insertion, tighten
the terminal to secure the lead.
11 INPUT
PHONO: Input for a Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge. Connect
the twin RCA lead from your turntable to this input if you are using a
Moving Magnet cartridge.
LINE1, LINE 2: Input for line level sources such as CD player, tuner or
any compatible devices. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the
source device’s left and right “Audio Output” to this input.
12 OUTPUT (PRE-OUT/SUBW)
• These output terminals have dual function. They are used either as
PRE-OUT or SUBWOOFER terminals.
• The M32 and associated external devices must be turned OFF always
before connecting or disconnecting anything to the OUTPUT sockets.
IMPORTANT
Set the “Sub Output” option under “Speaker Setup” settings to “ON” for
the OUTPUT terminals to function as Subwoofer out. On the other hand,
the OUTPUT terminals will function as PRE-OUT if the “Sub Output”
option is set to “OFF”.
PRE-OUT
• The PRE OUT/SUBW sockets make it possible for the M32 to be used
as a full range preamplier to an external power amplier.
• Use a dual RCA cable to connect PRE-OUT/SUBW to the
corresponding analog audio input of compatible devices such as
ampliers, receivers or other applicable devices.
• PRE-OUT/SUBW will be aected by the M32’s volume control
settings. Turn the VOLUME control to adjust the output level of the
PRE OUT/SUBW sockets.
NOTES
• The above illustration shows the M32 being connected to ground via
a metal water pipe. There maybe other grounding conductor points
in your home. Consult with a licensed electrician to locate or install
a grounding conductor in your home. NAD is not responsible for
any malfunction, damage or costs associated with the installation,
connection, or grounding of your M32.
• The grounding wire is not supplied with your M32.
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