Nad M33 User Manual
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M33
BluOS Streaming DAC Amplier
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© NAD M33
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 CAT V 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.
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.
• 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 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.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC.
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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.
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 M33 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 2020, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................2
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED ...............................................5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ..................................................5
FACTORY RESET ......................................................5
QUICK SETUP GUIDE .................................................6
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL ....................................................7
REAR PANEL .....................................................8
OPERATION
USING THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ..............................11
SAMPLE DISPLAY SCREEN .......................................... 11
DIRAC LIVE ......................................................... 16
MASTER QUALITY AUTHENTICATED ................................ 16
MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR M33 ............................ 16
USING THE HTRM 2 REMOTE CONTROL ..........................17
CONTROLLING THE M33 ............................................17
LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES ......................... 17
PUNCH THROUGH .................................................. 18
COPY A COMMAND FROM ANOTHER KEY .......................... 18
MACRO COMMANDS ............................................... 18
KEY ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT ....................................... 19
CONFIGURING KEY ILLUMINATION ................................. 19
FACTORY RESET .................................................... 19
LOADING CODELIBRARIES ......................................... 20
SEARCH MODE ..................................................... 20
CHECKING CODE LIBRARY NUMBER ................................ 20
SUMMARY OF THE HTRM 2 MODES ................................ 20
BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................ 21
REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................22
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your M33 you will nd
• Two detachable mains power cord
• HTRM 2 remote control with 4 AA batteries
• Mic Assembly with Ferrite Base
• USB MIC Sound Adaptor
• USB ash drive
• Four pieces of magnetic feet
• Cleaning cloth
• Quick Setup Guide
NOTE
Follow supplied Quick Setup Guide to help you get started with your
M33.
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and the packaging that came with the M33. Should
you move or need to transport your M33, 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!
FACTORY RESET
Factory Reset is recommended if your M33 is not functioning or internet
rmware upgrade has failed. All customization including Wi-Fi network
conguration, le shares and saved playlists or settings will be lost. They
have to be re-created once factory reset is completed.
M33 can be factory reset or restored to factory default settings using any of
the following methods.
1 Via Front Panel Display
Go to Settings - Other menu option and select Factory Reset to initiate
restoring of the M33 to factory default settings. Follow the prompt
commands.
2 Force Factory Reset
a Press and hold rear panel RESET tact switch and while doing so, turn
ON the rear panel POWER switch. Do not release hold of the RESET
tact switch.
b Hold down the RESET tact switch - STATUS INDICATOR (NAD logo)
alternately blinks red and white.
c Release the RESET tact switch as soon as the front panel display
shows “Factory Reset…”
d Successful Factory Reset is indicated by the unit rebooting.
- For wireless connection, M33 returns to Hotspot mode and
STATUS INDICATOR (NAD logo) indicator turns into solid white.
- For wired connection, M33 will simply connect as if it was a new
player and NAD logo indicator turns into solid white.
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IMPORTANT
Releasing the Standby button switch at any time before the STATUS
INDICATOR (NAD logo) begins ashing red will cancel the factory reset
and leave the M33 at Upgrade Mode. Just start again the procedure for
Factory Reset.
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INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
This simple guide will help you get started with your M33.
Your M33 can be connected to your home network via Wired or Wireless
connection.
IMPORTANT!
• For wired and wireless connection to be established, ensure that a
broadband router that supports Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi standards is
setup and available.
• Tablets, smartphones and other applicable devices that support iOS
(Apple) or Android operating system can be used as mobile device
controller. These devices are not supplied with your M33.
• Download and install the corresponding “BluOS Controller” App for
your device.
• The BluOS App is available as a Mobile App for Android, iOS, Kindle
and Desktop App for Windows and OS X Computers. Mobile Apps are
handled by the respective Application Store of the Mobile devices.
• Desktop Apps are available to download directly from the Bluesound
homepage - www.bluesound.com
WIRED CONNECTION
Using an Ethernet cable (not supplied), connect one end to M33’s LAN port
and the other end directly to your Wired network or router.
WIRELESS CONNECTION
The process is very easy but slightly diers between iOS (Apple) and
Android devices. Follow below instructions for the smartphone or tablet
that applies to you. Windows and Mac users please see the instructions
underWireless Manual Setupbelow.
NOTE
Ensure that there is no wired connection established.
ANDROID
1 Open App. The App may immediately prompt you saying “New Players
detected”, select ”Setup Now”.
a If you are not prompted, open the Player Drawer by pressing the
Home icon in the top right corner of the App.
b Scroll to the bottom and select”Add a Player”to launch the Easy
Setup Wizard.
c Select your M33’s unique network ID* from the Players detected
Window.
d Select your Home Wi-Fi Network from the“Choose a Wi-Fi Network”
drop down menu.
e If your Home Wi-Fi Network does not appear or is hidden, select
”Manual SSID Entry”. Enter network or applicable wireless network
name.
f Select the“Network Security” your network uses.
iOS
1 Open App. Select Home icon in the top right corner of the App.
2 Scroll to the bottom and select”Add a Player”to launch the Easy Setup
Wizard.
3 As illustrated, press the Home button and open the iOS Settings App to
select the Wi-Fi network you will connect.
4 From the same iOS Settings App, select your M33’s unique network ID*.
Follow prompt instructions.
5 Return to BluOS App upon completion of the network setup
connection.
If the above method does not work or if you are on a Windows PC or Apple
Mac, Wireless Manual Setup can be undertaken.
WIRELESS MANUAL SETUP
1 Select your M33’s unique network ID* from the Wi-Fi Setup connection
settings menu of your tablet, smart phone or computer and join it.
2 “…Control Panel” menu window should automatically open. If not,
open the web browser of your device and visit http://10.1.2.3
3 Select “Congure Wi-Fi” from the “…Control Panel” menu. Select
your network or applicable wireless network name (SSID) from the
“Congure Wireless” drop down menu.
4 Enter your network’s Wireless Password (Passphrase, WEP/WAP key as
applicable) in the eld “Enter password or key (if protected)”.
5 Select a “Player name” from the drop down list or use the on-screen
keyboard to create a customized room name in the eld “Custom
name”.
6 Select “Update” to save all your settings and complete the set up
connection of your M33. Do not forget to go back to the Wi-Fi Settings
section of your device to conrm that it is reconnected to the correct
Wi-Fi network.
Your M33 is now connected to your Wi-Fi network and ready to be used
with the BluOS controller App.
IMPORTANT!
Always ensure that your M33 is updated with the latest rmware. Go
to the M33 product page at nadelectronics.com for rmware update
information.
2 Enter your home network’sWi-Fi Passwordin the eld provided and
select “OK”.
3 Enter the “Player Name” you prefer your M33 to be customized for
easier identication in the Player Drawer. Network setup connection
proceeds automatically.
4 Network setup connection is completed when “All Done!” is shown in
the App.
* The M33’sunique network IDis listed as the product name (i.e. M33)
immediately followed by the last four digits in the MAC (Machine Access
Control) address (example: C658-001A). The full 12-digit MAC address is
printed on a sticker on the M33 rear panel.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
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1 o (STANDBY)
• Press o (Standby) button for the M33 to be switched ON from
standby mode. The STATUS INDICATOR (NAD logo) will turn from
amber to white color.
• Pressing o (Standby) button again switches back M33 to standby
mode. The STATUS INDICATOR (NAD logo) will illuminate to amber
color at standby mode.
• The o (Standby) button cannot activate the M33 with the rear
panel POWER switched o.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Refer also to +12V TRIGGER IN (OFF/AUTO) of IDENTIFICATION OF
CONTROLS - REAR PANEL.
• For the o (Standby) button to activate, two conditions must be
completed.
a Plug-in the supplied mains power cord to mains power source.
Connect corresponding end of the mains power cord to the AC
mains input of M33 and the plug connected to mains power source.
b The rear panel POWER switch must be set to ON position.
2 STATUS INDICATOR (NAD LOGO)
• This indicator will be amber when M33 is in standby mode.
• When M33 is powered up from standby mode, this indicator will
change from amber to solid white.
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4 DISPLAY (TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY)
• Display visual information about current music or media source,
settings or menu options
• Touch control functions are also displayed depending upon menu
option selected.
5 VOLUME
• The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signal
driving the speakers or headphones.
• Turn clockwise to increase the volume level; counter clockwise to
lower it.
3 HEADPHONE
• A 1/4” 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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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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ATTENTION!
Please ensure that the M33 is powered o or unplugged from the mains power outlet 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 LAN/USB
LAN
• LAN connection must be setup for wired connection to be
established. Set up a Wired Ethernet broadband router with
broadband internet connection. Your router or home network
should have a built-in DHCP server to consummate the connection.
• Using a standard straight-through Ethernet cable (not supplied),
connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your
wired Ethernet broadband router and the other end to M33’s LAN
port.
NOTES
• NAD is not responsible for any malfunction of the M33 and/or the
internet connection due to communication errors or malfunctions
associated with your broadband internet connection or other
connected equipment. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for
assistance or the service bureau of your other equipment.
• Contact your ISP for policies, charges, content restrictions, service
limitations, bandwidth, repair and other related issues pertinent to
internet connectivity.
USB
• Connect to this USB port USB mass storage devices formatted as
FAT32, NTFS or Linux ext4. The connected USB device appears as a
Local Source (USB) in the BluOS App.
• Access and playback music stored in the connected USB device by
selecting “USB” from the BluOS App.
2 HDMI ARC
• Connect to TV that supports HDMI Control (CEC) and Audio Return
Channel (ARC) functions. Both functions are possible if external
devices that also support both features are interconnected with
M33 via HDMI connection.
• Use HDMI cable to connect HDMI ARC to corresponding HDMI ARC
port of TV.
• With ARC connection established, M33 will output audio signal
from TV.
IMPORTANT
• Ensure that the audio setting/format of ARC- connected devices to M33
is set to PCM only.
• Only audio output signal from TV is supported by HDMI ARC port. There
is no video output at HDMI ARC port of M33.
3 WI-FI AND BLUETOOTH ANTENNA TERMINALS
• Install supplied antennas to corresponding Wi-Fi and BT antenna
terminals.
4 SUB OUT 1, 2
• Connect SUB OUT 1 and/or SUB OUT 2 to the low level input of
corresponding powered subwoofer.
• Low frequency information up to 80 Hz is sent to the connected
subwoofer.
5 RESET
• Use this tact switch in forcing the factory reset of the unit. Refer
to item about FORCING FACTORY RESET under FACTORY RESET
section.
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