NAD C 355BEE Owner's Manual page 8

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
9 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.
10 TAPE MONITOR 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 MONITOR IN sockets for playback and tape
monitoring. Connect the left and right 'Audio Input' of the tape machine
to the TAPE MONITOR OUT sockets for recording.
TO MAKE A RECORDING
When any source is selected, its signal is also fed directly to any tape
machine connected to the TAPE 2 OUT or TAPE MONITOR OUT for
recording.
TAPE TO TAPE COPYING
You can copy between two tape machines connected to your NAD
C 355BEE. Put the source tape in the recorder connected to Tape 2 and the
blank tape into the recorder connected to Tape Monitor. By selecting TAPE
2 input you can now record from Tape 2 to Tape Monitor and monitor the
signal coming from the original tape.
NOTE
There will be no Tape 2 output when Tape 2 (or Tape Monitor OUT when
Tape Monitor) is the selected source input. This prevents feedback
through the recording component thereby preventing possible damage
to your speakers.
11 PRE OUT 1: The PRE OUT 1 sockets can be used to drive an additional
power amplifier. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to the left and
right 'Audio Input' of the Power amplifier or processor to the PRE OUT 1
sockets.
12 PRE OUT 2: Connections to an external power amplifier or processor,
such as a surround-sound decoder. In normal use, these should be
connected to the Main-In sockets (No. 13) with the links supplied. To
connect your NAD C 355BEE to external processor or amplifier sections,
remove first these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to the
left and right 'Audio Input' of the Power amp or processor to the PRE
OUT 2 sockets.
NOTE
Always turn the C 355BEE and associated external power amplifiers OFF
before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE OUT 1, 2 and
MAIN IN sockets. The PRE OUT 1 and 2 output signals will be affected by
the C 355BEE's volume and tone control settings.
13 MAIN IN: Connections to an external pre-amplifier or processor, such as
a surround-sound decoder. In normal use, these should be connected
to PRE OUT 2 sockets (No. 12) with the links supplied. To connect your
NAD C 355BEE to external processor or pre-amplifier first remove these
links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to the left and right 'Audio
Output' of the pre-amp or processor to the Main-In sockets.
NOTE
Always turn the amplifier off before connecting or disconnecting
anything from to PRE OUT 1, 2 and MAIN IN sockets.
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14 SOFT CLIPPING™: When an amplifier is driven beyond its specified
power output, a hard, distorted sound can be heard on very loud
sounds. This is caused by the amplifier cutting off or 'hard clipping' the
peaks of sound that was not designed to reproduce. The NAD Soft
Clipping circuit gently limits the output of the system to minimise
audible distortion if the amplifier is overdriven. If your listening involves
moderate power levels you may leave the Soft Clipping switch to OFF.
If you are likely to play at high levels, that could stretch the amplifier's
power capability, then switch Soft Clipping ON. The Soft Clipping™ LED
on the front panel will illuminate when the amplifier is in Soft Clipping
mode.
15 SPEAKERS A, B: The C 355BEE is equipped with two sets of speaker
connectors. Use the Speakers A connectors for the 'main' speakers and
use the Speakers B connectors for a second pair, for example, extension
speakers located in another room.
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 C 355BEE. 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.
16 SWITCHED AC OUTLET (North America version only): The
SWITCHED AC OUTLET can supply switched power to another
component or accessory. This convenience outlet can be switched
ON or OFF using only the POWER switch located at the rear panel. The
SWITCHED AC OUTLET cannot be switched ON or OFF using the front
panel Standby button or the ON/OFF button of the remote control. The
total draw of all devices connected to this Switched AC outlet must not
exceed 120 watts.
17 IEC AC MAINS (POWER) INPUT: The C 355BEE comes supplied with
a separate AC Mains cable. Before connecting the cable to a live wall
socket ensure that it is firmly connected to the NAD C 355BEE's AC
Mains input socket first. Always disconnect the AC Mains cable plug
from the live wall socket first, before disconnecting the cable from the
C 355BEE Mains input socket.
18 POWER SWITCH: The POWER switch supplies the master AC mains
power for the C 355BEE. When the switch is in the ON position the
C 355BEE is in standby as shown by the amber Status Condition LED,
above the Standby button on the front panel. If you intend not to use the
amplifier for long periods of time, switch the POWER switch to the OFF
position.