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NAD CI 8-150 DSP Quick Setup Manual

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GUIDELINE FOR NETWORK SETUP CONNECTION
This guideline is applicable to PC, MAC or smartphone control devices. Adapt the guidelines according to your
control device.
1 Use an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to connect CI 8-150's LAN port to your Wired network or router.
IMPORTANT NOTES
•
For wired connection to be established, ensure that a broadband router that supports Ethernet is setup and
available.
•
Ensure that CI 8-150 and the control device (PC, Mac or smartphone device) are connected to the same network.
•
Use the information in the rear panel MAC ID sticker to identify the CI 8-150 from your network.
2 Power up your CI 8-150. The CI 8-150 will not communicate with the network when in Eco standby mode.
3 Use any network IP scanner to find your CI 8-150's Network ID (listed as the product name (NAD CI 8-150)
immediately followed by the last six digits in the MAC (Machine Access Control) address
(example: NAD CI 8-150_123456). Note also the corresponding IP address assigned by the network.
4 Type the IP address into your control device's web browser to access your CI 8-150's User Interface (UI).
5 Configure your CI 8-150's Identification, Input/Output, DSP and Settings parameters via User Interface.
1.
OPTICAL
DISPLAY
USB
USB
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x1/x2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
LAN 1
LAN 2
LAN 3
FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE
1 Upon gaining access to your CI 8-150's User Interface, check immediately for any firmware update by selecting
"Check For Updates" from the "Settings" tab.
2 Follow the firmware upgrade prompt instructions to complete the upgrade process.
POWER OPTIONS
SETTING
Power button
Always On
12V Trigger
Signal Sense
IMPORTANT
CI 8-150 factory default setting for Eco Mode is ON. With "Power Mode" set to "Signal Sense" and "Eco Mode" set
to "ON", CI 8-150 will automatically go to Eco standby mode after 20 minutes of no active audio source input.
x1/x2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
R
BALANCED
LAN 4
MODEM
USB
DESCRIPTION
Press power button to set unit to operating or standby mode.
Unit is always in operating mode. Shut down power by disconnecting unit's AC plug from the mains power
source.
Presence or absence of +12V DC supply from compatible devices to rear panel +12V TRIGGER IN will
remotely switch the unit to operating or standby mode.
Unit will instantaneously turn from standby to operating mode if it senses any input signal (approximately
above 2 mV RMS input) applied through any of the GLOBAL, COAXIAL, OPTICAL or LINE INPUT sockets.
x1/x2
AUDIO OUT
L
R
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
L
BALANCED
L
R
x1/x2/x3/x4
UNBALANCED
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  • Page 1 3 Use any network IP scanner to find your CI 8-150’s Network ID (listed as the product name (NAD CI 8-150) immediately followed by the last six digits in the MAC (Machine Access Control) address...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International.
  • Page 3 CI 8-150 DSP ® Multi-Channel Amplifier © NAD CI 8-150 DSP Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read • Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer before the product is operated. servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 5 Tel: 1 905 8316555 preservation and quality improvement of the environment. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2021, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Quick Setup Guide QUICK START Refer to the supplied CI 8-150 Quick Setup Guide for basic instructions in setting up your new NAD CI 8-150. The following important notes must also be observed when setting up your CI 8-150. IMPORTANT SETUP NOTES •...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Controls

    IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS © NAD CI 8-150 DSP © NAD CI 8-150 DSP 10 11 ATTENTION! Please ensure that the CI 8-150 is powered off 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.

  • Page 8: Line Input

    • NAD is not responsible for any malfunction of the CI 8-150 and/or the internet connection due to communication errors or malfunctions or other applicable devices to GLOBAL A IN and/or GLOBAL B IN terminals.

  • Page 9: Ac Mains Input

    IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS 10 IR IN/OUT SAMPLE BRIDGE MODE SPEAKER CONNECTION FOR • Use the supplied IR IN/OUT terminal block to connect IR OUT SPEAKERS 1 AND 2 terminals to compatible external IR IN source and IR IN terminals CI 8-150 SPEAKERS TERMINAL EXTERNAL to the output of external IR (infrared) repeater (Xantech or similar) SPEAKER...

  • Page 10: Operation

    3 Use any network IP scanner to find your CI 8-150's Network ID (listed as is particularly useful in identifying your CI 8-150 if it is stacked in a rack the product name (NAD CI 8-150 DSP) immediately followed by the last among other devices.

  • Page 11: Input Setup

    OPERATION INPUT SETUP NETWORK ID DHCP DHCP setting controls IP Address allocation. • DHCP On: Current IP Address is displayed. Your router dynamically assigns the IP address but may change each time CI 8-150 is powered • DHCP Off: Static IP address can be manually assigned. Perform a network scan to identify unused IP address within the range of your router.

  • Page 12: Output Setup

    OPERATION OUTPUT SETUP NAME • The factory default names of the eight OUTPUT channels are Output 1 up to Output 8. Each OUTPUT channel can be renamed by directly typing over the specific OUTPUT. For example, type over “OUTPUT 1” with the desired name or label like “Living Room”.

  • Page 13: Save Preset(S)

    OPERATION SAVE PRESET(S) 3 Select “Save Preset(s)” to save above Preset 1 settings. SAVE PRESET(S) involve a combination of EDITING, adjusting, setting and saving desired Slope, Q, Frequency and Gain settings. Undertake the following steps to SAVE PRESET(S). 1 Select desired Preset number you would like to save your DSP settings. For this example, we will select “Preset 1”.

  • Page 14: Test Signal

    OPERATION PRESET EDITING LOAD PRESET(S) Select LOAD PRESET(S) to upload saved Preset settings/files to your DUPLICATE/FROM/TO • amplifier. Undertake the following steps to LOAD PRESET(S). Select FROM drop down tab the Preset number you will copy TO another Preset number. For example, select “Preset 1” from FROM drop 1 Select “Load Preset(s)”...

  • Page 15: Power Settings

    OPERATION • “Q” setting refers to the depth the bandwidth can be adjusted. ”Q” level is from 0.1 up to 24. Bandwidth is wider at lower Q level and narrower with higher Q level. GAIN • Grab the pointer of the “Gain” knob icon and rotate to set the dB level the selected frequency can be increased or decreased.
  • Page 16 OPERATION ALWAYS ON • CI 8-150 will always be powered up and at operating mode. The unit can only be normally powered down by switching to Power Button method or unplugging the AC power cord from the mains power outlet. •...
  • Page 17 OPERATION STANDBY MODES STANDBY MODE CONDITION RESULT Standby Mode 1 (Power Method A Button) • ECO mode : ON • Unit will immediately go to standby mode after the switch to Power • Power mode: Switch from other Power Mode (Always ON, 12V Trigger, Button mode.
  • Page 18 OPERATION DIAGNOSTICS ACTIONS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE CHECK FOR UPDATES • • Measurement reading of internal temperature is displayed. Unit of Select “Check for Updates” to check for any new firmware update. If temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. new firmware details are shown, continue on with the upgrade prompt instructions to complete the upgrade process.

  • Page 19: General Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS All specs are measured according to IHF 202 CEA 490-AR-2008 standard. THD is measured using AP AUX 0025 passive filter and AES 17 active filter. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS LINE INPUT, SPEAKER OUT Continuous output power into 8 ohms >150 W (all channels driven) >180 W (two channels driven) Continuous output power into 4 ohms >180 W (all channels driven)
  • Page 20 SPECIFICATIONS POWER CONSUMPTION AND HEAT OUTPUT 230 V/50 HZ 120 V/60 HZ CONDITION POWER CONSUMPTION POWER CONSUMPTION HEAT OUTPUT (BTU/HR) HEAT OUTPUT (BTU/HR) Eco Mode Standby Power at 8 ohms Network Standby Power at 8 ohms Idle power at 8 ohms 1/8 rated power 1/3 rated power 1799...
  • Page 21 All rights reserved. NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International.

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