Getting Started; Unpacking And Setup; Quick Start - NAD C356BEE Owner's Manual

UNPACKING AND SETUP

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Packed with your C 356BEE you will find:
•
The SR 8 remote control with 2 (two) AA batteries
• This owner's manual
•
A detachable mains power cord
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 356BEE
arrived. Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 356BEE,
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
23 feet/7 meters, between the C 356BEE's front panel and your primary
listening/viewing position. This will ensure reliable infrared remote control
communications. The C 356BEE generates a modest amount of heat, but
nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is perfectly possible to
stack the C 356BEE atop other components, but the reverse usually should
be avoided.
It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided. If you are
contemplating locating the C 356BEE within a cabinet or other furniture,
consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate
airflow.
NOTES ON INSTALLATION
Your C 356BEE should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid placing the
unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp. Allow adequate
ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a carpet. Do not
place it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the airflow through the ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is
switched off before making any connections.
The RCA sockets on your C 356BEE are colour coded for convenience. Red
and white are Right and Left audio respectively. Use high quality leads and
sockets for optimum performance and reliability. Ensure that leads and
sockets are not damaged in any way and all sockets are firmly pushed home.
For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge (1.5mm
thickness or more. Switch off the POWER switch if you intend not to use the
C 356BEE for long periods of time (such as when on vacation).
Should water get into your C 356BEE, shut off the power to the unit and
disconnect the plug from the mains power source. Have the unit inspected
by a qualified service technician before attempting to use it again.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER; THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use solutions containing
benzol or other volatile agents.
BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS
WARNING: The terminals marked with this symbol
are hazardous live. External wiring connected to these
terminals requires installation by an instructed person or
the use of ready-made leads or cords.
Bare wires and pin connectors should be inserted into the hole in the shaft
of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminal's plastic bushing until the
hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin or bare cable end into
the hole and secure the cable by tightening down the terminal's bushing.
Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back panel or
another socket. Ensure that there is only ½ inch (1cm) of bare cable or pin
and no loose strands of speaker wires.

QUICK START

In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new
C 356BEE, we provide the following "QUICK START" instructions to get you
underway.
Please make all the connections to your C 356BEE with the unit unplugged
from the mains power source. It is also advisable to power down or unplug
all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC
power connections.
1 Connect your speakers to the LEFT and RIGHT speaker terminals and
input sources to the applicable rear panel input sockets.
2 Connect the mains power cord to the C 356BEE's AC Mains input and
then plug into a mains power source.
3 Set the rear panel POWER switch to the "ON" setting. The Standby LED
indicator embedded around the bezel of the STANDBY button will
illuminate amber and the C 356BEE goes to standby mode.
4 Press the front panel STANDBY button to turn ON the C 356BEE. The
Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue.
5 Select preferred active Source input by pressing the corresponding
front panel input selector button.
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INTRODUCTION

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