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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save theSe inStructionS for later uSe. 14 outdoor antenna grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system follow all warningS and inStructionS marked on the is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is audio equipment.
FULLY INSERT. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by caution NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate This DVD Receiver employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this this equipment. product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
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Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point. NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited Copyright 2008, NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited...
One more thing: We urge you to register your C 717 ownership on the NAD home-theatre components. As with all our products, NAD’ s “Music First” design Worldwide Web site: philosophy guided the C 717’...
If you are contemplating DEALING WITH HUM AND NOISE locating the C 717 within a cabinet or other furniture, consult your NAD audio/ video specialist for advice on providing adequate airflow. Hum and noise sometimes may prove a challenge in audio systems. Note...
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS front panel 1 phoneS: Accepts stereo headphone using a standard 1/8-inch stereo 5 diSc traY: With the DISC TRAY open, insert a DVD, CD or other phone plug. Plugging in your headphone automatically mutes output compatible media disc face down onto the tray. If the disc is placed from the speakers and subwoofer output (but not from the VCR OUT upside down and it is a single sided disc or there is no disc loaded, “NO jacks of the VCR).
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS front panel 10 tone/balance: Toggle this button to adjust BASS, TREBLE and 13 Scroll/puSh/enter [ ]: In AM or FM mode and in BALANCE CENTER settings in combination with [SCROLL/PUSH/ENTER] combination with [TUNER MODE] knob, use this knob to step up or knob.
The routing of the component video output is fixed. NOTES • Use stranded wire of at least 16-gauge (AWG); specialized speaker cable NOTES may be valuable (consult your NAD audio specialist). Connections to the • Make sure to set “VIDEO OUT” to “COMPONENT” at the SETUP menu for C 717 can be made with banana-type plugs, or using bare wire, or pins, video to be available at Component Video OUT. Refer also to the item by loosening the terminal’s plastic nut, making a clean, neat connection, about VIDEO OUT under the USING THE C 717’s INTERNAL DVD PLAYER and re-tightening carefully. To minimize the danger of short-circuits,...
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Antenna proximity to large metal objects (appliances, radiators) may impair reception, as will attempts to lengthen the wire to the loop. NOTE An external AM antenna can improve long distance reception substantially; consult your NAD audio specialist or a professional antenna installer. Do not connect anything other than a loop antenna to the AM ANTENNA terminal.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Sr 9 remote control 1 on: Switch C 717 ON. 9 diSplaY: Show disc OSD and other display 2 off: Switch C 717 OFF. information. Setup: Access or remove setup menu. 3 device Selector: Directly select a 10 [ ]: Select an item in a menu.
SETUP Setting up the c 717 ABOUT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) SELECTING SOURCES The C 717 employs a self-explanatory on-screen display “menu” that will You can choose your desired source by rotating the [SCROLL/PUSH/ENTER] appear on the connected video monitor/TV. These are required during knob to select through the following: the setup process (and are useful in day-to-day operation), so be sure to connect the monitor/TV before proceeding with setup.
SETUP Setting up the c 717 ADJUSTING TONE AND BALANCE CONTROLS Toggle the [TONE/BALANCE] button to step through the following modes - “BASS”, “TREBLE” or “BALANCE CENTER”. Select the feature you want to adjust and within 3 seconds, turn [SCROLL/PUSH/ENTER] clockwise or counterclockwise to change the level settings.
OPERATION uSing the c 717’S internal dvd plaYer SETUP MENU You may operate the C 717 DVD Receiver from its front panel or via the SR 9 remote control. Since the remote will be the primary controller for most cases, we will focus on remote-controlled operations. Be sure also to read the section, “IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL”.
OPERATION uSing the c 717’S internal dvd plaYer LANGUAGE PARENTAL LOCK (NTSC RATED DISCS ONLY) Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. The following Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. are the available languages –...
Select “OFF” to maintain normal Component Video Output. SCREEN SAVER When you set “SCREEN SAVER” to “ON”, a screen saver in the form of an NAD logo appears when you leave for about fifteen minutes the C 717’s internal DVD player at Stop or Pause mode. If the Screen Saver continues to be displayed for another thirty minutes, the C 717 automatically turns itself off.
OPERATION uSing the c 717’S internal dvd plaYer – featureS REP A-B Depending on the media, the following are other basic features of the C 717’s internal DVD player. Included also below are some SR 9 buttons that have no corresponding buttons in the front panel. Make sure that you select “DVD”...
OPERATION uSing the c 717’S internal dvd plaYer – featureS LATE NIGHT PLAYING MP3/WMA/JPEG The C 717 can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs as well as view discs with JPEG files. You may mix any of the file types on the disc.
OPERATION Setting up the timer ACTIVATE TIMER OPERATION SETTING UP SLEEP TIMER When pressed, the [TIMER] button in the SR 9 remote control will activate Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 1 Toggle [TIMER] until “SLEEP 00” (the default) is displayed in the VFD. several timer modes.
OPERATION liStening to am/fm radio CHOOSING THE FM MODE The C 717’s internal AM/FM tuner offers very high quality sound from radio broadcasts. The reception and sound quality will always be dependent to a In FM mode, the SR 9 [FM MODE] key is a dual-purpose control. In the degree however on the type of antenna(s) used as well as proximity to the normal position, (“STEREO”...
OPERATION liStening to am/fm radio RDS OPERATION PROGRAM TYPE (PTY) Radio Data System (RDS) transmits station call signs or network information, A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode broadcasts with Program Type station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast.
REFERENCE troubleShooting condition poSSible cauSeS poSSible SolutionS No sound. • AC power unplugged. • Check AC cable connection and outlet. • Power not switched ON. • Outlet has no power. No sound for one channel. • Faulty/missing cables. • Check cables. • “LEFT” or “RIGHT” channel at BALANCE adjust set to •...
REFERENCE SpecificationS AMPLIFER SECTION Continuous output power into 6 Ω 20 W IHF dynamic power, 6 Ω 30 W Tone controls : Treble ±10 dB Bass ±10 dB Damping factor > 30 Input impedance (R & C) 47 kΩ Input sensitivity 300 mV Voltage gain 33 dB...
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REFERENCE SpecificationS DVD/CD SECTION SYSTEM Signal system PAL/NTSC/AUTO Laser Two Wavelength laser diode Wavelength 790nm Wavelength 650nm Frequency response : CD ± 3 dB (ref. 10 Hz to 20 kHz) ± 3 dB (ref. 10 Hz to 20 kHz) Signal/noise ratio (audio) : CD 95 dB 95 dB Signal/noise ratio (video)
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