412 - Audio Receiver NAD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 412 NAD

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NOT USE THIS POLARISED PLUG WITH

INSTALLATION This unit may be installed

any stable surface. Since its power transformer (near the left-rear corner) generates

turntable should not

not permit this product

acci dentally spilled on or into it, immediately shut off its power and unplug the

power cord. The tuner should

service technician before power

yourself. Refer all servicing

qualified technician. WARNING

insert the attached plug into

mains socket. Instead, cut the plug from the mains lead and attach

three-pin plug using the following safety advice

this mains lead are coloured BLUE and BROWN; BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE The colours

these mains lead wires may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals

this case the BROWN wire must

coloured RED. The BLUE wire must

the termi nal marked

green and yellow. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

ribbon-wire “folded dipole” antenna and

balun adapter are included

get you started. When you unfold the ribbon-wire antenna you will note that

The “crossbar” portion

stretched out horizontally and tacked

the antenna input. Connect its two wires

the screw ter minals

the balun adapter; then plug the balun into the receiver’s

one meter (three feet)

length will provide ample signal strength, and such

included with the tuner. (To use any other wire, strip off

insulation from one end, and twist together the exposed wire strands.) Connect the bare end

follows; push down the plastic tab below the

terminal, this opens the small hole

the terminal. Insert the bare wire into the hole and pull the tab back

its normal horizontal posi tion against the body

the terminal. The terminal will grasp the wire aric fold

hang down behind the tuner

place along the rear

metal shelf may interfere with reception.

this case the wire should

stretched out along the wall away from the shelving and tacked

place.) Experiment with the orientation and length.

stereo patch cord from the Left and Right output jacks

external control signals passed from another NAD remote control model featuring NADLInk, eg.

system remote control will

The NAD link OUT connector allows remote-con trol commands

other products equipped with

NAD-Link (or compatible) input. For example you can operate

player, cassette recorder, and this tuner from

single-system remote control. Connect

cable from the tuner’s NAD Link OUT socket

switch the power off, press the Power button again and release it.

the off position the unit

that all broadcasts will

received (and recorded)

cancel the hiss and distortion that accompanies

weakly received stereo signal. Remember

disengage the MONO mode when you want

reducing the stereo separation. NAD

that the stereo sub- carrier becomes noisier

the received signal becomes weaker. When the Blend

engaged, the contribution

some stereo separation

quieter reception. Remember

disengage the Blend for normal reception

LOCK Pressing this button causes the tuner

narrow range around the received station

optimise the signal strength and tuning

select higher fre quencies

higher-numbered presets. Press the Tune Down (4) button

select lower frequencies

lower-numbered presets. The effect

the tuning buttons depends

the Tuning Mode selector.

button once, the receiver will tune

with continuous pressure, the tuner wilt scan rapidly through the presets until you release the but ton. The tuner has

“wrap-around” feature:

you increase the Preset number above 12,

the next strong signal. The

button reverses the direction

the TUNE mode, tapping the button will increase the tuning frequency

tapped, the tuned frequency will shift

this increment. Since only two digits are displayed after the decimal point, the sequence

Tuning button down with continuous pressure rather than tapping it, the circuit pauses briefly and then scans rapidly

frequency (or preset number) until the button

pressing the MODE button; then press continuous

the or.4 button until the tuned frequency

the desired broadcast frequency. Fine-tune

you know the exact frequency

the broadcast sta tion, simply tune

you don’t know the exact frequency, tune

the correct frequency and adjust the tuning until the center-tune indicator glows. When tuning

few tuning steps away from

powerful signal, you may reduce interference

tuning slightly off from the stations center frequency,

the direction away from the stronger signal.

AM/FM This button switches between the two tuning bands:

medium-wave AM. The digital tuning display shows the tuned frequency

kHz (or AM). The tuning circuit has

“last station selected” mem ory. When you switch between tuning bands, the circuit automatically re-tunes the last station that you were tuned

when you previously used that band.

store station frequencies

each station. Each preset can

each band, but you can assign the same station

several presets. (3) Tune

selecting the station frequency

store the frequency. Press the

assign the stored frequency

that preset. (4) Repeat this process for each station,

TUNING MODE Tap the MODE button repeatedly

three tuning modes: Tune, Preset, Search.

the TUNE mode you can tune station- frequen cies directly

tuning button causes the tuner

the remote control, the tuner shifts

TUNING DISPLAY The numeric display shows the broadcast frequency

tuned. When you tune

station the display blinks for about three seconds, alternately showing the frequency and the preset number.

station’s broadcasting channel. The amber

being received and decoded

the tuner’s multiplex decoder circuit. Note that

engaged, all broadcasts will

you have mis-tuned away from the center

station’s broadcast channel, the Listereo decoding circuits may not lock onto the signal and

THE TUNING PRESETS (1) Decide which station you want

presets. (You don’t have

use them all.) You may arrange the stations

any order that you find easy

use. For example the arrangement may

increasing frequency

pressing the up/down tuning buttons.

the frequency, check the station/frequency directory

broadcasting guide. Press STORE

register the stored frequency

your list. Press STORE

store that frequency. The tuner will display E01, the last preset selected. Press

store the frequency, press

complete the third entry. Continue with this process until you have stored

presets are provided for

stations and another

medium-wave band. After you finish programming the pro-sets, you may wish

stations and associated pro-set numbers nearby for reference. Incidentally,

re-program the pre-sets

sequence. You can re-program any pro-set

select the preset number that you want

re-program, and press STORE again. The pre-sets preserve their frequency assignments forever, even

unplugged. Thus you can re-arrange your stereo system,

move the equipment from room

room, without losing the pre-set frequencies.

medium-wave band, the frequency changes

Europe. The following proce dure toggles the tuning circuit between these settings. (1) Press the MODE button and hold

in. (2) While continuing

CLEAR THE MEMORY The following procedure will erase all frequencies from the presets. (1) Press the POWER button and hold

in. (2) While continuing

ribbon-wire “dipole” antenna may provide ade quate reception

rejecting “muitipath” and other forms

optimize its pickup pattern for best reception

different directions.

most cases reception can

practical, and separated

horizontally from any other antenna.

would suggest you contact your local aerial installation company

advise you and install your

outdoor antenna yourself, observe these important CAUTIONS: (1)

not mount the antenna close

electric power lines. Plan the installation

that the antenna mast cannot fall into contact with power lines, either while you are installing

protect both yourself and the tuner circuit from poten tial danger during electrical storms. USING

long-wire outdoor antenna

straight wire whose length may

feet (30 meters), mounted parallel

your are living close

transmitter, increasing the length

the antenna may actually decrease the quality

reception. The effectiveness

second wire from the Ground (G) terminal

true earth-ground, i.e.

cop per-plated rod driven several feet into the earth.

substitute electrical ground, such

cold water pipe, may also prove effective. (Tune Up) button.IN CASE

sound Power not turned on. Line cord unplugged,

plugged into dead outlet. (To check the

one channel Connecting cable pulled loose

socket. Rotate plugs

defective connecting cable. Wiggle all cables, especially where they enter plugs. Loud buzz and hum Connecting cable pulled partially out

its socket. Defective connecting cable. Distorted reception Multipath” reception. Rotate antenna

find the orientation that provides best

stations reception. (This may vary from station

your building has steel-frame

antenna outside, and use

ohm coaxial lead-in cable.

all else fails, switch

Video game, computer,

computerized game operating nearby. Noise only

fluorescent lights. Minimize

THIS LEAFLET. THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THIS UNIT AND ThOSE MARKED

ThE UNIT. RETAIN This LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured

assure personal safety. However, improper use can result

fire hazard. The safe-guards incorporated

this unit will protect you

you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit

fully transistorized and does not Contain any parts that can

not remove the cabinet cover,

uelified service personnel. 1.iii.I

After unpacking the unit, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.

operated only from the type

power source Indicated

your home, consult your sales person

your local power comparty. For equipment designed

battery power, refer

the operating instructions.

use near water:- For example. near

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, washing machine,

ceiling, follow the recommended instructions

prevent the unit overheating. For safety and

ensure reliable operation

the equipment, these openings Should not

covered. They should never

other material, and the bottom openings should not

similar sur face. Never place the equipment

cabinet that may impede the flow

air through the ventilation openings.

prevent overheating, place the unit well away from heat sources such

radiators, heat registers, stoves and

on, and never place the unit

other equipment that produces heat, such

Power-supply cords should

that they are not likely

against them, paying particular attention

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

not overload wall outlets, extension cords,

appliance and cart combination should

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces

cause the appliance and cart combination

sure the antenna system

provide some protection against voltage surges and built

static charges. Section

provides information with respect

the mast and sup porting structure, grounding

grounding conductors, location

antenna dis charge unit, connection

grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires

house with stand-off insulators spaced from

Use jumper wire not smaller than NO.

the equivalent, when

outside antenna system should not

located near overhead power lines

accident may allow the antenna system

outside antenna system, take every precaution

prevent the possibility

For added protection before and during

left unattended and not used for

time, unplug the equipment from the wall outlel and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage

equipment that might

used (either built-into the set

installed separately), never allow any part

other electrical appliances such

stand, please consult with your sales person about the proper cart

other dangerous conditions.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner

other solvents for cleaning. Use only

Please take care that objects will not fall into the unit and liquids are not spilled through the openings into the unit,

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, and refer servicing

qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

liquid has entered the equipment.

lithe unit has been exposed

the unit does not appear

lithe unit has been dropped

service the equipment except

the owner’s manual. All other servicing may require extensive work

qualified technician.

repairs, request the service shop’s assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts with the same characteristics

the original parts have been used, and that routine safety checks have been performed

guarantee that the equipment

safe operating condItion. REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT

ANOMALIAS PROBLEMA CAUSA POSIBLE

MHz (per FM) oppure kHz (per AM).

NAD LINK (ENTRADA/SAIDA

STEREO (ESTEREOFONIA

kHz lOOHz-6kHz Signal/Noise ratio (at 65dBf,

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