NAD C440 Stereo AM/FM Tuner
NOTES ON INSTALLATION
Your NAD C440 should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, near sources of heat and damp or in poorly ventilated positions.
It comes with RCA leads for connection to your amplifier. Ensure that leads and connectors are not damaged in any way and all connectors are firmly pushed home.
If the unit is not going to be used for some time, disconnect the plug from the AC socket.
Should water get into your NAD C440, shut off the power to the unit and remove the plug from the AC socket. 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. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other volatile agents.
QUICK START
Use the
1.Plug in the AC power cord.
2.Connect AM and FM antenna.
3.Connect C440 outputs to amplifier.
4.Press the POWER button (No. 1) to turn on the NAD C440.
5.Press the AM/FM button (No. 2) to select AM or FM reception.
6.Press Search/Preset until “SEARCH” is indicated in the display to select Search mode.
7.Use TUNE/PRESET to select a station.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
1. AM ANTENNA
An AM loop antenna is supplied with the NAD C440 and is required for AM reception. To connect the AM antenna, first press the keys on the Antenna terminals downwards. Insert the bare antenna wires into the two terminal holes and push the connector
GB keys upwards again to secure the connection (see fig 2).
Test various positions for the antenna but always ensure the loop is placed vertically for best reception. Placing the antenna close to large metal items such as metal shelves or radiators may interfere with reception.
2. FM ANTENNA
A ribbon wire FM antenna is included and should be connected to the FM connector at the rear of the unit (120V versions (North America) should use the ‘balun’ adapter supplied - see fig 1). The ribbon aerial should be mounted on a vertical surface and placed so that it forms a ‘T’.
Experiment with placement of the antenna to find the position that gives the best signal strength and lowest background noise. An inadequate FM signal normally results in high levels of hiss, especially in stereo, and interference from external electrical sources. In areas of poor FM reception, the tuner section’s performance can be improved by using an externally mounted FM antenna. A qualified aerial installer will be able to advise and fit a recommended aerial for your reception conditions.
3. OUTPUT
Using twin
4. NAD-LINK IN OUT
The
5. AC LINE CORD
Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket or to an AC convenience outlet at the rear of your amplifier.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1. POWER ON/OFF
POWER switches the tuner on or off. Pressing the power switch turns the Tuner on, indicated by the Display Panel becoming active. Pressing the POWER button again will switch the unit off.
The C440 uses a memory
NOTE: When switching power On, the C440 will go back to the station last tuned to before the unit was turned off. This will allow you to make timer recordings using an external timer and recorder.
2. AM/FM
The AM/FM button switches the tuner from the AM band to the FM band and
3. BANK
Pressing Bank switches between the C440’s three Preset Memory Banks (A, B or C). Each of these banks can hold up to 10 Preset stations. These Banks can contain a mix of AM or FM stations each. The Bank selected is shown in the Display Panel. You can use the banks to sort your Presets, for instance by station type (Bank A for rock/pop; Bank B for Classical music; Bank C for Jazz). Refer to the separate chapter “Storing, recalling and naming Presets” for more information.
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