NAD C340 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

NOTES ON INSTALLATION

Your NAD C340 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 or it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections.

The RCA sockets on your NAD C340 are colour coded for convenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively, and yellow for NAD Link.

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. 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 C340, 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

1.Connect the speakers to the rear Speaker sockets and sources to the relevant rear input sockets.

2.Plug in the AC power cord.

3.Press the POWER button to turn the NAD C340 on.

4.Press the required input selector.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

1. TUNER INPUT

Input for a Tuner or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA- to-RCA lead to connect the Tuner left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.

2. DISC INPUT

Input for additional line level input signals such as CD, Mini Disc player or the output signal from a step-up amplifier for a turntable. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit’s left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.

3. CD INPUT

Input for a CD or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA- to-RCA lead to connect the CD player’s left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input. The NAD C340 only accepts analogue signals from your CD player.

4. VIDEO INPUT

Input for the audio signal from a stereo VCR (or stereo TV/Satellite/Cable receiver) or other line-level audio source. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio Out’ of the unit to these inputs. Note: These are audio inputs only.

5. AUX INPUT

Input for additional line level input signals such as another CD player. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit’s left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to this input.

6. TAPE 1 IN, OUT

Connections for analogue recording and playback to an audio tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 OUT sockets for recording.

7. TAPE 2 IN, OUT

Connections for analogue recording and playback to a secondary audio tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-to-RCA leads, connect to the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 2 IN sockets for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the tape machine to the TAPE 2 OUT sockets for recording.

8. PRE OUT

Connections to an external power amplifier or processor, such as a surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should be connected to the Main-In sockets (No. 9) with the links supplied. To connect your NAD C340 to external processor or amplifier sections first remove these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to the left and right ‘Audio Input’ of the Power amp or processor to the Pre Out sockets.

NOTE: The Pre-Out output signal will be affected by the NAD C340’s volume and tone control settings, always turn the amplifier off before connecting or disconnecting anything from to Pre-Out and Main-In sockets.

9. MAIN IN

Connections to an external pre-amplifier or processor, such as a surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should be connected to the Pre-Out sockets (No. 8) with the links supplied. To connect your NAD C340 to external processor or pre-amplifier first remove these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to the left and right ‘Audio Output’ of the pre-amp or processor to the Main-In sockets.

NOTE: Always turn the amplifier off before connecting or disconnecting anything from to Pre-Out and Main-In sockets.

10. SOFT CLIPPING

When an amplifier is driven beyond its specified power output, a hard, distorted sound can be heard on very loud sounds. This is caused by the amplifier cutting off or ‘hard clipping’ the peaks of sound that it was not designed to reproduce. The NAD Soft Clipping circuit gently limits the output of the system to minimise audible distortion if the amplifier is overdriven.

If your listening involves moderate power levels you may leave the Soft Clipping switch to Off. If you are likely to play at high levels, that could stretch the amplifier’s power capability, then switch Soft Clip On.

The Soft Clipping LED on the front panel will illuminate when the amplifier is in Soft Clip mode.