NAD C320BEE Quick Start, Front Panel Controls, Tape 2 Selects Tape 2 as the active input

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NOTES ON INSTALLATION

Your NAD C320BEE 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 air-flow through the ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections.

The RCA sockets on your NAD C320BEE 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. 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 C320BEE, 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

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

2Plug in the AC power cord.

3Press the POWER button to turn the NAD C320BEE on.

4Press the required input selector.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

1Power - Pressing the Power switch turns the unit to standby state. Upon selecting any input at the front panel or the ON button at the remote, the C320BEE will choose the last selected as the active input. The LED over the power switch will change form amber, indicating standby state, to green when any input is selected. Pressing the POWER switch again will turn the amplifier off.

NOTE

The remote control handset supplied with the C320BEE is of a universal NAD type, designed to operate several NAD models. Some buttons on this handset are inoperative, as the functions aren’t supported by the C320BEE.

2Power/Standby/Protection LED - Upon switching the power on, the LED will light up amber in standby state. While one of the input select buttons is pressed, the LED will turn red for a moment, then turn green for ON state. In cases of serious abuse of the amplifier, such as overheating, excessively low loudspeaker impedance, short circuit etc. the amplifier will engage its Protection circuitry, indicated by the LED turning from green to red, and the sound being muted. In such a case, turn the amplifier off, wait for it to cool down and/or check the speaker connections, making sure the overall loudspeaker impedance doesn’t go below 4 ohms. Once the cause for the protection circuitry to engage has been removed, press Power again to resume normal operation.

3Headphone socket - A 1/4” stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening and will work with conventional headphones of any impedance. Inserting a headphone jack into this socket automatically switches off the loudspeakers. The volume, tone and balance controls are operative for headphone listening. Use a suitable adapter to connect headphones with other types of sockets, such as 3.5mm stereo ‘personal stereo’ jack plugs.

NOTE

Make certain that the volume control is turned to minimum (fully anti-clockwise) before connecting or disconnecting headphones. Listening at high levels can damage your hearing.

4Infra-red remote control command receiver - The infrared sensor, located behind this circular window, receives commands from the remote control. There must be a clear line-of-sight path from the remote control to this window; if that path is obstructed, the remote control may not work.

NOTE

Direct sunlight or very bright ambient lighting may affect the operating range and angle for the remote control handset.

5Input selectors These buttons select the active input to the NAD C320BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers, the Tape outputs and the PRE OUT sockets. The buttons on the remote control handset duplicate these buttons, with the exception of the tuner input; see below. Green LEDs just above each button will indicate which input is currently selected.

DISC Selects a line-level source connected to the DISC sockets as the active input.

CD Selects the CD (or other line-level source) connected to the CD sockets as the active input.

VIDEO Selects the VCR (or stereo TV/Satellite/Cable receiver) connected to the VIDEO sockets as the active input.

AUX Selects a line-level source connected to the AUX sockets as the active input.

TUNER Selects the tuner (or other line-level source) connected to the Tuner sockets as the active input. The remote control handset has separate buttons for AM and FM; pressing either one will select the C320BEE’s tuner input.

TAPE 2 Selects Tape 2 as the active input.

TAPE 1 Monitor Selects the output from a tape recorder when playing back tapes or monitoring recordings being made through the Tape 1 sockets. Press the Tape 1 button once to select it and again to return to the normal input selection.

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Contents C320BEE Power Lines Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Front Panel Controls Quick StartTape 2 Selects Tape 2 as the active input Rear Panel Connections Bare Wires and PIN Connectors Remote Control HandsetTuner and Tuner Mode Master VolumeTuner Control Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No Sound POWER/PROTECTION LED Turns REDNo Sound ONE Channel Weak Bass / Diffuse Stereo ImagePower AMP Section Specifications PRE-AMP SectionPhysical Specifications Mise EN Marche Rapide Commandes SUR LA Face ParlanteNota Liaisons DE LA Face Arrière Télécommande Fils NUS ET Bornes a BrochesEnregistrement Copier Entre Cassettes Tape to TapeTuner ET Mode Tuner Volume Global Master VolumeCommande Tuner Tuner Control Commande Lecteur CD CD Player ControlDépannage Problème Cause Solution Aucun SON PAS DE SON SUR UNE VoieGraves Faibles / Image Stéréo DiffuseSection Ampli DE Puissance Caractéristiques Section PréamplificateurCaractéristiques Physiques Hinweise ZUR Aufstellung SchnellstartDrücken Sie die erforderliche Eingangswahltaste FrontplattenelementeRückwandanschlüsse Blanke Drähte UND Endhülsen AufzeichnenKopieren VON Band ZU Band FernbedienungLautstärke Master Volume Tuner UND TUNER-MODUSMute Stummschaltung TUNER-EINSTELLUNGProblemlösung Ursache Abhilfe Kein TON „POWER/PROTECTION LED LeuchetEIN Kanal Ohne TON Schwache BÄSSE/ UndeutlichesLeistungsverstärker Technische Daten VorverstärkerAbmessungen UND Gewicht Inicio Rapido Notas Sobre LA InstalacionMandos DEL Panel Delantero Conexiones DEL Panel Trasero Equipo Manual DE Mando a Distancia Remote Control Handset Conectores DE Cable Desnudo Y DE PatillasPara Hacer UNA Grabacion Copia DE Cinta a CintaSintonizador Y Modo DE Sintonizador Tuner and Tuner Mode Master Volume Volumen PrincipalSilenciamiento Mute Control DEL Sintonizador Tuner ControlPOWER/PROTECTION SE Pone EN No HAY Sonido EN UN CanalBajos DEBILES/IMAGEN DE Estereo DifusaSeccion DE Amplificador DE Potencia Especificaciones Seccion DEL PreamplificadorEpecificaciones Fisicas Comandi DEL Pannello Anteriore Avviamento RapidoTape 2 Seleziona Tape 2 quale entrata attiva Connessioni DEL Pannello Posteriore Fili Scoperti E Connettori a Piedini Come Effettuare UNA RegistrazioneCome Copiare UN Nastro SU UN Altro TelecomandoControllo Sintonizzatore Volume Principale Master VolumeControllo CD Player Ricerca Guasti Problema Causa Soluzione Assenza DI Suono LED POWER/PROTECTION DI ColoreNON SI HA Suono DA UN Canale Immagine Debole Bassi StereoSpecifiche Sezione PRE-AMP Uscite di livello di lineaControlli del tono Sezione Amplificatore DI PotenzaNotas Sobre a Instalação Instalação E Ligação RápidaEfectue a ligação do cabo de alimentação de AC Prima o selector de entrada necessárioLigações do Painel Traseiro Para Efectuar UMA Gravação Cabos a Descoberto E Terminais DE PinosCópia DE Cassete Para Cassete Tuner and Tuner Mode Sintonizador E Modo DE Sintonização Master Volume Volume PrincipalComando DE Controlo Remoto Mute Supressão do SOMResolução DE Problemas Causa Solução Ausência DE SOM Ausência DE SOM NUM CanalBaixos FRACOS/ Imagem Estereofónica DifusaSecção do Amplificador DE Potência Especificações Secção do PRÉ-AMPLIFICADOREspecificações Físicas Tänk PÅ Följande VID Inkoppling SnabbstartReglage PÅ Apparatens Framsida ObserveraOBS Anslutningar PÅ Apparatens BaksidaTuner OCH Tuner Mode Skalade Kablar OCH PIN-KONTAKTERFÖR ATT Göra EN Inspelning BandkopieringSätt tillbaka batteriluckan Felsökning Problem Orsak Lösning Inget Ljud Inget Ljud I ENA KanalenSvag BAS/DIFFUS Stereobild Fjärrkontrollen Fungerar EJDimensioner OCH Vikt Specifikationer StereodriftFörförstärkardelen LinjenivåutgångarC320BEE Manual 07/02

C320BEE specifications

The NAD C320BEE is a highly regarded integrated amplifier designed for audio enthusiasts who seek a remarkable blend of performance, simplicity, and value. Launched as part of NAD's acclaimed C series, the C320BEE has made a strong impression due to its well-rounded specifications and reliable construction.

At the heart of the C320BEE lies a powerful, high-current amplifier section, capable of delivering 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. This output enables the amplifier to drive a wide variety of speakers with ease, ensuring rich dynamics and a detailed soundstage. The use of NAD's proprietary PowerDrive technology allows the amplifier to maintain excellent sound quality, even during demanding passages. This technology delivers high instantaneous current, ensuring that transient peaks are handled without distortion, resulting in a clean and robust audio experience.

One of the standout features of the C320BEE is its simplicity. The layout of the front panel is user-friendly, showcasing classic control knobs for volume, balance, and source selection. With five line-level inputs, users can connect multiple audio devices such as CD players, tuners, or digital sources easily. Additionally, the dedicated tape loop allows for seamless integration of recording equipment, further enhancing its versatility.

The C320BEE is equipped with a high-quality phono stage that caters to vinyl enthusiasts. This built-in stage supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, making it accessible to a wide range of turntables. The signal path is meticulously designed to minimize noise and interference, ensuring that the warmth and character of vinyl records are faithfully reproduced.

Another notable characteristic is its build quality. The NAD C320BEE features a robust chassis and high-grade components, contributing to both durability and longevity. The internal layout is engineered to minimize electromagnetic interference, which helps in maintaining the integrity of the audio signal.

In terms of sound quality, the C320BEE has garnered praise for its warm tonal balance, with a smooth mid-range and clear high frequencies. This creates an engaging listening experience across various genres of music.

Overall, the NAD C320BEE combines innovative technologies with reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for both casual listeners and audiophiles. Whether used in an entry-level setup or as part of a more extensive system, its versatility and sound quality continue to resonate with music lovers around the world.
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