NAD Comprehensive Guidance for Your S100 Stereo Preamplifier

NAD S100 Stereo Preamplifier

QUICK START

1.Connect the RCA or XLR outputs to a power amplifier or active loudspeakers.

2.Plug in the AC Mains cable.

3.Press the POWER button to turn the S100 on.

4.Press the required input selector.

NOTES ON INSTALLATION

Your S100 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 as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the airflow through the ventilation slots.

Switch the unit and all ancillary equipment off before making any connections. The RCA connectors on your S100 are colour coded for convenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively, and yellow for NAD-Link.

The S100 comes with RCA leads for basic connections. Where additional leads are required, use high quality leads and connectors for optimum performance and reliability. 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 S100, 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.

2. PHONO/AUX2 INPUT

The NAD S100 preamplifier may be fitted with a dedicated Phono Module to allow for direct connection of phono Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Coil (MC) cartridges.

Depending on your version of the NAD S100 preamplifier, it may already be fitted with the dedicated S100 Phono Module. The S100 Phono Module can be retro-fitted by your dealer who can also set the parameters (such as MM or MC, MC cartridge impedance) of the Phono Module to suit your specific turntable and cartridge combination.

Without the S100 Phono Module:

Without the module installed, the PHONO/AUX2 input provides an additional line-level input such as an additional CD player, MD player, etc. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the auxiliary unit’s left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to these inputs.

NOTE: Without the Phono Module only a very faint sound will be heard if a turntable fitted with an MM or MC cartridge is connected. Consult your dealer to have the optional Phono Module fitted.

With the S100 Phono Module:

Ensure that your dealer has chosen the correct settings inside the Phono Module (MM or MC, cartridge impedance) to suit your specific turntable and cartridge combination. Connect the twin RCA lead from your turntable, observing that the left and right channels are connected correctly.

3. PHONO GROUND CONNECTOR

Apart from the twin RCA lead, most turntables also include a single wire earth lead. Connect this to the S100 chassis PHONO GROUND connector.

GB	REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
	1. IEC AC MAINS (POWER) INPUT
	The S100 comes supplied with a separate AC Mains cable. Before
	connecting the cable to a live wall socket ensure that it is firmly
	connected to the NAD S100’s AC Mains input socket first. Always
	disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first,
	before disconnecting the cable from the S100 Mains input socket.
	Voltage conversion:
	A notice printed on the rear indicates the AC power-line voltage that
	the preamplifier requires. However, every model S100 amplifier has a
	“universal” power supply that can be modified easily for operation in
	other countries. If you wish to transport your S100 to a nation that
	employs a different power-line voltage, an authorised NAD dealer or
	service agency can convert it for such use.

4. CD INPUT

Input for a CD or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the CD player left and right ‘Audio Outputs’ to these inputs. The S100 only accepts analogue signals from your CD player.

5. 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 Outputs’ of the unit to these inputs.

NOTE: These are audio inputs only.

6. AUX 1 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 these inputs.

7. 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 these inputs.

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