During playback, press the SKIP

once to skip to the beginning

 

of the next track on the disc or next programmed track in Program

 

Play mode. Thus, to sample each song, press PLAY and then tap

 

SKIP after you’ve heard a few seconds of each track. From Stop,

 

press the SKIP

button until you’ve reached the track from

 

where you want to start playback. Press Play to start playback.

 

12. STAND-BY INDICATOR

 

The stand-by indicator turns on in green when the unit is

 

switched on, and changes to amber when switched to stand-by

 

mode.

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL

 

 

A wireless remote control is provided with your compact disc

 

player, enabling you to operate play-back functions from the

 

comfort of your chair or from virtually anywhere in the room. For

 

reliable operation there should be a clear line-of-sight path from

 

the remote control to the front of the CD player. If the player does

 

not respond to remote commands, it may be that this line-of-sight

 

path is obstructed by clothing, paper, or furnishings.

 

Most of the buttons on the remote control handset have the same

 

effect as the corresponding buttons on the front panel of the disc

 

player. In addition the handset is equipped with some extra

 

buttons and functions, such as the numeric keypad and Program

 

functions.

 

 

 

POWER ON

 

 

 

Press this Green button to switch on the power to the disc player

 

from Standby mode. The LED will change from Amber to Green,

 

and the EFL display will illuminate.

 

 

POWER OFF

 

 

 

Press this Red button to switch to Standby mode from power ON

 

mode. The LED will change from Green to Amber and the

 

display will go dark.

 

 

 

NUMERIC KEYPAD

 

 

Using the direct-entry numeric keypad (1 to 10; +10) causes the

 

player to jump directly to the beginning of a numbered track and

GB

commence play. Thus to play Track 5, simply press 5. To play

Track 20, press: +10, 10. To play Track 36, press: +10, +10,

+10, 6.

 

 

PROGRAM

The C521i CD player allows for programmed playback of up to 20 tracks in any desired order. To engage Program Play with your desired track sequence in the memory:

1.Press PROGRAM. The “MEMORY” indicator will light up. The display indicates “Pr p:01”, meaning that the player is awaiting the first Program entry.

2.Use the SKIP or the Direct-Entry Numeric keypad buttons to select the first track in your planned sequence. The selected track number will blink in the display.

3.Press PROGRAM to store the selected track number in memory. The display will revert to show Program-Entry mode and advance to “Pr p:02”, showing that the player is ready for your second entry.

4.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select and store other track numbers in memory, up to a maximum of 20 entries. The display will show “FULL” when 20 tracks have been entered.

5.If you want to review or edit your program entries, press PROGRAM repeatedly to cycle the display through them. When the highest program number is displayed, you can enter additional tracks in the memory by repeating Steps 2 and 3.

6.To play the stored program, press PLAY “MEMORY” will appear in the display, indicating that a stored program is being played. During Program Play the SKIP buttons will access only the tracks in the program list. So if you want to play only a portion of a stored program, initiate play and press SKIP to jump over the programmed tracks that you don’t want to hear.

7.To terminate program play, press STOP. However the stored track list remains in memory; if you want to play the program again, simply press PLAY again. If you want to edit the program, press PROGRAM repeatedly to review the list and change. To add tracks, press the PROGRAM button until the highest program number is displayed.

8.To clear the program memory, press STOP, OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer, or switch off the POWER.

The following example presents a step-by-step illustration of how to program and start Program Play to play tracks 5, 23, 9, 16, and 1.

While the CD player is stopped:

 

 

Press on remote control

Display shows

PROGRAM

Pr p:01

5

5

p:01

PROGRAM

Pr p:02

+10, +10, 3

23

p:02

PROGRAM r p:03

Pr

p:03

9

9

p:03

PROGRAM

Pr p:04

+10, 6

16

p:04

PROGRAM

Pr p:05

1

1

p:05

PROGRAM

Pr p:06

PLAY

 

 

DELETE

The C521i CD Player allows the user to delete unwanted tracks in any desired order in either the Program Mode or the Stop Mode. To Delete tracks, use the sequence of commands below.

In Program Mode:

1.Press DELETE. The display indicates "dE d:01"; the player is now ready for first Delete entry. "dE" will change to first memory track after 1 second.

2.Use the I<<SKIP & SKIP>>I buttons to select the first track you would like to delete. The track number will flash.

3.Press DELETE again to store the selected track number in memory. The selected track number will be deleted in the display. The display will advance to next location. This showing that the player is ready for your second entry but cannot delete track above track 25.

4.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select the delete the track numbers in memory, up to a maximum of 20 entries.

5.To play the stored program, just press PLAY. During playing, the SKIP buttons will access only the tracks still listed. The deleted songs are not listed.

6.To clear the memory, press STOP twice ,OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer, or switch off the power.

In Stop Mode:

1.Press DELETE. The display indicates "dE d:01" with total track time. The player is ready for the first Delete entry.

2.Use the Direct-Entry Numeric keypad buttons to select the first track you would like to delete. The selected track number will be deleted in the calendar display and the updated total playing time is shown on display.

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NAD C521i owner manual STAND-BY Indicator, Power on, Power OFF, Numeric Keypad, Program, Delete

C521i specifications

The NAD C521i is a distinguished CD player that resonates with audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike, offering a blend of simplicity and cutting-edge technology. Designed for those who appreciate high-fidelity sound, the C521i integrates several features and characteristics aimed at delivering an exceptional listening experience.

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One of the standout features of the NAD C521i is its advanced Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). This high-quality DAC provides superior sound quality, allowing for a more dynamic range and richer tonal balance. By converting digital signals into analog output with incredible precision, the C521i enhances the audio experience, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced.

The user-friendly design of the C521i makes it easy to navigate through your music collection. With an intuitive interface and a remote control, users can swiftly access tracks and adjust settings without hassle. Additionally, the player supports a variety of CD formats, including standard CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW, making it versatile enough for various media types.

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