NAD

C 542

Compact

 

Disc

 

Player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK

START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

best results, the cable should be

a

75

ohm

coaxial

cable

of

the

1.

Remove the transit screw from the bottom of the

unit. type

used

for video

signals,

with an

RCA

 

phono

plug

 

at each

end

2.

Connect a twin RCA-to-RCA lead from the L

(left) and

R or(right)the

cable

should

be an

optical

cable

terminated

with

a TOS

 

Line Output jacks to the corresponding CD inputs

on

Linkyour connector. ( T istinguishod

them

from

similar

phono-plug

 

 

 

amplifier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c a b l e s

u s e d f o r

analogue

audio

signals,

video

and

digital

3.

Plug in the AC power cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

cables often arecolour-coded

with yellow plugs.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Press

the green POWER button to turn on

the player.

 

3.

NAD

LINK

IN/OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Press OPEN to open the disc drawer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Place

a CD,

label side

up, in

the

tray’s

circular

recessThe. BeNAD-Link connector is used to pass commands

from

other

units

 

certain

that the disc is centred within the

recess.

 

 

fitted with NAD-Link connectors. This allows

centralised

control

of

a

7.

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The drawer closes automatically,

and

completethe system, and also allows some of

the

basic

 

functions

of

 

disc begins to

play.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other

NAD

components

(such

as a

 

tuner,

or

cassette-deck)

also

8.

At

any

time you may press SKIP

or

to

select different

tracksequippedon

with

NAD-Link

to be

controlled with

an

NAD

system remote

 

the

disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control.

To

function with such

other

units,

connect

the

C 542's

NAD-

9.Press PLAY/PAUSE if you want to stop play temporarily Linkwhile Out to the NAD-Link In on the other unit. NAD-Link connectors keeping the pickup at its current position on the disc. canPressbe daisy-chained, IN to OUT, so that a whole system can be

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE again when you want to resume

playback.

Presscontrolled

from

the

remote

control facilities of

one unit.

 

 

 

 

STOP

if

you

want

to

end

play

and reset

the

pickup

 

to

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

beginning

of

the

disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES: It

is advisable not

to

connect NAD-Link if these units that

 

NOTE ON INSTALLATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have their own built-in remote control command receiver and are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

positioned together, in direct view from the remote control

 

IMPORTANT! Before installation, remove the red plastic transit

 

 

handset. If you are unsure,

 

try operating the products without

 

screw from the bottom of the unit. Remove by turning 90° counter-

 

 

NAD-Link first; If the unit responds to the remote control

 

clockwise and then pulling it out of its position. Never use force to

 

 

command,

it will

not be necessary

to

connect

NAD-Link.

 

 

remove the screw; refer also to the label attached to the transit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screw. Retain the transit screw, should you need to transport the CD

 

 

Never loop the last unit back

to the first NAD unit in the NAD-Lin

 

Player over some distance (e.g. when moving house). To avoid

 

 

chain. Unplug all units from the mains before connecting or

 

damage, it is important that the transit screw is replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

disconnecting NAD-Link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install

the

NAD

C 542

Compact

Disc

player

on

a

level,

vibration4. IR-

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

free

surface.

(Severe

 

vibration,

or

operation

 

in

a

tilted

position,This input is connected to

the output of an IR (infrared)

 

may

cause

the player to mis-track.) The player

may

be

stackrepeaterd

 

(Xantech or similar), or the IR output of another

 

with

other

stereo components, as long as there is

 

adequatecomponent to allow control of the C 542 from a remote location.

 

ventilation around

it.

 

If the player is placed in

close

proximityAsk

ytour

dealer or

custom

 

installer

for

further

details.

 

 

 

a

radio

tuner

(AM

or

FM), a VCR, or a television

set,

the operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of

its

digital

circuits

 

may

produce

static

that

would

interfere

with

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

TRIGGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reception of

weak

broadcast

signals.

If

this

 

occurs,

move

the CD

 

trigger

Input allows

the C 542

to

be

switched remotely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

12V

 

 

player

away

from

other devices

or

 

switch

it

off

when

 

viewing

or

 

 

to

ON and vice-versa by

ancillary equipment

such

GB

listening

to

broadcasts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as a pre-amp, AV processor etc. The controlling device must be

REAR

PANEL

CONNECTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipped

with

a

12V trigger

output

to

use this

feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

 

LINE

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

TRIGGER

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect

a cable

from

these

jacks

to

your

amplifier.

Plug

oneA.

endWhen

the

switch is set

to

the

OFF

position,

the unit

ignores

 

of a twin RCA-to-RCA lead into the L (upper) and R (lower)

outputany

trigger

In

command.

 

The front panel buttons and Power

 

jacks.

Connect the

other end of the cable to

your

stereo

amplifier’sOn/Off

buttons

on remote

control

toggles

between Power

On

 

CD input, or to any other “line-level” input jacks (such

 

as

andthe

Standby

Mode. This

is the

correct

setting

for

most

 

AUXiliary inputs). Do NOT connect this cable to the

amplifier’sinstallations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

input

jacks.

 

The RCA sockets on your

 

NAD

C 542B. areFor

control by

an external

12V

trigger

signal,

set

the

switch

 

colour coded for convenience. Red and white are Right

and Leftto AUTO position, and the

C 542 will

Power

On

when the

 

audio

respectively,

and yellow for NAD Link

and

Digital

 

Out.rigger

Input

is high (12V present). In

this setting,

the

front

 

Ensure that leads and sockets are not damaged in any way andpanelll

and the remote control ON/STANDBY controls are

 

sockets

 

are

firmly

pushed

home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

defeated; only

the 12V Trigger Input can turn

the

C 542 ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit will go to Standby mode if the trigger goes from

 

 

2.

 

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

&

COAXIAL

OUTPUT

 

 

high to low (no 12V present). The unit will not go to

 

 

The

digital

playback

signal

is

available

at

this

output

jack.

 

standby mode using any button on front panel and remote

 

 

The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

serial data output is taken after the error correction but

before

control. When the external power is first applied to the unit,

 

 

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

digital-to-analogue conversion and filtering. The output is

the unit will go to the status directed by Trigger input when

 

 

transformer-isolated from the built-in D-to-A circuits. It

 

may

bethe switch is set to AUTO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected to any digital signal processor that conforms to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony/Philips

(SPDIF)

standard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

AC

 

LINE

 

CORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect this power cord to an AC mains wall outlet or to an A

 

To

 

use

the

digital output, connect a cable from this jack

to

convenience outlet

at the rear

of your

amplifier

 

 

 

 

 

 

the “CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital”

 

or

equivalent

input

on a digital

processor

or

recorder. For

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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C542 specifications

The NAD C542 is a highly regarded CD player that has gained a loyal following among audiophiles for its remarkable sound quality and impressive features. Designed with a focus on the playback of compact discs, the C542 employs advanced technologies to enhance the listening experience and provide users with exceptional audio performance.

One of the main features of the NAD C542 is its high-quality DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). Utilizing a 24-bit/192kHz DAC, the player ensures that audio signals are converted with precision and accuracy. This results in a cleaner, more detailed sound that captures the nuances of every recording. The C542 also supports various CD formats, including CD-R and CD-RW, enabling users to enjoy a wide range of music collections.

Another key technology in the C542 is its intelligent control circuitry. This feature minimizes jitter and enhances overall playback stability, allowing for a more immersive listening experience. The player is designed to effectively manage error correction and buffering, ensuring smooth playback even in less-than-ideal conditions. This attention to detail contributes to a sound quality that is both natural and engaging.

In terms of design, the NAD C542 features a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that fits seamlessly into any audio setup. The front panel includes an easy-to-read display and a user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation through tracks and settings. The player also offers a variety of audio outputs, including optical and coaxial digital outputs, as well as analog outputs, allowing for flexible connectivity options with other audio components.

Additionally, the NAD C542 incorporates advanced features such as a programmable memory for creating custom playlists, repeat and shuffle functions, and an intuitive remote control for user convenience. The robust build quality of the C542 ensures durability, while its well-thought-out engineering delivers outstanding reliability over time.

In summary, the NAD C542 is a CD player that stands out due to its exceptional sound quality, advanced technologies, and user-friendly features. Its commitment to audio performance and design excellence makes it a worthy investment for any serious music lover seeking to elevate their listening experience.
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