NAD C 445 Owner's Manual

NAD C 445 Owner's Manual

Fm/am/dab tuner
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  • Page 1 445422 ® FM/AM/DAB Tuner Owner’s Manual Manuel d’Installation Bedienungsanleitung Gebruikershandleiding...
  • Page 2: Introduction Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions For Uk Customers

    STANDBY position. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and shall be easily accessible. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.
  • Page 4 The model and serial number of your new C445 are located on the back of the C445 cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited MODEL NO.: ______________________________ SERIAL NO.:_______________________________...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your dealer. He is your best local source of information. One more thing: We urge you to register your C445 ownership on the NAD Worldwide Web site: http://www.nadelectronics.com/warranty/index.htm...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Introduction FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 System Power Control: Press this button to turn on the C445 Tuner; press it again to turn the unit standby. Note that the Power Indicator next to the switch will turn green when the unit is on. 2 Power Indicator: This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    1 FM Antenna: Connect an indoor or external FM antenna to this terminal. 2 AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the C445 Tuner to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Functions

    Introduction REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 Standby/Power On: Press this button to turn on the C445 Tuner; press it again to turn the unit to standby. Note that the Power Indicator next to the switch will turn green when the unit is on. 2 Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions or to tuned stations directly.
  • Page 9: Installation And Connections

    AUDIO CONNECTIONS After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your pre amplifier or integrated amplifier. These steps need to be done only when the tuner is first installed. AUDIO EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation BASIC OPERATION The C445 Tuner is simple to operate, and very similar to NAD Tuners you may have used in the past. This section will explain the use of several features that may be new to you. • Install the two supplied AAA batteries in the remote control as shown.
  • Page 11: Information Settings

    INFORMATION SETTINGS The DAB signal contains besides the radio station additional information. This information can be made visible in the lower display line of the Information Display. The following information is available to display: 1 Dynamic Label Segment (DLS): scrolling text, supplied by the broadcaster.
  • Page 12: Fm/Am Tuner Operation

    Operation FM/AM TUNER OPERATION The C445's tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually or automatically, or they may be stored as favourite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory. STATION SELECTION 1 Press the Band Selector on the front panel or on the remote control to select either the FM or AM band.
  • Page 13: Program Search (Pty)

    RDS DISPLAY OPTIONS When an RDS station is tuned, press the INFO Button on the remote control or on the front panel to cycle through the RDS displays in the following order: • The Program Service or Station Name. • The current time of the day CLOCK TIME as transmitted by the station.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Reference TROUBLESHOOTING This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. If you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Service Centre. Symptom No lights appear when System Power button is pressed No sound is heard...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    FM SECTION Frequency Range: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65dB (Mono) 60dB (Stereo) Presets: AM SECTION Frequency Range: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Presets: DAB SECTION Band lll: Band L : Max signal: Sensitivity: Adjacent Channel Rejection: Presets: Display: Audio Output Stereo: 48kHz sample rate, Optical S/PDIF: 48kHz sample rate, 24 bit sample resolution GENERAL Power Requirement:...
  • Page 16 ©2006 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International C 445 Manual 02/06...

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