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• CLASS 1 Products; The M5 shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 12 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
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IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE 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.
1-2Power button and On/Standby indicator 3 Display window 4 Select/Enter/Navigation buttons 5 filter select button (select between Normal bandwidth or Slow bandwidth) for CD, MP3 and WMA media. 1 SACD multi-channel output indicator 2 HDCD indicator 3 Play and Pause indicators 4 PROGram indicator 5 Total playing time display and text readout Identification of Controls...
The +12V-IN TRIGGER allows you to have an external +12V signal to turn ON the NAD M5 from standby. This +12V signal must be a continuous +12V signal in order to keep the M5 in the ON state. Once you remove the +12V signal the M5 will return to standby.
NOTES ON THE REMOTE CONTROL • Do not expose the remote sensor of the M5 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the M5 with the remote control.
Identification of Controls REMOTE CONTROL 1 POWER ON, POWER OFF 2 SETUP 3 Transport control buttons: OPEN/CLOSE, STOP, PAUSE, STEP, PLAY, SKIP, SCAN, SACD INDEX 4 ENTER and navigation buttons 5 SACD MULTI-CH and SACD 2-CH buttons 6 SACD and CD buttons 7 CH LEVEL (Channel Level) 8 TEXT 9 PROGRAM...
1 The power buttons labelled ON and OFF will toggle the M5 from standby to the on-position, only if the POWER rocker switch on the left rear of the M5 is in the ON position. 2 The SETUP button for editing the M5’s output settings.
• There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is • If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single sided disc), NO DISC will appear on the M5’s •...
SPECIAL PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC POWER OFF FUNCTION The M5 can be powered to standby by the 12V-TRIGGER IN. Also, the M5 will automatically turn itself to standby mode after the Screen Saver has been engaged for about 8 minutes. STOPPING PLAY Press STOP during playback either on the remote or the M5.
MP3 WMA To clear the programmed tracks one by one 01 Tom Press navigation buttons to select the unwanted number and then press CLEAR on the M5 remote. 02 Some Time 01 Tom Press PROGRAM to exit the screen (The programs are also cleared when the power is turned off or the...
CD/SACD Press CD or SACD on the M5 remote, during play. MP3/WMA Press MENU until the desired media directory is selected, and then press ENTER. CONNECTING TO A MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND SYSTEM (SACD) Connect the audio outputs to your integrated multi-channel amplifier or multi-channel preamplifier as shown below.
Special Features DEFAULT SETTINGS By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as channel levels, speaker size, Audio and crossover frequency. You can also set a language of OSD and SACD text. These settings will be CD/SACD retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is switched off.
Press ENTER on the remote control to save the setting. NOTES • The black level defaults are different for each type of M5; NTSC M5 is +7.5 IRE, PAL M5 is 0 IRE. • Setting the black level incorrectly may result in poor contrast.
• Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. • Insert a disc (Check that the MP3, WMA, CD or SACD indicator in the M5’s display is lit). • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so that the picture from the CD/SACD player appears on the TV screen.
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)* *Gross dimensions include feet, disc tray, and rear connections Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features please log onto www.nadelectronics.com for the latest information about your M5. 192 KHz/24 Bit Digital Output,...