NAD 710 © 1996. 710. NAD ELECTRONICS LTD GB F D E I S P · OWNER'S MANUAL · MANUEL D'INSTALLATION · BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG · MANUAL DEL USUARIO · MANUALE DELLE ISTRUZIONI · BRUKSANVISNING · MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ATTENTION: AFIN DEVITER UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE, ET LES CONSEQUENCES GRAVES QUI POURRAIENT EN RESULTER, TENTEZ PAS D'OUVRIR L'APPAREIL ET DE TOUCHER AUX COMPOSANTS INTERNES SANS LA PRESENCE D'UNE SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitutet a risk of electric shock to persons. ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT. If an indoor antenna is used (either built into the set or installed separately), never allow any part of the antenna to touch the metal parts of other electrical appliances such as a lamp, TV set etc. CAUTION POWER LINES Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner-preamplifier, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) aluminium, No. 17 AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire. b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart. c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters house. d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm2) copper, or the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used. see NEC Section 810-21 (j). The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should follow the maufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using this unit. Retain this notice and the owner's manual for future reference. All warnings on the unit and in it's operating instructions should be adhered to. Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through its ventilation openings. The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel. The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched, especially near the plug, convenience receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents for cleaning. Use only a soft damp cloth. The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or C. The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the service shop's assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts with the same characteristics as the original parts have been used, and that the routine safety checks have been performed to guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82022 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the ground cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - NAD 710 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - NAD 710 Figure 1 Figure 2 NAD 3 GB QUICK START NAD 710 STEREO AM/FM RECEIVER 3. AM ANTENNA An AM wire antenna is supplied with the NAD-710 and is required for AM reception. To connect the AM antenna, press the key on the AM Antenna terminal downwards. Insert the bare antenna wire into the AM terminal hole and push the connector key upwards again to secure the connection (see fig 2). Test various positions for the antenna wire for best reception. Placing the antenna close to large metal items such as metal shelves or radiators may interfere with reception . Connecting the Ground (G) terminal to a true-ground (such as an electrical ground terminal, a cold water supply pipe or a copper-plated rod driven several feet into the ground) may also improve reception. To improve reception of distant AM stations, use a longer wire (up to 30 meters) preferably placed horizontally, high up and outside. A qualified aerial installer will be able to advise on a recommended aerial for your reception conditions. 1. Connect the speakers and any other sources to the relevant rear sockets. 2. Connect the AM and FM antenna. 3. Plug in the AC power cord. 4. Press the POWER button to turn the NAD-710 on. 5. Press an input selector or the tuner button. NOTES ON INSTALLATION. Your NAD-710 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 put it in an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots. Switch the unit off before making any connections. Use high quality RCA 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. The RCA connectors on your NAD-710 are colour coded red and white for Right and Left audio respectively. For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge thickness or more. If the unit is not going to be used for some time, disconnect the plug from the AC socket. Should water get into your NAD-710, 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 dampened the cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other volatile agents. 4. CD INPUT Input for a CD or other line-level signal source. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect the left and right analogue Audio Outputs of a CD player to this input. 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 or a SCART/RCA Adapter, connect to the left and right `Audio Out' of the unit to these inputs. Note: These are audio inputs only. 6. AUX 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 this input. 7. TAPE IN, OUT REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 1. AC POWER CORD Connect the AC Power cord to a suitable AC outlet socket. 2. FM ANTENNA A ribbon wire FM antenna is included and should be connected to the FM connector at the rear of the unit using the `balun' adapter supplied (see fig 1). The ribbon aerial should be mounted on a vertical surface and placed so that it forms a `T'. Experiment with placement of the antenna to find the position that gives the best signal strength and lowest background noise. An inadequate FM signal normally results in high levels of hiss, especially in stereo, and interference from external electrical sources. The tuner section's performance can be improved by using an externally mounted FM antenna. A qualified aerial installer will be able to advise and fit a recommended aerial for your reception conditions. Connections for analogue recording and playback to an audio tape recorder of any type. Using twin RCA-toRCA leads, connect to the left and right `Audio Output' of the tape machine to the TAPE IN connectors for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the left and right `Audio Input' of the tape machine to the TAPE OUT connectors for recording. 8. SPEAKERS Outputs for speakers with an impedance of 4 more. or The `RIGHT+' terminal should be connected to the `+' terminal on your right-hand loudspeaker and the `RIGHT-' connected to the loudspeaker's `-' terminal. Connect the terminals marked `LEFT+' and `LEFT-' to the left-hand speaker in the same way. Always use heavy duty stranded wire or specialist speaker cables to connect the loudspeakers to your NAD-710. The high-current binding post terminals can be used as a screw terminal for cables terminating in spade or pin connectors, or for cables with bare wire ends. NAD 4 GB SPADE CONNECTORS. These should be slotted under the terminal's screw bushing, which is then fully tightened. Ensure the connector is tightly secured and there is no danger of bare metal from spade connectors touching the back panel or another connector, as this may cause damage. BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS. Bare wires and pin connectors should be inserted into the hole in the shaft of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminal's plastic bushing until the hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin or bare cable end into the hole and secure the cable by tightening down the terminal's bushing. Avoid any danger of bare metal from the speaker cables touching the back panel or another connector. Ensure that there is only 1/2" (1cm) of bare cable or pin and no loose strands of speaker wire. CD Selects the CD (or other line-level source) connected to the CD sockets, as the active input. TUNER Selects the NAD-710's Tuner Section as the active input. 5. PORTABLE/INPUT CONNECTORS Your NAD-710 has additional front panel PLAY/RECORD connectors to playback or record using a second system temporarily connected to the receiver. 3.5mm stereo mini-jack sockets are provided so that personal or portable stereo systems can be easily connected to your receiver. Standard Hi-Fi components that have RCA sockets can also be connected to these PLAY/RECORD sockets using a suitable 3.5mm/twin RCA adapter. Press the PORTABLE button In to select the front panel Portable Input, and Out to retur ...