NAD 414 GB F D E I P S · OWNER'S MANUAL · MANUEL D'INSTALLATION · BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG · MANUAL DEL USUARIO · MANUALE DELLE ISTRUZIONI · MANUAL DO PROPRIETÁRIO · BRUKSANVISNING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE REQUIREMENTS OF UL AND CSA SAFETY REGULATIONS CAUTION ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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. ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILIER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 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. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The graphic symbol of a lightning flash with an arrow point within a triangle signifies that there is dangerous voltage within the unit and it poses a hazard to anyone removing the cover to gain access to the interior of the unit. Only qualified service personnel should make any such attempt. The graphic symbol of an exclamation point within an equilateral triangle warns a user of the device that it is necessary to refer to the instruction manual and its warnings for proper operation of the unit. CAUTION POWER LINES Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines. 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. 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). EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-22 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. NAD 2 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FIGURE 1. Australian version only FIGURE 2. European version only NAD 3 GB NAD 414 RDS STEREO AM/FM TUNER 2. AM ANTENNA An AM loop antenna is supplied with the NAD 414RDS and is required for AM reception. To connect the AM antenna, first press the keys on the Antenna terminals downwards. Insert the bare antenna wires into the two terminal holes and push the connector keys upwards again to secure the connection. Test various positions for the antenna but always ensure the loop is placed vertically for best reception. Placing the antenna close to large metal items such as metal shelves or radiators may interfere with reception. (see fig 2) NOTES ON INSTALLATION. Your NAD 414RDS should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, near sources of heat and damp or in poorly ventilated positions. It comes with phono leads for connection to your amplifier. Ensure that leads and connectors are not damaged in any way and all connectors are firmly pushed home. 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 414RDS, 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 dampen the cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other volatile agents. 3. OUTPUT The 414's analogue audio output. Using twin phono-to-phono leads, connect to the left (white) and right (red) outputs to the `Tuner' input or other linelevel input such as `Aux' input of your amplifier. Do not connect this cable to the amplifier's PHONO input jacks. 4. NAD-LINK IN OUT QUICK START 1. Use the phono-to-phono lead to connect the NAD 414RDS left & right outputs to the Tuner Input of your amplifier. 2. Plug in the AC power cord. 3. Connect AM and FM antenna. 4. Press the POWER button to turn on the NAD 414RDS. 5. Press the AM or FM button to select AM or FM reception. 6. Use TUNE/PRESET to select a station The NAD-Link connector is used to pass commands from other units fitted with NAD-Link connectors. This allows centralised control of a complete system, and also allows some of the basic functions of the NAD 414RDS to be controlled using a NADlinked amplifier's remote control or gives system control from more than one room. To function with other units, connect the Tuners NAD-Link OUT to the NADLink IN on the other unit. NAD-Link connectors can be daisy-chained, IN to OUT, so that a whole system can be controlled from the remote control facilities of one unit. 5. AC LINE CORD. Connect this power cord to an AC mains wall outlet Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket or to an AC convenience outlet at the rear of your amplifier. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 1. FM ANTENNA A ribbon wire FM antenna is included and should be connected to the FM connector at the rear of the unit (see fig 1 - Australian versions should use the `balun' adapter supplied). 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. The signal strength meter in the Display Panel will help to indicate the better antenna positions. An inadequate FM signal normally results in high levels of hiss, especially in stereo, and interference from external electrical sources. In areas of poor FM reception, 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. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS. 1. POWER ON/OFF. POWER switches the player on or off. Pressing the power switch turns the Tuner on, indicated by the Display Panel becoming active. Pressing the POWER button again will switch the player off. When switched Off, no power is supplied to the NAD 414RDS's electronics, but all Memory Preset settings still remain stored. CAUTION: The power does not switch off completely when the POWER button is switched to off. Please disconnect your NAD 414RDS from the AC outlet when it is not being used for long periods of time. NAD 4 GB 2. IF BAND Pressing the IF BAND button selects Wide or Narrow IF band operation as indicated by the LED's next to the button. The normal setting is WIDE which is suitable for most reception conditions. However should two received radio stations be operating on frequencies very close to each other, then selecting NARROW will help reject interference from the unwanted station. Memory Bank. Each station is heard for six seconds and then Scan switches to the next Preset station. When a suitable station is heard, press SCAN again to cancel the Scanning process. SCAN is also used in conjunction with the NAD-414's PTY TP AF Button (5) to find the strongest signal version of the current station, stations which have similar programming, or stations that carry traffic information in their broadcasts. 3. CHARACTER CHARACTER Button is used to enter the names of Preset radio stations for display when the station is selected. Used together with the TUNE/PRESET (11) knob and MEMORY (8) Buttons. 7. BANK Pressing BANK switches between the three Preset Memory Banks (A, B or C). These Banks can contain a mix of up to ten AM and FM stations. The Bank selected is shown in the Display Panel. 4. DISPLAY Pressing the DISPLAY button switches between the station display options seen in the Display Panel. Options Normal Pressing: DISPLAY x1 DISPLAY x2 DISPLAY x3 RDS Station PS* Non-RDS Station User entered station name Station frequency - 8. MEMORY Used to store stations into the three Preset Memory banks or to store user defined names for non-RDS Preset stations. Used in conjunction with the PRESET (12) button and the TUNE/PRESET (11) knob. When Memory is active, the Preset number flashes and the red `Memory' indicator is shown in the Display Panel. RT* CT* Frequency 9. FM MUTE/MODE If a strong stereo FM signal is being received, your NAD 414RDS w ...