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INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

UNPACKING AND SETUP

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Packed with your C 316BEE you will find:

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AMP 4 remote control with 3V CR2025 battery

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Quick Setup Guide

SAVE THE PACKAGING

Please save the box and all the packaging in which your C 316BEE arrived. 
Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 316BEE, this is by 
far the safest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many otherwise 
perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping 
carton, so please: Save that box!

CHOOSING A LOCATION

Choose a location that is well ventilated (with at least several inches to 
both sides and behind), and that will provide a clear line of sight, within 
23 feet/7 meters, between the C 316BEE’s front panel and your primary 
listening/viewing position. This will ensure reliable infrared remote control 
communications. The C 316BEE generates a modest amount of heat, but 
nothing that should trouble adjacent components. It is perfectly possible to 
stack the C 316BEE atop other components, but the reverse usually should 
be avoided. 

It is especially important that sufficient ventilation be provided. If you are 
contemplating locating the C 316BEE within a cabinet or other furniture, 
consult your NAD audio/video specialist for advice on providing adequate 
airflow.

NOTES ON INSTALLATION
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Place your C 316BEE on a firm, level surface. 

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Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and 
damp. 

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Allow adequate ventilation. 

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Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a carpet. Do not place it in 
an enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the 
air-flow through the ventilation slots. 

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Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections.

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The RCA sockets on your C 316BEE are colour coded for convenience. 
Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively. Use high quality 
leads and sockets for optimum performance and reliability. Ensure that 
leads and sockets are not damaged in any way and all sockets are firmly 
pushed home.

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For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge (1.5mm) 
thickness or more. If the unit is not going to be used for some time, 
disconnect the plug from the AC socket.

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Should water get into your C 316BEE, 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.

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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.

BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS

WARNING:

 The terminals marked with this symbol 

are hazardous live.  External wiring connected to these 
terminals requires installation by an instructed person or 
the use of ready-made leads or cords.

Bare wires and pin sockets 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. 
Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back panel or 
another socket. Ensure that there is only 1/2” (1cm) of bare cable or pin and 
no loose strands of speaker wire.

QUICK START

In case you simply cannot wait to experience the performance of your new 
NAD C 316BEE, we provide the following “QUICK START” instructions to get 
you underway.  

Please make all the connections to your C 316BEE with the unit unplugged. 
It is also advisable to power-down or unplug all associated components 
while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.

Connect the speakers to the rear Speaker terminals and sources to the 
relevant rear input sockets.

Connect the AC cord into an AC outlet.

Set the POWER switch on the rear panel to the “ON” setting.  The front 
panel Standby LED will turn amber and the C 316BEE will go into 
standby mode. 

Press the front panel STANDBY button to turn the C 316BEE ON. The 
Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue.

Press the desired input selector.

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Summary of Contents for C 316 BEE

Page 1: ...ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA Owner s Manual C316BEE Stereo Integrated Amplifier C 316BEE NAD C 316BEE v2 Stereo Integrated Amplifier...

Page 2: ...only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your o...

Page 3: ...h as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 24 Headphones Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 25 Battery Dis...

Page 4: ...aste batteries as unsorted municipal waste In order to achieve a high level of recycling waste batteries discard waste batteries separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your...

Page 5: ...ome For best performance use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge 1 5mm 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 yo...

Page 6: ...ones Listening at high levels can damage your hearing 4 INPUT SELECTORS These buttons select the active input to the NAD C 316BEE and the signal sent to the loudspeakers or headphones The AMP 4 remote...

Page 7: ...ontrol section 9 BALANCE The BALANCE control adjusts the relative levels of the left and right speakers The 12 o clock position provides equal levels to both the left and right speakers A detent indic...

Page 8: ...stranded wire to connect loudspeakers to your C 316BEE The high current binding post terminals can be used as a screw terminal for cables terminating in spade or pin sockets or for cables with bare w...

Page 9: ...rease or decrease the loudness level Release the button when the desired level is reached 4 INPUT SELECTORS Refer to the corresponding labels printed on the remote control buttons to make use of these...

Page 10: ...n the system Remote control handset not working Battery flat or incorrectly inserted Check or replace battery IR transmitter or receiver windows obstructed Remove obstruction IR receiver in direct sun...

Page 11: ...dB at 100 Hz Channel separation 70 dB 1 kHz Maximum input level 4 3V 1 kHzTHD 0 1 Input sensitivity for 40W in 8 ohms 200 mV Standby power 0 5W PHONO IN SPEAKER OUT THD 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 03 1W to 40W 8 o...

Page 12: ...l a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International While every...

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