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CD-R AND CD-RW AUDIO DISCS

C 538 can playback CD-R or CD-RW audio discs that have been recorded on 
a computer or CD recorder. The quality of CD-R, CD-RW audio discs varies 
widely which may affect playability. Some factors that affect playability:

The quality of the disc itself. Generally speaking, CD-R or CD-RW blanks 
from well-renowned companies give better results than unbranded 
ones.

The quality of CD-recorder or computer CD re/writer. Some recorders 
and writers produce better results than others.

The CD-R and CD-RW were created with high-speed writing. In general, 
the quality of a CD-R or CD-RW is better when produced at a lower 
speed against a higher speed on the same recorder or re/writer.

PLAYING MP3/WMA FILES

The C 538 can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-R or CD-RW 
discs. You may mix any of the file types on the disc. Using the CD 8 remote 
control, one can select through the MP3/WMA folders and files as well as 
start playback through the following steps

Load the applicable disc.

Press [FOLDER 

5/6

] to select desired folder. Press [ENTER].

Press [FILE 

5/6

] to select desired file number. 

Press [ENTER] to start playback. For each file type being played, the 
C 538 will display information about the Song Title, Album and Artist 
name (if available) and other indicators. 

NOTES

•  The file number is recognized per disc, not per folder – that is, the 

number assigned to each file corresponds to their sequence in the disc.

•  If you want to select file number “9” in a disc where there are 100 or 

more MP3/WMA files, press “0” twice and then “9.”

PROGRAMMING

The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any 
disc in the player memory. When programming a sequence of tracks, the 
C 538 must be in STOP mode. 

The following programming procedure applies to both CD tracks and MP3/
WMA files.  CD tracks are used for reference in this procedure.

Press [PROGRAM] button on the remote control. The display indicates 
“PRO1- 01” (The display will be“PRO1- 001”when programming MP3/
WMA files). “PRO1“ is the first program number  available while “01” is 
the first track of the disc and the default programmed track.

Use the number buttons (also 

9/0

 or FILE 

5/6

) on the remote 

control to enter the track number you want to program.   For this 
sample procedure, we will use track number “5” as our first programmed 
track.  

Press [PROGRAM] again and track number “5” is recorded as 
programmed track number 1. Display will change to “PRO2- 05”.  “PRO2“ 
is the second program number  available while “05” was the previous 
programmed track.  

For program number 2, we will use track number “9” as reference. Press 
[PROGRAM] again and track number “9” is recorded as programmed 
track number 2. Display will change to “PRO3- 09”.   

Repeat steps 2 to 4 until all your desired tracks are entered. A maximum 
of 20 CD tracks or 65 MP3/WMA files can be programmed. If you 
attempt to program more than the maximum tracks or files, “FULL” will 
be shown in the display.

Press [

4

] to start program playback.

NOTES

•  Press [DELETE] at any time to clear programmed tracks and return to 

normal playback mode. “PROGCLEAR” is briefly shown in the VFD to 
indicate deletion of programmed tracks.

•  Pressing STOP key twice during program playback will delete the whole 

program list.

PROGRAM PLAYBACK

Press [PLAY] while you are in “PROGRAM” mode to play the stored 
program. During Program Play, the SKIP buttons will access only the 
tracks in the program list. “PROGRAM” is shown intermittently in the VFD 
to indicate program playback mode.

If you want to play only a portion of a stored program, initiate play and 
press [

9

 SKIP 

0

] to jump over the programmed tracks that you 

don’t want to hear.

STOP OR DELETE PROGRAM

Press [STOP] once to terminate Program play. The stored track list 
remains in memory. If you want to play the program again, simply press 
[PLAY].

To clear the program memory, perform any of the following steps

• 

Press [STOP] twice during program playback.

• 

Press [OPEN] to open the disc tray.

• 

Set the unit to standby mode.

AUTO STANDBY 

Auto Standby feature is an integral feature of C 538 that conforms to 
ecodesign regulations. Auto standby mode can be enabled or disabled by 
the following steps.

Enable Auto Standby mode
• 

At standby mode, press and hold front panel’s DISPLAY button until the 
display shows “ERP ON”.  

• 

With auto standby mode enabled, C 538 will automatically go to 
standby mode after being left for 10 minutes under the following 
conditions

• 

No disc

• 

Stop mode

• 

Pause mode

Disable Auto Standby mode
• 

At standby mode, press and hold front panel’s DISPLAY button until the 
display shows “ERP OFF”.

• 

With auto standby mode disabled, C 538 will remain at operating mode 
until manually powered off.

OPERATION

USING THE C 538 FEATURES

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Summary of Contents for C 538

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ENGLISH Compact Disc Player C538 NAD C538...

Page 2: ...2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi...

Page 3: ...service or the point of sale where you purchased the items By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste batteries potential hazardous effects on human health is prevented and the...

Page 4: ...et the operation of its digital circuits may produce static that would interfere with reception of weak broadcast signals If this occurs move the C 538 away from other devices or switch it off when vi...

Page 5: ...resume disc playback If the disc tray is open press this button to automatically close the tray and start playback if a disc is loaded 7 STOP Playback is stopped and pickup is reset to the beginning o...

Page 6: ...nterconnect cables to connect these sockets to any line level input of a receiver amplifier or any compatible audio system 3 AC MAINS INPUT Ensure that the supplied power cord s female connector end i...

Page 7: ...ck is scanned or searched fast reversed u Playback is started 7 j Playback is paused 8 INDEX Playback is started from any desired index number 9 FOLDER Scroll up or down the folder list 10 FILE Scroll...

Page 8: ...am For this sample procedure we will use track number 5 as our first programmed track 3 Press PROGRAM again and track number 5 is recorded as programmed track number 1 Display will change to PRO2 05 P...

Page 9: ...y pressing the REPEAT button until the RPT OFF is displayed in the VFD REPEAT A B Implement the following procedures to repeat a playback sequence 1 Press RPT A B at your chosen starting point 2 Press...

Page 10: ...9 0 1 0 dB ref 0dB 1 kHz 16 kHz Standby power 0 5W Idle power 7 5W DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Unit Dimensions W x H x D 435 x 70 x 249 mm Gross 17 3 16 x 2 13 16 x 9 13 16 inches Net weight 3 0 kg 6 6 lbs S...

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Page 12: ...nal 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 ever...

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