GBNAD 712 STEREO RECEIVER
QUICK START 2. AM ANTENNA
1. Connect the speakers to Speaker A, and any An AM wire antenna is supplied with the NAD-712
and is required for AM reception. Open the clip termi-
other sources to the relevant rear sockets.
2. Connect the AM and FM antenna.nal lever and insert the wire from the antenna. (see
fig. 2). Closing the lever will lock the wire in place.
3. Plug in the AC power cord.Test various positions for the antenna, but always
4. Press the POWER button to turn the NAD-712 ensure the loop is placed vertically for best reception.
on.Placing the antenna vertically close to large metal
5. Press an input selector, AM or FM button.items such as metal shelves or radiators may inter-
fere with reception.
3. TAPE 2 IN/OUT
NOTES ON INSTALLATIONConnections for analogue recording and playback
Your NAD-712 should be placed on a firm, levelto a secondary audio tape recorder of any type. Using
surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight ortwin phono-to-phono leads, connect to the left and
near sources of heat and damp. right �Audio OutputO of the tape machine to the TAPE
Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on2 IN connectors for playback. Connect the left and
a soft surface like a carpet. Do not place it in anright �Audio InputO of the tape machine to the TAPE 2
enclosed position such a bookcase or cabinet thatOUT connectors for recording.
may impede the air-flow through the ventilation slots.
Switch the unit off before making any connections.4. CD INPUT
The RCA connectors on your NAD-712 are colourInput for CD or other line-level signal source. Use a
coded for convenience. Red and white are Right andtwin phono-to-phono lead to connect the CD player
Left audio, and orange for NAD-Link.left and right �Audio OutputsO to this input. The NAD-
712 only accepts analogue signals from your CD
Use high quality leads and connectors for optimum
performance and reliability of connection. Ensure thatplayer.
leads and connectors are not damaged in any way
and all connectors are firmly pushed home.5. AUX INPUT
For best performance, use quality speaker leads ofInput for additional line level input signals such as
16 gauge thickness or more.another CD player. Connect the auxiliary unitOs left
and right �Audio OutputsO to this input.
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-712, shut off the6. LD INPUT
power to the unit and remove the plug from the ACLaser Disc input for the audio signal from a Laser
Disc or other line-level source such as Video-CD,
socket. Have the unit inspected by a qualified servicecomputer systems or games consoles. Using twin
technician before attempting to use it again.
Do not remove the cover, there are no user-ser-phono-to-phono leads, connect to the left and right
�Audio OutO of the unit to these inputs.
viceable parts inside.
Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary,
7. VIDEO SOUND
lightly dampened the cloth with soapy water. Do notInput for audio playback from a VCR or other video
use solutions containing benzol or other volatile
agents.device such as a satellite or cable receiver. Using twin
phono-to-phono leads, connect to the left and right
�Audio OutO of the VCR/satellite receiver to these
inputs.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
1. FM ANTENNA 8. TAPE 1 IN/OUT
A ribbon wire FM antenna is included and shouldConnections for analogue recording and playback to
be connected to the FM connector at the rear of thean audio tape recorder of any type. Using twin phono-
unit using the �balunO adapter supplied. (see fig. 1)to-phono leads, connect to the left and right �Audio
The ribbon aerial should be mounted on a verticalOutputO of the tape machine to the TAPE 1 IN connec-
surface and placed so that it forms a �TO.tors for playback and tape monitoring. Connect the left
and right �Audio InputO of the tape machine to the
Experiment with placement of the antenna to findTAPE 1 OUT connectors for recording.
the position that gives the best signal strength and
lowest background noise. An inadequate FM signal
normally results in high levels of hiss, especially in9. PRE OUT, MAIN IN
stereo, and interference from external electricalConnections to an external pre-amplifier, power
sources. In areas of poor FM reception, the tuner sec-amplifier or processor, such as a surround-sound
tionOs performance can be improved by using andecoder. In normal use these should be connected
externally mounted FM antenna. A qualified aerialtogether using the links supplied. To connect your
installer will be able to advise and fit a recommendedNAD-712 to external processor or amplifier sections
aerial for your reception conditions.first remove these links. Use a twin phono-to-phono
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