NAD C 558 Turntable User manual

C 558
Turntable
Owner’s Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be
sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions
in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the
safety suggestions below.
FRANÇAIS
letter ‘L’ or colored RED
When replacing the fuse, only a correctly rated and approved type
•
ESPAÑOL
WARNING!
should be used, and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRONIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
RAIN OR
MOISTURE ELECTRICIAN.
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IN DOUBT TO
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power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is
difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug
The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through
and try
again.
If it still
easily
insert into
re-use,over
recycling
of raw
materials,
or does
other not
forms
of recycling
of oldthe outlet, please call a
qualified
to contribution
service or replace
the outlet.
products,
you areservice
makingtechnician
an important
to the protection
of Avoid defeating the
our environment.
safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
3 AC power cord - When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC
Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste
power plug. Do not pull the cord itself. Never handle the AC power plug with wet
disposal point.
hands, as this could result in fire or shock. Power cords should be routed to avoid
being
severely
bent,
pinched,
or walked
Pay particular
RECORD
YOUR
MODEL
NUMBER
(NOW,
WHILEupon.
YOU CAN
SEE IT) attention to the cord
The model
number
of yoursocket.
new C 355BEE
are located onAC
theoutlets and extension
from and
the serial
unit to
the power
Avoid overloading
back of
the cabinet.
yourcapacity,
future convenience,
we suggest
cords
beyondFortheir
as this could
result inthat
fireyou
or shock.
record these numbers here:
4 Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power
plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug
Model number : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
can beSerial
completely
number : inserted
. . . . . . . . . . to
. . . prevent
. . . . . . . . . .exposure
. . . . . . . . . . . of
. . . the
. blades of the plug.
5 When not in use - The primary method of isolating the turntable from the mains
supply is to disconnect the mains plug. Ensure that the mains plug remains
accessible at all times. Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit
will not be used for several months or more.
NEDERLANDS
round the unit
than is equal to,
NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ELECTRIC
At POWER
the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed
1 Power
Sources
unit
tobe
power
sources
of with
regular- Connect
householdthis
waste
butonly
must
returned
to a specified in the
collection
point for the
recycling
of electrical
electronic
Operating
Instructions,
and
as marked
on theand
unit.
equipment.- As
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the product,
user’s are
manual
and with polarized AC
2 Polarization
safety on
feature,
some units
equipped
packaging point this out.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with 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 constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
SVENSKA
TRIC SHOCK,
OISTURE AND
SHOULD NOT BE
This product
to comply
with the
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productisismanufactured
manufactured
to comply
withradio
the radio interference
interference requirements
of EEC DIRECTIVE
2004/108/EC.
requirements
of EEC DIRECTIVE
89/68/EEC
and 73/23/EEC
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 appliance.
РУССКИЙ
sence of
duct’s enclosure
ute a risk of
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INSTALLATION
1 Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub,
washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents,
IMPORTANT
stoves, or otherSAFETY
appliances thatINSTRUCTIONS
generate heat. It also should not be placed in
temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that
s, please comply
IMPORTANT
proper ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and
lic instruction’s
DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked
the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side. Do not place on a bed, rug,
tery pack or
with the letter ‘E’ or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN
or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not install the unit
heat such as
AND YELLOW. The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in
in a bookcase
cabinet, code:
or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.
accordance
with the following
5 BLUE
Objects
and liquid entry - Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the
pairs to this
- NEUTRAL
checks to
BROWN
- LIVE the ventilation openings.
unit through
ndition.
6
Carts and stands - When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the
mounted to a wall
As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying
unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
.
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
surfaces may
cause
the marked
unit and
cart
• The BLUE wire uneven
must be connected
to the
terminal
with
theto overturn or fall.
7 letter
Wall
ceilingBLACK.
mounting - The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling,
‘N’or
or colored
thin an equilateral
• The
BROWN
wire must
the terminal marked with the
unless
specified
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CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if
• The AC power plug has been damaged.
• Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
• The unit does not seem to operate normally.
• The unit exhibits a marked change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with
regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the
product, user’s manual and packaging, point this out.
The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings.
Through re-use, recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products,
you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Your
local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point.
INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES
(DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL
OF EUROPEAN UNION) (FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS ONLY)
Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate that they
should be treated as “separate collection” and not as
municipal waste. It is encouraged that necessary measures
are implemented to maximize the separate collection of
waste batteries and to minimize the disposal of batteries
as mixed municipal waste.
End-users are exhorted not to dispose waste 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 vicinity. For more information about collection and recycling of waste
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal 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 negative impact of
batteries and waste batteries on the environment is minimized, thus contributing to
the protection, preservation and quality improvement of the environment.
OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and serial number in the space provided
below. Please refer to them when you contact your dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial No. :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Packed with your C 558 you will find
• Switch mode power supply (SMPS) with interchangeable plugs
• Counterweight
• Audio cable connector (RCA-to-RCA lead)
• Single adaptor (for single LP’s)
• Allen keys 1,5mm and 2mm for possible setting of the tonearm
• Stylus pressure gauge
• Plastic tool for tonearm bearings
• Paper cartridge alignment tool with two null points
• Black felt mat for the platter
• White cotton gloves
SAVE THE PACKAGING
Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 558 arrived.
Should you move or need to transport your C 558, this is 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!
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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
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1
6
15
4
3
5
7
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10
10
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
4
Platter
Felt Mat
Sub-Platter
Motor Pulley
Drive Belt
Plinth
On/Off Switch
19
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Dustcover
Dustcover Hinges
Hinge Fasteners
Counterweight
Tonearm
Tonearm Lift
Tonearm Rest And Removable Transport Lock
17
15
16
17
18
19
Anti-Skating Adjustment
Headshell With Finger Lift
Damped Feet
RCA Output, Earth Connection
Power Supply Socket
PLATTER, SUB-PLATTER, FELT MAT AND DRIVE BELT
INSTALLATION
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SETUP
VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE SETTING (VTF)
1 Confirm the exact weight of your cartridge before setting the Vertical
Tracking Force (VTF).
2 Push the counterweight carefully towards the rear end of the
counterweight support rod. Place the stylus pressure gauge onto the
platter.
3 Set the required VTF by lowering the tonearm lift lever. Place the tip of
the stylus exactly in between the two points marked 15mN and 20mN.
4 Correct pressure has been achieved if the stylus pressure gauge
becomes level. The stylus pressure gauge will either not move or tilt
down if there is insufficient or excessive pressure.
1 Install sub-platter (3) and drive belt (5).
2
1
5
3
20mN
2 Install the platter (1) on the sub-platter (3) and put the felt mat (2) on
top of the platter.
ADJUSTING THE PULLEY HEIGHT
1 Adjust the pulley height if it taps against the platter.
2 Carefully remove platter and drive belt from the turntable.
3 Loosen the small screw and move the pulley (4) to the desired position
by using a small flathead screwdriver.
15mN
10mN
5 Adjust the amount of pressure by carefully moving the counterweight
(11) along the support rod until the stylus pressure is sufficient to raise
the pressure gauge to the level position. Moving the counterweight
(11) away from the cartridge will reduce pressure and towards will
increase pressure.
+VTF
-VTF
Tonearm
Lift Lever
4
6 Secure the counterweight (11) using hexagonal key provided.
TONEARM OUTPUT CONNECTION
4 Tighten the screw back and fit the drive belt and the platter.
CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
1 Connect the supplied audio cable connector (RCA-to-RCA lead) to the
RCA tonearm output located at the rear of the turntable, behind the
tonearm.
2 Connect the grounding cable on the earth connection screw.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This has already been done for you if you purchased this turntable in a
package that included the cartridge.
1 Install the cartridge into the aluminium headshell using the appropriate
hardware included with your cartridge.
2 Connect the cartridge as indicated below
• White : left channel L+
• Red
: right channel R+
• Green : right channel R• Blue : left channel L-
Left Channel
Right Channel
Earth Connection
If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you
will require a separate phono amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges
which is then connected between the record player and a free line level
input of the amplifier.
3 For correct cartridge alignment, use the supplied paper cartridge
alignment tool with two null points. Consult with your dealer if you are
not familiar with two-point setup.
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SETUP
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VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE SETTING (VTA)
ANTI-SKATING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
1 Set the Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) by putting a record on the platter.
2 When the needle is lowered into the record groove, the tube of the
tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record. If it is not,
loosen both hexagonal screws in the tonearm base just enough to
allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force, and slide the
arm up or down until it is parallel.
The anti-skating force must be adjusted to the corresponding tracking
force. The anti-skating mechanism is calibrated from 0 to 5g.
Three examples of magnetic anti-skating mechanism:
Tracking force – 1.5g; Anti-skating force 1.5g
2
2
2
4
4
4
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
1
0
0
0
Tracking force – 1.7g; Anti-skating force 1.7g
2
2
2
VTA Adjustment Screws
4
4
4
3 Carefully and evenly retighten the hexagon screws without applying
excessive force (which could deform the arm pillar).
1
1
1
2
2
2
The cartridge needle must be perpendicular to the record in order to trace
the groove wall modulations correctly. The azimuth (angle) is precisely set
by the factory. In the event that you need to modify this setting, however,
follow the instructions below.
1 Use the 1.5 mm hexagonal key to loosen up the small AZIMUTH SET
SCREW .
IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not completely remove the azimuth set screw!
2 Loosen the screw just enough to gently rotate the arm tube and set the
azimuth to the correct position. The correct position can be checked
from the front view, preferably with the needle placed on a mirror
placed on the platter.
Azimuth
Setting
Screw
3 Once the azimuth setting is correct, gently re-tighten the AZIMUTH
SETTING SCREW.
0
0
0
Tracking force – 2.3g; Anti-skating force 2.3g
AZIMUTH SETTING
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0.5
0.5
0.5
4
4
4
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
1
0
0
0
CONTROLING THE TURNTABLE
1 Press the button ON/OFF switch (7) to start rotation of the platter.
2 Play 45 r.p.m by putting the drive belt (5) over the larger diameter part
of the motor pulley using accessory toll provided.
3 Play 33 r.p.m by repeating above but this time using the smaller step on
the pulley.
PROBLEM
The platter doesn’t turn although the unit is switched on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• The unit is not connected to the mains power supply.
• No mains power is being delivered at the socket.
• The drive belt is not fitted properly or has slipped off.
One or both channels have no output signal.
• No signal contact from the cartridge to any of the following - internal
tonearm wiring, arm lead, phono box; or to the amplifier.
• Faulty plug, broken wire or loose solder joint in the plug/socket
connection.
• Phono input not selected at amplifier.
• Amplifier or speakers are defective or muted.
• No connection to the loudspeakers.
• Amplifier not switched on.
There is strong hum on phono input.
Sound is distorted or inconsistent from one or both channels.
• No ground connection from cartridge, arm or arm cable to amplifier or
ground loop.
• Turntable is connected to wrong input of amplifier or MM/MC switch is
incorrectly set.
• Needle or cantilever is damaged.
• Wrong rpm setting.
• Drive belt is overstretched or dirty.
• Platter bearing needs lubrication, dirty or damaged.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TURNTABLE
Nominal speed
33/45 rpm, manual speed change (78 rpm possible with special pulley)
Speed variance
33rpm: < ± 0.50 %, 45rpm: < ± 0.45 %
Wow and flutter
33rpm: < ± 0.15 %, 45rpm: < ± 0.15 %
Signal to noise
-68 dB
Downforce range
0 - 30 mN
0 - 3.0 grams
Supplied counterweight system
Counterweight for cartridges: 5 - 12 g
Voltage
Universal switch mode power supply: 15 V DC/0.8 A, 100-240 V AC, 47 - 63Hz
Power consumption
5 W maximum
0.3W standby mode
TONEARM
Effective tonearm mass
9.5 g
Effective tonearm lenght
230 mm
Overhang
18 mm
ORTOFON OM 10 CARTRIDGE
Frequency range
20 Hz - 22 kHz
Channel separation
22dB/1kHz
Output voltage
4mV
Recommended load impedance
47k Ohms
Amplifier connection
MM-input
Compliance/stylus type
20µm/mN – elliptical
Recommended tracking force
15mN
Weight
5g
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
435 x 340 x 125mm
17 1/8 x 13 7/16 x 4 15/16 inches
Shipping weight
8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features, please check out www.NADelectronics.com for the latest information about C 558.
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