NAD C 700 V2 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Please adhere to the following safety instructions:

• Read instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

• Retain instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

• Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

• Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

• Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

• Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.

• Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

• Power Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

• Mains Plug: Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Flame Sources: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.

• Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

• Headphones: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

• Battery Disposal: When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

The symbols indicate the following:

• 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.

• 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.

• The “CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN” symbol is a warning for shock hazard and instructs not to open the unit.

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) that is equal to, or greater than shown below:

• Left and Right Panels: 10 cm

• Rear Panel: 10 cm

• Top Panel: 10 cm

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To satisfy FCC/IC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.

Packed with your C 700 V2 you will find:

• Two detachable mains power cord

• BC1 remote control with 2 AAA batteries

• Quick Setup Guide

A factory reset is recommended if your C 700 V2 is not functioning or an internet firmware upgrade has failed. All customization including Wi-Fi network configuration, file shares and saved playlists will be lost. They have to be re-created once factory reset is completed.

Your NAD C 700 V2 can be factory reset using one of the following methods:

1. Via Front Panel Display

Go to Settings -> Other menu option and select Factory Reset to initiate restoring of the C 700 V2 to factory default settings. Follow the prompt commands.

2. Force Factory Reset

a. Disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power outlet.

b. Press and hold the rear panel Standby button and while doing so reconnect the mains power plug to the mains power outlet. Do not release the Standby button.

c. Hold down the rear panel Standby button – the STATUS INDICATOR (NAD logo) blinks Red, White and then Red. “BluOS Service Mode” is shown on the front panel display. Wait for the front panel display to show “Factory Reset…” and then release hold of the rear panel Standby button. Successful Factory Reset is indicated by the unit rebooting.

• For wireless connection, the C 700 V2 returns to Hotspot mode and the NAD logo indicator turns into solid white.

• For wired connection, the C 700 V2 will simply connect as if it was a new player and the NAD logo indicator turns into solid white.

IMPORTANT: Releasing the Standby button at any time before the NAD logo indicator begins flashing red will cancel the factory reset and leave the C 700 V2 in Upgrade Mode. Just start again the procedure for Factory Reset.

Using an Ethernet cable (not supplied), connect one end to the C 700 V2’s LAN port and the other end directly to your home network or router. Ensure that a broadband router that supports Ethernet standards is set up and available.

Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) setup mode is supported by the iOS/iPadOS application. At WAC setup mode, network name and password are not required for the C 700 V2 to be connected to your network.

a. Select the Settings menu of your iOS/iPadOS device.

b. Go to Wi-Fi and select the network you would like to use with your C 700 V2.

c. Scroll down to SETUP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER. Select your C 700 V2 player indicated by C 700 V2-xxxx where xxxx corresponds to the last 4 digits of the MAC address of your C 700 V2.

d. When the AirPlay Setup screen comes up, select Next. You can also customize the name of your C 700 V2 by entering the desired name in the line item Speaker Name.

e. Airplay Setup will proceed automatically. Follow the setup process until Setup Complete is shown. Select Done to exit setup mode.

a. Open the BluOS App. Select the Players icon in the bottom portion of the App.

b. From the upper right corner of the App, select + to launch the Easy Setup Wizard.

c. From the My Players screen prompt, select your C 700 V2’s unique network ID under Needs Setup.

d. When the AirPlay Setup screen comes up, select Next. You can also customize the name of your C 700 V2 by entering the desired name in the line item Speaker Name.

e. Airplay Setup will proceed automatically. Follow the setup process until Setup Complete is shown. Select Done.

f. The C 700 V2 will automatically enter Looking for Upgrade mode. If a firmware upgrade is available, it will be installed automatically. Once the upgrade is finished, select Finish to exit setup mode.

a. Select your C 700 V2’s unique network ID from the Wi-Fi Setup connection settings menu of your Android device and connect/join.

b. Wait until the “Internet may not be available” window appears. Select “Connect only this time”.

c. Open the BluOS App and wait for the New Player detected window to appear. Select Setup now.

d. Select your C 700 V2’s unique network ID from the My Players window.

e. Select your Home Wi-Fi Network from the Choose WiFi Network drop-down menu. If your network is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry and enter the name and security method.

f. Enter your home network’s Wi-Fi Password in the field provided and select Continue.

g. Select or enter a preferred Name to customize your C 700 V2 and select Continue.

h. The network setup process proceeds automatically and will enter Looking for Upgrade mode. If a firmware upgrade is available, it will be installed.

i. Network setup process is completed when Setup Complete is shown in the App. Select Finish to exit the setup process.

a. Select your C 700 V2’s unique network ID from the Wi-Fi Setup connection settings menu of your tablet, smartphone, or computer and connect/join.

b. Open the web browser of your device and go to the local IP address 10.1.2.3.

c. Select Configure WiFi from the “… Control Panel” menu.

d. Select your network or applicable wireless network name (SSID) from the Configure Wireless drop-down menu.

e. Enter your network’s Wireless Password in the field “Enter password or key (if protected)”.

f. Select a Player name from the drop-down list or create a customized room name.

g. Select Update to save all your settings. A “Congratulations…” screen will appear.

h. Revisit the Wi-Fi Settings on your device and ensure it has reconnected to your network.

i. Open the desktop BluOS App. Select your C 700 V2 network ID that also shows “C700 V2 NEEDS SETUP”.

j. Select your C 700 V2 from the Add Player window to proceed with the setup.

k. Input the Name you prefer to identify your C 700 V2 and select Next.

l. The network setup process proceeds automatically and will enter Looking for Upgrade mode. If a firmware upgrade is available, it will be installed.

m. The process is completed when “All Done!” is shown. Select Finish to exit.

IR Learning enables any IR remote control to learn BluOS basic remote control codes. With the learned codes, the configured remote control can be used to command your C 700 V2.

a. To program IR Remote commands into your C 700 V2, go to the Settings menu of the BluOS App, select Player, IR Remote and then IR Learning.

b. Select the function desired from the IR Remote menu, point an IR remote control at the unit and press the button to perform that function.

c. Once successful, a check mark will appear beside the programmed function. You can now use the IR remote control to command the C 700 V2 with the programmed functions.

• IR IN: Connect to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater to allow control of the C 700 V2 from a remote location.

• +12V TRIGGER OUT: Designed to control external devices with a +12V DC TRIGGER IN. This output will be 12V when the C 700 V2 is ON and 0V when it is OFF or in standby mode.

• PHONO IN: Input for a Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge only. Connect the twin RCA-to-RCA lead from your turntable to this input.

• LINE IN: Input for line level sources such as a CD player or tuner.

• PRE OUT: Use a dual RCA-to-RCA cable to connect PRE OUT to an analog audio input of compatible devices like amplifiers or receivers, allowing the C 700 V2 to be used as a preamplifier.

• SUBW (SUBWOOFER) OUT: Connect to the low-level input of a powered subwoofer. Frequencies below the selected crossover point (set in the BluOS App) will be routed here.

• PHONO GND: Use this ground terminal to connect to ground PHONO sources like phono preamplifiers and turntables.

• OPTICAL IN/COAXIAL IN: Connect to corresponding optical and coaxial digital outputs of sources like CD/DVD players or digital tuners.

• HDMI ARC: Connect to a TV that supports HDMI Control (CEC) and Audio Return Channel (ARC) or Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC). With this connection, the C 700 V2 will output the audio signal from the TV.

• LAN/USB: The LAN port is for a wired Ethernet connection. The USB port is for connecting a USB drive formatted as FAT32 or NTFS to play music files.

• SPEAKERS: Connect your right and left speakers to the corresponding “R +/-” and “L +/-” terminals.

• AC MAINS INPUT: Connect the appropriate supplied mains power cord here.

NETWORK STANDBY MODE

With Amplifier Standby set to Enabled (Settings → Player → Amplifier Standby), the C 700 V2 will automatically switch to network standby mode after 15 minutes of no user interaction or active source input. The C 700 V2 maintains network connection at network standby mode with reduced system performance. The front panel display turns off, but the Status Indicator (NAD logo) remains illuminated in white. Power consumption is less than 3W.

To wake up the C 700 V2 from network standby mode, do one of the following:

• Press the rear panel Standby button

• Press the front panel VOLUME-MENU knob

• Press the power button of the BC1 remote control

• Stream content to the C 700 V2 using the BluOS App

VACATION MODE

To activate vacation mode, hold down the rear panel Standby button until the Status indicator (NAD logo) starts flashing amber and then turns to solid amber. In this mode, the C 700 V2 will completely power off with no network or amplifier activity, making it inaccessible via the network or the BluOS App. Power consumption is less than 0.5W.

To wake up the C 700 V2 from vacation mode, press the rear panel Standby button or the power button on the BC1 remote control. The Status Indicator will change from amber to solid white.

The indicator will be amber when the C 700 V2 is in vacation mode. When powered up from vacation mode, it will change from amber to solid white. Here are the other codes:

The BC1 remote control functions are as follows:

• 1 LED indicator: Blinks whenever a command is sent.

• 2 Power (On/Off): Switch from network standby mode to operating mode and vice-versa.

• 3 Mute: Temporarily switch off or restore audio. Press again or adjust Volume level to restore audio.

• 4 AVOL +/-: Increase or decrease volume level.

• 5 Brightness: Vary brightness level of the front panel display and Status Indicator (NAD logo).

• 6 EQ: Toggle to select through saved Dirac Filter settings (with optional Dirac Live kit setup).

• 7 Navigation Dial:

– Up/Down arrows: User defined. Function can be assigned via IR Learning.

– Right arrow: Go to the next song/file.

– Left arrow: Go to the beginning or previous song/file.

– Center button: Start or pause playback.

• 8 Numbered Buttons (1-10): Select a Preset number.

Ensure your BC1 remote control works correctly with your C 700 V2 by having them both configured and set to the same IR Channel.

Changing the IR Channel Setting on your BC1 Remote Control

The BC1 remote control can be programmed from IR Channel 0 to IR Channel 7.

1. To change the IR Channel setting on your BC1 remote control, press and hold both the Mute button and the Preset number button corresponding to your desired IR Channel. Release both buttons when the LED indicator starts flashing.

2. To change to IR Channel 0, press and hold both the Mute button and Preset 10.

Changing the IR Channel on your C 700 V2

1. Open the BluOS App.

2. Select the player (C 700 V2) you would like to configure.

3. Go to Settings → Player → IR Remote → BluOS Remote.

4. Select the IR Channel setting (Channel 0 to Channel 7). The IR Channel setting of C 700 V2 must be the same as that of the BC1 remote control.

First, press and hold the VOLUME-MENU knob until Sources, My Presets, and Settings options are shown. Then use the following guidelines to navigate:

• Sleep Timer: Stop playback after a set amount of time via gentle volume decline.

• Room Name: Create a customized room name for the C 700 V2.

• Tone Controls: Boost or reduce Bass and Treble response levels. Can be enabled or disabled.

• Subwoofer: Enable or disable the connected Subwoofer output.

• Crossover: The subwoofer will reproduce only low-frequency information below the selected crossover setting.

• Amplifier Standby: If Enabled, the C 700 V2 automatically switches to network standby mode after 15 minutes of inactivity. If Disabled, it will not enter network standby mode.

• Bluetooth: Set Bluetooth connection to Manual, Automatic, Guest, or Disable Bluetooth availability.

• Volume limits (dB): Set the lower and upper limit of the volume level in dB units.

• LCD Temporary Display: If Enabled, the front panel display turns off temporarily after 30 seconds of inactivity. Disabled mode keeps the display active.

• Volume In Percent: Displays volume level in percent when enabled. If disabled, it is displayed in dB.

• Auto LCD Brightness: Automatically adjusts the LCD display brightness according to ambient lighting.

• LCD Brightness: Manually adjust the front panel display brightness level.

• Indicator Brightness: Change NAD logo indicator brightness to Normal, Dim, or Off.

• Dark Mode: The background of the Front View display for a particular source is either dark (enabled) or bright (disabled).

In the main menu, go to Settings -> Source Setup. Here you can select a source (e.g., Optical In, Phono In) to configure the following options:

• Name: Customize the Source’s Name.

• Icon: Select and assign an icon for the selected Source.

• Front View: Configure the front panel display layout. Options include Album Only, Album and Text, Text Only, VU meters, and more.

• Auto Sense (Optical, Coaxial, HDMI): Wake the unit from network standby mode when triggered by an active input signal.

• MQA Pass-through (Coaxial, Optical): Enable for the C 700 V2 to act as an MQA decoder or renderer when a certified MQA device is connected.

• A/V Mode: When enabled for a video source (TV, etc.), this adds a small buffer to keep grouped BluOS devices in sync with the video.

• Lip-Sync Delay: With A/V Mode enabled, this can be adjusted from 50ms to 150ms to ensure audio stays in sync with the video source.

• Hide Source: Activate or deactivate the selected Source from being visible.

In the main menu, go to Settings -> System and Upgrade. Here you can find the following options:

• Language: Front panel display items will be shown in the language selected.

• Reboot: Cycle power by powering off and powering back on the unit.

• Factory Reset: Restore to factory default settings.

• BluOS Upgrade: Select to initiate BluOS upgrade mode. When prompted, select “Yes” to start the upgrade process.

Bluetooth headphones/speakers can be paired to your C 700 V2 using the BluOS App.

1. In the BluOS app, navigate to the Player Drawer for your C 700 V2.

2. Select the context menu (three dots) and tap “Audio Settings”.

3. Select “Bluetooth headphones”.

4. The C 700 V2 will start scanning for available Bluetooth devices. Once your headphone or speaker appears in the list, tap on it to connect.

1. In the BluOS app, go to Audio Settings -> Bluetooth headphones.

2. Under MY DEVICES, find the connected device.

3. Tap the context menu (three dots) next to the device name.

4. Select “Disconnect” to temporarily disconnect the device, or “Forget this device” to permanently remove it from the list of paired devices.

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is a revolutionary end-to-end technology built into the C 700 V2 that captures and delivers master quality audio. The C 700 V2 includes a powerful decoder and audio renderer for the MQA system. This ensures that MQA-encoded audio files sound exactly like the source. The C 700 V2 can playback and decode MQA content from BluOS sources. MQA indicators are shown on both the front panel display and in the BluOS app.

The “About” screen displays current information about:

• BluOS firmware version

• IP Address

• MAC Address Ethernet

• MAC Address Wi-Fi

• Amplifier Temperature: If the internal temperature of the amplifier channel reaches 91 degrees centigrade, the C 700 V2 will turn off automatically and a protect message will be shown in the display. Once the temperature falls below 80 degrees centigrade, the C 700 V2 will turn on again.

• AMP Protect/DC Error: If an internal fault is detected, “Yes” is shown in the display along with a message prompt instructing the user to hard cycle the power of the C 700 V2. “No” indicates the unit is operating as intended.

Supported Audio File Formats:

MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF

Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats:

FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF

Sampling Rates: up to 192 kHz

Bit depths: 16 – 24

Connectivity:

• Network: Ethernet RJ45 Gigabit 1000 Mbps, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual band

• 3rd Party Integrations: AirPlay 2

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, Two-Way (Receive and Headphone modes)

• USB: Type A (FAT32 or NTFS formatted)