GBNAD 613 CASSETTE DECK
INSTALLATIONEuropean models:AC 230V, 50Hz
The recorder may be installed on any stable surU.S.A. and Canadian models: -AC 120V, 60Hz
face that is not subjected to vibration or intense mag-
netic fields. It should not be placed directly on a loud-THE CASSETTE TAPES
speaker, a television set, or a large power amplifier
A. Store the cassette tapes in their jewel case, away
where it might pick up hum from the amplifierOs powerfrom dust. Never store tapes in direct sunlight or very
transformer. if you wish to install the recorder next tohot places.
an amplifier on the same shelf, place the recorder on
B. Always use cassette tapes of a good quality.
the left so that its cassette compartment will be locat-Besides mediocre results, poor quality tapes can
ed away from the amplifier.
cause excessive head wear.
C. Never touch the exposed tape itself or take it out of
WARNING TO UK USERS. If this appartus is not fit-its cassette casing.
ted with a UK three-pin plug, do not attempt to insert
D. In most cases the cassette tape has a five to eight
the attached plug into a UK mains socket. Instead, cutsecond leader tape at both the beginning and end of
the plug from the mains lead and attach a fusedUK
three-pin plug using the following safety advice ona cassette tape. As you cannot record on this leader
tape, be sure to commence recording beyond this
wiring.tape.
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are
coloured BLUE and BROWN ;
BLUE: NEUTRALBROWN: LIVE
The colours of these mains lead wires may not corre-
spond with the coloured markings identifying the ter-REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS &
minals in your plug. In this case the BROWN wireCONTROLS.
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
The numbers in the text refer to the connections in
L(ive) or coloured RED . The BLUE wire must be con-figure OREAR PANEL CONNECTIONS�
nected to the terminal marked N(eutral) or coloured
BLACK. No connection should be made to the termi-This cassette deck can be connected to almost all
pre-amplifiers, integrated amplifiers or receivers.
nal marked E or coloured green or green and yellow
Ensure the plugs are fully inserted and the recording
PRECAUTIONSand playback cables are connected properly.
To ensure that maximum performance of the NAD
613 cassette deck is maintained over time, please1. INPUT.
bear the following precautions in mind:Connect a cable from the deckOs OLINE IN� jacks at
THE DECKthe rear panel to the TAPE OUT or REC jacks of your
amplifier. Connect the left channel of the deck to the
A. Make sure the heads and transport are cleaned
regularly. Please refer to page 8.left channel of the amplifier and connect the right
channel of the deck to the right channel of the amplifi-
B. Demagnetise both heads and tape guidance fromer. Normally, the red plug is used for the right chan-
time to time. Please refer to page 8.
nel, the black or white plug for the left channel.
C. The bearings and other moving parts have beenPlease refer to figure 1.
treated with special lubricants and are therefore main-
tenance-free. Additional lubrication can actually cause
2. OUTPUT.
malfunctioning.
D. Do not position the deck near equipment withConnect a cable from the deckOs OLINE OUT� jacks
at the rear panel to the TAPE IN, PLAY, or MONITOR
strong magnetic fields, such as loudspeakers or tele-jacks of your amplifier. Connect the left channel of the
visions, etc.
deck to the left channel of the amplifier and connect
E. Place the deck on a solid, flat surface.the right channel of the deck to the right channel of
F. Avoid dirt, dust, sand, etc. from entering the deck.the amplifier. Normally, the red plug is used for the
G. Avoid placing near transmitters: they can generateright channel, the black or white plug for the left chan-
high frequencies which may cause malfunctioning ofnel. Please refer to figure 1.
the deck.
H. Ensure the cassette deck compartment lid is3. NAD LINK.
closed when the deck is not in use. Open it only forThe ONAD Link IN� connector allows the NAD 613
taking a cassette in or out, or for cleaning the headsto be operated by external remote control signals
and tape guides.passed from another NAD remote control component
I. Do not place the deck directly on top of a (power)featuring NAD Link, e.g. AV 716 receiver. NAD Link
amplifier or receiver. The deck may pick up hum fromworks in a Odaisy chain� fashion, connections going
the amplifierOs power transformer. Some amplifiersfrom one unit to the next one. Many NAD receivers
can also generate a fair amount of heat, even whenand AV components come supplied as standard with
on stand-by.an NAD system remote control which sports buttons
for most used tape transport functions (Play, Record,
WARNING : BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR
THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTIONFast Forward, Rewind, Stop, etc.). It is recommened
CAREFULLY.that the NAD 613 is the second unit in the daisy chain
Some models are designed for use only with theafter the Omaster� unit, usually a receiver. Connect a
power supply voltage of the region where they arecable from the master unit Link Out (e.g. the AV 716)
to the NAD Link IN jack on the 613.
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