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centre as it reaches the mid point. Balance
centring is indicated by a flashing volume
control indicator. To resume adjustment once
the balance has centred, bal key must be
released and re-pressed.
mon Enables the output of appropriately equipped
tape machines to be heard while recording.
The source to be recorded is chosen by the
input selection buttons in the normal way. A
second operation of the mon key restores
normal operation.
Alternatively operates the mono function on
appropriately equipped preamplifiers.
Compact Disc
prev Selects the previous track or index point.
next Selects the next track or index point.
stop Stops cd play.
play Begins cd play.
<< & >> Fast reverses and fast forwards the cd.
repeat repeats the cd or programmed tracks.
pause Pauses the cd.
Tuner
mode Switches the tuner sequentially through
manual, scan and preset modes. Modes are
indicated by the scan and preset indicators on
the tuner display.
up & down These keys both have three possible functions
depending upon the selection of the mode key.
In manual mode the up and down keys adjust
the tuning frequency in 0.1MHz steps. In scan
mode the up and down keys will make the
tuner search for stations. In preset mode the
up and down keys will tune to the next
numbered preset.
mono Toggles between mono and stereo operation.
The tuner display will indicate stereo when
both stereo operation is selected and a stereo
signal is received. The mono button on the
tuner will illuminate when mono is selected.
12.4 soft keys
These keys operate functions depending on the System
Component Key setting.
numeric keypad: In preamp mode the numeric keys will
switch between the preamplifier inputs. In cd mode the
numeric keys will select tracks. In tuner mode the numeric
12.1 Introduction
Narcom 3 is a multi-functional remote control handset
designed to be used with Naim Audio CD players,
integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers and preset tuners.
The handset control configuration is based around three
types of keys: System Component Keys, Global Keys and
Soft Keys.
12.2 system component keys
These keys switch the operation of the Soft Keys into modes
appropriate to each system component (CD, tuner, preamp,
record).
cd: Switches the action
of the Soft Keys to that
appropriate for a CD
player.
tuner: Switches the
action of the Soft Keys
to that appropriate for
a preset tuner.
preamp: Switches the
action of the Soft Keys
to that appropriate for
an integrated or
preamplifier.
record: Switches the
action of the Soft Keys
to select record inputs
on appropriately
equipped preamplifiers.
12.3 Global Keys
These keys operate
specific component
functions regardless of
the System Component
Key setting.
Preamplifier
vol (& ) Modifies the preamplifier output volume
and the volume control position.
mute Reduces the preamplifier output volume to
zero. A second press restores the volume.
bal (&) Modifies the output channel balance. Some
Naim amplifiers have control of balance
available only from the remote handset. On
these products the balance will automatically
Narcom 3 Handset
System
component
keys
Global keys
(Preamplifier)
Global keys
(CD Player)
Global keys
(Tuner)
Soft keys
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