NAD C 546BEE Owner's Manual

The C 546BEE can play back CD-R or CD-RW audio discs that have been 
recorded on a computer or CD recorder. The quality of CD-R or CD-RW 
audio discs varies widely which may affect playability. Some factors that 
affect playability:
•  The quality of the disc itself. Generally speaking, CD-R or CD-RW blanks from 

well-renowned companies give better results than unbranded ones.

•  The quality of CD-recorder or computer CD re/writer. Some recorders 

and writers produce better results than others.

•  The CD-R and CD-RW were created with high-speed writing. In general, 

the quality of a CD-R or CD-RW is better when produced at a lower 
speed against a higher speed on the same recorder or re/writer. 

The C 546BEE can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-R or CD-RW 
discs. You may mix any of the file types on the disc. Using the CD 9 remote 
control, one can select through the MP3/WMA folders and files as well as 
start playback through the following steps
1  Load the applicable disc. 
2  Press [FOLDER D/F ] to select desired folder. Press [ENTER]. 
3  Press [FILE A/S ] to select desired file number. Press [ENTER] to start playback. 

NOTES
•  The file number is recognized per disc, not per folder – that is, the

(using [FOLDER D/F ] or [FILE A/S ] buttons) without interrupting the 
current file being played back. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE 
 

The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any 
disc in the player memory. When programming a sequence of tracks, the 
C 546BEE must be in STOP mode. Using the CD 9 remote control, enter your 
desired program sequence through the following steps
1  Press [PROG] button of CD 9 remote control. The display indicates “P00 

T000”. The “000” in the “T000” keeps on blinking, meaning the player is 
awaiting the first Program entry. 

2  Use the Direct-Entry numeric keypad buttons to enter the first track in 

your planned sequence. For example, press “5” to enter track number 
5. Upon entering the track number, the VFD will show “P01 T005” with 
“005” of “T005” blinking 3 times. 

3  The display will revert to show “P02 T000”, indicating that the player is 

ready for your second program entry. For example, press “8” to enter 
track number 8. Upon entering the second track, the VFD will show “P02 
T008” with “008” of “T008” blinking 3 times.

4  Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select and store other track numbers in 

memory, up to a maximum of 40 entries. When you reach P40, the three 
blinking digits will keep on flashing and won’t stop. This is unlike the 
previous 39 entries wherein after an entry blinked thrice, it moves on to 
the next program number/entry. 

5  Press [PROG] to end or finalize the program – the VFD will show the last 

programmed number and track.

6  Press [u] to start playback of the first programmed track. Rotate [PLAY/

PAUSE/SKIP] if you wish to SKIP forward/backward the programmed tracks.

NOTES
·  If you want to select file number “119” in a disc where there are 100 or

·  Pressing [g] key at any time during the programming procedure will put 

·  Pressing [g] key twice during program playback will result to having the

REVIEW/EDIT PROGRAM LIST
1  Initiate review of your programmed entries by pressing [PROG].

·  If you are still in programming mode, press [PROG].
·  If during program playback, press [g] once, then [PROG].

2  The VFD will show the first Program Number and the corresponding 

“blinking” programmed track.

3  To change the programmed track of a particular sequence, use the 

Direct-Entry numeric keypad buttons. Press [9/0] to move forward 
or backward the programmed tracks as well as review the list and 
change if so desired. 

4  If you want to delete a particular program sequence during program 

review, press [CLEAR] key.  

Example: Delete “P34  T067” from a total of 40 program entries
(display) “P34 T067”  $ [CLEAR] $ (display) “P34 T000” (“000” blinking) 
$ enter desired track/song number to replace T067 or press [PROG] to 
finalize deletion process  

If [PROG] is pressed without entering a new track/song number, the 
total 40 program entries will be reduced to 39 entries.  The program 
sequence will adjust accordingly starting from the deleted program 
number.

5  After finalizing your program changes or completing your review, press 

[PROG] again.

PROGRAM PLAYBACK
1  To play the stored program, press [u] while you are in “PROGRAM” 

mode. “PROG” icon will appear in the display, indicating that a stored 
program is being played. During Program Play, the SKIP buttons will 
access only the tracks in the program list. 

2  If you want to play only a portion of a stored program, initiate play and 

press SKIP to jump over the programmed tracks that you don’t want to 
hear. 

STOP OR DELETE PROGRAM
1  To terminate Program play, press [g] once. The stored track list remains 

in memory. If you want to play the program again, simply press [u]. 

2  To clear the program memory, perform any of the following steps

·  Press [g] twice during program playback.
·  Press [k] to open the disc tray.
·  Switch OFF the C 546BEE by pressing the Standby button.
·  Switch to another source other than CD mode by pressing front 

panel’s [SOURCE] button or [USB] source button in CD 9.