NAD C350 Owner's Manual page 5

NOTE: The Pre-Out 2 output signal will be affected by the NAD
C350's volume and tone control settings. Always turn the amplifier
off before connecting or disconnecting anything to the Pre-Out 2
and Main-In sockets.
11. MAIN IN
Connections to an external pre-amplifier or processor, such as a
surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should be
connected to the Pre-Out 2 sockets (No. 10) with the links
supplied. To connect your NAD C350 to external processor or pre-
amplifier first remove these links. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to
connect to the left and right 'Audio Output' of the pre-amp or
processor to the Main-In sockets.
NOTE: always turn the amplifier off before connecting or
disconnecting anything to the Pre-Out and Main-In sockets.
12. SPEAKERS
Speaker terminals for speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or
more. Connect the right speaker to the terminals market 'R +'
and 'R-' ensuring that the 'R+' is connected to the '+' terminal on
your loudspeaker and the 'R-' is connected to the loudspeaker's '-
' terminal. Connect the terminals marked 'L+' and 'L-' to the left
speaker in the same way.
Always use heavy duty (16 gauge; 1.5mm, or thicker) stranded wire
to connect loudspeakers to your NAD C350. The high-current
binding post terminals can be used as a screw terminal for cables
terminating in spade or pin sockets or for cables with bare wire ends.
BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS
Bare wires and pin sockets should be inserted into the hole in the
shaft of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminal's plastic
bushing until the hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin
or bare cable end into the hole and secure the cable by tightening
down the terminal's bushing.
Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back
panel or another socket. Ensure that there is only 1/2" (1cm) of
bare cable or pin and no loose strands of speakers wire.
13. SOFT CLIPPING
When an amplifier is driven beyond its specified power output, a
hard, distorted sound can be heard on very loud sounds. This is
caused by the amplifier cutting off or 'hard clipping' the peaks of
sound that it was not designed to reproduce. The NAD Soft
Clipping circuit gently limits the output of the system to minimise
audible distortion if the amplifier is overdriven.
If your listening involves moderate power levels you may leave the
Soft Clipping switch to Off. If you are likely to play at high levels,
that could stretch the amplifier's power capability, then switch Soft
Clip On. The Soft Clipping indicator on the front panel will
illuminate when the amplifier is in Soft Clip mode.
14. 12V TRIGGER OUT
This output allows to remotely switch on or off ancillary
equipment such as a tuner, power amplifier, etc. which are also
equipped with a 12V trigger input. This can also be an AC outlet
power strip equipped with a 12V trigger input. The 12V trigger
output is activated whenever the unit is in switched to normal
operational mode from Stand-by or Off.
For switching Stand-by/Power On of an external component
through the C350, connect the12V-trigger output of the C350 to
the remote component's DC input jack. The plug required is a
standard 3.5mm Mini-Jack plug ("mono"): The tip is the live or
+ connection, the shaft of the input jack is the 12V-trigger - or
ground connection.
NOTES: Check the specifications of the Trigger input terminal on the
other components to ensure these are compatible with the C350's
12V-trigger output. NAD components equipped with 12V input
triggers are fully compatible with the C350's 12V output trigger.
The C350's 12V-trigger output voltage is 12V DC. The total
maximum current must not exceed 200mA. Typically, NAD 12V
input triggers draw less than 10mA of current.
Before making any connections to any 12V trigger input or output,
make sure all components are disconnected from the AC mains.
Failure to observe the above may result in damage to the C350 or
any ancillary components attached to it. If in doubt over the
connections, installation and operation of the 12V trigger output
consult your NAD dealer.
15. SWITCHED AC OUTLET
(NORTH AMERICAN VERSIONS ONLY)
The AC power cord of another component may be plugged into
this accessory outlet. Components plugged into this outlet will be
switched On and Off by the POWER button on the front panel or
by the ON and STAND-BY button on the remote control handset.
NOTE: The total power consumption of any components
connected to the AC outlets may not exceed 100 Watts.
16. AC LINE CORD
Plug the AC power cord into a live AC wall socket. Make sure all
connections have been made before connecting to mains.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (FIGURE 2)
1. POWER ON/OFF
Press the POWER button to switch the amplifier On. The Stand-by
indicator (No. 2) over the power button will light up red and after
a short pause will turn to green to indicate the amplfier is now ready
for normal operation. Pressing the POWER switch again will turn
the unit OFF completely, it will not respond to the remote control.
REMOTE CONTROL (FIGURE 3)
ON/OFF BUTTON (NO. 1)
When the amplifier is switched On, pressing the green On/Off
button on the remote handset will put the NAD C350 into Standby
mode and the Power indicator will turn amber. The amber Power
indicator shows that power is being supplied to the NAD C350, but
the system is currently in the Standby Mode. Press again to switch
the amplifier On from Stand-by mode.
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