Rear Panel - NAD C 298 Owner's Manual

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

REAR PANEL

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ATTENTION!
Please make sure that the C 298 is powered off or unplugged from the mains power source before making any connections. It is also advisable to power
down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.
1 BALANCED
• Connect XLR audio source to these connectors. Ensure that proper
pin configurations are followed – Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive
(signal live) and Pin 3: Negative (signal return).
2 SELECT
Use SELECT switch to choose which audio input will be the active
source.
• Select SINGLE-ENDED audio input by setting SELECT switch to the
right towards the direction of SINGLE ENDED input.
• Select BALANCED audio input by setting SELECT switch to the left
towards the direction of BALANCED input.
3 SINGLE-ENDED
• Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the
left and right analog output of a preamplifier, processor or any
compatible device.
4 GROUND
• Ensure that the C 298 is plugged-in to a grounded AC wall outlet.
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If a separate earth ground is necessary, use this terminal to ground
your C 298. The C 298 can be connected to ground by connecting
a ground lead wire or similar to this terminal. After insertion, tighten
the terminal to secure the lead.
5 LINE OUT
• The LINE OUT sockets allow "daisy-chaining" - use more than one
amplifier to add speakers to the same channel.
• Use dual RCA cable to connect LINE OUT to the corresponding
analog audio input of compatible devices such as amplifiers,
receivers or other applicable devices.
6 INPUT SELECT
Use INPUT SELECT switch to manage audio output level.
• FIX: Audio output level is fixed. The C 298 becomes like a basic
amplifier with audio output level controlled by an external device.
• VAR: Audio output level can be adjusted using the INPUT LEVEL
control knob.
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7 INPUT LEVEL
With INPUT SELECT switch set to VAR, the INPUT LEVEL control knob
can be used to adjust the audio output level of the C 298.
• Turn clockwise to increase audio output level; counter clockwise to
lower it.
NOTE
The INPUT LEVEL is a level trim only and not a full volume control.
8 AUTO SENSE LEVEL
Auto Sense feature instantaneously turn the C 298 to operating mode
from standby mode if it senses a specific input signal level applied to
either the BALANCED or SINGLE-ENDED sockets. There are three Auto
Sense levels
SETTING
Low
Mid
High
Auto Sense mode can be enabled or disabled by the following steps.
Enable Auto Sense mode
At operating mode, press and hold front panel Standby button for
10-15 seconds until Bridge mode indicator light flashes three times.
Disable Auto Sense mode
At operating mode, press and hold front panel Standby button for
10-15 seconds until Bridge mode indicator light flashes two times.
9 SERVICE
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Use for servicing purposes only. Not for consumer use.
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INPUT LEVEL
0.85 mV
1.7 mV
3.7 mV
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