NAD C 298 Owner's Manual page 7

10 +12V TRIGGER IN/OUT
+12V TRIGGER OUT
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The +12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling external equipment
equipped with a +12V trigger input.
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Connect this +12V TRIGGER OUT to the other equipment's
corresponding +12V DC input jack using a mono cable with 3.5mm
male plug.
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This output will be 12V when the C 298 is ON and 0V when it is
either OFF or in standby mode.
+12V TRIGGER IN
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With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the C 298 can be
switched ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices
such as amplifiers, preamplifiers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply
is cut off, the C 298 will return to standby mode.
• Connect this +12V Trigger input to the remote device's
corresponding +12V DC output jack using a mono cable with
3.5mm male plug. The controlling device must be equipped with a
+12V trigger output to use this feature.
11 BRIDGE MODE
The C 298 amplifier can be configured to be MONO (Bridge Mode),
more than doubling its output power. This way, the C 298 can be used
as part of a high power stereo or home-theatre system, by connecting
additional power amplifiers.
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In BRIDGED MODE (switch at ON (MONO) setting), the C 298 will
produce approximately 620W into an 8 ohm loudspeaker. In this mode,
the amplifier sections will react as though the speaker impedance
has been halved. Low impedance speakers (under 8 ohms) are not
recommended when using Bridge Mode as these may cause the
amplifier' s thermal cut-out to operate if played at high levels.
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Set BRIDGE MODE switch to the "ON (MONO)" position and connect
the speaker to the terminals marked "L +" and "R-" ensuring that the
"L+" is connected to the "+" terminal of your speaker and the "R-" is
connected to the speaker's " - " terminal.
• Set BRIDGE MODE switch to OFF (Stereo) for normal operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If C 368 is the signal source, connect only C 368 Right channel PRE OUT
to C 298 LEFT input (both C 368 and C 298 in BRIDGE mode). Never use
C 368 Left channel PRE OUT to drive C 298 LEFT input.
12 SPEAKERS
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Connect C 298's Right speaker terminals marked "R +" and "R-" to
the corresponding "+" and "-" terminals of your designated right
speaker. Repeat the same for C 298's Left speaker terminals and
corresponding left speaker.
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Double check the speaker connections before powering up the C 298.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• The blue terminals must never be connected to ground (earth).
• Never connect the blue terminals together or to any common ground
device.
• Do not connect the output of this amplifier to any headphone adapter,
speaker switch or any device that uses common ground for left and
right channels.
NOTES
• Use 16 gauge (American Wire Gauge or AWG) or lower stranded wire.
Connections to the C 298 can be made with banana-type plugs.
• Bare wire or pins can also be used by loosening the terminal's plastic
nut, making a clean, neat connection and re-tightening. To minimize
the danger of a short circuit, ensure that only 1/2-inch of exposed wire
or pin is used to connect and no loose strands of speaker wire.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
13 POWER
• Supplies the AC mains power to the C 298.
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When the POWER switch is set to ON position, the C 298 goes to
standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the front
panel Power indicator.
• Press the front panel Standby button to switch ON the C 298 from
standby mode.
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If you do not intend to use the C 298 for long periods of time (such
as when on vacation), switch off the POWER switch.
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With POWER switched off, the front panel Standby button cannot
activate the C 298.
14 FUSE HOLDER
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Only qualified NAD service technicians can have access to this fuse
holder. Opening this fuse holder may cause damage thus voiding
the warranty of your C 298.
15 AC MAINS INPUT
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The C 298 comes supplied with two separate mains power cords.
Select the mains power cord appropriate for your region.
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Before connecting the plug to the mains power source, ensure that
it is firmly connected to the C 298's AC Mains input socket.
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Always disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power
source before disconnecting the cable from the C 298' s AC Mains input
socket.
REAR PANEL
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