If you are using a pair of power amplifiers specifically for Bi-Amping,If your listening involves moderate power levels you may leave the Soft
use the PRE OUT 2 sockets to connect the power amplifier with theClipping switch to Off. If you are likely to play at high levels, that could
highest gain of the pair. By adjusting the VOLUME PRE OUT 2 controlstretch the amplifier's power capability, then switch Soft Clipping On.
(No. 11) the volume level can be matched exactly to that of the powerThe Soft Clipping indicator on the front panel will illuminate when the
amplifier connected to the PRE OUT 1 sockets. Refer also to chapteramplifier is in Soft Clipping mode.
"Bi-Amping" for more information. Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to
connect to the left and right 'Audio Input' of the Power amp to the PRE14. IR IN, OUT
OUT 1 & 2 sockets.The IR IN/OUT connector is used to pass commands from other units
fitted with IR IN/OUT connectors. This allows centralized control of a
ENGLISHNOTES: Always turn the C 372 and associated external powercomplete system, and also allows some of the basic functions of other
amplifiers off before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE-NAD components (such as a tuner, CD player or cassette-deck) also
OUT 1, 2 and MAIN-IN sockets.equipped with IR IN/OUT to be controlled with the amplifier's remote
The PRE-OUT 1&2 output signals will be affected by the NAD C 372'scontrol. To function with such other units, connect the C 372's IR OUT
volume and tone control settings.to the IR IN on the other unit. The IR connectors can be daisy-chained,
IN to OUT, so that a whole system can be controlled from the remote
11. VOLUME PRE OUT 2control facilities of one unit.
The VOLUME Pre-Out 2 control allows for adjustment of the output
FRANAISlevel of the PRE OUT 2 sockets. The output level can be reduced fromNOTES: It is advisable not to connect IR IN/OUT if these units that have
0dB to -12dB; when set to the maximum position (at the 0dB position),their own built-in remote control command receiver and are positioned
the output level will be identical to that of the PRE OUT 1 sockets. Refertogether, in direct view from the remote control handset. If you are
also to chapter "Bi-Amping" for more information. unsure, try operating the products without IR IN/OUT first; If the unit
responds to the remote control command, it will not be necessary to
NOTES: Always turn the C 372 and associated external powerconnect IR IN/OUT. Never loop the last unit back to the first NAD unit in
amplifiers off before connecting or disconnecting anything to the PRE-the IR IN/OUT chain. Unplug all units from the mains before connectingDEUTSCH
OUT 1, 2 and MAIN-IN sockets.or disconnecting IR IN/OUT.
The PRE-OUT 1&2 output signals will be affected by the NAD C 372's
volume and tone control settings.15. 12V TRIGGER OUT
This output allows to remotely switch on or off ancillary equipment such
12. BRIDGE MODEas a tuner, power amplifier, etc. which are also equipped with a 12V
The NAD C 372 can be used as part of a higher power stereo or home-trigger input. This can also be an AC outlet power strip equipped with
ESPAOLtheatre system, by connecting adding additional power amplifiers. If thea 12V trigger input. The 12V trigger output is activated whenever the
power amp section in the NAD C 372 is to be used to drive a singleunit is switched to normal operational mode from Stand-by or Off.
speaker, then use the Bridge switch to run the built-in Left and Right
power amplifiers as a single channel, high power unit. Set the BRIDGEFor switching Stand-by/Power On of an external component through
MODE switch to the 'Bridge' position and connect the speaker to thethe C 372, connect the12V-trigger output of the C 372 to the remote
terminals marked 'L +' and 'R+' ensuring that the 'L+' is connected to thecomponent's DC input jack. The plug required is a standard 3.5mm
'+' terminal on your loudspeaker and the 'R+' is connected to theMini-Jack plug ("mono"): The tip is the live or + connection, the shaft
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loudspeaker's '-' terminal. Connect the source to the Left MAIN-IN input.of the input jack is the 12V-trigger - or ground connection.
In Bridged Mode the NAD C 372 will produce approximately 300W intoNOTES:Check the specifications of the Trigger input terminal on the
an 8 ohm loudspeaker. In this mode, the amplifier sections will react asother components to ensure these are compatible with the C 372's 12V-
though the speaker impedance has been halved. Low impedancetrigger output. NAD components equipped with 12V input triggers are
speakers (under 8 ohms) are not recommended when using Bridgefully compatible with the C 372's 12V output trigger. The C 372's 12V-
PORTUGUSMode, as these may cause the amplifier's thermal cut-out to operate iftrigger output voltage is 12V DC. The total maximum current must not
played at high levels. exceed 200mA. Typically, NAD 12V input triggers draw less than 10mA
of current.
The Bridge LED on the front panel (Fig. 2; No. 2) will illuminate whenBefore making any connections to any 12V trigger input or output,
the amplifier is in Bridge mode.make sure all components are disconnected from the AC mains.
NOTES:Do not connect anything to the Right MAIN-IN input (No. 9)Failure to observe the above may result in damage to the C 372 or any
when Bridge Mode is selected. Always turn the C 372 and associatedancillary components attached to it. If in doubt over the connections,SVENSKA
external power amplifiers off before connecting or disconnectinginstallation and operation of the 12V trigger output consult your NAD
anything to the PRE-OUT 1, 2 and MAIN-IN sockets.dealer.
13. SOFT CLIPPING16. SPEAKERS A + SPEAKERS B
When an amplifier is driven beyond its specified power output, a hard,The NAD C 372 is equipped with two sets of speaker connectors. Use
distorted sound can be heard on very loud sounds. This is caused by thethe Speakers A connectors for the 'main' speakers and use the Speakers
amplifier cutting off or 'hard clipping' the peaks of sound that it was notB connectors for a second pair, for example, extension speakers located
designed to reproduce. The NAD Soft Clipping circuit gently limits thein another room.
output of the system to minimise audible distortion if the amplifier is
overdriven.
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