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11. MAIN INNOTES: Check the specifications of the Trigger input terminal on the
Connections to an external pre-amplifier or processor, such as aother components to ensure these are compatible with the C 352's 12V-
surround-sound decoder. In normal use these should be connected totrigger output. NAD components equipped with 12V input triggers are
the Pre-Out 2 sockets (No. 10) with the links supplied. To connect yourfully compatible with the C 352's 12V output trigger. The C 352's 12V-
NAD C 352 to external processor or preamplifier first remove these links.trigger output voltage is 12V DC. The total maximum current must not
Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect to the left and right �Audioexceed 100mA. Typically, NAD 12V input triggers draw less than 10mA
OutputO of the pre-amp or processor to the Main-In sockets.of current. Before making any connections to any 12V trigger input or
output, make sure all components are disconnected from the AC mains.
NOTE: always turn the amplifier off before connecting or disconnecting
ENGLISHanything to the Pre-Out and Main-In sockets.Failure to observe the above may result in damage to the C 352 or any
ancillary components attached to it. If in doubt over the connections,
12. SPEAKERSinstallation and operation of the 12V trigger output consult your NAD dealer.
Speaker terminals for speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or more.
Connect the right speaker to the terminals market �R +O and �R-O15. IEC AC MAINS (POWER) INPUT
ensuring that the �R+O is connected to the �+O terminal on yourThe C 352 comes supplied with a separate AC Mains cable. Before
loudspeaker and the �R-O is connected to the loudspeakerOs �-O terminal.connecting the cable to a live wall socket ensure that it is firmly
FRAN?AISConnect the terminals marked �L+O and �L-O to the left speaker in theconnected to the NAD C 352's AC Mains input socket first. Always
same way. Always use heavy duty (16 gauge; 1.5mm, or thicker)disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first,
stranded wire to connect loudspeakers to your NAD C 352. The high-before disconnecting the cable from the C 352 Mains input socket.
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.SWITCHED AC OUTLET
(NORTH AMERICAN VERSIONS ONLY)
BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORSThe AC power cord of another component may be plugged into this
Bare wires and pin sockets should be inserted into the hole in the shaftaccessory outlet. Components plugged into this outlet will be switchedDEUTSCH
of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminalOs plastic bushing until theOn and Off by the POWER button on the front panel or by the ON and
hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin or bare cable end intoSTAND-BY button on the remote control handset.
the hole and secure the cable by tightening down the terminalOs bushing.
NOTE: The total power consumption of any components connected to
Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back panelthe AC outlets may not exceed 100 Watts.
or another socket. Ensure that there is only 1/2� (1cm) of bare cable or
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (FIGURE 2)ESPA?OLpin and no loose strands of speakers wire.
1. POWER ON/OFF
13. SOFT CLIPPINGaPress the POWER button to switch the amplifier On. The Stand-by
When an amplifier is driven beyond its specified power output, a hard,indicator (No. 2) over the power button will light up amber.
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 notPressing the POWER switch again will turn the unit OFF completely, it
designed to reproduce. The NAD Soft Clippinga circuit gently limits thewill not respond to the remote control.
ITALIANOoutput of the system to minimise audible distortion if the amplifier is
overdriven.REMOTE CONTROL ON /OFF (FIGURE 3)
Press the ON button to switch the unit from Stand-by to the operating
If your listening involves moderate power levels you may leave the Softmode; The Stand-by indicator (No. 2) will turn from amber to red, then
Clippinga switch to Off. If you are likely to play at high levels, that couldto green after a short pause and the indicator for the last selected source
stretch the amplifier's power capability, then switch Soft Clipping On.will light up. Press the OFF button to switch the unit to the Stand-by
The Soft Clippinga indicator on the front panel will illuminate when themode: The Stand-by indicator (fig. 2; No. 2) will light up amber.
PORTUGUaSamplifier is in Soft Clipping mode.
NOTE: In Stand-by mode the C 352 uses very little power. However, it
14. 12V TRIGGER OUTis recommended that you switch the unit totally off if it is not going to
This output allows to remotely switch on or off ancillary equipment suchbe used for more than a couple of days. Switch off completely by
as a tuner, power amplifier, etc. which are also equipped with a 12Vpressing the POWER button on the front panel (No. 1), all lights will
trigger input. This can also be an AC outlet power strip equipped withextinguish.
a 12V trigger input. The 12V trigger output is activated whenever theSVENSKA
unit is switched to normal operational mode from Stand-by or Off.
For switching Stand-by/Power On of an external component through
the C 352, connect the12V-trigger output of the C 352 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.
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