C 272 Stereo Power Amplifier GB Owner's Manual F D E I P S Manuel d'Installation Bedienungsanleitung Manual del Usuario Manuale delle Istruzioni Manual do Proprietário Bruksanvisning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the device on a wall or ceiling should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using this unit. Retain this notice and the owner's manual for future reference. All warnings on the unit and in its operating instructions should be adhered to. Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through its ventilation openings. The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel. The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched, especially near the plug, convenience receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents for cleaning. Use only a soft damp cloth. The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or C. The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT. If an indoor antenna is used (either built into the set or installed separately), never allow any part of the antenna to touch the metal parts of other electrical appliances such as a lamp, TV set etc. ATTENTION CAUTION CAUTION POWER LINES Any outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tunerpreamplifier, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) aluminium, No. 17 AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire. b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart. c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where leadin enters house. d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm2) copper, or the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used. see NEC Section 810-21 (j). EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the ground cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the service shop's assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts with the same characteristics as the original parts have been used, and that the routine safety checks have been performed to guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition. REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS. 2 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (FIGURE 1) EUROPEAN VERSION ONLY AC IN ~ 230V~50HZ 10 11 SPEAKERS A AC IN ~ VACATION ON Serial No./No. De Series 120V~60HZ OFF SPEAKERS B FIXED IN VARIABLE IN L © NAD 2003 C272 INPUT SELECT FIX VAR L INPUT LEVEL (dB) BRIDGE MODE MIN MAX ON (MONO) (LEFT CH.) MONO SOFT CLIPPING OFF (STEREO) +12V TRIGGER IN OFF AUTO OFF 100mA R SENSE/ DEFEAT SLEEP/ WAKE R ON 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS (FIGURE 2) 3 NAD C 272 Stereo Power Amplifier QUICK START 1. Connect the speakers to the Speaker A terminals and preamplifier to the "FIXED IN" inputs. 2. Plug in the AC power cord. 3. Press the POWER button to turn the NAD C 272 on. 4. Press the required input selector. 3. VARIABLE IN Using the Variable inputs, it is possible to adjust the volume level for both channels simultaneously, using the Input Level Control (No. 4). This can be useful for: · Level matching In a surround sound or system with more than one set of speakers, differences in levels can occur due to variances in efficiency between these speakers. In case your preamplifier or processor also has individual trims for each channel, set these to neutral or mid position (usually marked as 0dB). Adjust the Level Control so that the speakers driven by the C 272 have the correct volume level compared to the other speakers, judging from your listening position. · Extended volume control range Many systems have so much voltage gain that the speakers (or your ears) are overdriven at any volume control setting higher than 11 or 12 o'clock. As a result you are confined to using only the lower half of the volume control's range, where adjustments are imprecise and where channel balance errors tend to be greater. If the input level is reduced, you can turn up your processor's or preamplifier's volume control, making more effective use of its range. (Suggestion: adjust the input level controls so that your preferred maximum sound levels usually occur at about 2 or 3 o'clock on the volume control.) As an added benefit, this procedure suppresses any noise produced by the preamp's high level circuitry (e.g. any residual hum or hiss that does not go away when the Volume is turned down). · Bi-Amping Some loudspeakers have separate connection terminals for the LF (Low Frequency) and HF (High Frequency) sections of the speaker. This facility allows to "Bi-Amp" such speakers, where a separate power amplifier is used for the LF and HF section, which may improve overall sound quality. When Bi-Amping with different models of power amplifiers, it is likely to occur that one power amplifier has more "gain" than the other, resulting in a mis-match in level for the woofer and tweeter of the speaker. Adjust the level control so that woofer and tweeter are in perfect balance with each other (identical gain of power amplifiers). Connect the output from a pre-amplifier or processor, such as a surround-sound decoder, to this set of inputs. Use a twin RCA-toRCA lead to connect to the left and right `Audio Output' of the pre-amp or processor to the Fixed-In sockets. NOTES: Always turn the C 272 and other components in the system off before connecting or disconnecting anything to the "Fixed In" or Variable In" sockets. When using the "Variable In" sockets, make sure the "input Select" switch (No.2) is to the "VAR" position. NOTES ON INSTALLATION Your NAD C 272 should be placed on a firm, level surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat and damp. Allow adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit on a soft surface like a carpet. Do not place it in an enclosed position, such a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the airflow through the ventilation slots. Make sure the unit is switched off before making any connections. The RCA sockets on your NAD C 272 are colour coded for convenience. Red and white are Right and Left audio respectively. Use high quality leads and sockets for optimum performance and reliability. Ensure that leads and sockets are not damaged in any way and all sockets are firmly pushed home. For best performance, use quality speaker leads of 16 gauge (1.5mm) thickness or more. If the unit is not going to be used for some time, disconnect the plug from the AC socket. Should water get into your NAD C 272, shut off the power to the unit and remove the plug from the AC socket. Have the unit inspected by a qualified service technician before attempting to use it again. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER, THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use a dry soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with soapy water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or other volatile agents. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (FIGURE 1) GB 1. FIXED IN The Fixed Inputs take the input signal straight to the power amplifier's circuitry. This set of inputs is normally used in a system with only one power amplifier or multiple but identical power amplifiers. Refer also to section "Variable In" in this chapter for more information. Connect the output from a pre-amplifier or processor, such as a surround-sound decoder, to this set of inputs. Use a twin RCA-toRCA lead to connect to the left and right `Audio Output' of the pre-amp or processor to the Fixed-In sockets. NOTES: Always turn the C 272 and other components in the system off before connecting or It is disconnecting anything to the "Fixed In" or Variable In" sockets. When using the Fixed In sockets, make sure the "Input Select" switch (No.2) is to the "Fix" position. 4. INPUT LEVEL CONTROL The Input Level control works in combination with "Variable In" (No. 3) only. With the control the volume to the power amplifier can be adjusted from zero (counter clock-wise) to maximum (turned up all the way clock-wise). Refer also to section "Variable In" in this chapter for more information. NOTE: Always turn the C 272 and other components in the system off before connecting or disconnecting anything to the "Fixed In" or Variable In" sockets. 2. INPUT SELECT The Input Select switch determines which input on the C 272 is active. Set to "FIX" for use with "Fixed In" and to "VAR" for use with "Variable In". Refer also to section "Variable In" in this chapter for more information. 4 5. SPEAKERS A & SPEAKERS B The NAD C 272 is equipped with two sets of speaker connectors wired in parallel to facilitate connection of multiple pairs of speakers or "Bi-Wiring". Use the Speakers A connectors for the `main' speakers and use the Speakers B connectors for a second pair, for example, extension speakers located in another room. Under normal operation, connect the right speaker to the terminals market `R +' and `R-' ensuring that the ` ...