NAD C 372 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

ATTENTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

ATTENTION

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.

CAUTION

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.

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 tuner- preamplifier, 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 lead- in 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.

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Contents 372 Important Safety Instructions Rear Panel Connections Front Panel Controls CD Input Quick StartRear Panel Connections Figure Disc Input Video InputSoft Clipping Volume PRE OUTBridge Mode Trigger OUTIEC AC Mains Power Input Bare Wires and PIN ConnectorsSwitched AC Outlet Front Panel Controls Figure Power ON/OFFBridge Mode Indicator Soft Clipping IndicatorVolume Input SelectorsPower on and OFF Buttons PowerdriveRemote Control Handset Figure Master VolumeRemote Control Figure Cassette Deck ControlTroubleshooting Specifications Amplifier SectionSvenska Português Italiano Español Deutsch Français English Entree CD Mise EN Route RapideBranchements SUR LE Panneau Arriere Figure Entree Disque Entree VideoSortie Preampli 2 PRE OUT Mode PonteEntree Principale MAIN-IN Ecretage Doux Soft ClippingFils NUS ET Bornes a Broches Entrée / Sortie IRHAUT-PARLEURS a + HAUT-PARLEURS B Prise Secteur Auxiliaire CommuteePrise Casque Headphone Télécommande Figure ET Boutons Marche / ArrêtLampe Témoin DE Veille / Protection STAND-BY/PROTECTION HAUT-PARLEURS Speakers a & BSelecteurs D’ENTREES Recepteur Infrarouge DE TelecommandesCommandes DES Graves Bass ET DES Aigus Treble Tonalite Neutre Tone DefeatMarche / Arret Alimentation Combine DE Telecommande FigureBI-AMPLIFICATEURS HAUT-PARLEURS a & BCommande DE Lecteur CD Volume Global Master VolumeCommande DE Tuner DepannageCaractéristiques Section Amplificateur 120 dBRückwandanschlüsse Abbildung DISC-EINGANG Disc Input SchnellstartHinweise ZUR Aufstellung CD-PLAYER-EINGANG CD InputBRIDGE-MODUS Brückenschaltung Lautstärke Vorverstärkerausgang 2 Volume PRE OUTVorverstärkerausgang 2 PRE-OUT Triggerausgang 12 V Trigger OUT Geschalteter Netzausgang Switched AC OutletIEC-NETZANSCHLUSS Power Blanke Leitungsenden UND EndhülsenLautsprecher A, B Speakers A, B INFRAROT-EMPFÄNGER DES FernbedienungssignalsKopfhörerbuchse Headphone EingangswahlschalterKlangeinsteller FÜR Tiefen & Höhen Bass & Treble Lautstärke VolumeAnzeige Bridge Mode Klangeinsteller AUS Tone DefeatFernbedienung Abbildung Netz EIN/AUS Power ON/OFFLautstärke Master Volume Mute StummschaltungProblemlösung Technische Daten VerstärkerBatterien in DAS Fach Einlegen CD Input Ingang CD Informatie Betreffende DE InstallatieSnelstart Video Input Ingang VideoBridge Mode Brugmodus Speakers a + Speakers B Luidsprekers a + Luidsprekers B Switched AC Outlet Geschakeld Stopcontact WisselstroomIR IN, OUT IR IN, UIT Ongeïsoleerde Draden EN PenstekkersKoptelefoonaansluiting IEC AC Mains Power Ingang WisselstroomnetvoedingAfstandsbediening Afbeelding ON/OFF Toetsen AAN / UIT Speakers a & B Luidsprekers a & BIngangskeuzetoetsen Volume GeluidssterkteControlelamp Bridge Mode Brugmodus Controlelamp Soft ClippingAfstandsbediening Afbeelding Power on & OFF Netvoeding AAN & UITBI-AMPING Gebruik VAN Twee Versterkers Voor LF EN HF Mute DempenBedieningselement Tuner Master Volume HoofdgeluidssterkteProblemen Oplossen Activeert Pause Activeert StopItaliano Español Nederlands Deutsch Français English Technische Gegevens VersterkerdeelCD Input Entrada DE CD Comienzo RapidoNotas Sobre LA Instalacion Video Input Entrada DE VídeoSoft Clipping Recorte Blando Volume PRE-OUTPRE-OUT ENTRADA, Salida DE Infrarrojos IR IN, OUTEntrada DE RED DE CA IEC Alimentación Eléctrica Speakers a + Speakers B AltavocesConectores DE Cable DE Hilo Desnudo Y DE Pasador Selectores DE Entrada Toma DE AuricularesSpeakers a & B Altavoces Receptor DE Ordenes DE Control Remoto DE InfrarrojosTone Defeat Anulacion DE Tono Volume VolumenIndicador DE Bridge Mode Balance EquilibrioAltavoces a Y B Master Volume Volumen PrincipalEncendido Y Apagado DE LA Alimentación Mute SilenciamientoEquipo Manual DE Control Remoto Figura Investigacion DE Averias Especificaciones Seccion DE AmplificadoresInput CD Avviamento RapidoConnessioni DEL Pannello Posteriore 1. Input Disco AUX Input Input Gruppi AulisiariModo Ponticellare Altoparlanti a + Altoparlanti B IEC AC Mains Power Input Input Alimentazione Rete C.A. IECComando SUL Quadro Anteriore FIG Power ON/OFF ACCESO/SPENTO Fili Scoperti E Connettori a PiediniAltoparlanti A, B Indicatore Soft ClippingPresa PER Cuffia Selettori InputEquilibrio Indicatore DEL Modo Ponticellare Bridge ModePower on & OFF Acceso E Spento Registrazione Come Effettuare UNA RegistrazioneEntrate Volume MasterDiffusori a E B Comando DEL SintonizzatoreTrasmettitore Telecomandi FIG Ricerca Guasti Specifiche Sezione AmplificatoreCD Input Entrada do Leitor DE Discos Compactos Instalação E Ligação RápidaObservações Sobre a Instalação AUX Input Entrada AUXMAIN-IN Entrada Principal Volume PRE-OUT Volume DE Saída do PRÉ-AMPLIFICADORBridge Mode Modo DE Ligação EM Ponte PRE-OUT 2 Saída do PRÉ-AMPLIFICADORCabos a Descoberto E Terminais DE Pinos Switched AC Outlet Saída Comutada CATrigger OUT Saída DE Disparo DE 12 Tomada DE Auscultadores Entrada DE Alimentação DE CA IEC Power AlimentaçãoComandos do Painel Dianteiro Figura Altifalantes A, BReceptor DE Infravermelhos DOS Comandos do Controlo Remoto Soft Clipping Indicator Indicador DE Limitação SuaveInput Selectors Selectores DE Entrada Tone Defeat Desactivação DA TonalidadeGravação Para Efectuar UMA Gravação Bridge Mode Indicator Indicador DE Modo DE Ligação EM PontePowerdrive Circuito DE Transmissão DE Potência Cópia DE Cassete Para CasseteSpeakers a & B Altifalantes a E B Power on & OFF Ligar / Desligar AlimentaçãoMaster Volume Volume Principal Mute Silenciamento+10 Resolução DE Problemas Especificações Secção do AmplificadorSvenska Português Italiano Español Deutsch Français English Anslutningar PÅ Apparatens BAKSIDA. SE FIG Disc Ingång SnabbstartTänk PÅ Följande VID Inkoppling CD IngångBryggkoppling Switchat NätuttagVolym PRE OUT Trigger UtgångSTAND-BY/SKYDDSLÄGESINDIKATOR Kontroller PÅ Apparatens Framsida SE FIG AV/PÅ KnappFjärrkontroll SE AV/PÅ Knappar HörlursuttagBAS & Diskantkontroller FjärrkontrollmottagareSoft Clipping Indikator BalanskontrollStyrfunktioner FÖR NAD Radiodel Power PÅ & AVHuvudvolym Styrfunktioner FÖR NAD KassettdäckFjärrkontrollen Figur Specifikationer Amplifier SectionManual 06/03

C 372 specifications

The NAD C 372 is a prominent integrated amplifier known for its exceptional clarity, power, and versatility, making it a favorite among audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike. Designed to deliver a high-quality audio experience, the C 372 integrates a variety of advanced technologies and features that contribute to its outstanding performance.

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Another notable feature of the C 372 is its innovative PowerDrive technology. This allows the amplifier to remain stable and produce consistent sound quality across a wide range of speaker impedances. The ability to adapt to different loads makes it versatile enough to match with various speaker types, enhancing the overall listening experience and providing the listener with a significant degree of flexibility.

In addition to its powerful amplification capabilities, the NAD C 372 incorporates a high-quality phono stage, making it an excellent choice for vinyl enthusiasts. The built-in MM/MC (moving magnet/moving coil) phono input ensures that even the finest nuances of a record are captured and reproduced accurately. This feature underscores NAD's commitment to preserving the integrity of analog sources while integrating them seamlessly into a modern audio setup.

The C 372 also offers a range of connectivity options, including multiple line-level inputs, digital inputs, and a home theater bypass function. This versatility allows the amplifier to serve as a central hub for various audio sources, from CD players to streaming devices, ensuring that users can enjoy their music and films without limitations.

Furthermore, the NAD C 372 is designed with a user-friendly interface, featuring a clear display and intuitive controls that make operation straightforward. Its classic design, combined with a solid build quality, ensures that the amplifier not only performs excellently but also looks great in any audio setup.

In summary, the NAD C 372 integrated amplifier stands out through its powerful output, advanced technologies like PowerDrive and Direct Digital Amplification, versatile connectivity options, and a dedicated phono input. It is a well-rounded choice for anyone looking to elevate their home audio experience.