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NAIM NAC 152 XS Reference Manual

Other manuals for NAC 152 XS: Manual, Brochure, Connection Manual, Connection Manual

Summary of NAC 152 XS

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    R e f e r e n c e m a n u a l p r e a m p l i f i e r s e n g l i s h.

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    Contents section page contents 1 connections e1 1.1 interconnect cables e1 2 mains power e1 2.1 mains plug wiring e1 2.2 equipment fuses e1 2.3 non-rewirable mains plugs e1 2.4 mains circuits and cables e1 3 general installation e2 3.1 siting the equipment e2 3.2 switching on e2 3.3 running in e2 3....

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    E1 naim audio products are conceived with performance as the top priority. Careful installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved. This manual covers all non-streaming preamplifiers. It begins with some general installation notes. Product specific information begins in section 4...

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    E2 3 general installation naim equipment is designed to offer the finest performance possible avoiding compromise wherever practical. This can lead to circumstances that may be unfamiliar. The notes that follow contain advice specifically related to naim equipment as well as more general warnings ab...

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    E3 nac 552 4 nac 552 introduction and installation the nac 552 preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply and can be used only in conjunction with the nac 552ps power supply. Diagram 5.2 illustrates connection of the nac 552 to its power supply. The four transit screws on the undersi...

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    E4 nac 552 nac 552ps 4.3 socket types and assignment defaults input socket socket source button number features assignment default 1 din input not assigned 2 din input cd 3 din input tuner 4 din input/output, av bypass capable tape 5 din input/output, av bypass capable av 6 din input/output aux 1 7 ...

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    E5 nac 552 source bank volume balance mute mono record bank source and record selection 5.3 nac 552 front panel controls 5.2 nac 552 connected to nac 552ps mains input and fuse note: for best performance the burndy and 5 pin din cables should be run as close together as possible. To stereo power amp...

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    E6 nac 252 7 nac 252 introduction and installation the nac 252 preamplifier does not incorporate an internal power supply and can be used only in conjunction with a supercap power supply. Diagram 8.2 illustrates connection of the nac 252 to a supercap power supply. The preamplifier and power supply ...

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    E7 aux 1 in/out aux 2 in cd in tuner in hdd in/ out av in/out aux 2 in (alternative) signal ground nac 252 8 nac 252 connections and controls 8.1 nac 252 rear panel connections cd/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) aux 2/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) rs232 interface rc5 in supercap supercap note: the rs232 interface...

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    E8 nac 252 9 specification input sensitivities: 75mv, 47kΩ overload margins: 40db (all inputs all audio frequencies) main output level: 0.775v, hdd output level: 75mv, 600Ω auxiliary power outputs: for naim phono stage. Power supply: supercap dimensions (h x w x d): both 87 x 432 x 314mm weight: nac...

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    E9 nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs 10 nac 282, nac 202 and nac 152 xs introduction and installation the nac 282, nac 202 and nac 152 xs preamplifiers do not incorporate an internal power supply but must be used in conjunction with either a naim power amplifier incorporating a preamplifier power output...

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    E10 nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs 10.6 auxiliary power outputs the nac 282, nac 202 and nac 152 xs aux 2 input is provided with primary and alternative din sockets. The alternative socket, fitted at manufacture with a removable cover, is intended for use with a naim audio stageline or superline phon...

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    E11 cd in tuner in hdd in/ out av in/out signal ground aux 2 in (alternative) aux 1 in/out aux 2 in nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs 10.7.1 power supply upgrade options preamplifier stage 1 upgrade stage 2 upgrade stage 3 upgrade nac 282 use: hi-cap use: 2 x hi-cap use: supercap connect to: upgrade 1 s...

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    E12 cd in tuner in hdd in/ out av in/out aux 1 in/out aux 2 in signal ground aux 2 in (alternative) nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs to power amplifier with internal power supply 11.2 nac 202 rear panel sockets 11.3 nac 152 xs rear panel sockets cd/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) aux 2/rca phono ch1(l) ch2(r) ...

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    E13 nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs note: link plugs must only be inserted in the sockets from which they were removed and unused power supply sockets must not be used for any other purpose. Incorrect use of link plugs and power supply sockets risks significant damage to the power supply or preamplifi...

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    E14 nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs 12.3 nac 202 connected to hi-cap and napsc 12.4 nac 152 xs connected to flatcap (both outputs) mains input and fuse to stereo power amplifier to mono or dual mono power amplifiers additional signal output mains input and fuse power switch to stereo power amplifier t...

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    E15 nac 282, nac 202 & nac 152 xs 12.5 nac 152 xs connected to flatcap and hi-cap mains input and fuse to stereo power amplifier to mono or dual mono power amplifiers additional signal output mains input and fuse power switch note: link plugs must only be inserted in the sockets from which they were...

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    E16 13 specifications nac 282 nac 202 nac 152 xs input sensitivities: 75mv, 47kΩ 75mv, 47kΩ 130mv, 47kΩ overload margins: 40db 40db 35db (all inputs, audio frequencies) main output level: 0.775v, 0.775v, 0.775v, hdd output level: 75mv, 600Ω 75mv, 600Ω 130mv, 600Ω auxiliary power outputs: for naim ph...

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    E17 preamplifier operation 14 preamplifier operation many operational and control features of naim preamplifiers are common to all and are based on a similar user interface. This section of the manual describes those features and the user interface, drawing attention to differences between products ...

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    E18 preamplifier operation 14.3 handset volume and balance control the remote handset volume and balance keys provide some alternative control characteristics. With the nac 552, nac 252, nac 282 and nac 202 a quick press and release of a key will adjust by a preset “nudge”. A quick press and release...

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    E19 preamplifier operation 14.9 interface function buttons and keys preamplifier program auto input av bypass restore mode switching defaults nac 552 hold pre n/a n/a n/a handset key (r-com) hold prog pre 4 mon pre 4 mute hold disp handset key(s) (narcom 4) source mono source mute front panel button...

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    E20 r-com remote handset 15 r-com remote handset the r-com remote handset is supplied with the nac 552 and can be purchased as an accessory. It offers quick and intuitive control of the most often used functions of cd players, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers and tuners. To fit batteries, remove...

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    E21 narcom 4 remote handset 16 narcom 4 remote handset the narcom 4 remote handset is supplied with all preamplifiers. It is a multi-functional remote control handset designed to be used with naim audio cd players, integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, and preset tuners. To fit the remote handset ba...

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    E22 declaration of conformity products that display the crossed-out wheeled bin logo cannot be disposed of as domestic waste. These products must be disposed of at facilities capable of re-cycling them and appropriately handling any waste by-products. Contact your local authority for details of the ...