User manual NAD T 977

[. . . ] NAD and the NAD logo are trademarks of NAD Electronics International, a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the written permission of NAD Electronics International. While every effort has been made to ensure the contents are accurate at the time of publication, features and specifications may be subject to change without prior notice. Indd 2 17/04/2012 9:27am IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for later use. [. . . ] note suggested speaker connections as reflected in the rear panel channel allocations. 3 Connect your Preamplifier’s PRE OUT to the T 977 rear panel’s INPUT port. note suggested speaker connections as reflected in the rear panel channel allocations. Before connecting the plug to the mains powers source, connect firmly first the other end to T 977’s AC Mains input socket. The T 977 goes to standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the Standby LED. note suggested speaker connections as reflected in the rear panel channel allocations. When the T 977 is switched ON from standby mode, the Channel Status LEDs will initially turn red and then eventually turn blue. 7 Adjust the corresponding T 977 INPUT LEVEL CONTROL and/or Preamplifier’s volume control according to desired listening levels. BARE WIRES AND PIN CONNECTORS WARNING: The terminals marked with this symbol are hazardous live. External wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of ready-made leads or cords. Bare wires and pin sockets should be inserted into the hole in the shaft of the terminal. Unscrew the speaker terminal’s plastic bushing until the hole in the screw shaft is revealed. Insert the pin or bare cable end into the hole and secure the cable by tightening down the terminal’s bushing. Ensure bare wire from the speaker cables does not touch the back panel or another socket. Ensure that there is only 1/2” (1cm) of bare cable or pin and no loose strands of speakers wire. SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your T 977 arrived. Should you move or otherwise need to transport your T 977, this is by far the safest container in which to do so. Have the unit inspected by a qualified service technician before attempting to use it again. 1 STANDBY BUTTON · Press this button to switch ON the T 977. Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode. Before connecting the plug to the mains powers source, connect firmly first the other end to T 977’s AC Mains input socket. The preamplifier or controller connected to the T 977 should be switched ON first before powering up the T 977. [. . . ] 6 +12V TRIGGER IN · The +12V Trigger input allows the T 977 to be switched remotely from standby mode to ON and vice-versa by ancillary equipments such as a preamplifier, AV processor, etc. The controlling device must be equipped with a 12V trigger output to use this feature. WARNING The front panel Standby button is disabled as long as the male plug of the mono cable (with or without +12V DC) is connected to T 977’s +12V TRIGGER IN. Unplug the mono cable for the T 977 to be normally switched ON (or back to standby mode) using the front panel STANDBY button. [. . . ]