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Summary of Contents for N052

Page 1: ...Reference Preamplifier Owner s Manual N0 52...

Page 2: ...om Before you read this User Guide we recommend that you thoroughly read the N0 52 Quick Start Guide supplied with your N0 52 in printed form The Quick Start Guide contains all the information you wil...

Page 3: ...lously balanced circuits preserve all input signal information passing it to the associated power amplifier without the limitations of asymmetrical designs In addition to the above mentioned inputs th...

Page 4: ...used to feed powered subwoofers recording devices or a second zone The N0 52 represents the ultimate combination of compelling performance and almost limitless potential Its unique dual chassisstruct...

Page 5: ...Input Ph Gain XXX 20Hz HPF XXX R Load XXX C Load XXX Ph Bal XXX Aux XXX Setup Menu Input Setup Power Mgmt Volume Control Advanced The Input Setup menu allows you to customize the following parameters...

Page 6: ...e Offset parameter to the volume level of the Main and Auxiliary outputs SSP The SSP setting configures the selected input for complete integration with a multichannel surround sound processor See SSP...

Page 7: ...o menu to continue listening as normal Ph Gain This setting lets you choose from two preset gain settings 40 0dB or 60dB for the Phono input The 60dB setting is useful for boosting signals from moving...

Page 8: ...he previous time the unit was powered down is retained CAUTION Setting the Turn On parameter to Last can result in louder than expected power up volume if the N0 52 was set to a high volume level sett...

Page 9: ...ontrol circuitry powered and ready to receive commands from either the front panel controls or the remote control This mode provides moderate power conservation Normal This mode shuts off the N0 52 s...

Page 10: ...ng network related parameters Name N0 52_XXXXXX Displays your N0 52 s network name the X s represent the last six digits of the unit s unique MAC address This setting is informational only and does no...

Page 11: ...e gain The signal at the Main outputs is also routed to the Aux outputs at a level that mirrors the Main output volume setting This mode is useful in configurations where Main and Aux signals and leve...

Page 12: ...rround sound processor see illustration on next page 1 Make sure the N0 52 and all associated components are powered off and disconnected from electrical outlets 2 Connect the output connectors on the...

Page 13: ...s R Input Link Su round Back Remote Zone Left Left Right Right Left Right Left Right Left Right Left Cen er Front Analog Audio Outputs Mic ophone Inputs 1 2 R R R L L L 3 3 3 1 2 1 2 3 Y Y G Pb Pb B P...

Page 14: ...ontroller chassis is placed inside a glass cabinet tinted glass will reduce the remote control range Make sure the remote control signal is being received at the IR receiver on the Controller s front...

Page 15: ...u is not set to Off No connectivity via Ethernet Verify that the network cables are properly connected between the router switch or hub and the N0 52 If you have connected directly to a computer verif...

Page 16: ...ive 3 3 5 0 7 7 10 33 50 77 100 330 47k user selectable 50pF 100pF 150pF 200pF 250pF 300pF 350pF 0 01 F user selectable Output Impedance 20 ohms balanced XLR connectors 10 ohms unbalanced RCA connecto...

Page 17: ...on Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of HARMAN Internationa...

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