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4 BALANCED

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Connect XLR audio source to these connectors.  Ensure that proper 
pin configurations are followed – Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive 
(signal live) and Pin 3: Negative (signal return).

5 SELECT

Use SELECT switch to choose which audio input will be the active 
source.

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Select SINGLE-ENDED audio input by setting SELECT switch to the 
right towards the direction of SINGLE ENDED input.

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Select BALANCED audio input by setting SELECT switch to the left 
towards the direction of BALANCED input.

6 SINGLE-ENDED 

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Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the 
left and right analog output of a preamplifier, processor or any 
compatible device.

7 GROUND

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Ensure that the C 268 is plugged-in to a grounded AC wall outlet.

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If a separate earth ground is necessary, use this terminal to ground 
your C 268. The C 268 can be connected to ground by connecting 
a ground lead wire or similar to this terminal. After insertion, tighten 
the terminal to secure the lead.

8  LINE OUT

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The LINE OUT sockets allow “daisy-chaining” - use more than one 
amplifier to add speakers to the same channel.

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Use dual RCA cable to connect LINE OUT to the corresponding 
analog audio input of compatible devices such as amplifiers, 
receivers or other applicable devices.

9  INPUT SELECT

Use INPUT SELECT switch to manage audio output level.
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FIX: Audio output level is fixed.  The C 268 becomes like a basic 
amplifier with audio output level controlled by an external device.

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VAR: Audio output level can be adjusted using the INPUT LEVEL 
control knob.  

10  INPUT LEVEL

With INPUT SELECT switch set to VAR, the INPUT LEVEL control knob 
can be used to adjust the audio output level of the C268.  

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Turn clockwise to increase audio output level; counter clockwise to 
lower it.

NOTE

 

The INPUT LEVEL is a level trim only and not a full volume control. 

11  AUTO SENSE LEVEL

Auto Sense feature instantaneously turn the C 268 to operating mode 
from standby mode if it senses a specific input signal level applied to 
either the BALANCED or SINGLE-ENDED sockets.  There are three Auto 
Sense levels

SETTING

INPUT LEVEL

Low

0.85 mV

Mid

1.7 mV

High

3.7 mV

12  +12V TRIGGER IN/OUT

+12V TRIGGER OUT

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The +12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling external equipment 
equipped with a +12V trigger input.

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Connect this +12V TRIGGER OUT to the other equipment’s 
corresp12V DC input jack using a mono cable with 3.5mm 
male plug.

• 

This output will be 12V when the C 268 is ON and 0V when it is 
either OFF or in standby mode.

+12V TRIGGER IN

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With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the C 268 can be 
switched ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices 
such as amplifiers, preamplifiers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply 
is cut off, the C 268 will return to standby mode. 

• 

Connect this +12V Trigger input to the remote device’s 
corresp12V DC output jack using a mono cable with 
3.5mm male plug. The controlling device must be equipped with a 
+12V trigger output to use this feature.  

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

REAR PANEL

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Summary of Contents for C 268

Page 1: ... Owner s Manual C268 Stereo Power Amplifier ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA РУССКИЙ ...

Page 2: ...ly one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed u...

Page 3: ... recommended by the manufacturer 23 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat WARNING TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUGTOWIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT THE LIGHTNING FLASHWITH ARROW...

Page 4: ...unicipal waste End users are exhorted not to dispose waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste In order to achieve a high level of recycling waste batteries discard waste batteries separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your vicinity For more information about collection and recycling of waste batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service...

Page 5: ...ar panel to ON setting The Standby LED indicator will illuminate amber Press front panel STANDBY button to turn ON the C 268 The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue Your C 268 is now powered up SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 268 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 268 this is by far the safest container in wh...

Page 6: ...by mode When the C 268 is powered up from standby mode this indicator will change in color from amber to red and finally blue IMPORTANT NOTES For the Standby button to activate the following must occur a The supplied power cord from the C 268 must be plugged in to a power source b The rear panel POWER switch must be set to ON 3 BRIDGE MODE INDICATOR This BRIDGE MODE indicator lights up blue when t...

Page 7: ...rol knob 10 INPUT LEVEL With INPUT SELECT switch set to VAR the INPUT LEVEL control knob can be used to adjust the audio output level of the C268 Turn clockwise to increase audio output level counter clockwise to lower it NOTE The INPUT LEVEL is a level trim only and not a full volume control 11 AUTO SENSE LEVEL Auto Sense feature instantaneously turn the C 268 to operating mode from standby mode ...

Page 8: ...erminals together or to any common ground device Do not connect the output of this amplifier to any headphone adapter speaker switch or any device that uses common ground for left and right channels NOTES Use 16 gauge American Wire Gauge or AWG or lower stranded wire Connections to the C 268 can be made with banana type plugs Bare wire or pins can also be used by loosening the terminal s plastic n...

Page 9: ... ref 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz Frequency response 0 3 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel separation 80 dB 1 kHz 70 dB 10 kHz Input sensitivity for 80W in 8 ohms Fixed Gain mode 920 mV Bridge Mode Gain Line In Balanced and Single ended Fixed Gain mode 25 dB Variable Gain mode 14 5 dB 34 5 dB Bridge Mode Sensitivity Line In Balanced and Single ended Fixed Gain mode 2 8V for 300W in 8 ohms Variable Gain mode at maxim...

Page 10: ...onal 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 C268_eng_OM_v06 Sep 2017 ...

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