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1 BALANCED

• 

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).

2 SELECT

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

• 

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

• 

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

3 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.

4 GROUND

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Ensure that the C 298 is plugged-in to a grounded AC wall outlet.

• 

If a separate earth ground is necessary, use this terminal to ground 
your C 298. The C 298 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.

5  LINE OUT

• 

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

• 

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.

6  INPUT SELECT

Use INPUT SELECT switch to manage audio output level.

• FIX:

 Audio output level is fixed.  The C 298 becomes like a basic 

amplifier with audio output level controlled by an external device.

• VAR:

 Audio output level can be adjusted using the INPUT LEVEL 

control knob.  

7  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 C 298.  

• 

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. 

8  AUTO SENSE LEVEL

Auto Sense feature instantaneously turn the C 298 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

Auto Sense mode can be enabled or disabled by the following steps.

Enable Auto Sense mode

At operating mode, press and hold front panel Standby button for 
10-15 seconds until Bridge mode indicator light flashes three times.

Disable Auto Sense mode

At operating mode, press and hold front panel Standby button for 
10-15 seconds until Bridge mode indicator light flashes two times.

9 SERVICE

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Use for servicing purposes only. Not for consumer use.

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

REAR PANEL

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ATTENTION! 

 

Please make sure that the C 298 is powered off or unplugged from the mains power source before making any connections. It is also advisable to power 
down or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections. 

Summary of Contents for C 298

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ENGLISH Stereo Power Amplifier C298 NAD C 298...

Page 2: ...r Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When in...

Page 3: ...collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and packaging point this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their mar...

Page 4: ...to MID 6 Set the POWER switch at the rear panel to ON setting The Standby LED indicator will illuminate amber Press front panel STANDBY button to turn ON the C 298 The Standby LED indicator will turn...

Page 5: ...more than 15 seconds until Bridge mode indicator light flashes three times Disable Auto Standby mode At operating mode press and hold front panel Standby button for more than 15 seconds until Bridge...

Page 6: ...he C 298 becomes like a basic amplifier with audio output level controlled by an external device VAR Audio output level can be adjusted using the INPUT LEVEL control knob 7 INPUT LEVEL With INPUT SELE...

Page 7: ...OUT to drive C 298 LEFT input 12 SPEAKERS Connect C 298 s Right speaker terminals marked R and R to the corresponding and terminals of your designated right speaker Repeat the same for C 298 s Left sp...

Page 8: ...reo mode at 1 kHz 1 THD 8 ohms 260W 4 ohms 490W 2 ohms 570W IHF dynamic power Bridge mode at 1 kHz 1 THD 8 ohms 1000W 4 ohms 1100W Peak output current 25 A in 1 ohm 1 ms Damping factor 800 ref 8 ohms...

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