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9  +12v trigger in:

 This input allows the M2 to be switched remotely 

to standby mode or ON by ancillary equipment, such as an amplifier, 
preamp, AV processor, etc. The controlling device must be equipped 
with a 12 V trigger output to use this feature.

10  +12v trigger out:

  The +12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling 

external equipment that is equipped with a +12V trigger input. This 
output will be 12V when the M2 is ON and 0V when the unit is either 
OFF or in standby mode.  

11  right SpeakerS:

  Connect the right speaker to the terminals marked 

“R +” and “R-” ensuring that the “R+” is connected to the “+” terminal 
on your loudspeaker and the “R-” is connected to the loudspeaker’s “-” 
terminal. There are two sets of RIGHT SPEAKER outputs and these are 
identical in function (parallel connection) and are provided for ease of 
Bi-wiring with heavy audiophile cables.  Double check your speaker 
connections before powering up the M2. 

Always use heavy duty (16 gauge; 1.5mm, or thicker) stranded wire 
to connect loudspeakers to your M2. The high-current binding post 
terminals can be used as a screw terminal for cables terminating in 
spade or pin sockets or for cables with bare wire ends.

bi-wiring  

Most modern high quality loudspeakers offer the option of Bi-wiring.  
This separates the HF crossover from the LF crossover and offers 
enhanced performance by preventing LF return currents from affecting 
the HF performance.  If you decide to bi-wire, be sure to remove the 
“links” at the loudspeaker that connect the LF and HF sections (these are 
provided for convenience when single wire connection is used).  Your 
loudspeaker instruction manual should cover this subject as well.

WARNING 

 

The M2 employs a “floating” ground design. External devices (such as 
speaker switching or headphone adaptors) that connect the left and 
right channels together must not be used with the M2. Left and right 
channels must never be connected to each other.

12  power Switch:

  The POWER switch supplies the master AC mains 

power for the M2. When this switch is at ON position, the M2 is in 
standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the standby 
LED. Toggle the front panel’s STANDBY button to switch ON the M2 or 
back to standby mode. If you intend not to use the M2 for long periods 
of time (such as when on vacation), switch the POWER switch to the 
OFF position. When the POWER switch is at OFF position, the front 
panel STANDBY button or M2 remote control cannot activate the M2.

13  ac mainS input:

 The M2 comes supplied with a separate AC Mains 

cable.  Before connecting the cable to a live wall socket ensure that 
it is firmly connected to the M2’s AC Mains input socket first. Always 
disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first, 
before disconnecting the cable from the M2’s Mains input socket.

14  fuSe holder:

 In the unlikely event a fuse may need to be replaced, 

unplug the AC cord from the wall.  Then, remove all connections from 
the amplifier. Use a flathead screw driver or similar to open the fuse 
holder via the slot indicated.  With the screw driver in place, push and 
turn counterclockwise to open the fuse holder.   Only replace the fuse 
with the same type, size, and specification. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

Do not use any substitute fuses of different types, ratings or values.  
Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage to the amplifier 
circuits and may create a fire hazard and/or defeat the safety built into 
the M2 thus voiding the warranty.

15  left SpeakerS:

  Connect the left speaker to the terminals marked “L 

+” and “L-” ensuring that the “L+” is connected to the “+” terminal on your 
loudspeaker and the “L-” is connected to the loudspeaker’s “-” terminal.  
There are two sets of LEFT SPEAKER output and these are identical in 
function (parallel connection) and are provided for ease of Bi-wiring 
with heavy audiophile cables. Refer also to “RIGHT SPEAKERS” above.

16  rS-232:

 Connect this interface via RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) 

to any Windows® compatible PC to allow remote control of the M2 
through NAD’s proprietary PC software or other compatible external 
controllers. NAD is a certified partner of AMX, Control4, Crestron and 
Savant and fully supports these external devices. See your NAD audio 
specialist for more information.

17  ir in:

 This input is connected to the output of an IR (infrared) repeater 

(Xantech or similar) or the IR output of another component to allow 
control of M2 from a remote location.

18  ground terminal:

 The M2 requires a grounded AC receptacle or a 

separate earth ground. Use this terminal to properly ground your M2. A 
ground lead wire or similar can be used to connect the M2 to ground 
via this ground terminal. After insertion, tighten the terminal to secure 
the lead.

bare wireS and pin connectorS 

Bare wires and pin connectors should be inserted into the hole in the shaft 
of the terminal. Unscrew the terminal’s 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. Avoid any danger 
of bare metal from the cables touching the rear panel or another connector.

Spade connectorS 

These should be slotted under the terminal’s screw bushing, which is then 
fully tightened. Ensure the connector is tightly secured and there is no 
danger of bare metal from spade connectors touching the rear panel or 
another connector as this may cause damage.

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

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Summary of Contents for M2 - CONNECTING A SUBWOOFER

Page 1: ...ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS SVENSKA РУССКИЙ Owner s Manual M2 Direct Digital Amplifier ...

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: ...nded 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWH...

Page 4: ...municipal 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 servic...

Page 5: ... LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and illuminate the VFD 5 Press the corresponding front panel input button of your preferred source input SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your M2 arrived Should you move or otherwise need to transport your M2 this is by far the safest container in which to do so We ve seen too many otherwise perfect components dama...

Page 6: ...N rear panel connector as the active input 10 BALANCED Select the source connected to the BALANCED L and BALANCED R rear panel connectors as the active input 11 SINGLE ENDED Select the source connected to the SINGLE ENDED L and SINGLE ENDED R rear panel terminals as the active input 12 LOOP DIGITAL PROCESSOR LOOP Allow the insertion of external digital filters into the signal path This is the digi...

Page 7: ...nstruction filter that eliminates the 288 kHz sampling frequency of the amplifier The exception may be some electrostatic speakers that have very low impedance at high frequency The lower the HF impedance the greater the deviation from flat response POLARITY POSITIVE REVERSED Allow compensation for recordings that have reversed polarity Positive A positive sine wave at the input remains positive a...

Page 8: ... IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 6 AES EBU IN Digital audio stream from professional audio sources like SACD CD Players or processors can be connected to this XLR connector For high end sources with higher sampling rates like 176kHz and 192kHz it is highly recommended that such sources be interfaced with the AES EBU IN connector The AES EBU IN is well suited to handle such sources with high...

Page 9: ...st Always disconnect the AC Mains cable plug from the live wall socket first before disconnecting the cable from the M2 s Mains input socket 14 FUSE HOLDER In the unlikely event a fuse may need to be replaced unplug the AC cord from the wall Then remove all connections from the amplifier Use a flathead screw driver or similar to open the fuse holder via the slot indicated With the screw driver in ...

Page 10: ...rounding wire is not supplied with your M2 DIGITAL POWERDRIVE The M2 uses NAD s proprietary Digital PowerDrive amplifier technology that allows substantial additional power for short periods of time Research has shown that the peak to average power required to faithfully reproduce music can be a factor of ten for well recorded performances Digital PowerDrive uniquely satisfies this requirement Mus...

Page 11: ...2 REMOTE CONTROL 4 1 3 5 2 6 7 8 CD PLAYER CONTROL for use with compatible NAD CD or SACD CD Players Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to 1 in order to gain access to these buttons REPEAT Repeat track file or whole disc RANDOM Play tracks or files in random mode Open or close disc tray Stop playback Pause playback temporarily Go to beginning of current previous track or file Start playback Go to next track ...

Page 12: ...own normal operation will be restored No power The power cord is disconnected Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely POWER switch shut down Set the POWER switch to ON position M2 always at standby mode cannot be switched ON using the front panel STANDBY button or remote control OFF AUTO TRIGGER switch set to AUTO position Slide the OFF AUTO TRIGGER to OFF position No sound Power AC lead...

Page 13: ...0kHz LP filters 0 02 ref 20Hz 20kHz 100mW rated power Clipping power 250W ref 1 kHz 8Ω 0 1 THD IHF Dynamic power 8 Ω 300W 4 Ω 450W 2 Ω 600W Maximum output current 27A Signal Noise ratio 95dB A weighted ref 1W 118dB A weighted ref 200W Damping factor 2000 ref 20Hz 200Hz Frequency response 0 3dB ref 10 Hz FS 2 FS 32 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz Power Consumption Normal operation 500W ref 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz ...

Page 14: ...rights reserved 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 M2 Owner s Manual Issue 1 10 09 09 ...

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