
1 SE IN (SINGLE-ENDED)
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Use single-ended analog audio input for sources (CD Player, tuner,
preamplifier, processor or other applicable devices) that are not
equipped with BALANCED analog audio output.
2 PHONO
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Input for either a Moving Coil or Moving Magnet phono cartridge.
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Connect the twin RCA lead from your turntable to this input.
3 PHONO GROUND CONNECTOR
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Turntables normally include a single wire earth lead. Use the M12
phono ground connector to connect this lead.
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Unscrew the terminal to expose the hole that will accept the lead.
After insertion, tighten the terminal to secure the lead.
4 COAXIAL IN 1-2, OPTICAL IN 1-2
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Connect to the corresponding optical or coaxial digital output of
sources such as CD or BD/DVD players, digital cable box, digital
tuners and other applicable devices.
5 COMPUTER
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Asynchronous USB 24 bit/192 kHz input assures lowest jitter for best
musical performance.
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Using Type A to Type B cable connector (not supplied), interface
computer audio to this asynchronous Type B USB input to directly
stream 24/192 PCM content from your PC or MAC.
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Ensure that the Sound or Audio device setting of your computer is
set to “NAD USB Audio”.
MINIMUM PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher, Microsoft Windows 7
FOR MAC USERS
Minimum Mac OS X Snow Leopard (version 10.6) and later versions
NOTE
Download and install to your PC the NAD USB Audio driver from
the Manuals/Downloads tab of the NAD web address -http://
nadelectronics.com/products/masters-series/M12-Digital-Preamp-DAC
6 DIGITAL USB BACK
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Connect a USB mass storage device to this input. Typical USB
mass storage devices compatible with M12 include portable flash
memory devices and external hard drives (FAT32 formatted).
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Refer also to the item about LISTENING TO USB DEVICE at the
OTHER FEATURES section of the OPERATION page.
7 ANALOG PRE-OUT/SUB
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These output terminals have dual function. They are used either as
ANALOG PRE-OUT or SUBWOOFER terminals.
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Always turn OFF the M12 and associated external devices before
connecting or disconnecting anything to the ANALOG PRE-OUT/
SUB sockets.
ANALOG PRE-OUT
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The ANALOG PRE-OUT sockets can be used to drive an additional
amplifier. Use a dual RCA cable to connect ANALOG PRE-OUT to the
corresponding analog audio input of compatible devices such as
amplifiers, receivers or other applicable devices.
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ANALOG PRE-OUT will be affected by the M12’s volume control
settings. Rotate the VOLUME control to adjust the output level of
the ANALOG PRE-OUT sockets.
SUBWOOFER
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Use a dual RCA cable to connect SUB to the low level input of a
powered subwoofer.
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Low frequency information up to 200Hz is sent to the connected
subwoofer via SUBW1 or SUBW2.
8 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL, OPTICAL)
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Connect DIGITAL OUT (optical or coaxial) to the corresponding
digital audio input of compatible devices such as receivers,
computer soundcard or other digital processors.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
REAR PANEL
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Please make sure that the M12 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.
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