NAD M51 Owner's Manual

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1 UNBALANCED• Use a twin RCA-to-RCA lead to connect these sockets to the left andright analog input of a receiver or amplifier.2 BALANCED• Connect these XLR connectors to the corresponding XLR input ofprofessional audio amplifiers.• Ensure that proper pin configurations are followed – Pin 1: Ground,Pin 2: Positive (signal live) and Pin 3: Negative (signal return).3 AES/EBU• Digital audio stream from professional audio sources like SACD/CDPlayers or processors can be connected to this XLR connector.• For high-end sources with higher sampling rates like 176kHz and192kHz, it is highly recommended that such sources be interfacedwith the AES/EBU IN connector. The AES/EBU IN is well suited tohandle such sources with high sampling rate.4 COAXIAL, OPTICAL• Connect COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL to corresponding S/PDIF outputof sources such as CD, DVD or BD players, digital cable box, digitaltuners and other applicable components.5 USB• Using Type A to Type B cable connector (not supplied), interfacecomputer audio to this asynchronous Type B USB input to directlystream 24/192 content from your PC, MAC or NAS (network-attached storage).• In order to stream your computer audio via M51, the “NAD USBAudio driver” that can be downloaded from the NAD website mustbe installed. For more information, refer to the NAD USB AUDIO itemin the USING THE M51 – OTHER FEATURES.IMPORTANT NOTICEThe use of the NAD USB Audio driver downloaded through the NAD siteis done at the customer’s own discretion and risk. The customer will besolely responsible for any damage to his/her computer system or loss ofdata arising out of or in connection with the use of this software driver.In no event shall NAD be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special,exemplary, or consequential damages including negligence or otherwisearising in any way out of the use of this software driver.6 HDMI (HDMI 1,2; HDMI VIDEO OUT)• Connect HDMI 1-2 inputs to the HDMI OUT connectors of sourcecomponents such as BD/DVD player or HDTV satellite/cable box.• Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUT to a HDTV or projector with HDMIinput.NOTEHDMI 1-2 and HDMI VIDEO OUT function only as direct pass through.WARNINGBefore connecting and disconnecting any HDMI cables, both the M51and the ancillary source must be powered OFF and unplugged from theAC outlet. Failure to observe this practice may cause permanent damageto all equipment connected via HDMI sockets.7 UPGRADE• M51 may need a software update to be in step with the latesttechnology trends. Check with your authorized NAD distributors forfuture software updates. Only authorized NAD distributors or servicecenters are allowed to implement a software update.• Connect to this input a USB memory stick containing the softwareupdate. Use USB adaptor when necessary.8 RS 232NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supportsthese external devices. Check out the NAD website for informationabout AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD. See your NAD audiospecialist for more information.• Connect this interface using RS-232 serial cable (not supplied) toany Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the M51 viacompatible external controllers.• Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocoldocuments and PC interface program.9 +12V TRIGGER INWith this input triggered by a 12V DC supply, the M51 can be switchedON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices such asamplifiers, preamplifiers, receivers, etc. If the 12V DC supply is cut off,the M51 will return to standby mode.• Connect this +12V Trigger input to the remote device’scorresponding +12V DC output jack using a mono cable with3.5mm male plug. The controlling device must be equipped with a+12V trigger output to use this feature.IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLSREAR PANEL© NAD M512 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTUNBALANCEDR BALANCED L BALANCEDLRCOAXIALAES/EBU OPTICAL USB HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI VIDEO OUT UPGRADERS 232IR IN+12VTRIGGER INPOWERON100-240V ~ 50/60Hz4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121 2 3ATTENTION!Please make sure that the M51 is powered off or unplugged from the mains power source before making any connections. It is also advisable to powerdown or unplug all associated components while making or breaking any signal or AC power connections.7ENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLITALIANODEUTSCHNEDERLANDSSVENSKAРУССКИЙ