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NAD C 388 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 C 388 ® Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER before the product is operated. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, for future reference.
  • Page 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. The model and serial number of your new C 388 are located on the back of the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    C 388 AS A BLUETOOTH SOURCE ........

  • Page 5: Identification Of Controls

    For the Standby button to activate, the following must occur: not be able to operate the C 388 with the remote control. a The supplied power cord from the C 388 must be plugged in to a power source. Distance: About 23ft (7m) from the front of the remote sensor.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    ATTENTION! Please ensure that the C 388 is powered off or unplugged from the main 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.
  • Page 7 NAD is a certified partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports • If you do not intend to use the C 388 for long periods of time (such these external devices. Check out the NAD website for information as when on vacation), switch off the POWER switch.

  • Page 8: Mdc Classic Upgrade Slots

    Typical USB mass storage devices compatible with The following optional MDC modules can be integrated with the C 388 - C 388 include portable flash memory DD USB 2.0, MDC HDM-2 and the MDC BluOS modules. Remove covers to devices and external hard drives (FAT32 install the optional Modular Design Construction (MDC) modules.

  • Page 9: Sr 9 Remote Control

    USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL The SR 9 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 388 as well as other NAD Stereo Receivers, Integrated Amplifiers and Preamplifiers. It has additional controls to remotely operate NAD CD Players, AM/FM Tuners and dedicated AM/FM/DAB Tuners.
  • Page 10 8 DIM (for use with NAD Stereo Receiver, Tuner and CD Player): Reduce, turn off or restore display brightness. Depending on the NAD model, the brightness of the front panel display will vary when you toggle this button. For C 388, toggle to vary brightness level of the display - brighter, normal or dimmer.

  • Page 11: Using The Sr 9 Remote Control Library

    RANDOM: Play songs/playlist in random order USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY The SR 9 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of its DEVICE SELECTOR “pages. ” If SR 9 the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, DVD player or other components, follow the procedure below to change the library code.

  • Page 12: Nad Remote App

    Mode” option is set to “Sink”. Launch the NAD Remote App! Select your device. For this example, select “NAD C388F22A”. Use the NAD Remote App in the same manner you operate the SR 9 remote control or navigate the various menu options of C 388.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Output level is fixed and the C 388’s Volume Control is bypassed. This ENABLED feature is sometimes referred to as “Cinema Bypass” because it allows the C 388 to be used for the front channels of a surround sound system by Source Setup Source Setup Settings relegating the volume control function to the surround processor.

  • Page 14: Settings

    Experiment by reversing the polarity of the Subwoofer or use a combination of filters, for example, the High Pass filter built into the C 388 and run full range to the Subwoofer and set the Crossover filter setting on the Subwoofer itself. Note that changing the level can also change the crossover frequency, so experimentation is the only way to get an optimal result.

  • Page 15: Pre Out/Subwoofer

    Temporary Display feature enables the display to be turned off temporarily after 10 seconds of non-user interface. Auto Standby feature is an integral feature of C 388 that conforms to On: Display is turned off temporarily after 10 seconds of non- user European ecodesign regulations.

  • Page 16: Auto Sense

    Press [ENTER] while still holding down the device button [AMP]. The AMP device selector will flash once to indicate that the library input is successful. With both C 388 and SR 9 set to “Channel 1”, the C 388 can now be remotely controlled independent of the C 390DD. NOTE Performing a Factory Reset for C 388 or SR 9 will restore their respective IR channel setting to “Channel 0”.

  • Page 17: Ir Learning Device

    Sink IR Learning Device enables any non-NAD remote control to learn AMP Bluetooth (BT) Work Mode defines the two roles of the C 388 as either a and BluOS basic remote control codes. With the learned codes, use the Bluetooth Sink or a Bluetooth Source.

  • Page 18: C 388 As A Bluetooth Source

    (Connected) and playback can be resumed also. searchable/connectable Bluetooth devices now shown. Source Setup Settings 3 For other devices to connect to your C 388 even if current Bluetooth Bluetooth(Source) device is not unpaired or disconnected, press and hold the [ENTER] Connectable button until the display changes from “Connectable”...

  • Page 19: Firmware Version

    OPERATION USING THE C 388 FIRMWARE VERSION BLUOS SETUP Source Setup Settings Settings Source Setup Settings BluOS Setup Firmware Version BluOs -20.0 dB Main:Vx.xx VFD :Vx.xx :Vx.xx Firmware version details of Main (MCU), VFD (display) and BT (Bluetooth) “BluOS Setup” becomes available as one of the Main menu items when an are displayed.

  • Page 20: Reference

    Output impedance 6 ohms * - Gross dimension includes feet, volume knob and extended rear panel terminals. Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features, please check out www.NADelectronics.com for the latest information about C 388.
  • Page 21 All 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.
  • Page 24 Expansive Power with Unprecedented Flexibility FEATURES & DETAILS The C 388 ties together all the critical elements of a top performing music system; music • 150W x 2 Continuous power sources past, present, and future, in addition to providing a nearly unrestricted reservoir of into 8 or 4 Ohms power that allows your speakers to reveal every nuance of musical detail.
  • Page 25 C 388 via wireless headphones such provides near perfect regulation of voltage across a wide as NAD’s own HP70. There is also a control app that allows your range of conditions and provides a solid noise-free foundation smartphone or tablet to control all functions of your C 388.
  • Page 26 13.9kg (30.5lb) * Gross dimensions include feet, extended buttons and rear panel terminals. ** Non-metric measurements are approximate. NAD Electronics will not assume any liability for errors being made by retailers, custom installers, cabinet makers, or other end users based on information contained in this document. Note: Installers should allow a minimum clearance of 55mm for wire/cable management.

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