NEDERLANDS Owner’s Manual SVENSKA DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier ENGLISH C 388 РУССКИЙ ®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS 1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN EARTHED MAINS SOCKET-OUTLET. CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) than is equal to, or greater than shown below. Left and Right Panels: 10 cm Rear Panel: 10 cm Top Panel: 10 cm FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED WHAT’S IN THE BOX INTRODUCTION Packed with your C 388 you will find • Two detachable mains power cord • SR 9 remote control with 2 AA batteries • Bluetooth antenna • Quick Setup Guide IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRANÇAIS FRONT PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS NAD ENGLISH FRONT PANEL Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier C 388 VOLUME FRANÇAIS SOURCE © NAD C388 2 STANDBY BUTTON • Press Standby button to switch ON the C 388 from standby mode. The Power indicator will change from amber to blue color. • Pressing Standby button again switches back C 388 to standby mode. The Power indicator will change from blue to amber color. • The Standby button cannot activate the C 388 if the rear panel POWER switch is off.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL ENGLISH 10 11 12 13 RIGHT SPEAKERS A LEFT BT ANTENNA M o d u l a r D e s i g n C o n s t r u c t i o n POWER GND RS232 SERVICE RIGHT FRANÇAIS M o d u l a r D e s i g n C o n s t r u c t i o n PHONO IN 1 2 1 L L LINE 1 IN LINE 2 IN L PRE-OUT/SUBW IR L IN MM Serial No.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS 7 POWER • Supplies the AC mains power to the C 388. • When the POWER switch is set to ON position, the C 388 goes to standby mode as shown by the amber status condition of the front panel Power indicator. • Press the front panel Standby button or SR 9’s remote control’s [ON] button to switch ON the C 388 from standby mode. • If you do not intend to use the C 388 for long periods of time (such as when on vacation), switch off the POWER switch.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL ENGLISH MDC CLASSIC UPGRADE SLOTS DD USB 2.0 The delivery format of digital content is constantly changing in pure digital systems like the C 388. Each of these formats typically requires specialized hardware and software, often with licensed IP and content copy protection. FRANÇAIS To address continuous technological evolution, NAD has placed all digital interface circuitry of the C 388 on easily upgradable modules, called Modular Design Construction (MDC).
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS ENGLISH SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL 1 POWER ON & OFF: The SR 9 remote has a separate ON and OFF button. Press the ON button to switch the unit from Standby to operating mode. Press the OFF button to switch the unit to Standby mode.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL ENGLISH 7 SOURCE 5/6: Toggle through the source input selections. If the optional MDC modules are installed, the source selections will include the sources incorporated in the applicable modules. FRANÇAIS 9 VOL [ 5/6 ]: Press [ 5/6 ] button to increase or decrease the loudness level. Release the button when the desired level is reached. For NAD Receivers, the VFD will also show “Volume Up” or “Volume Down” while pressing SR 9’s VOL [5/6].
SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS ENGLISH SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL FRANÇAIS BluOS PLAYBACK CONTROLS (applies only when an optional MDC BluOS module is installed) Set DEVICE SELECTOR to BLS and the following control buttons are applicable for BluOS playback control. 4 : Resume playback from pause mode. ; : Pause current playback. 9 : Skip back to the beginning of current song. 0 : Skip forward to the next song.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS NAD REMOTE APP ENGLISH The NAD Remote App transforms your smartphone or tablet into a powerful controller for app enabled products, including select NAD Hi-Fi amplifiers and digital music streamers. With the NAD Remote App, the traditional NAD remote control is reinvented with an intuitive user interface and ability to wirelessly control NAD-connected products.
OPERATION Source Setup Optical 1 Optical 1 NOTE Menu option will remain displayed and will only turn off or default to current Source after 1 minute of non-user interface. SOURCE SETUP Source Setup Settings Optical 1 There are three Source Setup menu options – Enabled, Name and Volume Control. At Source Setup menu, select the particular Source you want to enable, disable, rename or setup Volume Control.
OPERATION USING THE C 388 ENGLISH SETTINGS BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE FRANÇAIS The “Settings” main menu allows you to configure or show the following features: • Tone Controls • Bass • Treble • Balance • Filters • Pre Out/Subwoofer • Speaker Channel • Temporary Display • Dimmer • Network Standby • Auto Standby • Auto Sense • IR Channel • IR Learning Device • Volume Display Mode • Firmware Version • Firmware Upgrade • MDC Card Upgrade • BT Work Mode Source Setup - Bass 0 dB Source Setup - TONE CONTROLS
OPERATION DIMMER Source Setup Pre Out/Subwoofer Dimmer Pre Out Pre Out/Subwoofer feature allows you to select the function of the PREOUT or SUBWOOFER terminals. Pre Out: Configured as Pre Out terminals. Subwoofer: Configured as Subwoofer terminals. SPEAKER CHANNEL Source Setup Settings Speaker Channel Speaker A SPEAKER CHANNEL enables you to engage or disengage the speakers connected respectively to the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel.
OPERATION USING THE C 388 ENGLISH AUTO SENSE IR CHANNEL Source Setup Settings Auto Sense Off FRANÇAIS Auto sense feature enables the C 388 to wake up from standby mode when triggered by network connected App or active source input. ESPAÑOL ON • Unit wakes up from standby mode when triggered by network connected App or active source input. • Except for analog input, the unit will power up to the Source that activated the unit to operating mode.
OPERATION BT WORK MODE AMP IR Learning Device enables any non-NAD remote control to learn AMP and BluOS basic remote control codes. With the learned codes, use the configured non-NAD remote control to command or operate the C 388. HOW TO LEARN REMOTE CONTROL CODES 1 Go to IR Learning Device menu. Select either AMP or BluOS. 2 Select AMP and the first Amp Learning Key appears – VOLUME UP.
OPERATION USING THE C 388 ENGLISH NOTES ABOUT BLUETOOTH SINK SETTINGS 1 If you turn OFF the Bluetooth connection (not “unpair” or disconnected) of your Bluetooth device, the display will change to “Connectable”. When you turn ON again your Bluetooth device, the display remains “Connectable”. FRANÇAIS “Connectable” means only the same or current Bluetooth device can connect to your C 388.
OPERATION Settings Firmware Version Main:Vx.xx VFD :Vx.xx BT :Vx.xx Source Setup Settings BluOS Setup BluOs -20.0 dB Firmware version details of Main (MCU), VFD (display) and BT (Bluetooth) are displayed. “x.xx” above stands for the version number of the particular firmware item. “BluOS Setup” becomes available as one of the Main menu items when an optional MDC BluOS module is installed in one of the MDC slots in the rear panel. The following are the BluOS Setup menu options.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH All specs are measured according to IHF 202 CEA 490-AR-2008 standard. THD is measured using AP AUX 0025 passive filter and AES 17 active filter. PREAMPLIFIER SECTION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS LINE INPUT, PRE OUT LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) <0.005 % at 2 V out Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input impedance (R and C) >106 dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain) >80 dB (1 kHz) >70 dB (10 kHz) 22 kohms + 100 pF Maximum input signal >4.
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Preliminary C 388 HYBRID DIGITAL DAC AMPLIFIER NAD’s New Classic Amplifiers. Intelligent. Powerful. Efficient. Introducing the NAD C 388 Expansive Power with Unprecedented Flexibility The C 388 ties together all the critical elements of a top performing music system; music sources past, present, and future, in addition to providing a nearly unrestricted reservoir of power that allows your speakers to reveal every nuance of musical detail.
Future-Proof Modular Design Sophisticated Power This NAD exclusive feature allows you to customize your NAD amplifier with additional capabilities and features, now or in the future. The two available MDC slots can accommodate a variety of upgrade modules including 4K video capable HDMI switching, additional Digital Inputs, additional Analogue and Phono Inputs, and one of the most advanced Hi-Res Audio multi-room wireless systems available, the BluOS™ music management system developed by Bluesound.
Specifications C 388 Continuous output Power into 4 1 and 8 1 (Stereo) IHF Dynamic Power 150W (at rated THD, 20-20kHz, both channels 21 400W 41 350W 81 250W THD 0.009% IMD 0.009% Signal/Noise Ratio <-94dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500mV input ref. 1W out in 8 1) Damping Factor >200 (ref. 8 1, 50Hz and 1kHtz) <-113dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 50W in 8 1, max volume) Frequency Response Channel Separation 10Hz-65kHz 1kHz 85dB 10kHz 70dB Sample Rate 192kHz/24bit Standby Power 0.
GARANTIE DE L'AMERIQUE DU NORD NAD Electronics of America et Lenbrook/NAD Canada garantissent que Ia presente composante est exempte de tout vice de materiau et de fabrication selon les modalites suivantes : Composantes electroniques (syntonisateurs, pre-amplificateurs, amplificateurs, amplificateurs integres, recepteurs, processeurs AN et produits AN integres) Composantes electromecaniques (lecteurs CD, lecteurs DVD, lecteur de Bluray et tables tournantes) 2 ans, pieces et main-d'oeuvre 2 ans, pieces et
NORTH.AMERICA WARRANTY NAD Electronics of America and Lenbrook/NAD Canada warrants this component to be free from all defects in materials and workmanship as follows: Electronic components (tuners, preamplifiers, amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, receivers, NV processors, & integrated NV products) Electro-mechanical products (CD players, DVD Players, BD players and turntable} 2 years, parts & labour 2 years, parts & labour This warranty is valid only in the country of purchase.
