NAD C 379 Quick Setup Manual
NAD C 379 Quick Setup Manual

NAD C 379 Quick Setup Manual

Hybrid digital dac amplifier
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C 379 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier
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Quick Setup Guide
1.
STEREO
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
R
L
BALANCED
BALANCED
L
R
UNBALANCED
BRIDGED
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
AUDIO OUT
L
R
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
ON (MONO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
OFF (STEREO)
BRIDGE (MONO)
BRIDGE (MONO)
BRIDGE (MONO)
BRIDGE (MONO)
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LINE OUT
LINE OUT
LINE OUT
LINE OUT
LINE OUT
L
L
L
L
L
-6
-6
-6
-6
-6
BRIDGE (MONO)
-10
-10
-10
-10
-10
R
R
R
R
R
-20
-20
-20
-20
0
0
0
0
-20
0
LOW LEVEL
LOW LEVEL
HIGH LEVEL INPUT
INPUT FROM
OUTPUT TO
FROM RECEIVER
PREAMP
PREAMP
+
+
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LFE INPUT
LFE OUTPUT
L
R
T
U
O
E
N
L I
L
- 6
)
O
N
O
M
(
E
G
D
R I
B
0
- 1
R
0
0
- 2
C268
POWER
ON
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

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  • Page 1 C 379 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier ® Quick Setup Guide nadelectronics.com/product/C-379-Hybrid-Digital-DAC-amplifier support.nadelectronics.com STEREO LOW LEVEL LOW LEVEL POWER HIGH LEVEL INPUT INPUT FROM OUTPUT TO FROM RECEIVER PREAMP PREAMP 2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT LEFT BALANCED BALANCED – RIGHT – –...
  • Page 2 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 3 C 379 ® Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read • Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer before the product is operated. servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 5 To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. NAD® is a trademark of NAD Electronics International. NAD Electronics International is a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited. ©NAD, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TEMPORARY DISPLAY ..........17 RESTORING C 379 TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ....5 SPEAKER .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    This option is available only if the optional MDC2 BluOS D is installed. SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 379 arrived. Press [ENTER] to select “Yes” and initiate selected Factory Reset option.
  • Page 8: Identification Of Controls

    • POWER switch is off. Do not expose the remote sensor of the C 379 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination. If you do so, you may IMPORTANT NOTES not be able to operate the C 379 with the remote control.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    ATTENTION! Please ensure that the C 379 is powered off or unplugged from the mains power outlet 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 10: Bridge Mode

    Ensure that the audio setting/format of eARC-connected devices to • If you do not intend to use the C 379 for long periods of time (such C 379 is set to PCM only. as when on vacation), switch off the POWER switch.
  • Page 11: Mdc2 Upgrade Slots

    C 379. 18 GROUND TERMINAL • Ensure that the C 379 is plugged-in to a grounded AC wall outlet. • If necessary, use this ground terminal to connect to ground a phono or turntable source for PHONO input.
  • Page 12: Sr 10 Remote Control

    SR 10 REMOTE CONTROL The SR 10 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 379. It can also control up to 4 devices. SR 10 will operate up to a distance of 23ft (7m). Two AA batteries should be fitted in the battery compartment at the rear of the remote control handset.
  • Page 13 Applicable only if optional MDC2 BluOS D is installed. CD PLAYER CONTROL (applicable to most NAD CD Players): Select CD among the DEVICE SELECTOR buttons to gain access to the following applicable control buttons. Check the owner’s manual of your applicable NAD CD Player for control button compatibility.
  • Page 14: Using The Sr 10 Remote Control Library

    USING THE SR 10 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY The SR 10 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each of its DEVICE SELECTOR “pages. ” If the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, BluOS player or Tuner, follow the procedure below to change the library code.
  • Page 15: Reset Sr 10 To Its Factory Default Settings

    IMPORTANT The SR 10 may not necessarily contain all the control buttons applicable for the above-mentioned NAD products. Use the prescribed remote control of the specific NAD product for a full complement of applicable remote control buttons. RESET SR 10 TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS The SR 10 remote control can be restored to its factory default settings (including default libraries) by the following procedures.
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION USING C 379 ACCESS MAIN MENU TONE CONTROL Tone control allows the boosting or reduction of particular audio frequencies. The tone control levels, Bass and Treble, can be turned on or off. • On: Tone control levels are active. At Tone Controls On, Bass and Treble control levels are available for configuration.
  • Page 17: Auto Standby

    2 Using your iOS or Android device, go to Settings – Bluetooth and then scan for Bluetooth devices. Select the unique device ID (example, C379BT) of your C 379 as listed or selectable in the device list of your Bluetooth settings. Pair or connect your C 379 and the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 18: Network Standby

    HDMI eARC works with HDMI High Speed Cables with Ethernet and the new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable. eARC is the default mode for C 379 and will fallback to ARC if no eARC connection happens. IMPORTANT! •...
  • Page 19: Brightness

    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 379 and SR 10 set to “Channel 1”, the C 379 can now be remotely controlled independent of the T 758.
  • Page 20: Enable Source

    Fixed: Output level is fixed and the C 379’s Volume Control is bypassed. This feature is sometimes referred to as “Cinema Bypass” because it allows the C 379 to be used for the front channels of a surround sound system by relegating the volume control function to the surround processor.
  • Page 21: Auto Sense

    OPERATION USING C 379 2 While at “Fixed” option, use front panel [d] or SR 10’s [D] button to ANALOG BYPASS select “Fixed” level and return to “Source Setup” menu selections. a With “Fixed” level selected and back to “Source Setup” menu All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analog-to-digital selections, use front panel [a/s] or SR 10’...
  • Page 22 UPGRADE AVAILABLE With the optional MDC2 BluOS D installed and C 379 connected to internet, “Upgrade Available” will be shown if a software upgrade is available. If “Upgrade Available” is shown, use [f] to go to BluOS upgrade menu.
  • Page 23: Preamplifier Section

    The RIAA response is consistent with a pre-emphasis that is rolled off at 50 kHz by a second order filter, such as used in Neumann cutting lathes. Gross dimension includes feet, volume knob, installed antenna at right angle 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 379.
  • Page 24 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.

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