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- Page 1 C 390DD ® Direct Digital Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE AUDIO This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’ s attention to Section 820-40 of EQUIPMENT. the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read... - Page 3 RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (NOW, WHILE YOU CAN SEE IT) The model and serial number of your new C 390DD are located on the back of the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: Model no: .
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 RESTORING C 390DD TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ..22... -
Page 5: Introduction
• C 390DD Quick Start Guide SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 390DD arrived. Should you move or otherwise need to transport your C 390DD, this is by far the safest container in which to do so. We’ve seen too many otherwise... -
Page 6: Identification Of Controls
The Standby LED indicator will turn from amber to blue and buttons. • Do not expose the remote sensor of the C 390DD to a strong light illuminate the VFD. Pressing the STANDBY button again turns the unit back to standby mode. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
ATTENTION! Please make sure that the C 390DD 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. - Page 8 • Connect this +12V TRIGGER OUT to the other equipment’s • If you intend not to use the C 390DD for long periods of time (such corresponding +12V DC input jack using a mono cable with 3.5mm as when on vacation), switch off the POWER switch.
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Page 9: Mdc Classic Upgrade Slot
A PHONO: Input for either a Moving Coil upgradable modules. NAD calls this the Modular Design Construction (MDC). The C 390DD includes one MDC module already – the DD USB 1 or Moving Magnet phono cartridge. (Direct Digital USB) which has Type A and Type B USB input terminals. -
Page 10: Avr 4 Remote Control
USING THE AVR 4 REMOTE CONTROL The AVR 4 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 390DD. The AVR 4 can also be used to directly command other NAD products that respond to applicable common remote control codes. - Page 11 “Volume Up” or “Volume Down” or “Volume: -/+_ _ dB” (-/+_ _ indicates the numerical dB level) while pressing AVR 4’s [VOL p/q ] buttons. For C 390DD, “Vol: -/+ _ _._ dB” is shown in the VFD. 12 D/F/A/S, ENTER Select an item in a menu.
- Page 12 Tuner models; check the owner’s manual of your NAD Receiver or Tuner for control button compatibility. You can also load the applicable NAD code library to this device so that it can be made compatible with your other NAD equipment. Refer to the section below about “LIBRARY” on how to load a NAD code library.
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Page 13: Library
AVR 4 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY The AVR 4 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 Blu-ray disc player or other components, follow the procedure below to change the library code. -
Page 14: Operation
Press [s], [S] or [ENTER] buttons of the AVR 4 remote control or front panel • Pressing AVR 4’s [TONE] button will also bring up Bass and Treble to display in the VFD the C 390DD’s Main Menu. modes. Toggle [TONE] button to select “Treble” or “Bass” and then use the [D/F] to adjust their respective levels. -
Page 15: Setup Menu
The “Room EQ Test Sequence” file along with corresponding instructions can be downloaded via the NAD website link – http://nadelectronics. The ROOM EQ feature of the C 390DD is a simple and effective way to tame standing waves without altering the upper frequency balance of your com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C-390DD-Direct-Digital-Powered-DAC- loudspeakers. -
Page 16: Listening Mode
`2 ohms `Mono }~4 ohms `Reversed `5 ohms Speaker Compensation The C 390DD offers distinct listening modes, tailored for different types of recording or program material. The following listening modes can be }`6 ohms selected. `7 ohms STEREO `8 ohms • Select “Stereo”... -
Page 17: Digital Soft Clipping
Frequencies from 40Hz to 200Hz can be selected, with the high pass signal results. sent to the C 390DD amplifier section and the low pass signal sent to the Subwoofer Out. At “On” setting, Digital Soft Clipping gently limits the output of the C 390DD to minimize audible distortion should the amplifier be overdriven. -
Page 18: Using The C 390Dd
AMP device selector will flash once to indicate that the library input is `CH2 successful. With both C 390DD and AVR 4 set to “CH1”, the C 326BEE can now be The C 390DD has the capability to operate over four IR channel settings. remotely controlled independent of the C 390DD. -
Page 19: Sample Rate
Output level is fixed and the C 390DD’s Volume Control is bypassed. This feature is sometimes referred to as “Cinema Bypass” because it allows the C 390DD to be used for the front channels of a surround sound system by relegating the volume control function to the surround processor. -
Page 20: Phono
}~On NOTE `Off The optional NAD DD AP-1 (Direct Digital Analog Phono) module must be installed for “Phono” source to be functional. Otherwise, “Phono” On: Select if your loudspeaker is of the type with “vented” cabinets (i.e. source will not be available from the Source Setup menu selection. -
Page 21: Usb Mode
Use Type A to Type B cable connector to directly stream 24/96 PCM content Back and Computer. Using either “USB Front” or “USB Back”, the C 390DD from your PC or MAC to the C 390DD. Ensure that the Sound or Audio can play back MP3/WMA/FLAC files stored in external USB (Universal Serial device setting of your computer is set to “NAD USB Audio”. -
Page 22: Reference
IR Channel setting. RESTORING C 390DD TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press and hold front panel together front panel buttons [a SOURCE] and [SOURCE s] until the VFD shows “Factory Reset”. The C 390DD is now restored to its factory default settings. -
Page 23: Specifications
7.7 kg (17.0 lbs) Shipping Weight 9.8kg (21.6 lbs) * - Gross dimensions include feet, volume knob and speaker terminals. Specifications are subject to change without notice. For updated documentation and features, please log onto www.NADelectronics.com for the latest information about C 390DD. - 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.