NAD C 388 Quick start guide

C 388
NAD
Brand
NAD
Model
C 388
Type
Quick start guide

NAD C 388 is a hybrid digital DAC amplifier that combines the best of analog and digital technology to deliver exceptional audio performance. With its built-in DAC, the C 388 can decode high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit/384kHz, ensuring pristine sound quality from your digital sources. It also features a variety of analog inputs, including phono, so you can connect your turntable and enjoy your vinyl collection. The C 388 also has a built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

NAD C 388 is a hybrid digital DAC amplifier that combines the best of analog and digital technology to deliver exceptional audio performance. With its built-in DAC, the C 388 can decode high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit/384kHz, ensuring pristine sound quality from your digital sources. It also features a variety of analog inputs, including phono, so you can connect your turntable and enjoy your vinyl collection. The C 388 also has a built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONNECT
SPEAKERS AND BLUETOOTH ANTENNA
CONNECT
INPUT DEVICES
NOTE
Download the latest C388 Owner’s manual from the NAD website http://nadelectronics.com
NOTE
Take care to match the polarity ( + or - ) of the
C388 speaker terminals with the corresponding
terminals on connected speakers.
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C 388 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplier
Quick Setup Guide
OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1
COAX 2 PHONO LINE 1
LINE 2 USB
TONE
BT
SR 9
BLS
SCAN
TUNE
SOURCE
VOLUME
SOURCE
© NAD C388
Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier C 388
NA
D
Power connector x 2
SR9 Remote Control AA batteries x 2 Bluetooth Antenna
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
External DeviceExternal Device External Device
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
UNBALANCED
R BALANCED
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
AES/EBU
S-VIDEO OUT
L BALANCED
L
R
POWER
ON
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
L R
HDMI OUT1
HDMI OUT2
HDMI OUT1
HDMI OUT2
12V IN
12V OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
12V IN
12V OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
POWER
ON
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
UNBALANCED
R BALANCED
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
AES/EBU
S-VIDEO OUT
L BALANCED
L
R
POWER
ON
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
L R
HDMI OUT1
HDMI OUT2
HDMI OUT1
HDMI OUT2
12V IN
12V OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
12V IN
12V OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
POWER
ON
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
UNBALANCED
R BALANCED
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
AES/EBU
S-VIDEO OUT
L BALANCED
L
R
POWER
ON
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
L R
HDMI OUT1
HDMI OUT2
HDMI OUT1
HDMI OUT2
12V IN
12V OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
12V IN
12V OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
POWER
ON
100-240V ~ 50/60Hz
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
©2016 NAD ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL, A DIVISION OF LENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED
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.
C388_eng_QS_v02 - 07/16
POWER UP!
Mains AC Power
100-120V/220-240V~50/60Hz
POWER
ON
Serial No./N de serie
SPEAKERS
B
LE FT
RI GHT
SERVICE
BT
ANTENNA
GND
SPEAKERS
A
LE FT
RI GHT
RS232
1
2
PHONO IN
LINE 1 IN
PRE-OUT/SUBW
1
2
L
R
L
IR
IN
R R
L
MM
LINE 2 IN
IN
R
L
TRIGGER +12V
© NAD C388
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
OUT
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
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
1
2
VOLUME
SOURCE
© NAD C388
Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier C 388
NA
D
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NAD C 388 Quick start guide

C 388
NAD
Brand
NAD
Model
C 388
Type
Quick start guide

NAD C 388 is a hybrid digital DAC amplifier that combines the best of analog and digital technology to deliver exceptional audio performance. With its built-in DAC, the C 388 can decode high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit/384kHz, ensuring pristine sound quality from your digital sources. It also features a variety of analog inputs, including phono, so you can connect your turntable and enjoy your vinyl collection. The C 388 also has a built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

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