NAD C399BLUOS C 399 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual ENGLISH Hybrid Digital DAC Amplier NAD C 399 C 399
  • Page 2 - English - : ENGLISH Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near waterfor example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Cart A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company PowerCord Protection Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Mains Plug Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSINFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock Flame Sources No naked ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a re or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Headphones Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions When the powersupply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performancethis indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in re electric shock or other hazards Battery Disposal When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructions rules that apply in your country or area Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer WARNING THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • Page 3 - English - : ENGLISH NAD is a trademark of NAD Electronics International NAD Electronics International is a division of Lenbrook Industries Limited NAD All Rights Reserved 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by NAD Electronics for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standards Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power eirp is not more than that necessary for successful communication To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Marking and rating plate can be found at the rear panel of the apparatus To reduce the risk of re or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine re or the like Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type An appliance with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection MPE REMINDER To satisfy FCCIC RF exposure requirements a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation To ensure compliance operations at closer than this distance is not recommended IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 2004108EC NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION At the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product users manual and packaging point this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings Through reuse recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Your local administrative oce can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 200666EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN UNION FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS ONLY Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate that they should be treated as separate collection and not as municipal waste It is encouraged that necessary measures are implemented to maximize the separate collection of waste batteries and to minimize the disposal of batteries as mixed municipal waste Endusers are exhorted not to dispose waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste In order to achieve a high level of recycling waste batteries discard waste batteries separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your vicinity For more information about collection and recycling of waste batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste batteries potential hazardous eects on human health is prevented and the negative impact of batteries and waste batteries on the environment is minimized thus contributing to the protection preservation and quality improvement of the environment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • Page 4 - English - : ENGLISH INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED 5 WHATS IN THE BOX 5 CHOOSING A LOCATION 5 RESTORING C399 TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 5 FORCE FACTORY RESET 5 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 6 REAR PANEL 7 MDC2 UPGRADE SLOTS 9 MDC2 BLUOSD 9 USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL 10 USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY 12 OPERATION USING C399 13 ACCESS MAIN MENU 13 SETTINGS 13 TONE CONTROL 13 BASS TREBLE BALANCE 13 NETWORK STANDBY 14 CEC POWER 14 IR CHANNEL 14 AUTO STANDBY 15 BLUETOOTH MODE 15 BRIGHTNESS 16 TEMPORARY DISPLAY 16 SPEAKER 16 VOLUME DISPLAY MODE 17 SOURCE SETUP 17 ENABLE SOURCE 17 NAME 17 VOLUME CONTROL 17 HOW TO NAVIGATE VOLUME CONTROL LEVEL SETTING 18 AUTO SENSE 18 ANALOG BYPASS 18 ANALOG GAIN 19 SYSTEM INFO 19 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS 20
  • Page 5 - English - : ENGLISH WHATS IN THE BOX Packed with your C 399 you will nd Two detachable mains power cord SR 9 remote control with 2 AA batteries Bluetooth antennas Quick Setup Guide SAVE THE PACKAGING Please save the box and all of the packaging in which your C 399 arrived Should you move or need to transport your C 399 this is the safest container in which to do so Weve seen too many otherwise perfect components damaged in transit for lack of a proper shipping carton so please Save that box CHOOSING A LOCATION Choose a location that is well ventilated with at least several inches to both sides and behind and that will provide a clear line of sight within 25 feet 8meters between the C 399s front panel and your primary listeningviewing positionthis will ensure reliable infrared remote control communications The C 399 generates a modest amount of heat but nothing that should trouble adjacent components RESTORING C 399 TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Press and hold both front panels a SOURCE s buttons until the display shows the following two reset options Use a or s buttons to select through the options Factory Reset MCU Restore MCU factory default settings only Factory Reset BluOS Restore BluOS factory default settings only Press ENTER to select Yes and initiate selected Factory Reset option IMPORTANT Restoring C 399 to factory default settings will delete all applicable congured or saved settings FORCE FACTORY RESET 1 Switch OFF rear panel POWER switch Leave the unit powered down for at least 5 seconds 2 Press and hold rear panel RESET button and then switch ON the rear panel POWER switch 3 Continue hold of the rear panel RESET button Front panel display will show SERVICE MODE PLEASE WAIT 4 When the front panel display changes to show SERVICE MODE PERFORMING FACTORY RESET Release hold of the rear panel RESET button 5 Unit will reboot and stay in Standby mode amber Unit is restored to factory default settings INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED
  • Page 6 - English - : ENGLISH 1 POWER INDICATOR This indicator will be amber when the C 399 is in standby mode When the C 399 is powered up from standby mode this indicator will change from amber to blue color 2 STANDBY BUTTON Press Standby button to switch ON the C 399 from standby mode The Power indicator will change from amber to blue color Pressing Standby button again switches back C 399 to standby mode The Power indicator will change from blue to amber color The Standby button cannot activate the C 399 if the rear panel POWER switch is o IMPORTANT NOTES Conditions for Standby button to activate a Connect the plug of the supplied power cord to a mains power outlet while ensuring that the other end of the power cord is rmly connected to C 399s AC Mains input socket b The rear panel POWER switch must be set to ON 3 NAVIGATION AND ENTER BUTTONS The navigation dfas and ENTER buttons are used to go through menu options and selections Use dfas to go up down left or right the given options or selections The middle round button is designated as ENTER button This is normally pressed to complete a selection procedure sequence or other applicable functions 4 HEADPHONES A 14 stereo jack socket is supplied for headphone listening and will work with conventional headphones of any impedance The volume tone and balance controls are operative for headphone listening Use a suitable adapter to connect headphones with other types of sockets such as 35mm personal stereo jack plugs 5 DISPLAY Visual and menu information are shown according to the selected settings The following Main menu options are selectable from the display Settings Source Setup and System Info Use the SR 9 remote control or front panel navigation dfas and ENTER buttons to go through menu options and selections 6 REMOTE SENSOR Point the SR 9 remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons Do not expose the remote sensor of the C 399 to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination If you do so you may not be able to operate the C 399 with the remote control Distance About 23ft 7m from the front of the remote sensor Angle About 30 in each direction of the front of the remote sensor 7 a SOURCE s Press a SOURCE or SOURCE s to select Sources 8 VOLUME The VOLUME control adjusts the overall loudness of the signal sent to the loudspeakers The Volume control is characterized by perfect signal tracking and channel balance It provides a highly linear and low noise operation Turn clockwise to increase the volume level and counterclockwise to lower it The default volume level is 20dB Volume level will wake up and reset to the 20 dB default setting if the unit goes to standby mode with a variable volume level higher than 20 dB However if volume level is lower than 20 dB when the unit goes to standby mode that level setting will be preserved when the unit wakes up IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL NAD C 399 7654321 8
  • Page 7 - English - : ENGLISH 1 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA TERMINAL Install supplied Bluetooth antenna to this Bluetooth antenna terminal 2 RESET It is not recommended to use RESET button unless necessary Use the RESET function button when everything else fails and the unit may not be able to recover Switched OFF the rear panel POWER switch Press and hold the RESET button and switch ON the rear panel POWER switch There will be two scenarios as you hold on to the RESET button Hold on to the RESET for less than 30 seconds Initiate chassis USB stick Upgrade or BluOS MDC card upgrade if a BluOS card is installed Hold on to the RESET for more than 30 seconds Initiate chassis factory reset Contact your nearest service center for further guidance on how to use RESET function button 3 SERVICE Use for USB rmware update Contact your nearest service center for rmware update guidance 4 RS 232 NAD is a certied partner of AMX and Crestron and fully supports these external devices Check out the NAD website for information about AMX and Crestron compatibility with NAD See your NAD audio specialist for more information Connect this interface using RS232 serial cable not supplied to any Windows compatible PC to allow remote control of the C 399 via compatible external controllers Refer to the NAD website for information about RS232 Protocol documents and PC interface program 5 IR INIR OUT These minijacks accept and output remotecontrolled codes in electrical format using industrystandard protocols for use with IRrepeater and multiroom systems and related technologies All NAD products with IR INIR OUT features are fully compatible with the C 399 For nonNAD models please check with your other products service specialists with respect to their compatibility to the C 399s IR features IR IN This input is connected to the output of an IR infrared repeater Xantech or similar or the IR output of another compatible device to allow control of the C 399 from a remote location IR OUT Connect IR OUT to the IR IN jack of a compatible device Command and control the linked compatible device by directing its own remote control to C 399s infrared receiver 6 12V TRIGGER 12V TRIGGER OUT The 12V TRIGGER OUT is used for controlling external equipment equipped with a 12V trigger input Connect this 12V TRIGGER OUT to the other equipments corresponding 12V DC input jack using a mono cable with 35mm male plug This output will be 12V when the C 399 is ON and 0V when it is either OFF or in standby mode IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL NAD C 399 100120V220240V 5060Hz 10 11 12 13 ATTENTION Please ensure that the C 399 is powered o 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 8 - English - : ENGLISH IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL 12V TRIGGER IN With this input triggered by a 12V DC supply the C 399 can be switched ON remotely from standby mode by compatible devices such as ampliers preampliers receivers etc If the 12V DC supply is cut o the C 399 will return to standby mode Connect this 12V Trigger input to the remote devices corresponding 12V DC output jack using a mono cable with 35mm male plug The controlling device must be equipped with a 12V trigger output to use this feature NOTE If there is a stereo jack connected to 12V TRIGGER IN the C 399 cannot be powered ONOFF using the front panel Standby button or SR 9s ON OFF buttons The stereo jack has to be unplugged to resume normal powering up of the unit via front panel Standby button or SR 9s ONOFF buttons 7 HDMI ARCeARC Connect to TV that supports HDMI Control CEC and Audio Return Channel ARC or Enhanced Audio Return Channel eARC functions HDMI CEC ARC or eARC functions are possible if external devices that also support these features are interconnected with C 399 via HDMI connection Use HDMI cable to connect HDMI ARCeARC to corresponding HDMI ARCeARC port of TV Use HDMI cable that has Ultra High Speed HDMI Certication Label to enjoy support for larger bandwidth and high bitrate format With ARCeARC connection established C 399 will output audio signal from TV IMPORTANT Ensure that the audio settingformat of ARCeARCconnected devices to C 399 is set to PCM only Only audio output signal from TV is supported by HDMI ARCeARC port There is no video output at HDMI ARCeARC port of C 399 8 OPTICAL 12COAXIAL 12 Connect to the corresponding optical and coaxial digital output of sources such as CD or BDDVD players digital cable box digital tuners and other applicable components 9 PHONO Input for a Moving Magnet MM phono cartridge only Connect the twin RCAtoRCA lead from your turntable to this input if you are using a Moving Magnet cartridge If your turntable includes a groundearth lead it can be connected to the Ground Terminal refer to item 18 below 10 LINE 12 IN Input for line level sources such as CD player tuner or any compatible devices Use a twin RCAtoRCA lead to connect the source devices left and right Audio Output to these line input ports 11 PRE OUT Use dual RCAtoRCA cable to connect PREOUT to the corresponding analog audio input of compatible devices such as ampliers receivers or other applicable devices This makes it possible to use the C 399 as a preamplier to such devices 12 SUB OUT 1 2 Connect SUBW 1 andor 2 to the low level input of corresponding powered subwoofer Anything below your crossover setting accessible via BluOS Controller App with optional MDC2 BluOS D installed will be sent out via SUB OUT Default crossover setting is 80Hz 13 SPEAKERS A B The C 399 has two sets of SPEAKER connections SPEAKERS A and SPEAKER B that are identical in function parallel connection Connect C 399s Right speaker terminals marked R and R to the corresponding and terminals of your designated right speaker Repeat the same for C 399s Left speaker terminals and corresponding left speaker Double check the speaker connections before powering up the C 399 IMPORTANT NOTES The blue terminals must never be connected to ground earth Never connect the blue terminals together or to any common ground device Do not connect the output of this amplier to any headphone adapter speaker switch or any device that uses common ground for left and right channels 14 POWER Supplies the AC mains power to C 399 When the POWER switch is set to ON position the C 399 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 9s remote controls ON button to switch ON the C 399 from standby mode If you do not intend to use the C 399 for long periods of time such as when on vacation switch o the POWER switch With POWER switched o neither the front panel Standby button nor SR 9 remote controls ON button can activate the C 399 15 AC MAINS INPUT The C 399 comes supplied with two separate mains power cords Select the mains power cord appropriate for your region Before connecting the plug to the mains power outlet ensure that it is rmly connected to the C 399s AC Mains input socket Always disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power outlet before disconnecting the cable from the C 399s AC Mains input socket 16 FUSE HOLDER Only qualied NAD service technicians can have access to this fuse holder Opening this fuse holder may cause damage thus voiding the warranty of your C 399 17 GROUND TERMINAL Ensure that the C 399 is pluggedin to a grounded AC wall outlet If necessary use this ground terminal to connect to ground a phono or turntable source for PHONO input If a separate earth ground is necessary use this terminal to ground your C 399 The C 399 can be connected to ground by connecting a ground lead wire or similar to this terminal After insertion tighten the terminal to secure the lead
  • Page 9 - English - : ENGLISH MDC2 UPGRADE SLOTS C 399 supports NADs MDC2 architecture By enabling twoway communications between the module and component MDC2 opens up the future for new upgrades MDC2 BLUOSD The optional MDC2 BluOSD module lets listeners play music from their favourite streaming services through the C 399 MDC2 BluOSD is equipped with WiFi and Ethernet and uses the acclaimed BluOS Controller app for Android iOS macOS and Windows Like all BluOSenabled products the MDC2 BluOSD has integrated support for dozens of streaming services and supports Apple AirPlay 2 Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect Twoway communications also enable the MDC2 BluOSD to stream music from sources connected to the C 399 to BluOSenabled components in other rooms The MDC2 BluOSD comes with Dirac Live Limited Bandwidth 20Hz 500Hz installed with the option for advanced users to upgrade to the Dirac Live Full Frequency version Dirac Live function lets you measure your rooms acoustics using a supplied microphone and intuitive app and then upload correction curves to the MDC2 BluOSD By compensating for acoustic anomalies in your listening environment Dirac Live dramatically improves bass clarity imaging and timbral accuracy Thanks to its twoway architecture the MDC2 BluOSD performs room correction for all sources connected to your C 399 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL
  • Page 10 - English - : ENGLISH The SR 9 remote control handset handles the key functions of the C 399 as well as other NAD Stereo Receivers Integrated Ampliers and Preampliers It has additional controls to remotely operate NAD CD Players AMFM Tuners and dedicated AMFMDAB Tuners It will operate up to a distance of 23ft 7m Alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum operating life Two AA batteries should be tted in the battery compartment at the rear of the Remote Control handset When replacing batteries check that they have been put in the right way round as indicated on the base of the battery compartment NOTE The remote control handset supplied with the C 399 is of a universal NAD type designed to operate several NAD models Some buttons are applicable only to specic NAD models Contact your dealer or NAD audio specialist for assistance 1 POWER ONOFF The SR 9 remote has a separate ON and OFF button Press ON button to switch the unit from Standby to operating mode Press OFF button to switch the unit to Standby mode 2 DEVICE SELECTOR A Device Selector button determines only what component the SR 9 will command it does not perform any function on the C 399 Press desired Device Selector button for the applicable buttons to be directed to a page of commands relevant to the selected device Upon selecting a Device you can now press the corresponding SR 9 control buttons applicable for the selected Device 3 INPUT SELECTORS Refer to the corresponding labels printed in the remote control faceplate and their respective assigned buttons to make use of these functions Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to AMP in order to gain access to these buttons 4 NUMERIC KEYS The numeric keys allow for direct input of tracks for CD players and direct channelpreset access for tuners and receivers 5 SLEEP Switch o specic NAD Receiver or Tuner models after a preset number of minutes This control button does not apply to C 399 6 MUTE Press the MUTE button to temporarily switch OFF the sound to the speakers and headphones MUTE mode is indicated by the Standby LED indicator ashing for NAD Integrated Ampliers or Mute shown in the VFD of NAD Receivers For C 399 Mute is shown in the display Press MUTE again to restore sound Adjusting the volume level via the SR 9 or the front panel volume knob will automatically release the mute function 7 SOURCE 78 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 8 DIM for use with NAD Stereo Receiver Tuner and CD Player Reduce turn o 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 399 toggle to vary brightness level of the display brighter normal or dimmer 9 VOL 56 Press 56 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 9s VOL 56 For C 399 when VOL 56 is pressed the dB level shown in the display will correspondingly increase or decrease 10 SPK A SPK B The SPK A and SPK B buttons engage or disengage the speakers connected respectively to the Speakers A and Speakers B terminals Toggle SPK A to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected to the Speaker A terminals Toggle SPK B to switch ON or OFF the speakers connected to the Speaker B terminals These control buttons do not apply to C 399 11 TONE DFT Tone controls are enabled or disabled by pressing this button This control button does not apply to C 399 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL SR 9 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 PHONO LINE 1 LINE 2 USB BT BLS SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE 3 4
  • Page 11 - English - : ENGLISH CD PLAYER CONTROL for use with NAD CD Player Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to CD in order to gain access to these buttons Some of the control buttons below are applicable only to specic NAD CD Player models check the owners manual of your NAD CD Player for control button compatibility SCAN 78 Fast reverseforward search k Open or close disc tray g Stop playback j Pause playback temporarily 0 Go to next trackle 9 Go to beginning of current trackle or to previous trackle 4 Start playback ASDF Select through folder listSelect through WMAMP3 les ENTER Select desired folder or WMAMP3 le DISP Show playback time and other display information RAND Play tracksles in random order RPT Repeat track le or whole disc PROG Enter or exit program mode CLEAR Delete programmed trackle CD Select CD as the active source USB Select USB as the active source OPT Select optical input as the active source SRC Toggle to select desired SRC mode TUNER CONTROL for use with NAD AMFMDAB Tuner Set the DEVICE SELECTOR to TUN in order to gain access to these buttons Refer to the corresponding labels printed in the remote control faceplate and their respective assigned buttons to make use of these functions Some of the control buttons below are applicable only to specic NAD Receiver or Tuner models check the owners manual of your NAD Receiver or Tuner for control button compatibility AUTO TUNE In DAB mode press this button to automatically scan all available local stations TUNE 78 or AS Step up or down between AM or FM frequencies PRESET 90 or DF Step up or down between stored radio presets AMFMDAB Select AM FM DAB or XM band if applicable TUNER MODE In FM mode toggle between FM Mute On and FM Mute O In DAB mode pressing this button will activate Dynamic Range Control DRC Station Order or other applicable DAB menu options BLEND Engage or disengage BLEND feature MEMORY Save current station into preset memory DELETE Press and hold for about 2 seconds and the selected preset memory is erased AS In DAB mode in combination with TUNER MODE or other compatible buttons toggle to select through DAB feature options like Dynamic Range Control Station Order and other appropriate DAB options ENTER In AMFM mode toggle to select Preset or Tune mode In DAB mode press and hold to check signal strength INFO Repeatedly pressing this button will show information as supplied by the current radio station The applicable display contents include related DAB display information and RDS broadcast data BluOS PLAYBACK CONTROLS Set DEVICE SELECTOR to BLS and use the following control buttons for BluOS playback Some control buttons below may not be applicable 4 Resume playback from pause mode When applicable toggle to play or pause playback j Pause current playback 9 Skip back to the beginning of current song 0 Skip forward to the next song REPEAT Repeat song playlist all or repeat o Refer to BluOS controller app to see repeat mode indicators RANDOM Play songsplaylist in random order IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL SR 9 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 PHONO LINE 1 LINE 2 USB BT BLS SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SR 9 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 PHONO LINE 1 LINE 2 USB BT BLS SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SR 9 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 PHONO LINE 1 LINE 2 USB BT BLS SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE SCAN TUNE SOURCE
  • Page 12 - English - : ENGLISH USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY The SR 9 can store a dierent library of default NAD codes for each of its DEVICE SELECTOR pages If 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 Refer as well to the table below for a list of applicable NAD Library Codes with their corresponding NAD models LOAD ANOTHER LIBRARY CODE Example Load NAD DVD Player T 517 library codes to SR 9s CD device 1 Press and hold CD in the DEVICE SELECTOR section of SR 9 2 While holding down the device button CD press 2 and 2 using SR 9s numeric buttons 22 is the corresponding library code for T 517 3 Press ENTER while still holding down the device button CD The CD device selector will ash once to indicate that the library input is successful Both the device selector button CD and ENTER can now be released RESET THE SR 9 TO ITS DEFAULT SETTINGS The SR 9 can be restored to its factory settings including default libraries by the following procedures 1 Press and hold ON and DELETECLEAR buttons for about 10 seconds until the AMP device button lights up 2 Within two seconds of the AMP device button lighting up release both buttons If the reset mode is successful the CD device button will ash twice TABLE OF LIBRARY CODES APPLICABLE TO SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL LIBRARY CODE NAD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10 Default library for AMP page 11 Zone 2 12 Default library for AMP page without discrete ONOFF toggle ONOFF buttons 20 Default library for CD page C 515BEE C 545BEE C 565BEE 21 T 535 T 585 M55 DVD section of L 54 VISO TWO VISO FIVE 22 T 513 T 514 T 515 T 517 23 T 587 31 IPD 2 Default library for TUN page Tuner section of C 725BEE T 175 T 737 T 747 T 755 T 765 T 775 T 785 41 C 422 C 425 42 C 445 50 DAC NOTE The SR 9 may not necessarily contain all the control buttons applicable for the abovementioned NAD products Use the prescribed remote control of the specic NAD product for a full complement of the applicable remote control buttons IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS USING THE SR 9 REMOTE CONTROL
  • Page 13 - English - : ENGLISH ACCESS MAIN MENU Press front panel f button once for the Main Menu options to appear in the display Use front panel a or s button to select through the Main Menu options Settings Source Setup and System Info NAVIGATING THE MENU OPTIONS AND MAKING CHANGES Navigate through the menu options using the front panel buttons or corresponding SR 9 buttons 1 Press f to select a menu item 2 Repeatedly press as to scroll through menu choices options or selections 3 Press d or ENTER to select or save current selection or option and at the same time exit or return to the previous menu NOTE Menu option will remain displayed and will only turn o or default to current Source after 1 minute of nonuser interface SETTINGS The Settings main menu allows the conguration of the following features Tone Control Treble Bass Balance Auto Standby Bluetooth Mode Network Standby CEC Power IR Channel Brightness Temporary Display Speaker Volume Display Mode 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 o On Tone control levels are active At Tone Controls On Bass and Treble control levels are available for conguration O Tone controls levels are bypassed At Tone Controls O Bass and Treble control levels become unavailable or turned o from the Settings menu BASS TREBLE BALANCE Bass and Treble controls only aect the low bass and high treble leaving the critical midrange frequencies free of coloration Use as to boost or cut Bass or Treble levels within 7 dB range Balance control adjusts the relative levels of the left and right channels Press s to shift the balance to the right or a to shift the balance to the left Use as also to recover or even out the balance levels The center level setting provides equal level to the left and right channels OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 14 - English - : ENGLISH NETWORK STANDBY Network Standby mode maintains network connection at standby mode with reduced system performance level On Network connection is maintained at standby mode O Network connection is disconnected at standby mode CEC POWER HDMI CONTROL CEC Consumer Electronics Control CEC is a set of commands that utilizes HDMIs two way communication to allow for single remote control of any CECenabled devices connected with HDMI A CEC command will trigger the necessary commands over HDMI for an entire system to autocongure itself to respond to the command CEC Power O C 399 cannot be powered up or sent to standby mode by a CECenabled device CEC Power On CECenabled device can power ONOFF the C 399 HDMI ENHANCED AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL eARC Enhanced Audio Return Channel eARC is an advancement over the previous Audio Return Channel ARC eARC simplies connectivity and provides greater ease of use for multiple components discovery and audio optimization eARC enables the audio to a TV that originates from cable satellite streaming or source devices to be sent to C 399 through a single HDMI cable This ensures the simplicity of connectivity and that the original audio can be experienced 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 399 and will fallback to ARC if no eARC connection happens IMPORTANT Ensure that the audio settingformat of eARCARCconnected devices to C399 is set to PCM only Only audio output signal from a connected TV is supported by C399s HDMI eARC port IR CHANNEL The C 399 has the capability to operate via Alternate IR channel This is useful if you have two NAD products that can be operated by similar remote control commands With alternate IR Channel two dierent NAD products can be controlled independently in the same zone by setting each one to a dierent IR channel IR Channel Assignment The C 399 and the SR 9 remote control must be set to the same channel To change the IR Channel on the C 399 While at IR Channel menu use as to select through Channel 0 to Channel7 Stop at the preferred IR Channel setting and press d to complete the selection C 399 IR Channel is defaulted to Channel 0 To change the IR Channel on the SR 9 remote control Include a channel number before the library code For SR 9 library code 10 is the default library table for AMP device To select this AMP library table for Channel 0 retain the library code 10 or 010 If you want to load the AMP library table on Channel 1 prex the library code with 1 to indicate association with Channel 1 Load then the AMP library table using the code 110 Repeat the same for MP 130 and TUNER 140 SAMPLE SETUP OF TWO NAD PRODUCTS ON THE SAME ZONE C 399 and T758 are both defaulted to Channel 0 If OFF button is pressed on the SR9 remote control or AVR 4 remote control for the T 758 both products will go to standby mode Press ON and both products will power up from standby mode To prevent both products from simultaneously going in and out of standby mode along with other common commands set each one to a dierent IR channel In this setup we will keep T 758 and AVR 4 remote control defaulted to Channel 0 As for C 399 we will assign it to Channel 1 the same applies to SR 9 Set C 399 and SR 9 to Channel 1 via the following procedure C 399 While at IR Channel menu use the as to go to Channel 1 setting Press d to select Channel 1 SR 9 Press and hold AMP in the DEVICE SELECTOR section of the SR 9 While holding down the device button AMP press 1 1 and 0 using SR 9s numeric buttons Press ENTER while still holding down the device button AMP The AMP device selector will ash once to indicate that the library input is successful With both C 399 and SR 9 set to Channel 1 the C 399 can now be remotely controlled independent of the T 758 NOTE Performing Factory Reset for C 399 or SR 9 will restore their respective IR channel setting to Channel 0 OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 15 - English - : ENGLISH AUTO STANDBY Auto Standby feature is an integral feature of C 399 that conforms to European ecodesign regulations The C 399 can be setup to automatically go to standby mode if there is no user interface interaction and no active source input within 20 minutes On C 399 switches to standby mode at lowest power consumption less than 05W if there is no user interface interaction and no active source input within 20 minutes O C 399 remains at operating mode even if there is no user interface interaction and no active source within 20 minutes BLUETOOTH MODE Bluetooth Mode denes the two roles of the C 399 as either a Bluetooth Sink or a Bluetooth Source Sink Audio stream is received from a Source on the same Bluetooth network environment Source Audio is streamed or sent to another device Sink on the same Bluetooth network environment IMPORTANT 1 Bluetooth Mode option is not available if the optional MDC2 BluOSD is installed 2 With no MDC2 BluOSD installed and Auto Sense setting of Bluetooth source set to On C 399 will go to Network Standby mode under the following condition With a Bluetooth device connected or disconnected C 399 will go to Network Standby mode if there is no user interface interaction and no active source input within 20 minutes C 399 will wake up from Network Standby mode by pressing front panel Standby button or OFF button of SR9 remote control or playback of Bluetooth connected device Power consumption at Network Standby mode is 06W 3 With no MDC2 BluOSD installed and Auto Sense setting of Bluetooth source set to O C 399 will go to Standby mode if there is no user interface interaction and no active source input within 20 minutes C 399 AS A BLUETOOTH SINK Set Bluetooth Mode to Sink Initiate pairing of your Bluetooth device with C 399 by following below procedure 1 Ensure that the Bluetooth antenna is connected to the BT antenna terminal at the rear panel 2 Using your iOS or Android device go to Settings Bluetooth and then scan for Bluetooth devices Select the unique device ID example C399BT of your C 399 as listed or selectable in the device list of your Bluetooth settings Pair or connect your C 399 and the Bluetooth device 3 Upon successful pairing of your Bluetooth device and the C 399 front panel display will show the connected Bluetooth device ID Js S21 in this example OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 16 - English - : ENGLISH C 399 AS A BLUETOOTH SOURCE Set Bluetooth Mode to Source Ensure that the Bluetooth antenna is connected to the BT antenna terminal at the rear panel 1 While at Bluetooth Source Mode press ENTER to select Source Setup 2 Disconnected will appear in the display Press ENTER to initiate inquiry INQUIRE The unit searches for available Bluetooth devices within the same Bluetooth network environment 3 Toggle as to select through available Bluetooth sources Press to connect and select preferred Bluetooth Source If you would like to disconnect from current Bluetooth device press ENTER to select DISCONNECT Repeat steps 2 to 3 again to select and connect to another Bluetooth device 4 Having settled on a Bluetooth Source device toggle a SOURCE s to select the source media you would like streamed to the connected Bluetooth device For example if you want to stream audio from OPTICAL 1 select OPTICAL 1 as the active source Note the Headphone and Bluetooth icons in the front panel display as indication that you are at Bluetooth Source Mode BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS function makes it possible to adjust the brightness level of the front panel display Normal Display brightness level is normal Bright Display is at its brightest level or above normal brightness level Dim Display is dimmed or below normal brightness level TEMPORARY DISPLAY Temporary Display feature enables the display to be turned o temporarily after 30 seconds of nonuser interface On Display is turned o temporarily after 30 seconds of non user interface The Power Indicator LED is also turned o at the same time Display and Power Indicator LED are activated once user interface is initiated O Display remains illuminated SPEAKER Select On to enable speakers or O to disable speakers OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 17 - English - : ENGLISH VOLUME DISPLAY MODE Volume Display Mode gives the user two options on how to display Volume level Use a or s to select between Decibel and Percent Volume display mode SOURCE SETUP Source Setup has the following menu items Enable Source Name Volume Control Auto Sense Analog Bypass Analog Gain At Source Setup menu select the particular Source you want to congure ENABLE SOURCE One can enabledisable a Source via this option This is particularly useful if only few Sources are used thereby bypassing unused sources On Enable selected Source O Disable selected Source NAME A new Name maybe assigned to a Source label For example if your BD player is attached to Optical 1 it is possible to rename Optical 1to BD Player In order to rename the Source label select Name parameter 1 While at the selected Source for example Optical 1 press ENTER to select EDIT 2 Use f d to pick through the alphanumeric selections 3 Press s to move to the next character and at the same time save the changes done on the current character The name can be as long as fourteen characters 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each character in sequence 5 Complete the renaming process by pressing ENTER button again to save the new sources input name The new Name will be shown in the display VOLUME CONTROL Volume control can be set to either Variable or Fixed level Variable Volume level is adjusted using the volume knob or SR 9s VOL56 buttons OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 18 - English - : ENGLISH Fixed Output level is xed and the C 399s Volume Control is bypassed This feature is sometimes referred to as Cinema Bypass because it allows the C 399 to be used for the front channels of a surround sound system by relegating the volume control function to the surround processor At Fixed volume level setting front panel display will show xxx dB Fixed as the volume control is adjusted HOW TO NAVIGATE VOLUME CONTROL LEVEL SETTING A While at Volume Control menu press f B Use front panel as or SR 9s AS buttons to toggle between Variable and Fixed level options 1 While at Variable option use front panel d or SR 9s D button to select Variable level and return to Source Setup menu selections 2 While at Fixed option use front panel d or SR 9s D button to select Fixed level and return to Source Setup menu selections a With Fixed level selected and back to Source Setup menu selections use front panel as or SR 9s AS buttons to go Fixed Volume option Fixed Volume manifests among Source Setup options only if Fixed is the selected Volume Control level b Use f button to go to Fixed Volume level setting c Use front panel as or SR 9s AS buttons to set preferred dB level setting Then use front panel d or SR 9s D button to save dB level selection and exit Fixed Volume setup mode AUTO SENSE Auto Sense can be setup for each Source Auto Sense feature enables the designated Source to wake up from standby mode when an active source is detected from the particular Sources input On Unit wakes up to the designated Source from standby mode when an active source is detected from the particular Sources input O Unit does not wake up to the designated Source from standby mode even if it is triggered by an active source NOTES Auto Sense is not applicable for Phono and BluOS if installed sources Auto Standby must be set to ON for Auto Sense to work ANALOG BYPASS All analog signals remain in the analog domain without analogtodigital conversions On DSP circuitry is bypassed but full tone control functions remain O Analog bypass feature is turned o NOTE Analog Bypass is applicable only for Phono Line 1 and Line 2 sources OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 19 - English - : ENGLISH ANALOG GAIN Use front panel as or SR 9s AS buttons to set preferred Analog Gain level SYSTEM INFO System Info displays information about current MCU LCD and FPGA rmware versions Use as to toggle through the corresponding information If the optional MDC2 BluOS D is installed the BluOS rmware version IP Address MAC Address Ethernet and MAC Address WiFi information are also shown UPGRADE AVAILABLE With the optional MDC2 BluOS D installed and C 399 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 Press ENTER to initiate upgrade mode Internet software upgrade will proceed automatically OPERATION USING C 399
  • Page 20 - English - : ENGLISH All specs are measured according to IHF 202 CEA 490AR2008 standard THD is measured using AP AUX 0025 passive lter and AES 17 active lter PREAMPLIFIER SECTION LINE INPUT PREOUT Analog bypass on THD 20 Hz 20 kHz lt0002 at 2 V out SignaltoNoise Ratio gt106 dB IHF Aweighted ref 500 mV out unity gain Channel separation gt100 dB 1 kHz gt90 dB 10 kHz Input impedance R and C 56 kohms 100 pF Maximum input signal gt46 Vrms ref 01 THD Output impedance Source Z 320 ohms Input sensitivity 65 mV ref 500 mV out Volume maximum Frequency response 03 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Maximum voltage output IHF load gt5 V ref 01 THD PHONO INPUT PREOUT Analog bypass on THD 20 Hz 20 kHz lt001 at 2 V out SignaltoNoise Ratio gt84 dB 200 ohms source Aweighted ref 500 mV out Input Impedance R and C 46 kohms100 pF Input sensitivity 108 mV ref 500 mV out Volume maximum Frequency response 03 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Maximum input signal at 1kHz gt80 mVrms ref 01 THD LINE INPUT HEADPHONE OUT Analog bypass on THD 20 Hz 20 kHz lt0005 at 1 V out SignaltoNoise Ratio gt107 dB 32 ohms loads AWTD ref 1 V out unity gain Frequency response 03 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel separation gt62 dB at 1 kHz Output impedance 22 ohms GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS LINE IN SPEAKER OUT Analog bypass on Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms 180 W ref 20 Hz20 kHz at rated THD both channels driven THD 20 Hz 20 kHz lt002 250 mW to 180 W 8 ohms and 4 ohms SignaltoNoise Ratio gt95 dB Aweighted 500 mV input ref 1 W out in 8 ohms Clipping power gt210 W at 1 kHz 01 THD IHF dynamic power 8 ohms 217 W 4 ohms 400 W 2 ohms 505 W Peak output current gt26 A in 1 ohm 1 ms Damping factor gt150 ref 8 ohms 20 Hz to 65 kHz Frequency response 03 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel separation gt90 dB 1 kHz gt75 dB 10 kHz Input sensitivity for 180 W in 8 ohms Line In 201 mV Digital In 1025 FS Supports bit ratesample rate up to 24 bit192 kHz Frequency band 2402 G 2480 G Maximum transmit power dBm 7 dBm 2 dBm Network standby power 06 W DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Gross dimensions W x H x D 435 x 120 x 390 mm 17 x 4 ¾ x 15 inches Net weight 101 kg 223 lbs Shipping weight 126 kg 278 lbs The RIAA response is consistent with a preemphasis 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 and extended rear panel terminals Specifications are subject to change without notice For updated documentation and features please check out wwwNADelectronicscom for the latest information about C 399 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 22 - English - : wwwNADelectronicscom 2021 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 While every effort has been made to ensure the contents are accurate at the time of publication features and specifications may be subject to change without prior notice C399OMENV12 NOV 2021