NAD Comprehensive Manual for Your C370 Stereo Amplifier

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7.TUNER CONTROL

(for use with NAD Tuner)

BANK Selects a bank of preset stations.

PRESET or selects respectively higher or lower number station preset.

8.CD PLAYER CONTROL

(for use with NAD CD Player) engages Pause

engages Stop

engages Play or toggles between Play and Pause

or engages Track skip; Press once to respectively go to the next track or to return to start of current or previous track. NEXT DISC Go to next disc (for NAD CD changers).

9. CASSETTE DECK CONTROL

(for use with single (DECK B) or double transport (A and B) NAD Cassette Decks).

or engages Forward Play or Reverse Play.

Record / Pause. Press to put cassette deck into record- pause. Press Play to start recording.

Stops Play or Recording.

engages Rewind. engages Fast Forward.

NOTES: The remote control handset supplied with the C370 is of a universal NAD type, designed to operate several NAD models. Some buttons on this handset are inoperative as the functions aren't supported by the C370. The Video 2 and Video 3 input selector buttons (inside section No. 5) on the remote control handset are inoperative in the case of the C370.

Direct sunlight or very bright ambient lighting may affect the operating range and angle for the remote control handset.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

NO SOUND

• Power AC lead unplugged or power not

• Check if AC lead is plugged in and

 

switched on

power switched on

 

• Tape 1 Monitor selected

De-select Tape 1 Monitor mode

 

• Mute on

• Switch off Mute

 

• Rear Pre-out/Main-in amp links not fitted

• Fit links

 

• No speakers selected

• Select the appropriate speakers (A / B)

 

 

 

NO SOUND ONE CHANNEL

• Balance control not centred

• Centre Balance control

 

• Speaker not properly connected

• Check connections and speakers

 

or damaged.

 

 

• Input lead disconnected or damaged

• Check leads and connections

 

 

 

WEAK BASS /

• Speakers wired out of phase

• Check connections to all speakers in

DIFFUSE OR NO STEREO IMAGE

 

the system

 

• Bridge Mode selected when speakers

• Disengage Bridge Mode

 

are connected normally

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET NOT

• Batteries flat, or incorrectly inserted

• Check or replace batteries

WORKING

• IR transmitter or receiver windows

• Remove obstruction

 

obstructed

 

 

• IR receiver in direct sun or very bright

• Place unit away from direct sun, reduce

 

ambient light

amount of ambient light

 

 

 

POWER/PROTECTION LED STAYS RED

• Loudspeakers cabling has a short-

• Turn amplifier off and check

UPON TURNING POWER ON

circuit

loudspeaker cable connections for both

 

 

speakers at amplifier's back panel and

 

 

loudspeakers. Turn amplifier on.

 

 

 

POWER/PROTECTION INDICATOR TURNS

• Amplifier has over-heated.

• Turn amplifier off. Make sure

RED DURING OPERATION

• Overall impedance of loudspeakers too

ventilation slots on top and bottom of

 

low

amplifier aren't blocked. After amplifier

 

 

has cooled down, turn back on.

 

 

• Ensure the overall loudspeaker

 

 

impedance isn't below 4 ohms.

 

 

• Check loudspeaker cables for short

 

 

circuits

 

 

 

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Contents C370 Important Safety Instructions Rear Panel Connections Front Panel Controls Remote Control NAD C370 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Bridge Mode Volume PRE OUTSoft Clipping NAD-LINK IN, OUTSwitched AC Outlet Bare Wires and PIN ConnectorsFront Panel Controls 1. Power ON/OFF Remote Control Figure STANDBY/ON Button noSoft Clipping Indicator INFRA-RED Remote Control Command ReceiverVolume Bridge Mode IndicatorPower on & OFF Remote Control Handset FigureMaster Volume BI-AMPINGTuner Control TroubleshootingCD Player Control Cassette Deck ControlNAD C370 Amplificateur Stereo Integre Mode Ponte Volume Sortie Preampli 2 Volume PRE OUTEntree Principale MAIN-IN Sortie Preampli 2 PRE OUTSortie Asservissement 12 Entree / Sortie LIAISON-NADTrigger HAUT-PARLEURS a + HAUT-PARLEURS BBoutons Marche on ET Arret OFF N Telecommande Figure Bouton Veille / Marche STANDBY/ON NLampe Témoin DE Veille / Protection STAND-BY/PROTECTION Prise Casque HeadphoneCommandes DES Graves Bass ET DES Aigus Treble Recepteur Infrarouge DE TelecommandesIndicateur DE Mode Ponte Bridge Mode Selecteurs D’ENTREESEnregistrement Combine DE Telecommande FigureBI-AMPLIFICATEURS Bouton Veille / MarcheCommande DE Tuner Volume Global Master VolumeCommande DE Lecteur CD Commande DE LA Platine a CassettesDepannage NAD C370 Stereo Verstärker Vorverstärkerausgang 2 PRE-OUT Lautstärke Vorverstärkerausgang 2 Volume PRE OUTBRIDGE-MODUS Brückenschaltung Eines anderen Gerätes. NAD-LINK-Anschlüsse können in ReiheTriggerausgang Trigger OUT Geschalteter Netzausgang Switched AC OutletLautsprecher a + B Speakers a + Speakers B NetzkabelKopfhörerbuchse Headphone Tasten on UND OFF NRLautsprecher A, B Speakers A, B EingangswahlschalterLautstärke Volume INFRAROT-EMPFÄNGER DES FernbedienungssignalsAnzeige Bridge Mode Anzeige FÜR Soft ClippingLautstärke Master Volume Netz EIN/AUS Power ON/OFFFernbedienung Abbildung BEREITSCHAFTSMODUS/EIN STANDBY/ONProblemlösung Page NAD C370 Amplificador Intergrado Estereo Volume PRE-OUT Soft Clipping Recorte BlandoNAD Link IN, OUT ENTRADA, Salida DE Conexión NAD Speakers a + Speakers B Altavoces Switched AC Outlet Toma DE CA ConmutadaCordon DE Linea DE CA Control Remoto VEA LA Figura Pulsador STANDBY/ON noIndicador DE STAND-BY/PROTECTION RESERVA/PROTECCIÓN Pulsadores DE on Y OFF noToma DE Auriculares Speakers a & B AltavocesIndicador DE Bridge Mode Volume VolumenReceptor DE Ordenes DE Control Remoto DE Infrarrojos Indicador Soft ClippingEquipo Manual DE Control Remoto VEA LA Figura Master Volume Volumen PrincipalPulsador STANDBY/ON Mute SilenciamientoInvestigacion DE Averias Control DE Maquinas DE CassettePage NAD C370 Amplificatore Integrato Stereo NAD Link IN/OUT Modo PonticellareAltoparlanti a + Altoparlanti B Indicatore STAND-BY/PROTEZIONEFili Scoperti E Connettori a Piedini Cavo D’ALIMENTAZIONE C.APresa PER Cuffia Indicatore Soft ClippingAltoparlanti A, B Selettori InputComando PER Regolazione Alti E Bassi Indicatore DEL Modo Ponticellare Bridge ModeEsclusione Toni EquilibrioVolume Principale Master Volume Power on & OFF Acceso E SpentoPulsante STAND-BY/ON ATTESA/ACCESO InputRicerca Guasti Page NAD C370 Amplificador Integrado de Estereofonia MAIN-IN Entrada Principal Bridge Mode Modo DE Ligação EM PonteSoft Clipping Limitação Suave Trigger OUT Saída DE Disparo DE 12Speakers a + Speakers B Altifalantes a + Altifalantes B Cabo DE Alimentação CA Switched AC Outlet Saída Comutada CABotões DE Ligar E Desligar on E OFF no Funcionamento normal Stand-by ProtecçãoAltifalantes A, B Soft Clipping Indicator Indicador DE Limitação SuaveInput Selectors Selectores DE Entrada Receptor DE Infravermelhos DOS Comandos do Controlo RemotoComandos DE Bass Graves E Treble Agudos Bridge Mode Indicator Indicador DE Modo DE Ligação EM PonteTone Defeat Desactivação DA Tonalidade Balance BalançoMaster Volume Volume Principal Power on & OFF Alimentação LIGAR/DESLIGARSTANDBY/ON Botão DE STAND-BY/LIGADO Speakers a & B Altifalantes a E BResolução DE Problemas NAD C370 Integrerad Förstärkare Bryggkoppling Volym PRE OUTNAD-LINK IN/UTGÅNG Trigger Utgång17. Nätsladd Switchat NätuttagKontroller PÅ Apparatens Framsida SE Figur AV/PÅ Knapp Fjärrkontroll SE Figur AV/PÅ Knapp NRFjärrkontrollmottagare IngångsväljareSoft Clipping Indikator BAS & DiskantkontrollerSTAND-BY/ON Knappen Fjärrkontrollen SE FigurStyrfunktioner FÖR NAD Radiodel Styrfunktioner FÖR NAD CD-SPELAREFelsökning NAD Electronics

C370 specifications

The NAD C370 is a powerful integrated amplifier that has earned a reputation for its high performance and exceptional sound quality. Building on NAD's long history of engineering innovative audio solutions, the C370 is designed to meet the needs of discerning audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

One of the main features of the C370 is its robust power output. The amplifier delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, which allows it to comfortably drive a wide range of speakers with ease. This high power output translates into dynamic sound reproduction, making it ideal for both music and home theater applications.

The C370 incorporates NAD’s proprietary PowerDrive technology, which enables it to deliver high current when needed, ensuring that transients are handled smoothly. This technology helps maintain the clarity and punch of audio signals, even at higher volumes. Furthermore, the amplifier has a solid build quality, featuring a heavy-duty chassis that minimizes vibrations and ensures long-term durability.

Another significant characteristic of the NAD C370 is its utilization of advanced circuitry. The amplifier uses a sophisticated feedback network that minimizes distortion and enhances linearity across the frequency spectrum. This results in an audio performance that is both clean and faithful to the source material. The low noise floor of the C370 ensures that even the most subtle details in a recording are preserved, making for an immersive listening experience.

In addition to its exceptional amplification capabilities, the NAD C370 offers an array of connectivity options. With multiple line-level inputs, a dedicated phono input for turntables, and preamp outputs, it is versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of sources. The inclusion of a headphone output also adds to its functionality, allowing for private listening sessions without sacrificing audio quality.

The C370 features an easy-to-use remote control, which enhances user convenience when navigating through its various functions. The user interface is intuitive, making it simple to adjust settings and switch between inputs.

In summary, the NAD C370 is an integrated amplifier that combines high power, advanced technology, and versatile connectivity options. With its emphasis on audio fidelity and robust performance, it stands as an appealing choice for audiophiles looking to elevate their sound experience. Whether listening to music or enjoying a movie, the C370 is designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience that meets the expectations of even the most critical listeners.