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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

NO SOUND

Power AC lead unplugged or power not

• Check if AC lead is plugged in and power

 

 

switched on

 

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 the system

DIFFUSE OR NO STEREO IMAGE

Bridge Mode selected when speakers are

Disengage Bridge Mode

 

 

connected normally

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET NOT WORKING

Batteries flat, or incorrectly inserted

• Check or replace batteries

 

• IR transmitter or receiver windows obstructed

Remove obstruction

 

• IR receiver in direct sun or very bright ambient

• Place unit away from direct sun, reduce amount

 

 

light

 

of ambient light

 

 

 

 

POWER/PROTECTION LED STAYS RED UPON

Loudspeakers cabling has a short-circuit

• Turn amplifier off and check loudspeaker cable

TURNING POWER ON

 

 

 

connections for both speakers at amplifier's back

 

 

 

 

panel and loudspeakers. Turn amplifier on.

 

 

 

 

POWER/PROTECTION INDICATOR TURNS RED

Amplifier has over-heated.

• Turn amplifier off. Make sure ventilation slots on

DURING OPERATION

 

 

 

top and bottom of amplifier aren't blocked.

 

• Overall impedance of loudspeakers too low

 

After amplifier has cooled down, turn back on.

 

• Ensure the overall loudspeaker impedance isn't

 

 

 

 

below 4 ohms.

 

 

 

• Check loudspeaker cables for short circuits

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

AMPLIFIER SECTION

 

Power output Stereo Mode

2 x 170W

(8 ohms within rated distortion)

 

IHF dynamic power; 8 ohms

2 x 220W

IHF dynamic power; 4 ohms

2 x 340W

Total harmonic distortion at rated power

0.02%

IM distortion at rated power

0.003%

Damping factor 8 ohms

>150

Input sensitivity and impedance

1.22 V / 20k ohms/470 pF

Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz

±0.3dB

Signal/noise ratio; ref rated power / 8 ohms (A-WTD)

>120dB

Signal/noise ratio; ref 1W / 8 ohms (A-WTD)

>100dB

Remote Control

Yes, SR 5

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

For the latest information about your C 372, updated documentation and features please log onto www.nadelectronics.com

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NAD C 372 owner manual Troubleshooting, Specifications Amplifier Section

C 372 specifications

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