Arcam A32 manual

Integrated Amplifier A32 P ow er Amplifier P35[...]

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3 Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give y ou all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam A32 integrated amplifier or the P35 po wer amplif ier . The A32 amplifier is described first, then the P35. The CR-389 remote control handset supplied with the A32 integr ated amplifier is also described. Y o[...]

4 Safety guidelines SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. Howev er , you should be a ware of the following installation and operation precautions: 1. T ak e heed of warnings and instructions Y ou should read all the safety and operating instr uctions before operating this applian[...]

5 POSITIONING THE UNIT Place your amplif ier on a level, firm surface . A void placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or cabinet as both of these will impede air flow through the v entilation slots. CONNECTING T O LOUDSPEAKERS Y [...]

6 CONNECTING T O A PO WER SUPPL Y WRONG PLUG? Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits y our supply and that your mains suppl y voltage agrees with the voltage setting (115V or 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit 2 before plugging in. If your mains suppl y voltage or mains plug is different, consult your Arcam dealer or Arcam Custo[...]

7 Using y our A32 integrated ampli fi er FR ONT P ANEL CONTR OLS This section describes how to oper ate your amplif ier . If your amplif ier has not been installed for you, you should first read the section ‘ Installation: A32 ’ on page 5. PO WER (and power indicator light) bm Switches the unit on and off. (Y ou can also switch the amplifier i[...]

8 RECORDING With the Arcam A32 it is possible to listen to and record from one source , or to listen to one source while recording another . Both sets of tape sockets are identical in sensitivity and suitable f or use with almost any type of recorder (cassette, CDR, MD , VCR, reel-to- reel, etc .). The record signal is sent to both the T APE and VC[...]

9 Setting up y our A32 integrated ampli fi er Choose setting Adjust BALANCE Adjust BASS Adjust TREBLE Adjust LEFT RIGHT –dB +dB –dB +dB Customize -> DOWN UP edit STANDARD FINE REFERENCE continue Volume Resolution GRAPHIC/ NUMERIC edit GLOBAL/ PER SOURCE continue edit ARCAM Amp continue edit AUX/ PHONO continue edit NO/YES RESTORE SETTINGS P[...]

10 Using the r emote contr ol NO TE Remember to install the two AAA batteries supplied before tr ying to use y our remote control. Do not place anything in front of the FMJ badge on the top left of the CD play er (where the IR receiver is located), or the remote control may not wor k. CR-389 REMO TE CONTROL The CR-389 remote control gives access to[...]

11 Installation: P35 po wer ampli fi er CONNECTING T O O THER EQUIPMENT Follow the installation instructions for the integr ated amplifier on pages 4 – 6. AUDIO IN – Connect this input to the output sockets of y our pre- amplifier or the PRE OUT sock ets of an integr ated amplifier . MONO LINK – The pow er amplifier can be adapted to pro vid[...]

12 Using y our P35 po w er ampli fi er PO WER (AND PO WER INDICA T OR LIGHT) Switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the amplifier . When you switch y our amplifier on, the light glows amber f or a few seconds, dur ing which time the speaker s are disconnected. The light changes to green when the amplifier is ready f or use[...]

13 Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeak ers BEFORE Y OU ST AR T W ARNING : Do not make any connections to y our amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply . Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly , making sure bare wires or cables are not touching the amplifier in the wrong places (which could cause shor t [...]

14 T echnical speci fi cations NO TE : All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated. CONTINU AL IMPRO VEMENT POLICY Arcam has a policy of continual impro vement for its products. This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice . A32 P35 Continuous po wer output (20Hz — 20kHz at 0.5% THD), per chann[...]

15 Ser vice inf ormation Before returning your amplifier f or ser vice, please check the following: SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON If the temperature of the inter nal heatsink r ises above a saf e level, then a thermal cutout inside the amplifier will oper ate . The pow er indicator on the front panel flashes and the protection system temporar il y r[...]

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