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Integrated Amplifier A32
Power Amplifier P35
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Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam A32 integrated CONTENTS amplifier or the P35 power amplifier. The A32 amplifier is described first, then the P35. The CR-389 remote control handset supplied with Using this handbook 3 the A32 integrated amplifier is also described. Safety guidelines 4 Safety instructions 4 Your amplifier(s) may have been installed and set up by an authorised Safety compli
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Safety guidelines 9. Power sources SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following 10. Power-cord protection installation and operation precautions: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
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Installation: A32 integrated amplifi er L PHONO R SP2 TRIG 4 – 16 OHMS MM OUT L VOLTAGE MC L SELECT INTEGRATED SP1 REMOTE R R IN 115/230V POWER INLET PRE/PWR +– R +– L RECORD PLAY RECORD PLAY PWR IN PRE OUT OUT IN OUT IN TAPE/PROC VCR/TAPE 2 DVD AV TUNER CD AUX 1 2 3 4 567b 89bkblbmbnbobpbqr Arcam A32 amplifier + – + – POSITIONING THE UNIT L R Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. + – + – Right Left speaker spea
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AV – Connect this input to audiovisual equipment such as a VCR, bn CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY laserdisc player, satellite or Nicam tuner. TUNER – Connect this input to the audio outputs of your radio bo WRONG PLUG? tuner. Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits your supply and that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting (115V or CD – Connect this input to the audio outputs of your CD player 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit before plugging in. bp
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Using your A32 integrated amplifi er 16 5 A32 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER ENTER MODE RECORD SELECT PHONO/AUX CD TUNER AV DVD VCR TAPE TONE SP1 SP2 PHONES POWER 2 3 478 9bk bl bm SP1 and SP2 bk FRONT PANEL CONTROLS These buttons allow you to select and deselect the main (SP1) and secondary (SP2) set of speakers attached to your amplifier. This section describes how to operate your amplifier. The light above each button glows if the corresponding speakers If your amplifier has not been installed for y
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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 for use with almost any type of recorder (cassette, CDR, MD, VCR, reel-to- reel, etc.). The record signal is sent to both the TAPE and VCR output sockets. RECORD 3 To record the currently selected source, press RECORD until the display shows ‘RECORD SOURCE’. After a few seconds the displa
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Setting up your A32 integrated amplifi er INTRODUCTION ADJUSTING LISTENING ‘Switch on’ The A32 allows you to adjust listening settings state SETTINGS to suit your taste, and to customize various The default display mode is VOLUME, where features of the amplifier to fit your system. the control knob is used to adjust sound level. DOWN UP Use this diagram to help you navigate through Press SELECT to enter edit mode and cycle VOLUME the settings available. through the other sound settings: BA
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Using the remote control CR-389 REMOTE CONTROL The CR-389 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel of the A32. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM tuners and DAB tuners. The remote control transmits Philips RC-5 type codes. TUNER These buttons are used to control tuner functions. Note that the FM/DAB lights indicate into which mode TUNER you are switching the remote control. The lights only FM DAB illuminate for five seconds to conserve b
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Installation: P35 power amplifi er + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – + CTR/CH3 – SP2 SP2 CTR/CH3 AUDIO LINK AUDIO TRIG 4 – 16 OHMS 4 – 16 OHMS L IN OUT VOLTAGE SELECT SP1 SP1 OUT REMOTE R IN + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – + CTR/CH3 – IN OUT POWER INLET Optional Third Channel Module – provides a third 90W channel suitable for Home Cinema or multi-channel audio use. CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT REMOTE SWITCHING Follow the installation instructions for the integrated amplifier on By making a connection from the REMOTE I
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Using your P35 power amplifi er P35 POWER AMPLIFIER SP1 SP2 POWER POWER (AND POWER INDICATOR LIGHT) SP1 AND SP2 Switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the These buttons allow you to select and deselect the main (SP1) amplifier. and secondary (SP2) sets of speakers attached to your amplifier. An indicator light shows which set of speakers are currently selected. When you switch your amplifier on, the light glows amber for a few seconds, during which time the speakers a
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Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers BEFORE YOU START BI-AMPING YOUR SYSTEM The performance of your system can be further enhanced over that WARNING: Do not make any connections to your achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one stage further amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the mains to include separate amplification for the low and high frequency drive supply. units in each loudspeaker enclosure. Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly,
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Technical specifi cations A32 P35 Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel Both channels, 8Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 100W 100W Single channel, 8Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 150W 150W Both channels, 4Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 140W 140W Single channel, 4Ω , at 1kHz 200W 200W Three channels, 8Ω , 20Hz—20kHz – 90W Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.005% 0.005% Inputs Phono cartridge: Input sensitivity 2.7mV (MM); 270µV (MC) – Input impedance 47kΩ (MM); 300Ω (MC) Signal/noise ratio (CCIR) –79dB (MM);
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Service information Before returning your amplifier for service, please check the following: Note that because of the high output voltage from a CD player, it is possible to drive the A32 at full power even though the volume is not SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON set at maximum. If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe level, then a thermal cutout inside the amplifier will operate. AMPLIFIER DOES NOT SWITCH BACK ON The A32 and P35 amplifiers have a protection mechanism whic
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