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Pre Amplifier C30
Power Amplifier P35
Power Amplifier P1
Préamplificateur C30
Amplificateur de Puissance P35
Amplificateur de Puissance P1
Vorverstärker C30
Vollverstärker P35
Vollverstärker P1
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Safety guidelines 8. Cleaning CAUTION ATTENTION Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lint- free cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover cleaning. (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. We do not
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Using this handbook Thank you for buying this quality Arcam product. CONTENTS This handbook is for the following items: C30 pre-amplifier Safety guidelines............................................................................. 2 P35 power amplifier Important safety instructions...........................................................2 P1 power amplifier. Safety compliance...................................................................................2 The handbook is designed t
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Installation: C30 pre-amplifier L PHONO R TRIG MM OUT L VOLTAGE L MC SELECT REMOTE R IN R 115/230V POWER INLET BUFFERED DIRECT RECORD PLAY RECORD PLAY OUT IN OUT IN R L PRE OUT TAPE/PROC VCR/TAPE 2 DVD AV TUNER CD AUX the amplifier. This is perfectly normal. If the unit is to be left unused for POSITIONING THE UNIT an extended period, we recommend that it is disconnected from the mains supply by switching it off at the wall socket. Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface. Avoid placing
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TRIG OUT and REMOTE IN (12V in and out) – These 3 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT connections are intended for use in multi-room installations. TRIG OUT – This output provides a 12V signal whenever the unit is When connecting to other pieces of equipment, please note the switched on (i.e., not off or in standby). This signal can be used to following: switch on automatically power amplifiers (or other equipment) connected to the C30, as they will come on when the C30 is The use of high qu
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Using your C30 pre-amplifier C30 PRE-AMPLIFIER ENTER MODE RECORD SELECT PHONO/AUX CD TUNER AV DVD VCR TAPE TONE MUTE DISPLAY PHONES POWER VOLUME CONTROL SETTINGS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS It is important to realise that volume level shown on the display is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to your loudspeakers. The amplifier often delivers its full power long before the volume control This section describes how to operate your amplifier. reaches its maximum position, particularly
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RECORDING With the C30 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 display reve
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Setting up your C30 pre-amplifier INTRODUCTION Volume Resolution – Standard, fine or Reference. ‘Standard’ and The C30 allows you to adjust listening ‘Fine’ represent different levels of volume settings to suit your taste, and to control sensitivity. The ‘Reference’ setting customize various features of the gives absolute increments in 0.5dB steps. amplifier to fit your system. Use this diagram to help you navigate through the ‘Switch on’ Volume display mode – graphic state settings ava
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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 C30. 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. TUNER Note that the FM/DAB lights indicate into which mode you are FM DAB switching the remote control. The lights only illuminate for five Power/Stand-by second
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Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifiers + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – + CTR/CH3 – SP2 SP2 CTR/CH3 AUDIO LINK 4 – 16 OHMS AUDIO TRIG 4 – 16 OHMS IN OUT L VOLTAGE SELECT SP1 SP1 REMOTE R OUT IN + CTR/CH3 – + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – IN OUT POWER INLET Optional Third Channel Module – provides a third P35 POWER AMPLIFIER: REAR PANEL 90W channel suitable for Home Cinema or multi- channel audio use. SPEAKERS + – AUDIO TRIG REMOTE BALANCED AUDIO IN OUT IN P1 XLR ARCAM PHONO VOLTAGE SELECT XLR/ + – GAIN OUT OUT IN
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There are two options for connecting the speaker cable to the CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT amplifier: USING BARE WIRE ENDED LEADS: The P35 and P1 amplifiers provide the following connections: 1. Strip back the insulation on the wire to reveal about 2cm of AUDIO IN (P35) conductor (the metal inside the cable). AUDIO IN and BALANCED AUDIO IN (P1) 2. If the conductor is stranded, twist the strands together tightly to Connect one of these inputs to the output sockets of your pre- avoid loose str
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Using your power amplifier P35 POWER AMPLIFIER SP1 SP2 POWER P35 POWER AMPLIFIER: FRONT PANEL P1 POWER AMPLIFIER POWER P1 POWER AMPLIFIER: FRONT PANEL POWER (AND POWER INDICATOR LIGHT) SP1 AND SP2 (P35 ONLY) This button switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status These buttons allow you to switch on and off the main (SP1) and of the amplifier. secondary (SP2) sets of speakers attached to your amplifier. If the indicator light (the light above the switch) is on, it shows that
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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 achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one stage further WARNING: Do not make any connections to your amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. to include separate amplification for the low and high frequency drive units in each loudspeaker enclosure. Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly, mak
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Technical specifications C30 P35 P1 Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel Both channels, 8 Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 100W Single channel, 8 Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 150W 170W Both channels, 4 Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 140W Single channel, 4 Ω, at 1kHz 200W 250W Three channels, 8 Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 90W Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8 Ω at 1kHz 0.005% 0.003% Inputs Phono cartridge: Input sensitivity 2.7mV (MM); 270µV (MC) Input impedance 47k Ω (MM); 300 Ω (MC) Signal/noise ratio (CCIR) –79dB (MM)
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Remote-control codes The following table gives the IR-commands accepted by the C30. Power commands Command Decimal Code Power toggle 16–12 Power-on 16–123 Power-off 16–124 Source selection commands Command Decimal Code PHONO select 16–1 AV select 16–2 TUNER select 16–3 DVD select 16–4 TAPE select 16–5 VCR select 16–6 CD select 16–7 AUX select 16–8 Volume control commands Command Decimal Code Mute 16–13 Volume up 16–16 Volume down 16–17 Menu navigation commands Command Decimal Code UP 16–32 DOWN
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Service information Before returning your amplifier for service, please check the following: AMPLIFIER DOES NOT SWITCH BACK ON The C30, P35 and P1 amplifiers have a protection mechanism which is SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON activated if you switch the unit on immediately after turning it off. If this mechanism activates, wait 30 seconds then try again. If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe level, then a thermal cutout inside the amplifier will operate. The power indic
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NOTES 1 16 6 17 English
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Consignes de sécurité 8. Nettoyage CAUTION ATTENTION Débranchez l’appareil du secteur avant de le nettoyer. RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR Pour le nettoyage, utilisez un chiffon doux, humide et non pelucheux. N’utilisez pas de diluant pour peinture ou de solvant chimique. ATTENTION : Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne pas L’emploi d’aérosols ou de produits de nettoyage pour meubles est enlever le couvercle (ou le panneau arrière). Aucune
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Utilisation de ce manuel Merci d’avoir acheté cet appareil Arcam de qualité. TABLE DES MATIÈRES Cette notice porte sur les appareils suivants : Préamplificateur C30 Consignes de sécurité ................................................................18 Amplificateur de puissance P35 Conseils de sécurité importants.................................................18 Conformité aux normes de sécurité........................................18 Amplificateur de puissance P1. Utilisation de ce
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Installation : Préamplificateur C30 L PHONO R TRIG MM OUT L VOLTAGE L MC SELECT REMOTE R IN R 115/230V POWER INLET BUFFERED DIRECT RECORD PLAY RECORD PLAY OUT IN OUT IN R L PRE OUT TAPE/PROC VCR/TAPE 2 DVD AV TUNER CD AUX Cela signifie que même si l’interrupteur est éteint, il se peut que le POSITIONNEMENT DE L’APPAREIL transformateur secteur qui se trouve dans l’amplificateur émette un léger ronflement résiduel. Cela est tout à fait normal. Si vous prévoyez ne pas utiliser cet appareil pen
