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Multichannel Power Amplifier
Amplificateur de Puissance
Multicanaux
Mehrkanal-Verstärker
Eindversterker voor
Meerdere Kanalen
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Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you CONTENTS need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam FMJ P7 Multichannel Power Amplifier. It may be that the P7 has been installed and set up as part of your Using this handbook...................................................................... 3 Hi-Fi or home cinema installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this Safety guidelines.............................................................
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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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Getting started with your P7 INTRODUCTION SPEAKER INSTALLATION The P7 Multi-channel Power Amplifier is built to Arcam’s traditional The P7 allows connection of up to seven loudspeakers. All speakers, high quality design and manufacturing standards. It is an extremely with the exception of the subwoofer, should be arranged around your high-performance multi-channel power amplifier, offering up to 150W normal viewing/listening position (see diagram). The subwoofer can be per channel. It is obvi
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Installation AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT + + + + + + + – – – – – – – 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 7. RS BACK 6. R SURR 5. R FRONT 4. CENTRE 3. L FRONT 2. L SURR 1. LS BACK POWER INLET 50 – 60 HZ ~230V 3700 VA MAX 12V TRIGGER IN POSITIONING THE UNIT CONNECTING TO A PRE-AMPLIFIER ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS Place the amplifier on a level, firm surface. It is imperative to connect the pre-amplifier o
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Outputs from multichannel pre-amp (e.g. AV8) Right Left surround Right Right Left Left surround rear surround front Centre front surround rear IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT + + + + + + + – – – – – – – + – + – Arcam P7 power amplifier HF HF LF LF + – + – + – + – ... etc. ... HF HF LF LF + + – – Basic wiring of loudspeakers (three channels omitted for clarity) CONNECTING TO LOUDSPEAKERS CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY MAINS LEAD The speakers should be connected to the loudspeaker
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Operating your P7 P7 MULTICHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT OPERATING PROCEDURE The P7 front panel has a single control: a centrally located power on/off Once the relevant connections have been made, the P7 can be button. switched on using the central button on the front panel. POWER SWITCHING ON Switches the unit on and off. Note that the modules are turned on It is recommended that you switch on your pre-amp or controller individually to stagger the surge created when
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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 amplifier while achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one stage further it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. to include separate amplification for the low and high frequency drive Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly, making units in each loudspeaker enclo
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Troubleshooting NO LIGHTS ON THE UNIT HUM ON AN AMPLIFIER OUTPUT Check that: Check that: the power cord is plugged into the P7 and the mains socket all cables are making a good connection. If necessary withdraw outlet it is plugged into is switched on. the cable from the connector and plug it back in again. (Turn the power off before doing this.) the plug fuse has not failed, or a circuit-breaker earlier in the power supply path has not opened. if the hum originates from a ground loop
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FAULT STATUS INDICATORS The LED patterns below indicate the following fault conditions: LED status Description Amplifier action All LEDs are green This is the normal operating state of the amplifier. None During power up all LEDs stay red The amplifier is waiting for the DC offset fault lines To verify excessive DC offset voltage, remove the for an extended time to clear. A DC offset fault can occur if an excessive interconnect leads (with the P7 switchd off) and turn DC voltage is present at
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Technical specifications All measurements are with 230V/50Hz mains power Continuous output power All channels driven, 20Hz—20kHz, 8 Ω 150W per channel; 1.05kW total All channels driven, 20Hz—20kHz, 4 Ω 230W per channel; 1.62kW total One or two channels driven at 1kHz, 8 Ω 160W per channel One or two channels driven at 1kHz, 4 Ω 250W per channel One or two channels driven at 1kHz, 3.2 Ω 300W per channel Peak output current capability ±25A per channel Total harmonic distortion At any level up to r
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Guarantee For further details contact Arcam at: WORLDWIDE GUARANTEE This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the Arcam Customer Support Department, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 9QR England first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam Telephone: +44 (0)1223 203200 dealer or distributor. The manufacturer can take no responsibility for Fax: +44 (0)1223 863384 defect
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Utilisation de ce manuel Ce manuel a été conçu pour vous donner toutes les informations TABLE DES MATIÈRES nécessaires pour installer, connecter, mettre en place et utiliser l’amplificateur de puissance multicanaux Arcam FMJ P7. Utilisation de ce manuel.............................................................15 Il se peut que le P7 ait été installé et mis en place dans le cadre de votre installation Hi-Fi ou home cinéma par un revendeur Arcam agréé. Consignes de sécurité ..............
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Consignes de sécurité Pour le nettoyage, utilisez un chiffon doux, humide et non pelucheux. CAUTION ATTENTION N’utilisez pas de diluant pour peinture ou de solvant chimique. RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR L’emploi d’aérosols ou de produits de nettoyage pour meubles est déconseillé, car le passage d’un chiffon humide risquerait de laisser des ATTENTION : Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne pas marques blanches indélébiles. enlever le couv
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Préparation du P7 INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION DES HAUT-PARLEURS L’Amplificateur de puissance multicanaux P7 est construit selon les Le P7 peut être raccordé à un maximum de 7 haut-parleurs. Tous les haut- normes habituelles élevées de qualité et de fabrication d’Arcam. Il parleurs, à l’exception du caisson de grave, devraient être organisés autour s’agit d’un amplificateur de puissance multicanaux hautes performances, de votre position de visualisation/d’écoute (voir le schéma). Le caisson offra
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Installation AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT + + + + + + + – – – – – – – 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 4-16 OHMS 7. RS BACK 6. R SURR 5. R FRONT 4. CENTRE 3. L FRONT 2. L SURR 1. LS BACK POWER INLET 50 – 60 HZ ~230V 3700 VA MAX 12V TRIGGER IN RACCORDEMENT À UN POSITIONNEMENT DE L’APPAREIL PRÉAMPLIFICATEUR Placer l’amplificateur sur une surface plane et ferme. ENTRÉES AUDIO ANALOGIQUES Eviter de placer l
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Sorties du préamplificateur (par exemple, AV8) Surround Surround arrière Surround Avant Avant Surround arrière droite droite droite Centre gauche gauche gauche IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT + + + + + + + – – – – – – – + – + – Amplicateur de Puissance Multicanaux P7 HF HF LF LF + – + – + – + – HF HF LF LF + + – – Câblage de base des haut-parleurs (trois canaux omis pour des raisons de clarté) BRANCHEMENT À UNE SOURCE RACCORDEMENT AUX HAUT-PARLEURS D’ALIMENTATION Les haut-parle
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Fonctionnement de votre P7 P7 MULTICHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Les LED deviennent orange par paires les unes après les autres SCHÉMA DU PANNEAU AVANT en partant du centre vers les bords, à un intervalle d’environ une seconde. 4. La LED centrale devient verte et le « clic » du relais se fait Le panneau avant du P7 présente une commande unique : un bouton entendre. on/off d’alimentation situé au centre. 5. Les LED deviennent verte par paires les unes après les autres en ALIMENTAT
