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HANDBOOK A85
P85
P85/3
English
Arcam A85, P85 and P85/3 amplifi ers
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Amplifi cateurs Arcam A85, P85 et P85/3
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Arcam-Verstärker A85, P85 und P85/3
A85/P85 multi.id 1 03/29/01, 3:31 PM
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Safety guidelines 9. Power sources Safety instructions Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict described in the operating instructions or as marked on the quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of appliance. the following installation and operation precautions: 10. Power-cord protection 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely You sho
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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 Contents Arcam A85 integrated amplifi er or the P85 power amplifi er. Safety guidelines 2 The A85 amplifi er is described fi rst, then the P85. The CR-389 Safety instructions 2 remote control handset supplied with the A85 integrated Safety compliance 2 amplifi er is also described. Using this handbook 3 Your amplifi er(s) may have been installed and set up by an Sa
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Installation: A85 integrated amplifi er L PHONO R SP2 TRIG 4 – 16 OHMS MM OUT L VOLTAGE L MC SELECT INTEGRATED SP1 REMOTE R R IN POWER INLET + R – + L – PRE/PWR RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY PWR IN PRE OUT OUT OUT IN IN TAPE 1 VCR/TAPE 2 DVD AV TUNER CD AUX 1 2 3 4 567b 89bkblbmbnbobpbqr Positioning the unit Arcam A85 amplifier + – + – Place your amplifi er on a level, fi rm surface. L R Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place
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Connecting to a power supply AV – Connect this input to audiovisual equipment such as a bn VCR, laserdisc player, satellite or Nicam tuner. Wrong plug? TUNER – Connect this input to the audio outputs of your bo Check that the plug supplied with the unit fi ts your supply and radio tuner. that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting CD – Connect this input to the audio outputs of your CD (115V or 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit bp 2 player or DAC (digital
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Using your A85 integrated amplifi er 9bk bl bm bnbo A85 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RECORD MODE ENTER SELECT PHONES PHONO/AUX CD TUNER AV DVD VCR TAPE TONE SP1 SP2 POWER 5 16 2 3 478 Volume control settings Front panel controls It is important to realise that the position of the volume This section describes how to operate your amplifi er. control is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to If your amplifi er has not been installed for you, you should fi rst your loudspeakers. The amplifi er
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Recording With the Arcam A85 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 bk To record the currently selected source, press RECORD until the display shows ‘RECORD SOURCE’. After a few seconds the disp
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Setting up your A85 integrated amplifi er Introduction Adjusting listening settings ‘Switch on’ The A85 allows you to adjust listening settings to The default display mode is VOLUME, where the state suit your taste, and to customize various features control knob is used to adjust sound level. of the amplifi er to fi t your system. Use this Press SELECT to enter edit mode and cycle DOWN UP diagram to help you navigate through the settings through the other sound settings: BALANCE, VOLUME availa
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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 A85. 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 fi ve seconds to conserve
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Installation: P85 power amplifer + 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 – + CTR/CH3 – + L/CH2 – IN OUT POWER INLET Optional Third Channel Module – provides a third 85W channel suitable for Home Cinema or multi-channel audio use. Connecting to power, loudspeakers and Remote switching other equipment By making a connection from the REMOTE IN socket of the P85 power amplifi er to the TR
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Using your P85 power amplifi er P85 POWER AMPLIFIER POWER POWER SP1 SP2 POWER POWER (and power indicator light) SP1 and SP2 Switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of These buttons allow you to select and deselect the main the amplifi er. (SP1) and secondary (SP2) sets of speakers attached to your amplifi er. An indicator light shows which set of speakers are When you switch your amplifi er on, the light glows amber for a currently selected. few seconds, during which time t
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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 WARNING: Do not make any connections to your that achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one amplifi er while it is switched on or connected to the stage further to include separate amplifi cation for the low and mains supply. high frequency drive units in each loudspeaker enclosure. Before switching on please check all connections Connect the inte
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Service information Before returning your amplifi er for service, please check the Note that because of the high output voltage from a CD player, following: it is possible to drive the A85 at full power even though the volume is not set at maximum. Sound cuts out for no reason If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe Amplifi er does not switch back on level, then a thermal cutout inside the amplifi er will operate. The A85 and P85 amplifi ers have a protection mechanism whic
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Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier -– This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, NOT by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit during the fi rst two years after purchase, at any authorised whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage an authorised Arcam dealer or dist
