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This Handbook covers 4 different models, as follows:
An integrated amplifier
A power amplifier
The DAVE (Digital Audio Video Enter tainment) amplifier
The MARC (Multi Area Remote Control) amplifier
SAFETY
There are 19 safety items, set out on page 25 of this Handbook.
For your own safety, and to ensure that your amplifier works
properly, we strongly recommend that you read them.
SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON
If the temperature of the internal heatsinks rises above a safe level,
then a thermal cut out inside the amplifier will operate.
The POWER INDICATOR on the front panel will turn orange and
the protection system will temporarily remove the power to the
speakers. The system will reset itself as the heatsinks cool down.
When playing a heavily recorded CD it is possible to drive the A22
at full po wer despite the fact that the volume is not at maximum.
This is because of the high output voltage from a CD player.
AMPLIFIER DOESNT SWITCH BACK ON
All amplifiers have a 'protection mechanism' which will be
activated if you switch the unit on again immediately after turning it
off. The mechanism may stop it being turned back on.
If the mechanism activates, wait 30 seconds, then tr y again. For ease of use, this handbook has been divided into 4 sections.
Integrated amplifier
Power amplifier
DAVE
(Digital Audio Video Enter tainment) amplifier
MARC (Multi Area Remote Control) amplifier
Each of the sections has a shor t introduction to the product,
followed by an 'User Guide' which is primarily for users who have
had their system installed by their dealer or supplier.
Following the 'User Guide' is a section describing 'Advanced
Features' (depending on the complexity of the product).
Finally for customers wishing to set up their own system, a section
called 'Setting Up'.
Integrated amplifier
User Guide 4
Using the Remote Control Handset 5
Advanced features 6
Setting up 7-8
Bi-wiring your speakers 9
Bi-amping 10
Power amplifier
User Guide 11
Setting up 12
Integrated and Power amplifiers - Technical Specifications 13
DAVE amplifier
(HOME THEATRE MODULE)
User Guide 14
Setting up 15-19
Advanced features 20
Remote Control Handset 21
MARC amplifier
(MULTI AREA MODULE)
User Guide 22-23
Advanced Features 24
Safety Guidelines 25
Guarantee 26 Thank you for choosing ARCAM
CONTENTS
FOUR MODELS
IMPORTANT NOTES
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A microprocessor is at the hear t of the amplifier.
It performs several impor tant functions. It switches the amplifier on
or off from standby mode and mutes the two sets of speakers
individually as well as the pre-amp output. It is also responsible for
the remote bus and infra red remote input. Parameters can be
selected, and displayed, on the built in graphic display enabling easy
set up of the amplifier and simple source selection. In addition, the
amplifier uses LED markers to indicate the primar y source which is
in use. In addition to a full suite of audio line level inputs, there is
also a high quality optional MM/MC phono stage.To protect your
amplifier, the microprocessor monitors the heatsink temperature
and RF content of the speaker outputs. In the event of the amplifier
being over driven, it can activate the automatic speaker protection
circuits and it can repor t fault conditions to the main display. dn
POWER
Switches the unit on and off. The unit can also be switched
into standby by use of the remote control handset.
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POWER INDICATOR
This will initially glow amber. After a few seconds, it will glow
green. When the indicator glows amber, the speakers are
disconnected and an internal protection circuit is activated.
The power indicator will turn red if the unit has been put
into standby mode by use of the remote control.
Under cer tain conditions the power indicator may flash and
a fault condition will be shown on the display
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happens y ou should unplug the mains lead of the unit and
leave the unit for a few minutes before re-connecting.
If the fault condition persists unplug and contact your Arcam
dealer.
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SP1
Selects or de-selects the main (upper) pair of speakers.
Push the b utton in to select.
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Selects or de-selects the secondar y (lower) pair of speakers.
Push the button in to select.
Impor tant note: If both switches are turned off the amplifier
will appear not to work, as all speakers will be switched off!
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VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level of the loudspeakers, pre-amp out
and headphones. The volume can also be controlled with
the Remote Control Handset. As the volume knob is not
motorized the knob will not move when adjusted remotely.
If you spin the knob quickly it will not change the volume.
This is to prevent accidentally setting the volume too high.
NOTE ON VOLUME CONTROL SETTINGS It is impor tant to realise that the position of the volume
control is not an accur ate indication of the power delivered
to your loudspeakers. The amplifier will often deliver its full
power long before the volume control reaches its maximum
position par ticularly when listening to heavily recorded
compact discs.
Ho wever the amplifier also has to be capable of giving full
power output from much lower level sources, such as tuners
and cassette decks. Using these sources, the volume control
setting may be much higher before distor tion (audible overload) sets in.
BALANCE
Press CONTR OL
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desired balance, then press CONTROL again to fix the
balance you have selected.
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CONTROL
This button cycles (or steps) through the functions that can
be controlled by the volume knob. This can be either
volume (the default setting) or balance. If you have a
DAVE or MARC, there are several other functions.
Refer to those sections of this handbook.
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ENTER TAINMENT (SOURCE) SELECTORS
These buttons select the source (i.e. Radio (TUNER),
Compact Disc (CD) etc. you wish to listen to.
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REMOTE RECEIVER
The remote receiv er is behind the FMJ badge.
Make sure the remote receiver is not covered or signals
from the Remote Control Handset will not be received.
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HEADPHONES SOCKET
Accepts headphones rated between 8 ohms and 2k ohms
fitted with a
1/4 stereo jack plug. If you wish to listen on
headphones only, use SPl and SP2 (if necessar y) to mute the
speak ers. The headphone socket is always active.
Integrated amplifier - User Guide
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Circled numbers in the text, e.g.
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pictures. If your integrated amplifier HAS NOT been installed for
you, you should read the section entitled Setting up before using the
User Guide.
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INTRODUCTION
IN USE
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Integrated amp - Using the Remote Control Dont forget to fit the two AAA batteries
supplied and ensure they are inser ted
correctly into the back of the remote
control before using it.
The Remote Control sends a message to an
infrared receiver which is located behind the
FMJ badge on the front of the amplifier.
Do not place anything in front of the badge
or the Remote Control may not work.
VOLUME AND (MUTE)
Press + to increase volume or -“ to
decrease the output volume of the amplifier.
Press to mute the speaker connections
and preamp outputs. Both tape outputs and
the headphone socket remain active. Mute is
disabled either by pressing again, or by
adjusting the volume. CD CONTROLS
These offer basic controls of Arcam CD
players, such as the FMJ CD23.
DAVE REMOTE CONTROL
If you have a DAVE amplifier, you will have the the CR9000
Remote Control as shown in the DAVE amplifier section
of this handbook. That Remote Control allows you to
operate the integrated amplifier plus some basic functions
of an Arcam or Philips based CD player or Tuner.
TUNER
These buttons are used to control tuner
functions.
Note that the FM/DAB lights indicate into
which mode you are switching the remote
control. The lights only illuminate for five
seconds to conser ve batter y power.
If neither light is illuminated this does not
mean that the remote control is not
working! SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS
These operate in the same way as the
source selectors on the front panel of your
integrated amplifier.
DISP
Cycles through the settings Bright, Off and
Dim. Turning the display Off generally
gives a slight improvement in sound quality. SP1 AND SP2
These buttons allow you to select and
deselect the main(SP1) and secondar y
(SP2) sets of speakers attached to your
amplifier (see page 4). POWER/STANDBY
Toggles the amplifi er between standby
mode and full power mode. The power
indicator light next to the power button
on the front panel is red if the amplifier
is in standby, amber while the amplifier is
powering up (this only takes a few seconds)
and green when the amplifier is powered up.
If you have an integrated amplifier or MARC amplifier, you will have a Remote Control
similar to the one shown below.
This CR-389 Remote Control gives access to all functions available on the front panel
of FMJ amplifiers. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM tuners
andDAB tuners.
The Remote Control transmits Philips RC-5 type codes. OTHER AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS
Note that greyed-out buttons on the
remote control diagram are of use with
other Arcam amplifiers.
