User manual ARCAM A85

[. . . ] HANDBOOK A8 5 P8 5 P8 5 / 3 Arcam A85, P85 and P85/3 amplifiers Amplificateurs Arcam A85, P85 et P85/3 Arcam-Verstärker A85, P85 und P85/3 E nglis h Fra nça is D eut s ch Safety guidelines Safety instructions This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions: 9. Power sources Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. [. . . ] Overloading the amplifier may cause it to shut down because of overheating. PHONES This socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 8 and 2k, fitted with a 1/4-inch stereo jack plug. If you wish to listen on headphones only, use the SP1 and SP2 buttons (if necessary) to mute the speakers. Remote control receiver The remote control's infrared receiver is positioned to the left of the RECORD button. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of sight from the remote control to allow signals to be received. MODE, UP and DOWN These buttons are mainly for use with future optional modules, however the UP and DOWN buttons are used with the basic A85 amplifier to move the cursor when customising the `Welcome message' (see page 8). 7 2 1 4 9 6 blbm 3bobn I A85/P85 6 I as a volume control, to adjust the output of loudspeakers and headphones connected to the amplifier, and of the pre-amp output (PRE OUT). when used in conjunction with the SELECT and ENTER buttons, to customise amplifier settings (see page 8). Recording E nglis h A85/P85 7 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 To record the currently selected source, press RECORD until the display shows `RECORD SOURCE'. After a few seconds the display reverts to showing the volume level and you are ready to record. To listen to one source while recording another, press RECORD again until the display shows `RECORD' followed by the name of an input (e. g. `AUX', `CD', `TUNER', etc. ). Now press the source selector button on the front panel for the source you wish to record. Your selection is shown on the display for a few seconds, after which it reverts to showing the volume level and you are ready to record. The RECORD button can also be used as a second zone selector, sending a source signal at line level to a second amplifier operating in another room. If you need help with this, contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam customer support. Tape-to-tape copying (dubbing) You can perform tape dubbing from VCR to TAPE, but not from TAPE to VCR. For example, to copy from a cassette recorder connected to the VCR socket to a cassette recorder connected to the TAPE 1 socket, first use the RECORD button as explained above and select `RECORD VCR'. This routes the VCR signal to the TAPE output. Set the cassette recorder connected to the TAPE socket into its record mode and the other to playback mode to start dubbing. TAPE To play back the recording from a cassette deck attached to the TAPE 1 input, press TAPE. [. . . ] Connect the integrated amplifier to the high frequency (HF) terminals and connect the power amplifier to the low frequency (LF) terminals. You will need: Speakers ­ with four input terminals each (as with bi-wiring): these will be marked HF (High Frequency) and LF (Low Frequency). Two amplifiers ­ one of these would be the A85 and the other an Arcam power amplifier (e. g. P85). Bi-wiring your loudspeakers Bi-wiring improves the sound of your system because it divides the high and low frequency signal currents into separate speaker cables. This avoids signal distortions arising from the high and low frequency currents interacting with one another within a single cable, as in conventionally wired systems. Loudspeaker cables ­ two pairs of cables per loudspeaker or a suitably terminated cable set (a loom, probably prepared by your dealer and capable of being used for bi-amping in one length). [. . . ]