User manual ARCAM DIVA P80

[. . . ] However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions: 11. Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated. 12. Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines. 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. [. . . ] Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including other amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates. Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard. 7. Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment. If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care, to avoid overturning the combination. A80/P80 2 Installation: P80 power amplifer SP2 TRIG OUT AUDIO LINK 4 ­ 16 OHMS SP1 VOLTAGE SELECT L R POWER INLET REMOTE IN 115/230V + R ­ + L ­ IN OUT Connecting to power, loudspeakers and other equipment Follow the installation instructions for the amplifier on pages 4­6. Remote switching By making a connection from the REMOTE IN socket of the P80 power amplifier to the TRIG OUT socket of the A80 amplifier, you can use the A80 to switch the power amplifier on and off. If configured in this way, the front panel POWER button of the A80 (or the Power/Standby button on the remote control) switches both amplifiers on and off together. This facility allows you to conceal the power amplifier yet still control it. The connecting cable required is a male 3. 5mm to male 3. 5mm jack lead (stereo or mono) and it is possible to connect several power amplifiers to an A80 by `daisy chaining' from TRIG OUT of one P80 into the REMOTE IN of the next. AUDIO IN Connect this input to the output sockets of your pre-amplifier or the PRE OUT sockets of an amplifier. MONO LINK The power amplifier can be adapted to provide two mono loudspeaker outputs from a single input. Pull out the link supplied and use it to connect the L and R AUDIO OUT sockets together. Using one power amplifier per loudspeaker will enable you to bi-amplify bi-wireable loudspeakers. This is particularly beneficial for top quality stereo installations with a separate pre-amplifier, or where amplifiers are provided for the left, centre and right channel loudspeakers in a five speaker Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital system. Contact your Arcam dealer for more information. Signal detect The P80 power amplifier features a signal-detecting circuit that automatically switches the unit on when an input signal is delivered to the amplifier. The unit switches into standby approximately 12 minutes after the signal source is switched off. The signal detect feature is disabled by the supplied blank plug, or when a connection from the REMOTE IN socket to TRIG OUT of an A80 is made. Simply remove the blank plug from the REMOTE IN socket if you wish to use this feature. `Daisy chaining' The power amplifier can be connected to further power amplifiers to drive more speakers (e. g. those in other rooms or tri-amplified speakers, etc). Connect the extra power amplifier inputs to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the power amplifier, left to left, right to right. A80/P80 10 Using your P80 power amplifier A80 POWER AMPLIFIER SP1 SP2 POWER 1 2 POWER (and power indicator light) 2 SP1 and SP2 1 Switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the amplifier. When you switch your amplifier on, the light glows amber for a few seconds, during which time the speakers are disconnected. The light changes to green when the amplifier is ready for use. [. . . ] Or, a suitably terminated cable set (a loom, probably prepared by your dealer and capable of being used for bi-wiring in one length). How to set up a bi-amped system 1. Remove the terminal links on the rear of your loudspeakers. WARNING: This step is essential or damage to your amplifier may result which is not covered under warranty. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below, ensuring correct polarity at all times. [. . . ]