A49/C49 Operation; Switching On; Selecting An Audio Source; Audio Inputs - Arcam FMJ C49 Handbook

A49/C49
operation
PHONO

Switching on

Selecting an audio source

The button switches the unit on and off. Audio sources may be selected from the front panel
POWER
buttons ( PHONO, Aux, CD, TUNER, SAT, BD, PVR, AV
The power light (next to the 'POWER / STANDBY'
remote control ( PHONO, AUX, CD, TUN, SAT, BD, PVR, AV
text) indicates the state of the amplifier: it changes from
red to orange then green if mains power is connected In each case, the source is selected from the input
and the unit is switched on. sockets with the corresponding name.
If the unit is left unused for an extended period of time

Audio inputs

it will go into standby to reduce power consumption.
Press AUX and BALANCE to adjust the time of this feature.
Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all
have the same characteristics and each may be used with
Display
any line-level product. The exception is the
The button (or on the remote control)
DISPLAY DISP
input (see pages 20-21 for the specification).
changes the display brightness between 'on', 'dimmed'
and 'off'. If the A49/C49 is powered off with the display
AUX (XLR)
brightness set to 'off', the display resumes to 'dimmed'
Intended for the balanced analogue outputs from a
when the unit is powered on again.
source, for example the Arcam D33. The balanced
inputs can also be assigned to any other input key on
the remote. Either use the button on the remote to
MENU
access the setup menu, or press the front panel
buttons simultaneously and use the control
BALANCE
knob to change the setting. The front panel display shows
(e.g.) XLR CD. In this example, when the
the remote is pressed, the XLR inputs will be selected. So
the original input is still available, when the
pushed, the CD input will be selected.
TUNER
Intended for the analogue outputs from an FM, AM
PH O N O 20
MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE
AUX CD TUNER SAT BD PVR AV SP1 SP2
or DAB radio tuner. Note the tuner device page on the

Phono input

remote will control Arcam tuners.
Phono-level input
SAT
), or the
The A49/C49 provides a pre-amplification stage to treat
). Intended for the analogue outputs from a satellite TV
the low-voltage output from a MM (moving magnet)
receiver or cable TV box.
cartridge. Input specifications are given on pages 20 - 21.
BD
Output volume is shown on the front display as
PHONO 20, for example.
Intended for the analogue outputs from a Blu-ray or
DVD-player. Note the BD device page on the remote
Line-level phono input
will control Arcam BD players.
The phono input may be changed from line-level to
PVR
phono-level. Either use the
PHONO (MM)
access the setup menu, or press the front panel
Intended for the analogue outputs from a Personal
Video Recorder, or similar device. and buttons simultaneously and use the control
BALANCE
knob to change the setting. The front panel display shows
AV
LINE- OFF (i.e. phono) or LINE- ON respectively.
Intended for the analogue outputs from general audio-
If you wish to use an external phono amplifier, connect
visual equipment, such as a VCR or digital TV/satellite
its output to the
PHONO (MM)
receiver.
LINE- ON is selected, since a phono amplifier produces
BD and
CD line-level input.
Intended for the unbalanced analogue outputs from
With the input defined in this way, output volume is
an Arcam CD player. Note the CD device page on the shown on the front display as LINE- 20, for example.
CD button on
remote will control Arcam CD players.
WARNING: NEVER play a standard line-level source into the
phono input when set to LINE-OFF. This would result in serious
button is
AUX
damage to both your amplifier and speakers due to the extra
gain that is applied and would not be covered under warranty.
E-10
POWER / STANDBY
PHONES
POWER
Connecting to a source
component with a balanced
output
In addition to the seven single end (RCA) inputs, the
A49/C49 provides a single balanced input on female
XLR connectors.
If your source component (such as the Arcam D33)
has balanced audio outputs you may wish to use this
connection instead of the single ended inputs. This type
of connection provides greater rejection from electrical
button on the remote to
MENU interference and is useful when cables are long (more
PHONO than a few metres) or in electrically-noisy environments.
Balanced connections also have the ability to reject
'hum' caused by 'ground loops'.

Processor mode

input, but make sure that
Processor mode can be assigned to any input. In this
mode, the A49/C49 is set to a fixed level. Use
button on the remote and then use the control knob to
change the setting. The front panel display shows (e.g.)
PROC- AV.
When this input is selected, the volume display will show
PM instead of the volume level.
To alter the level use the button on the remote to
MENU
access the setup menu then use the control knob to
change the setting. The front panel display shows (e.g.)
PH ON O 20
PHONO AUX CD TUNER SAT
PM 50. When at the default level, a > will be shown just The back panel socket can be connected to the
REC OUT
in front of the level indication. input sockets of your recording device (these are usually
labelled RECORD or IN ).
Connecting to an additional
To record from a particular source, press the
power amplifier
appropriate source button (for example,
The A49/C49 provides a pair of unbalanced pre-outs on

Adjusting the balance

standard RCA phono connectors and a set of balanced
pre-outs on XLR connectors to allow connection to The balance setting allows you to increase the volume of
an additional power amplifier to create a bi-amplified
one channel (left or right) relative to the other. Altering
setup. the balance may help to restore the stereo image for an
off-centre listening position.
Most audio amplifiers, including the Arcam P49/
P349, will connect to the RCA phono connectors Balance can be adjusted from the front panel or from
using standard interconnect cables. This connection is the remote control. Press the
recommended for short cable runs. Connect to the on the CR902) to view the current setting, then use
PRE
IN connection of the power amplifer the control knob (or the
+/–
to change the setting – from L9 to R9, via the neutral
If however your amplifier has balanced connections,
value 0.
you may use the balanced XLR output. This connection
provides greater rejection from electrical interference

Speaker Control

MENU
and is useful when cables are long (more than a few
metres) or in electrically-noisy environments. Balanced
The SP1 and SP2 switches (A49 only) enable and disable
connections also have the ability to reject 'hum' caused
the respective speaker outputs. The LED will be lit if the
by 'ground loops'. Connect to the connection of
PRE IN
speakers are enabled.
your power amplifier.

Listening

Recording an audio source

Volume control
The A49/C49 allows you to record and monitor the
Use the control knob (or the
sound from any connected source.
E-11
POWER / STANDBY
MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE
BD PVR AV PHONES
POWER
to change the volume. Turn the knob clockwise to
increase the volume, anti-clockwise to reduce it.
Listening using headphones
The headphones socket ( PHONES ) accepts headphones
TUNER ).
with an impedance rating between 8Ω and 2kΩ, fitted
with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug.
The pre-amp outputs and speakers are muted when
headphones are plugged in and the front panel display
shows HEADPHONE.
The headphones socket is always active, unless output
has been muted.
Muting output
BALANCE button (or BAL
The output of the A49/C49 can be silenced by pressing
on the front panel (or - on the remote control).
buttons on the remote) MUTE
If the unit is muted, the power light changes to orange
and the source is shown on the front display panel (e.g.
PVR MT).
-
Press MUTE/ for a second time (or change the volume)
to cancel mute.
+/– buttons on the remote)