Table Of Contents; Using This Handbook; Safety - Arcam A85 Handbook

Using this handbook

This handbook has been designed to give you all the
information you need to install, connect, set up and use the
Arcam A85 integrated amplifi er or the P85 power amplifi er.
The A85 amplifi er is described fi rst, then the P85. The CR-389
remote control handset supplied with the A85 integrated
amplifi er is also described.
Your amplifi er(s) may have been installed and set up by an
authorised Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to go
directly to the sections describing the use of this equipment.

Safety

Safety guidelines are set out on the inside front cover of this
handbook.
Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for
your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit,
we strongly recommend that you read them.
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Contents
Safety guidelines
Safety instructions
Safety compliance
Using this handbook
Safety
Installation: A85 integrated amplifi er
Positioning the unit
Connecting to loudspeakers
Connecting to a power supply
Connecting to other equipment
Using your A85 integrated amplifi er
Front panel controls
Recording
Setting up your A85 integrated amplifi er
Using the remote control
CR-389 remote control
Installation: P85 power amplifi er
Connecting to power, loudspeakers and other
equipment
Remote switching
Three channel option
Using your P85 power amplifi er
Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers
Before you start
Bi-wiring your loudspeakers
Bi-amping your system
Service information
Technical specifi cation
Guarantee
On-line registration
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