Safety Guidelines Important Safety Instructions 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been Warning damaged, or Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 1. Read these instructions. Mains plug/appliance coupler is used to disconnect damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or B.
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WEEE directive requirements. Modification not expressly approved by Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way. ARCAM may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to Correct disposal of this product Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the use the product.
– designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment. This handbook is a guide to installing and using the SA30 and includes information on its more advanced features. Use the contents list on the next page to guide you to the section of interest.
Contents Safety Guidelines EN-2 Dirac Live for Arcam EN-15 Welcome EN-4 Remote Control EN-16 Overview EN-6 Setup Menu EN-20 System Settings EN-20 Trademark Acknowledgments EN-7 Audio Settings EN-20 Front Panel Connections and Controls EN-8 System Info EN-20 Rear Panel Connections and Controls...
‘hum’ if the record deck is too your mains socket and switch the socket on. from traditional HiFi separates and the various internet Do not place the SA30 on top of a power amplifier or close. streaming services that are on offer.
Visit mqa.co.uk for more information. following disclaimer. marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, The SA30 includes MQA technology, which enables you - Redistributions in binary form must CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the...
Selects input for listening. See “Selecting An Audio Source” on page EN-12. DIRAC Selects the Dirac room EQ curve. See “Dirac Live for Arcam” on page EN-15. MUTE Mutes the various audio outputs. See “Muting The Output” on page EN-13.
Automation Control” on page EN-14 page EN-14 earth USB Type A This USB socket is used playback of audio files from pen drives. Please read the sections “Placing The Unit”, “Power” and “Interconnect Cables” on page EN-6 before connecting your SA30 amplifier! EN-9...
After making connections: switch the amplifier on, select a source signal, then gradually increase the volume to the required listening level. If you are unsure as to how your system should be connected, please contact your Arcam dealer who will be happy to help you.
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A pair of audio interconnect PHONO PHONO cables are also required to connect the pre-amp (MM) (MC) outputs of the SA30 to the power amplifier inputs of the second amplifier. Remove Remove WARNING: The strip of metal on the speakers metal strips...
In order to use the network audio capability of the as MP3 players. The SA30 setup menu allows the customization of SA30 please refer to “Connecting to a Network” on page Digital Audio Inputs Intended for the analogue outputs of a set- certain features of the amplifier.
It is compatible with HDMI Enhanced Audio converts all analogue inputs to a digital signal using inputs. In this mode, the SA30 is set to a fixed level. Return Channel (eARC) as well as standard Audio Return a high quality Analogue to Digital Convertor (ADC).
In order to use the AirPlay and Chromecast built-in AirPlay Setup Chromecast built-in Setup Wireless Connection functionality of the SA30 you will need to connect it to Install the Wi-Fi antennas and power up the SA30. your home network via a wireless or wired connection. Wired Connection...
Using Dirac from this feature, as required, by listening when playing You can store up to three Dirac EQ curves in the SA30. typical source material through each input. After being Each input can use a different curve, for example a calculated, this is enabled from within the setup menu “Movie”...
The remote complies with Part 15 of remote control that can control up to 8 devices. It is pre- the FCC rules programmed for use with the SA30 and Arcam CD and Backlight Blu-Ray players. This equipment has been tested and found to...
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AV input. skipping tracks on a CD, for example. The functionality of the remote is context sensitive for The Device keys select the source on the SA30 If one of SAT input. the internal sources and is described in the following these keys is pressed briefly, a command is transmitted...
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The button is configured to control the CD functions of also selects AV as the source. Arcam BD players, this can be changed (see “Locking/ Arcam CD players, this can be changed (see “Locking/ Unlocking a specific Device Mode” on page EN-23).
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SAT Device Mode STB Device Mode PVR Device Mode The SAT Device Mode button selects SAT as the source. The STB Device Mode button selects STB as the source. The PVR Device Mode button selects PVR as the source. If configured to work with your satellite receiver, the If configured to work with your set top box decoder or If configured to work with your personal (hard disc) remote can subsequently control the device.
Specify which input is to be used in processor mode. This mode can be assigned to most analogue inputs. In System Code this case, the SA30 output level is set to a fixed level. The default setting is HOME Exit the menu and return to the...
Enables or disables the RS232 control of the SA30 while original audio impulse. Ideally these should be as low in TV via the CEC connection will be ignored by the SA30. the unit is in standby. The default setting is Minimum Phase Fast Roll Off...
LED stays lit. in setup mode, and you can release the buttons. 1. Press the Device key for the product you want to 2. Press the button on the Arcam remote that you set up, together with the key. Hold down both 2.
AMP + ' Sends a Power On command 1. Press and hold the Device and keys together for batteries, it is able to control certain Arcam components three seconds. The power LED stays lit, showing that AMP + , Sends a Power Off command automatically (e.g.
The SA30 is not in protection mode, as described below Sound cuts-out unexpectedly The SA30 may enter a protection mode if a fault is detected. The front panel LED will indicate the fault type, according to the list below FLASHING WHITE: The internal temperature of the unit reached an unsafe level.
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Bit depth 16-bit – 32-bit All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated. Arcam has a policy of continuous improvement for its products. This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. E&OE.
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