ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS GUIDE. Visit the product page at ARCAM.co.uk and download the Safety Sheet for a full list of safety instructions. Class II Product This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (“ground”...
Placing The SA45 Front Panel Rear Panel Connecting Speakers Connecting a wired Network Wireless Connections Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Remote Control Power Home Screen Inputs Audio Options Dirac Live DAC Filters Settings Menu Streaming Supported Formats Troubleshooting Specifications ARCAM SA45 OM EN V2...
This product has user selectable functions related to power consumption. Changing these will change the power consumption of the product when in Standby: By default, the SA45 will enter standby within 20 minutes with no user interaction or playback. This can be disabled in the Menu by setting the ECO Timer to OFF.
AN 4 AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 PHONO PHONO (MM) (MC) CLASS 2 WIRING SUB1 SUB2 BALANCED OUTPUTS Right Left Left & Right Subwoofer Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Balanced Pre- Balanced Output Output amp Outputs Outputs ARCAM SA45 OM EN V2...
PHONO PHONO SUB2 If you are unsure as to how your system should be connected, please contact your ARCAM dealer who will (MM) (MC) be happy to help you. Wired Network Connection:...
To pair a new set of headphones set your headphones into pairing mode for the SA45 to discover them. The SA45 will pair with the first headphones it discovers that are in pairing mode.
Alternative Codes The SA45 and it’s remote control can be configured to use an alternative set of remote control codes when the default codes operate more than one device (such as an ARCAM AVR) which can be inconvenient. The System Code will need to be changed in both the SA45 and the remote control to have the desired effect.
Standby Press or rotate the volume deal to bring the SA45 out of standby. Press and hold the volume dial to place the SA45 into standby. Use the standby button at the top of the remote control to toggle standby operation.
Phono MC Analogue 1 Digital Audio Inputs The SA45 features two coaxial and two optical digital inputs for digital audio sources. The SA45 only supports stereo PCM audio through these inputs. Warning: Multi-channel audio, or encoded audio formats played through these inputs can result in loud noise which can damage the amplifier and your speakers.
There are 7 steps to creating room correction filters with Dirac Live: 1. Launch the software, log in with your account, and connect to the SA45. The SA45 will enter Dirac Live measurement mode when you connect to it with the Dirac Live software.
DAC Filters The SA45 has the option to select between a number of digital filters that are used in the digital to analogue conversion process. Digital filters are required to minimise unwanted distortion in the output but no filter is perfect, there are always compromises between a few parameters: 1.
S T R E A M I N G A N D S U P P O R T E D F O R M A T S Streaming The ARCAM SA45 can be connected to, and play music from the following apps and services: Spotify Connect Tidal Connect...
Is the SA45 in protection mode (described below)? The SA45 may enter a protection mode if a fault is detected. Following any of the faults described below, the amplifier will turn itself off. To continue using the SA45, the fault must be resolved and the unit must be turned OFF then back ON.
432 x 390 x 140mm Weight (net) 17 kg Weight (packed) 20 kg Mains lead(s) Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries Measurement Microphone Supplied accessories 5m USB Cable Quick Start Guide Important Safety Instructions ARCAM SA45 OM EN V2...
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