Arcam A85 Handbook
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H A N D B O O K
A8 5
P8 5
P8 5 / 3
Arcam A85, P85 and P85/3 amplifi ers
E ng l i s h
Amplifi cateurs Arcam A85, P85 et P85/3
F r a nç a i s
D eu t s c h
Arcam-Verstärker A85, P85 und P85/3

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  • Page 1 H A N D B O O K A8 5 P8 5 P8 5 / 3 Arcam A85, P85 and P85/3 amplifi ers E ng l i s h Amplifi cateurs Arcam A85, P85 et P85/3 F r a nç a i s D eu t s c h Arcam-Verstärker A85, P85 und P85/3...
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    This product has been designed to meet the EN60065 solvents for cleaning. international electrical safety standard. We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth. A85/P85...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Arcam A85 integrated amplifi er or the P85 power amplifi er. Safety guidelines The A85 amplifi er is described fi rst, then the P85. The CR-389 Safety instructions remote control handset supplied with the A85 integrated Safety compliance amplifi...
  • Page 4: Installation: A85 Integrated Amplifi Er

    BFA loudspeaker terminals The terminal will accept spade terminals, bare wires or a BFA plug. BFA plugs are available from your Arcam dealer. To connect a bare wire or spade terminal, unscrew the red (or black) part of the loudspeaker terminal fi rst.
  • Page 5: Connecting To A Power Supply

    Arcam dealer or distributor can supply and fi t. This module as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into the mains is compatible with most high output moving coil and moving socket.
  • Page 6: Using Your A85 Integrated Amplifi Er

    If the fault cannot be off! If both are on, with two pairs of low impedance speakers cleared, unplug your amplifi er and contact your Arcam dealer. connected, overloads are more likely. Overloading the amplifi er Source selectors may cause it to shut down because of overheating.
  • Page 7: Recording

    Recording With the Arcam A85 it is possible to listen to and record from one source, or to listen to one source while recording another. Both sets of tape sockets are identical in sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of recorder (cassette, CDR, MD, VCR, reel-to-reel, etc.).
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your A85 Integrated Amplifi Er

    Setting up your A85 integrated amplifi er Introduction Adjusting listening settings ‘Switch on’ The A85 allows you to adjust listening settings to The default display mode is VOLUME, where the state suit your taste, and to customize various features control knob is used to adjust sound level.
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    CR-389 Remote Control The CR-389 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel of the A85. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM tuners and DAB tuners. The remote control transmits Philips RC-5 type codes.
  • Page 10: Installation: P85 Power Amplifi Er

    A85 integrated TRIG OUT Follow the installation instructions for the integrated amplifi er amplifi er, you can use the A85 to switch the power amplifi er on on pages 4–6. and off. If confi gured in this way, the front panel...
  • Page 11: Using Your P85 Power Amplifi Er

    You should unplug the amplifi er and leave low impedance speakers are connected, overloads are more it for a few minutes before reconnecting. If the fault cannot be likely. cleared, unplug your amplifi er and contact your Arcam dealer. A85/P85...
  • Page 12: Bi-Wiring And Bi-Amping Loudspeakers

    Frequency). procedures. Two amplifi ers – one of these would be the A85 and the other an Arcam power amplifi er (e.g. P85). Bi-wiring your loudspeakers Loudspeaker cables – two pairs of cables per loudspeaker or...
  • Page 13: Service Information

    Before returning your amplifi er for service, please check the Note that because of the high output voltage from a CD player, following: it is possible to drive the A85 at full power even though the volume is not set at maximum. Sound cuts out for no reason If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe Amplifi...
  • Page 14: Guarantee

    Support on +44 (0) 1223 203203 or write to us at the above and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or address and we will do our best to help you. failing this, directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence. On-line registration You can register your Arcam product on line at: www.arcam.co.uk/reg...

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