Arcam P7 Handbook

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  • Page 1 Multichannel Power Amplifier...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Arcam FMJ P7 Multichannel Power Amplifier. It may be that the P7 has been installed and set up as part of your Using this handbook..............3 Hi-Fi or home cinema installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this Safety guidelines ................
  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    Safety guidelines 11. Grounding SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that the unit is grounded properly at all times. 12. Power lines This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines.
  • Page 5: Getting Started With Your P7

    Surround Surround any of the speakers. If the P7 is being used to drive a five-channel back left back right surround sound system, then the spare two modules (‘L surround rear’...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Ensure adequate ventilation. corresponding to rear panel labelling, since the amplifier modules are The P7 has a variable speed fan for cooling. If the unit is placed muted in pairs. Due to the layout of the power supply circuitry in the...
  • Page 7: Connecting To A Loudspeakers

    POWER INLET unit. Make sure it is pushed in firmly. The P7 has been designed so that a standard-rating IEC cable (which has insufficient current rating) cannot be plugged into the P7. Only high current power cables can be connected.
  • Page 8: Operating Your P7

    ‘clicks’, with intervals of approximately one second. If the LEDs do not follow this sequence when the P7 is powered up, or behave abnormally at any time during use, then consult the table of ‘Fault status indicators’ on page 11 to discover why the amplifier is in protection mode.
  • Page 9: Bi-Wiring And Bi-Amping Your Loudspeakers

    P7). Or, a suitably terminated cable set (a loom, probably prepared by your dealer and Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below, ensuring capable of being used for bi-wiring in one length).
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

     all amplifiers are turned on and all channels are working correctly.  all units are turned on. If the audio is ‘daisy-chained’ from the P7, make sure that the unit being fed is turned on.
  • Page 11: Fault Status Indicators

    A DC offset fault can occur if an the interconnect leads (with the P7 switchd excessive DC voltage is present at the output of off) and turn on the P7.The fault should have the pre-amp feeding the P7. Normal operation cleared.
  • Page 12: Technical Specification

    FM and AM radio reception. If this is the NOTE: All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated. case, keep the P7 and its connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the P7 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also help to reduce interference.
  • Page 13: Guarantee

    You can register your Arcam product on line at: to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence. It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier -– NOT by post. No www.arcam.co.uk/reg...
  • Page 14 NOTES...
  • Page 16 PEMBROKE AVENUE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE CB5 9PB, ENGLAND telephone +44 (0)1223 203203 fax +44 (0)1223 863384 email support@arcam.co.uk website www.arcam.co.uk Issue 1 SH100E...

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