Advanced Features; Setting Up - Arcam Integrated Amplifier Handbook

Integrated amp - Advanced features
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MODE CONFIRM RECORD CONTROL
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IN USE
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TAPE RECORDING
Note:The integrated amplifier must be fully powered up in
order to record. Both sets of tape sockets are identical in
sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of
recorder (cassette, hi-fi VCR, reel to reel, DAT, etc.) The
entertainment source selected (i.e. Radio (TUNER),
Compact Disc (CD) etc. will automatically be the signal you
record (and is sent to both the VCR and PROCESSOR
RECORD output sockets) unless you select another source.
To select another source, press RECORD.The display will
first show 'RECORD SOURCE'. Select an alternative input
by pressing the appropriate button, (i.e. Radio (TUNER),
Compact Disc (CD) etc.Your selected choice will show in
the display.The display will indicate the selected recording
option for a few seconds and then revert back to showing
the volume bar graph. Press 'RECORD' twice to go back to
'RECORD SOURCE'. If you are using the TAPE 1 sockets in
processor mode.The signal selected will not go to both the
VCR and PROCESSOR RECORD output sockets but go to
the VCR/TAPE 2 instead.This RECORD button can also be
used as a 'second zone' selector, sending (a source signal at
line level) to a second amplifier operating in another room
in the house.
TAPE TO TAPE COPYING (DUBBING)
The integrated amplifier allows two way tape dubbing from
TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 but NOT TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. For example,
to copy from a cassette recorder connected to the
VCR/TAPE 2 sockets to a cassette recorder connected to
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TAPE 1, first use the RECORD selector on the
integrated amplifier to select 'RECORD :VCR'.This routes
the TAPE 2 signal to TAPE l's output.Then set the tape
recorder connected to TAPE 1 sockets into its
'record' mode and the other to 'playback' mode to enable
the transfer to take place. If you wish to monitor the transfer
while it is taking place select TAPE using the
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TAPE1/PROCESSOR button .
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MODE & CONFlRM
These buttons are only for use with optional modules such
as the DAVE or MARC amplifiers.
They have no function on their own in normal use on the
basic integrated amplifier although MODE can be
used to select processor mode, as described below.
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PROCESSOR/TAPE 1
This is tape loop to monitor a recording made on a 3 head
cassette deck. It can also be used to connect to an external
surround decoder such as the Arcam Xeta 2. Selecting this
input overrides the other source selectors
To play back or to monitor the recording from a cassette
deck attached to the PROCESSOR/TAPE 1 input press the
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processor button . 'TAPE' is shown on the display.
For use with an external processor the A22 can be put
into processor mode by first selecting PROC and then
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whilst holding in the MODE button
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button again.The display will now show 'PRO' in place
of 'TAPE'. If the processor you are using is an Arcam Xeta 2
then press the PROC button again while holding in the
MODE button so that 'PRO2' is displayed.
The volume level of the integrated amplifier will now be
fixed so that you can use the volume control of the
external processor as a master volume control.
Using the volume or mute buttons on the remote handset
or the front panel control knob will have no effect whilst in
processor mode.The unit will return to processor mode
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whenever is pressed.
Once in 'PRO2' mode the AV,TAPE 1,VCR and DVD
buttons on the CR235 remote control will have no effect.
This is because the Xeta 2 will also respond to these
Remote Control codes and switch to the wrong input.
If you want to change the input back for use as a normal
tape input hold the MODE button in and press the
PROCESSOR button until 'TAPE' appears on the display.
CAUTION: Do not set the integrated amplifier in processor mode
if you have a cassette deck or other line level source attached to
the PROCESSOR/TAPE 1 input.This is because selecting processor
mode input will send a fixed volume signal straight into the power
amplifier which could damage your loudspeakers.
NOTE: If you are using the integrated amplifier with an external
processor, via the PROCESSOR/TAPE 1 loop you must set the vol-
ume of the integrated amplifier so that you can see at least one
segment of the volume level bar graph before switching to the
PROCESSOR input. If you fail to do this you will not hear any
sound from the speakers attached to the integrated amplifier.To
obtain a sound again, reselect another input eg CD and turn the
volume up slightly.
Then reselect the PROCESSOR input.
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Integrated amp - Setting up
CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY
CAUTION
Your amplifier generates heat in use. It is therefore most important
to ensure adequate ventilation and not to obstruct the ventilation
slots on the top of the unit as this could cause overheating.
WRONG PLUG ?
If the plug supplied with the amplifier does not fit your power
supply, see the section entitled 'Safety Guidelines' for changing a
plug, or contact your dealer to obtain a suitable power cord.
Check that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage
setting indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier at
If your mains supply voltage is different, consult your Arcam dealer
or Arcam Customer Support on 01223 203203.
PLUGGING IN
Push the plug (IEC line socket) of the cable supplied with the
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amplifier, into the socket
amplifier. Make sure it is pushed in firmly.
Push the plug on other end of the cable into your power supply
socket.
press the PROC
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CONNECTING TO LOUDSPEAKERS
Your amplifier is fitted with loudspeaker terminals,
to BFA, (British Federation of Audio) standard specification.
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 first.
Insert the wire or spade terminal and screw it back up.
CAUTION
Do not over tighten the loudspeaker terminals or use a wrench,
pliers, etc., as this could cause damage to the terminals which will
not be covered under warranty.
Connect the right hand speaker to the terminals on the back of
your amplifier marked R and the left speaker to the terminals
marked L.
Connect your loudspeakers so that the red (positive/+) terminal
on each loudspeaker is connected to the red (positive/+) terminal
on the amplifier. Your loudspeaker cables may be marked to show
polarity (negative/- and positive/+), if not, then the positive
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terminal can usually be identified by a ridge or coloured
marking.
Now connect your loudspeaker's black (negative/-) terminals to the
black (negative/-) terminal on the amplifier.
Ensure that no stray strands of inner wires are allowed to touch
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(POWER INLET) in the back of the
another cable or the amplifier's casing. This can cause a short
circuit and damage your amplifier! Two pairs of speakers may be
connected at the same time provided each pair is rated between 8
and 16 ohms. If one or both pairs have an impedance of less than
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8 ohms, the combined load 'seen' by the amplifier will fall below 4
ohms and could cause an overload. The overload protection
circuit will engage and the amplifier will not work.
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POWER INLET
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RIGHT SPEAKER
LOUDSPEAKER
TERMINALS
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LEFT SPEAKER