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- Page 1 ® U S E R ’ S M A N U A L arcus Premium Class Digital Power Amplifier 300 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The “arcus” brand is synonymous with technically well-devised and highly innovative products. arcus opens up new perspectives which need to be experienced at close hand. Thank you for purchasing our DPA 300. We are delighted by your trust in our products. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Section Safety Information Electrical devices are not toys Never let your children use electrical devices without supervision. Cells/rechargeble batteries can endanger life when swallowed. Therefore keep the device and batteries out of the reach of small children. If a battery has been swallowed, medical assistance must be sought immediately. Moisture and cleaning The device must be set up and operated in dry rooms only. - Page 4 Important information about hearing protection Caution: Your hearing is as important to us as it is to you. Therefore please be careful when using this device. The device has enormous power reserves and is capable of generating extreme volumes.
- Page 5 Additional safety instructions Do not allow any objects to fall onto, or any liquids to seep into the device. If this occurs, pull the mains plug out of the socket and have the device examined by a professional. Place the device horizontally on a stable, even surface.
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Page 6: Scope Of Delivery
Section Scope of Delivery When unpacking, check the system’s completeness in terms of: DPA 300 Remote control (illustrated for Mains cable User’s manual demonstration purposes) and batteries (3 x AAA) Environmental Protection Information rofessional recycling Batteries and packaging materials have no place in domestic refuse. Batteries must be handed in at a collection point for used batteries. Conserve the environment by disposing of packaging material separately ... -
Page 7: Operating Elements On The Front
Section Operating Elements on the Front 1. Control panel 2. Volume control 3. Remote window 4. Display ... -
Page 8: Operating Elements On The Rear
However, special phono pre-amplifiers for record players can be connected to these inputs again. AUDIO INPUT PORTS 9-10 Digital input for digital playback sources such as, for example, DAR 300 Record Out / Pre Out Assymetric pre-amplifier output. A output stage or an active loudspeaker with asymmetric inputs can be connected here. - Page 9 AVOID a situation where you have to stretch the mains cable in order to reach the socket. • Arrange the cable of the DPA 300 so that it cannot be tripped over or trodden on. • Place no objects or furniture on the cable, in order to avoid damage.
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Page 10: Remote Control
Section Remote Control Volume control + Volume control – Rapid volume control + Rapid volume control – Mute Display On/Off Escape Split Mode Direct source selection On / Off Source selection + Volume control + On / Off Volume control - Source selection -... - Page 11 If the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight, it may lose its reception function. In this case you should place the DPA 300 in a different location. If the remote control is not working or operating ranges are becoming shorter and shorter, you should check whether the remote control is still making contact or whether the batteries need to be changed.
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Page 12: Installation
Section Installation It is essential that you switch off the amplifier along with the rest of your system at all times when working on the cabling! Please take care to ensure that the loudspeaker does not fall lower than a minimum impedance of 4 ohm. -
Page 13: Connection Examples
DPA 300. The input ports The DPA 300 has 10 ports at its disposal. Inputs 9 and 10 are digital inputs. In addition, one of the SPLIT inputs is available as a special input. If this port is also used as an input, please take care to ensure that this input cannot be switched to the tape recorder outputs. - Page 14 You connect the input of the surround decoder with the ports at SPLIT OUT. The output ports for the principal channels left front and right front are connected with the ports at SPLIT IN. The SPLIT button is pressed and the principal loudspeakers are now connected with the surround decoder via the principal output stage.
- Page 15 As soon as you press the “Split” button and cancel the split function again, the volume module becomes reactivated and you can control the principal loudspeakers’ playback volume on the DPA 300 again. If you switch the amplifier to Standby, for safety reasons the Unity Gain function is likewise switched off.
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Page 16: Basic Function
2) Switched on – the DPA 300 is ready for operation 3) Standby – the DPA 300 is on standby and is consuming very little electricity. How to switch the device on and off and put it into standy mode: Switch on: Press Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. -
Page 17: Operation
2. Operation First steps: Once all devices have been properly connected to the amplifier, turn on the mains switch on the rear of the device and press the “On/Off” button on the front of the device. You will hear a faint switch-on noise. Manually selecting the input source: Press the Input –... -
Page 18: Menu Structure
Mute Mutes the input signal. The volume indicator appears as - - - dB on the display Escape Leave the menu / sub-menu items Display On/Off The display will automatically switch off about 6 seconds after the device has been switched off. - Page 19 Menu Structure MAIN MENU BALANCE < ‐ ‐ ‐ > 0 dB BASIC VOLUME ‐ 70 dB BASS 0,0 dB TREBLE 0,0 dB INPUT LEVEL 0,0 dB INPUT NAME NAME: RECORD RECORD OFF BRIGHTNESS 100 % LANGUAGE DEUTSCH / ENGLISH FACTORY RESET NO ...
- Page 20 The desired menu item can be selected by turning the volume control. The menu item is marked with a red arrow in the process. You will arrive at the selected menu by pressing the volume control or pressing the menu button. Balance The channel balance can be adjusted using the volume control.
- Page 21 Escape. Record The pre-amplifier output on the DPA 300 can be converted to a Record output. The Record function can be switched on and off by turning the volume control. You need to do this if you wish to connect a recording device (cassette deck, tape recorder, etc).
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Section Troubleshooting Reset system In rare cases, the amplifier or the display on the front of the device may not function as normal. Erroneous data transmissions / information in the amplifier may be the cause of this. Malfunctions of this type are remedied as follows: Pull out the mains plug, wait at least three minutes and then re-insert it in the socket. - Page 23 There is an internal error Solution: Switch off the device and wait a few minutes. Switch the device on again. If “DC- Offset” continues to flash on the display, please get in touch with an authorized arcus service partner. Problem:...
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Page 24: Terms And Conditions Of Guarantee
The guarantee will become invalid if a repair is carried out by a person or repair shop that is not authorized by arcus, or if the serial number is changed, removed or made illegible. Cases which do not fall under the guarantee: transport damage, and damage arising as a result of improper use or installation. -
Page 25: Technical Data
Section Technical Data Output: 2 * 250 Watt RMS an 4 Ohm Bandwidth: 1Hz - 45 kHz (+- 3dB) Distortion factor: < 0.02% Channel separation: > 85 dB (1 kHz) Signal-to-noise ratio: < 98 dBA Dynamics: >110dB Audio inputs analogue: 8 x Cinch Audio inputs digital: 2 x Cinch... -
Page 26: Important Note
NOT developed in order to function / resonate only with specific loudspeakers or CD players. arcus amplifiers are developed in order to amplify the music signal naturally. As long as your loudspeakers / playback devices follow the same principle, you will enjoy an outstanding sound experience at all times. -
Page 27: Imprint
Errors and omissions reserved. arcus reserves the right to modify technical details without prior notice. arcus and the arcus logos are registered brands of arcus GmbH Reproduction, including reproduction of extracts, solely with the consent of arcus GmbH Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.
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