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H A N D B O O K / M A N U E L / H A N D B U C H / H A N D L E I D I N G A 9 0
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Arcam A90, P90 and P90/3 amplifiers
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Amplificateurs Arcam A90, P90 et P90/3
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Arcam-Verstärker A90, P90 und P90/3
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Arcam-versterkers A90, P90 en P90/3
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Safety guidelines 8. Cleaning CAUTION ATTENTION Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other chemical CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not solvents for cleaning. remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. We do not
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Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information Contents you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam A90 integrated amplifier or the P90 power amplifier. The A90 Safety guidelines......................................................2 amplifier is described first, then the P90. The CR-389 remote Important safety instructions ......................................2 control handset supplied with the A90 integrated amplifier is Safety compliance .
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Installation: A90 integrated amplifier L PHONO R SP2 TRIG 4 – 16 OHMS MM OUT L VOLTAGE L MC SELECT INTEGRATED SP1 REMOTE R R IN POWER INLET + R – + L – PRE/PWR RECORD RECORD PLAY PLAY PWR IN PRE OUT OUT OUT IN IN TAPE 1 VCR/TAPE 2 DVD AV TUNER CD AUX 1 2 3 4 567 89bkblbmbnbobpbq br Positioning the unit Arcam A90 amplifier + – + – Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface. L R Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not plac
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Standby power TRIG OUT AND REMOTE IN (12V in and out) – These 3 For remote standby operation, the amplifier’s control power connections are intended for use in multi-room installations. supply is kept powered up all the time the unit is connected to TRIG OUT – This output provides a 12V signal whenever the the mains supply. The front panel power switch powers down all unit is switched on (i.e., not off or in standby). This signal other circuitry. Power consumption in this mode is less th
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Using your A90 integrated amplifier 9bk bl bm bnbo A90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER RECORD MODE ENTER SELECT PHONES PHONO/AUX CD TUNER AV DVD VCR TAPE TONE SP1 SP2 POWER 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Volume control settings Front panel controls It is important to realise that the position of the volume control This section describes how to operate your amplifier. is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to your If your amplifier has not been installed for you, you should loudspeakers. The amplifier of
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Recording With the Arcam A90 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.). The record signal is sent to both the TAPE and VCR output sockets. RECORD bk To record the currently selected source, press RECORD until the display shows ‘RECORD SOURCE’. After a few seconds the disp
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Setting up your A90 integrated amplifier Introduction Adjusting listening settings ARCAM A90 ‘Switch on’ state The A90 allows you to adjust listening settings to The default display mode is VOLUME, where the suit your taste, and to customise various features control knob is used to adjust sound level. of the amplifier to fit your system. Use this diagram Press SELECT to enter edit mode and cycle DOWN UP to help you navigate through the settings available. through the other sound settings: BAL
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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 A90. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM tuners and DAB tuners. The remote control transmits Philips RC-5 type codes. TUNER These buttons are used to control tuner functions. Note that the FM/DAB lights indicate into which mode TUNER you are switching the remote control. The lights only FM DAB illuminate for five seconds to conserve b
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Installation: P90 power amplifer + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – + CTR/CH3 – SP2 SP2 CTR/CH3 AUDIO LINK AUDIO TRIG 4 – 16 OHMS 4 – 16 OHMS L IN OUT VOLTAGE SELECT SP1 SP1 OUT REMOTE R IN + CTR/CH3 – + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – IN OUT POWER INLET Optional Third Channel Module – provides a third 90W channel suitable for Home Cinema or multi-channel audio use. Connecting to power, loudspeakers and Remote switching other equipment By making a connection from the REMOTE IN socket of the P90 power amplifier to the TR
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Using your P90 power amplifier P90 POWER AMPLIFIER POWER POWER SP1 SP2 POWER POWER (and power indicator light) SP1 and SP2 Switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the These buttons allow you to select and deselect the main amplifier. (SP1) and secondary (SP2) sets of speakers attached to your amplifier. An indicator light shows which set of speakers are When you switch your amplifier on, the light glows amber for a currently selected. few seconds, during which time t
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Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers Before you start Bi-amping your system The performance of your system can be further enhanced over that achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one WARNING: Do not make any connections to your stage further to include separate amplification for the low and amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the high frequency drive units in each loudspeaker enclosure. mains supply. Connect the integrated amplifier to the high frequency (HF) B
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Remote-control codes The following table gives the IR-commands accepted by the A90. Power commands Command Decimal Code Power toggle 16–12 Power-on 16–123 Power-off 16–124 Source selection commands Command Decimal Code PHONO select 16–1 AV select 16–2 TUNER select 16–3 DVD select 16–4 TAPE select 16–5 VCR select 16–6 CD select 16–7 AUX select 16–8 Volume control commands Command Decimal Code Mute 16–13 Volume up 16–16 Volume down 16–17 Menu navigation commands Command Decimal Code UP 16-32 DOWN
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Service information Before returning your amplifier for service, please check the With two pairs of low impedance speakers connected, following: overloads are more likely. Overloading the amplifier may cause it to shut down because of overheating. Sound cuts out for no reason Note that because of the high output voltage from a CD If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe player, it is possible to drive the A90 at full power even level, then a thermal cutout inside
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Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier -– NOT This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in authorised Arcam deal
