Arcam DIVA P80 User Manual

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H A N D B O O K
Arcam P80 amplier
A80/P80
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Safety guidelines
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning ash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket.
8. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning.
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.
9. Power sources
Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
10. Power-cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Important safety instructions
This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions:
1. Take heed of warnings and instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the appliance.
2. Water and moisture
The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous. Do not use the appliance near water – for example next to a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
3. Object or liquid entry
Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. Liquid lled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment.
4. Ventilation
Do not place the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or similar soft surface, or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet, since ventilation may be impeded. We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm (2 inches) around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate ventilation.
5. Heat
Locate the appliance away from naked ames or heat producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including other ampliers) that produce heat.
6. Climate
The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates.
7. Racks and stands
Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment. If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care, to avoid overturning the combination.
11. Grounding
Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated.
12. Power lines
Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines.
13. Non-use periods
If the unit has a standby function, a small amount of current will continue to ow into the equipment in this mode. Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet if left unused for a long period of time.
14. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance, turn the power off immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer immediately.
15. Servicing
You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook. All other servicing should be referred to qualied service personnel.
16. Damage requiring service
The appliance should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance,
or C. the appliance has been exposed to rain, or D. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance, or E. the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
Safety compliance
This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard.
A80/P80
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A80/P80
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Installation: P80 power amplifer
LR
+ +
SP1
SP2
4 – 16 OHMS
L
R
IN
OUT
REMOTE
IN
TRIG OUT
AUDIO
LINK
POWER INLET
VOLTAGE
SELECT
115/230V
Connecting to power, loudspeakers and other equipment
Follow the installation instructions for the amplier on pages 4–6.
AUDIO IN
Connect this input to the output sockets of your pre-amplier or the PRE OUT sockets of an amplier.
MONO LINK
The power amplier can be adapted to provide two mono loudspeaker outputs from a single input. Pull out the link supplied and use it to connect the L and R AUDIO OUT sockets together. Using one power amplier per loudspeaker will enable you to bi-amplify bi-wireable loudspeakers.
This is particularly benecial for top quality stereo installations with a separate pre-amplier, or where ampliers are provided for the left, centre and right channel loudspeakers in a ve speaker Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital system.
Contact your Arcam dealer for more information.
‘Daisy chaining’
The power amplier can be connected to further power ampliers to drive more speakers (e.g. those in other rooms or tri-amplied speakers, etc).
Connect the extra power amplier inputs to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the power amplier, left to left, right to right.
Remote switching
By making a connection from the REMOTE IN socket of the P80 power amplier to the TRIG OUT socket of the A80 amplier, you can use the A80 to switch the power amplier on and off. If congured in this way, the front panel POWER button of the A80 (or the Power/Standby button on the remote control) switches both ampliers on and off together. This facility allows you to conceal the power amplier yet still control it.
The connecting cable required is a male 3.5mm to male 3.5mm jack lead (stereo or mono) and it is possible to connect several power ampliers to an A80 by ‘daisy chaining’ from TRIG OUT of one P80 into the REMOTE IN of the next.
Signal detect
The P80 power amplier features a signal-detecting circuit that automatically switches the unit on when an input signal is delivered to the amplier. The unit switches into standby approximately 12 minutes after the signal source is switched off.
The signal detect feature is disabled by the supplied blank plug, or when a connection from the REMOTE IN socket to TRIG OUT of an A80 is made. Simply remove the blank plug from the
REMOTE IN socket if you wish to use this feature.
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