Arcam Diva T-61 Owners manual

Arcam T61 AM/FM tuner

T61HANDBOOK

Safety guidelines

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 fi 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 fl ames or heat
producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other
appliances (including other amplifi 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.

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.

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 fl 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 qualifi ed service personnel.

16. Damage requiring service

The appliance should be serviced by qualifi 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.

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Using this handbook

This handbook has been designed to give you all the
information you need to install, connect, set up and use the
Arcam T61 tuner. The CR-389 remote control handset supplied
with this equipment is also described.

Safety

Safety guidelines are set out on the inside front cover of this
handbook.

Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for
your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit,
we strongly recommend that you read them.

Radio interference

All Arcam products have been designed to very high standards
of electromagnetic compatibility.

However, both CD players and DVD players generate RF (radio
frequency) energy. In some cases this can cause interference
with FM and AM radio reception. If this is the case, switch the
player off or keep the player and its connecting cables as far
from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the player
and the tuner/amplifi er to different mains sockets can also help
to reduce interference.

EU countries

This product has been designed to comply with directive
89/336/EEC.

USA

This product complies with FCC requirements. If the equipment
causes interference to radio/television reception, which can
be determined by switching the equipment off and on, the
following measures should be taken: Re-orientate the receiving
antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far
as possible from this appliance and its cabling. Relocate
the receiver with respect to this appliance. Connect the
receiver and this appliance to different mains power outlets.
If the problem persists contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam
Customer Support on [phone].

Contents

Safety guidelines 2

Safety instructions 2
Safety compliance 2

Using this handbook 3

Safety 3
Information on radio transmissions 3

Installation 4

Positioning the unit 4
Setting up the tuner 4
Connecting to other equipment 5
Connecting to a power supply 5
Custom installation features 5
IR codes 5

Using your tuner 6

Front panel controls 6
Operation 6
Storing a preset 7
Deleting an unused preset 7
RDS: Radio Data System 7
Entering station names manually 7

Using the remote control 8

CR-389 remote control 8

Technical specifi cations 9

Table of IR commands 10
Guarantee 11
On line registration 11

Information on radio transmissions

A free booklet (number 004-000-00345-4) is available from the
U.S. Government called ‘How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems’ by writing to:

The U.S. Government Printing Offi ce
Washington, D.C.

20402.
The British Broadcasting Corporation publishes a booklet

entitled ‘Radio Transmitting Stations’ which contains details of
all BBC transmitters in the UK together with other useful hints
and tips. This booklet can be obtained on request by sending a
large stamped addressed envelope to:-

Engineers Dept.
BBC Radio
201 Wood Lane
LONDON
W12 7TS

Telephone: [phone]
Internet: http://www.bbc.co.uk/enginfo/fm_recep

The UK Radio Authority publishes ‘The Radio Authority Pocket
Book’ which contains details of all independent radio stations.
This booklet can be obtained on request by sending a large
stamped addressed envelope to:-

Holbrook House
14 Great Queen Street
Holborn
LONDON
WC2B 5DG

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.radioauthority.org.uk

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Installation

12V

TRIGGER

IR IN

IN

POWER INLET

115V 230V

123 654

T61 rear panel

Positioning the unit

Always place the tuner on a level, fi rm surface.

Setting up the tuner

AM step switch

The AM tuning ‘step size’ needs to be set according to your
location. This is done using the switch on the rear panel: set
it to 10kHz if you are in North America, or 9kHz anywhere
else. This switch also ensures correct reproduction of FM
broadcasts for your location.

AM aerial

An AM aerial is required to receive AM/Medium Wave radio
signals.

An external AM loop aerial is supplied as an accessory. This
should be attached to the AM Antenna inputs with one end

connected to AM
matter which way round this aerial is fi tted. Rotate the aerial to
discover which position gives the best reception.

In areas of weak reception or when the receiver is used inside
a steel framed building (such as an apartment building) you
can use a wire between 3 and 5 metres long to strengthen
reception. Mount this high up outside the building, if possible,

and connect one end of this wire to the AM antenna input
as well as the loop aerial supplied. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE
LOOP AERIAL.

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and the other to Ground 8. It does not

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AM STEP

AUDIO

OUTPUTS

L

R

2

1

Socket for IEC power inlet line

1

Voltage selector switch

2

Remote control input

3

Power On/Standby trigger in

4

AM step switch

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FM aerial

An FM aerial is required to receive VHF radio signals. An
external FM ribbon aerial is supplied as an accessory.

For optimal FM radio reception a roof or loft mounted aerial is
advised. For your own safety it is recommended that a roof top
aerial is fi tted by an experienced contractor. Your Arcam dealer
should be able to put you in contact with an aerial installer.
A contractor will be able to tune your aerial to the nearest
FM transmitter. In an apartment building an aerial system may
already be installed. If this is the case you should have sockets in
your home marked FM or VHF (do not use those marked TV).

The ‘T’ shaped wire aerial (dipole design) supplied should give
reasonably good reception. Mount this aerial as high up as
possible on a wall with the elements positioned horizontally. Try
each usable wall of the room to see which gives best reception.
Use tacks or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a T shape.
The tacks should not come into contact with the internal wire
of the aerial.

Whether you decide to get an aerial professionally installed or
opt to use the supplied aerial it should be connected to the FM

Antenna input
For use in North America, use an F-type antenna connector; for

Europe and other areas, use a female Belling Lee-type coaxial
connector.

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AERIALS

FM 75Ω GND AM

789

Audio output phono sockets, two

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pairs

FM coaxial plug

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Ground socket (for AM loop aerial)

8

AM socket (for AM loop aerial)

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on the rear of the unit.

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