Arcam FMJ A-35 Owners manual

Integrated Amplifier A32 Power Amplifier P35

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 A32 integrated amplifier or the P35 power amplifier. The A32 amplifier is described first, then the P35. The CR-389 remote control handset supplied with the A32 integrated amplifier is also described.

Your amplifier(s) may have been installed and set up by an authorised Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to go directly to the sections describing the use of this equipment.

SAFETY

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

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

OTHER LANGUAGES

Check the Arcam website (www.arcam.co.uk) for further languages.

CONTENTS

Using this handbook 3 Safety guidelines 4

Safety instructions 4 Safety compliance 4

Installation: A32 integrated ampliﬁ er 5

Positioning the unit 5 Connecting to loudspeakers 5 Connecting to a power supply 6 Connecting to other equipment 6

Using your A32 integrated ampliﬁ er 7

Front panel controls 7 Recording 8

Setting up your A32 integrated ampliﬁ er 9 Using the remote control 10 Installation: P35 power ampliﬁ er 11

Connecting to other equipment 11 Remote switching 11 Three channel option 11

Using your P35 power ampliﬁ er 12 Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers 13

Before you start 13 Bi-wiring your loudspeakers 13 Bi-amping your system 13

Technical speciﬁ cation 14 Service information 15 Guarantee 15

On-line registration 15

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 filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment.

9. P ower sources

Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

10. P ower -cord protection

Pow er 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 par ticular 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. P ower 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 flow 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.

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 flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including amplifiers) 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, lintfree 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.

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

Y ou should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook. All other ser vicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

16. Damage requiring service

The appliance should be serviced by qualified 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 EN60065 international electrical safety standard.

Installation: A32 integrated ampliﬁ er

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POSITIONING THE UNIT

Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp.

Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or cabinet as both of these will impede air flow through the ventilation slots.

CONNECTING TO LOUDSPEAKERS

You can connect one or two pair s of loudspeakers to your amplifier, provided each pair is rated between 8–16Ω. If one or both pairs have an impedance of less than 8Ω, the combined load on the amplifier falls below 4Ω and could cause an overload. If so, the overload protection circuit engages and the amplifier will not work.

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Wiring your loudspeakers

Connect the right 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 terminal can usually be identified by a ridge or coloured marking.

To connect one pair of loudspeakers, use the

SP1 and SP2 terminals

SP1 terminals.

Both sets of loudspeaker terminals can be switched off by pressing the

MUTE button on the remote control. T o switch SP1 and SP2 independently,

use the front panel switch 7 (see page 7) or the remote control (see page 10).

Your amplifier is fitted with loudspeaker terminals to BFA (British Federation of Audio) standard specification.

BFA loudspeaker terminals

The terminal will accept spade terminals, bare wires or a BFA plug. BFA plugs are availab le from your Arcam dealer. T o 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.

Now connect your loudspeakers’ black (negative/–) terminals to the black (negative/–) terminals on the amplifier.

Ensure that no stray strands of inner wires are allowed to touch another cable or the amplifier’s casing. This can cause a shor t circuit and damage your amplifier!

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