Arcam FMJ T32 User's Manual
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1. 0O OO x v cl N 600000 0010000 OS 3 ce fal E O DIRECT w gt an a El m Lo pa m 009 00100 E el ES 2 o z o 2 3 a Zz y 3 S A ARCAM CR90 Remote commands Button 0 0 LO 0000000 0 5 o Function Toggles between standby low power and power on mode The numeric keys allow direct access to station presets 1 to 7 For tracks greater than 9 enter the digits in sequence For example to play track 14 press DI then press Cycle through iPod shuffle i e random playback modes Shift Select PHONO input on a compatible amplifer Cycle through iPod repeat modes Select DVD input on a compatible amplifier Select SAT input on a compatible amplifier Select AV input on a compatible amplifier Select Tuner Select Amplifier Select AUX input on a compatible amplifier Select PVR input on a compatible amplifier Select CD input on a compatible amplifier Navigation cursor Up SHIFT lt A gt Exit standby mode and power on the unit Navigation cursor Left Confirm a selection Navigation cursor Right Navigation cursor Down SHIFT lt gt Power off the unit and enter standby mode BAND Cycles through tuner sources i e AM FM DAB SAT and iPod AUX input Enter Exit system menu Mute on Mute off function for a compatible amplifier RC 5 code2. Safety compliance FM AM and depending on installed options DAB DAB and or Sirius satellite radio By welcome connecting an Arcam rDock or rLead to the T32 you can gain full featured iPod connectivity The design of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam experience as one of the UK most respected audio companies and is built to give you years of trouble free listening enjoyment English i This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install connect oo and use the Arcam T32 The CR90 remote control handset supplied with this equipment is also Dock connection MN described Use the contents list shown on this page to guide you to the section of interest Radio interference antenna Which radio aerial We hope that your FMJ tuner will give you years of trouble free operation In the unlikely event of any fault or if you simply require further information about Arcam products our network of dealers will be happy to help you Further information can also be found on the Arcam website at www arcam co uk Information on radio transmissions RE operation The FMJ development team Front panel operation Searching for radio stations AM FM Searching for radio stations DAB Using Sirius satellite radio Presets iPod operation Aux input remote control MJ m The CR90 Universal remote controller O Source keys Remote commands 7 O specifications da ARCAM No OK product guarantee
3. T32TUNER O O Oi 0 O 0000000 060 Q 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 PRESET STORE STANDBY iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries SiriusConnect channel names and logos and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc installation Arcam T32 provides class leading sound quality from a range of radio sources FM AM DAB and or Sirius The range is market determined depending on the national availability of radio sources In addition the T32 works beautifully with Arcam s rDock or rLead accessories giving your iPod a first class entry ticket into your home Hi Fi system As part of an Arcam system the high performance T32 tuner is designed to truly bring your music and sound to life Placing the unit Place the T32 on a level firm surface avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp Do not place the T32 on top of an amplifier or other source of heat Do not place the T32 in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation The T32 is designed to run warm during normal operation Do not place any other component or item on top of the T32 as this may obstruct airflow around the unit causing the T32 to run hot Make sure the remote control receiver behind the FMJ badge on the front panel is unobstructed or remote control will be impaired Do not place your record deck on top of thi
4. decimal 17 12 17 0 17 9 17 64 16 17 17 86 17 123 17 78 17 87 17 77 17 85 17 124 17 77 17 125 16 13 Button Function pr 66 Cycle through Bright Off Dim settings of the front panel display 17 18 Decreases volume of a compatible amplifier 16 17 Increases volume of a compatible amplifier 16 16 Preset down Sirius category down iPod track back 17 33 O Preset up Sirius category up iPod track forward 17 32 Rewind iPod 17 50 O Play Pause iPod 17 53 O Pause Play iPod 17 48 O Fast forward iPod 17 52 Stop iPod 17 54 FM MONO Toggle FM mode between mono and stereo reception 17 38 P TUNE Enter Exit Preset recall mode 17 37 STORE Enter Exit Preset store mode 17 41 INFO Cycle through different information display modes 17 15 IR commands The RC 5 codes are useful if you wish to programme another remote handset or programmable controller to control the T32 English specifications FM section Tuning range Frequency steps Sensitivity IHF Signal to noise ratio THD n AM section Tuning range Usable sensitivity IF rejection S N ratio 30 mod 50mV input Total harmonic distortion 30 mod 50mV input Output level DAB section where fitted Tuning range Sensitivity VHF measurement to EN50248 Audio data rate maximum Sirius section where fitted Specifications are determined by SiriusConnect module Control inputs IR remote standard IR in signal lev
5. Press DISP to cycle through the brightness settings of the front panel display Equivalent to 0 on remote control MENU Press MENU to access the setup menu Use the Navigation buttons to move between menu items and the Control knob to change settings within an item Equivalent to an on remote control Navigation buttons Use W or A to change signal sources between AM FM DAB Sirius and iPod Aux Equivalent to on remote control The Navigation buttons are also used to move between items in the setup menu INFO Press INFO to change the type of information shown on the second line of the front panel display depending on the source signal Equivalent to N on remote control Where fitted available 9000000 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 OK Press OK to confirm a digital radio channel selection or a preset selection Equivalent to 0 on remote control Control knob Used to manually tune stations by selecting a frequency or to cycle through stations DAB Sirius or stored presets Also used to select settings within a setup menu item Preset buttons 1 8 2 9 etc Press a Preset button briefly to select the first preset number listed Preset 1 for example Press and hold the button for one second to select the second number listed Preset 8 for example In this way up to 14 preset stations can be accessed from the front panel To access stations beyond 14 up to a maximum of 100 use the remote con
6. button Turn the navigation control wheel until the display shows DAB Setup Erase station list Press CK on the remote control or OK on the front panel to delete all services A delete operation should always be followed by a search for available stations as described previously otherwise no DAB radio stations will be available for selection English Using Sirius satellite radio if fitted Before you can receive Sirius satellite radio you must connect a SiriusConnect Home Tuner package to your T32 obtain a Sirius subscription and correctly place the Sirius antenna provided in the package to receive Sirius satellite broadcasts Visit www sirius com for more information Selecting Sirius mode Check the connections between the SiriusConnect Home Tuner package and check that it is receiving power Switch the T32 to the correct mode by pressing the A or W buttons 0 on the remote control until Sirius is selected as the source Add to your subscription Before being able to receive satellite radio broadcasts you will need to update your Sirius subscription to add the ID number of your SiriusConnect Home Tuner module connected to your T32 The Sirius ID can be found by selecting channel 0 using the control knob or buttons on the remote control For example SAT ID riche Lat LL The T32 displays the 12 digit number on the front panel display You should make a note of
7. can apply Shuffle mode for random playback of tracks by pressing 4 on the remote Set Repeat mode by pressing PT on the remote Aux input The analogue auxiliary input on T32 is intended primarily for use with Arcam s rDock and rLead accessories If you are not using the auxiliary input for iPod connectivity you may use the AUX IN socket as a standard analogue line level input To do this press an and navigate to External input and use the Control knob lt P gt or lt A gt on the remote to select External input Input labelled AU English remote control The CR90 Universal remote controller The CR90 is a sophisticated universal remote control that can control up to eight devices It s pre programmed for use with the T32 and many other Arcam products amplifers CD players and DVD players With its extensive built in library of codes it can also be used with thousands of other audio visual components TVs satellite and set top boxes PVRs and third party CD players See the final section of the CR90 Handbook for a list of these The CR90 is a learning remote so you can teach it almost any function from an old single device remote You can also program the CR90 to issue a sequence of commands macros from a single button press see the CR90 Handbook for details Source keys As the CR90 can control your T32 as well as a range of other equipment many
8. control Storing a preset First select the radio station you wish to assign to a preset Press STORE on the front panel or remote and the T32 displays the lowest numbered vacant preset for example Press OK to store the station to location 07 Alternatively you can use any of the dedicated preset buttons the front panel Control knob or or on the remote control to select a different preset Press OK to confirm that you want to store the station at this preset location The display shows for example t 92 stored If you select a preset that is already used the previously stored station is replaced Selecting a preset To select a stored preset 1 Press one of the dedicated front panel preset buttons briefly for presets 1 to 7 Press and hold to access the higher numbers for presets 8 to 14 Use the numeric keypad on the remote control to enter the preset number Press PRESET on the front panel or P TUNE on the remote and use the control knob or and on the remote control to select a used preset from 1 to 100 Press lt gt or lt A gt to select a used preset from 1 to 100 Freset H3 PRO S6 00MHz Press 0k on the remote control or OK on the front panel within the time out period to output the selected station iPod operation If an rDock is connected to the T32 it automatically enables iPod mode To use an rLead you must set this mode explicitly Press MENU or ed on th
9. do not use cabling intended for video use to carry audio signals All cables should be kept as short as is practically possible It is good practice when connecting your equipment to make sure that the mains power supply cabling is kept as far away as possible from your audio cables Failure to do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio signals Mains switch This switch isolates the unit from mains power The unit can be placed in low power standby using the STANDBY button on the front panel or O on the remote control signals to be received by the T32 if the remote sensor is covered or otherwise invisible to the remote Power inlet DI Connect the correct mains cable here Voltage select Ensure the voltage selected matches the local power supply Program switch For use by your Arcam dealer during installation of software updates VOLTAGE SELECT VAN lo AA CITO MA ee x Ors 110 120V 220 240V POWER INLET OFF ON 60Hz Aux input This socket can either be used in conjunction with the RS232 port for the connection of an rDock or as a standard line level input see page 13 DAB aerial input if fitted This input can be used with the two way ribbon aerial provided or connected to an external aerial of the correct type if required English Remote in This allows remote control Sirius input This input is for a SiriusConnect Home Tuner module Sirius is a subscription radio se
10. from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorized adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee The warranty covers Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date After two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time Claims under guarantee This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier not by post No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit For further details contact Arcam at Arcam Customer Support Department Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QR England or via www arcam co uk Problems If your Arcam dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support at the above address and we will do our best to help you On line registration You can register your product on line at www arcam co uk Correct disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be dis
11. from the Sirius com home page AM An AM aerial is required to receive AM medium wave radio signals so a simple loop aerial is supplied Follow the assembly instructions in the adjacent diagram Make sure that the aerial is positioned well away from TVs computers and other sources of RF noise Rotate the aerial to discover which position gives the best reception In weak signal areas or when the T32 is in use inside a steel framed building such as an apartment building a wire between 3 and 5 metres long can be used to improve reception Mount this high up outside the building if possible and connect one end of this wire to the AM LOOP connector in addition to the loop aerial supplied i e do not disconnect the AM loop aerial Assembling the AM loop aerial Release the tie wrap and unwind the twisted lead Fold the plastic stand forward through the loop frame 2 Push the tab into the open slot in the base of the stand Press until the tab clicks home Connect the lead wires to the AM socket at the rear of the unit the wires are not polarised Rotate the aerial s stand until you obtain the best reception English operation 000 A Front panel operation These functions can also be controlled by the CR90 remote control See pages 14 for details STANDBY Press STANDBY to switch the tuner between On green light and Standby red light Equivalent to on remote control DISP
12. of the buttons have more than one function depending on the device mode or page selected The device selection keys DVD SAT AV TV TUN AMP and AUX both select the source and configure the CR90 to control the particular source In other words the buttons are often context sensitive so you ll have to tell it what sort of device you wish to control press the AV button for a video display for example before you can control it Select the source key first Remember to select a source key before pressing command buttons commands vary depending on the source selected To control the T32 tuner press TUN y A e DO DO DO DVD DVD player SAT Satellite set top box AV Audio visual sound input use with TV TUN DAB FM or AM tuner such as the T32 AMP Controls the features of a compatible amplifier such as Arcam s A38 AUX Auxiliary input or an iPod via an rDock or rLead PVR Personal Video Recorder cD Compact Disc player Inserting batteries into the remote control y 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button on the back of the handset Insert four AAA batteries into the battery compartment one pair facing the top of the unit and one pair facing the end as in the diagram Lower the end cap onto the plastic locating plate in the handset This acts as a hinge and you can now push the end cap firmly into its locked position with a click
13. this ID number then select Sirius channel 184 while you apply this ID number to your account at www sirius com or by calling 888 539 SIRIUS 7474 Once your subscription is updated a code is sent over Sirius channel 184 and the T32 displays The display remains until cleared by pressing any button The Sirius radio module is now fully operational Selecting a channel Turn the Control knob or press e or on the remote control to cycle through the available channels and choose the one you wish to listen to Press 04 on the remote control or OK on the front panel within the time out period to output the selected station You may also listen to a channel by selecting a previously stored preset see page 13 Channel selection within a Category In addition to cycling through available stations you can also select a category Pop Rock Electro Dance Hip Hop R amp B Country etc using the and 6 keys The first station in a category is displayed You can then scroll through other stations in that particular category using the control knob or buttons on the remote control The front panel displays SAT 120 ESPH Radio Aportes The category name is shown beneath the station name to indicate you are scrolling through stations only in the current category Press on the remote control or OK on the front panel within the time out period to send the selected station to output To exit category mode navigate t
14. 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 equipment Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the equipment 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the equipment 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 4 Placing the equipment Only use a rack or shelf that is stable and strong enough to support the weight of this equipment 5 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 Keep a minimum of 5cm 2 inches clear around the apparatus to allow sufficient passage of air 6 Heat Locate the equipment away from naked flames or heat producing appliances such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 7 Climate The equipment has been designed for use in moderate climates and in domestic situations 8 Cleaning U
15. ARCAM MJ T32 Radio tuner safety guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE A SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 Warning Mains plug appliance coupler is used to disconnect device and it shall remain readily operable MANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS BUT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO ENSURE THAT YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE UNIT WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THEM Important safety instructions This product is designed and manufactured
16. Contact your Arcam dealer for further information or advice Switching to mono In some weak signal areas it can be beneficial to force the FM tuner to monaural output as mono requires a much lower signal strength to produce acceptable results Press MENU and navigate to FF Mode then turn the Control knob or or on the remote control until Maru is displayed FH Made Mara If the signal strength in your area is adequate leave this set to Steren Note that AM broadcasts are only available in mono output RDS Radio Data System RDS or RBDS in the USA isa COR D RADIO DATA SYSTEM communications protocol for sending small packets of digital information over FM radio broadcasts RDS standardises several types of information transmitted including station identification To toggle this function on or off press MENU and navigate to FM Setup FM Setup ROS Text Enabled Use the control knob or and on the remote control to toggle between RIS Text Enabled and ROS Text Disabled Note that not all stations broadcast RDS information Searching for radio stations DAB if fitted When using the DAB tuner section for the first time you should perform a search to find the available services in your area You may also wish to repeat the search periodically to discover if any new ensembles i e groups of services have gone on air or if you move the tuner to a different broadcast
17. code the default unlock code is iii using the numeric keypad on the remote control SAT HS The Pulse Locked Code Sirius reset With a Sirius Reset you can unlock all locked channels unskip all skipped channels and reset the channel unlock code to its factory default i e 400i However subscription details for all channels are retained after a Sirius Reset To reset press MENU Ge on the remote and navigate to Sirius Reset using the the A or Y buttons Press OK on the remote to confirm Sirius errors If there is a loss of signal due to a disconnected antenna the T32 displays SAT 120 ESPH Radio Antenna Hot Detected If there is a loss of signal due to inadequate signal strength the T32 displays SAT 120 ESPH Radio Requiring signal During a channel map update the message Updating channels amas PE is displayed with the percentage of total channels scanned dynamically updated Note that audio is muted until the update is complete When complete the T32 retunes to the original channel and restores the audio Presets The T32 can store up to a total of 100 presets A preset is a combination of band and frequency or a DAB or Sirius channel where fitted stored in a numbered location Fourteen of these may be accessed directly from the dedicated front panel preset buttons although all 100 presets can be stored and retrieved using the Control knob or remote
18. e remote and navigate to External input by pressing A or W on the front panel and use the Control knob or on the remote to select External input iPod mode Enabled Select the iPod as a source by pressing A or Y on the front panel or 0 on the remote control until Fog is shown on top line of the display iPod Tritialisiriges If the rDock or rLead does not have an iPod attached at this point you are reminded that one needs to be connected or reconnected iPod Connect iPod Navigation With an iPod connected the screen changes to Music Make Selection Navigate through the different ways of selecting tracks on your iPod the actual categories will depend on your iPod model by pressing V gt and lt A gt on the remote confirming your selection with Audiobooks For example if you start your track selection from Artists you can cycle through the list of Artists using lt or D on the remote selecting one with A Choose an Album from that Artist using or gt on the remote if there is more than one Album selecting one with ex In the same way choose a Song i e track from that Album using lt Y gt or lt A gt on the remote if there is more than one Song selecting one with 0 PTU maz To change a Song being played press 0 and use the same method to navigate back to a new Song Album or Artist Shuffle and Repeat modes You
19. el 87 5 to 108 0MHz 50kHz typically 4uV 65dB at full modulation 1kHz 0 3 at full modulation 1kHz 530 to 1710 kHz 10kHz step 531 to 1602 kHz 9kHz step typically 204V gt 32dB gt 42dB lt 1 5 270mV at 30 modulation 174 240MHz Band III 1452 1492MHz L band better than 91dBm typically 97dBm 224kbits s at MPEG protection level 3 Philips RC 5 36kHz carrier 4 15V pk pk General Supply voltage Power consumption Presets Size Weight Supplied accessories E amp OE 110 120V or 220 240V set by rear panel voltage selector switch 15W maximum standby power 1W 100 presets with14 presets accessible from front panel preset buttons W430 x D290 x H85mm nett 5 3kg packed 6 8kg FM dipole aerial DAB dipole aerial DAB version only AM loop aerial mains lead CR90 remote control handset 4x AAA batteries NOTE All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated Continual improvement policy Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice product guarantee Worldwide Guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge during the first two years after purchase at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising
20. ing region The first time you enter DAB mode the T32 automatically prompts you to scan for stations To manually initiate a re scan press VEN and select DAB Setup Scan for stations To begin the search press OK on the front panel or remote control The current search frequency is shown on the display as the search progresses A complete search may take three minutes or so to complete You cannot cancel a search once started If no service is found after the search then either your aerial is inadequate or you may be outside of the area covered by DAB broadcasts Contact your Arcam dealer for further information or advice Selecting a service Turn the Control knob or press Y or on the remote control to cycle through the available stations and choose the one you wish to listen to Press CK on the remote control or OK on the front panel within the time out period to output the selected station Once you have set up your favourite DAB stations as presets see page 13 you may also retrieve them quickly from numbered presets Deleting services Under normal circumstances you should not need to delete services from the T32 If you move to a different broadcasting region however or if a station ceases transmission stations may be shown as available that can no longer be received Individual stations cannot be deleted To remove stations from the selection list that can no longer be received first press the
21. n All Arcam products have been designed OIR high Connect the rDock as shown power on the rDock slot the T325 front panel display standards of i in your iPod and select iFwd as the source For more information on using an iPod with your T32 However both CD players and DVD players see page 13 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 amplifier 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 44 0 1223 203203 ao s 00 DI Ces ele E anes A E mocu more Which radio aerial DAB Your Arcam T32 is capable of s
22. nplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft lint free cloth Do not use chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause permanent white marks 9 Power sources Only connect the equipment to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment The primary method of isolating the equipment from the mains supply is to remove the mains plug The equipment must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection possible 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 Pay particular attention to the point where they exit from the equipment 11 Non use periods If the equipment is not being used for an extended period we recommend that you unplug the power cord of the equipment from the outlet to save power 12 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the equipment turn the power off immediately and unplug the equipment from the wall outlet Contact your dealer and do not reconnect the equipment 13 Servicing You should not attempt to service the equipment Contact your dealer to arrange servicing 14 Batteries Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat heating systems sunshine etc or incinerated You a
23. o A11 Channels using the O and O keys and press ex Please note that depending on your subscription some channels may not be available Ifa channel is not part of your subscription package you are invited to subscribe to the station SAT 120 ESPH Radio Call S88 S39 STRIUS TO Call 860 539 SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE is displayed beneath the channel name and audio output is suppressed If you have any queries regarding your subscription please contact Sirius Locking channels The Sirius module in the T32 has a parental lockout feature which allows you to assign a 4 digit code to any stations you do not wish to be generally available to users Channels are locked using the menu function Press MENU O on the remote and navigate to Sirius Lock Code using the the 4 or W buttons Enter the 4 digit acces code the default is ii Once unlocked the menu shows the option to change the code Navigate to the channel you wish to lock or unlock using the or buttons on the remote control The display shows SAT HS The Pulse Fress DE to lock if the channel is currently unlocked or SAT 0409 The Pulse Press OR to unlock if the channel is currently locked Press 0K or OK on the front panel to toggle the lock or unlock status of the selected channel Note that the access code is reset as part of the Sirius reset function Unlocking channels To unlock a locked channel key in your 4 digit access
24. posed with other household waste throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal and to conserve material resources this product should be recycled responsibly To dispose of your product please use your local return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased English ARCAM SH214 Issue G A amp R CAMBRIDGE LTD PEMBROKE AVENUE WATERBEACH CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QR ENGLAND
25. r receiving Sirius satellite broadcasts is included with the SiriusConnect Home Tuner accessory The Sirius 8 pin connection cable lets you control the tuner through your Arcam T32 Plug in the tuner module set up the indoor outdoor satellite radio antenna and activate your SIRIUS subscription before use see page 12 Visit www sirius com for more information Information on radio transmissions In the UK the following Internet resources may be of interest www bbc co uk reception info index shtml This gives access to downloadable factsheets in PDF format on DAB digital audio Analogue radio FM AM Radio recption on the move and RDS and Radio reception overseas www bbc co uk radio waystolisten analogue To find the optimum frequencies for listening to BBC national radio networks in your area www frequencyfinder org uk This gives a comprehensive station directory for the UK and Ireland in frequency order or by selecting a town or city www mediauk com radio This gives detailed information on all UK radio stations including contact details transmission frequencies and channel numbers Where Sirius satellite radio broadcasts are available see www sirius com whatsonsirius This gives programme details of Sirius satellite radio a subscriber service available throughout most of North America Information about their 130 channels of commercial free Music Sports News and Entertainment programmes is available
26. re urged to dispose of batteries in a responsible way Look for ways in which you can recycle used batteries locally Recycling batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills groundwater surface water or air 15 Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna aerial away from power lines 16 Damage requiring service The equipment 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 equipment or C the equipment has been exposed to rain or D the equipment does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E the equipment has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Safety compliance This equipment has been designed to meet the IEC EN 60065 international electrical safety standard This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ radio tuner Contents 4 i forp a Safety g delines Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the T32 is the latest in a long line of award winning HiFi equipment It captures Important safety instructions di
27. rvice that is control see page 4 available throughout North America AUDIO OUT 10 O PROGRAM RS232 REMOTE SIRIU GND AMLOOP 50Hz IN Analogue audio outputs Connect these to your amplifier s tuner or other line level input using suitable high quality interconnect cables Ensure that the left and right audio outputs from the T32 are connected to the corresponding left and right inputs on your amplifier AM aerial input Connect the two AM Loop aerial leads they are not polarised In addition a 3m 5m external wire can be fixed to AM LOOP to improve reception see page 9 The second set of sockets can be used to connect to a second amplifier set up for multi room use or for direct recording FM aerial input This input can be used with the ribbon aerial provided or connected to an external aerial of the RS232 control This is used for connecting an rDock or rLead for iPod control see page 6 or for controlling the T32 from a remote computer Your Arcam dealer can provide a copy of the RS232 remote control protocol if required correct type if required In Europe a Belling Lee connector is used in North America an F type screw connector is used rDock connection Radio interference The combination of your T32 and Arcam s rDock or Navigating through music and podcasts on your iPod is rLead provides a great platform for your iPod simple using the CR90 remote with text appearing o
28. s unit Record decks are very sensitive to the noise generated by mains power supplies which will be heard as a background hum if the record deck is too close Power The T32 is supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead Check that the plug supplied fits your supply should you require a new mains lead please contact your Arcam dealer If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different please contact your Arcam dealer immediately Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of the T32 making sure that it is pushed in firmly Plug the other end of the cable into your mains socket and if necessary switch the socket on Remote control input The REMOTE IN input can be used to pass RC5 codes to the T32 if it is installed in a position or a system where infrared cannot be used If this is required please contact your dealer for further information In normal use there is no need to make any connections to this input The REMOTE IN input requires a mono 3 5mm jack with the tip active and the sleeve grounded The remote control signals must be in modulated RCS format at 36kHz with a voltage level of between 5V and 12V Interconnect cables We recommend the use of high quality screened cables that are designed for the particular application Other cables will have different impedance characteristics that will degrade the performance of your system for example
29. transmission areas such as the UK use a multi element Yagi aerial with the elements mounted vertically as the transmissions are vertically polarised If you are close to more than one transmitter use an omnidirectional or telescopic dipole aerial If the DAB services in your area are transmitted on L band then ask your dealer for advice for the best aerial to use FM An FM aerial is required to receive VHF radio signals In moderately strong signal areas the dipole ribbon aerial supplied can be used with reasonable results 1 Loosen the two cross head screws on the push on adaptor 2 Slide a terminal tag from the long end of the ribbon aerial under one of the screws and tighten securely Repeat with the other tag and remaining screw 3 Attach the push on adapter to the FM connector on the back panel of the unit 4 Experiment with the position of the aerial to get the best reception FM signals are both vertically and horizontally polarised In weak signal areas or for optimum FM radio reception a roof or loft mounted aerial is advised as this will give superior reception In some areas cable radio may be available or in an apartment building a distributed aerial system may be installed In either of these cases you should have sockets in your home marked FM or VHF do not use those marked Tv these should be connected to the FM coaxial connector on the rear of the unit Sirius An antenna suitable fo
30. trol or the Control knob with OK PRESET Press PRESET to recall a station or channel stored as a preset You can quickly cycle through all the presets using the Control knob selecting a preset value with the OK button see page 13 Alternatively use the numeric keypad on the remote control to select a preset directly STORE This button allows you to assign a currently tuned radio station to the next free preset number or to a chosen preset number See Storing a preset on page 13 O O PRESET STORE T32TUNER O Vai gt STANDBY Searching for radio stations AM FM Before searching for stations ensure that the T32 is in the correct mode by pressing the 4 or W buttons on the front panel or 0 on the remote control until AM or FM is shown on the display There are two methods to search for analogue AM FM stations If you know the broadcast frequency of the station you want turn the Control knob on the front panel until the desired frequency is displayed You should then hear the required radio station An alternative search method is to press and hold the or keys on the remote control After a delay of one second the T32 begins scanning for the next available station On finding a station with a strong enough signal the T32 stops scanning plays the station and displays the station details If no stations can be received then your aerial is not providing an adequate signal
31. uperb radio reception but only if it is receiving a good In moderately strong signal areas one of the two quality transmission signal dipole ribbon aerials supplied can be used with The T32 is fitted with an FM AM receiver and an optional DAB receiver depending reasonable results on the region where it was sold The type of aerial you need depends on your listening 1 Loosen the two cross head screws on the push on preferences and the local conditions adaptor 2 Slide a terminal tag from the long end of the Try the aerials supplied with your unit If you are in a medium to strong signal area ribbon aerial under one of the screws and tighten these should be adequate for good reception In an area of weak reception or for optimum performance an external aerial may be required Contact your local Arcam dealer or an aerial installation expert for advice securely Repeat with the other tag and remaining screw 3 Attach the push on adapter to the F type DAB connector on the back panel of the unit Dar 4 The T section of the aerial should be mounted VAR vertically since DAB signals are vertically RM polarised When installed and receiving DAB check the signal strength by pressing the INFO button on the front panel or remote until the signal bar graph is displayed In weak signal areas a high gain externally mounted or roof mounted aerial is desirable in order to receive the highest number of services In Band III
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