Arcam Alpha 9C User's Manual
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1. ARCAM ALPHA 9C PREAMPLIFIER HANDBOOK Front amp Rear Panel Diagrams REMOTE CONTROL PRE AMPLIFIER CAUTION BOOK WATARR BO HOT OPEN ATTENTION RI T HO p L SE EA Rs Ims E TAPE 1 49000 POWER INLET WARNING THIS APF SS Safety Instructions Please read betore operating the equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of 1 bd gt 10 14 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only With a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven s2. place of purchase together with a brief description of the fault In the event of equipment being returned which after having been tested is found to comply with the published specification the manufacturer reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for testing the equipment and for the return carriage THIS GUARANTEE IN NO WAY VARIES OR REMOVES A PURCHASER S STATUTORY RIGHTS GUARANTEE FOR SALES IN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA EEA This unit is covered by a European Economic Area warranty provided to you under the terms of Article 85 of the Treaty of Rome 1957 This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge during the first two years after purchase at any authorised Arcam distributor within the EEA provided that it was purchased from an authorised ARCAM dealer or distributor within the EEA The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under this guarantee Countries of the European Economic Area are Austria Belgium Denmark Eire Finland France Greece Germany Great Britain Holland Iceland Italy Lichtenstein Luxembourg Norway Portugal Spain Switzerland and Sweden This includes the Canary Islands the Channel Islands the Isle of Man Corsica and Sardinia This warrant
3. A V processor attached to TAPE 2 press the button in With the button out the loop is taken out of circuit so that the input signal chosen with the LISTEN selector is routed through the amplifier Note PROCESSOR TAPE 2 is not remote controllable DIRECT When this button is pushed in it bypasses the bass treble and balance controls This affects all inputs and will generally give a small improvement in sound quality BASS Rotate clockwise to boost the bass response and anti clockwise to cut the bass response For a flat response leave in the central click position TREBLE Rotate clockwise to boost the treble response and anti clockwise to cut the treble response For a flat response leave in the central click position The range of the tone controls has been deliberately limited to approximately 6dB at the frequency extremes BALANCE Rotate clockwise or anti clockwise to move the position of the stereo image This may be necessary if it is not possible to sit centrally between the speakers In normal use leave in the central click position ZONE 1 Push the button in to activate the ZONE 1 preamp out sockets With the button in the out position the ZONE 1 preamp out sockets are muted ZONE 2 Push the button in to activate the ZONE 2 preamp out sockets With the button in the out position the ZONE 2 preamp out sockets are muted HEADPHONES SOCKET Accepts headphones rated between 8 ohms and 2k ohms fitt
4. button For example using the CR35 remote press PLAY and the CD player will start the disc and the LISTEN ZONE 1 switch of the Alpha 9C will select the CD input If automatic operation is not required it can be disabled by your dealer by fitting an internal link The LISTEN ZONE 1 selector switch can still be operated by either remote control handset The MUTE button mutes the MAIN pre amp outputs and the ZONE 1 amp 2 preamp outputs Both tape outputs and the headphone socket remain active In MUTE mode the power LED will turn amber until mute is disabled by either pressing MUTE again or pressing the volume buttons on the handset Note The STBY DISP and VCR buttons on the CR35 have no effect on the Alpha 9C preamplifier The DVD button will select the AUX input e ee eS ESS Guarantee Information a AT n GUARANTEE FOR UK SALES This equipment is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase parts and labour only provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised dealer under a consumer sale agreement The words consumer sale shall be construed in accordance with Section 15 of the Supply Of Goods Implied Terms Act 1973 The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair ne
5. ed with a 6 3mm stereo jack plug If your headphones are fitted with a different plug contact your dealer for a suitable adaptor If you wish to listen on headphones only use the remote handset MUTE button to mute the main preamp out Sockets ENGLISH 6 NB ilf you now wish to adjust the volume you need to do this manually as use of the volume buttons on the remote will un mute the preamp outputs and allow signal to go to your power amps again Alternatively you may be able to switch off the speakers connected to your power amplifier The ZONE 1 and ZONE 2 outputs will remain live and can be switched off with use of the front panel ZONE buttons The headphone socket is always switched on irrespective of the positions of switches amp and or the remote control MUTE function POWER Switches the unit on and off POWER LED The LED above the POWER switch will initially glow amber After a few seconds it will glow green When the LED glows amber the preamp out sockets are disconnected The power led will also glow amber if the unit has been muted by use of the remote REMOTE RECEIVER The remote receiver is behind the badge in the top left hand corner of the unit Ensure the remote receiver is not obscured or commands from the remote control handset will not be received TAPE RECORDING Both sets of tape sockets TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 are identical in sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of recorder ca
6. ified service personnel a a UU uen Introduction amp Installation INSTALLATION N B Circled numbers e g refer to items on the front and rear panel diagrams Check that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting indicated on the rear panel of the unit If your mains supply voltage is different consult your Arcam dealer MAINS SAFETY This product is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead If for any reason the plug needs to be removed it must be disposed of immediately and securely as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into a mains socket Warning This apparatus must be earthed NOTICE FOR U K OWNERS ONLY If the plug is removed then the remaining lead must be rewired as follows The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured blue or marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured brown or marked with the letter L The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured green and yellow or marked with the letter E or the safety earth symbol When replacing the fuse in the supplied moulded mains plug the integral fuse holder cover must always be refitted Use a 5 amp fuse SAFETY STANDARD This product has been designed to meet the IEC 65 international electrical safety standard MAINS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS e Insert the IEC line socket of the
7. in the country of purchase For your convenience a list of Arcam distributors is included on the rear of this leaflet For any countries not listed please contact Arcam Customer Services Department directly 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 purchase It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsiblity 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 PROBLEMS If your dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support on 44 0 1223 203203 or write to us at the address on the back cover of this handbook and we will do our best to help you Issue 2 98 Technical Specifications INPUTS Line inputs Noise ref 800mV output input impedance Frequency response Tone controls typical range UR Crosstalk eee DENM AN loop input A V mode input impedance Phono board if fitted Sensitivity 3 0mV MM 300uV MC Noise CCIR ref 800mV output 85dB MM 75dB MC Input impedance 47kQ MM 3000 MC OUTPUTS Nominal output level Maximum output level Output impedance 5 alo Tape amp Zone outputs Outp
8. independently determined by the setting of the LISTEN ZONE 1 and SEND ZONE 2 selectors They are fixed level unbalanced signals which can be used to connect to other integrated amplifiers in different rooms for simple multi room use They are buffered and so are typically capable of driving up to 15 metres of high quality interconnect cable The Zone outputs are not affected by the volume control or the remote control MUTE command See also 0 amp 6 OPERATION OF THE ALPHA 9C PREAMPLIFIER e e NORMAL A V READY SWITCH This switch is found on the rear panel With the switch set to NORMAL the unit functions as a standard amplifier For use with an A V decoder with its own volume control such as the Arcam Xeta 2 set the Switch to A V READY This bypasses the Alpha 9C s volume control when PPROCESSOR TAPE 2 input is selected to provide a fixed gain stereo preamplifier The volume control and MUTE cannot be operated by the remote control handset in this situation CAUTION Do not set the switch to A V READY if you have a cassette deck connected to the PROCESSOR TAPE 2 input This will bypass the volume control when you push the PROCESSOR TAPE 2 button in and send the signal straight to your power amplifiers This could give an extremely high sound output sufficient to damage your loudspeakers LISTEN ZONE 1 SELECTOR Selects the input you wish to listen to This signal also goes to the TAPE 2 output soc
9. it is heavily soiled then a cloth slightly dampened with a water washing up liquid solution may be used Dry the unit afterwards with a dry cloth We do not advise the use of furniture type cleaning sprays polishes as this can cause white marks which are very difficult to remove if the unit is then wiped over with water Power Lines An outdoor antenna aerial should be located away from power lines Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Abnormal Smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance immediately turn the power off and unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qual
10. ither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under this guarantee This guarantee is applicable within the UK only It is transferable to subsequent purchasers but the liability of the manufacturer is limited to the cost of repair of the defective parts and under no circumstances extends to consequential loss or damage CLAIMS UNDER THIS 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 Arcam It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsiblity can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the factory or an agent and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit If the original packing is not available replacement packing can be purchased from Arcam DO NOT CONSIGN THE EQUIPMENT TO ARCAM UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED TO DO SO BY THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE DESPATCH You can contact the manufacturer at the following address ARCAM Customer Support Department Pembroke Avenue Denny Industrial Centre Waterbeach Cambridge CBS 9PB England Telephone 44 0 1223 203203 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 e mail custserv arcam co uk You should state clearly your name and address the date and
11. kets for recording on to a cassette deck or for external processing and also to the ZONE 1 preamp out Sockets The selector can also be operated by remote control See Remote Control Functions SEND TAPE 1 ZONE 2 SELECTOR Selects the input you wish to record onto TAPE 1 This operates independently of the LISTEN function Additionally this switch can also be used as a simple second zone selector routing a chosen source signal via the ZONE 2 preamp out sockets to a second integrated amplifier operating in another room in the house Note The ZONE 1 amp ZONE 2 preamp outputs are not controlled by the volume control but they can be muted via the MUTE button on the remote handset or by use of the front panel ZONE 1 ZONE 2 switches VOLUME Simultaneously adjusts the volume level of the main preamp outputs Q and headphones The VOLUME control is motorised and can be controlled remotely with the supplied remote control handset see Remote Control Functions for more details Note With the volume at minimum it may still be possible to hear music very faintly This is normal PROCESSOR TAPE 2 This is a tape loop which allows you to monitor a recording made on a 3 head cassette deck It can also be used to enable line inputs to be sentto an external surround decoder such as the Arcam Xeta 2 for processing before being routed back to the amplifier For playback from a cassette deck or to reconnect the output from an
12. mains lead fully into the power inlet on the rear panel Connect the other end to your mains supply CONNECTING YOUR SOURCE COMPONENTS Using a suitable pair of interconnect cables insert the red phono plugs into the sockets labelled R and the other phono plugs into the sockets labelled L All the line inputs not PHONO have the same sensitivity and may be used with equipment other than that labelled if you need to do so e o O6 ENGLISH The use of high quality interconnect cables in your system is essential for good sound quality Contact your dealer or Arcam for recommendations If you are listening to an input and then switch to an unused open circuit input it may possible to still hear the original source but at a very low level This is normal and is due to there being no equipment connected to that input PROCESSOR TAPE 2 OUT Connect this output to the input of your tape deck usually labelled RECORD or IN or to your A V processor s Tape or Line inputs PROCESSOR TAPE 2 IN Connect this input to the output of your tape deck usually labelled PLAY or OUT or to your A V processor s Tape or Line outputs If you have only one tape deck connect it to the TAPE 1 sockets TAPE 1 RECORD OUT Connect this output to the input of your tape deck usually labelled RECORD or IN TAPE 1 PLAY IN Connect this input to the output of your tape deck usually labelled PLAY or OUT TUNER Connect this input to the
13. output of your radio tuner AN Connect this input to the output of an audio visual product such as a VCR Laserdisc or DVD player or Nicam tuner CD Connect this input to the analogue outputs of your CD player or DAC digital to analogue convertor AUX Connect this input to the output of any unit with a line level output eg tape deck tuner etc PHONO OPTION For use with a turntable Please note The phono inputs are on a separate plug in module which your Arcam dealer or distributor can supply and fit This module is compatible with most high output moving coil and moving magnet cartridges MM and low output moving coil cartridges MC MM or MC is selected via an internal switch Your cartridge type should be specified when the module is fitted MM For connecting to a turntable fitted with a moving magnet MM or high output moving coil cartridge MC For connecting to a turntable fitted with a low output moving coil MC cartridge GROUND TERMINAL For connecting your turntable s earth lead if fitted ENGLISH PREAMP OUT CONNECTIONS e eo MAIN PREAMP OUTPUTS Connect one set of the PREAMP OUT sockets left and right to the input Sockets of your power amplifier The second set of sockets can be used to connect to a second power amplifier for biamping or to another power amplifier in a different room ZONE 1 PREAMP OUTPUTS ZONE 2 PREAMP OUTPUTS The outputs available on these sockets are
14. ple to copy from a recorder connected to the TAPE 2 sockets to a recorder connected to TAPE 1 first switch the SEND selector on the Alpha 9C to TAPE 2 This routes the TAPE 2 signal to TAPE 1 s output Then set the first tape recorder into its record mode and the second to playback mode to enable the transfer to take place If you wish to monitor the transfer while it is taking place switch LISTEN to TAPE 1 To record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 set LISTEN to TAPE 1 It does not matter what position the SEND selector is in To monitor push the PROCESSOR TAPE 2 button in REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Your Alpha 9C preamplifier is supplied with the Arcam CR35 infra red remote control handset which has buttons to allow the simple operation of other products It is supplied with 2 AA batteries ensure these are inserted correctly The remote handset enables you to operate the LISTEN ZONE 1 SELECTOR VOLUME and MUTE functions on the Alpha 9C It also allows you to control some basic functions of an Arcam or Philips based CD player except the Alpha One CD player which uses a different remote control language and a remote controlled tuner such as the Alpha 8 tuner REMOTE MODE The Alpha 9C is factory set to enable the Arcam CR35 or Arcam CR200 System Remote automatically to synchronise the operation of any Arcam CD player or transport and remote control tuner with the LISTEN ZONE 1 SELECTOR on the Alpha 9C all at the touch of a single
15. ssette hi fi VCR reel to reel MD etc RECORDING TAPE 1 Use the SEND selector D to route the required signal to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 RECORD OUT sockets Set your tape recorder into its recording mode and the selected input will be recorded Selecting the same input with the LISTEN selector will not affect the signal sent out to the recorder and will now enable you to listen to the signal being recorded If your tape recorder is a 3 head design this will allow A B monitoring of the actual recording while it is taking place Switching the LISTEN switch between the original source and TAPE 1 during recording will then enable you to make a true before and after A B comparison You may listen to another input whilst recording on TAPE 1 by use of the LISTEN selector RECORDING TAPE 2 Use the LISTEN selector to route the required signal to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE 2 RECORD OUT sockets Set your tape recorder into its recording mode and the selected input will be recorded To monitor the recording push the PROCESSOR TAPE 2 button in If your tape recorder is a 3 head design this will allow A B monitoring of the actual recording while it is taking place You may record another input on to TAPE 1 whilst recording on TAPE 2 by use of the SEND selector TAPE TO TAPE DUBBING The Alpha 9C allows two way tape dubbing copying from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 or vice versa For exam
16. urfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat Sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding Precautions should be taken so that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated 12 ENGLISH 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 convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The appliance should normally only require a wipe over with a clean dry lint free cloth If
17. ut level gain Output impedance Headphones Maximum output level into 6000 Output impedance per input signal 0dB 8 Tape 470 Zones 1 amp 2 3 3 5 Mains voltage Power consumption max Dimensions W D H mm Weight packed n 30V 115V 12 430x310x110 4 4kg 6 0kg Mains lead CR35 remote handset inc batteries Supplied accessories gt 2 Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach Cambridge 5 9PB England Telephone 44 0 1223 203203 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 e mail custserv arcam co uk Www arcam co uk SHO60E
18. y remains in force for two years from the date of purchase as long as the unit remains in free circulation Units exported from the EEA and subsequently re imported are not subject to this warranty 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 responsiblity 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 Service Department Pembroke Avenue Denny Industrial Centre Waterbeach Cambridge CBS 9PB England Telephone 01223 203203 Fax 01223 863384 e mail custserv arcam co uk GUARANTEE FOR SALES IN THE REST OF THE WORLD This equipment is guaranteed in the country of purchase only provided that it was purchased from an authorised ARCAM dealer or distributor The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under this guarantee Full details of the guarantee can be obtained from the distributor
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