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1. Right speaker Left speaker Arcam P35 power amplifier Recommended bi wiring configuration Recommended bi amping configuration Technical specifications C30 Continuous power output 20Hz 20kHz at 0 5 THD per channel Both channels 802 20Hz 20kHz Single channel 802 20Hz 20kHz Both channels 40 20Hz 20kHz Single channel 4 at kHz Three channels 802 20Hz 20kHz Harmonic distortion 80 power 8Q at I kHz Inputs Phono cartridge Input sensitivity Input impedance Signal noise ratio CCIR Overload margin Line and tape inputs Nominal sensitivity Input impedance Signal noise ratio CCIR Tone controls max boost cut Power amplifier input Nominal sensitivity Input impedance Gain Preamplifier output Nominal output level Maximum output level Output impedance Headphone output Maximum output level into 6000 Output impedance General Mains voltage Power consumption maximum Power consumption standby Dimensions W x D x H including feet Weight net Weight packed Supplied accessories E amp OE 2 7mV MM 270V MC 47kQ MM 3002 MC 79dB MM 73dB MC 35dB 250mV 2V 22kQ 103dB 12dB 80Hz and 2kHz 700mV 8V RMS lt 50Q 5V 4 7Q 15V or 230V 30VA 2VA 430 x 370 x 10mm 9 3kg 5kg mains lead CR 389 remote control 2 x AAA batteries2. Decimal Code 16 59 Note that the C30 also responds to code 20 53 the PLAY command for an Arcam CD player The C30 swiches automatically to CD input on receiving this command Service information Before returning your amplifier for service please check the following SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe level then a thermal cutout inside the amplifier will operate The power indicator on the front panel flashes and the protection system temporarily removes the power to the speakers The system resets itself as the heatsink cools down Note that because of the high output voltage from a CD player it is possible to drive the P35 P at full power even though the C30 volume is not set at maximum Guarantee AMPLIFIER DOES NOT SWITCH BACK ON The C30 P35 and P amplifiers have a protection mechanism which is activated if you switch the unit on immediately after turning it off If this mechanism activates wait 30 seconds then try again 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 from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither
3. ssssssessssssssssrsssooossssssosrsrsrsrrnnnnnrn 15 Guarantee erences oa AE AA AEE 16 Service information 16 Online reeitratio na E eer nr erent eer 16 Installation C30 pre amplifier ce M POWER INLET 115 230v 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 unit CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY MAINS LEAD The appliance 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 the mains socket Contact your Arcam dealer if you need a new mains lead WRONG PLUG Before plugging in check that the plug supplied with the unit fits your supply and that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting 115V or 230V indicated on the rear panel of the unit If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different consult your Arcam dealer This product must be earthed PLUGGING IN Push the plug IEC line socket of the power cable supplied with the unit into the socket POWER INLET 1 in the back of the unit Make
4. 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 P35 100W 150W 140W 200W 90W 0 005 800mV 22kQ 10dB 800mV 22kQ 31 5dB 15V or 230V 800VA 950VA for P35 3 2VA 430 x 350 x 10mm 9 5kg 10 5kg for P35 3 12 5kg 13 5kg for P35 3 mains lead PI 170W 250W 0 003 906mV Arcam gain 22kQ 31 5dB Arcam gain 15V or 230V 800VA 2VA 430 x 350 x 10mm 12 5kg 15 5kg mains lead NOTE All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated Remote control codes The following table gives the IR commands accepted by the C30 Power commands Command Power toggle Power on Power off Source selection commands Command PHONO select AV select TUNER select DVD select TAPE select VCR select CD select AUX select Volume control commands Command Mute Volume up Volume down Menu navigation commands Command UP DOWN SELECT ENTER Speaker control commands Command Speaker toggle Speaker 2 toggle Speaker on Speaker off Speaker 2 on Speaker 2 off Display control commands Command Display Decimal Code 16 12 16 123 16 124 Decimal Code 6 1 6 2 6 3 64 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 Decimal Code 16 13 16 16 16 17 Decimal Code 16 32 16 33 16 37 6 87 Decimal Code 16 35 16 39 16 43 16 44 16 45 164 6
5. 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 washbow 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 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 other 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
6. appear not to work as all speakers are switched off The power light may flash if a fault has occurred with the colour of the flashing light indicating the nature of the fault green a DC offset fault has occured amber a thermal fault has occured the P35 P is too hot red a short circuit fault has occured this can happen if the speaker cables are not connected correctly and are making contact with each other or with the chassis red and amber more than one fault has occured Except for a thermal fault if one of the above faults is detected by your amplifier the unit waits for six seconds before checking to see if the fault has cleared If the fault clears within six seconds then the unit continues operation otherwise the unit shuts itself down In the case of a thermal fault the unit waits until tts sensor temperature lowers before resuming operation f the amplifier has shut itself down you should unplug the amplifier and eave it for a few minutes before reconnecting If the fault cannot be cleared unplug your amplifier and contact your Arcam dealer Bi wiring and bi amping loudspeakers BEFORE YOU START WARNING Do not make any connections to your amplifier while sure bare wires or cables are not touching places which could cause short circuits positive to positive and negative to it is switched on or connected to the mains supply Before sw
7. 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 IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard Using this handbook Thank you for buying this quality Arcam product ee CONTENTS This handbook is for the following ttems C30 pre amplifier Safety guidelines n eae a AA A AE 2 Paa power amper Imponan sien METUO ao 2 PI power amplifier SEDAN a E mere arr 2 The handbook is designed to give you all the information you need to Using this handbook install and Use these products Te C 30risidescriied first followed by Installation C30 pre amplifier ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssreeesrssssssssssee 4 he P35 and the PI Use of the CD 389 remote control supplied with eE e Un teeta eee di he C30 is also described Connecting to a power supply f your amplifier s have been installed and set up by an authorised Power amplifier CONNECTION eaoaai Arcam dealer you may wish to go directly to the sections on how to Connectin
8. 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 CB5 9QR England Telephone 44 0 1223 203200 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 Email support arcam co uk PROBLEMS Always contact your dealer in the first instance 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 203200 or write to us at the above address and we will do our best to help you ON LINE REGISTRATION You can register your Arcam product on line at www arcam co uk NOTES
9. control which are then fed to the C30 into this input using a suitable cable Remote control signals acceptable to the C30 must be in modulated RC5 format with a voltage level of between 5V and 5V Note that in normal use there is no need to make any connections to these sockets If you would like to make use of these features please contact your dealer for more advice on how to make the connections and on what type of cable to use Using your C30 pre amplifier 000 OOO OO0O0O0O0OO00 oo VP ARCAM MODE RECORD SELECT PHONO AUX CD TUNER AV DVD VCR TAPE TONE MUTE DISPLAY PHONES POWER VOLUME CONTROL SETTINGS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS net oa t is important to realise that volume level shown on the display is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to your loudspeakers The This section describes how to operate your amplifier amplifier often delivers its full power long before the volume control If your amplifier has not been installed for you you should first read the sea Des ie Feels arcuate E to hae section Installation C30 pre amplifier on page 5 recorded compact discs However the amplifier also has to be capable o giving full power output from much lower level sources such as tuners POWER and cassette decks Using these sources the volume control setting may Switches the unit on and off be much higher before distortion audible overload sets in Th
10. 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 he 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 f the unit has a standby function a small amount of current will continue o 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 14 Abnormal smell f an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance turn he 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
11. sure it is pushed in firmly Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply socket and switch the socket on STAND BY POWER For remote stand by operation the amplifiers control power supply is kept powered up all the time the unit is connected to the mains supply The front panel power switch powers down all other circuitry Power consumption in this mode is less than 2W This means that even though the power switch is off it may be possible to hear a slight residual hum coming from the mains transformer inside the amplifier This is perfectly normal If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period we recommend that it is disconnected from the mains supply by switching it off at the wall socket POWER AMPLIFIER CONNECTION PRE OUT 5 QO The recommended connection between the C30 pre amplifier and your power amplifier depends on both the distance between the two and the type of power amplifier that you are using There are three options If the cables to be used to connect the C30 to the power amplifier are less than 3m long we recommend connecting the DIRECT sockets to the input sockets of your power amplifier On the P35 and PI connect to the socket s labelled AUDIO IN If the cables to be used to connect the C30 to the power amplifier are 3m or longer then the connection to use depends on the type of power amplifier you have 2 If your power amplifier does not have balanc
12. turntable VCR TAPE2 RECORD OUT These output sockets can be connected to the input sockets of VCR usually labelled RECORD on the VCR Alternatively these outputs can be connected to a second recording device such as a second cassette deck VCR TAPE2 PLAY IN D Connect these input sockets to the output sockets of your VCR second recorder the output sockets are usually labelled PLAY Alternatively you can use this input for other line level equipment such as a CD player tuner etc but not a turntable DVD Connect this input to the stereo audio outputs of a DVD player AV 12 Connect this input to the stereo audio outputs of audi visual equipment such as a laserdisc player satellite or Nicam tuner TUNER Connect this input to the audio outputs of your radio tuner O CD D Connect this input to the audio outputs of your CD player or DAC digital to analogue converter AUX 15 As the C30 has the phono board fitted as standard the AUX connection is a line level output carrying an equalised phono signal If desired this output can be connected to a recording device Should you wish to remove the phono board then the AUX connections can be used as a line input Please see your dealer for further information about this option as removing the phono board yourself may invalidate the warranty PHONO 16 Connect this input to the audio outputs of your turntable The phono module supp
13. 3 Loosen the terminal by turning it anti clockwise 4 Insert the twisted wire through the hole in the terminal 5 Tighten by turning clockwise When making connections with stranded bare ended wires take great care that no individual strands of wire come into contact with the adjacent terminals or with the back panel If this should happen it will cause a short circuit on the output of the amplifier and could damage the amplifier USING SPADE TERMINALS Loosen the terminal by turning it anti clockwise 2 Insert the spade connecter under the terminal 3 Tighten by turning clockwise REMOTE SWITCHING By making a connection from the TRIG OUT socket of the C30 pre amplifier to the REMOTE IN socket of the P35 P power amplifier you can use the C30 to switch the power amplifier on and off If configured in this way the front panel POWER button of the C30 or the POWER STANDBY button on the remote control switches both amplifiers on and off together This facility allows you to conceal the power amplifier yet still control it The connecting cable required is a 3 5mm to 3 5mm jack lead stereo or mono and it is possible to connect several power amplifiers to C30 by daisy chaining from TRIG OUT of one P35 P into the REMOTE IN of the next THREE CHANNEL OPTION P35 ONLY The P35 power amplifier can be upgraded from stereo to three channels by adding a third channel module If this is performed the model
14. ARCAM M Pre Amplifier C30 Power Amplifier P35 Power Amplifier PI Pr amplificateur C30 Amplificateur de Puissance P35 Amplificateur de Puissance PI Vorverst rker C30 Vollverst rker P35 Vollverst rker PI Safety guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION 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 product s 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 A 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 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 I
15. customising the Welcome message see page 9 MUTE 10 Silences all main analogue outputs when selected Control knob SELECT and ENTER 6 DISPLAY This switches the display brightness between Off The control knob has two functions Dim Bright This is provided to set the display brightness to a level that is comfortable for you Switching the display off may give a small as a volume control to adjust the output of the headphones and of the pre amp output PRE OUT improvement in sound quality when used in conjunction with the SELECT and ENTER buttons to PHONES customise amplifier settings see page 9 This 4 inch stereo jack plug socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Q and 600Q The headphone socket is always active To avoid possible damage always disconnect headphones prior to switching the amplifier on or off RECORDING With the C30 it is possible to listen to and record from one source or to listen to one source while recording another Both sets of tape sockets are identical in sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of recorder cassette CDR MD VCR reel to reel etc The record signal is sent to both the TAPE and VCR output sockets RECORD To record the currently selected source press RECORD until the display shows RECORD SOURCE After a few seconds the display reverts to showing the volume level and you are ready to record To listen to one so
16. djustment and move on to the next item Press ENTER twice to leave the Customise menu Switch on state Volume Resolution STANDARD FINE or REFERENCE Standard and Fine represent different levels of volume control sensitivity The Reference setting gives absolute increments in 0 5dB steps Volume display mode GRAPHIC or NUMERIC shows the volume either as a bar graph or as a number If Volume resolution is set to Reference a numeric volume display shows the actual decibel figure Input Trims use the source select buttons and Control knob to set input rims for each source Input trims are used compensate for variations in output levels of different source equipment Max On Volume This can be used to limit the maximum volume the amplifier operates at when it is first switched on The system comes on at this volume if the last used volume exceeds this value If this is set to Disabled the amplifier comes on at the last used volume Tone Control GLOBAL or PER SGURCE This specifies the scope of changes for Bass and Treble tone settings The default setting is Global which affects all inputs equally Per source allows you to set tone controls for individual inputs once set the amplifier remembers tone settings for each input Processor Mode This mode enables you to adjust the gain of the amplif
17. e connected to further power amplifiers to drive more speakers e g those in other rooms or tri amplified speakers etc This technique is called Daisy chaining To daisy chain power amplifiers connect the AUDIO OUT sockets on the power amplifier to the input of the extra power amplifier left to left and right to right CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS The red and black terminals on the back of the amplifiers are used to make the connections to the loudspeakers It is possible to connect two pairs of speakers the pair designated speaker SP1 are connected o the lower set of terminals while the pair designated speaker 2 SP2 are connected to the upper set of terminals When connecting the speaker terminals of the amplifier with the erminals on the speakers make sure that like polarities are matched i e match with usually red and with usually black ismatching of polarities will result in a weak central sound unclear orientation of the instruments and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired There are two options for connecting the speaker cable to the amplifier USING BARE WIRE ENDED LEADS Strip back the insulation on the wire to reveal about 2cm of conductor the metal inside the cable 2 If the conductor is stranded twist the strands together tightly to avoid loose strands making contact with the adjacent terminals or the back panel
18. e power indicator light directly above the switch shows the status It is possible to compensate for these input level differences by using of the amplifier A red light means the amplifier is in stand by mode the Input trims menu item See page 9 for further details on how to press the POWER STANDBY button on the remote control or the do this Adjusting the input levels of each source individually will help to POWER button on the front panel to switch between stand by and avoid accidental overload powered up modes Source selectors Remote control receiver 0 These buttons select the source connected to the corresponding input The remote control s infrared receiver is positioned behind the FM A light above the relevant button indicates which input is currently badge Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of sight from the remote selected and it will also usually be shown on the display See page 6 for control to allow signals to be received more information on connecting audio sources to the C30 MODE uP and DOWN TONE These buttons are intended for use with any future optional modules Switches the tone circuits on and off including settings for individual that may become available for the C30 The UP and DOWN buttons sources Note that the tone LED does not light unless a tone setting has however are used with the existing C30 pre amplifier to move the been made See page 9 for further information on the tone controls cursor when
19. ed inputs such as the P35 use the BUFFERED outputs O On the P35 connect to the sockets labelled AUDIO IN 3 If your power amplifier provides balanced inputs such as the P1 use the balanced outputs O On the Pl connect to the sockets abelled BALANCED AUDIO IN The buffered and balanced outputs are designed to drive longer cables than the direct output Note that using the buffered outputs to drive the PI does not degrade the signal and will in no way damage either piece of equipment CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT When connecting to other pieces of equipment please note the following The use of high quality interconnect cables to and from your amplifier is recommended to ensure the best sound quality Your dealer will be able to recommend interconnect cables that are suitable for your system All the line inputs except for the PHONO input have the same sensitivity and may be used with equipment other than that labelled if needed The C30 provides the following connections TAPE PROC RECORD OUT Connect these output sockets to the input sockets of your cassette deck usually labelled RECORD on the cassette deck TAPE PROC PLAY IN 8 Connect these input sockets to the output sockets of your cassette deck usually labelled PLAY on the cassette deck If you do not have a cassette deck you can use this input for other line level equipment such as a CD player tuner VCR etc but not for a
20. er loudspeaker will enable you o bi amplify bi wireable loudspeakers This is particularly beneficial for top quality stereo installations with a separate pre amplifier or where amplifiers are provided for the left centre and right channel loudspeakers in a five speaker Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital system If you wish to take advantage of this feature please contact your Arcam dealer for more information INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH P1 This switch allows either unbalanced signals through the phono connector or balanced signals through the XLR connector to be selected The switch should be pressed in to select the phono inputs and out to select the XLR connector Note that only one type of input connector will be switched to the input of the amplifier if you select for example the XLR connector then you will not be able to hear signals connected to the phono inputs AMPLIFIER GAIN SWITCH P1 This switch is to allow the gain of the PI amplifier to be changed to suit your system requirements Two settings are available with the switch in the IN position the gain is set to standard ARCAM gain of 31 5dB This allows the PI to be used in systems where there are other ARCAM power amplifiers When the switch is set to OUT then the gain is set to THX standard gain In this mode it can be used in systems containing amplifiers with THX gain for example the P7 DAISY CHAINING Both the P35 and the PI can also b
21. g to other equipments 5 use this equipment Otherwise we recommend reading the installtion FSI BEE cOntrels wes aero ashen Ronee ani 6 instructions Garett Fp yo ar product before proctedng Using your C30 pre amplifier 0 esessessecseesesseesneeseeneesees 6 s ReO E ees 7 APETI Setting up your C30 pre amplifier s ssmmemmmmmsmmmmmmmn 8 Safety guidelines are set out on the page 4 of this handbook Using the remote CONtrOl ssssseesmssssssssrrsrsrrrsrsnnsnnnnrnrrn 9 Pedy ol these ters are comfmon Sense Precattions but fOr Your Own Installation P35 and PI power amplifiers sees 10 safety and to ensure that you do not damage the unit we strongly Porslin HASTE an wounee alate atoanvuernre ean 10 fecommend that youl read thera Cenmnmecting t PONa IY erae esna 10 Connaaiine t ohar SIIr E Niasa II Connecte Oa pe E terete tant tt lI Remote SWITCHING wlll Three channel option P35 only al OTHER LANGUAGES Using your power amplifier sssssssssssssseosssssnssnnnrnrnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 12 Bi wiring and bi amping loudspeakersS sssmmmmmmmmmm 13 If you would like this handbook in another language either visit our web site www arcam co uk or ask your dealer Most of our aes 7OY T RE je handbooks are available in a number of different languages AGNES SLAG le aa i Brenig your SS naano a 13 Technical specifiCatiONS sssssssmsssssssssessssoossssssssrsrnnrrnnnnrrn 14 Remote control codes
22. ier The amplifier can then be used to drive the front left and right speakers in a surround sound system when fed from a separate processor The volume of the entire system can then be controlled using the processor Feed the sound from the processor into the TAPE input Set the gain to match the amplifiers that drive your other loudspeakers Welcome message You can change the power on Welcome message from ARCAM AFP to display your name postcode etc When customising the message use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the cursor position and the Control knob to change the letter Phono Aux Text The C30 is fitted with a phono module so when the phono input is selected as the source PH amp NG is displayed Should you wish to remove the phono board then the AUX connections can be used as a line input In this case change the text displayed to AUX using this menu option Restore Settings this restores all amplifier settings including input trims and the welcome message to their factory defaults Using the remote control CR 389 Remote Control The CR 389 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel of the C30 It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players AM FM tuners and DAB tuners The remote control transmits Philips RC 5 type codes TUNER __ These buttons are used to control tuner functions Note that the FM DAB lights indicate in
23. is called the P35 3 The module offers extra loudspeaker terminals together with a third set of AUDIO IN and OUT phono sockets and converts the P35 into a 3 x 90W RMS per channel into 882 amplifier suitable for Home Cinema or multi channel audio use such a unit may be used to amplify left right and centre channels in a multi channel system for example If you wish to take advantage of this feature please contact your Arcam dealer for more information Using your power amplifier P35 POWER AMPLIFIER co oo OO SP1 SP2 POWER P35 POWER AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL P1 POWER AMPLIFIER MJ ii PI POWER AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL POWER AND POWER INDICATOR LIGHT SPI AND SP2 P35 ONLY This button switches the unit on and off The light indicates the status These buttons allow you to switch on and off the main SPI and of the amplifier secondary SP2 sets of speakers attached to your amplifier If the When you switch your amplifier on the light glows amber for a few indicator light the light above the switch is on it shows that the seconds during which time the speakers are disconnected The light output for the speaker is switched on If no secondary set of speakers is changes to green when the amplifier is ready for use A red light means connected we recommend that this output be switched off the amplifier is in standby mode FAULT INDICATIONS NOTE If both lights are out the amplifier will
24. itching on please check all connections thoroughly making he amplifier in the wrong and you have connected negative Always ensure that the volume control on your amplifier is set to BI AMPING YOUR SYSTEM The performance of your system can be further enhanced over that achieved with bi wiring by extending the principle one stage further to include separate amplification for the low and high frequency drive units in each loudspeaker enclosure Connect the integrated amplifier to the high frequency HF terminals and connect the power amplifier to the low frequency LF terminals You will need Speakers with four input terminals each as with bi wiring these will minimum before starting these procedures BI WIRING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS Bi wiring improves the sound of your system because it divides the high and low frequency signal currents into separate speaker cables How to set up a bi amped system This avoids signal distortions arising from the high and low frequency currents interacting with one another within a single cable as in conventionally wired systems be marked HF High Frequency and LF Low Frequency Four channels of amplification for example two P35 stereo amplifiers or four PI monoblock amplifiers Loudspeaker cables two pairs of cables per loudspeaker or a suitably terminated cable set a loom probably prepared by your dealer and capable of being used for bi amping in o
25. l ee QW ww 4 16 OHMS POWER INLET C BALANCED AUDIO PI POWER AMPLIFIER REAR PANEL 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 unit which is necessary for cooling CONNECTING TO A POWER SUPPLY MAINS LEAD The appliance 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 the mains socket Should you require a new mains lead contact your Arcam dealer WRONG PLUG Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits your supply and that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting 115V or 230V indicated on the rear panel of the unit before plugging in If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different consult your Arcam dealer This product must be earthed PLUGGING IN Push the plug IEC line socket of the power cable supplied with the unit into the socket POWER INLET in the back of the unit Make sure it is pushed in firmly Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply socket and switch
26. lied with the C30 is compatible with most moving magnet and moving coil cartridges Set the blue switch immediately below these connections to the correct setting as follows MM is used for high output moving coil and all moving magnet cartridges The blue switch is flush with the rear panel of the C30 MC is used for low output moving coil cartridges The blue switch is depressed inside the rear panel of the C30 Phono earth terminal For connecting your turntable earth lead if fitted Note that this terminal must not be used as a safety earth TRIG OUT and REMOTE IN 12V in and out These connections are intended for use in multi room installations TRIG OUT This output provides a 2V signal whenever the unit is switched on i e not off or in standby This signal can be used to switch on automatically power amplifiers or other equipment connected to the C30 as they will come on when the C30 is activated This is useful if the power amplifier is remote from the C30 or otherwise difficult to access This feature can be used with both the P35 and the P If you are bi amping with a power amplifier and wish to power both units on or off simultaneously see page I REMOTE IN This allows remote control signals to be received by the C30 if the remote sensor is covered or otherwise not visible to the remote control An external sensor is used to receive the signals from the remote
27. ment in sound quality Volume and amp mute Press to increase volume or to decrease the output volume of the amplifier Press 4 to mute the pre amp outputs of the C30 Note that Source selection buttons These operate in the same way as the source selectors on the front panel of your C30 both tape outputs and the headphone socket will remain active ute is disabled either by pressing 4 again or by adjusting the volume eyo 2 You can use the remote s volume control in conjunction with he SELECT button to adjust balance tone and amplifier settings CD controls Kor OM These offer basic control of Arcam CD players NOTE Remember to install the two AAA batteries supplied before trying to use your remote control Do not place anything in front of the FMJ badge on the top left of the C30 where the IR receiver is located or the remote contro may not work Installation P35 and PI power amplifiers R CH1 L CH2 4 16 OHMS VOLTAGE SELECT AA POWER INLET R CHI L CH2 ce QO QQ IN OUT LINK P35 POWER AMPLIFIER REAR PANEL Optional Third Channel Module provides a third 90W channel suitable for Home Cinema or multi t channel audio use SPEAKERS as AS PB TRIG REMOTE O On OUT IN NY NW VOLTAGE AES AD im A
28. ne length nterconnect cables one pair of high quality interconnect cables Remove the terminal links on the rear of your loudspeakers WARNING This step is essential or damage to your amplifier You will need may result which is not covered under warranty Speakers with four input terminals each these will be marked HF High Frequency and LF Low Frequency 2 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below ensuring correct polarity at all times Loudspeaker cables two pairs of cables per loudspeaker which may be joined at the amplifier end if your amplifier has only one pair of 3 output terminals per channel Or a suitably terminated cable set a loom probably prepared by your dealer and capable of being used for bi wiring in one length Use the interconnect cables to connect the PRE OUT sockets of the C30 to the corresponding AUDIO IN sockets of the power amplifier If using the PI amplifier it may be necessary to daisy chain the interconnect cables See page for more details on doing this How to bi wire loudspeakers Remove the terminal links on the rear of your loudspeakers WARNING This step is essential or damage to your amplifier may result which is not covered under warranty 2 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below ensuring correct polarity at all times Arcam P35 power amplifier Arcam P35 power amplifier SP2
29. on on off allows an A B comparison between the source signal and the recorded signal Setting up your C30 pre amplifier INTRODUCTION The C30 allows you to adjust listening settings to suit your taste and to customize various features of the amplifier to fit your system Use this diagram to help you navigate through the settings available The ENTER and SELECT buttons from the front panel are represented in the diagram by the symbols and respectively FA The Control knob is shown as ADJUSTING LISTENING SETTINGS The default display mode is VOLUME where the Control knob is used to adjust the sound level Press SELECT once to enter edit mode then repeatedly to cycle through the other sound settings BALANCE BASS and TREBLE When a setting is selected shown on the display it can be adjusted by using the control knob Press ENTER to store the change you have made and return to default volume mode or press SELECT again to move to the next setting CUSTOMISING AMPLIFIER SETTINGS It is possible to customise change to your preference many of the features of the C30 To do this proceed as follows Press SELECT repeatedly until the display shows CUSTOMISE gt 2 Rotate the Control knob to choose which setting you wish to alter 3 Press SELECT to adjust the chosen setting with the Control knob 4 Press ENTER to confirm the adjustment or press SELECT to confirm the a
30. the socket on STAND BY POWER For remote stand by operation the amplifiers control power supply is kept powered up all the time the unit is connected to the mains supply The front panel power switch powers down all other circuitry Power consumption in this mode is less than 2W This means that even though the power switch is off it may be possible to hear a slight residual hum coming from the mains transformer inside the amplifier This is perfectly normal If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period we recommend that it is disconnected from the mains supply by switching it off at the wall socket IMPORTANT Ensure that the amplifier is switched off before attempting to connect the speakers and check carefully any connections made before turning the unit back on CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT The P35 and PI amplifiers provide the following connections AUDIO IN P35 AUDIO IN and BALANCED AUDIO IN P Connect one of these inputs to the output sockets of your pre amplifier or the PRE OUT sockets of an integrated amplifier Please read he notes on page 5 which give information on the type of connection hat should be used to connect your pre amplifier and power amplifier ogether MONO LINK P35 The P35 power amplifier can be adapted to provide two mono loudspeaker outputs from a single input Pull out he link supplied and use it to connect the L and RAUDIO OUT sockets ogether Using one power amplifier p
31. to which mode you are switching the remote control The lights only illuminate for five seconds to conserve battery power If neither light is illuminated this does not mean that the remote control is not working A V UP and DOWN _ Perform the same function as the A W buttons on the front panel see page 7 Power Stand by Toggles the amplifier between stand by mode and full power mode The power indicator light next to the power button on the front panel is red if the amplifier is in stand by amber while the amplifier is powering up this only takes a few seconds and green when the amplifier is powered up SPI and SP2 GOOGLE These buttons are for use with the P35 amplifier to allow you to select and deselect the main SP1 and secondary SP2 sets of speakers attached to it see page 3 for further information ENTER Performs the same function as the ENTER button on the front panel see page 7 SELECT Performs same function as the SELECT button on the front panel It allows you to use the remote s volume switch in the same way you use the control dial on the front panel to adjust various amplifier settings see page 7 Note that pressing corresponds to turning the Control knob clockwise to anticlockwise ac ov OO OO _ DISP display Cycles through the settings Off Dim and Bright Turning the display Off may give a slight improve
32. urce while recording another press RECORD again until the display shows RECORU followed by the name of an input e g AUX CB TUNER etc Now press the source selector button on the front panel for the source you wish to record Your selection is shown on the display for a few seconds after which it reverts to showing the volume level and you are ready to record he RECORD button can also be used as a second zone selector sending a source signal at line level to a second amplifier operating in another room If you need help with this contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam customer support TAPE TO TAPE COPYING DUBBING You can perform tape dubbing from VCR to TAPE but not from TAPE to VCR For example to copy from a cassette recorder connected to the VCR TAPE2 socket to a cassette recorder connected to the TAPE socket first use the RECORD button as explained above and select RECGRE VER This routes the VCR signal to the TAPE output Set the cassette recorder connected to the TAPE socket into its record mode and the other to playback mode to start dubbing TAPE To play back the recording from a cassette deck attached to the TAPE input press TAPE TAPE is shown on the display Selecting this input overrides the other source selectors It is also possible to monitor a recording while it is being made provided your cassette deck is a 3 head type To do this press TAPE Pressing this butt
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