Pre Amplifier C30 Power Amplifier P35 Power Amplifier P1 Préamplificateur C30 Amplificateur de Puissance P35 Amplificateur de Puissance P1 Vorverstärker C30 Vollverstärker P35 Vollverstärker P1
Safety guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 8. Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lintfree cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning. 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.
Thank you for buying this quality Arcam product. CONTENTS This handbook is for the following items: C30 pre-amplifier P35 power amplifier P1 power amplifier. Safety guidelines ............................................................................. 2 Important safety instructions ...........................................................2 Safety compliance...................................................................................
Installation: C30 pre-amplifier L PHONO R VOLTAGE SELECT POWER INLET TRIG OUT REMOTE IN L L R R 115/230V R BUFFERED DIRECT L PRE OUT MM MC RECORD PLAY OUT IN TAPE/PROC RECORD PLAY OUT IN VCR/TAPE 2 DVD AV TUNER CD AUX 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. POSITIONING THE UNIT Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface.
3 TRIG OUT and REMOTE IN (12V in and out) – These connections are intended for use in multi-room installations. CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT – This output provides a 12V 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.
Using your C30 pre-amplifier C30 PRE-AMPLIFIER ENTER MODE RECORD SELECT PHONO/AUX CD If your amplifier has not been installed for you, you should first read the section ‘Installation: C30 pre-amplifier’ on page 5. bn Switches the unit on and off. VCR TAPE TONE MUTE DISPLAY PHONES POWER It is possible to compensate for these input level differences by using the ‘Input trims’ menu item. See page 9 for further details on how to do this.
RECORDING With the C30 it is possible to listen to and record from one source, or to listen to one source while recording another. RECORD Englis h Both sets of tape sockets are identical in sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of recorder (cassette, CDR, MD, VCR, reel-toreel, etc.). The record signal is sent to both the TAPE and VCR output sockets. 3 To record the currently selected source, press RECORD until the display shows ‘RECORD SOURCE’.
Setting up your C30 pre-amplifier INTRODUCTION 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. 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.
Using the remote control CR-389 Remote Control Englis h 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 into which mode you are switching the remote control. The lights only illuminate for five seconds to conserve battery power.
Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifiers + R/CH1 – + L/CH2 – + CTR/CH3 – SP2 SP2 4 – 16 OHMS TRIG OUT 230V VOLTAGE SELECT SP1 REMOTE IN POWER INLET + R/CH1 – AUDIO LINK SP1 R + L/CH2 – CTR/CH3 4 – 16 OHMS L IN AUDIO IN OUT + CTR/CH3 – OUT Optional Third Channel Module – provides a third 90W channel suitable for Home Cinema or multichannel audio use.
There are two options for connecting the speaker cable to the amplifier: CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT AUDIO IN (P35) AUDIO IN and BALANCED AUDIO IN (P1) 1. Strip back the insulation on the wire to reveal about 2cm of conductor (the metal inside the cable). Connect one of these inputs to the output sockets of your preamplifier or the PRE OUT sockets of an integrated amplifier.
Using your power amplifier P35 POWER AMPLIFIER SP1 SP2 POWER P35 POWER AMPLIFIER: FRONT PANEL P1 POWER AMPLIFIER POWER P1 POWER AMPLIFIER: FRONT PANEL POWER (AND POWER INDICATOR LIGHT) SP1 AND SP2 (P35 ONLY) This button switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the amplifier. These buttons allow you to switch on and off the main (SP1) and secondary (SP2) sets of speakers attached to your amplifier.
BEFORE YOU START 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. WARNING: Do not make any connections to your amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply.
Technical specifications C30 P35 Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz Single channel, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz Both channels, 4Ω, 20Hz—20kHz Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz Three channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz 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.
Remote-control codes Englis h The following table gives the IR-commands accepted by the C30.
Service information Before returning your amplifier for service, please check the following: AMPLIFIER DOES NOT SWITCH BACK ON SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON The C30, P35 and P1 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. If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe level, then a thermal cutout inside the amplifier will operate.
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