HANDBOOK A65 A75 P75 Arcam A65, A75 and P75 amplifiers Amplificateurs Arcam A65, A75 et P75 Arcam-Verstärker A65, A75 und P75 E nglis h Fra nça is D eut s ch
Safety guidelines Safety instructions 10. Power-cord protection 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: 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. 1.
Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam A65, A75 and P75 amplifiers. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described. It may be that your amplifier has been set up as part of your system installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and setting up the unit.
Installation: A65 and A75 Positioning the unit SP1 DIRECT terminals Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or cabinet as both of these will impede air flow through the ventilation slots. Connecting to loudspeakers Your amplifier is fitted with loudspeaker terminals to BFA (British Federation of Audio) standard specification.
Connecting to other equipment All of the input sockets (except PHONO) have the same sensitivity and may be used with equipment other than that labelled, if you need to do so. The use of high quality interconnect cables to and from other hi-fi equipment is recommended to ensure the best sound quality (sonic performance). Ask your Arcam dealer’s advice on cable selection.
Using the amplifiers Listen selector bq POWER Selects the input you wish to listen to. The selected input signal is also sent to the TAPE RECORD OUT sockets to allow the signal to be recorded, assuming you have a tape deck connected. It is also sent to the PRE-AMP OUT sockets . 6 5 TAPE br Push this switch in to listen to playback from a cassette deck connected to the amplifier’s TAPE PLAY IN sockets . 7 It also enables you to monitor the recording being made on a 3 head cassette deck.
Using the remote control CR-389 Remote Control The CR-389 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM and DAB tuners. TUNER FM Not used with A65/A75 The Power/Standby button does not operate with the A65 and A75 amplifiers. FM DAB MENU DISP 1-9 2-10 3-11 4-12 5-13 6-14 7-15 8-16 Tuner controls These offer basic control of Arcam tuners.
Installation: P75 power amplifier The P75 power amplifier can be used in conjunction with the A65 and A75 integrated amplifiers (or other Arcam amplifiers) to bi-amplify loudspeakers that have two pairs of input connections (i.e. are bi-wireable). The P75 can also be used with a pre-amplifier such as the Arcam 9C or an AV processor or amplifier with PRE-AMP OUT sockets. Utilising one P75 power amplifier per loudspeaker will enable you to bi-amplify bi-wireable loudspeakers.
Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers Before you start Bi-amping your system WARNING: Do not make any connections to your amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly, making sure bare wires or cables are not touching the amplifier in the wrong places (which could cause short circuits) and you have connected positive (+) to positive and negative (–) to negative.
Technical specifications Output power (20Hz–20kHz) 8Ω, continuous 8Ω, 1 channel, 1KHz 4Ω, 1 channel, 1KHz Harmonic Distortion Rated output into 8Ω at 1kHz Peak current rating L/R Crosstalk Input sensitivity for rated power output Frequency response ± 0.25dB Inputs Line inputs: Noise (CCIR) ref. rated power Input impedance AV/DVD (Processor Mode): Input impedance Input sensitivity Power Amplifier: Input impedance Phono input: Noise (CCIR) ref.
