Arcam A80 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
A80/P80
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A80/P80
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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 A80
amplier or the P80 power amplier. The A80 amplier is
described rst, then the P80. The CR-389 remote control
handset supplied with the A80 amplier is also described.
Your amplier(s) may have been installed and set up by an
authorised Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to go
directly to the sections describing the use of this equipment.
Safety
Safety guidelines are set out on the inside front cover of this
handbook.
Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for
your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit,
we strongly recommend that you read them.
Contents
Safety guidelines....................................................2
Important safety instructions...................................2
Safety compliance..................................................2
Using this handbook...............................................3
Safety....................................................................3
Installation: A80 amplier.......................................4
Positioning the unit .................................................4
Connecting to loudspeakers....................................4
Connecting to a power supply .................................4
Connecting to other equipment................................5
Using your A80 amplier........................................6
Front panel controls................................................6
Recording..............................................................7
Setting up your A80 amplier.................................8
Menu map..............................................................8
CR-389 Remote Control ..........................................9
Using the remote control........................................9
Installation: P80 power amplifer ...........................10
Connecting to power, loudspeakers and other
equipment............................................................10
Remote switching.................................................10
Using your P80 power amplier............................11
Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers...................12
Before you start ...................................................12
Bi-wiring your loudspeakers...................................12
Bi-amping your system..........................................12
Service information..............................................13
Technical specications........................................13
Remote-control codes ..........................................14
Guarantee............................................................15
On-line registration ..............................................15