Arcam P1 Installation C31 pre-amplifier, Positioning the unit, Connecting to other equipment

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With the exception of the ‘PHONO’ input, although these inputs are labelled for specific devices, all have the same characteristics and each may be used with any line-level product.

Installation: C31 pre-amplifier

TRIG

VOLTAGEOUT

SELECT

 

REMOTE

POWER INLET

IN

115/230V

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MC

 

R

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

BUFFERED

DIRECT

RECORD

PLAY

RECORD

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

PRE OUT

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE/PROC

VCR/TAPE 2

DVD

AV

TUNER

CD

AUX

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 other equipment

The connections on the rear of the C31 fall into four groups:

1.dedicated audio inputs;

2.recording loops;

3.connections for power-amplifiers;

4.remote control and trigger connections. These groups are described below.

General advice on connecting to other equipment

<We recommend the use of high-quality interconnect cables to and from your amplifier to ensure the best sound quality; cheap ‘bell-wire’ interconnects may seem to be a good alternative, but they will reduce the overall quality of your system, and are a false economy.

<Make sure that audio and power cables are kept as far apart from each other as possible. This reduces the risk of ‘noise’ from the power cables bleeding into those for audio.

<Cables should be kept as short as is practical.

<For each of the audio inputs/outputs that you wish to use, connect the terminal labelled L or LEFT (on the device to be connected) to the terminal labelled L for that input/output on the C31. Similarly, the terminal labelled R or RIGHT on the device should be connected to the R-terminal on the C31.

Conventionally, stereo-phono leads have plugs that are coloured red for the right channel and white or black for the left channel, to aid channel identification.

Audio inputs

bl DVD – This input is intended for use with a DVD-player. Connect the stereo audio outputs of your DVD player to these sockets.

bm AV – This input is intended for use with general audio-visual equipment, such as a VCR,

digital TV/satellite receiver, or Nicam tuner. Connect the analogue audio outputs of the device to this input.

bn TUNER – Intended for use with a radio tuner. bo CD – Intended for use with a CD-player.

bp AUX – As with the ‘AV’ input, this is intended for general use. Connect the audio outputs of any unit with a line-level output (tape deck, tuner, etc.), to this input.

bq PHONO (if fitted) – As standard, no phono input is fitted to the C31. Phono inputs are provided 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). Once the module is fitted, MM or MC is selected via the MM/MC back panel switch.

Why is this useful?

The phono module (or an external phono amplifier) is required if you wish to connect a record player to the C31. This is because the low-voltage output of a record player requires a pre- amplification stage before the signal can be used.

If you have already an external phono amplifier that you wish to use, connect this to one of the line-level inputs, such as the ‘AV’ input.

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Contents Pre Amplifier C31 Power Amplifier P35 Power Amplifier P1 Important safety instructions Safety guidelinesSafety compliance Safety Using this handbookContents Installation C31 pre-amplifier Connecting to other equipmentGeneral advice on connecting to other equipment Positioning the unitConnecting to a power supply Using your C31 pre-amplifier Switching the C31 onChanging the volume Selecting an audio sourceListening using headphones Product configurationRecording an audio source Selecting the source for recordingAdjusting listening settings Configuring your C31 pre-amplifierIntroduction Using the remote control CR-389 Remote ControlInstallation P35 and P1 power amplifiers Positioning your power amplifierInput Selector Switch P1 Audio in and Balanced Audio in P1Amplifier Gain Switch P1 Remote switchingDaisy chaining Connecting loudspeakers Wiring strategiesSingle wiring Bi-wiringP35 connected to speakers using bi-amping Bi-ampingUsing your power amplifier P35 Power Amplifier Front panelP1 Power Amplifier Front panel Power button SP1 and SP2 P35 onlyContinual improvement policy Technical specificationsC31 P35 Remote-control codes Guarantee TroubleshootingOn-line registration Pembroke AVENUE, WATERBEACH, Cambridge CB5 9QR, England
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