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.

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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.

If neither light is illuminated this does not mean that the remote control is not working!

(UP and DOWN)

Perform the same function as the buttons on the front panel (see page 7).

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.

Source selection buttons

These operate in the same way as the source selectors on the front panel of your C30.

TUNER

FM DAB

FM	MENU	DISP
DAB	MENU	DISP
DAB
1-9	2-10	3-11	4-12
5-13	6-14	7-15	8-16
MODE			BAND
		SP1
ENTER		SP2	DISP
ENTER			DISP

SEL

PHONO	AUX	CD	TUNER
AV	DVD	VCR	TAPE

AMPLIFIER

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.

SP1 and SP2

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 13 for further information).

DISP (display)

Cycles through the settings ‘Off’,‘Dim’ and ‘Bright’.Turning the display ‘Off’ may give a slight improvement in sound quality.

Volume and (mute)

Press + to increase volume or – to decrease the output volume of the amplifier.

Press to mute the pre-amp outputs of the C30. Note that both tape outputs and the headphone socket will remain active. Mute is disabled either by pressing again, or by adjusting the volume.

You can use the remote’s volume control in conjunction with

the button to adjust balance, tone and amplifier settings.

RPT

PROG DISP

CR-389

SELECT

CD controls

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 control may not work.

C30, P35, P1, C30, P35 specifications

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