Placing the unit
<Place the unit on a level, firm surface, avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.
<Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other source of heat.
<Do not place the unit in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation. The unit will run warm during normal operation.
<Do not place any other component or item on top of the amplifier as this may obstruct airflow around the
<Make sure the
<Do not place your record deck on top of this unit. Record decks are very sensitive to the noise generated by mains power supplies which will be heard as a background ‘hum’ if the record deck is too close.
Power
The amplifier is supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied fits your supply – should you require a new mains lead, please contact your Arcam dealer.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different, please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.
The amplifier can be switched for operation between
NOTE
Ensure that the unit is switched off and the power lead removed before changing the position of the voltage range switch.
Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of the amplifier, making sure that it is pushed in firmly. Plug the other end of the cable into your mains socket and, if necessary, switch the socket on.
The amplifier can be turned on using the power switch on the front panel. While switched on, the front panel LED will glow green.
Standby power
The unit can be switched into standby mode using the 2 button on the CR102 remote control. While in standby mode the front panel LED will glow red and power consumption is around 3 watts.
While in Standby mode, it may be possible to hear a slight residual hum coming from the mains transformer inside the amplifier. This is perfectly normal. However, if the unit is to be left unused for an extended period, we recommend that you disconnect it from the mains supply to save power.
Interconnect cables
We recommend the use of
It is good practice when connecting your equipment to make sure that the mains
For information on speaker cabling, please refer to the ‘Speakers’ section, beginning on page 18.
Radio interference
The AVR600 and AV888 are audio devices containing microprocessors and other digital electronics. They have been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
If the unit causes interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by switching the unit off and on), the following measures should be taken:
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<Relocate the receiver with respect to the unit.
<Connect the affected device and the unit to different mains outlets.
If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam dealer.
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