Audio inputs
Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all have the same characteristics and each may be used with any
DVD
Intended for the analogue outputs from a
AV
Intended for the analogue outputs from general audio- visual equipment, such as a VCR, digital TV/satellite receiver, or Nicam tuner.
TUNER
Intended for the analogue outputs from a radio tuner.
CD
Intended for the analogue outputs from a CD player.
AUX
This is intended for general use. Connect the analogue audio outputs of any unit with a
Recording loops
The A38 is equipped with two recording loops, for use with recording devices (such as cassette decks, CD recorders, DAT recorders, VCR, PVR etc.).
AV RECORD OUT
Connect these output sockets to the input sockets of your recording device (usually labelled RECORD or in).
AV PLAY IN
Connect the output sockets of your recording device (usually labelled PLAY or out) to these inputs.
If you do not have a recording device, you can use this input for other
PVR RECORD OUT
These output sockets can be connected to the input sockets of a second recording device.
PVR PLAY IN
Connect the output sockets of your second recording device to these inputs. Alternatively, this input may be used for other
AV Dubbing
Phono input
As standard, no phono input is fitted to the A38.
The phono module (or an external phono amplifier) is required if you wish to connect a record player to the
A38. This is because the
A very high quality phono input is available as an optional extra: please consult your dealer for price and availability.
The Arcam phono module is compatible with moving- magnet cartridges (MM) and
If you have already an external phono amplifier that you wish to use, connect this to one of the
Pre-/power-amplifier connections
PRE OUT
To use your A38 as a dedicated
PWR IN
To use your A38 as a
If you wish to use your A38 as a dedicated pre- or
When used as a power amplifier, your A38 has exactly the same specification and performance as a P38, described later in this handbook.
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You can perform tape dubbing from PVR to AV, but not from AV to PVR.
For example, to copy from a cassette recorder connected to the PVR socket, to a cassette recorder connected to the AV socket, first use theRECORD button to select ‘Record PVR’. This routes the PVR signal to theAV output.
Controlling A38 from a second room
The A38 will require a remote
The diagram below shows the wiring scheme, which will also apply to other IR
Remote IN
Dinky Link, located in Zone 2
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The A38 can also provide a +12V trigger output to control devices such as the power amplifier in Zone 2. The +12V trigger is active when the unit is ‘On’.