Arcam P85/3 manual Installation A85 integrated amplifier, 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br, + L, A85/P85

Installation: A85 integrated amplifier

VOLTAGE

SELECT

230V

POWER INLET

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		SP2
TRIG	4 – 16 OHMS		L
OUT
		SP1	INTEGRATED
			R
REMOTE
IN
+	R –	+ L –	PRE/PWR
			PWR IN PRE OUT

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L

	PHONO
	R
L	MM
	MC

R

RECORD	PLAY	RECORD	PLAY
OUT	IN	OUT	IN
TAPE 1		VCR/TAPE 2		DVD	AV	TUNER	CD	AUX

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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 ventilation slots.

+	–	Arcam A85 amplifier	–
		+
	R		L
+	–	+	–
Right			Left
speaker			speaker

Connecting to loudspeakers

You can connect one or two pairs of loudspeakers to your amplifier, provided each pair is rated between 8–16Ω. If one or both pairs have an impedance of less than 8Ω, the combined load on the amplifier falls below 4Ω and could cause an overload. If so, the overload protection circuit engages and the amplifier will not work.

To connect one pair of loudspeakers, use the SP1 terminals.

SP1 and SP2 terminals 4

Both sets of loudspeaker terminals can be switched off by pressing the MUTE button on the remote control. To switch SP1 and SP2 independently, use the front panel switch 7 (see page 6) or the remote control (see page 9).

Your amplifier is fitted with loudspeaker terminals to BFA (British Federation of Audio) standard specification.

BFA loudspeaker terminals

The terminal will accept spade terminals, bare wires or a BFA plug. BFA plugs are available from your Arcam dealer. To connect a bare wire or spade terminal, unscrew the red (or black) part of the loudspeaker terminal first.

Insert the wire or spade terminal and screw it back up.

CAUTION: Do not over tighten the loudspeaker terminals or use a wrench, pliers, etc., as this could cause damage to the terminals which will not be covered under warranty.

A85/P85

Wiring your loudspeakers

Connect the right speaker to the terminals on the back of your amplifier marked R and the left speaker to the terminals marked L.

Connect your loudspeakers so that the red (positive/+) terminal on each loudspeaker is connected to the red (positive/+) terminal on the amplifier. Your loudspeaker cables may be marked to show polarity (negative/– and positive/+), if not, then the positive terminal can usually be identified by a ridge or coloured marking.

Now connect your loudspeakers’ black (negative/–) terminals to the black (negative/–) terminals on the amplifier.

Ensure that no stray strands of inner wires are allowed to touch another cable or the amplifier’s casing. This can cause a short circuit and damage your amplifier!

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