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 A90. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM tuners and DAB tuners. The remote control transmits Philips RC-5 type codes.

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 6).

ENTER

Performs the same function as the ENTER button on the front panel (see page 8).

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 8).

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 integrated amplifier.

NOTE: Remember to install the two supplied AAA batteries before trying to use your remote control!

Do not place anything in front of the IR receiver on the left of the A90, or the remote control may not work.

TUNER

FM DAB

FM

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

SELECT

PHONO

AUX

TUNER

CD

AV

TAPE

VCR

DVD

 

AMPLIFIER

 

 

 

 

RPT

 

 

PROG

INFO

CD

CR-389

English

Power/Standby

Toggles the amplifier between standby 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 standby, 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 allow you to select and deselect the main (SP1) and secondary (SP2) sets of speakers attached to your amplifier (see page 6).

DISP (display)

Cycles through the settings ‘Bright’, ‘Off’ and ‘Dim’. Turning the display ‘Off’ generally gives 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 speaker connections and preamp outputs. Both tape outputs and the headphone socket 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 SELECT button to adjust balance, tone and amplifier settings.

CD controls

These offer basic controls of Arcam CD players

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Arcam P90/3, A90 manual Using the remote control, CR-389 Remote Control, Tuner, Enter, Select

A90, P90/3, P90 specifications

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