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Single wiring

The A28 is designed for bi-wiring, which is why there are duplicate speaker terminals on the back. For 

single wiring, we recommend that you use the lower set of speaker terminals on your amplifier. If each 

speaker has more than one pair of connecting terminals, use the terminals labelled 

LF

 or ‘Low Frequency’ 

for each speaker.
Connect the positive terminal of the right speaker connection on the amplifier (coloured red and labelled 

+R

) to the positive terminal of your right speaker. Similarly, connect the negative terminal of the amplifier 

(coloured black and labelled with 

R–

) to the negative terminal of your speaker. Repeat the process for the left 

speaker, using the amplifier terminals labelled 

+L

 and 

L–

.

If your speakers support bi-wiring, then there is a strip of conductive metal on the speakers connecting the 

low-frequency terminals to those for the higher-frequencies; this mUST NOT be RemOVeD in a single-

wired system.

bi-wiring

Bi-wiring is performed in the same way as single wiring except that, for each speaker, a pair of cables are 

used to connect the amplifier to each speaker. 
Follow the instructions given for single wiring; then perform the same actions, this time connecting the 

upper set of speaker terminals on your amplifier to the terminals labelled 

hF

 or ‘High Frequency’ for each 

speaker. Please refer to the illustration.
Speakers that support bi-wiring have a strip of metal on the speakers connecting the low-frequency 

terminals to those for the higher-frequencies; this mUST be RemOVeD in a bi-wired system.

bi-amping

Bi-amping requires the use of two amplifiers per channel. Normally, your A28 is used to drive the high-

frequency (treble) speakers, while a power-amplifier (such as a P38) is used for the lower (bass) frequencies.
Connect your A28 to the speakers as described for single wiring, with the exception that the A28 should be 

connected to the speaker terminals labelled 

hF

 or ‘High Frequency’. Then connect the power amplifier (P38, 

for example) to the 

LF

 or ‘Low Frequency’ terminals, as in the diagram. A pair of audio interconnect cables 

are also required to connect the pre-amp outputs of the A28 to the power amp inputs of the P38.
Note that the strip of metal on the speakers connecting the lower terminals to the upper terminals mUST 

be RemOVeD. Failure to do so will result in damage to both amplifiers, which will not normally be 

covered under warranty.

An A28  connected to speakers using single wiring

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An A28  connected to speakers using bi‑wiring

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An A28 and P38 connected to speakers using bi‑amping

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Summary of Contents for FMJ A28

Page 1: ...A28 Handbook Integrated amplifier Manuel Amplificateur int gr Handbuch Integrierter Verst rker Handleiding Ge ntegreerde versterker...

Page 2: ...d period we recommend that you unplug the power cord of the equipment from the outlet to save power 12 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the equipment turn the power off im...

Page 3: ...e you years of trouble free operation In the unlikely event of any fault or if you simply require further information about Arcam products our network of dealers will be happy to help you Further info...

Page 4: ...fortless power with low noise A new volume control gives unprecedented linearity and noise performance allowing fine details to be reproduced in startling clarity The CR90 remote control supplied with...

Page 5: ...mains supply voltage or mains plug is different please contact your Arcam dealer immediately Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of the amplifier making sure that it...

Page 6: ...ed with two sets of speaker terminals See page 8 for information on connecting loudspeakers Recording loop The A28 is equipped with a recording loop for use with recording devices CD recorders cassett...

Page 7: ...ellite receiver or Nicam tuner TUNER Intended for the analogue outputs from an FM AM or DAB radio tuner CD Intended for the analogue outputs from a CD player AUX This is intended for general use or fo...

Page 8: ...is the conventional wiring method of running a single cable per channel between the amplifier and the speaker this is the easiest technique Bi wiring Bi wiring is running two separate cables between...

Page 9: ...he same actions this time connecting the upper set of speaker terminals on your amplifier to the terminals labelled HF or High Frequency for each speaker Please refer to the illustration Speakers that...

Page 10: ...e input levels of each source may be adjusted This can be done using the A28 setup menu see page 11 operation Selecting an audio source A source selection button is used to select the source that is c...

Page 11: ...yer is louder at a given volume display value than other inputs you can attenuate it by using this setting so that it matches your other components Use the source select buttons to select the input yo...

Page 12: ...button press see the CR90 Handbook for details As the CR90 is a system remote controller some of the keys are not used with the A28 For instance the PVR and CD keys can still be programmed to control...

Page 13: ...any keys see individual key descriptions below BC D E Navigate the menus on A28 OK confirms a selection Shift B to Power on Shift C to Power off OK Confirms a setting equivalent to Enter or Select on...

Page 14: ...output Nominal output level 630mV Output impedance 50 Headphone output Maximum output level into 600 7V Output impedance 100 General Mains voltage 110 120V or 220 240V Power consumption maximum 650VA...

Page 15: ...rive your amplifier at full power even though the volume is not set at maximum See page 11 to adjust the input trim of a CD player or other input device Amplifier does not switch back on Both the ampl...

Page 16: ...ver transportation costs at any time Claims under guarantee This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to th...

Page 17: ...A R Cambridge Ltd Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QR England SH209 Issue 1...

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