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EN-12

Operation

Switching On

The 

 button switches the unit on and off. The 

status indicator LED indicates the state of the amplifier: 
it changes from red to orange then white if mains 
power is connected and the unit is switched on.

Setup Menu

The SA30 setup menu allows the customization of 
certain features of the amplifier. For details, please see 
”Setup Menu” on page EN-20.

Auto Standby

In order to comply with international regulations for 
consumer products, this unit is designed to enter a low 
power standby mode if no user interaction and no audio 
input signal are detected for an extended period of time 
(default time is 20  minutes). The unit can be brought 
out of standby by either turning the volume knob on 
the front panel in either direction or by pressing the 

 key on the remote control. 

The amount of time before the unit enters standby is 
configurable in the setup menu.

Note:

 if the standby time-out is set to 

, the standby 

feature will be disabled.

Display

Press the 

 

button on the front panel or remote 

control to adjust the brightness level of the front panel 
display. The brightness level can be set to ‘

’, ‘

’ or 

’.

If the SA30 is powered off with the display brightness 
set to ‘

’, the display will momentarily  resume to full 

brightness then turn off when the unit is powered back 
on.

Selecting An Audio Source

Audio sources can be selected either using 

  

the front panel or when the remote control, by pressing 
the required button, labelled as 

 , 

 or 

In each case, 

the source is selected from the input sockets with the 
corresponding name.

Digital Audio Inputs

The SA30 features two coaxial and two optical digital 
inputs, which can be connected to the respective digital 
audio output of your available source equipment. 
Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, 
they can be used to connect any devices with a coaxial 
or optical digital output.

BD

Intended for the coaxial digital output of a 
Blu-ray or DVD-player

AV

Intended for the coaxial digital output of 
general audiovisual equipment, such as a 
VCR or TV.

SAT

Intended for the optical digital outputs 
from a satellite TV receiver or cable TV box

GAME

Intended for the optical digital output from 
a games console

WARNING: The SA30 only supports two channel PCM 
audio input. Do not attempt to send multichannel 
audio of any type as this could result in serious 
damage to your amplifier and speakers

Analogue Audio Inputs

Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all 
have the same characteristics and each may be used 
with any line-level product.

AUX

This is a 3.5mm analogue input on the front 
panel intended for use with devices such 
as MP3 players.

STB

Intended for the analogue outputs of a set-
top box

PVR

Intended for the analogue outputs of a 
Personal Video Recorder, or similar device

CD

Intended for the analogue outputs from a 
CD player

Phono Input

The SA30 provides a pre-amplification stage to work 
with the low-voltage output from either a  MM (moving 
magnet) or MC (moving coil) cartridge. 

Each cartridge type has a dedicated input on the rear 
panel. To choose which type is enabled is see “Phono 
Input” on page EN-21

The 

 input specifications are given in “SA30 

Specifications” on page EN-25.

WARNING: NEVER play a standard line-level source  
into this input. This would result in serious damage 
to both your amplifier and speakers due to the extra 
gain that is applied and would not be covered under 
warranty.

WARNING: Be sure to use the correct input for 
your cartridge. The requirements for the different 
cartridges could result in damage to both your 
amplifier and speakers due the extra gain that is 
applied if the wrong input is used and would not be 
covered under warranty.

USB

This input is for playback of audio files from a USB pen 
drive or similar device. Simply plug in the USB stick and 
use the remote control to browse.

Network Audio Inputs

In order to use the network audio capability of the 
SA30 please refer to “Connecting to a Network” on page 
EN-14 to allow you to use AirPlay, Chromecast built-in or 
playback from a NAS drive using the Arcam Music Life 
app.

       

MusicLife

Summary of Contents for HDA SA30

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Page 3: ...HANDBOOK EN INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER SA30...

Page 4: ...lating the equipment from the mains supply is to remove the mains plug The equipment must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection possible 19 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is...

Page 5: ...talled in a rack Handle the power cord carefully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord Keep the unit free from moisture water and dust Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods o...

Page 6: ...erforming range of stereo ampli ers yet designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment This handbook is a guide to installing and using the SA30 and includes information on its more advan...

Page 7: ...13 Connecting to a Network EN 14 Home Automation Control EN 14 AirPlay Setup EN 14 Chromecast built in Setup EN 14 Contents Dirac Live for Arcam EN 15 Remote Control EN 16 Setup Menu EN 20 System Set...

Page 8: ...er to the right of the front panel display is unobstructed otherwise this will impair the use of the remote control Do not place your record deck on top of this unit Record decks are very sensitive to...

Page 9: ...rovided with the distribution Neither the name of the Xiph org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without speci c prior...

Page 10: ...ects input for listening See Selecting An Audio Source on page EN 12 DIRAC Selects the Dirac room EQ curve See Dirac Live for Arcam on page EN 15 MUTE Mutes the various audio outputs See Muting The Ou...

Page 11: ...from a third party home automation system or computer See Home Automation Control on page EN 14 Please read the sections Placing The Unit Power and Interconnect Cables on page EN 6 before connecting y...

Page 12: ...als to the high frequency HF terminals this MUST NOT BE REMOVED in a single wired system SAT AV BD PVR STB PRE OUT 4 16 OHMS CLASS 2 WIRING R L DIGITAL IN ANALOGUE IN PHONO MC GAME PHONO MM HF LF HF L...

Page 13: ...PA240 power ampli er to the or Low Frequency terminals as shown in the diagram A pair of audio interconnect cables are also required to connect the pre amp outputs of the SA30 to the power ampli er in...

Page 14: ...for the coaxial digital output of general audiovisual equipment such as a VCR or TV SAT Intended for the optical digital outputs from a satellite TV receiver or cable TV box GAME Intended for the opt...

Page 15: ...phone socket PHONES accepts phones with an impedance rating between 16 and 2k tted with a 3 5mm stereo jack The pre amp outputs and speakers are muted when the headphones are plugged in The speakers a...

Page 16: ...ou wish to connect the SA30 to Install the Wi Fi antennas and power up the SA30 Open the Wi Fi settings menu on the Apple device and select the SA30 from the Set up new AirPlay speaker menu Follow the...

Page 17: ...k bene t from this feature as required by listening when playing typical source material through each input After being calculated this is enabled from within the setup menu or by the front panel or r...

Page 18: ...ass B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generat...

Page 19: ...nal Video Recorder or Digital Video Recorder input Games console input BD Blu ray Disc or DVD player CD Compact Disc player input STB Set Top Box decoder input ARC eARC input Each Device Mode changes...

Page 20: ...ness options MODE Cycles through the repeat options track disc etc Fast rewind forward Skip back forward Stop playback of a CD Play the current track Pause playback POP UP In normal play i e the displ...

Page 21: ...a selection equivalent to Enter or Select on some remotes Returns navigation to the top level of the menu AUDIO Selects the function AMP Resets remote to AMP mode RED RED button for set top box GREEN...

Page 22: ...SA30 to its factory default settings USB Update Allows the SA30 to be updated via a USB stick Refer to the software release instruction for more details available at www arcam co uk OTA UPG If enabled...

Page 23: ...antly between 20Hz and 20kHz Phase The time delay introduced between reproducing di erent frequencies within the pass band of the lter Ideally this would be as low as possible linear phase Pre ringing...

Page 24: ...tton on the Arcam remote that you want to assign a command to The LED blinks once indicating that the remote is ready to learn the command 3 Press and hold the appropriate key on the other remote unti...

Page 25: ...d the device the LED blinks three times If unlocked the device the LED blinks ve times 4 If you press a valid Device key within 30 seconds the LED blinks three times and the remote leaves Lock Unlock...

Page 26: ...r will turn itself o and power to the speakers will be removed To continue using the SA30 the fault must be removed and the unit must be turned OFF then back ON The unit responds erratically or not at...

Page 27: ...imum input 4 8Vrms Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0 2dB Signal Noise ratio A wtd 100W ref 2 1V input 112dB analogue direct 106dB ADC DAC Digital Inputs DAC ESS9038K2M Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0 1d...

Page 28: ...r costs Disc drives of any type are covered under this warranty for three years from the purchase date The warranty does not cover battery replacement at any time The warranty does not cover transport...

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Page 30: ...Meo 031 081 Metronic 007 046 047 067 068 072 073 076 077 079 Mico 016 Morgans S L 024 Murphy 100 Nichimen 023 Nikkai 085 Onn 002 020 Pace 057 078 125 Pacific 002 Palcom 017 Panasonic 006 Philex 062 P...

Page 31: ...031 032 117 132 134 140 141 144 145 147 148 156 158 242 244 250 268 414 418 Jetpoint 268 Jmb 063 Jocel 069 074 282 283 408 Jvc 120 169 278 409 K Classic 407 Kaido 136 Kaisui 127 249 273 280 410 Kamacr...

Page 32: ...ectra 170 Standard 108 Starlite 108 171 264 Starlux 171 Stars 251 Stern 088 089 137 197 229 245 246 247 Strato 410 Strong 115 123 286 Sunkai 273 Sunstar 074 108 171 Superior 286 Supertech 074 108 171...

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