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Maximum Vol

Limits the maximum volume setting the SA30 can be 
turned up to for external inputs. This is a useful feature to 
prevent accidental overdriving of low power-handling 
speakers. It is stored in memory and recalled each time 
the unit is powered up.

Max Net Vol

Limits the maximum volume setting the SA30 can 
be turned up to for streamed content. This is a useful 
feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low 
power-handling speakers, or to prevent volume being 
accidently set to maximum using streaming app 
volume sliders. It is stored in memory and recalled each 
time the unit is powered up.

TV Volume

When set to 

OFF

 any volume commands sent by the 

TV via the ARC/CEC connection will be ignored by the 
SA30.

TV Power

When set to 

OFF

 any power commands sent  from the 

TV via the CEC connection will be ignored by the SA30.

TV Audio

When set to 

OFF

 the SA30 will not automatically switch 

to the ARC input. In this case use the PC-USB button 
on the remote control or the INPUT+/- buttons on the 
front panel.

Lip Sync

Specify the amount of audio delay to be applied to an 
input.

Analogue Direct

Specify which analogue inputs should operate in 
analogue direct mode.

Phono Input

Selects which Phono input is used, Moving Magnet 
(MM) or Moving Coil (MC)

Filter

Specify which digital filter is used in the DAC. Apodizing; 
Linear Phase Fast Roll Off; Linear Phase Slow Roll Off; 
Minimum Phase Fast Roll Off; Minimum Phase Slow Roll 
Off; Brick Wall or Corrected Minimum Phase Fast Roll Off.

See “SA30 Digital Filters” on page EN-21 for more 
explanation on the differences between the filters.

Network Settings

Network Info

Displays the units wired and wireless MAC address, IP 
address and friendly name and host name.

Net Standby

Enables or disables the network control of the SA30 
while the unit is in standby. The default setting is 

.

Note:

 The unit can still be controlled via RS232 

commands, even when network standby is disabled.

RS232 Standby

Enables or disables the RS232 control of the SA30 while 
the unit is in standby. The default setting is 

.

C4 SDDP

Enables the Control 4 discovery function and enables 
the sending of a discovery beacon.

SA30 Digital Filters

The SA30 allows the listener to choose between a 
number of digital filters for use in the audio DAC. 
Digital filters are required to minimise unwanted 
antialiasing distortion in the audio band but no digital 
filter is perfect, all are a compromise between various 
parameters. These include:

Frequency response – Audio level with respect to 
frequency. Ideally this should not vary significantly 
between 20Hz and 20kHz.

Phase – The time delay introduced between 
reproducing different frequencies within the pass band 
of the filter. Ideally this would be as low as possible 
(linear phase).

Pre ringing – Additional audio artefacts that precede 
the original audio impulse. These are sometimes 
thought to be bad as this phenomenon does not exist 
in the natural world, so ideally this should be as low 
level and last for as short a time as possible.

Post ringing – Additional audio artefacts that follow the 
original audio impulse. Ideally these should be as low in 
level and last for as short a time as possible.

Aliasing – Additional audio artefacts introduced into the 
audio band from high frequency signals.

We have chosen our default filter through a 
combination of careful measurement and listening 
tests and we believe they are the best compromise to 
achieve the best listening experience. However, all of 
the filters sacrifice performance of one parameter to 
improve another. Therefore, dependant on your choice 
of listening material and personal preference, you may 
wish to choose one of the other options. Note that any 
audible differences are most likely to be heard with 
sample rates of 48kHz and below.

Brick Wall (B Wall)

No phase shift, but introduces both pre and post 
ringing artefacts.

Corrected Minimum Phase Fast Roll Off (Corr MinP)

Low pre-ringing and the phase response varies 
at higher frequencies. There is more post ringing 
compared with linear phase and apodizing filters.

Apodizing (default)

A compromise between phase, frequency response 
and ringing. Its main advantage is that it removes most 
of the ringing that has been introduced upstream in 
the recording process when the original material was 
recorded and mastered.

Minimum Phase Slow Roll Off (MinP Slow)

No pre-ringing artefacts but can introduce phase shifts 
at higher frequencies. It has less post ringing than the 
Minimum Phase Fast Roll Off, but this is still higher than 
the linear phase filter options. Very high frequencies in 
the last half octave of the filter pass band will be slightly 
attenuated.

Minimum Phase Fast Roll Off (MinP Fast)

No pre-ringing and the phase response varies at higher 
frequencies. There are significantly higher amounts 
of post ringing compared with the linear phase filter 
options.

Linear Phase Slow Roll Off (LinP Slow)

Low and equal levels of pre and post ringing. No phase 
shifts but can introduce high frequency aliasing at a 
higher level than linear phase fast roll off. Very high 
frequencies will be slightly attenuated.

Linear Phase Fast Roll Off (LinP Fast)

Higher and equal levels of pre and post ringing 
compared with linear phase slow roll off. No phase 
shifts and with minimal high frequency aliasing 
compared with slow roll off.

Setup Menu (Continued)

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 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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