PHONO INPUT
The A3
CR
preamplifier has a phono input
for turntables fitted with either a moving
magnet cartridge (MM) or a moving coil
cartridge (MC). Use the MM/MC push
button switch to select the type of cartridge
that is fitted to you turntable.
IMPORTANT NOTE Do not operate the
MM/MC switch with the volume turned
up.
Some turntable/pick-up arm combinations
are fitted with an extra wire called a chas-
sis earth, which should be connected to the
green earth terminal on the back of the
amplifier.
TAPE RECORDING
The A3
CR
preamplifier has a single tape
circuit with facilities for off-tape monitor-
ing with 3-head cassette decks.
Connection of your tape machine to the
A3
CR
preamplifier should be as follows.
The tape machine's Tape/Line outputs go
to the A3
CR
preamplifier's 'Tape' input
sockets.
The tape machine's Tape/Line inputs go to
the A3
CR
preamplifier's 'Tape Record' out-
put.
To record, simply select the required
source with the source selector button on
the front panel. The selected source will
now be sent to the 'Tape Record' output for
recording by the attached tape machine.
You will also be able to hear the selected
source through the loudspeakers.
Note - you can adjust the listening level
with the volume control without affecting
the recording level.
OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control enables you to activate
the main functions of the amplifier from
the comfort of your armchair. Pressing the
volume up or down buttons on the remote
handset will advance the motorised volume
control in the desired direction.
Input selection can also be controlled with
the remote handset.
The mute button on the remote handset
mutes the output. To show the amplifier is
muted the red LED in the volume control
goes out.
Press the mute button again to switch the
mute off, the red led will light again.
The following should be noted when oper-
ating the amplifier using the remote con-
trol. The Infra Red receiver is the small
red lens marked I.R.R. situated on the front
panel. It is important to ensure that when
operating the remote control, the line-of-
sight from the remote to the infra red
receiver is not obstructed.
- Point the remote control (transmit-
ter) towards the I.R. lens (receiver)
on the amplifier.
- Visual contact must exist between
the transmitter and receiver.
- If the range of the remote control
decreases dramatically, replace the
batteries with new ones. (dispose of
old batteries as per the manufacturers
instructions)
issue 2/12.10.2000
A3
CR
preamplifier
Instructions for Use. Page 6 of 9
