A microprocessor is at the heart of the amplifier.
It performs several important functions. It switches the amplifier on
or off from standby mode and mutes the two sets of speakers
individually as well as the pre-amp output. It is also responsible for
the remote bus and infra red remote input. Parameters can be
selected, and displayed, on the built in graphic display enabling easy
set up of the amplifier and simple source selection. In addition, the
amplifier uses LED markers to indicate the primary source which is
in use. In addition to a full suite of audio line level inputs, there is
also a high quality optional MM/MC phono stage.To protect your
amplifier, the microprocessor monitors the heatsink temperature
and RF content of the speaker outputs. In the event of the amplifier
being over driven, it can activate the automatic speaker protection
circuits and it can report fault conditions to the main display.
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POWER
Switches the unit on and off.The unit can also be switched
into ‘standby’ by use of the remote control handset.
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POWER INDICATOR
This will initially glow amber. After a few seconds, it will glow
green. When the indicator glows amber, the speakers are
disconnected and an internal protection circuit is activated.
The power indicator will turn red if the unit has been put
into standby mode by use of the remote control.
Under certain conditions the power indicator may flash and
a fault condition will be shown on the display
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. If this
happens you should unplug the mains lead of the unit and
leave the unit for a few minutes before re-connecting.
If the fault condition persists unplug and contact your Arcam
dealer.
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SP1
Selects or de-selects the main (upper) pair of speakers.
Push the button in to select.
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SP2
Selects or de-selects the secondary (lower) pair of speakers.
Push the button in to select.
Important note: If both switches are turned off the amplifier
will appear not to work, as all speakers will be switched off!
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VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level of the loudspeakers, pre-amp out
and headphones.The volume can also be controlled with
the Remote Control Handset. As the volume knob is not
motorized the knob will not move when adjusted remotely.
If you spin the knob quickly it will not change the volume.
This is to prevent accidentally setting the volume too high.
NOTE ON VOLUME CONTROL SETTINGS
It is important to realise that the position of the volume
control is not an accurate indication of the power delivered
to your loudspeakers. The amplifier will often deliver its full
power long before the volume control reaches its maximum
position particularly when listening to heavily recorded
compact discs.
However the amplifier also has to be capable of giving full
power output from much lower level sources, such as tuners
and cassette decks. Using these sources, the volume control
setting may be much higher before distortion (audible
overload) sets in.
BALANCE
Press CONTROL
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, turn the volume knob to the
desired balance, then press CONTROL again to fix the
balance you have selected.
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CONTROL
This button cycles (or steps) through the functions that can
be controlled by the volume knob.This can be either
volume (the default setting) or balance. If you have a
DAVE or MARC, there are several other functions.
Refer to those sections of this handbook.
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ENTERTAINMENT (SOURCE) SELECTORS
These buttons select the source (i.e. Radio (TUNER),
Compact Disc (CD) etc. you wish to listen to.
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REMOTE RECEIVER
The remote receiver is behind the FMJ badge.
Make sure the remote receiver is not covered or signals
from the Remote Control Handset will not be received.
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HEADPHONES SOCKET
Accepts headphones rated between 8 ohms and 2k ohms
fitted with a
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4
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headphones only, use SPl and SP2 (if necessary) to mute the
speakers.The headphone socket is always active.
Integrated amplifier - User Guide
4
Circled numbers in the text, e.g.
7
, refer to the numbers on the
pictures. If your integrated amplifier HAS NOT been installed for
you, you should read the section entitled ‘Setting up’ before using the
‘User Guide’.
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PHONO/AUX
MODE
CONFIRM
RECORD CONTROL
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TUNER
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DVD
VCR
PROCESSOR
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SP2
PHONES
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INTRODUCTION
IN USE
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Integrated amp - Using the Remote Control
Don’t forget to fit the two AAA batteries
supplied and ensure they are inserted
correctly into the back of the remote
control before using it.
The Remote Control sends a message to an
infrared receiver which is located behind the
FMJ badge on the front of the amplifier.
Do not place anything in front of the badge
or the Remote Control may not work.
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.
CD CONTROLS
These offer basic controls of Arcam CD
players, such as the FMJ CD23.
DAVE REMOTE CONTROL
If you have a DAVE amplifier, you will have the the CR9000
Remote Control as shown in the DAVE amplifier section
of this handbook.That Remote Control allows you to
operate the integrated amplifier plus some basic functions
of an Arcam or Philips based CD player or Tuner.
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!
SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS
These operate in the same way as the
source selectors on the front panel of your
integrated amplifier.
DISP
Cycles through the settings ‘Bright’, ‘Off ’ and
‘Dim’.Turning the display ‘Off ’ generally
gives a slight improvement in sound quality.
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 4).
POWER/STANDBY
Toggles the amplifi er 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.
If you have an integrated amplifier or MARC amplifier, you will have a Remote Control
similar to the one shown below.
This CR-389 Remote Control gives access to all functions available on the front panel
of FMJ amplifiers. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD players, AM/FM tuners
andDAB tuners.
The Remote Control transmits Philips RC-5 type codes.
OTHER AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONS
Note that greyed-out buttons on the
remote control diagram are of use with
other Arcam amplifiers.
