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Page 2 - li; Safety guidelines; Important safety instructions; Safety compliance; ATTENTION

C31/P35/P1 E-2 C31/P35/P1 E-3 E n g li s h Safety guidelines Important safety instructions These products are designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions: 1. Take heed of warnings and inst...

Page 3 - Using this handbook; Safety

C31/P35/P1 E-2 C31/P35/P1 E-3 E n g li s h Using this handbook Thank you for buying this quality Arcam product. This handbook covers the following items: < C31 pre-amplifier; < P35 power amplifier; < P1 power amplifier. This handbook is intended to give you all the information you need to i...

Page 4 - Positioning the unit; General advice on connecting to other equipment; Audio inputs; bm; bo; bp; bq

C31/P35/P1 E-4 C31/P35/P1 E-5 E n g li s h Positioning the unit < Place your amplifi er on a level, fi rm surface. < Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. < Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place the unit in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or cab...

Page 5 - Recording loops; bk; Power-amplifier connections; Other connections; Connecting to a power supply; Mains lead

C31/P35/P1 E-4 C31/P35/P1 E-5 E n g li s h Recording loops The C31 is equipped with two recording loops, for use with recording devices (such as cassette decks, MiniDisc players, VCR’s etc.) 7 TAPE/PROC RECORD OUT – Connect these output sockets to the input sockets of your recording device (usually ...

Page 6 - Using your C31 pre-amplifi er; Switching the C31 on; Changing the volume; Selecting an audio source

C31/P35/P1 E-6 C31/P35/P1 E-7 E n g li s h Using your C31 pre-amplifi er Switching the C31 on The power button bm switches the unit on and off; alternatively, the unit can be switched in and out of stand-by mode by pressing the 2 button on the remote control handset. The power light (next to the “C3...

Page 7 - Recording an audio source; Selecting the source for recording; Listening using headphones

C31/P35/P1 E-6 C31/P35/P1 E-7 E n g li s h Recording an audio source The C31 allows listening to and recording from the same source, or listening to one source whilst recording another. The signal to be recorded is sent to both the TAPE and VCR output sockets. Selecting the source for recording The ...

Page 8 - Confi guring your C31 pre-amplifi er; Introduction

C31/P35/P1 E-8 C31/P35/P1 E-9 E n g li s h Confi guring your C31 pre-amplifi er Introduction The C31 allows you to customise various features of the amplifi er to fi t your system. Use this diagram to help you navigate through the available confi guration options.In the diagram below, the ENTER and ...

Page 9 - Using the remote control; CR-389 Remote Control

C31/P35/P1 E-8 C31/P35/P1 E-9 E n g li s h Using the remote control NOTE: Remember to install the two AAA batteries supplied before trying to use your remote control.Do not place anything in front of the FMJ badge on the top left of the C31 (where the IR receiver is located), or the remote control m...

Page 10 - Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifi ers; Positioning your power amplifi er; P35 Power Amplifi er: rear panel

C31/P35/P1 E-10 C31/P35/P1 E-11 E n g li s h Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifi ers Positioning your power amplifi er < Place your amplifi er on a fi rm, level surface. < Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of heat or damp. < Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not pla...

Page 11 - Daisy chaining; Remote switching

C31/P35/P1 E-10 C31/P35/P1 E-11 E n g li s h Amplifier Gain Switch (P1) This switch is to allow the gain of the P1 amplifier to be changed to suit your system requirements. With the switch in, the gain is set to standard ARCAM gain of 31.5dB. This is the normal setting, which allows the P1 to be use...

Page 12 - Connecting loudspeakers; Wiring strategies

C31/P35/P1 E-12 C31/P35/P1 E-13 E n g li s h Connecting loudspeakers Wiring strategies There are three different wiring strategies that can be employed to connect your amplifi er to your speakers. The choice will be limited by what your speakers can support. < Single wiring Single wiring is the c...

Page 13 - Notes on making speaker connections

C31/P35/P1 E-12 C31/P35/P1 E-13 E n g li s h Bi-amping Bi-amping requires the use of a two amplifi ers per channel: either two P35’s or four P1’s in a stereo system. One P35 (or two P1’s) is/are used to drive the high-frequency (treble) speakers, the other is used for the lower (bass) frequencies. F...

Page 14 - Using your power amplifi er; P35 Power Amplifi er: Front panel; POWER button

C31/P35/P1 E-14 C31/P35/P1 E-15 E n g li s h Using your power amplifi er P35 Power Amplifi er: Front panel P1 Power Amplifi er: Front panel P35 POWER AMPLIFIER SP1 SP2 POWER P1 POWER AMPLIFIER POWER POWER button Switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the amplifi er. When you...

Page 15 - Technical specifications; Continual improvement policy

C31/P35/P1 E-14 C31/P35/P1 E-15 E n g li s h Technical specifications Continual improvement policy Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products. This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. C31 P35 P1 Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD...

Page 17 - Troubleshooting; No sound; Sound cuts-out unexpectedly; Guarantee; Worldwide Guarantee; Claims under guarantee

C31/P35/P1 E-16 C31/P35/P1 E-17 E n g li s h Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your amplifier, check the following items. No sound Check the following: < Both the pre- and power-amplifiers are switched on. < The pre-amp. is not muted (indicated on the C31 by “Muted” being shown on...

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