Page 2 - Safety guidelines; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAFETY COMPLIANCE; ATTENTION
22 3 E n g li sh Safety guidelines CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. ...
Page 3 - Using this handbook; SAFETY; CONTENTS
22 3 E n g li sh Using this handbook Thank you for buying this quality Arcam product. This handbook is for the following items: C30 pre-amplifier P35 power amplifier P1 power amplifier. The handbook is designed to give you all the information you need to install and use these products. The C30...
Page 4 - POSITIONING THE UNIT; MAINS LEAD; POWER AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
44 5 E n g li sh POSITIONING THE UNIT Place your amplifier on a level, firm 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 cabinet as both of these will impede air flow t...
Page 5 - CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT; bk
44 5 E n g li sh CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT When connecting to other pieces of equipment, please note the following: The use of high quality interconnect cables to and from your amplifier is recommended to ensure the best sound quality. Your dealer will be able to recommend interconnect cables ...
Page 6 - Using your C30 pre-amplifier; FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; VOLUME CONTROL SETTINGS
66 7 E n g li sh Using your C30 pre-amplifier FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This section describes how to operate your amplifier. If your amplifier has not been installed for you, you should first read the section ‘Installation: C30 pre-amplifier’ on page 5. POWER bn Switches the unit on and off.The power in...
Page 7 - RECORDING
66 7 E n g li sh RECORDING With the C30 it is possible to listen to and record from one source, or to listen to one source while recording another.Both sets of tape sockets are identical in sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of recorder (cassette, CDR, MD, VCR, reel-to-reel, etc.)...
Page 8 - Setting up your C30 pre-amplifier; INTRODUCTION
88 9 E n g li sh Setting up your C30 pre-amplifier LEFT RIGHT –dB +dB –dB +dB ‘Switch on’ state –dB +dB Volume Resolution – Standard , fine or Reference . ‘Standard’ and ‘Fine’ represent different levels of volume control sensitivity. The ‘Reference’ setting gives absolute increments in 0.5dB steps....
Page 9 - Using the remote control
88 9 E n g li sh Using the remote control NOTE Remember to install the two AAA batteries supplied before tr ying to use your remote control.Do not place anything in front of the FMJ badge on the top left of the C30 (where the IR receiver is located), or the remote control may not work. CR-389 Remote...
Page 10 - Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifiers; P35 POWER AMPLIFIER: REAR PANEL
10 10 11 E n g li sh POWER INLET OUT VOLTAGE SELECT 230V GAIN XLR/ PHONO TRIG OUT REMOTE IN 4 – 16 OHMS – + SPEAKERS – + AUDIO IN P1 ARCAM XLR PHONO BALANCED AUDIO OUT IN Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifiers POSITIONING THE UNIT Place your amplifier on a level, firm surface. Avoid placing the u...
Page 11 - DAISY CHAINING; CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS; USING BARE WIRE ENDED LEADS:; REMOTE SWITCHING
10 10 11 E n g li sh CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT The P35 and P1 amplifiers provide the following connections: AUDIO IN (P35) AUDIO IN and BALANCED AUDIO IN (P1) Connect one of these inputs to the output sockets of your pre-amplifier or the PRE OUT sockets of an integrated amplifier. Please read th...
Page 12 - Using your power amplifier; FAULT INDICATIONS; P35 POWER AMPLIFIER: FRONT PANEL
12 12 13 E n g li sh Using your power amplifier POWER (AND POWER INDICATOR LIGHT) This button switches the unit on and off. The light indicates the status of the amplifier. When you switch your amplifier on, the light glows amber for a few seconds, during which time the speakers are disconnected. Th...
Page 13 - BEFORE YOU START; BI-WIRING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS; BI-AMPING YOUR SYSTEM
12 12 13 E n g li sh Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers BEFORE YOU START WARNING : Do not make any connections to your amplifier while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly, making sure bare wires or cables are not touching ...
Page 14 - Technical specifications; CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT POLICY
14 14 15 E n g li sh Technical specifications NOTE : All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated. 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. C30 P35 P1 Co...
Page 16 - Service information; SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON; CLAIMS UNDER GUARANTEE; Guarantee
16 16 17 E n g li sh Service information Before returning your amplifier for ser vice, please check the following: SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe level, then a thermal cutout inside the amplifier will operate.The power indicator on the fro...
Page 17 - NOTES