Instruction Manual

English
A70
E-3
Using this handbook
This handbook has been designed to give you all the
information you need to install, connect, set up and use the
Arcam A70 amplifier. The CR-389 remote control handset
supplied with the A70 amplifier is also described.
Your amplifier may have been installed and set up by an
authorised Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to go
directly to the sections describing the use of this equipment.
Safety
Safety guidelines are set out on the inside front cover of this
handbook.
Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for
your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the
unit, we strongly recommend that you read them.
Contents
Safety guidelines .......................................E-2
Important safety instructions .............................E-2
Safety compliance.............................................E-2
Using this handbook ..................................E-3
Safety .............................................................E-3
Installation ...............................................E-4
Positioning the unit ...........................................E-4
Connecting to loudspeakers ...............................E-4
Connecting to a power supply .............................E-4
Connecting to other equipment ...........................E-5
Using your A70 amplifier ...........................E-6
Front panel controls ..........................................E-6
Recording ........................................................E-7
Setting up your A70 amplifier ...................E-8
Using the remote control ...........................E-9
CR-389 Remote Control .....................................E-9
Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers ....E-10
Before you start ............................................. E-10
Bi-wiring your loudspeakers ............................. E-10
Bi-amping your system .................................... E-10
Service information .................................E-11
Sound cuts out unexpectedly ............................ E-11
Technical specifications ..........................E-11
Remote-control codes .............................E-12
Guarantee ...............................................E-12
Worldwide Guarantee ...................................... E-12
On-line registration ......................................... E-12