P49 Connections; A49/C49 Operation; Switching On; Selecting An Audio Source - Arcam FMJ A49 Handbuch

P49
connections
Pre-amplifier output
provides a copy of
PRE OUT
Unbalanced
the signal applied to the
pre-amplifier inputs
sockets. Please note
PRE IN
Use these sockets to connect that this is a passive output,
your pre amplifier if it has no additional filtering or
unbalanced phono outputs. amplification is applied.
PRE PRE PRE IN R PRE IN L
IN OUT
L
MODE INPUT GAIN
ST/BRIDGE/DM XLR/RCA 25dB/31dB R
R
4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING
SPEAKER 1 SPEAKER 2
Input switches Speaker terminals
These switches allow the P49 The P49 is equipped with two
to be configured in different pairs of speaker terminals. See
modes depending on the pages 14 - 17 for information
system into which it will on connecting loudspeakers.
be installed and the type of
Note
speaker connection topology
Please ensure your P49 is turned off before altering
that is used. See pages 15 –
any of the input switches!
17 for switch positions and
connecting loudspeakers.
Balanced XLR
pre-amplifier inputs Trigger input
Use these sockets to connect your allows the P49 to be remotely
TRIGGER IN
pre amplifier if it has balanced XLR turned on and put into standby by an
outputs. external source, the C49 for example.
TRIGGER IN
Trigger output
TRIGGER OUT
TRIGGER OUT
power state of any connected equipment,
L
such as a P49 power amplifier. In
normal use there is no need to make any
connections to these outputs.
POWER INLET SWITCH POSITIONS
115 = 110 - 120V~
230 = 220 - 240V~
4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING
SUPPLY
SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 VOLTAGE
110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz
350W MAX
Power inlet Voltage select
Connect the correct Ensure that the voltage selected
mains cable here. matches your local power supply.
Note
Please read the 'Placing the unit', 'Power' and
'Interconnect cables' sections on page 5 before
connecting up your P49 power amplifier!
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A49/C49
operation

Switching on

The POWER button switches the unit on and off.
The power light (next to the 'POWER / STANDBY'
text) indicates the state of the amplifier: it changes from
allows the P49 to control the red to orange then green if mains power is connected
and the unit is switched on.
If the unit is left unused for an extended period of time
it will go into standby to reduce power consumption.
Press AUX and BALANCE to adjust the time of this feature.
Display
The button (or on the remote control)
DISPLAY DISP
changes the display brightness between 'on', 'dimmed'
and 'off'. If the A49/C49 is powered off with the display
brightness set to 'off', the display resumes to 'dimmed'
when the unit is powered on again.
PH ON O 20
PHONO AUX CD TUNER SAT

Selecting an audio source

TUNER
Audio sources may be selected from the front panel Intended for the analogue outputs from an FM, AM
buttons ( ), or the or DAB radio tuner. Note the tuner device page on the
PHONO, Aux, CD, TUNER, SAT, BD, PVR, AV
remote control ( ). remote will control Arcam tuners.
PHONO, AUX, CD, TUN, SAT, BD, PVR, AV
In each case, the source is selected from the input
SAT
sockets with the corresponding name.
Intended for the analogue outputs from a satellite TV
receiver or cable TV box.

Audio inputs

BD
Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all
Intended for the analogue outputs from a Blu-ray or
have the same characteristics and each may be used with
DVD-player. Note the BD device page on the remote
any line-level product. The exception is the PHONO (MM)
will control Arcam BD players.
input (see page 19 for the specification).
PVR
AUX (XLR)
Intended for the analogue outputs from a Personal
Intended for the balanced analogue outputs from a
Video Recorder, or similar device.
source, for example the Arcam D33. The balanced
inputs can also be assigned to any other input key on
AV
the remote. Either use the button on the remote to
MENU
Intended for the analogue outputs from general audio-
access the setup menu, or press the front panel and
BD
visual equipment, such as a VCR or digital TV/satellite
buttons simultaneously and use the control
BALANCE
receiver.
knob to change the setting. The front panel display shows
(e.g.) XLR CD. In this example, when the button on CD
CD
the remote is pressed, the XLR inputs will be selected. So Intended for the unbalanced analogue outputs from
the original input is still available, when the AUX button is an Arcam CD player. Note the CD device page on the
pushed, the input will be selected.
CD remote will control Arcam CD players.
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POWER / STANDBY
MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE
BD PVR AV SP1 SP2 PHONES
POWER

Phono input

Phono-level input
The A49/C49 provides a pre-amplification stage to treat
the low-voltage output from a MM (moving magnet)
cartridge. Input specifications are given on pages 19 - 20.
Output volume is shown on the front display as
PHONO 20, for example.
Line-level phono input
The phono input may be changed from line-level to
phono-level. Either use the button on the remote to
MENU
access the setup menu, or press the front panel
PHONO
and BALANCE buttons simultaneously and use the control
knob to change the setting. The front panel display shows
LINE- OFF (i.e. phono) or LINE- ON respectively.
If you wish to use an external phono amplifier, connect
its output to the PHONO (MM) input, but make sure that
LINE- ON is selected, since a phono amplifier produces
line-level input.
With the input defined in this way, output volume is
shown on the front display as LINE- 20, for example.
WARNING: NEVER play a standard line-level source into the
phono input when set to LINE-OFF. This would result in serious
damage to both your amplifier and speakers due to the extra
gain that is applied and would not be covered under warranty.