Arcam 290 - Operation of the Delta 290; Input Selection and Volume Control

■ If you have only one tape deck connect
it to the TAPE 1 sockets.
© TAPE 1 RECORD OUT - Connect to
your tape deck's input (RECORD).
© TAPE 1 PLAY IN - Connect to your
tape deck's output (PLAY).
© TAPE 2 RECORD OUT - Connect to
your tape deck's input (RECORD) or to
your A/V processor's Tape or Line
© TAPE 2 PLAY IN - Connect to your
tape deck's output (PLAY) or to your
A/V processor's Tape or Line outputs.
© A/V - Suitable for connecting an
Audio/Visual product such as a VCR,
Laserdisc player or Nicam tuner.
© CD - For connecting your CD player or
DAC.
© TUNER - For connecting your radio
tuner.
© AUX - For connecting any unit with a
line level output, eg. tape deck, tuner etc.
■ PHONO OPTION - Please note: The
phono inputs are on a separate plug-in
module which your Arcam dealer or
distributor can supply and fit.
This module is compatible with most
high output moving coil and moving
magnet cartridges (MM) and low output
moving coil cartridges (MC).
MM or MC is selected via an internal
switch. Your cartridge type should be
specified when the module is fitted.
© MM - For connecting a turntable fitted
with a high output moving coil or a
moving magnet (MM) cartridge.
© MC - For connecting a turntable fitted
with a low output moving coil (MC)
cartridge.
© GROUND TERMINAL - For
connecting your turntable's earth lead (if
fitted).
OPERATION OF THE DELTA 290
© NORMAL/ A/V READY SWITCH -
With the switch set to NORMAL the
unit functions as a standard amplifier.
For use with A/V decoders with its own
volume control, such as the Arcam Xeta
2, set the switch to 'A/V READY'. This
bypasses the Delta 290's volume control
when 'PROCESSOR/TAPE 2' input is
selected, to provide a fixed gain
amplifier.
The volume control and MUTE cannot
be operated by remote in this situation.
© LISTEN SELECTOR - Selects the input
you wish to listen to. This signal also
goes to the TAPE 2 output sockets for
recording on a cassette deck or for
external processing. The selector can also
be operated by remote control. (See
Remote Control Functions).
© RECORD SELECTOR - Selects the
input you wish to record on TAPE 1.
This operates independendy of the
LISTEN function.
@ VOLUME- Adjusts the volume level of
the loudspeakers and headphones. Note
that with the volume at minimum it may
be possible to still hear music very faindy.
This is normal.
VOLUME can also be operated by
remote control (See Remote Control
functions).