Amp commands
2
POWER – Switches A38 between stand-by 
and on
19
Some number keys  can be used for source 
selection:
1  DVD input
2  Not used for A38
3  AV (television sound input)
4  AUX Auxiliary line input
5  Not used for A38
6  SAT Satellite decoder input
7  TUN DAB/FM/AM tuner input
8  CD input
9  Not used for A38
SHIFT
Modies many keys (see individual key 
descriptions, below)
BC
D E
Navigate the menus on Arcam surround 
ampliers. OK conrms a selection.
SHIFT + 
B
 to Power on 
SHIFT + 
C
 to Power o
OK
Conrms a setting (equivalent to ‘Enter’ or 
‘Select’ on some remote controls)
MODE
Cycles through Display modes on the front 
panel
MENU
Displays the Amplier menu on the front 
panel
DISP
Cycles through Display panel brightness 
options (dim to bright, o)
-
Press once to mute the speaker and pre-amp 
outputs. Press for a second time (or change 
the volume) to unmute the unit.
Decrease () and increase (+) amplier 
volume