Arcam A70 User 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

Arcam A70 Specifications

General

Amplifier class	-
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Output impedance	50 Ω
Audio output channels	- channels
Peak power per channel	50 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	98 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005 %
Purpose	Home
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Silver
Cables included	AC
Connectivity technology	Wired
Package weight	9500 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	330 mm
Width	430 mm
Height	85 mm
Weight	7500 g