Arcam Alpha 9 Handbook

Then set the first tape recorder into its 'record' mode and
the second to 'playback' mode to enable the transfer to
take place. If you wish to monitor the transfer while it is
taking place switch LISTEN to TAPE 1.
To record from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 set listen to TAPE 1.
It does not matter what position the RECORD selector is
in. To monitor push the PROCESSOR/TAPE 2 button
in.
PRE/POWER CONNECTIONS
© PWR AMP IN - To use your Alpha 9 just as a power
amplifier, connect the output of your pre-amplifier to the
PWR AMP IN sockets. The Alpha 9's internal selector
switch should be set to the EXT INPUT position to
disconnect the preamp stages of the unit. Contact your
dealer or Arcam for more details.
Under these circumstances It has exactly the same
specification and performance as an Alpha 9P power
amplifier.
® PREAMP OUT - To use your Alpha 9 as a pre-amplifier,
connect the PREAMP OUT sockets to the input sockets
of your power amplifier. With a power amplifier of the
correct gain (e.g. An Arcam Alpha 9P or Delta 290P) this
allows you to bi-amplify (“bl-amp”) suitable
loudspeakers, giving significant improvements in sound
quality (see section on BI-WlRING/ BI-AMPING).
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
■ Your Alpha 9 amplifier is supplied with the Arcam CR35
infra-red remote control handset, which has buttons to
allow the simple operation of other products. It is
supplied with 2 AA batteries - ensure these are inserted
correctly.
■ The remote allows you to operate the Alpha 9 plus some
basic functions of an Arcam (except the Alpha One CD
player, which uses a different remote control language)
or Philips based CD player, a remote controlled tuner
(such as the Arcam Delta 280* or Alpha 8 tuner) and the
Arcam Delta Black Box 500 DACC (Digital Audio Control
Centre).
* Note: versions of the Delta 280 FM tuner manufactured
before April 1995 will not respond to the programme
up/down buttons on the CR35.
■ REMOTE MODE - The Alpha 9 is factory-set to enable
the Arcam CR35 or Arcam CR200 System Remote
automatically to synchronise the operation of any Arcam
CD player or transport, remote control tuner (and with a
CR200, the Arcam Delta 100 cassette deck) with the
LISTEN selector on the Alpha 9, all at the touch of a
single button.
For example, using the CR35 remote, press PLAY, and
the CD player will start the disc and the LISTEN switch
of the Alpha 9 will select the CD input. If automatic
operation is not required it can be disabled by your
dealer by fitting an internal link. The LISTEN selector
switch can still be operated by either remote control
handset.
Note: The ‘STBY’, ‘DISP’ and ‘VCR’ buttons do not initiate any
functions within the Alpha 9 amplifier. ‘DVD' can be
used to select the aux input on the Alpha 9.
The MUTE button mutes the speaker connections and
pre-amp outputs. Both tape outputs and the headphone
socket remain active. In MUTE mode the power LED will
turn amber until mute Is disabled by either pressing
MUTE again or pressing volume -/+.
ALPHA 9P POWER AMPLIFIER
Please refer to drawing inside front cover.
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Connect up as per Instructions for the Alpha 9 integrated
amplifier.
CONNECTING YOUR SOURCE COMPONENT
o PWR AMP IN - Connect to your pre-amplifier outputs or
the PREAMP OUT sockets of an Arcam Delta 290 or
Alpha 9 amplifier.
® MONO LINK - The Alpha 9P can be configured to
provide two mono loudspeaker outputs from a single
Input.
Using the U-link ® supplied, connect the MONO LINK
sockets ® together.
Utilising one Alpha 9P per loudspeaker in this manner
will allow bi-amplifying of bi-wireable loudspeakers. This
Is particularly beneficial for top quality stereo
installations with a separate pre-amplifier, or for the left,
centre and right channel loudspeakers in a five speaker
Dolby Pro Logic system. Contact your Arcam dealer for
more detailed information.
■ Daisy Chain - The Alpha 9P is capable of driving further
Alpha 9P amplifiers (or any other power amplifier), to
drive more speakers (eg. those in other rooms or tri-
amplifled speakers etc). Connect the extra power
amplifier Inputs to the MONO LINK outputs ® left to left,
right to right.
FRONT PANEL
®,® SP1 and SP2 - Pressing the SP1 switch turns on the
speakers connected to the SP1 (upper) set of output
terminals on the rear panel. Similarly the SP2 switch
turns on the speakers connected to the SP2 (lower) set
of output terminals.
■ Both the SP1 and SP2 switches can be turned on at the
same time, provided that the combined impedance of
the two pairs of speakers does not fall below 4 ohms per
channel.
Important note: If both switches are turned off then the
amplifier will appear not to be functioning, as all speakers will
be switched off!
® HEADPHONES SOCKET - Accepts headphones rated
between 8 ohms and 2k ohms fitted with a 6.3mm stereo
jack plug. If your headphones are fitted with a different
plug contact your dealer for a suitable adaptor.
■ The headphone socket is always switched on,
Irrespective of the positions of switches ® and ®.
® POWER - Switches the power on and off.

Arcam Alpha 9 Specifications

General

Brand	Arcam
Model	Alpha 9
Category	Amplifier
Language	English