Arcam P429 User Manual

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P429

Arcam P429 Specifications

General

Amplifier class	G
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
Peak power per channel	320 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	112 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.002 %
AC (power) in	Yes
Speakers connectivity type	-
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
Built-in display	No
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Package weight	15500 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	425 mm
Width	433 mm
Height	105 mm
Weight	14400 g

Summary

Safety Guidelines

General Warnings and Precautions

Covers risks of electric shock, fire, and exposure to elements, plus symbol explanations.

Important Safety Instructions

Key instructions for safe operation, handling, cleaning, and maintenance of the apparatus.

FCC Compliance and Safety

US Customer Information

European Customer Safety

Handling and Operation Precautions

P429 Connections

Power and Control Connections

Audio Input and Output

Speaker Connections

Information on the four pairs of speaker terminals and amplifier mode switches for loudspeaker configuration.

Specific Connection Details

Network and Remote Control

P429 Operation

Powering On and Off

Instructions on using the power button and interpreting the power/standby LED indicator.

Amplifier Mode Selection

Details on configuring the amplifier into Stereo, Dual Mono, or Bridged modes using the mode switches.

Channel Level Trim Adjustment

Connecting Loudspeakers

Speaker Connection Safety

Important safety precautions and checks to perform before and after connecting speakers to the amplifier.

Single Wiring Configuration

Instructions and diagrams for conventional single-cable speaker wiring, including HF terminal usage.

Speaker Configurations

Dual Mono / Bi-Amping Setup

Bridged Mode Setup

Bridged Mode Wiring

Troubleshooting

No Sound Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve 'no sound' problems, checking power, source, and protection modes.

Sound Cut-out Causes

Explanation of sound cut-outs due to protection modes, LED indicators, and common faults like short circuits or DC offset.

P429 Specifications