Arcam Alpha 9/9P User's Manual
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1. within the loudspeaker Overall performance can be enhanced by making use of these separate connections WARNING Do not make any connections to your amplifier while it is switched on and connected to the mains supply Please check all connections thoroughly before attempting to re connect the mains power supply Always ensure that the volume control on your amplifier is set to a minimum before switching on BI WIRING USING ONE SET OF CONNECTIONS ON BI WIRING AMP Bi wiring uses four conductors one for each terminal to enhance dramatically the performance of your loudspeakers Bi wiring eliminates the signal distortion arising from the low and high frequency currents interacting with one another within a single cable as used in conventionally wired systems HOW TO BI WIRE YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 1 Remove the shorting links from each of the red and black terminal pairs on the rear of your loudspeakers 2 You will need two lengths of loudspeaker cable per loudspeaker which may be joined at the amplifier end or a suitably terminated cable set capable of being used for bi wiring in one length 3 Connect the cables as per diagrams dependant on your cable wiring ensuring correct polarity at all times The positive connections on the right loudspeaker must go to the positive connections on the right channel of the amplifier and the negative connections on the right loudspeaker must go to the negative c2. 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 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 PWR AMP IN Connect to y
3. a preamplifier to drive external power amplifiers The preamp out sockets also allow the addition of an Alpha 9P power amplifier to give a true bi amplified system In this configuration the power amplifiers within the Alpha 9 integrated amplifier are retained to drive the loudspeakers treble units whilst using the Alpha 9P to drive their bass midrange units In addition to this the Alpha 9 integrated amplifier can also be used as a stand alone power amplifier via its power amp in sockets or combined with suitable loudspeakers and an AV processor such as the Arcam Xeta 2 to form a very high performance home cinema system The Alpha 9P is a matching 70 watts per channel power amplifier designed to complement the Alpha 9 integrated amplifier It offers an easy upgrade path for owners of the Alpha 9 integrated amplifier or the Delta 290 integrated amplifier to provide a bi amplified system It may also be used with Arcam s Alpha 7 and 8 integrated amplifiers either as a simple power booster or as part of a high performance bi amplified system It can be used with almost any preamplifier and is ideal for upgrading both hi fi and Audio Visual systems This manual is in four parts A This section has information relevant to both the Alpha 9 and Alpha 9P B Alpha 9 integrated amplifier operating instructions C Alpha 9P power amplifier operating instructions D Instructions on how to bi wire or to bi amplify bi amp
4. by remote control See Remote Control Functions RECORD SELECTOR Selects the input you wish to record onto TAPE 1 This operates independently of the LISTEN function Alternatively this switch can also be used as a simple second zone selector routing a chosen source signal at line level to a second amplifier operating in another room in the house 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 faintly This is normal The VOLUME control is motorised and can be controlled remotely with the supplied remote control handset see Remote Control functions for more details PROCESSOR TAPE 2 This is a tape loop to permit you to monitor a recording made on a 3 head cassette deck it can also be used to enable line inputs to be sent to an external surround decoder such as the Arcam Xeta 2 for processing before being routed back to the amplifier For playback from a cassette deck or to reconnect the output from an A V processor attached to TAPE 2 press the button in With the button out the loop is taken out of circuit so that the input signal chosen with the LISTEN selector is played through the amplifier Note PROCESSOR TAPE 2 is not remote controllable DIRECT When this button is pushed in it bypasses the bass treble and balance controls This affects all inputs and will generally give a small improvement in sound
5. combined load impedance as seen by the amplifier should not fail below 4 ohms per channel CONNECTING YOUR SOURCE COMPONENTS Using a suitable pair of interconnect cables insert the red phono plugs into the sockets labelled R and the other phono plugs into the sockets labelled L All the line inputs not PHONO have the same sensitivity and may be used with equipment other than that labelled if you need to do so PROCESSOR TAPE 2 RECORD OUT Connect to your tape deck s input RECORD or to your A V processor s Tape or Line inputs PROCESSOR TAPE 2 PLAY IN Connect to your tape decks output PLAY or to your A V processor s Tape or Line outputs If you have only one tape deck connect it to the TAPE 1 sockets ee 0 TAPE 1 RECORD OUT Connect to your tape deck s input RECORD TAPE 1 PLAY IN Connect to your tape deck s output PLAY TUNER For connecting your radio tuner 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 digital to analogue convertor 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 M
6. quality and a useful reduction in the level of background hiss BASS Rotate clockwise to boost the bass response and anti clockwise to cut the bass response For a flat response leave in the central click position TREBLE Rotate clockwise to boost the treble response and anti clockwise to cut the treble response For a flat response leave in the central click position The range of the tone controls has been deliberately limited to approximately 8dB at the frequency extremes BALANCE Rotate clockwise or anti clockwise to move the position of the stereo image This may be necessary if it is not possible to sit centrally between the speakers In normal use leave in the central click position SP1 Selects or defeats the main pair of speakers Push the button in to select SP2 Selects or defeats the secondary pair of speakers Push the button in to select 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 2kohms fitted with a 6 3mm stereo jack plug If your headphones are fitted with a different plug contact your dealer for a suitable adaptor If you wish to listen on headphones only use SP1 and SP2 if necessary to mute the speakers The headphone socket is always switched on irrespective of the positions of switches O ana O POWER Switches the unit
7. rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding Precautions should be taken so that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The appliance should normally only require a wipe over with a clean dry lint free cloth If it is heavily soiled then a cloth slightly dampened with a water washing up liquid solution may be used Dry the unit afterwards with a dry cloth We do not advise the use of furniture type cleaning sprays polishes as this can cause white marks which are very difficult to remove if the unit is then wiped over with water Power Lines An outdoor ante
8. 00 00 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS J This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of 1 6A 10 11 12 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa
9. C 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 ora 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 ALPHA 9 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER NORMAL A V READY SWITCH on the rear panel With the switch set to NORMAL the unit functions as a standard amplifier For use with an A V decoder with its own volume control such as the Arcam Xeta 2 set the switch to A V READY This bypasses the Alpha 9 s volume control when PROCESSOR TAPE 2 input is selected to provide a fixed gain stereo amplifier The volume control and MUTE cannot be operated by remote in this situation This switch is found CAUTION Do not set the switch to A V READY if you have a cassette deck connected to the PROCESSOR TAPE 2 input This will bypass the volume control when you push the PROCESSOR TAPE 2 button in and send the signal straight into the power amplifier section This could give an extremely high sound output sufficient to damage your loudspeakers LISTEN SELECTOR Selects the input you wish to listen to This signal also goes to the TAPE 2 output sockets for recording onto a cassette deck or for external processing The selector can also be operated
10. NTEE This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsiblity can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit For further details contact Arcam at ARCAM Customer Support Department Pembroke Avenue Denny Industrial Centre Waterbeach Cambridge CB5 9PB England Telephone 44 0 1223 203203 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 e mail custserv arcam co uk GUARANTEE FOR SALES IN THE REST OF THE WORLD This equipment is guaranteed in the country of purchase only provided that it was purchased from an authorised ARCAM dealer or distributor The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under this guarantee Full details of the guarantee can be obtained from the distributor in the country of purchase For your convenience a list of Arcam distributors is included in the enclosed After Sales Care Program leaflet For any countries not listed please contact Arcam Cust
11. ORD OUT sockets RECORDING TAPE 1 Any input signal available on the Alpha 9 may be routed to the TAPE 1 output sockets by using the RECORD selector to select the appropriate input Set your tape recorder into its recording mode and the selected input will be recorded Selecting the same input with the LISTEN selector will not affect the signal sent out to the recorder and will now enable you to listen to the signal being recorded You may listen to another input whilst recording on TAPE 1 by use of the LISTEN selector If your tape recorder is a 3 head design this will allow A B monitoring of the actual recording while it is taking place Switching the LISTEN switch between the original source and TAPE 1 during recording will then enable you to make a true before and after A B comparison TAPE TO TAPE DUBBING The Alpha 9 allows two way tape dubbing copying from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 or vice versa For example to copy from a recorder connected to the TAPE 2 sockets to a recorder connected to TAPE 1 first switch the RECORD selector on the Alpha 9 to TAPE 2 This routes the TAPE 2 signal to TAPE 1 s output 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 se
12. capable of being used for bi wiring in one length and one stereo amplifier per frequency band 3 Connect your system as per the diagram opposite ensuring correct polarity at all times The positive connections on the loudspeaker must go to the positive connections on the amplifier and the negative connections on the right loudspeaker must go to the negative connections on the right channel of the amplifier etc You also need to make a connection from the preamp out sockets of your integrated amplifier or preamplifier to the power amp in sockets of the power amp ADDING AN ALPHA 9P TO AN EXISTING ALPHA 9 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER If you are using an Alpha 9 an Alpha 9P can be added to bi amplify a pair of bi wireable loudspeakers This will reap substantial improvements in sound quality if the following advice is observed a Always switch on the Alpha 9 and allow it to stabilise indicator light turns green before switching on the Alpha 9P The Alpha 9 and Alpha 9P power amplifier are placed on separate shelves Stacking the units on top of each other will reduce the sound quality slightly It will also reduce ventilation and consequently the continuous power handling capability The existing Alpha 9 should be used to drive the loudspeakers HF high frequency units The new Alpha 9P is utilised for the LF bass drivers as shown in the wiring diagram below At the end of a listening session the Alpha 9P sh
13. eakers 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 POWERLED This will initially glow amber After a few seconds it will glow green When the LED glows amber the speakers are disconnected and an internal protection circuit is activated lfthis LED glows amber during normal use it may be due to the amplifier overheating or an output overload Check the amplifier is properly ventilated Switch the amplifier off and wait for 2 3 minutes before switching on BI WIRING USING BOTH SETS OF CONNECTIONS ON again AMP A If the LED continues to glow amber switch the unit off remove all the speaker cables and switch on again If R the LED goes to green on switch on then check the speaker and speaker cables for short circuits before reconnecting them Htm DD e o Y 1 If the LED continues to glow amber with no speakers connected contact your dealer or Arcam BI WIRING BI AMPING INSTRUCTIONS Many modern loudspeakers are equipped with four connection terminals This provides direct access to the high frequency and low frequency filter networks and associated drive units
14. er inlet on the rear panel Connect the other end to your mains supply CAUTION Your Alpha 9 and Alpha 9P generate heat when in use particularly at higher volumes It is therefore most important never to obstruct the ventilation slots on the top and bottom of the unit as this will cause overheating If the temperature of the internal heatsinks rises above a safe level then a thermal cut out inside the amplifier will operate The POWER LED on the front panel will turn amber and the output protection relays will temporarily remove the feed to the loudspeakers The system will reset itself as the heatsinks cool down Please note that under certain conditions it is possible for the Alpha 9 or Alpha 9P s thermal cut out to operate when playing music at very high leveis This might for example happen when continuously playing heavily compressed rock music flat out into low impedance 4 6 ohm speakers If this happens to you the cure is to turn the volume down slightly and ensure the amplifier is properly ventilated It is important to point out that when playing a heavily recorded CD it is possible to drive the Alpha 9 at full power despite the fact that the volume control is only at 10 or 11 o clock This is because of the high output voltage from a CD player However the Alpha 9 also has to be capable of giving full power output from much lower level sources such as tuners and cassette decks Using these sources the volume control se
15. ins voltage Power consumption max Size W D H mm Weight nett Supplied accessories E amp OE 70W both channels into 80 90W single channel into 80 1kHz 140W single channel into 40 1kHz 0 02 typical 18 amps 8dB at 50Hz and 10kHz 65dB at 1kHz Sensitivity 160mV 98dB typical DIRECT IN 90dB typical DIRECT OUT 5kQ gt 50dB Sensitivity 670mV 5kQ Sensitivity 650mV 7 5kQ Sensitivity 2 6mV MM 260uV MC 79dB MM 73dB MC 47kQ MM 3000 MC 35dB 230V 115V 12 550VA 430x330x110 6 1kg packed 7 6kg Mains lead CR35 Remote Handset inc batteries 70W both channels 80 90W single channel 80 1kHz 140W single channel 40 1kHz 0 02 typical 18 amps 7 5kQ 650mV for 70W 8Q 31 3dB 0 2dB 10Hz 20kHz 0 5dB 100dB 230V 115V 12 550VA 430x320x110 5 8kg packed 7 2kg Mains lead Issue 7 97 Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach Cambridge CB5 9PB England Telephone 44 0 1223 203203 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 e mail custserv arcam co uk SHO53E
16. lector 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 bi amp suitable loudspeakers giving significant improvements in sound quality see section on BI WIRING BI AMPING REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Note 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
17. mm vegae ip ad gt 2 E SE lt EES lt d ar x Oo SS a lt s Front amp Rear Panel Diagrams _ ARCAM al INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER l PROCESSOR TAPE 2 DIRECT BASS TREBLE BALANCE SP1 SP2 PHONES POWER LISTEN PHONO z 2 2 OO ce o 0 o o SERIAL No LABEL CAUTION SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN PRECAUCION PELICRO DESCARGA NO ABRIR ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS ENLEVER LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS ACHTUNG VOR OEFFNEN DES GERAETES METZSTECKER ZIEHEN N N CAUTION SERVICE USE ANTISTATIC PROCEDURES ei G 239V J d PROCESSOR contre pe INPUTS a our w Gorm fuer av co aux SN O 4 16 OHMS O L 50 6042 SSOVA SP2 o o O RP IOO OO POWER INLET Rot HL J T O WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST Alpha 9 Integrated Amplifier BE EARTHED D POWER AMPLIFIER o Ed se2 PHONES FOWER a o o A LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS SERIAL No LABEL CAUTION SERVICE USE ANTISTATIC PROCEDURES o 230V SPI o CAUTION SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN t PRECAUCI N PELIGRO DESCARGA NO ABRIR A O 4 16 OMS O ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS ENLEVER 50 5 Hz N ACHTUNG VOR DEFFNEN DES CERAETES NETZSTECKER ZIEHEN SOYA SP2 MA POWER INLET H a H O WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED O PESICNEO A MADE IN THE UK BY A amp R CAMBRIDGE LTD WATERBEACH CAMBS CBS gen O Alpha 9P Power Amplifier 00
18. nna aerial should be located away from power lines Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care shouid be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Abnormal Smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance immediately turn the power off and unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel INTRODUCTION The Arcam Alpha 9 integrated amplifier is derived from the highly successful Arcam Delta 290 model It is rated at 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms The Alpha 9 is extremely versatile and suitable for both conventional and Audio Visual home cinema based systems It can be used as an integrated amplifier or as
19. omer Support directly CLAIMS UNDER GUARANTEE This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of purchase It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsiblity can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit ALPHA 9 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Output power 20Hz 20kHz at 0 5 THD Harmonic Distortion 60W 80 at 1kHz Peak current rating Tone controls typical variation L R Crosstalk INPUTS Line inputs Noise CCIR ref rated power Input impedance Overload margin AN loop input A V mode Input impedance Power amp in Input impedance Phono board if fitted Noise CCIR ref rated power Input impedance Overload margin OUTPUTS Preamplifier Output Nominal output level Maximum output level Output impedance Tape AUX outputs Output impedance Headphones Maximum output level into 600Q Output impedance Mains voltage Power consumption max Dimensions W D H mm Weight nett Supplied accessories ALPHA 9P POWER AMPLIFIER Output power 20Hz 20kHz at 0 5 THD Harmonic Distortion 60W 80 at 1kHz Peak current rating Input impedance Input sensitivity Gain 1kHz Frequency response Noise CCIR ref rated power Ma
20. on and off POWER LED The LED above the POWER switch will initially glow amber After a few seconds it will glow green When the LED glows amber the speakers are disconnected and an internal protection circuit is activated or the unit has been muted by use of the remote control If this LED glows amber during normal use it may be due to the amplifier overheating or an output overload Check the amplifier is properly ventilated Switch the amplifier off and wait for 2 3 minutes before switching on again If the LED continues to glow amber switch the unit off remove all the speaker cables and switch on again If the LED goes to green upon switch on then check the speaker and speaker cables for short circuits before reconnecting them If the LED continues to glow amber with no speakers connected contact your Arcam dealer REMOTE RECEIVER The remote receiver is behind the badge in the top left hand comer of the unit Ensure the remote receiver is not obscured or commands from the remote control handset will not be received TAPE RECORDING Both sets of tape sockets TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 are identical in sensitivity and suitable for use with almost any type of recorder cassette hi fi VCR reel to reel DAT etc Use the RECORD selector to route the required signal to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE 1 RECORD OUT sockets Use the LISTEN selector to route the required signal to a cassette deck connected to the TAPE 2 REC
21. onnections on the right channel of the amplifier etc BI AMPING The performance of your system can be further enhanced over that achieved with bi wiring by extending the same principal one stage further to include separate amplification for the low and high frequency speaker drive units as well as separate loudspeaker cables This is known as biamplifying or bi amping for short To implement bi amping therefore requires four amplification channels In practice this is done by using two stereo amplifiers when one of these is an integrated amplifier it is best to use this drive the high frequency HF units whilst the outboard power amplifier is used to drive the low frequency LF units We recommend that you use identical amplifiers to avoid potential imbalances in sonic performance and sensitivities The Alpha 9 9P combination is ideal as is the Delta 290 290P It is however possible to mix the Alpha 9 and Delta 290 range of amplifiers HOW TO SET UP A BI AMPED SYSTEM 1 Remove the shorting links from each of the red and black terminal pairs on the rear of your loudspeakers THIS IS ESSENTIAL OR DAMAGE TO YOUR AMPLIFIERS MAY RESULT WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BI AMPING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS R INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER H HO LFO 1 POWER AMPLIFIER i 2 You will need two lengths of loudspeaker cable or a suitably terminated cable
22. ould always be turned off first High quality interconnect cables should be used between the Alpha 9 and Alpha 9P The use of high quality interconnect and speaker cables in your system is essential to obtain good sound quality Contact your dealer or Arcam for further details and recommendations Note The second set of speaker terminals SP2 on both units can be used to drive extra loudspeakers in other rooms provided the impedance of these are 8 ohms or more WARNING Ensure that the TERMINAL LINKS ARE REMOVED on the loudspeakers before switching on the amplifiers Failure to do this could cause damage to one or both amplifiers and this is not covered under the warranty Guarantee Information ENGLISH GUARANTEE FOR UK SALES This equipment is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase parts and labour only provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised dealer under a consumer sale agreement The words consumer sale shall be construed in accordance with Section 15 of the Supply Of Goods Implied Terms Act 1973 The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under this guarantee This guarantee is applicable within the UK only It is transferable to subsequent pu
23. our 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 amplified speakers etc Connect the extra power amplifier inputs to the MONO LINK outputs left to left right to right FRONT PANEL 00 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 sp
24. rchasers but the liability of the manufacturer is limited to the cost of repair of the defective parts and under no circumstances extends to consequential loss or damage CLAIMS UNDER THIS GUARANTEE This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to Arcam It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsiblity can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the factory or an agent and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit If the original packing is not available replacement packing can be purchased from Arcam DO NOT CONSIGN THE EQUIPMENT TO ARCAM UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED TO DO SO BY THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE DESPATCH You can contact the manufacturer at the following address ARCAM Customer Support Department Pembroke Avenue Denny Industrial Centre Waterbeach Cambridge CB5 9PB England Telephone 44 0 1223 203203 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 e mail custserv arcam co uk You should state clearly your name and address the date and place of purchase together with a brief description of the fault In the event of equipment being returned which after having been tested is found to comply with the published specification the manufacturer reserve
25. s the right to charge a reasonable fee for testing the equipment and for the return carriage THIS GUARANTEE IN NO WAY VARIES OR REMOVES A PURCHASER S STATUTORY RIGHTS GUARANTEE FOR SALES IN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA EEA This unit is covered by a European Economic Area warranty provided to you under the terms of Article 85 of the Treaty of Rome 1957 This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge during the first two years after purchase at any authorised Arcam distributor within the EEA provided that it was purchased from an authorised ARCAM dealer or distributor within the EEA The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuge wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neith r can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under this guarantee Countries of the European Economic Area are Belgium Holland Norway Iceland Lichtenstein Luxembourg Greece Germany France Spain Portugal Eire Italy Austria Denmark Sweden Great Britain Finland and Switzerland This includes the Canary Islands the Channel Islands the Isle of Man Corsica and Sardinia This warranty remains in force for two years from the date of purchase as long as the unit remains in free circulation Units exported from the EEA and subsequently re imported are not subject to this warranty CLAIMS UNDER GUARA
26. tting will be much higher before overload sets in Please refer to drawing inside front cover LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS The amplifier is fitted with BFA British Federation of Audio loudspeaker connectors which are designed to meet EU safety standards The BFA connector will accept spade terminals bare wires up to 4mm in diameter or a BFA plug BFA plugs are available from your Arcam dealer The speaker terminals are colour coded red for positive and black for negative These terminals are also labelled R for the right channel speakers and L for the left channel speakers Connect terminals O to your right speaker and terminals to your left speaker ensuring correct polarity Connect the red cable termination to the red terminal and the other cable termination to the black terminal If your speaker cable has bare ends the positive conductor can usually be identified by a ridge or coloured marking Ensure that no stray strands are allowed to touch another cable or the amplifier s casing This can cause a short circuit and damage your amplifier To drive a second pair of speakers connect terminals to the right speaker and terminals io the left speaker ensuring correct polarity The Alpha 9 can drive two pairs of loudspeakers simultaneously if required providing both pairs are rated between 8 and 16 ohms Either pair can be selected using the switches labelled SP1 and SP2 on the front panel To avoid overheating the
27. your loudspeakers N B Circled numbers e g O refer to items on the diagrams inside the flap of the front cover INSTALLATION O Check that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting indicated on the rear panel of the unit If your mains supply voltage is different consult your Arcam dealer MAINS SAFETY a This product is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead If for any reason the plug needs to be removed it must be disposed of immediately and securely as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into a mains socket Warning This apparatus must be earthed NOTICE FOR U K OWNERS ONLY A a If the plug is removed then the remaining lead must be rewired as follows D The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured blue or marked with the letter N H The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured brown or marked with the letter L The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal which is coloured green and yellow or marked with the letter E or the safety earth symbol a When replacing the fuse in the supplied moulded mains plug the integral fuse holder cover must always be refitted Use a 5 amp fuse SAFETY STANDARD This product has been designed to meet the IEC 6 international electrical safety standard MAINS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS O insert the IEC line socket of the mains lead fully into the pow
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