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safety guidelines ������� ��������� ���������������� ����������������� ������������������������� ������������� CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
safety guidelines........................................E-2 Important safety instructions..............................E-2 Safety compliance...................................................E-2 welcome…..................................................E-3 overview......................................................E-4 Placing the unit . ......................................................E-5 Power............................................................................E-5 Interconnect cables......
Arcam’s A18 Integrated Amplifier provides class-leading sound quality. overview With a torrodial power supply, acoustically damped chassis and very low levels of noise and distortion, the A18 reproduces music with all its original authority and detail. Drawing on the many years of amplifier design experience at Arcam, the A18 uses the best quality components and engineering practice to produce a product that will give many years of musical pleasure and reliable service.
English Placing the unit < Place the amplifier on a level, firm surface, avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp. < Do not place the A18 on top of a power amplifier or other source of heat. < Do not place the amplifier in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation. The A18 is designed to run warm during normal operation.
A18 connections Speaker terminals Phono earth terminal See page 8 for information on connecting loudspeakers. For connecting your turntable earth lead, if required. Note that this terminal must not be used as a safety earth. Power inlet Connect the correct mains cable here. Aux input Analogue 3.5mm stereo jack socket, intended for connecting a portable MP3 player.
English Pre-amplifier connection Audio inputs Recording loops Phono input PRE OUT Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all have the same characteristics and each may be used with any line-level product. The exception is the Phono (MM) input (see page 12 for the specification). The A18 is equipped with two recording loops: AV and PVR. These are for use with recording devices – such as a CD recorder, DAT recorder, cassette recorder, VCR, PVR, etc.
Single wiring loudspeakers Single wiring is the conventional wiring method of running a single cable per channel between the amplifier and the speaker; this is the easiest technique. Notes on making speaker connections Similarly, connect the negative terminal of the amplifier (coloured black and labelled with R–) to the negative terminal of your speaker. Repeat the process for the left speaker, using the amplifier terminals labelled +L and L–.
���� ���� remote control The CR10 is pre-programmed for use with the A18 as well as Arcam CD players (such as CD17). ����� - ��������� ���� ��� Amplifier commands ��� Vol – The CR10 requires a clear line of sight to the front panel display of A18 to ensure reliable operation. Make sure you have inserted the two AAA batteries supplied before attempting to use the CR10. VOL + Keys on the CR10 that control the A18 are shown not greyed-out.
������� ���� AUX ������ ���� 31 ������������������������ ������ operation ���� ������� ��������� ���� ����� ��� �� ����� ��� ��� ��� �� ��� ������ ����� Switching on Listening Adjusting listening settings Processor mode The front panel power button switches the unit on and off. Listening using speakers The A18 allows you to customise the balance, bass and treble levels of the amplifier to fit your system.
If you are having trouble with your amplifier, check the following items. No sound Check the following: < The A18 amplifier is powered up and switched on. < The amplifier is not muted (i.e. Mute is not shown on the display panel). < The selected source is generating audio (e.g., if CD is selected, then the CD is playing). < The AV input is selected on the A18 instead of the expected source.
specifications Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz Inputs Phono cartridge: Input sensitivity at 1kHz Input impedance Signal/noise ratio (CCIR, 45W) Overload margin Line and AV inputs: Nominal sensitivity Input impedance Signal/noise ratio (CCIR, 45W) 50W 70W 0.01% 2.5—15mV 47kΩ 88dB 31dB 250mV—1.
Worldwide Guarantee English product guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor.
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