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ENGLISH

Introduction & Installation

INTRODUCTION

Arcam's Alpha series of amplifiers is designed to be the

finest sounding range of hi-fi amplifiers currently available in

its price category.

The latest Alpha 7 and 8 models feature improved output

circuit protection compared with their predecessors. They

may also be upgraded at any time with the addition of the

matching Alpha 8P or 9P power amplifiers.

The Alpha 7 amplifier is rated at 40 watts per channel into

8 ohms. The Alpha 8 and 8P are rated at 50 watts per

channel into 8 ohms. In addition the Alpha 8's volume

control is motorised, allowing it to be operated from a

suitable remote control handset such as those supplied with

ail Arcam CD players. Arcam's "Handi-Remote", model

CR30 is also suitable. This is available as an optional extra

from your Arcam dealer. For the above reasons no handset

is supplied with the Alpha 8 amplifier.

This manual is in four parts:

This section has information relevant to both the

Alpha 7, 8 and Alpha 8P.

Alpha 7/8 integrated amplifier operating instructions.

Alpha 8P power amplifier operating instructions.

Instructions on how to bi-wire or to bi-amplify ("bi¬

amp") your loudspeakers.

N.B.

Circled numbers e.g.

refer to items on the

diagrams inside the flap of the front cover.

Section A

INSTALLATION

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 or Arcam Customer Services on 01223

203203.

MAINS SAFETY

■

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

■

If the plug is removed then the remaining lead must be

rewired as follows:

■

The

blue

wire must be connected to the terminal

which is coloured

blue

or marked witti the letter

■

The

brown

wire must be connected to the terminal

which is coloured

brown

or marked with the letter

■

The

green

and

yellow

wire must be connected to the

terminal which is coloured

green

and

yellow,

marked with the letter

or the safety earth symbol.

■

When replacing the fuse in the supplied moulded

mains plug, the integral fuse holder/cover must always

be refitted. Use a 5 amp fuse.

MAINS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

Insert the lEC line socket of the mains lead fully into

the power inlet on the rear panel. Connect the other

end to your mains supply.

Section B

ALPHA 7 /8 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Please refer to drawings inside front cover.

LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS

■

Dependent on the market where the amplifier is

intended for sale it may be fitted with either "Camcon"

loudspeaker connectors, which are designed to meet

EU safety standards, or with 4mm loudspeaker

sockets.

In Europe the 4mm holes will have been blanked off in

order to comply with European product safety

regulations. These sockets will still accept bare wire or

pin terminations.

The "Camcon" connector will accept spade terminals,

bare wires up to 4mm in diameter or a "Camcon"

plug. "Camcon" plugs are available from your arcam

dealer.

■

Connect your loudspeakers so that the red (positive;

terminal on each loudspeaker is connected to the

appropriate red terminal on the amplifier.

Your

loudspeaker cables may be clearly terminated to show

polarity; if not, then 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!

@,O

SP1 - DIRECT CONNECTION - Connect terminals @

to your right speaker and terminals

to your left

speaker ensuring correct polarity.

SP2 - SWITCHED CONNECTION - To drive a

second pair of speakers, connect terminals ® to the

right speaker and terminals ® to the left speaker,

ensuring correct polarity. Push the SP2 button in to

listen to this second set of speakers. To listen on

headphones and mute the loudspeakers use the SP2

connection and release the SP2 button.