Arcam A38 Handbook - Page 6

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A38

connections

The A38 is equipped with two pairs of speaker

terminals. See page 8 for information on

Power inlet

Connect the correct

mains cable here.

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Voltage select

Ensure the voltage selected

matches the local power supply.

This output provides a 12V signal whenever

the unit is switched on (i.e., not 'off ' or in

'stand-by'). This signal can be used to switch

on power amplifiers (or other equipment)

connected to the A38.

NOTE

Please read the 'Placing the unit' , 'Power' and

'Interconnect cables' sections on page 5 before

connecting up your A38 integrated amplifier!

Speaker terminals

connecting loudspeakers.

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Remote in

This allows remote-control signals to

be received by the A38 if the remote

sensor is covered (or otherwise not

'visible' to the remote-control).

See page 7 for more information.

Trig out

Pre-/power-amplifier connections

These sockets are only used if you are using the A38

as a pre-amp, for example, when using the A38 in

conjunction with a P38 in a bi-amplified system.

See page 9 for more information.

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Recording loops

The A38 is equipped with two

recording loops, for use with

recording devices (cassette

decks, CD recorders, etc.).

See pages 7 and 10 for more

information.

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NOTE

The

and

trIG out

rEMotE In

in multi-room systems. They are not required for

normal use.

Phono input

A high quality phono input is available

as an optional extra to the A38.

See page 7 for more information.

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audio inputs

These inputs are intended for use with your audio

equipment. The labels above the inputs give suggested

uses, but all 5 inputs have the same characteristics (all

are line-level inputs) and any suitable device may be

connected to any input. (Note, however, that the name

of the input shown on the front-panel display cannot

be changed.)

See page 7 for more information.

functions are only used

Phono earth terminal

For connecting your

turntable earth lead (if

required). Note that this

terminal must not be used as

a safety earth.