Using the remote control – Arcam Alpha 10 User Manual

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Using the remote control

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET

Don't forget to fit the 2 x AAA batteries and ensure they are

inserted correctly into the back of the remote handset before using

it.

The remote control handset sends a message to an infrared receiver

which is located behind the Arcam badge on the front of the tuner

Do not place anything in front of this badge or the remote control

may not operate the unit

The supplied remote control can be used to operate most of the

Alpha 10 tuner's functions from the comfort of your armchair. It can

also control the volume control and input selector (where

appropriate) of all remotely controllable Arcam amplifiers, the basic

functions of Arcam CD players (except the Alpha One) and the

Alpha 8 FM tuner.

The TUNER section, shown with white buttons on the diagram,

controls both the Alpha 10 tuner and the Alpha 8 FM/AM tunenThe

codes sent are changed by first pressing the DAB or FM/AM

buttons.To control the Alpha 10 tuner first press the DAB button

on the remote.This will set the bypass mode to off.

To select a DAB preset, press the appropriate preset number The

Alpha 10 tuner only has 7 presets so the 8/16 button on the

remote will have no effect, as this is for use with the Alpha 8 Tuner

To duplicate the action of moving the front panel rotor on the tuner

to select a service press the LEFT -</RIGHT >■ buttons followed

by SEL.

The display brightness can be adjusted by pressing DISP to cycle

through the following 3 settings: off, dim or bright. If the display is

off then pressing a front panel button or a remote handset button

will restore the display for a few seconds and then switch it off again.

The display mode can be changed by pressing MODE.

To control an Arcam FM tuner the remote must be set to FM/AM

mode by pressing the FM/AM button.This will automatically set the

Alpha 10 tuner to bypass mode and route the FM tuner's audio

through the Alpha 10 Tuner to your amplifier, if you have connected

it up in this way.

ENGINEERING MODE

The Alpha 10 tuner has two modes - User Mode, which is the

normal one, and an additional one called Engineering Mode.

Engineering Mode enables the user to view certain technical

information about the currently selected service. [Want more info ?

See technical note 4 on page 6].

RADIO INTERFERENCE

The Alpha 10 tuner is an audio device containing microprocessors,

and other digital electronics. It has been designed to very high

standards of electromagnetic compatibility.

EU countries

This

product

has

been

designed

to

comply

with

directive

89/336/EEC.

If the equipment causes interference to radio/television reception,

which can be determined by switching the equipment off and on,

the following measures should be taken:

Reorient the receiving antenna or route the antenna cable of the

receiver as far as possible from this appliance and its cabling.

Relocate the receiver with respect to this appliance.

Connect the receiver and this appliance to different mains outlets.

If the problem persists contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam

Customer Support on +44 (0) 1223 203203.

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