Arcam Alpha 10/10P - Manual (Page 6)

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In volume mode the display shows bargraph indication
of the volume setting. It will take about 2 or 3 full
revolutions of the volume knob to go from zero to full
output. In balance mode the rotary control allows you to
vary one channel relative to the other. It is not possible
to use the balance control to mute one channel
completely.
VOLUME/BALANCE - Adjusts the volume level of the
loudspeakers, preamp out and headphones. It can also
be used in conjunction with the control button as a
balance control (see ©).
The VOLUME setting can be controlled with the supplied
remote control handset. Note that the control is not
motorized so the knob will not move when adjusted
remotely. If you operate the control too quickly it will not
respond. This is to prevent accidentally setting the
volume too Ngh.
INPUT SELECTORS - Selects the input you wish to
listen to. The selected signal also goes to both the VCR
and PROCESSOR RECORD output sockets unless you
have chosen to record from a different input to the one
you are listening to (section ©). The inputs can also be
selected by remote control.
PROCESSOR/TAPE 1 - This is tape loop to permit you
to monitor a recording made on a 3 head cassette deck.
It can also be used to connect to an external surround
decoder such as the Arcam Xeta 2. Selecting this input
overrides the other input selectors ®.
To play back or to monitor the recording from a cassette
deck attached to the PROCESSOR/TAPE 1 input press
the processor button 'TAPE' is shown on the
display.
For use with an external processor the Alpha 10 can be
put in to processor mode by first selecting PROC and
then whilst holding in the MODE button ® press the
PROC button ® again. The display will now show
"PRO" in place of "TAPE". If the processor you are
using is an Arcam Xeta 2 then press the PROC button
again while holding in the MODE button so that “PR02"
is displayed.
The volume level of the Alpha 10 will now be fixed so
that you can use the volume control of the external
processor as a master volume control. Using the
volume or mute buttons on the remote handset or the
front panel control knob will have no effect whilst in
processor mode. The unit will return to processor mode
whenever ® is pressed.
Once in "PR02" mode the AV, TAPE 1, VCR and DVD
buttons on the CR35
remote control will have no effect.
This is because the Xeta 2 will also respond to these
remote control codes and switch to the wrong input.
If you want to change the input back for use as a normal
tape input hold the MODE button in and press the
PROCESSOR button until 'TAPE' appears on the
display.
CAUTION: Do not set the Alpha 10 to processor mode
if you have a cassette deck or other line level source
attached to the PROCESSOR/TAPE 1 input. This is
because selecting processor mode input will send a
fixed volume signal straight into the power amplifier
which could damage your loudspeakers.
® 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 2k ohms fitted with a 6.3mm stereo
jack plug. If you wish to listen on headphones only, use
SP1 and SP2 (if necessary) to mute the speakers. The
headphone socket is always active.
POWER - Switches the unit on and off. The unit can
also be switched into standby by use of the remote
control handset.
POWER INDICATOR - This will initially glow amber.
After a few seconds, it will glow green. When the
indicator glows amber, the speakers are disconnected
and an internal protection circuit is activated. The power
indicator will turn red if the unit has been put into
standby mode by use of the remote control. Under
certain conditions the power indicator may flash and a
fault condition will be shown on the display If this
happens you should unplug the mains lead of the unit
and leave the unit for a few minutes before
reconnecting. If the fault condition persists unplug and
contact your Arcam dealer.
DISPLAY - The display is a multi function type which can
show information about the current operating
parameters of the Alpha 10, such as volume setting,
record input, etc.
REMOTE RECEIVER - The remote receiver is behind
the badge in the top left hand corner of the unit. Ensure
the remote receiver is not obscured or commands from
the remote control handset will not be received.
TAPE RECORDING
■ Note: The Alpha 10 must be fully powered up in order to
record.
■ Both sets of tape sockets 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 and TAPE
2 RECORD OUT sockets (see section
® ) .
■ TAPE TO TAPE DUBBING: The Alpha 10 allows two
way tape dubbing (copying) from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 but
NOT TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. For example, to copy from a
cassette recorder connected to the VCR/TAPE 2
sockets to a cassette recorder connected to TAPE 1,
first use the RECORD selector on the Alpha 10 to select
“RECORD ;VCR" (see section ®). This routes the
TAPE 2 signal to TAPE 1's output. Then set the tape
recorder connected to TAPE ONE sockets into its
'record' mode and the other to 'playback' mode to enable
the transfer to take place. If you wish to monitor the
transfer while it is taking place^select TAPE using the
TAPE 1/PROCESSOR button