Arcam C30 User Manual

Using this handbook

Thank you for buying this quality Arcam product. 
This handbook is for the following items:

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  C30 pre-amplifier

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  P35 power amplifier

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  P1 power amplifier.

The handbook is designed to give you all the information you need to 
install and use these products. The C30 is described first, followed by 
the P35 and the P1. Use of the CD-389 remote control supplied with 
the C30 is also described. 
If  your  amplifier(s)  have  been  installed  and  set-up  by  an  authorised 
Arcam dealer, you may wish to go directly to the sections on how to 
use this equipment. Otherwise we recommend reading the installtion 
instructions carefully for your product before proceeding.

Safety guidelines are set out on the page 4 of this handbook. 
Many of these items are common sense precautions, but for your own 
safety,  and  to  ensure  that  you  do  not  damage  the  unit,  we  strongly 
recommend that you read them.

If  you  would  like  this  handbook  in  another  language,  either  visit 
our web-site (

www.arcam.co.uk), or ask your dealer. Most of our 

handbooks are available in a number of different languages.

CONTENTS

Safety guidelines ............................................................................. 2

Important safety instructions...........................................................2
Safety compliance...................................................................................2

Using this handbook...................................................................... 3
Installation: C30 pre-amplifier..................................................... 4

Positioning the unit ................................................................................4
Connecting to a power supply .......................................................4
Power amplifier connection ............................................................4
Connecting to other equipment....................................................5
Front panel controls..............................................................................6

Using your C30 pre-amplifier ..................................................... 6

Recording....................................................................................................7

Setting up your C30 pre-amplifier............................................. 8
Using the remote control............................................................ 9
Installation: P35 and P1 power amplifiers...............................10

Positioning the unit ............................................................................. 10
Connecting to a power supply .................................................... 10
Connecting to other equipment................................................. 11
Connecting loudspeakers................................................................ 11
Remote switching................................................................................ 11
Three channel option (P35 only)............................................... 11

Using your power amplifier.......................................................12
Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers.....................................13

Before you start ................................................................................... 13
Bi-wiring your loudspeakers .......................................................... 13
Bi-amping your system...................................................................... 13

Technical specifications...............................................................14
Remote-control codes ...............................................................15
Guarantee......................................................................................16
Service information.....................................................................16

On-line registration ............................................................................ 16