Arcam T61 User Manual

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Installation
T61 rear panel
1
 Socket for IEC power inlet line
2
 Voltage selector switch
3
 Remote control input
4
 Power On/Standby trigger in
5
 AM step switch
Positioning the unit
Always place the tuner on a level, fi rm surface. 
Setting up the tuner
AM step switch 
5
The AM tuning ‘step size’ needs to be set according to your 
location. This is done using the switch on the rear panel: set 
it to 10kHz if you are in North America, or 9kHz anywhere 
else. This switch also ensures correct reproduction of FM 
broadcasts for your location.
AM aerial 
An AM aerial is required to receive AM/Medium Wave radio 
signals. 
An external AM loop aerial is supplied as an accessory. This 
should be attached to the AM Antenna inputs with one end 
connected to AM 
9
 and the other to Ground 
8
. It does not 
matter which way round this aerial is fi tted. Rotate the aerial to 
discover which position gives the best reception.
In areas of weak reception or when the receiver is used inside 
a steel framed building (such as an apartment building) you 
can use a wire between 3 and 5 metres long to strengthen 
reception. Mount this high up outside the building, if possible, 
and connect one end of this wire to the AM antenna input 
9
 
as well as the loop aerial supplied. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE 
LOOP AERIAL.
1
2
3
6
5
4
L
R
AUDIO
OUTPUTS
1
2
AERIALS
FM 75
Ω
GND
AM
POWER INLET
120V
230V
7 8 9
IR IN
12V
TRIGGER
IN
AM STEP
6
 Audio output phono sockets, two 
pairs
7
 FM coaxial plug
8
 Ground socket (for AM loop aerial)
9
 AM socket (for AM loop aerial)
FM aerial 
An FM aerial is required to receive VHF radio signals. An 
external FM ribbon aerial is supplied as an accessory.
For optimal FM radio reception a roof or loft mounted aerial is 
advised. For your own safety it is recommended that a roof top 
aerial is fi tted by an experienced contractor. Your Arcam dealer 
should be able to put you in contact with an aerial installer. 
A contractor will be able to tune your aerial to the nearest 
FM transmitter. In an apartment building an aerial system may 
already be installed. If this is the case you should have sockets in 
your home marked FM or VHF (do not use those marked TV).
The ‘T’ shaped wire aerial (dipole design) supplied should give 
reasonably good reception. Mount this aerial as high up as 
possible on a wall with the elements positioned horizontally. Try 
each usable wall of the room to see which gives best reception. 
Use tacks or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a T shape. 
The tacks should not come into contact with the internal wire 
of the aerial.
Whether you decide to get an aerial professionally installed or 
opt to use the supplied aerial it should be connected to the FM 
Antenna input 
7
 on the rear of the unit.
For use in North America, use an F-type antenna connector; for 
Europe and other areas, use a female Belling Lee-type coaxial 
connector.
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