Loudspeakers; Normal Single Wiring; Bi-Amping; Connecting Loudspeakers - Arcam FMJ A29 Manual De Instrucciones

loudspeakers

Normal single wiring

If each speaker has more than one pair of connecting
terminals, use the terminals labelled or 'Low
LF
Frequency' .
Connect the red positive terminal of the right speaker
connection on the amplifier (labelled ) to the positive
R+
terminal of your right speaker. Similarly, connect the
black negative terminal of the right speaker connection
on the amplifier (labelled ) to the negative terminal
R-
of your speaker. Repeat the process for the left speaker,
using the terminals labelled and on the amplifier.
L+ L-
WARNING: If your speakers support bi-wiring, there will be a
strip of conductive metal connecting the low-frequency (
terminals to the high-frequency ( ) terminals; this MUST NOT
HF
BE REMOVED in a single-wired system.

Bi-amping

Bi-amping is the separation of the amplification of low-
and high-frequency signals over two amplifiers.
Bi-amping requires the use of two amplifiers per
channel. Normally, your A29 is used to drive the high-
frequency (treble) speakers, with a P49 used for the
lower (bass) frequencies.
Connect your A29 to the speakers as described for
single wiring, with the exception that the A29 should
be connected to the speaker terminals labelled
HF
'High Frequency' . Then connect the power amplifier
(an Arcam P49 for example) to the or 'Low
LF
Frequency' terminals, as in the diagram. A pair of audio
interconnect cables are also required to connect the
pre-amp outputs of the A29 to the power amp inputs of
the P49.
Connecting
loudspeakers
There are many different ways of connecting
loudspeakers to your A29. The following section
describes how to connect the speakers and amplifier for
the most common configurations.
R
SWITCH POSITIONS
115 = 110 - 120V~
HF
230 = 220 - 240V~
POWER INLET
ACCESSORY
SUPPLY POWER
VOLTAGE
LF
OUTPUT: 6V 0.5A
USB 5V / 0.1A
110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz
350W MAX
)
LF
Note that the strip of metal on the speakers connecting
the lower terminals to the upper terminals MUST BE
REMOVED. Failure to do so will result in damage to
both amplifiers, which will not normally be covered
under warranty.
or
Notes on making speaker connections
Do not make any connections to any amplifier while it is switched on. We recommend that your
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amplifier is completely disconnected from the mains supply before starting.
Before switching your amplifier(s) on for the first time after connecting to speakers, please check all
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connections thoroughly. Ensure that bare wires or cables are not touching each other or the amplifier's
chassis (which could cause short circuits), and that you have connected positive (+) to positive and
negative (–) to negative. Be sure to check the wiring for both the amplifier and the speaker.
After making connections: switch the amplifier on, select a source signal, then gradually increase the
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volume to the required listening level.
If you are unsure as to how your system should be connected, please contact your Arcam dealer who will
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be happy to help you.
PHONO RECORD PRE
AV PVR BD SAT TUNER CD
(MM) OUT OUT
AV PVR BD SAT
SWITCH POSITIONS
115 = 110 - 120V~
230 = 220 - 240V~
POWER INLET
ACCESSORY
SUPPLY POWER
VOLTAGE
R
OUTPUT: 6V 0.5A USB 5V / 0.1A
110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz
350W MAX
HF
LF
PHONO
GROUND PHONO
ONLY (MM) CD
An A29 and P49 connected to speakers using bi‑amping
E-10
4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING
PHONO RECORD PRE
TUNER CD
(MM) OUT OUT
4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING
RECORD PRE AUX R AUX L PRE OUT R PRE OUT L TRIGGER OUT
TUNER SAT BD PVR AV OUT OUT
ACCESSORY
POWER
6V 1A 12V
R L
4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING 4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING
SPEAKER 1 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1
110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz
L
HF
LF
L
HF
LF
1.5A
POWER INLET
SWITCH POSITIONS
115 = 110 - 120V~
230 = 220 - 240V~
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
350W MAX