Arcam rPhono Instruction manual

Connections and Quickstart Guide
Connexions et Guide de démarrage rapide
Schnellstartanleitung
Aansluitingen en snelstartgids
Conexiones y Guía de Inicio Rápido
Краткое руководство по подключению и использованию
Connessione e Guida introduttiva
连接和快速入门指南

English
Connections and Quickstart Guide

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
6. Clean only with dry cloth
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects lled with liquid, such as
vases, shall not be placed on apparatus
16. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection

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Welcome…
…and thank you for purchasing the Arcam rPhono MM/MC phono stage.
Arcam has been producing high-quality audio components for over thirty-ve years. During that time we have
amassed a wealth of knowledge on both the design and construction of audio components in order to give the
best sound performance for the price.
This handbook provides guidance for connecting and using your rPhono.
We hope that your rPhono will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the unlikely event of any fault, or if you
simply require further information about Arcam products, our network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further
information can be found on the Arcam website at www.arcam.co.uk.
The rPhono development team

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2
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Power Supply Setup
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UK
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1
0
MC
R
LPOWER
OUTPUTMM
R
R
L
LOAD R
RUMBLE OFF
LOAD L
L
30dB
40dB
52dB
50dB
GAIN
MM
12V 2.0A
50-550Ω50-550Ω
120pF
220pF
440pF
340pF
CAP
LOAD
ON
MC
Connectors and Controls
1
5 6
2 3
7 8 9
4
10 11
1Phono input (MC)
2Phono input (MM)
3Phono ground connection
Note that this terminal must not be used as a safety earth
4rPhono output
5Left and right input loading resistance (MC only)
6Left and right input loading capacitance
7rPhono gain
8Rumble filter
9Phono cartridge type selector
10 Power switch
11 Power input connector

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Connections
Moving coil Input
Moving magnet Input
GNDOUT
R L
1
0
MC
R
LPOWER
OUTPUTMM
R
R
L
LOAD R
RUMBLE OFF
LOAD L
L
30dB
40dB
52dB
50dB
GAIN
MM
12V 2.0A
50-550Ω50-550Ω
120pF
220pF
440pF
340pF
CAP
LOAD
ON
MC
VOLTAGE SELECT
PRE
IN
REMOTE
IN
220 - 240V
~50Hz
110 -120V
~60Hz
L
R
GNDOUT
R L
1
0
MC
R
LPOWER
OUTPUTMM
R
R
L
LOAD R
RUMBLE OFF
LOAD L
L
30dB
40dB
52dB
50dB
GAIN
MM
12V 2.0A
50-550Ω50-550Ω
120pF
220pF
440pF
340pF
CAP
LOAD
ON
MC
VOLTAGE SELECT
PRE
IN
REMOTE
IN
220 - 240V
~50Hz
110 -120V
~60Hz
L
R
Power Supply
rPhono
Integrated AmplifierTurntable
Power Supply
rPhono
Integrated AmplifierTurntable
MMMC
MMMC
MMMC
MMMC

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Operation
Power
Turn the rPhono on by pressing the power switch located at the rear of the unit.
Always make sure the rPhono is switched off before changing inputs or making any adjustments.
Remove the tool from the rear of the rPhono
Adjust the trim pots by turning them left or right
Adjust the switches by moving them up or down
Return the tool to its holder
Adjusting the rear panel controls
The rPhono features a variety of controls located at the rear of the unit. For convenience, the rPhono is supplied
with a custom tool, which is designed to facilitate their adjustments.

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Cartridge type selector
MC MM MC MM
MOVING
COIL
MOVING
MAGNET
The rPhono features separate inputs for either a moving coil
(MC) or a moving magnet (MM) cartridge. Depending on your
type of cartridge, connect the turntable output to either the
MC or MM input of the rPhono and make sure that the rPhono
input is correctly selected using the MM/MC switch.
If required, connect the separate ground of your turntable to
the ground terminal of the rPhono, as shown on page E-4.
Input loading resistance (MC only)
50Ω550Ω
175Ω
300Ω
425Ω
The MC input resistive loading can be adjusted between 50 and 550Ω to best match
the specifications of your cartridge.
NOTE: The left and right channel should be adjusted to the same value.
Input loading capacitance
120pF 220pF 340pF 440pF
The input loading capacitance can be
set to 120, 220, 340 or 440pF to best
match the specifications of your
cartridge.
NOTE: The left and right channel
should be adjusted to the same value.
Rumble lter
ON RUMBLE OFF ON RUMBLE OFF
DISABLED ENABLED
This filter eliminates very low frequency "rumble", typically caused by
record imperfections (e.g. pressing irregularities or warped records), which
can affect the rPhono performance.

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rPhono gain
30dB 40dB 50dB 52dB
An MM input gain of 30, 40, 50 or
52dB can be selected to best match
your turntable and amplifier setup.
NOTE: The MC input has a fixed gain
of 30dB in addition to the values
selected above.
Setting the gain to an incorrect
value may result in a distorted
audio output
Technical Specications
Frequency response
Rumble filter OFF 20Hz-50kHz ± 0.2dB
-3dB at 7Hz
Rumble filter ON 45Hz-50kHz ± 0.2dB
-3dB at 20Hz, -13dB at 10Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
(at 1kHz, 5V Out)
MC input, 30dB gain 0.005%
MM input, 30dB gain 0.0015%
System gain MC input 60, 70, 80 or 82dB
MM input 30, 40, 50 or 52dB
Input impedance MC input 50 - 550Ω + 1nF
MM input 47kΩ + 120, 220, 340 or 440pF
Equivalent input noise
(A-weighted, 40dB MM gain)
MC input 0.06µV RMS
MM input 0.5µV RMS
Output level Nominal 0.5V RMS
Maximum 6V RMS
Power requirements (max) 12V DC, 2.0A
Dimensions (WxHxD) 194 x 44 x 124mm
Net weight 1.1kg
Supplied accessories
Power supply with interchangeable plugs
Stereo phono–phono cable
DIP switch and pot trim tool
User manual and registration card
E&OE. All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated
Output
Connect the rPhono output to the appropriate line input of your preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
Do not connect the rPhono output to the dedicated PHONO input available on some integrated amplifiers,
unless the amplifier is capable of reducing its input gain to normal line level (as it is the case with the Arcam
A19, A29, A39 and A49 integrated amplifiers).

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This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge for two years after purchase, provided that it was
originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer. The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects
arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and tear, neglect or through unauthorized adjustment and/or repair,
neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming
under the guarantee.
The warranty covers:
Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date. After two years you must pay for both parts and
labour costs. The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time.
Claims under guarantee
This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was
purchased, or failing this, directly to the Arcam distributor in the country where the product was purchased.
It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier – not by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the
unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss
or damage whilst in transit.
For further details contact Arcam at [e-mail].
Problems?
If your Arcam dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact
Arcam Customer Support at the above address and we will do our best to help you.
Correct disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household waste
throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal
and to conserve material resources, this product should be recycled responsibly.
To dispose of your product, please use your local return and collection systems or contact the
retailer where the product was purchased.
Worldwide Guarantee

Français
Connexions et Guide de démarrage rapide

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Français
Bienvenue…
…et merci d’avoir acheté l’étage phono MM/MC Arcam rPhono.
Arcam produit des composants audio de haute qualité depuis plus de trente-cinq ans. Pendant ce temps, nous
avons accumulé de vastes connaissances autant sur la conception que sur la construction des composants audio
an d’obtenir la meilleure performance audio pour le prix.
Ce manuel fournit des instructions pour connecter et utiliser votre rPhono.
Nous espérons que votre rPhono vous assurera des années de fonctionnement sans le moindre problème.
Dans l’éventualité, peu probable, où une panne surviendrait, ou si vous recherchez simplement des informations
supplémentaires sur les produits Arcam, les représentants de notre réseau de revendeurs se feront un plaisir de
vous aider. D’autres informations sont disponibles sur notre site web d’Arcam à l’adresse www.arcam.co.uk.
L’équipe de développement rPhono

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Installation de l’alimentation
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1
0
MC
R
LPOWER
OUTPUTMM
R
R
L
LOAD R
RUMBLE OFF
LOAD L
L
30dB
40dB
52dB
50dB
GAIN
MM
12V 2.0A
50-550Ω50-550Ω
120pF
220pF
440pF
340pF
CAP
LOAD
ON
MC
Connecteurs et contrôles
1
5 6
2 3
7 8 9
4
10 11
1Entrée phono (MC)
2Entrée phono (MM)
3Connexion à la terre du phono
Remarque : cette borne ne doit pas être utilisée comme une mise à la terre de sécurité.
4Sortie rPhono
5Impédance des entrées gauche et droite (MC uniquement)
6Capacité de charge des entrées gauche et à droite
7Gain de la rPhono
8Filtre passe-bas
9Sélecteur de type de cartouche de lecture
10 Bouton de l’alimentation
11 Connecteur d’entrée de l’alimentation

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Connexions
Entrée à bobine mobile
Entrée à aimant mobile
GNDOUT
R L
1
0
MC
R
LPOWER
OUTPUTMM
R
R
L
LOAD R
RUMBLE OFF
LOAD L
L
30dB
40dB
52dB
50dB
GAIN
MM
12V 2.0A
50-550Ω50-550Ω
120pF
220pF
440pF
340pF
CAP
LOAD
ON
MC
VOLTAGE SELECT
PRE
IN
REMOTE
IN
220 - 240V
~50Hz
110 -120V
~60Hz
L
R
GNDOUT
R L
1
0
MC
R
LPOWER
OUTPUTMM
R
R
L
LOAD R
RUMBLE OFF
LOAD L
L
30dB
40dB
52dB
50dB
GAIN
MM
12V 2.0A
50-550Ω50-550Ω
120pF
220pF
440pF
340pF
CAP
LOAD
ON
MC
VOLTAGE SELECT
PRE
IN
REMOTE
IN
220 - 240V
~50Hz
110 -120V
~60Hz
L
R
Alimentation
rPhono
Amplificateur intégréPlatine
Alimentation
rPhono
Amplificateur intégréPlatine
MMMC
MMMC
MMMC
MMMC

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Guide d’utilisation
Alimentation
Allumez le rPhono en appuyant sur l’interrupteur situé à l’arrière.
Assurez-vous toujours que le rPhono est éteint avant de changer d’entrées ou d’effectuer des réglages.
Retirez l’outil de la partie arrière du rPhono
Réglez les potentiomètres en les tournant vers la
gauche ou la droite
Réglez les commutateurs en les déplaçant vers le
haut ou vers le bas
Remettez l’outil dans son emplacement
Réglage des commandes du panneau arrière
Le rPhono comporte une variété de commandes situées à l’arrière. Pour plus de commodité, le rPhono est livré
avec un outil personnalisé conçu pour faciliter leurs réglages.

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Sélecteur de type de cartouche
MC MM MC MM
MOVING
COIL
MOVING
MAGNET
Le rPhono comporte des entrées séparées pour une cartouche
soit à bobine mobile (MC) soit à aimant mobile (MM). En
fonction du type de cartouche, branchez la sortie de la platine
à l’entrée MC ou MM du rPhono et assurez-vous qu’elle est
correctement sélectionnée à l’aide du commutateur MM/MC.
Si nécessaire, connectez la masse séparée de votre platine à la
borne de terre du rPhono, comme illustré à la page F-4.
Impédance d’entrée (MC uniquement)
50Ω550Ω
175Ω
300Ω
425Ω
La charge résistive de l’entrée MC peut .être réglée entre 50 et 550 Ω pour
correspondre au mieux aux caractéristiques de votre cartouche.
REMARQUE :Les canaux gauche et droit doivent être réglés à la même valeur.
Capacité de charge des entrées
120pF 220pF 340pF 440pF
La capacité de charge des entrées peut
être réglée sur 120, 220, 340 ou 440 pF
pour correspondre au mieux aux
caractéristiques de votre cartouche.
REMARQUE :Les canaux gauche et
droit doivent être réglés à la même
valeur.
Filtre passe-bas
ON RUMBLE OFF ON RUMBLE OFF
DISABLED ENABLED
Ce filtre élimine le « grondement » à très basse fréquence, généralement
causé par les imperfections des disques (comme les irrégularités dues à
la presse ou les disques déformés), qui peut affecter les performances du
rPhono.