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Section
A
Installation
CONNECTING
TO
A
POWER
SUPPLY
WRONG
PLUG
?
If
the
plug
supplied
with
the
tuner
does
not
fit
your
power
supply,
see
the
inside
back
cover
of
this
handbook
for
guidelines
on
changing
a
plug,
or
contact
your
dealer
to
obtain
a
suitable
power
cord.
Check
that
your
mains
supply
voltage
agrees
with
the
voltage
setting
indicated
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
1)
tuner.
If
your
mains
supply
voltage
is
different,
consult
your
Arcam
dealer
or
Arcam
Customer
Support
on
01223
203203.
PLUGGING
IN
Push
the
plug
(IEC
line
socket)
of
the
cable
supplied
with
the
tuner
into
the
socket
(POWER
INLET)
in
the
back
of
the
tuner,
Make
sure
it
is
pushed
in
firmly
IEC
LINE
SOCKET
Push
the
plug
on
other
end
of
the
cable
into
your
power
supply
socket.
The
tuner
is
double
insulated
and
does
not
require
an
earth.
This
is
why
there
is
no
centre
(Earth)
pin
in
the
socket
(POWER
INLET)
CONNECTING
TO
OTHER
EQUIPMENT
All
the
sockets
carrying
messages
te
other
hi-fi
equipment
(output
channels)
are
colour
coded
for
identification.
The
use
of
high
quality
interconnect
cables
to
and
from
other
hi-fi
equipment
is
recommended
to
ensure
the
best
sound
quality
(sonic
performance).
Interconnect
cables
are
not
supplied
with
these
tuners.
The
left
channel
sockets
are
marked
L.
The
right
channel
sockets
are
marked
R.
CONNECTING
YOUR
TUNER
TO
YOUR
AMPLIFIER
@
AUDIO
OUTPUTS
There
are
two
pairs
of
identical
outputs
provided.
Connect
one
of
these
to
your
amplifier's
tuner
input
using
a
suitable
interconnect
cable.
Insert
the
red
phono
plug
into
the
socket
labelled
‘R’
for
Right
and
the
other
phono
plug
into
the
socket
labelled
'L
for
Left.
The
second
set
of
audio
outputs
can
be
used
to
connect
to
a
second
amplifier
set
up
for
‘multi
room’
use
or
routed
to
a
tape
recorder
for
‘off
air’
recording.
Section
B
Setting
up
the
aerials
Your
new
Arcam
Tuner
is
capable
of
superb
reception...
but
only
if
it
is
receiving
a
good
quality
transmission
signal.
As
the
signal
is
so
important
for
good
reception
we
have
created
a
quick
reference
guide
to
setting
up
the
aerials.
You
are
recommended
to
fit
an
FM
and
an
AM
Aerial.
FM
AERIAL
Reguired
to
receive
VHF
radio
signals.
FOR
BEST
FM
RADIO
RECEPTION
A
roof
mounted
aerial
is
essential.
For
your
own
safety
it
is
recommend
that
a
rooftop
aerial
is
fitted
by
an
experienced
contractor
You
can
find
these
in
your
local
telephone
directory
or
Yellow
Pages.
Your
contractor
will
tune
and
direct
the
aerial
to
your
nearest
FM
transmitter
In
blocks
of
flats,
an
aerial
system
may
already
be
installed
and
connected
to
wall
mounted
sockets
marked
FM
or
VHF
(not
TV).
Alternatively,
you
may
decide
to
install
an
aerial
yourself,
Use
one
designed
for
‘Band
2’
(VHF/FM)
reception.
These
are
available
from
electrical
accessories
shops
(e.g,
TANDY).
This
should
be
put
outside
the
building,
mounted
as
high
up
as
possible.
Aerials
can
be
fitted
in
lofts,
but
meta!
foil
cladding
used
for
heat
insulation
may
make
this
option
useless.
As
a
rough
guide
use
the
following
table
to
indicate
the
type
of
aerial
you
may
require.
Up
to
40
miles
(65
km)
from
a
transmitter
3
element
aerial
Over
60
miles
(100
km)
from
a
transmitter
6
or
8
element
aerial
See
‘Radio
Transmitting
Stations’,
mentioned
later,
for
details
of
how
to
find
the
location
of
your
nearest
transmission
station.
Alternatively
a
circular
‘Omni-directional’
aerial
can
be
used,
though
this
will
not
usually
provide
as
much
signal
as
the
multi-element
types
of
aerial
mentioned
above.
The
coaxial
cable
from
the
aerial
should
be
fitted
with
a
coaxial
plug
and
used
with
the
adaptor
provided.
Plug
it
into
the
socket
14)
in
the
back
of
your
Arcam
Alpha
7/8
tuner.
FOR
GOOD
FM
RADIO
RECEPTION
If
you
will
be
using
your
tuner
within
a
few
miles
of
a
major
radio
transmitter
the
T
shaped
wire
aerial
(dipole design)
supplied
should
give
a
good
reception.
Use
the
aerial
and
the
coaxial
plug
adaptor
provided,
to
connect
it
to
the
socket
©.
Mount
the
aerial
as
high
as
possible
on
a
wall.
Try
each
usable
wall
of
the
room
to
see
which
position
gives
best
reception.
The
usual
configuration
is
to
use
the
aerial
in
a
T
shape,
with
the
two
ends
(elements)
forming
the
top
cros-spiece.
Use
tacks
or
tape
to
hold
the
aerial
in
a
T
shape.
The
tacks
should
not
come
into
contact
with
the
internal
aerial
wire.
VERTICALLY
POLARISED
SIGNALS
Some
signals
from
radio
transmitter
are
‘vertically
polarised’,
(see
‘Radio
Transmitting
Stations’
mentioned
later,
for
details)
in
which
case
the
aerial
needs
to
be
located
with
its
elements
vertical.
Most,
but
not
all
signals
have
a
‘horizontal
component,
if
all
the
stations
you
wish
to
receive
have
this,
then
aligning
the
aerial
elements
horizontally
may
help
to
avoid
interference.
It
is
best
to
try
several
positions.
AM
AERIAL
Required
for
Medium
Wave
(MW)
and
Long
Wave
(LW)
radio
radio
signals.
|
There
is
an
AM
loop
aerial
supplied.
Connect
one
end
of
the
loop
aerial
into
socket
G
and
the
other
end
into
It
does
not
matter
which
of
the
wires
go
to
which
socket.
Rotate
the
aerial
to
see
which
position
gives
the
best
reception.
Some
interference
of
the
signal
may
be
experienced
near
a
fluorescent
light
tube
or
a
television.
Each
transmitting
radio
station
may
require
the
aertal
to
be
adjusted
slightly.
Even
on
the
same
frequency,
the
best
aerial
orientation
can
vary
with
time.
In
areas
of
weak
reception
or
when
the
tuner
is
used
inside
a
steel
framed
building
(such
as
a
block
of
flats)
you
can
use
a
long
wire
approximately
3-5
metres
long
and
mounted
high
up
outside
the
building.
Connect
the
end
of
the
wire
to
A
as
well
as
the
loop
aerial
supplied.
Bo
not
disconnect
the
loop
aerial.
Radio
signals
are
not
transmitted
in
LW
in
the
USA
,
Canada
and
some
European
countries.
FOR
MORE
INFORMATION
The
BBC
publishes
a
booklet
entitled
‘Radio
Transmitting
Stations’
which
contains
details
of
all
BBC
transmitters
in
the
UK
together
with
other
useful
hints
and
tips.
This
booklet
can
be
obtained
on
request
by
sending
a
large
stamped
addressed
envelope
to:-
Engineers
Dept.
BBC
Radio
201
Wood
Lane
London
WI2
7TS
Telephone:
08700
100
123
Internet:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/enginfo/fm_recep
The
UK
Radio
Authority
publishes
The
Radio
Authority
Pocket
Book’
which
contains
details
of
all
independent
radio
stations.
This
booklet
can
be
obtained
on
request
by
sending
a
large
stamped
addressed
envelope
to:-
Holbrook
House,
[4
Great
Queen
Street,
Holborn,
London,
WC2B
5DG
Telephone:
0171
430
2724
Fax:
0171
405
7062
e-mail:
Internet:
http://www.radioauthority.org.uk
A
free
booklet
(number
004-000-00345-4)
is
available
from
the
U.S.
government
called
‘How
to
Identify
and
Resolve
Radio-
TV
Interference
Problems’
by
writing
to:
The
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office
Washington,
D.C.
20402.
Section
C
Using
the
tuner
TUNE
| |
@.@Press
to
tune
up
or
down
through
the
chosen
frequency
band.When
pressed
continuously,
the
selector
will
scroll
continuously,
when
touched
and
released,
the
selector
wili
scroll
in
fixed
amounts.
ON
TUNE
INDICATOR
©
This
will
glow
green
when
you
are
correctly
tuned
to
a
signal
on
any
band.
When
you
are
off
tune
the
indicator
will
be
off.
BAND
10)
Selects
FM,
AM
(MW)
or
LW
frequency
band,
The
appropriate
letters
appear
on
the
display.
The
MW
band
is
denoted
by
AM
on
the
display.
MONO
&
Selects
mono
or
stereo
output.
Stereo
in
only
available
on
FM
radio
stations.
The
word
MONO
or
STEREO
will
light
on
the
display.
If
a
weak
station
is
received
in
stereo
the
background
hiss
can
be
reduced
(and
in
most
cases
eliminated)
by
selecting
MONO.
AUTO
®
When
pressed,
the
word
AUTO
will
illuminate
in
the
display,
When
buttons
O
Or
pressed
the
tuner
will
stop
automatically
at
a
station
with
any
suitably
strong
signal.
To
continue
searching
press
Oo
again.
STORING
RADIO
STATIONS
You
can
store
up
to
a
total
of
24
radio
stations
as
presets
in
the
memory
buttons,
UŒ
There
are
two
storage
‘levels.
FM
‘level’
where
16
stations
can
be
stored.
AM
‘level’
where
8
stations
can
be
stored.
The
8
stations
can
be
either
MWLW
or
a
combination
of
the
two.
You
move
up
or
down
the
levels
by
pressing
the
BAND
O
button,
which
scrolls
through
the
levels.
Your
first
and
ninth
FM
stations
are
stored
using
button
1-9,
your
second
and
tenth
FM
stations
are
stored
using
button
2-10
and
so
on.
TO
STORE
A
RADIO
STATION
IN
THE
MEMORY
Select
the
BAND,
(FM,
AM
or
LW)
using
button
®
and
tune
into
the
radio
station
you
wish
to
store.
Press
the
STORE
button
You
will
see
PI
in
the
display
at
(D.
Within
5
seconds,
press
the
memory
button
(numbers
|
to
8)
you
wish
to
store
the
station
under.
The
station
is
stored
when
a
number
appears
in
the
right
hand
end
of
the
display
at
OD.
To
store
stations
9-16
in
FM,
proceed
as
above
but
press
the
STORE
button
®
twice,
You
will
see
P2
in
the
display
at
@.
This
will
access
the
buttons
9-16,
TO
SELECT
A
STORED
RADIO
STATION
Select
the
BAND,
FM,
AM
or
LW
using
button
QD.
To
select
stations
stored
on
presets
|-9,
press
the
memory
button
number
which
stores
the
station
you
wish
to
select,
for
a
‘split
second?
only.
To
select
stations
9-16
in
FM,
proceed
as
above,
but
press
the
memory
button
number
which
stores
the
station
you
wish
to
select,
for
a
‘whole
second”.
POWER
®
Switches
the
unit
on
and
off.
POWER
INDICATOR
This
will
glow
green
to
show
that
the
unit
is
switched
on.
PRESET
INDICATOR
Indicates
the
number
of
the
preset
currently
selected.
FREQUENCY
DISPLAY
Indicates
the
frequency
of
the
selected
station
in
MHz
(FM)
or
kHz
(AM).
PRESET
MEMORY
BACK-UP
The
preset
memory
will
be
retained
while
the
tuner
is
connected
to
the
mains.
If
the
mains
supply
is
disconnected,
the
memory
will
be
retained
for
approximately
one
week.
RADIO
INTERFERENCE
Alpha
7/8
Tuners
are
audio
devices
containing
microprocessors,
and
other
digital
electronics.
They
have
been
designed
to
very
high
standards
of
electromagnetic
compatibility.
EC
COUNTRIES
This
product
has
been
designed
to
comply
with
directive
89/336/EEC.
USA
This
product
complies
with
FCC
requirements.
If
the
equipment
causes
interference
to
radio/television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
switching
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
following
measures
should
be
taken:
Re-orientate
the
receiving
antenna
or
route
the
antenna
cable
of
the
receiver
as
far
as
possible
from
this
appliance
and
its
cabling.
Relocate
the
receiver
with
respect
to
this
appliance.
Connect
the
receiver
and
this
appliance
to
different
mains
power
outlets.
If
the
problem
persists
contact
your
Arcam
dealer
or
Arcam
Customer
Support
on
+44
(0)
1223
203203.
SAFETY
STANDARD
This
product
has
been
designed
to
meet
the
IEC
60065
international
electrical
safety
standard.
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203203
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Fax
+44
(0)
1223
863384
e-mail:
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Using
the
Remote
Control
The
buttons
shown
in
white
have
the
same
functions
as
those
on
the
front
of
the
tuner.
Dont
forget
to
fit
the
2
AAA
batteries
supplied
and
ensure
they
are
inserted
correctly
into
the
back
of
the
Remote
Control
handset
before
using
it.
The
Remote
Control
handset
sends
a
message
to
an
infra-
red
receiver
which
is
located
behind
the
ARCAM
badge
on
the
front
of
the
tuner:
Do
not
place
anything
in
front
of
the
badge
or
the
Remote
Control
may
not
work.
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These
buttons
are
CD
player
functions.
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Refer
to
your
CD
Player
handbook
for
a
full
description
-
of
their
use.
This
Remote
Control
will
control
the
basic
functions
of
Arcam
CD
players
(except
the
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These
buttons
are
Amplifier
functions.
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Refer
to
your
Amplifier
handbook
for
a
full
description
„
of
their
use.
This
Remote
Control
will
control
the
,
volume
control
and
input
selector
(where
appropriate)
of
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all
remote
controllable
Arcam
amplifiers.
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If
you
have
an
Alpha
/
tuner
it
can
be
converted
to
the
remote
controllable
Alpha
8
version
with
a
dealer
installable
upgrade
kit.
Please
contact
your
dealer/distributor
or
Arcam
for
more
information.
VOLUME
+
-
Adjusts.
the
volume
level
on-Arcam
remote
controllable
amplifiers,
|
Please
note:
The
VOLUME:
control
and
‘MUTE’
buttons
have
no
effect
on
the:
output
level
of
the
Alpha
CD
players
or
tuners:
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TO
RETRIEVE
STORED
STATIONS
‘These.
buttons
enable
you
to
scroll
through
the
stored
radio
station
selections/presets
one
at
a
time.
When
you
press
4
,
the
preset
changes
instantly.
When
you
press
Y
,
rt
takes
a
little.longer:
This
is
because
the
unit
counts
up
through
the
presets
and
then
stops
at
the
one
before
the
preset
you
were.originally
on.
MODE
This
button
selects
MONO
or
STEREO
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SAFETY
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USE
This
product
was
designed
and
manufactured
to
meet
strict
quality
and
safety
standards.
There
are,
however
some
installation
and
operation
precautions
of
which
you
should
be
particularly
aware:
i.
Read
Instructions
All
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
appliance
is
operated.
2.
Retain
Instructions
The
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
3.
Heed
Warnings
All
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
in
this
handbook
should
be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow
Instructions
All
operating
and
use
instructions
should
be
followed,
5.
Water
and
Moisture
The
appliance
should
not
be
used
near
water
-
for
example
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
basement
or
swimming
pool,
etc.
6.
Racks
and
Stands
The
appliance
should
be
used
only
with
a
rack
or
stand
that
is
recommended
for
use
with
audio
equipment.
If
the
equipment
is
on
a
portable
rack
it
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
combination
to
overturn.
7.
Ventilation
The
appliance
should
be
situated
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
the
appliance
should
not
be
situated
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug
or
similar
surface
that
may
block
the
ventilation
openings
or
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet
that
may
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
8.
Heat
The
appliance
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
stoves
or
other
appliances
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
9.
Power
Sources
The
appliance
should
be
connected
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
described
in
this
handbook
or
as
marked
on
the
appliance.
10.
Grounding
Precautions
should
be
taken
so
that
the
grounding
means
of
the
appliance
is
not
defeated.
II.
Power-Cord
Protection
Power
supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
paying
particular
attention
to
cords
and
plugs,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appliance.
12.
Cleaning
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
mains
supply
before
cleaning.
The
appliance
should
normally
only
require
a
wipe
over
with
a
clean,
dry,
lint-free
cloth.
If
it
is
heavily
soiled
then
a
cloth
slightly
dampened
with
a
water/washing
up
liquid
solution
may
be
used.
Dry
the
unit
afterwards
with
a
dry
cloth.
We
do
not
advise
the
use
of
furniture
type
cleaning
sprays/
polishes
as
this
can
cause
white
marks,
which
are
very
difficult
to
remove,
if
the
unit
is
then
wiped
over
with
water
13.
Power
Lines
An
outdoor
antenna/
aerial
should
be
located
away
from
power
lines.
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
14.
Non-use
Periods
The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
15.
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
any
openings.
16.
Abnormal
Smell
|f
an
abnormal
smell
or
smoke
is
detected
from
the
appliance,
immediately
turn
the
power
off
and
unplug
the
unit
from
the
wall
outlet.
Contact
your
dealer
immediately.
17.
Damage
Requiring
Service
The
appliance
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
A.
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged
or:
B.
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
spilled
into
the
appliance
or:
C.
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or:
D.
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance
or:
E.
The
appliance
has
been
dropped
or
the
enclosure
damaged.
18.
Servicing
You
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
this
handbook.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
This
appliance
is
normally
supplied
with
a
moulded
mains
plug
already
fitted
to
the
lead.
If
for
any
reason
the
plug
needs
to
be
removed,
it
must
be
disposed
of
immediately
and
securely,
as
it
is
a
potential
shock
hazard
when
inserted
into
a
mains
socket.
If
the
plug
is
removed
then
the
remaining
lead
must
be
rewired
as
follows:
The
green
and
yellow
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
The
blue
wire
|
must
be
connected
I
g
to
the
terminal
which
is
coloured
is
coloured
green
and
yellow,
or
marked
with
the
letter
E
or
the
safety
earth
symbol.
blue
or
marked
with
the
letter
N.
The
brown
wire
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
coloured
brown
or
marked
with
the
letter
L.
When
replacing
the
fuse
in
the
supplied
moulded
mains
plug,
the
integral
fuse
holder/cover
must
always
be
refitted.
Use
a
5
amp
fuse.
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