Arcam P7 User Manual

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Using this handbook
This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you
need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam FMJ P7 Multichannel
Power Amplifier.
It may be that the P7 has been installed and set up as part of your
Hi-Fi or home cinema installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this
case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with
installation and setting up the unit. Use the Contents list to guide you
to the relevant sections.
SAFETY
Safety guidelines are set out on the following page 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. This is a class 1 product and requires
an earth connection.
CONTENTS
Using this handbook...................................................................... 3
Safety guidelines ............................................................................. 4
Safety instructions .................................................................................. 4
Safety compliance...................................................................................4
Getting started with your P7...................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................... 5
Speaker installation ................................................................................5
Cables............................................................................................................5
Installation ....................................................................................... 6
Positioning the unit ................................................................................6
Connecting to a pre-amplier.........................................................6
Connecting to a loudspeakers ........................................................7
Connecting to a power supply .......................................................7
Operating your P7......................................................................... 8
Front panel layout ..................................................................................8
Operating procedure ...........................................................................8
Bi-wiring and bi-amping your loudspeakers............................. 9
Before you start ...................................................................................... 9
Bi-wiring your loudspeakers .............................................................9
Bi-amping your system.........................................................................9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 10
Fault status indicators........................................................................ 11
Technical specication ................................................................12
Guarantee......................................................................................13
On-line registration ............................................................................ 13
OTHER LANGUAGES
Check the Arcam website (www.arcam.co.uk) for further languages.

Arcam P7 Specifications

General

Amplifier class	-
Frequency range	1 - 100000 Hz
RMS rated power	1050 W
Output impedance	0.05 Ω
Audio output channels	- channels
Peak power per channel	150 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	122 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.05 %
Purpose	Home
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Silver
Connectivity technology	Wired
Built-in display	No
AC input voltage	115-230 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	3000 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	450 mm
Width	430 mm
Height	180 mm
Weight	31000 g