Arcam Delta 100 - Manual (Page 3)

Arcam Delta 100 cassette deck handbook
INTRODUCTION
Thank you tor buying the Arcam Delta 100 cassette deck.
You have chosen not only one of the first cassette decks designed to use
the single chip Dolby S Noise Reduction (NR) system, but a cassette deck
that seriously livals CD for sound quality. Arcam is currently the only British
manufacturer with a cassette deck for the domestic market that is both
designed and built in the UK.
The Delta 100 has been designed to complement not only
the rest of the Delta range, but any good quality system requiring a first rate
recording and replay capability. The inclusion of Dolby S type NR now gives
you superb sound quality with pre-recorded Dolby S type NR tapes, or wth
tapes recorded yourself that have been encoded with Dolby S type NR. The
Delta 100 is also fitted vnth Dolby B and C type NR, so ensuring complete
compatitMlity with ail your existing tapes. Dolby S type NR has also been
designed so that tapes encoded with Dolby S type NR will play on decks
fitted with Dolby B type NR. Any tape recorded at home on your Delta 100
can be played back on a personal stereo, portable deck. In the car, etc., and
give excellent results.
Each Arcam Delta 100 cassette deck has been thoroughly
checked and tested to ensure trouble free performance. Please read these
Instructions fully before operating your Delta 100 and retain them for future
reference. This will ensure that you get the best results from your cassette
deck. Remember that your dealeris there to help youl He has extensive
knowle^e of all Arcam products and considerable experience of their use
in a variety of systems.
If, however, he is unable to answer your query, please do
not hesitate to contact us directly at the factory.
INSTALLING AND USING YOUR DELTA 100
Mains supply
The Delta 100 may be supplied to work on any of the
following vo!tages;110V, 120V, 220V or 240V (100V units can be supplied
to special order). Please check that your local mains supply voltage agrees
with the voltage setting indicated on the back panel of the unit. If it does not.
please contact your dealeror distributor for details of how to proceed
further. A detachable mains lead Is supplied with the Delta 100.
The cores of this lead are colour coded in accordance with
the following code:
Green & yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Uve
Note: Export units for certain markets have moulded mains
plugs fitted as standard. If the colour-coded mains lead does not correspond
with the cobured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug,
please proceed as follows:
The wire which is colour-coded green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is coloured green, or marked
with the safety earth symbol or the letter E'. The wire which is colour-coded
blue must be connected to the terminal cobured black or marked 'N'. The
wire which is colour-coded brown must be connected to the terminal
cobured red or marked 'L'.
FUSES
If the mains plug is fused, fit a 3 amp fuse. The AC supply
inlet to the Delta 100 uses a standard lEC chassis mounting plug. The lEC
line socket on your mains lead, and the lEC plug on the Delta 100 are a
tight fit. Before using the unit, please ensure that the mains lead is pushed
firmly home. Under no circumstances should the cover be removed unless
the mains supply has been disconnected at the wall socket.
Notice: 1. Please retain the carton and all packaging so
that it may be repacked correctly if it ever becomes necessary to ship the
unit or return it for service.
2. If servicing is required, the equipment should be properly
packed and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased. It is
essential to include a covering letter giving your name and address, and a
brief but thorough explanation of the fault.
CONNECTIONS
Both audio inputs andoutputs are via RCA phono
connectors. The phono sockets for left and right channels are marked
accordingly. Your interconnect cables should be marked left and right or
coburct^ed, usually red for right channel and black for left. Before
connecting your Delta 100, please ensure that all components are switched
off.