Arcam Alpha Integrated Stereo Amplifier - Manual (Page 4)

Hints and tips
For best results place the speakers away from
the wall, NOT in a corner, and off the floor.
Speaker stands are ideall
If the cable from the amplifier to the
loudspeakers is long, it may be worthwhile to
use thick speaker cable. Always ensure that the
cable is joined properly to the 4mm plugs.
Keep the turntable away from the speakers to
avoid acoustic pickup by the turntable from the
speakers - they should not be placed on the
same piece of furniture.
The amplifier will get quite warm when being
used at high levels. THIS IS PERFECTLY
NORMAL! However, if it becomes too hot to
touch, switch off the amplifier at once and
consult your dealer.
If there is a lot of hum with the disc input
selected check that the earthing lead from the
turntable is connected to the ground terminal
just above the disc input sockets and that the
amplifier is correctly earthed via the mains lead.
If your system does not work check that;
- the amplifier is switched on and the red light
is on
- the source is plugged into the correct input
sockets
- the selector switch is switched to the correct
source
- the speakers are plugged into the amplifier
correctly
- the volume control is not set to minimum
- the speaker fuses have not blown
- the fuse In the mains plug has not blown
If sound comes out of one speaker only check
that;
- both speakers are plugged into the amplifier
- a speaker fuse has not blown
- the balance control is not set fully clockwise
or anticlockwise
- both left and right channels of the source are
connected to the Inputs correctly and the input
wiring is not faulty (check by swapping left and
right input connectors).
G uarantee for UK sales.
This equipment has been fully tested belore despatch from the factory.
Both the workmanship and the performance of this equipment are
(except as set out below) guaranteed against defects for a period of two
years from the date of purchase provided that it was originally purchased
new from an authorised UK dealer under a consumer sale agreement.
(The words "consumer sale” shall be construed in accordance with
Section 15 of the Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973).
The Manufacturers can accept no responsibility for delects arising from
accident, misuse, vrear and tear, or neglect or through unauthorised
adjustment and or repair, neither can they accept responsibility lor
damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming
under this guarantee.
This guarantee covers both labour and parts but the liability of the
Manufacturers is limited to the cost of repair or replacement (at the
discretion of the Manufacturers) of the defective parts and under no
circumstances extends to consequential loss or damage.
Claim s under this guarantee
This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned
to the dealer from whom It was purchased or, failing this, any other
authorised A & R Cambridge dealer. If it is not possible to return the
equipment by hand, then it should be further protected in a "transit
pack” (available from your dealer or direct from the factory) and sen)
carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier.
Should the original packing not be available, replacement packing can
be purchased from the Manufacturers. The equipment should not be
sent by post.
DO NOT CONSIGN THE EOUIPMENT TO A & R CAMBRIDGE UNLESS
YOU HAVE FIRST BEEN SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED TO DO SO BY
THE MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DO
NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE DESPATCH.
If you have any difficulty complying with these requirements, please
contact the Manufacturers at the following address;-
A & R Cambridge Limited,
Denny Industrial Centre,
Waterbeach,
Cambridge CBS 9PB.
Tel: (0223) 861550
Telex: 81 7345 (ARCAM G)
In either case you should state clearly your name and address, the date
and place of purchase, together with a brie) description of the fault
experienced.
In the event of equipment being returned which on test is found to
comply with the published specification the Manufacturers reserve the
right to charge a reasonable fee for testing the equipment and for return
carriage.
Enquiries
The Manufacturers are happy to ansv/er any queries you may have
regarding the use of this equipment on the condition that this enquiry is
by letter and a stamped addressed envelope is provided. You should
slate clearly the serial number of the unit, the dealer from whom it was
purchased and the date of purchase.
THIS GUARANTEE IN NO WAY VARIES OR REMOVES A
PURCHASER'S STATUTORY RIGHTS.