Using your C31 pre-ampli er
Switching the C31 on
The power button
bm
switches the unit on and off; alternatively, the unit can be switched in and out of
stand-by mode by pressing the 2 button on the remote control handset.
The power light (next to the “C31 Pre-Ampli er” text) indicates the state of the ampli er:
1. a red light means that the ampli er is in stand-by mode;
2. when you switch your ampli er on, the power light glows amber for a few seconds; during this time
the outputs are muted;
3. the light changes to green when the ampli er is ready for use.
The power light may ash if a fault has occurred – the fault type is shown on the display. See page 16,
“Troubleshooting,” for help in resolving fault situations. If the fault cannot be cleared, unplug your
ampli er and contact your Arcam dealer.
Changing the volume
Use the control knob
7
in the centre of the display to change the volume. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the volume, anti-clockwise to reduce it.
The output of the C31 can be muted by pressing MUTE
1
. Press MUTE for a second
time (or change the volume) to release the muting.
Selecting an audio source
A source-selection button
8
is used to select the source that is connected to the
input corresponding to the button. A light above the relevant button indicates which
input is selected and this information will also be shown on the display.
TAPE
To listen to the device connected to the tape input, press the TAPE button.
Note that two source lights will be illuminated when the TAPE button is pressed: the
tape light itself, together with an indicator to show which source is being routed to
the tape outputs for recording purposes. To change this recording source, please
see below.
To de-select the tape input, press the TAPE button for a second time.
It is important to realise that the
volume indication on the display
may not an accurate indication of
the ‘percentage’ of the ampli er
power in use. Your power ampli er
may deliver its full power long
before the volume control reaches
its maximum position, particularly
when listening to ‘loud’ inputs,
such as CD’s. In contrast, lower-
level inputs, such as tuners and
cassette decks, will sound quieter
for the same shown volume level.
To compensate for this (to make
all inputs the same ‘loudness’ for
a given value on the display), the
input levels of each source may
be adjusted. This is done using
the product con guration menu,
described on page 8.
