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This Handbook covers 4 different models, as follows:
An integrated amplifier
A power amplifier
The DAVE (Digital Audio Video Entertainment) amplifier
The MARC (Multi Area Remote Control) amplifier
SAFETY
There are 19 safety items, set out on page 25 of this Handbook.
For your own safety, and to ensure that your amplifier works
properly, we strongly recommend that you read them.
SOUND CUTS OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON
If the temperature of the internal heatsinks rises above a safe level,
then a thermal cut out inside the amplifier will operate.
The POWER INDICATOR on the front panel will turn orange and
the protection system will temporarily remove the power to the
speakers. The system will reset itself as the heatsinks cool down.
When playing a heavily recorded CD it is possible to drive the A22
at full power despite the fact that the volume is not at maximum.
This is because of the high output voltage from a CD player.
AMPLIFIER DOESN’T SWITCH BACK ON
All amplifiers have a 'protection mechanism' which will be
activated if you switch the unit on again immediately after turning it
off.The mechanism may stop it being turned back on.
If the mechanism activates, wait 30 seconds, then try again.
For ease of use, this handbook has been divided into 4 sections.
Integrated amplifier
Power amplifier
DAVE (Digital Audio Video Entertainment) amplifier
MARC (Multi Area Remote Control) amplifier
Each of the sections has a short introduction to the product,
followed by an 'User Guide' which is primarily for users who have
had their system installed by their dealer or supplier.
Following the 'User Guide' is a section describing 'Advanced
Features' (depending on the complexity of the product).
Finally for customers wishing to set up their own system, a section
called 'Setting Up'.
Integrated amplifier
User Guide 4
Using the Remote Control Handset 5
Advanced features 6
Setting up 7-8
Bi-wiring your speakers 9
Bi-amping 10
Power amplifier
User Guide 11
Setting up 12
Integrated and Power amplifiers - Technical Specifications 13
DAVE amplifier
(HOME THEATRE MODULE)
User Guide 14
Setting up 15-19
Advanced features 20
Remote Control Handset 21
MARC amplifier
(MULTI AREA MODULE)
User Guide 22-23
Advanced Features 24
Safety Guidelines 25
Guarantee 26
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