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Bi-amping

Bi-amping requires the use of two amplifiers per 

channel. Normally, your A49 is used to drive the high-

frequency (treble) speakers, while a power-amplifier 

(such as a P49/P349) is used for the lower (bass) 

frequencies.
Connect your A49 to the speakers as described for 

single wiring, with the exception that the A49 should be 

connected to the speaker terminals labelled 

HF

 or ‘High 

Frequency’.
Then connect the power amplifier (P49/P349, for 

example) to the 

LF

 or ‘Low Frequency’ terminals, as in 

the diagram. A pair of audio interconnect cables are also 

required to connect the pre-amp outputs of the A49 to 

the power amp inputs of the P49/P349.
The interconnects can be either XLR (recommended for 

longer cable runs) or phono (RCA). Set the 

INPUT

 switch 

on the P49/P349 to the appropriate setting for the cables 

used. 

WARNING: the strip of metal on the speakers connecting 

the low frequency (

LF

) terminals to the high frequency (

HF

terminals MUST BE REMOVED. Failure to do so will result 

in damage to both amplifiers, which will not normally be 

covered under warranty.

To allow the power state of the P49/P349 to be 

controlled by the A49 please connect the 

TRIGGER OUT

 

to the 

TRIGGER IN

 using a mono 3.5mm jack lead – not 

supplied.

An A49 and P49 connected to speakers using bi-amping.

PHONO

GROUND

ONLY

PHONO

(MM)

CD

TUNER

SAT

BD

PVR

AV

RECORD

OUT

PRE

OUT

R

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 1

SPEAKER 2

L

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 2

SPEAKER 1

AUX R

AUX L

PRE OUT R

PRE OUT L

TRIGGER OUT

6V     1A 12V     1.5A

ACCESSORY

POWER

110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz

350W MAX

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SWITCH POSITIONS

115 = 110 - 120V~

230 = 220 - 240V~

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

L

R

PRE

IN

PRE

OUT

R

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 1

SPEAKER 2

L

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 2

SPEAKER 1

PRE IN R

PRE IN L

110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz

350W MAX

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SWITCH POSITIONS

115 = 110 - 120V~

230 = 220 - 240V~

TRIGGER IN

TRIGGER OUT

LF

HF

LF

HF

R

L

A49

P49

Remove 

metal strip

Remove 

metal strip

Make sure INPUT 

switch matches wired 

configuration (XLR or RCA)

Make sure MODE 

switch is set to ST

Make sure GAIN 

switch is set to 31dB

NOTE: Units can be interconnected via XLR or RCA. 

Both versions shown for illustration purposes only.

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

25dB/31dB

GAIN

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

25dB/31dB

GAIN

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

25dB/31dB

GAIN

LF

HF

LF

HF

Bridged mode - P49 only

In bridged mode only the 

L+

 and 

R+

 outputs of 

SPEAKER 

1

 are active.

WARNING: Do not make any connections to the other speaker 

terminals, doing so will severely damage your amplifier.

If each speaker has more than one pair of connecting 

terminals, use the terminals labelled 

LF

 or ‘Low 

Frequency’.
To drive your right speaker, select one of the P49 

amplifiers and connect the red positive speaker terminal 

labelled 

SPEAKER 1 L+

 to the positive 

LF

 terminal of your 

right speaker. 

R

A C49 pre-amp and two P49 power amps in bridged configuration.

PHONO

GROUND

ONLY

PHONO

(MM)

CD

TUNER

SAT

BD

PVR

AV

RECORD

OUT

PRE

OUT

AUX R

AUX L

PRE OUT R

PRE OUT L

TRIGGER OUT

6V     1A 12V     1.5A

ACCESSORY

POWER

110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz

350W MAX

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SWITCH POSITIONS

115 = 110 - 120V~

230 = 220 - 240V~

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

L

R

PRE

IN

PRE

OUT

R

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 1

SPEAKER 2

L

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 2

SPEAKER 1

PRE IN R

PRE IN L

TRIGGER IN

110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz

350W MAX

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SWITCH POSITIONS

115 = 110 - 120V~

230 = 220 - 240V~

TRIGGER OUT

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

L

R

PRE

IN

PRE

OUT

R

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 1

SPEAKER 2

L

4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKER 2

SPEAKER 1

PRE IN R

PRE IN L

TRIGGER IN

110-120V/220-240V ~ 50-60 Hz

350W MAX

POWER INLET

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

SWITCH POSITIONS

115 = 110 - 120V~

230 = 220 - 240V~

TRIGGER OUT

L

Similarly, connect the red positive speaker terminal 

labelled 

SPEAKER 1 R+

 to the negative 

LF

 terminal of your 

right speaker.
Repeat the above procedure to connect the second P49  

amplifier to the left speaker.

WARNING: Make absolutely sure you have used the correct 

SPEAKER 1L+ and R+ terminals. 

In this setup only one interconnect is required to each 

power amplifer and it should be connected to the 

PRE 

IN L

 input.

C49

P49

P49

The interconnects can be either XLR (recommended for 

longer cable runs) or phono (RCA). Set the 

INPUT

 switch 

on the P49 to the appropriate setting for the cables used.

WARNING: If your speakers support bi-wiring, there will be a 

strip of conductive metal connecting the low-frequency (

LF

)

terminals to the high-frequency (

HF

) terminals; this MUST NOT 

BE REMOVED in a bridged mode system.

To allow the power state of the P49 to be controlled by 

the A49 please connect the 

TRIGGER OUT

 to the 

TRIGGER 

IN

 using a mono 3.5mm jack lead – not supplied.

Make sure MODE 

switch is set to BRIDGE 

on both amps

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

25dB/31dB

GAIN

NOTE: Units can be interconnected via XLR or RCA. 

Both versions shown for illustration purposes only.

Make sure INPUT 

switch matches wired 

configuration (XLR or RCA) 

on both amps

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

25dB/31dB

GAIN

Make sure GAIN 

switch is set to 31dB 

on both amps

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

ST/BRIDGE/DM

MODE

XLR/RCA

INPUT

XLR/RCA

INPUT

25dB/31dB

GAIN

25dB/31dB

GAIN

Summary of Contents for A49

Page 1: ...AY BALANCE BD PVR AV SP1 SP2 PHONES POWER POWER STANDBY PHONO PHONO AUX CD TUNER SAT MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE BD PVR AV PHONES POWER POWER STANDBY SP1 SP2 POWER POWER STANDBY HANDBOOK Integrated amplifier...

Page 2: ...cts do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed...

Page 3: ...ur equipment to make sure that the mains power supply cabling is kept as far away as possible from your audio cables Failure to do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio signals Arcam s A49 inte...

Page 4: ...1 for more information Balanced XLR audio inputs Use these sockets to connect to your source component if the source has balanced XLR outputs If your source component has unbalanced outputs use the ph...

Page 5: ...lows the P49 to control the power state of any connected equipment such as a P49 P349 power amplifier In normal use there is no need to make any connections to these outputs P349 connections Note Plea...

Page 6: ...HONO AUX CD TUNER SAT MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE BD PVR AV PHONES POWER POWER STANDBY PM 50 When at the default level a will be shown just in front of the level indication Connecting to an additional power...

Page 7: ...ert the two AAA batteries supplied Take care to insert the batteries in the right direction by following the and marks in the battery compartment C Slide the battery compartment cover back and lock it...

Page 8: ...n navigating a menu press this key to return to the previous screen or selection SHUFF Toggles random shuffle play on and off RPT Repeat playback of the disc or pre programmed selection of tracks To r...

Page 9: ...1 are active WARNING Do not make any connections to the other speaker terminals doing so will severely damage your amplifier If each speaker has more than one pair of connecting terminals use the term...

Page 10: ...ng a mono 3 5mm jack lead not supplied R A C49 pre amp and two P49 power amps in dual mono configuration ST BRIDGE DM MODE XLR RCA INPUT 25dB 31dB GAIN L R PRE IN PRE OUT R 4 16 OHMS CLASS 2 WIRING SP...

Page 11: ...ed A49 specifications Continual improvement policy Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Inputs P...

Page 12: ...is means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Continuous power output 20Hz 20kHz at 0 2 THD per channel Three channels 8 20Hz 20kHz 180W Two channels 8 20Hz 20kHz 200W...

Page 13: ...ity for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee The warranty covers Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date After two years you m...

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