Arcam FMJ A18 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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English
welcome…
ank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ Amplier.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three
decades and the new A18 amplier is the latest in a long line of award winning HiFi. e design
of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio
companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of stereo ampliers yet – designed and
built to give you years of listening enjoyment.
is handbook is a guide to installing and using the A18 Integrated Amplier, including
information on the more advanced features. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide
you to the section of interest.
We hope that your FMJ amplier will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the unlikely
event of any fault, or if you simply require further information about Arcam products, our
network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further information can also be found on the
Arcam website at ww w.arcam.co.uk.
e FMJ development team
Contents
safety guidelines .......................................E-2
Important safety instructions .............................E-2
Safety compliance...................................................E-2
welcome… .................................................E-3
overview .....................................................E-4
Placing the unit .......................................................E-5
Power ...........................................................................E-5
Interconnect cables ................................................E-5
A18 connections .......................................E-6
Pre-amplier connection .....................................E-7
Audio inputs ..............................................................E-7
Recording loops .......................................................E-7
Phono input ...............................................................E-7
loudspeakers .............................................E-8
Single wiring .............................................................E-8
Bi-amping ...................................................................E-8
remote control ...........................................E-9
The CR10 remote control .....................................E-9
Amplier commands .............................................E-9
Switching on ..........................................................E-10
Selecting an audio source ................................E-10
Listening ..................................................................E-10
operation .................................................E-10
Adjusting listening settings .............................E-10
Processor mode ....................................................E-10
Recording an audio source ..............................E-11
Troubleshooting ...................................................E-11
specications ..........................................E-12
product guarantee ................................E-13