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Page 2 - important safety instructions; class ii product

e-2 safety guidelines important safety instructions This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions.1. Take heed of warnings and instructionsYou should read all the safety and ...

Page 3 - english; welcome...; The FMJ development team; contents

e-3 english welcome… Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ Amplifier. Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new A18 amplifier is the latest in a long line of award winning HiFi. The design of the FMJ range draws ...

Page 4 - overview; p h O N O 2 0

e-4 overview Arcam’s A18 Integrated Amplifier provides class-leading sound quality. Drawing on the many years of amplifier design experience at Arcam, the A18 uses the best quality components and engineering practice to produce a product that will give many years of musical pleasure and reliable ser...

Page 6 - connections

E-6 A18 connections Note Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page 5 before Audio connections audio inputs, although any suitable device may be connected to the line-level inputs. (Note, however, that the name of the input shown on the front-panel display...

Page 7 - Phono input

e-7 english Pre-amplifier connection pre out To use your A18 as a dedicated pre-amplifier, or as part of a bi-amp’ed system, connect the pre out sockets to the input sockets of your power amplifier. audio inputs Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all have the same characteristics...

Page 8 - loudspeakers; notes on making speaker

e-8 loudspeakers notes on making speaker connections < Do not make any connections to any amplifier while it is switched on. We recommend that your amplifier is completely disconnected from the mains supply before starting. < Before switching your amplifier(s) on for the first time after conne...

Page 9 - inserting batteries into the; the cr10 remote control

e-9 english The CR10 is pre-programmed for use with the A18 as well as Arcam CD players (such as CD17).The CR10 requires a clear line of sight to the front panel display of A18 to ensure reliable operation. Make sure you have inserted the two AAA batteries supplied before attempting to use the CR10....

Page 10 - operation; A U X 3 1; adjusting listening settings; Processor mode

e-10 Switching on The front panel power button switches the unit on and off.The power light (next to the ‘A18 Integrated Amplifier’ text) indicates the state of the amplifier. The power LED is green and ON if the power is connected and the unit is turned ON. display The front panel dIspLAy button (o...

Page 11 - troubleshooting; no sound; Sound cuts-out unexpectedly

e-11 english Recording an audio source The A18 allows you to record and monitor the sound from any connected source.The back panel AV out or pVr out sockets can be connected to the input sockets of your recording device (these are usually labelled record or In ). The two recording loops have a simil...

Page 12 - specifications

e-12 Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channelBoth channels, 8 Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 50W Single channel, 4 Ω , at 1kHz 70W Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8 Ω at 1kHz 0.01% InputsPhono cartridge: Input sensitivity at 1kHz 2.5—15mV Input impedance 47k Ω Signal/noise ratio (CCIR, 45W) 88d...

Page 13 - product; Worldwide guarantee

e-13 english product guarantee Worldwide guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor. The manufacturer can...