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Page 2 - important safety instructions; Safety compliance; ATTENTION

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 instructions You should read all the safety an...

Page 3 - english; welcome; and built to give you years of listening enjoyment.; 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 A38 and P38 amplifiers are the latest in a long line of award winning HiFi. The design of the FMJ ran...

Page 4 - overview

e-4 overview Arcam’s A38 Integrated Amplifier – and its companion P38 Power Amplifier – provide class-leading sound quality. The A38 features a number of new technologies which practically eliminate thermal modulation of audio signals, ensuring truly dynamic and thrilling reproduction. New output de...

Page 6 - connections

e-6 �� A38 connections Phono input A high quality phono input is avail...

Page 7 - aV dubbing; Phono input

e-7 english audio inputs Although the inputs are labelled for specific devices, all have the same characteristics and each may be used with any line-level product. The exception is the optional Phono input (see page 16 for specification). dVd Intended for the analogue outputs from a DVD-player. AV I...

Page 8 - loudspeakers; notes on making speaker; Single wiring; connecting loudspeakers to the A38/P38

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 10 - operation; Selecting an audio source; listening using headphones; Recording an audio source; Selecting the source for recording

e-10 Switching the a38 on The PowEr button 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 ‘A38 Integrated Amplifier’ text) indicates the state of the amplifier: 1. A...

Page 11 - configuring your A38 amplifier

e-11 english adjusting listening settings The A38 allows you to customise various features of the amplifier to fit your system. Use this diagram to help you navigate through the available configuration options.In the diagram, the control knob is shown as . Normally, the display shows the current vol...

Page 12 - remote; Source keys; Select the source key first

e-12 inserting batteries into the remote control 1. Open the battery compartment by pressing the button on the back of the handset. 2. Insert four ‘AAA’ batteries into the battery compartment – two facing the top of the unit, and two facing the end, as in the diagram. 3. Lower the end cap onto the p...

Page 13 - BC

e-13 english �� amp commands 2 PowEr – Switches A38 between stand-by and on 1–9 Some number ke...

Page 14 - connecting to loudspeakers; audio in

e-14 P38 connections �� connecting to loudspeakers The P38 amplifier may be connected by simple wiring, bi-wiring or bi-amping...

Page 16 - continual improvement policy; specifications

e-16 a38 P38 Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channelBoth channels, 8 Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 100W 100W Single channel, 8 Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 150W 150W Both channels, 4 Ω , 20Hz—20kHz 140W 140W Single channel, 4 Ω , at 1kHz 200W 200W Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8 Ω at 1kHz 0.005% 0.005% I...

Page 17 - troubleshooting; no sound; Sound cuts-out unexpectedly

e-17 english troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your amplifier, check the following items. no sound Check the following: < Both the A38 and (if applicable) P38 power- amplifiers are switched on. < The amplifier is not muted (indicated on the A38 by Muted being shown on the front-pa...

Page 18 - Worldwide guarantee; claims under guarantee

e-18 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 take no...