welcome…
ank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ Amplier.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three
decades and the new A19 amplier 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 ampliers yet – designed and
built to give you years of listening enjoyment.
is handbook is a guide to installing and using the A19 Integrated Amplier, 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 amplier 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 www.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
A19 connections .......................................E-6
Audio inputs ..............................................................E-7
Phono input ...............................................................E-7
Record output...........................................................E-7
Pre-amplier output ..............................................E-7
remote control ...........................................E-8
The CR108 remote control...................................E-8
Amplier commands .............................................E-8
loudspeakers .............................................E-9
Single wiring .............................................................E-9
Bi-amping ................................................................... E-9
operation ................................................. E-10
Switching on .......................................................... E-10
Selecting an audio source ................................ E-10
Listening .................................................................. E-10
Adjusting the balance ........................................ E-11
Recording an audio source ..............................E-11
Troubleshooting ................................................... E-11
specications .......................................... E-12
product guarantee
................................ E-13