Arcam A38, P38 manual welcome, Contents, English, The 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
A38 connections	E-6
Audio inputs	E-7
Recording loops	E-7
Phono input	E-7
Pre-/power-amplifier connections	E-7
Controlling A38 from a second room	E-7
loudspeakers	E-8
Connecting loudspeakers to the A38/P38... E-8
Single wiring	E-9
Bi-wiring	E-9
Bi-amping	E-9
A38 operation	E-10
Switching the A38 on	E-10
Changing the volume	E-10
Selecting an audio source	E-10
Recording an audio source	E-10
A38 setup	E-11
Configuring your A38 amplifier	E-11
remote control	E-12
The CR90 Universal remote controller	E-12
Source keys	E-12
Amp commands	E-13
P38connections	E-14
Connecting to loudspeakers	E-14
Other connections	E-14
Remote switching	E-15
specifications	E-16
Troubleshooting	E-17
Remote-control codes	E-17
product guarantee	E-18

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 range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best preforming Stereo amplifiers yet; designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment.

This handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using both the A38 Integrated Amplifier and P38 Power Amplifier systems. It starts by giving advice on installation, moves on to describe how to use the product and finishes with additional 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 Amplifier 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.

The FMJ development team

welcome

English

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