Important Safety Instructions; Safety Compliance; Welcome - Arcam FMJ C49 Handbook

safety
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
guidelines
service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the
plug fully into the socket.

Important safety instructions

12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified by
1. Read these instructions.
the manufacturer, or sold with the
2. Keep these instructions. apparatus.
3. Heed all warnings. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
4. Follow all instructions.
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
when unused for long periods of time.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
or grounding-type plug.
dropped.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
15. Object or liquid entry
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
WARNING – Take care that objects do not fall and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
openings. The equipment shall not be exposed to
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
dripping or splashing. Liquid-filled objects such as vases
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
should not be placed on the equipment.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
16. Climate
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
The equipment has been designed for use in moderate
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
climates and in domestic situations.
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Class II product
This equipment is a Class II or double
insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth
('ground' in the U.S.).
Warning
Mains plug/appliance coupler is used to disconnect
device and it shall remain readily operable.
17. Cleaning 20. Damage requiring service
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. The equipment should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
The case should normally only require a wipe with a
A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been
soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for
cleaning. damaged, or
B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the
We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or
equipment, or
polishes as they can cause permanent white marks.
C. the equipment has been exposed to rain, or
18. Power sources
D. the equipment does not appear to operate normally
Only connect the equipment to a power supply of
or exhibits a marked change in performance, or
the type described in the operating instructions or as
E. the equipment has been dropped or the enclosure
marked on the equipment.
damaged.
The primary method of isolating the equipment from
the mains supply is to remove the mains plug. The

Safety compliance

equipment must be installed in a manner that makes
disconnection possible. This equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/EN
60065 international electrical safety standard.
19. Abnormal smell
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
equipment, turn the power off immediately and unplug
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
and do not reconnect the equipment.
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The building installation shall be regarded as providing
protection in accordance with the rating of the wall
socket outlet.
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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 A49 integrated amplifier, C49 pre-amplifier and the P49/P349 power
amplifiers are the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. 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 performing range of stereo amplifiers yet – designed and built to give you
years of listening enjoyment.
This handbook is a guide to installing and using the A49, C49, P49 and P349 including
information on their more advanced features. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide
you to the section of interest.
We hope that your FMJ product 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
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