Arcam FMJ A28 Handbook
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  • Page 1 Integrated amplifier H a n d b o o k Amplificateur intégré M a n u e l Integrierter Verstärker H a n d b u c H Geïntegreerde versterker H a n d l e i d i n g ������������������������...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    class i product CAUTION ATTENTION This equipment is a Class I electrical appliance. RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK DO NOT OPEN It requires safety connection to electrical earth safety (‘ground’ in the U.S.). 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A28 amplifier is the latest in a long line of award winning HiFi. The design Important safety instructions ......E-2 Safety compliance...........E-2 of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio welcome welcome ............E-3 companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of stereo amplifiers yet –...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Arcam’s A28 Integrated Amplifier provides class-leading The CR90 remote control supplied with the A28 is an The A28 Integrated Amplifier is designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music and sound quality. eight-page ‘universal’ learning remote control which is simple to use, and once set up is able to control a movies to life.
  • Page 5: Placing The Unit

    If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different, carry audio signals). All cables should be kept as short Do not place the amplifier in an enclosed space please contact your Arcam dealer immediately < as is practically possible.
  • Page 6: A28 Connections

    noTe functions are only used TRIG oUT REMoTE IN in multi-room systems. They are not required for normal use. connections Speaker terminals The A28 is equipped with two sets of speaker terminals. See page 8 for information on connecting loudspeakers. ���...
  • Page 7: Audio Inputs

    The A28 will require a remote pick-up device with a 12V external power supply (such as a Xantech Dinky Sleeve = 0V Link) located in Zone 2, together with a power amplifier (such as an Arcam A28 or P38) to complete the system.
  • Page 8: Loudspeakers

    Bi-amping requires the use of two amplifiers per Arcam dealer who will be happy to help you. channel. Normally, your A28 is used to drive the high- frequency (treble) speakers, with a P38 used for the...
  • Page 9: Single Wiring

    Single wiring The A28 is designed for bi-wiring, which is why there are duplicate speaker terminals on the back. For single wiring, we recommend that you use the lower set of speaker terminals on your amplifier. If each speaker has more than one pair of connecting terminals, use the terminals labelled or ‘Low Frequency’...
  • Page 10: Switching The A28 On

    9, both To record one source whilst listening to another, press contact your Arcam dealer. must be switched on. Note that when both lights are off, front panel button changes the display and turn the control knob until the display...
  • Page 11: A28 Setup

    Configuring your A28 amplifier ‘Power On’ state VOLUMEOOO adjusting listening settings you have found the setting that you wish to adjust (as A28 setup shown on the front panel display), press . To adjust The A28 allows you to customise various features of the the chosen setting, use the control knob.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    ‘device mode’ or ‘page’ remote that can control up to eight devices. It’s pre-programmed selected. for use with the A28 and many other Arcam products control (FM/DAB tuners, CD players and DVD players). The device selection keys:...
  • Page 13: Amp Commands

    amp commands ��� – Switches A28 between stand-by � � � powER and on 1–9 Some number keys can be used for source � � � selection: DVD input � � � CD input ��� AV-PH FX �� � ����� �����...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel continual improvement policy Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products. This means that designs and specifications Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz 130W are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    The following tables give the IR commands accepted by the A28. following items. Note that the A28 also responds to code 20–53 (the command for an Arcam CD player). The A28 switches pLAY automatically to CD input on receiving this command.
  • Page 16: Product Guarantee

    This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or failing this, directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence. It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier – not by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit.
  • Page 17 A&R Cambridge Ltd, pembroke Avenue, waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QR, England Sh209 Issue 1...

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