Arcam A18
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1. VOLTAGE SELECT 4 16 OHMS POWER INLET CLASS 2 WIRING Voltage select Pre amplifier connection Ensure that the voltage selected This socket is only used if you are using matches your local power supply the A18 as a pre amp for example when using the A18 in conjunction with a P38 in a bi amplified system See page 8 for more information Note Please read the Placing the unit Power and Interconnect cables sections on page 5 before connecting up your A18 integrated amplifier Phono earth terminal For connecting your turntable earth lead if required Note that this terminal must not be used as a safety earth Aux input Analogue 3 5mm stereo jack socket intended for connecting a portable MP3 player AUX Audio connections The labels above the connectors give suggested audio inputs although any suitable device may be connected to the line level inputs Note however that the name of the input shown on the front panel display cannot be changed DVD SAT TUNER and CD are all line level inputs The PHONO MM input has different characteristics see page 12 for the specification In addition to the line level inputs the AV and PVR connectors both have line level outputs for use in recording from other sources See page 7 for more information A18 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER O A PHONES POWER Phones 3 5mm stereo jack socket intended for use with a set of2. operation Switching on The front panel POWER button switches the unit on and off The power light next to the A18 Integrated Amplifier text indicates the state of the amplifier The power LED is green and ON if the power is connected and the unit is turned ON Display The front panel DISPLAY button or DISP on the remote control changes the display brightness between on dimmed and ff If the A18 is powered off with the display brightness set to off the display resumes to dimmed when the unit is powered on again Selecting an audio source The audio source may be selected from the front panel PHONO AUX CD TUNER SAT DVD PVR or AV or the remote control DVD SAT AV TUN AUX PVR CD or PHO In each case the source is selected from the input sockets with the corresponding name BALANCE BASS TREBLE 0 0 0 DIRECT PHONO AUX cD TUNER SAT DI OO0Od0 A18 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER O AUX PHONES POWER Sy Listening Listening using speakers Use the control knob to change the volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume anti clockwise to reduce it Listening using headphones The headphones socket PHONES accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 80 and 2kQ fitted with a 3 5mm stereo jack plug The pre amp outputs and speakers are muted when headphones are plugged in The headphones socket is always active unless output has been
3. neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee The warranty covers Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date After two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time Claims under 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 For further details contact Arcam at Arcam Customer Support Department Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QR England or via www arcam co uk Problems If your Arcam dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support at the above address and we will do our best to help you On line registration You can register your product on line at www arcam co uk Correct disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household waste throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment o
4. muted Muting output The output of the A18 can be silenced by pressing MUTE on the front panel or f on the remote control Press MuTE for a second time or change the volume to cancel mute Adjusting listening settings The A18 allows you to customise the balance bass and treble levels of the amplifier to fit your system Adjustments can be made either on the front panel or by using the CR10 remote control Click the corresponding button to view the current setting then use the control knob on the front panel or VOL buttons on the CR10 to adjust Balance This setting allows you to increase the volume of one channel left or right relative to the other Altering the balance from 49 to R9 via the neutral value 8 may help to restore the stereo image for an off centre listening position Bass This setting allows you to increase or decrease the level of low frequency elements in the sound within the range i to Treble This setting allows you to increase or decrease the level of high frequency elements in the sound within the range 1 to 7 Direct mode This is a tone defeat setting which ignores any Bass and Treble trim values Press DRCT Direct on the remote control to toggle this setting DIRECT is lit on the display when Direct mode is active E9 Processor mode The A18 in combination with a power amplifier can be used to drive the front left and right speakers of a surround so
5. ARCAM MJ A18 Integrated amplifier BALANCE BASS TREBLE ORORO io MODE MUTE DISPLAY PROCESSOR PHONO AUX cD TUNER SAT DVD PVR AV AUX A18 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER English safety guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE AN SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel shock to persons A A 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 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 Class Il product This equipment is a Class II or double ol insulated electrical appliance It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety conne
6. Both channels 80 20Hz 20kHz 50W Single channel 40 at 1kHz 70W Harmonic distortion 80 power 80 at 1kHz 0 01 Inputs Phono cartridge Input sensitivity at 1kHz 2 5 15mV Input impedance 47kQ Signal noise ratio CCIR 45W 88dB Overload margin 31dB Line and AV inputs Nominal sensitivity 250mV 1 5V Input impedance 22k0 Signal noise ratio CCIR 45W 98dB Preamplifier output Nominal output level 630mV Output impedance lt 500 Headphone output Maximum output level into 6000 7V Output impedance 1000 General Mains voltage 110 120V or 220 240V Power consumption maximum 350W Dimensions W x D x H including feet 432 x 275 x 85mm Weight net 7 2kg Weight packed 9 1kg Supplied accessories mains lead CR10 remote control 2 x AAA batteries E amp OE NOTE All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated Continual improvement policy Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice 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 responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorized adjustment and or repair
7. ction to electrical earth ground in the U S Warning Mains plug appliance coupler is used to disconnect device and it shall remain readily operable MANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS BUT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO ENSURE THAT YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE UNIT WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THEM 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 and operating instructions before operating this equipment Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the equipment 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous To prevent water dripping or splashing into the equipment do not use near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment 4 Placing the equipment Only use a rack or shelf that is stable and strong enough to support the weight of this equipment 5 Ventilation Do not block any ventilation openings in the equipment Do not place the equipment on a bed sofa rug or similar soft su
8. er design experience at Arcam the A18 uses the best quality components and engineering practice to produce a product that will give many years of musical pleasure and reliable service With a torrodial power supply acoustically damped chassis and very low levels of noise and distortion the A18 reproduces music with all its original authority and detail The A18 Integrated Amplifier is designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music to life BALANCE BASS TREBLE O O O 0 9 0 DIRECT PHONO AUX cD TUNER SAT DVD PVR AV A18 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER O e e A AUX PHONES POWER Placing the unit Place the amplifier on a level firm surface avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp Do not place the A18 on top of a power amplifier or other source of heat Do not place the amplifier in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation The A18 is designed to run warm during normal operation Do not place any other component or item on top of the amplifier as this may obstruct airflow around the heat sink causing the amplifier to run hot The unit placed on top of the amplifier would become hot too Make sure the remote control receiver to the right of the front panel display is unobstructed otherwise this will impair the use of the remote control Do not place your record deck on top of this unit Record decks are very
9. headphones Pre amplifier connection PRE OUT To use your A18 as a dedicated pre amplifier or as part of a bi amped system connect the PRE OUT sockets to the input sockets of your power amplifier 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 PHONO MM input see page 12 for the specification AV IN Intended for the analogue outputs from general audio visual equipment such as a VCR digital TV satellite receiver or Nicam tuner PVR IN Intended for the analogue outputs from a Personal Video Recorder or similar device DVD Intended for the analogue outputs from a DVD player SAT For connection to a satellite TV receiver or cable box TUNER Intended for the analogue outputs from an FM AM or DAB radio tuner cD Intended for the analogue outputs from a CD player AUX This is a 3 5mm analogue input on the front panel intended for use with devices such as MP3 players To connect an MP3 player or other portable audio device you will need a 3 5mm to 3 5mm cable connected between the AUX input and the headphone socket of the device Recording loops The A18 is equipped with two recording loops AV and PVR These are for use with recording devices such as a CD recorder DAT recorder cassette recorder VCR PVR etc The AV outputs may have any of the input connectors assigned
10. mally be covered under warranty 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 connecting to speakers please check all connections thoroughly Ensure that bare wires or cables are not touching each other or the amplifier s chassis which could cause short circuits and that you have connected positive to positive and negative to negative Be sure to check the wiring for both the amplifier and the speaker After making connections switch the amplifier s on select a source signal then gradually increase the volume to the required listening level If you are unsure as to how your system should be connected or need advice on bi amping please contact your Arcam dealer who will be happy to help you Arcam A18 An A18 and P38 connected to speakers using bi amping remote control The CR10 remote control The CR10 is pre programmed for use with the A18 as well as Arcam CD players such as CD17 The CR10 requires a clear line of sight to the front panel display of A18 to ensure reliable operation Make sure you have inserted the two AAA batteries supplied before attempting to use the CR10 Keys on the CR10 that control the A18 are shown not greyed out I
11. nnect the negative terminal of the amplifier coloured black and labelled with R to the negative terminal of your speaker Repeat the process for the left speaker using the amplifier terminals labelled L and L If your speakers support bi wiring then there is a strip of conductive metal on the speakers connecting the low frequency terminals to those for the higher frequencies this MUST NOT BE REMOVED in a single wired system Arcam A18 LO R PREOUT An A18 connected to speakers using single wiring Bi amping Bi amping is the separation of the amplification of low and high frequency signals over two amplifiers Bi amping requires the use of two amplifiers per channel Normally your A18 is used to drive the high frequency treble speakers with a P38 used for the lower bass frequencies Connect your A18 to the speakers as described for single wiring with the exception that the A18 should be connected to the speaker terminals labelled HF or High Frequency Then connect the power amplifier an Arcam P38 for example to the LF or Low Frequency terminals as in the diagram A pair of audio interconnect cables are also required to connect the pre amp outputs of the A18 to the power amp inputs of the P38 Note that the strip of metal on the speakers connecting the lower terminals to the upper terminals MUST BE REMOVED Failure to do so will result in damage to both amplifiers which will not nor
12. nserting batteries into the remote control Squeeze the tab and lift off the remote control s battery compartment cover Insert the two AAA batteries supplied in the proper direction following the and marks in the battery compartment AMPLIFIER 3 Replace the battery compartment cover locking the tab with a click Amplifier commands x VOL VOL Source keys BASS TREB BAL PROC DRCT DISP MODE Toggles the mute function to silence speaker output MUTE is displayed on screen when active Decrease VOL and increase VOL amplifer volume Selects the amplifier input DvD DVD input SAT Satellite decoder input AV AV television sound input TUN DAB FM AM tuner input AUX Auxiliary line input PVR Personal Video Recorder input cD CD input PHO Phono input Adjust bass levels using VOL and VOL controls between 7 through 0 to 7 Adjust treble levels using VOL and VOL controls between 7 through 0 to 7 Adjust balance levels using VOL and VOL controls between L left 9 through 0 to R right 9 Toggles between PROC ON and OFF PROC mode is only available if the AV input is selected When in PROC mode the VOL and VOL can be used to adjust the PROC volume setting Toggles direct mode i e tone defeat Cycles through display panel brightness options bright off dim Cycles through displaying the settings for Bass Treble and Balance English
13. peakers Single wiring Bi amping remote control The CR10 remote control Amplifier commands Switching on Selecting an audio source Listening operation Adjusting listening settings Processor mode Recording an audio source Troubleshooting specifications product guarantee 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 A18 amplifier is 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 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 A18 Integrated Amplifier 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 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 English Arcam s A18 Integrated Amplifier provides class leading sound quality Drawing on the many years of amplifi
14. quipment turn the power off immediately and unplug the equipment from the wall outlet Contact your dealer and do not reconnect the equipment 13 Servicing You should not attempt to service the equipment Contact your dealer to arrange servicing 14 Batteries Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat heating systems sunshine etc or incinerated 15 Damage requiring service The equipment should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the equipment or C the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture or D the equipment does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E the equipment has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Safety compliance This equipment has been designed to meet the IEC EN 60065 international electrical safety standard This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contents safety guidelines Important safety instructions Safety compliance welcome overview Placing the unit Interconnect cables A18 connections Pre amplifier connection Audio inputs Recording loops Phono input louds
15. r human health from uncontrolled waste disposal and to conserve material resources this product should be recycled responsibly To dispose of your product please use your local return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased English
16. rface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded 5 Heat Locate the equipment away from naked flames or heat producing appliances such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 6 Climate The equipment has been designed for use in moderate climates and in domestic situations 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a dry soft lint free cloth Do not use chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause permanent white marks 9 Power sources Only connect the equipment to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment The primary method of isolating the equipment from the mains supply is to remove the mains plug The equipment must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection possible 10 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to the point where they exit from the equipment 11 Non use periods We recommend that the power cord of the equipment is unplugged from the power outlet during lighting storms or if the equipment is not being used for an extended period of time 12 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the e
17. sensitive to the noise generated by mains power supplies which will be heard as a background hum if the record deck is too close Power The amplifier is supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead Check that the plug supplied fits your supply should you require a new mains lead please contact your Arcam dealer If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is different please contact your Arcam dealer immediately Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of the amplifier making sure that it is pushed in firmly Plug the other end of the cable into your mains socket and if necessary switch the socket on Interconnect cables We recommend the use of high quality screened cables that are designed for the particular application Other cables will have different impedance characteristics that will degrade the performance of your system for example do not use cabling intended for video use to carry audio signals All cables should be kept as short as is practically possible It is good practice when connecting your equipment to make sure that the mains power supply cabling is kept as far away as possible from your audio cables Failure to do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio signals English A18 connections Speaker terminals See page 8 for information on connecting loudspeakers Power inlet Connect the correct mains cable here 50 60Hz
18. to them for recording purposes AV OUT Connect these output sockets to the input sockets of your recording device usually labelled RECORD or IN To record from a particular source press the appropriate source button for example TUNER then press AV Any source selected immediately before AV is routed to the AV OUT connectors for recording purposes and is shown on the front panel e g RE TUNER PVR OUT The PVR OUT also has the source selected immediately before AV routed to it unless that source is PVR IN in which case PVR OUT is muted As with AV OUT changing to another source will change the signal that is sent to PVR OUT Phono input The phono inputs provide a pre amplification stage to treat the low voltage output from a moving magnet cartridge input specifications are given on page 12 If you have already an external phono amplifier that you wish to use connect its output to one of the line level inputs English loudspeakers Single wiring Single wiring is the conventional wiring method of running a single cable per channel between the amplifier and the speaker this is the easiest technique If each speaker has more than one pair of connecting terminals use the terminals labelled LF or Low Frequency for each speaker Connect the positive terminal of the right speaker connection on the amplifier coloured red and labelled R to the positive terminal of your right speaker A Similarly co
19. und system when fed from a multi channel processor The volume of the entire system may then be controlled using the processor While in Processor mode you can feed the sound from the processor into AV IN and set the Proc mode volume of the A18 to match the amplifiers that drive your other loudspeakers Set this Proc mode volume using the VOL and VOL buttons on the remote The last set value of Proc mode volume is remembered whenever Processor mode is selected Processor mode may be toggled on and off when AV is selected as the source by using the front panel PROCESSOR MODE button or PROC on the remote PROC remains lit on the display while Processor mode is active Recording an audio source The A18 allows you to record and monitor the sound from any connected source The back panel AV OUT or PVR OUT sockets can be connected to the input sockets of your recording device these are usually labelled RECORD or IN The two recording loops have a similar function to each other but are not exactly the same in operation To record from a particular source press the appropriate source button for example TUNER then press AV Any source selected immediately before AV is routed to the AV OUT connectors for recording purposes and is shown on the front panel e g RE TUNER The PVR OUT also has the source selected immediately before AV routed to it unless that source is PVRIN in which case PVR OUT is muted As
20. with AV OUT changing to another source will change the signal that is sent to PVR OUT Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your amplifier check the following items No sound Check the following The A18 amplifier is powered up and switched on The amplifier is not muted i e MUTE is not shown on the display panel The selected source is generating audio e g if CD is selected then the CD is playing The AV input is selected on the A18 instead of the expected source If there is no sound because the AV input is selected press the correct source button on the front panel or remote control The speaker outputs are connected on the A18 or on the power amplifier in the case of a bi amping arrangement Sound cuts out unexpectedly If the temperature of the internal heatsink rises above a safe level then a thermal cut out inside the amplifier operates to protect the unit and the protection system temporarily removes power to the speakers The system will reset itself as the heatsink cools down With two pairs of low impedance speakers connected 60 or less overloads are more likely Overloading the amplifier may cause it to shut down because of overheating Note that due to the high output voltage from a CD player it is possible to drive your amplifier at full power even though the volume is not set at maximum English specifications Continuous power output 20Hz 20kHz at 0 5 THD per channel
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