Arcam A19 User manual

A19
HANDBOOK Integrated amplier
MANUEL Amplicateur intégré
HANDBUCH Integrierter Verstärker
HANDLEIDING Geïntegreerde versterker
MANUAL Amplicador integrado
СПРАВОЧНИК Интегрированный усилитель
A19 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
POWERPHONESAUXAVPVRBDSATTUNERCDAUXPHONO
BALANCEDISPLAYMUTE

A19
HANDBOOK Integrated amplier
A19 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
POWERPHONESAUXAVPVRBDSATTUNERCDAUXPHONO
BALANCEDISPLAYMUTE
English

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safety
guidelines
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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.
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.
Class II product
is 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.
Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. e wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specied by
the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. Object or liquid entry
WARNING – Take care that objects do not fall and
liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any
openings. e equipment shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. Liquid-lled objects such as vases
should not be placed on the equipment.
16. Climate
e equipment has been designed for use in moderate
climates and in domestic situations.
17. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
e case should normally only require a wipe with a
so, 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.
18. Power sources
Only connect the equipment to a power supply of
the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the equipment.
e primary method of isolating the equipment from
the mains supply is to remove the mains plug. e
equipment must be installed in a manner that makes
disconnection possible.
19. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
equipment, turn the power o immediately and unplug
the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer
and do not reconnect the equipment.
20. Damage requiring service
e equipment should be serviced by qualied 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
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
is equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/EN
60065 international electrical safety standard.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
e building installation shall be regarded as providing
protection in accordance with the rating of the wall
socket outlet.

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welcome…
ank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ Amplier.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three
decades and the new A19 amplier 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 ampliers yet – designed and
built to give you years of listening enjoyment.
is handbook is a guide to installing and using the A19 Integrated Amplier, 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 amplier 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-amplier output ..............................................E-7
remote control...........................................E-8
The CR108 remote control...................................E-8
Amplier 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
specications.......................................... E-12
product guarantee ................................ E-13

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overview
Arcam’s A19 Integrated Amplier provides class-leading
sound quality.
Drawing on the many years of amplier design
experience at Arcam, the A19 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
A19 reproduces music with all its original authority and
detail.
e A19 Integrated Amplier is designed to produce a
level of performance that will truly bring music to life.
PHONO 20
AVPVRBDSATTUNERCDAUXPHONO
BALANCEDISPLAYMUTE
A19 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
AUX PHONES POWER

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Placing the unit
< Place the amplier on a level, rm surface, avoiding
direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.
< Do not place the A19 on top of a power amplier or
other source of heat.
< Do not place the amplier in an enclosed space
such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is
good provision for ventilation. e A19 is designed
to run warm during normal operation.
< Do not place any other component or item on top
of the amplier as this may obstruct airow around
the heat-sink, causing the amplier to run hot. (e
unit placed on top of the amplier 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 sensitive to the noise
generated by mains power supplies which will be
heard as a background ‘hum’ if the record deck is
too close.
< e normal function of the unit may be disturbed
by strong electromagnetic interference. If this
occurs, simply reset the unit with the power button,
or move the unit to another location.
Power
e amplier is supplied with a moulded mains plug
already tted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied
ts your supply – should you require a new mains lead,
please contact your Arcam dealer.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is dierent,
please contact your Arcam dealer immediately
Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the
socket on the back of the amplier, making sure that it
is pushed in rmly. 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 dierent 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.

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A19
connections
Note
Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and
‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page5 before
connecting up your A19 integrated amplier!
110-120V/220-240V
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
~ 50-60 Hz
OUTPUT: 6V DC 1A
ACCESSORY
POWER
TUNER CD PHONO
(MM)
RECORD
OUT
PRE
OUT
PHONO
GROUND
ONLY
SWITCH POSITIONS
115 = 110 - 120V~
230 = 220 - 240V~
4–16 OHMS. CLASS 2 WIRING
AV PVR BD S AT
POWER INLET
350W MAX
Audio inputs
e 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.)
AV, PVR, BD, SAT, TUNER and CD are all line-
level inputs.
e PHONO(MM) input has dierent
characteristics. See page7 for more
information and page12 for the phono
input specication.
Pre-amplier output
PRE OUT provides the pre-amp output for
use in a bi-amplied system (for example,
with a P38 power amplier).
See page9 for more information.
Record output
RECORD OUT is a line level output for use in
recording from other sources.
See page7 for more information.
Speaker terminals
See page9 for information on
connecting loudspeakers.
Power inlet
Connect the correct
mains cable here.
Voltage select
Ensure that the voltage selected
matches your local power supply.
Accessory Power
3.5mm mono jack socket for
accessory power cable (supplied).
e cable provides two 2.1mm DC
jacks to power rLink and/or rBlink
accessories.
A19 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
AUX PHONES POWER
Aux input
Analogue 3.5mm stereo jack socket,
intended for connecting a portable
MP3 player.
Phones
3.5mm stereo jack socket,
intended for use with a set of
headphones.
See page10 for more
information.
Phono earth terminal
For connecting your turntable
earth lead, if required.
Note that this terminal must
not be used as a safety earth.

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Audio inputs
Although the inputs are labelled for specic devices, all
have the same characteristics and each may be used with
any line-level product. e exception is the PHONO (MM)
input (see page12 for the specication).
AV
Intended for the analogue outputs from general audio-
visual equipment, such as a VCR or digital TV/satellite
receiver
PVR
Intended for the analogue outputs from a Personal
Video Recorder, or similar device.
BD
Intended for the analogue outputs from a Blu-ray or
DVD-player.
SAT
Intended for the analogue outputs from a satellite TV
receiver or cable TV 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
is 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 output socket
of the player.
Phono input
Phono-level input
e A19 provides a pre-amplication stage to treat
the low-voltage output from a MM (moving magnet)
cartridge. Input specications are given on page12.
Output volume is shown on the front display as
PHONO 20, for example.
Line-level phono input
e phono input may be changed from phono-level to
line-level. Press the front panel PHONO and BALANCE
buttons simultaneously and use the control knob to
change the setting. e front panel display shows
LINE- OFF (i.e. phono) or LINE- ON respectively.
If you wish to use an external phono amplier, connect
its output to the PHONO (MM) input, but make sure that
LINE- ON is selected, since a phono amplier produces
line-level input.
With the input dened in this way, output volume is
shown on the front display as LINE 20, for example.
Record output
e A19 is equipped with an audio recording loop
which may be used with recording devices such as a CD
recorder, DAT recorder, cassette recorder, VCR or PVR.
Connect the RECORD OUT output socket to the input
socket of your recording device (usually labelled RECORD
or IN).
To record from a particular source, press the appropriate
source button (for example, TUNER).
Pre-amplifier output
To use your A19 as a dedicated pre-amplier, or as part
of a bi-amp’ed system, connect the PRE OUT sockets to
the input sockets of your power amplier.
See page9 for connection details and see page12 for the
output specication.

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The CR108 remote
control
e CR108 is pre-programmed for use with the A19.
Make sure you have tted the two AAA batteries
supplied before attempting to use the remote control.
1. With the CR108 remote face-down, press down
on the non-slip indentations of the battery
compartment cover and slide the cover o.
2. Insert the two ‘AAA’ batteries supplied. Take
care to insert the batteries in the right direction
by following the ‘+’ and ‘–’ marks in the battery
compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back and lock
it in place with a click.
e CR108 requires a clear line of sight to the front
panel display of A19 to ensure reliable operation.
remote
control Amplifier commands
2is toggles a powered-on A19 amplier
between ‘standby’ and ‘on’ modes.
-Toggles the mute function to silence
speaker output. e source is displayed on
screen followed by Mt (mute), when active.
VOL –
VOL +
Decrease (VOL–) and increase (VOL+)
amplifer volume
Source
keys
Selects the amplier input:
BD Blu-ray Disc or DVD input
PVR Personal Video Recorder input
TUN DAB/FM/AM tuner input
AV AV (television sound) input
PHONO Phono input
AUX Auxiliary line input
CD CD input
SAT Satellite decoder input
BAL Adjust balance levels (using –and +
controls) between L9 (le), through 0, to
R9 (right)
DISP Cycles through display panel brightness
options (bright, o, dim)
CR108
BD
PVR
AV
CD
TUN PHONO SAT
BAL
-
+
AUX
DISP

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loudspeakers
Notes on making speaker
connections
< Do not make any connections to any amplier
while it is switched on. We recommend that
your amplier is completely disconnected from
the mains supply before starting.
< Before switching your amplier(s) on for the
rst time aer connecting to speakers, please
check all connections thoroughly. Ensure that
bare wires or cables are not touching each other
or the amplier’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 amplier and the speaker.
< Aer making connections: switch the
amplier(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.
Single wiring
Single wiring is the conventional wiring method of
running a single cable per channel between the amplier
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 amplier (coloured red and labelled
+R) to the positive terminal of your right speaker.
Bi-amping
Bi-amping is the separation of the amplication of low-
and high-frequency signals over two ampliers.
Bi-amping requires the use of two ampliers per
channel. Normally, your A19 is used to drive the high-
frequency (treble) speakers, with a P38 used for the
lower (bass) frequencies.
Connect your A19 to the speakers as described for
single wiring, with the exception that the A19 should
be connected to the speaker terminals labelled HF or
‘High Frequency’. en connect the power amplier
(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 A19 to the power amp inputs of
the P38.
An A19 connected to speakers using single wiring
Arcam A19
An A19 and P38 connected to speakers using bi‑amping
Arcam A19
Arcam P38
Similarly, connect the negative terminal of the amplier
(coloured black and labelled with R–) to the negative
terminal of your speaker. Repeat the process for the le
speaker, using the amplier 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.
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 ampliers, which will not normally be covered
under warranty.

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Switching on
e front panel POWER button switches the unit on and
o.
e power light (next to the ‘A19 Integrated Amplier’
text) indicates the state of the amplier: it changes from
red to orange then green if mains power is connected
and the unit is switched on.
If the unit is le unused for an extended period of time
it will go into standby to reduce power consumption.
Press AUX & BALANCE to adjust the time of this
feature.
Display
e front panel DISPLAY button (or DISP on the remote
control) changes the display brightness between ‘on’,
‘dimmed’ and ‘o’. If the A19 is powered o with the
display brightness set to ‘o ’, the display resumes to
‘dimmed’ when the unit is powered on again.
Listening
Volume control
Use the control knob (or the +/–buttons on the remote)
to change the volume. Turn the knob clockwise to
increase the volume, anti-clockwise to reduce it.
Listening using headphones
e headphones socket (PHONES) accepts headphones
with an impedance rating between 8Ω and 2kΩ, tted
with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug.
e pre-amp outputs and speakers are muted when
headphones are plugged in and the front panel display
shows Headphone.
e headphones socket is always active, unless output
has been muted.
Muting output
e output of the A19 can be silenced by pressing MUTE
on the front panel (or -on the remote control). If the
unit is muted, the power light changes to orange and
the source is shown on the front display panel (e.g.
PVR MT).
Press MUTE/-for a second time (or change the volume)
to cancel mute.
operation
AUX 31
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BALANCEDISPLAYMUTE
A19 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
AUX PHONES POWER
Selecting an audio source
e audio source may be selected from the front panel
(PHONO, AUX, CD, TUNER, SAT, BD, PVR or AV), or the remote
control (BD, PVR,TUN, AV, PHONO, AUX, CD or SAT).
In each case, the source is selected from the input
sockets with the corresponding name.

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Recording an audio source
e A19 allows you to record and monitor the sound
from any connected source.
e back panel REC OUT socket can be connected to the
input sockets of your recording device (these are usually
labelled RECORD or IN).
To record from a particular source, press the appropriate
source button (for example, TUNER).
Adjusting the balance
e balance setting allows you to increase the volume of
one channel (le or right) relative to the other. Altering
the balance may help to restore the stereo image for an
o-centre listening position.
Balance can be adjusted from the front panel or from the
remote control. Click the BALANCE button (or BAL on the
CR108) to view the current setting, then use the control
knob (or the +/– buttons on the remote) to change the
setting – from L9 to R9, via the neutral value 0.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your amplier, check the
following items.
No sound
Check the following:
< e A19 amplier is powered up and switched on.
< e amplier is not muted (i.e. MT (mute) is not
shown on the display panel; the power light is
showing green, not orange or red).
< e selected source is generating audio (e.g., if CD
is selected, then the CD is playing).
< e speaker outputs are connected on the A19 (or
on the power amplier, 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 amplier
operates to protect the unit and the protection system
temporarily removes power to the speakers. e system
will reset itself as the heatsink cools down.
< With two pairs of low-impedance speakers
connected (6Ωor less), overloads are more likely.
Overloading the amplier may cause it to shut
down because of overheating.
< Note that, due to the high output voltage from some
CD players, it is possible to drive your amplier
at full power even though the volume is not set at
maximum.

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Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel
Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 50W
Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz 90W
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.003%
Inputs
Phono (MM) cartridge:
Input sensitivity at 1kHz 5mV
Input impedance 47kΩ + 100pF
Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve) 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB
Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W, ref. 5mV input 80dB
Overload margin, 50mV at 1kHz 20dB
Line and AV inputs:
Nominal sensitivity 1V
Input impedance 10kΩ
Maximum input 4.6Vrms
Frequency response 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W, ref. 1V input 105dB
Preamplier output
Nominal output level 630mV
Output impedance 230Ω
Headphone output
Maximum output level into 600Ω 4V
Output impedance 1Ω
Load range 16Ω—2kΩ
Accessory power output
Using accessory power cable supplied, provides two
2.1mm DC connectors
6V, 1A
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) 8.5kg
Weight (packed) 10.2kg
Supplied accessories Mains lead
CR108 remote control
2 x AAA batteries
Accessory power cable
E&OE
NOTE: All specication values are typical unless otherwise stated.
specications
Continual improvement policy
Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its
products. is means that designs and specications
are subject to change without notice.

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product
guarantee
Correct disposal of this product
is marking indicates that this
product should not be disposed
with other household waste
throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the
environment or 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.
Worldwide Guarantee
is entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the rst two years aer
purchase, provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer.
e Arcam dealer is responsible for all aer-sales service. e manufacturer can take no
responsibility for defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and tear, neglect or
through unauthorised adjustment and/or repair, 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. Aer two years you must pay
for both parts and labour costs. e warranty does not cover transportation costs at any
time.
Claims under guarantee
is equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from
whom it was purchased. 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,
Unit 15, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9QP, 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.

A19
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consignes de
sécurité
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ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’électrocution, ne retirez pas le couvercle (ou l’arrière). L’appareil ne contient aucune pièce pouvant
être réparée par l’utilisateur. Confiez toute réparation à du personnel d’entretien qualifié.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, protégez cet appareil de la pluie ou de l’humidité.
L’éclair avec une flèche dans un triangle équilatéral permet d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence de tensions dangereuses non isolées à
l’intérieur de l’appareil, d’une ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution sur les personnes.
Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral permet d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence de consignes importantes sur le
fonctionnement et l’entretien (réparations) dans la documentation livrée avec l’appareil.
ATTENTION : Au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, faites correspondre la lame la plus large de la fiche à la
fente la plus large de la prise et insérez la fiche entièrement dans la prise.
Produit de classe II
Cet équipement est une Classe II ou un
appareil électrique à double isolation. Il
a été conçu de telle manière à ce qu'il ne
nécessite pas de branchement de sécurité à une prise
de terre.
Mise en garde
La prise principale/ le coupleur de l'appareil est
utilisé pour débrancher l'appareil et doit rester
facilement accessible.
Instructions importantes de
sécurité
1. Lisez ces instructions.
2. Conservez ces instructions.
3. Respectez toutes les mises en garde.
4. Suivez l’ensemble des instructions.
5. N’utilisez pas cet appareil près d’une source d’eau.
6. Nettoyez uniquement avec un chion sec.
7. Ne bloquez pas les ouvertures d’aération. Procédez
à l’installation conformément aux du fabricant.
8. N’installez pas l’appareil près de sources de
chaleur, comme des radiateurs, des grilles de
chauage, des fours ou autres appareils (y compris des
amplicateurs) produisant de la chaleur.
9. Ne détournez pas la protection de la prise polarisée
ou de terre.
Une prise polarisée dispose de deux lames, dont l’une
plus large que l’autre. Une prise de terre dispose de deux
lames et d’une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La
lame la plus large ou la troisième broche correspond
à un dispositif de protection. Si la che fournie ne
correspond pas à votre installation électrique, veuillez
vous adresser à un électricien pour faire remplacer la
prise obsolète.
10. Installez le câble électrique de telle sorte qu’il
ne puisse pas être piétiné ou écrasé, notamment au
niveau des ches, des prises et des points de sortie de
l’appareil.
11. Utilisez uniquement des câbles/accessoires
conformes aux recommandations du fabricant.
12. Utilisez uniquement un
meuble à roulettes, un support, un
trépied, des xations ou une table
recommandé(e) par le fabricant ou
livré(e) avec l’appareil.
En cas d’utilisation d’un meuble à
roulettes, déplacez le meuble/appareil avec précaution
pour éviter de le renverser, ce qui pourrait entraîner des
blessures.
13. Débranchez l’appareil en cas d’orage ou lorsque
vous ne l’utiliserez pas sur une période prolongée.
14. Conez les réparations à un technicien qualié.
Il est nécessaire de faire réparer l’appareil s’il a été
endommagé d’une manière ou d’une autre, par exemple
si le l électrique ou la prise est abimé(e), si du liquide
a été renversé ou des objets ont pénétré dans l’appareil,
si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne
fonctionne pas normalement, ou s’il est tombé.
15. Pénétration d’objet ou de liquide
MISE EN GARDE – Veillez à ce qu’aucun objet ou
liquide ne puisse pénétrer à l’intérieur de l’appareil par
les ouvertures d’aération. Cet appareil doit être protégé
des gouttes ou des éclaboussures. Il ne faut pas poser
d’objet rempli de liquide, tel qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.
16. Climat
Cet appareil est conçu pour une utilisation en climat
tempéré et dans un cadre domestique.
17. Nettoyage
Débranchez l’appareil du circuit électrique avant de
prcéder au nettoyage.
Pour nettoyer les parois de l’appareil, un chion non-
pelucheux et doux devrait sure. N’utilisez pas de
produits de nettoyage chimiques.
Nous déconseillons l’utilisation d’aérosols de nettoyage
pour bois ou de la cire car ceux-ci peuvent laisser des
marques blanches irréversibles.
18. Sources d’alimentation
Branchez cet appareil uniquement sur une source
d’alimentation du type décrit dans le mode d’emploi ou
comme indiqué sur l’appareil.
La principale méthode d’isolation de l’appareil du circuit
électrique consiste à débrancher la prise. Il faut installer
l’appareil de manière à pouvoir le débrancher facilement.
19. Odeur inhabituelle
En cas d’odeur inhabituelle provenant de l’appareil,
éteignez immédiatement l’appareil et débranchez-le
du circuit électrique. Contactez votre revendeur et ne
rebranchez pas l’appareil.
20. Dommages nécessitant une réparation
Il est nécessaire de faire réparer l’appareil par un
technicien qualié lorsque:
A. le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise est
endomagé(e), ou
B. des objets sont tombés dans l’appareil ou un liquide
a été renversé sur l’appareil, ou
C. l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie, ou
D. le fonctionnement de l’appareil semble anormal ou
s’il ne marche pas de la même manière qu’avant, ou
E. si l’appareil est tombé ou si le boitier est abimé.
Conformité à la sécurité
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de sécurité
électrique internationale IEC/EN 60065.
Cet appareil est conforme à la Section 15 des règles
de la FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences
nuisibles, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence reçue, y compris des interférences pouvant
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

F-3
Français
bienvenue…
Merci et félicitations pour avoir acheté un amplicateur FMJ Arcam.
Arcam fabrique des produits audio spécialisés d'une qualité remarquable depuis plus de
trois décennies et le nouvel amplicateur A19 est le dernier modèle d’une longue lignée de
produits HiFi prisés. Le design de la gamme FMJ puise dans l'expérience d'Arcam en tant
qu'une des sociétés d'audio les plus respectées, an de produire la gamme la plus performante
d'amplicateurs stéréo conçue à ce jour et construite pour vous donner des années de plaisir
d'écoute.
Ce manuel est un guide d'installation et d'utilisation de l'amplicateur intégré A19, comprenant
des informations sur les fonctions les plus avancées. Reportez-vous à la table des matières
ci-contre pour rechercher les rubriques qui vous intéressent.
Nous espérons que votre amplicateur FMJ vous donnera des années de fonctionnement sans
soucis. Dans l’éventualité, peu probable, où une panne surviendrait, ou si vous recherchez
simplement des informations supplémentaires sur les produits Arcam, les représentants de notre
réseau de revendeurs se feront un plaisir de vous aider. D’autres informations sont disponibles
sur notre site web d’Arcam à l’adresse www.arcam.co.uk.
L’équipe de développement FMJ
Table des matières
consignes de sécurité...............................F-2
Instructions importantes de sécurité..............F-2
Conformité à la sécurité........................................F-2
bienvenue… ..............................................F-3
Aperçu.........................................................F-4
Mise en place de l’appareil .................................F-5
Alimentation .............................................................F-5
Câbles de branchement.......................................F-5
Raccords de l'A19 ......................................F-6
Entrées audio............................................................F-7
Entrée phono............................................................F-7
Sortie d'enregistrement........................................F-7
Sortie du pré-amplicateur.................................F-7
Télécommande..........................................F-8
La télécommande CR108.....................................F-8
Commandes de l'amplicateur.........................F-8
Enceintes ....................................................F-9
Câblage simple.........................................................F-9
Amplication double.............................................F-9
fonctionnement..................................... F-10
Mise en marche..................................................... F-10
Sélection d'une source audio.......................... F-10
Écoute ....................................................................... F-10
Réglage de la balance ........................................ F-11
Enregistrement d'une source audio ............. F-11
Dépannage............................................................. F-11
spécications.......................................... F-12
garantie du produit............................... F-13

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Aperçu
L'amplicateur intégré A19 d'Arcam fournit une qualité
audio de première classe.
S’appuyant sur de nombreuses années d'expérience
dans la conception d'amplicateur Arcam, le A19 utilise
la meilleure qualité des composants et des pratiques
d'ingénierie pour fabriquer un produit qui vous donnera
des années de plaisir musical et de service able.
Avec une alimentation toroïdale, un châssis
acoustiquement amorti et des niveaux de bruit et de
distorsion très faibles, l'A19 restitue la musique dans son
intégralité d’origine et son détail.
L'amplicateur intégré A19 est conçu pour reproduire
un niveau de performance qui insue vraiment la vie
à la musique.
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