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safety 

guidelines

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

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.

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 amplifiers) 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. The wide blade or the third 

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug 

does not fit 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 specified by the 

manufacturer.

12.  Use only with the cart, stand, 

tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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. The equipment shall not be exposed to 

dripping or splashing. Liquid-filled objects such as vases 

should not be placed on the equipment.

16.  Climate

The equipment has been designed for use in moderate 

climates and in domestic situations.

17.  Cleaning

Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
The case should normally only require a wipe with a 

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.

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.
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.

19.  Abnormal smell

If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the 

equipment, turn the power off immediately and unplug 

the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer 

and do not reconnect the equipment.

20.  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
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.

The building installation shall be regarded as providing 

protection in accordance with the rating of the wall 

socket outlet.

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

Summary of Contents for A49

Page 1: ...AY BALANCE BD PVR AV SP1 SP2 PHONES POWER POWER STANDBY PHONO PHONO AUX CD TUNER SAT MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE BD PVR AV PHONES POWER POWER STANDBY SP1 SP2 POWER POWER STANDBY HANDBOOK Integrated amplifier...

Page 2: ...cts do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed...

Page 3: ...ur 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 Arcam s A49 inte...

Page 4: ...1 for more information Balanced XLR audio inputs Use these sockets to connect to your source component if the source has balanced XLR outputs If your source component has unbalanced outputs use the ph...

Page 5: ...lows the P49 to control the power state of any connected equipment such as a P49 P349 power amplifier In normal use there is no need to make any connections to these outputs P349 connections Note Plea...

Page 6: ...HONO AUX CD TUNER SAT MUTE DISPLAY BALANCE BD PVR AV PHONES POWER POWER STANDBY PM 50 When at the default level a will be shown just in front of the level indication Connecting to an additional power...

Page 7: ...ert the two AAA batteries supplied Take care to insert the batteries in the right direction by following the and marks in the battery compartment C Slide the battery compartment cover back and lock it...

Page 8: ...n navigating a menu press this key to return to the previous screen or selection SHUFF Toggles random shuffle play on and off RPT Repeat playback of the disc or pre programmed selection of tracks To r...

Page 9: ...1 are active WARNING Do not make any connections to the other speaker terminals doing so will severely damage your amplifier If each speaker has more than one pair of connecting terminals use the term...

Page 10: ...ng a mono 3 5mm jack lead not supplied R A C49 pre amp and two P49 power amps in dual mono configuration ST BRIDGE DM MODE XLR RCA INPUT 25dB 31dB GAIN L R PRE IN PRE OUT R 4 16 OHMS CLASS 2 WIRING SP...

Page 11: ...ed A49 specifications 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 Inputs P...

Page 12: ...is means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice Continuous power output 20Hz 20kHz at 0 2 THD per channel Three channels 8 20Hz 20kHz 180W Two channels 8 20Hz 20kHz 200W...

Page 13: ...ity 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 m...

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