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
A28 connections .......................................E-6
Pre-/power-amplifier connections ...................E-7
Recording loop .........................................................E-7
Audio inputs ..............................................................E-7
Phono input ...............................................................E-7
loudspeakers .............................................E-8
Connecting loudspeakers to the A28 .............E-8
Single wiring .............................................................E-9
Bi-wiring ......................................................................E-9
Bi-amping ...................................................................E-9
Switching the A28 on ......................................... E-10
Changing the volume......................................... E-10
Selecting an audio source ................................ E-10
operation ................................................. E-10
Recording an audio source .............................. E-10
A28 setup................................................. E-11
Configuring your A28 amplifier...................... E-11
remote control ........................................ E-12
The CR90 Universal remote controller ......... E-12
Source keys ............................................................. E-12
Amp commands ................................................... E-13
specifications .......................................... E-14
Troubleshooting ................................................... E-15
Remote-control codes ....................................... E-15
product guarantee ................................ E-16
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 A28 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's best performing range of stereo amplifiers yet - designed and
built to give you years of listening enjoyment.
This handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the A28 Integrated Amplifier . It
starts by giving advice on installation, moves on to describe how to use the product and finishes
with additional 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
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