When artists take the time to capture

their music with passion, they want

it to be heard as it was intended
without distortion, or alteration,
without anything added or taken away.

faithful, musical, joy

Arcam: bringing music and movies

to life in your home.

t h e c l o s e s t t h i n g t o a c t u a l ly b e i n g t h e r e
Arcams award winning fusion of world-class audio
engineering, and sleek elegant design takes high fidelity
and home cinema to the next level.
Over a quarter of a century old, Arcam has steadily
established a world-class reputation for rich, clean
and faithful reproduction of sound and vision.
The products within are the result of many years of
investment, research and expertise. Weve done the
hard work, all thats left for you to do is sit back and
let Arcam take you away.

for movie lovers, installing a custom de signed

h o m e c i n e m a i s t h e u lt i m at e lu x u r y

Awesome build quality, tons

of features, dazzling progressive
scan pictures, sublime movie, cd
and dvd-Audio playback, this
player has it all.
what video
Arcam have discovered and
explored a whole new plateau
in surround sound.
widescreen review

Arcam spent a million bucks

in development that million
bucks was well spent.
the perfect vision

As well as being an investment, the real return is the

pleasure that you, your family and friends will get from
enjoying a cinema-quality experience in your own
home. Just as satisfying is the systems ability to double
as a private concert hall. Reproduced to a high
standard, your favourite music has an emotional power
that you may never have experienced before.

The scale and scope of the project to develop the very

best in home cinema required Arcam to invest in over
two years research and development by a hand-picked
team of talented hardware and software engineers.

Home cinema is a fast moving market and your

investment in a high quality system also needs to be
carefully considered. Arcams technical excellence is
equalled by its after-sales service so you can rest
assured that your investment in this advanced system
will be protected.

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fmj

dv29

dvd pl ayer
Arcam is one of the first manufacturers in the world
to produce a fully featured implementation of full
specification hdmi: the dv29 transmits digital video
and up to six channels of high definition audio to a
compatible receiver or processor. This makes it an ideal
connection for surround music (e.g. dvd-Audio) and,
of course, movie pictures.

The pace of change in home cinema electronics is always increasing. Not all
of the changes advance the state of the art, but every now and then there is

The chassis is made from a laminated, antivibration material called Sontech. (This material

The dv29s exceptional video performance starts with

is used extensively in high-performance cars,

its ultra-powerful decoding engine, which offers both

where the benefits of vibration dampening lead

a development so significant that no one interested in real high performance

can ignore it.

to a quieter, smoother ride.) The sophisticated

power supply is supplemented by an additional

of outstanding quality. Its highly accurate video output

toroidal power transformer which supplies the

levels mean the best possible picture quality regardless

audio output circuitry. This combination further

refines the sound quality, and sets a new

One such technological trend that will stand the test of time is the recent move
* see www.hdmi.org for
more information on this
exciting new format.

to a new video and audio connection called hdmi, which stands for High
Definition Multimedia Interface.* This new technology can further improve the
audio and video performance, first used in Arcams DiVA dv79, which has now
been applied more fully to the fmj dv29 with remarkable results.

interlaced and motion adaptive progressive scan video

of which output is used.

benchmark for cd replay from a dvd player.

Arcam has gained a superb reputation for some of the

best sounding dvd players in the world. The unique
components used in its manufacture give the dv29 a
tangible performance edge over other players, offering
true high-end audio performance from a dvd player.

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fmj

dv29

dvd pl ayer

continued

Broadcast quality parts are used in the key video stages and, although expensive
for us to use, the enthusiastic feedback from picture quality critics confirms it is
money well spent.

The result is a picture that is remarkably close to film in its richness and

To ensure system compatibility for enthusiasts

and custom installers alike, ir and duplex rs232
control are fitted as standard. On-board decoding

but we are pleased to say that a demonstration will

Pro Logic ii, along with comprehensive bass and

confirm that the picture and sound quality are more

delay management.

than a match for any product at any price. If you are

hdmi inputs are already available on many of

a progressive scan input, in addition to an increasing number of high

the worlds best video display devices, with more

being introduced each month.

specification tvs. The bigger the picture, the more benefit you will see from

images so real they help draw you further into the movie, enhancing your
enjoyment significantly.

manufacturers, which are more than twice as expensive,

is offered for Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 and Dolby

stability. The majority of plasma screens and video projectors can accept

the progressive scan process. The quality of the result is truly impressive with

The dv29 has been compared to products from

interested in the very best for your dvd/cd collections,

then you owe it to yourself to find out what the
dv29 can do.

Another useful feature of the dv29 is that it can

be reprogrammed by playing a cdr of the system
software to load the new program into the players
flash memory. This ensures that any dvd disc
playability issues that come to light in the future
can be addressed with the minimum of disruption.

The phenomenal success of dvd has brought cinema-like picture and sound
quality to the home. This has led to the development of superb projectors
and plasma screens, but sound quality has lagged behind the improvement
Shown here in a black finish are the dv29,
t31, av9 and p7 companion Arcam
products which complement each other
perfectly in a customised home system.

In addition to cd audio, the dv29 will replay cdr,

cdrw, dvd, dvda, dvdr, dvdrw, vcd, svcd, hdcd
as well as many wma or mp3 encoded cds.

in video quality.
The dv29 comes with a full function remote
control that can also adjust the volume level
on our fmj Home Cinema amplifiers.

All units available in silver or black

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fmj av9

fmj

av9

pre-amp proce ssor

The av9 has been designed to meet the stringent
thx Ultra specifications laid down by Lucas
Film. The av9 can accommodate high definition

If you feed this through to the kitchen, you can make

with the new multi-channel music systems from

yourself a drink without missing out on the big game

quality from cd.

The av9s rs232 port offers you the option of

using one of the sophisticated home automation

The av9 is an exceptional product that offers ultra high

standards of audio and video performance. This and its

active screen based consoles. These devices can

hugely flexible operational features make it the perfect

complex home cinema set up.

choice for those seeking the best in home cinema. The

av9 is destined to be a landmark product and, along

The user interface is straightforward and logical.

confirm the specification for the av9. We have ensured that it will be the best

It incorporates two levels of operation. The first

long-term choice in a fast-changing industry.

the second level is aimed at providing extra

and simplest modes are for everyday use while

features for the installation engineers or expert

users. There are a total of five preset modes
available for most commonly used settings. This

with the fmj p7 power amplifier, is a perfect companion

to Arcams award-winning fmj dv29 dvd player.

The av9 incorporates a total of five hdmi inputs, which

is more than enough for the most complex installation.

allows you to get the best out of the system for

cutting-edge home cinema installations. It features state of the art engineering and

all of your viewing including: sports, movies,

a powerful array of facilities and connections that will offer complete flexibility.

music videos, computer gaming and low-level

night-time listening.

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or movie playing in the living room.

products from specialist companies who make

simplify the use and control of even the most

The av9 provides the ultimate in quality sound and video performance for

where you can control both video and audio feeds.

video signals and provide the best performance

dvd Audio and sacd, as well as peerless sound

We set the challenge, we consulted the leading experts, and only after that did we

The av9 allows you to connect a second zone from

see www.hdmi.org for

more information on this
exciting new format.

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fmj av9

fmj

av9

pre-amp proce ssor

Arcam high fidelity home cinema will enthral and
captivate you. Its utterly convincing ability to

The av9 comes complete with a fully-programmable,

back-lit, show-in-the-dark, cr80 remote control for
home cinema use. It is not only pre-programmed

reproduce a three-dimensional sound stage will

for use with Arcam units, but also covers hundreds

really draw you into the heart of the drama. The

of models of tvs, tuners, plasmas, etc. from a builtin library of consumer electronics remote control

best cinema systems need to sensitively and

codes. The cr80 also includes the advanced facility

accurately reproduce the full range of sound, from

to learn commands for devices that are not in the

the scale of an orchestra in full flight to the

standard library.

gentlest whisper of dialogue. Arcams home cinema

achieves this for you. We have truly created an
unrivalled, crystal clear system for the purest
experience of film and music in your own home.

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fmj p7

fmj

p7

power amplifier
A completely modular design, with 7 identical and
fully isolated power amplifiers, these may be daisy
chained for bi-amping or tri-amping suitable

The p7 is a thx specified, 7 channel power amplifier

which has been designed to deliver reference standard

loudspeakers. Each amplifier module has its own

amplification in high performance audio-video

bridge rectifiers and 20,000 microfarads of storage

installations. It is the perfect partner to the av9

capacitance, fed from a total of 14 individual

windings on the p7s two massive 1500va toroidal

processor, but will also complement the performance

power transformers. This arrangement ensures near

of any other high-quality preamp processor.

perfect isolation between the channels for the

avoidance of hum loops. It also means that each
channel can always deliver its full rated continuous

As well as being technically superb, great attention has

output power of 150 Watts into 8 ohms or 230

been paid to the aesthetic design of the p7 to ensure it

Watts into 4 ohms, irrespective of what the other

channels are doing.

The advanced current feedback circuit topology

used in the p7 is a further development of that used

The p7 Multichannel Power Amplifier will deliver equally breathtaking results

from both music and home cinema sources. It will enthrall even the most

will look stunning in your home installation.

The p7 represents a tour-de-force in amplifier design.

in Arcams award-winning a85 and a32 amplifiers

Certain to enrich your listening experience, its

and has ultra low distortion together with

abundant power and finesse firmly positions Arcam

exceptional dynamic range and transient response.

in a small, select group of world-class producers.

experienced and discerning listener.

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As the p7 amplifier is capable of delivering over 1.6 kilowatts of

excellent thermal and non-magnetic properties. Because it

continuous undistorted audio power, there were a number of

weighs over 30 kg, even the p7s feet are made from machined

engineering challenges that have had to be overcome to ensure

aluminium, complete with easy slide plastic inserts to help

both short and long-term reliable operation. Each channel uses

with installation.

four Sanken heavy duty bipolar output transistors firmly bolted

to a large custom designed aluminium heatsink.

These heatsinks are thermally very efficient so that, under normal

conditions, the amplifier needs only convection cooling and is
thus silent in use. With so much power on tap the p7 is equipped
with a heavy duty mains cable and socket, coupled
to a microprocessor controlled softstart sequencer which, to
minimise mains inrush currents, turns on the channels one by
one. This system is powered from its own small toroidal power
transformer, permitting the p7 to be remotely switched in and out

Astonishing sonic performance;

outstanding specication,
exibility and build, truly
brilliant in every sense.
what hi-fi

of standby via a 12-volt trigger input.

The microprocessor continuously monitors the condition of each

channel, including temperature, output current and dc offset,
to ensure correct operation or instant shut-down under fault
conditions. It also controls a variable-speed cooling fan, for those
rare occasions when convection cooling is not enough.

The p7 features a beautifully contoured front panel and integral

air intake slot, with 7 multicoloured LEDs to show the operating
status of each channel. The whole case is made of heavy gauge
aluminium, which helps the overall sound quality due to its

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arcam fmj
delivering performance and peace of mind
World-class performance is only truly achieved if

Customer service is something we pride

it is delivered by professional retailers/installers

who have the skills and the training to ensure
your system is properly fitted, ensuring the total
experience is magical.

Arcam has a worldwide network of specialists who

CEDIA

Many of these specialists are active

ourselves on at Arcam. Over 15% of our

members of an international organisation

time, energy and overall resources are

called cedia (Custom Electronic Design &

dedicated to back-up and service. We

Installation Association). Arcam is also a

guarantee that we will be there when you

member, and provides ongoing training

need us.

and support on a worldwide basis.

care about working with us to deliver the best

All of our fmj products have a five-year

possible performance. They are passionate about

Our dealers will be delighted to show you what is

extended warranty*, but we do ask you to

what they do, and they select the best from specialist

possible in their demonstration rooms. They can also

register your ownership with us to take

loudspeaker systems and display devices that will

show you examples of installations they have carried

advantage of this extended term.

complement the fmj combination perfectly.

out for other clients. They can provide systems that

The above architectural plan shows an

carry audio and video signals to a number of

example of how a custom installation could

They are able to integrate our products into a

different rooms in the house, and design control

complete whole-house system with computer

options that make operating their complex systems

control options that can interface to all your

a simple push of a button.

look in the rooms of your house.

Please note, warranty is limited to two years on lasers for

CD and DVD players.

video and audio sources.

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arcam, at the pinnacle of superior music replay:

creating products that reproduce music to a level

An Arcam-based system can

transport you just as surely
as any car.
autocar

shows just how good broadcast

engineering can be
widescreen review

A perfect blend of ergonomics,

style and performance.
soundstage

that is remarkably true to life

Arcam has a world-wide reputation for music reproduction of the highest standard;
delivering crisp, pure, unadulterated performance for your pleasure. A simple
demonstration of the products described in the following pages will show why
Arcam fmj really can deliver faithful musical joy.

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fmj cd36

fmj

cd36

compact disc pl ayer

The attention to detail required in the design and

The cd36 has scaled new heights in cd replay.

At the pinnacle of cd reproduction at a
real-world price, its sound quality outperforms
players many times more expensive.

The cd36 brings together cutting-edge analogue,

x4

development of the cd36 is reected by the ultra high

level of performance that this player delivers. The
denition in the sound stage produced from the best

and digital audio design. Key performance areas

cds is proof that our obsession with design accuracy

include upsampling the 44.1khz digital data

measured in parts per million is justied. The

stream to 192khz, which allows us to use a very

high frequency analogue output filter for

improvement in definition in the lowest frequency

improved phase and frequency response.

range is palpable.

The dac circuit board uses a total of four

We have used a new material for the chassis that is made

Arcam audio technology has developed to the point where music reproduction in
the home is closer than ever to the sound of real instruments. Arcams technical
team has worked intensively to create the fmj cd36 to deliver that special result.

2-channel Wolfson 8740 dacs. These multi-bit

sigma-delta devices are the very best performing

using a special vibration-damping, laminated

dac chips available. Using several in parallel

construction. It is four times more expensive than our

further reduces noise and distortion and

Over the last 20 years, Arcam has won many awards for some of the best cd

improves linearity.

standard chassis, but your ear will agree the

improvement is priceless.

players ever produced. With the cd36, Arcam has produced a truly stunning
player in every sense: incorporating true state-of-the-art electronic and

With the cd36, you will hear the full range and youll

mechanical design techniques, it is the best cd player we have ever made.

find new life in even your oldest cds. Try them on the
cd36 and see that there is a whole world of sound that

At Arcam we take sound seriously, we want you to hear your music as the artist

youve been missing.

intended, as pure and clean as it was laid down in the studio. You will miss
nothing, experiencing the very essence of the music in its entirety.
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fmj c31

fmj

c31

pre-amplifier
The c31 also uses carefully selected audiophile grade

It features hermetically sealed reed relays that will

switch greater than 50 million operations fault

components throughout. Using cutting-edge dampening

free and have immeasurable distortion and noise.

The four-layer printed circuit board allows for the

materials and a superior chassis gives the c31 a further

cleanest possible power supply and grounding

sound advantage over its competitors.

layout as well as ultra short signal paths.

Perhaps you have a treasured vinyl collection. To get

Critical components benefit from the use of

sorbothane dampening material to minimise the
microphonic effects that can mask low level detail
in the music.

If you are ready to hear your music at its absolute best, a separate stereo

damping

the best sound from your vinyl, the c31 has an optional
very high-quality phono stage module for moving coil
and moving magnet cartridges.

The c31 comes equipped with both single

ended and balanced output stages. You can use

pre-amplifier and power amplifier is what you really need.

The c31 pre-amp provides a level of performance and flexibility that will convince

the single ended phono outputs to connect to

The c31 pre-amplifier has Arcams sophisticated

an adjacent power amplifier; or where long

software system control that allows you to switch

cable runs are used with Arcams p1 monobloc

amplifiers, better results can be obtained by

you that your music can sound even more amazing than you thought possible.

using the xlr balanced outputs provided.

Were convinced it will offer a new experience in listening to even the most

The c31 also incorporates a separate high

seasoned listener. Key to the c31s sophisticated sound is a low noise supply which

quality headphones output that is driven by

a separate headphones amplifier section.

inputs without changes in volume level.

fmj has always featured the best technology and

design expertise available. The c31 represents state

ensures a solid soundstage. This works in much the same way as a tripod provides

of the art performance that will raise the standard

a base for exceptionally clear and detailed photographs. The c31 pre amp uses

of music reproduction to our highest ever level.

the latest generation volume control and amplification components.

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fmj p35

fmj

p1

fmj
monobloc power amplifier

p35

power amplifier

The p1 concept is simple yet stunning: take the latest in

The grip and precision with which this amplifier drives

The fmj p35 is the perfect partner to the A32 in a high

developed to avoid any audio interference effects when

feedback amplifier technology, combine it with a huge

a speaker system needs to be heard to be appreciated.

quality bi-amplified set-up, with suitable bi-wireable

driven hard.

power supply for each channel, add a team of engineers

Youll not only find it breathes new life and sound into

loudspeakers. The p35 is also very flexible in that it can

who worry over every detail and spend months

your existing music collection but it will also spur you

incorporate a third channel power amplifier module.

listening and fine tuning. The resulting creation is one

on to try out new music too.

This can be specified when ordered or can be upgraded

of the finest power amplifiers on the market and

Arcams first monobloc amplifier.

Together the p1 and c31 pre-amp establish Arcam fmj as a leader in a new

by your dealer if you want to add home cinema

generation of high performance systems, which are fully equipped to

capability to your home audio system in the future.

support the latest high resolution audio formats.

Its massive power supply can deliver effortless

Having transformed home cinema with its awardwinning, av9 preamp processor and p7 seven channel

The p1 features an uncommon power supply configuration in which the

driver stage is driven from a separate feed to the output stage. The result is

performance with just about any model of loudspeaker

power amplifier combination Arcam applied the same

a significant improvement in sound quality and stereo image stability.

available. Output power is rated at 100 watts per

expertise to produce this leading power amplifier.

Massive heatsinking, heavy gauge copper pcb tracks, dual rectifiers as well as

channel into 8 Ohms but the amplifier can deliver an

critically damped components all play a part in delivering the best power
amplifier Arcam has ever produced. xlr balanced inputs as well as trigger
inputs for remote switching complete the p1s state of the art specification.

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For maximum ease of operation the p35 power amplifier

has a wired remote connection which allows for a
power-on signal to be received from the a32 Amplifier.
The p35 also offers you total immersion in your music
without moving from your sofa: the p35 power amplifier
has a wired remote connection which allows for a
power-on signal to be received from the a32 Amplifier.

astonishing peak current of more than 20 amps if

required. Sophisticated protection circuitry has been
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fmj a32

fmj

a32

in t egrat ed amplifier
The front panel is a precision machined
aluminium extrusion which is connected to a
laminated chassis incorporating a large Acousteel

The a32 amplifier has a matching power amplifier,

the p35, which can be used in a high quality

plate consisting of two layers of steel of different

bi-amplified set up. Together they produce a sound

thickness with an elastic damping layer in

that is true to its recording, capable of transforming

between. This quality of construction ensures low

levels of microphony that can mask important

your listening experience into a truly satisfying feast

musical detail. The volume control is machined

for your ears.

from solid metal and is carefully contoured to

aid grip and control and is a key part to the
sophisticated user interface.

The a32 is the best ever integrated amplifier from Arcam. It is designed to deliver

The software control allows the user to alter the

input trims so that you can switch inputs without

exceptional sonic performance without sacrificing exibility or ease of use.

a change in volume levels caused by different

source output levels. You can apply the electronic
tone controls on an input by input basis and you

The fmj a32 uses state-of-the-art audio components and a massive power
supply to deliver effortless performance. Power is rated at 100 watts per

can set the amplifier display to read differently.

All amplifier facilities are fully remote-controlled

channel, and it is capable of driving even the most difficult speaker loads.

by the sleekly styled system remote. The amplifier

The circuit design is elegant and refined with ultra short signal paths and

comes with a high quality phono stage fitted as

carefully optimised layouts to ensure class leading performance.

standard and it also has an expansion slot in the

rear for multi-channel upgrade for use in multichannel systems.

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fmj t31

fmj

t31

am/fm t uner
The t31 has a number of useful features that
make it ideal for custom installation: the remote
control input, the 12-Volt trigger input, and its

The t31 uses carefully designed, high specification radio

frequency and audio circuits to ensure a sound quality

ability to respond to infrared (ir) remote

that will get the best out of the broadcast signal. Youll

commands.

be amazed at the improvement even with am radio: the

The design and construction complements the

t31 gives a quality of sound rarely heard from am radio.

stunning styling of the fmj series which has won

praise from the design industry and hi-fi critics.

Radio is an easy way of accessing a wide variety of live and recorded music

There are many local and national am stations,

easily store your favourite stations giving you fast,

theyre not hi-fidelity but the t31 is capable of

press of a button access to 16 fm and 16 am stations.

reproducing their sound at a superior quality to

which not only entertains and enlightens but can also lead you to new discoveries

It is also simple to use. From the front panel you can

other tuners.

A further 14 stations can be stored and accessed via

the remote control supplied.

and rare musical gems. True high fidelity sound transforms radio into something
more compelling and rewarding than the lacklustre sound of tinny-sounding

If you love music and you are not listening to radio

on a real hi-fi system, then you really are missing out.

transistor or car radios.

The fmj t31 provides the perfect opportunity to

rediscover the magic of radio.

Arcam has made tuners for over 20 years and is Britains leading manufacturer of
hi-fi tuners for both fm and Digital Radio broadcasts. Their tuners are critically
renowned for producing exceptional results at sensible prices: the t31 continues
this tradition.
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t echnical specificat ions

disc types replayed

3.5mm jack

headphones max output level into 600

dvd-video, dvd audio, dolby

output impedance

digital 5.1, dts 5.1, cd video, svcd,

hdmi

fmj dv29 dvd pl ayer

...sensational, with jaw-dropping picture quality
...superb cd playback ...a very fine package indeed.

output level

composite video

s-video

pcm, hdcd wma or mp3 encoding,

composite video level

ratio control

dvd-r, dvd-rw, dvd+r, dvd+rw

hf response to (-3db)

supported video formats are:

power consumption

<35 va

hf response to (3db)

720x576p, 720(1440)x576i,

size w/d/h mm. inc. feet

430 x 350 x 85

hq (component) video

720x480p, 720(1440)x480i,

weight (net)

6.7kg

level (y/cr/cb)

audio to 6-channel/96khz or

level (r/g/b)

2-channel/192khz (24-bit).

hf response to (-3db)

12mhz
1v / 0.28v
12mhz

1v / 0.5v / 0.5v
1v / 1v / 1v
300mhz

stereo or multi-channel output

coaxial connection (level/impedance)

on gold-plated phono sockets

acceptable sampling frequencies, all inputs 44.1khz, 48khz, (and

0.5v / 75

96khz stereo only)

2.2v rms at 0db signal, 4v rms

digital output

channels only)

output level and impedance

frequency response

20hz to 20khz (+0.1db. -0.5db)

sampling frequency in adc output mode

thd+n

<0.005% for 1khz 0db signal,

fmj av9 pre-amp proce ssor

105db, measured 20hz-20khz,

audio

signal to noise ratio

unweighted
digital audio output (iec958) pcm/dolby digital/mpeg/dts on

output d.c. voltage (excl. rgb status)

line input sensitivity (set to reference)

input impedance

3 gold plated phono sockets:

gold plated phono (coax) and

preamp output level (nominal)

y iv pk-pk into 75;

toslink (optical)

output impedance

supported disc sampling rates up to 48khz/24 bit (toslink)

0.5V / 75
44.1khz

trigger outputs

unweighted

interlaced or progressive

1v

digital inputs

measured from 22hz-22khz,

1 x 4 pin mini din: y iv pk-pk 75,

75

s-video level (y/c)

general

into 75

pb 0.7v pk-pk into 75;

scart socket with rgb video

auto switching of tv with aspect

1 x gold plated phono: iv pk-pk

c 0.3v pk-pk into 75

component video

input and output impedance

with hdcd discs (left and right

home cinema

video outputs

cd-audio (inc. cd-r, cd-rw) with

audio outputs
analogue audio outputs

video inputs and outputs

plus stereo audio

19-pin hdmi connector

5v p-p

signal/noise ratio (unwtd 20hz-20khz) - analogue

allowable load

12v 1v
30ma max (min 400)

remote inputs and outputs

2vrms

signal

10k

coding

2v

modulated 36khz carrier

philips rc-5

general

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mains voltage range

85v to 265v

>100db

power consumption

35va

pr 0.7v pk-pk into 75

96khz/24 bit (co-axial)

signal/noise ratio (unwtd 20hz-20khz) - digital (24 bit)

all 0.7v into 75,

remote bus input supports

thd+n - analogue

0.0012%

size w/d/h mm. inc. feet

composite video iv into 75

modulated rc-5 code via a

thd+n - digital (24 bit)

0.0015%

weight (net)

>98db

power comsumption (standby)

2va
430 x 360 x 130
9kg

residual hum and noise

typically -112dB ref full power
voltage gain
x28.3 (1 volt input gives 100w / 8 ohms output)
input impedance
22k ohms in parallel with 470 pf
output impedance
50 milliohms at 20hz, 1khz
120 milliohms at 20hz

fmj cd36 compact disc pl ayer

fmj c31 st ereo pre-amplifier

iec mains inlet

high performance 192khz 24-bit sample rate converter and

phono cartridge

a soft start system eliminates large currents at switch on

multiple 24-bit digital to analogue conversion

power requirements
115 or 230 vac, 50 / 60hz, 3kw maximum via heavy duty

fmj p7 modul ar power amplifier

...clearly a cut above the competition.

general
size w/d/h mm. inc. feet

hi-fi news

weight (net)
all measurements are with 230v / 50 hz mains power
continuous output power (watts per channel)
all channels driven

20hz - 20khz 8 ohms 150 wpc 1.05kw total

20hz - 20khz 4 ohms 230 wpc 1.62kw total

one or two channels driven at 1khz 8 ohms 160 wpc

4 ohms 250 wpc
3.2 ohms 300 wpc
peak output current capability
>22 amps per channel
total harmonic distortion
at any level up to rated power, into 4 or 8 ohms,
<0.05% 20hz - 20hz, typically <0.005% at 1khz
frequency response
+/- 0.2db 20hz - 20khz
-1 db at 1hz and 100khz

430 x 460 x 180

31kg

input sensitivity

2.7mv (mm); 270v (mc)

laser pick-up

3 beam

input impedance

47k (mm); 300 (mc)

laser wavelength

780nm

thd+n (20hz - 20khz)

-79db (mm); -73db (mc)

numerical aperture
dynamic range (unweighted)
frequency response (+/-0.2db)
signal to noise ratio

0.45

overload margin

>93db

line and tape inputs

5hz - 20khz
114db

harmonic distortion (0db, 1khz)

0.0008%

output level (0db)

2.2vrms

nominal sensitivity
input impedance
thd+n (20hz - 20khz)

35db

250mv-2v
10k
-104db for 1khz, 0db signal

output

output impedance

50

nominal output level

700mv

minimum recommended load

5k

maximum output level

2.6v rms

power consumption (maximum)

30va

output impedance

size w/d/h mm. inc. feet.

weight (net)
digital output connection

430 x 290 x 85
6.5kg
75 co-axial, optical toslink

<50

headphones output
maximum output level into 600
output impedance

1.6v rms
4.7

general
power consumption (maximum)
size w/d/h mm. inc. feet.
weight (net)

30va
430 x 370 x 110
9.3kg

fmj p1 monobloc power amplifier

fmj p35 power amplifier

Truly one of the finest power amplifiers on the market.

The A32 is something of a star and... adding the

P35... takes the performance of the Arcam design
to a new level.

continuous power output (20hz-20khz at 0.5% thd), per channel

single channel, 8, 20hz-20khz

175w

single channel, 4, at 1khz

250w

harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8 at 1khz

edi tors hi-fi choice

continuous power output,
per channel

0.003%

frequency response +/- 0.2db 20hz - 20khz - 1db at 1hz and 100khz
residual hum and noise
voltage gain

typically -112db ref full power

x28.3 (1 volt input gives 100w/8 output)

input impedance

22kohms in parallel with 470pf

general
power consumption (maximum)
size w/d/h mm. inc. feet.
weight (net)

fmj a32 in t egrat ed amplifier

The A32 looks and feels absolutely superb.
hi-fi news

12.5kg

100w

single channel, 4, 1khz

170w

distortion, 8, 80% power, 1khz

0.02%

input sensitivity

740mv

input impedance

7.5k

noise (ccir) ref. rated power

800va
430 x 350 x 110

both channels, 8, 20hz-20khz

continuous power output,

per channel

general
power consumption (maximum)

both channels, 8, 20hz-20khz

100w

single channels, 4, 1khz

170w

distortion, 8, 80% power, 1khz

phono cartridge input

0.02%
mm*mc*

input sensitivity

2.6mv 260v

line and tape inputs

5 line inputs/2 tape loops

input sensitivity

250mv

input impedance

20k

noise (ccir) ref. rated power

-100db

preamplifier outputs
nominal output level
output impedance

size w/d/h mm. inc. feet.

size w/d/h mm. inc feet.

weight (net)

800va
430 x 370 x 100

fmj t31 fm/am st ereo t uner

this tuner...an example of how good fm radio can be...
gramophone

9.5kg
fm section

30 presets (16 direct access)

fm tuning range

87.5 to 108.0 mhz

fm sensitivity (ihf/75)

typically 3v

ultimate signal/noise (ccir)

capture ratio

740mv

total harmonic distortion

(30% modulation, 1khz)

mono 0.1%
stereo 0.2%
16 presets

tuning range

50

mono 75db stereo 70db

1.5db

am section

general
power consumption (maximum)

-100db

(am-mw) 531 to 1602 khz (9 khz steps)

(am-lw) 530 to 1710 khz (10 khz steps)

s/n ratio
800va
430 x 380 x 100

(30% mod. 50mv input)

45db

total harmonic distortion

0.5%

fmj t31 fm/am stereo tuner (continued)

general
output level
(full modulation)

700mv rms

output impedance

220

power consumption (maximum)

size w/d/h mm. inc. feet.

10va
430 x 290 x 85

weight (net)

3.8kg

* via optional module, switchable for mm (moving magnet) or low

output mc (moving coil) cartridge.
all features and specifications subject to change without notice.
thx and thx surround ex are registered trademarks of lucasfilm.
dolby, dolby stereo, dolby surround, pro logic and prologic iix
are trademarks of dolby laboratories licensing corporation.
dts and dts neo are registered trademarks of digital theater
systems.dts is a trademark of dts corporation.
arcam is a registered trademark of a & r cambridge ltd.
note: all specification values are typical unless otherwise stated.
e&oe 12/05
radio interference: the av9 is a digital audio device which has
been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic
compatibility. the unit can radiate rf (radio frequency) energy.
in some cases this can cause interference with fm and am
radio reception. if this is the case, keep the av9 processor and its
connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as
possible. connecting the av9 and the tuner to different mains
sockets can also help to reduce interference. e&oe 12/05

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