TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 
All specification shown below are typical, unless otherwise
stated. Please note that Arcam’s policy is one of continuous
improvement. We therefore reserve the right to change the
material, dimensions, specifications or design of our products
shown or referred to herein at any time and without prior
notice. Illustrations used in our leaflets or on our website are
intended as a guide only.
 
PREAMP PROCESSOR FMJ AV8
AUDIO
Line input sensitivity
2Vrms
Input impedance
10k ohms
Preamp output level (nominal) 2V
Output impedance 25 ohms

Signal/noise ratio (unwtd 20Hz/20Hz) - analogue
Signal/noise ratio (unwtd 20Hz/20Hz) - digital (24 bit)

>100dB
>98dB
THD + N - analogue
THD + N - digital (24 bit)
0.0012%
0.0015%
Headphone max output level into 600 ohms
Output impedance
5V p-p
5 ohms
VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 
Input and output impedance
75 ohms
Composite video level
1V
HF response to (-3dB)
12MHz
S-Video level (Y/C)
1V / 0.28V
HF response to (3dB)
12MHz
HQ (component) video
level (Y/Cr/Cb)
1V / 0.5V / 0.5V
level (R/G/B)
1V / 1V / 1V
HF response to (-3dB)
300MHz
Digital inputs
Coaxial connection (level / impedance)
0.5V / 75 ohms
Acceptable sampling frequencies, all inputs
44.1 kHz, 48kHz, (and 96kHz stereo only)
Digial output
Output level impedance
0.5V / 75 ohms
Sampling frequency in ADC output mode
44.1kHz
Trigger outputs
Output D.C. voltage (excl. RGB status)
12V +/- 1V
Allowable load
30mA max (min 400 ohms)
Remote inputs and outputs  
Signal
modulated 36kHz carrier
Coding
Philips RC-5
GENERAL
Mains voltage range 85V to 265V
Power Consumption 35 VA
Power Consumption (standby) 2 VA
Dimensions WxDxH (including feet) 433mm x 430mm x 130mm
Weight (packed) 14kg nett