Arcam E-2 manual Front panel controls, THX. Selects between the available THX modes

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1 Remote control receiver. This is positioned behind the FMJ badge. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of sight from the remote control for operation. If this is not possible, use a separate sensor connected to the IR input on the rear panel.

2 THX. Selects between the available THX® modes.

3 Effect. Selects between the available DSP effects modes for two- channel sources. All other modes must be switched off first.

4 Mode. Selects between Stereo, Mono and the available surround modes for the current source.

5 Phones.This socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, fitted with a 1/4-inch stereo jack plug.

6 Display. This switches the display brightness between Off/Dim/ Bright.

7 Menu. Selects the ‘Main Menu’ on the OSD. Also accesses the ‘Setup Menu Index’ when pressed for two seconds.

8 OK. Used to enter selections made from operating menus. Also changes the OSD video standard (PAL/NTSC) when pressed for two seconds.

9 Control knob.The control knob has two functions:

as a volume control, to adjust the output to the power amplifier(s) and headphones connected to the AV8.

when used in the menus with the6EFFECT button and5MODE button, to navigate menu options.

bk Source selectors.These buttons select the source connected to the corresponding input. A light above the relevant button indicates which input is currently selected.

bl Direct. Stereo direct on/off. Provides a direct analogue path from analogue inputs to the left and right front outputs. Switches off any sound processing modes and shuts down the DSP circuits for best stereo sound quality.

bm Mute. Mutes all main analogue ouputs when selected.

bn Power. Switches the main power to the AV8 on and off.

NOTE: Once the unit is switched off, it should be left off for at least ten seconds before switching on again.

bo Power/Standby LED. This indicates the status of the preamp processor.When first turned on, the LED is yellow, to indicate that the AV8 is ‘initialising’.This changes to green when the AV8 is fully powered and ready. Red indicates that the AV8 is in standby mode.

bp Tone Control Indicator. Indicates that bass or treble tone equalisation is currently active.

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Contents Page Safety Compliance Safety guidelinesImportant Safety Instructions Welcome to the AV8 Preamp Processor ContentsPositioning the Unit InstallationVideo AudioCables Speaker InstallationAnalogue Audio Inputs Audio ConnectionsAnalogue Record Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Digital OutputVideo Connections Zone 2 ConnectionsControl Connections RGB 4-wire connectionTrigger Outputs High Quality Component Video ConnectionsWrong PLUG? Connecting to a Power SupplyMains Lead PluggingConfiguring the AV8 Speaker Sizes Basic SetupGeneral Settings Level Settings Speaker Delay SettingsSubwoofer Settings Distance measurements for 5.1 Speaker delay settingsSaving Settings and Exit Setup THX SettingsSave Setup Boundary Gain CompensationADV 2 Video Settings Advanced SetupADV 3 Digital Settings ADV 1 Speaker EQADV 5 Input Trims ADV 4 Zone 2 SettingsEnabled sources are listed on the ‘Access’ line of the OSD Saving Settings and Exiting Setup THX. Selects between the available THX modes Front panel controlsSource selection Remote controlOperating your AV8 Using the ControlsHeadphones Volume ControlStereo Direct EFFECTS/FXUsing the Main Menu Screen Pro Logic II Music Mode Different volume level from the main zone zone Using ZoneCR80 remote control Control VIA Zone 2 MenuTWO-CHANNEL Source Modes Surround modesIntroduction THX Modes Multichannel SourcesMultichannel Source Modes About THX Cinema Processing DSP Effects ModesTHX Technology THX StandardsTroubleshooting Unable to alter settings in Setup Menus Source switching changes randomly or freezes on one sourceFeedback when making digital recording No zone 2 audio when playing DTS filmBalance is not available in THX mode Unable to adjust bass and treble controlsUnable to adjust balance control Continual Improvement Policy Technical specificationsLocking the Setup Menu Processing Component SpecificationsAdditional technical information Radio InterferenceScart S-video cable with audio back to processor Scart ConnectionsScart RGB cable with audio back to processor Example for programming Display = RC-5 code IR Remote CodesTable of Remote Codes Command Processing Setting ValuesQuery Commands MUT PWREFF ?EFF THX ?THXMain Menu Commands General Operation CommandsBasic Delay Setup Commands BasicBasic General Basic SpeakersBasic THX Basic SubSetup Commands Advanced Menu Access Engineering SettingsMulti-button Presses NavigationAV8 Programmer Utility SoftwareWorldwide Guarantee GuaranteeWarranty Covers Claims Under Guarantee