Arcam E-2 manual Pro Logic II Music Mode

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Stereo Direct: If Stereo direct is Off, the AV8 functions in its normal way.

If stereo direct is On, the AV8 uses the analogue input signal for the source, bypassing the digital circuitry. In this mode, the AV8 functions like an analogue preamp: it also shuts down all the unused digital circuitry for optimum stereo performance.

NOTE: In Direct mode no digital output is available.

Bass andTreble:These allow you to alter the bass and treble controls temporarily for all currently active speakers. In the case of Stereo, this would only apply to the front left and right speakers. In Effects, Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Digital and DTS modes (for example), this would apply to all present speakers.

You can adjust the bass and treble by up to ±6dB.These adjustments are in addition to those made in ‘Speaker Eq’ in the Setup Menu. However, the maximum overall tone control range for each speaker using this screen plus the settings in ‘Speaker Eq’ is still ±6dB (not ±12dB).

NOTE: Bass and treble alterations are not available in THX mode, Stereo mode when ‘Audio Stereo Tone Bypass’ is set to Yes, or in Stereo Direct mode.

Balance:To alter the sound balance temporarily between the front left and right speakers.You can alter the sound stage to either the left or right by up to 10dB. Note that it is not possible to shift the audio signal completely over to one channel.

NOTE: Balance alterations are not available in THX mode.

MAIN MENU SCREEN 2

Main Menu Screen 2

Record to Tape: Source

Record to VCR: Source

Compression: Off

Lip Sync.: +0ms

Pro Logic II Music Mode:

Dimension: +3

Centre Width: +3

Panorama: Off

Record toTape:Allows any analogue input to be directed to the tape output, independently of the input that is being listened to.

You cannot select tape as a record source: if allowed this would cause feedback through the tape recorder.

If ‘Record to VCR’ is set to the tape input, you cannot select the VCR input as a ‘Record to Tape’ option. If allowed this would cause feedback through the VCR.

Record toVCR:Allows any analogue audio, together with Composite or S-video input, to be directed to the VCR output. The selection is independent of the input that is currently being listened to or watched.

You cannot select VCR as a record source: if allowed this would cause feedback through the VCR.

If ‘Record to Tape’ is set to the VCR input, you cannot select the tape input as a ‘Record to VCR’ option. If allowed this would cause feedback through the tape recorder.

Compression: Allows selection of two different compression ratios (medium and high) which are ideal for late night listening. The compression effect increases the volume of the quiet passages and decreases the volume of the louder passages. Compression can be disabled by setting to Off.

Compression is only available on Dolby Digital recordings and on some DTS recordings.

Lip Sync: Allows the introduction and adjustment of a time delay between the audio and video signals to compensate for the sound and picture not being synchronised. This is normally required when extra

video processing is used in the system for line doubling or progressive scan video.The range of lip sync delay is -5 to 220 milliseconds.

The other use for lip sync is when a DVD has been poorly mastered or a broadcast shows noticeable delay between the video and audio.

The lip sync function works on all sources, unless Stereo Direct is selected. Lip sync is also directly available on the SYN button on the remote control.

The lip sync adjustment can only correct for delayed video: if the audio is delayed, set lip sync to its minimum.

Pro Logic II Music Mode

This allows the adjustment of the sound field for Dolby Pro Logic II Music decoding of two-channel sources.

Dimension: allows the user gradually to adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear. If a recording is too spacious or strong from the surrounds, it can be adjusted ‘forward’ to get a better balance. Likewise, if a stereo recording is somewhat too ‘narrow’ sounding, it can be adjusted toward the rear to get a more enveloping, immersive result.We recommend ‘Dimension’ is set to 3 for normal use.

Centre Width: With Pro Logic decoding, dominant centre signals come only from the centre speaker. If no centre speaker is present, the decoder splits the centre signal equally to the left and right speakers to create a ‘phantom’ centre image. The Centre Width control allows variable adjustment of the centre image so it may be heard only from the centre speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees.We recommend ‘Centre Width’ is set to 3 for normal use.

Display

Centre spreading effect

0No centre spreading

120.8°

228°

336°

454°

562°

669.8°

7Phantom centre

Panorama Mode: Extends the front centre image to include the surround speakers for an exciting ‘wrap-around’ effect with side wall imaging.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Safety guidelinesSafety Compliance Contents Welcome to the AV8 Preamp ProcessorVideo InstallationPositioning the Unit AudioSpeaker Installation CablesAnalogue Record Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Audio ConnectionsAnalogue Audio Inputs Digital OutputZone 2 Connections Video ConnectionsTrigger Outputs RGB 4-wire connectionControl Connections High Quality Component Video ConnectionsMains Lead Connecting to a Power SupplyWrong PLUG? PluggingConfiguring the AV8 General Settings Basic SetupSpeaker Sizes Subwoofer Settings Speaker Delay SettingsLevel Settings Distance measurements for 5.1 Speaker delay settingsSave Setup THX SettingsSaving Settings and Exit Setup Boundary Gain CompensationADV 3 Digital Settings Advanced SetupADV 2 Video Settings ADV 1 Speaker EQEnabled sources are listed on the ‘Access’ line of the OSD ADV 4 Zone 2 SettingsADV 5 Input Trims Saving Settings and Exiting Setup Front panel controls THX. Selects between the available THX modesRemote control Source selectionUsing the Controls Operating your AV8Stereo Direct Volume ControlHeadphones EFFECTS/FXUsing the Main Menu Screen Pro Logic II Music Mode CR80 remote control Using ZoneDifferent volume level from the main zone zone Control VIA Zone 2 MenuIntroduction Surround modesTWO-CHANNEL Source Modes Multichannel Source Modes Multichannel SourcesTHX Modes THX Technology DSP Effects ModesAbout THX Cinema Processing THX StandardsTroubleshooting Feedback when making digital recording Source switching changes randomly or freezes on one sourceUnable to alter settings in Setup Menus No zone 2 audio when playing DTS filmUnable to adjust balance control Unable to adjust bass and treble controlsBalance is not available in THX mode Technical specifications Continual Improvement PolicyAdditional technical information Processing Component SpecificationsLocking the Setup Menu Radio InterferenceScart RGB cable with audio back to processor Scart ConnectionsScart S-video cable with audio back to processor Table of Remote Codes IR Remote CodesExample for programming Display = RC-5 code Query Commands Setting ValuesCommand Processing EFF ?EFF PWRMUT THX ?THXGeneral Operation Commands Main Menu CommandsBasic General Setup Commands BasicBasic Delay Basic SpeakersBasic Sub Basic THXSetup Commands Advanced Multi-button Presses Engineering SettingsMenu Access NavigationUtility Software AV8 ProgrammerWarranty Covers GuaranteeWorldwide Guarantee Claims Under Guarantee
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