Arcam E-2 manual Additional technical information, Radio Interference, Locking the Setup Menu

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Additional technical information

RADIO INTERFERENCE

The AV8 is a digital audio device which have 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 AV8 player and its connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the AV8 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also help to reduce interference.

EU COUNTRIES –These products have been designed to comply with directive 89/336/EEC.

USA – These products comply with FCC requirements.

PROCESSING COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

The following list of chipsets used in the AV8 is provided for the interest of technical enthusiasts:

SPDIF receiver: Crystal Semiconductor CS8415A – a 96kHz digital audio interface receiver chipset.

ADC: AKM AK5383 – a 24-bit, 96kHz, 128x oversampling two-channel A/D converter for professional digital audio systems.

DAC: WM8740 – a 24-bit 96kHz very high performance stereo DAC designed for home theatre systems.

Volume control: Burr-Brown PGA2310 digitally controlled stereo analogue volume control.

OSD: STV5730 – a high performing chipset used for on screen displays.

Video switching composite/S-video: Rohm BA7625 – a high performance chipset used for video switching.

Video switching YUV/RGB: Elantec EL4332 – a very high performing broadcast quality chipset designed for component video multiplexing.

DSP: Crystal Semiconductor CS49326 and CS49330 – these are 24-bit 96kHz multi-standard DSP decoders.

Micro controller: Hitachi HD64F2329VF25 – provides three serial communications ports, a watchdog timer, and 384KB flash-updated memory.

LOCKING THE SETUP MENU

With the facility for up to five preset setups, and the ability to temporarily trim many settings, there should little need to use the Setup Menus once the system is fully installed. Many of the AV8 settings in the Setup Menus require specialist knowledge and measurement. Access to the Setup Menus may be locked out to prevent changes being made to the settings by inexperienced users.

To lock the setup menus, press the OK, TUNER and DVD-Abuttons on the front panel together at the same time. ‘Setup Menus Locked’ is displayed.

Similarly, to unlock the menus, press the same three buttons together at the same time.

PROGRAMMING VIA THE RS232 INPUT

Re-programming the AV8 with new operating software is possible via the RS232 control input, but this should only be carried out by trained technical personnel.

Use the RS232 Connection gq with a suitable lead to the re-

programming computer. Locate the Programming button fk which is adjacent to the S-video inputs.

To re-program, the AV8 must first be turned off. Press and hold the PROG button while powering up the AV8. Note that the front display is blank in programming mode. Follow the operating instructions provided with the update software.When reprogramming is complete, turn the AV8 off then on again ten seconds later to restore normal operation with the new software.

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Safety guidelinesSafety Compliance Welcome to the AV8 Preamp Processor ContentsAudio InstallationPositioning the Unit VideoCables Speaker InstallationDigital Output Audio ConnectionsAnalogue Audio Inputs Analogue Record Outputs Digital Audio InputsVideo Connections Zone 2 ConnectionsHigh Quality Component Video Connections RGB 4-wire connectionControl Connections Trigger OutputsPlugging Connecting to a Power SupplyWrong PLUG? Mains LeadConfiguring the AV8 General Settings Basic SetupSpeaker Sizes Distance measurements for 5.1 Speaker delay settings Speaker Delay SettingsLevel Settings Subwoofer SettingsBoundary Gain Compensation THX SettingsSaving Settings and Exit Setup Save SetupADV 1 Speaker EQ Advanced SetupADV 2 Video Settings ADV 3 Digital SettingsEnabled sources are listed on the ‘Access’ line of the OSD ADV 4 Zone 2 SettingsADV 5 Input Trims Saving Settings and Exiting Setup THX. Selects between the available THX modes Front panel controlsSource selection Remote controlOperating your AV8 Using the ControlsEFFECTS/FX Volume ControlHeadphones Stereo DirectUsing the Main Menu Screen Pro Logic II Music Mode Control VIA Zone 2 Menu Using ZoneDifferent volume level from the main zone zone CR80 remote controlIntroduction Surround modesTWO-CHANNEL Source Modes Multichannel Source Modes Multichannel SourcesTHX Modes THX Standards DSP Effects ModesAbout THX Cinema Processing THX TechnologyTroubleshooting No zone 2 audio when playing DTS film Source switching changes randomly or freezes on one sourceUnable to alter settings in Setup Menus Feedback when making digital recordingUnable to adjust balance control Unable to adjust bass and treble controlsBalance is not available in THX mode Continual Improvement Policy Technical specificationsRadio Interference Processing Component SpecificationsLocking the Setup Menu Additional technical informationScart 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 THX ?THX PWRMUT EFF ?EFFMain Menu Commands General Operation CommandsBasic Speakers Setup Commands BasicBasic Delay Basic GeneralBasic THX Basic SubSetup Commands Advanced Navigation Engineering SettingsMenu Access Multi-button PressesAV8 Programmer Utility SoftwareClaims Under Guarantee GuaranteeWorldwide Guarantee Warranty Covers