Arcam AVR300 manual 8VLQJWKH0DLQ0HQX, LvwhqlqjWrWkhWxqhuLq=Rqh, 0DLQ0HQX6FUHHQ

Page 23

)00XWH0RQR

7KH$95¶VWXQHUKDVDQDXWRPXWLQJFLUFXLWWKDWZKHQHQJDJHGPXWHVDQ\VLJQDOWKDWLVRI LQVXI¿FLHQWVWUHQJWKIRUOLVWHQLQJ7RHQJDJHWKLVFLUFXLWSUHVVWKH)0087(0212EXWWRQRQWKHIURQW SDQHOµ)0087(¶LVVKRZQLQWKHGLVSOD\,IDVLJQDOLVPXWHG\RXZLOOKHDUQRVRXQGWKURXJKWKH

ORXGVSHDNHUV

6KRXOG\RXZLVKWROLVWHQWRDVWDWLRQWKDWLVµDXWRPXWHG¶SUHVVWKH)0087(0212EXWWRQDJDLQWR

GLVHQJDJHWKHPXWLQJFLUFXLW7KHWXQHUQRZVZLWFKHVWRPRQRDXUDOUHFHSWLRQFDQFHOOLQJPXFKRIWKH

EDFNJURXQGKLVVµ)0087(¶LVQRORQJHUGLVSOD\HGDQG\RXDUHDEOHWRFRQWLQXHOLVWHQLQJ

/LVWHQLQJWRWKHWXQHULQ=RQH

7KHWXQHUFDQEHVHOHFWHGDVRWKHULQSXWVIRUURXWLQJWR=RQH1RWHWKRXJKWKDWLWLVQRWSRVVLEOHWR OLVWHQWRGLIIHUHQWVWDWLRQVLQWKHPDLQ]RQHDQG=RQHVLPXOWDQHRXVO\7KLVLVEHFDXVHWKH$95LV ¿WWHGZLWKMXVWDVLQJOHWXQHUPRGXOH

8VLQJWKH0DLQ0HQX

7KUHHµ0DLQ0HQX¶VFUHHQVDOORZGD\WRGD\FKDQJHVWREHPDGHWRWKHZD\WKH$95RSHUDWHV ([DPSOHVLQFOXGHDGMXVWLQJWKHWRQHFRQWUROIRUDSDUWLFXODULQSXWRUVHOHFWLRQRIµGLUHFW¶PRGH

7KHWKUHH0DLQ0HQXVFUHHQVDUHDYDLODEOHRQ\RXUGLVSOD\GHYLFH7KHVHOHFWHGOLQHRIHDFKVFUHHQLV DOVRGLVSOD\HGRQWKHIURQWSDQHORIWKH$95(DFKRIWKHIROORZLQJVHFWLRQVKDVDSLFWXUHVKRZLQJWKH VFUHHQWKDWLVGLVSOD\HGDV\RXPRYHWKURXJKWKHPHQXV

8VLQJWKHUHPRWHFRQWUROWRHQWHUWKH0DLQ0HQX

%ULHÀ\SUHVVWKH0(18EXWWRQWRHQWHUµ0DLQ0HQX6FUHHQ¶8VHWKHQDYLJDWLRQ DQG EXWWRQVWR

JRXSDQGGRZQWKHPHQXUHVSHFWLYHO\7KH DQG EXWWRQVDUHXVHGWRDOWHUWKHVHOHFWLRQRQWKH

KLJKOLJKWHGOLQHRUWRFKDQJHWRWKHQH[WVFUHHQLIWKHPHQXKHDGLQJLVKLJKOLJKWHG

8VLQJWKHIURQWSDQHOWRHQWHUWKH0DLQ0HQX

3UHVVWKH0(18EXWWRQWRHQWHUWKHPDLQPHQX7RF\FOHWKURXJKWKHLWHPVRQDPHQXXVHWKH ())(&7 EXWWRQWRJRGRZQDQG02'( EXWWRQWRJRXSRQHOLQHIRUHDFKSUHVV8VHWKHYROXPH

FRQWURONQREIRUWKH DQG IXQFWLRQVLQRUGHUWRF\FOHWKURXJKWKHDYDLODEOHFKRLFHVRUWRFKDQJHWKH PHQXSDJHLIWKHPHQXKHDGLQJLVKLJKOLJKWHG

0DLQ0HQX6FUHHQ

9RO6KRZVWKHSUHVHQWYROXPHEHLQJXVHGIRUWKHPDLQ]RQHDQGFDQEHDGMXVWHG IURPKHUH

$XGLR,QSXW7KLVVKRZVWKHFXUUHQWDXGLRLQSXWVRXUFHVHOHFWHG7KHFXUUHQW

DXGLRLQSXWFDQEHFKDQJHGZKHQWKLVOLQHLVKLJKOLJKWHGXVLQJWKHVRXUFHVHOHFW

EXWWRQVRQWKHIURQWSDQHORUWKHUHPRWH1RWHWKDWFKDQJLQJWKHDXGLRLQSXW

DOVRFKDQJHVWKHYLGHRLQSXWWRWKHVDPHVHWWLQJ

9LGHR,QSXW7KLVVKRZVWKHFXUUHQWYLGHRLQSXWVRXUFHVHOHFWHG7KHFXUUHQW

YLGHRLQSXWFDQEHFKDQJHGZKHQWKLVOLQHLVKLJKOLJKWHGXVLQJWKHVRXUFHVHOHFW

EXWWRQVRQWKHIURQWSDQHORUWKHUHPRWH

&KDQJLQJWKHYLGHRLQSXWGRHVQRWFKDQJHWKHDXGLRLQSXWVR\RXFDQZDWFKD

GLIIHUHQWLQSXWIURPWKHRQH\RXDUHOLVWHQLQJWR

,IWKHDXGLRDQGYLGHRDUHVHWWRGLIIHUHQWLQSXWVWKH\ZLOOEHUHVHWWREHWKHVDPHLQSXWZKHQ

WKHDXGLRLQSXWLVQH[WFKDQJHG

1RWHWKHFRPSRVLWH6YLGHRLQSXWVDQGWKHKLJKTXDOLW\YLGHRLQSXWVDUHLQGHSHQGHQW

RIHDFKRWKHU,I\RXDUHZDWFKLQJDYLGHRVRXUFHE\XVLQJWKHRQHRIWKHKLJKTXDOLW\

YLGHRLQSXWVLWLVQRWSRVVLEOHWRFKDQJHWKHYLGHRLQSXWLQGHSHQGHQWO\RIWKHDXGLR

9LGHR7\SH7KLVVHWWLQJLVDSSOLFDEOHRQO\WR79VEHLQJIHGYLDD6&$57OHDGZKHUHWKHWULJJHU RXWSXWV DQG DUHFRQQHFWHGYLDVXLWDEOH6&$57KHDGHU,WVKRZVWKHYLGHRDVSHFWUDWLR FXUUHQWO\VHOHFWHGIRUWKHGLVSOD\ZKLFKFDQEHVHWPDQXDOO\WRRU  GHSHQGLQJRQZKLFK IRUPDW\RXDUHIHHGLQJLQWR\RXU796HHSDJHIRUIXUWKHUGHWDLOVRQXVLQJWKHVHWULJJHUV

6WHUHR'LUHFW

2))WKH$95IXQFWLRQVLQLWVQRUPDOZD\

21WKH$95XVHVWKHDQDORJXHLQSXWVLJQDOIRUWKHVRXUFHE\SDVVLQJWKHGLJLWDOFLUFXLWU\,Q WKLVPRGHWKH$95IXQFWLRQVOLNHDQDQDORJXHDPSOL¿HULWDOVRVKXWVGRZQDOOWKHXQXVHG

GLJLWDOFLUFXLWU\IRURSWLPXPVWHUHRSHUIRUPDQFH1RWHWKDWQRGLJLWDORXWSXWLVDYDLODEOHLQWKLV

FDVH

%DVVDQG7UHEOH7KHVHDOORZ\RXWRDOWHUWHPSRUDULO\WKHEDVVDQGWUHEOHFRQWUROVIRUDOOFXUUHQWO\ DFWLYHVSHDNHUV,QWKHFDVHRI6WHUHRWKLVZRXOGRQO\DSSO\WRWKHIURQWOHIWDQGULJKWVSHDNHUV ,Q(IIHFWV3UR/RJLF,,[0XVLF'ROE\'LJLWDODQG'76PRGHV IRUH[DPSOH WKLVZRXOGDSSO\WR

DOOSUHVHQWVSHDNHUV

<RXFDQDGMXVWWKHEDVVDQGWUHEOHE\XSWR“ G%7KHVHDGMXVWPHQWVDUHLQDGGLWLRQWRWKRVH PDGHLQµ6SHDNHU(T¶LQWKH6HWXS0HQX+RZHYHUWKHPD[LPXPRYHUDOOWRQHFRQWUROUDQJHIRU HDFKVSHDNHUXVLQJWKLVVFUHHQSOXVWKHVHWWLQJVLQµ6SHDNHU(T¶LVVWLOO“ G% QRW“G%  1RWHWKDWEDVVDQGWUHEOHDOWHUDWLRQVDUHQRWDYDLODEOHLQ6WHUHRPRGHZKHQ$87267(5(2721( %<3$66LVVHWWR<(6RULQ6WHUHR'LUHFWPRGH

%DODQFH7RDOWHUWHPSRUDULO\WKHVRXQGEDODQFHEHWZHHQWKHIURQWOHIWDQGULJKWVSHDNHUV<RXFDQ DOWHUWKHVRXQGVWDJHWRHLWKHUWKHOHIWRUULJKWE\XSWRG%1RWHWKDWLWLVQRWSRVVLEOHWRVKLIW

WKHDXGLRVLJQDOFRPSOHWHO\RYHUWRRQHFKDQQHO

(QJOLVK

$95

(

Image 23
Contents $PSOLWXQHUDXGLRYLGpR$UFDP$95 6DIHW\FRPSOLDQFH 6DIHW\JXLGHOLQHV$SSHQGL6HULDOSURJUDPPLQJLQWHUIDFH  RqwhqwvRQ¿JXULQJWKH$95  ZLULQJDQGELDPSLQJORXGVSHDNHUVKDW¶VLQWKHER HIRUH\RXVWDUWQwurgxfwlrq 8VLQJWKLVKDQGERRN9LGHR HIRUHPDNLQJFRQQHFWLRQVQVHUWLQJWKHEDWWHULHVLQWRWKHUHPRWHFRQWURO $XGLRDE HV Qvwdoodwlrq3RVLWLRQLQJ WKH Xqlw 1RWHV RQ Lqvwd LQJ WKH $95$QDORJXH SUHDPSOL¿ HU Rxwsxwv $XGLR Frqqhfwlrqv$QDORJXH Dxglr Frqqhfwlrqv Ljlwdo Dxglr FrqqhfwlrqvPSRUWDQWQRWHVDERXW+4YLGHRLQSXWVDQGRXWSXWV 9LGHRFRQQHFWLRQVRPSRVLWH6YLGHRYLGHRFRQQHFWLRQV +L KTXDOLW\ &RPSRQHQW YLGHRFRQQHFWLRQV8VLQ VSDGHWHUPLQDOV Rqqhfwlq ORXGVSHDNHUV=RQHFRQQHFWLRQV 8VLQ EDUHZLUHHQGHGOHDGVRQQHFWLQJWRDSRZHUVXSSO\ RQQHFWLQJWKH$0DQG0DQWHQQDVRQWUROFRQQHFWLRQV %86,1*7+5027&21752 6HWXS Prgh6HWXS 0HQX ,QGH 1DYLJDWLQJ WKH 6HWXS Phqx ± *HQHUD 6HWWLQJV  6XEZRRIHU6HWWLQJV LVŽ1RWHWKDWWKHGHOD\DGMXVWPHQWLVQRWDVXEVWLWXWHIRU  6SHDNHUHOD\6HWWLQJVIURPWKHOLVWHQHU HQHUDO6HWWLQJV¶PHQXSDJH8VH&KDQQHOV  IRU  /HYHOVHWWLQJV 6HWWLQJV 7HVW7RQH&\FOHORXGVSHDNHUV $9±6SHDNHUT$9±9LGHR6HWWLQJV $9±LJLWDO6HWWLQJV6DYH6HWXS 6DYLQJ6HWWLQJVDQGLW6HWXS$9  =RQH 6HWWLQJV $9  $QDORJXH6HWWLQJV1DYLJDWLRQEXWWRQV 5HPRWHFRQWURO 63HIIHFWVPRGH 68% 6XEZRRIHUWULP URQWSDQHOGLVSOD\ 6ZLWFKLQJRQRII9ROXPHFRQWURO 7DSH Rshudwlrq Qsxw VH Hfwlrq6WHUHR Luhfw +HDGSKRQHV5HPRWH Frqwur Exwwrqv IIHFWV0RGH 7UHE H%DVVHwlqj D Suhvhw 8VLQJ WKH Wxqhu7XQLQJ WR D Vwdwlrq 6WRULQJ D Suhvhw8VLQJWKHIURQWSDQHOWRHQWHUWKH0DLQ0HQX 8VLQJWKH0DLQ0HQXLVWHQLQJWRWKHWXQHULQ=RQH 8VLQJWKHUHPRWHFRQWUROWRHQWHUWKH0DLQ0HQXQwurgxfwlrq 8VLQJ =RQH 0DLQ 0HQX 6FUHHQ  $,1 018 Vfuhhq LJLWDOPXOWLFKDQQHOVRXUFHV 6XUURXQGPRGHV0XOWLFKDQQHOVRXUFHPRGHV 7ZRFKDQQHOVRXUFHPRGHV63IIHFWV0RGHV 6SHDNHUSRVLWLRQLQJ+RZWRELZLUHORXGVSHDNHUV HIRUH\RXVWDUW LPSRUWDQWLQIRUPDWLRQZLULQJ\RXUORXGVSHDNHUV DPSLQJ\RXUV\VWHPVRPHYDULDWLRQWKHUHRI DUHUHTXLUHG DPSLQJXVLQJDQHWHUQDOSRZHUDPSOL¿HU7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ RXFDQ¶WVHOHFWDSDUWLFXODULQSXWLQ=RQH +XPRQDQDQDORJXHLQSXWRQHVRXUFH IRUWKHPDLQRQHRU=RQHRppdqg RPPDQGFRGH 5HPRWH&RGHVRppdqg \VWHPFRGH  Rppdqg RPPDQGFRGH $57 5*% Fdeoh Zlwk Dxglr Edfn WR Surfhvvru $57FRQQHFWLRQV5DGLR Lqwhuihuhqfh 7HFKQLFDOVSHFL¿FDWLRQVRqwlqxd Lpsuryhphqw SR LF\ DWHUEHDFK XdudqwhhRuogzlgh *XDUDQWHH 2Q Olqh UhjlvwudwlrqRPPDQGDQGUHVSRQVHIRUPDWV DPSOHHPSOH%HLVSLHO9RRUEHHOG HIHKOVVSHL¿NDWLRQHQ2SGUDFKWVSHFL¿FDWLHVLVSOD\%ULJKWQHVV/XPLQRVLWpGHO¶DI¿FKDJH +HOOLJNHLWGHVLVSOD\VLVSOD\KHOGHUKHLG0XWH&RXSXUHGXVRQ6WXPPHPSHQ FXUUHQWLQSXW 6RXUFHVHOHFWLRQ6pOHFWLRQGHODVRXUFH4XHOOHQDXVZDKO%URQVHOHFWLH 6RXUFH&KDQJHVWKHYLGHRLQSXWIRUWKHPDLQRQH YDOXHVXEWUDFWIURPWKHUHSRUWHGYDOXHDQJHJHEHQHQHUWXPGHQULFKWLJHQHUWXHUKDOWHQ  RUPXOHRYHUJHGUDJHQYROXPH  YHUHLVWYROXPH LUHFWPRGH0RGHLUHFWLUHNWPRGXV0RGXVLUHFW Hfrghulq VPRGXV±WZHHNDQDDOVHfrghulq VPRGXV±PHHUNDQDDOV 1DYLJDWLRQ1DYLJDWLRQ1DYLJDWLRQ1DYLJDWLH IIHFWIIHWIIHNWIIHFW6HOHFWDQDORJXHGLJLWDO $QDORRJGLJLWDDOVHOHFWHUHQ3UHVHW3UpVpOHFWLRQ9RUHLQVWHOOXQ 9RRULQVWHOOLQ 6WRUH0pPRULVDWLRQ6SHLFKHUQ2SVODDQ$01HZIUHTXHQF\ 7XQH5pJODJH6HQ HUDEVWLPPXQJ$IVWHPPHQ566\VWqPH565656 DPSOHHPSOH%HLVSLHO9RRUEHHO$95

AVR300 specifications

The Arcam AVR300 represents a significant achievement in the realm of home theater receivers, combining sophisticated audio technology with engaging design and functionality. This receiver is a favorite among enthusiasts seeking both performance and versatility.

At the heart of the AVR300 is Arcam’s commitment to high-fidelity audio. It boasts a powerful, discrete amplification section that delivers an impressive 100 watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers. This robust power enables the receiver to drive a wide range of speaker configurations, ensuring clean and detailed sound reproduction even at high volumes. With a total of seven channels, it supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II, making it ideal for immersive home cinema experiences.

One of the standout features of the AVR300 is its advanced digital signal processing (DSP). This technology allows the receiver to decode high-definition audio formats and provide room correction capabilities through ARCAM's proprietary room EQ technology. This ensures that listeners can enjoy optimal sound tailored to their unique room acoustics, enhancing overall listening enjoyment.

Additionally, the AVR300 supports multi-room audio processing, making it a versatile component for homes with multiple listening areas. With the ability to create separate audio zones, users can enjoy different music in different rooms, adding to the functionality of the receiver.

The receiver also comes equipped with various input options, including multiple HDMI ports, allowing for seamless integration with modern digital devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The HDMI inputs support 4K video pass-through, ensuring future-proofing for the latest video technology.

The build quality of the AVR300 is noteworthy, featuring a solid chassis that minimizes vibrations and ensures durability. The well-designed front panel includes an intuitive interface for easy navigation and control over the comprehensive feature set.

In terms of connectivity, the AVR300 incorporates both analog and digital inputs, including optical and coaxial, providing versatility for connecting various devices. The receiver’s remote control is user-friendly, offering easy access to all functionalities.

In summary, the Arcam AVR300 is a high-performance home theater receiver that excels in audio quality, versatility, and user-oriented design. Whether for music or movies, it delivers an exceptional listening experience that meets the demands of discerning audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts alike.