Arcam Troubleshooting Common Issues with AV Receivers
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Troubleshooting

The following table should help you diagnose most problems that may arise when using the AVR200.

E n g l i s h

Problem

Cause

Solution

No audio

1.

Power Lead unplugged or not switched on

 

2.

In stand by mode

 

3.

Mute on

 

4.

Tape monitor selected

1.Check mains lead is connected to AVR200 and that the wall switch is on

2.Press the POWER/STANDBY button on remote handset

3.Switch mute off

4.Press the TAPE MONITOR button

No sound on one

1.

Loudspeaker not connected or not connected properly

1.

Check connections to AVR200 and to loudspeaker

channel

2.

Input not connected or not connected properly

2.

Check connections to AVR200 and at source

 

3.

Speaker described as ‘OFF’ in set up page

3.

Re-assign speaker settings in on-screen display

 

4.

Channel level set too low

4.

Re-assign channel balance in on-screen display

Dolby Digital or DTS not

 

Digital input not connected

Connect digital output of source to appropriate input on

auto detected

 

 

AVR200

Lack of bass or poor stereo image

1.

Speakers wired out of phase (i.e. + connected to –, or red

1.

Check all connections to AVR200 and to loudspeakers

 

to black in error – a polarity error in one speaker)

2.

Re-select preset speaker settings in on-screen display

2.

Speakers set as ‘SMALL’

 

 

No sound from tuner

1.

Aerial not connected properly

1.

Check aerial connections to AVR200’s back panel

 

2.

Weak signal muted by FM Mute

2.

Switch FM MUTE/MONO off or re-tune station

Remote control not

1.

Batteries in handset fitted the wrong way round or flat

working

2.

IR receiver window on AVR200 is obscured

 

3.

IR receiver window flooded with light

1.Check orientation of batteries/ replace discharged batteries

2.Remove obstruction

3.Move AVR200 away from light source or shade from intense light source

Picture scrolls around

Wrong video system selected

To toggle between PAL and NTSC video systems, press and

screen, or picture is

 

hold the STORE button and click the SAT button.

only in black and white

 

 

No picture on monitor when video source is selected

1.

Source is not playing

1.

Check and play source

2.

Video connection between the source and AVR200 is not

2.

Check system wiring: ensure connection between source

 

been made

 

 

Sound and picture

System connections made to wrong inputs of AVR200

Check system wiring: ensure all connections are made to

come from different

 

correct input on AVR200

sources

 

 

AVR200 switches itself

Circuits have overheated and unit has been switched into

to stand by mode

protection mode. This may be because airflow around the

 

unit is restricted.

Switch unit off. Remove any restrictions to good airflow. Allow unit to cool down before switching on again.

The red status LED

The AVR200 has gone into protection mode. This is

flashes and the AVR200

probably caused by an overload or short circuit on the

appears not to work.

loudspeaker outputs.

1.Turn the AVR200 off and disconnect the mains cable.

2.Check all the wiring, making sure that no bare loudspeaker cables are touching each other or the chassis.

3.Reconnect the mains cable and switch back on.

If this does not cure the problem or the problem persists contact your Arcam dealer.

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Contents Arcam AVR200 surround sound receiver Safety compliance Safety guidelinesSafety instructions Contents Using this handbookSafety Setting up the aerials InstallationPositioning the unit FM aerialInterconnect cables Connecting inputsRemote Control Input Ground Lift switchConnecting to a power supply Connecting outputsConnecting to other equipment Setup Setting up Using the On Screen Display OSDInput settings Display EffectChannel balance Channel delaysDistance to listening position Your Difference Delay ms6ft Recommended speaker settings for different systems Speaker settingsPower Using the AVR200 Front panel controlsSurround Mode Input selectionTape Monitor Volume controlFM, AM Bass and Treble controlsUsing the tuner CR-340 Remote Control Using the remote controlBefore you start Reference Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakersBi-wiring your loudspeakers Problem Cause TroubleshootingTechnical specifications Amplifier SpecificationRadio Specification On line registration Guarantee

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