Arcam AVR200 manual Channel balance, Channel delays

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DIMENSION (Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode only) Allows the gradual adjustment of the soundfield either towards the front or the rear. This can help achieve the desired balance from all the speakers with certain recordings that may contain either too much or too little spatial effect. Step ‘0’ is the recommended setting, which has no effect on the sound. Steps ‘+1’, ‘+2’ and ‘+3’ gradually move the sound forward, and steps ‘–1’, ‘–2’ and ‘–3’ move the sound towards the surrounds.

Channel balance page

From the Channel balance page, you can trim the level of each individual loudspeaker connected to the AVR200. Due to the different performance characteristics or positioning of each loudspeaker they may need to be set to different levels to provide a balanced sound from the listening position. To help set this balance, the AVR200 can generate a test tone that plays an identical signal through each channel in turn. Trim the balance of each speaker in turn until they all appear to produce the same volume.

Once the channel balance page is shown in the OSD, press the TEST button on the remote control to start the test tone. Make sure that either Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II is selected, and that the volume on the AVR200 is set sufficiently high for the tone to be heard. The test tone automatically cycles through each speaker channel until the TEST button is pressed a second time.

Each loudspeaker can be trimmed between +10dB and –10dB.

You can return to the Channel balance page at any time (without first entering the OSD) by pressing the TEST button on the remote control. Press TEST again to exit this page.

Setting options for DIMENSIONS

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

EFFECT

 

 

 

 

–3 MAX SURR

Most surround

 

 

 

is h

–2

 

 

 

 

 

 

–1

 

 

 

 

 

 

g l

 

 

 

 

 

 

E n

0

 

 

Neutral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+3 MAX CENTRE

Most centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

CHANNEL BALANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

INPUT SETTINGS

 

LEFT

:

0dB

 

 

CENTER

:

0dB

 

2

CHANNEL BALANCE

 

 

 

RIGHT

:

0dB

3

CHANNEL DELAYS

 

 

REAR L

:

0dB

4

SPEAKER SETTINGS

 

REAR R

:

0dB

5

EXIT

 

SUB

:

0dB

 

 

 

 

DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT

 

 

 

 

SAVE AND EXIT

 

 

 

NOTE: The test tone generates a noise which may not be heard through a subwoofer. To set your sub to a suitable level, turn off the test tone and experiment with the trim while playing a piece of music or a movie you are familiar with. There is no right or wrong level for the sub: simply find the balance that is best for you.

Channel delays page

For best results in a surround sound system, the sound from all loudspeakers should reach the listener at the same time. To help achieve this the AVR200 can add slight delays to certain channels when in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes.

When playing a Dolby Digital source you can set a delay for the centre channel of between 0 and 5ms and a delay for the rear channels of between 0 and 15ms.

SETUP

1INPUT SETTINGS

2CHANNEL BALANCE

3CHANNEL DELAYS

4SPEAKER SETTINGS

5EXIT

CHANNEL DELAYS

CENTER 3ms

REAR6ms

CHANNEL DELAYS

CENTER 0ms

REAR0ms

DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT SAVE AND EXIT

The method of calculating these delay times is described overleaf.

NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust delay times separately for a DTS (Digital Theater Systems) source.

DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT

SAVE AND EXIT

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Contents Arcam AVR200 surround sound receiver Safety guidelines Safety instructionsSafety compliance Using this handbook SafetyContents Setting up the aerials InstallationPositioning the unit FM aerialInterconnect cables Connecting inputsRemote Control Input Ground Lift switchConnecting outputs Connecting to other equipmentConnecting to a power supply Setup Setting up Using the On Screen Display OSDInput settings Display EffectChannel balance Channel delaysDifference Delay ms 6ftDistance to listening position Your 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 controlReference Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers Bi-wiring your loudspeakersBefore you start Problem Cause TroubleshootingAmplifier Specification Radio SpecificationTechnical specifications On line registration Guarantee

AVR200 specifications

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In terms of connectivity, the AVR200 boasts a variety of options, including coaxial and optical digital inputs, and analog audio connections. Additionally, it features a dedicated 12V trigger output to facilitate easy integration with other equipment, like cinema screens or projectors.

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