Arcam AVR280 manual Zone 2 connections, Connecting the AM and FM antennas, AM antenna

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Zone 2 connections

The AVR280 allows independent routing and control of analogue audio and composite video to a second room such as a kitchen, bedroom or lounge. This second room is known as ‘Zone 2’.

For Zone 2, the AVR280 outputs a line-level audio signal taken from the stereo analogue audio, and a composite video signal taken from the composite video input (for a given source). The analogue inputs are required because there is no analogue-to-digital, DSP processing or digital-to-analogue conversion available for Zone 2 signals. As the AVR280 does not convert video formats for Zone 2, a composite video signal must also be connected from the source.

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also have their composite video outputs connected to the AVR280 for use in Zone 2.

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NOTE: As a composite input is required for Zone 2, it may not be

 

 

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possible to run your DVD player in progressive scan mode and to use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zone 2 at the same time, unless your DVD player can output both

 

 

 

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progressive scan and composite signals simutaneously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eq ZONE 2 OUT.

 

 

Zone 2 remote controller connection.

 

 

 

 

 

A receiver compatible with this connector fk is

 

This is the audio output for Zone 2. Connect these to a line level input on

 

 

 

 

 

available from Xantech (part no. 291-10). Please

 

your Zone 2 amplifier.

 

 

 

 

 

contact a Xantech registered dealer for this part,

 

 

 

 

 

do Zone 2 Video Out (Composite video connection).

 

 

as ARCAM does not stock them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the video output for Zone 2. Connect to your Zone 2 video display

 

 

See www.xantech.com for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using 75Ω low loss coaxial cable.

 

 

The 3.5mm jack plug for this connector is wired

 

fk IN ZONE 2.

 

 

as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This allows the AVR280 to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 via infrared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.5mm stereo jack

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remote control. See the panel for connection information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This follows the Xantech standard for IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

transmission over wire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting the AM and FM antennas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An FM antenna is required to receive VHF radio signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although a FM ribbon antenna is supplied as an accessory to the AVR280, for optimal FM radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reception a roof- or loft-mounted aerial is advised as this will give superior reception. (It is

 

Connecting the plug

 

recommended that any roof-top antenna is fitted by an experienced contractor as a contractor

 

to the FM ribbon cable:

 

will be able to align your antenna to the nearest FM transmitter.)

 

 

 

 

1) loosen the two screws

 

In some areas cable radio may be available or, in an apartment building, a distributed antenna

 

on the plug;

 

 

 

 

2) insert the spade

 

 

 

system may be installed. In either of these cases you should have sockets in your home marked

 

 

 

 

 

connectors of the ribbon

 

FM or VHF (do not use those marked TV), which should be connected to the FM in socket fr of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable under the screws;

 

the AVR280.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) re-tighten the screws

 

If you wish to use the supplied FM ribbon cable, mount this as high up as possible on a wall with

 

 

 

onto the connectors.

 

 

 

the ‘T’-elements positioned horizontally. Try each usable wall of the room to see which gives best

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reception and use tacks or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a T shape (note that no tacks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

should come into contact with the internal wire of the aerial). When assembled (see box, right), the plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the ribbon cable should be connected to the FM in socket fr of the AVR280.

 

 

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AM antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An AM antenna is required to receive AM/medium wave radio signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An AM loop antenna is supplied as an accessory with the AVR280. This should be attached to the AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

antenna inputs fq with one end connected to AM and the other to Ground (it does not matter which way

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

round this antenna is fitted). Rotate the antenna to discover which position gives the best reception.

 

 

 

 

 

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In areas of weak reception, or when the AVR280 is in use inside a steel framed building (such as an

 

 

 

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apartment building), you can use a wire between 3 and 5 metres long to strengthen reception. Mount

 

 

 

 

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this high up outside the building (if possible) and connect one end of this wire to the AM antenna input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in addition to the loop aerial supplied (do not disconnect the AM loop antenna).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM step size

The AM tuning ‘step size’ needs to be set according to your location. This is done using the switch on the rear panel fs: set it to 10kHz if you are in North America or 9kHz anywhere else. Note that this should be set correctly even if you do not intend to use AM reception as it also alters some FM tuner settings for use in North America.

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Contents AVR280 Important safety instructions Safety guidelinesSafety compliance Contents Before you start Using this handbookSafety IntroductionBefore making connections AVR280 rear panel InstallationPositioning the unit CablesDigital audio connections Audio connectionsAnalogue audio connections Analogue pre-amplifier outputVideo connections Connecting loudspeakers Using spade terminalsFM antenna Connecting the AM and FM antennasZone 2 connections AM antennaTrigger outputs Connecting to a power supplyControl connections Mains leadSet-up Menu Index Configuring the AVR280Set-up mode Navigating the Set-up menuGeneral Settings ‘Basic’ Set-up MenusSpeaker Sizes Subwoofer SettingsBypass the DSP processing Speaker delay settings Speaker Delay SettingsDistance measurements for 5.1 Test Tone Cycle Level settingsEX Settings Use Channels 6+7 for‘Advanced’ Set-up Menus ADV 2 Video SettingsADV 3 Digital Settings ADV 1 Speaker EqADV 5 Analogue Settings Saving Settings and Exit Set-upADV 4 Zone 2 Settings ADV 6 Hdmi SettingsCR100 Universal remote control AVR specific keys CR100 Operating your AVR280 Switching on/offVolume control Front panel displayStereo Direct HeadphonesInput selection ZoneMode Remote control buttonsEffects/FX Treble/BassStoring a preset Using the tunerTuning to a station Deleting a presetUsing the Main Menu Display Centre spreading Effect Using Zone‘Dimension’ is set to 3 for normal use No centre spreading 20.8 69.8 Phantom centreSurround modes Digital multi-channel sourcesMulti-channel source modes Two-channel source modesFollowing decoding and surround modes are available Mono Speaker positioning DSP Effects ModesBefore you start important information Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakersBi-wiring your loudspeakers Bi-amping your systemTroubleshooting Unable to adjust bass and treble controls Source switching changes randomly or freezes on one sourceNo Zone 2 audio when playing DTS film Hum on an analogue inputScart RGB cable with audio back to processor Scart connectionsScart S-video cable with audio back to processor Command Command code IR Remote CodesSystem code Command Command code Continual improvement policy Technical specificationsRadio interference Worldwide Guarantee GuaranteeOn line registration Issue

AVR280 specifications

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