Arcam AVR280 manual Audio connections, Analogue audio connections, Digital audio connections

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Audio connections

<Wherever possible, connect both the analogue and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables use of a digital input for the main zone and the corresponding analogue input for recording onto an analogue tape deck or VCR, and for the Zone 2 output if used.

<Take care to place the audio cables as far from any power supply cabling as is practically possible to reduce hum and other noise problems.

Analogue audio connections

Stereo Inputs

2 VCR, 4 AUX, 5 AV, 6 SAT, 7 DVD, br TAPE IN, bs CD.

Connect the left and right outputs of your source equipment to the left and right inputs.

Connection of record decks:

The AVR280 is not fitted with a phono pre-amplifier. If you wish to connect a record deck to the AVR280, then you will need an external pre-amplifier. Please contact your dealer for further information and recommendations on the best option for your system.

Multi-channel DVD-A/SACD Inputs

8 RIGHT, 9 LEFT, bk RIGHT SURROUND, bl LEFT SURROUND, bo CENTRE, bp SUB.

Connect the audio outputs of your DVD-Audio or SACD player to these input sockets.

bm RS BACK, and bn LS BACK.

These are available for formats requiring eight channels. Currently no formats are available requiring these connections, which are provided for future compatibility.

The multi-channel input is intended for use with sources that decode the surround channels internally, such as DVD-A or SACD players.

The AVR280 switches these analogue inputs directly to the analogue outputs via its own volume control circuit. This direct path maintains the best possible sound quality for DVD-A and SACD sources; it has the side-effect that there is no bass-management for DVD-A or SACD players. In this case, the bass-management functionality of the player itself should be used.

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Digital audio connections

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When a digital source is selected, the digital output will send an exact copy of the incoming digital signal. For example, for a 5.1 digital source, the digital output will also be in 5.1 format.

When an analogue source is selected, the digital output will be muted. These outputs are also muted if a source is selected where the only connection for that source is HDMI. The digital audio from the HDMI link (if any) is not routed to these outputs.

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AVR280

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Contents AVR280 Important safety instructions Safety guidelinesSafety compliance Contents Introduction Using this handbookSafety Before you startBefore making connections Cables InstallationPositioning the unit AVR280 rear panelAnalogue pre-amplifier output Audio connectionsAnalogue audio connections Digital audio connectionsVideo connections Using spade terminals Connecting loudspeakersAM antenna Connecting the AM and FM antennasZone 2 connections FM antennaMains lead Connecting to a power supplyControl connections Trigger outputsNavigating the Set-up menu Configuring the AVR280Set-up mode Set-up Menu Index‘Basic’ Set-up Menus General SettingsSpeaker Sizes Subwoofer SettingsBypass the DSP processing Speaker delay settings Speaker Delay SettingsDistance measurements for 5.1 Use Channels 6+7 for Level settingsEX Settings Test Tone CycleADV 1 Speaker Eq ADV 2 Video SettingsADV 3 Digital Settings ‘Advanced’ Set-up MenusADV 6 Hdmi Settings Saving Settings and Exit Set-upADV 4 Zone 2 Settings ADV 5 Analogue SettingsCR100 Universal remote control AVR specific keys CR100 Front panel display Switching on/offVolume control Operating your AVR280Zone HeadphonesInput selection Stereo DirectTreble/Bass Remote control buttonsEffects/FX ModeDeleting a preset Using the tunerTuning to a station Storing a presetUsing the Main Menu No centre spreading 20.8 69.8 Phantom centre Using Zone‘Dimension’ is set to 3 for normal use Display Centre spreading EffectDigital multi-channel sources Surround modesMulti-channel source modes Two-channel source modesFollowing decoding and surround modes are available Mono DSP Effects Modes Speaker positioningBi-amping your system Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakersBi-wiring your loudspeakers Before you start important informationTroubleshooting Hum on an analogue input Source switching changes randomly or freezes on one sourceNo Zone 2 audio when playing DTS film Unable to adjust bass and treble controlsScart RGB cable with audio back to processor Scart connectionsScart S-video cable with audio back to processor IR Remote Codes Command Command codeSystem code Command Command code Continual improvement policy Technical specificationsRadio interference Worldwide Guarantee GuaranteeOn line registration Issue

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