Arcam AV888 manual Radio Connectors, Aerial connectors AVR500/AVR600 only, Sirius

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Contact your local Arcam dealer or aerial installation experts for advice about local reception conditions.

L-band, then ask your dealer for advice for the best aerial to use.

Sirius

radio

connectors

DAB

(where fitted)

In strong signal areas, the DAB ‘T’ ribbon aerial supplied can be used with reasonable results. Mount the aerial as high up as possible on a wall.

SIRIUS

FM

rLead/rDock

AM

 

RS232

DAB

(where fitted)

The AVR600 is designed for use with the ‘SiriusConnect™ Home Tuner’ package which should be connected via the cable supplied in that package to the Sirius socket.

Listening to Satellite Radio

SIRIUS

rLead/rDock

FM

AM

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect either

Aerial connectors –

AVR500/AVR600 only

The AVR500/AVR600 is fitted with an AM/FM receiver module and Sirius connector or a DAB/FM receiver, depending on the region where it was sold. The type of aerial you need depends on your listening preferences and the local conditions.

Your AVR500/AVR600 is capable of superb radio reception, but only if it is receiving a good quality transmission signal.

Try the aerials supplied with your unit. If you are in a medium to strong signal area, these should be adequate for good reception. In areas with poor signal strength, you may require a roof or loft mounted aerial.

In the UK the ‘T’‑elements

 

need to be positioned

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vertically for DAB

reception since broadcasts are vertically polarised. In other localities, check with your Arcam dealer or try both horizontal and vertical positions for best reception.

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, but note that no tacks

should come into contact with the internal wire of the aerial.

When installed and receiving DAB, check the signal strength by pressing the front panel or remote control’s INFO button until the signal quality

a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready receiver. Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources.

Whether you purchase a SIRIUS or XM tuner, you’ll need to activate and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the satellite tuners. Whichever service you choose, there are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding “The Best of SIRIUS” programming to your XM tuner or “The Best

rLead/rDock SIRIUS

RS232

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FM

AM

DAB

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indicator is displayed.

In weak signal areas, a high- gain, externally-mounted or roof-mounted aerial is desirable in order to receive the highest number of services.

In Band III transmission areas (such as the UK), use a multi- element Yagi aerial with the elements mounted vertically, as the transmissions are vertically polarised. If you are close to

of XM” programming to your SIRIUS tuner, enabling you to enjoy the most popular programming among both services. The “Best of” packages are not available to SIRIUS or XM Canada subscribers at this time.

Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to XM, U.S. customers should visit www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346); Canadian customers should visit www.xmradio.ca or call XM Listener Care at 1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677).

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TRIG Z1

Z3 IR

TRIG Z2

 

USB

IR OUT

TRIG Z3

more than one transmitter, use an omnidirectional or folded dipole aerial.

If the DAB services in your area are transmitted on

To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI(1-888-539-7474) or visit www.sirius.com (US) or www.siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

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Contents AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 N d b o o k AVR surround amplifier / AV processorSafety compliance Safety GuidelinesImportant safety instructions Class II productInstructions de sécurité importantes Class II produitRespect des consignes de sécurité Page DIY setup? ContentsProfessional Installation? WelcomeBefore you Begin… Placing the unit PowerStandby power Interconnect cablesTrademark acknowledgements Product differences and options GeneralMaking connections Component/RGB Video CompositeAVR600 AV888 Component/RGB video connectors Hdmi connectorsZone 3 connectors Zone 2 connectorsTape inputs ConnectorsDigital audio Phono Analogue audio MCH inputTrigger connectors Infra-red IR connectorsCD player DVD playerSatellite receiver Use the Composite connection if HdmiConnecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock AVR500 Video connectorsComponent, S-Video and Composite connectors, see Aerials, control and communicationAV, SAT, DVD Subwoofer outputs For more information on connecting speakers, see page 18Front panel Phones socket Trigger connectors VCR, Camcorder, Games Console etc Preferred video hook-up, in order of preference isConnecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock Aerial connectors AVR500/AVR600 only Radio ConnectorsSirius Connecting an aerial RS232 serial connector Other ConnectorsData connectors Network connectors USB connector RLead/rDockSpeakers Connecting speakers AVR500 & AVR600Connecting subwoofers Speaker cablesFront left and right CentreSubwoofer Surround left and rightOperating your AVR500 /AVR600 / AV888 Switching onOperation Selecting a sourceUpdating firmware using a PC Using Zone 2Extended front panel menu Front panel Operation Inserting batteries into the remote control CR102 universal remote controllerUsing the remote control Device Mode / Source keys Useful informationControlling other devices Code blink-backIPod commands AMP AMP Device ModeOK selects/play the highlighted file Network commands TUN TUN Device ModeDVD DVD Device Mode Highlighted menu on the screenAV AV Device Mode SAT SAT Device ModeMenus PVR PVR Device Mode VCR VCR Device ModePlay CD CD Device ModeStarts Program mode Clears programmed itemSpeaker Distances Essential SetupSpeaker types Speaker LevelsProblems Auto speaker SetupAuto speaker setup Using a subwooferSetup menus Navigating the setup menuTypes Selecting the video sourceSelecting the audio source software version 1.9 + To navigate down to the Video Source optionInput Config Treble BassPlii Dimension Plii Centre Width Plii Panorama General SetupGeneral information and system controls Spkr Distance Auto SetupSpkr Types Spkr LevelsProgressive scan playback Video InputsVideo Outputs Important points to rememberNetwork Zone SettingsMode For Stereo sourcesEnglish Introduction Decoding ModesTwo-channel source modes Multichannel source modes Decoding modesDolby Volume is a sophisticated new SettingsVolume Leveller Calibration OffsetEnglish Deleting Presets Tuning/Channel SelectionSaving and selecting Presets Tuner OperationOperation Sirius errorsDefault unlock code is Locking ChannelsUSB playback Network/usb OperationSelecting the playback source Internet radio stationsEnglish XLR balanced line outputs AV888 only External AmplifiersAnalogue pre-amplifier outputs AVR600/AV888 only SW2, SW3Zone 3 AVR600/AV888 only Multi-room Set upZone Zone 2 and 3 control outputsMulti-room connection guide Zone EnglishCustomising CR102 Code LearningCreating Macros Volume punch-throughKey Mover To restore a moved Device Mode key to its original state Mode MoverLocking/Unlocking a specific Device Mode Copy a key between Device ModesMode key IR punch-through Resetting the CR102Problem Check that Switched off Volume is always too loudWhen I turn on Wired networkSpecifications Continual improvement policyClaims under guarantee Product GuaranteeWorldwide Guarantee Problems?Device code Tables IRT HCMICE ITCSEG RFTSBR SEIKEC AVPGPX KLHUPC ADBNTL DKKDCE CATCGV ENGTPS AsciSKY+ UECYES SH222E Issue B
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