Arcam AVR600 manual AMP Device Mode, IPod commands, OK selects/play the highlighted file

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���AMP Device Mode

The ADevice Mode button configures the CR102 to control the AVR600. Pressing this button does not affect the currently selected input on the AVR600.

IMPORTANT: The CR102 must also be in AMP Device

Mode to control the following sources: PHONO, MCH (multi-channel analogue), AUX, NET (optional network audio), USB, IPOD (for use with the optional Arcam rLead or rDock).

However to control the internal Tuner (AM/FM/DAB or Sirius if fitted) the CR102 must first be inTun Device Mode (see later).

The functionality of the CR102 is context sensitive for the internal sources and is described in the following table.

PSingle press – Toggles AVR600 power between standby and on in the current zone (zone in which the command is received). Press and hold – Forces all AVR600 zones into standby, regardless of which zone the command was received in.

09

The number keys can be used for source

 

selection (without changing the CR102

 

Device Mode). Alternatively the Device

 

Mode buttons can also be used with the

 

SHIFT key.

 

0SAT (satellite) input

 

1PHONO input

 

2AV input

 

3TUNER input

 

4DVD input

 

5TAPE input

 

6VCR input

 

7CD input

 

8AUX (front panel) input

 

9MCH (multichannel) input

PHONO

Selects Tape input on the AVR600

EAVR600SHIFT + Eselects Phono input on the

RPT

(for iPod and NET sources)

R

SModifies many keys (see individual key descriptions below).

AUX

Selects MCH (multichannel) input on the

HAVR600

SHIFT + Hselects AUX input on the AVR600

NET

Selects iPOD input on the AVR600

ESHIFT + E selects network (net) internal input on the AVR600

 

Navigate menus

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OK confirms a setting (equivalent to ‘Enter’

 

or ‘Select’ on some remote controls)

Press and hold OK to force the analogue and digital video outputs to the default resolution: 480i (525-line NTSC).

Shift + <decreases the picture resolution. Shift + >increases the picture resolution. Shift + 'turns current zone (in which command is received) on

Shift + ,turns current zone (in which command is received) off.

MCycles through the available surround and downmix modes.

UDisplays the AVR600 setup menu on the On Screen Display (see page 34).

DCycles through the front panel display’s brightness options

@Toggles the mute function of the AVR600

] [ (track control for iPod and NET sources)

 

SHIFT + [Follow Zone1 source.

 

When the command is received in Zone2

 

or Zone3, the source for that zone follows

 

whatever input source is selected in Zone1

- +

Decrease () and increase (+) AVR600

 

volume

DIRECT

Stereo direct on/off. Provides a direct

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analogue path from the analogue inputs to

 

the left and right front outputs. Switches off

 

any surround processing modes and shuts

 

down the DSP circuits for the best stereo

 

sound quality.

EQ

Displays the room EQ settings menu

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EFFECT

(for iPod and NET sources)

&

 

BASS

Calls up a pop-up (and front screen) to

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adjust the bass setting for a particular input.

Trim

Brings up the speaker trim menu.

!Use the B, C, D and E navigation buttons. Press TRIM again to exit the speaker trim menu.

As this is a temporary adjustment, these additional trim levels are reset to zero when the unit is turned off or the selected input is changed, but are retained if the unit is put into standby. These temporary trim levels are independent of the speaker levels found in the setup menu.

sync

Delays may be introduced into the video

#signal by video processing which causes a mismatch between the audio and video timing. You will notice this by speech sound being out of synchronization with the lip movements in the video.

To compensate for this, you can adjust the lip sync delay. Press the sync button and use the D and E navigation buttons. Press again to exit the lip sync trim menu.

SUB

Brings up the subwoofer trim menu. Use

%the D and E navigation buttons. Press Sub again to exit the sub trim menu

TREBLE

Calls up a pop-up (and front screen) to

Hadjustinput. the treble setting for a particular

FAV+

(for iPod and NET sources)

U

 

FAV-

(for iPod and NET sources)

T

 

HOME

(for iPod and NET sources)

O

 

INFO

Cycles through the information displayed

Bon the lower left portion of the front panel display.

iPod commands

The iPod interface is selected by pressing E in AMP Device Mode on the CR102. When connected to an iPod via an optional rLead/rDock, the keys below are used to navigate music files in AMP Device Mode.

Navigate the files on screen.

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OK selects/play the highlighted file.

RPT

Toggles random (shuffle) play of the playlist

Ron and off.

SHIFT + Rcycles through the repeat options

] [

Selects the previous/next track in the

 

current playlist

$

Begins or resumes playback at the currently

 

highlighted track

&Togglestrack pause and playback of the current

#Stops playback

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Contents AVR600 N d b o o k AVR surround amplifierSafety Guidelines Important safety instructionsSafety compliance Class II productInstructions de sécurité importantes Class II produitRespect des consignes de sécurité Page Contents Professional Installation?DIY setup? WelcomeBefore you Begin… Power Standby powerPlacing the unit Interconnect cablesTrademark acknowledgements Video connectors Digital connectorsAudio connectors Power inletHdmi connectors GeneralMaking connections Component/RGB Video CompositeZone 3 connectors Zone 2 connectorsDigital audio connectors Connect the Component video outputs of your sourcePhono Analogue audio Front panel AUX input MCH input InputsAnalogue record outputs Front panel Phones socketEnglish DVD player Satellite receiverCD player Use the Composite connection if HdmiConnecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock Aerial connectors Radio ConnectorsSirius Connecting an aerial Other Connectors Data connectors Network connectors USB connectorRS232 serial connector RLead/rDockInfra-red IR connectors English Trigger connectorsRoom Connecting subwoofers Speaker cables Connecting speakersSpeakers Centre SubwooferFront left and right Surround left and rightSwitching on OperationOperating your AVR600 Selecting a sourceUsing Zone 2 Updating firmware using a PCRestore to factory defaults Extended front panel menuFront 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 Device ModeOK selects/play the highlighted file TUN Device Mode DVD Device ModeNetwork commands Highlighted menu on the screenAV Device Mode SAT Device ModeMenus PVR Device Mode VCR Device ModeCD Device Mode English Essential Setup Speaker typesSpeaker Distances Speaker LevelsAuto speaker Setup ProblemsUsing a subwoofer Very strong acoustic resonances within the roomSetup menus Navigating the setup menuInput Config Treble BassPlii Dimension Plii Centre Width Plii Panorama General SetupGeneral information and system controls Auto Setup Spkr TypesSpkr Distance Spkr LevelsVideo Inputs Video OutputsImportant points to remember For analogue outputsZone Settings ModeNetwork For Stereo sourcesIntroduction Decoding ModesTwo-channel source modes High resolution audio sources Multi-channel source modesDecoding modes For Dolby Digital sourcesSettings Volume LevellerDolby Volume is a sophisticated new Calibration OffsetEnglish Tuning/Channel Selection Saving and selecting PresetsDeleting Presets Tuner OperationSirius errors Default unlock code isOperation Locking ChannelsNetwork/usb Operation Selecting the playback sourceUSB playback Internet radio stationsExternal Amplifiers SW2, SW3Multi-room Set up ZoneZone 2 and 3 control outputs Audio outputsZone English Customising CR102 Code LearningCreating Macros Volume punch-throughKey Mover Mode Mover Locking/Unlocking a specific Device ModeTo restore a moved Device Mode key to its original state Copy a key between Device ModesMode key IR punch-through Resetting the CR102Problem Check that Volume is always too loud When I turn onSwitched off Wired networkSpecifications Continual improvement policyProduct Guarantee Worldwide GuaranteeClaims under guarantee Problems?Device code Tables HCM ICEIRT ITCRFT SBRSEG SEIAVP GPXKEC KLHADB NTLUPC DKKCAT CGVDCE ENGAsci SKY+TPS UECYES SH215E Issue 4301-7333+0
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