Arcam Official Manual for AVR 500 Stereo Amplifier

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Video connectors

Digital connectors

Aerials, control and communication

AVR600

AV888

rear panel connectors

Component, S-Video and Composite connectors, see page 9.

Zone 2 and 3 connectors, see page 9.

Optical and electrical digital audio connectors, see page 10.

Audio connectors

Two-channel and multichannel, see page 10.

Sirius satellite radio, FM/AM/DAB radio, rLead/ rDock, RS232, Network/USB, IR and trigger connectors, see page 20.

Voltage select

Ensure the voltage selected

POSITIONSSWITCH 110Ð115V=115 220Ð240V=230

230

 

Z3

 

Z2

 

R

OUT

 

AUDIO

L

R

L OUT

 

 

 

 

Z2

 

Y

Y

 

VIDEO

 

 

OUT

 

AV Pb

PbSAT

 

AV

 

Pr

Pr

 

DVD

 

Y

Y

 

SAT

INPUTS

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

DVD Pb

Pb

 

VCR

 

VCR

 

 

 

TAPE

CD

AV

DVD

SAT

VCR

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS

TAPE

R

CD

AV

R

DVD

SAT

R

VCR

L

 

L

INPUTS

ANALOGUE AUDIO

 

L

 

R

R

SW

SR

SBR

R

PHONO

L(MM)

L

 

C

 

MCH INPUT

SL

SBL

 

L

 

RS232rLead/rDock SIRIUS

FM

AM

DAB

+Ð

L

C

R

SL

Speaker connectors

matches your local power supply

Power inlet

Connect the correct mains cable here

~50 Ð 60 Hz 1.5KVA MAX

POWER INLET

 

Pr

Pr

PVR

 

 

 

 

 

Y

Y

VCR

 

OUT

Pb

Pb

PVR

OUT

 

PVR

 

 

Pr

Pr

MAIN

 

 

 

COMPONENT / RGB

S-VIDEO COMPOSITE

 

PVR

OPTICAL

COAX

OUT

PVR

R

VCR

PVR

R

TAPE

HDMI

L

OUT

L

SW1

SW2

SR

SBR

C

SW3

SL

SBL

PRE AMP OUT

ETHERNET

Z1 IR

 

Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

Z3 IR

TRIG Z2

 

USB

IR OUT

TRIG Z3

SR

SBL

SBR

+ CLASS 2 WIRING Ð

For information, see page 23.

AV

SAT

DVD

VCR

PVR

OUT 2

OUT 1

NOTE

Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page 5 before connecting up your AVR600 or AV888!

HDMI

For information, see page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

888

 

rLead/rDock

RIGHT

 

LEFT

 

 

RS232

SW1

INPUTSLINE

CENTRE

 

 

 

SW2

BALANCED

SW3

XLR audio output

Z1 IR

 

ETHERNET

XLR

 

 

 

 

 

Balanced XLR connectors for

 

 

 

 

 

Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

 

 

 

each of seven channels, to an

 

 

SR

 

SL

XLR-equipped amplifier.

Z3 IR

TRIG Z2

USB

 

 

For information, see page 53.

 

 

 

 

 

IR OUT

TRIG Z3

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBR

 

SBL

 

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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, seeFront 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 Sirius Radio ConnectorsAerial connectors AVR500/AVR600 only DAB optionConnecting 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 ModeShift + rcycles through the repeat CD CD Device ModeStarts Program mode Options track, disc, etcSpeaker Distances Essential SetupSpeaker types Speaker LevelsProblems Auto speaker SetupAuto speaker setup Using a subwooferSetup menus Navigating the setup menuSelecting the video source VideoSelecting the audio source Input Config Treble BassGeneral information and system controls General SetupPlii Dimension Plii Centre Width Plii Panorama Is usedSpkr 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 OperationAdd to your subscription Sirius errorsDefault unlock code is OperationUSB 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 HCM GBCGEC HYDRBM NU-TECOKI RCAAVP YU-MA-TUGPX NTL STSADB UPCAMW 3D LABAKI AtacomXMS TSMTVE AsciKPN HNEIdte SATSH222E Issue

AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 specifications

The Arcam AVR500, AVR600, and AV888 are high-performance audio-video receivers that exemplify Arcam's commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality and versatility in home theater systems. Each model boasts a combination of advanced technologies, robust build quality, and a user-friendly interface, making them popular choices among audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

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