Arcam AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 manual DVD player, Satellite receiver, CD player, By your player

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Connection guide - AVR600/AV888

DVD player

The diagram shows how to make audio and video connections from a typical DVD player.

The preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is:

< use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is

provided by the player), otherwise connect the three

 

 

Z3

 

Z2

TAPE

 

R

OUT

 

AUDIO

 

L

R

L OUT

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Z2

 

 

Y

Y

 

VIDEO

CD

 

 

OUT

 

AV

Pb

PbSAT

 

AV

AV

 

Pr

Pr

 

DVD

DVD

TAPE

RL

CD

AV

RL DVD

RLLPHONO

R L

SW

C

 

MCH

SR

SL

SIRIUS

+

Ð

FM

 

 

 

L

rLead/rDock

AM

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

R

Component or four RGB+Sync video connectors.

< use the S-Video connection if HDMI or Component

 

 

 

Y

Y

 

POSITIONS 85Ð132V 195Ð265V

DVD

Pb

Pb

230

 

VCR

SAT

SAT

VCR

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

R

L

VCR

 

SBR SBL

RL

RS232

DAB

SL

/RGB+Sync outputs are not provided by your player.

< use the Composite connection if HDMI,

Component/RGB+Sync or S-Video are not provided

by your player.

In each case, connect the video inputs labelled DVD on the unit.

The preferred audio hook-up is using the coaxial digital connector (usually marked Digital audio out), in addition to the coaxial analogue outputs for left and right channels.

In each case, use the audio inputs labelled DVD on the unit.

Satellite receiver

A satellite receiver is connected in the same way as a DVD player, with the same order of preference according to the outputs provided by the satellite receiver.

Pr

Pr

SWITCH 115= 230=

 

INLETPOWER 115/230/240V

 

Y

Y

 

OUT

Pb

Pb

PVR

 

 

Pr

Pr

 

PVR

PVR

VCR

 

OUT

 

PVR

OUT

OUT

 

MAIN

SPDIF

OUT

OUT

S-VIDEO COMP

 

AV

SAT

PVR

R

VCR

OUT

PVR

OUT

R

TAPE

OUT

HDMI

DVDVCR

 

SW1

C

 

L

 

 

OUTPUT

 

SW2

SW3

 

SR

SL

 

L

 

 

 

 

SBR

SBL

 

PVR

OUT 2

 

OUT 1

 

ETHERNET

SR

Z1 IR

 

 

Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

SBL

 

 

USB

 

Z3 IR

TRIG Z2

 

 

 

SBR

IR OUT

TRIG Z3

CLASS II WIRING

 

 

In each case, use the inputs labelled SAT on the unit. Note that digital audio input from a satellite receiver sometimes requires a coaxial/TOSLINK (digital connector) interconnect cable, as some satellite receivers do not implement audio over HDMI properly or at all.

CD player

Connect the digital audio output (if provided by the CD player) to the digital CD input of the unit, using a high quality coaxial interconnect cable.

Connect the right and left analogue audio outputs of the CD player to the analogue CD inputs of the unit, using a pair of high quality coaxial interconnect cables.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE

DVD/SAT

HDMI OUT

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Y

Pb

Pr

COMPOSITE

 

RIGHT

LEFT

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE

CD

 

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

LEFT

 

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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 productRespect des consignes de sécurité Class II produitInstructions de sécurité importantes 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 Front panel Phones socket For more information on connecting speakers, seeSubwoofer outputs 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 sourceExtended front panel menu Using Zone 2Updating firmware using a PC Front panel Operation Using the remote control CR102 universal remote controllerInserting batteries into the remote control Device Mode / Source keys Useful informationControlling other devices Code blink-backOK selects/play the highlighted file AMP AMP Device ModeIPod commands Network commands TUN TUN Device ModeDVD DVD Device Mode Highlighted menu on the screenMenus SAT SAT Device ModeAV AV Device Mode 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 audio source VideoSelecting the video 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 Two-channel source modes Decoding ModesIntroduction 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 LearningKey Mover Volume punch-throughCreating Macros 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 RCAGPX YU-MA-TUAVP 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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