Arcam AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 manual Front panel Operation

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front panel

operation

Input

These buttons select the source connected to the corresponding input (or internal input)

Unused sources can be prevented from being selected in the setup menu.

Direct

Mode

Stereo Direct on/off. Provides a direct analogue path from

the analogue inputs to the left and right front outputs.

Switches off any surround processing modes and shuts

Selects between Stereo and the available

surround modes for the current source.

down the DSP circuits for best stereo sound quality.

Display

Info

This switches the display brightness

Selects the information displayed on the

between off/dim/bright.

lower left portion of the front panel.

OK

Zone

Power / Standby LED

Selects between Zone 1, Zone 2 and

Used to enter selections made in the

This indicates the status of the AVR500/AVR600/

Zone 3 control.

Setup menu. Also forces the analogue

AV888. When first turned on, the LED is orange,

and digital video outputs to the default

Mute

to indicate that the unit is ‘initialising’; this

resolution: 480i (525-line NTSC) when

changes to green when fully powered and ready.

Mutes all analogue audio outputs in the

pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Red indicates that the unit is in Standby mode.

currently selected zone.

POWER/STANDBY

Volume

Adjusts the analogue output

volume in the selected zone

MENU

Ð INPUT +

OK

INFO MODE

DIRECT DISPLAY ZONE MUTE

Ð VOLUME

+

(line out, speakers and

headphones).

Power

AVR600

V I D E O S C A L I N G

Switches the main power to the

AUX

PHONES

POWER

AVR500/AVR600/AV888 on

and off.

Once the unit is switched off,

it should be left for at least ten

seconds before switching on

again.

Aux

Phones

Multi purpose auxiliary

This socket accepts headphones

line level input,

with an impedance rating between

Remote control receiver. This is positioned behind

calibration microphone

32Ω and 600Ω, fitted with a 3.5mm

Menu

the display window, above the MENU button on the

input and 3.5mm optical

stereo jack plug.

front panel. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of

digital (SPDIF) input.

Selects the Setup menus on the

sight from the remote control for operation. If this is

on-screen display (OSD).

not possible, use a separate sensor connected to the

Z1 IR input on the rear panel.

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Contents N d b o o k AVR surround amplifier / AV processor AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888Important safety instructions Safety GuidelinesSafety compliance Class II productRespect des consignes de sécurité Class II produitInstructions de sécurité importantes Page Professional Installation? ContentsDIY setup? WelcomeBefore you Begin… Standby power PowerPlacing the unit Interconnect cablesTrademark acknowledgements Making connections GeneralProduct differences and options Component/RGB Video CompositeAVR600 AV888 Zone 3 connectors Hdmi connectorsComponent/RGB video connectors Zone 2 connectorsDigital audio Phono Analogue audio ConnectorsTape inputs MCH inputInfra-red IR connectors Trigger connectorsSatellite receiver DVD playerCD player Use the Composite connection if HdmiConnecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock Component, S-Video and Composite connectors, see Video connectorsAVR500 Aerials, control and communicationAV, SAT, DVD Front panel Phones socket For more information on connecting speakers, seeSubwoofer outputs Trigger connectors Preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is VCR, Camcorder, Games Console etcConnecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock Aerial connectors AVR500/AVR600 only Radio ConnectorsSirius DAB optionConnecting an aerial Data connectors Network connectors USB connector Other ConnectorsRS232 serial connector RLead/rDockConnecting subwoofers Connecting speakers AVR500 & AVR600Speakers Speaker cablesSubwoofer CentreFront left and right Surround left and rightOperation Switching onOperating your AVR500 /AVR600 / AV888 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 Useful information Device Mode / Source keysCode blink-back Controlling other devicesOK selects/play the highlighted file AMP AMP Device ModeIPod commands DVD DVD Device Mode TUN TUN Device ModeNetwork commands Highlighted menu on the screenMenus SAT SAT Device ModeAV AV Device Mode VCR VCR Device Mode PVR PVR Device ModeStarts Program mode CD CD Device ModeShift + rcycles through the repeat Options track, disc, etcSpeaker types Essential SetupSpeaker Distances Speaker LevelsAuto speaker setup Auto speaker SetupProblems Using a subwooferNavigating the setup menu Setup menusSelecting the audio source VideoSelecting the video source Treble Bass Input ConfigPlii Dimension Plii Centre Width Plii Panorama General SetupGeneral information and system controls Is usedSpkr Types Auto SetupSpkr Distance Spkr LevelsVideo Outputs Video InputsProgressive scan playback Important points to rememberMode Zone SettingsNetwork For Stereo sourcesEnglish Two-channel source modes Decoding ModesIntroduction Decoding modes Multichannel source modesVolume Leveller SettingsDolby Volume is a sophisticated new Calibration OffsetEnglish Saving and selecting Presets Tuning/Channel SelectionDeleting Presets Tuner OperationDefault unlock code is Sirius errorsAdd to your subscription OperationSelecting the playback source Network/usb OperationUSB playback Internet radio stationsAnalogue pre-amplifier outputs AVR600/AV888 only External AmplifiersEnglish XLR balanced line outputs AV888 only SW2, SW3Zone Multi-room Set upZone 3 AVR600/AV888 only Zone 2 and 3 control outputsZone English Multi-room connection guideCode Learning Customising CR102Key Mover Volume punch-throughCreating Macros Locking/Unlocking a specific Device Mode Mode MoverTo restore a moved Device Mode key to its original state Copy a key between Device ModesResetting the CR102 Mode key IR punch-throughProblem Check that When I turn on Volume is always too loudSwitched off Wired networkContinual improvement policy SpecificationsWorldwide Guarantee Product GuaranteeClaims under guarantee Problems?Device code Tables GEC GBCHCM HYDOKI NU-TECRBM RCAGPX YU-MA-TUAVP ADB STSNTL UPCAKI 3D LABAMW AtacomTVE TSMXMS AsciIdte HNEKPN 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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