Arcam AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 manual AMP AMP Device Mode, IPod commands

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AMP AMP Device Mode

The ADevice Mode button configures the CR102 to control the AVR500/AVR600/AV888. Pressing this button does not affect the currently selected input on the AVR500/AVR600/AV888.

IMPORTANT: The CR102 must also be in AMP Device

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

However to control the internal Tuner in the AVR500/ AVR600 (AM/FM/DAB or Sirius if fitted), the CR102 must first be in Tun 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 AVR500/AVR600/ AV888 power between standby and on in the current zone (zone in which the command is received).

Press and hold – Forces all AVR500/ AVR600/AV888 zones into standby, regardless of which zone the command was received in.

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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 AVR500/AVR600/

EAV888

SHIFT + Eselects Phono input on the AVR600/AV888

RPT

(for iPod and NET sources)

r

SModifies many keys (see individual key descriptions below).

AUX

Selects MCH (multichannel) input on the

HAVR500/AVR600/AV888

SHIFT + Hselects AUX input on the AVR500/AVR600/AV888

 

Navigate menus

OK

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.

NET

Selects iPOD input on the AVR500/AVR500/

eAVR600/AV888

SHIFT + eselects network (net) internal input on the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 (where fitted).

MCycles through the available surround and downmix modes.

UDisplays the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 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 AVR500/ AVR600/AV888

] [ (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 (+) AVR500/

 

AVR500/AVR600/AV888 volume

DIRECT

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 down the DSP circuits for the best stereo sound quality.

EQ

Displays the room EQ settings menu

$

 

EFFECT

(for iPod and NET sources)

&

 

BASS

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

(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 put into standby, but are retained if the selected input is changed. 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 ein 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 inAMP Device Mode.

Navigate the files on screen.

OK

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 N d b o o k AVR surround amplifier / AV processor AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888Important safety instructions Safety GuidelinesSafety compliance Class II productClass II produit Instructions de sécurité importantesRespect des consignes de sécurité 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 For more information on connecting speakers, see Subwoofer outputsFront panel Phones socket 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 sourceUsing Zone 2 Updating firmware using a PCExtended front panel menu Front panel Operation CR102 universal remote controller Inserting batteries into the remote controlUsing the remote control Useful information Device Mode / Source keysCode blink-back Controlling other devicesAMP AMP Device Mode IPod commandsOK selects/play the highlighted file DVD DVD Device Mode TUN TUN Device ModeNetwork commands Highlighted menu on the screenSAT SAT Device Mode AV AV Device ModeMenus 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 menusVideo Selecting the video sourceSelecting the audio 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 Decoding Modes IntroductionTwo-channel source modes 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 CR102Volume punch-through Creating MacrosKey Mover 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 RCAYU-MA-TU AVPGPX ADB STSNTL UPCAKI 3D LABAMW AtacomTVE TSMXMS AsciIdte HNEKPN SATSH222E Issue

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