Arcam AVP700 Before you start, Introduction, Using this handbook, What’s in the box?, Safety

Before you start!

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Arcam AVP700 Surround Sound Receiver.

The AVP700 is a home cinema processor built to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. It combines high resolution digital processing with high performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled home entertainment centre.

The AVP700 allows switching and volume control of seven analogue and six digital sources; additionally, it has a built-in radio tuner. Since many of these sources are capable of putting high quality video signals out, the AVP700 includes broadcast-quality video-switching for composite-, S-video-, component-, RGB- and HDMI-video signals. Inputs and outputs for both tape and VCR, as well as a digital output, are provided for your recording needs and DVD-Audio or SACD are catered for via the multi-channel input. As well as using either the front-panel buttons or the IR-remote, the AVP700 can be controlled via the RS232 port on the rear; the port can also be used to upload future software enhancements.

As well as providing the audio and video for the main listening area, the AVP700 allows the same, or a different, source to be routed to a second area (called ‘Zone 2’), such as the kitchen, bedroom, lounge, etc. Zone 2 can have full remote control over the source selection and volume in that area.

The installation of the AVP700 in a listening room is a process that requires care. For this reason, the installation information given in this handbook is very comprehensive and should be followed.

Using this handbook

This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set-up and use the Arcam AVP700. The supplied remote-control handset is also described.

If your AVP700 has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-fi installation by a qualified Arcam dealer, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and move directly to the section detailing the operation of your unit. The contents listing on page 3 should help you find the sections of interest.

Safety

Safety guidelines are set out on page 2 of this handbook.

Many of these items are common sense precautions but, for your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit, we recommend that you read them.

This is a class 1 product and requires an earth connection.

What’s in the box?

Please confirm that the following items are in the box when you receive it:

<Arcam AVP700 surround-sound receiver — the model number is shown on the right of the front panel of the player;

<Arcam CR-80 remote control with 2 ‘AA’ batteries — the remote control model number is shown on the front at the bottom of the remote control;

<FM ribbon and AM loop antennae;

<Mains power lead appropriate for the mains supply in your area;

<Product registration card and envelope.

If any of these items are missing or incorrect, please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

The remote control requires 2 ‘AA’ batteries to operate.

Notes on inserting the remote control batteries

<Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.

<Do not mix old and new batteries together.

<Do not use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

<Ensure that the plus (+) and minus (—) ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

<Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a month or more.

<When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental (or other) regulations that apply in your country or area.

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

<Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on the AVP700. The remote has a range of about 7 metres.

<Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the AVP700.

<Replace the batteries when you notice a reduction in the operating range of the remote control.

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1.Open the cover of the remote control battery compartment

2.Insert the batteries into the remote control

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3.Close the cover of the remote control battery compartment