Arcam AVR280 manual Zone 2 connections, Connecting the AM and FM antennas, AM antenna

Zone 2 connections

The AVR280 allows independent routing and control of analogue audio and composite video to a second room such as a kitchen, bedroom or lounge. This second room is known as ‘Zone 2’.

For Zone 2, the AVR280 outputs a line-level audio signal taken from the stereo analogue audio, and a composite video signal taken from the composite video input (for a given source). The analogue inputs are required because there is no analogue-to-digital, DSP processing or digital-to-analogue conversion available for Zone 2 signals. As the AVR280 does not convert video formats for Zone 2, a composite video signal must also be connected from the source.

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For these reasons, we recommend that source devices that have a digital connection are
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also connected via the analogue inputs. High quality YUV/RGB and S-video sources should								��
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also have their composite video outputs connected to the AVR280 for use in Zone 2.		���						��
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NOTE: As a composite input is required for Zone 2, it may not be	���������
possible to run your DVD player in progressive scan mode and to use
Zone 2 at the same time, unless your DVD player can output both		�� �� ��
progressive scan and composite signals simutaneously.
eq ZONE 2 OUT.	Zone 2 remote controller connection.
	A receiver compatible with this connector fk is
This is the audio output for Zone 2. Connect these to a line level input on
	available from Xantech (part no. 291-10). Please
your Zone 2 amplifier.
	contact a Xantech registered dealer for this part,
do Zone 2 Video Out (Composite video connection).	as ARCAM does not stock them.
This is the video output for Zone 2. Connect to your Zone 2 video display	See www.xantech.com for more information.
using 75Ω low loss coaxial cable.	The 3.5mm jack plug for this connector is wired
fk IN ZONE 2.	as follows:
This allows the AVR280 to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 via infrared
	3.5mm stereo jack		Function
remote control. See the panel for connection information.
	Tip		Signal
	Ring		0V
	Sleeve		12V,
			30mA current-limited
	This follows the Xantech standard for IR
	transmission over wire.
Connecting the AM and FM antennas
FM antenna
An FM antenna is required to receive VHF radio signals.
Although a FM ribbon antenna is supplied as an accessory to the AVR280, for optimal FM radio
reception a roof- or loft-mounted aerial is advised as this will give superior reception. (It is			Connecting the plug
recommended that any roof-top antenna is fitted by an experienced contractor as a contractor			to the FM ribbon cable:
will be able to align your antenna to the nearest FM transmitter.)			1) loosen the two screws
In some areas cable radio may be available or, in an apartment building, a distributed antenna			on the plug;
			2) insert the spade
system may be installed. In either of these cases you should have sockets in your home marked
			connectors of the ribbon
FM or VHF (do not use those marked TV), which should be connected to the FM in socket fr of
			cable under the screws;
the AVR280.
			3) re-tighten the screws
If you wish to use the supplied FM ribbon cable, mount this as high up as possible on a wall with
			onto the connectors.
the ‘T’-elements positioned horizontally. Try each usable wall of the room to see which gives best
reception and use tacks or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a T shape (note that no tacks
should come into contact with the internal wire of the aerial). When assembled (see box, right), the plug
on the ribbon cable should be connected to the FM in socket fr of the AVR280.				��						��
AM antenna
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An AM antenna is required to receive AM/medium wave radio signals.									��
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An AM loop antenna is supplied as an accessory with the AVR280. This should be attached to the AM
antenna inputs fq with one end connected to AM and the other to Ground (it does not matter which way
round this antenna is fitted). Rotate the antenna to discover which position gives the best reception.								�������	��
In areas of weak reception, or when the AVR280 is in use inside a steel framed building (such as an						���������
apartment building), you can use a wire between 3 and 5 metres long to strengthen reception. Mount							��������
this high up outside the building (if possible) and connect one end of this wire to the AM antenna input
in addition to the loop aerial supplied (do not disconnect the AM loop antenna).

AM step size

The AM tuning ‘step size’ needs to be set according to your location. This is done using the switch on the rear panel fs: set it to 10kHz if you are in North America or 9kHz anywhere else. Note that this should be set correctly even if you do not intend to use AM reception as it also alters some FM tuner settings for use in North America.

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