Before making connections
Before connecting your equipment it is important to think about the following points, as these will affect your choice of connections and subsequent use of the system.
Audio
Wherever possible, connect both analogue and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables use of a digital input for the main zone with the corresponding analogue input used for recording onto an analogue tape deck or VCR, or for the Zone 2 output.
Video
The AVR280 allows for conversion between different video formats. This means that the AVR280 can convert between composite, S-video and component, if required.
For example, if you are watching a composite input from a VCR, you may view it from the S-video or Component/RGB video outputs of the AVR280. This allows you to use a single (typically high-quality Component/RGB) connection between the AVR280 and your display device.
However, neither the record loops nor Zone 2 work from the video converter. This means that to record a S-video or composite signal, a Svideo or composite signal (respectively) must be supplied; to
view video in Zone 2, a composite signal is required.
The video quality hierarchy is as follows:
<Component/RGB – highest
<S-video – middle
<Composite – lowest
If all the video inputs are connected simultaneously from one device, e.g., a DVD player, the AVR280 will select automatically the best format available.
Digital video (HDMI)
The AVR280 is fitted with two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, allowing switching of HDMI signals. In most cases, HDMI provides the highest quality video connection between your source and your display. The AVR280 does not perform conversion between analogue audio/video and HDMI.
HDMI signals cannot be routed to Zone 2. If you are using an HDMI connection and you wish to have the same audio and video in Zone 2, then you will need additionally to provide analogue audio and video connections (as described above).
Zone 2
A line-level signal from the stereo analogue audio together with the composite video inputs are available for Zone 2. The analogue inputs from source components are required because the AVR280 provides no analogue-to-digital, DSP processing or digital-to-analogue conversion; the composite video connections are required since the AVR280 does not perform video format conversion for Zone 2.
HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface)
supports both video
and audio on a single
digital connection for
use with DVD players,
digital TV, set-top
boxes, etc. HDMI was
developed to combine
the technologies of
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) and the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification, with the addition of transmission of digital audio information; HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted to DVI-compliant displays.
For these reasons, we recommend that source devices that have a digital connection are also connected to the analogue inputs. High quality YUV/RGB and S-video sources should also have their composite outputs connected to the AVR280 for use in Zone 2.
Using the remote control
The remote control requires four ‘AAA’ batteries to operate. To insert the batteries into the remote control, please follow the instructions in the side panel diagram:
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 directions in the diagram on the right.
<Remove batteries from equipment that is not going to be used for a month or more.
<When disposing of used batteries, please comply with government (or other) regulations that apply in your country or area.
Reliable use
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 AVR280. The remote has a range of about 7 metres. (If the remote sensor is obscured, the remote control input jack on the rear panel is available. Please contact your dealer for further information.)
<Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the AVR280.
<Replace the batteries when you notice a reduction in the operating range of the remote control.
1.Open the battery compartment by pressing the button on the back of the handset.
2.Insert four AAA batteries into the battery compartment: two with ‘+’ facing the top of the handset, and two with ‘+’ facing the end cap, as in the diagram.
3.Lower the end cap onto the plastic locating plate in the handset. This acts as a hinge, and you can now push the end cap firmly into its locked position with a click.
