Network commands

The AVR500 (optional)/AVR600/AV888 Network client is selected by pressing S+ ein AMP Device Mode on the CR102.

When using the network client, the keys below are used to navigate music files inAMP Device Mode.

Navigate the files and menus on the screen.

OK

OK selects the highlighted file or enters the

 

 

highlighted menu on the screen

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

EQ

Begins or resumes playback at the currently

$highlighted track

EFFECT

Toggles pause and playback of current

&track

SYNC

Stops playback

#

 

FAV+

Adds the currently displayed file or radio

ustation to favourites list when using the network client

FAV-

Removes the currently displayed file or

tradio station from favourites list when using the network client

HOME

Returns navigation to the top level of the

omusic files structure (‘Home’)

INFO

Cycles through the information displayed

bon the lower left portion of the front panel display

TUN TUN Device Mode

The TDevice Mode button configures the CR102 to control the tuner functions of the AVR500/AVR600 (the AV888 is not equipped with tuner modules). Pressing this button also selects TUNER as the source.

When switching to TUNER from a different source, the AVR500/AVR600 enters the last used tuner band, be it AM / FM / DAB (if fitted) / Sirius (if fitted). Further presses of the TUN Device Mode button cycle through the available tuner bands.

Further information on the tuner can be found in the ‘Tuner Operation’ section on page 50.

P(not used)

09

Number keypad used to store and recall

 

presets

' ,

Allows selection of previously stored Tuner

 

presets.

< >

AM/FM Tuner: allows frequency tuning.

 

DAB/Sirius Tuner (where fitted): scrolls

 

through the channel list.

OSelects (tunes to) the currently displayed preset, or selects the currently displayed DAB or Sirius channel (or category) when scrolling through the channel (or genre) list.

uPage up to the previous 10 presets on screen

tPage down to the next 10 tuner presets on screen

oDelete the currently highlighted preset.

DVD DVD Device Mode

The dDevice Mode button configures the CR102 to control the DVD functions of Arcam DVD players, although this can be changed (see page 30). Pressing this button also selects DVD as the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 source.

PToggles power between standby and on

09

Searches for and plays the track

 

corresponding to the key pressed

PHONO

Selects Tape input on the AVR500/AVR600/

EAV888.

SHIFT + Eselects PHONO input on the AVR600/AV888.

RPT

Toggles random (‘shuffle’) play on and off.

rSHIFT + rcycles through the repeat options (track, disc, etc)

SModifies many keys (see individual key descriptions, below)

AUX

Selects multichannel (MCH) input on the

HAVR500/AVR600/AV888.

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

NET

Selects iPod input on the AVR500/AVR600/

eAV888.

SHIFT + eselects network (NET) internal input on the AVR500/AVR600/AV888.

 

Navigate setup and DVD programme

OK

selection menus.

OK confirms a setting (‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

Shift + B to switch on from standby Shift + C to switch to standby from on.

MCycles through available surround sound modes.

Shift + Mode changes the HDMI setting.

UActivates DVD player menu, if available.

DCycles through the front panel display’s brightness options.

SHIFT + Denables RPT A-Bfunctionality

@Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR500/ AVR600/AV888 Mute

]Press and release to skip back to the beginning of the current/previous track.

[Press and release to skip forwards to the beginning of the next track.

-+ Decrease () and increase (+) AVR500/ AVR600/AV888 volume

)Fast rewind.

Shift + 7 cycles through slow play backwards speeds

$Starts the playback of a DVD.

Shift + 4 cycles through the Angle options on an Arcam DVD player.

&Pauses DVD play-back. Press 4 to restart playback.

Shift + ; cycles through Zoom options.

(Fast forward.

Shift + 8 cycles through slow forward speeds

TRIM

Ejects disc.

!SHIFT + !displays speaker Trim menu on Arcam DVD players.

#Stop playback of a DVD

%Start recording (on products that have this feature).

hDisplays Search menu with Title, Track and Time options.

FAV+

Displays Setup menu.

uShift + SETUP displays programming screen on Arcam DVD players

FAV-

Displays Title menu.

tShift + title clears bookmark, search and program display entries on Arcam DVD players

HOME

Changes Audio decode format (Dolby

oDigital, DTS, etc.).

Shift + odisplays the ‘Memory’ function (Bookmarks)

INFO

Cycles through DVD subtitle language

boptions, if available.

Shift + bdisplays STATUS INFO on Arcam DVD players

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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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