Arcam AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 manual Multi-room Set up, Zone 3 AVR600/AV888 only

multi-room

set up

The AVR500, AVR600 and AV888 allow independent routing and control of analogue audio, Composite and S-Video to a separate set of equipment, typically used for a second living space, e.g., bedroom or lounge. The AVR600 and AV888 also allow a copy of the Zone 2 analogue audio to be routed to and controlled in a third living space, Zone 3.

The connection guide on the facing page shows how the AVR600 or AV888 is normally connected in a multi- room installation.

Zone 2

Zone 2 receives only signals obtained by the AVR500, AVR600 or AV888 from the analogue audio, Composite and S-Video inputs. The analogue inputs are required because there is no analogue-to-digital, digital-to- analogue or DSP processing available for Zone 2 signals

– the unit only converts video formats for Zone 1.

For this reason, we recommend that in addition to any digital connections, the Composite and/or S-Video outputs from your source devices are connected to the AVR500, AVR600 or AV888.

Video outputs

The Z2 S-Video and/or Composite output connectors of the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 should be connected to the analogue video inputs (usually labelled S-Video In or Composite Video in) of the display device in Zone 2.

If you wish to make an HDMI connection to Zone 2, you must accept the limitations of the AVR500/AVR600/ AV888 video processing system.

HDMI OUT 1 and OUT 2 both carry the same signals (as there is only one video processing engine) and are

Audio outputs

The Z2 Out, R and L phono sockets should be connected to the analogue audio inputs (Usually labelled Analogue Audio in) of the Zone 2 display device, or to the inputs of an additional stereo power amplifier in Zone 2 (for example, the Arcam P38).

Zone 3 (AVR600/AV888 only)

A line-level signal from the stereo analogue audio is available for Zone 3. This is a copy of the Zone 2 audio signal, but has its own independent volume control.

Audio outputs

The Z3 Out, R and L phono sockets should be connected to the inputs of an additional stereo power amplifier in Zone 3 (for example, the Arcam P38).

Zone 2 and 3 control outputs

The AVR500, AVR600 and AV888 also allow remote control from remote zones.

Z2 IR and Z3 IR

This allows the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 (or Zone 3) via Infra- red remote control. Connect a remote IR receiver in Zone 2 (or Zone 3) to allow control of the AVR500/ AVR600/AV888 from these listening/viewing areas.

For more information on remote IR receivers, see ‘Z1 IR’ on page 17.

TRIG Z2 and TRIG Z3

This allows the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 to remotely switch on devices in Zone 2 (or 3) when the appropriate Zone is selected. For example you could set your television in Zone 2 to switch on when ‘Zone 2’ is selected on AVR500/AVR600/AV888.

For more information on triggers, see ‘Trigger connectors’ on page 17. Please note that not all AV devices have this feature, nor are triggers essential for listening and viewing in a separate zone.

888

SIRIUS FM

primarily intended for use in Zone 1. Full HDMI video functionality in Zone 2 can only be achieved if Zone 1 is not being used at the same time.

If Zone 1 is being used at the same time as Zone 2, Zone 2 must follow the Zone 1 source selection if you wish to receive HDMI signals in Zone 2. Zone 2 must also be the same video resolution as Zone 1. If you wish

RS232rLead/rDock

AM

DAB

to watch a different source in Zone 2 than is currently showing over HDMI in Zone 1, Zone 2 will be forced to use the analogue video connections into and out of the AVR500/AVR600/AV888.

Due to the complications of using HDMI in Zone 2 we recommend the use of analogue video connections instead, particularly as it is not possible to apply audio lip sync to Zone 2 audio to compensate for video processing delays.

ETHERNET

Z1 IR
Z2 IR	TRIG Z1
	USB
Z3 IR	TRIG Z2
IR OUT	TRIG Z3

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