Front panel Operation | Arcam AV888, AVR600, AVR500 guide

front panel

operation

Input

These buttons select the source connected to the corresponding input (or internal input)

Unused sources can be prevented from being selected in the setup menu.

Direct

Mode

Stereo Direct on/off. Provides a direct analogue path from

the analogue inputs to the left and right front outputs.

Switches off any surround processing modes and shuts

Selects between Stereo and the available

surround modes for the current source.

down the DSP circuits for best stereo sound quality.

Display

Info

This switches the display brightness

Selects the information displayed on the

between off/dim/bright.

lower left portion of the front panel.

OK

Zone

Power / Standby LED

Selects between Zone 1, Zone 2 and

Used to enter selections made in the

This indicates the status of the AVR500/AVR600/

Zone 3 control.

Setup menu. Also forces the analogue

AV888. When first turned on, the LED is orange,

and digital video outputs to the default

Mute

to indicate that the unit is ‘initialising’; this

resolution: 480i (525-line NTSC) when

changes to green when fully powered and ready.

Mutes all analogue audio outputs in the

pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Red indicates that the unit is in Standby mode.

currently selected zone.

POWER/STANDBY

Volume

Adjusts the analogue output

volume in the selected zone

MENU

Ð INPUT +

OK

INFO MODE

DIRECT DISPLAY ZONE MUTE

Ð VOLUME

+

(line out, speakers and

headphones).

Power

AVR600

V I D E O S C A L I N G

Switches the main power to the

AUX

PHONES

POWER

AVR500/AVR600/AV888 on

and off.

Once the unit is switched off,

it should be left for at least ten

seconds before switching on

again.

Aux

Phones

Multi purpose auxiliary

This socket accepts headphones

line level input,

with an impedance rating between

Remote control receiver. This is positioned behind

calibration microphone

32Ω and 600Ω, fitted with a 3.5mm

Menu

the display window, above the MENu button on the

input and 3.5mm optical

stereo jack plug.

front panel. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of

digital (SPDIF) input.

Selects the Setup menus on the

sight from the remote control for operation. If this is

on-screen display (OSD).

not possible, use a separate sensor connected to the

Z1 IR input on the rear panel.

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Arcam AV888, AVR600, AVR500 manual Front panel Operation

AV888, AVR500, AVR600 specifications

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N d b o o k AVR surround amplifier / AV processor AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 Important safety instructions Safety GuidelinesSafety compliance Class II product Respect des consignes de sécurité Class II produitInstructions de sécurité importantes Page Professional Installation? ContentsDIY setup? Welcome Before you Begin… Standby power PowerPlacing the unit Interconnect cables Trademark acknowledgements Making connections GeneralProduct differences and options Component/RGB Video Composite AVR600 AV888 Zone 3 connectors Hdmi connectorsComponent/RGB video connectors Zone 2 connectors Digital audio Phono Analogue audio ConnectorsTape inputs MCH input Infra-red IR connectors Trigger connectors Satellite receiver DVD playerCD player Use the Composite connection if Hdmi Connecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock Component, S-Video and Composite connectors, see Video connectorsAVR500 Aerials, control and communication AV, SAT, DVD Front panel Phones socket For more information on connecting speakers, see page 18Subwoofer outputs Trigger connectors Preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is VCR, Camcorder, Games Console etc Connecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock Sirius Radio ConnectorsAerial connectors AVR500/AVR600 only Connecting an aerial Data connectors Network connectors USB connector Other ConnectorsRS232 serial connector RLead/rDock Connecting subwoofers Connecting speakers AVR500 & AVR600Speakers Speaker cables Subwoofer CentreFront left and right Surround left and right Operation Switching onOperating your AVR500 /AVR600 / AV888 Selecting a source Extended front panel menu Using Zone 2Updating firmware using a PC Front panel Operation Using the remote control CR102 universal remote controllerInserting batteries into the remote control Useful information Device Mode / Source keys Code blink-back Controlling other devices OK selects/play the highlighted file AMP AMP Device ModeIPod commands DVD DVD Device Mode TUN TUN Device ModeNetwork commands Highlighted menu on the screen Menus SAT SAT Device ModeAV AV Device Mode VCR VCR Device Mode PVR PVR Device Mode Starts Program mode CD CD Device ModePlay Clears programmed item Speaker types Essential SetupSpeaker Distances Speaker Levels Auto speaker setup Auto speaker SetupProblems Using a subwoofer Navigating the setup menu Setup menus Selecting the audio source software version 1.9 + Selecting the video sourceTypes To navigate down to the Video Source option Treble Bass Input Config General information and system controls General SetupPlii Dimension Plii Centre Width Plii Panorama Spkr Types Auto SetupSpkr Distance Spkr Levels Video Outputs Video InputsProgressive scan playback Important points to remember Mode Zone SettingsNetwork For Stereo sources English Two-channel source modes Decoding ModesIntroduction Decoding modes Multichannel source modes Volume Leveller SettingsDolby Volume is a sophisticated new Calibration Offset English Saving and selecting Presets Tuning/Channel SelectionDeleting Presets Tuner Operation Default unlock code is Sirius errorsOperation Locking Channels Selecting the playback source Network/usb OperationUSB playback Internet radio stations Analogue pre-amplifier outputs AVR600/AV888 only External AmplifiersEnglish XLR balanced line outputs AV888 only SW2, SW3 Zone Multi-room Set upZone 3 AVR600/AV888 only Zone 2 and 3 control outputs Zone English Multi-room connection guide Code Learning Customising CR102 Key Mover Volume punch-throughCreating Macros Locking/Unlocking a specific Device Mode Mode MoverTo restore a moved Device Mode key to its original state Copy a key between Device Modes Resetting the CR102 Mode key IR punch-through Problem Check that When I turn on Volume is always too loudSwitched off Wired network Continual improvement policy Specifications Worldwide Guarantee Product GuaranteeClaims under guarantee Problems? Device code Tables ICE HCMIRT ITC SBR RFTSEG SEI GPX AVPKEC KLH NTL ADBUPC DKK CGV CATDCE ENG SKY+ AsciTPS UEC YES SH222E Issue B