trouble­ shooting

Problem

Check that...

There are no lights on the unit

< the power cord is plugged into the unit and the mains socket it is plugged

 

into is switched on.

 

< the power button is pressed in.

 

If a red LED is present, the unit is in standby mode. Press any button on the

 

front panel or remote control.

The unit responds erratically

< there are fresh batteries in the remote control.

or not at all to the remote

< the front panel window is visible and you are pointing the remote control

control

towards it.

 

The front panel display is

< the display hasn’t been turned off. Press the DISPlAY button on the front

blank

panel or remote control.

No picture is being produced

< your viewing device is turned on and switched to display your AVR500/

 

AVR600/AV888. Test by pressing the MENu button on the AVR500/AVR600/

 

AV888 or on the remote and look for the main menu screen on your display

 

device.

 

< the correct video input is selected on the AVR500/AVR600/AV888.

 

< the video source is on, is operating normally, and is in ‘play’ mode if

 

appropriate.

 

< you have the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 in a video resolution that is

 

compatible with the connection you are using and with your display device.

 

For example, composite video is only capable of carrying 480i and 576i

 

resolutions. Test this by pressing and holding the OK key for more than two

 

seconds to force 480i / 576i output resolutions.

There are bright edges or

< the cables used for analogue video connections are designed to carry video

‘ghosts’ on the picture

(i.e., they are 75Ω coaxial cables).

 

< ensure the ‘sharpness’ control on your display device is switched off or set to

 

near minimum.

 

< for HDMI connections, try using a shorter cable or alternatively a different

 

brand.

No sound is produced

< the correct input has been selected.

 

< the source equipment is on, is operating normally and is in ‘play’ mode if

 

appropriate.

 

< the volume is turned up to a reasonable level and the unit is not in mute

 

mode.

The sound is poor or distorted

< you have not excessively increased the input sensitivity (i.e. reduced the

 

maximum input signal voltage) in the Input Config. menu if an analogue

 

input is being used.

 

< you have selected the correct size of speakers to suit your system in the setup

 

menu.

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AV888, AVR500, AVR600 specifications

The Arcam AVR600 is a high-performance AV receiver that is designed for audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts who seek a premium audio and video experience. This receiver stands out with its array of features and technologies that elevate sound quality and user experience.

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