English AVR600 / AV888 Handbook AVR surround amplifier / AV processor ������������� ���� ������������������� �� ���� ���� ������ ������ ������� ���� ���� ���������������� ������������� ��� ������ �����
safety guidelines ������� ��������� ���������������� ����������������� ������������������������� ������������� CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Class II product This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance.
consignes de sécurité ������� ��������� ���������������� ����������������� ������������������������� ������������� ATTENTION : afin de réduire les risques de choc électrique, n’ouvrez pas le boîtier de l’appareil. Les pièces internes ne sont pas réparables par l’utilisateur. Pour tout problème matériel, contactez des techniciens qualifiés. ATTENTION : afin de réduire les risques de choc électrique et d’incendie, veillez à ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
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safety guidelines........................................E-2 welcome.......................................................E-3 before you begin…...................................E-4 rear panel connectors...............................E-7 audio/video connections.........................E-8 Connection guide................................................. E-12 radio connectors..................................... E-14 other connectors..................................... E-16 speakers.......................
before you begin… The AVR600 is a high-quality and high-performance home-cinema processor and amplifier built to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. The closely related AV888 is a home-cinema processor which provides multichannel input to an external amplifier (such as Arcam’s P777). They both combine digital processing with high-performance audio and video components to form the locus of an unrivalled homeentertainment centre. and Component video signals.
< Place the unit on a level, firm surface, avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp. < Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other source of heat. < Do not place the unit in an enclosed space such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation. The unit will run warm during normal operation. < Do not place any other component or item on top of the amplifier as this may obstruct airflow around the heat-sink, causing the amplifier to run hot.
Trademark acknowledgements Arcam is a registered trademark of A & R Cambridge Ltd. Dolby Volume Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby True HD, Digital, Digital Plus, PL IIx Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS-HD Master Audio Manufactured under license under U.S.
Digital connectors Aerials, control and communication Component, S-Video and Composite connectors, see page 9. Optical and electrical digital audio connectors, see page 9. Sirius satellite radio, FM/AM/DAB radio, rLead/ rDock, RS232, Network/USB, IR and trigger connectors, see page 14. Audio connectors Zone 2 and 3 connectors, see page 9. Two-channel and multichannel, see page 10.
audio/video connections Before connecting your AVR600 or AV888 and power amplifier (e.g. the Arcam P777) to your source components and speakers, please read through the next few pages which will explain all the input and output connectivity that is available. The ‘Speakers’ section explains how to connect up your speakers to avoid damage to the amplifier and how to arrange your speakers for best performance.
� Z3 OUT Connect these analogue audio outputs to your Zone 3 equipment. See ‘Multi-room Setup’ on page 48 for information. �� ����� � ��� �� ����� ��� Zone 2 connectors Z2 AUDIO OUT, Z2 VIDEO OUT Connect these analogue audio and video outputs to your Zone 2 equipment. See ‘Multiroom Setup’ on page 48 for information.
���� Phono �� � �� �� ��� ��� This input can be connected directly to a record deck which has a direct output from a moving magnet (MM) cartridge. MCH input This multichannel analogue audio input can be connected to ��� � a source device which outputs ��� ��� surround sound on its analogue outputs. Such devices typically �� �� include DVD-Audio and SACD ��� players.
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Connection guide ������ DVD player �� �� � � �� �� �� �� � �� �� �� �� � � ��� ��� � � ��� � ��� ��� ��� ��� �� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� � ��� �� �� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ������������ ����������� The preferred audio hook-up is using the coaxial digital connector (usually marked Digital audio out), in addition to the coaxial analogue outputs for left and right channels.
Connecting an iPod using the Arcam rDock ���� � �� � �� �� ��� ��� �� �� �� ��� ��� � ��� ��� ��� � � �� � � ��� ��� ��� � � ��� ��� ��� ��� � More information is given in the rDock quick start guide (or rLead quick start guide) supplied with these accessory units.
(where fitted) The AVR600 is designed for use with the ‘SiriusConnect™ Home Tuner’ package which should be connected via the cable supplied in that package to the Sirius socket. �� �� ����� In the UK the ‘T’‑elements need to be positioned vertically for DAB ��� reception since broadcasts are vertically polarised. In �������� other localities, check with ����� your Arcam dealer or try ����� ������� both horizontal and vertical positions for best ��� reception.
English FM AM �� ����� ����������� In strong signal areas, the FM ribbon aerial supplied can be used with reasonable results. Mount this as high up as possible on a wall with the top of the ‘T’‑elements positioned ��� vertically or horizontally, depending on the reception in your area.
Network connectors rLead/rDock ������ �� ����������� �� For use with an Arcam rLead or rDock accessory. See page 13 and the accessory documentation for details. ����� RS232 serial connector ��� �������� ����� ������ ����� ������� ����� ������� ������ ������� ��� Networking is a large subject and only the briefest guidelines are presented in this handbook.
English Trigger connectors ����������� �� ����� The trigger connectors (Trig Z1, Trig Z2 and Trig Z3) provide an electrical signal whenever the amplifier is switched on and the relevant zone enabled. ��� �������� ����� ����� ������� ����� ������� ��� The trigger signal can be used to switch on and off compatible pieces of home entertainment equipment, for example, you could set up a trigger to turn on your television and DVD player whenever the unit was switched on.
speakers Connecting speakers – AVR600 only � The AVR600 allows you to connect up to seven speakers and three active subwoofers in the main system. The output channels correspond to speakers installed in the front left, centre, front right, surround left, surround right, surround back left, surround back right and an active subwoofer.
Subwoofer A subwoofer will greatly improve the bass performance of your system. This is useful for reproducing special cinema effects, especially where a dedicated LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel is available, as with many discs encoded with Dolby or DTS technologies. More than one subwoofer unit may be required for larger installations, particularly in rooms of a timber frame construction.
operation Operating your AVR600 or AV888 Selecting a source For information display we recommend you use the OSD (On-Screen Display) on your display device whenever possible. To select a particular source, press the –input or input + buttons until that source is shown on the front panel display, or (if available) press the corresponding source button on the remote. The following sources are available on both the AVR600 and AV888: Switching on Press the front panel power button in.
Extended front panel menu Updating firmware using a PC Zone 2 provides the option for the occupants of the master bedroom, conservatory, kitchen, etc. to view or listen to a different source at a different volume level from the main zone (Zone 1).
Direct 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 down the DSP circuits for best stereo sound quality. Mode front panel operation Selects between Stereo and the available surround modes for the current source. Display Info This switches the display brightness between off/dim/bright. Selects the information displayed on the lower left portion of the front panel.
The CR102 universal remote controller The CR102 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote control that can control up to eight devices. It is preprogrammed for use with the AVR600, AV888 and many other Arcam products (FM/DAB tuners, CD players and DVD players). With its extensive built-in library of codes, it can also be used with thousands of third party audio-visual components – TVs, satellite and set-top boxes, PVRs, CD players, etc.
Useful information Backlight A blue backlight comes on for five seconds whenever a key is pressed. This helps you use the handset in subdued lighting conditions. It may be possible to hear a quiet tone being emitted from the remote control when the backlight is on. This is perfectly normal. Power LED blinks Short blinks indicate a valid key press. Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a device code) or signal the beginning and successful completion of a programming sequence.
Method 1 (Direct code setup) This section describes the simplest (preferred) way to program the CR102’s Device Mode keys to control the non-Arcam devices in your system. ��� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� �� < Some of the modes are locked to Arcam operation but can be unlocked if required (see page 52). < A mode only controls Arcam equipment.
��� AMP Device Mode The A Device Mode button configures the CR102 to control the AVR600/AV888. Pressing this button does not affect the currently selected input on the AVR600/ AV888. IMPORTANT: The CR102 must also be in AMP Device Mode to control the following sources: PHONO, MCH (multichannel analogue), AUX, NET (optional network audio), USB, IPOD (for use with the optional Arcam rLead or rDock). S Modifies many keys (see individual key descriptions below).
The AVR600/AV888 Network client is selected by pressing S + e in AMP Device Mode on the CR102. When using the network client, the keys below are used to navigate music files in AMP Device Mode. Navigate the files and menus on the screen.
��� SAT Device Mode �� The z Device Mode button configures the CR102 to control the functions of a satellite receiver. You will need to configure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects SAT as the AVR600/AV888 source. P Toggles power between standby and on 0…9 Functions as original remote number key. Selects Tape input on the AVR600/AV888. PHONO E SHIFT + E selects PHONO input on the AVR600/AV888.
��� PVR Device Mode The v Device Mode button configures the CR102 to control the functions of a video recorder or similar device. You will need to configure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects PVR as the AVR600/AV888 source. P 0…9 PHONO E TV/AV r S AUX H & Toggles pause of playback Functions as original remote number key. ( Fast forward Selects Tape input on AVR600/AV888. ! Operates the Favourites function if the PVR uses this feature.
�� CD Device Mode The c Device Mode button configures the CR102 to control the CD functions of Arcam CD players, although this can be changed (see page 25). Pressing this button also selects CD as the AVR600/AV888 source. P 0…9 PHONO E RPT r S AUX H NET e �� Toggles power between standby and on. Functions as original remote number key. Decrease (–) and increase (+) AVR600/ - + AV888 volume. ) Fast rewind $ Play AVR600/AV888.
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essential setup Speaker types Before you use your AVR600 or AV888 it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker configuration. This allows the unit to process any surround sound digital source to exactly match your system and give you the ultimate surround sound experience.
auto speaker setup There is a proprietary automatic loudspeaker setup function built into your AVR600 or AV888. The Arcam Auto Speaker Setup function attempts to set all the essential speaker settings for all the speakers in your system. It also calculates room equalisation (Room EQ) filter values to remove some of the worst effects of resonant frequencies in the listening room.
setup menus The Setup menus allow you to configure all aspects of your AVR600 or AV888. The next few pages will go through the menu items and explain their function. The Setup menus will probably look quite daunting if you are new to setting up home cinema, but the majority of them need only be configured once when you first install the system (or if your system changes or you move house!) Menu panel Adjustment panel The left-hand panel lists the setup screens available for adjustment.
The audio and video settings on this page of the Setup menu can be tailored specifically and independently to the currently selected input. When a different input is selected on the Input line, all the input-specific settings for that input are displayed below it. These settings are applied to the named Input only and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up and whenever that input is selected. Input – The currently selected input connectors to which the settings below relate.
Sub Stereo – If Left/Right+Sub or Sat+Sub is selected in Stereo Mode above, this setting adjusts the level of the subwoofer when the source is two channel stereo. You should typically select RGB+Sync if you are using a standard SCART to 4-wire phono breakout cable to connect an RGB SCART source. General Setup completely over to one channel. This function resets to equal left/right balance when the input is changed. Brightness – Sets the video brightness for this input.
Audio In iPod – If you have an iPod connected to the AVR600/AV888 using an Arcam rDock or rLead, this control allows you to set which audio input is used. Auto Setup Auto Speaker Setup of your loudspeakers and subwoofer (if present) is controlled by this menu. A full description of how Auto Speaker Setup works is given on page 33. Remember to insert the calibration microphone into the AUX input on the front panel and position the microphone at the listening position before running Auto Setup.
Video Inputs Video Outputs Settings to optionally assign a video source to each of the normally audio-only inputs. The settings in this menu control the output resolution from the video processor in the unit as well as the operation of the two HDMI outputs. These settings are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
Out 1 & 2 Frame Rate – This setting controls the output frame rate when both HDMI outputs are used simultaneously. This setting is only valid if Output Switching is set to Output 1 & 2. < The dropdown list shows all the frame rates that the video processor can output. Frame rates that are not supported by the connected display devices at the above resolution are greyed out and cannot be selected.
decoding modes Introduction Two-channel source modes Your AVR600 receiver or AV888 pre-amp provides all the key decoding and processing modes for analogue and digital signals, including the latest high definition audio formats over HDMI. The following decoding and surround modes are available for standard and high definition Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS 2.
Digital multichannel source material is normally provided as ‘5.1 audio’. The ‘5.1 channels’ comprise of: left, centre and right front speakers, two surround speakers and a low frequency effects (LFE) channel. Since the LFE channel is not a full range channel, it is referred to as ‘.1’. Surround systems decode and reproduce the 5.1 channels directly. Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES matrix enhanced decoding systems create one extra rear channel from information buried in the two surround signals of the 5.
Dolby volume Dolby Volume is a sophisticated new technology that resolves the problem of different volume levels between programme content (e.g. a TV show and advert breaks) and between sources (e.g. a rock radio station and DVD, or between two TV stations). It lets the listener enjoy everything at the same preferred listening level without having to reach for the volume control to compensate for the different recording/output levels. This is the Volume Leveller function of Dolby Volume.
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tuner operation Tuner – AVR600 only Tuning/Channel Selection Saving and selecting Presets The AVR600 is fitted with an internal AM/FM tuner. Depending on your location, it may also be fitted with a DAB tuner (Europe) or Sirius satellite radio connection (Americas). Sirius requires the purchase of the ‘SiriusConnect™ Home Tuner’ kit and Sirius subscription – please visit www.sirius.com for details.
Sirius errors In addition to the channel and preset selection, previously mentioned, you can also cycle through the station categories (Rock, Pop, Country, etc.) using the ] and [ keys. The first station in each category is displayed. You can then scroll through other stations in that particular category using the D or E buttons on the CR102 remote. On the OSD a star (‘ * ”) is shown before the category name to show you are scrolling through stations only in the current category.
����� ������� ��� network/usb operation ����� ������� ������ ������� The AVR600 and AV888 are fitted with a network audio client which is capable of playing internet radio stations as well as stored music on a network storage device such as a PC, or from a USB flash drive. Selecting the playback source USB playback Selecting the network client will allow playback of internet radio stations and stored music on a networked storage device or USB memory device.
English external amplifiers Analogue pre-amplifier outputs XLR balanced line outputs – AV888 only All pre-amplifier analogue outputs are buffered, have a low output impedance and are at line level. They are able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required. �� � �� �� ��� ��� � ��� � ��� ��� �� �� ��� ��� ���� ����� ��� SW1 Main subwoofer output. Connect this to the input of your active subwoofer, if present.
The connection guide on the facing page shows how the AVR600 or AV888 is normally connected in a multiroom installation. Zone 2 and 3 control outputs Audio outputs Zone 2 receives only signals obtained by the 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-toanalogue or DSP processing available for Zone 2 signals – the unit only converts video formats for Zone 1.
Zone 1 Zone 3 �� ��� ���� ������� �� � �� �� � ��� �� � �� ��������� ��� ��� ���������������� ������������� �������������� �������� �������� �� ��� �� � � ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� � ��� ��� ��� ��� ���� ��������������� ������� ������ �� �� � �� �� ��� ��� � � ��� ��� ��������� � � � �� �� � �������� �������� � ����� ���� ��� �� ��� � ��� ��� �� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� E-49 �������� ��� ��� ����� � � �� �������� ����� ������� ����������
Code Learning customising the CR102 The CR102 comes with a complete library of preprogrammed codes. After you have set up the CR102 for your device, you may find that there are one or more functions on your original remote which do not have a place on the CR102 keypad. For convenience, the CR102 offers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the CR102 keypad.
You can program your CR102 to issue a sequence of commands when you press a single key. Any sequence of commands you regularly use can be reduced to a single key press for your convenience. For example, you might want to turn off your TV, VCR and Satellite at the same time. < A key programmed with a Macro is available in all modes; it will replace that key’s different functions for all modes. < A Macro can consist of up to eight key presses. Example: To deassign the Macro associated with the h key 1.
Copy a key between Device Modes It is possible to copy functions between Device Modes. However, remember that button functions are Device Mode specific and therefore effectively ‘punch-through’ to the original Device Mode when copied over. The following example copies the AVR600/AV888 Direct function from the CR102 AMP device mode to the shifted function of the # button on AV Device Mode. 1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: * *. 2. Press 9 9 4. 3.
The Mode key IR punch-through default is ‘on’. Example: To set the Mode key IR punchthrough to AMP 1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: * *. 2. Press 9 7 1. The power LED blinks twice: * *. 3. Press A to punch through IR from it. Now, whenever you press and release a Mode key, the IR data assigned to AMP is transmitted, no matter what the current mode is (i.e. it ‘punches through’ any other device).
Problem There are no lights on the unit Check that... < the power cord is plugged into the unit and the mains socket it is plugged into is switched on. trouble shooting < 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 or not at all to the remote control < there are fresh batteries in the remote control.
Sound only comes from some of the speakers Check that... < you have an appropriate surround source selected and playing. < the DVD disc is encoded in the appropriate format, and the correct format < < < < < < Unable to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding modes Problem has been selected in the disc start menu of the DVD player (if applicable). the DVD player has been set to output ‘bitstream’ audio on the digital output.
specifications Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.05% THD), per channel (AVR600 only) 2 channels driven 150W All channels driven 120W THD at full rated power <0.2% Residual noise & hum <0.
Worldwide Guarantee English product guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor. This is extended by a further three years (five years total) on the return of your product registration card.
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