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AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888
H a n d b o o k AVR surround amplifier / AV processor
English
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Class II product
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not safety CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified require a safety connection to electrical service personnel. earth (‘ground’ in the U.S.). guidelines WARNING: To
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Class II produit
Ce produit est un appareil électrique à isolation double (appareil de classe II). Il a été conçu pour ne pas nécessiter de consignes ATTENTION : afin de réduire les risques de choc électrique, n’ouvrez pas le boîtier de l’appareil. Les pièces internes ne sont pas réparables connexion de sécurité à la terre (ou à la par l’utilisateur. Pour tout problème matériel, contactez des techn
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Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR500/AVR600 surround Contents amplifier or AV888 AV processor. safety guidelines .......................................E-2 Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three welcome ......................................................E-3 decades and the new FMJ products are the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. The before you begin… ..................................E-4 wel
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The AVR500/AVR600 is a high-quality and high- Since many of these source components are also The installation of the AVR500, AVR600 or AV888 in a performance home-cinema processor and amplifier built capable of generating video signals, the AVR500/ listening room is an important process which requires to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. AVR600 receiver and the AV888 processor units include care at every stage. For this reason, the installation The closely related AV888 is a
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Placing the unit Power Interconnect cables Radio interference < Place the unit on a level, firm surface, avoiding The amplifier is supplied with a moulded mains plug We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables The AVR500, AVR600 and AV888 are audio devices direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp. already fitted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied that are designed for the particular application. Other containing microprocessors and other digital < Do not place the unit on t
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Trademark acknowledgements Arcam is a registered trademark of A & R Cambridge Ltd. FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, Ogg/Vorbis Decoder Copyright © 2002, This product is protected by certain intellectual Dolby Volume FLAC Ogg/Vorbis WMA & 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Josh Coalson Xiph.org Foundation property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use Microsoft Manufactured under license from Dolby or distribution of such technology outside of DRM10 Laboratories. Dolby and the doubl
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Before connecting your AVR500/AVR600 or AV888 Product differences and options and power amplifier (e.g. the Arcam P777) to your Product operation is broadly similar for the AVR500, source components and speakers, please read through AVR600 and AV888, however, the AVR600 & AV888 the next few pages which will explain all the input and have a greater variety of input connectors and a different output connectivity that is available. The ‘Speakers’ rear panel layout. For this reason, two sect
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Video connectors digital connectors a erials, control and communication Component, S-Video and Optical and electrical digital Sirius satellite radio, FM/AM/DAB radio, rLead/ Composite connectors, see audio connectors, see page 10. rDock, RS232, Network/USB, IR and trigger AVR600 page 9. connectors, see page 20. a udio connectors AV888 Zone 2 and 3 connectors, see Two-channel and page 9. rear panel multichannel, see page 10. connectors
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Zone 3 connectors Component/RGb video Zone 2 connectors connectors Z3 OUT Z2 AUDIO OUT, Z2 VIDEO OUT These inputs are suitable for connection to source Connect these Connect these analogue audio devices which output Component (YUV or YPbPr) or analogue audio and video outputs to your RGB high quality analogue video signals. These signals outputs to Zone 2 equipment. See ‘Multi- HdMI connectors are usu
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d igital audio Phono a nalogue audio Front panel aUX input connectors inputs This input can be connected The front panel Au X input can be directly to a record deck used as an analogue or optical TAPE, CD, AV, DVD, SAT, VCR, PVR TAPE, CD, AV, DVD, SAT, VCR, which has a direct output digital input. PVR Connect these input
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TRIG Z3 Trigger connectors Infra-red (IR) connectors Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or Z3 IR The trigger connectors (TRig Z1, TRig Z2 and TRig Z3) The infra-red inputs (Z1 i R, Z2 i R source equipment for Zone 3. On = 12V, Off = 0V. provide an electrical signal whenever the amplifier is and Z3 i R) allow the connection of This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in switched on and the relevant zone enabled. external IR receivers,
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Connection guide - AVR600/AV888
dVd player
The diagram shows how to make audio and video
� � connections from a typical DVD player. The preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is:
< use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is provided by the player), otherwise connect the three � �
Component or four RGB+Sync v
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Connecting an iPod using the a rcam rdock The combination of the AVR600/AV888 and Arcam’s
optional rDock or rLead accessory provides a great
platform for your iPod.
Connect the rDock as shown, power on the rDock, � slot in your iPod and select ipo D as the source. Set the Audio In iPod item in the ‘General Setup’ menu to the audio input that you have used to connect the rDock.
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Video connectors digital connectors a erials, control and communication Component, S-Video and Optical and electrical digital FM/AM radio, DAB radio (optional), rLead/ Composite connectors, see audio connectors, see page 16. rDock, RS232, Network/USB (optional), IR and page 15. trigger connectors, see page 20. AVR500 a udio connectors Zone 2 connectors, Two-channel and see page 15. rear panel multichannel, see page 16. connectors VCR PVR Voltage select Ensure the voltage selected Speaker
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Zone 2 connectors Z2 AUDIO OUT, Z2 VIDEO OUT Connect these analogue audio VCR and video outputs to your Zone 2 equipment. See ‘Multi- PVR HdMI connectors room Setup’ on page 50 for information. AV, SAT, DVD, VCR, PVR Connect the HDMI video outputs of your source equipment to these corresponding HDMI inputs. S-Video and Composite OUT 1 connectors Connect this output to the HDMI video input of your main zone display device. VCR, PVR OUT 2 Connect these in
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d igital audio a nalogue audio MCH input Front panel aUX input connectors inputs This multichannel analogue The front panel Au X input can be audio input can be connected used as an analogue or optical TAPE, CD, AV, DVD, SAT, VCR, PVR TAPE, CD, AV, DVD, SAT, VCR, to a source device which digital input. PVR Connect these inputs to the digital outputs surround sound
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IR OUT Trigger connectors Infra-red (IR) connectors This output is an electrical The trigger connectors (TRig Z1 & TRig Z2) provide an The infra-red inputs (Z1 i R and Z2 i R) allow the combination of the Z1 (or front electrical signal whenever the amplifier is switched on connection of external IR receivers, either when panel) + Z2 infra-red signals and the relevant zone enabled. the unit’s front panel IR receiver is fully or partially above. It can be used to drive obstructed or to
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Connection guide – AVR500 dVd player The diagram shows how to make audio and video connections from a typical DVD player. The preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is: < use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is provided by the player), otherwise connect the three Component or four RGB+Sync video connectors. In each case, connect the video inputs labelled DVD on the unit. The preferred audio hook-up is using the coaxial digital connector (usually marked Digi TAl A u Dio ou T)
