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HANDBOOK HANDBOOK AVR200
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Arcam AVR200 surround sound receiver
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Ampli-tuner audiovidéo Arcam AVR200
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Arcam AVR200 Surround-Sound-Empfänger
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Safety guidelines 9. Power sources Safety instructions Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict described in the operating instructions or as marked on the quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of appliance. the following installation and operation precautions: 10. Power-cord protection 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely You sho
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Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam AVR200 Contents surround sound receiver. The remote control handset supplied Safety guidelines 2 with the equipment is also described. Safety instructions 2 It may be that the AVR200 has been installed and set up as Safety compliance 2 part of your system installation by a qualifi ed Arcam dealer. In Using this handbook 3 this case, you may wish to skip t
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Installation Installation starts with positioning the unit where it can operate AM aerial effectively. To use the radio receiver, you will need to install an An AM aerial is required to receive AM/Medium Wave radio FM and/or an AM aerial. signals. Other input signals – from CD, MD, tape, DAT, VCR, DVD, games An external AM loop aerial is supplied as an accessory with the console or satellite receiver – will need to be connected to AVR200. This should be attached to the AM Antenna inputs with
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FRONT SURR FRONT SURR Connecting inputs AUDIO PRE-OUT FRONT CENTRE SURROUND ANTENNA (N.AM)10K MONITOR OUT R L R L R L S-VIDEO VIDEO AM STEP (EU) 9K AM + + GROUND R AUDIO L GROUND LIFT GND OUT LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS AUX IN IN FM – – AUX CENTRE SUB WOOFER OUT TAPE 5.1 CH INPUT DIGITAL IN DIGITAL R L R L VCR OUT OUT AC INLET AUX TAPE DVD SAT CD IN IN 120V 230V DVD 12V REMOTE SPEAKER TRIGGER CONTROL IMPEDANCE IN OUT INPUT SELECTOR IN SAT 4–6Ω 8Ω SUB AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO CD CENTRE WOOFER Using either
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GROUND LIFT switch If your system only takes audio sources from CD or DVD, set this switch to ‘GROUND’. In more complex setups which involve satellite inputs or radio aerials, grounding the unit may actually increase the level of background hum or buzz in the loudspeakers, in which case set the switch to ‘GROUND LIFT’. REMOTE CONTROL INPUT This input is connected to the output of an infrared receiver. The remote control input is usually used in custom installations. Ask your dealer or cust
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Connecting outputs Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a power supply MONITOR OUT Wrong plug? Both composite and S-video monitor outputs are provided for Check that the plug supplied with the unit fi ts your supply and connection to the ‘Video line in’ of your TV, monitor, or projector. that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting If you have both Composite and S-video inputs connected to (120V or 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit. your AVR200 you need only
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• • Setting up Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The easiest way to set up the AVR200’s multi-channel audio and NOTE: In some cases you may fi nd that the OSD is not still video options is through its On Screen Display (OSD). or that it ‘rolls over’ your screen. (You may also notice this To enter the OSD, ensure that you have a TV connected and effect when the volume bar is shown on screen.) If this is press any of the arrows on the remote control’s cursor pad. the case, you will need to swi
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DIMENSION (Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode only) Allows Setting options for DIMENSIONS the gradual adjustment of the soundfi eld either DISPLAY EFFECT towards the front or the rear. This can help –3 MAX SURR Most surround achieve the desired balance from all the –2 speakers with certain recordings that may –1 contain either too much or too little spatial 0 Neutral effect. Step ‘0’ is the recommended setting, +1 which has no effect on the sound. Steps +2 ‘+1’, ‘+2’ and ‘+3’ gradually move th
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To calculate these delay times, fi rst measure (or estimate) the distances from the listening position to the front, centre and rear speakers. Keep a record of these distances by front front centre entering them under the heading ‘Your measurement’ in the left right table provided. The centre channel delay is calculated by subtracting the centre channel distance from the front left (or right) distance. The difference represents the CENTRE delay time. e.g. 4m e.g. 3m (12ft) (9ft) The rear cha
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Speaker settings page SETUP SPEAKER SETTINGS MAIN : LARGE 1 INPUT SETTINGS The size and number of loudspeakers are defi ned on this page CENTER : LARGE 2 CHANNEL BALANCE of the OSD. SURROUND : LARGE 3 CHANNEL DELAYS SUBWOOFER : ON 4 SPEAKER SETTINGS – A ‘LARGE’ speaker is one that is capable of handling a full SUBWOOFER STEREO : ON 5 EXIT DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT range signal (i.e. 20Hz–20kHz). SAVE AND EXIT – A ‘SMALL’ speaker is one that is not capable of reproducing a deep bass signal (i.e. bel
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Using the AVR200 Front panel controls VOLUME A/V SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER AVR200 FM MUTE/ PRESET/ DOLBY PL II SPEAKERS FM MUTE TUNED FM STEREO PRESET RDS INFO MONO STORE TUNE DOWN/UP MUSIC VIDEO 1 MHz SURROUND TAPE PHONES MODE MONITOR BASS DIRECT TREBLE SAT DVD VCR AUX EXT 5.1 CD FM AM POWER POWER Dolby Digital, DTS Both of these formats feature six Press the POWER button to turn the AVR200 on. The status LED independent audio channels: Left, Centre, changes to green on powering up and the d
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TAPE MONITOR The TAPE MONITOR button selects the audio output from a cassette deck connected to the TAPE IN phono sockets of the AVR200. It also enables you to monitor a recording being made on a 3-head cassette deck. Tape monitor status is shown in red on the display. When the tape monitor is selected, pressing other source buttons changes the signal sent to the recorder. NOTE: TAPE MONITOR is a latching button: you will need to press it again before selecting another source for listenin
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Using the tuner The AVR200’s radio tuner can be controlled from the upper row of front panel buttons (see diagram, below) or from the remote control handset (see ‘Using the remote control’). FM MUTE/ PRESET/ DOLBY PL II SPEAKERS FM MUTE TUNED FM STEREO PRESET RDS INFO MONO STORE TUNE DOWN/UP MUSIC VIDEO 1 MHz Tuning to a station RDS: Radio Data System Pressing the PRESET/TUNE button toggles between the two The Arcam AVR200 supports RDS Programme Service and RDS tuning modes of the unit – ‘
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Using the remote control CR-340 Remote Control The CR-340 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel, plus some additional functions only available from the remote. It also has controls to operate Arcam CD and DVD players. CD/DVD lights These indicate the function of the CD/DVD button at the bottom of the control. They are not related to any function on the AVR200. The LED only stays on for 15 seconds to conserve battery life. If neither LED is lit this does n
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Reference Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers Before you start Bi-amping your system The performance of your system can be further enhanced over WARNING: Do not make any connections to your that achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one stage amplifi er while it is switched on or connected to the further to include separate amplifi cation for the low and high mains supply. frequency drive units in each loudspeaker enclosure. Before switching on please check all connections Connec
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Troubleshooting The following table should help you diagnose most problems that may arise when using the AVR200. Problem Cause Solution No audio 1. Power Lead unplugged or not switched on 1. Check mains lead is connected to AVR200 and that the wall switch is on 2. In stand by mode 2. Press the POWER/STANDBY button on remote handset 3. Mute on 3. Switch mute off 4. Tape monitor selected 4. Press the TAPE MONITOR button No sound on one 1. Loudspeaker not connected or not connected properly 1. Che
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Technical specifi cations AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION RADIO SPECIFICATION Output power (20Hz–20kHz at 0.5%THD) FM section 8Ω , fi ve channels 70W 30 preset stations available 8Ω , two channels 90W RDS Station Identifi cation, Radio Data Display 8Ω , single channel 100W FM tuning range 87.5 to 108MHz Harmonic distortion, 1W, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.02% typical Left/right crosstalk 60dB at 1kHz FM sensitivity < 6µV Frequency response ±1.0dB 20Hz to 20kHz THD Inputs mono < 0.25% Line inputs stereo < 0.35% sensitivi
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Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier -– This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, NOT by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit during the fi rst two years after purchase, at any authorised whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage an authorised Arcam dealer or dist
