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AVR600 / AV888
Handbook AVR surround amplifier / AV processor
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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 techni
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Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR600 surround amplifier or Contents 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 welcome design o
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The AVR600 is a high-quality and high-performance and Component video signals. There are audio and The AVR600 surround amplifier and AV888 AV home-cinema processor and amplifier built to Arcam’s video outputs for PVR and VCR recording, as well as processor are both designed to produce a level of quality design and manufacturing standards. The closely two digital outputs for digital recording of digitised performance that will truly bring music and movies related AV888 is a home-cinema process
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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 AVR600 and AV888 are audio devices containing 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 microprocessors and other digital electronics. They have < Do not plac
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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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Video connectors d igital 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 9. rDock, RS232, Network/USB, IR and trigger page 9. connectors, see page 14. a udio connectors Zone 2 and 3 connectors, see rear panel Two-channel and page 9. multichannel, see page 10. connectors � ����� �� � � �� ����� ��� ���� � ���� ���� �� ���� � � �� ��� � � �
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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’ audio/video section explains how to connect up your speakers to HdMI connectors avoid damage to the amplifier and how to arrange your connections speakers for best performance. AV, SAT, DVD, VCR, PVR Connec
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Zone 3 connectors Zone 2 connectors d igital audio �� �� ��� �� �� � ���� � � �� connectors ��� �� Z3 OUT Z2 AUDIO OUT, Z2 VIDEO OUT ����� �� � � ��� Connect these analogue audio Connect these analogue audio TAPE, CD, AV, DVD, SAT, VCR, PVR �� �� �� �� outputs to your Zone 3 equipment. and video outputs to your Connect these inputs to the digital See ‘Multi-room Setup’ on page 48 Zone 2 equipment. See ‘Multi- outputs of your available source �� �� � �� � �� for information. room Setup’ on pa
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Connection guide � ����� 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. use the S-Vid
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Connecting an iPod using the a rcam rdock The combination of the AVR600 or 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 iPod as the source. For video �� connections, select the video source you have used for �� � �� � �� � �� �� �� the iPod input in the ‘Video Inputs’ menu. ��
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dab Sirius (where fitted) (where fitted) In strong signal areas, The AVR600 is designed for use the DAB ‘T’ ribbon aerial with the ‘SiriusConnect™ Home ����� � �� ����� � �� supplied can be used with Tuner’ package which should be radio reasonable results. Mount connected via the cable supplied in �� �� the aerial as high up as that package to the Sirius socket. connectors possible on a wall. Listening to Satellite Radio In the UK the ‘T’-elements To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll nee
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FM aM Connecting an aerial Connecting an aerial A suitable FM aerial must be An AM aerial is required to connected to the AVR600 before receive AM/medium wave radio ����� � �� ����� � �� FM radio can be received. signals, so a simple loop aerial is supplied with the AVR600. Follow In strong signal areas, the FM �� �� the assembly instructions in the ribbon aerial supplied can be diagram below. used with reasonable results. Mount this as high up as Make sure that the aerial is possible o
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other ����� � �� connectors �� �� � data connectors network connectors USb connector This section deals with installation of the unit into an The AVR600 and AV888 can play �������� rLead/rdock existing home network. For information on how to use ����� files stored on a USB mass storage For use with an Arcam rLead or ����� � �� the units network features, the USB socket, and for a list device, typically a pen drive, but ����� ������� rDock accessory. See page 13 and of supported file types,
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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 iR, Z2 iR source equipment for Zone 3. On = 12V, Off = 0V. �� � provide an electrical signal whenever the amplifier is and Z3 iR) 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, either
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speakers � ����� Connecting speakers � � – aVR600 only � To connect each of the Speaker cables speakers, unscrew the The AVR600 allows you to connect up to seven speakers The speakers should be connected to the amplifier using corresponding terminals on and three active subwoofers in the main system. The good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables. � the back of the AVR600, insert output channels correspond to speakers installed in the Cheap speaker cables should be avoided
