Front Panel Controls - Arcam AV8 Handbook

Front panel controls

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Remote control receiver. This is positioned behind the FMJ
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badge. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of sight from the remote
control for operation. If this is not possible, use a separate sensor
connected to the IR input on the rear panel.
THX. Selects between the available THX
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Effect. Selects between the available DSP effects modes for two-
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channel sources. All other modes must be switched off first.
Mode. Selects between Stereo, Mono and the available surround
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modes for the current source.
Phones. This socket accepts headphones with an impedance
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rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, fitted with a 1/4-inch stereo jack plug.
Display. This switches the display brightness between Off/Dim/
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Bright.
Menu. Selects the 'Main Menu' on the OSD. Also accesses the
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'Setup Menu Index' when pressed for two seconds.
OK. Used to enter selections made from operating menus. Also
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changes the OSD video standard (PAL/NTSC) when pressed for two
seconds.
Control knob.The control knob has two functions:
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 as a volume control, to adjust the output to the power
amplifier(s) and headphones connected to the AV8.
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when used in the menus with the
button, to navigate menu options.
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EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT M O D E M O D E M O D E
MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU OK OK OK OK OK
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® modes.
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Source selectors.These buttons select the source connected to
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the corresponding input. A light above the relevant button indicates
which input is currently selected.
Direct. Stereo direct on/off. Provides a direct analogue path from
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analogue inputs to the left and right front outputs. Switches off any
sound processing modes and shuts down the DSP circuits for best
stereo sound quality.
Mute. Mutes all main analogue ouputs when selected.
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Power. Switches the main power to the AV8 on and off.
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NOTE: Once the unit is switched off, it should be left off for at least
ten seconds before switching on again.
Power/Standby LED. This indicates the status of the preamp
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processor.When first turned on, the LED is yellow, to indicate that the
AV8 is 'initialising'.This changes to green when the AV8 is fully powered
and ready. Red indicates that the AV8 is in standby mode.
Tone Control Indicator. Indicates that bass or treble tone
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equalisation is currently active.
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MODE
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MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE POWER POWER POWER POWER
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