Front Panel Operation - Arcam AVR850 Handbook

Using Zone 2 Extended front panel menu
Zone 2 provides the option for the occupants of the Pressing the key on the front panel and holding it
MENU
master bedroom, conservatory, kitchen, etc. to view or for longer than four seconds will bring up the Extended
listen to a different source at a different volume level Menu, allowing you to perform the following:
from the main zone (Zone 1).
Restore to factory defaults
Source selection and volume control for Zone 2 is
This option allows you to restore all settings on your
achieved:
AVR850/AVR550/SR250 to the defaults that it left the
< by using an IR receiver in Zone 2 (see "Zone 2
factory with.
control connections" on page E-37), or
< by switching over to Zone 2 control by pressing the
Change remote code
front panel zone button, or
The default RC5 system code the AVR850/AVR550/
< by pressing + on the remote control.
AMP OK
SR250 responds to is 16. If required, for example due
The front panel VFD display indicates that control has
to another device in your system also using this RC5
been switched to Zone 2. system code, it can be changed to 19.
S T A N D B Y Z 2 5 0
Restore secure backup
This option allows you to restore all settings to their
state as saved using the 'Store secure backup' feature.
This option is useful if settings are accidentally changed.
To turn on Zone 2, with the remote, + then press
AMP OK
It also allows the unit to be returned to the saved state
the standby power button on the remote control or press
following a firmware update.
button on the front panel and then release it to
ZONE
select zone 2, then press and hold the button on
ZONE
Store secure backup
the front panel to turn on Zone 2. Press a source select
This option allows you to save all the AVR850/AVR550/
button to select a different source to Zone 1.
SR250 settings to a secure area of memory. The settings
F O L L O W Z 1 Z 2 5 0 can be retrieved using the Restore option above.
– Enter PIN
Enter the secure backup PIN using the ' , < , >
and , keys on the remote control (do not use the
Note that Zone 2 control from within Zone 1 will pass
numeric keypad). The default PIN is 0000.
automatically back to Zone 1 control after a few seconds
of inactivity. – Change PIN
Allows the PIN to be changed to a number other
Zone 2 can also be controlled using a third-party
than the default. Enter the current secure backup
programmable remote control or a home automation
PIN using the ' , < , > and , keys on the
system. Please contact your dealer or installer for
remote control (do not use the numeric keypad).
further details.
The default PIN is 0000. After the current PIN has
been entered correctly, enter a new PIN as prompted
and again to confirm.
– EXIT
Cancel and return to the extended menu.
Updating firmware via USB
The firmware in your AVR850/AVR550/SR250 can be
updated from a USB flash drive containing firmware
update files.
You can download the latest firmware file, together
with upgrading instructions, from the Arcam website
(www.arcam.co.uk).
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front panel
operation
Info
Selects the information displayed on the
lower left portion of the front panel.
OK
Used to enter selections made in the
Setup menu.
Input
These buttons select the source
connected to the corresponding
input (or internal input)
Unused sources can be prevented
AVR850
from being selected in the setup
menu by blanking the name in
MENU > Input Config.
Menu
Selects the Setup menus on the
on-screen display (OSD).
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
Display
Selects between Stereo
This switches the display brightness
and the available surround
between off/dim/bright.
modes for the current
source.
Zone
Selects between Zone 1 and
Zone 2 control.
Power/Standby LED
This indicates the status of the receiver and is
green when the AVR850/AVR550/SR250 is
powered on. Red indicates the unit is in Standby
mode.
Phones
This socket accepts headphones with
an impedance rating between 32Ω and
600Ω, fitted with a 3.5mm stereo jack
plug.
Aux
Auxiliary line level input.
Power
Switches the main power to the
AVR850/AVR550/SR250 on and off.
Once the unit is switched off, it
should be left for at least ten seconds
before switching on again.
Mute
Mutes all analogue audio outputs in the
currently selected zone.
Volume
Remote control receiver. This is positioned behind
Adjusts the analogue output
the display window, above the
MENU
volume in the selected zone
front panel. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of
(line out, speakers and
sight from the remote control for operation. If this is
headphones).
not possible, use a separate sensor connected to the
input on the rear panel.
Z1 IR
E-19
button on the