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safety guidelines . ......................................E-2
welcome . .....................................................E-3
before you begin... ..................................E-4
audio/video connections ........................E-7
Connection guide - AVR600/AV888 . ............. E-12
AVR500 rear panel connectors . ........... E-14
Connection guide - AVR500 . ........................... E-18
radio connectors .................................... E-20
other connectors . ................................... E-22
speakers . .................................................. E-23
operation . ................................................ E-25
front panel operation . ........................... E-27
remote control . ....................................... E-28
essential setup . ....................................... E-36
auto speaker setup . ............................... E-37
setup menus ........................................... E-38
decoding modes .................................... E-46
Dolby volume ........................................................ E-48
tuner operation . ..................................... E-50
network/usb operation ........................ E-52
external amplifiers . ................................ E-53
multi-room set up . ................................. E-54
Multi-room connection guide ........................ E-55
customising the CR102 . ........................ E-56
Command summary . .......................................... E-59
Device codes .......................................................... E-59
specifications . ......................................... E-62
product guarantee ................................ E-63
device code tables .....................................64
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR500/AVR600 surround
amplifier or AV888 AV processor.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three
decades and the new FMJ products are the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. The
design of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam's experience as one of the UK's most respected
audio companies, to produce Arcam's best performing range of products yet - designed and built
to give you years of watching and listening enjoyment.
This handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the AVR500/AVR600 surround
amplifier and the closely related AV888 AV processor. It starts by giving advice on installation,
moves on to describe how to use the product and finishes with additional information on the
more advanced features. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide you to the section of
interest.
We hope that your FMJ product will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the unlikely
event of any fault, or if you simply require further information about Arcam products, our
network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further information can also be found on the
Arcam website at www.arcam.co.uk.
Professional Installation?
It may be that the unit has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualified Arcam dealer.
In this case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and setting up, and
move directly to the sections dealing with using the unit. Use the Contents list to guide you to these sections.
dIY setup?
The AVR500, AVR600 and AV888 are powerful and sophisticated items of AV equipment. If you are setting a unit
up yourself, it is recommended that you read this handbook thoroughly before beginning. For instance, correct
speaker configuration and placement is a key to getting the most out of your FMJ product and making sure that
all the elements of your system work in harmony.
The FMJ development team
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