Before You Begin - Arcam AV888 Handbook

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The AVR500/AVR600 is a high-quality and high-
performance home-cinema processor and amplifier built
to Arcam's quality design and manufacturing standards.
The closely related AV888 is a home-cinema processor
which provides multichannel input to an external
amplifier (such as Arcam's P777). They both combine
digital processing with high-performance audio and
video components to form the locus of an unrivalled
home-entertainment centre.
The AVR500/AVR600/AV888 allow switching and
control of eight analogue and seven digital sources. The
AVR500 and AVR600 have internal AM, FM and DAB
radio and the AVR600 can accept a SiriusConnect™
Home Tuner input. The AVR600, AV888 and optionally
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the AVR500 can accept networked and USB audio
sources – making it an ideal hub for both home-cinema
and two-channel stereo systems.
*DAB and network/USB connectivity are optional for
the AVR500, please contact your dealer for information.
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Since many of these source components are also
capable of generating video signals, the AVR500/
AVR600 receiver and the AV888 processor units include
broadcast-quality switching for HDMI, Composite,
S-Video, RGB and Component video signals. There are
audio and video outputs for PVR and VCR recording,
as well as two digital outputs for digital recording of
digitised audio sources (AVR600/AV888 only). DVD-
Audio and SACD can be connected via the multichannel
input. Control of the AVR500, AVR600 or the AV888 is
either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control
or RS232 port.
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The CR102 remote control supplied with either unit
is an eight-device 'universal' learning remote control
which is simple to use, and once set up is able to control
a complete system. It can be programmed using its vast
internal code library to control CD and DVD players,
PVRs, TVs and other devices.
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The installation of the AVR500, AVR600 or AV888 in a
listening room is an important process which requires
care at every stage. For this reason, the installation
information is very comprehensive and should be
followed carefully to achieve an unrivalled level of
performance.
The AVR500/AVR600 surround amplifier and AV888
AV processor are designed to produce a level of
performance that will truly bring music and movies
to life.
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