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- Page 1 H A NDB OOK/MAN UE L / HAN D BUC H / H A N D L EI DI NG AV P7 00 Arcam AVP700 Pre-amp. processor English Préamplificateur-processor Arcam AVP700 Français Vorverstärker/Prozessor Arcam AVP700 Deutsch Arcam AVP700 Voorversterker processor...
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines
9. Power sources Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. AVP700 CAUTION ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RISK OF ELECTRIC... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety compliance ... E-2 Before you start! ... E-4 Installation ... E-6 Positioning the unit ... E-6 Notes on installing the AVP700 ... E-6 Audio connections... E-7 Video connections... E-8 Zone 2 connections... E-9 Connecting the AM and FM antennas ... E-10 Control connections ... -
Page 4: Before You Start
RS232 port on the rear; the port can also be used to upload future software enhancements. As well as providing the audio and video for the main listening area, the AVP700 allows the same, or a different, source to be routed to a second area (called ‘Zone 2’), such as the kitchen, bedroom, lounge, etc. -
Page 5: Before Making Connections
This second location is called ‘Zone 2’. Although we have tried to make it as simple as possible, installation of the AVP700 for use with Zone 2 is usually quite complicated, principally because there are often several different ways of reaching the same goal. -
Page 6: Installation
Notes on installing the AVP700 The inputs are named to make it easier to reference when connecting source components to the AVP700 (e.g., a DVD or VCR), but all inputs have the same circuitry. This means that there is no reason why you should not connect a different device from that labelled to any of the inputs. -
Page 7: Audio Connections
Connection of record decks: The AVP700 is not fi tted with a phono pre-amplifi er. If you wish to connect a record deck to the AVP700, then you will need an external pre-amplifi er. Please contact your dealer for further information and recommendations on the best option for your system. -
Page 8: Video Connections
For example, if you are watching a composite input from a VCR, you may view it from the S-video or Component/RGB video outputs of the AVP700. This allows you to use a single (typically high-quality Component/RGB) connection between the AVP700 and your display device. -
Page 9: Zone 2 Connections
It is important to realise that analogue video sources cannot be routed by the AVP700 to the HDMI output, nor can either of the HDMI inputs be converted to analogue video (of any sort). The AVP700 acts simply as a switching device, selecting one of the inputs and routing it to the output. -
Page 10: Connecting The Am And Fm Antennas
3.5mm IR jack socket (Arcam units only) or by using an IR emitter stuck to the centre of the IR sensor window on the source component (such as a Xantech 283MW mini emitter). -
Page 11: Configuring The Avp700
The best way to set the AVP700 up is using the on-screen display (OSD). To view the OSD for the initial set up, use the composite video output to connect to your TV. This is because the high quality video output has several display modes and may be incompatible with your high quality display device in its default confi guration. -
Page 12: The 'Basic' Set-Up Menus
This setting controls the two video triggers AVP700 which type of video connection is present between it and your TV. Note that if you do not wish to use the video triggers or a SCART connection, then it does not matter which value this item has. - Page 13 ; if you have a YUV display, set this item to set it to This setting controls the routing of the HQ-video within the AVP700, either as 3-wire YUV or 4- wire RGB signals (with the synchronisation signal on composite for RGB). In addition, it controls the operation of the S-video/composite-to-HQ video converter.
- Page 14 : This increases the DVD-A (multi-channel input) sub level by 10dB +10DB If you are using the AVP700 in combination with the multi-channel analogue outputs of an Arcam DVD-A player, then this item should be set to ‘+10dB’. 4 – Speaker Delay Settings ������...
- Page 15 5 – Level settings The relative sensitivity of different speakers can lead to some speakers sounding disproportionately loud or quiet, relative to others in the system. The level settings of your AVP700 can help to address this in-balance. It is important to calibrate the speakers correctly to achieve an accurately centred sound stage. If possible, we recommend you use a sound pressure level meter (SPL meter) to perform this part of the set-up as it is diffi cult to judge the levels accurately by ear alone.
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Page 16: The 'Advanced' Set-Up Menus
HQ-VIDEO the AVP700 assumes that RGB signals are present for that input if a composite signal is found on the corresponding composite input. If this assignment is made but no RGB signals are supplied, the display will be blank for the assigned source. -
Page 17: Saving Settings And Exit Set-Up
‘Set-up Menu Index’ at the ‘Save Set-up’ point. MENU 2. Press to select ‘Exit Set-up’. 3. Press when ‘Exit Set-up’ is selected to exit system confi guration. . The MEDIUM 1V REFERENCE 2V HIGH 4V settings. button, set the ‘Input: DVD’ item in this menu AVP700 E-17... -
Page 18: Remote Control
Remote control The CR80 remote control is a multi-function unit that controls the AVP700 and up to seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer to the control of the Arcam AVP700. For information on using the remote control for other devices, and a full list of features, see the instruction booklet supplied with the CR80. -
Page 19: Operating Your Avp700
MENU For information display we recommend you use the OSD on your TV/screen whenever possible. However, all key information is also duplicated one line at a time on the front panel display of the AVP700. Switching on/off Press the power button in. After approximately two seconds, the power LED will turn green and the current input and volume level will be shown;... -
Page 20: Input Selection
On selecting a source, the AVP700 will attempt to use the digital input in preference to an analogue input, assuming a digital signal is detected for the source. If you want to override the digital input and select the analogue input instead, however, this can be achieved by pressing and holding the button for the selected source for at least two seconds. -
Page 21: Effects/Fx
Effects/FX button ( on the remote) cycles through the available EFFECT effect modes. The effects are only available when the AVP700 is in stereo mode. For more information on the effects, see the section ‘DSP Effects Modes’, page 25. Mode... -
Page 22: Using The Tuner
It is also useful if you are trying to select a station that is too weak for the auto- search mode. Regardless of the mode used to tune your AVP700, when it is accurately tuned to a station ‘TUNED’ lights up in the display. -
Page 23: Using The Main Menu
The three Main Menu screens are available on your display device. The selected line of each screen is also displayed on the front panel of the AVP700. Each of the following sections has a picture showing the screen that is displayed as you move through the menus. - Page 24 Zone 2 Source: Selects which source is sent to Zone 2. The source can be selected specifi cally, or can be set to Follow Zone 1. Note that pressing the be set to ‘Follow zone 1’. AVP700 E-24 < Dimension: allows the user gradually to adjust the soundfi eld either towards the front or towards the rear.
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Page 25: Surround Modes
There is a link between the mix modes for multi-channel bitstream (e.g., 5.1) and two-channel bitstream (2.0 or 2.1) sources. If a 5.1 source is played in Surround mix mode, the AVP700 will remember this for all bitstream sources (e.g., DTS-ES Matrix, Dolby Digital 3.0 etc.) and use the maximum number of speakers the signal is encoded for. -
Page 26: Two-Channel Source Modes
Dolby Digital 2.0 source may only be decoded as Mono, Stereo or Pro Logic IIx Movie). Mono: The AVP700 will combine the left and right audio channels from a stereo signal to produce a mono signal. This can be of benefit when playing older audio recordings or VCR tapes, especially mono LP records. -
Page 27: Dsp Effects Modes
DSP Effects Modes The AVP700 has a number of effects modes that can be used to enhance a stereo signal and to make use of the surround loudspeakers. DSP effects modes are only available with stereo source signals. Music: Music surround makes full use of the additional speakers placed at the centre, sides and rear of the room. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
The OSD is pink/red. If a component video signal is fed into the AVP700 when the ‘HQ Video’ setting is set to RGB you will have a pink/red OSD. To correct this you must set the ‘HQ Video’ line on the General Settings menu to ‘Component’. - Page 29 Have you configured your AVP700 to include all the speakers in your system? Unable to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding modes. The AVP700 can apply Dolby Digital or DTS decoding only to sources that have been encoded in those formats.
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Page 30: Ir Remote Codes
Philips ‘Pronto’ and similar devices, where it is possible to program remote codes directly into the device. The coding system for the AVP700 is based on the Philips RC-5 standard. The main system control uses RC-5 system codes ‘16’, with the tuner section using system code ‘17’ (this is to provide compatability with existing ARCAM tuners). - Page 31 These extra commands on code 17 allow full control of the tuner in the AVP700 using the remote control supplied with the T61/T31. The AVP700 responds to these commands in both the main zone and Zone 2. System code 17.
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Page 32: Scart Connections
These pinouts describe the signal connections between the AVP700 and your display device input. SCART RGB cable with audio back to processor Signal Audio output B (right) from TV Tuner Audio input B (right) Audio output A (left) from TV Tuner... -
Page 33: Technical Specifications
The unit can radiate RF (radio frequency) energy. In some cases this can cause interference with FM and AM radio reception. If this is the case, keep the AVP700 player and its connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the AVP700 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also help to reduce interference. -
Page 34: Guarantee
This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or failing this, directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence. It should be sent “carriage prepaid” by a reputable carrier — not by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit. -
Page 35: Appendix: Serial Programming Interface
State changes as a result of other inputs It is possible that the state of the AVP700 may be changed as a result of user input via the front panel buttons or via the IR remote control. Changes resulting from these inputs is relayed to the RC using the appropriate message type. -
Page 36: Command Specifications
Display Brightness / Luminosité de l’affichage / Helligkeit des Displays / Displayhelderheid Change the brightness of the display on the front panel of the AVP700. Modifiez la luminosité de l’affichage du panneau avant du système AVP700. Ändern der Helligkeit des Displays an der Gerätevorderseite des AVP700. - Page 37 Close a menu / Fermeture d’un menu / Schließen eines Menüs / Een menu sluiten Close one of the menus of the AVP700. An error message is returned if the close instruction relates to a menu that is not open. For example, if the Main menu is open and a close instruction for the Set-up menu is received, then an error is returned.
- Page 38 Voorbeeld opdracht- en responsreeks om de bron voor Zone 2 naar 'FM' te wijzigen: PC_126 < Com.: < Resp.: AV_1P26 AVP700 E-38 – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by a carriage return (0xd) COMMAND: Byte: Description: ‘/’...
- Page 39 ‘3’ (0x33) – AUX ‘4’ (0x34) – VCR ‘9’ (0x39) – Req. current input RESPONSE: Byte: Description: ‘2’ (0x32) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 Response: The current video source is returned, as for the command. AVP700 E-39...
- Page 40 < Com.: PC_512 AV_5P13 < Resp.: AVP700 E-40 – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) –...
- Page 41 ‘;’ (0x3b) – Cursor down ‘<’ (0x3c) – Cursor left ‘=’ (0x3d) – OK ‘>’ (0x3e) – Cursor right RESPONSE: Byte: Description: ‘8’ (0x38) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 Response: The last cursor action is returned. AVP700 E-41...
- Page 42 Opdracht- en responsreeks om het voorinstellingsnummer van 9 naar 10 te verhogen: PC_9~1 < Com.: < Resp.: AV_9P~: AVP700 E-42 – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) COMMAND:...
- Page 43 ‘9’ (0x39) – Request the current RDS setting. RESPONSE: Byte: Description: ‘A’ (0x41) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘~’ (0x7e) (Reserved) ‘0’ (0x30) – Frequency is shown. ‘1’ (0x31) – Station name is shown. ‘2’ (0x32) – Station text is shown. AVP700 E-43...