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- Page 1 H A NDB OOK Arcam AVR250 surround sound receiver AVR 2 5 0 English Français Deutsch Nederlands...
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines
E. the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. 17. Speaker connections Any speakers must be connected to the AVR250 using Class 2 wire (i.e., no connection to earth should be made). Failure to observe this precaution may cause the AVR250 to be damaged. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important safety instructions ... E-2 Safety compliance ... E-2 Before you start! ... E-4 Installation ... E-6 Positioning the unit ... E-6 Notes on installing the AVR250... E-6 Audio connections... E-7 Video connections... E-8 Connecting loudspeakers ... E-9 Zone 2 connections... E-9 Connecting the AM and FM antennas ... -
Page 4: Before You Start
It may be that the AVR250 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 the unit and move directly to the section detailing the operation of your unit. -
Page 5: Using The Remote Control
Component/RGB – highest S-video – middle Composite – lowest If all the video inputs are connected simultaneously from one device, e.g., a DVD player, the AVR250 will select automatically the best format available. Zone 2 A line-level signal from the stereo analogue audio together with the composite video inputs are available for Zone 2. -
Page 6: Installation
‘hum’ if the record deck is too close. Do not place any other component or item on top of the AVR250 as this may obstruct the ventilation holes, causing the AVR250 to run hot. (The unit placed on top of the AVR250 would become hot, too.) -
Page 7: Audio Connections
Connect the left and right outputs of your source equipment to the left and right inputs. Connection of record decks: The AVR250 is not fi tted with a phono pre-amplifi er. If you wish to connect a record deck to the AVR250, 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
32. These cables are available from your dealer. AVR250 The AVR250 does not support either 5-wire RGB HV or 3-wire RGB sync-on-green connections. . Connect the video outputs of your high-quality video SAT INPUTS . -
Page 9: Connecting Loudspeakers
Connecting loudspeakers The red and black terminals on the back of the AVR250 are used to make the connections to the loudspeakers. The speakers should be connected to the loudspeaker terminals, refering to the labels on the rear-panel. When connecting the speaker terminals of the amplifi er with the terminals on the speakers make sure that like polarities are matched (i.e., match “+”... -
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 Avr250
The best way to set up the AVR250 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
AVR250 which type of video connection is present between it and your TV, in order that the AVR250 can set the control lines correctly for SCART connections. 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 AVR250, 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 DVD-A Sub Level: This setting allows compensation for subwoofer level gain from external decoders or sources (such as DVD-A players). When decoding digital inputs, the AVR250 follows the convention for products of this type and sets the subwoofer level 10dB higher than that of the other channels. Source products such as DVD-audio players do not follow this pattern, however, setting the subwoofer level to be the same as the other channels.
- Page 15 75dB SPL sound level. No adjustments can be made for a speaker that is not selected in the previous ‘Speaker Sizes’ menu. Note that inserting headphones into the front panel of the AVR250 will cause all test-tones to be muted (including the headphone output).
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Page 16: The 'Advanced' Set-Up Menus
Auto Stereo Tone Bypass: Set this item to detected (analogue or digital), the tone adjustments set on this page are to be by- passed. (Note that this does not switch the AVR250 into ‘Direct’ mode, it simply sets the tone controls to zero.) ADV 2 –... -
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. AVR250 E-17... -
Page 18: Remote Control
Remote control The CR80 remote control is a multi-function unit that controls the AVR250 and up to seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer to the control of the Arcam AVR250. 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 Avr250
PHONES 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 AVR250. 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
To exit this state, press Headphones To use headphones with the AVR250, plug the headphones into the socket on the left hand side of the front panel. When headphones are plugged into the headphones socket the main output is muted. -
Page 21: Effects/Fx
Effects/FX button ( on the remote) cycles through the available EFFECT effect modes. The effects are only available when the AVR250 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 AVR250, 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 AVR250. Each of the following sections has a picture showing the screen that is displayed as you move through the menus. -
Page 24: Using Zone 2
Control of Zone 2 is via an infra-red receiver that sends commands back to the AVR250. See ‘Control Connections’ on page 8 for further information. -
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 AVR250 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 AVR250 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 AVR250 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: Bi-Wiring And Bi-Amping Loudspeakers
Before you start – important information! 1. Ensure that the volume control is set to minimum before starting these procedures. 2. Do not make any connections to your AVR250 while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
(if applicable) has not blown. The AVR250 requires a 6-amp fuse, or greater. If a red LED is present, the AVR250 is in stand-by mode. Press any source button on the front panel or on the remote control. - Page 30 ‘Zone 2 Stand-by’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in the Set-up Menu is set to Local Only. Unstable OSD on screen display: The AVR250 defaults to the NTSC video standard for US units and PAL for European units. If your display device is unable to display the default video standard, attach a source component the generates the video standard you wish to use;...
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Page 31: Scart Connections
SCART connections These pinouts describe the signal connections between the AVR250 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) -
Page 32: 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 AVR250 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 33 These extra commands on code 17 allow full control of the tuner in the AVR250 using the remote control supplied with the T61/T31. The AVR250 responds to these commands in both the main zone and Zone 2. System code 17...
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Page 34: 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 AVR250 player and its connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the AVR250 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also help to reduce interference. -
Page 35: 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 36: Appendix: Serial Programming Interface
State changes as a result of other inputs It is possible that the state of the AVR250 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 37: Command Specifications / Spécifications
Display Brightness / Luminosité de l’affichage / Helligkeit des Displays / Displayhelderheid Change the brightness of the display on the front panel of the AVR250. Modifiez la luminosité de l’affichage du panneau avant du système AVR250. Ändern der Helligkeit des Displays an der Gerätevorderseite des AVR250. - Page 38 Close a menu / Fermeture d’un menu / Schließen eines Menüs / Een menu sluiten Close one of the menus of the AVR250. 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 39 ‘4’ (0x34) – VCR ‘5’ (0x35) – CD RESPONSE: Byte: Description: ‘1’ (0x31) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 ‘2’ (0x32) – Zone 2 Response: The current source is returned, as for the command. AVR250 E-39...
- Page 40 Opdracht- en responsreeks om de videobron voor de hoofdzone naar 'PVR' te wijzigen: Com.: PC_213 Resp.: AV_2P13 AVR250 E-40 transmitted volume = (required volume + 0x30) actual volume = (reported volume – 0x30) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) –...
- Page 41 ‘2’ (0x32) – Pro Logic IIx mode ‘9’ (0x39) – Request decode mode RESPONSE: Byte: Description: ‘5’ (0x35) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 Response: The current decode mode is returned, as for the command. AVR250 E-41...
- Page 42 Opdracht- en responsreeks om de cursor omhoog te bewegen: Com.: PC_81: Resp.: AV_8P1: AVR250 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) –...
- Page 43 ‘0’ (0x30) – Decrement tuner preset ‘1’ (0x31) – Increment tuner preset ‘9’ (0x39) – Request the current preset number. Description: ‘9’ (0x39) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘~’ (0x7e) (Reserved) Response: The preset number after the command has been processed, + ‘0’ (0x30) AVR250 E-43...
- Page 44 Opdracht- en responsreeks om het display op de stationsnaam in te stellen: Com.: PC_A~1 Resp.: AV_A~1: AVR250 E-44 (((1000’s & 100’s) – 0x30) * 100) + ((10’s & 1’s) – 0x30))) (reported freq. (kHz) – 0x30) ((10’s & 1’s) – 0x30))) (((x1.000 u.