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Arcam AVR280 Handbook

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H A N DB OOK
AV R28 0
Arcam AVR280 surround sound receiver
English

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  • Page 1 H A N DB OOK AV R28 0 Arcam AVR280 surround sound receiver English...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    E. the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. 17. Speaker connections Any speakers must be connected to the AVR280 using Class 2 wire (i.e., no connection to earth should be made). Failure to observe this precaution may cause the unit to be damaged.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety compliance ... 2 Before you start! ... 4 Installation ... 6 Positioning the unit ... 6 Notes on installing the AVR280 ... 6 Audio connections ... 7 Video connections ... 8 Connecting loudspeakers ... 9 Zone 2 connections ... 10 Control connections ...

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    It may be that the AVR280 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

    AVR280 will select automatically the best format available. Digital video (HDMI) The AVR280 is fitted with two HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, allowing switching of HDMI signals. In most cases, HDMI provides the highest quality video connection between your source and your display.

  • Page 6: Installation

    ‘hum’ if the record deck is too close. IMPORTANT: Do not place any other component or item on top of the AVR280 as this may obstruct the ventilation holes, causing the AVR280 to run hot. (The unit placed on top of the AVR280 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 AVR280 is not fitted with a phono pre-amplifier. If you wish to connect a record deck to the AVR280, then you will need an external pre-amplifier. Please contact your dealer for further information and recommendations on the best option for your system.

  • Page 8: Video Connections

    The RGB trigger output will control this signal when connected to the SCART socket using a cable of the type given on page 32. These cables are available from your dealer. The AVR280 does not support either 5-wire RGB HV or 3-wire RGB sync-on-green connections. AVR280 .

  • Page 9: Connecting Loudspeakers

    It is important to realise that analogue video sources cannot be routed by the AVR280 to the HDMI output, nor can either of the HDMI inputs be converted to analogue video (of any sort). The AVR280 acts simply as a switching device, selecting one of the inputs and routing it to the output.

  • Page 10: Zone 2 Connections

    Rotate the antenna to discover which position gives the best reception. In areas of weak reception, or when the AVR280 is in use inside a steel framed building (such as an apartment building), you can use a wire between 3 and 5 metres long to strengthen reception. Mount this high up outside the building (if possible) and connect one end of this wire to the AM antenna input in addition to the loop aerial supplied (do not disconnect the AM loop antenna).

  • Page 11: Control Connections

    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 12: Configuring The Avr280

    The best way to set up the AVR280 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 configuration.

  • Page 13: The 'Basic' Set-Up Menus

    AVR280 which type of video connection is present between it and your TV, in order that the AVR280 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 14: Subwoofer Settings

    HQ Video: Choose between set it to This setting controls the routing of the HQ-video within the AVR280, 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 15 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 AVR280 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 16 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 AVR280 will cause all test-tones to be muted (including the headphone output).

  • Page 17: The 'Advanced' Set-Up Menus

    (as described on page 13) and an HQ-video input is assigned to a button, HQ-VIDEO the AVR280 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 18: Saving Settings And Exit Set-Up

    MEDIUM 1V ADV 6 – HDMI Settings The AVR280 provides two HDMI inputs; these are labelled ‘DVD’ and ‘SAT’ in anticipation of the most common use for these connectors, but they may be used for any HDMI source. These inputs may be configured to be associated with any of the other sources, so that selecting that source (‘AUX’, for example), selects one of the HDMI inputs...

  • Page 19: Cr100 Universal Remote Control

    CR100 Universal remote control The CR100 is a ‘universal’ remote that controls the AVR280 and up to seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer to the control of the Arcam AVR280. For information on using the remote control for other devices, and a full list of its features, see the Handbook supplied with the CR100.

  • Page 20: Avr Specific Keys (Cr100)

    Toggle Preset/Tune radio mode AVR280 ���� Toggles the room equalisation ���� function on/off, if available ���� In Zone2, use this button to enable �� ‘Follow Zone1’ mode. (AVR280 does not support THX) ������ �� ��� ��� ���� ��� ������� ������...

  • Page 21: Operating Your Avr280

    ���� �� 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 AVR280. Switching on/off Press the button in.

  • Page 22: Input Selection

    To exit this state, press Headphones To use headphones with the AVR280, 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 23: Effects/Fx

    Effects/FX button ( on the remote) cycles through the available EFFECT effect modes. The effects are only available when the AVR280 is in stereo mode. For more information on the effects, see the section ‘DSP Effects Modes’, page 25. Mode...

  • Page 24: 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 AVR280, when it is accurately tuned to a station ‘TUNED’ lights up in the display.

  • Page 25: 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 AVR280. Each of the following sections has a picture showing the screen that is displayed as you move through the menus.

  • Page 26: Using Zone 2

    Control of Zone 2 is via an infra-red receiver that sends commands back to the AVR280. See ‘Control Connections’ on page 8 for further information.

  • Page 27: 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 AVR280 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 28: Two-Channel Source Modes

    Dolby Digital 2.0 source may only be decoded as Mono, Stereo or Pro Logic IIx Movie). Mono: The AVR280 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 29: Dsp Effects Modes

    DSP Effects Modes The AVR280 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 30: 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 AVR280 while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    (if applicable) has not blown. The AVR280 requires a 6-amp fuse, or greater. If a red LED is present, the AVR280 is in stand-by mode. Press any source button on the front panel or on the remote control.
  • Page 32 ‘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 AVR280 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;...

  • Page 33: Scart Connections

    SCART connections These pinouts describe the signal connections between the AVR280 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 34: 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 AVR280 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 35 These extra commands on code 17 allow full control of the tuner in the AVR280 using the remote control supplied with the T61/T31. The AVR280 responds to these commands in both the main zone and Zone 2. System code 17.

  • Page 36: 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 AVR280 player and its connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the AVR280 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also help to reduce interference.

  • Page 37: 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 38 A&R CAMBRIDGE LTD, PEMBROKE AVENUE, WATERBEACH, CAMBRIDGE CB25 9QR, ENGLAND www.arcam.co.uk Issue 2 SH182...

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