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AVR600
Handbook AVR surround amplifier
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Class II product ������� ��������� ���������������� ������������������������� This equipment is a Class II or double ����������������� ������������� insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not safety CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified require a safety connection to electrical service personnel. earth (‘ground’ in the U.S.). guidelines WARNING: To
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Class II produit ������� ��������� ���������������� ������������������������� Ce produit est un appareil électrique à ����������������� ������������� isolation double (appareil de classe II). Il a été conçu pour ne pas nécessiter de consignes ATTENTION : afin de réduire les risques de choc électrique, n’ouvrez pas le boîtier de l’appareil. Les pièces internes ne sont pas réparables connexion de sécurité à la terre (ou à la par l’utilisateur. Pour tout problème matériel, contactez des techni
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Thank you and congratulations for purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR600 Receiver. Contents safety guidelines .......................................E-2 Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new AVR600 Receiver is the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. The welcome ......................................................E-3 design of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected before
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The AVR600 is a high-quality and high-performance as well as two digital outputs for digital recording of The AVR600 receiver is designed to produce a level of home-cinema processor and amplifier built to Arcam’s digitised audio sources. DVD-Audio and SACD can performance that will truly bring music and movies quality design and manufacturing standards. It be connected via the multi-channel input. Control of to life. combines digital processing with high-performance the AVR600 is either by fro
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Placing the unit Power Interconnect cables Radio interference < Place the unit on a level, firm surface, avoiding The amplifier is supplied with a moulded mains plug We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables The AVR600 is an audio device containing direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp. already fitted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied that are designed for the particular application. Other microprocessors and other digital electronics. It has < Do not place the AVR600
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Trademark acknowledgements Arcam is a registered trademark of A & R Cambridge Ltd. FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, Ogg/Vorbis Decoder Copyright © 2002, This product is protected by certain intellectual Dolby Volume FLAC Ogg/Vorbis WMA & 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Josh Coalson Xiph.org Foundation property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use Microsoft Manufactured under license from Dolby or distribution of such technology outside of DRM10 Laboratories. Dolby and the doubl
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d igital connectors a erials, control and communication rear panel Optical and electrical digital Sirius satellite radio, FM/AM/DAB radio, rLead/ connectors Video connectors audio connectors, see page 9. rDock, RS232, Network/USB, IR and trigger connectors, see page 14. Component, S-Video and Composite connectors, see a udio connectors page 9. Two-channel and multi- Zone 2 and 3 connectors, see channel, see page 10. page 9. �� � � �� ���� ����� ��� � ���� ���� �� ���� � ��� � � ��� � � � ��
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Before connecting your AVR600 to your source ���� components and speakers, please read through the next few pages which will explain all the input and �� ���� �� ���� �� ����� ����� output connectivity that is available. The ‘Speakers’ section explains how to connect up your speakers to audio/video avoid damage to the amplifier and how to arrange your HdMI connectors speakers for best performance. connections AV, SAT, DVD, VCR, PVR General Connect the HDMI video outputs of your source equi
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Zone 3 connectors Zone 2 connectors d igital audio �� �� ��� �� �� � ���� � � �� connectors ��� �� Z3 OUT Z2 AUDIO OUT, Z2 VIDEO OUT ����� �� � � ��� Connect these analogue audio Connect these analogue audio TAPE, CD, AV, DVD, SAT, VCR, PVR �� �� �� �� outputs to your Zone 3 equipment. and video outputs to your Connect these inputs to the digital See ‘Multi-room Setup’ on page 48 Zone 2 equipment. See ‘Multi- outputs of your available source �� �� � �� � �� for information. room Setup’ on p
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Connection guide dVd player �� The diagram shows how to make audio and video �� � � ��� �� �� ���� � ����� �� �� ����� � �� � ��� � � � ��� connections from a typical DVD player. � ������ � � � �� ���� � � �� �� � � � ��� The preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is: �� < use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is �� � � �� �� �� �� �� �� provided by the player), otherwise connect the three �� � �� � �� � �� �� �� �� � Component or four RGB+Sync video connectors. use the S-Video conne
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Connecting an iPod using the a rcam rdock The combination of the AVR600 and Arcam’s optional �� �� ��� �� �� � ���� ����� �� �� ����� � �� rDock or rLead accessory provides a great platform for � �� ��� � � � � your iPod. �� ����� �� �� � � � ��� �� Connect the rDock as shown, power on the rDock, slot � �� �� �� �� �� in your iPod and select iPod as the source. �� �� � �� � �� � �� �� �� Navigating through music and podcasts on your iPod is simple using the CR102 remote, with text appearing o
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dab (where fitted) In strong signal areas, the DAB ‘T’ ribbon aerial ����� � �� supplied can be used with radio reasonable results. Mount �� the aerial as high up as connectors possible on a wall. In the UK the ‘T’-elements need to be positioned vertically for DAB �� � reception since broadcasts are vertically polarised. In Sirius a erial connectors �������� other localities, check with ����� (where fitted) The AVR600 is fitted with an AM/FM receiver module your Arcam dealer or try
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FM aM Connecting an aerial Connecting an aerial A suitable FM aerial must be An AM aerial is required to connected to the AVR600 before receive AM/medium wave radio ����� � �� ����� � �� FM radio can be received. signals, so a simple loop aerial is supplied with the AVR600. Follow In strong signal areas, the FM �� �� the assembly instructions in the ribbon aerial supplied can be diagram below. used with reasonable results. Mount this as high up as Make sure that the aerial is possible o
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other ����� � �� connectors �� �� � data connectors network connectors USb connector This section deals with installation of the unit into an The AVR600 can play files stored �������� rLead/rdock existing home network. For information on how to use ����� on a USB mass storage device, For use with an Arcam rLead or ����� � �� the AVR600’s network features, the USB socket, and for typically a pen drive, but any ����� ������� rDock accessory. See page 13 and a list of supported file types, re
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����� � �� �� ����� � �� TRIG Z3 Trigger connectors Infra-red (IR) connectors �� Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or Z3 IR The trigger connectors (TRig Z1, TRig Z2 and TRig Z3) The infra-red inputs (Z1 iR, Z2 iR source equipment for Zone 3. On = 12V, Off = 0V. �� � provide an electrical signal whenever the AVR600 is and Z3 iR) allow the connection This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in switched on and the relevant zone enabled. of external IR receivers, either Zon
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speakers The AVR600 allows you to connect up to seven speakers Connecting speakers Speaker cables and three active subwoofers in the main system. The To connect each of the The speakers should be connected to the amplifier using output channels correspond to speakers installed in the speakers, unscrew the good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables. � � front left, centre, front right, surround left, surround corresponding terminals on Cheap speaker cables should be avoided – th
