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Sub Stereo: This setting allows the volume level of the subwoofer to be adjusted for when the subwoofer is being used with 2-channel (stereo) sources. The subwoofer level for stereo music often needs to be set at a lower level than that for cinema use; use this trim setting, with a stereo source, to reduce the subwoofer output in stereo playback to an acceptable level. The level required depends on various factors such as speakers, the types and styles of music to be played and personal tast
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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 AVR280 can help to address this inbalance. 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 difficult to judge the levels accurately
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The ‘Advanced’ Set-up Menus ADV 1 – Speaker Eq. This allows fine adjustment of bass and treble in 1dB steps (up to ±6dB) for each of the speakers in the system. Use these adjustments sparingly to compensate for speaker response problems caused by positioning, adjacent surface textures, or mixed brands of loudspeakers. Work with one speaker on at a time and, as an example, use the bass control to reduce boom problems for speakers placed in corners, and the treble control for speakers placed
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ADV 4 – Zone 2 Settings ZONE2 VOL: Sets the volume for Zone 2. Max Vol 20–83: Limits the maximum volume setting for Zone 2. This is a useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low power-handling speakers, for example. Fix Vol: This selects between fixed and variable audio output to Zone 2. If NO is selected, the output level can be controlled from Zone 2 or the main system. If you wish to fix the volume level, first set the Zone 2 volume to the desired level, then select YES. Max On
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CR100 Universal remote control The CR100 is a ‘universal’ remote that controls the AVR280 and up to Device selection seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer to the IMPORTANT: Press the ‘AMP’ button first to control of the Arcam AVR280. operate the 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. On/Stand-by Source selection only This allows the AVR280 to be put into and take
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HANDBOOK AVR280
English
Arcam AVR280 surround sound receiver
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Safety guidelines CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
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Contents Safety guidelines ......................................... 2 Important safety instructions ...............................2 Safety compliance ..............................................2 Before you start! ......................................... 4 Installation ................................................. 6 Positioning the unit .............................................6 Notes on installing the AVR280 .............................6 Audio connections .........................
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Before you start! Introduction The AVR280 is a high quality and high performance home cinema processor and multi-channel audio amplifier built to Arcam’s traditional high quality design and manufacturing standards. It combines high resolution digital processing with high performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled home entertainment centre. In addition to the built-in tuner, the AVR280 allows switching and volume control of seven analogue and six digital sources, making
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Before making connections Before connecting your equipment it is important to think about the following points, as these will affect your choice of connections and subsequent use of the system. Audio Wherever possible, connect both analogue and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables use of a digital input for the main zone with the corresponding analogue input used for recording onto an analogue tape deck or VCR, or for the Zone 2 output. Video The AVR280 allows for conversion betwe
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Audio connections Wherever possible, connect both the analogue and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables < use of a digital input for the main zone and the corresponding analogue input for recording onto an analogue tape deck or VCR, and for the Zone 2 output if used. Take care to place the audio cables as far from any power supply cabling as is practically possible < to reduce hum and other noise problems. Analogue audio connections ��� � ��� STereo InPuTS �� VCR, AUX, AV, S
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Video connections The following video conversions are possible: The AVR280 allows for conversion between different video formats. This means that the AVR280 can convert between To: Composite S-video Component/ composite, S-video and component, if required. For example, if From: RGB you are watching a composite input from a VCR, you may view it from the S-video or Component/RGB video outputs of the Composite Yes Yes Yes AVR280. This allows you to use a single (typically high-qual
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HDMI An HDMI connection between a source and your display device offers the best possible picture quality. This connection type is, however, the most limiting in terms of routing, advised cable length and conversion. 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,
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Zone 2 connections The AVR280 allows independent routing and control of analogue audio and composite ���� � ����� ��� ����� ��� video to a second room such as a kitchen, bedroom or lounge. This second room is known ��� as ‘Zone 2’. For Zone 2, the AVR280 outputs a line-level audio signal taken from the stereo analogue audio, and a composite video signal taken from the composite video input (for a given �� �� source). The analogue inputs are required because there is no analogue-to-digital, DSP
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Control connections (REMOTE) OUT. This outputs any remote control signal that is received by one of the two remote es �� �� �� control inputs described below (but not signals received from the front-panel). It allows remote control of source components; control is possible by either connecting this output to the devices to ����� ������ � ������ be controlled via the 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 s
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Configuring the AVR280 The AVR280 ‘Set-up Menu’ has six ‘Basic’ and five ‘Advanced’ menu screens that take you through the configuration process. The ‘Basic’ menus enable you to match your AVR280 to your speakers; the ‘Advanced’ menus allow you to optimise the operation of your system. Screen shots of these menus are shown in shaded boxes on the following pages. 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 v
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The ‘Basic’ Set-up Menus 1 – General Settings: Max Volume: This limits the maximum volume setting the system can be turned up to. This is a useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low power- handling speakers, for example. Max On Volume: Limits the maximum volume the system operates at when it is first switched on. The system comes on at the ‘Max On Volume’ if the last used (possibly very loud) volume exceeds this value. Delay units: Controls whether the delay settings for the spe
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HQ Video: Choose between RGB or YUV; if you have a YUV display, set this item to YUV, otherwise set it to RGB. Note that this setting has no effect on the HDMI output. 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. When set to YUV, incoming composite and S-video signals are converted to
