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HANDBOOK AVR100
Arcam AVR100 surround sound receiver English
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Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo Arcam AVR100
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Arcam AVR100 Surround-Sound-Empfängers
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Safety guidelines 9. Power sources Safety instructions Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict described in the operating instructions or as marked on the quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of appliance. the following installation and operation precautions: 10. Power-cord protection 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely You sho
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Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information Contents you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam AVR100 surround sound receiver. The remote control handset supplied Safety guidelines 2 with the equipment is also described. Safety instructions 2 It may be that the AVR100 has been installed and set up as Safety compliance 2 part of your system installation by a qualifi ed Arcam dealer. In Using this handbook 3 this case, you may wish to skip t
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Installation Installation starts with positioning the unit where it can operate AM aerial effectively. To use the radio receiver, you will need to install an An AM aerial is required to receive AM/Medium Wave radio FM and/or an AM aerial. signals. Other input signals – from CD, MD, tape, DAT, VCR, DVD, games An external AM loop aerial is supplied as an accessory with the console or satellite receiver – will need to be connected to AVR100. This should be attached to the AM Antenna inputs with
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FRONT SURR FRONT SURR Connecting inputs (N.AM)10K AUDIO PRE-OUT FRONT CENTRE SURROUND ANTENNA MONITOR OUT R L R L R L S-VIDEO AM STEP VIDEO (EU) 9K AM + + R AUDIO L GROUND GROUND GND OUT LOUDSPEAKER LIFT OUTPUTS AUX FM IN – – CENTER SUB WOOFER OUT TAPE 5.1 CH INPUT OUT R L R L VCR AC INLET DIGITAL SPEAKER IN IN IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 120V 230V IN IN DVD 4–6Ω 8Ω VCR DVD SAT IN IN SAT SUB AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO CD CENTER WOOFER DVD input Interconnect cables In most cases you will achieve the best au
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Connecting outputs Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a power supply Monitor output Wrong plug? Both composite and S-video monitor outputs are provided for Check that the plug supplied with the unit fi ts your supply and connection to the ‘Video line in’ of your TV, monitor, or projector. that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting If you have both Composite and S-video inputs connected (120V or 230V) indicated on the rear panel of the unit. to your AVR100 you need o
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• • Setting up Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The easiest way to set up the AVR100’s multi-channel audio and NOTE: In some cases you may fi nd that the OSD is not still video options is through its On Screen Display (OSD). or that it ‘rolls over’ your screen. (You may also notice this To enter the OSD, ensure that you have a TV connected and effect when the volume bar is shown on screen.) If this is press any of the arrows on the remote control’s cursor pad. the case, you will need to swi
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Channel delays page SETUP CHANNEL DELAYS 1 INPUT SETTINGS For best results in a surround sound system, the sound from 2 CHANNEL BALANCE CENTER 0mS all loudspeakers should reach the listener at the same time. To 3 CHANNEL DELAYS REAR 0mS help achieve this the AVR100 can add slight delays to certain 4 SPEAKER SETTINGS 5 EXIT DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT channels when in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes. SAVE AND EXIT When playing a Dolby Digital source you can set a delay for CHANNEL DELAYS the
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Speaker settings page The size and number of loudspeakers are defi ned on this page SETUP SPEAKER SETTINGS of the OSD. PRESET : 1 1 INPUT SETTINGS MAIN : LARGE 2 CHANNEL BALANCE – A ‘LARGE’ speaker is one that is capable of handling a full CENTER : LARGE 3 CHANNEL DELAYS range signal (i.e. 20Hz–20kHz). SURROUND : LARGE 4 SPEAKER SETTINGS SUBWOOFER : ON – A ‘SMALL’ speaker is one that is not capable of 5 EXIT DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT reproducing a deep bass signal (i.e. below 100Hz), for SAVE AND
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Using the AVR100 VOLUME AVR100 DOLBY PRO LOGIC SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 FM MUTE/ PRESET/ RDS INFO MONO STORE TUNE DOWN/UP SURROUND TAPE PHONES MODE MONITOR BASS DIRECT TREBLE SAT DVD VCR AUX EXT 5.1 CD FM AM POWER Front panel controls Dolby Digital, DTS Both of these formats feature six POWER independent audio channels: Left, Centre, Press the POWER button to turn the AVR100 on. The status LED Right, Surround Left, Surround Right changes to green on powering up and the display shows the and a ‘
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC SPEAKERS VOLUME control VIDEO 1 To adjust the volume level of the loudspeakers, pre-amp outputs CH dB and headphones use the VOLUME control. The volume level is shown in the display while it is being adjusted. Three seconds after the volume is adjusted, the display reverts to show the after 3 seconds selected input. DOLBY PRO LOGIC SPEAKERS VIDEO 1 Note that different sources may require different settings of the VOLUME control to achieve the same perceived volume level.
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RDS: Radio Data System FM Mute/Mono The Arcam AVR100 supports RDS Programme Service and RDS The AVR100’s tuner has an auto-muting circuit that, when Radio Text on FM broadcasts. engaged, mutes any signal that is of insuffi cient strength for listening. To engage this circuit press the FM MUTE/MONO When a station carrying RDS information is selected ‘RDS’ lights button on the front panel: ‘FM MUTE’ is shown in the display. up in the display and shortly afterwards the station’s RDS name If a
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Using the remote control CR-340 Remote Control The CR-340 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel, plus some additional functions CD/DVD lights These indicate the function of the CD/DVD button at the bottom of only available from the remote. It also has controls to the control. They are not related to any function on the AVR100. operate Arcam CD and DVD players. The LED only stays on for 15 seconds to conserve battery life. If neither LED is lit this does no
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Reference Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers Before you start Bi-amping your system The performance of your system can be further enhanced over WARNING: Do not make any connections to your that achieved with bi-wiring, by extending the principle one stage amplifi er while it is switched on or connected to the further to include separate amplifi cation for the low and high mains supply. frequency drive units in each loudspeaker enclosure. Before switching on please check all connections Connec
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Troubleshooting The following table should help you diagnose most problems that may arise when using the AVR100. Problem Cause Solution No audio 1. Power Lead unplugged or not switched on 1. Check mains lead is connected to AVR100 and that the wall switch is on 2. In stand by mode 2. Press the POWER/STANDBY button on remote handset 3. Mute on 3. Switch mute off 4. Tape monitor selected 4. Press the TAPE MONITOR button No sound on one 1. Loudspeaker not connected or not connected properly 1. Che
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Technical specifi cations AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION RADIO SPECIFICATION Output power (20Hz–20kHz at 0.5%THD) FM section 8Ω , fi ve channels 70W 30 preset stations available 8Ω , two channels 90W RDS Station Identifi cation, Radio Data Display 8Ω , single channel 100W Harmonic distortion, 1W, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.02% typical FM tuning range 87.5 to 108MHz Left/right crosstalk > 60dB at 1kHz FM sensitivity < 6µV Frequency response ±1.0dB 20Hz to 20kHz THD: mono < 0.25% stereo < 0.35% Inputs Signal/noise ratio
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Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier -– This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, NOT by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit during the fi rst two years after purchase, at any authorised whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage an authorised Arcam dealer or dist
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Consignes de sécurité 9. Alimentation Normes de sécurité Brancher l’appareil uniquement à une source d’alimentation du Bien que l’AVR100 soit conçu et fabriqué selon des normes de type mentionné dans le manuel d’utilisation ou indiqué sur qualité et de sécurité extrêmement strictes, il est conseillé de l’appareil lui-même. respecter les consignes d’installation et d’utilisation ci-après. 10. Protection des câbles d’alimentation 1. Avertissements et consignes Veiller à ce que les câbles d’ali
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Utilisation de ce manuel Ce manuel contient toutes les informations nécessaires à l’installation, au branchement, au réglage et à l’utilisation de Table des matières l’ampli-tuner audio-vidéo Arcam AVR100. Il décrit également le Consignes de sécurité 18 boîtier de télécommande fourni avec l’appareil. Normes de sécurité 18 L’AVR 100 peut également avoir été incorporé dans une chaîne Respect des consignes de sécurité 18 Hi-Fi par un revendeur Arcam qualifi é. Dans ce cas, il est Utilisation de
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Installation L’installation commence par la mise en place de l’appareil à Antenne AM l’endroit où il pourra fonctionner le plus effi cacement possible. La réception des ondes radio AM/MW nécessite une antenne L’utilisation du syntoniseur (tuner) nécessite l’utilisation d’une AM. Le récepteur AVR100 est livré avec une antenne cadre antenne FM et/ou AM. extérieure. Cette antenne doit être reliée aux entrées « AM Antenna » par un câble dont une extrémité est reliée à l’entrée Les sources autr
