Arcam AVRsurroundamplifier AVR400 User Manual

AVR400H A N D B O O K AVR surround amplier

E-8Dolby VolumeManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby TrueHD, D

E-9EnglishNOTEPlease read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page E-7 before connecting up your AVR400 integrated a

E-10audio/video connectionsBefore connecting your AVR400 to your source components and speakers, please read through the next few pages which will exp

E-11EnglishZone2 connectorse Z2 out analogue audio connector can be used to connect the stereo audio output of the AVR400 to an amplier located in

E-12Analogue audio inputsAV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR, CDConnect the le and right inputs to the le and right outputs of your source equipment.MCH inputis

E-13English

E-14BD/SATConnection guideBlu-ray Disc (BD) / DVD playere diagram shows how to make audio and video connections from a typical BD/DVD player.e prefe

E-15EnglishConnecting an iPod using the Arcam irDocke combination of the AVR400 and Arcam’s optional irDock or rLead accessory provides a great platf

E-16FMConnecting an aerialA suitable FM aerial must be connected to the AVR400 before FM radio can be received.In strong signal areas, the wire FM aer

E-17Englishother connectorsData connectorsrLead/irDockFor use with an Arcam rLead or irDock accessory. See page E-15 and the accessory documentation f

E-18speakerse AVR400 allows you to connect up to seven speakers and an active subwoofer in the main system. e output channels correspond to speakers

E-19EnglishConnecting speakersTo connect each of the speakers, unscrew the corresponding terminals on the back of the AVR400, insert the speaker wires

E-20Operating your AVR400For information display we recommend you use the OSD (On-Screen Display) on your display device whenever possible. Switching

E-21EnglishUsing Zone2Zone2 provides the option for the occupants of the master bedroom, conservatory, kitchen, etc. to view or listen to a dierent

E-224Remote control receiver. is is positioned behind the display window, above the MENU button on the front panel. Ensure the receiver is in a clear

E-23EnglishInserting batteries into the remote controlThe CR102 universal remote controllere CR102 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote cont

E-24e CR102 remains in the last selected Device Mode so it is not necessary to press a Device Mode key before every command key if all you are doing

E-25EnglishControlling other devicesMethod 1 (Direct code setup)is section describes the simplest (preferred) way to program the CR102’s Device Mode

E-26 AMP Device Modee A Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the AVR400. Pressing this button does not aect the currently selected i

E-27English DVD/BD Device Modee d Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of Arcam Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, although

AVR400H A N D B O O K AVR surround amplierEnglish

E-28 SAT Device Modee z Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a satellite receiver. You will need to congure this De

E-29English VCR Device Modee w Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a video recorder or similar device. You will nee

E-30 CD Device Modee c Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the CD functions of Arcam CD players, although this can be changed (see pa

E-31English

E-32Before you use your AVR400 it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker conguration. is allows the AV

E-33Englishauto speaker setupere is a proprietary automatic loudspeaker setup function built into your AVR400. e Arcam Auto Speaker Setup function a

E-34setup menuse Setup menus allow you to congure all aspects of your AVR400. e next few pages will go through the menu items and explain their fun

E-35EnglishInput Config.e audio and video settings on this page of the Setup menu can be tailored specically and independently to the currently sele

E-36Contrast – Sets the video contrast for this input. is setting can be used to compensate for too much or too little contrast in the source picture

E-37Englishmicrophone at the listening position before running Auto Setup.Run Auto Setup – Press OK (or O on the remote) to start Auto Speaker Setup.

E-2CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATIONFor proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a conned space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.• More tha

E-38Video InputsSettings to optionally assign a video source to each of the normally audio-only inputs. ese settings are stored in memory and recalle

E-39EnglishZone Settings Lists the volume and control settings for Zone2 . ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and

E-40IntroductionYour AVR400 receiver provides all the key decoding and processing modes for analogue and digital signals, including the latest high de

E-41EnglishHigh resolution audio sourcesDolby TrueHD Provides up to 7.1 full channel at 96kHz, 24bit resolution, with potentially no losses in the com

E-42Dolby volumeDolby Volume is a sophisticated new technology that resolves the problem of dierent volume levels between programme content (e.g. a T

E-43English

E-44tuner operatione AVR400 is tted with an internal AM/FM tuner and a DAB (digital radio) tuner. DAB broadcasts are not available in all locations.

E-45Englishnetwork/usb operatione AVR400 is tted with a network audio client which is capable of playing internet radio stations as well as stored m

E-46Zone2 control connectionse AVR400 also allows remote control from Zone 2.Z2 IR is allows the AVR400 to be controlled remotely from Zone2 via I

E-47EnglishZone1Multi-room connection guideZone2

E-3EnglishFCC INFORMATION FOR US CUSTOMERS1. PRODUCTis product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

E-48Code Learninge CR102 comes with a complete library of preprogrammed codes. Aer you have set up the CR102 for your device, you may nd that there

E-49EnglishExample: To deassign the Macro associated with the h key1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: * *. 2. Press 9 9 5.3. Pre

E-50Mode MoverIf your home entertainment setup contains devices of the same type (e.g. two TVs, perhaps from dierent manufacturers) you can still con

E-51EnglishDevice codese tables that begin on page 56 (in the nal section of this Handbook) list the four-gure codes for dierent manufacturers’ de

E-52trouble-shootingProblem Check that...ere are no lights on the unit< the power cord is plugged into the AVR400 and the mains socket it is plugg

E-53EnglishProblem Check that...Sound only comes from some of the speakers< you have an appropriate surround source selected and playing.< the B

E-54Continuous power output, per channel, 8 2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, <0.02% THD 100W2 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 125W7 channels drive

E-55Englishproduct guaranteeWorldwide Guaranteeis entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the rst two years aer purchase, pro

56TV888 0294 A.R. Systems 0067 0382 0586 0404 0485 Accent 0039 0067 0586 Accusound 0890 Acoustic Research 1299 Acoustic Solutions1179 1067

57Ferguson 0067 0139 0655 0365 0373 0590 0586 0065 0683 0138 0578 0473 1067 Fidelity 0193 0246 0542 0067 0586 0294 Filsai 0247 Fin

58TV (cont.)Philex 0193 Philharmonic 0247 Philips 0067 0586 0802 0208 0138 0404 0373 0039 0230 Phocus 1319 0744 Phoenix 0067 0586 0400

59Universum 0838 1067 0067 0104 1193 0294 0376 0400 0698 0135 0510 0225 0503 1179 0542 0522 0230 0448 0100 0193 0586 0357 1535

60Thomson 0350 0097 0308 Thorn 0134 0067 Thorn-Ferguson 0350 Tokai 0102 0067 0134 Tokiwa 0102 Topline 0378 Toshiba 0075 0073 0111 0772

61DVD3 Plus 0520 3D LAB 0569 4Kus 1188 Acoustic Solutions 0760 0743 1258 AEG 0818 0800 0820 1263 0705 AFK 1258 1182 1081 AG Electronics

62Sony 0563 0802 0894 1100 2011 1663 1463 Sound Color 1263 Soundmaster 0798 1182 Soundmax 0798 1182 Soundwave 1560 Spectra 0902 Standard

63Hirschmann 1141 1143 0203 0329 1262 0399 0155 1442 Hitachi 1314 HNE 1262 0162 Homecast 1244 Humax 1206 1262 1457 1705 1773 1255 Hu

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E-5Englishwelcomeank you and congratulations on purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR400 Receiver. Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of rema

E-6e AVR400 receiver is designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music and movies to life.e AVR400 is a high-quality and hig

E-7EnglishPlacing the unit < Place the unit on a level, rm surface, avoiding direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.< Do not place the A