Arcam AV8 PReamp Processor E-2 User Manual

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E-10E-10E-11EnglishThe AV8 ‘Setup Menu’ has six ‘Basic’ and five ‘Advanced’ menu screens which take you through the configuration process. The ‘Basic’

E-10E-10E-11EnglishBASIC SETUP1 – GENERAL SETTINGS:1 - General SettingsVolume Display: Normal 0-72Max Volume: +72Max On Volume: +20Delay units:

E-12E-12E-13English5.1 Rear speakers defines how the speakers in a full ‘7.1’ installation handle 5.1 decoded sources. Surr L/R redirects 5.1 surroun

E-12E-12E-13English Large+Sub Pure stereo fed to left and right and extracted bass is sent to the subwoofer. Sat+Sub Use this setting if you have ‘S

E-14E-14E-15EnglishADVANCED SETUPADV 1 – SPEAKER EQ.Adv 1 - Speaker Eq. Bass TrebleFL: --I-- +0dB --I-- +0dBC: --I-- +0dB --I-- +0

E-14E-14E-15EnglishADV 4 – ZONE 2 SETTINGSAdv 4 - Zone 2 SettingsMax Vol 20-72: 72Fix Vol: NoMax On Vol 0-72: 20Zone 1 Standby: Local OnlyZ

E-16E-16E-17EnglishSAVING SETTINGS AND EXITING SETUPSave SettingsNo Save - Return to indexSave as:Preset 1* Preset 2 Preset 3 Pre

E-16E-16E-17EnglishFront panel controlsPOWERAV8 PREAMP PROCESSORDVD ATAPEPHONO/AUXVCRAVSATDVDMENUDISPLAYCD TUNERM O DEEFFECTTHX9 bn87615boOKDIRECT MUT

E-18E-18E-19EnglishRemote controlSELECT DEVICESETLASTSLEEPA–BEXITGUIDECHVOLMUTE0 FM8 AV 9 MCH7 TUN5 AUX 6 TAPE4 CD2 SAT3 VCR1 DVDTHXFXSUBP.MODE SUB

E-18E-18E-19EnglishINTRODUCTIONFor information display we recommend you use the OSD on your TV/screen whenever possible. However all key i

E-2E-2E-3EnglishSafety guidelinesCAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

E-20E-20E-21EnglishFor example, if ‘Record to VCR’ is set to Source and you want to record the SAT input: Select the SAT input then put your VCR int

E-20E-20E-21EnglishINFOPress this button on the remote once to display the local OSD report on source inputs and processing mode. The display ti

E-22E-22E-23EnglishStereo Direct: If Stereo direct is Off, the AV8 functions in its normal way.If stereo direct is On, the AV8 uses the analogue input

E-22E-22E-23EnglishMAIN MENU SCREEN 3This page refers to zone 2 functions. These are required if your system is installed to send audio and video to a

E-24E-24E-25EnglishSurround modesINTRODUCTIONYour AV8 processor provides all the key decoding and processing modes for analogue and digital s

E-24E-24E-25EnglishThe AV8 allows both Pro Logic and Pro Logic II decoding. Generally, you will find Pro Logic II performs better and gives

E-26E-26E-27EnglishTHX Surround EX and Surround ESSurround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

E-26E-26E-27EnglishTroubleshootingThere are no lights on the unit:Check that: the power cord is plugged into the AV8 and the mains socket outlet it

E-28E-28E-29EnglishUnable to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding modes:The AV8 can only apply Dolby Digital and DTS decoding to sources which have be

E-28E-28E-29EnglishUnable to adjust bass and treble controls:Bass and treble is not available in THX mode. For Analogue Stereo and Digital Stereo mode

E-2E-2E-3EnglishWelcome to the AV8 Preamp ProcessorUSING THIS HANDBOOKThank you for purchasing the Arcam FMJ AV8 Preamp Processor.This handbook has be

E-30E-30E-31EnglishTechnical specicationsNOTE: All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated.CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT POLICYArcam has a

E-30E-30E-31EnglishRADIO INTERFERENCEThe AV8 is a digital audio device which have been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibilit

E-32E-32E-33EnglishSCART CONNECTIONSThese pinouts describe the signal connections between the AV8 and your display device input.SCART RGB cable with a

E-32E-32E-33EnglishIR REMOTE CODESThe following information is supplied for owners of advanced programmable remote controls, such as the Phili

E-34E-34E-35EnglishAV8 SERIAL PROGRAMMING INTERFACEINTRODUCTIONThis section of the document details the serial command set of the AV8 software. The se

E-34E-34E-35EnglishQUERY COMMANDSCommand Parameters Description ResponsePWR ?zPWRQuery Power State zPWRx, where z is the zone parameter you supply.MU

E-36E-36E-37EnglishGENERAL OPERATION COMMANDSCommand Parameters Description Parameter valuesPWR ?zPWRxPower on/offMUT ?zMUTxMute on/offFAN zFANxForce

E-36E-36E-37EnglishSETUP COMMANDS – BASICBasic GeneralCommand Parameters Description Parameter valuesVDS VDSyVolume Display y may have the values 0 to

E-38E-38E-39EnglishBasic SubCommand Parameters Description Parameter valuesCRF CRFyCrossover Frequency y may have a value in the range 0 to 11:0 = 40H

E-38E-38E-39EnglishSETUP COMMANDS – ADVANCEDAdvanced SpeakerCommand Parameters Description Parameter valuesBAS BASsyBass Levels y may have a value in

E-4E-4E-5EnglishPOSITIONING THE UNIT Place the processor on a level, firm surface. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near sources of he

E-40E-40E-41EnglishEngineering SettingsCommand Parameters Description Parameter valuesRC5 zRC5yRC5 System Code y may have the values 0 to 5, as follow

E-40E-40E-41EnglishAV8 PROGRAMMERThe AV8 programmer utility allows future software upgrades to be installed and allows backup and restoration of the

E-42E-42 F-1FrançaisWORLDWIDE GUARANTEEThis entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at

E-4E-4E-5EnglishGENERALThe inputs are named to make it easier to reference when connecting e.g., a DVD or VCR, but they all have the same input circui

E-6E-6E-7EnglishDIGITAL AUDIO INPUTSbp DVD, bq AV, br TAPE, bs TUNER, bt CD, ck VCR, cl SAT. Connect these inputs to the digital ouputs of your

E-6E-6E-7EnglishANALOGUE PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTSAll these analogue outputs are buffered, have a low output impedance and are at line level. They are able

E-8E-8E-9Englishfm VCR OUT. Connect this to the S-video input of your video recorder.fl TAPE. If you are using the tape loop for a second V

E-8E-8E-9Englishgs VIDEO TRIGGER 1, gt VIDEO TRIGGER 2. The trigger outputs have different functions depending on how the ‘Video Status’ has been set