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Arcam AVR300 Handbook

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HA N DB OOK/MA NUE L/ H AN DB UC H / H A N D L EI DIN G
Arcam AVR300 surround sound receiver
Ampli-tuner audiovidéo Arcam AVR300
Arcam AVR300 Surround-Sound-Empfänger
Arcam AVR300 surroundsound-ontvanger
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  • Page 1 HA N DB OOK/MA NUE L/ H AN DB UC H / H A N D L EI DIN G AVR 30 0 Arcam AVR300 surround sound receiver English Ampli-tuner audiovidéo Arcam AVR300 Français Arcam AVR300 Surround-Sound-Empfänger Deutsch Arcam AVR300 surroundsound-ontvanger...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    9. Power sources Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. AVR300...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important safety instructions ......E-2 Safety compliance ........... E-2 Before you start! ........E-4 Installation ..........E-6 Positioning the unit .......... E-6 Notes on installing the AVR300......E-6 Audio connections..........E-7 Video connections..........E-8 Connecting loudspeakers ........E-9 Zone 2 connections.......... E-9 Connecting the AM and FM antennas ....

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    It may be that the AVR300 has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and setting up the unit and move directly to the section detailing the operation of your unit.
  • Page 5 Component/RGB – highest S-video – middle Composite – lowest If all the video inputs are connected simultaneously from one device, e.g., a DVD player, the AVR300 will select automatically the best format available. Zone 2 A line-level signal from the stereo analogue audio together with the composite video inputs are available for Zone 2.

  • Page 6: Installation

    ‘hum’ if the record deck is too close. Do not place any other component or item on top of the AVR300 as this may obstruct the ventilation holes, causing the AVR300 to run hot. (The unit placed on top of the AVR300 would become hot, too.)

  • Page 7: Audio Connections

    Connect the left and right outputs of your source equipment to the left and right inputs. Connection of record decks: The AVR300 is not fi tted with a phono pre-amplifi er. If you wish to connect a record deck to the AVR300, then you will need an external pre-amplifi er. Please contact your dealer for further information and recommendations on the best option for your system.

  • Page 8: Video Connections

    The RGB trigger output will control this signal when connected to the SCART socket using a cable of the type given on page 32. These cables are available from your dealer. The AVR300 does not support either 5-wire RGB HV or 3-wire RGB sync-on-green connections. AVR300...

  • Page 9: Connecting Loudspeakers

    Connecting loudspeakers The red and black terminals on the back of the AVR300 are used to make the connections to the loudspeakers. The speakers should be connected to the loudspeaker terminals, refering to the The speaker connectors labels on the rear-panel.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Am And Fm Antennas

    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 source LOCAL TRIGGER (Z1 &...

  • Page 11: Configuring The Avr300

    The best way to set up the AVR300 is using the on-screen display (OSD). To view the OSD for the initial set up, use the composite video output to connect to your TV. This is because the high quality video output has several display modes and may be incompatible with your high quality display device in its default confi guration.

  • Page 12: The 'Basic' Set-Up Menus

    AVR300 which type of video connection is present between it and your TV, in order that the AVR300 can set the control lines correctly for SCART connections. Note that if you do not wish to use the video triggers or a SCART connection, then it does not matter which value this item has.
  • Page 13 , otherwise set it to This setting controls the routing of the HQ-video within the AVR300, 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.
  • Page 14 DVD-A Sub Level: This setting allows compensation for subwoofer level gain from external decoders or sources (such as DVD-A players). When decoding digital inputs, the AVR300 follows the convention for products of this type and sets the subwoofer level 10dB higher than that of the other channels. Source products such as DVD-audio players do not follow this pattern, however, setting the subwoofer level to be the same as the other channels.
  • Page 15 75dB SPL sound level. No adjustments can be made for a speaker that is not selected in the previous ‘Speaker Sizes’ menu. Note that inserting headphones into the front panel of the AVR300 will cause all test-tones to be muted (including the headphone output).

  • Page 16: The 'Advanced' Set-Up Menus

    (analogue or digital), the tone adjustments set on this page are to be by- passed. (Note that this does not switch the AVR300 into ‘Direct’ mode, it simply sets the tone controls to zero.) ADV 2 –...

  • Page 17: Saving Settings And Exit Set-Up

    If you choose to ‘Exit Set-up’ without fi rst saving the changes, then the new settings will be lost. 1. Press to go to the ‘Set-up Menu Index’ at the ‘Save Set-up’ point. MENU 2. Press to select ‘Exit Set-up’. 3. Press when ‘Exit Set-up’ is selected to exit system confi guration. AVR300 E-17...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote control The CR80 remote control is a multi-function unit that controls the AVR300 and up to seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer to the control of the Arcam AVR300. For information on using the remote control for other devices, and a full list of features, see the instruction booklet supplied with the CR80.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Avr300

    POWER For information display we recommend you use the OSD on your TV/screen whenever possible. However, all key information is also duplicated one line at a time on the front panel display of the AVR300. Switching on/off Press the power button in. After approximately two seconds, the power LED will turn green and the current input and volume level will be shown;...

  • Page 20: Input Selection

    ZONE 2 Headphones To use headphones with the AVR300, plug the headphones into the socket on the left hand side of the front panel. When headphones are plugged into the headphones socket the main output is muted.

  • Page 21: Effects/Fx

    EFFECT None No effects active, stereo signal effect modes. The effects are only available when the AVR300 is in Music Extracted ambience and centre information stereo mode. For more information on the effects, see the section ‘DSP Effects...

  • Page 22: Using The Tuner

    It is also useful if you are trying to select a station that is too weak for the auto- search mode. Regardless of the mode used to tune your AVR300, when it is accurately tuned to a station ‘TUNED’ lights up in the display.

  • Page 23: Using The Main Menu

    The three Main Menu screens are available on your display device. The selected line of each screen is also displayed on the front panel of the AVR300. Each of the following sections has a picture showing the screen that is displayed as you move through the menus.

  • Page 24: Using Zone 2

    Control of Zone 2 is via an infra-red receiver that sends commands back to the AVR300. See ‘Control Connections’ on page 8 for further information.

  • Page 25: Surround Modes

    There is a link between the mix modes for multi-channel bitstream (e.g., 5.1) and two-channel bitstream (2.0 or 2.1) sources. If a 5.1 source is played in Surround mix mode, the AVR300 will remember this for all bitstream sources (e.g., DTS-ES Matrix, Dolby Digital 3.0 etc.) and use the maximum number of speakers the signal is encoded for.

  • Page 26: Two-Channel Source Modes

    Dolby Digital 2.0 source may only be decoded as Mono, Stereo or Pro Logic IIx Movie). Mono: The AVR300 will combine the left and right audio channels from a stereo signal to produce a mono signal. This can be of benefit when playing older audio recordings or VCR tapes, especially mono LP records.

  • Page 27: Dsp Effects Modes

    DSP Effects Modes The AVR300 has a number of effects modes that can be used to enhance a stereo signal and to make use of the surround loudspeakers. DSP effects modes are only available with stereo source signals. Music: Music surround makes full use of the additional speakers placed at the centre, sides and rear of the room.

  • Page 28: Bi-Wiring And Bi-Amping Loudspeakers

    INLET 1) Ensure that the volume control is set to minimum before starting these procedures. 2) Do not make any connections to your AVR300 while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. 3) After connecting the loudspeakers, but before switching on the AVR300, please check all...
  • Page 29 Connect the pre-amplifi er outputs of the AVR300 to the line inputs of the power amplifi er(s) you are using. If multiple two-channel power amplifi ers are in use, it is recommended to route pairs of channels through the same amplifi er (e.g., the front left and right channels should be amplifi ed by the same...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    The AVR300 requires a 6-amp fuse, or greater. ‘MUTE’ is not displayed on the front panel display. If a red LED is present, the AVR300 is in stand-by mode. your power amplifier(s) (if any) are turned on and Press any source button on the front panel or on the remote working correctly.
  • Page 31 ‘Zone 2 Stand-by’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in the Set-up Menu is set to Local Only. Unstable OSD on screen display: The AVR300 defaults to the NTSC video standard for US units and PAL for European units. If your display device is unable to display the default video standard, attach a source component the generates the video standard you wish to use;...

  • Page 32: Ir Remote Codes

    Philips ‘Pronto’ and similar devices, where it is possible to program remote codes directly into the device. The coding system for the AVR300 is based on the Philips RC-5 standard. The main system control uses RC-5 system codes ‘16’, with the tuner section using system code ‘17’ (this is to provide compatability with existing ARCAM tuners).
  • Page 33 These extra commands on code 17 allow full control of the tuner in the AVR300 using the remote control supplied with the T61/T31. The AVR300 responds to these commands in both the main zone and Zone 2. System code 17.

  • Page 34: Scart Connections

    SCART connections These pinouts describe the signal connections between the AVR300 and your display device input. SCART RGB cable with audio back to processor Signal Connector type Connector Pin Cable Type Label Audio output B RCA Phono (1) Centre Coaxial cable (1)

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    The unit can radiate RF (radio frequency) energy. In some cases this can cause interference with FM and AM radio reception. If this is the case, keep the AVR300 player and its connecting cables as far from the tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the AVR300 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also help to reduce interference.

  • Page 36: Guarantee

    This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased, or failing this, directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence. It should be sent “carriage prepaid” by a reputable carrier — NOT by post. No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit.

  • Page 37: Appendix: Serial Programming Interface

    State changes as a result of other inputs It is possible that the state of the AVR300 may be changed as a result of user input via the front panel buttons or via the IR remote control. Changes resulting from these inputs is relayed to the RC using the appropriate message type.

  • Page 38: Command Specifications

    Helligkeit des Displays / Displayhelderheid COMMAND: Byte: Description: Change the brightness of the display on the front panel of the AVR300. ‘+’ (0x2b) (Command code) Modifiez la luminosité de l’affichage du panneau avant du système AVR300. Zone: Ändern der Helligkeit des Displays an der Gerätevorderseite des AVR300.
  • Page 39 Close a menu / Fermeture d’un menu / Schließen eines Menüs / Een menu sluiten COMMAND: Close one of the menus of the AVR300. Byte: Description: ‘-’ (0x2d) (Command code) An error message is returned if the close instruction relates to a menu that is not open.
  • Page 40 RESPONSE: Resp.: – followed by a carriage return (0xd) AV_1P26 Byte: Description: ‘1’ (0x31) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 ‘2’ (0x32) – Zone 2 Response: The current source is returned, as for the command. AVR300 E-40...
  • Page 41 ‘2’ (0x32) (Reply Code) Answer code Com.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) PC_213 ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 Resp.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) AV_2P13 Response: The current video source is returned, as for the command. AVR300 E-41...
  • Page 42 Opdracht- en responsreeks om de decoderingsmodus te wijzigen naar de Response: modus Pro Logic IIx Movie: The current decode mode is returned, as for the command. Com.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) PC_512 Resp.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) AV_5P13 AVR300 E-42...
  • Page 43 Byte: Description: Com.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) PC_81: ‘8’ (0x38) (Reply Code) Resp.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) AV_8P1: Answer code ‘1’ (0x31) – Zone 1 Response: The last cursor action is returned. AVR300 E-43...
  • Page 44 Befehls-/Rückmeldesequenz, um die Sendernummer von 9 auf 10 zu erhöhen: Opdracht- en responsreeks om het voorinstellingsnummer van 9 naar 10 te verhogen: Com.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) PC_9~1 Resp.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd) AV_9P~: AVR300 E-44...
  • Page 45 Resp.: – followed by/suivie d’un/gefolgt von/gevolgd door (0xd). AV_A~1: ‘A’ (0x41) (Reply Code) Answer code ‘~’ (0x7e) (Reserved) ‘0’ (0x30) – Frequency is shown. ‘1’ (0x31) – Station name is shown. ‘2’ (0x32) – Station text is shown. AVR300 E-45...
  • Page 46 AVR300 E-46...

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