Arcam AV40 operation manual

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AV40/AVR30/AVR20/AVR10

Safety Guidelines

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Object or liquid entry WARNING – Take care that objects do not fall and

liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Liquid-ﬁlled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment.

16. Climate The equipment has been designed for use in

moderate climates and in domestic situations.

17. Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before

cleaning. The case should normally only require a wipe with

a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for cleaning.

We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause permanent white marks.

18. Power sources Only connect the equipment to a power supply of

the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment.

The primary method of isolating the equipment from the mains supply is to remove the mains plug. The equipment must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection possible.

19. Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the

equipment, turn the power oﬀ immediately and unplug the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer and do not reconnect the equipment.

20. Damage requiring service The equipment should be serviced by qualiﬁed

service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged, or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the

equipment, or C. The equipment has been exposed to rain, or D. The equipment does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance, or E. The equipment has been dropped or the

enclosure damaged.

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 of uninsulated

‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of suﬃcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket.

Class II product

This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (“ground” in the U.S.)

Warning

Mains plug/appliance coupler is used to disconnect device and it shall remain readily operable.

Safety Compliance

This equipment has been designed to meet the IEC/EN 60065 international electrical safety standard.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The building installation shall be regarded as providing protection in accordance with the rating of the wall socket outlet.

Caution on installation

For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit in a conﬁned space, such as a bookcase or similar enclosure.

 More than 0.3m (12in) is recommended.  Do not place any other equipment on this unit.

Wall

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FCC Information (for US customers)

PRODUCT CONTAINS TRANSMITTER MODULE FCC ID: APILUXASTR01, APILUXABT01

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcation not expressly approved by ARCAM may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

CAUTION (For Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)

• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between this product and all persons.

• This product and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferance will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radi oor television reception which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and

the receiver.

 Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit

diﬀerent form that to which the receiver is connected

 Consult the local retailer autorised to distribute

this type of product or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

IC Information (For Canadian customers)

PRODUCT

CONTAINS TRANSMITTER MODULE IC:

6132A-LUXASTR01, 6132A-LUXABT01

This product complies with RSS-247 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. (i) the device for operation in the band 5,150 – 5,250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. (ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5,250 – 5,350 MHz and 5,650 – 5,850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Informations sur IC (pour les clients canadiens) APPAREIL CONTIENT MODULE ÉMETTEUR IC: 6132A-LUXASTR01, 6132A-LUXABT01

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-247 du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris ée seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioél ectrique reçu, même si ce brou illage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For Canadian customers / Pour les clients canadiens: CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) “for indoor use only” ATTENTION

Aﬁn de réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonn ée é quivalente ( p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure au niveau requis pour l ’obtention d’une communication satisfaisante.

(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150–5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’ intérieur aﬁn de r é duire les risques de brouillage pré judiciable aux syst èmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m ê mes canaux.

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(ii) De plus, les utilisa teurs d evr aie nt aussi ê tre av isés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250 – 5350 MHz et 5650 – 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

RF Exposure Information

This equipment complies with FCC / I C radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of speciﬁc absorption ratio (SAR).

Cet équipement est conforme aux normes d’exposition aux radiations FCC / IC dé _nies pour un environnement non contrôlé et satisfait les directives d’exposition à la radiofréquence (RF) dans le supplément C des OET65 e t RSS102 des règles d’exposition à la fréquence radio (RF) IC. Cet équipement a de très faibles niveaux d’énergie RF qui sont jugés conformes sans test de taux d’ absorption spéciﬁque (SAR).

Safety Information (for European customers)

Avoid high temperatures. Allow for suﬃcient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.

Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the unit.

Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

Ventilation should not be impeded

Ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.

Naked ﬂame sources such as lighted candles should not be placed on the unit.

Safety Information (for European customers)

Observe and follow local regulations regardingbattery disposal.

Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing ﬂuids.

Do not place objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands. When the switch is in the OFF position, the equipment is not completely switched oﬀ from MAINS.

The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that the power supply is easily accessible.

A note about recycling

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.

This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive

Correct disposal of this product

These markings indicate that this product should not be disposed with other household waste throughout the EU..

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal and to material resources, this product must be disposed of responsibly.

To dispose of your product, please use your local return and collection systems or conatct the installer where the product was purchased.

Radio speciﬁctaion (for Europe model):

Type Frequency Range Max. RF Power Bluetooth 2,402-2,480MHz 20dBm WLAN (2.4GHz) 2,400-2,483.5MHz 20dBm 5GHz Radio 5,150-5,250MHz 23dBm

5,250-5,350MHz 23dBm

5,470-5,850MHz 30dBm Note: The above speciﬁcations are based on the RE directive. There is a possibility it can vary by country.

Welcome

Thank you and congratulations...

...for purchasing your Arcam HDA Receiver. Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new Receivers are

the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. The design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of products yet – designed and built to give you years of viewing and listening enjoyment.

This handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the Receiver. It starts by giving advice on installation, moves on to describe how to use the product and ﬁnishes with additional information on the more advanced features. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide you to the section of interest.

We hope that your HDA receiver will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the unlikely event of any fault, or if you simply require further information about Arcam products, our network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further information can also be found on the Arcam website at www.arcam.co.uk.

The HDA development team

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Contents

Safety Guidelines EN-2 Welcome EN-4 Before You Begin… EN-6 Trademark Acknowledgments EN-8 Rear Panel Connections and Controls EN-9 Audio/Video Connections EN-10 Connection Guide EN-12 Radio & Wireless Audio Connectors EN-13 Other Connectors EN-14 Speakers EN-15 Connecting Speakers EN-16 Operation EN-17 Extended front panel menu EN-18 Updating rmware via USB EN-18 Front Panel Operation EN-19 Remote Control EN-20 Customising the Remote EN-22 Essential Setup EN-28 Auto Speaker Setup EN-29 Setup Menus EN-30 Connecting to a Network EN-34

Decoding Modes EN-35 Tuner Operation EN-37 Troubleshooting EN-38 Specications EN-40 Worldwide Guarantee EN-42

Professional Installation?

It may be that the Receiver 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, and move directly to the sections dealing with using the unit. Use the Contents list to guide you to these sections.

DIY setup?

The Receiver is a powerful and sophisticated piece of AV equipment. If you are setting the unit up yourself, it is recommended that you read this handbook thoroughly before beginning. For instance, correct speaker conﬁguration and placement is a key to getting the most out of your Receiver and making sure that all the elements of your system work in harmony.

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Before You Begin…

HOME THEATRE

PHONES

AVR30

Arcam HDA Receiver

The Receivers are high-quality and high-performance home-cinema processors and ampliﬁers built to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. They combine digital processing with high-performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled home-entertainment centre.

The Receiver allows switching and control of seven analogue and six digital audio sources in addition to internal FM and DAB+ radios – as well as networked audio sources – making any of the models an ideal hub for both home-cinema and two-channel stereo systems.

Since many of these source components are also capable of generating video signals, the Receiver includes broadcastquality switching for HDMI (7 x HDMI2.0b, HDCP2.2) video/ audio signals. Control of the Receiver is either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control, IP (Ethernet) control or RS232 port.

AUX

POWER

ZONEDISPLAYDIRECTMUTEMODE / 4INFO / 3OKIN + / 5IN - / 6MENU

The remote control supplied with the Receiver is a multidevice ‘universal’ learning remote control which is simple to use, and once set up is able to control a complete system. It can be programmed using its vast internal code library to control CD and BD players, PVRs, TVs and other devices.

The installation of the Receiver in a listening room is an important process which requires care at every stage. For this reason, the installation information is very comprehensive and should be followed carefully to achieve an unrivalled level of performance.

The Receiver is designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music and movies to life.

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Placing the unit

 Place the unit on a level, ﬁrm surface, avoiding direct

sunlight and sources of heat or damp.

 Do not place the Receiver on top of a power ampliﬁer

or other source of heat.

 Do not place the ampliﬁer in an enclosed space

such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation (see page EN-2). The Receiver will run warm during normal operation.

 Do not place any other component or item on top

of the ampliﬁer as this may obstruct airﬂow around the heat-sink, causing the ampliﬁer to run hot. (The unit placed on top of the ampliﬁer would become hot, too.)

 Make sure the remote-control receiver on the front

panel display is unobstructed, otherwise this will impair the use of the remote-control. If line-of-sight is impractical, a remote-control repeater can be used with the rear panel connector (see page EN-34).

 Do not place your record deck on top of this

unit. Record decks are very sensitive to the noise generated by mains power supplies which will be heard as a background ‘hum’ if the record deck is too close.

Power

The ampliﬁer is supplied with a moulded mains plug already ﬁtted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied ﬁts your supply – should you require a new mains lead, please contact your Arcam dealer.

If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is diﬀerent, please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.

The Receiver can be switched for operation between 220–240V (switch position 230V) and 110–120V (switch position 115V).

NOTE: Ensure that the Receiver is switched oﬀ and the power lead removed before changing the position of the voltage range switch.

Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of the ampliﬁer, making sure that it is pushed in ﬁrmly. Plug the other end of the cable into your mains socket and, if necessary, switch the socket on.

The Receiver can be turned on using the power switch on the front panel. While switched on, the front panel LED will glow white.

Standby power

The Receiver can be switched into standby mode using the 2 button on the remote control. While in standby mode the front panel LED will glow red and (with default settigns) power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts.

While in Standby mode, it may be possible to hear a slight residual hum coming from the mains transformer inside the ampliﬁer. This is perfectly normal. However, if the unit is to be left unused for an extended period, we recommend that you disconnect it from the mains supply to save power.

Interconnect cables

We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables that are designed for the particular application. Other cables will have diﬀerent impedance characteristics that will degrade the performance of your system (for example, do not use cabling intended for video use to carry audio signals). All cables should be kept as short as is practically possible.

It is good practice when connecting your equipment to make sure that the mains power-supply cabling is kept as far away as possible from your audio cables. Failure to do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio signals.

For information on speaker cabling, please refer to the ‘Speakers’ section, beginning on page EN-16.

Radio interference

The Receiver is an audio device containing microprocessors and other digital electronics. Each model has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

If the Receiver causes interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by switching the Receiver oﬀ and on), the following measures should be taken:

 Re-orient the receiving antenna or route the antenna

cable of the aﬀected device as far as possible from the ARCAM Receiver and its cabling.

 Relocate the aﬀected device with respect to the

ARCAM Receiver.

 Connect the aﬀected device and the Receiver to

diﬀerent mains outlets.

If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam dealer.

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Trademark Acknowledgments

Dolby Volume

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DolbyAudio

™

AUDIO

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS:X®

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the symbol, DTS:X and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS Virtual:X™

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the symbol together, Virtual:X and the DTS Virtual:X logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

IMAX® & DTS®

Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the symbol together are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Auro -3D®

Manufactured under license from Auro Technologies. Auro, Auro-3D, Auro-Codec and Auro-Matic are registered trademarks of Auro Technologies.

AAC/AAC Plus

aacPlus is a trademark of Coding Technologies. See http://codtech.vhost.noris.net for more information.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

vTuner

MP3

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark s by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries.

Apple, AirPlay and the AirPlay logo, iPod, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of App le Inc., registered in the U.S. and oth er countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

AirPlay 2 work s with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with i Tunes

10.2.2 or later.

The Wi- Fi CERTIFIED Logo is certif ication marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Google, Google Play, Chromecast, and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC. The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and is not available in certain countries and languages. Availabilit y and react of certain features and services are device, service, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas. Contro lling certain devi ces in your home requires compatible smar t devices. Subscriptions for serv ices and applicatio ns may be required and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized subsidiary.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

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FLAC

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

- Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

- Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

- Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ‘AS IS’ AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Rear Panel Connections and Controls

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

ANALOGUE AUDIO

SUB1

SBL

SBR

HEIGHT1 L

HEIGHT1 R

HEIGHT2 L

HEIGHT2 R

CH13

CH14

CH15

CH16

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

AVR30

AVR20

AVR10

NETWORK CONNECTORS

For information,

see page EN-13, EN-14.

USB SOCKET

See page EN-14.

PREAMPLIFIER

INPUTS

See page EN-11.

HDMI CONNECTORS

For information, see page EN-10.

or DAB aerial socket.

FM/DAB

FM aerial socket,

DIGITAL CONNECTORS

Coaxial and optical digital audio

connectors, see page EN-11.

Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page EN-7 before connecting up your Receiver!

NETWORK/BLUETOOTH CONNECTORS

For information, see page EN-13,

PREAMPLIFIER

OUTPUTS

See page EN-11.

WI-FI

ETHERNET

PREAMP OUT

FLFRSL

CH15/16CH13/14

PREAMP OUT

USB 5V/0.5A

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

SUB2

SUB1

OUTPUT2

ZONE2

OUT

HDMI

FM/DAB

SAT PVR

DIGITAL AUDIO

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

OUTAVSTBCDBD

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

RS232

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

SERIAL AND IR CONTROL

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

FLFLSL

SBL

Serial control, trigger and IR

connectors, see page EN-14.

LINE OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

GAME

STB

ANALOGUE AUDIO

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

SBR

PVR

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SBL

SBR

HEIGHT1 R

ZONE2 R

SPEAKER CONNECTORS

For information, see page EN-16.

SBL

HEIGHT1 L

ZONE2 L

CLASS 2 WIRING

POWER INLET

Connect the correct

CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9PB, UK

DESIGNED IN THE UK

MADE IN VIETNAM

mains cable here

AV40

VOLTAGE SELECT

Ensure the voltage selected

matches your local power supply.

SLFL

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Audio/Video Connections

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

Before connecting your Receiver to your source components and speakers, please read through the next few pages which will explain all the input and output connectivity that is available. The ‘Speakers’ section explains how to connect up your speakers to avoid damage to the ampliﬁer and how to arrange your speakers for best performance.

General

The inputs are named to make it easier to reference connected devices (e.g. ‘ ’ or ‘ ’). They all have the same input circuit, so there is no reason why you should not connect a diﬀerent device to any of the inputs. For example, if you had two BD players and the AV input was not being used, then the second BD player could be connected to the AV input.

When connecting a video source, its audio must be connected to the corresponding sockets. For example, if you had a satellite decoder plugged into a video input, the audio must be connected to the audio inputs!

Making Connections

 Take care to place cables as far from any power

supply cabling as is practicable, to reduce hum and other noise problems.

NOTE: For each input, you must set the ‘Video Source’ and ‘Audio Source’ settings according to the connection type. (see “Input Cong.” on page EN-31)

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

ZONE2

OUT

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

HDMI

HDMI Connectors

PVR, UHD, BD, SAT, AV, GAME, STB

Connect the HDMI video outputs of your source equipment to these corresponding HDMI inputs.

OUTPUT

Connect this output to the HDMI video input of your display device. Output1 is compatible with HDMI Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC). If you have a supported television then sound from the television’s internal tuner (e.g. Freeview, Freesat, DVB-T) will be available using the Receiver’s ‘Display’ input.

EN-10

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

HDMI

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

LINE OUT

ANALOGUE AUDIO

USB 5V/0.5A

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

HDMI

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

ANALOGUE AUDIO

ETHERNET

USB 5V/0.5A

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

SBR

HEIGHT1 R

ZONE2 R

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

SBL

HEIGHT1 L

ZONE2 L

FLFLSL

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8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

HOME THEATRE

POWER

Digital audio connectors

DIGITAL AUDIO

SAT PVR

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT, PVR, BD, CD, STB, AV

Connect these inputs to the digital outputs of your available source equipment.

Zone2 connectors

Z2 OUT

The Z2 out HDMI connector can be used to connect the output of the Receiver to a system located in a second room.

ZONE2

OUT

Analogue preamplier outputs

LINE OUT

PREAMP OUT

FLFRSL

CH15/16CH13/14

PREAMP OUT

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

SUB2

SBL

SUB1

SBR

All preampliﬁer analogue outputs are buﬀered, have a low output impedance, are at line level and follow the Zone 1 volume control setting. They are able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.

For more information on connecting speakers or additional power ampliﬁers, see pages EN-9 and EN-16.

The AV40 has XLR outputs in addition to the phono pre-outs for connection to an external ampliﬁer.

Analogue audio inputs

GAME

STB

PVR

Front panel AUX input

PHONES

The front panel AUX input can be used as an analogue input, using a stereo 3.5mm lead.

AUX

Front panel PHONES socket

This socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, ﬁtted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. The headphone socket is always active, except when Receiver is muted.

When the headphone jack is inserted, the speaker outputs and analogue preampliﬁer outputs are automatically muted.

STB, GAME, AV, BD, PVR, CD

Connect the left and right inputs to the left and right outputs

ANALOGUE AUDIO

of your source equipment.

EN-11

Connection Guide

Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD player

The diagram shows how to make audio and video connections from a typical BD/DVD player.

Whether HDMI, digital or analogue connections are used, connectinng using the input/inputs labelled on the Receiver will aid in operation.

Satellite receiver

A satellite receiver is connected with the same order of preference according to the outputs provided by the satellite receiver.

CD player

Connect the digital output to the digital CD input of the Receiver and analogue output to the analogue CD input of the Receiver, using a high quality interconnect cable.

NOTE: For each input, you must set the ‘Audio Source’ setting according to the connection type. (see “Input Cong.” on page EN-31)

ETHERNET

USB 5V/0.5A

PREAMP OUT

FLFRSL

CH15/16CH13/14

PREAMP OUT

USB 5V/0.5A

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

SUB2

SUB1

LINE OUT

STB

SBL

SBR

WI-FI

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

ZONE2 R

OUTPUT1

eARC

GAME

ANALOGUE AUDIO

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

8 LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SBR

ZONE2

OUTPUT2

OUT

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO

PVR

FLFLSL

FM/DAB

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

SBL

HEIGHT1 L

ZONE2 L

DIGITAL AUDIO

SAT PVR

CLASS 2 WIRING

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

OUTAVSTBCDBD

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

RS232

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

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EN-12

Pr Pb Y

BD/SAT

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCD

PVR

HDMI

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

Radio & Wireless Audio Connectors

DAB/FM Connector

The Receiver is ﬁtted with an FM and a DAB/DAB+ receiver module. The type of aerial you need depends on your listening preferences and the local conditions.

Your Receiver is capable of superb radio reception, but only if it is receiving a good quality transmission signal.

Try the aerials supplied with your unit. If you are in a medium to strong signal area, these should be adequate for good reception. In areas with poor signal strength, you may require a roof or loft mounted aerial.

Contact your local Arcam dealer or aerial installation experts for advice about local reception conditions.

SAT

FM/DAB

In strong signal areas, the DAB/FM ‘T’ wire aerial supplied can be used with reasonable results. Mount the aerial as high up as possible on a wall.

In the UK the ‘T’-elements need to be positioned vertically for DAB reception since broadcasts are vertically polarised. In other localities, check with your Arcam dealer or try both horizontal and vertical positions for best reception.

Try each usable wall of the room to see which gives best reception and use tacks or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a ‘T’ shape, but note that no tacks should come into contact with the internal wire of the aerial.

When installed and receiving DAB/FM, check the signal strength by pressing the front panel or remote control’s button until the signal quality indicator is displayed.

In weak signal areas, a high-gain, externally-mounted or roofmounted aerial is desirable in order to receive the highest number of services.

In Band III transmission areas (such as the UK), use a multielement Yagi aerial with the elements mounted vertically, as the transmissions are vertically polarised. If you are close to more than one transmitter, use an omnidirectional or folded dipole aerial.

If the DAB services in your area are transmitted on L-band, then ask your dealer for advice for the best aerial to use.

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

If using the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth features of the Receiver, please attach the single antenna for the Bluetooth and the two antennas for the Wi-FI.

EN-13

Other Connectors

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

DIGITAL AUDIO

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

SAT PVR

HDMI

PVR

GAME

STB

LINE OUT

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

Z1 IR

Z2 IR

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

Serial connector

RS232 serial connector

RS232

The connector is used with control devices having an RS232 serial port (for example, Crestron and AMX touch-screen controllers).

Network connector

Networking is a large subject and only the briefest guidelines are presented in this handbook. Please contact your Arcam dealer or specialist installer for more information about introducing the Receiver into your computer network.

ETHERNET

USB 5V/0.5A

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

Ethernet

If an Ethernet cable is connected, the Receiver will automatically attempt to connect to your network.

You should use CAT5 cable plugged into the RJ45 socket labelled on the rear panel.

If your network uses static IP addressing rather than DHCP, you will need to provide IP address, gateway and DNS; see page EN-34 for information on setting up the network.

Trigger connectors

TRIG Z1

TRIG Z2

The trigger connectors ( and ) provide an electrical signal whenever the Receiver is switched on and the relevant zone enabled.

The trigger signal can be used to switch on and oﬀ compatible pieces of home entertainment equipment, for example, you could set up a trigger to turn on your television and BD player whenever the Receiver was switched on.

There are two trigger output sockets on the Receiver, each capable of outputting a 12V, 70mA switching signal. The socket is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger output, sleeve is ground.

TRIG Z1

Use for remotely turning on and oﬀ power amps or source equipment for Zone 1. On = 12V, Oﬀ = 0V.

TRIG Z2 (Not AVR10)

Use for remotely turning on and oﬀ power amps or source equipment for Zone 2. On = 12V, Oﬀ = 0V.

tip: Trigger output

sleeve: Ground

Infrared (IR) connectors

Z1 IR

Z2 IR

The infrared inputs ( and ) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when the Receiver front panel IR receiver is fully or partially obstructed or to allow the use of a remote control in Zone 2.

There are two IR inputs on the Receiver, each designed for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip is the modulated signal, sleeve is ground.

Z1 IR

This input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when the front panel of the Receiver is blocked.

Z2 IR (Not AVR10)

This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone 2 to allow remote control of Receiver from a second room.

tip: Modulated signal

sleeve: Ground

A supplier of infra-red receivers and emitter accessories and systems is Xantech. See www.xantech.com for more information, or ask your Arcam dealer.

NOTE: The IR inputs on the Receiver are designed for modulated signals. If the external IR receiver demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also the unit does not provide power for external receivers on the IR jack, therefore an external power source will be required.

NOTE: Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections used in multi-room installation. For more information on these connectors, see page EN-11.

USB connector

The Receiver can be updated via the USB socket on the rear of the unit, if no network connection and so “Over The Air” update is not available.

EN-14

Speakers

The AVR10/AVR20/AVR30/AV40 allows you to connect up to sixteen speakers. The AV40 needs additional power ampliﬁers for all channels. The AVR10/AVR20/AVR30 has 7 channels of ampliﬁcation. 5 channels of ampliﬁcation correspond to speakers installed in the front left, centre, front right, surround left, surround right. The remaining 2 channels of ampliﬁcation can be assigned as:

 bi-amp the front left and right  surround back left and surround back right  height 1 left and right  Zone 2 left and right

Height front left, height front right, height back left, height back right and ﬁve more additional speakers can be attached using an additional power ampliﬁer, see page EN-16 for more information.

With the addition of correctly installed and conﬁgured height channels, Dolby Atmos for the home, DTS:X or Auro 3D brings the ultimate cinema sound experience to your home theatre to create powerful, moving audio that ﬂows around you.

The conguration and placement of your speakers is very important. All speakers, with the exception of

the subwoofer(s), should be arranged around your normal viewing/listening position. The subwoofer should be placed in a position which gives an even frequency response in all listening positions. Incorrect placement leads to bass boom in some areas. Often the only way to ﬁnd a good position for your subwoofer(s) is by experimentation. A good place to start experimenting is close to a wall but at least 1m away from any corners. You can also consult your subwoofer handbook for placement suggestions.

EN-15

Connecting Speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

ANALOGUE AUDIO

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STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

be removed

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

LINE OUT

ANALOGUE AUDIO

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

CH15/16CH13/14

SUB2

ETHERNET

USB 5V/0.5A

PREAMP OUT

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

SBR

HEIGHT1 R

ZONE2 R

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

SBL

HEIGHT1 L

ZONE2 L

FLFLSL

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MADE IN VIETNAM

CLASS 2 WIRING

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

LINE OUT

ANALOGUE AUDIO

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

ETHERNET

USB 5V/0.5A

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

SBR

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

SBL

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

DIGITAL AUDIO

RS232

BLUETOOTHWI-FI

TRIG Z1 Z1 IR

Z2 IRTRIG Z2

OUTAVSTBCDBD

SAT PVR

HDMI

FM/DAB

PVR

GAME

STB

ANALOGUE AUDIO

ETHERNET

USB 5V/0.5A

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

SBR

HEIGHT1 R

ZONE2 R

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

SBL

HEIGHT1 L

ZONE2 L

FLFLSL

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SPEAKER OUTPUTS

STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR

ZONE2

OUT

OUTPUT1

eARC

OUTPUT2

To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the corresponding terminals on the back of the Receiver, insert the speaker wires through the hole in each post and screw the terminals back up. Make sure that the red (positive/+) terminal of the speaker is connected to the red (positive/+) terminal on the back panel, and the black (negative/) terminal of the speaker is connected to the black (negative/) terminal on the back panel.

ZONE2 R

HEIGHT1 R

SBR

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

FLFLSL

ZONE2 L

HEIGHT1 L

SBL

Bi-amping the Front Left & Front Right speakers

Bi-amping is the use of two ampliﬁer channels per speaker. Bi-amping can provide better sound quality than conventional single wiring. If you do not have Surround Back speakers (i.e. you have a 5.1 surround system, not a 7.1 system) then you can use the spare Surround Back speaker outputs to bi-amplify the front left and right speakers, if your speakers support biamping. The spare channels can alternatively be used to power stereo speakers in another room (Zone 2).

Speakers that support bi-amping have two sets of +/- terminals per speaker, usually linked together by metal strips. These metal strips MUST be removed when bi-amping; failure to remove them will result in damage to the ampliﬁer that is not covered under warranty.

To bi-amp the front left and right speakers, remove the metal strips from the speaker terminals. Connect the woofer or LF terminals to the FL and FR terminals on the Receiver. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the SBL and SBR terminals on the Receiver. Finally, navigate to the Setup Menu ‘Spkr Types’ and set the ‘Use Channels 6+7 for’ menu option to ‘BiAmp L+R’; see page EN-32.

Using external power ampliers

The internal power ampliﬁer of the Receiver can be supplemented or replaced with external power ampliﬁcation, such as the Arcam PA720. Connect the sockets to your power ampliﬁer inputs:

LINE OUT

PREAMP OUT

FLFRSL

CH15/16CH13/14

PREAMP OUT

Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2

SUB2

SBL

CLASS 2 WIRING

SBL

HEIGHT1 L

ZONE2 L

SBL

Link MUST

LINK MUST BE REMOVED

SBR

be removed

Connecting Subwoofers

PREAMP OUT

FLFRSL

The Receiver also allows up to four active subwoofers to be connected to the or outputs. Refer to your subwoofer handbook for the correct setting up and connection procedure for your particular subwoofer(s).

SUB1

SBL

SBR

PREAMP OUT

CH15/16CH13/14

SUB2

EN-16

Link MUST

LINK MUST BE REMOVED

SUB1

SBR

FL, FR

Connect these to the equivalent Right and Left front channels of your power ampliﬁer.

Connect these to the Centre front channel of your power ampliﬁer.

SUB

Subwoofer outputs. Connect this to the input of your active subwoofer(s), if present.

SR, SL

Surround Right and Surround Left outputs. Connect these to the Surround Right and Left power ampliﬁer inputs.

SBR, SBL

Surround Back Right and Surround Back Left outputs. Connect these to the Surround Back Right and Surround Back Left power ampliﬁer inputs.

Height 1 (Height Front), Height 2 (Height Back)

Height Front and Height Back. Connect these to the Height channel power ampliﬁer inputs.

All preampliﬁer analogue outputs are buﬀered, have a low output impedance and are at line level. They are able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.

SBR

HEIGHT1 R

ZONE2 R

It is important that no stray strands of wire from these connections are allowed to touch another cable or the product casing. Failure to ensure this can cause a short circuit and damage your Receiver.

Ensure the unit is switched o whilst connecting speakers. Do not over-tighten the loudspeaker terminals, or use a wrench, pliers, etc., as this could damage the terminals and this would not be covered under the product’s warranty.

Speaker cables

The speakers should be connected to the ampliﬁer using good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables. Cheap speaker cables should be avoided – they are a false economy and can signiﬁcantly degrade the sound quality.

The cable runs to the speakers should be as short as practicable. Connections to the speaker terminals should always be ﬁnger tight, whether using bare wires or spade connectors.

Operation

Operating your Receiver

For information display we recommend you use the OSD (On-Screen Display) on your display device whenever possible.

Switching on

Press the front panel power button in. The power LED will glow white. When initialisation is complete, the display shows the volume setting and the name of the selected input.

Please wait until the unit has ﬁnished initialising before operating the Receiver. It is recommended that if the unit is switched oﬀ, you should wait at least 10 seconds before switching the unit back on.

Standby

The Receiver has a standby mode which can be entered by pressing STANDBY on the remote control. When in standby mode, the display is blank and the LED glows red.

If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period, we recommend that you disconnect it from the mains supply to save power.

To switch on from standby

Press the STANDBY button on the remote control, any key on the front panel (other than the power button) or rotate the volume knob.

Front panel display

The Receiver is ready for use after about four seconds. The display window shows the currently selected source and

the last selected information view setting (this information line can be changed using the button).

The current volume setting for Zone 1 is displayed on the front panel. The volume setting for Zone 2 is displayed temporarily whenever it is adjusted.

The front panel display is also used for unit setup after pressing the key on the front panel or remote.

Selecting a source

To select a particular source, press the or buttons until that source is shown on the front panel display, or (if available) press the corresponding source button on the remote. The following sources are available:

STB Set Top Box input

GAME Game console input

AV Audio-Visual input

SAT Satellite input

BD Blu-ray Disc/DVD player input

UHD UHD player input

PVR Personal Video Recorder input

CD Compact Disc player input

FM Internal tuner input

DAB Internal tuner input (this source is market

dependent and may not be available on your Receiver)

NET Ethernet input

USB External USB solid-state device (e.g. pen

drive) input

AUX Auxiliary (front panel) input

DISPLAY The Audio Return Channel (eARC) from

a compliant display. Use this with a compliant television using internal TV tuners.

Stereo Direct

To listen to a pure analogue stereo input, press the button. The Stereo Direct mode automatically bypasses all processing and any surround functions. In direct mode, digital processing is shut down to improve the sound quality and reduces digital noise with the Receiver to an absolute minimum.

Note: when Stereo Direct mode is selected, no bass management is performed, meaning that bass signals will not be redirected to a subwoofer.

Volume control

It is important to realise that the level of the volume indicator is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to your loudspeakers. The Receiver often delivers its full output power long before the volume control reaches its maximum position, particularly when listening to heavily recorded music. In comparison, some movie sound tracks can appear very quiet, as many directors like to keep maximum levels in reserve for special eﬀects sequences.

Headphones

To use headphones with the Receiver, plug the headphones into the socket in the centre of the front panel.

When headphones are plugged into the front panel socket, the outputs for Zone 1 are muted and the audio will be down-mixed to two channels (2.0). The two-channel down-mix is required so that the centre channel and surround information can be heard via the headphones.

Most audio inputs have both analogue and digital connections. You must specify the type of connection used for each input using the ‘Audio Source’ option in the ‘Input Conﬁg.’ menu, see page EN-31. Note that an incorrect setting will result in no sound — the default for inputs with HDMI is HDMI audio. If you are not using HDMI audio then this setting must be changed. For inputs that do not have HDMI, the default is digital audio.

The processing mode and Stereo Direct functions are remembered and recalled for each individual input.

EN-17

Extended front panel menu

Pressing the key on the front panel and holding it for longer than four seconds will bring up the Extended Menu, allowing you to perform the following:

Restore to factory defaults

This option allows you to restore all settings on your Receiver to the defaults that it left the factory with.

Check for update

Checks for an over-the-air ﬁrmware update (requires external network connection).

Restore secure backup

This option allows you to restore all settings to their state as saved using the ‘Store secure backup’ feature. This option is useful if settings are accidentally changed.

Standby mode

“Auto” uses the power-saving auto-standby feature, which will cause the unit to go into standby after 20 minutes if no signal is present or user input occurs, “manual” allows the user full control of when the unit goes into standby.

Protection sensitivity

This option allows adjustment of the protection sensitivity of the power ampliﬁer (not AV40). Caution should be used with this setting as it is deliberately conﬁgured for maximum protection and should only be adjusted when using speakers that are “complex loads”!

Use display HDMI

If set to “no” the Receiver will ignore the EDID of the display and send all resolutions from the source through the Receiver.

Store secure backup

This option allows you to save all the Receiver settings to a secure area of memory. The settings can be retrieved using the Restore option above.

Restore USB backup

This option allows you to restore all the settings from a ﬁle previously saved on a USB ﬂash drive.

Store USB backup

This option allows you to save all the settings to a USB ﬂash drive.

Region

Sets the region you are located - Europe, (RoW) US or Canada.

Change remote code

The default RC5 system code the Receiver responds to is 16. If required, for example due to another device in your system also using this RC5 system code, it can be changed to 19. The supplied remote can also be reprogrammed to use RC5 system code 19 commands, see page EN-22.

Display type

Adjusts the position of the OSD depending on if a 16:9 & 21:9 display is being used.

Updating rmware via USB

The ﬁrmware in your Receiver can be updated from a USB ﬂash drive containing ﬁrmware update ﬁles.

You can download the latest ﬁrmware ﬁle, together with upgrading instructions, from the Arcam website

(www.arcam.co.uk).

EN-18

Front Panel Operation

Stereo Direct on/oﬀ. Provides a direct analogue path from

DIRECT

the analogue inputs to the left and right front outputs.

Switches oﬀ any surround processing modes and shuts

down the DSP circuits for best stereo sound quality.

Adjusts the analogue output volume

in the selected zone (line out,

speakers and headphones).

PHONES

This socket accepts headphones

with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, ﬁtted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug.

AUX

Auxiliary line level input.

INPUT

These buttons select the source

connected to the corresponding

input (or internal input)

Unused sources can be prevented

from being selected in the setup

menu by blanking the name in

MENU > Input Conﬁg.

VOLUME

AVR30

PHONES

Used to enter selections

made in the Setup menu.

AUX

Selects the Setup menus on the on-screen display (OSD).

Selects between Stereo and

MODE

the available surround modes

for the current source.

Selects the information

displayed on the lower left

portion of the front panel.

INFO

This switches the display brightness

between oﬀ/dim/bright.

Selects between Zone 1

and Zone 2 control.

ZONEDISPLAYDIRECTMUTEMODE / 4INFO / 3OKIN + / 5IN - / 6MENU

MUTE

Mutes all analogue audio outputs in the

currently selected zone.

DISPLAY

ZONE

POWER

This indicates the status of the receiver and is

POWER/STANDBY LED

green when the Receiver is powered on. Red

indicates the unit is in Standby mode.

HOME THEATRE

POWER

Switches the main power to the

Receiver on and oﬀ.

Once the unit is switched oﬀ,

it should be left for at least ten

seconds before switching on again.

Remote Control Receiver. This is positioned behind the display window, on the front panel. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of sight from the remote control for operation. If this is not possible, use a separate sensor connected to the Z1 IR input on the rear panel.

EN-19

Remote Control

The universal remote controller

The Receiver is supplied with a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote control that can control up to eight devices. It is pre-programmed for use with the Receiver and many other Arcam products (FM/DAB tuners, CD players and BD players).

With its extensive built-in library of codes, it can also be used with thousands of third party audio-visual components – TVs, satellite and set-top boxes, PVRs, CD players, etc. See the list of codes at the back of this handbook.

It is also a ‘learning’ remote, so you can teach it almost any function from an old single-device remote.

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

 Ensure there are no obstacles between the remote

control and the remote sensor on the Receiver. The remote has a range of about 7 metres. (If the remote sensor is obscured, the Z1 IR remote control input jack on the rear panel is available. Please consult your dealer for further information.)

 Remote operation may become unreliable if strong

sunlight or ﬂuorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the Receiver.

 Replace the batteries when you notice a reduction in

the operating range of the remote control.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the handset. To do this, press the catch on the battery cover as indicated by the arrow on the catch and remove the battery cover.

2. Insert two ‘AAA’ batteries, as indicated in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover. To do this, locate the lug on the battery cover into the corresponding hole on the short edge of the battery compartment. Now press the opposite end of the battery cover (with the catch) down so that the cover is ﬂush with the main body of the remote and the catch clicks.

Notes on batteries:

 Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as

leakage and bursting.  Do not mix old and new batteries together.  Do not use non-identical batteries together –

although they may look similar, diﬀerent batteries

may have diﬀerent voltages.  Ensure the plus (+) and minus (-) ends of each

battery match the direction indicated in the battery

compartment.  Remove batteries from equipment that is not going

to be used for a month or more.  When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental or local regulations that apply in

your country or area.

Useful information

Backlight

A backlight comes on for eight seconds whenever a key is pressed. This helps you use the handset in subdued lighting conditions.

LED blinks

Short blinks indicate a valid key press. Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a device

code) or signal the beginning and successful completion of a programming sequence.

The symbol ‘*’ is used in the manual to indicate an LED blink.

Timeouts and unassigned keys Time out – After 30 seconds the remote exits the

programming state and returns to normal operation. Stuck key timeout – After any key is pressed continuously

for 30 seconds, the remote stops sending IR transmission to conserve battery life. The remote remains oﬀ until all keys are released.

Unassigned keys – the remote ignores any unassigned key presses for a particular Device Mode and does not transmit IR.

Low voltage indicator

When the batteries are running down, the backlight ﬂashes brieﬂy whenever you press a button.

If this happens, ﬁt two new AAA alkaline batteries as soon as possible.

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Device Mode/Source keys

As the remote can control your Receiver as well as a range of other equipment: many of the buttons have more than one function depending on the ‘device mode’ selected on the remote control.

The Device Mode keys (shown below) select the source on the Receiver. If one of these keys is pressed brieﬂy, a command is transmitted to change the source on the unit. Also the functionality of the remote control changes to operate the selected source device; it’s like having a bundle of diﬀerent remotes in your hand!

Internal FM or DAB tuner input

Auxiliary input

Ethernet input (e.g. Internet radio)

Bluetooth input

Audio-visual input

Satellite input

Personal Video Recorder (or Digital Video Recorder) input

Games console input

Blu-ray Disc or DVD player

Compact Disc player input

Set Top Box decoder input

UHD

UHD player input

Each Device Mode changes the behaviour of many of the remote keys to control the source device appropriately. For example: in CD mode 9 plays the previous CD track, but in AV mode 9 issues the TV ‘channel down’ command.

The remote 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 is playing or skipping tracks on a CD, for example.

Navigation keys

The Navigation keys steer the cursor in Setup menus or on-screen menus. They also replicate the navigation functions of original remotes supplied with other home entertainment devices in your

system. OK conﬁrms a setting.

Volume control

By default, the remote is set up so that the volume control and mute buttons always control the volume of the Receiver, regardless of which Device Mode the remote is currently set for. This is known as volume ‘punch through’.

For example, if you are listening to a CD, you will probably have the remote in CD Device Mode to control the CD player. You can use the volume controls on the remote directly to adjust the volume of the Receiver without ﬁrst having to press

to put the remote into AMP Device Mode. The volume buttons ‘punch through’ the CD Device Mode on the remote to the AMP Device Mode.

Volume ‘punch through’ can be disabled individually for any Device Mode if desired.

Customising the remote

The remote oﬀers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the remote keypad. For details of this, and other customisation features, see “Customising the Remote” on page EN-22.

The remote complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit diﬀerent

from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

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Customising the Remote

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NOTE

On the following pages, a single ‘blink’ of the remote’s power LED is indicated by the symbol*.

Code learning

The supplied remote comes with a complete library of pre-programmed codes. After you have set up the remote for your device, you may nd that there are one or more functions on your original remote which do not have a place on the keypad. For convenience, the remote oers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the remote keypad.

Before you start, make sure that:

< The original remote control is working correctly. < The remotes are not pointing at your device. < The remotes have fresh batteries. < The remotes are not in direct sunlight or under strong

ﬂuorescent lights.

NOTE

Learned functions are mode-dependent. You could assign up to eight dierent functions to a single key – a separate learned function for each mode.

Direct code setup (Method 1)

The rst method is to program the remote with the 3-digit code number for the device you wish to control – see “device code tables”. Make a note of the suggested number or numbers – the most popular code is listed rst. Now power on the device.

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

You are now in setup mode, and you can release the buttons.

2. Enter a 3-digit code for the device. If the 3-digit code number you entered is correct for the

device, it will turn oﬀ. If it doesn’t turn oﬀ, enter the next code number from your list until the device does turn oﬀ.

3. Once you have found the correct code, press the Device key again. The LED blinks three times conﬁrm that the code has been successfully stored.

Library search setup (Method 2)

Library search allows you to scan through all the codes contained in the remote’s memory. It can take a lot longer than the previous method, so only use this method if:

< Your device does not respond to the remote after you

have tried all the codes listed for your brand.

< Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code tables.

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

2. Point the remote control at the product you wish to control and press the navigation pad. Each time the is pressed, the code counts up (or down) one code number with a signal to power oﬀ the device.

3. Continue pressing the up or down button, in approximately one second intervals, until the device turns oﬀ. (DO NOT alternate the up and down button – you need to move in only one direction.)

4. To store the correct code, press the Device key again. The LED blinks three times

the code has been successfully stored.

button on the

button

to conﬁrm that

Learning setup (Method 3)

The third method involves ‘teaching’ the Arcam remote from the original remote for the device. The two remotes should be facing each other, about 10cm apart.

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

2. Press the button on the Arcam remote that you want to assign a command to. The LED blinks once * indicating that the remote is ready to learn the command.

3. Press and hold the appropriate key on the other remote until the LED blinks twice Arcam remote has learned the command from your other remote.

4. Continue learning the commands from your other remote by pressing the next button on the remote and repeating steps 2 and 3.

. This indicates the

5. Once the remote has learned all the selected commands, press and hold the Device key you used to enter learning together with the Numeric key to store the learned commands.

NOTE

If the Arcam remote LED blinks ve times

process. In this case, please start the Learning Setup from the start.

The and keys do not learn commands.

there was an error in the learning

Important notes

< Once you start a Code Learning session, you have

approximately ten seconds to conduct each step. Any longer, and a timeout means that you’ll have to start the process again.

< The Learning feature is mode-speciﬁc – you can copy

one feature per mode onto a key.

< The remote can learn approximately 16 functions in total. < To replace a learned function, simply assign a new

function to the same key.

< Learned functions are retained when you change

batteries.

< If Code Learning fails, try altering the distance between

the two remotes; make sure that the ambient light is not too bright.

Deleting the learned data

To delete all the learned data for a device:

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

2. Press and hold down the Device key for the product that you want to erase, together with the key for three seconds until the LED blinks twice

3. If no further key presses are made for 30 seconds after the LED blinks twice mode without deleting the learned data.

, the remote leaves erase

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4. If you press the Device key together with the key one more time within 30 seconds after LED blinks twice

, you can ﬁnish the erase mode deleting all the

data learned on the Device. The LED blinks three times

to conﬁrm.

To delete the learned data for a key for a device:

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

2. Press and hold down the key on which you want to delete the data for three seconds. The LED blinks twice

. If any further key press is made, the remote escapes from erase mode without deleting the learned data.

3. If any further key press is not made for 30 seconds, the LED blinks twice erase mode automatically without deleting the learned data.

4. If you press the Device key together with the key again within 30 seconds after the LED blinks twice, all the data learned for that Device is deleted and you leave erase mode. The LED blinks three times conﬁrmation.

, the remote escapes from the

Reading stored code numbers

1. Press the Device key for the product that you want to set up together with the key. Hold down both keys for three seconds until the LED blinks.

2. Press the key and count the number of blinks (*=1,

gap between digits. (Note that ‘0’ is represented by ten blinks:

=2,

=3, etc.). There is a time

Locking/Unlocking a specific Device Mode

When you ﬁrst unpack your remote and insert the batteries, it is able to control certain Arcam components automatically (e.g. BD players, Ampliﬁers, Tuners and CD Players). We achieve this by programming speciﬁc Arcam device codes onto the relevant Device Mode keys, then locking the Device Modes so you don’t reprogram them inadvertently.

If you want to override these locked default settings – to control a third-party BD player, for example – you will ﬁrst need to unlock BD Mode before setting up the remote using one of the learning methods described on the previous page.

Here are the factory default settings:

Device

Mode

AMP

UHD

GAME

STB

SAT

PVR

Alternative codes are available for multi-room solutions, or in the case of code clashes with other manufacturer’s products.

For example:

(system code 19): 002

Note that you need to change the system code on the product you wish to control, as well as the remote.

Default

status

Locked 001 (Arcam code 16)

Locked 001 (Arcam)

Unlocked 108 (Philips TV )

Unlocked Code learning only

Unlocked 030 (Bush/Goodmans/

Unlocked 128 (Sky+ Digital, from

Unlocked 018 (Humax PVR, from

Locked 001 (Arcam)

Default codes

Grundig, from SAT database)

SAT database)

1. AMP, BD and CD are the Device keys that may be Locked or Unlocked.

Lock and Unlock are toggles (they change from Lock to Unlock to Lock, etc.).

2. Press and hold the Device and keys together for three seconds.

The power LED stays lit, showing that it is in Lock/Unlock setup mode.

3. If there is no further key input for 30 seconds, the LED goes oﬀ and the remote leaves Lock/Unlock setup mode.

4. To toggle the status of a device and then verify the status of a device, press the keys in sequence:

If you have locked the device, the LED blinks three times:

If unlocked the device, the LED blinks ﬁve times:

5. If you press a valid Device key within 30 seconds, the LED blinks three times: Lock/Unlock setup mode.

and the remote leaves

Controlling the volume of other devices

By default, the volume keys and mute key control the amplier volume.

You can congure these buttons so they send volume commands to another device. In the following example, the volume commands are sent to a linked AV device (your television, for instance):

1. Press + for three seconds, until the LED lights and stays on.

2. Press UP.

3. Press again. The LED blinks three times

The volume and mute keys will now send the volume commands to the TV.

To set the volume buttons to control the amplier once more, repeat the above steps, except press in step3.

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Hidden commands

Command Eect

AMP +

AMP + OK

AMP +

CD +

BD +

Sends a Power On command

Sends a Power Oﬀ command

Sends a Zone command

Cycles through HDMI outputs 1, 2, 1&2.

Sends a Power On command

Sends a Power Oﬀ command

Sends a Power On command

Sends a Power Oﬀ command

Sends a Resolution command

Factory default reset

You can reset your remote to the original factory default settings.

Press and hold both the (home) and keys for about ve seconds until the power LED blinks ve

times

All programming and setup codes that you have entered into the remote are erased and the remote returns to the original factory default settings.

Device codes

The tables that are in the nal section of this Handbook list 3-gure codes for dierent manufacturers’ devices.

Use these when setting your remote up to control

your devices, as described in Direct code setup: Method1 (see previous page).

If more than one code number is listed, try the rst number. If the results are unsatisfactory, continue trying the numbers for that manufacturer to get the best ‘t’ with the functionality required.

If the manufacturer of your equipment is not listed, you can try Library search setup: Method2 (see previous page). This method allows you to scan through every code contained in the remote’s memory.

AMP Device Mode

The Device Mode button conﬁgures the remote to control the Receiver. Pressing this button does not aﬀect the currently selected input on the Receiver.

The functionality of the remote is context sensitive for the internal sources and is described in the following table.

Single press – Toggles Receiver power

between standby and on in the current zone (zone in which the command is received).

Press and hold – Forces all zones into standby, regardless of which zone the command was received in.

0......9

The number keys can be used for direct entry of numeric values

SYNC

Sync. Delays may be introduced into the video signal by video processing which causes a mismatch between the audio and video timing. You will notice this by speech sound being out of synchronization with the lip movements in the video. To compensate for this, you can adjust the lip sync delay. Press the button

and use the Press again to exit the lip sync trim menu.

INFO

Info cycles through the information displayed on the lower left portion of the front panel display when on , and inputs.

Brings up the DTS:X dialogue control adjustment.

Displays the unit’s setup menu on the On Screen Display.

POP UP

Toggles Dolby Volume on/oﬀ.

AUDIO

Toggles Dirac Live EQ on/oﬀ.

and > navigation buttons.

RTN

Brings up a temporary subwoofer trim control. Use the

and > navigation buttons. Press

again to exit the sub trim control. As this is a temporary adjustment, the sub trim level is reset to the value set in the Speaker Levels menu when the unit is turned oﬀ or put into standby.

Toggles the mute function of the AVR.

VOL

Adjust ampliﬁer volume.

MODE

Cycles through the available surround and downmix modes.

DISP

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

DIRECT

Stereo direct on/oﬀ. Provides a direct analogue path from the analogue inputs to the left and right front outputs. Switches oﬀ any surround processing modes and shuts down the DSP circuits for the best stereo sound quality.

Navigate the ﬁles and menus on the screen.

OK selects the highlighted ﬁle or enters the

highlighted menu on the screen – equivalent to ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remote controls.

Left

Right

Down

AMP + AMP + AMP + OK

RED

Red button.

GREEN

Green button.

YELLOW

Yellow button.

BLUE

Blue button.

RADIO

Tuner input.

AUX

Aux input.

input.

USB

USB input.

AV input.

SAT

SAT input.

PVR

PVR input.

GAME

Game console input.

BD input.

CD input.

STB

STB input.

UHD

UHD input.

Power on from standby Standby from Power on

select Zone 2

Network commands

When using the network client, the keys below are used to navigate music ﬁles in AMP Device Mode.

Navigates the ﬁles on screen.

OK selects/plays the highlighted ﬁle.

Selects the previous/next track in the current

playlist.

Pause and playback of the current track.

Stops playback.

RED

Adds the currently displayed radio station to the favourites list when using the network client.

GREEN

Removes the currently displayed radio station to the favourites list when using the network client.

Returns navigation to the top level of the network client menus (‘Home’)

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BD/DVD Device Mode

The Device Mode button conﬁgures the remote to control the functions of Arcam Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, although this can be changed. Pressing this button also selects BD as the source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

Open/close disc tray.

0...9

Searches for and plays the track corresponding to the key pressed when playing a CD.

DISP

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options.

MODE

Cycles through the repeat options (track, disc, etc.).

Fast rewind.

Fast forward.

Press and release to skip back to the beginning

of the current/previous track.

Press and release to skip forwards to the

beginning of the next track.

Stop playback of a BD or DVD.

Pause and playback of the current track.

Start recording (on products that have this feature).

Disc menu.

POP UP

Activates BD/DVD player menu, if available.

Navigate setup and BD/DVD programme selection menus.

OK selects the highlighted ﬁle or enters the

highlighted menu on the screen – equivalent to ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remote controls.

Left

Right

Down

BD +

Power on from Standby

BD +

Standby from Power on

BD +

changes the picture resolution (for BD,

only on the Home screen).

Returns navigation to the top level of the menu (‘Home’).

AUDIO

Changes audio decode format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.).

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED

RED button for BD

GREEN

GREEN button for BD

YELLOW

YELLOW button for BD

BLUE

BLUE button for BD.

AV Device Mode

The Device Mode button conﬁgures the remote to control the functions of a television or other display device. You will need to conﬁgure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects as the source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

(Some TVs require you to use a number key to turn them on).

0...9

Functions as original remote number key – usually for channel selection.

DISP

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display) function, if available.

MODE

AV; this function is TV speciﬁc.

Channel down.

Channel up.

INFO

Displays picture information; this function is TV speciﬁc.

POP UP

Guide.

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK conﬁrms a selection (equivalent to ‘Enter’ or

‘Select’ on some remotes).

Returns navigation to the top level of the menu (‘Home’).

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED

RED key for Text TV

GREEN

GREEN key for Text TV

YELLOW

YELLOW key for Text TV

BLUE

BLUE key for Text TV.

UHD

UHD Device Mode

The Device Mode button selects as the source. The UHD page allows code learning from a dedicated UHD

remote – see “Customising the Remote” on page EN-22

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STB Device Mode

The Device Mode button selects as the source. If conﬁgured to work with your set top box decoder or similar

device, the remote can subsequently control the device.

Toggles power between standby and on.

0...9

Functions as original remote number key – usually for channel selection.

DISP

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display) function, if available.

MODE

Selects the Library or Media function.

Rewind.

Fast Forward.

Channel down.

Channel up.

Stop playback.

Pause and playback of the current track.

Record.

INFO

Opens the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) on some satellite and cable set top boxes.

POP UP

Turns on the Menu function if the set top box uses this feature.

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK conﬁrms a selection (equivalent to ‘Enter’ or

‘Select’ on some remotes).

Returns navigation to the top level of the menu (‘Home’).

AUDIO

Selects the Help function.

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED

RED button for set top box.

GREEN

GREEN button for set top box.

YELLOW

YELLOW button for set top box.

BLUE

BLUE button for set top box.

SAT Device Mode

The Device Mode button selects as the source. If conﬁgured to work with your satellite receiver, the remote

can subsequently control the device.

Toggles power between standby and on.

0...9

Functions as original remote number key – usually for channel selection.

DISP

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display) function, if available.

Channel down.

Channel up.

INFO

Displays programme information.

POP UP

Guide (or Setup on some set top boxes).

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK conﬁrms a selection (equivalent to ‘Enter’ or

‘Select’ on some remotes).

Returns navigation to the top level of the menu (‘Home’).

RTN

Back.

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED

RED button for Satellite.

GREEN

GREEN button for Satellite.

YELLOW

YELLOW button for Satellite.

BLUE

BLUE button for Satellite.

PVR Device Mode

The Device Mode button selects as the source. If conﬁgured to work with your personal (hard disc) video

recorder or similar device, the remote can subsequently control the device.

Toggles power between standby and on.

0...9

Functions as original remote number key – usually for channel selection.

INFO

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display) function, if available.

MODE

Selects the Library or Media function.

Rewind.

Fast Forward.

Channel down.

Channel up.

Stop playback.

Pause and playback of the current track.

Record.

Opens the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) on some satellite and cable set top boxes.

POP UP

Turns on the Menu function if the PVR uses this feature.

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK conﬁrms a selection (equivalent to ‘Enter’ or

‘Select’ on some remotes).

Returns navigation to the top level of the menu (‘Home’).

AUDIO

Selects the Help function.

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED

RED button for PVR.

GREEN

GREEN button for PVR.

YELLOW

YELLOW button for PVR.

BLUE

BLUE button for PVR.

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CD Device Mode

The Device Mode button selects as the source. The button is conﬁgured to control the CD functions of

Arcam CD players, although this can be changed (see “Locking/Unlocking a speciﬁc Device Mode” on page EN-23).

Toggles power between standby and on.

Open/close disc tray.

0...9

Searches for and plays the track corresponding to the key pressed.

DISP

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options.

MODE

Cycles through the repeat options (track, disc, etc.).

Fast rewind.

Fast forward.

Press and release to skip back to the beginning

of the current/previous track

Press and release to skip forwards to the

beginning of the next track.

Stop playback of a CD

Pause and playback of the current track.

POP UP

In ‘normal play’ (i.e. the display does not show the letter P), press the

and

select the track and then stores the track. In ‘program play’ mode, the key deletes

the stored track.

keys to

Navigate setup and CD programme selection menus.

OK selects the highlighted ﬁle or enters the

highlighted menu on the screen – equivalent to ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remote controls.

Left

Right

Down

CD +

Power on from Standby

CD +

Standby from Power on.

AMP

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RADIO

Plays the programmed tracks.

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Essential Setup

Before you use your Receiver it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker conﬁguration. This allows the Receiver to process any surround sound digital source to exactly match your system and give you the ultimate surround sound experience.

There are three pieces of vital information which are outlined in the sections: ‘Speaker Types’, ‘Speaker Distances’ and ‘Speaker Levels’.

The way you enter this information manually into the Receiver is given later in the ‘Setup Menus’ section on page EN-30.

When calibrated using Dirac Live room equalisation the speaker levels and delays will be established automatically and applied when the equalisation is turned on, speaker types however must be manually entered. For use with equalization turned oﬀ, the speaker size, speaker distance and speaker levels settings must be entered manually. It is important to understand why these speaker settings must be entered, which is why this section is presented before the section on equalisation.”

Speaker types

You need to set the type of speakers that you have connected to your Receiver:

Large capable of full frequency range reproduction Small not capable of full frequency range reproduction

at the low frequency end

None speaker not present in your conﬁguration

Note that it is not possible to set all speakers to ‘Small’ unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker conﬁguration. If you do not have a subwoofer, you will be forced to set your front speakers to ‘Large’.

(Advanced users may wish to automatically override the ‘Small’ speaker setting for purely stereo music listening when not watching movies. This can be achieved in the ‘Input Conﬁg.’ menu – see page EN-31.

Crossover frequency

If you have set any speakers as being Small, then you will be required to set a value for the crossover frequency. This is the frequency below which signals are ﬁltered away from these Small speakers and redirected to Large speakers or the subwoofer (if present). A frequency of 80Hz is often a good starting point, however you will probably have to experiment with diﬀerent values to ﬁnd the best value for your system or consult your speaker handbook.

Use Channels 6+7 for

If not used in the main zone, it is possible to assign the Surround Back channels to Height 1, bi-amp the Front Left/ Right channels or to provide an ampliﬁed output to Zone 2.

Speaker Levels

Finally the levels of all the speakers in the system need to be adjusted to match each other at the listening position, again to create a proper surround eﬀect. To help with this the Receiver can generate a test noise for each speaker which should be measured with a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. The meter should be set to ‘C’ weighting and slow response. Several smartphone/tablet apps are available which can also perfom this function. The level of noise measured at the listening position from each speaker should be adjusted on the Speaker Trims page of the Setup menu so that the meter reads 75dB SPL. It does not matter what the system volume setting of the Receiver is before turning the test noise on as the volume setting is over-ridden for the duration of the speaker noise test.

There are several basic SPL meters on the market at reasonable prices aimed at home cinema enthusiasts. Check your local technology store, search online or ask your dealer.

If you do not have an SPL meter or suitable app, you can try to adjust the noise level of each speaker by ear. In this case it is not possible to adjust the speakers to the absolute 75dB SPL volume level, but you should aim for all speakers sounding equally loud. Setting speaker test noise levels by ear is not recommended as it is very diﬃcult to do accurately, but is often better than doing nothing at all!

Speaker Distances

It is essential for the distance from each speaker to the listening position to be accurately measured and entered into the ‘Setup’ menu. This ensures that the sounds from the various speakers arrive at the listening position at the correct time to recreate a realistic surround eﬀect. The distance can be entered in centimetres or inches.

The terms ‘Large’ and ‘Small’ do not necessarily relate to the physical size of your speakers. As a rule of thumb, if a speaker cannot reproduce a ﬂat frequency response down to about 40Hz (and very few can!) it is often better to consider them as ‘Small’ for setup purposes of home cinema.

When a speaker is set to ‘Small’, very low frequency sounds are redirected away from that speaker to a ‘Large’ speaker or a subwoofer, which are far better suited to reproducing these low frequency sounds.

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