Arcam AVR360 User Manual

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AVR360

HANDBOOK AVR surround amplier

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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 appliance.

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.

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Class II product

is 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.).

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 a dry cloth.

Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. e case should normally only require a wipe with a so,

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.

7. Do not block any of the 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 ampliers) 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. e wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not t 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 the attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 tip-over.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualied 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. e equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Liquid-lled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment.

16. Service Instructions

CAUTION – ese servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel only. To reduce the risk of

electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so.

17. Climate

e equipment has been designed for use in moderate climates and in domestic situations. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms to prevent possible damage from a strike or mains surge.

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.

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

19. Power-cord protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to the point where they exit from the equipment.

20. Power lines

Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines.

21. Speaker connections

Any speakers must be connected to the AVR360 using class II wire (i.e. no connection to Earth should be made). Failure to observe this precaution may cause the unit to become damaged.

22. Non-use periods

If the equipment is not being used for an extended period, we recommend that you unplug the power cord of the equipment from the outlet, to save power.

23. Abnormal smell

If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the equipment, turn the power o immediately and unplug the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer and do not reconnect the equipment.

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

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

• More than 0.3 m (12 in.) is recommended.

• Do not place any other equipment on this unit.

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FCC INFORMATION FOR US CUSTOMERS

1. PRODUCT

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

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

is product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modication not expressly approved by ARCAM may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

3. NOTE

is product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, persuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

is 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sucient 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 by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.

• Naked ame sources such as lighted candles should not be placed on the unit.

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing uids.

• Do not place objects lled 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 o from MAINS.

• e equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that the power supply is easily accessible.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

is 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.

is product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

ese 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 conserve material resources, this product should be recycled responsibly.

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

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Contents

Safety ...........................................................E-2

Welcome .....................................................E-5

Before you begin .......................................E-6

Rear Panel Connectors .............................E-9

Audio/Video Connections .................... E-10

Connection Guide ................................................ E-14

Radio Connectors .................................. E-16

Other Connectors ..................................E-17

Speakers .................................................. E-18

Operation ................................................ E-20

Front Panel Operation .......................... E-22

Remote Control ......................................E-23

Essential Setup .......................................E-32

Auto Speaker Setup...............................E-33

Setup Menus ........................................... E-34

Decoding Modes .................................... E-40

Dolby Volume ........................................................E-42

Tuner Operation .....................................E-44

Network/USB Operation....................... E-45

Multi-Room Set Up ................................ E-46

Multi-Room Connection Guide ...................... E-47

Customising the CR102 ........................E-48

Command Summary ..........................................E-51

Device Codes .........................................................E-51

Trouble shooting .................................... E-52

Specications.......................................... E-54

Product Guarantee ................................ E-55

Device Code Tables ....................................56

ank you and congratulations on purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR360 Receiver.

Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new AVR360 Receiver is the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. e design of the FMJ 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.

is handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the AVR360 Receiver. It starts by giving advice on installation, moves on to describe how to use the product and nishes 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 FMJ 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.

e FMJ development team

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Professional Installation?

It may be that the AVR360 has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualied 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?

e AVR360 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 conguration and placement is a key to getting the most out of your AVR360 and making sure that all the elements of your system work in harmony.

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before you

begin…

e AVR360 is a high-quality and high-performance home-cinema processor and amplier built to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. It combines digital processing with high-performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled home-entertainment centre.

e AVR360 allows switching and control of seven analogue and six digital audio sources in addition to internal AM, FM and DAB radio – as well as networked and USB audio sources – making it 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 AVR360 includes broadcast-quality switching for HDMI, Composite, S-Video, RGB and Component video signals. BD-Audio and SACD can be connected via the multi-channel

input. Control of the AVR360 is either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control or RS232 port.

e CR102 remote control supplied with the AVR360 is an eight-device ‘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.

e installation of the AVR360 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.

e AVR360 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, rm surface, avoiding

direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.

< Do not place the AVR360 on top of a power

amplier or other source of heat.

< Do not place the amplier in an enclosed space

such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is good provision for ventilation. e AVR360 will run warm during normal operation.

< Do not place any other component or item on top of

the amplier as this may obstruct airow around the heat-sink, causing the amplier to run hot. (e unit placed on top of the amplier 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 E-17).

< 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

e amplier is supplied with a moulded mains plug already tted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied ts your supply – should you require a new mains lead, please contact your Arcam dealer.

e AVR360 is designed for a mains supply voltage of 220 — 240V (nominal voltage 230V). If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is dierent, please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.

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

e AVR360 can be turned on using the on the front panel. While switched on, the front panel LED will glow green.

Standby power

e AVR360 can be switched into standby mode using the 2 button on the CR102 remote control. While in standby mode the front panel LED will glow red and 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 amplier. is is perfectly normal. However, if the unit is to be le unused for an extended period, we recommend that you disconnect it from the mains supply to save power.

POWER switch

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 E-18.

Radio interference

e AVR360 is an audio device containing microprocessors and other digital electronics. It has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility.

is 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 AVR360 causes interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by switching the AVR360 o and on), the following measures should be taken:

< Re-orient the receiving antenna or route the antenna

cable of the aected receiver as far as possible from AVR360 and its cabling.

< Relocate the receiver with respect to the AVR360. < Connect the aected device and the AVR360 to

dierent mains outlets.

If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam dealer.

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Interconnect cables

We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables that are designed for the particular application. Other cables will have dierent impedance characteristics that will degrade the performance of your system (for example, do not use cabling intended for video use to

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Trademark acknowledgements

Arcam is a registered trademark of A & R Cambridge Ltd.

Dolby Volume

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

Dolby TrueHD, Digital, Digital Plus, PL IIx

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

DTS-HD Master Audio

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS Digital Surround ES|Neo:6|96/24

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround | ES | Neo:6 | 96/24 is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

AAC/AAC Plus

aacPlus is a trademark of Coding Technologies. See www.codingtechnologies.com for more information.

FLAC

vTuner

MP3

iPod

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.

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

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.

ROVI

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

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

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rear panel

connectors

HDMI

For information, see page E-10.

Digital connectors

Optical and electrical digital audio connectors, seepage E-11.

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Video connectors

Component, S-Video and Composite connectors, see page E-11.

Zone2 connection, see page E-11.

Audio connectors

Two-channel and multichannel, see page E-12.

Preamplier output

See page E-12

NOTE

Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page E-7 before connecting up your AVR360 integrated amplier!

Speaker connectors

For information, see page E-19.

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Aerials, control and communication

FM/AM/DAB radio, drDock/irDock, RS232, Network/USB, IR and trigger connectors, see page E-16, page E-17.

Power inlet

Connect the correct mains cable here. e AVR360 is congured for 220V—240V 50Hz power only.

audio/video connections

Before connecting your AVR360 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. e ‘Speakers’ section explains how to connect up your speakers to avoid damage to the amplier and how to arrange your speakers for best performance.

General

e inputs are named to make it easier to reference connected devices (e.g. ‘BD’ or ‘VCR’). ey all have the same input circuit, so there is no reason why you should not connect a dierent 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 a had a satellite decoder plugged into a input, the audio must be connected to the SAT audio inputs!

e hierarchy for video connections for best quality is as follows:

< HDMI < Component/RGB < S-Video < Composite.

For any video source to be available in Zone2 you must have a Composite connection between AVR360 and the source.

SAT video

HDMI connectors

AV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR

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. is output is compatible with the HDMI 1.4 Audio Return Channel (ARC). 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 AVR360’s “Display” input.

Important notes about Component/RGB video inputs and outputs

< When you connect your devices to these

connectors, take care to follow the letter/colour coding for each input. No damage will occur but incorrectly coloured or unstable pictures will result.

< e Component video inputs have sucient

bandwidth for NTSC (525/60) or PAL (625/50) video and HDTV video signals.

Making connections

< Wherever possible, connect both the analogue

and digital outputs of digital sources. is enables use of a digital input for the main zone and the corresponding analogue input for the Zone2 output.

< 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 E-35)

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Component/RGB video connectors

Zone2 connectors

e Z2 out analogue audio connector can be used to connect the stereo audio output of the AVR360 to an amplier located in a second room. Connect the analogue video output to your Zone2 display equipment. See ‘Multi-room Setup’ on E-46 for information.

Digital audio connectors

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ese inputs are suitable for connection to source devices which output Component (YUV or YPbPr) or RGB high quality analogue video signals. ese signals are usually available from BD players, set-top boxes or games consoles.

If you are connecting up to an RGB source you may also need to connect the source’s Composite output to the AVR360 Composite input to act as a video sync (‘RGB + Sync’ format). e Composite signal should be on the same named input as the RGB signals. e AVR360 is also compatible with ‘Sync on Green’ or ‘RGsB’ signals.

RGB video outputs on source equipment are oen on SCART connectors. You will need to use a SCART to ‘RGB+Sync on phono’ breakout cable, available from your Arcam dealer.

NOTE

When setting up the AVR360 menus (later in this manual), you will need to select whether the three-wire high quality video input is Component (‘Normal’), ‘RGsB’ or ‘RGB + Sync’ for each input. is is done on the ‘Component Mode’ line in the Input Cong menu. Failure to do this can result in a green looking picture or a picture that is unstable.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN SAT, AV, BD

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connect this output to the Component video input of your display device.

NOTE

Analogue RGB video output is not available from the AVR360. e analogue three-wire high quality video output is always congured as Component video.

S-Video and Composite connectors

AV, VCR, BD, SAT

Connect these inputs to the S-Video and Composite outputs of your available source equipment.

VCR, PVR, BD, CD, AV, SAT

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

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MCH input

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is multi-channel analogue audio input can be connected to a source device which outputs surround sound on its analogue outputs. Such devices

typically include DVD-Audio and SACD players. is input does not pass through any of the audio processing in the AVR360, therefore functions such as speaker size and distance from the listening position should be copied from the AVR360 Setup menus into the Setup menus of your multi-channel source. Note however that speaker level trims are applied to the MCH input on the AVR360. erefore speaker level trim settings on multichannel source equipment should be le unset at zero.

Analogue pre-amplifier outputs

All pre-amplier analogue outputs are buered, have a low output impedance, are at line level and follow the Zone1 volume control setting. ey are able to drive

long cables or several inputs in parallel if required. For more information on connecting speakers or

additional power ampliers, see page E-18 and E-19.

Analogue audio inputs

AV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR, CD

Connect the le and right inputs to the le and right outputs of your source equipment.

Front panel AUX input

e front panel AUX input can be used as an analogue or optical

PHONES

AUX

digital input. For analogue sources, use a stereo

3.5mm lead; for digital sources use a 3.5mm optical lead. e front input is also used for the auto-setup microphone input.

Front panel PHONES socket

is socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32 and 600, tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. e headphone socket is always active, except when AVR360 is muted.

When the headphone jack is inserted, the speaker outputs and analogue pre-amplier outputs are automatically muted.

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Connection guide

Blu-ray Disc (BD) / DVD player

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

e preferred video hook-up, in order of preference is:

use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is

provided by the player), otherwise connect the three Component or four RGB+Sync video connectors.

use the S-Video connection if HDMI or Component

/RGB+Sync outputs are not provided by your player.

use the Composite connection if HDMI,

Component/RGB+Sync or S-Video are not provided by your player.

In each case, connect the video inputs labelled AVR360.

e preferred audio hook-up is using the coaxial digital connector (usually marked addition to the coaxial analogue outputs for le and right channels.

In each case, use the audio inputs labelled AVR360.

DIGITAL AUDI O OUT), in

Satellite receiver

A satellite receiver is connected in the same way as a BD player, with the same order of preference according to the outputs provided by the satellite receiver.

In each case, use the inputs labelled Note that digital audio input from a satellite receiver sometimes requires a coaxial/TOSLINK (digital connector) interconnect cable, as some satellite receivers do not implement audio over HDMI properly or at all.

SAT on the AVR360.

BD on the

CD player

Connect the digital audio output (if provided by the CD player) to the digital CD input of the AVR360, using a high quality coaxial interconnect cable.

Connect the right and le analogue audio outputs of the CD player to the analogue using a pair of high quality coaxial interconnect cables.

NOTE:

For each input, you must set the “Audio Source” setting according to the connection type. (see “Input Cong.” on page E-35)

CD inputs of the AVR360,

BD/SAT

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Connecting an iPod using the Arcam irDock

e combination of the AVR360 and Arcam’s optional irDock or drDock accessory provides a great platform for your iPod.

Connect the irDock as shown, power on the irDock, slot in your iPod and select iPod as the source. Note that the default input is VCR but this can be changed in the General Setup menu.

Navigating through music and podcasts on your iPod is simple using the CR102 remote, with text appearing on the AVR360 display.

More information is given in the irDock quick start guide (or drDock quick start guide) supplied with these accessory units.

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radio

connectors

Aerial connectors

e AVR360 is tted with an AM/FM receiver module and a DAB receiver, depending on the region where it was sold. e type of aerial you need depends on your listening preferences and the local conditions.

Your AVR360 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 lo mounted aerial.

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

DAB

(where tted) In strong signal areas,

the DAB ‘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,

check the signal strength by pressing

the front panel or remote control’s

INFO button until the signal quality

indicator is displayed.

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

In Band III transmission areas (such as the UK), use a multi-element 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.

Connecting an aerial

A suitable FM aerial

must be connected to the AVR360 before FM radio can be received.

In strong signal areas, the wire FM aerial supplied can be used with

reasonable results.

When installed and

receiving FM radio, check the signal

strength by pressing the front panel or

remote control’s signal indicator is displayed.

In weak signal areas, or for optimal

FM radio reception, a roof- or lo-

mounted aerial is advised as this

will give superior reception.

In some areas, cable radio may be available or, in an apartment building, a distributed aerial system may be installed. In either of these cases you should have sockets in your home marked those marked TV); these should be connected to the FM coaxial connector on the rear of the AVR360.

INFO button until the

FM or VHF (do not use

Connecting an aerial

An AM aerial is required to receive AM/medium wave radio signals, so a simple loop aerial is supplied with the AVR360. Follow the assembly instructions in the diagram below.

Make sure that the aerial is positioned well away from the AVR360 itself, TVs, computers and other sources of RF ‘interference’. Rotate the aerial to discover which position gives the best reception.

3. Connect the lead wires to the AM socket at the rear of the AVR360 (the wires are not polarised). Rotate the aerial’s stand until you obtain the best reception.

2. Push the tab into the open slot in the base of the stand. Press until the tab clicks home.

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1. Release the tie-wrap and unwind the twisted lead. Fold the plastic stand forward through the loop frame.

other

connectors

NOTE

Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections used in multi-room installation. For more information on these connectors, see page E-46.

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Data connectors

drDock/irDock

For use with an Arcam drDock or irDock accessory. See page E-15 and the accessory documentation for details.

RS232 serial connector

Use with control devices having an RS232 serial port (for example, Crestron and AMX touch screen controllers).

Network connector

is section deals with installation of the unit into an

existing home network. For information on how to use the AVR360’s network features, the USB socket, and for a list of supported le types, refer to page E-45.

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 AVR360 into your computer network.

Ethernet

If an Ethernet cable is connected, the AVR360 will automatically attempt to connect to your network.

You should use CAT5 cable plugged into the RJ45 socket labelled

ETHER NET on the rear panel.

If your network uses static IP addressing rather than DHCP, you will need to provide IP address, gateway, DNS and proxy information. See page E-39 for information on setting up the network.

USB connector

e AVR360 can play les stored on a USB mass storage device, typically a pen drive, but any USB device that complies with the ‘mass storage device‘ class is compatible.

e AVR360 only supports the direct connection of USB devices and will not support devices connected through a hub. If regular access to the may nd it convenient to use a USB extension lead.

See page E-45 for details of supported le types.

USB socket is required, you

Trigger connectors

e trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and

TRIG Z2) provide an electrical signal

whenever the AVR360 is switched on and the relevant zone enabled.

e trigger signal can be used to switch on and o compatible pieces of home entertainment equipment, for example, you could set up a trigger to turn on your television and BD player whenever the

AVR360 was switched on. ere are two trigger output sockets on the AVR360,

each capable of outputting a 12V, 70mA switching signal. e socket is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger output, sleeve is ground.

tip: Trigger output sleeve: Ground

TRIG Z1

Use for remotely turning on and o power amps or source equipment for Zone1. On = 12V, O = 0V.

TRIG Z2

Use for remotely turning on and o power amps or source equipment for Zone2. On = 12V, O = 0V.

Infra-red (IR) connectors

e infra-red inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when the AVR360 front panel IR receiver is fully or partially obstructed or to allow the use of a remote control in Zone2.

ere are two IR inputs on the AVR360, each designed for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip is the modulated signal, sleeve is ground.

tip: Modulated signal sleeve: Ground

Z1 IR

is input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when the front panel of the AVR360 is blocked.

Connecting an IR receiver to panel IR receiver to prevent problems with multiple commands if the front panel IR receiver is only partially obstructed.

Z2 IR

is input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone2 to allow remote control of AVR360 from a second room.

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

e IR inputs on the AVR360 are designed for modulated signals. If the external IR receiver demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also the AVR360 does not provide power for external receivers on the IR jack, therefore an external power source will be required.

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speakers

e AVR360 allows you to connect up to seven speakers and an active subwoofer in the main system. e output channels correspond to speakers installed in the front le, centre, front right, surround le, surround right, surround back le, surround back right and an active subwoofer.

e conguration and placement of your speakers is very important. All speakers, with the exception of

the subwoofer, should be arranged around your normal viewing/listening position. e 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. Oen the only way to nd a good position for your subwoofer 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.

Centre

e centre speaker allows for a more realistic reproduction of dialogue. e centre speaker

should have a similar tonal balance to the front

le and right speakers and be positioned at a

similar height.

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Subwoofer

A subwoofer will greatly improve the bass performance of your system. is is useful for reproducing special cinema eects, especially where a dedicated LFE (Low Frequency Eects) channel is available, as with many discs encoded with Dolby or DTS technologies.

More than one subwoofer unit may be required for larger installations, particularly in rooms of a timber frame construction. Multiple subwoofers need care in placement because there may be cancellation eects between the units and you may require expert advice.

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Position your front le and right speakers to achieve a good stereo image for normal musical reproduction as well as for the multichannel modes. If they are placed too close together there will be a lack of spaciousness; if they are placed too far apart a stereo image will appear to have a large ‘hole’ in the middle and will be presented in two halves. If there is no practical alternative to placing the speakers widely apart, this eect can be overcome in music reproduction by using the centre sound extraction from the le and right speakers (see Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode).

Surround back left and right

e surround back le and right speakers are used to add extra depth and better sound localisation and should be installed approximately one metre higher than the listener’s ears. Place the two surround back speakers such that there is an arc of approximately 150 degrees between each surround back speaker and the centre speaker. e surround back speakers should face the front of the room as shown in the diagram to provide the largest ‘sweet spot’.

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Surround left and right

e surround le and right speakers reproduce the ambient sound and eects present in a multichannel home cinema system and should be installed slightly higher than the listener’s ears.

Connecting speakers

To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the corresponding terminals on the back of the AVR360, 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.

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 AVR360.

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.

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Bi-Amping the Front Left & Right speakers

Bi-amping is the use of two amplier 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 le and right speakers, if your speakers support bi-amping. e 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. ese metal strips MUST be removed when bi-amping; failure to remove them will result in damage to the amplier that is not covered under warranty.

To bi-amp the front le 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 AVR360. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the SBL and SBR terminals on the AVR360. Finally, navigate to the Setup Menu “Spkr Types” and set the ‘Use Channels 6+7 for” menu option to “BiAmp L+R” — see page E-32.

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Using external power ampliers

e internal power amplier of the AVR360 can be supplemented or replaced with external power amplication. Connect the PREAMP OUT sockets to your power amplier inputs:

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FL, FR, C

Connect these to the equivalent (Right, Le and Centre) front channels of your power amplier.

SUB

Subwoofer output. Connect this to the input of your active subwoofer, if present.

SR, SL

Surround Right and Surround Le outputs. Connect these to the Surround Right and Le power amplier inputs.

Speaker cables

e speakers should be connected to the amplier using good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables. Cheap speaker cables should be avoided – they are a false economy and can signicantly degrade the sound quality.

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

Connecting subwoofers

e AVR360 also allows an active subwoofer to be connected to the SUB output.

See your subwoofer handbook for the correct setting up and connection for your particular subwoofer.

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SBR, SBL

Surround Back Right and Surround Back Le outputs (only used in 7.1 channel systems). Connect these to the Surround Back Right and Surround Back Le power amplier inputs.

All pre-amplier analogue outputs are buered, have a low output impedance and are at line level. ey are able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.

operation

Operating your AVR360

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. e power LED will glow green, the front display shows the word ‘ARCAM’. When initialisation is complete, the display shows the volume setting and the name of the selected input.

Please wait until the unit has nished initialising before operating the AVR360. It is recommended that if the unit is switched o, you should wait at least 10 seconds before switching the unit back on.

Standby

e AVR360 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 POWER LED glows red.

If the unit is to be le 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 or any key on the front panel (other than the power button).

Front panel display

e AVR360 is ready for use aer about four seconds.

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e display window shows the currently selected source and the last selected information view setting (this information line can be changed using the INFO button).

e current volume setting for Zone 1 (37.0dB in the above example) is displayed on the front panel. e volume setting for Zone 2 is displayed temporarily whenever it is adjusted.

Selecting a source

To select a particular source, press the –INP UT or

INPUT + buttons until that source is shown on the front

panel display, or (if available) press the corresponding source button on the remote. e following sources are available:

SAT

PVR

VCR

IPOD

DAB* Internal tuner input

NET

MCH

AUX

DISPLAY

*ese sources are market dependent and may not be available on your AVR360

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 Cong.” menu, see page E-35. Note that an incorrect setting will result in no sound — the default is HDMI audio. If you are not using HDMI audio then this setting must be changed.

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

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MCH input is intended for direct analogue pass-

through of DVD-Audio or SACD sources. Apart from volume control and level trim, no processing modes are possible on this input, including AVR360 bass management and delays. Please set bass management, speaker size and speaker delays in the source player. You

Compact Disc player input

Blu-ray Disc player input

Audio-Visual input

Satellite receiver input

Personal Video Recorder input

Video Cassette Recorder input

Requires an iPod® and Arcam irDock or drDock.

Internal tuner input

Internal (Ethernet) and external USB solid-state device (e.g. pen drive) input.

Selects MCH (multi-channel) analogue input

Auxiliary (front panel) input

e Audio Return Channel (ARC) from an HDMI 1.4-compliant display. Use this with an HDMI 1.4-compliant television using internal TV tuners.

can copy the distances and relative speaker levels from the Setup menus in the AVR360.

Stereo Direct

To listen to a pure analogue stereo input, press the

DIREC T button. e 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 AVR360 to an absolute minimum.

Note: when Stereo Direct mode is selected, no digital output is available and 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. e AVR360 oen 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 eect sequences.

Headphones

To use headphones with the AVR360, plug the headphones into the PHONES socket in the centre of the front panel.

When headphones are plugged into the front panel

PHONES socket, the outputs for Zone1 are muted and

the audio will be down-mixed to two channels (2.0). e two-channel down-mix is required so that the centre channel and surround information can be heard via the headphones.

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Using Zone2

Zone2 provides the option for the occupants of the master bedroom, conservatory, kitchen, etc. to view or listen to a dierent source at a dierent volume level from the main zone (Zone1).

Source selection and volume control for Zone 2 is achieved either by using an IR receiver in Zone 2 (see “Zone2 control connections” on page E-46) or by switching over to Zone 2 control by pressing the front panel zone button or by pressing on the remote control. e front panel VFD display indicates that control has been switched to Zone 2.

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To turn on Zone 2, press the Zone button (or shi+ok) then press the standby power button on the remote control. Press a source select button to select a dierent source to Zone 1.

F O L L O W Z 1 Z 2 5 0 D O L B Y T R U E H D 5 . 1

Note that Zone 2 control from within Zone 1 will pass automatically back to Zone 1 control aer a few seconds of inactivity.

Zone 2 can also be controlled using a third-party programmable remote control or a home automation system. Please contact your dealer or installer for further details.

AMP followed by SHIFT then OK

Extended front panel menu

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

Restore to factory defaults

is option allows you to restore all settings on your AVR360 to the defaults that it le the factory with.

Change remote code

e default RC5 system code the AVR360 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.

Restore secure backup

is option allows you to restore all settings to their state as saved using the ‘Store secure backup’ feature. is option is useful if settings are accidentally changed. It also allows the unit to be returned to the saved state following a rmware update.

Store secure backup

is option allows you to save all the AVR360 settings to a secure area of memory. e settings can be retrieved using the Restore option above.

– Enter PIN Enter the secure backup PIN using the ', ,, <

and > keys on the remote control (do not use the numeric keypad). The default PIN is 1234.

– Change PIN Allows the PIN to be changed to a number other

than the default. Enter the current secure backup PIN using the ', ,, < and > keys on the remote control (do not use the numeric keypad). The default PIN is 1234. After the current PIN has been entered correctly, enter a new PIN as prompted and again to confirm.

– EXIT Cancel and return to the extended menu.

Updating firmware via USB

e rmware in your AVR360 can be updated using a USB ash drive containing a rmware update le.

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front panel

operation

Selects between Stereo and the available surround modes for the current source.

Selects the information displayed on the

lower le portion of the front panel.

Used to enter selections made in the

Setup menu. Press and hold to reset

video outputs to the lowest resolution

(HDMI: 480p; Component 480i).

Info

Mode

Direct

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

Display

is switches the display brightness between o/dim/bright.

Zone

Selects between Zone1 and Zone2 control.

Mute

Mutes all analogue audio outputs in the currently selected zone.

Power / Standby LED

is indicates the status of the receiver and is green when the AVR360 is powered on. Red indicates the AVR360 is in Standby mode.

Input

ese buttons select the source

connected to the corresponding

input (or internal input)

Unused sources can be prevented

from being selected in the setup

menu.

Selects the Setup menus on the

on-screen display (OSD).

Aux

Multi purpose auxiliary

line level input,

calibration microphone

input and 3.5mm optical

digital (SPDIF) input.

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Phones

is socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32 and 600, tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug.

Volume

Adjusts the analogue output volume in the selected zone (line out, speakers and headphones).

Power

Switches the main power to the AVR360 on and o.

Once the unit is switched o, it should be le for at least ten seconds before switching on again.

Remote control receiver. is is positioned behind the display window, above the MENU button 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.

remote control

The CR102 universal remote controller

e CR102 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote control that can control up to eight devices. It is preprogrammed for use with the AVR360 and many other Arcam products (FM/DAB tuners, CD players and DVD 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, beginning on page 56.

e CR102 is a ‘learning’ remote, so you can teach it almost any function from an old single-device remote. You can also program the CR102 to issue a sequence of commands (‘macros’) from a single button press.

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Inserting batteries into the remote control

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1. Open the battery compartment by pressing the button on the back of the handset.

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2. Insert four ‘AAA’ batteries into the battery compartment – two facing the top of the unit, and two facing the end, as in the diagram.

3. Lower the end cap onto the plastic locating plate in the handset. is acts as a hinge, and you can now push the end cap rmly into its locked position with a click.

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 AVR360. e 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.)

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strong sunlight or uorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the AVR360.

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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, dierent batteries may have dierent voltages.

Ensure the plus (+) and minus (-) ends of each

battery match the indications 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 blue backlight comes on for ve seconds whenever a key is pressed. is helps you use the handset in subdued lighting conditions. It may be possible to hear a quiet tone being emitted from the remote control when the backlight is on. is is perfectly normal.

Power 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.

Long blinks indicate an invalid key press or entry. e symbol ‘*’ is used in the manual to indicate a

power LED blink.

Timeouts and unassigned keys

Time out – Aer 10 seconds the CR102 exits the programming state and returns to normal operation.

Stuck key timeout – Aer any key is pressed continuously for 30 seconds, the CR102 stops sending IR transmission to conserve battery life. e CR102 remains o until all keys are released.

Unassigned keys – the CR102 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 IR transmit indicator on the CD102 (the LED under the Power button) ashes ve times whenever you press a button:

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If this happens, please t four new AAA alkaline batteries as soon as possible.

Device Mode / Source keys

As the CR102 can control your AVR360 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.

e Device Mode keys (shown below) select the source on the AVR360. If one of these keys is pressed briey, a command is transmitted to change the source on the AVR360. Also the functionality of the remote control changes to operate the selected source device. it’s like having eight dierent remotes in your hand!

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DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player

Satellite set-top box

Audio-visual sound input (use with TV)

DAB, FM or AM tuner

Controls the amplier and setup features of the AVR360

PVR

Auxiliary input, or an iPod® via an Arcam irDock or drDock

VCR

Personal Video Recorder (or Digital Video Recorder)

Compact Disc player

If you press and hold a Device Mode key for about four seconds, you change the Device Mode of the CR102 without changing the signal source on the AVR360. is can also be done by pressing S followed by a Device Mode key (within two seconds). ese two methods allow you to change which device the CR102 controls without also changing the AVR360 source, allowing uninterrupted listening.

Each Device Mode changes the behaviour of many of the CR102 keys to control the source device appropriately. For example:

CD mode

AV mode

plays the previous CD track.

issues the TV ‘channel down’ command.

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e CR102 remains in the last selected Device Mode so it is not necessary to press a Device Mode key before every command key if all you are doing is playing or skipping tracks on a CD, for example.

Navigation keys

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

conrms a setting.

Volume control

By default, the CR102 is set up so that the volume control buttons always control the volume of the AVR360, regardless of which Device Mode the remote is currently set for. is is known as volume ‘punch through’.

For example, if you are listening to a CD, you will probably have the CR102 in the CD player. You can use the volume controls on the remote directly to adjust the volume of the AVR360 without rst having to press A to put the remote into AMP Device Mode. e 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.

CD Device Mode to control

The CR102 complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules

is 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. ese limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses, and can radiated 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 o 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

dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Controlling other devices

Code blink-back

Method 1 (Direct code setup)

is section describes the simplest (preferred) way to program the CR102’s Device Mode keys to control the non-Arcam devices in your system.

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Some of the modes are locked to Arcam operation but

can be unlocked if required (see page E-50).

A mode only controls Arcam equipment.

BD mode Locked

SAT mode Unlocked

AV mode Unlocked

TUN mode Locked

PVR mode Locked

VCR mode Unlocked

CD mode Locked

Here is a specic example of how to program the a key to control an Addison television. e principles for controlling other devices are exactly the same.

1. Make sure your device is switched on (not just on standby).

2. Find the correct Device Code table (e.g. TV) for the type of device you want to control from the CR102.

3. Find the row containing the codes for the manufacturer of your device (e.g. Addison) (page 56). e most popular code is listed rst.

4. Press the appropriate Device Mode key (e.g. a) on the CR102.

5. Press and hold S until the red Power LED blinks twice:

(It actually blinks once when you press

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the key, then twice aer about three seconds).

6. Enter the rst four-digit device code using the number keys. e power key blinks twice:

7. Aim the CR102 at the device and press P. If the device switches o, the setup is complete.

8. Turn your device back on and test all the CR102’s functions to ensure they are working properly.

9. Important! Write your device code down on the right hand side of the page so you can remember it if you ever reset the CR102.

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What if I still can’t control my device?

If your device doesn’t respond, repeat the above

steps until one of the device codes listed for your brand works.

If none of the codes listed for your brand operates

your device, or if your brand is not listed at all, try the Library Search Method described in the next section.

Notes:

Some codes are quite similar. If your device does not

respond or is not functioning properly with one of the codes, try another code listed under your brand.

If your device’s original remote control does not have

a P (POWER) key, press $ instead of P when setting up your device.

Remember to press the corresponding device key

before operating your device.

Many TVs do not switch on pressing P. Please try

pressing a number key (‘channel select’) to switch your TV back on.

To search for the code for another device follow the

instructions above, but press the appropriate device key instead of a during step 2.

Method 2 (Library search)

is section describes another way to program the CR102 to control third-party equipment.

Library Search allows you to scan through all the codes contained in the CR102’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 CR102 aer you

have tried all the codes listed for your brand.

Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code

tables.

Example: To search for a TV code

1. Switch your TV on (not standby) and aim the CR102 at it.

2. Press a on your CR102.

3. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice.

4. Press 9 9 1. e power LED key blinks twice:

* *

5. Press P.

6. Aim the CR102 at your Television and press [ repeatedly until your Television turns o.

Every time you press [ the CR102 sends out a POWER signal from the next code contained in its memory. In the worst case, you may have to press this key up to 150 times, so patience is required! If you skip past a code, step back by pressing ]. Remember to keep pointing the CR102 at your Television while pressing this key.

7. As soon as your television turns o, press S to store the code.

Notes:

Many TVs do not switch on by pressing P. Try

pressing a number key (‘channel select’) to switch your TV back on.

If you cannot control your Television properly,

please continue the Search Method: you may be using the wrong code.

To search for the code for another device follow the

instructions above, but press the appropriate Device Mode key instead of a during step 2.

If your device’s original remote control does not have

a P (STANDBY) key, press $ instead during step 5.

Once you have set up your CR102, you can blink back your device set-up codes for future reference.

Example: To blink back your Television code

1. Press the appropriate Device Mode key (e.g. a) once.

2. Press and hold S until the red Power LED blinks twice *

(It actually blinks once when you press

the key, then twice aer about three seconds).

3. Press 9 9 0. e P key blinks twice.

4. For the rst digit of your four-digit code, press 1 and count all the red blinks. If there are no blinks, the digit is ‘0’.

5. For the second, third and fourth digits, repeat the previous step, pressing 2, 3, or 4 in order.

Now you have the four-digit code.

Make a note of the codes

Write down the codes for your devices in the boxes below for future reference.

Device Code

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AMP Device Mode

e A Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the AVR360. Pressing this button does not aect the currently selected input on the AVR360.

IMPORTANT: e CR102 must also be in

AMP Device

Mode to control the following sources: MCH (multichannel analogue), AUX, NET (optional network audio),

USB, IPO D (for use with the optional Arcam drDock or

irDock). However to control the internal Tuner (AM/FM/DAB

(if tted)) the CR102 must rst be in

TUN Device Mode

(see later). e functionality of the CR102 is context sensitive for

the internal sources and is described in the following table.

0…9

PHONO

RPT

r S

AUX

NET

Single press – Toggles AVR360 power between standby and on in the current zone (zone in which the command is received). Press and hold – Forces all AVR360 zones into standby, regardless of which zone the command was received in.

e number keys can be used for source selection (without changing the CR102 Device Mode). Alternatively the Device Mode buttons can also be used with the

SHIFT key.

SAT (satellite) input

AV input

TUNER input

BD input

DISPLAY input

VCR input

CD input

AUX (front panel) input

MCH (multichannel) input

Selects the Display input on the AVR360 (television Audio Return Channel).

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

Modies many keys (see individual key descriptions below).

MCH (multichannel) input on the

Selects AVR360

SHIFT +

Selects

SHIFT +

input on the AVR360

selects AUX input on the AVR360

IPOD input on the AVR360

selects network (NET) internal

Navigate menus

OK conrms a setting (equivalent to ‘Enter’

or ‘Select’ on some remote controls)

SHIFT + SHIFT +

increases the picture resolution.

turns current zone (in which

command is received) on

SHIFT +

turns current zone (in which

command is received) o.

Cycles through the available surround and downmix modes.

Displays the AVR360 setup menu on the On Screen Display (see page E-34).

] [

- +

DIRECT

)

EFFECT

BASS

(

TRIm

SyNC

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options

Toggles the mute function of the AVR360

(track control for

SHIFT +

[

IPOD and NET sources)

Follow Zone1 source. When the command is received in Zone2 the source for that zone follows whatever input source is selected in Zone1

Decrease () and increase (+) AVR360 volume

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

Displays the room EQ settings menu

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

Calls up a pop-up (and front screen) to adjust the bass setting for a particular input.

Brings up the speaker trim menu. Use the

B, C, D

and E navigation buttons. Press TRIM again to exit the speaker trim menu.

As this is a temporary adjustment, these additional trim levels are reset back to the values set in the Speaker Levels menu when the unit is turned o or the unit is put into standby. ese temporary trim levels override the speaker levels found in the setup menu.

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

SYNC button and

use the D and E navigation buttons. Press again to exit the lip sync trim menu.

SUB

Brings up a temporary subwoofer trim control. Use the

buttons. Press SUB again to exit the sub trim

and E navigation

menu. As this is a temporary adjustment, the sub

trim level is reset back to the value set in the Speaker Levels menu when the unit is turned o or the unit is put into standby.

TREBLE

Calls up a pop-up (and front screen) to adjust the treble setting for a particular

input.

FAV+

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

FAV-

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

HOmE

NET source)

(for

INFO

Cycles through the information displayed on the lower le portion of the front panel

display.

iPod commands

e iPod interface is selected by pressing e in AMP Device Mode on the CR102. When connected to an iPod via an optional drDock/irDock, the keys below are used to navigate music les in AMP Device Mode.

Navigate the files on screen.

OK selects/play the highlighted file.

Toggles random (shuffle) play of the playlist

RPT

on and off.

] [

SHIFT +

Selects the previous/next track in the current playlist

Begins or resumes playback at the currently highlighted track

Toggles pause and playback of the current track

Stops playback

cycles through the repeat options

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Network commands

e AVR360 Network client is selected by pressing S +

in AMP Device Mode on the CR102.

When using the network client, the keys below are used to navigate music les in

Navigate the files and menus on the screen.

OK selects the highlighted file or enters the

highlighted menu on the screen

RPT

Toggles random (‘shuffle’) play of the playlist on and off

SHIFT +

] [

Selects the previous/next track in the current playlist

Begins or resumes playback at the currently highlighted track

EFFECT

Pauses the currently-playing track

SyNC

Stops playback

FAV+

Adds the currently displayed radio station to favourites list when using the internet

radio function

FAV-

Removes the currently displayed radio station from favourites list when using the

internet radio function

HOmE

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

INFO

Cycles through the information displayed on the lower le portion of the front panel

display

AMP Device Mode.

cycles through the repeat options

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TUN Device Mode

e T Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the tuner functions of the AVR360. Pressing this button also selects TUNER as the source.

When switching to

TUNER from a dierent source, the

AVR360 enters the last used tuner band, be it AM / FM / DAB (if tted). Further presses of the TUN Device Mode button cycle through the available tuner bands.

Further information on the tuner can be found in the ‘Tuner Operation’ section on page E-44.

(not used)

0…9

' ,

Number keypad used to store and recall presets

Allows selection of previously stored Tuner presets.

AM/FM Tuner: allows frequency tuning.

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DAB Tuner (where tted): scrolls through the channel list.

Selects (tunes to) the currently displayed

preset, or selects the currently displayed DAB channel when scrolling through the channel list.

Page up to the previous 10 presets on

screen Page down to the next 10 tuner presets on

screen Delete the currently highlighted preset.

INFO

Cycles through the information displayed on the lower le portion of the front panel

display.

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DVD/BD Device Mode

e d Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of Arcam Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, although this can be changed (see page E-25). Pressing this button also selects BD as the AVR360 source.

Toggles power between standby and on

Searches for and plays the track

…

corresponding to the key pressed Selects Display input on the AVR360.

PHONO

Toggles random (‘shue’) play on and o.

RPT

SHIFT +

cycles through the repeat

options (track, disc, etc) Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below) Selects multichannel (

AUX

AVR360

SHIFT +

AVR360

NET

Selects

SHIFT +

selects AUX input on the

IPOD input on the AVR360.

selects network (NET) internal

MCH) input on the

input on the AVR360 Navigate setup and BD programme

selection menus.

OK conrms a setting (‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on

some remotes).

SHIFT + SHIFT +

Cycles through available surround sound

modes.

SHIFT + MO DE changes the HDMI setting.

Activates BD player menu, if available.

Cycles through the front panel display’s

brightness options.

SHIFT +

Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR360 Mute 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.

to switch on from standby

to switch to standby from on.

enables RPT AB functionality

- +

)

(

TRIm

# %

FAV+

FAV-

HOmE

INFO

Decrease (

) and increase (+) AVR360

volume Fast rewind.

SHIFT +

cycles through slow play

backwards speeds Starts the playback of a BD.

SHIFT +

cycles through the Angle options

on an Arcam BD player.

Pauses BD play-back. Press

to restart

playback.

SHIFT +

cycles through Zoom options.

;

Fast forward.

SHIFT +

cycles through slow forward

speeds Ejects disc.

SHIFT +

displays speaker Trim menu on

Arcam BD players. Stop playback of a BD

Start recording (on products that have this feature).

Displays Search menu with Title, Track and Time options.

Displays Setup menu.

SHIFT + SE TUP displays programming screen

on Arcam BD players Displays Title menu.

SHIFT + TI TLE clears bookmark, search and

program display entries on Arcam BD players

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

+ o displays the ‘Memory’ function

SHIFT

(Bookmarks) Cycles through BD subtitle language

options, if available.

SHIFT +

displays STATUS INFO on

Arcam BD players

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SAT Device Mode

e z Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a satellite receiver. You will need to congure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects SAT as the AVR360 source.

Toggles power between standby and on

Functions as original remote number key.

…

Selects Display input on the AVR360.

PHONO

Toggles between the available inputs on

TV/AV

your satellite receiver

Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below)

AUX

Selects multichannel ( AVR360.

SHIFT +

AVR360.

NET

Selects

SHIFT +

input on the AVR360

selects AUX input on the

IPOD input on the AVR360

selects network (NET) internal

MCH) input on the

Navigate menus.

OK conrms a setting (equivalent to ‘Enter’

or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

Controls Backup function, if available.

Performs same function as on original

remote, if available.

On some Satellite and Cable set top boxes

this key functions as the Guide key to open the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR360 Mute

Channel down

]

Channel up

[

- + )

& (

Decrease (

Fast rewind

Starts the playback

Toggles pause of playback

Fast forward

) or increase (+) AVR360 volume

(not used)

Stop playback

Start recording

(not used)

Duplicates function of RED key for some

(RED)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

Duplicates function of GREEN key for some

(GREEN)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

Duplicates function of YELLOW key for some

(yELLOw)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

Duplicates function of BLUE key for some

(BLUE)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

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AV Device Mode

e a Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a television or other display device. You will need to congure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects AV as the AVR360 source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

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

usually for channel selection.

Selects Display input on the AVR360.

PHONO

Functions as original remote number key –

…

Toggles between the available inputs on

TV/AV

your display device (e.g. TV/AV)

Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below)

AUX

Selects multichannel ( AVR360.

SHIFT +

AVR360.

selects AUX input on the

MCH) input on the

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK conrms a selection (equivalent to

‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

EXIT function on some models.

Functions as original remote key, if

available.

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display)

function, if available.

Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR360 Mute

Channel down

]

Channel up

[

- + )

$ &

Decrease ( volume.

Toggles TEXT page on/o

TEXT page o

Turns Programme-In-Programme (PIP) on, if available

) and increase (+) AVR360

Activates PIP move, if available

(

Activates PIP swap, if available

Activates PIP freeze, if available

Activates PIP channel up, if available

Activates PIP channel down, if available

Duplicates function of RED key for Text TV

(RED)

Duplicates function of GREEN key for Text

(GREEN)

Duplicates function of YELLOW key for Text

(yELLOw)

Duplicates function of BLUE key for Text

(BLUE)

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PVR Device Mode

e v Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a video recorder or similar device. You will need to congure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects PVR as the AVR360 source.

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VCR Device Mode

e w Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a video recorder or similar device. You will need to congure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects VCR as the AVR360 source.

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PHONO

TV/AV

r S

AUX

NET

U D @ ]

[

- + )

Toggles power between standby and on.

Functions as original remote number key.

Selects Display input on the AVR360.

Toggles between available inputs (e.g. AV1, AV2)

Modies many keys (see individual key descriptions, below)

Selects multichannel (

MCH) input on

AVR360.

SHIFT +

selects AUX input on the

AVR360.

Selects

IPOD input on AVR360.

SHIFT +

selects network (NET internal

input on the AVR360.

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK is equivalent to ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on

some remotes.

Operates the Exit function if the PVR uses this feature

Turns on the Menu function if the PVR uses this feature

Toggles display between TV and PVR

Toggles the mute function. By default this key operates the AMP Mute

Channel down

Channel up

Decrease (

) and increase (+) AVR360

volume

Fast rewind

Play

Toggles pause of playback

Fast forward

(

Operates the Favourites function if the PVR

uses this feature.

Stop playback

Starts recording

(not used)

Duplicates function of RED key (if used)

(RED)

Duplicates function of GREEN key (if used)

(GREEN)

Duplicates function of YELLOW key (if used)

(yELLOw)

Duplicates function of BLUE key (if used).

(BLUE)

…

PHONO

TV/AV

r S

AUX

NET

U D @ ]

[

- + )

$ &

Toggles power between standby and on.

Functions as original remote number key.

Selects Display input on the AVR360.

Toggles between available inputs (e.g. AV1, AV2)

Modies many keys (see individual key descriptions, below)

Selects multichannel (

MCH) input on

AVR360.

SHIFT +

selects AUX input on the

AVR360.

Selects

IPOD input on AVR360.

SHIFT +

selects network (NET internal

input on the AVR360.

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK is equivalent to ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on

some remotes.

Operates the Exit function if the VCR uses this feature

Turns on the Menu function if the VCR uses this feature

Toggles display between TV and VCR

Toggles the mute function, if available. By default this key operates the AMP Mute

Channel down

Channel up

Decrease (

) and increase (+) amplier

volume

Fast rewind

Play

Toggles pause of playback

Fast forward

(

Ejects tape

Stop playback

Starts recording

(not used)

Duplicates function of RED key (if used)

(RED)

Duplicates function of GREEN key (if used)

(GREEN)

Duplicates function of YELLOW key (if used)

(yELLOw)

Duplicates function of BLUE key (if used).

(BLUE)

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CD Device Mode

e c Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the CD functions of Arcam CD players, although this can be changed (see page E-25). Pressing this button also selects CD as the AVR360 source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

Functions as original remote number key.

…

Selects Display input on the AVR360.

PHONO

Toggles random (‘shue’) play on and o.

RPT

SHIFT +

options (track, disc, etc.).

Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below)

Selects multichannel ( AVR360.

AUX

SHIFT +

cycles through the repeat

MCH) input on

selects AUX input on the

AVR360.

Selects

NET

IPOD input on AVR360.

SHIFT +

selects network (NET) internal

input on the AVR360.

Navigates track listings if supported by the player.

OK selects the currently highlighted track if

supported by the player

Changes the time display modes on Arcam

CD player

(not used)

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options.

SHIFT +

supported by the player.

Toggles the mute function. By default this

key operates the AVR360 Mute.

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.

enables RPT AB functionality if

- + )

$ & ( ! #

FAV+

FAV-

HOmE

INFO

Decrease (

) and increase (+) AVR360

volume.

Fast rewind

Play

Toggles pause of playback

Fast forward

Open/close disc tray

Stop playback

Start recording (on products that have this feature)

Scans rst 10 seconds of each track on CD, if supported by the player (Audio search)

Starts Program mode

Clears programmed item

(not used)

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E-31

essential

setup

Before you use your AVR360 it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker conguration. is allows the AVR360 to process any surround sound digital source to exactly match your system and give you the ultimate surround sound experience.

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

e way you enter this information manually into the AVR360 is given later in the ‘Setup Menus’ section on page E-34. e settings can also be established automatically using the Arcam Auto Speaker Setup function. However it is important to understand why these speaker settings must be entered, which is why this section is presented rst.

Speaker types

You need to set the type of speakers that you have connected to your AVR360:

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

e 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 at frequency response down to about 40Hz (and very few can!) it is oen 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.

Note that it is not possible to set all speakers to ‘Small’ unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker conguration. 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. is can be achieved in the ‘Input Cong.’ menu – see page E-35.)

Crossover frequency

If you have set any speakers as being Small, then you will be required to set a value for the crossover frequency. is is the frequency below which signals are ltered away from these Small speakers and redirected to Large speakers or the subwoofer (if present). A frequency of 80Hz is oen a good starting point, however you will probably have to experiment with dierent values to nd 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 bi-amp the Front Le/Right channels or to provide an amplied output to Zone2.

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. is ensures that the sounds from the various speakers arrive at the listening position at the correct time to recreate a realistic surround eect. e distance can be entered in centimetres or inches.

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 eect. To help with this the AVR360 can generate a test noise for each speaker which should be measured with a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. e meter should be set to ‘C’ weighting and slow response. e 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 AVR360 is before turning the test noise on as the volume setting is over-ridden for the duration of the speaker noise test.

ere 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, 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 dicult to do accurately, but is oen better than doing nothing at all!

MCH sub level

If a subwoofer is present, this setting allows for a 10dB compensation on the subwoofer output when using the MCH input as required by many DVD-A players with audio outputs.

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auto speaker

setup

NOTE

Auto calibration is possible only for a 7.1 Or 5.1 Speaker conguration. Oher speaker congurations, such as a 2.1 setup (le, right and subwoofer), must be congured manually using the speaker conguration menus (see page E-37), referring to the guidelines on page E-32 for speaker types, speaker distance and speaker levels.

ere is a proprietary automatic loudspeaker setup function built into your AVR360. e Arcam Auto Speaker Setup function attempts to set all the essential speaker settings for all the speakers in your system. It also calculates room equalisation (Room EQ) lter values to remove some of the worst eects of resonant frequencies in the listening room.

Your AVR360 package is supplied with a calibration microphone, which should be inserted into the socket on the front panel and positioned at the main listening position. is microphone picks up the special calibration tones generated by the speakers when Auto Speaker Setup is run. e AVR360 then analyses the signal and computes:

which speakers are present,

speaker type,

speaker distance,

speaker level,

crossover frequency to the subwoofer (or large front

speakers if no subwoofer is present),

problem resonant frequencies in the room which

need control by ltering.

To help the system be as accurate as possible when performing Auto Speaker Setup, there are a few guidance rules that should be followed:

Minimise any background sounds in the listening

room and other nearby rooms.

Close all windows and doors in the listening room.

Turn o all fans including air-conditioning systems.

If holding the microphone in the hand rather than

mounting on a tripod or similar, keep your hand and ngers still to avoid generating ‘handling noise’.

Position the set up microphone pointing upwards at

roughly head height in the normal listening position. It is not necessary to point the microphone directly at the speaker generating the test tone. (It helps if you are able to position the microphone exactly where your head would normally be for listening, with the microphone in direct unobstructed view of all speakers.)

If your system includes an active subwoofer, start

by setting its output level / gain control to a value halfway between maximum and minimum.

When activated, a calibration tone is played through each channel of the AVR360 in turn, including the subwoofer channel. e calibration tone cycles round each of the speakers multiple times as the dierent parameters are calculated. If you do not have a full 7.1

AUX jack

speaker conguration there will be periods of silence between some speaker channels. Follow the ‘progress’ information on-screen.

Aer all the channels have been measured, a summary of the speaker conguration will be displayed on-screen. You can then choose to accept the settings, re-measure your system again or cancel Auto Speaker Setup without storing the settings.

e Auto Speaker Setup function is found within the Setup menus, see page E-36. By default, Room EQ is not applied to any of the source inputs. You should enable Room EQ on inputs you think benet from this feature, as required, by listening when playing typical source material through each input. is is enabled from within the Input Cong menu.

While room equalisation can help to reduce problems with listening room acoustics, it is usually far better to try to solve these problems with the room directly. Proper loudspeaker positioning, acoustic wall treatments and moving the listening position away from walls should produce far better results overall. However it may be dicult to do this in a home environment, so Room EQ is your next best choice.

Problems

We advise you to look over the reported measurements on the screen following Auto Speaker Setup for any obviously incorrect results, in particular to ensure the reported speakers match your conguration and that the speaker distances to the listening position appear look roughly correct. If the results are not what you expected re-run Auto Speaker Setup.

e Auto Speaker Setup function is normally quite accurate but occasionally false results can be generated. Problems may be as a result of:

external sounds or rumbling / handling noises

picked up by the microphone

sound reections o hard surfaces (e.g. windows or

walls) close to the listening position,

very strong acoustic resonances within the room,

obstacles (such as a sofa) between speakers and the

microphone.

If you are still experiencing diculties or you wish to have the most accurate results for ultimate surround performance, we recommend using the manual method of establishing speaker distances and levels.

Using a subwoofer

If your system includes an active subwoofer you may need to re-run Auto Speaker Setup with the subwoofer output level / gain control set to a higher or lower value, if the summary screen reports problems setting the subwoofer up.

Auto Speaker Setup will attempt to choose a crossover frequency that allows the smoothest low frequency transition from the main speakers to the subwoofer. However if this does not produce pleasing results we recommend manually trying other crossover frequencies to nd something more to your preference.

See the next sections for information of how to enter or change speaker settings manually.

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setup menus

e Setup menus allow you to congure all aspects of your AVR360. e next few pages will go through the menu items and explain their function. e Setup menus will probably look quite daunting if you are new to setting up home cinema, but the majority of them need only be congured once when you rst install the system (or if your system changes or you move house!)

e only way to view the Setup menus is on your display device (TV or projector) using the on-screen display (OSD) capability of the AVR360. To view the OSD for the initial setting up, connect any of the video outputs to your display device. You do not need to have a video source connected to the AVR360 video inputs.

Entering Setup mode

To enter the setup menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or font panel. e front panel display shows ‘SETUP MENU’ and the setup menu (pictured right) is displayed.

Unstable OSD menu or picture display?

e default AVR360 output video resolution when rst powered up out of the box is 525-line/60Hz NTSC for analogue video and “Preferred” for digital video. is has been chosen as most display devices can synchronise to this automatically. is can be changed in the Video Outputs section of the Setup Menus.

If the output resolution and frame rate is forced to a setting your display device does not support, the picture may become unstable or may not display at all. To reset the output video resolution and frame rate to the default values to restore the display, press and hold the front panel

OK button for three seconds. Alternatively, press

SHIFT then

dierent output resolutions until the picture returns.

on the remote control to cycle between

Menu panel

e le-hand panel lists the setup screens available for adjustment. e selected menu is highlighted with a grey band.

Help screen

e lower right-hand panel gives a short help text for the feature being adjusted.

Navigating the setup menu

… using the remote control

e setup menu can be navigated by using the cursor (arrow) keys on the remote control. is is by far the easiest method.

1. To enter the setup menu, press the (which is located immediately under the navigation buttons).

2. Use the the main section headings in the le-hand panel.

3. Once you have the main section that you require highlighted, use the

4. Use the down the section settings in the right-hand panel. Some settings may be greyed out. ese are either for information only (e.g. incoming sampling

and C keys to navigate up and down

key to enter the section.

and C keys to navigate up and

MENU button

Adjustment panel

e upper right-hand panel lists the parameters you can change as a user. e selected line is highlighted with a black band. Lines that cannot be selected are greyed-out.

Scroll bars

ese indicate the position of the displayed screen within longer menus.

frequency) or are not currently selectable (e.g. network IP address when DHCP is used). Scroll bars on the sides of the right hand panel indicate your position in the settings list where there are more items than can be displayed at once.

5. Pressing

6. At any time, press the

OK selects a setting to change it, pressing OK

again de-selects the setting.

MENU button to exit the menu.

Any changes to settings are saved.

… using the keys on the front panel

e AVR360 front panel controls can be used to congure the unit. Follow the instructions for using the remote control, in this case using INPUT for down,

INPUT+ for up, INFO for le and OK for right.

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Input Config.

e audio and video settings on this page of the Setup menu can be tailored specically and independently to the currently selected input.

When a dierent input is selected on the Input line, all the input-specic settings for that input are displayed below it. ese settings are applied to the named Input only and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up and whenever that input is selected.

Input – e currently selected input connectors to which the settings below relate.

Name – e display name of the input. You can change the name of any input to more closely match your setup. For example, if you had two satellite receivers, you could connect the main receiver to the Sat audio and video input connectors and change the Name to ‘SAT 1’. You could then connect the second satellite receiver to the VCR audio and video input connectors, but change the VCR Name to ‘SAT 2’. It is then clearer to users of your AVR360 which inputs they wish to select when scrolling though.

Lip Sync – Each input can have its own setting to add a time delay between the audio and video signals to compensate for the sound and picture not being synchronised. is is normally required when video processing is used in the system for scaling or de-interlacing video. e range of lip sync delay is 0 to 250 milliseconds.

e lip sync adjustment can only correct for delayed video. If the audio is late set lip sync to its minimum.

Mode – Sets the initial audio decode mode for stereo sources on this input.

<Last Mode recalls the last used setting for this

input when a stereo source was applied. See section “Two-channel source modes” on page E-40 for more information.

Ext. Mode – Sets the initial audio decode mode for multi-channel digital sources on this input.

<Last Mode recalls the last used setting for this

input when a stereo source was applied. See section “Multi-channel source modes” on page E-41 for more information.

Treble – Bass –

ese allow you to alter the bass and treble tone controls for all currently active speakers for each individual

input. For example, if your PVR source sounds a little bass light, you can always correct for this by selecting PVR on the Input line at the top of this menu and add 2 or 3dB to the Bass control. en, whenever the PVR input is selected, the bass is automatically boosted for as long as that input is selected.

Room EQ – When the Auto Speaker Setup function is run it also calculates Room Equalisation coecients to remove some of the worst eects of resonant frequencies of the room at the listening position. By default Room EQ is not applied to any of the source inputs, however you can enable them on a per-input basis as you wish.

<Not Calculated: (Information only) Auto Speaker

Setup has not been run or has errors so cannot be selected.

<On: Room EQ is applied to the current source. <O: Room EQ is not applied to the current source.

Input Trim – Sets the maximum analogue input signal level (sensitivity) on this input before the ADC (Analogue-to-Digital converter) signal path clips. Options are 1, 2 and 4 volts RMS maximum input. e default is 2Vrms maximum.

For example, analogue sources with low output levels may benet by choosing the 1V maximum setting. is helps maximise signal-to-noise performance of the AVR360 and also helps keep the various analogue sources sounding about the same level for any given AVR360 volume control setting.

Dolby Volume –Dolby Volume is an intelligent system that improves the perceived audio frequency response at lower listening levels and corrects for volume inconsistencies between sources (e.g. a rock radio station and a BD) and between programming (e.g. a TV show and advertisement breaks).

<On: Dolby Volume is applied to this input. <O: (default) Dolby Volume is not applied to this

input.

Dolby Leveller – is setting of Dolby Volume controls how closely quiet and loud sources and programme content are matched to each other, based on the ear’s perception of loudness. e range of values is 0 (minimal levelling) to 10 (maximum levelling). e default setting is 2, however we recommend experimenting with higher values if your source material is less closely matched in level. If the Volume Leveller function is set o, no level matching between sources and programme material is performed. Note however that turning the Dolby Leveller setting of Dolby Volume to ‘O’ is not the same as turning the entire

function of Dolby Volume to ‘O’, as volume related frequency response processing is still active. See “Dolby volume” on page E-42 for more information.

DV Calib. Oset – e Calibration Oset parameter of Dolby Volume allows you to compensate for speaker eciencies and listening position. e default value is 0 and this should normally produce a good result when the AVR360 speaker levels are set using a sound pressure level meter.

See “Dolby volume” on page E-42 for further information on Calibration Oset.

Surround EX – Sets how the AVR360 should congure its decode mode when a Dolby Digital EX bitstream is received. Note that this setting only applies if you have Surround Back loudspeakers. You may wish to experiment with these two decode modes to see which you prefer with Dolby Digital EX encoded material. Options are Auto DD EX, Auto PLIIx and Manual.

< Auto DD EX: When a Dolby Digital EX-agged

bitstream is detected, the decode mode automatically changes to Dolby Digital EX. is can be temporarily overridden by pressing the MODE button on the remote or front panel.

< Auto PLIIx Movie: When a Dolby Digital

EX-agged bitstream is detected, the decode mode automatically changes to Pro Logic IIx Movie. is can be temporarily overridden by pressing the button on the remote or front panel.

< Manual: e received Dolby Digital EX is treated

as if it is an ordinary Dolby Digital stream in that it does not automatically select the EX or PLIIx decode modes. Instead, the previously used decode mode for a multi-channel digital source on this input is applied. However, either of the EX or PLIIx decode modes can be applied manually by pressing the

MODE button.

Stereo Mode – If you have congured your system to

have a subwoofer, then you have the exibility to choose how bass information is distributed between the front le/right speakers and the subwoofer when listening to stereo (two channel only) analogue and digital sources. Choose the option which gives you the most solid, even sounding bass. If you are using a subwoofer for stereo, please also see Sub Stereo below to set the level of the subwoofer. For best results test with a set-up disc or live programme material. is setting can be used to override your normal speaker settings in the Spkr Types menu whenever the AVR360 plays stereo material. It is quite common to nd that two channel stereo music

MODE

listening is best done with a slightly dierent sub/ speaker setting than for surround movies.

< As Spkr Types: When an analogue or digital stereo

source is played, your normal speaker conguration (as in Spkr Types menu) is used to reproduce the signal.

< Le/Right: Full frequency stereo information. All

audio is sent to the front le and right speakers only without any bass redirection. You can use this setting if you consider your front le/right speakers to be able to handle the full frequency range of music. If you have set your front le/right speaker size as Small in the Spkr Types setup page, you may wish to use this option to override the setting to Large for stereo music listening, if you have full frequency range le/right speakers. It can oen be benecial to set full frequency range speakers to Small in the Spkr Types setup page for use with movies, if you have a subwoofer in your system. Doing so may deliver more impact on movie soundtracks as subwoofers are designed to handle reproduction of high bass content. However you may nd that for stereo music a better overall result is obtained by not using the subwoofer and eectively treating the front le/right speakers as Large.

< Le/Right+Sub: Full frequency range stereo is fed to

the front le and right speakers and extracted bass is sent to the subwoofer. In this case the low frequency information is eectively duplicated.

< Sat+Sub: Use this setting if you really do have Small

satellite front le and right speakers, or if you prefer the overall sound of bass being handled by the subwoofer. Full bass management is used so that analogue and digital stereo sources are fed to the DSP where the bass is ltered o front le and right and redirected to the subwoofer.

NOTE

e Stereo Mode function is not available when using an analogue source in Stereo Direct mode.

Sub Stereo – If Le/Right+Sub or Sat+Sub is selected in Stereo Mode above, this setting adjusts the level of the subwoofer when the source is two channel stereo.

Brightness – Sets the video brightness for this input. is setting can be used to compensate for an overly dark or bright source picture on this input when compared with other video sources.

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Contrast – Sets the video contrast for this input. is setting can be used to compensate for too much or too little contrast in the source picture on this input when compared with other video sources.

Colour – Sets the video colour saturation for this input. is setting can be used to compensate for too much or too little colour in the source picture on this input when compared with other video sources.

Picture Mode – Sets how the video processor in the AVR360 interprets the video on this input. Normally the video processor automatically detects the original source type and correctly sets either Video mode or Film mode processing. In the unlikely event that the video processor misinterprets the video type, resulting in subtle picture artefacts, the video processor can be manually forced into Video mode or Film mode. is function should normally be set to Auto.

Edge Enhancement – Sharpens the picture from a source on this input.

MPEG N.R. – Removes artefacts in overly compressed digital video from a source on this input.

Noise Reduction – Removes random noise within the picture from a source on this input.

Component Mode – Congures the current three-wire high quality analogue video input for component (YUV) video signals or RGB video signals. It is important to match the setting to the incoming video format otherwise the colours will be incorrect and the picture may be unstable.

Options are Normal, RGsB and RGB+Sync.

< Normal: (default) the three-wire input is congured

for normal Component (YUV / YPbPr) analogue video.

< RGsB: the three-wire input is congured for RGB

analogue video with video ‘sync-on-green’.

< RGB+Sync: the three wire input is congured for

RGB analogue video, with the video sync signal on the composite input for the current named source.

You should typically select RGB+Sync if you are using a standard SCART to 4-wire phono breakout cable to connect an RGB SCART source.

NOTE: If RGB+Sync is selected, the S-Video and Composite inputs cannot be selected as video inputs for the current source.

Video Source – Selects the video signal connection for this source. e default is HDMI; this setting must be changed if another connection is used.

< HDMI: the unit is forced to use the HDMI video

input for this source.

< Component: the unit is forced to use the

COMPONE NT/RGB video input for this source.

< S-Video: the unit is forced to use the

for this source.

< Composite: the unit is forced to use the

video input for this source.

Audio Source – Selects the particular connection type for each input. e default is HDMI; this setting must be changed if another connection is used.

Select from the list the audio type you are using on this source.

HDMI: the unit is forced to use the HDMI audio

input for this source.

Digital: the unit is forced to use the optical (TOSLINK)

or coaxial (S/PDIF) digital audio input for this source

Analogue: the unit is forced to use the analogue

audio input for this source.

SVIDE O input

COMPOSI TE

General Setup

General information and system controls. Source Input – (Information only) e currently

selected input to which the settings below relate. Incoming Format – (Information only) e format

of the digital audio stream connected to this input, if present.

Incoming Sample Rate – (Information only) e sample rate of the digital audio stream connected to this input, if present.

Incoming Bit Rate – (Information only) e bit rate of the digital audio stream connected to this input, if present.

Dialnorm – (Information only) If a Dolby Digital audio stream is connected to this input, this is the Dialogue Normalisation setting requested by the stream.

Video Input – e currently selected video input. For inputs that have video connections (e.g. audio and video inputs normally switch over together. However, here you can temporarily select a dierent video source for the current audio source. is feature may be useful, for example, if you are watching a sports game on satellite but on this occasion wish to listen to the commentary on the radio instead. is temporary override is reset when the input source is changed so

SAT, PVR etc),

that the Video Input follows the Audio Input setting (or the setting in the Video Inputs menu, if applicable).

Audio Compression – Allows selection of compression which is ideal for late night listening. e compression eect increases the volume of the quiet passages and decreases the volume of the louder passages. Compression only applies to Dolby soundtrack formats that support this function (DTS is not supported).

< O: (default) no audio compression is applied. < Medium: compression is applied so that loud

portions of a soundtrack are reduced in level.

< High: the maximum amount of dynamic range

compression is applied, so that the dierence between loud and quiet portions of a soundtrack is minimised.

is setting applies to all inputs when a relevant digital audio stream is detected. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Balance – To alter the sound balance temporarily between front le and right speakers. You can alter the sound stage to either the le or the right by up to 6dB. Note that it is not possible to shi the audio signal completely over to one channel. is function resets to equal le/right balance when the input is changed.

PLII Dimension – PLII Centre Width – PLII Panorama –

ese allow the adjustment of the sound eld for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding of two-channel sources. ese setting apply to all inputs when PLII or PLIIx Music decoding is selected. e settings are stored in memory and recalled each time PLII or PLIIx Music mode is selected.

< PLII Dimension: Allows the user gradually to

adjust the sound eld either towards the front or towards the rear. Settings range from -3 to +3. We recommend Dimension is set to 0 for normal use.

< PLII Centre Width: Controls the centre image

width.With Pro Logic decoding, dominant centre signals come only from the centre speaker. If no centre speaker is present, the decoder splits the centre signal equally to the le and right speakers to create a ‘phantom’ centre image. e Centre Width control allows variable adjustment of the centre image so it may be heard only from the centre speaker; only from the le/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. We recommend Centre Width is set to 3 for normal use.

< PLII Panorama: Extends the front centre image to

include the surround speakers for an exciting ‘wraparound’ eect with side-wall imaging.

Digital Output Freq. – Sets the sampling frequency of the audio Analogue-to-Digital converter. is setting applies to all inputs when analogue audio is being processed (i.e. not Stereo Direct mode). It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Maximum Volume – Limits the maximum volume setting the system can be turned up to in the main zone. is is a useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low power-handling speakers (for example). It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Max On Volume – Limits the maximum volume the system operates in the main zone when it is switched on or comes out of Standby. e system comes on at this stored volume setting if the last used (possibly very loud) volume exceeds this value. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Display on time – Sets the time that the front panel display remains illuminated aer receiving a command. e default is always on.

Audio In iPod – If you have an iPod connected to the AVR360 using an Arcam irDock or drDock, this control allows you to set which audio input is used.

CEC Control – Enables or disables HDMI CEC control, a system that allows devices connected with HDMI to control other compatible connected devices.

ARC Control – Enables or disables the HDMI 1.4 Audio Return Channel. is allows for television sound to be sent back to the AVR360, via the “Display” input.

HDMI Audio To T V – Enables or disables the transmission of HDMI audio from the HDMI output connector. Enable this setting if you wish to be able to listen using your TV speakers.

RS232 Control – Enables or disables RS232 control, a system that allows control from various third-party

home automation systems.

Auto Setup

Auto Speaker Setup of your loudspeakers and subwoofer (if present) is controlled by this menu. A full description of how Auto Speaker Setup works is given on page E-33. Remember to insert the calibration microphone into the AUX input on the front panel and position the

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microphone at the listening position before running Auto Setup.

Run Auto Setup – Press start Auto Speaker Setup. e process will generate test tones from the speakers and will typically take less than two minutes. e test tone generator will cycle round each speaker twice.

Accept Setup – When Auto Speaker Setup has completed without errors you can choose to accept or reject the settings

< No: e settings are not stored in memory. < Yes: All the speaker settings (speakers present, type,

distance, level and crossover frequency) are stored in the relevant sections of the Setup Menu and overwrite any previous settings.

Auto Setup Progress – Gives a summary of what Auto Speaker Setup is doing as it progresses, starting with which speaker is being tested.

<Noise Level: Checking noise level relative to each

speaker and subwoofer.

<Number of Speakers: Speaker conguration is

detected including the number of surround speakers and whether a subwoofer and center speaker are connected.

<Speaker Distance: Accurately detects the

appropriate distance of each speaker position as well as the subwoofer with respect to the microphone position.

< Speaker Level and Size: e crossover is set based

on each channel’s signal handling capability and the subwoofer crossover is automatically set. e SPL (Sound Pressure Level) of each speaker is matched with respect to the microphone position.

< Calculating EQ: Data gathered from each of the

speakers is being processed.

< Completed Error: A problem was detected with the

speaker setup. See the descriptions for each of the individual speakers, below. Alternatively an invalid speaker conguration was detected.

OK (or

on the remote) to

Front Left – Centre – Front Right – Surr. Right – Surr. Back Right – Surr. Back Left – Surr. Left – Subwoofer –

If the above speakers are correctly detected as present in your speaker conguration, their size (Small or Large), distance from the listening position and trim level (dB) will be displayed. Note that size does not apply to the subwoofer. Otherwise an error message will be displayed:

< Not Present: A speaker was not detected on this

channel.

Crossover Freq. – e frequency at which Auto Speaker Setup determined is the best point to lter low frequency sounds away from Small speakers and into the subwoofer (or Large speakers if a subwoofer is not present).

NOTE

Auto calibration is possible only for a 7.1 or

5.1 speaker conguration. For other speaker congurations such as a 2.1 (stereo + subwoofer) setup, you must complete setup manually by referring to the guidelines below for Speaker Conguration, Speaker Distance and Speaker Levels.

Spkr Types

Settings for the types of loudspeaker you have connected in your conguration. ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Front Left / Right – Centre – Surr. Left / Right – Surr. Back L / R –

Here you set the type of speakers that you have connected to your AVR360:

< 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 conguration

< Subwoofer: Set whether a subwoofer is present or not.

NOTE

It is not possible to set all speakers to Small unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker conguration. If you do not have a subwoofer, you will be forced to set your front speakers to Large.

Crossover Freq – is is the frequency at which loudspeakers set as Small start to redirect bass signals to the Subwoofer or Large speakers in your system. Small speakers redirect bass to the subwoofer, if present. e exception is the Centre speaker which, if Small, redirects its bass to front le/right provided that they themselves are Large. is is done to help keep Centre bass directly in front of the listening position.

MCH Sub Levels – is setting controls the subwoofer level from an externally decoded multi-channel source (BD-A, SACD, etc). Most BD players require a +10dB compensation on the subwoofer channel to maintain the correct balance with the main channels.

< +10dB: for normal BD players which output the

analogue subwoofer channel at the low 0dBr level. Gain compensation of +10dB is added to the subwoofer channel of the

< 0dB Normal: for BD players which output the

analogue subwoofer channel at the correct +10dBr level. No subwoofer gain compensation is needed on the subwoofer channel of the AVR360.

Use Channels 6+7 for – If your main zone speaker set up does not include Surround Back Le and Right speakers, you can choose to use the Surround Back amplier channels to Bi-Amp the Front Le and Right pair, or as a stereo power amplier for Zone2.

MCH INP UT in the AVR360.

MCH INP UT in the

Spkr Distance

Calibration settings for the distances between the loudspeakers and the listening position.

NOTE

Speakers that are not present in your conguration will be greyed out.

ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Units – Select whether you wish to measure distances in imperial or metric units.

Front Left – Centre – Front Right – Surr. Right – Surr. Back Right – Surr. Back Left – Surr. Left – Subwoofer –

As described in “essential setup” on page E-32, measure the distance from each loudspeaker in your system to your ear in the main listening position and enter the values. is allows the AVR360 to calculate the correct relative delay for each loudspeaker.

Spkr Levels

Calibration settings for the test noise signal level through the loudspeakers and measured at the listening position.

NOTE

Speakers that are not present in your conguration will be greyed out.

ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Use the control to select the relevant speaker. Press O to enable/disable the calibration noise and the D and E navigation buttons to adjust the noise level from each speaker.

Front Left – Centre – Front Right – Surr. Right – Surr. Back Right – Surr. Back Left – Surr. Left – Subwoofer –

As described in “essential setup” on page E-32, adjust the level of the test noise from each speaker so that an SPL meter at the listening position measures 75dB SPL.

and C navigation buttons on the remote

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Video Inputs

Settings to optionally assign a video source to each of the normally audio-only inputs.

ese settings are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Video Input CD – Video Input Aux – Video Input AM / FM – Video Input MCH – Video Input iPod – Video Input Net – Video In Digital Radio –

e default for each of the audio inputs is ‘None’, however for example you could associate the satellite ‘Sat’ video with AM, FM and Digital Radio audio if you wished. is way you could listen to the FM or AM or Digital Radio commentary of a sports game but have the pictures from the satellite coverage.

Video Outputs

e settings in this menu control the output resolution from the video processor in the AVR360. ese settings are applied to all video inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

NOTE

Important points to remember:

For the analogue output

You should set the frame rate (50Hz Interlaced for PAL, 60Hz Interlaced for NTSC) and the aspect ratio (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen) to match your display device.

For the HDMI output

e output resolution, frame rate and display aspect ratio can be automatically determined by the AVR360. Alternatively these settings can be manually selected.

Zone1 OSD – Selects whether the main zone pop-up OSD messages are On or O. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

< When On, all user adjustments that are made

during the general use of the AVR360 are displayed on screen as well as the front panel display. is includes the adjustment of volume, subwoofer level, lip sync, tone controls, etc. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

< When O, the above user adjustments will not

appear on screen, only on the front panel display. is leaves the picture on your display device clear of pop-up text. However, regardless of this setting the Setup menus are always displayed on screen.

Zone2 OSD – Selects whether the Zone 2 pop-up OSD messages are On or O. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Analogue Output – is setting controls the output resolution of the analogue video output of Zone1. e dropdown list shows all the resolutions that the AVR360 video processor can output.

Analogue Frame Rate – is setting controls the output frame rate of the analogue video outputs of Zone1. is setting is only valid if the HDMI output is not being used at the time. See the Note ‘Important points to remember’ regarding analogue frame rates.

Display Type – Set the aspect ratio of your display device; 4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen.

HDMI Output Resolution – is setting controls the output resolution of the HDMI output.

<e dropdown list shows all the resolutions that the

AVR360 video processor can output. Resolutions that are not supported by the connected display device are greyed out and cannot be selected.

< Preferred: sets the output resolution to be the

preferred resolution that is requested by the display device. is is oen the highest resolution the display device can receive.

< Bypass: this is a special mode where video passes

straight through the AVR360 without alteration. Use this mode to watch 3D content on a 3D television. is mode also allows the AVR360 to output video with a 23.976Hz frame rate. e output resolution and frame rate will be identical to the input resolution and frame rate. e display must be capable of supporting the input resolution and frame rate — if the input video format is not supported by the display there will be no picture.

Output Frame Rate – is setting controls the output frame rate of the HDMI output.

<e dropdown list shows all the frame rates that the

AVR360 video processor can output. Frame rates that are not supported by the connected display device at the above resolution are greyed out and cannot be selected.

<Auto sets the

preferred frame rate that is requested by the display device for the currently used resolution.

<Follow input sets the

same as the input frame rate. Use this setting if you regularly switch between 24Hz and 50/60Hz content and have a 24p compatible TV.

Lipsync – (Information only) Displays how much lip sync is automatically applied to the HDMI output to compensate for video processing delays in the attached display device. Not all display devices support this function.

HDMI OU T frame rate to be the

Mode

Lists the decode and downmix options you wish to include when cycling through the options on the MODE button. Settings are Yes or No. e list is divided into two sections depending on the source audio type. See section “decoding modes” on page E-40 for more information on each processing and decoding mode.

ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

For Stereo sources:

Dolby ProLogic – Dolby PLIIx Movie – Dolby PLIIx Music – Dolby PLIIx Game – Neo:6 Cinema – Neo:6 Music –

e rst section, ‘Stereo sources’ is the list of processing modes you wish to make available for stereo signals (analogue stereo, digital PCM stereo, Dolby 2.0, DTS

2.0, etc). When a stereo signal is applied, each press of the

MODE button cycles through the processing modes

you have enabled in the ‘Stereo sources’ section. e unprocessed Stereo option is always available for stereo signals therefore it is not shown in the list.

For Multi-channel sources:

Stereo Downmix – Dolby Digital EX – Dolby PLIIx Movie – Dolby PLIIx Music –

e second section, ‘Multi-channel sources’ is the list of processing modes you wish to make available for multi-channel digital signals (any Dolby or DTS digital stream that has more channels than stereo 2.0). When a multi-channel digital signal is applied, each press of the

MODE button cycles through the processing modes you

have enabled in the ‘Multi-channel sources’ section.

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Zone Settings

Lists the volume and control settings for Zone2 . ese settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

Z2 Input – Selects the analogue audio and composite video source to be routed to Zone2. e default is ‘Follow Z1’, i.e. the same source as currently selected in Zone 1.

Zone 2 Status – displays whether Zone 2 is in Standby or On, for information only.

Zone2 Volume – e current volume in Zone2. Zone2 Max. Vol – Limits the maximum volume setting

the system can be turned up to in the Zone2. is is a useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low power-handling speakers, for example.

Zone2 Fixed Vol – e Zone2 volume control can be locked at the current value for use with an external amplier with its own volume control in Zone2.

Zone2 Max On Vol – Limits the maximum volume the system operates in the Zone2 when it is switched on or comes out of Standby. e system comes on at this volume if the last used (possibly very loud) volume exceeds this value.

Zone 2 format – Selects the video format used for the Zone 2 composite video output. PAL is mostly used in Europe and NTSC is mostly used in North America. is setting should only be changed if there is an unstable OSD on the Zone 2 display.

Network

e AVR360 is tted with an network audio client which is capable of playing internet radio stations as well as stored music on a network storage device such as a PC, or on a USB ash drive.

Use DHCP – Select if your network uses DHCP

<No: To assign a xed IP address manually. <Yes: To use network parameters given by the DHCP

server.

IP Address – If not using DHCP, enter the IP address you have assigned to the AVR360 for your network.

Subnet Mask – If not using DHCP, enter the subnet mask for the AVR360 on your network.

Gateway – If not using DHCP, enter the IP address of the router the AVR360 is connected to.

Primary DNS – If not using DHCP, enter the Primary DNS IP address of your internet service provider.

Alternate DNS – If not using DHCP, enter the Secondary DNS IP address of your internet service provider.

MAC address – (Information only) e unique address of the network card in your AVR360.

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decoding

modes

Introduction

Your AVR360 receiver provides all the key decoding and processing modes for analogue and digital signals, including the latest high denition audio formats over HDMI.

Modes for digital sources

Digital recordings are usually encoded to include information about their format type. e AVR360 detects automatically the relevant format in a digital signal – such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, or DTS – and switches in the appropriate decoding.

Modes for analogue sources

Analogue recordings do not contain information about their encoding formats, so the desired mode – such as Dolby Pro Logic – needs to be selected manually.

Mode memory

Dolby Digital or DTS audio (including the high denition formats) can be output in two mix modes, selected using the MOD E button:

< Surround (e.g., ve main channels plus a subwoofer

for a 5.1 source)

< Stereo downmix.

Two-channel audio, regardless of whether it is analogue or digital can also be output in two mix modes, selected using the mode button:

< Surround (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Neo:6

Music, etc.)

< Stereo.

e AVR360 stores the settings for each source (except MCH). us the decoding mode for the following groups of source material can be stored independently:

< Dolby Digital (multi-channel) and DTS source

material

< Two channel Dolby, PCM or Analogue source

material

Two-channel source modes

e following decoding and surround modes are available for standard and high denition Dolby Digital

2.0, DTS 2.0, PCM or analogue sources:

Stereo Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic II Music Pro Logic II Game Pro Logic IIx Movie Pro Logic IIx Music Pro Logic IIx Game Pro Logic Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music

NOTE

Pro Logic IIx modes are only selectable when Surround Back speakers are present.

Stereo

In this mode the AVR360 works as a conventional high quality audio amplier. Note that if the subwoofer is enabled in stereo mode, then some processing of the signal will be carried out. To achieve ultimate sound quality with analogue sources, select the Stereo Direct function if an analogue connection is present.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is designed to produce vechannel output from two-channel source material.

ere are three dierent modes available in Pro Logic II: ‘Movie’, ‘Music’ and ‘Game’ modes, which are intended for use as their names suggest. Due to the dierent recording methods used for movies, music and video games, it is recommended that the correct decoding mode for your source material is used to obtain best results.

< Movie mode: is is intended for use with

‘cinematic’ material, which is mixed and monitored in a calibrated multi-channel environment. Movie mode is a ‘xed’ mode that is designed to give a similar sound when listening using a home cinema system to that obtained in a cinema.

< Music mode : Stereo music is not designed for

surround processing, although good surround eects can be obtained through careful production.

As the optimum decoding method varies according to the recording, Music mode allows the user adjustment of the processing characteristics.

< Game mode: Video games today are extremely

sophisticated, with dramatic 5.1 surround audio tracks. Game mode gives augmented bass management to capture the full eect of game sounds panned to the surrounds, ensuring the bass impact from purer surround eects are fully delivered to the subwoofer.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an extension of the Dolby Pro Logic matrix-decoding method. e decoder allows the processor to derive seven outputs from a two or multi-channel (up to 5.1 with EX) source to take better advantage of all ampliers and speakers in a 7.1 setup. As with Pro Logic, there are three dierent modes available: Movie, Music and Game. Due to dierent recording methods used for movies and music, you should select the correct mode for your source material.

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a legacy mode that is designed to produce a ve-channel output from two-channel source material. It should be used only when the source material is encoded as Dolby Pro Logic; otherwise, we recommend the use of Dolby Pro Logic II. is is because Pro Logic processing on straight stereo sources can sound mued and compressed.

DTS Neo:6

DTS Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of decoding from stereo material. e AVR360 will derive separate channels corresponding to the standard home theatre layout.

< Cinema : A movie mode designed to reproduce

a movie theatre environment. Neo:6 technology allows various sound elements within a channel or channels to be steered separately, and in a way which follows the original presentation naturally.

< Music : A music mode designed to produce a lively,

high-integrity surround-eect from most twochannel music sources from all available speakers. Neo:6 music mode expands stereo recordings into the ve or six-channel layout without diminishing the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo recording.

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Multi-channel source modes

Digital multi-channel source material is normally provided as ‘5.1 audio’. e ‘5.1 channels’ comprise of: le, centre and right front speakers, two surround speakers and a low frequency eects (LFE) channel. Since the LFE channel is not a full range channel, it is referred to as ‘.1’.

Surround systems decode and reproduce the 5.1 channels directly. Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES matrix enhanced decoding systems create one extra rear channel from information buried in the two surround signals of the 5.1 source. ese EX and ES enhanced systems are sometimes referred to as ‘6.1’ systems. is extra surround back channel is normally reproduced through two separate loudspeakers, creating a ‘7.1’ system.

DTS-ES discrete is a true ‘6.1’ source, with six discretely encoded channels, plus the ‘.1’ LFE channel.

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD are high-resolution surround formats found on Blu-Ray discs

Decoding modes

e modes given in the following table are available for multi-channel digital sources.

Special modes such as DTS-ES 6.1 discrete, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD are only available from the correct source material.

High resolution audio sources

Dolby TrueHD Provides up to 7.1 full channel at 96kHz, 24bit resolution, with potentially no

losses in the compression process. Data rates can be up to 18Mbps.

Dolby Digital Plus Provides up to 7.1 discrete channels of audio with less compression than

traditional Dolby Digital encoding. Data rates can be up to 6Mbps.

DTS-HD Master Audio Provides up to 7.1 full channel at 96kHz, 24bit resolution, with potentially no

losses in the compression process. Data rates can be up to 24.5Mbps.

For Dolby Digital sources

Dolby Digital 5.1 e most commonly used sound format for DVD video, and is also the

standard for US television. Dolby Digital 5.1 sources deliver sound with ve discrete full-range channels; le, centre, right, surround le, surround right, plus a low frequency eects (LFE) channel.

Dolby Digital 5.1 Stereo Downmix

Dolby Digital EX is is an extension to Dolby Digital decoding that provides a 6-channel output

Dolby Digital 5.1 + Pro Logic IIx Movie

Dolby Digital 5.1 + Pro Logic IIx Music

For DTS sources

DTS 5.1 Less common than the Dolby Digital format, but generally recognised within

DTS 5.1 Stereo Downmix Provides a stereo downmix of the source material for use with headphones.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix is is a 6.1 channel format based on DTS 5.1. It has the sixth channel matrix

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete is is a true discrete 6.1 channel sound format (unlike DTS-ES Matrix).

DTS96/24 Provides up to 5.1 channels of audio at 96kHz, 24bit resolution for superior

Provides a stereo downmix of the source material for use with headphones.

from a 5-channel input. e extra channel is the centre-surround channel (for which the two surround back speakers are used), and is derived from the le and right surround channel information. is decode mode should be used only when the source material is ‘Surround EX’ encoded (which is normally indicated on the disc packaging and should be detected automatically by the AVR360), but may be used at other times if desired.

is mode is used to derive information for the individual surround back channels from the surround channels, using the Pro Logic IIx Movie decoder.

is mode is used to derive information for the individual surround back channels from the surround channels, using the Pro Logic IIx Music decoder. e controls for adjusting Pro Logic IIx Music in ‘General Setup’ can be used in this mode.

the audio industry as being of superior sound quality. DTS 5.1 delivers surround sound with ve full range channels plus an LFE channel.

encoded into the surround le and surround right channels. e sixth channel is a surround centre channel and is directed to the surround back le and surround back right speakers.

DTS-ES discrete mode operates only on sources with DTS-ES 6.1 discrete audio encoding.

sound quality compared to standard DTS 5.1

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Dolby volume

Dolby Volume is a sophisticated new

technology that resolves the problem of dierent volume levels between programme content (e.g. a TV show and advert breaks) and between sources (e.g. a rock radio station and DVD, or between two TV stations). It lets the listener enjoy everything at the same preferred listening level without having to reach for the volume control to compensate for the dierent recording/output levels. is is the Volume Leveller function of Dolby Volume.

Dolby Volume also works in conjunction with the AVR360 volume control setting to compensate for the ear’s changing sensitivity at dierent frequencies depending on how loud the audio is. It is based on a model of how human hearing works. It properly balances low, mid and high frequencies to maintain all the nuances and impact of the original audio regardless of the actual selected playback volume level. is is the Volume Modeller function of Dolby Volume.

Dolby Volume measures, analyses and maintains volume levels based on how people perceive sound. A variety of audio parameters are monitored including spectral- and time-based loudness to ensure that perceived dynamics, timbre and bass performance remain consistent at all volume levels.

Dolby Volume also lets the listener control a programme’s dynamic range – the range between loud and quiet sounds. For example, with the volume turned down for late-night viewing, dynamic range can be adjusted so that speech remains clear and loud eects or music passages retain their impact without waking up the family.

between sources and frequency response regardless of the volume setting. Most of the controlling parameters of Dolby Volume are automatic as they are dependent on analysis of the audio signal and the volume setting of the AVR360. However, the Volume Leveller and Calibration Oset controls (see below) can be adjusted to your preference.

Volume Leveller

e Volume Leveller function of Dolby Volume controls how closely quiet and loud sources and programme content are matched to each other, based on the ear’s perception of loudness. e range of values is 0 (minimal levelling) to 10 (maximum levelling). e default setting is 2. If the Volume Leveller function is turned o, no level matching between sources and programme material is performed. is is not the same as turning Dolby Volume o as volume related frequency response processing is still active.

When Dolby Volume is being applied to the current input, a Dolby Volume processing mode indicator is shown on the OSD and the front panel display.

Calibration Oset

e Calibration Oset parameter of Dolby Volume allows you to compensate for speaker eciencies and listening position – eectively moving the reference listening level up or down the volume scale. e default value is 0 and this should normally produce a good result when the AVR360 speaker levels are set using a sound pressure level meter at the listening position (75dB SPL, ‘C’ weighting, slow response).

Settings

Dolby Volume can be applied to any analogue or digital stereo source or any digital multi-channel source. It is

not available in Stereo Direct or on the analogue multichannel input. Dolby Volume can even be applied to

processing of stereo signals (e.g. PLII Music) or when down-mixing a digital multi-channel source (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1 down to stereo).

Dolby Volume can be enabled and congured separately for each audio input in the Input Cong menu. e default is ‘O’ for ‘audiophile’ listening. You may wish to turn Dolby Volume ‘On’ for TV and movie sources to maintain the same perceived overall listening level

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tuner

operation

e AVR360 is tted with an internal AM/FM tuner and a DAB (digital radio) tuner. DAB broadcasts are not available in all locations.

is section deals with tuner operation, for information on setting up the tuner and installing aerials, see page E-16.

When a tuner input is selected, the OSD shows a list of radio presets plus an information panel giving all available information about the current frequency (for AM and FM) or station (for DAB).

e front panel will also give the same information, pressing the items of information:

• Processing mode (default)

• Frequency

• Signal strength

• Processing mode (default)

• Radiotext (if available)

• Programme type (if available)

• Signal strength

DAB

• Processing mode (default)

• Radiotext (if available)

• Programme type

• Signal quality

• Bit-rate of transmission

INFO key will cycle through the various

Tuning/Channel Selection

When switching to the internal TUNE R source, the AVR360 enters the last used tuner band, be it AM / FM / DAB (if tted). Repeatedly pressing T cycles through the available tuner bands on your AVR360.

FM/AM analogue radio

Frequency tuning on FM and AM radio is done using the < and > buttons on the CR102 remote control in

TUN device mode. Individual presses move the frequency

down and up one step. If you press and hold either of the tuning buttons for two seconds, the tuner scans to

the next strong signal. You can stop a scan at any time by pressing one of the tuning buttons again.

In Europe, the internal FM radio is capable of receiving RDS (Radio Data System) radiotext signals that are transmitted on some stations. e RDS information typically includes the radio station name, the music or speech genre as well as additional information related to the current programme. On music stations this is oen information on the currently playing track.

DAB digital radio

If your AVR360 is tted with the optional DAB tuner you will need to scan for available stations before being able to listen to them.

To scan for DAB stations, rst select the DAB tuner then press and hold O until the display indicates scanning has started. e AVR360 will then scan all the DAB radio frequencies and compile a list of the stations that are available.

When the scan is complete, you can scroll through the station list using the < and > buttons on the CR102 remote control. To listen to the currently displayed station press the O. If you do not press O within two seconds, the display will revert to displaying the currently playing station.

Internet radio

Please see the Network/USB Operation section on page E-45 for details of internet radio operation.

Saving and selecting Presets

Preset selection uses the B and C keys on the remote to browse and O to select the preset when the CR102 is in TUN device mode.

Up to 50 presets can be stored and these can be from any band, for example Preset 1 could be an AM station, preset two a DAB station, etc. Pressing the the next available preset number to be displayed, then pressing the OK key again stores the current frequency/ channel in that preset. If a dierent preset number is required, press the B or C keys until the desired number is displayed before pressing the OK key for a second time.

OK key causes

Deleting Presets

When in tuner browse mode (using B and , to scroll through the presets), the yellow button on the CR102 remote is used to delete the currently highlighted (but not playing) station or frequency.

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network/usb

operation

e AVR360 is tted with a network audio client which is capable of playing internet radio stations as well as stored music on a network storage device such as a PC, or from a USB ash drive.

For information on installing the AVR360 on your network, see page E-17.

e AVR360 supports the following le formats:

MP3

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

WAV

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio CODEC)

MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes) with DRM10 support

Favourites

You can store internet radio stations in your ‘favourites’ folder for easy access later. Once playing, pressing the FAV+ key adds the track to the ‘favourites’ folder. Pressing FAV- removes the station from the ‘favourites’ folder (this key only has an eect if the station is in the favourites folder).

NOTE

For playback from a network device, the network device needs to running a universal plug and play (uPnP) service, such as Windows Media Player 11. is can be downloaded free of charge from

www.microsoft.com or installed via the Windows

update installer. Windows 7 and Vista™ have this functionality built in. Windows Media Player requires music library sharing/streaming to be enabled in order to serve music to the AVR360.

Other free and paid-for uPnP services are available for other computer operating systems. Some network attached storage (NAS) systems include a built-in version of a uPnP service.

Selecting the playback source

Selecting the network client will allow playback of internet radio stations and stored music on a networked storage device or USB memory device.

To select the network source the CR102 remote must rst be in + e on the remote to select the Network source. You can also cycle to it using the INPUT / INPU T+ keys on the front panel.

e ‘home’ page has options for playing audio from a USB device, Internet Radio or from your home network using the ‘Music Player’ option. Navigate through these items using the may contain playable les have a symbol, playable les have a symbol. Once you reach the track you wish to play, press OK key.

Once playing, pressing Internet Radio).

Pressing the track is reached the key is ignored.

Pressing the is reached, the key is ignored.

Pressing the r key on the remote plays the tracks in the current folder in a random order.

Pressing the R key on the remote repeats all the les in the current folder. Pressing it again cancels the repeat function.

AMP device mode (press

B, C, D

key skips forward one track. If the last

key skips back one track. If the rst track

and E keys. Folders that

will pause the track (except

;

). en press S

USB playback

Insert a USB device into the socket on the AVR360 and select the network client input. e USB device appears in the list of folders that can be navigated. Highlight it using the Band C keys and press E to navigate the contents of the USB device. Navigate through folders

(using the B, C, D and E keys) to a music le

and press the OK key to play the le.

Internet radio stations

Although you can manually browse for an internet radio station, the AVR360 uses the vTuner service to allow easy selection of favourite internet radio stations and podcasts. To set up this service for your AVR360, please visit www.arcamradio.co.uk

ere, you will be asked to enter the Media Access Controller (MAC) address which is the unique ID of your AVR360. is MAC address can be found in the network section of the setup menu.

Once you have entered the MAC address, you can then browse stations and podcasts and set up groups of favourite stations. When you next connect your AVR360 to the internet, these groups will appear in the ‘My favourites’ folder.

Pressing the lower portion of the front panel display between:

Elapsed Time (default)

Processing mode

Album (if available)

Artist (if available)

File information (bitrate, type).

INFO key will cycle what is shown on the

iPod

It is possible to connect an iPod to your AVR360 using either the Arcam drDock or irDock accessories (please contact your dealer).

Connect the 9-way plug into the socket marked ‘irDock’ and the audio leads to the VCR input (the iPod input can be changed in the General Setup menu). If your iPod has video output and you are using the irDock, connect the composite and S-Video leads to the VCR video inputs.

To select the iPod input, press the e key on the remote while in Device Mode, or cycle to it using the  INPUT /

INPUT + keys on the front

panel. Find songs to play by navigating through Artists, Albums etc. using the B, C, D and E keys.

AMP

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multi-room

set up

e AVR360 allows independent routing and control of analogue audio and Composite video to a separate set of equipment, typically used for a second living space, e.g., bedroom or lounge.

e connection guide on the following page shows how the AVR360 is normally connected in a multi-room installation.

Zone2

Zone2 receives only signals obtained by the AVR360 from the analogue audio and Composite video inputs. e analogue inputs are required because there is no analogue-to-digital, digital-to-analogue or DSP processing available for Zone2 signals – the AVR360 only converts video formats for Zone1.

For this reason, we recommend that in addition to any digital connections, the analogue audio and Composite video outputs from your source devices are connected to the AVR360.

Video outputs

e Z2 Composite video output connectors of the AVR360 should be connected to the analogue video inputs (usually labelled VIDEO IN or COMP OSITE VIDEO IN) of the display device in Zone2.

Audio outputs

e Z2 OUT, R and L phono sockets should be connected to the analogue audio inputs (Usually labelled

ANALOGUE AUDIO IN) of the Zone2 display device, or

to the inputs of an additional stereo power amplier in Zone2 (for example, the Arcam P38).

Speaker outputs

If the main zone has a 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system (not a 7.1-channel system), the spare SBL and SBR speaker outputs can be used to power speakers in Zone 2, so that a power amplier is not required. To congure the outputs, navigate to the “Spkr Types” option in the Setup Menu and set the option “Use Channels 6+7 for” to “Zone 2” (see page E-32).

Zone2 control connections

e AVR360 also allows remote control from Zone 2.

Z2 IR

is allows the AVR360 to be controlled remotely from Zone2 via Infra-red remote control. Connect a remote IR receiver in Zone2 to allow control of the AVR360 from this listening/ viewing area.

For more information on remote IR receivers, see ‘Z1 IR’ on page E-17.

TRIG Z2 is allows the AVR360 to remotely switch on devices

in Zone2 when Zone 2 is selected. For example you could set your television in Zone2 to switch on when ‘Zone2’ is selected on AVR360.

For more information on triggers, see ‘Trigger connectors’ on page E-17. Please note that not all AV devices have this feature, nor are triggers essential for listening and viewing in a separate zone.

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Multi-room connection guide

Zone1

Zone2

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customising

the CR102

Code Learning

e CR102 comes with a complete library of preprogrammed codes. Aer you have set up the CR102 for your device, you may nd that there are one or more functions on your original remote which do not have a place on the CR102 keypad. For convenience, the CR102 oers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the CR102 keypad.

Before you start, make sure that:

e original remote control is working correctly.

e remotes are not pointing at your device.

e remotes have new batteries.

e remotes are not in direct sunlight or under

strong uorescent lights.

Learned functions are mode-dependent: You could theoretically assign up to eight dierent functions to a single key (the CR102 can handle a total of 16 learned functions).

Example: To copy the ‘text hold’ function from a TV remote onto the ( key of your CR102

1. Place both remotes on a at surface, 2 to 5cm apart, with the IR ports facing each other.

2. On the CR102, press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice:

3. Press 9 7 5. e power LED blinks twice:

* *

4. On the CR102, press the device key that matches the ‘source’ device (e.g. if you’re learning a TV function, press a).

5. On the CR102, press the key to which you want to assign the learned function (e.g. (). e device key blinks rapidly.

6. On the original remote, press and hold the function key that you want to learn (e.g.

CR102 device key blinks twice:

7. If you want to learn other functions from the same source device, simply repeat steps 5 and 6 pressing the next key you want to learn.

8. To exit Code Learning mode, press and hold S until the device key blinks twice: * *.

* *

TEXT H OLD) until the

* *

9. To use the learned function on the CR102, press the Device Mode key, followed by the function key.

In this example, you’d press

followed by

(

Shifted Learning

You can assign a learned function to a CR102 key without sacricing its original function.

You can assign Shied Learning functions to any key except for: Device Mode keys (e.g. a), S, or number keys (0 to 9).

1. To assign a Shied Learning function, simply follow Code Learning steps in the previous section. During step 5, press S once before you press the key to which you want to assign the learned function.

2. To access the shied function, press S and then the target key.

Important notes

Once you start a Code Learning session, you have

approximately 10 seconds to conduct each step. Any longer, and a timeout means that you’ll have to start the process again.

e Learning feature is mode-specic – you can

copy one feature per mode onto a key.

e CR102 can learn approximately 16 functions in

total.

To replace a learned function, simply assign a new

one 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 light in the area is not too bright.

To delete a learned function

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice:

* *

2. Press 9 7 6. e power LED blinks twice:

* *

3. Press a Device Mode key once. For example, if you want to delete one of your learned TV functions, press a.

4. Press twice on the key you want to deassign. e handset blinks twice: * * to conrm.

e original function of the CR102 is restored.

To delete a Shifted Learned function:

To delete a Shied Learned function, press S before you press the key to be deassigned (during step 4 above).

To delete ALL learned functions within a given Device Mode

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 7 6 – the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

3. Press the appropriate Device Mode key twice.

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Creating Macros

You can program your CR102 to issue a sequence of commands when you press a single key. Any sequence of commands you regularly use can be reduced to a single key press for your convenience.

For example, you might want to turn o your TV, VCR and Satellite at the same time.

A key programmed with a Macro is available in all

modes; it will replace that key’s dierent functions for all modes.

A Macro can consist of up to eight key presses.

Example: To assign a Macro to the h key

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press

9 9 5

3. Press h (the Macro will be assigned to this key).

4. Press a, P, w, P, z, P. (ese are the

Macro steps you wish to record.)

5. To store the Macro, press and hold S until the

power LED blinks twice: * *.

Now, whenever you press h, the CR102 will toggle the power to your TV, VCR and Satellite.

e important word here is ‘toggle’. For example, if

the TV and Satellite devices are currently on, but the VCR is o, pressing h will switch o the TV and Satellite and switch on the VCR (rather than switching all three devices on or o).

When using Macros, remember that you may need

to change mode or use S, and that each key press (including changing modes and pressing S) counts as one of the Macro steps. You cannot use a Macro key within another Macro.

If the amount of memory storage for a particular

Macro is exceeded, the power LED comes on for ve seconds. You can, however, save the macro steps up to that point by pressing S, or you can cancel the Macro recording by pressing any other key.

e delay between key presses is recorded as part of

the Macro. A delay of up to 30 seconds is permitted.

Example: To deassign the Macro associated with the h key

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 9 5.

3. Press h.

4. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

Volume punch-through

Volume punch-through means that, no matter which Device Mode is selected, the CR102 controls the AVR360 volume. You don’t need to press A on your CR102; this feature is switched on by default.

ere are times, however, when you might want to control a device’s volume directly when in a specic Device Mode.

Example: To cancel volume punch-through for a TV (AV mode)

1. Press a once.

2. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

3. Press 9 9 3.

4. Press -. e power LED blinks four times.

Now, while in TV (AV) mode, you will be able to control the volume or mute functions of your TV directly.

To completely cancel all volume punchthrough settings

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 9 3.

3. Press +. e power LED blinks four times * .

* *

Now, whichever mode you’re in, you will have direct access to that device’s volume or mute functions, assuming they are available. You would need to switch to

AMP mode to alter the AVR360 volume.

Example: To restore default volume punchthrough settings to all Device Modes

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press

9 9 3

3. Press A. e power key LED blinks twice: * *.

Key Mover

Sometimes you might nd that a key you use a lot for your system is in the ‘wrong’ place on the CR102 keypad for your comfort. It’s quite easy to reassign a favourite function to a more accessible key. It is even possible to move a function from one Device Mode to another Device Mode.

Example: To assign the D function to the U key in SAT mode

1. Press z.

2. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

3. Press 9 9 4.

4. Press the key you want to move (e.g. D)

5. Press the key you want to move the key to (e.g. U).

Now, pressing either D or U while in SAT Device Mode makes the CR102 transmit the D function.

To completely swap over the functionality of the two keys to put the U functionality on the D key, repeat the above process again, but swap over the D and U key presses in the example.

Note that the function that is copied over to the new key is always the original function of the old key.

Restore a moved key

To restore a key to its previous function, repeat the example above, pressing the key to be restored twice (copy it back to itself).

Restore all moved keys for a Device Mode

To restore all keys in a Device Mode to their original functional positions, repeat the example above, but press the relevant Device Mode key (e.g. A) at points 1,4 and 5 in the example.

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Copy a key between Device Modes

It is possible to copy functions between Device Modes. However, remember that button functions are Device Mode specic and therefore eectively ‘punch-through’ to the original Device Mode when copied over.

e following example copies the AVR360 function from the CR102 AMP device mode to the shied function of the # button on AV Device Mode.

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 9 4.

3. Press the Device Mode key of the function you want

to move (e.g. A).

4. Press the function key you want to move (e.g.)/

DIREC T)

5. Press the key of the Device Mode you want to copy

the function to (e.g. a)

6. Press the S button graphic

7. Press the key you want to copy the function to (e.g.

)

If you prefer to copy the key to the main function of the

button instead of the ‘shied’ function, omit point 6

in the above example.

DIREC T

Mode Mover

If your home entertainment setup contains devices of the same type (e.g. two TVs, perhaps from dierent manufacturers) you can still control both those devices with the CR102. You simply need to reassign an unused Device Mode key.

NOTE

Before using Mode Mover, make sure both the source and destination Device Mode keys are unlocked (see next section).

Example: To use the z key to control a second TV

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 9 2.

3. Press the Device Mode key for the type of device you

want to control (e.g. for a TV, press a).

4. Press the Device Mode key you want to use

(e.g. z).

5. Don’t forget to set up the CR102 to control the

second device, using one of the methods on page E-25.

Note that volume punch-through is not applied to a Device Mode that has been copied using Mode Mover. However, AVR360 volume punch-through functionality can be restored when you have used Mode Mover, by copying -, + and @ from the AMP Device Mode to the same physical buttons on the new moved Device Mode using the last example shown in Key Mover.

To restore a moved Device Mode key to its original state

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 9 2.

3. Press the Device Mode key you want to restore

twice.

Locking/Unlocking a specific Device Mode

When you rst unpack your CR102 and insert the batteries, for your convenience it is able to control certain Arcam components automatically (e.g. BD players, Ampliers, Tuners and CD Players). We achieve this by preprogramming specic 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 DVD player, for example – you will rst need to unlock DVD Mode before setting up the CR102 using one of the methods described at the start of this guide.

Here are the factory default settings:

Device Mode Default status Default Arcam

codes

DVD

SAT

TUN

AMP

PVR

VCR

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

For example:

DVD (system code 12) 1655 AMP (system code 19) 1954

You will need to change the system code on the product you wish to control, as well as the CR102.

NOTE

e

AMP Device Mode can only be used to control

Arcam ampliers like the AVR360, either on its default or alternative IR system codes.

Locked 0762

Unlocked 1205

Unlocked 0586

Locked 2009

Locked 1242

Unlocked 1930

Unlocked 0111

Locked 2010

To toggle a Device Mode lock setting:

1. Press the Device Mode key you want to unlock (e.g. )

2. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice:

* *

3. Press 9 8 2.

e power LED blinks twice when being locked, and

blinks four times when being unlocked.

If you enter an invalid key sequence, the power

LED gives one long blink and returns to normal operation.

While the Device Mode key is locked, the Direct Code Setup and Move Mode functions are not available.

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Mode key IR punch-through

e Mode key IR punch-through default is ‘on’.

Example: To set the Mode key IR punchthrough to AMP

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 7 1. e power LED blinks twice:

3. Press A to punch through IR from it.

Now, whenever you press and release a Mode key, the IR data assigned to the current mode is (i.e. it ‘punches through’ any other device).

AMP is transmitted, no matter what

To cancel Mode key IR punch-through

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 7 1. e power LED blinks twice: *

3. Press S until the power LED blinks twice: * *.

Resetting the CR102

Resetting the CR102 will erase all learned functions across all modes, as well as some other programmed functions like Macros. It will not reset the Device Mode keys; these will remain programmed to your choice of component.

1. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice: .

* *

2. Press 9 8 0. e power LED blinks four times:

* * * *

3. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice:

* *

4. Press 9 9 3.

5. Press A. e power key LED blinks twice: * *.

6. Press and hold S until the power LED blinks twice:

* *

7. Press 9 7 1. e power LED blinks twice: *

8. Press A. e power key LED blinks twice: * *.

Command summary

Direct code setup

(e.g. AV mode, NNNN=code number)

a S * *

Library search

(e.g. AV mode)

a S 9 9 1 * * P [

to save

Code blink back

a S 9 9 0 **

1 count blinks for rst N 2 count blinks for second N 3 count blinks for third N 4 count blinks for fourth N

Code learning

(e.g. AV mode fast forward key)

S * * 9 7 5 * * a ( *

rapid blinks) (Press key on original remote that you wish to copy)

* * S * *

Delete a learned function

(e.g. AV mode fast forward key)

S * * 9 7 5 * * a ( ( * *

Delete all learned functions with a device

(e.g. AV mode)

S * * 9 7 5 a a

Creating macros

(e.g. SRCH key)

S * * 9 9 5 h a P w P z P S

* *

Deassign macro

S * * 9 9 5 h S * *

NNNN * *

until unit turns o

(many

Key mover

(e.g. SAT mode, DISP key to MENU key)

z S * * 9 9 4 D U

Mode mover

(e.g. change SAT to TV(AV))

S * * 9 9 2 a z

Restore device mode

(e.g. restore SAT)

S * * 9 9 2 z z

Locking/unlocking a mode

(e.g. DVD mode)

d S * * 9 8 2 * *

(i.e. two blinks for lock)

d S * * 9 8 2 * * * *

(i.e. four blinks for unlock)

Cancel all volume punch-through

S * * 9 9 3 + * * * *

Restore volume punch-through

S * * 9 9 3 A * *

Mode key IR punch-through

S * * 9 7 1 * * A

Cancel mode key IR punch-through

S * * 9 7 1 * * S * *

NOTE

As elsewhere in this Handbook, a single ‘blink’ of the red LED behind the power button is indicated by the symbol

Device codes

e tables that begin on page 56 (in the nal section of this Handbook) list the four-gure codes for dierent manufacturers’ devices.

Use these when setting your CR102 up to control your devices, as described in Method 1 (see page E-25).

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 Method 2, the Library Search (see page E-25). is allows you to scan through every set of codes contained in the CR102’s memory.

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trouble-

shooting

Problem Check that...

ere are no lights on the unit

e unit responds erratically or not at all to the remote control

e front panel display is blank

No picture is being produced

ere are bright edges or ‘ghosts’ on the picture

No sound is produced

e sound is poor or distorted

the power cord is plugged into the AVR360 and the mains socket it is

plugged into is switched on.

the power button is pressed in.

If a red LED is present, the AVR360 is in standby mode. Press any button on the front panel or remote control.

there are fresh batteries in the remote control.

the front panel window is visible and you are pointing the remote control

towards it.

the display hasn’t been turned o. Press the DISPLAY button on the front

panel or remote control.

your viewing device is turned on and switched to display your AVR360. Test

by pressing the MENU button on the AVR360 or on the remote and look for the main menu screen on your display device.

the correct video input is selected on the AVR360.

the “Video Source” has been set correctly in the “Input Cong.” menu

the video source is on, is operating normally, and is in ‘play’ mode if

appropriate.

you have the AVR360 in a video resolution that is compatible with the

connection you are using and with your display device. For example, composite video is only capable of carrying 480i and 576i resolutions. Test this by pressing and holding the OK key for more than two seconds to force 480i / 576i output resolutions.

the cables used for analogue video connections are designed to carry video

(i.e., they are 75 coaxial cables).

ensure the ‘sharpness’ control on your display device is switched o or set to

near minimum.

for HDMI connections, try using a shorter cable or alternatively a dierent

brand.

the correct input has been selected.

the “Audio Source” has been set correctly in the “Input Cong.” menu

the source equipment is on, is operating normally and is in ‘play’ mode if

appropriate.

the volume is turned up to a reasonable level and the AVR360 is not in mute

mode.

you have not excessively increased the input sensitivity (i.e. reduced the

maximum input signal voltage) in the Input Cong. menu if an analogue input is being used.

you have selected the correct size of speakers to suit your system in the setup

menu.

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Problem Check that...

Sound only comes from some of the speakers

Unable to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding modes

When playing a Dolby Digital BD, the AVR360 selects Dolby Pro Logic

Hum on the analogue input

ere is radio or television reception interference

you have an appropriate surround source selected and playing.

the BD/DVD disc is encoded in the appropriate format, and the correct

format has been selected in the disc start menu of the BD player (if applicable).

the BD/DVD player has been set to output ‘bitstream’ audio on the digital

output.

the display window indicates that the disc you are playing is a multichannel

recording (you may need to press the INFO key several times until you get to the ‘incoming format’ display).

all the speakers are correctly connected to the speaker terminals and are

secure.

you have not selected ‘Stereo’ as the decoding mode.

your speaker balance is correct.

you have congured the AVR360 to include all the speakers in your system.

e AVR360 can only apply Dolby Digital and DTS decoding to sources which have been encoded in the same format.

Check that:

digital source is selected and connected.

the source is playing appropriately encoded material.

the BD/DVD disc is encoded in the appropriate format and that the

correct format has been selected in the disc start menu of the BD player (if applicable).

the BD/DVD player has been set to output ‘bitstream’ audio on the digital

output.

you have a digital connection from your BD player.

sometimes Dolby Digital BD/DVD discs contain material at either the

beginning or the end of the main movie that is not in full 5.1 format, but in two-channel or Pro Logic decoding.

all cables are making a good connection. If necessary withdraw the cable

from the connector and plug it fully in again (turn the power o before doing this).

the connections inside the source cable connector are not broken or badly

soldered.

if the hum originates only when one particular source component is

connected, that an aerial cable, or dish connection to this source is ground isolated. Contact your installation contractor.

where the interference is coming from. Switch o each source component in

turn, then any other equipment. Most electronic equipment does generate low levels of interference.

try re-arranging cabling from the nuisance source away from other cabling.

ensure that the cabling used is high quality, specied for its purpose, and is

properly screened.

if the problem persists, contact your dealer.

Problem Check that...

e source switching changes randomly or freezes on one source

Volume is always too loud when I turn on

When Zone2 is put into standby, the main zone is also switched o

When a USB memory device is connected, ‘USB’ is not shown in the network client’s list of folders

If les on a USB memory device cannot be played:

If les on a computer cannot be played

If you cannot connect to a wired network

If you cannot connect to a favourite internet radio station

If the internet radio station sound quality is poor or broken

there are no static or impulse interference problems caused by nearby power

equipment switching, e.g., heating or air conditioning control. Switch the AVR360 o, wait ten seconds, then switch it on again to clear an operating problem. Contact your installer if the problem returns or persists.

there is no direct sunlight shining on the infra-red detector behind the front

panel display.

the ‘max on volume’ setting is not set too high.

the ‘zone standby‘ setting in the setup menu is set to LOCAL.

a USB memory device is connected that conforms to the mass storage class.

a USB hub is not being used.

the USB device is formatted in FAT16 or FAT32.

the USB device does not have multiple partitions.

the les are in a compatible format.

the computer is connected via a network and not USB – the AVR360 USB

port cannot be used for a direct connection to a computer

the Ethernet cable you are using is correctly connected between the AVR360

and the network hardware.

the network is set up for xed IP addressing and you have the AVR360 set to

use DHCP.

the network is set up for DHCP and you have the AVR360 set to use xed IP

addressing.

the station is still broadcasting or is not congested – try again later.

the radio station does not have a low bit rate (use the INFO key to nd this or

look on the OSD).

the network is not slow or congested.

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specications

Continuous power output, per channel, 8

2 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 90W 2 channels driven, 20Hz—20kHz, <0.02% THD 80W 5 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 75W Residual noise & hum <0.3mV

Inputs

Line inputs: Nominal sensitivity 1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable) Input impedance 47k Signal/noise ratio (CCIR, 65W) 100dB

Preamplier outputs

Nominal output level 1V RMS Output impedance 560 THD+N (20Hz—20kHz) -100dB

Video inputs

Component video signal/noise 85dB Composite video signal/noise 70dB

Headphone output

Maximum output level into 32 Output impedance <5

General

Mains voltage 220–240V, 50Hz Power consumption (maximum) 1kW (ermal dissipation approx. 3400 BTU/hour) Power consumption (idle, typical) 100W (ermal dissipation approx. 340 BTU/hour) Power consumption (standby) <0.5W Dimensions

W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) Weight (net) 15.5kg Weight (packed) 20kg Supplied accessories Mains lead

E&OE NOTE: All specication values are typical unless otherwise stated.

Ω 2Vrms

433 x 425 x 171mm

CR102 remote control

4 x AAA batteries

Calibration microphone

Ω

Handbook

DAB aerial

FM aerial

AM loop aerial

Continual improvement policy

Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products. is means that designs and specications are subject to change without notice.

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product

guarantee

Worldwide Guarantee

is entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the rst two years aer purchase, provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer. e Arcam dealer is responsible for all aer-sales service. e manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and tear, neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and/or repair, neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee.

The warranty covers:

Parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date. Aer two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs. e warranty does not cover transportation costs at any

time.

Claims under guarantee

is equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased. 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.

For further details contact Arcam at:

Arcam Customer Support Department,

Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9QR, England

or via www.arcam.co.uk.

Problems?

If your Arcam dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support at the above address and we will do our best to help you.

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On-line registration

You can register your product on-line at www.arcam.co.uk.

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