Arcam AVR380, AVR450, AVR750 User Manual [it]

AV950/AVR750/450/380

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AVR750

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safety

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, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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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.

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

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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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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

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.).

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.

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.

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.

• 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-12

radio connectors .................................... E-13

other connectors .................................... E-14

speakers ................................................... E-15

operation ................................................. E-17

front panel operation ............................ E-19

remote control ........................................ E-20

essential setup ........................................ E-26

auto speaker setup ................................ E-27

setup menus ........................................... E-28

decoding modes .................................... E-33

Dolby volume ........................................................ E-35

tuner operation ...................................... E-36

network/usb operation ........................ E-37

multi-room set up .................................. E-38

Multi-room connection guide ........................ E-39

customising the CR450 ......................... E-40

trouble shooting ..................................... E-42

speciﬁcations .......................................... E-44

product guarantee ................................ E-48

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

Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new AV950/AVR750/450/380 Receivers are 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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

welcome

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Professional Installation?

It may be that the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 and making sure that all the elements of your system work in harmony.

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before you

begin…

e AV950, AVR380, AVR450 and AVR750 are high-quality and high-performance home-cinema processors and ampliers built to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. ey combine digital processing with high-performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled homeentertainment centre.

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 allows switching and control of seven analogue and six digital audio sources in addition to internal FM (and, in the case of the AVR450, AVR750 and AV950, DAB) radio – as well as networked and USB audio sources – making any of the models an ideal hub for both home-cinema and twochannel stereo systems.

Since many of these source components are also capable of generating video signals, the AV950/AVR750/450/380

AVR750

includes broadcast-quality switching for HDMI, Composite and Component video signals. Control of the AV950/AVR750/450/380 is either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control or RS232 port.

e CR450 remote control supplied with the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 is a twelve-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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 receivers are designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music and movies to life.

Placing the unit

< Place the unit on a level, rm surface, avoiding

direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.

< Do not place the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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-14).

< 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.

If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is dierent, please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.

e AV950/AVR750/450 can be switched for operation between 220–240V (switch position 230V) and 110–120V (switch position 115V).

NOTE

Ensure that the AV950/AVR750/450 is switched o and the power lead removed before changing the position of the voltage range switch.

Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the socket on the back of the 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 can be turned on using the

POWER switch on the front panel. While switched on, the

front panel LED will glow green.

Standby power

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 can be switched into standby mode using the P button on the CR450 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.

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 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-15.

Radio interference

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 is an audio device containing microprocessors and other digital electronics. Each model 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 causes interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by switching the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 and its cabling.

< Relocate the receiver with respect to the AV950/

AVR750/450/380.

< Connect the aected device and the AV950/

AVR750/450/380 to dierent mains outlets.

If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam dealer.

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Trademark acknowledgements

~ 50 – 60 Hz

100W MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

PVRS AT

BDAV

BDCDCD

GAME

STB

GAME

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

COMPONENT

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-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 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.

NOTE

Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on see page E-7 before

AAC/AAC Plus

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

FLAC

vTuner

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.

MP3

iPod

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.

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

rear panel

connectors

AVR750

AVR450

AVR380

Audio connectors

Analogue two-channel, see page E-11.

Preampliﬁer output

see page E-11.

AV950

Preampliﬁer output

see page E-11.

HDMI connectors

For information, see page E-10.

STB

GAME

STBZ2 OUT

PREAMP OUT

SUB

SR SL

SBR

FLFR

SBL

HDMI

GAME

ANALOGUE AUDIO

CFL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SBR SR FR C

Digital connectors

Coaxial and optical digital audio connectors, see page E-11.

PVR

VCRBDSAT

BDAV

PVR

ZONE 2 R

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

CLASS 2 WIRING

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

PVRSAT

ETHERNET

BDCDCD

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STB

OPTICAL

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

Speaker connectors

For information, see page E-16.

BALANCED OUTPUTS

SUB

FL SL SBL

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

USB 5V / 1A

AVR750

AVR450

AV950

Composite video coaxial and Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) connectors, see page E-11.

Zone2 connection, see page E-38.

FM/DAB

Video connectors

FM aerial socket, or DAB aerial socket (AV950, AVR450, AVR750 only).

ARC

SAT

RS232

DC6V

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

ZONE 2 L

FM/DAB

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

COMPOSITE

AV BD

COMPONENT

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

115 230

Power inlet

Connect the correct mains cable here

Voltage select

Ensure the voltage selected matches your local power supply. e AVR380 does not require a

AVR380

voltage select switch: the voltage is set according to local market requirements.

connecting up your AV950/AVR750/450/380!

TRIG Z1

Z1 IR

Aerials, control and communication

Network, USB, FM/DAB aerial, voltage output, serial control, trigger and IR connectors, see page E-13, E-14.

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1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

AV BD

SAT

COMPONENT

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ARC

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

STB

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

PVRSAT

BDAV

BDCDCD

GAME

STB

GAME

OPTICAL

ARC

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

AV BD

SAT

GAME PVR

STB BD

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

BDCDCD

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

COMPONENT

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

PVRSAT

BDCDCD

STB

GAME

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

audio/video

connections

Before connecting your AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 S AT video input, the audio must be connected to the S AT audio inputs!

Generally, HDMI connections provide better quality than Composite, although for a video source to be available in Zone2 you must have a Composite connection between AV950/AVR750/450/380 and the source.

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-29)

STB

GAME

HDMI

VCRBDSAT

HDMI connectors

STB, GAME, 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380’s ‘Display’ input.

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

PVR

ARC

Component video connectors

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

SAT

AV BD

COMPONENT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN AV, SAT, BD

Important notes about Component video inputs

< 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.

Zone 2 connectors

Z2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

Analogue preamplifier outputs

PREAMP OUT

CFL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

All preampli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-15 and E-16.

Front panel PHONES socket

is socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. e headphone socket is always active, except when AV950/AVR750/450/380 is muted.

When the headphone jack is inserted, the speaker outputs and analogue preamplier outputs are automatically muted.

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

Composite connectors

GAME PVR

STB BD

COMPOSITE

GAME, PVR, STB, BD

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

e Z2 out analogue audio connector can be used to connect the stereo audio output of the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 to an amplier located in a second room.

Connect the analogue video output to your Zone2 display equipment. See “multi-room set up” on page E-38 for information.

Analogue audio inputs

GAME

HDMI

BDAV

ANALOGUE AUDIO

PVR

STB

STB, GAME, AV, BD, PVR, CD

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

Front panel AUX input

Digital audio connectors

PVRSAT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO

STB

OPTICAL

SAT, PVR, BD, CD, STB, AV

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

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

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Connection guide

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

AV BD

SAT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ARC

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

DAB/FM

(DAB is not available on AVR380)

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 video connectors.

use the Composite connection if HDMI or

Component connectors are not provided by your player.

In each case, connect the video inputs labelled BD on the AVR750/450/380.

e preferred audio hook-up is using the coaxial digital connector (usually marked DIGITAL AUDIO OUT), in addition to the coaxial analogue outputs for le and right channels.

In each case, use the audio inputs labelled BD on the AV950/AVR750/450/380.

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 SAT on the AV950/ AVR750/450/380. 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.

CD player

Connect the digital audio output (if provided by the CD player) to the digital CD input of the AV950/ AVR750/450/380, using a high quality coaxial interconnect cable.

Connect the right and le analogue audio outputs of the CD player to the analogue CD inputs of the AV950/ AVR750/450/380, using a pair of high quality coaxial interconnect cables.

radio

FM/DAB

USB 5V / 1A

connectors

STB

GAME

STBZ2 OUT

PREAMP OUT

GAME

CFL SL SBL

HDMI

BDAV

ANALOGUE AUDIO

SBRSUBSRFR

VCRBDSAT

PVR

ZONE 2 R

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

CLASS 2 WIRING

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

PVRSAT

BDCDCD

STB

DIGITAL AUDIO

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SR FR C FL SL SBL

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

PVR

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

ARC

FM/DAB

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

COMPOSITE

SAT

AV BD

COMPONENT

DC6V

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

Z1 IR

Aerial connectors

e AV950/AVR750/450 is tted with an FM and a DAB/DAB+ receiver module. e AVR380 is tted with an FM module. e type of aerial you need depends on

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

IntheUKthe‘T’‑elementsneedtobe

your listening preferences and the local conditions.

ZONE 2 L

Your AV950/AVR750/450/380 is capable of superb radio reception, but only if it is receiving a good quality

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

transmission signal. Try the aerials supplied with your unit. If you are in a

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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.

When installed and receiving DAB/FM,

check the signal strength by pressing

AVR450

AVR750

AV950

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.

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.

BD/SAT

Pr Pb Y

If the DAB services in your area are transmitted on

L-band, then ask your dealer for advice for the best

aerial to use.

NOTE:

For each input, you must set the ‘Audio Source’ setting according to the connection type. (see “Input Cong.” on page E-29)

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TRIG Z1

Z1 IR

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

FM/DAB

PVR

AV BD

SAT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ARC

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

Z2 IR

Z1 IR

NOTE

TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

Z1 IR

Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections used in multi-room installation. For more information on these connectors see page E-38.

other

speakers

connectors

Serial connector

DNS; see page E-32 for information on setting up the network.

RS232 serial connector

RS232

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

Network connector

Networking is a large subject and only the briefest guidelines are presented in this handbook. Please contact your Arcam dealer or specialist installer for more information about introducing the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 into your computer network.

For information on how to use the AV950/ AVR750/450/380’s network features, the USB socket, and for a list of supported le types, refer to see page E-37.

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

Ethernet

If an Ethernet cable is connected, the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 will automatically attempt to connect to your network.

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

If your network uses static IP addressing rather than DHCP, you will need to provide IP address, gateway and

USB connector

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 only supports the direct connection of USB devices and will not support devices connected through a hub. If regular access to the USB socket is required, you may nd it convenient to use a USB extension lead; see page E-37 for details of supported le types.

Trigger connectors

TRIG Z1

TRIG Z2

e trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and TRIG Z2) provide an electrical signal whenever the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 was switched on.

ere are two trigger output sockets on the AV950/ AVR750/450/380, each capable of outputting a 12V,

tip: Trigger output sleeve: Ground

70mA switching signal. e socket is designed for mono

3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger output, sleeve is 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.

Infrared (IR) connectors

Z1 IR

Z2 IR

e infrared inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380, each designed for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip is the modulated signal, sleeve is ground.

Z1 IR

is input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when the front panel of the AV950/AVR750/450/380 is blocked.

tip: Modulated signal sleeve: Ground

Z2 IR

is input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone2 to allow remote control of AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 are designed for modulated signals. If the external IR receiver demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also the unit does not provide power for external receivers on the IR jack, therefore an external power source will be required.

6V output

DC6V

1.2A MAX

is provides a 6V DC power connection for Arcam rSeries products.

e AVR750/450/380 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.

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



 

 

Centre

similar height.

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 will require a splitter cable and need care in placement because there may be cancellation eects between the units and you may require expert advice.







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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Front left and right

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 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.

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Connecting speakers

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

PVRSAT

BDCDCD

STB

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPONENT

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

BDCDCD

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

COMPONENT

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

BDCDCD

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

COMPONENT

To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the corresponding terminals on the back of the AVR750/450/380, 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.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

ZONE 2 R

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

ZONE 2 L

Bi-amping the Front Left & Front 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 AVR750/450/380. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the

CLASS 2 WIRING

SBR

SR FR C FL SL SBL

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SBL and SBR terminals on the AVR750/450/380. 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-26.

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 AVR750/450/380.

SBR

SBL

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.

Link MUST

be removed

Link MUST

be removed

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

PREAMP OUT

CFL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 also allows an active subwoofer to be connected to the SUB output. Refer to your subwoofer handbook for the correct setting up and connection procedure for your particular subwoofer.

Using external power ampliﬁers

e internal power amplier of the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 can be supplemented or replaced with external power amplication. Connect the PREAMP OUT sockets to your power amplier inputs:

PREAMP OUT

CFL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

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.

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 preampli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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 is ready for use aer about four seconds.

BD 37

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 –INPUT 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:

STB

GAME

SAT

VCR

PVR

DAB

NET

USB

AUX

DISPLAY

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-29. 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.

Stereo Direct

To listen to a pure analogue stereo input, press the

DIRECT button. e Stereo Direct mode automatically

bypasses all processing and any surround functions. In direct mode, digital processing is shut down to improve

Set Top Box input

Game console input

Audio-Visual input

Satellite input

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player input

Video Cassette Recorder input

Personal Video Recorder input

Compact Disc player input

Internal tuner input

Internal tuner input (this source is market dependent and may not be available on your AV950/ AVR750/450)

Ethernet input

External USB solid-state device (e.g. pen drive, iPad) 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.

the sound quality and reduces digital noise with the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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ects sequences.

Headphones

To use headphones with the AV950/AVR750/450/380, 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

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channel and surround information can be heard via the headphones.

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:

by using an IR receiver in Zone 2 (see “Zone2

control connections” on page E-38), or

by switching over to Zone 2 control by pressing the

front panel zone button, or

by pressing AMP + OK on the remote control.

e front panel VFD display indicates that control has been switched to Zone 2.

STANDBY Z2 50

To turn on Zone 2, press the Zone button (or AMP +

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.

FOLLOW Z1 Z2 50

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.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 to the defaults that it le the factory with.

Change remote code

e default RC5 system code the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 can be

updatedfromaUSBashdrivecontainingarmware

update le. You can download the latest rmware le, together

with upgrading instructions, from the Arcam website (www.arcam.co.uk/advice-and-support.htm).

front panel

operation

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 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

AVR750

Selects the Setup menus on the

on-screen display (OSD).

Mode

Info

(HDMI: 480p).

Aux

Multi purpose auxiliary

line level input,

calibration microphone

input and 3.5mm optical

digital (SPDIF) input.

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.

Phones

is socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug.

Power / Standby LED

is indicates the status of the receiver and is green when the AV950/AVR750/450/380 is powered on. Red indicates the unit is in Standby mode.

Volume

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

Power

Switches the main power to the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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.

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remote

RTN

VOL+

VOL-

FAV+ FAV-

INFO

DIRECT

EFFECT

BASS

TREB

TRIM

SYNC

DISP MODE

DISC MENU POP UP

SUBT

AUDIO

AMP

SUB

RPT

abc def

ghi jkl mno

pqrs tuv

wxyz

control

The CR450 universal remote controller

e CR450 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote control that can control up to eight devices. It is preprogrammed for use with the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 49.

e CR450 is a ‘learning’ remote, so you can teach it almost any function from an old single-device remote.

Using the remote control

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

< Ensure there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the remote sensor on the AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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.)

< Remote operation may become unreliable

ifstrongsunlightoruorescentlightis

shining on the remote sensor of the AV950/ AVR750/450/380.

< Replace the batteries when you notice a

reduction in the operating range of the remote control.

abc def

ghi jkl mno

pqrs tuv

DISP MODE

FAV+ FAV-

SYNC

DISC MENU POP UP

INFO

EFFECT

TRIM

wxyz

RPT

DIRECT

SUB

RTN

AUDIO

BASS

SUBT

TREB

STB

AUX

SAT

CR450

AMP

VOL+

VOL-

USBTUN NET

VCRBD

GAME

CDPVR

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the handset, by sliding its cover o.

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

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back rmly into its locked position with a click.

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 direction indicated in the battery compartment.

Remove batteries from equipment that is not going

to be used for a month or more.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental or local regulations that apply in your country or area.

Useful information

Backlight

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

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.

e symbol ‘*’ is used in the manual to indicate a power LED blink.

Timeouts and unassigned keys

Time out – Aer 30 seconds the CR450 exits the programming state and returns to normal operation.

Stuck key timeout – Aer any key is pressed continuously for 30 seconds, the CR450 stops sending IR transmission to conserve battery life. e CR450 remains o until all keys are released.

Unassigned keys – the CR450 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LEDashes

ve times whenever you press a button:

* * * * *

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

Device Mode / Source keys

As the CR450 can control your AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380. If one of these keys is

pressedbriey,acommandistransmittedtochangethe

source on the unit. Also the functionality of the remote control changes to operate the selected source device; it’s like having a bundle of dierent remotes in your hand!

AUX

SAT

STB

Internal FM or DAB tuner input

Auxiliary input

Ethernet input (e.g. Internet radio)

External USB device (iPod, iPhone,

audio les on pen drive, etc.)

Blu-ray Disc or DVD player

Audio-visual sound input (use with TV)

Video Cassette recorder input

Games console input

Set Top Box decoder input

Satellite input

Personal Video Recorder (or Digital

Video Recorder) input

Compact Disc player input

Each Device Mode changes the behaviour of many of the CR450 keys to control the source device appropriately. For example: in CD mode ) plays the previous CD track, but in AV mode ) issues the TV ‘channel down’ command.

e CR450 remains in the last selected Device Mode so it is not necessary to press a Device Mode key before

USBTUN NET

VCRBD

GAME

CDPVR

every command key if all you are doing is playing or skipping tracks on a CD, for example.

Pressing the C or G keys puts the remote into AMP device mode.

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. O conrms a setting.

Volume control

By default, the CR450 is set up so that the volume control and mute buttons (", / and @) always control the volume of the AV950/AVR750/450/380, 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 CR450 in CD Device Mode to control the CD player. You can use the volume controls on the remote directly to adjust the volume of the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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.

Customising the CR450

e CR450 oers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the CR450 keypad. For details of this, and other customisation features, see “customising the CR450” on page E-40.

The CR450 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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AMP Device Mode

e A Device Mode button congures the CR450 to control the AV950/AVR750/450/380. Pressing this button does not aect the currently selected input on the AV950/AVR750/450/380.

IMPORTANT: e CR450 must also be in AMP Device Mode to control the following sources: BD, AV, VCR,

GAME, STB, SAT , PVR or CD.

e functionality of the CR450 is context sensitive for the internal sources and is described in the following table.

Single press – Toggles AV950/

AVR750/450/380 power between standby and on in the current zone (zone in which the command is received). Press and hold – Forces all zones into standby, regardless of which zone the command was received in.

Displays the room EQ settings menu.

0…9

e number keys can be used for source selection (without changing the CR450 Device Mode). Alternatively, the Device Mode buttons can be used with the m ke y.

SAT (satellite) input

STB input

AV input

TUNER input

BD input

GAME input

VCR input

CD input

AUX (front panel) input.

Cycles through the front panel display’s

brightness options

RPT

Cycles through the available surround and downmix modes.

FAV+

Rewind. Adds the currently displayed radio station

)

to favourites list when using the internet radio function.

TRIM

Brings up the speaker trim menu.

Use the '

and > navigation

, <

buttons. Press TRIM again to exit the speaker trim menu.

As this is a temporary adjustment, these trim levels are reset to zero when the unit is turned o or put into standby, but are retained if the selected input is changed. ese temporary trim levels are independent of the speaker levels found in the setup menu.

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 the best stereo sound quality.

SYNC

Sync. Delays may be introduced into the video signal by video processing which

causes a mismatch between the audio and video timing. You will notice this by speech sound being out of synchronization with the lip movements in the video. To compensate for this, you can adjust the lip sync delay. Press the SYNC button and use the D and E navigation buttons. Press again to exit the lip sync trim menu.

EFFECT

Toggles Dolby Volume on/o.

;

SUB

Brings up a temporary subwoofer trim control. Use the D and E navigation

buttons. Press SUB again to exit the sub trim control.

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

DISC MENU

Info cycles through the information displayed on the lower le portion of the

front panel display when on TUN, NET and

USB inputs.

POP UP

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

Navigate the files and menus on the screen.

OK selects the highlighted file or enters the

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

Le

Right

Down

+ ' Power on from standby

+ , Standby from Power on

+ O select Zone 2

+ > changes the picture resolution.

Returns navigation to the top level of the

network client menus (‘Home’).

AUDIO

Calls up a pop-up to adjust the bass setting for a particular input.

Toggles the mute function of the AVR.

Increase amplier volume.

SUBT

Calls up a pop-up to adjust the treble setting for a particular input.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

Decrease amplier volume.

Tuner / Red button.

Aux / Green button.

Network (NET) internal input / Yellow

button.

USB / Blue button.

BD/DVD input.

AV input.

VCR input.

Game console input.

Set top box input.

Satellite input.

PVR input.

CD input.

– equivalent

USB commands

e USB interface is selected by pressing y in AMP Device Mode on the CR450. When connected to an iPod or other device storing music les connected by USB, the keys below are used to navigating music tracks.

Navigates the les on screen.

TRIM

DIRECT

selects/plays the highlighted le.

Selects the previous/next track in the current playlist.

EFFECT

Toggles pause and playback of the current track.

;

Stops playback..

Network commands

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

Navigates the les on screen.

TRIM

DIRECT

EFFECT

;

FAV+

)

FAV–

(

selects/plays the highlighted le.

Selects the previous/next track in the current playlist.

Toggles pause and playback of the current track.

Stops playback..

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

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

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

BD/DVD Device Mode

e d Device Mode button congures the CR450 to control the functions of Arcam Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, although this can be changed. Pressing this button also selects BD as the source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

Open/close disc tray.

0…9

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

Cycles through the front panel display’s

brightness options.

RPT

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

FAV+

Fast rewind.

)

FAV–

Fast forward.

(

TRIM

Press and release to skip back to the beginning of the current/previous track.

DIRECT

Press and release to skip forwards to the beginning of the next track.

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.

SYNC

Stop playback of a BD or DVD.

EFFECT

Toggles pause and playback of the current track.

;

SUB

Start recording (on products that have this feature).

DISC MENU

Disc menu.

POP UP

Activates BD/DVD player menu, if available.

Navigate setup and BD/DVD programme

selection menus.

selects the highlighted file or enters the

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

Le

Right

Down

+ ' Power on from Standby

+ , Standby from Power on

+ > changes the picture resolution (for

BD, only on the Home screen).

Returns navigation to the top level of the

menu (‘Home’).

AUDIO

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

SUBT

Cycles through subtitle options, if available.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED button for BD

GREEN button for BD

YELLOW button for BD

BLUE button for BD.

– equivalent

AV Device Mode

e a Device Mode button congures the CR450 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 source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

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

0…9

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

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display)

function, if available.

RPT

AV; this function is TV specic.

TRIM

Channel down.

DIRECT

Channel up.

DISC MENU

Displays picture information; this function is TV specic.

POP UP

Guide.

Navigate setup and programme selection

menus.

conrms a selection (equivalent to

‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

Returns navigation to the top level of the

menu (‘Home’).

SUBT

Cycles through subtitle options, if available.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED key for Text TV

GREEN key for Text TV

YELLOW key for Text TV

BLUE key for Text TV.

VCR

VCR Device Mode

e w Device Mode button selects VCR as the source. e VCR page allows code learning from a dedicated

VCR remote – see “customising the CR450” on page E-40.

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STB Device Mode

e C Device Mode button selects STB as the source. If congured to work with your set top box decoder or

similar device, the CR450 can subsequently control the device.

SAT

SAT Device Mode

e z Device Mode button selects SAT as the source. If congured to work with your satellite receiver, the

CR450 can subsequently control the device.

PVR

PVR Device Mode

e v Device Mode button selects PVR as the source. If congured to work with your personal (hard disc)

video recorder or similar device, the CR450 can subsequently control the device.

CD Device Mode

e c Device Mode button selects CD as the source. e button is congured to control the CD functions of

Arcam CD players, although this can be changed (see “Locking/Unlocking a specic Device Mode” on page E-41).

0…9

RPT

FAV+

)

FAV–

(

TRIM

DIRECT

SYNC

EFFECT

;

SUB

DISC MENU

POP UP

Toggles power between standby and on.

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

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

Selects the Library or Media function.

Rewind.

Fast Forward.

Channel down.

Channel up.

Stop playback.

Toggles pause and playback of the current track.

Record.

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

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

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

conrms a selection (equivalent to

‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

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

AUDIO

Selects the Help function.

SUBT

Cycles through subtitle options, if available.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED button for set top box.

GREEN button for set top box.

YELLOW button for set top box.

BLUE button for set top box.

0…9

TRIM

DIRECT

DISC MENU

POP UP

SUBT

f A T x N y

Toggles power between standby and on.

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

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

Channel down.

Channel up.

Displays programme information.

Guide (or Setup on some set top boxes).

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

conrms a selection (equivalent to

‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

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

Back.

Cycles through subtitle options, if available.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED button for Satellite.

GREEN button for Satellite.

YELLOW button for Satellite.

BLUE button for Satellite.

0…9

RPT

FAV+

)

FAV–

(

TRIM

DIRECT

SYNC

EFFECT

;

SUB

DISC MENU

POP UP

Toggles power between standby and on.

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

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

Selects the Library or Media function.

Rewind.

Fast Forward.

Channel down.

Channel up.

Stop playback.

Toggles pause and playback of the current track.

Record.

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

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

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

conrms a selection (equivalent to

‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

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

AUDIO

Selects the Help function.

SUBT

Cycles through subtitle options, if available.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

RED button for PVR.

GREEN button for PVR.

YELLOW button for PVR.

BLUE button for PVR.

0…9

RPT

FAV+

)

FAV–

(

TRIM

DIRECT

SYNC

EFFECT

;

POP UP

Toggles power between standby and on.

Open/close disc tray.

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

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options.

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

Fast rewind.

Fast forward.

Press and release to skip back to the beginning of the current/previous track

Press and release to skip forwards to the beginning of the next track.

Stop playback of a CD

Toggles pause and playback of the current track.

In ‘normal play’ (i.e. the display does not show the letter P), press the ' and ' keys to select the track and then U stores the track.

In ‘program play’ mode, the U key deletes the stored track.

Navigate setup and CD programme

selection menus.

selects the highlighted file or enters the

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

Le

Right

Down

+ ' Power on from Standby

+ , Standby from Power on.

Resets remote to AMP mode.

Plays the programmed tracks.

– equivalent

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setup

Before you use your AV950/AVR750/450/380 it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker conguration. is allows the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 is given later in the ‘Setup Menus’ section on page E-28. 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380:

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-29.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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!

auto speaker

setup

NOTE

Auto calibration is possible only for a 7.x, 5.x or 4.x speaker conguration. Other 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-31), referring to the guidelines on page E-26 for speaker types, speaker distance and speaker levels.

ere is a proprietary automatic loudspeaker setup function built into your AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 package is supplied with a calibration microphone, which should be inserted into the AUX jack 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 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-30. 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 output video resolution when rst powered up out of the box is ‘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 MENU button (which is located immediately under the navigation buttons).

2. Use the ' and , keys to navigate up and down the main section headings in the le-hand panel.

3. Once you have the main section that you require highlighted, use the > key to enter the section.

4. Use the ' and , keys to navigate up and 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

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 OK selects a setting to change it, pressing OK again de-selects the setting.

6. At any time, press the MENU button to exit the menu. Any changes to settings are saved.

… using the keys on the front panel

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 MODE for right.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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-33 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-34 for more information.

Bass – Treble –

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 and also helps keep the various analogue sources sounding about the same level for any given AV950/AVR750/450/380 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-35 for more information.

DV Calib. Oﬀset – 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 speaker levels are set using a sound pressure level meter.

See “Dolby volume” on page E-35 for further information on Calibration Oset.

Dolby D EX – Sets how the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 Dolby D EX, Auto Dolby PLIIx and Manual.

< Auto Dolby D 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 Dolby 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 MODE 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 setup disc or live programme material. is setting can be used to override your normal speaker settings in the Spkr Types menu

whenever the AV950/AVR750/450/380 plays stereo material. It is quite common to nd that two channel stereo music 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.

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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.

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.

Film Mode – Sets how the video processor in the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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, Film mode can be forced O. 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.

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

COMPONENT video input for this source.

< Composite: the unit is forced to use the COMPOSITE

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.

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. S AT, PVR etc), 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 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. Dolby True HD stream is compressed automatically as set by the incoming stream.

< 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.

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

< O: disables CEC Control < Output 1 < Output 2

ARC Control – Enables or disables the HDMI 1.4 Audio Return Channel. is allows for television sound to be sent back to the AV950/AVR750/450/380, via the ‘Display’ input. ARC Control depends on CEC control (Output1 or Output2) being set.

HDMI Audio To TV – 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.

Control – Enables or disables RS232 or IP (NET) control, a system that allows control from various thirdparty home automation systems. Note, only RS232 or IP control can be used, not both.

Power on – Determines how the unit powers on.

< Stby: in Standby mode < On: On

< Last state: Last state (default).

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-27. Remember to insert the calibration microphone into the AUX input on the front panel and position the microphone at the listening position before running Auto Setup.

Run Auto Setup – Press OK (or O on the remote) to 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.

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).

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380:

< 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

Auto calibration is possible only for a 7.x, 5.x or 4.x 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.

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.

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.

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-26, measure the distance from each loudspeaker in your system to your ear in the main listening position and enter the values. is allows the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 ' and , navigation buttons on the remote control to select the relevant speaker. Press O to enable/disable the calibration noise and the < and > 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-26, adjust the level of the test noise from each speaker so that an SPL meter at the listening position measures 75dB SPL.

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 FM – Video Input USB – Video Input Net – Video Input DAB –

e default for each of the audio inputs is ‘None’. You could, however, associate ‘Sat’ video with FM or Digital Radio audio to receive radio commentary of a sports game with pictures from satellite coverage, for example.

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Video Outputs

e settings in this menu control the output resolution from the video processor in the AV950/ AVR750/450/380. ese settings are applied to all video inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.

NOTE

For HDMI output

e output resolution, frame rate and display aspect ratio can be automatically determined by the AV950/AVR750/450/380.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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.

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

< e dropdown list shows all the resolutions that

the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 without alteration. Use this mode to watch 3D

content on a 3D television. is mode also allows the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 HDMI OUT frame rate to be the

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

< Follow input sets the HDMI OUT frame rate to be 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.

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-33 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.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 for your network.

Subnet Mask – If not using DHCP, enter the subnet mask for the AV950/AVR750/450/380 on your network.

Gateway – If not using DHCP, enter the IP address of the router the AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380.

decoding

modes

Introduction

Your AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 MODE 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 stores the settings for each source. 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 for creating 5-channel and 7-channel stereo modes from 2-channel sources. ey are available for standard and high denition Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS 2.0, PCM or analogue sources:

Stereo – 5/7 Channel Stereo –

Dolby PLII Movie – Dolby PLII Music – Dolby PLII Game – Dolby PLIIx Movie – Dolby PLIIx Music – Dolby PLIIx Game – Dolby PL – DTS Neo:6 Cinema – DTS Neo:6 Music –

NOTE

Dolby PLIIx modes are only selectable when Surround Back speakers are present.

Stereo

In this mode the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 is carried out.

< Stereo Direct: this achieves the best sound quality if

an analogue connection is present.

< 5/7 Channel Stereo: this produces an output from

all speakers by copying the le output to all le speakers and the right output to all right speakers. e centre speaker outputs a mix of le and right.

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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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.

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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.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380), 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

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 Volu me.

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 th e fa mi ly.

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 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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 Oﬀset

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 speaker levels are set using a sound pressure level meter at the listening position (75dB SPL, ‘C’ weighting, slow response).

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operation

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 is tted with an internal FM tuner; in addition, the AV950/AVR750/450 is tted with 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-13.

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 FM) or station (for DAB).

e front panel will also give the same information, pressing the INFO key will cycle through the various items of information:

Tuning/Channel Selection

When switching to the internal TUNER source, the AV950/AVR750/450/380 enters the last used tuner band, be it FM or DAB (if tted). Repeatedly pressing

cycles through the available tuner bands on your

AV950/AVR750/450.

FM analogue radio

Frequency tuning on FM radio is done using the < and > buttons on the CR450 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.

•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

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

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio is becoming more widely available. See www.worlddab.org/country_information for information on DAB availability.

If your AV950/AVR750/450 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 AV950/AVR750/450 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 CR450 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-37 for details of internet radio operation.

Saving and selecting Presets

Preset selection uses the ' and , keys on the remote to browse and O to select the preset when the CR450 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 FM station, preset two a DAB station, etc. Pressing the OK key causes 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 ' or , keys until the desired number is displayed before pressing the OK key for a second time.

Deleting Presets

When in tuner browse mode (using ' and , to scroll through the presets), the yellow button on the CR450 remote is used to delete the currently highlighted (but not playing) station or frequency.

network/usb

operation

ETHERNET

FM/DAB

USB 5V / 1A

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 on your network see page E-14.

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380.

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 just press N on the CR450 remote. You can also cycle to it using the –INPUT /

INPUT+ 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 ', ,, < and > keys. Folders that may contain playable les have a symbol, playable les have a symbol. Once you reach the track you wish to play, press O.

Once playing, pressing ; will pause the track (except Internet Radio).

Pressing the / key skips forward one track. If the last track is reached the key is ignored.

Pressing the 0 key skips back one track. If the rst track is reached, the key is ignored.

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

USB playback

Insert a USB device into the socket on the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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

keys) to a music le and press O to play the le.

Internet radio stations

Although you can manually browse for an internet radio station, the AV950/AVR750/450/380 uses the vTuner service to allow easy selection of favourite internet radio stations and podcasts. To set up this service for your AV950/AVR750/450/380, 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380. 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 AV950/

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Pressing the INFO key will cycle what is shown on the lower portion of the front panel display between:

Elapsed Time (default)

Processing mode

Album (if available)

Artist (if available)

File information (bitrate, type).

iPod

Connect your iPod to your AV950/AVR750/450/380 using the USB connection with the Apple Dock Connector to USB cable supplied with your iPod.

To select a connected iPod for input, press y on the remote while in AMP Device Mode, or cycle to it using the – INPUT / INPUT + keys on the front panel.

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 is made for:

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPod touch® (4th generation)

iPod nano® (6th generation)

iPod classic

Other Apple devices do not support digital audio output so cannot be used.

Use an Apple Dock Connector to USB cable to connect the USB socket to your Apple device.

When the IPOD input is selected and a device connected, the Apple device performs authentication.

Sometimes, authentication can fail, due to mis-insertion of the Apple connector or dirty contacts on the Apple device. If this occurs, disconnect then re-connect the Apple device.

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TRIG Z1

Z1 IR

multi-room

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

AV BD

SAT

GAME PVR

STB BD

COMPOSITE

COMPONENT

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

STB

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

PVRSAT

BDAV

BDCDCD

GAME

STB

GAME

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

COMPONENT

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

PVRSAT

BDCDCD

STB

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPONENT

set up

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 is normally connected in a multi-room installation.

Zone 2

Zone2 receives only signals obtained by the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380.

Video outputs

VIDEO OUT

e Z2 Composite video output connectors of the AV950/AVR750/450/380 should be connected to the analogue video inputs (usually labelled VIDEO IN or

COMPOSITE VIDEO IN) of the display device in Zone2.

Audio outputs

Z2 OUT

Speaker outputs

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

ZONE 2 R

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

CLASS 2 WIRING

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

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-26.

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

SR FR C FL SL SBL

ZONE 2 L

Zone 2 control connections

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 also allows remote control from Zone 2.

TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

Z2 IR

is allows the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 from this listening/viewing area.

For more information on remote IR receivers, see “Z2 IR” on page E-14.

TRIG Z2

is allows the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380.

For more information on triggers, see “Trigger connectors” on page E-14.

Please note that not all AV devices have this feature, nor are triggers essential for listening and viewing in a separate zone.

Multi-room connection guide

Zone 1

Zone 2

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).

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customising

the CR450

NOTE

On the following pages, a single ‘blink’ of the CR450’s power LED is indicated by the symbol

Code learning

e CR450 comes with a complete library of preprogrammed codes. Aer you have set up the CR450 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 CR450 keypad. For convenience, the CR450 oers a Code Learning feature that allows you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote control onto the CR450 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 fresh batteries.

e remotes are not in direct sunlight or under

stronguorescentlights.

NOTE

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

Direct code setup (Method 1)

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

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

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

buttons.

2. Enter a 3-digit code for the device.

If the 3-digit code number you entered is correct for

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

3. Once you have found the correct code, press the Device key again. e LED blinks three times

***

successfully stored.

to conrm that the code has been

Library search setup (Method 2)

Library search allows you to scan through all the codes contained in the CR450’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 CR450 aer you

have tried all the codes listed for your brand.

Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code

tables.

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

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

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

4. To store the correct code, press the Device key again. e LED blinks three times that the code has been successfully stored.

***

to conrm

Learning setup (Method 3)

e third method involves ‘teaching’ the CR450 remote from the original remote for the device. e two remotes should be facing each other, about a metre apart.

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the 3 key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

2. Press the button on the CR450 that you want to assign a command to. e LED blinks once * indicating that the remote is ready to learn the command.

3. Press and hold the appropriate key on the other remote until the LED blinks twice indicates the CR450 has learned the command from your other remote.

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

5. Once the remote has learned all the selected commands, press and hold the Device key you used to enter learning together with the Numeric 3 key to store the learned commands.

. is

NOTE

If the CR450 LED blinks ve times there was an error in the learning process. In this case, please start the Learning Setup from the start.

e A and T keys do not learn commands.

*****

Important notes

Once you start a Code Learning session, you have

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

e Learning feature is mode-specic – you can

copy one feature per mode onto a key.

e CR450 can learn approximately 16 functions in

total.

To replace a learned function, simply assign a new

function to the same key.

Learned functions are retained when you change

batteries.

If Code Learning fails, try altering the distance

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

Deleting the learned data

To delete all the learned data for a device:

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the 3 key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

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

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

4. If you press the Device key one more time within 30 seconds aer LED blinks twice nish the erase mode deleting all the data learned on the Device. e LED blinks three times conrm.

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

1. Press the Device key for the product you want to set up, together with the 3 key. Hold down both buttons for three seconds until the LED stays lit.

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

, the remote leaves

, you can

***

twice remote escapes from erase mode without deleting the learned data.

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

4. If you press the Device key together with the 3 key again within 30 seconds aer the LED blinks twice, all the data learned for that Device is deleted and you leave erase mode. e LED blinks three times

***

Reading stored code numbers

1. Press the Device key for the product that you want to set up together with the 4 key. Hold down both keys for three seconds until the LED blinks.

2. Press the i key and count the number of blinks (*=1, gap between digits. (Note that ‘0’ is represented by ten blinks:

. If any further key press is made, the

, the remote get out of

in conrmation.

=2,

***

**********

=3, etc.). ere is a time

Locking/Unlocking a specific Device Mode

When you rst unpack your CR450 and insert the batteries, it is able to control certain Arcam components automatically (e.g. BD players, Ampliers, Tuners and CD Players). We achieve this by programming 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 BD player, for example – you will rst need to unlock BD Mode before setting up the CR450 using one of the learning methods described on the previous page.

Here are the factory default settings:

Device Mode Default status Default codes

AMP

VCR

GAME

STB

SAT

PVR

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

For example:

AMP (system code 19) : 002

Note that you need to change the system code on the product you wish to control, as well as the CR450.

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

Lock and Unlock are toggles (they change from Lock

to Unlock to Lock, etc.).

2. Press and hold the Device and 6 keys together for three seconds.

e power LED stays lit, showing that it is in Lock/

Unlock setup mode.

Locked 001 (Arcam code 16)

Locked 001 (Arcam)

Unlocked 108 (Philips TV)

Unlocked Code learning only

Unlocked Dish network STB

Unlocked 128 (Sky+ Digital, from

SAT database)

Unlocked 018 (Humax PVR, from

SAT database)

Locked 001 (Arcam)

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

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

If Lock is set, the LED blinks three times: If Unlock is set, the LED blinks ve times:

*****

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

***

3 6 9

***

and the

Controlling the volume of other devices

By default, the volume keys and mute key (", / and

) control the amplier volume.

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

1. Press a+5 for three seconds, until the LED lights and stays on.

2. Press ".

3. Press a again. e LED blinks three times

***

e ", / and @ keys will now send the volume commands to the TV.

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

Hidden commands

Command Eect

A+' A+, A+O A+> A+T

A+x

A+N

Sends a Power On command

Sends a Power O command

Sends a Zone command

Sends a Resolution command

Sends a RED command to the Arcam amplier

Sends a GREEN command to the Arcam amplier

Sends a YELLOW command to the Arcam amplier

A+y

c+' c+,

B+' B+, B+>

Sends a BLUE command to the Arcam amplier

Sends a Power On command

Sends a Power O command

Sends a Power On command

Sends a Power O command

Sends a Resolution command

Factory default reset

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

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

*****

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

Device codes

e tables that begin on page 49 (in the nal section of this Handbook) list 3-gure codes for dierent manufacturers’ devices.

Use these when setting your CR450 up to control your devices, as described in Direct code setup: Method 1 (see previous page).

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

If the manufacturer of your equipment is not listed, you can try Library search setup: Method 2 (see previous page). is method allows you to scan through every code contained in the CR450’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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 and the mains

socket it is plugged into is switched on.

the power button is pressed in.

If a red LED is present, the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/

AVR750/450/380. Test by pressing the MENU button on the AV950/ AVR750/450/380 or on the remote and look for the main menu screen on your display device.

the correct video input is selected on the AV950/AVR750/450/380.

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 in a video resolution that is not

compatible with the connection you are using and with your display device.

TestthisbypressingandholdingtheOKkeyformorethanthreesecondsto

force 480p / 576p output resolutions.

the cables used for analogue video connections are designed to carry video

(i.e., they are 75Ω 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 AV950/

AVR750/450/380 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.

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 AV950/ AVR750/450/380 selects Dolby Pro Logic

Hum on the analogue input

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 to include all the speakers

in your system.

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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.

Problem Check that...

ere is radio or television reception interference

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

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.

there are no static or impulse interference problems caused by nearby power

equipment switching, e.g., heating or air conditioning control. Switch the AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/

AVR750/450/380 USB port cannot be used for a direct connection to a computer

the Ethernet cable you are using is correctly connected between the AV950/

AVR750/450/380 and the network hardware.

the network is set up for xed IP addressing and you have the AV950/

AVR750/450/380 set to use DHCP.

the network is set up for DHCP and you have the AV950/AVR750/450/380

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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AV950

AVR750

speciﬁcations

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.

Stereo line inputs

Maximum input 4.5V rms Nominal sensitivity 1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable) Input impedance 47kΩ Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd ref 100W) normal/stereo direct 100dB/120dB Frequency response 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.1dB

Preamplier outputs

Nominal output level 2V RMS (phono) 4V RMS (XLR) Output impedance 560Ω THD+N (20Hz—20kHz) –100dB

Video inputs

Component video signal/noise 85dB Composite video signal/noise 70dB

Headphone output

Maximum output level into 32Ω 2Vrms Output impedance <5Ω

General

Mains voltage 110–120V or 220–240V, 50 –60Hz Power consumption (maximum) 100W (ermal dissipation approx. 340 BTU/hour) Power consumption (idle, typical) 75W (ermal dissipation approx. 255 BTU/hour) Power consumption (standby) <0.5W Dimensions

W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) Weight (net) 13.5kg Weight (packed) 16.8kg Supplied accessories Mains lead

E&OE NOTE: All specication values are typical unless otherwise stated.

433 x 425 x 171mm

CR450 remote control

2 x AAA batteries

Manual

DAB/FM aerial

Calibration microphone

Continuous power output, per channel, 8/4

2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, <0.02% THD 120W/200W 2 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 130W/210W 7 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 100W/180W Residual noise & hum (A-wtd) <0.15mV

Stereo line inputs

Preamplier outputs

Nominal output level 1V RMS Output impedance 560Ω THD+N (20Hz—20kHz) –100dB

Video inputs

Component video signal/noise 85dB Composite video signal/noise 70dB

Headphone output

Maximum output level into 32Ω 2Vrms Output impedance <5Ω

General

Mains voltage 110–120V or 220–240V, 50 –60Hz Power consumption (maximum) 1.5kW (ermal dissipation approx. 5200 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) 16.7kg Weight (packed) 20.0kg Supplied accessories Mains lead

E&OE NOTE: All specication values are typical unless otherwise stated.

433 x 425 x 171mm

CR450 remote control

2 x AAA batteries

Manual

DAB/FM aerial

Calibration microphone

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AVR450

AVR380

Continuous power output, per channel, 8

2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, <0.02% THD 110W 2 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 125W 7 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 90W Residual noise & hum (A-wtd) <0.15mV

Stereo line inputs

Maximum input 4.5V rms Nominal sensitivity 1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable) Input impedance 47kΩ Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd ref 100W) normal/stereo direct 100dB/110dB Frequency response 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB

Preamplier outputs

Nominal output level 1V RMS Output impedance 560Ω THD+N (20Hz—20kHz) -100dB

Video inputs

Component video signal/noise 85dB Composite video signal/noise 70dB

Headphone output

Maximum output level into 32Ω 2Vrms Output impedance <5Ω

General

W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) Weight (net) 15.5kg Weight (packed) 18.8kg Supplied accessories Mains lead

E&OE NOTE: All specication values are typical unless otherwise stated.

433 x 425 x 171mm

CR450 remote control

2 x AAA batteries

Manual

DAB/FM aerial

Calibration microphone

Continuous power output, per channel, 8

2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, <0.02% THD 90W 2 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 115W 7 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD 75W Residual noise & hum (A-wtd) <0.15mV

Stereo line inputs

Maximum input 4.5V rms Nominal sensitivity 1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable) Input impedance 47kΩ Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd ref 95W) normal/stereo direct 100dB/110dB Frequency response 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB

Preamplier outputs

Nominal output level 1V RMS Output impedance 560Ω THD+N (20Hz—20kHz) -100dB

Video inputs

Component video signal/noise 85dB Composite video signal/noise 70dB

Headphone output

Maximum output level into 32Ω 2Vrms Output impedance <5Ω

General

W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) Weight (net) 15.1kg Weight (packed) 18.5kg Supplied accessories Mains lead

E&OE NOTE: All specication values are typical unless otherwise stated.

433 x 425 x 171mm

CR450 remote control

2 x AAA batteries

Manual

FM aerial

Calibration microphone

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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,

Unit 15, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9QP, 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.

legal

information

On-line registration

You can register your product on-line at www.arcam.co.uk.

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AV950/AVR750/450/380

MANUEL Ampliﬁcateur surround AVR

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AVR750

sécurité

Consignes de sécurité importantes

1. Lisez ces instructions.

2. Conservez ces instructions.

3. Respectez toutes les mises en garde.

4. Suivez l’ensemble des instructions.

5. N’utilisez pas cet appareil près d’une source d’eau.

6. Nettoyez uniquement avec un chion sec.

Débranchez l’appareil du circuit électrique avant de prcéder au nettoyage.

Pour nettoyer les parois de l’appareil, un chion non-pelucheux et doux devrait sure. N’utilisez pas de produits de nettoyage chimiques.

Nous déconseillons l’utilisation d’aérosols de nettoyage pour bois ou de la cire car ceux-ci peuvent laisser des marques blanches irréversibles.

7. Ne bloquez pas les ouvertures d’aération.

Procédez à l’installation conformément aux du fabricant.

8. N’installez pas l’appareil près de sources de chaleur, comme des radiateurs, des grilles de chauage, des fours ou autres appareils (y compris des amplicateurs) produisant de la chaleur.

9. Ne détournez pas la protection de la prise polarisée ou de terre.

Une prise polarisée dispose de deux lames, dont l’une plus large que l’autre. Une prise de terre dispose de deux lames et d’une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La lame la plus large ou la troisième broche correspond à un dispositif de protection. Si la che fournie ne correspond pas à votre installation électrique, veuillez vous adresser à un électricien pour faire remplacer la prise obsolète.

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ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’électrocution, ne retirez pas le couvercle (ou l’arrière). L’appareil ne contient aucune pièce pouvant être réparée par l’utilisateur. Confiez toute réparation à du personnel d’entretien qualifié.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, protégez cet appareil de la pluie ou de l’humidité.

L’éclair avec une flèche dans un triangle équilatéral permet d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence de tensions dangereuses non isolées à l’intérieur de l’appareil, d’une ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution sur les personnes.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral permet d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence de consignes importantes concernant le fonctionnement et l’entretien (réparations) dans la documentation livrée avec l’appareil.

ATTENTION : Au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, faites correspondre la lame la plus large de la fiche à la fente la plus large de la prise et insérez la fiche entièrement dans la prise.

10. Installez le câble électrique de telle sorte qu’il ne puisse pas être piétiné ou écrasé, notamment au niveau des ches, des prises et des points de sortie de l’appareil.

11. Utilisez uniquement des câbles/accessoires conformes aux recommandations du fabricant.

12. Utilisez uniquement un meuble à roulettes, un support, un trépied, des xations ou une table recommandé(e) par le fabricant ou livré(e) avec l’appareil.

En cas d’utilisation d’un meuble à roulettes, déplacez le meuble/appareil avec précaution pour éviter de le renverser, ce qui pourrait entraîner des blessures.

13. Débranchez l’appareil en cas d’orage ou lorsque vous ne l’utiliserez pas sur une période prolongée.

14. Conez les réparations à un technicien qualié.

Il est nécessaire de faire réparer l’appareil s’il a été endommagé d’une manière ou d’une autre, par exemple si le l électrique ou la prise est abimé(e), si du liquide a été renversé ou des objets ont pénétré dans l’appareil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou s’il est tombé.

15. Pénétration d’objet ou de liquide

MISE EN GARDE – Veillez à ce qu’aucun objet ou liquide ne puisse pénétrer à l’intérieur de l’appareil par les ouvertures d’aération. Cet appareil doit être protégé des gouttes ou des éclaboussures. Il ne faut pas poser d’objet rempli de liquide, tel qu’un vase, sur l’appareil.

16. Consignes de réparation

ATTENTION - Ces consignes de réparation sont destinées à technicien qualié uniquement. Pour limiter le risque

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d’électrocution, n’eectuez aucune procédure de réparation autre que celles précisées dans le mode d’emploi, si vous n’êtes pas qualié pour le faire.

17. Climat

Cet appareil est conçu pour une utilisation en climat tempéré et dans un cadre domestique. Débranchez l’appareil en cas d’orage pour éviter qu’il ne soit endommagé par une surtension.

18. Sources d’alimentation

Branchez cet appareil uniquement sur une source d’alimentation du type décrit dans le mode d’emploi ou comme indiqué sur l’appareil.

La principale méthode d’isolation de l’appareil du circuit électrique consiste à débrancher la prise. Il faut installer l’appareil de manière à pouvoir le débrancher facilement.

19. Protection du câble électrique

Les câbles électriques doivent être acheminés de manière à ce qu’ils ne puissent pas être piétinés ou écrasés par des éléments placés sur eux ou contre eux. Veillez particulièrement à leur point de sortie de l’appareil.

20. Lignes électriques

Eloignez les antennes externes des lignes électriques.

21. Raccordement des enceintes

Toute enceinte doit être branchée sur l’AVR750/450/380 à l’aide d’un câble de classe II (sans connexion à la terre). Le nonrespect de cette consigne peut endommager l’appareil.

22. Périodes de non-utilisation

Si l’appareil possède une fonction de mise en veille, un courant faible continuera de circuler lorsqu’il sera réglé sur ce mode. Débranchez le cordon secteur de la prise murale si l’appareil doit rester inutilisé pendant une période prolongée.

Produit de classe II

Cet équipement est une Classe II ou un appareil électrique à double isolation. Il a été conçu de telle manière à ce qu’il ne nécessite pas de branchement de sécurité à une prise de terre.

23. Odeur inhabituelle

En cas d’odeur inhabituelle provenant de l’appareil, éteignez immédiatement l’appareil et débranchez-le du circuit électrique. Contactez votre revendeur et ne rebranchez pas l’appareil.

PRÉCAUTIONS D’INSTALLATION

Pour que la chaleur puisse se dissiper correctement, n’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace conné, tel qu’une bibliothèque ou un meuble similaire.

• Il est conseillé de laisser plus de 0,3 m (12 pouces).

• Ne posez pas d’autres appareils sur celui-ci.

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INFORMATIONS FCC POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATSUNIS

1. PRODUIT

Cet appareil est conforme à la Section 15 des règles de la FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences nuisibles, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris des interférences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

2. CONSIGNE IMPORTANTE: NE MODIFIEZ PAS CE PRODUIT

Ce produit, s’il est installé conformément aux consignes de ce manuel, est conforme aux normes de la FCC. Toute modication sans obtention de l’accord express d’ARCAM peut entrainer une annulation de votre autorité, accordée par la FCC, à utiliser le produit.

3. REMARQUE

Ce produit a fait l’objet de tests et a été jugé conforme aux limitations d’un appareil numérique de classe B, conformément à la Section 15 des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont imposées pour assurer une protection susante contre les interférences produites dans une installation résidentielle.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR LES CLIENTS EN EUROPE

• Évitez les températures élevées. Laissez un espace susant pour que la chaleur puisse se dissiper si l’appareil est posé sur une étagère.

• Maniez le câble d’alimentation avec soin. Prenez la che en main lorsque vous débranchez le câble.

• Protégez l’appareil de l’humidité, de l’eau et de la poussière.

• Débranchez le câble d’alimentation lorsque vous n’utilisez pas l’appareil pour une période prolongée.

• Ne bloquez pas les ouvertures d’aération.

• Veuillez à ce qu’aucun objet ne pénètre dans l’appareil.

• Protégez l’appareil de tout contact avec des insecticides,

du benzène et des diluants.

• Ne démontez pas et ne modiez l’appareil en aucune façon.

Cet appareil génère, utilise et peut émettre de l’énergie de fréquence radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions, peut produire des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Il n’est cependant pas garanti qu’aucune interférence ne se produira dans une installation particulière. Si cet appareil provoque des interférences nuisibles aectant la réception de programmes radio ou télévisés, ce qui peut être déterminé en éteignant puis rallumant l’appareil, l’utilisateur peut tenter de remédier à ces interférences en adoptant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:

• Réorientez ou déplacez l’antenne de réception.

• Augmentez la distance entre l’appareil et le récepteur.

• Branchez l’appareil sur une prise située sur un circuit

diérent de celui sur lequel est branché le récepteur.

• Si vous avez besoin d’aide, veuillez vous adresser à un revendeur agréé pour la distribution de ce type de produit ou un technicien radio/télévision qualié.

• Il ne faut pas empêcher l’aération en couvrant les

ouvertures d’aération d’articles tels que des journaux, une nappe ou des rideaux.

• Il ne faut pas poser de source de ammes vives, une

bougie allumée par exemple, sur l’appareil.

• Respectez les réglementations locales concernant la

mise au rebus des piles.

• Protégez l’appareil des gouttes ou des éclaboussures.

• Ne posez pas d’objets remplis de liquide, un vase par

exemple, sur l’appareil.

• Ne touchez pas le câble électrique si vos mains sont

mouillées.

• Lorsque le sélecteur est sur OFF, l’appareil n’est pas

complètement débranché du CIRCUIT ÉLECTRIQUE.

• L’appareil doit être installé près de l’alimentation

électrique pour que celle-ci soit facile d’accès.

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REMARQUE SU R LE RECYCLA GE:

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez jeter tous les matériaux conformément aux règlementations de recyclage de votre municipalité. Lorsque vous jetez l’appareil, veuillez respecter les règles ou règlementations locales.

Il ne faut jamais mettre les piles à la poubelle ou au feu, mais s’en débarrasser conformément aux règlementations locales concernant la mise au rebus des piles.

Cet appareil ainsi que les accessoires fournis, à l’exception des piles, représente un appareil auquel s’applique la directive DEEE.

MISE AU REBUS ADÉQUATE DE CET APPAREIL

Les plaques signalétiques indiquent que cet appareil ne doit pas être jeté avec le reste des déchets ménagers, et ce dans toute l’Union Européenne.

Pour protéger l’environnement et la santé en évitant une mise au rebus des déchets non contrôlée et pour conserver les ressources de matériaux, cet appareil doit être recyclé de manière responsable.

Si vous devez jeter votre appareil, veuillez le faire conformément aux systèmes de renvoi et de collecte locaux, ou contactez le revendeur ayant vendu cet appareil.

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Table des matières

sécurité ......................................................F-2

Bienvenue ................................................. F-5

avant de commencer… .......................... F-6

connecteurs du panneau arrière .......... F-9

connexions audio/vidéo ......................F-10

Guide de connexion ......................................................F-12

connecteurs radio .................................F-13

autres connecteurs ...............................F-14

enceintes .................................................F-15

fonction nement ....................................F-17

fonction nement du panneau avant ..F-19

télécommande .......................................F-20

conﬁguration essentielle .....................F-26

conﬁguration automatique des

enceintes .................................................F-27

menus de conﬁguration .......................F-28

Modes de décodage .............................F-33

Dolby volume...................................................................F-35

fonction nement du tuner ....................F-36

fonction nement réseau/USB...............F-37

Conﬁguration multi pièces ..................F-38

Guide de raccordement multi pièces ......................F-39

person nalisation de la CR450 .............F-40

Dépannage .............................................F-42

spéciﬁcations .........................................F-44

garantie du produit ..............................F-47

mentions légales ...................................F-47

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce récepteur FMJ d’Arcam.

Depuis plus de trente ans, Arcam fabrique des appareils audio spécialisés d’une qualité remarquable. Les nouveaux récepteurs AV950/AVR750/450/380 font partie de cette longue lignée de produits hi d’exception. La gamme FMJ capitalise sur l’expérience considérable d’Arcam, l’un des plus grands spécialistes britanniques de produits audio, conçus pour vous assurer des années de plaisir audiophile sans le moindre problème.

Ce manuel vous permettra de trouver des indications détaillées sur la façon d’utiliser votre récepteur AV950/AVR750/450/380. Le début de ce manuel vous propose des conseils d’installation, avant de décrire l’utilisation du produit puis de donner des informations supplémentaires sur les fonctionnalités plus perfectionnées. Reportez-vous à la table des matières ci-contre pour rechercher les rubriques qui vous intéressent.

Nous espérons que votre récepteur FMJ vous assurera des années de fonctionnement sans le moindre problème. Dans l’éventualité, peu probable, où une panne surviendrait, ou si vous recherchez simplement des informations supplémentaires sur les produits Arcam, les représentants de notre réseau de revendeurs se feront un plaisir de vous aider. D’autres informations sont disponibles sur notre site web d’Arcam à l’adresse www.arcam.co.uk.

L’équipe de développement FMJ

Bienvenue

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Une installation professionnelle ?

Il est possible que l’installation de votre AV950/AVR750/450/380 ait été faite par un revendeur Arcam agréé dans le cadre de votre installation hi. Dans ce cas, vous n’aurez pas à consulter les rubriques de ce manuel concernant l’installation et la conguration, et vous pourrez passer directement aux rubriques concernant l’utilisation de l’appareil. Veuillez consulter la table des matières pour aller à ces rubriques.

Une installation par vos soins ?

L’AV950/AVR750/450/380 est un instrument audiovisuel puissant et sophistiqué. Si vous congurez l’appareil par vous-même, il est conseillé de lire la totalité de ce guide avant de commencer. La conguration et l’emplacement des enceintes, par exemple, sont des éléments clé pour pouvoir proter au mieux de votre AV950/AVR750/450/380 et pour garantir une harmonie des éléments de votre système.

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