Arcam AVR400 User Manual [ru]

AVR400

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safety

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

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Class II product

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

Important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.

e case should normally only require a wipe with a so, lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for cleaning.

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

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. e wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

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

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

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

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

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

15. Object or liquid entry

WARNING – Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. e equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Liquid-lled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment.

16. Service Instructions

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

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

17. Climate

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

18. Power sources

Only connect the equipment to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment.

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

19. Power-cord protection

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

20. Power lines

Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines.

21. Speaker connections

Any speakers must be connected to the AVR400 using class II wire (i.e. no connection to Earth should be made). Failure to observe this precaution may cause the unit to become damaged.

22. Non-use periods

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

23. Abnormal smell

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

CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

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

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

• Do not place any other equipment on this unit.

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FCC INFORMATION FOR US CUSTOMERS

1. PRODUCT

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

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT

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

3. NOTE

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

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sucient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.

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

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

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

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.

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

• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.

• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.

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

• Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery disposal.

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

• Do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

• Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands.

• When the switch is in the OFF position, the equipment is not completely switched o from MAINS.

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

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:

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

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

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

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

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

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal and to conserve material resources, this product should be recycled responsibly.

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications..........................................E-54

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

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

ank you and congratulations on purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR400 Receiver.

Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three decades and the new AVR400 Receiver is the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. e design of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of products yet – designed and built to give you years of viewing and listening enjoyment.

is handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the AVR400 Receiver. It starts by giving advice on installation, moves on to describe how to use the product and nishes with additional information on the more advanced features. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide you to the section of interest.

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

e FMJ development team

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Professional Installation?

It may be that the AVR400 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 AVR400 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 AVR400 and making sure that all the elements of your system work in harmony.

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before you

begin…

e AVR400 is a high-quality and high-performance home-cinema processor and amplier built to Arcam’s quality design and manufacturing standards. It combines digital processing with high-performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled home-entertainment centre.

e AVR400 allows switching and control of seven analogue and six digital audio sources in addition to internal AM, FM and DAB radio – as well as networked and USB audio sources – making it an ideal hub for both home-cinema and two-channel stereo systems.

Since many of these source components are also capable of generating video signals, the AVR400 includes broadcast-quality switching for HDMI, Composite, S-Video, RGB and Component video signals. BD-Audio and SACD can be connected via the multi-channel

input. Control of the AVR400 is either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control or RS232 port.

e CR102 remote control supplied with the AVR400 is an eight-device ‘universal’ learning remote control which is simple to use, and once set up is able to control a complete system. It can be programmed using its vast internal code library to control CD and BD players, PVRs, TVs and other devices.

e installation of the AVR400 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 AVR400 receiver is designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music and movies to life.

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Placing the unit

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

direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.

< Do not place the AVR400 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 AVR400 will run warm during normal operation.

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

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

< Make sure the remote-control receiver on the front

panel display is unobstructed, otherwise this will impair the use of the remote-control. If line-of-sight is impractical, a remote-control repeater can be used with the rear panel connector (see page E-17).

< Do not place your record deck on top of this

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

Power

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

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

e AVR400 can be switched for operation between 220–240V (switch position 230V) and 110–120V (switch position 115V).

NOTE

Ensure that the AVR400 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 AVR400 can be turned on using the on the front panel. While switched on, the front panel LED will glow green.

Standby power

e AVR400 can be switched into standby mode using the 2 button on the CR102 remote control. While in standby mode the front panel LED will glow red and power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts.

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

POWER switch

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-18.

Radio interference

e AVR400 is an audio device containing microprocessors and other digital electronics. It has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility.

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

If the AVR400 causes interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by switching the AVR400 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 AVR400 and its cabling.

< Relocate the receiver with respect to the AVR400. < Connect the aected device and the AVR400 to

dierent mains outlets.

If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam dealer.

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Trademark acknowledgements

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

Dolby Volume

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

Dolby TrueHD, Digital, Digital Plus, PL IIx

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

DTS-HD Master Audio

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 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 and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround, DTS 96/24 and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

AAC/AAC Plus

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

FLAC

vTuner

MP3

iPod

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROVI

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

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

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rear panel

Digital connectors

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

connectors

Audio connectors

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

Preamplier output

See page E-12

HDMI

For information, see page E-10.

Video connectors

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

Zone2 connection, see page E-11.

Speaker connectors

For information, see page E-19.

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Aerials, control and communication

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

230V115V

Power inlet

Connect the correct mains cable here

Voltage select

Ensure the voltage selected matches your local power supply

NOTE

Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page E-7 before connecting up your AVR400 integrated amplier!

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audio/video connections

Before connecting your AVR400 to your source components and speakers, please read through the next few pages which will explain all the input and output connectivity that is available. e ‘Speakers’ section explains how to connect up your speakers to avoid damage to the amplier and how to arrange your speakers for best performance.

General

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

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

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

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

For any video source to be available in Zone2 you must have a Composite connection between AVR400 and the source.

SAT video

HDMI connectors

AV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR

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

OUTPUT

Connect this output to the HDMI video input of your display device. is output is compatible with the HDMI 1.4 Audio Return Channel (ARC). If you have a supported television then sound from the television’s internal tuner (e.g. Freeview, Freesat, DVB-T) will be available using the AVR400’s “Display” input.

Important notes about Component/RGB video inputs and outputs

< When you connect your devices to these

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

< e Component video inputs have sucient

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

Making connections

< Wherever possible, connect both the analogue

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

< Take care to place cables as far from any power

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

NOTE:

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

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Component/RGB video connectors

Zone2 connectors

e Z2 out analogue audio connector can be used to connect the stereo audio output of the AVR400 to an amplier located in a second room. Connect the analogue video output to your Zone2 display equipment. See ‘Multi-room Setup’ on E-46 for information.

Digital audio connectors

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

If you are connecting up to an RGB source you may also need to connect the source’s Composite output to the AVR400 Composite input to act as a video sync (‘RGB + Sync’ format). e Composite signal should be on the same named input as the RGB signals. e AVR400 is also compatible with ‘Sync on Green’ or ‘RGsB’ signals.

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

NOTE

When setting up the AVR400 menus (later in this manual), you will need to select whether the three-wire high quality video input is Component (‘Normal’), ‘RGsB’ or ‘RGB + Sync’ for each input. is is done on the ‘Component Mode’ line in the Input Cong menu. Failure to do this can result in a green looking picture or a picture that is unstable.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN SAT, AV, BD

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

NOTE

Analogue RGB video output is not available from the AVR400. e analogue three-wire high quality video output is always congured as Component video.

S-Video and Composite connectors

AV, VCR, BD, SAT

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

VCR, PVR, BD, CD, AV, SAT

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

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MCH input

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

typically include DVD-Audio and SACD players. is input does not pass through any of the audio processing in the AVR400, therefore functions such as speaker size and distance from the listening position should be copied from the AVR400 Setup menus into the Setup menus of your multi-channel source. Note however that speaker level trims are applied to the MCH input on the AVR400. erefore speaker level trim settings on multichannel source equipment should be le unset at zero.

Analogue pre-amplifier outputs

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

long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.

For more information on connecting speakers or additional power ampliers, see page E-18 and E-19.

Analogue audio inputs

AV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR, CD

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

Front panel AUX input

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

PHONES

AUX

digital input.

For analogue sources, use a stereo

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

Front panel PHONES socket

is socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32 and 600, tted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. e headphone socket is always active, except when AVR400 is muted.

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

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Connection guide

Blu-ray Disc (BD) / DVD player

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

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

use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is

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

use the S-Video connection if HDMI or Component

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

use the Composite connection if HDMI,

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

In each case, connect the video inputs labelled AVR400.

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

In each case, use the audio inputs labelled AVR400.

DIGITAL AUDI O OUT), in

Satellite receiver

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

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

SAT on the AVR400.

BD on the

CD player

Connect the digital audio output (if provided by the CD player) to the digital CD input of the AVR400, using a high quality coaxial interconnect cable.

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

NOTE:

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

CD inputs of the AVR400,

BD/SAT

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Connecting an iPod using the Arcam irDock

e combination of the AVR400 and Arcam’s optional irDock or drDock accessory provides a great platform for your iPod.

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

Navigating through music and podcasts on your iPod is simple using the CR102 remote, with text appearing on the AVR400 display.

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

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radio

connectors

Aerial connectors

e AVR400 is tted with an AM/FM receiver module and a DAB receiver, depending on the region where it was sold. e type of aerial you need depends on your listening preferences and the local conditions.

Your AVR400 is capable of superb radio reception, but only if it is receiving a good quality transmission signal.

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

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

DAB

(where tted) In strong signal areas,

the DAB ‘T’ wire aerial supplied can be used with reasonable results. Mount the aerial as high up as possible on a wall.

In the UK the ‘T’-elements need to be positioned vertically for

DAB reception since broadcasts are vertically polarised. In other localities,

check with your Arcam dealer or try

both horizontal and vertical positions for best reception.

Try each usable wall of the room to see which gives best reception

and use tacks or adhesive tape

to secure the aerial in a ‘T’ shape, but note that no tacks

should come into contact with the

internal wire of the aerial.

When installed and receiving DAB,

check the signal strength by pressing

the front panel or remote control’s

INFO button until the signal quality

indicator is displayed.

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

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

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

Connecting an aerial

A suitable FM aerial

must be connected to the AVR400 before FM radio can be received.

In strong signal areas,

the wire FM aerial supplied can be used with

reasonable results.

When installed and

receiving FM radio, check the signal

strength by pressing the front panel or

remote control’s signal indicator is displayed.

In weak signal areas, or for optimal

FM radio reception, a roof- or lo-

mounted aerial is advised as this

will give superior reception.

In some areas, cable radio may be available or, in an apartment building, a distributed aerial system may be installed. In either of these cases you should have sockets in your home marked those marked TV); these should be connected to the FM coaxial connector on the rear of the AVR400.

INFO button until the

FM or VHF (do not use

Connecting an aerial

An AM aerial is required to receive AM/medium wave radio signals, so a simple loop aerial is supplied with the AVR400. Follow the assembly instructions in the diagram below.

Make sure that the aerial is positioned well away from the AVR400 itself, TVs, computers and other sources of RF ‘interference’. Rotate the aerial to discover which position gives the best reception.

3. Connect the lead wires to the AM socket at the rear of the AVR400 (the wires are not polarised). Rotate the aerial’s stand until you obtain the best reception.

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

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

other

NOTE

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

connectors

Data connectors

drDock/irDock

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

RS232 serial connector

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

Network connector

is section deals with installation of the unit into an

existing home network. For information on how to use the AVR400’s network features, the USB socket, and for a list of supported le types, refer to page E-45.

Networking is a large subject and only the briefest guidelines are presented in this handbook. Please contact your Arcam dealer or specialist installer for more information about introducing the AVR400 into your computer network.

Ethernet

If an Ethernet cable is connected, the AVR400 will automatically attempt to connect to your network.

You should use CAT5 cable plugged into the RJ45 socket labelled

ETHER NET on the rear panel.

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

USB connector

e AVR400 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 AVR400 only supports the direct connection of USB devices and will not support devices connected through a hub. If regular access to the may nd it convenient to use a USB extension lead.

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

USB socket is required, you

Trigger connectors

e trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and

TRIG Z2) provide an electrical signal

whenever the AVR400 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

AVR400 was switched on.

ere are two trigger output sockets on the AVR400, each capable of outputting a 12V, 70mA switching signal. e socket is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger output, sleeve is ground.

tip: Trigger output

sleeve: Ground

TRIG Z1

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

TRIG Z2

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

Infra-red (IR) connectors

e infra-red inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when the AVR400 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 AVR400, each designed for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip is the modulated signal, sleeve is ground.

tip: Modulated signal

sleeve: Ground

Z1 IR

is input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when the front panel of the AVR400 is blocked.

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

Z2 IR

is input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone2 to allow remote control of AVR400 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 AVR400 are designed for modulated signals. If the external IR receiver demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also the AVR400 does not provide power for external receivers on the IR jack, therefore an external power source will be required.

Z1 IR will disable to front

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speakers

e AVR400 allows you to connect up to seven speakers and an active subwoofer in the main system. e output channels correspond to speakers installed in the front le, centre, front right, surround le, surround right, surround back le, surround back right and an active subwoofer.

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

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

Centre

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

should have a similar tonal balance to the front

le and right speakers and be positioned at a

similar height.

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Subwoofer

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

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

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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 back left and right

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

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Surround left and right

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

Connecting speakers

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To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the corresponding terminals on the back of the AVR400, insert the speaker wires through the hole in each post and screw the terminals back up. Make sure that the red (positive/+) terminal of the speaker is connected to the red (positive/+) terminal on the back panel, and the black (negative/) terminal of the speaker is connected to the black (negative/) terminal on the back panel.

It is important that no stray strands of wire from these connections are allowed to touch another cable or the product casing. Failure to ensure this can cause a short circuit and damage your AVR400.

Do not over-tighten the loudspeaker terminals, or use a wrench, pliers, etc., as this could damage the terminals and this would not be covered under the product’s warranty.

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Bi-Amping the Front Left & Right speakers

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

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

To bi-amp the front le and right speakers, remove the metal strips from the speaker terminals. Connect the woofer or LF terminals to the FL and FR terminals on the AVR400. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the SBL and SBR terminals on the AVR400. Finally, navigate to the Setup Menu “Spkr Types” and set the ‘Use Channels 6+7 for” menu option to “BiAmp L+R” — see page E-32.

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Using external power ampliers

e internal power amplier of the AVR400 can be supplemented or replaced with external power amplication. Connect the PREAMP OUT sockets to your power amplier inputs:

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FL, FR, C

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

SUB

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

SR, SL

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

Speaker cables

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

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

SBR, SBL

Connecting subwoofers

e AVR400 also allows an active subwoofer to be connected to the SUB output.

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

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

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

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operation

Operating your AVR400

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 AVR400. 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 AVR400 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 AVR400 is ready for use aer about four seconds.

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

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

Selecting a source

To select a particular source, press the –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:

SAT

PVR

VCR

IPOD

DAB* Internal tuner input

NET

MCH

AUX

DISPLAY

*ese sources are market dependent and may not be available on your AVR400

Most audio inputs have both analogue and digital connections. You must specify the type of connection used for each input using the “Audio Source” option in the “Input Cong.” menu, see page E-35. Note that an incorrect setting will result in no sound — the default is HDMI audio. If you are not using HDMI audio then this setting must be changed.

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

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MCH input is intended for direct analogue pass-

through of DVD-Audio or SACD sources. Apart from volume control and level trim, no processing modes are possible on this input, including AVR400 bass management and delays. Please set bass management, speaker size and speaker delays in the source player. You

Compact Disc player input

Blu-ray Disc player input

Audio-Visual input

Satellite receiver input

Personal Video Recorder input

Video Cassette Recorder input

Requires an iPod® and Arcam irDock or drDock.

Internal tuner input

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

Selects MCH (multi-channel) analogue input

Auxiliary (front panel) input

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

can copy the distances and relative speaker levels from the Setup menus in the AVR400.

Stereo Direct

To listen to a pure analogue stereo input, press the

DIREC T button. e Stereo Direct mode automatically

bypasses all processing and any surround functions. In direct mode, digital processing is shut down to improve the sound quality and reduces digital noise with the AVR400 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 AVR400 oen delivers its full output power long before the volume control reaches its maximum position, particularly when listening to heavily recorded music. In comparison, some movie sound tracks can appear very quiet, as many directors like to keep maximum levels in reserve for special eect sequences.

Headphones

To use headphones with the AVR400, plug the headphones into the PHONES socket in the centre of the front panel.

When headphones are plugged into the front panel

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

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

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Using Zone2

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMP followed by SHIFT then OK

Extended front panel menu

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

Restore to factory defaults

is option allows you to restore all settings on your AVR400 to the defaults that it le the factory with.

Change remote code

e default RC5 system code the AVR400 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 AVR400 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 AVR400 can be updated using a USB ash drive containing a rmware update le.

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front panel

operation

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

Selects the information displayed on the

lower le portion of the front panel.

Used to enter selections made in the

Setup menu. Press and hold to reset

video outputs to the lowest resolution

(HDMI: 480p; Component 480i).

Info

Mode

Direct

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

Display

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

Zone

Selects between Zone1 and Zone2 control.

Mute

Mutes all analogue audio outputs in the currently selected zone.

Power / Standby LED

is indicates the status of the receiver and is green when the AVR400 is powered on. Red indicates the AVR400 is in Standby mode.

Input

ese buttons select the source

connected to the corresponding

input (or internal input)

Unused sources can be prevented

from being selected in the setup

menu.

Selects the Setup menus on the

on-screen display (OSD).

Aux

Multi purpose auxiliary

line level input,

calibration microphone

input and 3.5mm optical

digital (SPDIF) input.

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Phones

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

Volume

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

Power

Switches the main power to the AVR400 on and o.

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

Remote control receiver. is is positioned behind the display window, above the MENU button on the front panel. Ensure the receiver is in a clear line of sight from the remote control for operation. If this is not possible, use a separate sensor connected to the

Z1 IR input on the rear panel.

remote control

The CR102 universal remote controller

e CR102 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote control that can control up to eight devices. It is preprogrammed for use with the AVR400 and many other Arcam products (FM/DAB tuners, CD players and DVD players).

With its extensive built-in library of codes, it can also be used with thousands of third party audio-visual components – TVs, satellite and set-top boxes, PVRs, CD players, etc. See the list of codes at the back of this handbook, beginning on page 56.

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

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Inserting batteries into the remote control

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

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

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

Using the remote control

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

< Ensure there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the remote sensor on the AVR400. 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 AVR400.

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reduction in the operating range of the remote control.

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Notes on batteries:

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such

as leakage and bursting.

Do not mix old and new batteries together.

Do not use non-identical batteries together –

although they may look similar, dierent batteries may have dierent voltages.

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

battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

Remove batteries from equipment that is not going

to be used for a month or more.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

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

Useful information

Backlight

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

Power LED blinks

Short blinks indicate a valid key press.

Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a device code) or signal the beginning and successful completion of a programming sequence.

Long blinks indicate an invalid key press or entry.

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

Timeouts and unassigned keys

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

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

Unassigned keys – the CR102 ignores any unassigned key presses for a particular Device Mode and does not transmit IR.

Low voltage indicator

When the batteries are running down, the IR transmit indicator on the CD102 (the LED under the Power button) ashes ve times whenever you press a button:

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

Device Mode / Source keys

As the CR102 can control your AVR400 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 AVR400. If one of these keys is pressed briey, a command is transmitted to change the source on the AVR400. Also the functionality of the remote control changes to operate the selected source device. it’s like having eight dierent remotes in your hand!

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DVD

SAT

TUN

AMP

DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player

Satellite set-top box

Audio-visual sound input (use with TV)

DAB, FM or AM tuner

Controls the amplier and setup features of the AVR400

PVR

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

VCR

Personal Video Recorder (or Digital Video Recorder)

Compact Disc player

If you press and hold a Device Mode key for about four seconds, you change the Device Mode of the CR102 without changing the signal source on the AVR400. is can also be done by pressing S followed by a Device Mode key (within two seconds). ese two methods allow you to change which device the CR102 controls without also changing the AVR400 source, allowing uninterrupted listening.

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

CD mode

AV mode

plays the previous CD track.

issues the TV ‘channel down’ command.

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

Navigation keys

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

conrms a setting.

Volume control

By default, the CR102 is set up so that the volume control buttons always control the volume of the AVR400, regardless of which Device Mode the remote is currently set for. is is known as volume ‘punch through’.

For example, if you are listening to a CD, you will probably have the CR102 in the CD player. You can use the volume controls on the remote directly to adjust the volume of the AVR400 without rst having to press A to put the remote into AMP Device Mode. e volume buttons ‘punch through’ the CD Device Mode on the remote to the AMP Device Mode. Volume ‘punch through’ can be disabled individually for any Device Mode if desired.

CD Device Mode to control

The CR102 complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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Controlling other devices

Code blink-back

Method 1 (Direct code setup)

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

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Some of the modes are locked to Arcam operation but

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

A mode only controls Arcam equipment.

BD mode Locked

SAT mode Unlocked

AV mode Unlocked

TUN mode Locked

PVR mode Locked

VCR mode Unlocked

CD mode Locked

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

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

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

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

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

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

(It actually blinks once when you press

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

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

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

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

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

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What if I still can’t control my device?

If your device doesn’t respond, repeat the above

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

If none of the codes listed for your brand operates

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

Notes:

Some codes are quite similar. If your device does not

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

If your device’s original remote control does not have

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

Remember to press the corresponding device key

before operating your device.

Many TVs do not switch on pressing P. Please try

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

To search for the code for another device follow the

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

Method 2 (Library search)

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

Library Search allows you to scan through all the codes contained in the CR102’s memory. It can take a lot longer than the previous method, so only use this method if:

Your device does not respond to the CR102 aer you

have tried all the codes listed for your brand.

Your brand is not listed at all in the Device Code

tables.

Example: To search for a TV code

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

2. Press a on your CR102.

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

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

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5. Press P.

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

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

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

Notes:

Many TVs do not switch on by pressing P. Try

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

If you cannot control your Television properly,

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

To search for the code for another device follow the

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

If your device’s original remote control does not have

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

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

Example: To blink back your Television code

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

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

(It actually blinks once when you press

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

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

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

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

Now you have the four-digit code.

Make a note of the codes

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

Device Code

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AMP Device Mode

e A Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the AVR400. Pressing this button does not aect the currently selected input on the AVR400.

IMPORTANT: e CR102 must also be in

AMP Device

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

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

irDock).

However to control the internal Tuner (AM/FM/DAB (if tted)) the CR102 must rst be in

TUN Device Mode

(see later).

e functionality of the CR102 is context sensitive for the internal sources and is described in the following table.

0…9

PHONO

RPT

r S

AUX

NET

Single press – Toggles AVR400 power between standby and on in the current zone (zone in which the command is received). Press and hold – Forces all AVR400 zones into standby, regardless of which zone the command was received in.

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

SHIFT key.

SAT (satellite) input

AV input

TUNER input

BD input

DISPLAY input

VCR input

CD input

AUX (front panel) input

MCH (multichannel) input

Selects the Display input on the AVR400 (television Audio Return Channel).

IPOD and NET sources)

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

MCH (multichannel) input on the

Selects AVR400

SHIFT +

Selects

SHIFT +

input on the AVR400

selects AUX input on the AVR400

IPOD input on the AVR400

selects network (NET) internal

Navigate menus

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

or ‘Select’ on some remote controls)

SHIFT + SHIFT +

increases the picture resolution.

turns current zone (in which

command is received) on

SHIFT +

turns current zone (in which

command is received) o.

Cycles through the available surround and downmix modes.

Displays the AVR400 setup menu on the On Screen Display (see page E-34).

] [

- +

DIRECT

)

EFFECT

BASS

(

TRIm

SyNC

Cycles through the front panel display’s brightness options

Toggles the mute function of the AVR400

(track control for

SHIFT +

[

IPOD and NET sources)

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

Decrease () and increase (+) AVR400 volume

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

Displays the room EQ settings menu

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

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

Brings up the speaker trim menu.

Use the

B, C, D

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

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

Delays may be introduced into the video signal by video processing which causes a mismatch between the audio and video timing. You will notice this by speech sound being out of synchronization with the lip movements in the video.

To compensate for this, you can adjust the lip sync delay. Press the

SYNC button and

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

SUB

Brings up a temporary subwoofer trim control. Use the

buttons. Press SUB again to exit the sub trim

and E navigation

menu.

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

TREBLE

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

input.

FAV+

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

FAV-

IPOD and NET sources)

(for

HOmE

NET source)

(for

INFO

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

display.

iPod commands

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

Navigate the files on screen.

OK selects/play the highlighted file.

Toggles random (shuffle) play of the playlist

RPT

on and off.

] [

SHIFT +

Selects the previous/next track in the current playlist

Begins or resumes playback at the currently highlighted track

Toggles pause and playback of the current track

Stops playback

cycles through the repeat options

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Network commands

e AVR400 Network client is selected by pressing S +

in AMP Device Mode on the CR102.

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

Navigate the files and menus on the screen.

OK selects the highlighted file or enters the

highlighted menu on the screen

RPT

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

SHIFT +

] [

Selects the previous/next track in the current playlist

Begins or resumes playback at the currently highlighted track

EFFECT

Pauses the currently-playing track

SyNC

Stops playback

FAV+

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

radio function

FAV-

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

internet radio function

HOmE

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

INFO

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

display

AMP Device Mode.

cycles through the repeat options

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TUN Device Mode

e T Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the tuner functions of the AVR400. Pressing this button also selects TUNER as the source.

When switching to

TUNER from a dierent source, the

AVR400 enters the last used tuner band, be it AM / FM / DAB (if tted). Further presses of the TUN Device Mode button cycle through the available tuner bands.

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

(not used)

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' ,

Number keypad used to store and recall presets

Allows selection of previously stored Tuner presets.

AM/FM Tuner: allows frequency tuning.

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

Selects (tunes to) the currently displayed

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

Page up to the previous 10 presets on

screen Page down to the next 10 tuner presets on

screen Delete the currently highlighted preset.

INFO

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

display.

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DVD/BD Device Mode

e d Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of Arcam Blu-ray Disc and DVD players, although this can be changed (see page E-25). Pressing this button also selects BD as the AVR400 source.

Toggles power between standby and on

Searches for and plays the track

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corresponding to the key pressed

Selects Display input on the AVR400.

PHONO

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

RPT

SHIFT +

cycles through the repeat

options (track, disc, etc)

Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below)

Selects multichannel (

AUX

AVR400

SHIFT +

AVR400

NET

Selects

SHIFT +

selects AUX input on the

IPOD input on the AVR400.

selects network (NET) internal

MCH) input on the

input on the AVR400

Navigate setup and BD programme selection menus.

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

some remotes).

SHIFT +

Cycles through available surround sound

modes.

SHIFT + MO DE changes the HDMI setting.

Activates BD player menu, if available.

Cycles through the front panel display’s

brightness options.

SHIFT +

Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR400 Mute

Press and release to skip back to the

]

beginning of the current/previous track.

Press and release to skip forwards to the

[

beginning of the next track.

to switch on from standby

to switch to standby from on.

enables RPT AB functionality

- +

)

(

TRIm

# %

FAV+

FAV-

HOmE

INFO

Decrease (

) and increase (+) AVR400

volume

Fast rewind.

SHIFT +

cycles through slow play

backwards speeds

Starts the playback of a BD.

SHIFT +

cycles through the Angle options

on an Arcam BD player.

Pauses BD play-back. Press

to restart

playback.

SHIFT +

cycles through Zoom options.

;

Fast forward.

SHIFT +

cycles through slow forward

speeds

Ejects disc.

SHIFT +

displays speaker Trim menu on

Arcam BD players.

Stop playback of a BD

Start recording (on products that have this feature).

Displays Search menu with Title, Track and Time options.

Displays Setup menu.

SHIFT + SE TUP displays programming screen

on Arcam BD players

Displays Title menu.

SHIFT + TI TLE clears bookmark, search and

program display entries on Arcam BD players

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

+ o displays the ‘Memory’ function

SHIFT

(Bookmarks)

Cycles through BD subtitle language options, if available.

SHIFT +

displays STATUS INFO on

Arcam BD players

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SAT Device Mode

e z Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a satellite receiver. You will need to congure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects SAT as the AVR400 source.

Toggles power between standby and on

Functions as original remote number key.

…

Selects Display input on the AVR400.

PHONO

Toggles between the available inputs on

TV/AV

your satellite receiver

Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below)

AUX

Selects multichannel ( AVR400.

SHIFT +

AVR400.

NET

Selects

SHIFT +

input on the AVR400

selects AUX input on the

IPOD input on the AVR400

selects network (NET) internal

MCH) input on the

Navigate menus.

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

or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

Controls Backup function, if available.

Performs same function as on original

remote, if available.

On some Satellite and Cable set top boxes

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

Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR400 Mute

Channel down

]

Channel up

[

- + )

& (

Decrease (

Fast rewind

Starts the playback

Toggles pause of playback

Fast forward

) or increase (+) AVR400 volume

(not used)

Stop playback

Start recording

(not used)

Duplicates function of RED key for some

(RED)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

Duplicates function of GREEN key for some

(GREEN)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

Duplicates function of YELLOW key for some

(yELLOw)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

Duplicates function of BLUE key for some

(BLUE)

Satellite and Cable set-top boxes

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AV Device Mode

e a Device Mode button congures the CR102 to control the functions of a television or other display device. You will need to congure this Device Mode to work with your equipment. Pressing this button also selects AV as the AVR400 source.

Toggles power between standby and on.

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

usually for channel selection.

Selects Display input on the AVR400.

PHONO

Functions as original remote number key –

…

Toggles between the available inputs on

TV/AV

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

Modies many keys (see individual key

descriptions, below)

AUX

Selects multichannel ( AVR400.

SHIFT +

AVR400.

selects AUX input on the

MCH) input on the

Navigate setup and programme selection menus.

OK conrms a selection (equivalent to

‘Enter’ or ‘Select’ on some remotes).

EXIT function on some models.

Functions as original remote key, if

available.

Display INFO or OSD (On Screen Display)

function, if available.

Toggles the mute function.

By default this key operates the AVR400 Mute

Channel down

]

Channel up

[

- + )

$ &

Decrease ( volume.

Toggles TEXT page on/o

TEXT page o

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

) and increase (+) AVR400

Activates PIP move, if available

(

Activates PIP swap, if available

Activates PIP freeze, if available

Activates PIP channel up, if available

Activates PIP channel down, if available

Duplicates function of RED key for Text TV

(RED)

Duplicates function of GREEN key for Text

(GREEN)

Duplicates function of YELLOW key for Text

(yELLOw)

Duplicates function of BLUE key for Text

(BLUE)

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