H A N DBOOK AVR350 Arcam AVR350 surround sound receiver English Safety guidelines CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated `dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: In Canada and the USA, to prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot in the socket and insert the plug fully into the socket. Important safety instructions This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. However, you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions: 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the appliance. 2. Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous. Do not use the appliance near water ­ for example next to a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc. 3. Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings. Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment. 4. Ventilation Do not place the equipment on a bed, sofa, rug or similar soft surface, or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet, since ventilation may be impeded. The unit should be installed in a well-ventilated area. 5. Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including other amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates. 7. Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment. If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care, to avoid overturning the combination. 8. Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning. We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth. 9. Power sources Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Warning: This is a Class I device and must be earthed. Warning: The mains plug is used as the disconnect device from the mains supply and shall remain readily operable. AVR350 E-2 10. 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, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 11. Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated. 12. Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power lines. 13. Non-use periods If the unit has a stand-by function, a small amount of current will continue to flow into the equipment in this mode. Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet if left unused for a long period of time. 14. Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance, turn the power off immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer immediately. 15. Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 16. Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or B. objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance, or C. the appliance has been exposed to rain, or D. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance, or E. the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. 17. Speaker connections Any speakers must be connected to the AVR350 using Class 2 wire (i.e., no connection to earth should be made). Failure to observe this precaution may cause the unit to be damaged. Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard. Contents Safety guidelines...................................... E-2 Before you start! ...................................... E-4 Installation .............................................. E-6 Positioning the unit .......................................... E-6 Notes on installing the AVR350 .......................... E-6 Audio connections............................................ E-7 Video connections ............................................ E-8 Connecting loudspeakers .................................. E-9 Zone 2 connections ........................................ E-10 Control connections ....................................... E-11 Connecting to a power supply ......................... E-11 Configuring the AVR350 ......................... E-12 Set-up mode ................................................. E-12 The `Basic' Set-up Menus ................................ E-13 The `Advanced' Set-up Menus .......................... E-17 Saving Settings and Exit Set-up....................... E-18 Remote control....................................... E-19 Operating your AVR350.......................... E-20 Switching on/off ............................................ E-20 Volume control .............................................. E-20 Front panel display ........................................ E-20 Input selection .............................................. E-21 Stereo Direct ................................................ E-21 Zone 2 ......................................................... E-21 Headphones .................................................. E-21 Effects/FX ..................................................... E-22 Mode ........................................................... E-22 Treble/Bass ................................................... E-22 Remote control buttons .................................. E-22 Using the tuner ............................................. E-23 Using the Main Menu ...................................... E-24 Using Zone 2 ............................................... E-25 Surround modes ..................................... E-26 Introduction .................................................. E-26 Digital multi-channel sources .......................... E-26 Two-channel source modes ............................. E-27 Multi-channel source modes ............................ E-27 DSP Effects Modes ......................................... E-28 Speaker positioning ............................... E-28 Bi-wiring and bi-amping loudspeakers ... E-29 Before you start ­ important information! ......... E-29 Bi-wiring your loudspeakers ............................ E-29 Bi-amping your system................................... E-29 Troubleshooting ..................................... E-31 IR Remote Codes.................................... E-33 SCART connections................................. E-35 Technical specifications.......................... E-36 Guarantee .............................................. E-37 Worldwide Guarantee ..................................... E-37 On line registration ........................................ E-37 Appendix: Serial programming interface E-38 Introduction .................................................. E-38 Command Specifications ................................. E-39 The small print: < Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. `Dolby', `Pro Logic', `Surround EX' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 1992­1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. < Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending. `DTS', `DTS-ES', `Neo:6', and `DTS 96/24' are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright © 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AVR350 E-3 English Important safety instructions ............................ E-2 Safety compliance ........................................... E-2 Before you start! Introduction The AVR350 is a high quality and high performance home cinema processor and multi-channel audio amplifier built to Arcam's traditional high quality design and manufacturing standards. It combines high resolution digital processing with high performance audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled home entertainment centre. In addition to the built-in tuner, the AVR350 allows switching and volume control of seven analogue and six digital sources, making it an ideal companion for both home cinema and two-channel stereo systems. Since many of these source components are also capable of outputting high quality video signals, the AVR350 includes broadcast quality video switching for composite, S-video, component, RGB- and HDMI-video signals. There are inputs and outputs for both tape and VCR, as well as a digital output. DVD-Audio or SACD can be connected via the multi-channel input. Control of the AVR350 is either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control or an RS232 port (which also can be used to upload future software enhancements). As well as providing the audio and video being used in the main listening area, the AVR350 allows the same, or a different, source to be routed to a second area (called `Zone 2'), such as the kitchen, bedroom, lounge, etc. Zone 2 can have full remote control over the source selection and volume in that area. The customised installation of the AVR350 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. Using this handbook Thank you for purchasing the Arcam AVR350 Surround Sound Receiver. This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install, connect, set up and use the Arcam AVR350 Surround Sound Receiver. The remote control handset supplied with the equipment is also described. It may be that the AVR350 has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualified Arcam dealer. In this case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and setting up the unit and move directly to the section detailing the operation of your unit. Safety Safety guidelines are set out on page 2 of this handbook. Many of these items are common sense precautions but, for your own safety, and to ensure that you do not damage the unit, we recommend that you read them. This is a class 1 product and requires an earth connection. What's in the box? Please confirm that the following items are in the box when you receive it: < < < < < Arcam AVR350 surround-sound receiver ­ the model number is shown on the right of the front panel of the player; Arcam CR-80 remote control with 2 `AA' batteries ­ the remote control model number is shown on the front at the bottom of the remote control; FM ribbon and AM loop antennae; Mains power lead appropriate for the mains supply in your area; Product registration card and envelope. If any of these items are missing or incorrect, please contact your Arcam dealer immediately. AVR350 E-4 Before making connections Before connecting your equipment it is important to think about the following points, as these will affect your choice of connections and subsequent use of the system. Audio Wherever possible, connect both analogue and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables use of a digital input for the main zone with the corresponding analogue input used for recording onto an analogue tape deck or VCR, or for the Zone 2 output. Video The AVR350 allows for conversion between different video formats. This means that the AVR350 can convert between composite, S-video and component, if required. For example, if you are ...