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Key safety precautions for installation and operation to ensure user and unit safety.
Details on meeting electrical safety standards (IEC/EN 60065) and FCC rules.
Explains input naming, circuit consistency, and video connection hierarchy for optimal quality.
Guidelines for connecting sources, emphasizing analogue and digital outputs, and cable placement.
Highlights differences between AVR600/AV888 and AVR500 regarding connectors and layout.
Details on Component, S-Video, Composite, and Digital audio input connectors.
Information on Two-channel/Multichannel audio inputs and Aerials/Control/Communication ports.
Details on speaker terminals and balanced XLR audio outputs for external amplifiers.
Connects source HDMI outputs to unit inputs, with outputs for Zone 1 and Zone 2 displays.
Analogue audio/video outputs for Zone 3 and Zone 2 equipment, linked to multi-room setup.
Connects Component/RGB, S-Video, and Composite video sources and outputs.
Covers digital audio inputs, analogue audio inputs, and analogue pre-amplifier outputs.
Details Phono, Multichannel Input, Front Panel AUX input, and Headphone socket.
Electrical signal outputs for remotely switching compatible equipment in different zones.
Inputs for external IR receivers and an IR output for system-wide control.
Illustrates audio and video connections for a typical DVD player.
Shows how to connect a satellite receiver, considering output preferences.
Details connecting digital and analogue audio outputs from a CD player.
Details on Component, S-Video, Composite video and Digital/Analogue audio inputs.
Covers radio aerials, control interfaces, USB, IR, and speaker connections.
Connects source HDMI outputs to unit inputs, with outputs for Zone 1 and Zone 2 displays.
Analogue video outputs for Zone 2 and Component/RGB, S-Video, Composite inputs.
Covers digital audio inputs, analogue audio inputs, and subwoofer outputs.
Details Multichannel Input, Front Panel AUX input, and Headphone socket.
Outputs for remotely switching equipment in Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Inputs for external IR receivers in Zone 1 and Zone 2 for remote control.
Illustrates audio and video connections for a typical DVD player.
Shows how to connect a satellite receiver, considering output preferences.
Details connecting digital and analogue audio outputs from a CD player.
Connects S-Video or Composite video equipment to VCR/PVR inputs.
Information on connecting AM/FM/DAB aerials based on listening preferences and local conditions.
Details on DAB aerial placement and Sirius Connect Home Tuner requirements.
Instructions for connecting and subscribing to SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio tuners.
Guidance on connecting FM aerials for optimal reception in various signal areas.
Instructions for assembling and connecting the AM loop aerial for best reception.
Details on RS232 serial ports for control and rLead/rDock accessory connections.
Information on Ethernet for network connection and USB for mass storage devices.
Guidance on connecting up to seven speakers and three subwoofers.
Advice on using quality speaker cables and connecting subwoofers.
Guidance on positioning front, centre speakers and subwoofers for optimal sound.
Advice on positioning surround and surround back speakers for immersive sound.
Overview of powering on, standby mode, and front panel display information.
How to select sources using front panel or remote, including device modes.
Details on tape/VCR operation, Stereo Direct mode, and volume control.
Instructions for connecting and using headphones with the unit.
Explains independent audio/video routing and control for second and third living spaces.
Covers extended menu functions and updating unit firmware via PC.
Details on Input, Mode, Info, and OK buttons for source selection and menu navigation.
Describes Direct, Display brightness, Zone selection, and Mute functions.
Explains Menu, Aux input, Power, and Volume controls on the front panel.
Details the headphone socket and the location of the remote control receiver.
Introduction to the CR102 remote, its capabilities and pre-programmed codes.
Instructions for inserting batteries and important notes regarding battery usage.
Tips for optimal remote control operation, including range and interference considerations.
Details on remote backlight, power LED indications, and key press timeouts.
Explains how Device Modes select sources and how Navigation keys interact with menus.
Describes volume control punch-through and remote's compliance with FCC rules.
Simple method for programming the remote to control non-Arcam devices using codes.
Steps to take if the device does not respond to programmed codes.
Alternative method to scan through codes when direct setup fails or brand is not listed.
How to retrieve stored device codes and important notes on the process.
Explains AMP mode functions and how other keys operate within it.
Lists keys used to navigate iPod music files when connected via rLead/rDock.
Details how to navigate music files from network storage or internet radio.
Explains how to control the tuner functions (AM/FM/DAB/Sirius) of the unit.
Describes how the remote controls Arcam DVD players and DVD sources.
How to configure and use the remote to control satellite receivers.
How to configure and use the remote to control televisions and display devices.
How to configure and use the remote to control video recorders or similar devices.
How to configure and use the remote to control video recorders.
How to configure and use the remote to control Arcam CD players and CD sources.
Setting speaker types (Large/Small/None) and configuring surround back channels.
Entering distances and adjusting levels for accurate surround sound reproduction.
Using the calibration microphone to automatically configure speaker settings and room EQ.
Troubleshooting common auto setup issues and optimizing subwoofer performance.
How to enter setup menus, and options for OSD display stability.
Explanation of menu structure, left panel lists, and right panel adjustments.
Using remote control cursor keys or front panel buttons to navigate setup menus.
Entering setup mode to configure specific input settings.
Setting the correct connection type (HDMI, Digital, Analogue) for each input.
Configuring input name, Lip Sync, Mode, Ext. Mode, Treble, and Bass for each input.
Adjusting Room EQ, Input Trim, Dolby Volume, Surround EX, and Stereo Mode.
Adjusting Sub Stereo, Brightness, Contrast, and Colour for improved picture/sound.
Configuring Picture Mode, Edge Enhancement, Noise Reduction, and Component Mode.
Detailed steps for running auto setup and understanding its progress.
Manual configuration of speaker types, distances, and levels for surround setup.
Assigning video sources to audio-only inputs for flexible connections.
Setting output resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio for HDMI and analogue outputs.
Choosing which decode and downmix options are available via the MODE button.
Configuring volume, source selection, and standby behaviour for multi-room zones.
Setting up network parameters like IP address, subnet mask, and proxy settings.
Overview of the unit's decoding and processing capabilities for various audio formats.
Explains automatic digital decoding and manual selection for analogue sources.
Details Stereo, Pro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS Neo:6 modes.
Explains the 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 channel formats and their respective decoding modes.
Covers Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio formats.
Details Dolby Digital EX and Pro Logic IIx modes for enhanced surround effects.
Explains Dolby Volume's function to balance volume levels and perceived loudness.
Adjusting volume matching between sources and compensating for speaker differences.
Information on the internal AM/FM tuner and optional DAB/Sirius modules.
How to tune stations, select bands, and save/delete presets.
Using the vTuner service for browsing internet radio stations and podcasts.
Steps to add the receiver ID to your subscription and activate the service.
Navigating Sirius channels, categories, and using the remote for playback.
Using parental lockout codes and understanding Sirius error messages.
Connecting USB devices, selecting playback source, and playing files.
Accessing network storage, managing favourites, and controlling playback.
Using vTuner for internet radio and connecting iPods via rLead/rDock.
Details on analogue pre-out connections for external amplifiers (AVR600/AV888).
Information on balanced XLR outputs for connecting to an XLR-equipped amplifier.
Setting up Zone 2 for independent audio/video, including output connections.
Configuring Zone 3 audio output, which is a copy of Zone 2 audio with independent volume.
Using IR receivers and trigger outputs for remote control of multi-room zones.
How to copy functions from original remotes, assign them to keys, and manage learned functions.
Deleting learned functions, macros, and restoring default settings.
Programming sequences of commands to a single key for convenience.
Controlling unit volume regardless of selected device mode, with options to cancel.
Reassigning functions to different keys or copying them between device modes.
Copying functions between different device modes for enhanced usability.
Reassigning unused device mode keys to control different devices of the same type.
Managing default locked settings for Arcam components and unlocking for third-party devices.
Setting the mode key to transmit AMP commands regardless of the current mode.
How to reset the remote and a summary of key functions and commands.
Location of tables listing four-figure codes for controlling various manufacturers' devices.
Solutions for unit not powering on, erratic remote response, or blank display/no picture.
Troubleshooting distorted sound, picture artifacts, hum, or poor audio quality.
Resolving problems with sound from only some speakers or incorrect decoding modes.
Addressing radio/TV interference, analogue input hum, and signal issues.
Solutions for random source changes, loud startup volume, and USB/network connectivity problems.
Continuous power output, general dimensions, weight, and power consumption.
Technical specifications for inputs, outputs, pre-amplifier, and supplied accessories.
Details of the three-year warranty, claim procedures, and shipping advice.
Information on contacting Arcam support and registering the product online.
Guidelines for responsible recycling and disposal of the product at end-of-life.
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