User manual ARCAM AVR200

[. . . ] HANDBOOK AVR 2 0 0 Arcam AVR200 surround sound receiver Ampli-tuner audiovidéo Arcam AVR200 Arcam AVR200 Surround-Sound-Empfänger E nglis h Fra nça is D eut s ch Safety guidelines 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: 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. 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. [. . . ] You can return to the Channel balance page at any time (without first entering the OSD) by pressing the TEST button on the remote control. Press TEST again to exit this page. 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP INPUT SETTINGS CHANNEL BALANCE CHANNEL DELAYS SPEAKER SETTINGS EXIT CHANNEL BALANCE LEFT : 0dB CENTER : 0dB RIGHT : 0dB REAR L : 0dB REAR R : 0dB SUB : 0dB DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT SAVE AND EXIT NOTE: The test tone generates a noise which may not be heard through a subwoofer. To set your sub to a suitable level, turn off the test tone and experiment with the trim while playing a piece of music or a movie you are familiar with. There is no right or wrong level for the sub: simply find the balance that is best for you. Channel delays page For best results in a surround sound system, the sound from all loudspeakers should reach the listener at the same time. To help achieve this the AVR200 can add slight delays to certain channels when in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes. 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP INPUT SETTINGS CHANNEL BALANCE CHANNEL DELAYS SPEAKER SETTINGS EXIT CHANNEL DELAYS CENTER REAR 0ms 0ms DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT SAVE AND EXIT When playing a Dolby Digital source you can set a delay for the centre channel of between 0 and 5ms and a delay for the rear channels of between 0 and 15ms. NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust delay times separately for a DTS (Digital Theater Systems) source. CHANNEL DELAYS CENTER REAR 3ms 6ms DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT SAVE AND EXIT AVR200 9 E nglis h To calculate these delay times, first measure (or estimate) the distances from the listening position to the front, centre and rear speakers. Keep a record of these distances by entering them under the heading `Your measurement' in the table provided. The centre channel delay is calculated by subtracting the centre channel distance from the front left (or right) distance. The rear channels' delay time is calculated by subtracting the rear left (or right) distance from the front left (or right) distance. Note that if your rear loudspeakers are further from the listening position than the front loudspeakers, you should set this delay to 0ms. front left centre front right e. g. 2m (6ft) rear left rear right If you have made your measurements in feet, one foot approximates to one millisecond (1ms) delay. If you have made your measurements in metres, one metre approximates to three milliseconds (3ms) delay. Distance to listening position e. g. Your measurement ------------------------------------------------------------Delay (ms) Front left or right Centre Rear left or right Difference CENTRE delay REAR delay 4m or 12ft 3m or 9ft 2m or 6ft e. g. (4 ­ 3m) or (12 ­ 9ft) = 1m or 3ft (4 ­ 2m) or (12 ­ 6ft) = 2m or 6ft 3 milliseconds 6 milliseconds When playing a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II source you can set a time delay (in milliseconds) for the rear channels. The rear channel delay in Dolby Pro Logic is calculated by adding 15ms to the rear channel delay calculated for Dolby Digital. In our example, this is 15ms + 6ms = 21ms. CHANNEL DELAYS CENTER REAR N/A 21ms DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT SAVE AND EXIT AVR200 10 Speaker settings page The size and number of loudspeakers are defined on this page of the OSD. ­ ­ A `LARGE' speaker is one that is capable of handling a full range signal (i. e. A `SMALL' speaker is one that is not capable of reproducing a deep bass signal (i. e. `ON' is used when a speaker is present and active and receives the intended audio information. Audio signals intended for speakers set to OFF are redirected to the main speakers. 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP INPUT SETTINGS CHANNEL BALANCE CHANNEL DELAYS SPEAKER SETTINGS EXIT SPEAKER SETTINGS MAIN : LARGE CENTER : LARGE SURROUND : LARGE SUBWOOFER : ON SUBWOOFER STEREO : ON DO NOT SAVE AND EXIT SAVE AND EXIT ­ ­ Recommended speaker settings for different systems To configure a `Sub/Sat' system (i. e. a set of small speakers with a subwoofer), your speaker settings should be `SMALL' for all speakers, with Subwoofer turned `ON'. Some small but high performance speakers are capable of handling a signal below 100Hz: in this instance, set them to `LARGE' (despite their small physical size). If in doubt, please check the specifications in your speaker's handbook or ask your dealer. [. . . ] Or, a suitably terminated cable set (a loom, probably prepared by your dealer and capable of being used for bi-wiring in one length). How to set up a bi-amped system 1. WARNING: This step is essential or damage to your amplifier may result which is not covered under warranty. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below, ensuring correct polarity at all times. Use the interconnect cables to connect the AUDIO PREOUT sockets of the AVR200 to the corresponding PWR AMP IN sockets of the power amplifier. How to bi-wire loudspeakers 1. [. . . ]