Page 2 - Safety guidelines; Safety instructions; Safety compliance
AVR200 2 AVR200 2 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: 1. Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all the safet...
Page 3 - Using this handbook; Contents; Safety
AVR200 3 English Using this handbook Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’, ‘Pro Logic II’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright © 1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under licence from Digital...
Page 4 - Positioning the unit; Setting up the aerials
AVR200 4 Installation Installation starts with positioning the unit where it can operate effectively. To use the radio receiver, you will need to install an FM and/or an AM aerial. Other input signals – from CD, MD, tape, DAT, VCR, DVD, games console or satellite receiver – will need to be connected...
Page 5 - Connecting inputs; Interconnect cables
AVR200 5 English Connecting inputs AC INLET SURROUND L R + – CENTRE FRONT L R + – OUT VCR IN IN DVD IN SAT IN AUX OUT (N.AM)10K AM STEP GROUNDLIFT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4–6 Ω 8 Ω GROUND 120V 230V LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS IN AUX 12V TRIGGER OUT REMOTE CONTROL INPUT SUB WOOFER CENTRE AUDIO VIDEO S-VID...
Page 7 - Connecting to other equipment; Connecting outputs
AVR200 7 English Connecting to other equipment MONITOR OUT Both composite and S-video monitor outputs are provided for connection to the ‘Video line in’ of your TV, monitor, or projector. If you have both Composite and S-video inputs connected to your AVR200 you need only connect the S-VIDEO Monitor...
Page 8 - Setting up; Setup page
AVR200 8 Setting up Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The easiest way to set up the AVR200’s multi-channel audio and video options is through its On Screen Display (OSD). To enter the OSD, ensure that you have a TV connected and press any of the arrows on the remote control’s cursor pad. To navigate...
Page 9 - Channel balance page; Channel delays page
AVR200 9 English 1 INPUT SETTINGS 2 CHANNEL BALANCE 3 CHANNEL DELAYS 4 SPEAKER SETTINGS 5 EXIT SETUP LEFT : 0dB CENTER : 0dB RIGHT : 0dB REAR L : 0dB REAR R : 0dB SUB : 0dB DO NOT SAVE AND EXITSAVE AND EXIT CHANNEL BALANCE NOTE: The test tone generates a noise which may not be heard through a subwoo...
Page 11 - Speaker settings page
AVR200 11 English 1 INPUT SETTINGS 2 CHANNEL BALANCE 3 CHANNEL DELAYS 4 SPEAKER SETTINGS 5 EXIT SETUP SPEAKER SETTINGS MAIN : LARGE CENTER : LARGE SURROUND : LARGE SUBWOOFER : ON SUBWOOFER STEREO : ONDO NOT SAVE AND EXITSAVE AND EXIT Speaker settings page The size and number of loudspeakers are defi...
Page 12 - Front panel controls; Input selection
AVR200 12 Using the AVR200 Front panel controls AVR200 PHONES SAT DVD VCR AUX EXT 5.1 S U R R O U N D M O D E TA P E M O N I T O R CD FM AM BASS TREBLE VOLUME POWER DIRECT A/V SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER RDS INFO FM MUTE/ MONO STORE PRESET/ TUNE DOWN/UP MHz VIDEO 1 DOLBY PL II SPEAKERS TUNED FM STEREO P...
Page 14 - Using the tuner; Tuning to a station; Storing a preset; RDS: Radio Data System
AVR200 14 RDS INFO FM MUTE/ MONO STORE PRESET/ TUNE DOWN/UP MHz VIDEO 1 DOLBY PL II SPEAKERS TUNED FM STEREO PRESET MUSIC FM MUTE Using the tuner The AVR200’s radio tuner can be controlled from the upper row of front panel buttons (see diagram, below) or from the remote control handset (see ‘Using t...
Page 15 - Using the remote control; CR-340 Remote Control
AVR200 15 English MODE CD DVD ENTER CD DVD 5-1 INFO TAPE SAT AV CR-340 OK DVD VCR AUX CD FM AM T MODE P– P+ SLEEP TEST TRIM CD/DVD MODE DYN MODE ENTER CD DVD Using the remote control CR-340 Remote Control The CR-340 remote control gives access to all functions available on the front panel, plus some...
Page 16 - Bi-amping your system; Reference
AVR200 16 Before you start WARNING: Do not make any connections to your amplifi er while it is switched on or connected to the mains supply. Before switching on please check all connections thoroughly, making sure bare wires or cables are not touching the amplifi er in the wrong places (which could ...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting; Problem
AVR200 17 English The following table should help you diagnose most problems that may arise when using the AVR200. Troubleshooting Problem No audio No sound on one channel Dolby Digital or DTS not auto detected Lack of bass or poor stereo image No sound from tuner Remote control not working Picture ...
Page 18 - Technical specifi cations
AVR200 18 AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION Output power (20Hz–20kHz at 0.5%THD)8 Ω , fi ve channels 70W 8 Ω , two channels 90W 8 Ω , single channel 100W Harmonic distortion, 1W, 8 Ω at 1kHz 0.02% typical Left/right crosstalk 60dB at 1kHz Frequency response ±1.0dB 20Hz to 20kHz InputsLine inputs sensitivity 2...
Page 19 - Guarantee
AVR200 19 English Worldwide Guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the fi rst two years after purchase, at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor. The manufacturer can take no res...