AV9 Pre-Amp. Processor Préamplificateur-Processeur AV9 Vorverstärker/Prozessor AV9 AV9 Voorversterker Processor
AV9 Pre-Amp. Processor Préamplificateur-Processeur AV9 Vorverstärker/Prozessor AV9 AV9 Voorversterker Processor
AV9 Pre-Amp. Processor Préamplificateur-Processeur AV9 Vorverstärker/Prozessor AV9 AV9 Voorversterker Processor
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Préamplificateur-processeur AV9
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AV9 Voorversterker Processor
Safety guidelines
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of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
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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.
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Contents
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Arcam AV9 Preamp processor.
The AV9 is a high-quality and high-performance home-cinema processor and audio pre-amplifier
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.
The AV9 allows switching and volume control of eight analogue and seven 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 putting video signals out, the AV9 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 and SACD can be connected via
the multichannel input. Control of the AV9 is either by front panel control buttons, IR remote control or
an RS232 port (which can also be used to upload future software enhancements).
The AV9 can be integrated with various types of power amplifiers and loudspeakers, including those
that are THX certified. The AV9 is itself THX certified, meaning it has passed the rigorous THX Ultra2
specification enabling it to reproduce THX Surround EX signals from Dolby Digital soundtracks.
The installation of the AV9 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.
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.
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Before making connections
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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.
Analogue video
The AV9 does not provide conversion between different video formats as this would result in degradation
of the video signal. This means simply that the AV9 does not convert between composite, S-video or
component video signals.
For example, if you are watching a composite input from a VCR you must view it from the composite
output of the AV9, as there will be no picture on the other outputs. Connect as follows:
< VCR (composite) input and Monitor out (composite)
or, for a device with an S-video output, such as a DVD player, connect:
< DVD (S-video) input and Monitor out (S-video)
The video quality hierarchy is as follows:
< Component/RGB – highest
< S-video – middle
< Composite – lowest
If all the video inputs are connected simultaneously from one device, e.g., a DVD player, the AV9 will
select automatically the best format available.
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Installation
Serial Control Digital audio Component video Composite & S-video
control connections inputs connections connections
Digital
output
ZONE 2 1 2
VCR VCR
RS232 MONITOR OUT TAPE OUT IN AV SAT DVD
GND
CONTROL VIDEO
TRIGGERS
MM
50/60Hz 12V IN OUT TUNER CD VCR SAT Y/G U/B V/R Y/G U/B V/R
TRIGGER ZONE 2 OUT 1/RGB 2/S-VIDEO PROG
100–240VAC~ 3 MC
MAX 40VA
TAPE VCR
LEFT CENTRE SUB 2 L SURR LS BACK LEFT CENTRE L SURR LS BACK TUNER CD OUT IN OUT IN AV SAT DVD AUDIO
GROUND
L L
LIFT (IN)
R R
RIGHT SUB 1 SUB 3 R SURR RS BACK RIGHT SUB R SURR RS BACK ZONE 2 OUT AUX/
OUTPUTS DVD-A/SACD IN PHONO
Ground lift
Cables
We recommend the use of high quality screened analogue, digital and video cables, as inferior quality
cables will degrade the overall quality of your system. Use only cables that are designed for the
particular application as other cables will have different impedance characteristics that will degrade the
performance of your system.
< Video and digital connections must be made with cables that are designed for this purpose, i.e.,
coaxial cable with a 75Ω impedance. If substandard cables are used you may suffer from poor
picture quality such as ghost images and/or grainy picture quality (snow).
< Speaker cables should be kept short, and low-impedance wire should be used throughout to
ensure efficient power transmission and to avoid audible distortion.
< 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 and video cables, as this will provide the best sound and
picture quality. Failure to do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio and video signals.
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Audio connections
< Wherever possible, connect both the analogue and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables
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use of a digital input for the main zone and the corresponding analogue input for recording onto
an analogue tape deck or VCR, and for the Zone 2 output if used.
< Take care to place the audio cables as far from any power supply cabling as is practically possible
to reduce hum and other noise problems.
MM
bm AUX/PHONO. bn
With the optional phono card installed, this input can be MC
TAPE VCR
connected directly to a record deck. This card caters for TUNER CD OUT IN OUT IN AV SAT DVD AUDIO
bn MM/MC switch.
(This switch is available only if the optional phono card has
been installed.)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm
The switch on the back panel marked MM/MC is used to select
the correct sensitivity to match the cartridge fitted to the record deck, which is either moving magnet
(MM) or moving coil (MC).
If you are unsure which type of cartridge is fitted to your record deck, connect the record deck and
select the ‘MM’ setting on the switch. If, when tested, the output from the record deck is very quiet
compared with the CD or DVD inputs then your cartridge is probably a moving coil type cartridge. Turn
the AV9 off and select the ‘MC’ setting on the switch and test the record deck again.
Please note that if the AV9 is set to ‘MM’ and the record deck has a ‘MC’ cartridge fitted, testing these
together will not cause any damage to either the AV9 or the record deck.
bo GND.
This is the phono earth or ground terminal and is used to connect to a turntable earth lead (if fitted).
Note that this terminal must not be used as a safety (mains) earth.
Digital output
cm (Digital) OUT.
Connect this coaxial digital output to your digital recording device such as a CD-R, digital VCR or
OUT TUNER CD VCR SAT
minidisc player.
When a digital source is selected, the digital output will send an exact copy of the incoming digital
signal. For example, for a 5.1 digital source, the digital output will also be in 5.1 format. cm bs bt ck cl
When an analogue-only source is selected, this is digitised by the AV9 and routed to the digital
outputs. The exception to this is when Neo:6 or Pro Logic IIx processing modes are selected. These
require extra processing power and the digital outputs will be muted when these modes are active.
These outputs are also muted if a source is selected where the only connection for that source is HDMI.
The digital audio from the HDMI link (if any) is not routed to these outputs.
This direct path maintains the best possible sound quality for DVD-A and SACD sources.
do SUB 1.
Main subwoofer output. Connect this to the input of your active subwoofer, if you have one. RIGHT SUB/1 SUB/3
OUTPUTS
R/SURR RS/BACK
dp SUB 2, dq SUB 3. dm do dq ds ek
Subwoofer auxiliary outputs 2 and 3. These are equivalent to do
and allow the use of multiple
subwoofers. If you are using more than one subwoofer, please set the number used on the
subwoofer setting page. Refer to ‘Subwoofer Settings’, page 15.
dr L SURR.
Surround left output. Connect this output to the surround left power amplifier input.
ds R SURR.
Surround right output. Connect this output to the surround right power amplifier input.
dt LS BACK, ek RS BACK.
Surround back left and right outputs (only used in 7.1 channel systems). Connect these outputs to the
inputs of your LS back and RS back amplifiers.
Zone 2 connections
The AV9 allows independent routing and control of analogue audio and
composite video to a separate set of equipment, typically used for a second gp gl gn gr
living space, e.g., bedroom or lounge. REMOTE
IN
Zone 2 receives only signals obtained by the AV9 from the analogue audio and OUT LOCAL
composite video inputs. The analogue inputs are required because there is no ZONE 2 2
1
analogue-to-digital, digital-to-analogue or DSP processing available for Zone 2 VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
signals; as the AV9 does not convert video formats a composite signal must also TRIGGERS
ZONE 2
be connected from the source. OUT
12V IN
TRIGGER ZONE 2
1/RGB 2/S-VIDEO PROG
For these reasons we recommend that source devices that have a digital
connection are also connected to the analogue inputs. High quality YUV/RGB and
S-video sources should also have their composite output connected to the AV9 gm go
for use in Zone 2.
gp Zone 2 OUT.
Connect these to a line level input on your Zone 2 amplifier.
Zone 2 remote controller connection.
go IN Zone 2.
This allows the AV9 to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 via infrared remote A receiver compatible with this connector go
control. is available from Xantech (part no. 291-10).
Please contact a Xantech registered dealer for
gr Zone 2 Composite video connection. Connect to your Zone 2 video this part, as ARCAM does not stock them.
display using 75Ω low loss coaxial cable. See www.xantech.com for more information.
The 3.5mm jack plug for this connector is wired as
follows:
Sleeve 12V,
30mA current-limited
This follows the Xantech standard for IR transmission
over wire.
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Video connections
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Important notes
As described on page 5, the AV9 performs no video format conversion between component, RGB,
S-video or composite.
Therefore, wherever possible, connect multiple video outputs from your video sources. This enables use
of the higher quality video connection for the main system and the corresponding S-video or composite
connection for the record and Zone 2 outputs.
For any video source to be viewed in Zone 2 you must have a composite video connection between the
source and the AV9.
em MONITOR OUT 2.
This is the same as el MONITOR OUT 1, and enables a second display device to be used; it can also
be used as a sync reference for a four-wire RGB signal.
eo VCR OUT.
Connect to the composite video input of your video recorder.
en TAPE. gr el em en eo ep eq er es
If you are using the tape loop for a second VCR then connect the
composite video from the VCR to this input.
VIDEO
ZONE 2 1 2
VCR VCR
MONITOR OUT TAPE OUT IN AV SAT DVD
VIDEO
S-Video connections TRIGGERS
fm VCR OUT.
Connect this to the S-video input of your video recorder.
fl TAPE.
If you are using the tape loop for a second VCR then connect the S-video from the VCR to this input.
gk HIGH QUALITY VIDEO OUT. Y/G U/B V/R Y/G U/B V/R
Connect these sockets to the component video inputs of your display device. OUT 3
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HDMI
An HDMI connection between a source and your display device offers (in most cases) the best IN
HDMI
OUT
possible picture quality. This connection type is, however, the most limiting in terms of routing
DVD SAT
and conversion.
The AV9 provides five HDMI inputs, labelled to match the other digital inputs. Each input may be
used for any HDMI source.
It is important to realise that analogue video sources cannot be routed by the AV9 to the HDMI output,
nor can the HDMI inputs be converted to analogue video (of any sort). The AV9 acts simply as a
switching device, selecting one of the inputs and routing it to the output.
Keeping the above in mind, it will be necessary (as with the high-quality analogue video connections),
to provide a composite video feed, in addition to the HDMI connection, if the video is to be routed to
Zone 2.
Control connections
gn IN LOCAL.
Use with a local IR receiver when the AV9 front panel IR receiver is obstructed.
go IN ZONE 2.
This allows the AV9 to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 via infrared remote control.
RS232
CONTROL gl gn
REMOTE
Connect to a remote IR receiver in Zone 2 to allow control of the AV9 from Zone 2.
85 – 265VAC IN
MAX 40VA OUT LOCAL
gl (REMOTE) OUT.
This enables control of the source components remotely from Zone 2 or zone 1 using the
local input. Control is possible by either connecting to the source devices via the 3.5mm IR GROUND
LIFT (IN)
jack (Arcam units only) or using an IR emitter stuck to the centre of the IR sensor window 12V IN
on the source component (such as a Xantech 283MW mini emitter). TRIGGER ZONE 2
gq RS232 CONTROL. gq
Use with control devices having an RS232 serial port (for example, Crestron and AMX touch
screen controllers). This connection is also used for upgrading control software. See the
gm go
sections at the end of this manual for control and programming information.
If you require further information on using any of these connections, please contact your dealer.
ZONE 2 1 2
MONITOR OUT
Trigger outputs
VIDEO
TRIGGERS
There are three trigger output sockets on the AV9, each of which is a 3.5mm stereo jack with two 1/RGB 2/S-VIDEO PROG
contacts, ‘tip’ and ‘ring’. See the tables for technical information on the trigger outputs.
Mains lead
The appliance is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead. Check that the 85 – 265VAC
MAX 40VA
plug supplied with the unit fits your supply; if your mains plug is different, consult your Arcam dealer.
If for any reason the plug needs to be removed, it must be disposed of immediately and securely, as it GROUND
is a potential shock hazard when inserted into the mains socket. Should you require a new mains lead, LIFT (IN)
Plugging in
Push the plug (IEC line socket) of the power cable supplied with the unit into the power input socket 1 2
1
( ) in the back of the unit. Make sure it is pushed in firmly.
Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply socket and switch the socket on.
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Configuring the AV9
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The AV9 ‘Setup Menu’ has six ‘Basic’ and six ‘Advanced’ menu screens which take you through the
configuration process. The ‘Basic’ menus enable you to match your AV9 to your speakers. The ‘Advanced’
menus allow you to optimise the operation of your system. Screen shots of these menus are shown in
shaded boxes on the following pages.
The best way to set the AV9 up is using the on-screen display (OSD). To view the OSD for the
initial set up, use the composite video output to connect to your TV. This is because the
high quality video output has several display modes and may be incompatible with your display
device in the default configuration. The OSD will not be visible at all if you try to use an HDMI
connection.
The AV9 defaults to the NTSC video standard – most display devices can synchronise to this
automatically. For PAL-only display devices, press and hold the OK button for two seconds, when the
AV9 will change to the PAL video standard. As soon as a video signal is input to the AV9, it detects
automatically which standard it is and switches to it.
Setup lock
To prevent tampering with the AV9 setup configuration you can ‘lock’ the menus by pressing the OK, TUNER
and DVD-A buttons simultaneously on the front panel. To unlock the AV9, press the same buttons again.
Setup Menu
The main ‘Setup Menu’ page allows you instant access to six ‘Basic’ and six ‘Advanced’ Setup Menu Index
menus.
They are listed side-by-side on the OSD on your display device. The selected line of the Basic Advanced
menu is also displayed on the front panel of the AV9. Use the E remote control button 1. General 1. Speaker Eq
to go to page 1 from the menu heading, or use the navigation buttons to scroll down the 2. Speaker Size 2. Video
list to a specific page, then press OK to go directly to the page. 3. Delays 3. Digital
4. Level Set 4. Zone 2
Save Setup takes you to the ‘Save Settings’ screen to allow you to save in one of the
5. Subwoofer 5. Input Trim
five available presets.
6. THX 6. Input name
Exit Setup exits the Setup menus without saving any changes.
Each of the following sections shows the screen that is displayed as you move through Save Setup Exit Setup
the menus.
1 – General Settings:
Volume display: Allows you to select how volume is displayed. Choose from 1 - General Settings
Normal 0–82 (in 1dB steps), THX Ref –63dB to +19dB, and Fine 0–82 (in
0.5dB steps). We recommend setting this to THX Ref as this represents a Volume Display: Normal 0-72
volume control around 0dB (the reference level) which is the same loudness Max Volume: +72
level of a movie in a movie theatre (once you have calibrated your system Max On Volume: +20
correctly).
Delay units: Imperial
Max Volume: Limits the maximum volume setting the system can be turned up to.
OSD Mode: Mixed
This is a useful feature to prevent accidental overdriving of low power-handling Video Status: SCART
speakers (for example). HQ Video: RGB
Max On Volume: Limits the maximum volume the system operates at when it is Sync On Green: Off
first switched on. The system comes on at this volume if the last used (possibly
very loud) volume exceeds this value.
Delay units: Controls whether the delay settings for the speakers in surround modes (page 3 of this
menu) are specified in terms of Time, Imperial or Metric distances from the listening position.
Choose the measurement system that you feel most comfortable with.
Note that changing the units resets all distances/times to zero. It is therefore important to
choose the units (Time, Imperial or Metric) before set up.
OSD Mode: Controls how the on screen display is viewed. Mixed will overlap the OSD on top of the
existing video picture, while Full Page will give a full screen black background with the OSD
displayed in white.
Note that no on-screen display is available over the HDMI connection.
On video signals that have a sync. rate of greater than the normal interlaced rate (e.g.,
progressive scan, frame-scaled video, HDTV) the OSD will switch into Full Page mode (black
background) when the control menu is accessed. Any pop-up displays (such as the volume bar,
source selection information, etc) will be switched off.
Note that in Mixed mode, the highlight bar is black if video is present; it is blue if no video signal
is present or if in Full Page mode.
Video Status: This setting controls the trigger sockets on the rear panel of the AV9 ( gm, gs
and gt , described on page 10). It can be set either to Screen Ctrl or SCART. SCART mode is
useful only if you wish to use SCART connections from the AV9 (SCART refers to the multipole
A/V connector used on European A/V equipment).
SCART MODE
If you wish to make SCART connections from
the AV9, please refer to page 38 for details on SCART MODE: 1/RGB trigger output - connect to RGB SCART on your TV
the type of lead you will need to use. Connector Function Voltage
In SCART mode, seamless selection of
Tip RGB mode select 0V
composite, S-video and RGB A/V TV inputs
Ring RGB/composite SCART input Video present, aspect 4:3 = 12V
is possible. This setting controls the triggers
select (CVBS status) Video present, aspect 16:9 = 6V
into the display device to tell the display what
Aspect ratio 4:3/16:9 No video signal = 0V
video type is being sent.
Sleeve Ground 0V
When switching to a source with associated
video input (e.g., DVD), if the AV9 detects the
presence of either an S-video or composite SCART MODE: 2/S-VIDEO trigger output - connect to S-video SCART
video signal, it sets respectively either the (usually SCART no. 2) on your TV
S-video or the composite SCART input-select Connector Function Voltage
lines high. (If both signal types are detected
Tip Video source trigger Any video source selected = 12V
on that source input, then only the S-video No video source selected = 0V
SCART input-select line is set high.) If it
Ring S-video SCART input select Aspect 4:3 = 12V
supports this feature, the connected display
(CVBS status) Aspect 16:9 = 6V
device will then switch automatically to the No video signal = 0V
Aspect ratio 4:3/16:9
correct input channel, following these signals.
Sleeve Ground 0V
If an RGB video source is associated with an
input, the RGB input-select line is set high.
When ‘Sync On Green’ is set to ‘On’ (see SCRN CTRL MODE: 1/RGB and 2/S-VIDEO trigger outputs with SCRN CTRL
below), RGB video is detected by the AV9 selected:
from the sync. signals. If ‘Sync On Green’ is Connector Function Voltage
set to ‘Off’, the AV9 will assume an RGB signal
Tip Main zone on trigger Main zone turned on = 12V
is present when sync. signals are detected
Main zone turned off = 0V
on the associated composite input. For this
Ring Main zone on trigger Main zone turned on = 12V
reason, note that if only a composite signal
Main zone turned off = 0V
is present when the AV9 has been configured
Sleeve Ground 0V
to expect RGB signals for that input, the AV9
will display a blank screen, not the composite
video signal.
AV9 This menu item can be configured to have a different setting for each input. Select the input to
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HQ Video: Allows selection of the high quality video output to match your display device. Choose
between RGB or Component.
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This setting has no effect on the HDMI output.
The AV9 allows progressive scan and high definition TV (HDTV) signals to be passed through the
high quality component inputs to the high quality output. Note, however, that the OSD cannot
overlay text at any rate other than standard NTSC or PAL.
Sync On Green: This applies only if RGB video is used. On makes the AV9 feed the video
synchronisation signal out with the green signal. Some RGB-driven display devices require
this to lock on to the video signal coming in, while others need the video synchronisation on a
separate lead. Systems using SCART connections will normally have a four-wire system (i.e.,
with sync. on composite [CVBS] video) and, therefore, require Sync On Green to be set to Off.
Note: The Sync on Green menu option is not selectable when Component is selected as the
HQ video type.
2 – Speaker sizes
The size and number of loudspeakers are defined on this page of the OSD. 2 - Speaker Sizes
Auto Setup: Allows the setting of ‘standard configurations’ as in the table below: Rears for 5.1: Both
Custom setting allows you to choose any combination of speakers to suit your system. Note that the
centre and rear speakers cannot be set to large if the front speakers are set to small.
THX automatically sets the speaker selections to the specified configuration for THX™ listening. This
automatically sets the surround back speakers to None‚ and all filters are set to 80Hz. This configuration
is not adjustable. Only select this if you are using a full set of THX™certified speakers.
THX Surr.EX automatically sets the speaker selections for a THX™ Surround EX setup with a pair of
surround speakers, a pair of surround back speakers and all filters set to 80Hz. This configuration is not
adjustable. Only select this if you are using a full set of THX™ certified speakers.
5.1 Rear Speakers defines how the speakers in a full ‘7.1’ installation handle 5.1 decoded sources.
< Surr L/R redirects 5.1 surround signal to the surround left and right speakers. No signal will be
directed to the surround back left or right speakers.
< Surr Back L/R redirects 5.1 surround signal to the surround back left and right speakers. No
signal will be directed to the surround left or right speakers.
< Both redirects the 5.1 surround signal to both pairs of speakers with the signal to each set
reduced by 3dB.
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3 – Speaker delay settings
Note: Only enter these delay settings once you have specified what delay units (i.e., 3 - Delay Settings
Time, Imperial or Metric) you will be using, or the information will be lost when
changing units. The measurement units can be specified on page 1 of this menu Front Left: 3Ft
(described on page 12). Centre: 3Ft
The speaker distance control automatically sets Front Right: 3Ft
Sub the appropriate time delays required for all the Surr. Right: 3Ft
woofer Surr. Back L+R 3Ft
speakers in your system. To set up the correct
speaker distance, you must measure from the Surr. Left: 3Ft
nt Centre Fro usual listening position to the front of each Subwoofer: 3Ft
Fro n
righ t
left t individual speaker in the system. If the delay
units are set to Time, then enter the delay in
e.g. 3m milliseconds for each channel.
(9ft) e.g. 4m
The delay adjustment is not a substitute for proper speaker
(12ft)
placement, but helps to ensure accurate and correct signal
arrival times from all the channels to the primary listening
position.
No measurement can be entered for a speaker that is not
selected in the previous ‘Speaker Sizes’ menu.
e.g. 2m
Surr (6ft) Surr
left right
Surr Surr
back back
left right
4 – Level settings
It is very important to calibrate the speakers correctly to achieve an accurately-centred 4 - Level Settings
sound stage. We recommend you use a sound pressure level meter (SPL meter) to Test Tone Cycle: Manual
perform this part of the setup as it is difficult to judge the levels accurately by ear alone. Front L: ---I--- +0dB
Centre: ---I--- +0dB
Manual is best for setting up with an SPL meter as the test tone will not change to the Front R: ---I--- +0dB
next speaker until instructed by you. Auto is best for setting up by ear as the test tone Surr. R: ---I--- +0dB
changes automatically to each speaker after a two second burst of sound. Surr. BR: Not Present
On first installation, watch the OSD display as you cycle through the available speakers Surr. BL: Not Present
with the test tone. Check that the speaker in use corresponds to that indicated on the Surr. L: ---I--- +0dB
OSD. If there is an error then check and correct the system cabling before proceeding Subwoofer: ---I--- +0dB
further. Select Speaker for Tone
To calibrate the speakers with an SPL meter, place the meter at ear level with the
microphone pointing towards the ceiling, when seated in the usual listening position. You will need to
set the meter to ‘C’‚ setting with a ‘slow’‚ response and to read 75dB SPL at the centre of the scale. This
volume is equivalent to normal conversation.
Each speaker can be finely tuned by 0.5dB increments to ±10dB. The output from each speaker needs to
be adjusted to the 75dB SPL sound level. No adjustments can be made for a speaker that is not selected
in the previous ‘Speaker Sizes’ menu.
Note: If you do not have an SPL meter, simply set the front left speaker to 0dB on the menu and then
match all the other speakers to this level.
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5 – Subwoofer Settings
If no subwoofer was selected in the previous speaker menus you cannot adjust the 5 - Subwoofer Settings
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stereo sub level or the number of subwoofers.
Crossover Freq.: 80Hz THX
Crossover Frequency: This setting defines the frequency at which bass redirection
Stereo Mode: Sat+Sub
begins. Frequencies below this level are redirected from ‘small’ speakers to the Fronts
LFE Level: ---I--- -0dB
or to the subwoofer; frequencies above this level are not redirected. The value for this
DTS LFE Gain: 0dB Normal
setting depends on your speakers, environment and taste, and is best determined by
experimentation.
Sub Stereo: ---I--- -0dB
The adjustment can be made in increments of 5Hz between 40Hz and 150Hz. DVD-A Sub Level: Normal
If THX or THX Surr.EX have been selected in the previous menus, the crossover No. of Subwoofers: 1
frequency will be set to THX specification at 80Hz.
Stereo Mode: Select between Large, Large+Sub or Sat+Sub.
If you have configured your system to have a subwoofer, then you have the flexibility to choose how
bass information is distributed between the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer when listening to
stereo sources. Choose the option which gives you the most solid even sounding bass (for best results
test with a set-up disc or live program material).
< Large: Pure stereo information — all audio is sent to the front left and right speakers. Use this
setting if you have large front speakers.
Note that this option will override the setting configured on the ‘Speaker Sizes’ menu page.
< Large+Sub: Pure stereo is fed to left and right and extracted bass is sent to the subwoofer. In
this case the low frequency information is, effectively, duplicated.
< Sat+Sub: Use this setting if you have ‘Small’ satellite left and right speakers. Full bass
management is used in analogue stereo so that analogue sources are fed to the DSP where the
bass is filtered off left and right and redirected to the subwoofer.
Note that the above three Stereo Mode settings pass the audio through the DSP, which may degrade
the sound quality slightly. This can be avoided for the ‘Large’ setting by pressing the DIRECT button to
bypass the DSP processing.
LFE Level: Allows you to adjust the output level of the low frequency effects channel relative to the
other speakers in the system. This adjustment affects the loudness of movie low frequency effects such
as thunder, explosions, etc.
DTS LFE Gain: DTS soundtracks typically have the LFE track recorded 10dB lower than the main audio
tracks. It is, therefore, necessary to compensate for this by raising the LFE output level by 10dB, and
setting the DTS LFE gain to ‘Normal’ activates this compensation. Some DTS soundtracks have been
recorded with the LFE signal at the same levels as the main audio, however, and therefore require no
gain compensation. For these disks set the DTS LFE gain to -10dB.
< Normal: This increases the LFE signal by 10dB and is the recommended setting for the AV9.
< -10dB: This allows the LFE to pass directly to the output with no gain adjustment.
Unfortunately, there is no rule for determining which discs are recorded using which method. As a
general guide, however, it is only early DTS music discs that require the -10dB setting.
Sub Stereo: Allows you to trim the subwoofer output for stereo listening. Use this trim setting, with a
stereo source, to reduce the subwoofer output in stereo playback to an acceptable level. The subwoofer
level for stereo music often needs to be set at a lower level than that for cinema use. This depends on
various factors such as speakers, the types and styles of music to be played and personal taste.
DVD-A Sub Level: This setting allows compensation for subwoofer level gain from external decoders or
sources (such as DVD-A players).
When decoding digital inputs, the AV9 follows the convention for products of this type and sets the
subwoofer level 10dB higher than that of the other channels. Source products such as DVD-audio players
do not follow this pattern, however, setting the subwoofer level to be the same as the other channels.
This means that switching from material that has been decoded by the AV9 to that decoded externally
may mean that the subwoofer sounds very quiet. This setting provides for the removal of that difference
by allowing the subwoofer level of the DVD-A (multi-channel) input to be raised by 10dB.
< Normal: This increases the DVD-A sub level by 10dB and is the default setting for the AV9.
< Flat: This allows the DVD-A sub level to pass directly to the output with no gain adjustment.
If you are using the AV9 in combination with the multi-channel analogue outputs of an Arcam DVD-A
player, then this item should be set to +10dB.
No. of subwoofers: Allows you to set the number of subwoofers used in the system between 1 and 3.
All three subwoofer outputs are active all the time; this setting compensates the sub. output level for the
number of subwoofers in the system.
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6 – THX Settings
THX Surr. EX: This can either be set to Auto or Manual and is only applicable when 6 - THX Settings
playing either THX ‘Surround EX’-encoded material.
< Auto The AV9 switches THX to THX Surr. EX when suitably encoded material THX Surr. EX: Auto
is detected (this can be temporarily overridden by pressing the THX button on
the AV9). Boundary Gain Compensation
THX Ultra 2 Sub: No
< Manual The AV9 will not select THX Surr. EX automatically. It can however be
selected manually by pressing the THX button.
Advanced Speaker Array
Dolby Digital Surround EX processing. SurrBack L/R: 12 to 48in
‘THX Surround EX’ and ‘Dolby Digital Surround EX’ processing are both indicated in
the same way in the digital audio stream received by the AV9. This means that audio
from a Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded disc will cause the AV9 to switch to THX
Surround EX mode if the THX Surr. EX menu item is set to Auto. If you do not wish 6 - THX Settings
this to happen, set the THX Surr. EX menu item to Manual; THX Surround EX or
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding can then be selected by pressing the THX button THX Surr. EX: Auto
on the remote or front-panel.
Boundary Gain Compensation
Boundary Gain Compensation
THX Ultra 2 Sub: Yes
THX Ultra2 Sub: THX Ultra2 specified subwoofers can deliver down to 20Hz, which Boundary Gain Comp: On
may be problematic in some rooms. Advanced Speaker Array
< Set to No if the subwoofer being used is not a THX Ultra2 specified subwoofer, SurrBack L/R: 12 to 48in
is not capable of a good response to 20Hz, or you do not wish audio at this
level to be sent to your subwoofer.
< Set to Yes If you are using a 20Hz subwoofer or a THX Ultra2 specified
subwoofer. When set to Yes, another menu option appears:
Boundary Gain Compensation: Tailors the subwoofer low frequency response.
< When set to On, this will roll off the very low frequency information coming from the subwoofer
so that any interactions and reinforcements from nearby boundaries (i.e., walls) can be
compensated for to reduce boom and overblown bass response. We recommend this setting for
smaller rooms.
< When set to Off, the subwoofer output from the AV9 will remain flat to 20Hz.
Advanced Speaker Array: Set this distance to be the separation between the surround back left and
right speakers. This enables the AV9 to distribute the signal to the surround back speakers appropriately
to get the most accurate image for the soundstage.
Measurement units are in inches only (30cm = 12 inches).
Advanced Setup
Auto Stereo Tone Bypass: Set to Yes if you wish to have any tone adjustments
made in ‘Main Menu Screen 1’ by-passed in analogue or digital mode. (Note that this does not switch the
AV9 into Direct mode, only sets the tone controls to zero.)
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Audio and Video: Applies to the audio and video assignments set up in the ‘Main Menu Screen 1’.
< If set to Separate, then audio and video signals for video sources can be separately assigned
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(e.g., DVD sound with video from a satellite receiver). Once assigned to be separate, audio and
video remain separate.
< If set to Tracked, audio and video signals are linked together (e.g., DVD audio and video).
This setting is recommended for simplicity. In this mode, audio and video sources can still be
separated temporarily via ‘Main Menu Screen 1’.
HQ Vid 1, 2 and 3: Allocates the high quality component or RGB video inputs to any source buttons.
For example, to use the component or RGB output on a DVD player with HQ Vid 1 input, select DVD in
the menu.
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ADV 5 – Input trims
Input trims: Allows the adjustment of the input sensitivity of the analogue inputs (in
Adv 5 - Input Trims
Volts RMS) so that each one achieves the optimum dynamic range and sounds similar
in loudness to the others.
Aux: Reference 2V
Available level settings are: Low 1V, Reference 2V, Medium 4V, High 8V. The DVD: Reference 2V
reference level of 2V should be appropriate for most inputs. Sat: Reference 2V
To ensure the correct level is set up, first ensure that all source levels are set to AV: Reference 2V
Reference 2V. Find some loud music or use a 0dB reference signal from each source. VCR: Reference 2V
If the source activates the ‘Analogue CLIP’ indication at the bottom of the screen, then Tape: Reference 2V
adjust its level upwards to 4V or 8V, until the ‘Analogue CLIP’ indicator is no longer CD: Reference 2V
there. Then repeat the adjustment process with every other input, selecting the lowest Tuner: Reference 2V
voltage setting that does not activate the ‘Analogue CLIP’ indicator. If in doubt or a loud DVD-A: Reference 2V
signal is not available, then leave a source on the 2V setting. If you have a CD player
with built-in HDCD decoding, you should generally use the 4V setting.
If a source is very quiet compared with the other sources you can increase its loudness by selecting the
Low 1V setting. Once set, we suggest you play some loud music from this source to check the ‘Analogue
CLIP’ indicator does not come on.
Notes:
< The ‘Analogue CLIP’ detector is only active in the ‘Input Trims’ menu, and only responds to the
input indicated by the highlight bar on the screen.
< When the Aux input is converted into a Phono (turntable) input, the sensitivity adjustment is still
available.
< The ‘Input Trims’ control is only available for analogue inputs. Whenever a digital input is
selected, this control is overridden.
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Saving Settings, User Presets and Exiting the Setup Menu
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To save the AV9 set-up:
Save Settings
1. Press MENU to go to the Setup Menu Index at the Save Setup point.
2. Press OK to go to the Save Settings menu. No Save - Return to index
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Front panel controls
1 2 3 4 bp bo
DISPLAY MENU OK DVD SAT AV VCR PHONO/AUX CD TUNER TAPE DVD A DIRECT MUTE POWER
5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm bn
1 Remote control receiver. This is positioned behind the FMJ badge. 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 IR input on the rear panel.
3 Effect. Selects between the available DSP effects modes for two-channel sources. All other modes
must be switched off first.
4 Mode. Selects between Stereo, Mono and the available surround modes for the current source.
5 Phones. This socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, fitted
with a 1/4-inch stereo jack plug.
8 OK. Used to enter selections made from operating menus. Also changes the OSD video standard
(PAL/NTSC) when pressed for two seconds.
bk Source selectors. These buttons select the source connected to the corresponding input. A light
above the relevant button indicates which input is currently selected.
bl Direct. Stereo direct on/off. Provides a direct analogue path from analogue inputs to the left and
right front outputs. Switches off any sound processing modes and shuts down the DSP circuits for best
stereo sound quality.
bo Power/Standby LED. This indicates the status of the preamp processor. When first turned on,
the LED is yellow, to indicate that the AV9 is ‘initialising’. This changes to green when the AV9 is fully
powered and ready. Red indicates that the AV9 is in standby mode.
bp Tone Control Indicator. Indicates that bass or treble tone equalisation is currently active.
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Remote control
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The CR80 remote control is a multi-function unit that controls the AV9
and up to seven other devices. The instructions on this page only refer
to the control of the Arcam FMJ AV9.
For information on using the remote control for other devices, and a
full list of features, see the instruction booklet supplied with the CR80. Device selection
IMPORTANT: Press the AMP button first to
operate the AV9.
Navigation buttons
OK Arrow buttons allow navigation around the
menus on the AV9.
Confirm selection by pressing OK. Press and
INFO INFO MENU hold the OK button to swap PAL/NTSC OSD
Press once to display the OSD report on modes.
source inputs and processing mode.
MENU
Press to select the OSD Main menu.
Press and hold for more than two seconds to
SYN (Lip sync) P.MODE SUBT TITLE MENU select the ‘Setup Menu Index’.
Press once to adjust the Lip sync audio P– P+ TM FAV
delay. Use the3and4navigation buttons. ZOOM AUDIO MEM RETURN FAV (Favourite)
Press again to exit the Lip sync function. TST SYN DYN SLP Use this button to clear any temporary
ANGLE SETUP STATUS SEARCH adjustments and return to the current
DIS (Display) DIS TRM 1 2 preset settings.
Press to cycle through Off/Dim/Bright
illumination of the front panel display The other buttons in this area are used for
DVD and Tuner control and do not effect the
AV9.
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Operating your AV9
Introduction
For information display we recommend you use the OSD on your TV/screen whenever possible. However
all key information is also duplicated one line at a time on the front panel display of the AV9.
Standby
The AV9 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.
When not being used, the AV9 may be left in standby mode, as power consumption is low. If you are not
using your AV9 for several days we recommend you switch the unit completely off at the front panel.
Tape operation
The AV9 has a fully independent tape loop. This can be configured to record the source you are listening
to, or to record any other input using the Record to Tape option in ‘Main Menu Screen 2’.
Pressing the TAPE button will select audio from the tape input.
If the Record to Tape option is set to Source (its default setting), the tape LED will illuminate as well
as the previously selected input.
If the Record to Tape option is set to a specific input, the tape LED will illuminate as well as the input
selected in the Record to Tape menu item.
This indicates the tape loop is active and displays the source that will be recorded.
For example, if Record to Tape is set to Source and you want to record the CD input:
< Select the CD input then put your recorder into record pause so that it will monitor its input.
< Press the TAPE button – you can now listen to the sound actually being recorded by your tape
deck from the CD player.
< If you select a different source from CD, the recording will change to this source.
If you want to record from CD while listening to the Tuner input:
< Call up the ‘Main Menu Screen 2’ and set Record to Tape to CD.
< Put your recorder into record pause so that it monitors its input then press the TAPE button.
You can now start the recording and listen to the sound actually being recorded by your tape
deck from the CD player.
< Once the recording is running press the TUNER button to listen to the Tuner, the recording of the
CD will continue.
< You can check the progress of the recording at any time by pressing the TAPE button again.
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VCR Operation
The AV9 has a fully independent VCR loop for audio and video (Composite and S-video only). This can
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be configured to record the source you are watching to or to record any other input using the Record to
VCR option in the ‘Main Menu Screen 2’.
< Pressing the VCR button selects audio and video from the VCR input.
< If the Record to VCR option is set to Source (its default setting), the VCR LED illuminates as
well as the previously selected input.
< If the Record to VCR option is set to a specific input, the VCR LED illuminates as well as the
input selected in the VCR menu.
This indicates the VCR loop is active and displays the source that will be recorded.
For example, if Record to VCR is set to Source and you want to record the SAT input:
< Select the SAT input then put your VCR into record pause so that it will monitor its input.
< Press the VCR button, and you can now watch the audio and video actually being recorded by
your VCR from the satellite system.
< If you select a different source from SAT, the recording changes to this source.
If you want to record from SAT while watching the AV input:
< Call up the ‘Main Menu Screen 2’ and set Record to VCR to SAT.
< Put your VCR into record pause so that it monitors its input, then press the VCR button.
< You can now start the recording and watch the audio and video actually being recorded by your
VCR.
< Once the recording is running, or you have set the timer on the VCR, press the AV button to
watch the AV input. The recording of the SAT input continues or starts when the timer activates.
< You can check the progress of the recording at any time by pressing the VCR button again.
Stereo Direct
To listen to a pure analogue stereo input, press the DIRECT button. The 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 within the AV9 to an absolute minimum. The LED
above the DIRECT button on the front panel also lights to indicate this mode.
Note: When the digital processing is shut down, no digital output is available.
Volume control
It is important to realise that the position of the volume control indicator bar is not an accurate indication
of the power delivered to your loudspeakers. The AV9 often 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 sountracks can appear to be very quiet, as many directors like to keep the
maximum levels in reserve for special effect sequences.
If your system is set up as a THX-referenced configuration, the volume range covers –63dB to +19dB,
where 0dB is the THX reference level at which the movie director intended the movie to be reproduced.
If your room is small you may find this too loud, so reduce the level until you are comfortable.
Normal 0–82: the volume range covers 0 to 82 in 1dB steps.
Fine 0–82: The volume range covers 0 to 82 in 0.5dB steps
0dB THX Ref: The volume range covers –63dB to +19dB in 1dB steps.
Headphones
To use headphones with the AV9, plug the headphones into the socket on the left hand side of the front
panel.
When headphones are plugged into the headphones socket the outputs for the zone to which they are
assigned is muted. If that zone is zone 1 and it is in a surround sound mode, the audio will be down-
mixed to two channels (2.0). The two-channel down-mix is required so that the centre channel and
surround information can be heard via the headphones.
Note: If the headphones are selected to Zone 2, only analogue sources can be heard as there is no
digital-to-analogue conversion available for Zone 2.
To listen to Zone 2 using the headphones:
< Call up ‘Main Menu Screen 1’ by pressing the MENU button.
< Navigate to screen 3 of the Main Menu by pressing the E button on the remote, or by turning
the volume knob on the front panel.
< Move the highlighted line to Headphone Out.
< Use the E button on the remote, or use the volume knob to select Zone 2.
When listening to Zone 2 via the headphones, you can control the source and volume from ‘Main Menu
Screen 3’.
To select a source:
< Move the highlighted line to Zone 2 Audio.
< Use the D E buttons to select the source you wish to hear.
To change the volume:
< Move the highlighted line to Vol.
< Use the D E buttons to move the volume up and down.
Note: If the headphones are associated with Zone 2, the main volume control knob on the AV9 will not
adjust the headphone volume level as this only controls the main zone 1 volume setting.
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Effects/FX
The EFFECT button (FX on the remote) cycles through the available
Effect Description
effect modes. The effects are only available when the AV9 is in stereo
mode. None No effects active, stereo signal
For more information on the effects, see the section ‘DSP Effects Music Extracted ambience and centre information
Modes’. Party All speakers on
SUB
This button on the remote allows temporary trim of the Subwoofer level. Press SUB, then adjust using
the D and E buttons.
FAV
Use this button on the remote to clear any temporary adjustments and return to the current or
‘favourite’ preset settings.
MUTE
Use this button to mute the local zone. Press again (or use VOL+/–) to un-mute. The Mute LED will light
when zone 1 output is muted.
MODE
Use this button to cycle through the available surround modes.
INFO
Press this button on the remote once to display the local OSD report on source inputs and processing
mode. The display times out after about three seconds.
SYN
Delays may be introduced into the video signal by external video processing equipment which causes
a mismatch between the audio and video timing. You will notice this by speech sound being out of
synchronisation with the lip movements in the video.
To compensate for this you can adjust the lip sync audio delay. Press SYN and use the D and E
navigation buttons to change the delay. Press SYN again to exit the lip sync function.
DISplay
This allows you to select the illumination level of the front panel display. Press DISPLAY on the front
panel or DIS on the remote to cycle through the settings Off/Dim/Bright.
TRIM
This allows temporary adjustment of the speaker levels. Press TRM to access the OSD ‘Speaker Trims’
menu, using the navigation buttons to adjust the levels required. Press again to exit the trim function.
As this is a temporary adjustment, the trim levels are reset to 0 when the unit is turned off or the
selected input is changed, but are retained if the unit is put in standby. These temporary trim levels are
independent of the ‘Level Settings’ page found in the Setup Menu.
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Using the Main menu screens
Three Main Menu screens allow day-to-day changes to be made to the way the AV9 operates. Examples
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include adjusting the tone control for a particular input, recording one source while listening to another
or configuring the headphone output.
The three Main menu screens are available on your display device. The selected line of each screen is
also displayed on the front panel of the AV9. Each of the following sections has a picture showing the
screen that is displayed as you move through the menus.
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Main menu screen 2
Record to Tape: Allows any analogue input to be directed to the tape output,
Main Menu Screen 2
independently of the input that is being listened to.
You cannot select tape as a record source: if allowed this would cause feedback through Record to Tape: Source
the tape recorder. Record to VCR: Source
If Record to VCR is set to the tape input, you cannot select the VCR input as a Record Compression: Off
to Tape option. If allowed this would cause feedback through the VCR. Lip Sync.: +0ms
Pro Logic II Music Mode:
Record to VCR: Allows any analogue audio, together with Composite or S-video input,
Dimension: +3
to be directed to the VCR output. The selection is independent of the input that is
Centre Width: +3
currently being listened to or watched.
Panorama: Off
You cannot select VCR as a record source: if allowed this would cause feedback through
the VCR.
If Record to Tape is set to the VCR input, you cannot select the tape input as a
Record to VCR option. If allowed this would cause feedback through the tape recorder.
Compression: Allows selection of two different compression ratios (medium and high) which are ideal
for late night listening. The compression effect increases the volume of the quiet passages and decreases
the volume of the louder passages. Compression can be disabled by setting to Off.
Compression is only available on Dolby Digital recordings and on some DTS recordings.
Lip Sync: Allows the introduction and adjustment of a time delay between the audio and video signals
to compensate for the sound and picture not being synchronised. This is normally required when extra
video processing is used in the system for line doubling or progressive scan video. The range of lip sync
delay is -5 to 220 milliseconds.
The other use for lip sync is when a DVD has been poorly mastered or a broadcast shows noticeable
delay between the video and audio.
The lip sync function works on all sources, unless Stereo Direct is selected. Lip sync is also directly
available on the SYN button on the remote control.
The lip sync adjustment can only correct for delayed video: if the audio is delayed, set lip sync to its
minimum.
Pro Logic II Music Mode
This allows the adjustment of the sound field for Dolby Pro Logic II Music decoding of two-channel
sources.
< Dimension: allows the user gradually to adjust the soundfield either towards the front or towards
the rear. Settings range from –3 to +3. We recommend ‘Dimension’ is set to 0
for normal use. This setting is used for Pro Logic II and Pro Logic IIx
< Centre Width: This setting controls the centre width, allowing Display Centre spreading effect
variable adjustment of the centre image for Pro Logic II and Pro Logic
IIx. 0 No centre spreading
With Pro Logic decoding, dominant centre signals come only from the 1 20.8°
centre speaker. If no centre speaker is present, the decoder splits
the centre signal equally to the left and right speakers to create a 2 28°
‘phantom’ centre image. The Centre Width control allows variable 3 36°
adjustment of the centre image so it may be heard only from the
4 54°
centre speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image;
or from all three front speakers to varying degrees. We recommend 5 62°
‘Centre Width’ is set to 3 for normal use. 6 69.8°
< Pro Logic II/IIx Panorama: Extends the front centre image to 7 Phantom centre
include the surround speakers for an exciting ‘wrap-around’ effect with
side-wall imaging.
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Using Zone 2
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Introduction
Zone 2 provides the option for the occupants of the master bedroom, children’s room or Zone 2 Main Menu
kitchen to view or listen to a different source at a different volume level from the main
zone (zone 1). Vol:----------------I- +0dB
If a video feed is provided to Zone 2, then the following menu, unique to a Zone 2 IR Audio Input : DVD
receiver, can be called up using the MENU button on a CR80 remote control. Video Input : DVD
Record to Tape: Source
Control via Zone 2 menu Record to VCR : Source
Vol: Shows present volume being used in Zone 2, which can be adjusted from here. Zone 1 Status : On
Zone 1 Volume : +0dB
Audio Input: This shows the current audio input source selected. The current audio
Zone 1 Audio : CD
input can be changed when this line is highlighted, using the34navigation buttons. Zone 1 Video : DVD
Changing the audio input also changes the video input to the same setting.
Video Input: This shows the current video input source selected. The current video
input can be changed when this line is highlighted, using the34navigation buttons.
Changing the video input does not change the audio input, so it is possible to watch a different input
from the one you are listening to.
Record to Tape: Allows any analogue input to be directed to the tape output, independently of the
input being listened to. You cannot select tape as a record source: if allowed, this would cause feedback
through the tape recorder.
Record to VCR: Allows any analogue audio input together with Composite or S-video input to be
directed to the VCR output. The selection is independent of the input that is currently being listened to or
watched.
You cannot select ‘VCR’ as a record source: if allowed this would cause feedback through the VCR.
Zone 1 Status: Shows the user status of zone 1 (the main zone). The status can be On (i.e., being
used) or Off (i.e., in standby mode).
Zone 1 Volume: Shows and allows adjustment of the volume in zone 1 (the main zone). This can be
locked out with the ‘Zone 1 Control’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in the Setup Menu.
Zone 1 Audio: Shows and allows adjustment of the audio selection in zone 1 (the main zone). This can
be locked out with the ‘Zone 1 Control’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in the Setup Menu.
Zone 1 Video: Shows and allows adjustment of the video selection in zone 1 (the main zone). This can
be locked out with the ‘Zone 1 Control’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in the Setup Menu.
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Surround modes
Introduction
Your AV9 processor provides all the key decoding and processing modes for analogue and digital signals.
Mode Memory
Dolby Digital or DTS audio data (sometimes collectively referred to as ‘bitstream’ sources) can be output
in three mix modes, selected using the MODE button:
< Surround (e.g., five main channels plus a subwoofer for a 5.1 source)
< Stereo Downmix
< Mono Downmix
Two-channel audio, regardless of whether it is analogue or digital also can be output in three mix modes,
selected using the MODE button:
< Surround (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Neo:6 Music, etc.)
< Stereo (with effects applied for analogue or digital PCM)
< Mono
The AV9 has a comprehensive memory that allows it to store the settings for each source button (except
for DVD-A output). Thus the decoding mode for the following three groups of source material can be
stored independently:
< Dolby Digital (multi-channel) and DTS source material
< Two-channel PCM and Analogue source material
< Two-channel Dolby Digital source material
There is a link between the mix modes for multi-channel bitstream (e.g., 5.1) and two-channel bitstream
(2.0 or 2.1) sources. If a 5.1 source is played in Surround mix mode, the AV9 will remember this for
all bitstream sources (e.g., DTS-ES Matrix, Dolby Digital 3.0 etc.) and use the maximum number of
speakers the signal is encoded for. As a result, when a 2.0 or 2.1 bitstream is played the Surround mix
mode is recalled and the AV9 enters Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode to try to recreate the surround
environment from what may be a Pro Logic encoded source. If you would rather listen to a 2.0 or 2.1
bitstream in ordinary stereo (with or without a subwoofer), press MODE to cycle through to the Stereo
mix mode (e.g., Dolby Digital 2/0.0 on the display). However, if the source becomes multi-channel
bitstream (e.g., 5.1) again, the AV9 will recall Stereo mix mode and therefore output a Stereo Downmix
of the multi-channel signal. Full surround output can be re-achieved by pressing MODE to cycle through
to the surround mode encoded on the disc.
< For PCM or Analogue sources: Mono Pro Logic IIx Music
Stereo Pro Logic Emulation
Pro Logic II Movie Neo:6 Cinema
Pro Logic II Music Neo:6 Music
Pro Logic IIx Movie
< For Dolby Digital 2.0 sources: Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic IIx Movie
Pro Logic II Music Pro Logic IIx Music
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Dolby Pro Logic II: Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is designed to produce a 5-channel output from
two channel source material.
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There are two different modes available in Pro Logic II: ‘Movie’ and ‘Music’ modes, which are
intended for use as their names suggest. Due to the different recording methods used for movies
and music, it is recommended that the correct decoding mode for your source material is used
to obtain the best results.
< Movie Mode: This is intended for use with ‘cinematic’ material, which is mixed and monitored in
a calibrated multi-channel environment. Movie mode is a ‘fixed’ mode that is designed to give a
similar sound when listening using a home cinema system to that obtained in a cinema.
< Music Mode: Stereo music is not designed for surround processing, although good surround
effects can be obtained through careful production. As the optimum decoding method varies
according to the recording, Music mode allows user adjustment of the processing characteristics.
Information about adjusting the Music mode by using ‘Dimension’ and ‘Centre Width’ controls
can be found in the ‘Main Menu Screen 2’ section.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx: Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an extension of the Dolby Pro Logic II matrix-decoding
method. The decoder allows the processor to derive seven outputs from a two or multi-channel
(up to 5.1 with EX) source to take better advantage of all amplifiers and speakers in a 7.1 setup.
There are two different modes available in Pro Logic IIx: Movie and Music modes. Due to the
different recording methods used for movies and music, you should select the correct decoding
mode for your source material.
Dolby Pro Logic Emulation: Dolby Pro Logic decoding is a legacy mode that is designed to produce
a five-channel output from two-channel source material. It should be used only when the
source material is encoded as Dolby Pro Logic; otherwise, we recommend the use of Dolby Pro
Logic II. This is because Pro Logic processing on straight stereo sources can sound muffled and
compressed.
DTS NEO:6: DTS Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of decoding from stereo material. The
AV9 will derive separate channels corresponding to the standard home theatre speaker layout.
< Cinema: A movie mode designed to reproduce a movie theatre environment. Neo:6 technology
allows various sound elements within a channel or channels to be steered separately, and in a
way which follows the original presentation naturally.
< Music: A music mode designed to produce a lively, high-integrity surround-effect from most two-
channel music sources from all available speakers. Neo:6 music mode expands stereo recordings
into the five- or six-channel layout without diminishing the subtlety and integrity of the original
stereo recording.
Decoding modes
The following modes are available for multi-channel digital sources. Special modes such as DTS-ES 6.1
Matrix and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete are available only from the correct source material.
THX® Modes
THX processing offers additional performance benefits on top of the conventional decoding modes listed
earlier.
THX is an exclusive set of technologies and standards established by the world-renowned film production
company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the
film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the
director intended.
Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called dubbing stages and are designed to be
played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then
transferred directly onto DVD, Laserdisc, VHS tape, etc., and is not changed for playback in a small
home theatre environment.
THX engineers developed patented technologies to translate accurately the sound from the movie
theatre environment into the home, correcting the tonal and spatial errors that would otherwise occur.
A full explanation of THX technologies is provided in the section ‘About THX Cinema Processing’. Available
THX modes are:
THX Cinema
THX Cinema mode provides the additional processing required for the optimal presentation of movies in
the home.
< In Surround reproduction, this mode provides Re-Equalisation™, Timbre Matching™ and Adaptive
Decorrelation™ as necessary to all channels.
< In Two-channel reproduction, this mode provides Re-Equalisation™ of the left and right
channels.
< In Mono reproduction, this mode provides Re-Equalisation™ of the mono signal.
THX Ultra2 Cinema
THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 7.1 speakers giving you the best possible movie
watching experience. In this mode, ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)™ processing blends the surround
speakers and surround back speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround
sounds. See ‘About THX Cinema Processing’ for more information.
DTS-ES (6.1 Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded soundtracks will be
detected automatically if the appropriate flag has been encoded on the DVD.
Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital flag that allows automatic switching.
If you know that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can select the THX
Surround EX playback mode manually.
THX Surround EX and Surround ES
Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd. In
a movie theatre, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Surround EX technology are able to
reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the programme. This channel,
called surround back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the front left, centre, front right,
surround left, surround right and LFE channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more
detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localization
than with simple 5.1 reproduction. Movies that were created using the Surround EX technology, when
released into the home consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the packaging.
With appropriate material, the THX Surround EX mode will normally activate automatically, providing
this option has been enabled in the ‘THX Settings’ page of the Setup Menu. Some Dolby Digital Surround
EX soundtracks are missing the digital flag that allows automatic switching. If you know that the movie
that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can select the THX Surround EX playback mode
manually.
You can also switch on the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is
not Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the surround back channels will be
programme-dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack
and the tastes of the individual listener.
THX MusicMode
For the replay of multichannel music the THX MusicMode can be selected. In this mode THX ASA
processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS and Dolby
Digital to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.
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DSP Effects Modes
The AV9 has a number of effects modes that can be used to enhance a stereo signal and to make use of
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the surround loudspeakers. DSP effects modes are only available with stereo source signals.
You can listen to the influence of any effect mode by playing a CD, then pressing pause, when the
decaying reverberation effect can be heard.
Available effects modes
Music: Music surround makes full use of the additional speakers placed at the centre, sides and rear of
the room. This effect uses ambiance extraction for the side and rear speakers and offers the most subtle
surround processing with no reverberation or reflections.
Party: The Party effect allows unprocessed stereo signals to be played over all speakers for background
music or for maximum acoustical output of the system.
Club: The Club effect generates reflections and short reverberation information to the front, side and
rear speakers. It simulates a small club venue, such as a Jazz Club.
Concert Hall: The Concert Hall effect generates the ambient information for the simulation of a medium
size hall. Reflections and medium length reverberation information are sent to all channels.
Sports: Sports stadium effect is ideal for use when watching live sports events which would normally
be in stereo. The open ambience of a sports stadium is actively recreated around you, except from the
centre channel which is kept clear for commentary.
Church: The Church effect uses a reverberation algorithm which emphasises rich, smooth reverberant
decay in large spaces. As its name suggests, it works well for simulating a space with long reverberation
time relative to its size, such as a large church or cathedral.
THX Standards
Lucasfilm define a series of technical performance standards that equipment must exceed before it is
awarded THX certification. Several levels of performance standards are defined, the most demanding
standards are set for THX Ultra2. THX Ultra2 requirements cover every aspect of the product including
pre-amplifier performance and operation, video pass through, and hundreds of other parameters in both
the digital and analogue domain.
Before any home theatre component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must incorporate all the technology
features above and also pass this rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a
product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the home cinema products you
purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come.
A list of available DVD software titles encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology can be found at
www.thx.com and www.dolby.com.
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Speaker Installation
The AV9 allows you to connect up to seven channels of Front Centre Front
amplification and three active subwoofers in the main left right
system. The output channels correspond to speakers
installed in the front left, centre, front right, surround
left, surround right, surround back left, surround back
right and an active subwoofer (see diagram).
Subwoofer
All speakers, with the exception of the subwoofer, should
be arranged around your normal viewing/listening
position (see diagram). The subwoofer can be placed Surround Surround
almost anywhere and we recommend experimenting with left right
it in various positions to obtain the best result.
The configuration and placement of your speakers
Surround Surround
back left back right
are very important. For THX surround EX playback we
recommend that you use a THX speaker system that
is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. If you are not installing a
full THX surround EX system then ignore the instructions regarding the surround back left and right
loudspeakers.
Centre
The centre speaker allows for a more realistic reproduction of dialogue and centre sounds. The centre
speaker should have a similar tonal balance to the front left and right speakers and be positioned at a
similar height.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer will greatly improve the bass performance of your system. This is useful for reproducing
special cinema effects, especially where a dedicated LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel is available, as
with many Dolby Digital or DTS encoded discs.
Multiple subwoofers 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 effects
between the units. Seek expert advice on multiple subwoofer placement.
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Troubleshooting
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There are no lights on the unit:
Check that:
< the power cord is plugged into the AV9 and the mains socket outlet it is plugged into is switched
on.
< the power button is pressed in.
If a red LED is present, the AV9 is in standby mode. Press any source button on the front panel or on the
remote control.
The unit responds erratically or not at all to the remote control:
Check that:
< there are fresh batteries in the remote control.
< the Remote IR receiver window is visible and you are pointing the remote control towards it.
The front panel display is blank:
Check that:
< the display hasn’t been turned off. Press the DIS button on the remote control.
< the AV9 is not in ‘Programming mode’ by turning it off, waiting ten seconds then switching back
on again.
No picture is produced:
Check that:
< your viewing device is turned on and switched to display your AV9. Test by pressing the MENU
button on the AV9 or AV9 remote and look for the AV9 ‘Main Menu Screen 1’ displayed on your
device.
< the correct video input is selected on the AV9
< the video source is on, is operating normally, and is in ‘play’ mode if appropriate.
< you have the same video connection between the video source and the AV9 as between the AV9
and your viewing device. For example, composite video is used from the source to the AV9, and
from the AV9 to the display device.
The video source is different to the audio:
Check that:
< the video and audio inputs are correctly selected in ‘Main Menu Screen 1’. Press MENU, then
change either the video or audio source by first using the navigation B and C buttons, then
use the source buttons to select the correct input.
< the digital audio inputs and HQ video inputs are correctly assigned to their sources on the
‘Digital Settings’ page in the Setup Menu.
There are bright edges or ‘ghosts’ on the picture:
Check that:
< Check that the cables used for analogue video connections (not HDMI) are designed to carry
video (i.e., they are 75Ω coaxial cables).
< Ensure that the ‘Sharpness’ control on your video display device is switched off or set near
minimum.
< If this problem occurs when using an HDMI connection, try using a shorter cable. In general,
HDMI signals cannot be run over such long cables as analogue signals.
There is no on screen display (OSD):
Check that:
< your video display device is connected to your AV9 correctly.
< the on screen display has not been turned off on the ‘Video Settings’ or ‘Zone 2 Settings’ pages
(for zone 1 and Zone 2 respectively) in the Setup Menu.
< if you are using a component display, check that the AV9 is set for component video. See the
‘Basic Setup’ section.
No OSD will be visible on the HDMI output.
OSD Display is pink/red
If a component video signal is fed into the AV9 when the ‘HQ Video’ setting is set to RGB you will have a
pink/red OSD.
To correct this you must set the ‘HQ Video’ line on the General Settings menu to ‘Component’.
No On Screen Display (OSD) overlaid on video:
The AV9 cannot overlay video onto progressive scan or HDTV signals. In this case, the AV9 creates a full
screen display with a black background for the menus and turns off the pop up messages.
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No sound is produced:
Check that:
< the correct input has been selected.
< the source equipment is on, is operating normally, and is in ‘play’ mode if appropriate.
< the volume is turned up to a reasonable level and ‘MUTE’ is not displayed on the front panel
display.
< your power amplifier(s) are turned on and working correctly.
< you have assigned the digital input to the correct source button.
< If the HDMI connection is in use for video, have you made analogue connections for the audio?
If possible, plug some head-phones into the AV9. If sound can be heard through these, then the
problem in likely to be ‘down-stream’ of the AV9 (check your power-amps. and speakers). If no
sound can be heard through the headphones, ensure that the source (CD player, cassette deck, etc.)
is generating audio and has been selected on the AV9.
The sound is poor or distorted:
Check that:
< the cables to that source and to the power amplifier are making a good connection. If necessary
withdraw the cable from the connector and plug it back in again. (Turn the power off before
doing this)
< you have not excessively reduced the input sensitivity on the ‘Input Trims’ page in the Setup
Menu if an analogue input has been selected. Check that the input is not clipping by using the
‘Analogue Settings’ page.
< you have selected the correct size of speakers to suit your system on the ‘Speaker Sizes’ page in
the Setup Menu.
Sound only comes from some of the speakers:
Check that:
< you have an appropriate surround sound source selected and playing.
< the DVD disc is encoded in the appropriate format, and that the correct format has been
selected in the Disc start menu of the DVD player (if applicable).
< the DVD player has been set to output ‘Bitstream’ audio on the digital output.
< the display window indicates that the disc you are playing is a multichannel recording.
< all the speakers are correctly connected to the power amp, and are secure.
< you have not selected ‘Stereo’ in the mode selection.
< your speaker balance is correct.
< all amplifiers are turned on and all channels are working correctly.
< after setup, that you have configured your AV9 to include all the speakers in your system.
Unable to select Dolby Digital or DTS decoding modes:
The AV9 can only apply Dolby Digital and DTS decoding to sources which have been encoded in the
same format.
Check that:
< a digital source is selected and connected.
< the source is playing appropriately encoded material.
< the DVD disc is encoded in the appropriate format, and that the correct format has been
selected in the Disc start menu of the DVD player (if applicable).
< the DVD player has been set to output ‘Bitstream’ audio on the digital output.
When playing a Dolby Digital DVD, the AV9 selects Dolby Pro Logic:
Check that:
< you have a digital connection from your DVD player.
< sometimes Dolby Digital DVD discs contain material at either the beginning or the end of the
main movie that is not in full 5.1 format, but in two-channel or Pro Logic encoding.
Hum on an analogue input:
Check that:
< all cables are making a good connection. If necessary withdraw the cable from the connector and
plug it fully in again. (Turn the power off before doing this)
< the connections inside the source cable connector are not broken or badly soldered.
< if the hum originates only when one particular source component is connected, that an aerial,
cable or dish connection to this source is ground isolated. Contact your installation contractor.
< try switching the ground lift switch on the back panel.
There is radio or television reception interference:
Check:
< where the interference is coming from. Switch off each source component in turn, then any
other equipment. Most electronic equipment does generate low levels of interference.
< try re-arranging cabling from the nuisance source away from other cabling
< ensure that the cabling used is high quality, specified for its purpose, and is properly screened.
< if the problem persists contact your installer.
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The source switching changes randomly or freezes on one source:
Check that:
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< there are no static or impulse interference problems caused by nearby power equipment
switching, e.g., heating or air conditioning control. Switch the AV9 off, wait ten seconds, then
switch it on again to clear an operating problem. Contact your installer if the problem returns or
persists.
Zone 2 is changing the source inputs in the main zone:
Check that, on the ‘Zone 2 Settings’ page of the Setup Menu, you have set the ‘Zone 1 Control’ line
to No.
Volume is always too loud when I turn the system on for the main zone or Zone 2:
Check that the ‘Max On Volume’ line of ‘General Settings’ or ‘Zone 2 Settings’ pages in the Setup
Menu. They will need adjusting to a lower level.
You can’t select a particular input in Zone 2:
Check that you have not blocked that particular input using the ‘Access’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in
the Setup Menu.
When Zone 2 is put into standby, the main zone is also turned off:
Check that the ‘Zone 2 Standby’ line of ‘Zone 2 Settings’ in the Setup Menu is set to Local Only.
Component Video connection to AV9 only:
It is possible to configure the AV9 by using the front panel as the selected line of the menu is displayed
on the front panel, however it is easier using the OSD on your display device.
If you are using only a component connection to your display device it is possible to turn the HQ video
output on and therefore view the OSD information with just a few buttons of the remote control as listed
below.
< Turn the AV9 on and wait for it to initialise
< Press and hold the MENU button on the remote control for two seconds. The front panel display
will indicate ‘Setup Menu Index’.
< Press4554in sequence.
The OSD information is now displayed on your display device.
Unable to alter settings in Setup Menus:
To prevent tampering with the AV9 setup configuration you can ‘lock’ the menus by pressing the OK,
TUNER and DVD-A buttons simultaneously on the front panel. To unlock the AV9 press the same
buttons again.
Unstable OSD on screen display:
The AV9 defaults to the NTSC video standard: most display devices can sync to this automatically.
For PAL-only display devices, press and hold the OK button for two seconds: this will switch the video
standard to PAL. Repeating this returns the AV9 to the NTSC video standard.
Feedback when making digital recording:
As the AV9 has only one analogue-to-digital converter (ADC), it is not possible to use a tape monitor
loop when making a digital recording. If you try to do this, the tape analogue input is directed to
the ADC (so that the tape input can have DSP processing), converting it to digital and feeding it
to the digital output. This creates a loop through the digital recorder.
Digital recorders should not be used with the analogue tape monitor if you are using digital output
from the AV9.
No Zone 2 audio when playing DTS film:
The DV27 (and most other two-channel DVD players) cannot output a stereo decoded version of the
DTS signal – its analogue outputs are muted when playing back DTS films. If you want to watch
a DVD in both the Main zone and Zone 2, please use the Dolby Digital sound track.
Strange aspect ratio of video in Zone 2:
The DV27 (and other DVD players) can only decode video to one aspect ratio at a time. If you are
using wide screen in the Main zone, then wide screen information will also be fed to Zone 2.
To overcome this, either set the film to 4:3 for the main zone when you want to use Zone 2 as well,
or change the Zone 2 display to a wide screen capable type.
Unable to adjust bass and treble controls:
Bass and treble is not available in THX mode. For Analogue Stereo and Digital Stereo modes, check
that the ‘Auto Stereo Tone Bypass’ line of ‘Speaker Eq’ in the Setup Menu is set to No.
Unable to adjust balance control:
Balance is not available in THX mode.
Digital signal drops out when other electrical appliances turn on (heating, fridge, freezer,
etc.):
If a poor quality or incorrect type of cable has been used for the digital inputs, they can pick up
electrical noise. Change the cable to a 75Ω low loss coaxial type.
Check the connections have not oxidised. Clean the connectors with contact cleaner if they appear
oxidised.
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Technical specifications
Audio
Line input sensitivity (set to Reference) 2V rms
Input impedance 10kΩ
Preamp output level (nominal) 2V rms
Output impedance 25Ω
Signal/noise ratio (unwtd 20Hz–20kHz) – analogue >100dB
Signal/noise ratio (unwtd 20Hz–20kHz) – digital (24-bit) >98dB
THD+N – analogue 0.0012%
THD+N – digital (24-bit) 0.0015%
Headphone maximum output level into 600Ω 5V p-p
Output impedance 5Ω
Video inputs and outputs
Input and output impedance 75Ω
Composite video level 1V
HF response to (–3dB) 12MHz
S-video level (Y/C) 1V / 0.28V
HF response to (–3dB) 12MHz
HQ (component) video
level (Y / Cr / Cb) 1V / 0.5V / 0.5V
level (R / G / B) 1V / 1V / 1V
HF response to (–3dB) 300MHz
Digital inputs
Coaxial connection (level/impedance) 0.5V/75Ω
Acceptable sampling frequencies, all inputs 44.1kHz, 48kHz,
(and 96kHz stereo only)
Digital output
Output level/impedance 0.5V/75Ω
Sampling frequency in ADC output mode 44.1kHz
Trigger outputs
Output D.C. voltage (excl. RGB status) 12V ±1V
Allowable load 30mA max (min 400Ω)
Remote inputs and output
Signal modulated 36kHz carrier
Coding Philips RC-5
General
Mains voltage range 85V to 265V
Power consumption 35VA
Power consumption (standby) 32VA
Dimensions Width x Depth x Height (including feet) 433mm x 360mm x 130mm
Weight (net) 9kg
Weight (packed) 14kg
Supplied accessories Mains lead,
CR80 remote control, 2 x AA
batteries
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Additional technical information
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Radio interference
The AV9 is a digital audio device which has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic
compatibility.
The unit can radiate RF (radio frequency) energy. In some cases this can cause interference with FM
and AM radio reception. If this is the case, keep the AV9 player and its connecting cables as far from the
tuner and its aerials as possible. Connecting the AV9 and the tuner to different mains sockets can also
help to reduce interference.
EU COUNTRIES – These products have been designed to comply with directive 89/336/EEC.
USA – These products comply with FCC requirements.
Utility software
AV9 Programmer
The AV9 programmer utility allows future software upgrades to be installed and allows backup and
restoration of the unit’s settings via the RS232 port on the back of the AV9.
The following equipment is required:
< IBM PC compatible computer running Windows 98 or later.
< Software – ARCAM AV9 Programmer utility (included on the AV9 CD-ROM).
< Lead – RS232 9-way female D-type to 9-way female D-type (i.e., a null modem).
Full Instructions on how to install and operate the Programmer utility are available in the root directory
of the CD-ROM.
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SCART connections
These pinouts describe the signal connections between the AV9 and your display device input.
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IR remote codes
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The following information is supplied for owners of advanced programmable remote controls, such as the
Philips ‘Pronto’ and similar devices, where it is possible to program remote codes directly into the device.
The coding system for the AV9 is based on the Philips RC-5 standard. The main system control uses
RC-5 system code ‘16’, so for example, to program in a ‘Standby’ command, use the command ‘16-124’.
Zone 2 also uses RC-5 system code 16 as standard, as Zone 2 is normally operated in a separate room
using a standard (system code 16) remote control.
Changing the system code for Zone 2 (or zone 1) from ‘16’ to ‘19’ is possible, but this is only necessary
for non-standard use of Zone 2. A specially programmed remote control will be required if the system
code is changed. The CR80 remote control has system code 19 functions only for Zone 2 in memory
as code ‘1213’. Alternatively, remote controls such as the Philips ‘Pronto’ can be specially computer
programmed. Consult Arcam customer support about changing the remote system code.
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Guarantee
Worldwide Guarantee
This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge, during the first two years after purchase, at
any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam
dealer or distributor. This period can be extended to five years if the completed registration card is
returned to Arcam. Arcam can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse,
wear and tear, neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and/or repair, neither can they accept
responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the
guarantee.
The warranty covers parts and labour costs for two years from the purchase date (five years upon
registration). After this time you must pay for both parts and labour costs. The warranty does not
cover transportation costs at any time.
On line registration
You can register your Arcam product on line at: www.arcam.co.uk
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Appendix: AV9 serial programming interface
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This section of the document details the serial command set of the AV9 software.
Setting values
As well as setting options directly to specific values, as described above, current values may be
incremented or decremented by following the command with a + (increment) or – (decrement). For
example, to increment the decode mode in zone 1:
Z1DEC+<lf>
If a zone is not specified, the command is carried out in relation to zone 1. For example, to decrement
the THX mode:
Z1THX-<lf>
would produce identical results to using:
THX-<lf>
Multiple commands may be placed on a single command line if separated by a semicolon. For example,
to turn on zone 1 and switch to the tuner, use:
Z1PWR1;Z1AUD2<lf>
Query commands
The current values of a small subset of settings may be queried, by preceding the command with a ?.
For example, to query the mute status of Zone 2, use:
?Z2MUT<lf>
If Zone 2 mute is ON, the AV9 responds with the message:
Z2MUT1<lf>
This response gives the zone it is reporting on (Z2 in this case), the setting (MUT), and the current value
(a 1, showing it as ON).
In order to keep the RS232 controller informed of the current state of the AV9, certain changes in
configuration/state will result in the AV9 automatically sending messages, just as if they had been
queried using the method above. Changes in the following items will result in an RS232 response:
< Zone Status < THX Mode
< Zone 1 Audio < Zone 1 Volume
< Zone 1 Video < Audio Signal Type
< Decode Mode < Current Preset
< Effect Mode < Direct Mode
Command processing
Command processing begins when the first semicolon separator of line feed terminator is received. If
there is an error in the command an error message FAIL is sent back. If the command is executed
successfully, the command is echoed back to the sender.
In the command tables below, one or more of the following parameters may be used:
Param. Description
? Query Option. The value can be queried by putting a ? before the command.
z Zone selection. The zone can be selected by putting a z before the command. Values are Z1 (for zone 1) or
Z2 (for Zone 2).
x On/Off, Yes/No. The value can be set by putting an x after the command. Values are 1 (for On/Yes) or 0 (for
Off/No).
y Value. The value can be set by putting a y after the command. Values have various ranges, as described in
the tables below.
i Input Source. The source can be set by putting an i after the command. Values are in the range 0 to 9,A,B
as follows:
0 = None/Not Connected, 1 = Source, 2 = AUX, 3 = CD, 4 = TUNER, 5 = DVD, 6 = SAT,
7 = AV, 8 = MULTICHANNEL, 9 = TAPE, A = VCR, B = Follow Zone 1.
s Channel/Speaker Select. Values are in the range 0 to 8 as follows:
0 = Centre, 1 = Front Left, 2 = Front Right, 3 = Surr. Left, 4 = Surr. Right,
5 = Surr. Back Left, 6 = Surr. Back Right, 7 = Subwoofer, 8 = All/Master.
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Command descriptions / Descriptions des commandes /
Beschreibung der Befehle / Opvraagcommando’s
Query commands / Commandes d’interrogation /
Abfragebefehle / Vraagcommando’s
Beschreibung/
Commande/
Parameters/
Paramètres/
Parameters/
Beschrijving
Description/
Description/
Commando
Parameters
Command/
Response/
Antwoord
Réponse/
Befehl/
Werte/
PWR ?zPWR g Query Power State zPWRx, z = zone.
f Interroger état M/A
d Ein/Aus abfragen
n Spanningsstatus opvraag
MUT ?zMUT g Query Mute State zMUTx, z = zone.
f Interroger état mute
d Stummschaltung abfragen
n Geluidsonderdrukkings-status
opvraag
EFF ?EFF g Query Effect Mode EFFy, y = 0 — 7:
f Interroger mode effet 0 = Off, 1 = Music, 2 = Party, 3 = Club,
4 = Hall, 5 = Sport, 6 = Church, 7 = Next effect.
d Effektmodus abfragen
n Effectenmode opvraag
THX ?THX g Query THX Mode THXy, y = 0 — 4:
f Interroger mode THX 0 = Off, 1 = THX Cinema, 2 = THX Ultra2 Cinema,
3 = THX MusicMode, 4 = THX SurrEX
d THX-Modus abfragen
n THX mode opvraag
DEC ?DEC g Query Decode/Downmix Mode DECy
f Interroger mode décodage/ If Audio = Analogue or PCM, y = 0 — 6:
mixage 0 = Mono, 1 = Stereo,
d Decodier-/Abmischmodus 2 = Pro Logic II Movie, 3 = Pro Logic II Music,
abfragen 4 = Pro Logic, 5 = Neo:6 Cinema, 6 = Neo:6 Music,
n Decodering/Terugschroeven mode 7 = Pro Logic IIx Movie, 8 = Pro Logic IIx Music
opvraag If Audio = Dolby Stereo
2 = Pro Logic II Movie, 3 = Pro Logic II Music, 4 = Pro Logic
IIx Movie, 5 = Pro Logic IIx Music
If Audio = Dolby Multichannel
4 = Pro Logic IIx Movie, 5 = Pro Logic IIx Music, 6 = Dolby
Digital Surround EX
If Audio = Digital Surround (Dolby or DTS), y = 0 — 2:
0 = Mono Downmix, 1 = Stereo Downmix, 2 = No Downmix.
DIR ?DIR g Query Direct State DIRx
f Interroger état direct
d Direktmodus abfragen
n Rechtstreeks status opvraag
VOL ?zVOL g Query Volume zVOLy, z = zone, y = -63 to +19:
f Interroger volume -63 = –63dB
+19 = +19dB
d Lautstärke abfragenz
n Volume status opvraag
AUD ?zAUD g Query Audio Source zAUDi, z = zone.
f Interroger source audio
d Audioquelle abfragen
n Audiobron status opvraag
VID ?zVID g Query Video Source zVIDi, z = zone.
f Interroger source vidéo
d Videoquelle abfragen
n Videobron status opvraag
SIG ?zSIG g Query Audio Signal Type zSIGy, z = zone, y = 0 — 20:
f Interroger type de signal audio 0 = Analogue, 1 = PCM, 2 = Dolby Digital 1+1,
3 = Dolby Digital 1/0, 4 = Dolby Digital 2/0, 5 = Dolby Digital 3/0,
d Audiosignaltyp abfragen
6 = Dolby Digital 2/1, 7 = Dolby Digital 3/1, 8 = Dolby Digital 2/2,
n Audiosignaal type opvraag
9 = Dolby Digital 3/2, 10 = Dolby Digital EX, 11 = DTS 1/0,
12 = DTS 1+1, 13 = DTS 2/0, 14 = DTS 3/0, 15 = DTS 2/1,
16 = DTS 3/1, 17 = DTS 2/2, 18 = DTS 3/2, 19 = DTS-ES Matrix,
20 = DTS-ES Discrete.
AV9
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STS ?zSTS g Query Zone Status. g Reports the current state of Audio, Video, Volume, Mute,
f Interroger état Zone Audio Signal Type, *Decode/Downmix Mode, *Effect Mode,
d Zustand der Zone abfragen *THX Mode.
* Zone 1 only
n Zone status opvraag
f Renvoie l’état actuel audio, vidéo, volume, mute, ‘Audio
Signal Type’, *Mode décodage/mixage, *Mode effet, *Mode
THX.
* Zone 1 seulement
d Gibt den aktuellen Zustand von Audio, Video,
Lautstärke, Stummschaltung, Audiosignaltyp,
*Decodier-/Abmischmodus, *Effektmodus und *THX-Modus
aus.
*Nur für Zone 1
n Rapporteert de gangbare status op gebied van Audio,
Video, Volume, Geluidsonderdukking, Audiosignaal type,
*Decodering/ Terugschroeven mode, *Effecten mode,
*THX mode.
* Zone 1 uitsluitend.
PRE ?PRE g Query Current Preset PREy, y = 1 — 5.
f Interroger présélection actuelle
d Aktuelle Voreinstellung abfragen
n Gangbare preselectie opvraag
TRM ?TRMs g Query Trims TRMsy, y = -10 — +10:
f Interroger trims -10 = –10dB
+10 = +10dB
d Trimms abfrage
in 0.5dB steps
n Instelling opvraag
BSA ?BSA g Query Bass Trim BSAy, y = -6 — +6:
f Interroger trim grave -6 = –6dB
+6 = +6dB
d Tiefen-Trimm abfragen
n Lage toneninstelling opvraag
TBA ?TBA g Query Treble Trim TBAy, y = -6 — +6:
f Interroger trim aigu -6 = –6dB
+6 = +6dB
d Höhen-Trimm abfragen
n Hoge toneninstelling opvraag
BAL ?BAL g Query Balance BALy, y = -10 — +10:
f Interroger balance -10 = +10dB Left/Gauche/Links/Links
+10 = +10dB Right/Droite/Rechts/Rechts
d Balance abfragen
n Balans opvraag
VDT ?VDT g Query Video Type VDTy, y = 0 — 1:
f Interroger format image 0 = 4:3, 1 = 16:9.
d Seitenverhältnis abfragen
n Videotype opvraag
RCT ?RCT g Query Record To Tape RCTi
f Interroger ‘Record to Tape’
d Bandaufzeichnung abfragen
n Bandopname opvraag
RCV ?RCV g Query Record To VCR RCVi
f Interroger ‘Record to VCR’
d Videoaufzeichnung abfragen
n VCR opname opvraag
COM ?COM g Query Compression COMy, y = 0 — 2:
f Interroger compression 0 = Off/Arrêt/Aus/Uit
1 = Medium/Moyenne/Medium/Medium
d Komprimierung abfragen
2 = High/Haute/High/Hoog
n Compressiegraad opvraag
LIP ?LIP g Query Lip Sync LIPy, y = -1 — +44:
f Interroger synchronisation -1 = –5ms
+44 = +220ms
d Lippen-synchronisation abfragen
n Lippensynchronisatie opvraag
HED ?HED g Query Headphone Out HEDz, z = 0 — 1
f Interroger sortie casque 0 = Zone 1, 1 = Zone 2
d Kopfhörerausgang abfragen
n Koptelefoonuitgang opvraag
AV9
E-43
General operation commands / Commandes de foncionnenment général /
Allgemeine Betriebsbefehle / Commando’s algemene werking
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PWR ?zPWRx g Power on/off
f Power marche/arrêt
d Gerät ein/aus
n Spanningsstatus aan/uit
MUT ?zMUTx g Mute on/off
f Mute marche/arrêt
d Stummschaltung ein/aus
n Geluidsonderdrukking (Mute)
aan/uit
FAN zFANx g Force Analogue
f Forcer analogique
d Analog erzwingen
n Geforceerd analoog
EFF ?EFFy g Effect Mode Selection y = 0 — 7:
f Sélectionner mode effet 0 = Off, 1 = Music, 2 = Party, 3 = Club, 4 = Hall, 5 = Sport,
6 = Church, 7 = Next effect.
d Effektmodus
n Effectenmode selectie
THX ?THXy g THX Mode Selection y = 0 — 4:
f Sélectionner mode THX 0 = Off, 1 = THX Cinema, 2 = THX Ultra2 Cinema,
3 = THX MusicMode, 4 = THX SurrEX
d THX-Modus
n THX mode selectie
DEC ?DECy g Decode/Downmix Mode Selection If Audio = Analogue or PCM, y = 0 — 6:
f Sélectionner mode décodage/ 0 = Mono, 1 = Stereo, 2 = Pro Logic II Movie,
mixage 3 = Pro Logic II Music, 4 = Pro Logic, 5 = Neo:6 Cinema,
6 = Neo:6 Music
d Decodier-/Abmischmodus
n Decodering/Terugschroeven mode If Audio = Dolby Stereo
selectie 2 = Pro Logic II Movie, 3 = Pro Logic II Music, 4 = Pro Logic
IIx Movie, 5 = Pro Logic IIx Music
If Audio = Dolby Multichannel
4 = Pro Logic IIx Movie, 5 = Pro Logic IIx Music, 6 = Dolby
Digital Surround EX
If Audio = Digital Surround (Dolby or DTS), y = 0 — 2:
0 = Mono Downmix, 1 = Stereo Downmix, 2 = No Downmix.
DIS g VFD Display
f Luminosité affichage
d VFD-Display
n VFD Display
RES g Restore Preset
f Rétablir présélection
d Voreinstellung wiederherstellen
n Preselectie herstellen
INF g Current Source information (on
OSD)
f Information source actuelle (sur
l’écran)
d Aktuelle Quelle (auf dem OSD)
g Gangbare broninformatie (op
OSD)
SIG ?zSIG g Current Audio Signal Type
f Type signal audio actuel
d Aktueller Audiosignaltyp
n Gangbaar audiosignaal type
AV9
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STS ?zSTS g Zone Status. Displays current
state of Audio, Video, Volume, Mute,
Audio Signal Type, *Decode/Downmix
Mode, *Effect Mode, *THX Mode.
* Zone 1 only
f État Zone. Affiche l’état actuel
audio, vidéo, volume, mute, type
signal audio, *mode décodage/
mixage, *mode effet, *mode THX.
* Zone 1 seulement.
d Zustand der Zone. Zeigt den
aktuellen Zustand von Audio, Video,
Lautstärke, Stummschaltung,
Audiosignaltyp, *Decodier-/
Abmischmodus, *Effektmodus und
*THX-Modus an.
*Nur für Zone 1
n Zone status opvraag. Duidt de
gangbare status op gebied van Audio,
Video, Volume, Mute, Audio-signaal
type, *Decodering/Terugschroeven
mode, *Effecten mode, *THX mode
aan.
*Zone 1 uitsluitend.
TRM TRMsy g Trim Levels y = -10 — +10:
f Niveaux trim -10 = –10dB
+10 = +10dB
d Trimm-Pegel
in 0.5dB steps
n Instellingsniveaus
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AV9
E-46
Setup commands – Basic / Commandes de base /
Befehle des Setup-Menüs (Basic) / Set-up commando’s – basis
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GENERAL / GÉNÉRALES / ALLGEMEINE EINSTELLUNGEN / GENERAAL
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VDS VDSy g Volume Display y = 0 — 2:
f Affichage volume 0 = Normal/Normal/Normal/Normal
1 = dB ref/Réf. dB/dB-Bezug/dB ref.
d Lautstärkeanzeige
2 = Fine/Fin/Fein/Fine
n Volume Display
MXV zMXVy g Maximum Volume For Zone 1: y = -43 — +19:
f Volume max. -43 = –43dB
+19 = +19dB
d Max. Lautstärke
n Maximaal volume For Zone 2: y = 20 — 82
MXO zMXOy g Max On Volume For Zone 1: y = -63 — +19:
f Volume max. à la mise en marche -63 = –63dB
+19 = +19dB
d Max. Lautstärke beim Einschalten
n Maximaal volume bij het For Zone 2: y = 20 — 82
aanzetten
DYU DYUy g Delay Units y = 0 — 2:
f Unités de retard 0 = Imperial
1 = Metric
d Verzögerungseinheit
2 = Time
n Vertragingseenheden
OMD OMDy g OSD Mode y = 0 — 1:
f Mode affichage sur l’écran 0 = Full Page/Pleine page/Ganze Seite/Volledige bladzijde
1 = Mixed/Mélangé/Gemischt/Gemengd
d OSD-Modus
n OSD Mode
VST VSTy g Video Status y = 0 — 1:
f État vidéo 0 = Scart
1 = Screen Control
d Videostatus
n Video Status
HQV HQVy g HQ Video y = 0 — 1:
f Vidéo HQ 0 = RGB
1 = Component
d HQ-Video
n HQ Video
SYG SYGx g Sync On Green
f Synch. sur vert
d Sync On Green
n Synchronisatie op groen
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AV9
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LEVELS / NIVEAUX / PEGELEINSTELLUNGEN / NIVEAUS
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LVL LVLsy g Speaker Level settings y = -10 — +10:
f Réglages des niveaux enceintes -10 = –10dB
+10 = +10dB
d Lautsprecherpegel
in 0.5dB steps
n Luidspreker niveau-instellingen
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CRF CRFy g Crossover Frequency y = 0 — 22:
f Fréquence charnière 0 = 40Hz
22 = 150Hz
d Schnittfrequenz
in 5Hz steps
n Crossover frequentie
STM STMy g Stereo Mode y - 0 — 2:
f Mode stéréo 0 = Large+Sub
1 = Sat+Sub
d Stereomodus
2 = Large.
n Stereo mode
LFE LFEy g LFE Level y = -10 — 0:
f Niveau LFE -10 = –10dB
0 = 0dB
d LFE-Pegel
n LFE niveau
DLF DLFy g DTS LFE Gain y = 0 — 1:
f Gain DTS LFE 0 = 0dB Normal
1 = –10dB.
d DTS-LFE-Verstärkung
n DTS LFE winst
SST SSTy g Sub Stereo y = -10 — 0:
f Caisson stéréo -10 = –10dB
0 = 0dB
d Sub-Stereo
n Sub stereo
DAL DALy g DVD-A Sub Level y = 0 — 1:
f Niveau caisson DVD-A 0 = Flat (0dB)
1 = Normal (+10dB)
d Sub-Pegel für DVD-A
n DVD-A sub niveau
NSW NSWy g No. of Subwoofers y=1—3
f Nombre de caissons
d Anzahl der Subwoofer
n Aantal subwoofers
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AV9
E-48
Setup commands – Advanced / Réglages : Commandes avancées /
Befehle des Setup-Menüs (Advanced) / Set-up commando’s – geavanceerd
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ADV 1 – SPEAKER EQ / ENCEINTES / LAUTSPRECHER EQUALIZER / LUIDSPREKER
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BAS BASsy g Bass Levels y = -6 — +6:
f Niveaux grave -6 = –6dB
+6 = +6dB
d Tiefenpegel
n Lage tonen niveaus
TRB TRBsy g Treble Levels y = -6 — +6:
f Niveau aigu -6 = –6dB
+6 = +6dB
d Höhenpegel
n Hoge tonen niveaus
STB STBx g Auto Stereo Tone Bypass
f ‘Auto Stereo Tone Bypass’
d Autom. Stereoklang-Umgehung
n Auto Stereo Toonregeling
overbrugging
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OSD zOSDx g OSD
f Affichage sur l’écran
g OSD
n OSD
VIA VIAi g Video Input AUX
f Entrée vidéo AUX
d Videoeingang – AUX
n Video-ingang AUX
VIC VICi g Video Input CD
f Entrée vidéo CD
d Videoeingang – CD
n Video-ingang CD
VIT VITi g Video Input Tape
f Entrée vidéo Tape
d Videoeingang – Band
n Video-ingang Tape
VIM VIMi g Video Input Multichannel
f Entrée vidéo multicanal
d Videoeingang – Mehrkanal
n Video-ingang Meerkanalen
ANV ANVy g Audio and Video y = 0 — 1:
f Audio et vidéo 0 = Tracked
1 = Separate.
d Audio und Video
n Audio en Video
HQS HQSyi g HQ Video Setting y = 0 — 2:
f Réglage vidéo HQ 0 = HQ Vid 1
1 = HQ Vid 2
d HQ-Videoeinstellungen
2 = HQ Vid 3.
n HQ Video Instelling
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AV9
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ADV 4 – ZONE 2 / ZONE 2 / ZONE 2 / ZONE 2
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FVL FVLx g Zone 2 Fix Volume
f Volume fixe Zone 2
d Feste Lautstärke von Zone 2
n Zone 2 vast volume
SBY zSBYy g Standby y = 0 — 1:
f Veille 0 =Local Only
1 = All Off.
d Stand-by
n Stand-by
CZI CZIx g Zone 1 Control
f Zone 1 Control
d Zone 1 – Steuerung
n Zone 1 controle
ACC ACCix g Zone 2 Access x:
f Accès Zone 2 0 =None
1 = All.
d Zone 2 – Zugriff
n Zone 2 toegang
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ANS ANSiy g Analogue Settings i= source assigned / la source affectée / durch Quelle
f Réglages analogiques zugewiesen / toegekende bron
d Analogeinstellungen y = 0 — 3:
n Analoge instellingen 0 = Low 1V
1 = Reference 2V
2 = Medium 4V
3 = High 8V
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AV9
E-50
Save Settings / Mémoriser les réglages /
Einstellungen Speichern / Save instellingen
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SAV SAVy g Save Preset y = 0 — 5:
p 0p 1p 2p 3p 4 f Mémoriser présélection 0 = Current Preset / Présélection Actuelle / Aktuelle
Voreinstellung / Gangbare preselectie
d Voreinstellung speichern
1 = Preset 1, 2 = Preset 2, …, 5 = Preset 5.
n Save preselectie
p 0: 1 = Save volume / Enregistrer le volume /
Lautstärke speichern / Volume opslaan
p 1: 1 = Save input source / Enregistrer la source /
Eingangsquelle speichern / Ingangsbron opslaan
p 2: 1 = Save source-spec. items /
Enregistrer les éléments spécifiques à la source /
Quellspezifische Einstellungen speichern /
Bronspecifieke items opslaan
p 3: 1 = Save Z2 settings /
Enregistrer les réglages de zone 2 /
Z2-Einstellungen speichern /
Instellingen van Zone 2 opslaan
p 4: 1 = Save record loop setting /
Enregistrer les réglages de boucle d’enregistrement /
Aufnahmeschleifen-Einstellungen speichern /
Opnamelusinstelling opslaan
PNM PNMyn g Preset Name y = 0 — 5:
f Nom de présélection 0 = Current Preset,
1 = Preset 1, 2 = Preset 2, …, 5 = Preset 5.
d Name d. Voreinstellung
n Preselectie naam n = <15 characters.
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AV9
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Multi-button presses / Touches multiples /
Drücken mehrerer Tasten / Meerdere toetsen drukacties
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LOC g Setup Menu Lock
f Verrouiller les menus de réglage
d Setup-Menü sperren
n Instelmenu vergrendeling
TST g Test VFD and LEDs
f Tester affichage et LEDs
d Display und LEDs testen
n Test VFD and LED’s
PLL g PLL Status
f État PLL
d PLL-Status
n PLL Status
RCM g RC5 Decode Mode
f Mode décodage RC-5
d RC5-Decodiermodus
n RC5 Decodeingsmode
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E-52
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LS g Display LipSync Shortcut
f Afficher raccourci synchronisation
d Verknüpfung zu „LipSync‘
anzeigen
n Lippensynchronisatie kortweg
aanduiding
SW g Display Subwoofer Shortcut
f Afficher raccourci caisson
d Verknüpfung zu „Subwoofer‘
anzeigen
n Subwoofer kortweg aanduiding
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U g Up
f Haut
d Nach oben
n Omhoog
D g Down
f Bas
d Nach unten
n Omlaag
L g Left
f Gauche
d Nach links
n Links
R g Right
f Droite
d Nach rechts
n Rechts
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O g OK
f OK
d OK
n OK
M g Menu
f Menu
d Menü
n Menu
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