• 7 x 80 watts per channel continuous power
output (all channels driven)
• Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, DTS24/96 and Dolby Pro Logic IN
algorithms
• HDMI switching (2x inputs, 1x output)
• Component and RGB-C video switching to HDTV specification
• Video up conversion (Composite or S-Video to Component/RGB-C)
• Lip-sync adjustment of up to 220ms ensures the most realistic
experience regardless of display device
• Audiophile sound quality for both movies and music
• Second zone output with audio and video
• Two-way RS232 control port
• FM/AM RDS equipped tuner
• Perfect partner for the DiVA DV135 / DV137 DVD players
AVR280 a new AV receiver for DiVA range
Few companies can boast to be a major player in the world
of AV receivers. Only one specialist company has succeeded in
this quest: Arcam. Arcam's receivers are some of the most advanced
in the
world and the new AVR280 is designed to continue and build on
that success.
Incorporating a host of audiophile quality components and design
techniques, the DiVA AVR280 is perfect for a combined movie and
music system. Its feature list is perfect for mid-size cinema
systems,
even incorporating the latest HDMI switching for DVD players,
set-top boxes or gaming systems.
Movie lovers will be thrilled at the dynamic power and sound-staging
the AVR280 delivers, while music enthusiasts will be enraptured
by its passionate performance. Drawing heavily on the company's
FMJ
AV9, DiVA AVR300 and DiVA AVR350 designs, the AVR280 excels in
both performance and connectivity.
More than ten years of AV design experience has gone into the
AVR280. A good example of this is Arcam's refusal to rely on audio
delivery over HDMI. Arcam were one of the first companies to realize
the massive sound quality compromise that this form of audio connection
currently represents. While video over HDMI can be simply stunning,
Arcam currently favour the higher performance COAX or
Optical SPDIF connection.
For control in larger systems, a full suite of Infra Red (IR)
and RS232 control options make the AVR280 a perfect solution for
high performance custom applications. Its power amplifier section
is designed to deliver clean music power to a wide range of loudspeaker
systems from sub/sats to full-blown floor-standing models or in-walls.
While main output video switching features both HD compatible
circuitry and up-conversion the independent Zone 2 output allows
a second room to be fed with both simple audio and video. Featuring
independent switching and volume control, the second room or "Zone"
can be controlled via its own IR input with source components
being passed on by the AVR280's IR output.
key features of the AVR280 Receiver
Analogue Audio
• 80 WPC continuous power output into both 4 and 8 ohms
loads, with all 7 channels driven
• Stereo continuous output power 100 WPC into 4 or 8 ohms
• Toroidal power transformer and 40,000 microfarads of reservoir
capacitors ensure power reserves no matter what
the program material
• 6th and 7th channel amplifiers switchable between extended
surround, front left / right for bi-amping, or Zone 2
• Audiophile quality components for best sound quality,
including 1% metal film resistors, polypropylene film
capacitors, OSCON electrolytic capacitors & double sided,
through-plated fibreglass circuit boards
• Multi-channel 7.1 analogue input for DVD-A, SACD or high
definition disc players
• Stereo direct switch bypasses and disables digital processing
and ADA conversion for stereo analogue sources
• 7 stereo analogue inputs (plus tuner); 3 tape outputs
(one a tape loop)
• Zone 2 stereo audio, from stereo analogue inputs or internal
tuner. Independent source and volume control
• Built in FM/AM RDS stereo tuner with 30 FM and 16 AM presets
Digital Audio
• Crystal Semiconductors CS49400 DSP, with 24-bit fixed
point double precision Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and
32-bit fixed point double precision bass management using 4 layer
PCBs
• Wolfson 24-bit 192kHz DACs, stereo ADC and electronic
volume controls
• Decodes Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IN (including
music modes), DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix
6.1, DTS Neo 6
• 6 Arcam-optimised surround effects modes for 2 channel
sources
• Adjustable crossover filtering from 40 - 130 Hz in 10
Hz steps
• Separate sub woofer level settings for stereo and multi-channel
• Bass and treble equalisers for each of 7 main channels
• 6 assignable digital inputs, 3 co-axial, 3 optical; 1
coaxial & 1 optical output
• Audio delay, adjustable from 0 - 220 ms, to compensate
for processing delays in digital displays
Video
• S composite and 5 S-video inputs; 3 outputs of each type
(monitor output and 2 tapes)
• 3 100MHz bandwidth component video inputs and 1 monitor
output (these may alternatively be configured to
support RGB, with sync on composite video, for use with SCART
devices (unique to Arcam)
• On screen display for all menus; may be configured as
full page or as pop ups. Works on all types of interlaced
video output
• Video up conversion - composite to S-video and vice versa
via the monitor outputs; composite and S-video to
Component or RGB-C
• Composite and S-video inputs assignable to "non video"
audio inputs such as DVD-A / SAT (for tuner) or CD; high
quality (component / RGB) inputs each assignable to any audio
input
• Zone 2 composite video output
Custom Install features
• Independent Zone 2 (audio + video), with fixed/variable
volume & parental access control to sources
• Duplex RS-232 control and/or software updates
• RC-5 remote input jacks for both zones
• IR pass through for source components
• Full suite of discrete IR RC-5 codes, including separate
on / off etc
• 12 Volt triggers, on/off for zones 1 and 2 and either
SCART control (video in RGB mode) or on / off and video
signal sensing (component video mode)
General
• Supplied with stylish back-lit CR100 learning remote control
with support for up to 7 other components
• Large, dear 12 character dimmable VFD front panel display
• Ground lift switch ; User switchable between 120 and 230
Volt mains supplies
• Size - 430mm wide, 433mm deep, 145mm high
• Weight 15.9kg, 351bs (nett) 21.Okg, 461bs (packed)
