My avr 350 works only in the direct mode - no sound otherwise - any suggestions?

SOURCE: Arcam AVR 200 OSD

Hi

Think you might have to use composite video out for the OSD menu to appear. Think I heard somewhere S-Video out doesn't work for.

Haven't tried yet on my own, but I will in time :)


Cheers,
Simon

SOURCE: I have an Arcam AVR250

In Stereo Direct the analogue sound is directly routed to the amplifiers. In all the other ways the signal is digitized (if it ain't already) then modified digitally in a very specialized processor. In your case that processor has just died. It can't be repaired and you must replace the entire board it's soldered on to fix that - it will be expensive.
Why it has failed ? I don't know, but, since it's a processor, even the smallest electrostatic shock is enough.

SOURCE: I have Arcam Receiver AVR 300. I bought it used a

Seems you set it to "Stereo Direct" mode. This is an analog only mode, while you are using a digital signal. You can change this with the mode button.
Press menu, on the main menu screen 1, scroll down to stereo direct. Turn this OFF.
This should solve your issue!


~KenjiFox

SOURCE: Arcam AVR200. Buzzing sounds

I had the same problem. I was told by a sales guy at a high end audio store that I should try using a 3-Prong To 2-Prong Adapter. I went and bought one. I plugged it in and no more buzzing.

you can find them at HomeDepot, Lowes or dollor store.