Arcam AV860 User manual

AVR850
HANDBOOK AVR surround amplifiers
MANUEL Amplificateur surround AVR
HANDBUCH AVR Surround Verstärker
HANDLEIDING AVR surroundversterker
MANUAL AVR amplificadores surround
РУКОВОДСТВО AVR объемного усилители
MANUALE Amplificatori Surround AVR
手册AVR环绕声放大器
AV860/AVR850/AVR550/AVR390/SR250

AV860/AVR850/AVR550/AVR390/SR250
AVR850
English
HANDBOOK AVR surround amplifiers

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CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit
in a conned space, such as a bookcase or similar
enclosure.
• More than 0.3 m (12 in.) is recommended.
• Do not place any other equipment on this unit.
safety
Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning.
e case should normally only require a wipe with a so,
lint-free cloth. Do not use chemical solvents for cleaning.
We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or
polishes as they can cause permanent white marks.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. e wide blade or the third prong
is provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenient receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. Object or liquid entry
WARNING – Take care that objects do not fall and
liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any
openings. e equipment shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. Liquid-lled objects such as vases
should not be placed on the equipment.
16. Service Instructions
CAUTION – ese servicing instructions are for use by
qualied service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualied to do so.
17. Climate
e equipment has been designed for use in moderate
climates and in domestic situations. Unplug this
equipment during lightning storms to prevent possible
damage from a strike or mains surge.
18. Power sources
Only connect the equipment to a power supply of
the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the equipment.
e primary method of isolating the equipment from
the mains supply is to remove the mains plug. e
equipment must be installed in a manner that makes
disconnection possible.
19. Power-cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them. Pay particular attention to the point
where they exit from the equipment.
20. Power lines
Locate any outdoor antenna/aerial away from power
lines.
21. Speaker connections
Any speakers must be connected to the Receiver using
class II wire (i.e. no connection to Earth should be
made). Failure to observe this precaution may cause the
unit to become damaged.
22. Non-use periods
If the equipment is not being used for an extended
period, we recommend that you unplug the power cord
of the equipment from the outlet, to save power.
23. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the
equipment, turn the power o immediately and unplug
the equipment from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer
and do not reconnect the equipment.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
Class II product
is equipment is a Class II or double
insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical
earth (‘ground’ in the U.S.).
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English
FCC INFORMATION FOR US CUSTOMERS
1. PRODUCT
is product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
is product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modication not expressly approved
by ARCAM may void your authority, granted by the
FCC, to use the product.
3. NOTE
is product has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, persuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
is product generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the product
OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute
this type of product or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sucient
heat dispersion when installed in a rack.
• Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug
when unplugging the cord.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and
dust.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the unit
for long periods of time.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner
come in contact with the unit.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.
• Naked ame sources such as lighted candles
should not be placed on the unit.
• Observe and follow local regulations regarding
battery disposal.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing
uids.
• Do not place objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, on the unit.
• Do not handle the mains cord with wet hands.
• When the switch is in the OFF position, the
equipment is not completely switched o from
MAINS.
• e equipment shall be installed near the
power supply so that the power supply is easily
accessible.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:
is product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance
with the local recycling regulations.When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations
concerning battery disposal.
is product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product according to
the WEEE directive.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
ese markings indicate that this product should not be
disposed with other household waste throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal and to conserve
material resources, this product should be recycled
responsibly.
To dispose of your product, please use your local return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased.

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E-5
English
welcome
ank you and congratulations on purchasing your Arcam FMJ Receiver.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three
decades and the new Receivers are the latest in a long line of award winning Hi-Fi. e design
of the FMJ range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio
companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of products yet – designed and built to
give you years of viewing and listening enjoyment.
is handbook is intended to give you a detailed guide to using the Receiver. It starts by giving
advice on installation, moves on to describe how to use the product and nishes with additional
information on the more advanced features. Use the contents list shown on this page to guide
you to the section of interest.
We hope that your FMJ receiver will give you years of trouble-free operation. In the unlikely
event of any fault, or if you simply require further information about Arcam products, our
network of dealers will be happy to help you. Further information can also be found on the
Arcam website at www.arcam.co.uk.
e FMJ development team
Contents
safety...........................................................E-2
welcome......................................................E-5
before you begin… ..................................E-6
rear panel connectors..............................E-9
audio/video connections ..................... E-10
Connection guide ................................................ E-12
radio connectors.................................... E-13
other connectors.................................... E-14
speakers................................................... E-15
operation................................................. E-17
front panel operation............................ E-19
remote control........................................ E-20
essential setup........................................ E-26
auto speaker setup................................ E-27
setup menus ........................................... E-28
decoding modes .................................... E-32
Dolby volume ........................................................ E-34
Dolby atmos........................................................... E-34
tuner operation...................................... E-35
network/usb operation ........................ E-36
multi-room set up.................................. E-37
customising the remote ....................... E-38
troubleshooting..................................... E-40
specifications.......................................... E-42
legal information ................................... E-47
product guarantee ................................ E-47
Professional Installation?
It may be that the Receiver has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualied Arcam
dealer. In this case, you may wish to skip the sections of this handbook dealing with installation and setting up,
and move directly to the sections dealing with using the unit. Use the Contents list to guide you to these sections.
DIY setup?
e Receiver is a powerful and sophisticated piece of AV equipment. If you are setting the unit up yourself,
it is recommended that you read this handbook thoroughly before beginning. For instance, correct speaker
conguration and placement is a key to getting the most out of your Receiver and making sure that all the
elements of your system work in harmony.

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e Receiver designed to produce a level of
performance that will truly bring music and movies
to life.
e Receivers are high-quality and high-performance
home-cinema processors and ampliers built to Arcam’s
quality design and manufacturing standards. ey
combine digital processing with high-performance
audio and video components to bring you an unrivalled
home-entertainment centre.
e Receiver allows switching and control of seven
analogue and six digital audio sources in addition to
internal FM and DAB radios – as well as networked
and USB audio sources – making any of the models an
ideal hub for both home-cinema and two-channel stereo
systems.
Since many of these source components are also capable
of generating video signals, the Receiverincludes
broadcast-quality switching for HDMI (6 x HDMI2.0a,
HDCP2.2 & 1 x MHL) video/audio signals. Control of
the Receiver is either by front panel control buttons, IR
remote control, IP (Ethernet) control or RS232 port.
e remote control supplied with the Receiver is a
multi-device ‘universal’ learning remote control which
is simple to use, and once set up is able to control a
complete system. It can be programmed using its vast
internal code library to control CD and BD players,
PVRs, TVs and other devices.
e installation of the Receiver 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 to
achieve an unrivalled level of performance.
before you
begin…
AVR850

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Placing the unit
< Place the unit on a level, rm surface, avoiding
direct sunlight and sources of heat or damp.
< Do not place the Receiver on top of a power
amplier or other source of heat.
< Do not place the amplier in an enclosed space
such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is
good provision for ventilation. e Receiver will run
warm during normal operation.
< Do not place any other component or item on top
of the amplier as this may obstruct airow around
the heat-sink, causing the amplier to run hot. (e
unit placed on top of the amplier would become
hot, too.)
< Make sure the remote-control receiver on the front
panel display is unobstructed, otherwise this will
impair the use of the remote-control. If line-of-sight
is impractical, a remote-control repeater can be used
with the rear panel connector (see page E-14).
< Do not place your record deck on top of this
unit. Record decks are very sensitive to the noise
generated by mains power supplies which will be
heard as a background ‘hum’ if the record deck is
too close.
Power
e amplier is supplied with a moulded mains plug
already tted to the lead. Check that the plug supplied
ts your supply – should you require a new mains lead,
please contact your Arcam dealer.
If your mains supply voltage or mains plug is dierent,
please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.
e Receiver can be switched for operation between
220–240V (switch position 230V) and 110–120V
(switch position 115V).
NOTE
Ensure that the Receiver is switched o and the
power lead removed before changing the position of
the voltage range switch.
Push the IEC plug end of the power cable into the
socket on the back of the amplier, making sure that it
is pushed in rmly. Plug the other end of the cable into
your mains socket and, if necessary, switch the socket
on.
e Receiver can be turned on using the POWER switch
on the front panel. While switched on, the front panel
LED will glow green.
Standby power
e Receiver can be switched into standby mode using
the
2
button on the remote control. While in standby
mode the front panel LED will glow red and power
consumption is less than 0.5Watts.
While in Standby mode, it may be possible to hear a
slight residual hum coming from the mains transformer
inside the amplier. is is perfectly normal. However,
if the unit is to be le unused for an extended period,
we recommend that you disconnect it from the mains
supply to save power.
Interconnect cables
We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables
that are designed for the particular application. Other
cables will have dierent impedance characteristics
that will degrade the performance of your system (for
example, do not use cabling intended for video use to
carry audio signals). 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 cables. Failure to
do so may result in unwanted noise in the audio signals.
For information on speaker cabling, please refer to the
‘Speakers’ section, beginning on page E-15.
Radio interference
e Receiver is an audio device containing
microprocessors and other digital electronics. Each
model has been designed to very high standards of
electromagnetic compatibility.
is is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
If the Receiver causes interference to radio or television
reception (which can be determined by switching the
Receiver o and on), the following measures should be
taken:
< Re-orient the receiving antenna or route the antenna
cable of the aected receiver as far as possible from
Receiver and its cabling.
< Relocate the receiver with respect to the Receiver.
< Connect the aected device and the Receiver to
dierent mains outlets.
If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam
dealer.

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Dolby Volume
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
AUDIO™
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS-HD Master Audio™
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS together in
combination with the Symbol are trademarks of
DTS, Inc. DTS and DTS-HD Master Audio are
registered trademarks of DTS, Inc © DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
DTS-HD™
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and
the Symbol together are registered trademarks of
DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DTS:X™
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination
with the symbol, DTS:X and the DTS:X logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc.
in the United States and/or other countries. ©
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
AAC/AAC Plus
aacPlus is a trademark of Coding Technologies.
See http://codtech.vhost.noris.net for more
information.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Licenses:
The Spotify software is subject to third party
licenses found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/esdk-third-
party-licenses
vTuner
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use
or distribution of such technology outside of
this product is prohibited without a license
from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized
subsidiary.
MP3
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
multimedia.
Trademark acknowledgements
Arcam is a registered trademark of A & R Cambridge Ltd.
FLAC
FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Josh Coalson
Redistribution and use in source and binary
forms, with or without modification, are
permitted provided that the following conditions
are met:
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above copyright notice, this list of conditions
and the following disclaimer.
- Redistributions in binary form must
reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer in the
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with the distribution.
- Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation
nor the names of its contributors may be used
to endorse or promote products derived from
this software without specific prior written
permission.
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THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS
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INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
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OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
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IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE.

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English
Network, USB, FM/DAB aerial, voltage
output, serial control, trigger and IR
connectors, see page E-13, E-14.
Coaxial and optical digital audio
connectors, see page E-11.
Analogue two-channel,
see page E-11.
NOTE
Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and
‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page E-7 before
connecting up your Receiver!
Ensure the voltage selected
matches your local power supply.
rear panel
connectors
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDS AT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
For information, see page E-10.
For information, see page E-16.
Power inlet
Digital connectors
Audio connectors
see page E-11.
Aerials, control and communication
FM aerial socket, or DAB
aerial socket.
AVR850
AVR550
OUTPUT1
ARC
CLASS 2 WIRING
RL
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDS AT
SUB1R
SUB2L
STBZ2 OUT
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
SR250
HDMI connectors
FM/DAB
Preamplifier output
Speaker connectors
Connect the correct mains cable here
Voltage select
AVR390
AV860
~ 50 – 60 Hz
100W MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
AV BD
Y
Pb
Pr
SAT
STBZ2 OUT Z2
VIDEO OUT
GAME PVR
STB BD
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB
STB
GAME
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
ARC
COMPOSITE
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENT
SBR SBL
SR SL
SUB C
FLFR
PREAMP OUT
SBR SR FR C SUB FL SL SBL
ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L
BALANCED OUTPUTS

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audio/video
connections
Before connecting your Receiver to your source
components and speakers, please read through the
next few pages which will explain all the input and
output connectivity that is available. e ‘Speakers’
section explains how to connect up your speakers to
avoid damage to the amplier and how to arrange your
speakers for best performance.
General
e inputs are named to make it easier to reference
connected devices (e.g. ‘BD’ or ‘VCR’). ey all have the
same input circuit, so there is no reason why you should
not connect a dierent device to any of the inputs. For
example, if you had two BD players and the AV input
was not being used, then the second BD player could be
connected to the AV input.
When connecting a video source, its audio must be
connected to the corresponding sockets. For example,
if you had a satellite decoder plugged into a SAT video
input, the audio must be connected to the SAT audio
inputs!
Making connections
< Take care to place cables as far from any power
supply cabling as is practicable, to reduce hum and
other noise problems.
HDMI connectors
STB, GAME, AV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR
Connect the HDMI video outputs of your source
equipment to these corresponding HDMI inputs.
OUTPUT
Connect this output to the HDMI video input of your
display device. is output is compatible with HDMI
Audio Return Channel (ARC). If you have a supported
television then sound from the television’s internal tuner
(e.g. Freeview, Freesat, DVB-T) will be available using
the Receiver’s ‘Display’ input.
NOTE:
For each input, you must set the ‘Video Source’ and
‘Audio Source’ settings according to the connection
type. (see “Input Cong.” on page E-29)
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDS AT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCERECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT

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English
Digital audio connectors
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
SAT, PVR, BD, CD, STB, AV
Connect these inputs to the digital outputs of your
available source equipment.
Zone 2 connectors
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STB
Z2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
e Z2 out HDMI connector can be used to connect the
output of the Receiver to an system located in a second
room.
Analogue preamplifier outputs
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
All preamplier analogue outputs are buered, have a
low output impedance, are at line level and follow the
Zone1 volume control setting. ey are able to drive
long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.
For more information on connecting speakers or
additional power ampliers, see page E-15 and E-16.
e AV860 has XLR outputs in addition to the phono
pre-outs for connection to an external amplier.
Analogue audio inputs
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STB
Z2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
STB, GAME, AV, BD, PVR, CD
Connect the le and right inputs to the le and right
outputs of your source equipment.
Front panel AUX input
AVR850
e front panel AUX input can be used as an analogue
input, using a stereo 3.5mm lead.
Front panel PHONES socket
is socket accepts headphones with an impedance
rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, tted with a 3.5mm
stereo jack plug. e headphone socket is always active,
except when Receiver is muted.
When the headphone jack is inserted, the speaker
outputs and analogue preamplier outputs are
automatically muted.

E-12
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDS AT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOADIMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
BD/SAT
Pr Pb Y
Connection guide
Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD player
e diagram shows how to make audio and video
connections from a typical BD/DVD player.
e preferred audio hook-up is using the HDMI
or coaxial digital connector (usually marked
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT), in addition to the coaxial analogue
outputs for le and right channels.
In each case, use the audio inputs labelled BD on the
Receiver.
Satellite receiver
A satellite receiver is connected in the same way as a BD
player, with the same order of preference according to
the outputs provided by the satellite receiver.
In each case, use the inputs labelled SAT on the Receiver.
Note that digital audio input from a satellite receiver
sometimes requires a coaxial/TOSLINK (digital
connector) interconnect cable, as some satellite receivers
do not implement audio over HDMI properly or at all.
CD player
Connect the digital audio output (if provided by the CD
player) to the digital CD input of the Receiver, using a
high quality coaxial interconnect cable.
Connect the right and le analogue audio outputs of
the CD player to the analogue CD inputs of the Receiver,
using a pair of high quality coaxial interconnect cables.
NOTE:
For each input, you must set the ‘Audio Source’
setting according to the connection type. (see “Input
Cong.” on page E-29)

E-13
English
DAB/FM
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
In strong signal areas, the DAB/FM ‘T’ wire aerial
supplied can be used with reasonable results. Mount the
aerial as high up as possible on a wall.
In the UK the ‘T’-elements need to be
positioned vertically for DAB reception
since broadcasts are vertically polarised.
In other localities, check with your
Arcam dealer or try both horizontal and
vertical positions for best reception.
Try each usable wall of the room to
see which gives best reception and
use tacks or adhesive tape to secure
the aerial in a ‘T’ shape, but note
that no tacks should come into contact
with the internal wire of the aerial.
When installed and receiving DAB/FM,
check the signal strength by pressing
the front panel or remote control’s INFO
button until the signal quality indicator
is displayed.
In weak signal areas, a high-gain, externally-
mounted or roof-mounted aerial is desirable in
order to receive the highest number of services.
In Band III transmission areas (such as the UK),
use a multi-element Yagi aerial with the elements
mounted vertically, as the transmissions are
vertically polarised. If you are close to more than one
transmitter, use an omnidirectional or folded dipole
aerial.
If the DAB services in your area are transmitted on
L-band, then ask your dealer for advice for the best
aerial to use.
radio
connectors
Aerial connectors
e Receiver is tted with an FM and a DAB/DAB+
receiver module. e type of aerial you need depends on
your listening preferences and the local conditions.
Your Receiver is capable of superb radio reception, but
only if it is receiving a good quality transmission signal.
Try the aerials supplied with your unit. If you are in a
medium to strong signal area, these should be adequate
for good reception. In areas with poor signal strength,
you may require a roof or lo mounted aerial.
Contact your local Arcam dealer or aerial installation
experts for advice about local reception conditions.

E-14
other
connectors
Serial connector
RS232 serial connector
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
e connector is used with control devices having an
RS232 serial port (for example, Crestron and AMX
touch-screen controllers).
Network connector
Networking is a large subject and only the briefest
guidelines are presented in this handbook. Please
contact your Arcam dealer or specialist installer for
more information about introducing the Receiver into
your computer network.
For information on how to use the Receiver’s network
features, the USB socket, and for a list of supported le
types, refer to see page E-36.
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
Ethernet
If an Ethernet cable is connected, the Receiver will
automatically attempt to connect to your network.
You should use CAT5 cable plugged into the RJ45 socket
labelled ETHERNET on the rear panel.
If your network uses static IP addressing rather than
DHCP, you will need to provide IP address, gateway and
DNS; see page E-31 for information on setting up the
network.
USB connector
e Receiver can play les stored on a USB mass
storage device, typically a pen drive, but any USB device
that complies with the ‘mass storage device‘ class is
compatible.
e Receiver only supports the direct connection of USB
devices and will not support devices connected through
a hub. If regular access to the USB socket is required, you
may nd it convenient to use a USB extension lead; see
page E-36 for details of supported le types.
Trigger connectors
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX
TRIG Z2
Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
tip: Trigger output
sleeve: Ground
e trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and TRIG Z2) provide an
electrical signal whenever the Receiver is switched on
and the relevant zone enabled.
e trigger signal can be used to switch on and o
compatible pieces of home entertainment equipment,
for example, you could set up a trigger to turn on your
television and BD player whenever the Receiver was
switched on.
ere are two trigger output sockets on the Receiver,
each capable of outputting a 12V, 70mA switching
signal. e socket is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip
is the trigger output, sleeve is ground.
TRIG Z1
Use for remotely turning on and o power amps or
source equipment for Zone1. On = 12V, O = 0V.
TRIG Z2
Use for remotely turning on and o power amps or
source equipment for Zone2. On = 12V, O = 0V.
Infrared (IR) connectors
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2
Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
tip: Modulated signal
sleeve: Ground
e infrared inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the
connection of external IR receivers, either when the
Receiver front panel IR receiver is fully or partially
obstructed or to allow the use of a remote control in
Zone2.
ere are two IR inputs on the Receiver, each designed
for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip is the modulated
signal, sleeve is ground.
Z1 IR
is input is intended for use with a local IR receiver
when the front panel of the Receiver is blocked.
Z2 IR
is input is intended for use with an IR receiver in
Zone2 to allow remote control of Receiver from a
second room.
NOTE
Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections used
in multi-room installation. For more information on
these connectors see page E-37.
A supplier of infra-red receivers and emitter accessories
and systems is Xantech. See www.xantech.com for
more information, or ask your Arcam dealer.
NOTE
e IR inputs on the Receiver are designed for
modulated signals. If the external IR receiver
demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also the
unit does not provide power for external receivers
on the IR jack, therefore an external power source
will be required.
6V output
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX
TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
is provides a 6V DC power connection for Arcam
rSeries products.

E-15
English
e surround le and right speakers reproduce
the ambient sound and eects present in a
multichannel home cinema system and should be
installed slightly higher than the listener’s ears.
e surround back le and right speakers
are used to add extra depth and better
sound localisation and should be installed
approximately one metre higher than the
listener’s ears. Place the two surround
back speakers such that there is an arc of
approximately 150 degrees between each
surround back speaker and the centre speaker.
e surround back speakers should face the front
of the room as shown in the diagram to provide
the largest ‘sweet spot’.
Position your front le and right speakers to
achieve a good stereo image for normal musical
reproduction as well as for the multichannel
modes. If they are placed too close together there
will be a lack of spaciousness; if they are placed
too far apart a stereo image will appear to have a
large ‘hole’ in the middle and will be presented in
two halves.
e centre speaker allows for a more realistic
reproduction of dialogue. e centre speaker
should have a similar tonal balance to the front
le and right speakers and be positioned at a
similar height.
A subwoofer will greatly improve the bass performance of your
system. is is useful for reproducing special cinema eects,
especially where a dedicated LFE (Low Frequency Eects)
channel is available, as with many discs encoded with Dolby or
DTS technologies.
More than one subwoofer unit may be required for larger
installations, particularly in rooms of a timber frame
construction.
speakers
e AV860/AVR850/AVR550/AVR390 allows you
to connect up to seven speakers and up to two active
subwoofers in the main system. e output channels
correspond to speakers installed in the front le, centre,
front right, surround le, surround right, surround back
le, surround back right, height 1 right, height 1 le
and an active subwoofer. In addition, up to four height
speakers can be attached using an additional power
amplier, see page E-16 for more information.
With the addition of correctly installed and congured
height channels, Dolby Atmos for the home brings the
ultimate cinema sound experience to your home theatre
to create powerful, moving audio that ows around you.
e conguration and placement of your speakers is
very important. All speakers, with the exception of the
subwoofer(s), should be arranged around your normal
viewing/listening position. e subwoofer should be
placed in a position which gives an even frequency
response in all listening positions. Incorrect placement
leads to bass boom in some areas. Oen the only way
to nd a good position for your subwoofer(s) is by
experimentation. A good place to start experimenting
is close to a wall but at least 1m away from any corners.
You can also consult your subwoofer handbook for
placement suggestions.
Front left and right
Centre
Surround left and right
Surround back left and right
Subwoofer
Height speakers
With the AV860/AVR850/AVR550/AVR390
up to four height speakers can be attached and
can be either mounted in the ceiling or ‘Dolby
enabled’ elevation speakers - see page E-34 for
more information.

E-16
Connecting speakers
To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the
corresponding terminals on the back of the Receiver,
insert the speaker wires through the hole in each post
and screw the terminals back up. Make sure that the
red (positive/+) terminal of the speaker is connected to
the red (positive/+) terminal on the back panel, and the
black (negative/–) terminal of the speaker is connected
to the black (negative/–) terminal on the back panel.
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDS AT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
It is important that no stray strands of wire from these
connections are allowed to touch another cable or the
product casing. Failure to ensure this can cause a short
circuit and damage your Receiver.
Do not over-tighten the loudspeaker terminals, or use a
wrench, pliers, etc., as this could damage the terminals
and this would not be covered under the product’s
warranty.
Speaker cables
e speakers should be connected to the amplier using
good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables.
Cheap speaker cables should be avoided – they are a
false economy and can signicantly degrade the sound
quality.
e cable runs to the speakers should be as short as
practicable. Connections to the speaker terminals
should always be nger tight, whether using bare wires
or spade connectors.
FL
FR
SBR SBL
Link MUST
be removed
Link MUST
be removed
Bi-amping the Front Left & Front Right speakers
Bi-amping is the use of two amplier channels per speaker. Bi-amping can
provide better sound quality than conventional single wiring. If you do not have
Surround Back speakers (i.e. you have a 5.1 surround system, not a 7.1 system)
then you can use the spare Surround Back speaker outputs to bi-amplify the
front le and right speakers, if your speakers support bi-amping. e spare
channels can alternatively be used to power stereo speakers in another room
(Zone 2).
Speakers that support bi-amping have two sets of +/- terminals per speaker,
usually linked together by metal strips. ese metal strips MUST be removed
when bi-amping; failure to remove them will result in damage to the amplier
that is not covered under warranty.
To bi-amp the front le and right speakers, remove the metal strips from
the speaker terminals. Connect the woofer or LF terminals to the FL and FR
terminals on the Receiver. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the SBL and
SBR terminals on the Receiver. Finally, navigate to the Setup Menu ‘Spkr Types’
and set the ‘Use Channels 6+7 for’ menu option to ‘BiAmp L+R’; see page E-26.
Using external power amplifiers
e internal power amplier of the Receiver (SR250
L, R, Sub only) can be supplemented or replaced with
external power amplication, such as the Arcam P49
(recommended gain 31dB). Connect the PREAMP OUT
sockets to your power amplier inputs:
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
FL, FR
Connect these to the equivalent Right and Le front
channels of your power amplier. For the SR250, only
this and the sub outputs are available
C
Connect these to the Centre front channel of your
power amplier.
SUB
Subwoofer outputs. Connect this to the input of your
active subwoofer(s), if present. For the SR250, only this
and the FL, FLR outputs are available
SR, SL
Surround Right and Surround Le outputs. Connect
these to the Surround Right and Le power amplier
inputs.
SBR, SBL
Surround Back Right and Surround Back Le outputs
(only used in 7.1 channel systems). Connect these to the
Surround Back Right and Surround Back Le power
amplier inputs.
Height 1, Height 2
Height 1 and Height 2. Connect these to the Height 1
and/or Height 2 power amplier inputs.
All preamplier analogue outputs are buered, have
a low output impedance and are at line level. ey are
able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if
required.
Connecting subwoofers
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
OUTPUT1
ARC
SUB 2
R
L
HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2
PREAMP OUT
~ 50 – 60 Hz 1.5KW MAX
1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR
TRIG Z1
RS232
DC6V
Z1 IR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT2AV
AV
ETHERNET
USB 5V / 1A
115 230
FM/DAB
PVR
PVR
VCRBDSAT
SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL
SBRSUBSRFR
CFL SL SBL
SBR
HEIGHT 1 R
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE 2 L
SR FR C FL SL SBL
STBZ2 OUT
ZONE 2 R
HEIGHT 1 R
CLASS 2 WIRING
ZONE 2 L
HEIGHT 1 L
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
PVRSAT
BDAV
BD
CD
CD
GAME
STB/MHL
STB
GAME
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
ANALOGUE AUDIO
HDMI
PREAMP OUT
e Receiver also allows up to two active subwoofer to be connected to the
SUB outputs. Refer to your subwoofer handbook for the correct setting up and
connection procedure for your particular subwoofer(s).
Link MUST
be removed
Link MUST
be removed

E-17
English
Operating your Receiver
For information display we recommend you use the
OSD (On-Screen Display) on your display device
whenever possible.
Switching on
Press the front panel power button in. e power LED
will glow green, the front display shows the word
‘
ARCAM
’. When initialisation is complete, the display
shows the volume setting and the name of the selected
input.
Please wait until the unit has nished initialising before
operating the Receiver. It is recommended that if the
unit is switched o, you should wait at least 10 seconds
before switching the unit back on.
Standby
e Receiver 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.
If the unit is to be le unused for an extended period,
we recommend that you disconnect it from the mains
supply to save power.
To switch on from standby
Press the STANDBY button on the remote control, any
key on the front panel (other than the power button) or
rotate the volume knob.
Front panel display
e Receiver is ready for use aer about four seconds.
BD 37
e display window shows the currently selected source
and the last selected information view setting (this
information line can be changed using the INFO button).
e current volume setting for Zone 1 (37.0dB in the
above example) is displayed on the front panel. e
volume setting for Zone 2 is displayed temporarily
whenever it is adjusted.
Selecting a source
To select a particular source, press the –INPUT or
INPUT+ buttons until that source is shown on the front
panel display, or (if available) press the corresponding
operation
source button on the remote. e following sources are
available:
STB Set Top Box input
GAME Game console input
AV Audio-Visual input
SAT Satellite input
BD Blu-ray Disc/DVD player input
VCR Video Cassette Recorder input
PVR Personal Video Recorder input
CD Compact Disc player input
FM Internal tuner input
DAB Internal tuner input (this source is
market dependent and may not be
available on your Receiver)
NET Ethernet input
USB External USB solid-state device (e.g.
pen drive, iPad) input
AUX Auxiliary (front panel) input
DISPLAY e Audio Return Channel (ARC)
from a compliant display. Use this
with a compliant television using
internal TV tuners.
Most audio inputs have both analogue and digital
connections. You must specify the type of connection
used for each input using the ‘Audio Source’ option in
the ‘Input Cong.’ menu, see page E-29. Note that an
incorrect setting will result in no sound — the default is
HDMI audio. If you are not using HDMI audio then this
setting must be changed.
e processing mode and Stereo Direct functions are
remembered and recalled for each individual input.
Stereo Direct
To listen to a pure analogue stereo input, press the
DIRECT button. e Stereo 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 with the
Receiver to an absolute minimum.
Note: when Stereo Direct mode is selected, no
digital output is available and no bass management
is performed, meaning that bass signals will not be
redirected to a subwoofer.
Volume control
It is important to realise that the level of the volume
indicator is not an accurate indication of the power
delivered to your loudspeakers. e Receiver oen
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 sound tracks can appear very quiet, as
many directors like to keep maximum levels in reserve
for special eects sequences.
Headphones
To use headphones with the Receiver, plug the
headphones into the PHONES socket in the centre of the
front panel.
When headphones are plugged into the front panel
PHONES socket, the outputs for Zone1 are muted and
the audio will be down-mixed to two channels (2.0). e
two-channel down-mix is required so that the centre
channel and surround information can be heard via the
headphones.

E-18
Using Zone 2
Zone2 provides the option for the occupants of the
master bedroom, conservatory, kitchen, etc. to view or
listen to a dierent source at a dierent volume level
from the main zone (Zone1).
Source selection and volume control for Zone 2 is
achieved:
< by using an IR receiver in Zone 2 (see “Zone2
control connections” on page E-37), or
< by switching over to Zone 2 control by pressing the
front panel zone button, or
< by pressing AMP + OK on the remote control.
e front panel VFD display indicates that control has
been switched to Zone 2.
STANDBY Z2 50
To turn on Zone 2, with the remote, AMP + OK then press
the standby power button on the remote control or press
ZONE button on the front panel and then release it to
select zone 2, then press and hold the ZONE button on
the front panel to turn on Zone 2. Press a source select
button to select a dierent source to Zone 1.
FOLLOW Z1 Z2 50
Note that Zone 2 control from within Zone 1 will pass
automatically back to Zone 1 control aer a few seconds
of inactivity.
Zone 2 can also be controlled using a third-party
programmable remote control or a home automation
system. Please contact your dealer or installer for
further details.
Extended front panel menu
Pressing the MENU key on the front panel and holding it
for longer than four seconds will bring up the Extended
Menu, allowing you to perform the following:
Restore to factory defaults
is option allows you to restore all settings on your
Receiver to the defaults that it le the factory with.
Change remote code
e default RC5 system code the Receiver responds to
is 16. If required, for example due to another device in
your system also using this RC5 system code, it can be
changed to 19.
Restore secure backup
is option allows you to restore all settings to their
state as saved using the ‘Store secure backup’ feature.
is option is useful if settings are accidentally changed.
It also allows the unit to be returned to the saved state
following a rmware update.
Store secure backup
is option allows you to save all the Receiver settings to
a secure area of memory. e settings can be retrieved
using the Restore option above.
– Enter PIN
Enter the secure backup PIN using the
'
,
<
,
>
and
,
keys on the remote control (do not use the
numeric keypad). The default PIN is 0000.
– Change PIN
Allows the PIN to be changed to a number other
than the default. Enter the current secure backup
PIN using the
'
,
<
,
>
and
,
keys on the
remote control (do not use the numeric keypad).
The default PIN is 0000. After the current PIN has
been entered correctly, enter a new PIN as prompted
and again to confirm.
– EXIT
Cancel and return to the extended menu.
Updating firmware via USB
e rmware in your Receiver can be updated from a
USB ash drive containing rmware update les.
You can download the latest rmware le, together
with upgrading instructions, from the Arcam website
(www.arcam.co.uk).