Arcam AVR400 User Manual
AVR400
H A N D B O O K AVR surround amplier
AVR400
H A N D B O O K AVR surround amplier
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safety
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.).
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 ampliers) 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, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specied
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 qualied 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
qualied 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 qualied 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 AVR400 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.
CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
For proper heat dispersal, do not install this unit
in a conned 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.
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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. Modication 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
dierent 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sucient
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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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-14
Radio Connectors .................................. E-16
Other Connectors .................................. E-17
Speakers .................................................. E-18
Operation ................................................ E-20
Front Panel Operation .......................... E-22
Remote Control ......................................E-23
Essential Setup ....................................... E-32
Auto Speaker Setup...............................E-33
Setup Menus ........................................... E-34
Decoding Modes .................................... E-40
Dolby Volume ........................................................E-42
Tuner Operation .....................................E-44
Network/USB Operation....................... E-45
Multi-Room Set Up ................................ E-46
Multi-Room Connection Guide ...................... E-47
Customising the CR102 ........................E-48
Command Summary .......................................... E-51
Device Codes .........................................................E-51
Trouble shooting .................................... E-52
Specications.......................................... E-54
Product Guarantee ................................ E-55
Device Code Tables ....................................56
ank you and congratulations on purchasing your Arcam FMJ AVR400 Receiver.
Arcam has been producing specialist audio products of remarkable quality for over three
decades and the new AVR400 Receiver is 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 AVR400 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
welcome
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Professional Installation?
It may be that the AVR400 has been installed and set up as part of your Hi-Fi installation by a qualied 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 AVR400 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
conguration and placement is a key to getting the most out of your AVR400 and making sure that all the
elements of your system work in harmony.
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before you
begin…
e AVR400 is a high-quality and high-performance
home-cinema processor and amplier 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.
e AVR400 allows switching and control of seven
analogue and six digital audio sources in addition to
internal AM, FM and DAB radio – as well as networked
and USB audio sources – making it 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 AVR400 includes
broadcast-quality switching for HDMI, Composite,
S-Video, RGB and Component video signals. BD-Audio
and SACD can be connected via the multi-channel
input. Control of the AVR400 is either by front panel
control buttons, IR remote control or RS232 port.
e CR102 remote control supplied with the AVR400
is an eight-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 AVR400 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.
e AVR400 receiver is designed to produce a level of
performance that will truly bring music and movies
to life.
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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 AVR400 on top of a power
amplier or other source of heat.
< Do not place the amplier in an enclosed space
such as a bookcase or closed cabinet unless there is
good provision for ventilation. e AVR400 will run
warm during normal operation.
< Do not place any other component or item on top of
the amplier as this may obstruct airow around the
heat-sink, causing the amplier to run hot. (e unit
placed on top of the amplier 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-17).
< 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 amplier 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 dierent,
please contact your Arcam dealer immediately.
e AVR400 can be switched for operation between
220–240V (switch position 230V) and 110–120V
(switch position 115V).
NOTE
Ensure that the AVR400 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 amplier, 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 AVR400 can be turned on using the
on the front panel. While switched on, the front panel
LED will glow green.
Standby power
e AVR400 can be switched into standby mode using
the 2 button on the CR102 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 amplier. 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.
POWER switch
Interconnect cables
We recommend the use of high-quality screened cables
that are designed for the particular application. Other
cables will have dierent 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-18.
Radio interference
e AVR400 is an audio device containing
microprocessors and other digital electronics. It 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 AVR400 causes interference to radio or television
reception (which can be determined by switching the
AVR400 o and on), the following measures should be
taken:
< Re-orient the receiving antenna or route the antenna
cable of the aected receiver as far as possible from
AVR400 and its cabling.
< Relocate the receiver with respect to the AVR400.
< Connect the aected device and the AVR400 to
dierent mains outlets.
If the problem persists, please contact your Arcam
dealer.
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Trademark acknowledgements
Arcam is a registered trademark of A & R Cambridge Ltd.
Dolby Volume
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby TrueHD, Digital, Digital Plus,
PL IIx
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DTS-HD Master Audio
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Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
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6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 &
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
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rear panel
Digital connectors
Optical and electrical digital
audio connectors, seepage E-11.
connectors
Audio connectors
Two-channel and multichannel, see page E-12.
Preamplier output
See page E-12
HDMI
For information, see page E-10.
Video connectors
Component, S-Video and Composite connectors,
see page E-11.
Zone2 connection, see page E-11.
Speaker connectors
For information, see page E-19.
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Aerials, control and communication
FM/AM/DAB radio, rLead/irDock, RS232,
Network/USB, IR and trigger connectors,
see page E-16, page E-17.
230V115V
Power inlet
Connect the correct mains
cable here
Voltage select
Ensure the voltage selected
matches your local power supply
NOTE
Please read the ‘Placing the unit’, ‘Power’ and
‘Interconnect cables’ sections on page E-7 before
connecting up your AVR400 integrated amplier!
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audio/video
connections
Before connecting your AVR400 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 amplier 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 dierent 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 a had a satellite decoder plugged into a
input, the audio must be connected to the SAT audio
inputs!
e hierarchy for video connections for best quality is
as follows:
< HDMI
< Component/RGB
< S-Video
< Composite.
For any video source to be available in Zone2 you must
have a Composite connection between AVR400 and the
source.
SAT video
HDMI connectors
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 the HDMI 1.4 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 AVR400’s “Display” input.
Important notes about Component/RGB
video inputs and outputs
< When you connect your devices to these
connectors, take care to follow the letter/colour
coding for each input. No damage will occur but
incorrectly coloured or unstable pictures will
result.
< e Component video inputs have sucient
bandwidth for NTSC (525/60) or PAL (625/50)
video and HDTV video signals.
Making connections
< Wherever possible, connect both the analogue
and digital outputs of digital sources. is enables
use of a digital input for the main zone and the
corresponding analogue input for the Zone2 output.
< Take care to place cables as far from any power
supply cabling as is practicable, to reduce hum and
other noise problems.
NOTE:
For each input, you must set the “Video Source”
and “Audio Source” settings according to the
connection type.
(see “Input Cong.” on page E-35)
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Component/RGB video
connectors
Zone2 connectors
e Z2 out analogue audio connector can be used
to connect the stereo audio output of the AVR400
to an amplier located in a second room. Connect
the analogue video output to your Zone2 display
equipment. See ‘Multi-room Setup’ on E-46 for
information.
Digital audio connectors
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ese inputs are suitable for connection to source
devices which output Component (YUV or YPbPr) or
RGB high quality analogue video signals. ese signals
are usually available from BD players, set-top boxes or
games consoles.
If you are connecting up to an RGB source you may also
need to connect the source’s Composite output to the
AVR400 Composite input to act as a video sync (‘RGB
+ Sync’ format). e Composite signal should be on the
same named input as the RGB signals. e AVR400 is
also compatible with ‘Sync on Green’ or ‘RGsB’ signals.
RGB video outputs on source equipment are oen on
SCART connectors. You will need to use a SCART to
‘RGB+Sync on phono’ breakout cable, available from
your Arcam dealer.
NOTE
When setting up the AVR400 menus (later in
this manual), you will need to select whether the
three-wire high quality video input is Component
(‘Normal’), ‘RGsB’ or ‘RGB + Sync’ for each input.
is is done on the ‘Component Mode’ line in the
Input Cong menu. Failure to do this can result in a
green looking picture or a picture that is unstable.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN SAT, AV, BD
Connect the Component video outputs of your source
equipment to these inputs.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect this output to the Component video input of
your display device.
NOTE
Analogue RGB video output is not available from
the AVR400. e analogue three-wire high quality
video output is always congured as Component
video.
S-Video and Composite
connectors
AV, VCR, BD, SAT
Connect these inputs to the S-Video and Composite
outputs of your available source equipment.
VCR, PVR, BD, CD, AV, SAT
Connect these inputs to the digital outputs of your
available source equipment.
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MCH input
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is multi-channel analogue
audio input can be connected
to a source device which
outputs surround sound on its
analogue outputs. Such devices
typically include DVD-Audio
and SACD players. is input does not pass through
any of the audio processing in the AVR400, therefore
functions such as speaker size and distance from the
listening position should be copied from the AVR400
Setup menus into the Setup menus of your multi-channel
source. Note however that speaker level trims are applied
to the MCH input on the AVR400. erefore speaker level
trim settings on multichannel source equipment should be
le unset at zero.
Analogue pre-amplifier outputs
All pre-amplier analogue
outputs are buered, have
a low output impedance,
are at line level and follow
the Zone1 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 ampliers, see page E-18 and E-19.
Analogue audio inputs
AV, SAT, BD, VCR, PVR, CD
Connect the le and right inputs to the le and right
outputs of your source equipment.
Front panel AUX input
e front panel AUX input can be
used as an analogue or optical
PHONES
AUX
digital input.
For analogue sources, use a stereo
3.5mm lead; for digital sources
use a 3.5mm optical lead. e
front input is also used for the
auto-setup microphone input.
Front panel PHONES socket
is socket accepts headphones with an impedance
rating between 32 and 600, tted with a 3.5mm
stereo jack plug. e headphone socket is always active,
except when AVR400 is muted.
When the headphone jack is inserted, the speaker
outputs and analogue pre-amplier outputs are
automatically muted.
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E-13
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 video hook-up, in order of preference is:
use the HDMI connector (if HDMI output is
<
provided by the player), otherwise connect the three
Component or four RGB+Sync video connectors.
use the S-Video connection if HDMI or Component
<
/RGB+Sync outputs are not provided by your player.
use the Composite connection if HDMI,
<
Component/RGB+Sync or S-Video are not provided
by your player.
In each case, connect the video inputs labelled
AVR400.
e preferred audio hook-up is using the coaxial digital
connector (usually marked
addition to the coaxial analogue outputs for le and
right channels.
In each case, use the audio inputs labelled
AVR400.
DIGITAL AUDI O OUT), in
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
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.
SAT on the AVR400.
BD on the
BD on the
CD player
Connect the digital audio output (if provided by the CD
player) to the digital CD input of the AVR400, using a
high quality coaxial interconnect cable.
Connect the right and le analogue audio outputs of
the CD player to the analogue
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 Cong.” on page E-35)
CD inputs of the AVR400,
BD/SAT
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Connecting an iPod using the Arcam irDock
e combination of the AVR400 and Arcam’s optional
irDock or rLead accessory provides a great platform for
your iPod.
Connect the irDock as shown, power on the irDock,
slot in your iPod and select iPod as the source. Note that
the default input is VCR but this can be changed in the
General Setup menu.
Navigating through music and podcasts on your iPod is
simple using the CR102 remote, with text appearing on
the AVR400 display.
More information is given in the irDock quick start
guide (or rLead quick start guide) supplied with these
accessory units.
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radio
connectors
Aerial connectors
e AVR400 is tted with an AM/FM receiver module
and a DAB receiver, depending on the region where it
was sold. e type of aerial you need depends on your
listening preferences and the local conditions.
Your AVR400 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.
DAB
(where tted)
In strong signal areas,
the DAB ‘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,
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, externallymounted 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.
FM
Connecting an aerial
A suitable FM aerial
must be connected to
the AVR400 before FM
radio can be received.
In strong signal areas,
the wire FM aerial
supplied can be used with
reasonable results.
When installed and
receiving FM radio, check the signal
strength by pressing the front panel or
remote control’s
signal indicator is displayed.
In weak signal areas, or for optimal
FM radio reception, a roof- or lo-
mounted aerial is advised as this
will give superior reception.
In some areas, cable radio may be available or, in an
apartment building, a distributed aerial system may
be installed. In either of these cases you should have
sockets in your home marked
those marked TV); these should be connected to the FM
coaxial connector on the rear of the AVR400.
INFO button until the
FM or VHF (do not use
AM
Connecting an aerial
An AM aerial is required to receive AM/medium wave
radio signals, so a simple loop aerial is supplied with
the AVR400. Follow the assembly instructions in the
diagram below.
Make sure that the aerial is positioned well away from
the AVR400 itself, TVs, computers and other sources
of RF ‘interference’. Rotate the aerial to discover which
position gives the best reception.
3. Connect the lead wires to the AM socket
at the rear of the AVR400 (the wires are
not polarised). Rotate the aerial’s stand
until you obtain the best reception.
2. Push the tab into the open slot in the
base of the stand. Press until the tab
clicks home.
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1. Release the tie-wrap and unwind the
twisted lead. Fold the plastic stand
forward through the loop frame.
other
NOTE
Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections used
in multi-room installation. For more information on
these connectors, see page E-46.
connectors
Data connectors
rLead/irDock
For use with an Arcam rLead or irDock accessory. See
page E-15 and the accessory documentation for details.
RS232 serial connector
Use with control devices having an RS232 serial
port (for example, Crestron and AMX touch screen
controllers).
Network connector
is section deals with installation of the unit into an
existing home network. For
information on how to use the
AVR400’s network features,
the USB socket, and for a list
of supported le types, refer
to page E-45.
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 AVR400 into your computer network.
Ethernet
If an Ethernet cable is connected, the AVR400 will
automatically attempt to connect to your network.
You should use CAT5 cable plugged into the RJ45 socket
labelled
ETHER NET on the rear panel.
If your network uses static IP addressing rather than
DHCP, you will need to provide IP address, gateway,
DNS and proxy information. See page E-39 for
information on setting up the network.
USB connector
e AVR400 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 AVR400 only supports the direct connection of USB
devices and will not support devices connected through
a hub. If regular access to the
may nd it convenient to use a USB extension lead.
See page E-45 for details of supported le types.
USB socket is required, you
Trigger connectors
e trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and
TRIG Z2) provide an electrical signal
whenever the AVR400 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
AVR400 was switched on.
ere are two trigger output sockets on the AVR400,
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.
tip: Trigger output
sleeve: Ground
TRIG Z1
Use for remotely turning on and o power amps or
source equipment for Zone1. On = 12V, O = 0V.
TRIG Z2
Use for remotely turning on and o power amps or
source equipment for Zone2. On = 12V, O = 0V.
Infra-red (IR) connectors
e infra-red inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow
the connection of external IR receivers, either
when the AVR400 front panel IR receiver is
fully or partially obstructed or to allow the
use of a remote control in Zone2.
ere are two IR inputs on the AVR400, each
designed for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip
is the modulated signal, sleeve is ground.
tip: Modulated signal
sleeve: Ground
Z1 IR
is input is intended for use with a local IR receiver
when the front panel of the AVR400 is blocked.
Connecting an IR receiver to
panel IR receiver to prevent problems with multiple
commands if the front panel IR receiver is only partially
obstructed.
Z2 IR
is input is intended for use with an IR receiver in
Zone2 to allow remote control of AVR400 from a
second room.
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 AVR400 are designed for
modulated signals. If the external IR receiver
demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also
the AVR400 does not provide power for external
receivers on the IR jack, therefore an external power
source will be required.
Z1 IR will disable to front
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speakers
e AVR400 allows you to connect up to seven speakers
and an active subwoofer 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 and an active
subwoofer.
e conguration and placement of your speakers
is very important. All speakers, with the exception of
the subwoofer, 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. Oen the only
way to nd a good position for your subwoofer 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.
Centre
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.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer will greatly improve the bass performance of
your system. is is useful for reproducing special cinema
eects, especially where a dedicated LFE (Low Frequency
Eects) 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. Multiple subwoofers need care in placement
because there may be cancellation eects between the
units and you may require expert advice.
Front left and right
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. If there is no practical alternative to
placing the speakers widely apart, this eect can
be overcome in music reproduction by using the
centre sound extraction from the le and right
speakers (see Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode).
Surround back left and right
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’.
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Surround left and right
e surround le and right speakers reproduce
the ambient sound and eects present in a
multichannel home cinema system and should be
installed slightly higher than the listener’s ears.
Connecting speakers
To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the
corresponding terminals on the back of the AVR400,
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.
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 AVR400.
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.
Link MUST
be removed
Bi-Amping the Front Left & Right speakers
Bi-amping is the use of two amplier 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 amplier
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 AVR400. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the SBL and
SBR terminals on the AVR400. 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-32.
SBL
SBR
FL
FR
Link MUST
be removed
Using external power ampliers
e internal power amplier of the AVR400 can
be supplemented or replaced with external power
amplication. Connect the PREAMP OUT sockets to your
power amplier inputs:
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FL, FR, C
Connect these to the equivalent (Right, Le and Centre)
front channels of your power amplier.
SUB
Subwoofer output. Connect this to the input of your
active subwoofer, if present.
SR, SL
Surround Right and Surround Le outputs. Connect
these to the Surround Right and Le power amplier
inputs.
Speaker cables
e speakers should be connected to the amplier using
good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables.
Cheap speaker cables should be avoided – they are a
false economy and can signicantly 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.
Connecting subwoofers
e AVR400 also allows an active subwoofer to be connected to the SUB output.
See your subwoofer handbook for the
correct setting up and connection for
your particular subwoofer.
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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
amplier inputs.
All pre-amplier analogue outputs are buered, have
a low output impedance and are at line level. ey are
able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if
required.
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