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Serial connector

RS232 serial connector

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

CFL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

PREAMP OUT

COMPONENT

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 AV950/

AVR750/450/380 into your computer network.

For information on how to use the AV950/

AVR750/450/380’s network features, the USB socket,

and for a list of supported le types, refer to see page

E-37.

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

CFL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

PREAMP OUT

COMPONENT

Ethernet

If an Ethernet cable is connected, the AV950/

AVR750/450/380 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-32 for information on setting up the

network.

USB connector

e AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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-37 for details of

supported le types.

Trigger connectors

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX

TRIG Z2

Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

CFL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

PREAMP OUT

COMPONENT

e trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and TRIG Z2) provide an

electrical signal whenever the AV950/AVR750/450/380

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 AV950/

AVR750/450/380 was switched on.

ere are two trigger output sockets on the AV950/

AVR750/450/380, 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

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX TRIG Z2

Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

CFL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

PREAMP OUT

COMPONENT

e infrared inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the

connection of external IR receivers, either when the

AV950/AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380,

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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 is

blocked.

NOTE

Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections used

in multi-room installation. For more information on

these connectors see page E-38.

Z2 IR

is input is intended for use with an IR receiver

in Zone2 to allow remote control of AV950/

AVR750/450/380 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 AV950/AVR750/450/380 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

~ 50 – 60 Hz

1.5KW MAX

1.2A MAX

TRIG Z2 Z2 IR

TRIG Z1

RS232

DC6V

Z1 IR

OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2AV

ETHERNET

USB 5V / 1A

115 230

FM/DAB

PVR

VCRBDSAT

AV BD

SAT

SBR SR FR C FL SL SBL

SBRSUBSRFR

CFL SL SBL

SBR

ZONE 2 R ZONE 2 L

SR FR C FL SL SBL

STBZ2 OUT

VIDEO OUT

GAME PVR

STB BD

ZONE 2 R

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2 L

8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED

PVRSAT

BDAV

GAME

STB

GAME

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ARC

COMPOSITE

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOGUE AUDIO

HDMI

PREAMP OUT

COMPONENT

is provides a 6V DC power connection for Arcam

rSeries products.

tip: Trigger output

sleeve: Ground

tip: Modulated signal

sleeve: Ground

speakers

e AVR750/450/380 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 conguration 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. Oen 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.

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

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 

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 eect 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).

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.

Surround left and right

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.

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’.

Subwoofer

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. Multiple subwoofers will require a splitter cable

and need care in placement because there may be cancellation

eects between the units and you may require expert advice.