EN-14
Other Connectors
Serial connector
RS232 serial connector
RS232
BLUETOOTHWI-FI
TRIG Z1 Z1 IR
Z2 IRTRIG Z2
OUTAVSTBCDBD
SAT PVR
HDMI
FM/DAB
CD
PVR
BD
AV
GAME
STB
LINE OUT
ANALOGUE AUDIO
Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2
L
R
CH15/16CH13/14
SUB2
L
R
ETHERNET
USB 5V/0.5A
FL
FR
SL
SR
C
SUB1
SBL
SBR
PREAMP OUT
PREAMP OUT
ZONE2 R
HEIGHT1 R
SBR
SBR
HEIGHT1 R
ZONE2 R
ZONE2 L
HEIGHT1 L
SBL
SBL
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE2 L
SR
SR
FR
FR
C
C
FL
FL
SL
SL
CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9PB, UK
DESIGNED IN THE UK
MADE IN VIETNAM
CLASS 2 WIRING
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
WI-FI
STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT1
eARC
OUTPUT2
The 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.
DIGITAL AUDIO
RS232
BLUETOOTHWI-FI
TRIG Z1 Z1 IR
Z2 IRTRIG Z2
OUTAVSTBCDBD
SAT PVR
HDMI
FM/DAB
CD
PVR
BD
AV
GAME
STB
LINE OUT
ANALOGUE AUDIO
Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2
ETHERNET
USB 5V/0.5A
FL
FR
SL
SR
C
SUB1
SBL
SBR
PREAMP OUT
PREAMP OUT
ZONE2 R
HEIGHT1 R
SBR
SBR
HEIGHT1 R
ZONE2 R
ZONE2 L
HEIGHT1 L
SBL
SBL
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE2 L
SR
SR
FR
FR
C
C
FL
FL
SL
SL
CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9PB, UK
DESIGNED IN THE UK
MADE IN VIETNAM
CLASS 2 WIRING
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
WI-FI
STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT1
eARC
OUTPUT2
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   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 EN-34 for information on setting up the network.
USB connector
The Receiver can be updated via the USB socket on the rear 
of the unit, if no network connection and so “Over The Air” 
update is not available.
Trigger connectors
DIGITAL AUDIO
RS232
BLUETOOTHWI-FI
TRIG Z1
TRIG Z2
OUTAVSTBCDBD
SAT PVR
HDMI
FM/DAB
CD
PVR
BD
AV
GAME
STB
LINE OUT
ANALOGUE AUDIO
Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2
L
R
CH15/16CH13/14
SUB2
L
R
ETHERNET
USB 5V/0.5A
FL
FR
SL
SR
C
SUB1
SBL
SBR
PREAMP OUT
PREAMP OUT
ZONE2 R
HEIGHT1 R
SBR
SBR
HEIGHT1 R
ZONE2 R
ZONE2 L
HEIGHT1 L
SBL
SBL
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE2 L
SR
SR
FR
FR
C
C
FL
FL
SL
SL
CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9PB, UK
DESIGNED IN THE UK
MADE IN VIETNAM
CLASS 2 WIRING
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
WI-FI
STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT1
eARC
OUTPUT2
tip: Trigger output
sleeve: Ground
The trigger connectors (  and  ) provide an 
electrical signal whenever the Receiver is switched on and 
the relevant zone enabled.
The trigger signal can be used to switch on and off 
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.
There are two trigger output sockets on the Receiver, each 
capable of outputting a 12V, 70mA switching signal. The 
socket is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger 
output, sleeve is ground.
TRIG Z1
Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source 
equipment for Zone 1. On = 12V, Off = 0V.
TRIG Z2 (AVR21, AVR31, AV41)
Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source 
equipment for Zone 2. On = 12V, Off = 0V.
Infrared (IR) connectors
DIGITAL AUDIO
RS232
BLUETOOTHWI-FI
TRIG Z1
Z1 IR
Z2 IR
TRIG Z2
OUTAVSTBCDBD
SAT PVR
HDMI
FM/DAB
CD
PVR
BD
AV
GAME
STB
LINE OUT
ANALOGUE AUDIO
Z2 OUTHEIGHT1HEIGHT2
L
R
CH15/16CH13/14
SUB2
L
R
ETHERNET
USB 5V/0.5A
FL
FR
SL
SR
C
SUB1
SBL
SBR
PREAMP OUT
PREAMP OUT
ZONE2 R
HEIGHT1 R
SBR
SBR
HEIGHT1 R
ZONE2 R
ZONE2 L
HEIGHT1 L
SBL
SBL
HEIGHT1 L
ZONE2 L
SR
SR
FR
FR
C
C
FL
FL
SL
SL
CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9PB, UK
DESIGNED IN THE UK
MADE IN VIETNAM
CLASS 2 WIRING
8Ω LOAD IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
WI-FI
STBGAMEAVSATBDUHDPVR
ZONE2
OUT
OUTPUT1
eARC
OUTPUT2
tip: Modulated signal
sleeve: Ground
The infrared inputs (  and  ) 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.
There 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
This input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when 
the front panel of the Receiver is blocked.
Z2 IR (AVR21, AVR31, AV41)
This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone 2 to 
allow remote control of Receiver 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: The 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.
NOTE: Sockets referring to ‘Z2’ relate to connections 
used in multi-room installation. For more information 
on these connectors, see page EN-11.