Anthem STF Integrated ARC

I bought a paradigm sub that came with ARC. I downloaded the app and followed the simple instructions which were to hold the tablet in the room as shown in the open app, 5 positions in total if I remember, and presto. I think ARC works from 300hz down, but might go as high as 700 hz I would use the 400 wpc stereo amp with mains anf the int for secondary speakers, ARC will still work.

I do not have a "Tablet" and have not gotten the App to open.  Was this the newer version of ARC, or a couple years ago?  

Yes, the two amps work as a team, the preamp is the one with the Windows software in it.  

I think because the CD is connected via Optical Cable, and the Turntable is analog RCA, but the preamp converts up the signal to digital both are processable in the ARC.  

I just have not gotten the "Presto" and "simple instructions" to work.  

Can the Cat 5 cable go out of the Wi-Fi internet connected laptop into the back of the preamp and the Mics go into the preamp?   The schematic path and sequence seem to be my problem. Does the updating of the amp go thru the laptop / cable, or a flash drive out of laptop then to back of the amp. and what keystrokes accept that update and how do I know it was successful?   I guess I am looking for a path of instruction on the laptop that are in an App that I download?  

This is where I would start get internet in your room.  

I don’t have ARC so no help on the interface.  Good luck.

Have you scoured YouTube ? seems there is a how to for almost anything. That’s always my go to when working on something. 

Get a long LAN cable at Lowes, run from your router to amplifier if feasible, set up ARC etc. and once done you could disconnect it. Just a thought right off….

I would install an internet connection.  I know my BlueSound requires one and I am not sure if you are streaming music.

I will likely get a small unit to receive my Wi-Fi signal and then cable that into the Preamp. 

I made a typo, it is an STR, not an STF.  

I will need to bone up on my streaming terms and the sites offering it.  As well the devices that operate streaming signal.  This is more involved than RCA out of CD or TT and speaker wires. As well there is a monthly fee. What I am resistant to is the Ads and the claims made.  "Rolling Stones Channel" and they play KISS.  I may be exaggerating, but I do not subscribe to a station telling me what is "Pop Hot". 

The Sirius XM Beatles channel is true to the title, and the music is good too.  But Streaming is still not something I am comfortable with.  

Maybe my Android cell can be the operating device and the stereo can play the music.  Is that Bluetooth done, or a mini jack? Is the sound source High Resolution?  My cell signal is 2 bars at my house.  As well hope to set up the ARC.