Anthem AVM-20 Owners manual

AVM 20

OPERATING MANUAL

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SECTION PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Receiving and Unpacking the AVM 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2.1 Packing List 1

1.3 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3.1 Before Operating Your AVM 20 2

1.3.2 Outdoor Antenna Grounding 2

1.3.3 Supply Power Requirements 3

1.3.4 In-Use Notices 3

1.3.5 Cleaning 3

1.3.6 Servicing 3

1.3.7 Non-Use Periods 3

1.4 Packing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. QUICK START 4

2.1 Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Connector Diagrams and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2.1 CD Player to AVM 20 6

2.2.2 DVD Player and TV to AVM 20 7

2.2.3 VCR and TV to AVM 20 8

2.2.4 AVM 20 to Amplifier and Powered Subwoofer (RCA) 9

2.2.5 AVM 20 to Amplifiers and Powered Subwoofer (XLR) 10

2.3 Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. PANELS / DISPLAYS / REMOTE LAYOUT 12

3.1 Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Rear Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.4 Remote Control Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4. CONNECTIONS 16

4.1 Connecting Power To The AVM 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.2 Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.2.1 Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.2.2 Analog Audio Inputs 16

4.2.3 Left / Right Analog Audio Inputs 17

4.2.4 2-Ch Balanced and 6-Ch Single-Ended Audio Inputs 17

4.2.5 Analog Audio Outputs 17

4.3 Video Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Composite Video 18 S-Video 18 Component Video 18

4.4 Powered I.R. (Infra Red) Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.5 I.R. (Infra Red) Emitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.6 Relay Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4.7 FM • AM Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TABLE of CONTENTS

5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION 21

5.1 Power On / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5.2.1 Copying the MAIN Path to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD 22 Down-Mixing to 2-Channel Stereo 22

5.3 Master Control Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5.4 Source Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5.4.1 6-Channel S/E Input 22

5.4.2 FM • AM Tuner 23 Manual Tuning 23 Automatic Tuning 23 Presets 23 ST / HiB / M 23

5.4.3 Simulcast 23

5.5 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Dialog Normalization 24 Mute 24

5.6 Individual Speaker Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

5.7 Bass / Treble / Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tone Bypass 25

5.8 Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5.8.1 Home THX Cinema / THX Surround EX 26

5.8.2 Dolby Digital Dynamics 27

5.9 Front Panel Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.10 Status / Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 28

6.1 Powering the AVM 20 ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.2.1 Copying the MAIN Path to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD 29

6.3 Source Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.3.1 Source Seek 29

6.4 Direct FM • AM Station Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.5 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.6 Enable / Disable Auto-On Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6.7 Controlling Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6.7.1 Entering Manufacturer’s Codes 30

6.7.2 Searching For a Code 30

6.7.3 Volume Lock 30

6.7.4 Learning Function 31 Limitations on Learning 31 Teaching a Key 32 Deleting a Learned Command from a Key 32

6.8 Teaching the AVM 20 Remote Control to Universal Learning Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7. ADVANCED SETUP 33

7.1 How to Enter the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.2 How to Navigate in the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.3 How to Exit the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.4 Setting Up the AVM 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

7.4.1 Rename Sources 34

7.4.2 Audio/Video-In Format/Main 35

7.4.3 Audio-Out Format 37

7.4.4 Speaker Configuration 38

7.4.5 Listener Position 40

7.4.6 Speaker Level Calibration 41

7.4.7 Volumes 43

7.4.8 Set Timers/Time 44

7.4.9 Triggers/IR/RS-232 46

7.4.10 Displays/Timeout 49

7.4.11 Save/Restore Settings 50

7.4.12 Lockout/Passwords 52

8. SOFTWARE UPDATING 53

8.1 Software Version Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8.2 Software Updating Via Your Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8.3 Software Updating via Your Computer and the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix A – Universal Remote Control Codes 55

Specifications 58

Warranty 61

Big Pictures of Front and Rear Panels Inside Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM 20 Preamplifier • Processor • Tuner.

Anthem Electronics has been manufacturing high-quality, high-end audio equipment for over a decade. In that time, Anthem has built an enviable reputation for products that can recreate the passion a music lover experiences when attending a live musical performance, or the thrilling sound a movie buff experiences in the very best movie theaters. Anthem equipment allows audiophiles to almost “be there” each and every time they sit and enjoy music or home theater in the comfort of their home. Anthem provides all this with the highest level of craftsmanship, sophisticated circuit designs, superior quality parts and materials, modern intuitive ergonomics, and stylish industrial design.

Although Anthem products sound great “right out of the carton”, they will sound even better after they are thermally stabilized. We therefore recommend that you operate this product for a period of time before doing any critical listening.

The AVM 20 is a state-of-the-art four path A/V Preamplifier / Surround Sound Processor, with built-in FM • AM Tuner. It is designed to provide high-end sound and video for both music, home theater, and multi-room applications.

1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Section 1 contains important handling and safety information. Section 2 contains a Quick Start Guide which shows you how to connect most popular components to the AVM 20 and get up and running in a matter of minutes. Section 3 describes the Front Panel, Rear Panel, and Remote Control layouts of the AVM 20, while Section 4 describes connections in detail. To learn how to operate the AVM 20 from the Front Panel controls read Section 5. Remote Control operation has a few differences – they are explained in Section 6. To fully explore all the possibilities of the AVM 20, we strongly recommend that you go through the complete Setup procedure as explained in Section 7. Software updating is explained in Section 8, followed by the Warranty, Universal Remote Control codes, and complete Specifications.

1.2 RECEIVING AND UNPACKING THE AVM 20

The AVM 20 is shipped in a reinforced shipping box. Please keep this box for any future shipment. Check that you have received everything in the Packing List below. Report any discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible. Fill in and mail the Warranty Registration Card within thirty days of purchase.

1.2.1 PACKING LIST

• AVM 20

• Powered IR Terminal Block (on rear panel)

• Power Cord

• AM Loop Antenna

• FM Antenna

• 75-ohm to 300-ohm FM Antenna Adapter

• Remote Control

• 2 ‘AA’ Batteries

• Operating Manual

• Warranty Registration Card

1. INTRODUCTION

1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• The Front Panel power switches are secondary only; they do not disconnect the AVM 20 from the AC power line. Line voltage is switched off through the rear panel power switch.

• The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the AVM 20 is operated, moved, or serviced. Failing to comply with any of these instructions or with any precaution or warning contained in this Operating Manual is in direct violation of the standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.

• Neither Anthem, Sonic Frontiers International, our agents, or any related party assume any liability whatsoever for the user’s failure to comply with any or all of these requirements.

1.3.1 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR AVM 20

• Do not connect power to the AVM 20 if there are signs of damage to any part of its exterior surface.

• Situate the AVM 20 away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other any appliances (including power amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Allow four inches (or more) of unobstructed air space above the ventilation slots in the top cover of the AVM 20. Do not obstruct bottom vents by removing the rubber feet or operating the AVM 20 directly on a carpet, sofa, or similar surface.

• Do not place the AVM 20 in a bookcase or component rack without adequate ventilation.

• Install the AVM 20 in a stable location. Do not mount to a wall or from a ceiling.

• Do not use the AVM 20 near water or a wet/damp environment. Do not expose to rain or moisture.

1.3.2 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

• If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the AVM 20, the antenna or cable system must be grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. The following diagram contains requirements according to the National Electrical Code:

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Ground Clamp

Electric Service Equipment

Antenna Lead-In Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art. 250, Part H)

NEC: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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1.3.3 SUPPLY POWER REQUIREMENTS

The AVM 20 can operate from any single phase AC power source that supplies between 105V and 130V at a frequency of 60 Hz. The power transformer primary cannot be changed from 120V to 240V operation.

The AVM 20 uses a polarized power cord with one blade wider than the other so that it only fits into the outlet one way. If the plug cannot be fully inserted with no blade exposed, reverse the plug and try again. If it still does not fit, you have an obsolete outlet – contact an electrician to replace it.

To prevent risk of shock or fire, do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles. The use of an adequate and approved surge protector is highly recommended.

DO NOT USE A POWER LINE CONDITIONER:

• Certain design characteristics of many Power Line Conditioners make them incompatible with the AVM 20 and may cause the AVM 20's AC line fuses to blow.

• One is not required because the AVM 20's power supply has power line filtering and voltage regulation built in.

1.3.4 IN-USE NOTICES

• Use only the power supply cord with double insulation as supplied.

• Disconnect the power cord from the AVM 20 before connecting or disconnecting any components.

• Fuses are not a user serviceable item (see section 1.3.6 and specification section).

• Do not remove the top cover.

• Do not alter or modify the AVM 20 in any way.

1.3.5 CLEANING

Unplug the AVM 20 from the wall outlet before cleaning. A regular dusting with a soft, non-abrasive cloth will generally keep the finish of the faceplate and chassis looking new. Do not allow any liquid to come in contact with the AVM 20; it may run onto the internal electronic circuitry and cause damage that is not covered under warranty.

1.3.6 SERVICING

Do not attempt to open or perform any repairs to the AVM 20. There are no adjustments inside the AVM 20 that can be made by the user, nor are there any user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

1.3.7 NON-USE PERIODS

To prevent damage from power line surges and lightning strikes, unplug the AVM 20 from the power outlet, outside antenna, and cable system when left unused for an extended period of time.

1.4 PACKING MATERIALS

Please retain the shipping box and all packing material. They are custom designed to prevent shipping damage from occurring. Do not ship or transport the AVM 20 in anything other than the original box and packing material.

2. QUICK START

The AVM 20 is a very sophisticated component, providing a multitude of features and connection options, while providing easy intuitive setup and operation. With your AVM 20 in front of you, browse through the illustrations in this section to see several quick system hookup options. It’s as simple as following the lines in the connection diagrams to and from each component.

All of these quick system hookup examples work with the Factory Default settings; none require the Advanced Setup configuration. Just ‘plug & play’! However, references to the Advanced Setup section are included to make you aware of the tremendous versatility of the AVM 20.

For the best sound possible you will still have to calibrate your system in the Setup as outlined in section 7. Please do not overlook this important system calibration procedure.

2.1 QUICK START GUIDE – Before you start, make sure all components are unplugged.

To connect a CD player, DVD player, TV, VCR, amplifier(s), and powered subwoofer to the AVM 20:

Note: For this Quick start setup section, you will only need to connect either the Composite or S-Video

connections referred to in the following diagrams. Use the S-Video connections wherever possible for the best video quality.

• CD Player to AVM 20 – see diagram in section 2.2.1

Connect the L/R audio output of the CD player to Analog Audio-In/CD on the AVM 20.

• DVD Player to AVM 20 – see diagram in section 2.2.2 Video: Connect the composite video output of the DVD player to Composite Video-In/DVD on the

AVM 20.

Audio: Connect the digital audio output of the DVD player to Digital Audio-In/DVD on the AVM 20.

• AVM 20 to TV – see diagrams in sections 2.2.2 and 2.2.3

Video: Connect Composite Video-Out/MAIN on the AVM 20 to the composite video input of the TV. Audio: Connect the L/R audio output of the TV to Analog Audio-In/TV on the AVM 20.

• VCR to AVM 20 – see diagram in section 2.2.3

Video: Connect the composite video output of the VCR to Composite Video-In/VCR on the AVM 20.

To Record: Connect Composite Video-Out/VCR on the AVM 20 to the composite video input

of the VCR.

Audio: Connect the L/R audio output of the VCR to Analog Audio-In/VCR on the AVM 20.

To Record: Connect Analog Audio-Out/VCR on the AVM 20 to the L/R audio input of the VCR.

• AVM 20 to Amplifier(s) – see diagrams in sections 2.2.4 and 2.2.5

From the AVM 20, connect Front-L, Front-R, Ctr1, Sur-L, Sur-R, Rear-L, and Rear-R Analog Audio-Out to the Front-L, Front-R, Center, Sur-L, Sur-R, Rear-L, and Rear-R inputs of the power amplifier(s). Follow the amplifier manufacturer’s instructions for connecting the speakers.

• AVM 20 to Powered Subwoofer – see diagrams in sections 2.2.4 and 2.2.5

From the AVM 20, connect Analog Audio-Out/Sub1 to the subwoofer’s line/low level input.

Reconnect the power to all components and turn them on. To turn on the AVM 20, move the switch on the rear panel to the ‘on’ position and then press the POWER – MAIN button on the front panel.

To Watch a DVD:

• Press DVD Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.

• Select the TV input that corresponds to the one that the AVM 20’s Composite Video-Out/MAIN is plugged into.

• Place a DVD into the DVD player and press play. You should see the picture on your TV and hear sound from your speakers. Use the AVM 20 Master Control Knob on the front panel to adjust volume.

To Watch a Video Tape:

• Press VCR Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.

• Select the TV input that corresponds to the one that the AVM 20’s Composite Video-Out/MAIN is plugged into.

• Insert a tape into the VCR and press play. You should see the picture on your TV and hear sound from your speakers. Use the AVM 20 Master Control Knob on the front panel to adjust volume.

To Listen to a CD:

• Press CD Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.

• Place a CD into the CD player and press play. You should hear music coming from your speakers. Use the AVM 20 Master Control Knob on the front panel to adjust volume.

Note about Digital and Analog Inputs:

• Factory default settings are Digital for DVD and SAT, and Analog for all remaining inputs. You can change any input to either Digital or Analog as required, except 2-Ch BAL and 6-Ch S/E (Analog only). Digital inputs use the AVM 20’s high quality digital to analog converters and can be changed from RCA to your choice of Toslink or XLR connection. Analog inputs can be set to your choice of Digital Signal Processing for bass management, or Direct to bypass all digital stages. For more information see sections 4.2.1 and 7.4.2.

Note about Your Speakers:

• The AVM 20 allows you to enter information about how many speakers you have in your system, as well as their relative size, type, and distance from your listening position. This speaker setup information is important in directing audio signals optimally, ensuring you get the best quality sound from your system. Please see sections 7.4.4, 7.4.5, and 7.4.6.

2.2 CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS AND DESCRIPTIONS

The following pages of illustrations contain a variety of standard cable/connectors that are used to connect components to your AVM 20. The various types, and what they are used for, are shown here:

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Analog Left

Channel

RCA Black or

White

RCA Red

RCA Yellow

or Brown

5-Pin

Mini DIN

Toslink XLR Female XLR Male

1/4” Stereo Plug

Analog Right

Channel

Digital S/PDIF or Composite Video

S-Video

Digital Audio

S/PDIF

Analog Balanced

or Digital AES/EBU

Analog Balanced or

Digital AES/EBU

Headphone

3.5mm

Mono Mini Plug

Relay Trigger

IR Receiver

RCA Green -

Component Y

RCA Blue -

Component Pb/Cb

RCA Red -

Component Pr/Cr

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CD Player

Audio Out

2.2.1 CD Player to AVM 20

Amplifier(s)

CD Player

Trac k 1

EJECT

2.2.2 DVD Player and TV to AVM 20

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Amplifier(s)

Note:

Component Video use is optional (see sections 4.3.3 and 7.4.10).

Note:

Component Video use is optional (see sections 4.3.3 and 7.4.10)

Rear Panel of TV

Audio

Out

DVD

Trigger

Vari Fixed

Relay

Composite

Video In

S-Video In

Component

Video In

CATV

Component

Video Out

DVD Player

Audio Out

Relay

Trigger In

RCA

Digital Out

Toslink

Composite

Video Out

S-Video Out

2.2.3 VCR and TV to AVM 20

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Amplifier(s)

Rear Panel of TV

Audio

Out

VCR

EJECT

Trigger

Vari Fixed

Relay

Composite

Video In

S-Video In

Component

Video In

CATV

VCR

Composite

S-Video

Video

OUT

Audio

Relay

Trigger In

OUT

Follow amplifier manufacturer’s complete hook-up instructions to

connect amplifier outputs to matching speakers.

2.2.4 AVM 20 to Amplifier and Powered Subwoofer (RCA)

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Powered Subwoofer

RCA

Input

XLR

Level

PVA

TRIGGERS

INPUT

5-24V AC/DC

OUTPUT

ON MODES

TRIGGER

MANUAL

AUTO

NRTL/C LR 103255

This product has been certified by CSA.

CHASSIS GROUND

REAR

RIGHT

INPUTS

FRONT

RIGHT FRONT

OUTPUT

+ -

MADE IN CANADA

THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:

CDN. 2142644, U.S. 5636288

RIGHT REAR

OUTPUT

+ -

CENTER

INPUT

CENTER

OUTPUT

+ -

LEFT SURROUND

OUTPUT

+ -

LEFT

SURROUND

INPUTS

RIGHT

RIGHT SURROUND

OUTPUT

+ -

LEFT REAR

OUTPUT

+ -

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.

AVERTISSEMENT:

RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

REAR

LEFT

INPUTS

FRONT

LEFT FRONT

OUTPUT

+ -

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2.2.5 AVM 20 to Amplifiers and Powered Subwoofer (XLR)

Follow amplifier manufacturer’s complete hook-up instructions to

connect amplifier outputs to matching speakers.

To powered

subwoofer

Trigger Setup Suggestion:

With triggered amplifiers it is possible to automatically turn power on to the 2-channel amplifier only when, for example, Tape or FM•AM is selected, and both amplifiers when DVD or SAT is selected (see section 7.4.9). This is useful when listening to stereo sources and it is not necessary to have the 5-channel amplifier turned on.

INPUT

OUTPUT

5-24V AC/DC

TRIGGER

TRIGGER-ON

MANUAL-ON

AUTO-ON

ON MODE

120V ~ 60Hz

800VA MAXIMUM

RIGHT - INPUTS

RIGHT

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

RIGHT - OUTPUT

MCA

THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:

5636288, 2142644

NRTL/C LR 103255

This product has been certified by CSA.

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WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.

AVERTISSEMENT:

RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

LEFT - INPUTS

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

LEFT - OUTPUT

LEFT

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1. Front-Left

2. Center

3. Front-Right

4. Surround-Right (Dipole shown with ‘null’ facing listening area. Direct radiating – see diagram below.)

5. Rear-Right (Dipole shown. Direct radiating – install 6’ to 8’ from floor and aim towards listening area.)

6. Rear-Left (Dipole shown. Direct radiating – install 6’ to 8’ from floor and aim towards listening area.)

7. Surround-Left (Dipole shown with ‘null’ facing listening area. Direct radiating – see diagram below.)

8. Subwoofer For optimal results, the size of the speakers and the distance of each speaker to the listening position should

be entered in the Setup of the AVM 20 (see sections 7.4.4, 7.4.5, and 7.4.6).

2.3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT

These illustrations show the typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system, the ‘.1’ channel being the LFE (Low Frequency Effect). The Front and Center speakers are directed towards the listener from the front, while the Surround speakers are positioned to the sides, and the Rear speakers are positioned behind the listener. Ideally, the Surround and Rear speakers should be positioned 2-3 feet above ear level.

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Surround Speaker Placement – Dipole

Surround Speaker Placement – Direct Radiating

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3.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

The front panel of the AVM 20 has the Master Control Knob, selection/navigation buttons, a display, status indicator LEDs, and the Headphone jack .

See section 5 for complete information on Front Panel operation.

1 – Path selection 2 – Mode / Surround Decoder indicators 3 – Display 4 – FM • AM Preset selection 5 – FM • AM Tuning / Setup Navigation 6 – Master Control Knob

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une for FM • AM

• Setting Adjustment

for Mode; DD Dynamics; THX Options; Individual Speaker Level / Bass / Treble / Balance; Path Bass / Treble / Balance; Display Brightness

• Setup Adjustment for Letters and Numbers

7 – Individual Speaker / Headphone settings for Level /

Bass / Treble / Balance

8 – Subwoofer / LFE Level settings 9 – Power On / Stand-By (MAIN / ZONE2 / ZONE3) 10 – Mute 11 – Status review / Setup (press and hold for 3 seconds) 12 – Balance setting 13 – Bass / Treble settings 14 – LED / Display Brightness setting (see section 7.4.10) 15 – Front Panel Remote Control IR Sensor 16 – Mode (Music / Pro Logic) / Dolby Digital Dynamics /

THX Options settings

17 – Headphone Jack 18 – Source selection

3. PANELS/DISPLAY/REMOTE LAYOUT

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3.2 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

MAIN Display Example:

1 – Source selection (see section 5.4). 2 – Audio Input Format (see section 7.4.2) or Sleep Indicator if engaged (see section 6.5). 3 – Path that the information on the display refers to (see section 5.2). 4 – Volume setting. When MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 are muted, “Muted” flashes instead of the current

volume setting (see section 5.5).

5 – Surround Mode (if the Source is FM • AM, then the tuned station appears).

FM • AM Display Example:

1 – Source+Band. The tuner has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and one AM band. The number

after the selected band is the preset station (see section 5.4.2).

2 – FM mode. Displays “St” when in stereo, “HB” when Hi-Blend is selected, or “Mn” when in mono or

mono is selected (see section 5.4.2).

3 – Seek when tuning FM • AM stations (see section 5.4.2). 4 – Path (see section 5.2). 5 – Volume setting. When MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 are muted, “Muted” flashes instead of the current

volume setting (see section 5.5).

6 – Currently tuned FM • AM frequency to the nearest 0.1 MHz for FM and to nearest 10 kHz for AM

(see section 5.4.2).

If changes take place simultaneously in different Paths, the hierarchy of the display info is:

1) Volume changes, 2) Front Panel activity, 3) MAIN, 4) ZONE2, 5) ZONE3, 6) RECORD, 7) HEADPHONE.

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1 – 7 Composite Video RCA Inputs 2 – 7 S-Video Inputs 3 – 5 Composite Video RCA Outputs 4 – 5 S-Video Outputs 5 – Component Video RCA Output (3 Jacks) 6 – 3 Relay Trigger 3.5mm Outputs (Assignable) 7 – 2 Assignable Component Video RCA Inputs (3 Jacks/ea) 8 – FM and AM Antenna Inputs 9 – IEEE 1394/PHAST Interface provision* 10 – 2 I.R. Emitters 11 – MAIN Analog Audio Balanced XLR Output (10 Jacks) 12 – 3 12V powered Infra Red (IR) 3.5mm Inputs

13 – RS-232 Interface Port (Bi-Directional) 14 – MAIN Analog Audio RCA Output (10 Jacks) 15 – Analog Audio 6-Channel RCA Input (6 Jacks) 16 – Digital Audio AES / EBU Input (Assignable) 17 – Analog Audio 2-Channel XLR Input (2 Jacks) 18 – ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC Analog Audio RCA Outputs 19 – 3 Digital Audio Toslink Inputs (Assignable) 20 – 2 Digital Audio RCA REC Outputs 21 – 7 Analog Audio RCA Inputs (L/R Jacks) 22 – 7 Digital Audio RCA Inputs 23 – Ground Terminal 24 – Power Cord Connection

3.3 REAR PANEL LAYOUT

The rear panel of the AVM 20 contains all connections, such as AC power connection, audio and video inputs and outputs, FM and AM antenna connections, and the RS-232 port which allows software upgrades and external control of the AVM 20.

* Interface card requires installation by a qualified dealer.

See section 4 for complete information on Rear Panel connections.

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3.4 REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT

1 – IR Transmitter (front face) 2 – Transmission Indicator LED (red) 3 – AVM 20 Power ON when in MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 personality

Power ON/OFF for other components (see #4)

Note: This does not turn the AVM 20 off (see #31) 4 – Path / Component ‘Personality’ selection 5 – FM • AM Preset selection (6) 6 – Selects Tone Bypass 7 – Mode (Music / Pro Logic) setting 8 – Dolby Digital Dynamics setting 9 – FM • AM Preset Station Up 10 – FM • AM Preset Station Down 11 – THX Options settings 12 – Center Channel setting for Level / Bass / Treble 13 – Back (for Setup) 14 – Subwoofer / LFE Level settings 15 – Setup (Press & Hold for 3 seconds) 16 – Source Seek 17 – Balance setting 18 – RECORD Path selection (Must be in MAIN – see #4) 19 – Source selection (10 inputs) 20 – Copy MAIN when ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD is selected 21 – Bass setting 22 – Treble setting 23 – Surrounds / Rears setting for Level / Bass / Treble /

Balance

24 –• Tune for FM • AM

• Setting Adjustment

for Mode; DD Dynamics; THX Options; Individual Speaker Level / Bass / Treble; Path Bass / Treble; Timers; Display Brightness

• Navigation for Setup

25 –• Seek

for FM • AM

• Setting Adjustment

for Individual Speaker Balance; Path Balance

• Navigation

for Setup

26 – Status review / FM • AM Direct Entry / Setup selection 27 – Fronts / Headphones setting for Level / Bass / Treble / Balance 28 – Volume Down 29 – Sleep Timer selection / Timers setting 30 – Volume Up 31 – AVM 20 Power OFF when in MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 personality 32 – Mute 33 – Front Panel LED / Display Brightness setting 34 – On-Screen Display 35 – Learn (for customization of remote)

See section 6 for complete information on operation of the Remote Control.

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12 13

14 15

SAT VCR

3 6

ENTERMUTE

AVM PATH

MAIN

DVD

1 2

FM/AM PRE-SETS

VOLUME CH PRE-SET

FRT CTR

LAST

SLEEP

INPUT

TUNE SEEK

SELECT

SUR

COPY

SOURCE SEEK

PIP SWAP MOVE

DVD

2-Ch

AUX TAPE

AVM SOURCE

6-Ch

SAT

SUB LFE

REC

FM AM

VCR

4.1 CONNECTING POWER TO THE AVM 20

Connect the power cord to the back of the AVM 20 and then to a 105 to 130 Volt, 60 Hz AC outlet.

4.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS

There are two methods of transmitting audio signals: Analog and Digital. Analog is an electrical waveform representation of sound and requires one cable for each channel. Digital represents sound using a sequence of numbers and requires only one cable for all channels.

Every audio input in the AVM 20 can be changed from the factory setting to either Digital or Analog, except 2-Ch BAL and 6-Ch S/E, which accept analog signals only (see section 7.4.2).

4.2.1 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Digital Audio-In connections are made through a coaxial (RCA), optical (TOS), or balanced (XLR) cable. From the factory, DVD and SAT are set to Digital-RCA, whereas CD, TAPE, TV, VCR, and AUX are set to Analog-DSP.

The highest transmission quality is achieved with the AES/EBU-XLR connection. The AVM 20 provides one such connection which may be assigned to any Source, except 2-Ch BAL and 6-Ch S/E. The S/PDIF-RCA connection offers the next best digital transmission – use for source components with digital RCA outputs. For source components with Toslink outputs only, use S/PDIF-TOS connections (remove dust cover before connecting). These may also be assigned to any Source, except 2-Ch BAL and 6-Ch S/E (see section 7.4.2).

Note: An external RF demodulator is required if using a Laser Disc player with Dolby Digital/AC-3.

Digital Rec-Out can provide a signal to the digital audio input of a Mini Disc recorder, CD-R, etc., from any Source set to ‘Digital’ or ‘Anlg-DSP’, except 6-Ch S/E (see sections 7.4.2 and 7.4.3).

4.2.2 ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS

Left/Right Analog audio connections are made through a pair of interconnect cables – typically white or black for the Left channel and red for the Right channel. The audio output connectors on tape recorders, VCRs, and CD players are normally color coded in this same manner.

Note: Connect both the digital and

analog outputs from source components that have both types of connection (e.g. DVD player) – ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD require analog audio connection unless set to ‘copy’ MAIN (see section 5.2.1).

4. CONNECTIONS

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