Anthem AVM 30 User Manual

AVM 30

OPERATING MANUAL

UPDATES: www.anthemAV.com

SOFTWARE VERSION 1.1x

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral triangle warns of 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 warns users of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE

AND VOLTAGE TYPE. REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING. DO NOT PLACE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE, OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp, soft cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

7. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

10. Grounding and Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

11. 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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

13. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable systems. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in

a risk of fire or electric shock.

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may not be reproduced in whole or in part without our express written permission.

Anthem, AnthemLogic and the Anthem logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic Frontiers International. Paradigm

is a registered trademark of Paradigm Electronics Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sonic Frontiers International reserves the right to change specifications and/or features

without notice as design improvements are incorporated.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround”, and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from THX Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent

number 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Ultra2 and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX

Ltd. Lucasfilm is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe) In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (the manufacturer of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with its distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.

Please note that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.

16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product. This product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on this product.

17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under

the following conditions:

• When power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

SECTION PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Before Operating Your AVM 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.3 In-Use Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.4 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.5 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.6 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.7 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.8 Speaker Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.9 Interconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. CONNECTIONS

2.1 Video Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3 FM • AM Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.4 12 Volt Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.5 Powered I.R. (Infra Red) Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.6 I.R. (Infra Red) Emitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. SETUP MENU

Entering / Navigating / Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.1 Set Time and Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.2 Speaker Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.3 Listener Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.4 Speaker Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.5 Source Setup and Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.6 Adjust Input Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.7 ADC and Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.8 Volumes and Rename Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.9 Triggers, IR, and RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.10 Displays and Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.11 Save and Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.12 Lockout and Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4. OPERATION

4.1 Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2 Path Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.3 Manually Copying the Main Path to Zone2/3 and Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.4 Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.4.1 FM • AM Tuner 43

4.4.2 Simulcast 43

4.5 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.6 Surround Mode Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.7 Bass, Treble, and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.8 Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.8.1 AnthemLogic 46

4.8.2 Dolby Digital 2.0 46

4.8.3 Surround Modes for 2.0-Channel Source Material 47

4.8.4 Dolby Digital EX and Pro Logic IIx for 5.1-Channel Source Material 48

4.8.5 DTS-ES 48

4.8.6 THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX 48

4.8.7 Mode and THX Operation for 2.0-Channel Source Material 52

4.8.8 Mode and THX Operation for Dolby Digital 5.1 and 6-Ch S/E 53

4.8.9 Mode and THX Operation for DTS Source Material 54

4.8.10 Dynamics 55

4.9 Lip-Sync Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.10 Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.11 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.12 Enable and Disable Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.13 Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION

5.1 Entering Preset Memory Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.2 Searching for a Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.3 Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.4 Learning a Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.5 Programming Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.6 Resetting the Remote to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

6. SOFTWARE UPDATING

6.1 Software Version Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6.2 Software Updating Via Your Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6.3 Software Updating Via Your Computer and the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Appendix A – IR Macros for Surround Modes and FM • AM Banks 62

Appendix B – Preset Memory Codes 63

Specifications 70

Warranty 73

Big Pictures of Front and Rear Panels Inside Back Cover

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM 30.

The AVM 30 is a cutting-edge home theater audio processor with video switching, independent multizone capabilities, and FM/AM tuner. Anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of a live musical performance and thrill of the very best movie theaters by using the highest level of circuit design, proprietary software, superior build quality, innovative features, and intuitive ergonomics with tremendous flexibility.

1.1 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR AVM 30

Check that you have received everything in the Packing List below and report any discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible. Retain all packing materials and use them for any future shipment.

Packing List:

• AVM 30 • FM Antenna • IR Terminal Block (on rear panel)

• Remote Control • FM Antenna Adapter • Power Cord

• 2 ‘AA’ Batteries • AM Loop Antenna • Operating Manual

Keep the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without it, service will not be provided under warranty.

Safety Instructions:

• Read all safety precautions and instructions at the beginning of this manual.

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

• The Front Panel power buttons and the Rear Panel AC switch do not disconnect the product from the AC line. Ensure that the power cord remains readily accessible at all times.

• To connect power, only use the supplied double-insulated power cord.

• Allow adequate ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating. The amount of space required above the unit for radiation depends on ambient air temperature and circulation. Installation inside a cabinet with a front that can be closed is not recommended unless a fan is also installed to adequately draw air away from the top of the unit.

• Failing to comply with any safety instruction, precaution, or warning in this Operating Manual is in direct violation of the standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product.

• Anthem, Sonic Frontiers International, our agents, and any related party assume no liability whatsoever for the user’s failure to comply with any of these requirements.

1.2 POWER REQUIREMENTS

In countries where the line voltage is 120V, this product (low voltage version) operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108V and 132V at a frequency of 60 Hz.

In countries where the line voltage is 220, 230, or 240V, this product (high voltage version) operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 216V and 264V at a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz.

1.3 IN-USE NOTICES

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

• Do not remove the top cover.

• Do not modify the product.

1.4 FRONT PANEL

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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• Setting Adjustment for Mode, DD Dynamics, THX Options, Surround Mode Level / Bass / Treble / Balance, Path Bass / Treble / Balance, Display Brightness

• Setup Adjustment

for Letters, Numbers, and Times

7 – Surround Mode / 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 3.10)

15 – Front Panel Remote Control IR Sensor

16 – Surround Mode / Dynamics / THX Options settings

17 – Headphone Jack

18 – Source selection

1. INTRODUCTION continued …

For a larger diagram, see inside back cover.

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1.5 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

MAIN Display Example:

1 – Source selection.

2 – Audio Input Format or Sleep indication if engaged.

3 – Path that the information on the display refers to.

4 – Volume.

5 – Surround Mode.

FM • AM Display Example:

1 – Band+Bank+Preset. The tuner has three FM banks (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and one AM bank.

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

3 – Seek and scan indications.

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

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

i) Volume changes, ii) Front Panel activity, iii) MAIN, iv) ZONE2, v) ZONE3, vi) RECORD, vii) HEADPHONE.

1. INTRODUCTION continued …

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1 – 7 composite video inputs

2 – 7 S-Video inputs

3 – 5 composite video outputs

4 – 5 S-Video outputs

5 – 2 component video outputs (3 jacks/ea)

6 – 3 12 Volt trigger outputs

7 – 4 component video inputs (3 jacks/ea)

8 – FM and AM antenna connections

9 – Expansion port

10 – 2 I.R. emitters

11 – Main audio output (10 balanced jacks)

12 – 3 Infra Red (IR) extension inputs with 12V supply

13 – RS-232 interface (bidirectional)

14 – Main audio output (10 jacks)

15 – 6-channel analog audio input

16 – AES/EBU digital audio input

17 – Analog audio balanced L/R input

18 – ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC analog audio outputs

19 – 3 optical digital audio inputs

20 – 2 digital audio REC outputs

21 – 7 analog audio L/R inputs

22 – 7 digital audio coaxial inputs

23 – Ground terminal

24 – Power cord connection

1.6 REAR PANEL

For a larger diagram, see inside back cover.

1. INTRODUCTION continued …

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1.7 REMOTE CONTROL

1 – IR Transmitter (front face) 2 – LED 3 – Power ON for MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3 control modes

Power ON/OFF for other control modes (see #4)

This key does not turn the AVM 30 off (see #31)

4 – Control mode (to control other components)

These are not the source selection keys (see #19)

5 – FM • AM Preset setting and selection 6 – Tone Bypass 7 – Surround Mode 8 – Dynamics setting 9 – FM • AM Preset Up 10 – FM • AM Preset Down 11 – Sleep Timer selection / Timers setting 12 – Center Channel selection for Level / Bass / Treble 13 – Back (for Setup) 14 – Subwoofer / LFE selection for Level 15 – Setup (Press & Hold for 3 seconds) 16 – Source Seek 17 – Balance 18 – RECORD Path selection (Must be in MAIN – see #4) 19 – Source selection 20 – Copy MAIN when ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD is selected 21 – Bass selection 22 – Treble selection 23 – Surrounds / Rears selection for Level / Bass / Treble / Balance 24 –• Tune for FM • AM

• Adjustment

for Surround Mode, Dynamics, THX,

Levels, Bass / Treble, Timers, Display Brightness

• Navigation

for Setup

25 – • Seek for FM • AM

• Adjustment for Balance

• Navigation

for Setup

26 – Status / FM • AM Direct Entry / Setup selection 27 – Fronts / Headphones selection for Level / Bass / Treble / Balance 28 – Volume Down 29 – THX selection 30 – Volume Up 31 – Power OFF when in MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 control mode 32 – Mute 33 – Front Panel LED / Display Brightness setting / Lip-Sync Delay 34 – On-Screen display of current front panel display (via S-Video) 35 – Learn (for customization of remote)

Rear: Battery cover (when batteries are running low and a key is

pressed, the backlight stops working and the LED blinks twice)

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6-Ch

SAT

ENTERMUTE

BACK

SETUP

SUB LFE

REC

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MAIN

DVD

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FM/AM PRE-SETS

VOLUME CH PRE-SET

GUIDE

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INFO

SUR RR

PIP SWAP MOVE

COPY

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LAST

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SLEEP

TUNE SEEK

SELECT

SOURCE SEEK

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AUX TAPE

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*Dipole speakers shown with ‘null’ facing listening area. Direct radiating speakers are shown below.

5 and 6 are not used in a 5.1 system

1. Front-Left

2. Center

3. Front-Right

4. Surround-Right*

5. Rear-Right*

6. Rear-Left*

7. Surround-Left*

8. Subwoofer

1.8 SPEAKER PLACEMENT

These illustrations show the typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system (the ‘.1’ speaker is the subwoofer). Ideally, the Surround and Rear speakers should be positioned 2-3 feet above ear level. The subwoofer can be placed in any location where severe resonances are prevented – see section 3.2.

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Placement with dipole surrounds

Placement with direct radiating surrounds

slightly behind listening position

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1.9 INTERCONNECTS

These illustrations show various audio, video, and 12V trigger connectors that are used between source components, the AVM 30, monitors, and power amplifiers. Note that when RCA cables have coaxial construction and their impedance is 75 ohms, they are equally suitable for analog video and digital audio.

Optical

XLR Female

(connects to output)

XLR Male

(connects to input)

Digital Audio

Analog Balanced

or AES/EBU

Analog Balanced

or AES/EBU

Analog Left

Channel

RCA Black or

White

RCA Red

RCA Yellow

1/4” Stereo

Analog Right

Channel

Digital Audio or

Composite Video

Headphone

3.5mm

Mini (Mono)

12V Trigger

IR Emitter

RCA Green:

Component Y

RCA Blue:

Component Pb

RCA Red:

Component Pr

Mini DIN

S-Video

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2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS

The best choice for video connection depends on your monitor(s) and source components. Any video input can be assigned to any number of Sources. To configure inputs, see section 3.5.

Composite Video:

This traditional format combines the black/white and color information for transmission on a single coaxial cable. To be displayed, it has to be comb-filtered apart, a process that degrades video quality substantially. Maximum resolution is 480i. If you use a VCR, one with S-Video output is recommended since comb filtering does not apply.

S-Video:

With S-Video, maximum resolution is also 480i, though better video quality results from its multi-conductor connection that keeps color and brightness signals separate.

Component Video:

Component video uses three coaxial cables, one for brightness and two for color-difference, and has a maximum resolution of 1080p. Two component video outputs are provided for MAIN in case you use a front projector for movies and a flat panel for the news in the same room.

On-Screen Display is shown through MAIN and ZONE2 S-Video outputs only.

2. CONNECTIONS

2.2 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.

Any audio input in the AVM 30 can be changed from the factory setting to either Digital or Analog, except 2-Ch BAL and 6-Ch, which accept analog signals only. Any analog input can be set to be used with Digital Signal Processing for bass management, bass/treble control, time alignment, surround modes, and THX post-processing, or to Direct and bypass all digital stages. As well, Auto-Dig uses the digital connection when there’s a digital signal at the input, and when there isn’t, it switches to analog connection with DSP. For more information see sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.7, and 4.8.

Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs:

Digital audio source components can be connected with a coaxial, optical, or balanced cable. These carry 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS.

Use the coaxial input if the source has coaxial output, otherwise use the optical input. The AVM 30 also provides one balanced AES/EBU connection, which is used on professional equipment. Any digital input can be assigned to any number of Sources that are set to ‘Digital’. To change digital audio connection from the

factory default assignments, see section 3.5.

Digital Rec-Out can provide a signal to the digital audio input of a Mini Disc recorder, CD recorder, etc., from any Source set to ‘Digital’ or ‘Anlg-DSP’ – see sections 3.5 to 3.7.

Analog Audio Inputs:

Analog audio connections are made with RCA or XLR cables.

If you are going to use ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD, connect both the digital and

analog outputs from the source components. ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD require analog connection unless they’re set to ‘copy’ MAIN (see sections 3.5 and 4.3).

6-Ch Analog Input:

The 6-Ch input is for connecting DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD players. When 6-Ch is selected, the video signal from DVD input is routed to the video outputs by factory default – to change this, see section 3.5.

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Analog Audio Outputs:

Balanced connection offers the highest transmission quality over long cable lengths, because it rejects noise and hum pickup. In the AVM 30, XLR output voltage is twice that of RCA (6 dB higher). The RCA outputs and the XLR outputs are active at the same time.

Parallel outputs are provided for a second center channel speaker and/or subwoofer. If your screen is large, you might want to use one speaker above it and another one below it. One way to tame room resonances is by using multiple subwoofers playing the same signal from different locations in the room.

If you are not using the second set of Balanced SUB2 and CENTER2 outputs, they can be reassigned as ZONE2 L/R outputs to ensure noise rejection if the ZONE2 amplifier has balanced input and it’s far away from the AVM 30 (see section 3.7).

If you’re using one Rear channel, use the Rear-L output to connect it (see section 3.2).

Shown below are the analog audio RECORD outputs, which connect to the inputs of tape recorders and VCRs, together with the outputs that connect to amplifiers for ZONE2 and ZONE3:

For ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD to have any output, the source components being used there must be connected to the AVM 30 with the same type of connection

The only exception is when using Copy mode for audio – see section 4.3.

MAIN AUDIO-OUT (BALANCED)

SUB 2

MAIN AUDIO-OUT

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2.3 FM • AM ANTENNAS

To connect the AM loop antenna, press the spring-loaded tabs of the AM ANTENNA connector and insert the bare ends of the two wires. Move the antenna until best reception is found.

To connect the FM antenna, connect the two wires to the screw terminals of the 75-ohm to 300-ohm adapter, then connect the adapter to the FM ANTENNA connector. Move the antenna until best reception is found – this is usually a “T” formation. If your cable company provides FM service, you can connect the cable directly to the AVM 30.

2.4 12 VOLT TRIGGERS

If your other components have provisions for a trigger, you can automatically turn them on and off together with the AVM 30, or when a specified Source is selected. Connect a trigger output from the AVM 30 to the trigger input of your power amplifier, TV monitor, etc., using a cable with 3.5mm mono mini plugs.

Trigger3 is designed to provide the extra current (up to 200 mA) required by relays in larger projectors and motorized screens. Depending on the equipment, a thicker wire gauge may be required (consult your dealer).

The AVM 30 provides flexible trigger options. From the factory, all the triggers are disabled. Through the Setup Menu, you can specify the conditions for enabling triggers (see section 3.9).

2.5 POWERED I.R. (INFRA RED) RECEIVERS

External IR receivers allow the Remote Control to be used from other locations in your home. Once an IR receiver is wired to a selected room, connect it to one of the three I.R. RECEIVER inputs through the removable terminal block. To use the terminal block, remove it from the AVM 30, loosen the proper screw, insert the wire in the slot, tighten the screw onto the wire, and insert the terminal block into the AVM 30. See section 3.9 for Setup information.

In addition, there is no need for an external 12V supply to power the receivers – use the AVM 30’s built-in supply instead for up to three IR receivers, and connect according to the IR receiver manufacturer’s instructions.

Custom Installers: The AVM 30’s IR inputs sense modulated 38 kHz carrier, not demodulated data. With some control systems, an emitter face-to-face with an IR receiver may be needed.

2.6 I.R. (INFRA RED) EMITTERS

External IR emitters allow control of your source components from any location in your home that has an IR receiver wired to the back of the AVM 30. After positioning the IR emitter according to its instructions, connect it to I.R. EMITTER output. Commands that come in through the r

ear I.R. RECEIVER connections are

re-transmitted through the IR emitters.

75-ohm to 300-ohm adapter

Example 1: DVD Player to AVM 30 to Main TV

HDTV receivers are connected the same way as DVD players.

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Connect S-Video for

on-screen display

COAX

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

YPbPr OUT

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using

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REC

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S-Video may be used instead

of component video.

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Example 2: Video Recorder to AVM 30

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

For ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC, in most cases you must use the same input type as the output type. If MAIN uses a different input connection, all you need to do is add these connections for ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC.

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

VCR

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Example 3: AVM 30 to Amplifiers and Subwoofer (Balanced connection shown, single-ended is similar)

Trigger Setup Suggestion:

If it is not necessary to have both amplifiers turned on when stereo sources are playing, set triggers to turn on only the 2-channel amplifier when a stereo source is selected (see section 3.9).

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RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY! MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS. SEE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE USING.

WARNING

3. SETUP MENU

For optimum performance and enjoyment, it is crucial that your AVM 30 be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work, however, most settings do not need to be changed from the factory defaults.

The most important things are entering how many speakers you have (the factory default is 7.1-channel) and the distance from each speaker to the listening area (menu 3), balancing speaker output levels to one another (menu 4), and entering information about your monitor (menu 8). The rest are largely for fine tuning and personal preference – the surround mode presets in menu 5, for example, should be set up after you have played a variety of source material and have decided which surround modes you like best.

Menus that involve audio test signals should be set up in the order that they appear. Illustrations throughout this section show the On-Screen display menus in that order. For ease of viewing, use of the On-Screen display is recommended, although the Front Panel display shows similar information.

Alternatively, most of the setup can be done on your personal computer through RS-232 connection and a program called Settings Editor (available from our web site). Settings Editor can also save your configuration as a backup file. Settings Editor cannot play test tones – calibration still has to be done with the Setup Menu.

HOW TO ENTER THE SETUP MENU

The Setup Menu can be accessed from either MAIN or ZONE2. The On-Screen display shows only in that Path (MAIN or ZONE2 S-Video outputs only). Audio test signals only play from MAIN.

To enter the Setup Menu:

Remote Control Front Panel

Make sure the appropriate control mode is set, Make sure the appropriate Path is selected, then press then press SUB/LFE (SETUP) for 2 seconds. and hold STATUS (Setup) for 2 seconds.

HOW TO NAVIGATE INSIDE THE SETUP MENU

• Use the  buttons to scroll through menus.

• Press SELECT to choose a menu item.

• Use the  and  buttons to change settings.

• Press BACK to return to previous item or menu.

HOW TO EXIT FROM THE SETUP MENU

Press BACK as many times as necessary. Each time BACK is pressed, the previous item or menu returns. The Setup will exit automatically if not used for 5 minutes to prevent burning of a permanent On-Screen display image in the projector/monitor.

SSP PATH

MAIN

FRT CTR

SUR RR

TUNE

SEEK

SELECT

SUB LFE

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SETTING UP THE AVM 30

When you enter the Setup Menu, S-Video on-screen display will show the menu below. Only 8 menu items can be displayed at one time. To go to a submenu, highlight a menu item in red and then press SELECT.

3.1 SET TIME / TIMERS

The time and day, plus 6 different timers are set in this menu. The timers in the AVM 30 are like an alarm clock, but allow two different timer settings for each of MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3.

To set Current Time and Day:

• Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘1. SET TIMERS/TIME’ and press SELECT.

• Press the  button until you reach ‘c. TIME FORMAT: 12 Hr’.

• Use the  buttons and choose ‘12 Hr’ or ‘24 Hr’.

• Press the  button to go to ‘a. CURRENT TIME: 12:00 AM’.

• Press SELECT. ‘12’ will be highlighted in red.

• Use the Master Control Knob or the  buttons to set the current hour.

• Press the button. ‘00’ minutes will be highlighted.

• Use the Master Control Knob or the  buttons to set current minutes.

• Press BACK to return to the menu line.

• Press the  button to go to ‘b. CURRENT DAY: Sunday’.

• Use the  buttons to set the current day.

All Timers:

This allows you to simultaneously ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ all Timers for MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3.

1. SET TIME / TIMERS

a. CURRENT TIME : 12:00 AM b. CURRENT DAY: Sunday c. TIME FORMAT : 12 Hr d. ALL TIMERS : Disabled e. SET MAIN TIMERS f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS g. SET ZONE3 TIMERS

ANTHEM AVM 30 SETUP MENU

1. SET TIME / TIMERS

2. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

3. LISTENER POSITION

4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION

5. SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS

6. ADJUST INPUT LEVELS

7. A-D / AUDIO-OUT FORMAT

8. VOLUMES / RENAME PATHS

9. TRIGGERS / IR / RS-232

10. DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT

11. SAVE / RESTORE SETTINGS

12. LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS

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Highlighting ‘e. SET MAIN TIMERS’ in menu 1 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu:

Timer Options:

There are two Timers for Main and each Zone to allow greater flexibility. You can set individual week and weekend auto-on/off times twice – once for the morning and again for the evening, for example.

Using the  buttons, TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 choices are:

• ‘Off’ – Timer is disabled and will not come on at any time or day.

• ‘Week’ – Timer will operate for Monday to Friday only.

• ‘Wkend’ – Timer will operate for Saturday and Sunday only.

• ‘Wk+Wkend’ – Timer will operate for every day of the week.

On and Off Times:

Individual auto-on/off times are entered for:

T1 or T2 WEEKDAY ON: Sets the Monday to Friday turn-on time.

T1 or T2 WEEKDAY OFF: Sets the Monday to Friday turn-off time.

T1 or T2 WEEKEND ON: Sets the Saturday and Sunday turn-on time.

T1 or T2 WEEKEND OFF: Sets the Saturday and Sunday turn-off time.

Timers may also be set to only turn on or only turn off (see Example 2) – this way, the AVM 30 can be set to turn on automatically, and it won’t turn off until you turn it off manually when you’re done for the day.

If the AVM 30 is already on, ‘Timer On’ settings are ignored to ensure that Source and Volume are not changed when you are already listening to a program.

Select Source:

Select what you want playing when a Timer turns the power on – any Source, any preset FM • AM station, or Last Stn (the tuner setting when AVM 30 was last turned off). Be sure that the source component and the power amplifier are turned on or will be on at the Timer turn-on time. If your components have trigger inputs, you can set a AVM 30 trigger to turn them on automatically (see section 3.9).

Auto-On Volume:

Sets the Volume that will play when a Timer turns the power on. The volume increases slowly until the setting is reached.

1e. SET MAIN TIMERS

- - - - - - - - TIMER 1 : Off - - - - - - - a. T1 WEEKDAY ON : 8:00 AM b. T1 WEEKDAY OFF : 11:00 PM c. T1 WEEKEND ON : 10:00 AM d. T1 WEEKEND OFF : 11:00 PM e. SELECT SOURCE : Last Stn f. AUTO-ON VOLUME : –35.0 dB

- - - - - - - - TIMER 2 : Off - - - - - - - a. T2 WEEKDAY ON : 8:00 AM b. T2 WEEKDAY OFF : 11:00 PM c. T2 WEEKEND ON : 10:00 AM d. T2 WEEKEND OFF : 11:00 PM e. SELECT SOURCE : Last Stn f. AUTO-ON VOLUME : –35.0 dB

Example 1: Select a Source for the ZONE2 Timer:

• Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘1. SET TIME/TIMERS’ and press SELECT.

• Press the  button until you reach ‘f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS’.

• Press SELECT. The ‘1f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS’ submenu will appear.

• Press the  button until you reach ‘e. SELECT SOURCE’.

• Use the  buttons to change to desired Source.

• Press BACK to leave this submenu and return to the SET TIME/TIMERS menu.

To have the Timer turn on to a Preset Station, do the following from the ‘e. SELECT SOURCE’ menu line:

• Use the  buttons to change to ‘Last Stn’.

• Press SELECT to highlight ‘Last Stn’.

• Use the  buttons to change to the desired FM • AM Preset. These will scroll from ‘AM 1-1’ to ‘AM 1-6’ then from ‘FM1-1’ to ‘FM3-6’ and back to ‘Last Stn’.

• Press BACK once you have selected a preset.

The Timer submenu setup procedure is the same for MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3.

Example 2: Change ZONE2, TIMER2 to come on Weekdays at 7:35 AM.

• Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘1. SET TIME/TIMERS’ and press SELECT.

• Press the  button until you reach ‘f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS’.

• Press SELECT. The ‘1f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS’ submenu will appear.

• Press the  button to reach ‘TIMER 2: Off’.

• Use the  buttons to change to ‘Week’.

• Press the  button until you reach ‘a. T2 WEEKDAY ON: 8:00 AM’.

• Press SELECT. The hour is now in red, use the Master Control Knob or the  buttons to set the hour to ‘7’ AM. (Continuing through ‘12’ will advance the AM/PM settings.)

• Press the  button. ‘00’ minutes will be highlighted.

• Use the Master Control Knob or the  buttons to set the minutes to ‘35’.

• Press BACK to leave this submenu and return to SET TIME/TIMERS menu.

When scrolling between ‘11 PM’ and ‘12 AM’ settings, the display shows ‘--:--’. Timers set in the ‘--:--’ position will be skipped. Thus, to set the Timer to only turn on, set the Off time to ‘--:--’. To set the Timer to only turn off, set the On time to ‘--:--’.

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