Anthem AVM 50 User Manual

AVM 40 | 50

OPERAT IN G MANUAL

UPDATES: www.anthemAV.com

S O F T W A R E V E R S I O N 1 . 3 x

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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 literatureaccompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS PRODUCT.

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

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

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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.

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. Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the 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.

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.

Anthem, AnthemLogic, ARC, Sonic Frontiers, and Paradigm are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc.

part without our express written permission. We reserve the right to change specifications and/or features without notice as

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

“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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited

viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

design improvements are incorporated.

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

VXP, Visual Excellence Processing and the VXP logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gennum Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

TABLE of CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Before Making Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 In-Use Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.3 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4 Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.5 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.6 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.7 Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.8 Interconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. CONNECTIONS

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

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

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

3. SETUP

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

2.5 Powered IR (Infra Red) Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.6 IR (Infra Red) Emitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.7 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Entering / Navigating / Exiting the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.1 Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.2 Set Time and Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.3 Speaker Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.4 Listener Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.5 Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.6 Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.7 Mode Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.8 Analog Input Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3.9 ADC and Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.10 Volumes and Path Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.11 Triggers, IR, and RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3.12 Displays and Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.13 Save and Load Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

3.14 Lockout and Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3.15 ARC-1 Anthem Room Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4. OPERATION

4.1 Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.3 Manually Copying the Main Path to Zone2/3 and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4.4 Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4.4.1 FM• AM Tuner 52

4.4.2 Simulcast 52

4.5 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4.6 Level Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4.7 Bass, Treble, and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.8 Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.8.1 AnthemLogic 55

4.8.2 Dolby Digital 2.0 55

4.8.3 Surround Modes for 2.0-Channel Source Material 56

4.8.4 Dolby Digital EX and Pro Logic IIx for 5.1-Channel Source Material 57

4.8.5 DTS-ES 57

4.8.6 THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX 57

4.8.7 Mode and THX Operation for 2.0-Channel Source Material 61

4.8.8 Mode and THX Operation for Dolby Digital 5.1 and 6-Ch S/E 62

4.8.9 Mode and THX Operation for DTS Source Material 63

4.8.10 Dynamics 64

4.9 Lip-Sync Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

4.10 Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

4.11 Video Source Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Picture 65 Crop Input 67 Scale Output 68 Aspect Ratio Control Examples 69 Output 71 Test Patterns 72 Info Panel 73 Shortcuts and emergency exits 73

4.12 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4.13 Enable and Disable Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4.14 Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION

5.1 Codes for Other Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

5.2 Learning Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

5.3 Copying Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

5.4 Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

5.5 Programming Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

5.6 Resetting the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6. SOFTWARE UPDATING

6.1 Software Version Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.2 Software Updating Via Your Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.3 Software Updating Via Your Computer and the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Appendix A – IR Macros for Surround Modes and FM •AM Banks 80

Appendix B – Preset Memory Codes 81

Specifications 88

Warranty 91

Big Pictures of Front and Rear Panels Inside Back Cover

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM processor.

The AVM 40 is a cutting-edge home theater audio processor with HDMI switching and video upconversion, multizone capabilities, and FM/AM tuner. To that, the AVM 50 adds state of the art video processing which includes deinterlacing, scaling, aspect ratio control, and picture adjustment. Anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of live performance and thrill of the 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 MAKING CONNECTIONS

Check that you have received everything listed below and report discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible. In case they are needed one day, keep the packing materials and the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without it, service will not be provided under warranty.

Packing List:

• AVM processor • FM antenna • IR terminal block (on rear panel)

• Remote control • FM antenna adapter • Power cord (North America only)

• 2 AA batteries • AM loop antenna • Serial extension cable

Additional items with optional ARC-1 Anthem Room Correction:

• Software installation CD • Microphone • Telescopic stand

• USB microphone cable • Microphone clip • Base

ARC-1 works only

Safety Instructions:

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

• Do not connect power if there are 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 an unventilated space such as a cabinet with a front that can be closed or a closet is not recommended.

• Failing to comply with any safety instruction, precaution, or warning in this operating manual is in violation of the intended use of the product.

• Anthem and any related party assume no liability for the user’s failure to comply with requirements.

with units that display “AVM 40/ARC” or “AVM 50/ARC” when powered on.

1.2 IN-USE NOTICES

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

• Do not remove the top cover.

• Do not modify the product.

• Due to continuing advances operational characteristics may change. If this manual contains discrepancies please check www.anthemAV.com for the latest manual or software.

1. INTRODUCTION continued …

1.3 FRONT PANEL (AVM 50 shown – AVM 40 is similar)

1617 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

5 64321

1 – Path selection

2 – Mode and decoder indicators

3 – Display

4 –FM• AM preset selection

5 –FM• AM tuning / setup menu navigation

6 – Master Control Knob:

• Volume

• Tune for FM •AM

• Settings adjustment

• Setup for time and source naming

7 – Speaker group and headphone access

8 – Power on / standby

For a larger diagram, see inside back cover.

9 – Mute

10 – Status review / setup menu access

11 – Balance setting

12 – Bass / treble settings

13 – LED and display brightness setting / video adjustment

menu access

14 – Front panel IR sensor

15 – Surround mode / Dynamics / THX options / shortcuts

to most common video adjustments

16 – Headphone jack

17 – Source selection

1. INTRODUCTION continued …

1.4 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

MAIN Display Example:

DVD1 Dolby D 1080p

5. 1+PLIIx Movie -7. 5

1 – Source selection.

2 – Audio input format or sleep timer if engaged.

3 – Video input

4 – Volume.

5 – Number of input channels + surround mode.

FM• AM Display Example:

resolution.

FM2-5 St Sk > 480i

101. 3 MHz -18. 5 dB

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 – Frequency. FM is tuned to the nearest 0.1 MHz. AM is tuned to nearest 10 kHz (120V model) or

9 kHz (230V model).

120V 60Hz

MAX

EXPANSION PORT

SHOCKHAZARD

DONOT OPEN.

RISQUEDE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NEPAS OUVRIR

MAIN AUDIO-OUT (BALANCED)

SUB 2

MAIN AUDIO-OUT

1. INTRODUCTION continued …

1.5 REAR PANEL (AVM 50 shown – AVM 40 is similar)

1 – 7 composite video inputs

2 – 7 S-Video inputs

3 – 5 S-Video outputs

4 – 5 composite video outputs

5 – HDMI output)

6 – 2 component video outputs (3 jacks/ea)

7 – 3 12V trigger outputs

8 – 4 component video inputs (3 jacks/ea)

9 – 4 HDMI inputs

10 – FM and AM antenna connections

11 – Expansion port

12 – 2 IR emitters

13 – Main audio output (10 balanced jacks)

14 – 3 IR extension inputs with 12V supply

8 95 6

151617 1418

15 – RS-232 interface (bidirectional)

16 – Main audio output (10 jacks)

17 – 6-channel analog audio input

18 – AES/EBU digital audio input

19 – Analog audio balanced L/R input

20 – ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC analog audio outputs

21 – 3 optical digital audio inputs

22 – 2 digital audio REC outputs

23 – 7 analog audio L/R inputs

24 – 7 digital audio coaxial inputs

25 – Ground terminal

26 – Power cord connection

27 – AC switch

For larger diagrams, see inside back cover.

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FRT CTR

INPUT

SLEEP

PIP SWAP MOVE

SSP SOURCE

COPY

AUX TAPE

DVD

SAT

VCR

DVD

SAT VCR

2-Ch

REC

MAIN

SSP PATH

VOLUME CH PRE-SET

FM/AM PRE-SETS

BACK

INFO

GUIDE

TUNE SEEK

SETUP

SOURCE SEEK

ENTERMUTE

SELECT

SUB LFE

FM AM

SUR RR

1 2

6-Ch

LAST

1.6 REMOTE CONTROL

1 – IR transmitter (front face) 2 – LED 3 – Power on for MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3

Power on/off for other control modes

This key does not turn off the processor (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 – Mode / video adjustments (press and hold for 3 seconds) 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 adjustment 15 – Setup (press and 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 for adjustment 22 – Treble selection for adjustment 23 – Surrounds / rears selection for level / bass / treble / balance 24 – • FM•AM tuning

25 – • FM•AM seek

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 35 – Scaler menu – AVM 50 only (press and hold for 3 seconds) 36 – Learn – for customization of remote

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



• Adjustment for surround mode, dynamics, THX, levels, bass / treble, timers, brightness

• Setup navigation



• Balance adjustment

• Setup navigation

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

110˚ from center

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1.7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT

These illustrations show typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system. The surround and rear speakers are normally positioned 2-3 feet above ear level. The subwoofer can be placed in any location where severe resonances are prevented – see section 3.3.

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”)

*Dipole speakers shown with “null” facing listening area. Direct radiating speakers are shown below.

Placement with dipole surrounds

Placement with direct radiating surrounds

slightly behind listening position

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1.8 INTERCONNECTS

These illustrations show audio, video, IR, and trigger connectors used between source components, the processor, displays, 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.

RCA Black or

White

Analog Left

Channel

RCA Green:

Component Y

1/4” Stereo

Headphone

RCA Red

Analog Right

Channel

RCA Blue:

Component Pb

3.5mm

Mini (Mono)

12V Trigger

IR Emitter

RCA Yellow

Digital Audio or

Composite Video

RCA Red:

Component Pr

Optical

Digital Audio

HDMI

Digital Video

and Audio

XLR Female

(connects to output)

Analog Balanced or AES/EBU

(connects to input)

Mini DIN

S-Video

XLR Male

DVI connection: Cables with DVI connection on one end and HDMI connection on the other are more reliable than DVI-HDMI adapters. If you are having a connection problem and an adapter is in use, try eliminating the adapter.

Important notes regarding HDMI cables:

1080p uses twice the bandwidth that 720p and 1080i do – make sure that the cable is suitable for your application especially when using a long cable otherwise the picture may contain pixel dropouts or not play at all. If the display is far from the processor, a repeater or special connection system may be needed – contact your dealer.

BE CAREFUL WHEN INSERTING HDMI CABLES. The connector should slide into the jack easily – do not insert it on an angle and do not force it. Each connector contains 19 delicate pins, and cables with damaged pins can damage jacks. This type of damage is not covered under warranty

. If your HDMI cables have been connected so many times that they are about to wear out, we strongly recommend that you replace them.

2. CONNECTIONS

2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS

To configure inputs, see section 3.6 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1.

HDMI:

Video is sent with audio from source components to the processor. Maximum video resolution is 1080p/60. Connect MAIN HDMI output to a display with HDMI or DVI input – one with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is required to display copy-protected material. DVD players usually enable HDCP even on home movies. If the source is protected, only HDMI video output is active (see section 4.14).

Component Video (analog): Component video uses three coaxial cables and has a maximum resolution of 1080p when unprocessed or 480p when the source material is copy-protected with Macrovision. AVM 50 only: Maximum input resolution is 1080i/60 if the input is processed or converted to HDMI. The second Component output can be used in MAIN, processed or unprocessed, or in ZONE2. AVM 40 only: Maximum input resolution is 1080i/60 if the input is converted to HDMI. The second Component output can be used in MAIN or ZONE2.

HDMI switching requires at least two seconds per stage, i.e. at least four seconds from source to processor to display.

S-Video (analog): Maximum resolution is 480i (NTSC) / 576i (PAL). This connection keeps brightness and color separate for a better picture than Composite. AVM 50 only: S-Video input can be converted to Component and HDMI output (MAIN only). AVM 40 only: S-Video input can be converted to HDMI output (MAIN only).

Composite Video (analog): Maximum resolution is 480i (NTSC) / 576i (PAL). This traditional format combines the black/white and color information for transmission on a single coaxial cable. To be displayed, the information has to be separated, a process that degrades video quality. Composite inputs can not be converted or processed. If you use a VCR, one with S-Video output is recommended. If a composite video source is black and white, it can be plugged into a Component video’s Y input. If there is no choice but to convert a color source’s composite output, a composite to S-Video converter

is needed (not an adapter turned backwards).

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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.

Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs:

Digital audio source components can be connected with a coaxial, optical, balanced, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS. The HDMI inputs also accept up to six channels of PCM.

Should you need audio from the HDMI output to your display, it’s 2-channel PCM.

Use the HDMI inputs if your display has HDCP-compliant HDMI or DVI input, otherwise use the coaxial or optical inputs. The processor 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 3.6.

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 (except HDMI) or Anlg-DSP – see sections 3.6 to 3.9.

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 source components. ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD require analog connection unless they’re set to copy MAIN (see sections 3.6 and 4.3).

6-Ch Analog Input:

The 6-Ch input is for connecting DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD players that do not have HDMI output. 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 3.6.

analog outputs from the

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MAIN AUDIO-OUT (BALANCED)

SUB 2

MAIN AUDIO-OUT

Analog Audio Outputs:

Balanced connection offers the highest transmission quality over long cable lengths, because it rejects noise pickup. In the processor, XLR output voltage is twice that of RCA (6 dB higher). The RCA outputs and the XLR outputs are always active – both can be used at the same time if the system requires it.

Parallel outputs are provided for a second center channel speaker and/or subwoofer. If your screen is large, you might want to use one center channel 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 at a distance from the processor (see section 3.9).

If you’re using one rear channel, use the Rear-L output to connect it (see section 3.3).

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

Why am I not getting sound in ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD?

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

. For example, if a source is connected via HDMI, there won’t be output in ZONE2 unless you make additional connections from the source to the processor – analog L/R for audio, and Component, S-Video, or Composite video – whichever type the display in ZONE2 uses.

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

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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 to the processor.

2.4 12 VOLT TRIGGERS

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

The processor 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 3.11).

75-ohm to 300-ohm adapter

2.5 POWERED IR (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 another room, connect it to one of the three IR RECEIVER inputs through the removable terminal block. To use the terminal block, remove it from the processor, loosen the proper screw, insert the wire in the slot, tighten the screw onto the wire, and insert the terminal block into the processor. See section 3.11 for Setup information.

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

Custom Installers: The processor’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 IR (INFRA RED) EMITTERS

IR emitters allow control of your source components from any location in your home that has an IR receiver connected to the processor. After positioning the IR emitter according to its instructions, connect it to IR EMITTER output. Commands through the rear

IR RECEIVER are re-transmitted through the IR emitters.

2.7 POWER

To connect power, use the supplied double-insulated power cord then turn on the rear panel AC switch.

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DVD

120V 60Hz

MAX

EXPANSION PORT

SHOCKHAZARD DONOT OPEN.

RISQUEDE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NEPAS OUVRIR

MAIN AUDIO-OUT (BALANCED)

SUB 2

MAIN AUDIO-OUT

Example 1: DVD Player to processor to main display

HDTV receivers are connected the same way as DVD players.

HDMI IN

Connect if

using

ZONE2/3 or

REC

AUDIO

OUT

Connect if using digital REC-OUT or if source’s video

Connect if

using ZONE2

Connect for MAIN

output is DVI

COAX

OUT

YPbPr OUT

HDMI

OUT

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VCR

EJECT

120V 60Hz

MAX

EXPANSION PORT

SHOCKHAZARD DONOT OPEN.

RISQUEDE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NEPAS OUVRIR

MAIN AUDIO-OUT (BALANCED)

SUB 2

MAIN AUDIO-OUT

Example 2: Video recorder to processor

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

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

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120V 60Hz

MAX

EXPANSION PORT

SHOCKHAZARD DONOT OPEN.

RISQUEDE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NEPAS OUVRIR

MAIN AUDIO-OUT (BALANCED)

SUB 2

MAIN AUDIO-OUT

M C A 5 0

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

M C A 2 0

Example 3: Processor to amplifiers and subwoofer (Balanced connection shown, single-ended is similar)

To powered

subwoofer

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).

3. SETUP

FRT CTR

TUNE SEEK

SELECT

SUB LFE

SUR

MAIN

SSP PATH

For optimum performance and enjoyment, your processor should be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work but keep in mind that most settings do not need to be changed from the factory ones.

The most important things are entering information about your display and speakers if the defaults do not apply, the distance from each speaker to the listening area, balancing output levels to one another, and input connections. The rest is preference – the surround mode presets, for example, should be set up after you have played various source materials and have decided which surround modes you like best.

For proper audio balance, menus involving test noises must be set up in the order that they appear.

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

HOW TO ENTER THE SETUP MENU

The setup menu can be accessed from MAIN and ZONE2. The on-screen display shows only in that path. Test noises play only from MAIN.

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 3 seconds. and hold STATUS (Setup) for 3 seconds.

HOW TO NAVIGATE IN 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 by itself if not used for 5 minutes to prevent the potential of a burned-in on-screen image.

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SETTING UP THE PROCESSOR

Upon entering the setup menu your display will show the menu below. Only 8 menu items can be displayed at once – for clarity this manual shows each menu with all its items. On-screen display is recommended although the front panel shows similar information, one item at a time. If the default video output settings do not work with your display, use the front panel display to set video output.

On-screen display is available from the following video outputs:

AVM 40 – MAIN HDMI (at 480i/576i) and S-Video, ZONE2 S-Video AVM 50 – MAIN HDMI, Component (processed) and S-Video, ZONE2 S-Video

ANTHEM AVM 50 SETUP

1. VIDEO OUTPUT

2. SET TIME / TIMERS

3. SPEAKER CONFIG

4. LISTENER POSITION

5. LEVEL CALIBRATION

6. SOURCE SETUP

7. SOURCE PRESETS

8. ANALOG INPUT LEVELS

9. ADC / AUDIO OUTPUT

10. VOLUMES / PATH NAMES

11. TRIGGER / IR / RS232

12. DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT

13. SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS

14. LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS SELECT Enters Submenu

To go to a submenu, highlight a menu item and press SELECT. Each on-screen menu also has a scrolling help line at the bottom as shown above.

3.1 VIDEO OUTPUT

Highlighting VIDEO OUTPUT then pressing SELECT displays this menu:

1. VIDEO OUTPUT

a. VIDEO OUT CONFIG 1 b. VIDEO OUT CONFIG 2 c. VIDEO OUT CONFIG 3 d. VIDEO OUT CONFIG 4

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Video Output Configurations – AVM 40 only:

The AVM 40 allows you to set four video output configurations – only Configuration 1 is needed in most cases. The others can be used for additional displays that do not share the same characteristics as the main one, or with the same display if there is a reason to use more than one set of characteristics with it. Assigning a configuration according to source is explained in section 3.6, and selecting one on-the-fly is explained at the end of section 4.11.

Once entering Configurations 2 through 4, the menu asks whether or not you want to use the same settings as Configuration 1 – the factory default is Yes. If different settings are used, the output changes according to the line that’s highlighted in the VIDEO OUTPUT menu. Highlighting VIDEO OUT CONFIG 1 in menu 1 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu:

1a. VIDEO OUT CONFIG 1

a. S-VIDEO OSD: NTSC b. MENU POS’N: 29 c. COLOR SPACE: Auto d. DATA: Auto e. SYNC: Normal f.COMPNT2 OUT: Main

Items a. through e. pertain to MAIN output only.

Changes in this menu do not take place immediately to prevent loss of video output as you scroll through settings. Once you leave this menu, it asks for confirmation – use the  buttons to change to “Yes”, then

press SELECT. To put a change into effect before leaving the menu, press SELECT then confirm.

S-Video On-Screen Display Format:

If using S-Video output use the  buttons to select NTSC or PAL, whichever matches your display. If your display supports both formats, try NTSC first.

Menu Position:

If the menu is not centered on the screen, adjust position between 0 and 127 (this changes immediately). The Master Control Knob can also be used to adjust.

Color Space:

Set this to match your display type: HDTV (high definition TV), SDTV (standard definition), or Auto

Data Format:

Select YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:4:4, RGB, Extended RGB, or Auto§– whichever looks best. Note that when YCbCr is selected, the HDMI output uses YCbCr format and Component output uses YPbPr.

Use dark areas of a scene to determine whether YCbCr 4:2:2 vs 4:4:4, or standard vs extended RGB is the correct setting. If colors look totally wrong with all sources, try all settings before calling tech support

§”Auto” setting: Works with most displays, but you may get a better result selecting the format manually.

Synchronization:

Try Inverted setting if the image is not centered or does not show.

Component 2 Out:

The second Component video output can be used for Main or Zone 2, or turned Off.

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Video Output Configurations – AVM 50 only:

The AVM 50 allows you to set four video output configurations – only Configuration 1 is needed in most cases. The rest can be used to match the output refresh rate to source material refresh rates, i.e. 1080p/24, 1080p/50, and 1080p/60 if settings – only one display can be used at a time in this case. Output assignment by source is explained in section 3.6, and on-the-fly selection is explained at the end of section 4.11.

Calibration professionals: Live Video Settings Editor, a program downloadable from our web site, allows control via computer and file creation for video processing described in section 4.11, plus gamma correction (single or separate RGB curves) and custom output resolution and timing.

Once entering Configurations 2 through 4, the menu asks whether or not you want to use the same settings as Configuration 1 – the factory default is Yes. If different settings are used, the output changes according to the line that’s highlighted in the VIDEO OUTPUT menu. Highlighting VIDEO OUT CONFIG 1 in the VIDEO OUTPUT menu then pressing SELECT displays this menu:

your display accepts these rates, or with a secondary display that needs different

1a. VIDEO OUT CONFIG 1

a. S-VIDEO OSD: NTSC b. PREFERRED: HDMI c. RESL'N: 1280x720p/60 d. COLOR SPACE: Auto e. DATA: Auto f.LETTERBOX: Black g. SYNC: Normal h.COMPNT2 OUT: Passthru

Items a. through g. pertain to MAIN output only.

press SELECT. To put a change into effect before leaving the menu, press SELECT then confirm.

Where possible disable video processing in your source components so that the AVM 50’s advanced processing can be used to its potential.

For standard-def DVD, set the player’s output to 480i/576i because if output is progressive-scan you will be looking at the player’s deinterlacing, not the AVM 50’s. If the player does not allow 480i/576i HDMI output, using 480i/576i component (NTSC) and 576i (PAL) according to source material, you can use that setting since the AVM 50 accepts both formats.

If your HD cable/satellite receiver has passthrough mode where output resolution follows each station’s resolution, use it. If not, set the receiver’s output according to the HD channels that you watch most.

HD material on disc is natively 1080p/24 or 1080i/60 – if your player has a passthrough mode where output resolution and refresh rate follow that of the source material, you can use it with Configuration 1 resolution set to, for example, 1920x1080p/60 and Configuration 2 set to 1920x1080p/24.

If your display allows, set it to 1:1 pixel or dot-for-dot mode. The display’s stretch modes, including edge cropping or overscan, should not be used if avoidable since they rescale the image unnecessarily.

video output may be best. If the player can be set to put out both 480i

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S-Video On-Screen Display Format:

If using S-Video output use the  buttons to select NTSC or PAL, whichever matches your display. If your display supports both formats, try NTSC first.

Preferred Video Output:

Use the  buttons to select Component or HDMI – the video will be optimized for that type. The other output may or may not produce a usable picture – this depends on the remaining settings. HDMI-only selections in the menu are not shown when Component is selected. If your settings apply to both HDMI and Component output, both will work simultaneously unless the source material’s copy protection prevents this.

Output Resolution:

Input from S-Video, Component, and HDMI is scaled to this resolution for Component and HDMI output. If interlaced to progressive scan conversion is in effect, it is uncompromisingly pixel-adaptive even with 1080i, and the same robust film mode detection applies as with standard-definition interlaced input.

Resolution is expressed as follows:

number of pixels across the screen

frames per second (Hz)

1920x1080p/60

number of pixels or lines from top to bottom

scan type: p=progressive, i=interlaced

From the list below, use the setting that gives the best picture on your display. Other resolutions and refresh rates are available through Live Video Settings Editor including computer monitor and custom resolutions.

• 720 x 480i or 480p / 60 Hz (480i is not applicable to DVI input on display)

• 720 x 576i or 576p / 50 Hz (576i is not applicable to DVI input on display)

• 1280 x 720p / 50 Hz or 60 Hz

• 1024 or 1280 or 1360 or 1366 x 768p / 60 Hz (DVI input on display is required)

• 1920 x 1080i / 50 or 60 Hz

• 1920 x 1080p / 24 Hz or 50 Hz* or 60 Hz*

• Custom

• Auto

*high-bandwidth cable is required

Color Space:

Set this to match your display type: HDTV (high definition TV), SDTV (standard definition), or Auto

Data Format:

Select YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:4:4, Studio RGB, Extended RGB, or Auto§– whichever looks best. When YCbCr is selected, the HDMI output uses YCbCr format and Component output uses YPbPr.

To determine whether Studio vs Extended RGB is the correct setting, compare shadow detail in dark scenes or play the color bar test pattern in section 4.11 and look at the stripes in the lower right. If using YCbCr output, compare detail around edges in colorful scenes to determine whether 4:2:2 vs 4:4:4 is best.

If colors look totally wrong with all sources, try all settings before contacting tech support

. If colors look

wrong only when certain sources are selected, see section 4.11.

§ Auto setting: Works with most displays, but you may get a better result selecting the format manually.

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Letterbox:

When the source material’s aspect ratio (the proportion of image width to height) does not match the display’s aspect ratio and you want to preserve the original image’s proportions, the unused areas of the screen will be blank. You can select the shade of these areas from ten levels between light gray and black. If you do not want letterbox (bars on top/bottom) or pillarbox (sidebars) on your screen, see section 4.11.

Synchronization:

Try Inverted setting if the image via HDMI is not centered or does not show.

Component 2 Out:

The second Component video output can be configured in one of the following three ways or turned Off:

• MAIN output, processed (same signal as Component 1).

• MAIN output, passthrough – this bypasses the video processing and on-screen display is not available. If a secondary display in the main room does not accept the format being fed to the main display, use this setting.

• ZONE2 output – bypasses video processing and on-screen display not available.

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3.2 SET TIME / TIMERS

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

To set Time and Day:

• Enter the setup menu. Go to SET TIME / TIMERS and press SELECT.

• Press the  button until you reach FORMAT.

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

• Press the  button to go to TIME.

• Press SELECT. “12” or the current hour will be highlighted in red.

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

• Press the button. “00” or the current 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 DAY then use the  buttons to set the current day.

2. SET TIME / TIMERS

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

All Timers:

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

Highlighting SET MAIN TIMERS then pressing SELECT displays this menu:

2e. SET MAIN TIMERS

a. --- TIMER 1: Off --b. WEEKDAY ON: 8:00 AM c. WEEKDAY OFF: 11:00 PM d. WEEKEND ON: 10:00 AM e. WEEKEND OFF: 11:00 PM f. SOURCE: Last Stn g. ON-VOLUME: -35.0 dB h. --- TIMER 2: Off --i. WEEKDAY ON: 8:00 AM j. WEEKDAY OFF: 11:00 PM k. WEEKEND ON: 10:00 AM l. WEEKEND OFF: 11:00 PM m. SOURCE: Last Stn n. ON-VOLUME: -35.0 dB

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Timer Options:

There are two Timers for Main and each Zone to allow greater flexibility. You can set week and weekend 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.

• Week – Timer operates from Monday to Friday.

• Wkend – Timer operates on Saturday and Sunday.

• Wk+Wkend – Timer operates every day.

On and Off Times:

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 processor can be set to turn on automatically, and it won’t turn off until you turn it off manually.

If the processor is already on, Timer On settings are ignored to ensure that source and volume are not changed while in use.

Source:

Select what you want to be playing when a Timer turns the power on – any source, any preset FM • AM station, or Last Stn (the tuner setting when processor was turned off). Be sure that the source 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 processor trigger to turn them on (see section 3.11).

On-Volume:

Sets the volume that will play when a Timer turns the power on. The volume increases slowly when a Timer turns the power on.

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