Anthem MRX 520 Service Manual

MRX 520

A /V RECEIVER

OPERATING MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: 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 arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user
to 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 is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where

they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture. Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may
be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

• Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.

• Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to
the user and/or damage to this unit.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar. Install it away from
direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat
radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.

Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source when it is turned off. This state is called
the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the AC receptacle.

NOTE: This product is not an auto voltage Receiver. Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet,

i.e., 120V 60Hz or 220-240V 50Hz.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce

the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating
instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Paradigm

Electronics for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the unit.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the unit
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES:

To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the unit:

• Exposed to direct sunlight.

• Near sources of heat such as heaters.

Left 0.2 m (8 in)
or more

• Highly humid or poorly ventilated.

• Dusty.

• Subjected to mechanical vibrations.

• On wobbly, inclined, or otherwise unstable surfaces.

• Near windows where there is a chance of exposure

to rain, etc.

• On top of an amplifier or other component which

dissipates a great deal of heat.

To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure clearance from
walls and other equipment according to diagram.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS: DO NOT cut off the mains

plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If, nonetheless,
the mains plug is cut off, REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply. If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be
fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is
marked with the letter “E” or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN
or GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the
following code:

BLUE – NEUTRAL
BROWN – LIVE

As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
“N” or colored BLACK.
The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
“L” or colored RED.

When replacing the fuse, only a correctly rated and approved type should
be used, and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. If in doubt consult a competent
electrician.

Above 0.2 m

(8 in) or more

Behind 0.2 m (8 in) or more

Right 0.2 m

(8 in) or more

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NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

At the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household
waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s manual and packaging, point
this out. The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use,
recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products, you are making
an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Your local administrative
office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point.

INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES
(DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF
EUROPEAN UNION) (for European customers only)

Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate that they should be treated as “separate
collection” and not as municipal waste. It is encouraged that necessary measures are
implemented to maximize the separate collection of waste batteries and to minimize
the disposal of batteries as mixed municipal waste. End-users are exhorted not to
dispose waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste. In order to achieve a high level
of recycling waste batteries, discard waste batteries separately and properly through
an accessible collection point in your vicinity. For more information about collection and
recycling of waste batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste batteries,
potential hazardous effects on human health is prevented and the negative impact of
batteries and waste batteries on the environment is minimized, thus contributing to the
protection, preservation and quality improvement of the environment.

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

Anthem, AnthemLogic, ARC, Sonic Frontiers, and Paradigm are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc. © Paradigm Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. The information contained herein may not be reproduced in whole or in part
without our express written permission. We reserve the right to change specifications
or features without notice as design improvements are incorporated.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Pro Logic,
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS
Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1 1.1 Before Making Connections

1 1.2 In-Use Notices

2 1.3 Front Panel

3 1.4 Rear Panel

4 1.5 Remote Control

5 1.6 Speaker Positioning

CONNECTIONS

6 2.1 Video Input and Output

7 2.2 Audio Connections

10 2.3 Antenna

10 2.4 Local Area Network

10 2.5 12 Volt Trigger

10 2.6 Infra Red

10 2.7 Power

SETUP

13 3.1 Speaker Setup

14 3.2 Bass Managment

15 3.3 Listener Position

16 3.4 Level Calibration

17 3.5 Input Setup

20 3.6 Preferences / Line Output

22 3.7 Network / Remote Control

24 3.8 General Configuration

26 3.9 Save / Load Settings

27 3.10 System Information

ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION

29 4.1 Before Starting

29 4.2 ARC Software Installation

30 4.3 Microphone Stand Assembly

30 4.4 Microphone Positioning

30 4.5 Measurement

32 4.6 Manual Mode and Targets

33 4.7 Advanced Subwoofer Targets

34 4.8 Printing A Report

OPERATION

35 5.1 Power On / Off and Volume

35 5.2 Zone 2 Operation

36 5.3 Input Selection

36 5.4 Tuner

37 5.5 Level Trim

38 5.6 Bass / Treble / Balance

38 5.7 Lip-Sync

38 5.8 Listening Modes

39 5.9 Dolby Volume and Dynamic Range Control

39 5.10 Display Brightness

39 5.11 Info Display

40 LIMITED WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS

Check that you have received all items listed below and report discrepancies to your
dealer as soon as possible. In case the unit needs to be transported in the future,
keep the packing materials. Retain the invoice that you received from your authorized
Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without it, service will not be provided under
warranty.

• MRX Receiver

• Remote control

• FM antenna

• 2 AAA batteries

• IEC power cord (US / UK / EU / CN types are supplied by factory, other types are
normally provided by the local distributor)

Additional items in Anthem Room Correction kit (ARC):

• USB Microphone

• Microphone clip

• Telescopic stand with boom

• USB cable

• CAT5 cable

1.2 IN-USE NOTICES

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

• If the receiver was transported or stored in the cold, let it reach room temperature
before use.

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

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1.3 FRONT PANEL

1 2

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1 – Navigation buttons

2 – Display

3 – Volume, level functions, and character selection

4 – Power / standby

5 – Input selection

6 – Zone 2 selection

7 – Level selection

8 – Remote control sensor location

9 – Mode selection

10 – Display brightness

11 – Setup menu selection

12 – (Behind Cover) Headphone jack, USB jack for software updates

11 5

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3

4678

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1.4 REAR PANEL

US model shown. EU model is similar.

2 3

1

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1 – FM antenna connections

2 – HDMI inputs - HDMI7 supports MHL

3 – HDMI outputs - HDMI1 supports Audio Return Channel

4 – Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction

5 – AC input

6 – RS-232 interface (bidirectional) for serial control

7 – IR input and trigger output

8 – Coaxial digital audio inputs

9 – Optical digital audio inputs and output

10 – Speaker connections

11 – Zone 2 audio output

12 – Line audio output

13 – Analog audio inputs

14 – Main pre-out connections

15 – Chassis ground screw

910

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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7

4

6

5

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1.5 REMOTE CONTROL

1 – Main zone power on and standby

2 – Bass, Treble, Balance, Channel Level,

Front panel dimmer

3 – Numeric keypad for tuner presets

4 – Input list

5 – Tuner preset

6 – Setup menu

7 – Info and status

8 – Navigation controls

9 – Clear for deleting input configurations

and tuner presets, and clearing new entry

10 – Dolby Volume and Dolby Digital Dynamics

11 – Listening mode

12 – Volume

13 – Last menu entry and Home Button for MHL Sources

14 – Mute

15 – Next/previous tuner preset, setup menu

page up/down

16 – Lip-sync

17 – Backlight

18 – Zone 2 controls

The left/right buttons also select previous/next input.

The up/down buttons also control tuner station.

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11

1

2

BASS

3

4

TREB

1

4

BALDIM

LEVEL

2

5

3

6

5

7

8

0

6

SETUP

7

SELECT

9

INPUTPRESET

i

8

CLEAR

VOL

DYN

LIP-SYNC

9

MODE

LAST

13

PG/PR

14

12

VOL

VOL

ZONE 2

RC-MRX 2

INPUT

15

16

PR

PR

17

18

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1.6 SPEAKER POSITIONING

This illustration shows typical speaker placement.

5.1

Channel

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CONNECTIONS

This section describes connections between system components. Configuration of
input and output will be discussed later, in section 3.

2.1 VIDEO INPUT AND OUTPUT

With HDMI connection, video and audio are carried together. Connect HDMI output
from MRX to a display with HDMI input – one with the appropriate version of High­bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is required to display copy-protected
material.

HDMI input 7 is also an MHL input (Mobile High-denition Link). Use this input if

the source component also supports MHL, for example smaller media players that
receive power through this interface.

Insert HDMI cables gently because the connector is more delicate than traditional
ones. Damaged cables can damage jacks, and replacement jacks are not covered by
warranty therefore replacing HDMI cables is recommended if there is any chance that
the existing ones have been used improperly.

Use only certied High Speed cables and connecting devices. Cables and connecting

devices that worked in an older setup do not necessarily work with newer video
formats such as Deep Color, UHD, or high frame rates. If you are using adapters or
port savers, start troubleshooting by eliminating them since they can affect bandwidth.

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2.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS

AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Digital audio sources can be connected using an HDMI, coaxial or optical cable. These
connections carry linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS audio formats. HDMI connection
is generally preferred to ensure that lossless audio is used where sources provide it
although optical/coax can also be used for sources outputting 2-channel PCM, Dolby
Digital 5.1, and DTS 5.1 without affecting audio quality.

Audio on the HDMI outputs is 2-channel PCM as this is meant for the TV’s use.

HDMI AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL

If the TV provides audio through HDMI ARC, for example when it accesses streaming
media sources, it can send the audio to the MRX through HDMI output 1, eliminating the
need for a separate audio connection. CEC control, described in a later section, must be
enabled for Audio Return Channel to function.

If the display reads “Dial Norm Offset -4.0 dB” at the start of a movie, it is indicating that
the encoded level is higher than standard by 4.0 dB – the playback level of all channels is
then automatically reduced by 4 dB.

PREAMP OUTPUTS

The pre-outs are variable according to the volume control and can be used with external

amplication.

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LINE OUTPUT AND ZONE 2 OUTPUT

Line output is a 2-channel version of the selected input with xed output level. This can be

used with a headphone amp which has its own volume control.

Zone 2 has its own volume control and can be used two ways:

- For independent source selection, connect the source using analog input, or optical/

coaxial input as long as the source is 2-channel PCM. This connection can be used
in conjunction with HDMI connection for the main zone.

- For similar operation as Line Output but with volume control, set Follow Main to

Always in the setup menu (setup is explained later).

OPTICAL AND COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO

If HDMI audio from a Dolby Digital, DTS, or 2-channel PCM source is problematic or
takes too long to switch, use of coax/optical audio connection is recommended (HDMI

video can still be used). Older cable and satellite receivers often benet from this.

The optical output provides a passthrough of coax/ optical input.

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Using speaker wire, connect the positive (+) connection on the speaker to the positive

(+) binding post on the appropriate amplier output, and the negative (–) connection
on the speaker to the negative (–) binding post on the same amplier channel using
cable that is insulated to handle the maximum output of the amplier. Carefully

remove insulation using a wire stripper.

Do not connect more than one speaker to each amplier output. Be sure that power

is turned off when connecting or disconnecting anything, and that the speakers are
rated for use with this receiver.

US models allow banana connectors. If using them, rst turn the binding post until it is

closed to allow the plug to be fully inserted.

If using speaker cables with banana connectors, rst turn the binding post until it is

closed. This way, the plug can be fully inserted.

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2.3 ANTENNA

Connect the FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA connector.
Later, when unit is operating move the antenna to find best reception.

2.4 LOCAL AREA NETWORK

This connection is required for configuring Anthem Room Correction and
for using IP control. Connect your router using CAT5 cable or a wireless
bridge.

2.5 12 VOLT TRIGGER

If another system component has a trigger input it can be activated by the
receiver. Connect the receiver’s trigger output using a cable with 3.5mm
mini plugs. The receiver provides flexible trigger options. Through the setup
menu, you can specify the conditions for enabling triggers.

2.6 INFRA RED

An external IR receiver allows the remote control to be used from another
location in your home – connect the receiver from an external IR hub to the IR
IN jack. Most standard IR repeater kits can be used but to avoid problems test
compatibility before installing permanently.

2.7 POWER

Connect the power cord to the receiver and the
power source.

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EXAMPLE 1

HDMI OUT

1

2

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LAN

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

WAN

LAN

2

1

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HDMI OUT

SETUP

For optimum performance and enjoyment, your receiver should be properly set
up. This may appear like a lot of work but most settings do not need to be changed
from defaults. The important ones relate to your display and input connections,
and distance from listening area to each speaker. Anthem Room Correction will set
crossovers and channel levels. The rest is preference and the listening mode presets,
for example, should be set after you have played various sources and determined
which surround modes you like most.

RemoteFront Panel

INPUT

SETUP

SELECT

CLEAR

LAST

PG/PR

HOW TO NAVIGATE IN THE SETUP MENU

• Press Setup to enter or exit

• Use the up/down/left/right buttons to move through menus and selections

• Press PG/PR up/down to skip page

• Press Select to make a selection or to start/nish editing the item

• Pressing Last while editing returns the item to its previous setting

• Press Clear to set the item to its default value

The menu below appears on your display once pressing Setup. On-screen, up to nine
menu items are displayed at once although for clarity this manual shows all items in
each menu together.

Main Menu

Speaker Setup
Bass Management
Listener Position
Level Calibration
Input Setup
Preferences / Line Output
Network / Remote Control
General Configuration
Save / Load Settings
System Information

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3.1 SPEAKER SETUP

If your source components also have bass management and time alignment, be sure
to disable them by setting all channels “large” and to the same distance from listener
since the receiver will be performing these tasks. Audio quality will be degraded if these
processes are performed twice.

Speaker Setup

Config 1
Config 2
Config 3
Config 4
Main Back

FOUR CONFIGURATIONS

One speaker configuration is normally suitable but alternate sets of bass management,
listening position, level calibration, and ARC equalization values can be entered and stored.
This can be useful if your installation varies according to sound-altering characteristics such
as screen up vs down, door open vs closed, or with subwoofer vs without.

Speaker Setup

Profile Name Config 1
Subwoofer On
Center On
Surround On

PROFILE NAME

Using the navigation keys and volume knob each profile can be renamed, up to 8 characters
long. When finished, press Select but note that the profile name is best set in Anthem Room
Correction (Targets panel) because during file upload the name in the menu is overwritten by
the one in ARC.

SUBWOOFER / CENTER / SURROUND

If using Anthem Room Correction, these items will be set during measurement. Set to “On”
if you are using these speakers, “Off” if you are not. This is an important step so no sounds
go missing because by setting unavailable channels to “Off”, the sound that would have
come from those speakers is rerouted to available speakers.

The subwoofer plays two things, LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel in multichannel
soundtracks and bass from remaining channels using the crossover. Some people prefer to
play music through a system that does not use a subwoofer though it should be noted that
the reason often cited is that the subwoofer does not blend well with the main speakers.
In contrast, Anthem Room Correction excels in integrating the subwoofer with the main
speakers, so in this case using a subwoofer is recommended for all sources. The subwoofer
normally plays bass that is louder, deeper, and less distorted than that of a full-range
speaker, and it uses its own amplifier.

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3.2 BASS MANAGEMENT

In this menu, information about your speakers is used so that bass does not
become distorted. If using Anthem Room Correction, these items will be set during
measurement, so you may skip this menu.

If your subwoofer has a crossover, it should be bypassed – set its frequency control to
the highest frequency.

The bass manager is a crossover that divides audio in two frequency bands suitable
for subwoofer/satellite speaker systems. The result is a lower bass level for satellite
speakers, and no midrange/treble going to the subwoofer.

Highlighting Bass Management then pressing Select displays this menu:

Bass Management

Config 1
Config 2
Config 3
Config 4

Four configurations may be set up. Each contains the following:

Bass Management

Subwoofer LPF for LFE 120 Hz
Front Crossover 80 Hz
Center Crossover 80 Hz
Surround Crossover 80 Hz

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

The range is 40 to 250 Hz in 10 Hz steps except for 200, 225 and 250 Hz, or Off which
bypasses the crossover. Note that a crossover does not cut frequencies off like a cliff,
but rolls them off according to a slope. If set to 80 Hz, for example, frequencies lower
than 80 Hz are still played. Setting the crossover to the lowest number on your speaker’s
specification page is unlikely to provide the best result.

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3.3 LISTENER POSITION

Through these settings, sound coming from all speakers is coordinated to reach the
listening area at the same time. This way, proper imaging is achieved. The channel with
the greatest distance setting will have no delay while channels with shorter distance
settings will be delayed accordingly.

Distances may be set before or after running ARC (ARC does not set distances).

Listener Position

Units feet
Config 1
Config 2
Config 3
Config 4

For measurement units, select feet or metres.

These settings are displayed for each configuration:

Listener Position

Subwoofer 12 Feet
Front Left 12 Feet
Center 12 Feet
Front Right 12 Feet
Surround Right 12 Feet
Surround Left 12 Feet

Enter the distance between your primary listening area and each speaker. Range is
0-30 ft in 1 ft increments or 0-9 m in 0.3 m increments.

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3.4 LEVEL CALIBRATION

Level Calibration uses internally generated test noises to match speaker output levels
at the listening position. These noises are also a way of checking system connections
between receiver, amplifier, and speaker. Audio calibrations from home theater setup
discs are not recommended – some use incorrect methods.

If using Anthem Room Correction, these items will be set during measurement.

A sound pressure level (SPL) meter with C-weighting is recommended if not using ARC,
especially to set the subwoofer level. Measure the sound pressure from the listening
position while pointing the meter up. Hold it away from your body to prevent reflections.

Level Calibration

Config 1
Config 2
Config 3
Config 4

These settings are displayed for each configuration:

Level Calibration

Test Noise Off
Dolby Offset / Calibration Level 0 dB
Subwoofer 0 dB
Front Left 0 dB
Center 0 dB
Front Right 0 dB
Surround Right 0 dB
Surround Left 0 dB

TEST NOISE

To play the test noise, select “On”. Use the up/down buttons to move the noise to the other
speakers.

DOLBY OFFSET / CALIBRATION LEVEL

This is the master volume for this menu’s test noises. Changing it changes the output of all
channels. The noise comes out of the left front channel.

CHANNEL LEVEL

If you’re calibrating by ear, use the remote control and sit in the listening area. Adjust each
channel’s loudness until all levels sound the same. If using an SPL meter, adjust level so it
reads 75 dB for each channel. If Noise Level is set while Front-L is at 0 dB, no adjustment
of Front-L is needed since the output is the same. If using a powered subwoofer, make a
rough adjustment with its input level control before setting sub level in this menu or using
ARC. Speakers set to “Off: in the Bass Management menu are skipped.

MULTIPLE SUBWOOFERS

If using multiple subwoofers
they should be balanced to one
another before calibrating the
rest of your system. If using ARC,
simply use the Quick Measure
function to help find flat response
as a preliminary step before
running full measurement. If
setting up the traditional way, play
the subwoofer test noise with
only one subwoofer connected at
a time. Set its input level dial so
the SPL meter reads 71 dB from
the listening area if using two
subs, or 67 dB if using four subs.
Repeat this for the remaining
subs. When all are connected the
result should be around 75 dB –
make final adjustment in the level
calibration menu.

Note that if ARC sets levels and is then turned off, the subwoofer level should be reduced
by the same amount as room gain or the subwoofer level will be elevated when ARC is off.

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3.5 INPUT SETUP

Inputs and listening mode presets are configured in this section. From the factory, 4
inputs are set but you may change this to anything from 1 to 30 configurations.

Input Setup

HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
FM
Add Input

Zone 2 Input Follows Main No

To add an input at the end of the list, highlight Add Input and press Select.

To insert an input, highlight one on the list and press Input. The new input will be
inserted after the highlighted one.

To delete an input, highlight it and press Clear on the remote control.

ZONE 2 INPUT FOLLOWS MAIN

When changed to Yes, any input can go to Zone 2 without separate cabling from the
source, but the Zone 2 will always play whichever input is selected in the main zone.
Multichannel sources get downmixed to 2-channel so all sounds can go to Zone 2.

These settings are displayed for each configuration:

HDMI 1 Input Setup

Input Name HDMI 1
Video Input HDMI 1
Audio Input HDMI
Zone 2 Input Analog 1
Process Analog Audio Input N/A
Speaker Profile Config 1
Anthem Room Correction N/A
Dolby Volume Off
Dolby Volume Leveler N/A
Mode Preset for Stereo Sources Last Used
Lip Sync 0 ms

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INPUT NAME

Using the navigation keys and volume knob each input can be renamed, up to 8 characters
long. When finished, press Select.

Example – Rename “HDMI 1” to “Blu-ray”:

• Highlight “Input Name” and press Select. The first character will be highlighted in red.

• Use the up/down buttons or volume knob to change “H” to “B”.

• Use the left/right buttons to move to each remaining character and complete the

renaming.

• Press Select to return to the menu

VIDEO INPUT

Select the connection to be used – HDMI1-7.

AUDIO INPUT

Select the connection to be used – HDMI, HDMI Audio Return, Digital Coaxial 1-2,
Optical 1-3, Analog 1-5, FM, None.

ZONE 2 INPUT

Select the connection to be used – Coaxial 1-2, Optical 1-3, Analog 1-5, FM Radio, None.
Note that with coaxial and optical input, the source must be 2-channel PCM.

PROCESS ANALOG AUDIO INPUT

If changed to No, digital conversion and signal processing are bypassed. Only level
adjustments will be available.

SPEAKER PROFILE

Select the profile to use with this input.

ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION

The ARC measurement process, described later, will turn this on. To disable room
equalization afterward, change this to “Off”. If measurement info isn’t loaded, “N/A”
is displayed.

DOLBY VOLUME (MAIN ONLY)

Select On or Off. Dolby Volume makes content with large differences in volume easier to
listen to by analyzing it and intelligently adjusting two things – level and frequency response.
It does this continually without causing pumping and breathing artifacts that are common
with traditional dynamic range compressors. In doing so, the volume setting is taken into
account as is our hearing’s declining sensitivity to the lowest and highest frequencies relative
to the midrange as their levels drop. The result is that the perceived frequency response
remains constant while making quieter parts of the content more listenable.

DOLBY VOLUME LEVELER

This applies when Dolby Volume is turned on. The leveling amount can be set from 1 to
9, or Off. Play various sources to find your preferred setting. When Leveler is “Off” the
frequency response adjustment still applies.

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LISTENING MODE PRESETS

A listening mode is processing that enhances source material by increasing the number of
output channels. Each mode performs this its own way, providing its own type of sound.

To find your preference, spend some time listening to various modes using various sources.
To disable presets and make selections entirely on the fly, select “Last Used”. To disable
listening modes altogether, select “None”.

AnthemLogic-Cinema provides the missing link that lets you experience full impact

home theater sound from any 2-channel source. A large, enveloping and dynamic listening
experience is created making 2-channel movies sound more like what is experienced in a
state-of-the art movie theater. Through extensive listening tests a very effective design was
developed, avoiding the use of echo effects which could negatively affect the purity of the
sound.

AnthemLogic-Music enhances the stereo listening experience without detracting from

the stereo soundstage. This is also a minimalist design that uses no echo or reverberation
effects. To ensure that the purity of the stereo music soundstage is in no compromised
when you’re sitting in the “sweet spot” and listening to your favorite stereo recordings, the
center channel is not used.

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie is the decoder created for 2-channel movies and TV programs
encoded in Dolby Surround.

Dolby Pro Logic II Music can be used with stereo music to make it more compelling. When
engaged during playback, these adjustments are accessible by pressing the Mode button:

- Center Width is adjustable from 0 to 7. Setting this to 0 places all center sound in the
center speaker while 7 places it equally in the left and right channels. The default is 3.

- Dimension has seven steps of balance adjustment between the surround and center
channels.

- Panorama when “On” extends the front stereo image to include the surround
channels. This is effective for recordings that have strong left or right channel
elements.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema is a matrix decoder that can be used with any matrix-encoded movie.
Separation is created by allowing sounds to be placed at different points in the sound field.

DTS Neo:6 Music is a matrix decoder for stereo music.

All Channels sends the left and right channels to the surround channels with equal loudness
while the center channel and subwoofer receive a combination of both.

LIP-SYNC DELAY

If audio is heard before its corresponding image is seen, you can set up to 300 milliseconds
of audio delay – set using synchronization test disc or trial and error. Movies are not always
the best test because sounds including dialog are usually re-recorded after the filming is
completed, and can be slightly out of sync at various points in the recording. Adjustment
can also be made while viewing material after pressing the Lip-Sync button.

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3.6 PREFERENCES / LINE OUTPUT

Here you can set preferences as listed.

Volumes / REC Output

Front Panel Brightness Medium
Wake Up Brightness Up 1
On-Screen Info Display On
Mute Level Silent
Main Max Volume 0 dB
Zone 2 Max Volume 0 dB
Main Power On Volume -35 dB
Zone 2 Power On Volume -35 dB
Main Power On Input Last Used
Zone 2 Power On Input Last Used
Headphone Mutes Main Pre-Out Yes
Mute Line Out when selecting None
Mute Digital Out when selecting None

FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

Set preferred default brightness.

WAKE UP BRIGHTNESS

When a button is pressed the display can go to a brighter level for 5 seconds – select
None, Up 1 brightness level, Medium, or High. When “None” is selected and the display
is off, the wake-up behaves as Up 1 to indicate that the unit is running.

ON-SCREEN INFO DISPLAY

When changing volume, input, listening mode, etc, the info that is shown on the front
panel is also shown on-screen for 5 seconds. To disable the on-screen info, turn this
setting Off.

MUTE LEVEL

When Mute is pressed, sound can cut out completely or decrease in volume by the
amount that you set to keep some of it in the background. Select from Silent or -5 to

-30 dB in 5 dB steps.

MAXIMUM VOLUME

These settings allow you to limit the volume setting to avoid damaging equipment
and/or hearing.

POWER-ON VOLUME

The volume will be at these levels when the receiver is turned on. To power-on at the last
used volume, set the volume preset below -90 to make Last Used appear.

POWER-ON INPUT

The input will be the pre-set one or Last Used when the receiver is turned on.

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HEADPHONE MUTES PRE-OUTS

If using external amplification, changing this to No allows the speakers continue to
playing while headphones are plugged into the front panel.

MUTE LINE OUT OR DIGITAL OUT

If using a recording device, select the input that the recorder’s output is connected to.
This prevents the recorder’s output from being fed back to its input, which can result in
a loud noise.

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3.7 NETWORK / REMOTE CONTROL

Network / Remote Control

Network Status
Device Name MRX 520
IP Configuration
Trigger Configuration
TCP Port 14999
Rear IR On
Front IR On
Tx Status On

DEVICE NAME:

This is the name that the receiver broadcasts, and can be changed using up to 16
characters.

IP CONFIGURATION

Settings in this submenu should only be changed if your network administrator gives the
direction or if using Direct Connect to run ARC.

IP Configuration

Mode Auto (DHCP)
IP 192.168.000.001
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000

MODE

Static IP settings take effect once this is changed to Manual.

TRIGGER CONFIGURATION

When the receiver’s trigger output is connected to the trigger input of another
component, such as an amplifier or projector, the receiver can turn it on or off according
to the trigger’s setup.

Trigger Configuration

Trigger Control Menu
Power Main or Zone 2
HDMI 1 Off
HDMI 2 Off
HDMI 3 Off
FM Off

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In the example shown, the trigger activates while Main or Zone 2 power is turned on.
Trigger outputs can also be set to activate according to any combination of inputs
instead of Power.

If triggers are to be controlled through IP or RS-232, change “Menu” to “RS-232/IP”.

TCP PORT

Change this only if there is a conflict with another application that uses 14999. Available
settings are 1025 to 49150.

REAR AND FRONT IR

This allows you to disable each of the receiver’s infra-red inputs, which can be useful
when the receiver is connected to an IR repeater and is receiving too many signals.

Note that the moment that you disable the front IR input, you will not be able to control
the receiver the traditional way from the remote control – re-enable the IR input using
the front panel buttons. If your remote control appears to not be working and you have
checked the batteries, check this menu next before contacting technical support.

TX STATUS

When enabled, all commands, status changes, and control information are reported
through the Ethernet and RS-232 connections.

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3.8 GENERAL CONFIGURATION

This menu contains power saving, control, and tuner options.

General Configuration

Auto Off 30 minutes
IP Control On
Standby IP Control On
Standby HDMI Bypass Off
CEC Control Off
CEC Power Off Control Disabled
CEC Power On Control Disabled
FM Tuner Steps 100 kHz

AUTO OFF

When there is no input signal the receiver will turn off after the selected time: 5, 10, or
30 minutes, 1, 2, or 6 hours, or Never.

IP CONTROL

With this setting you can enable/disable response to networked Internet Protocol
commands.

STANDBY IP CONTROL

When disabled, the receiver goes into a low-consumption standby mode and does not
sense IP commands while in it. To make it respond to a power-on command, enable
this setting. This can also be used with RS-232 control to avoid sending a wake-up
command.

STANDBY HDMI BYPASS

This option allows use of an HDMI source without turning on the receiver. Select HDMI
1-7 or Last Used. The standby LED on the front panel changes to red. Your TV may
need setup to allow the sound to come from its speakers – check its manual.

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CEC

When Consumer Electronics Control is enabled it allows controlling one HDMI­connected component using another’s remote control, as long as CEC is also enabled
in the other components. Note that when component brands are mixed this control
system may not be reliable.

CEC Control must also be On for Audio Return Channel, described in an earlier section,
to function.

With CEC, turning on one component in the system can turn on the rest of the system,
same with turning one component off. You may or may not want this which is why
separate options are provided for Power Off and Power On control. When either
is disabled, the corresponding power commands sent by other HDMI-connected
components are ignored. This is also useful if you would like to use Audio Return
Channel but not one-touch power.

TUNER STEPS

Set according to your country’s radio standards – 50, 100, 200 kHz.

After changing CEC settings or
loading factory defaults it may be
necessary to briefly disconnect
and reconnect the HDMI cable
between the receiver and TV or
source component for the new
settings to be recognized.

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3.9 SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS

Save / Load Settings

Save User Settings
Load User Settings
Reset on-the-fly Settings
Load Factory Defaults

SAVE/LOAD USER SETTINGS

After selecting Save User Settings and confirming, all menu settings will be stored. If
you change settings later and want to recall the saved settings, select Load User
Settings and confirm.

RESET ON-THE-FLY SETTINGS

After selecting and confirming, all non-menu settings such as level and bass/treble will
be reset.

LOAD FACTORY DEFAULTS

After selecting and confirming, all menu settings will be reset.

MASTER RESET

This is not a menu setting. To reset the unit to factory condition, connect power and
press the front panel Select and main power buttons at the same time. The unit should
turn on. This may be useful if unit has become inoperable.

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3.10 SYSTEM INFORMATION

System Information

Update Via USB
Release Version 1.0.0
Micro Version 1.0.0
DSP Version 1.0.0
OSD Version 1.0.0
ARC Name
ARC Upload Time

UPDATE VIA USB AND VERSION NUMBERING:

The operational characteristics of the receiver are controlled by software installed
through the USB port on the front panel. Updates can be downloaded from our web site
and installed afterwards.

• On www.anthemAV.com locate the software pertaining to your MRX model and
voltage. Proceed only if your version is a lower number, indicating that it is older.

• You will be asked where to save a .zip file – save it to Desktop.

• When the .zip file download is complete, extract it to Desktop.

• See Read Me.txt for the change history.

• Copy the .fw file to your USB flash drive, root directory (not in a folder). Make sure
that no other .fw file is in the root directory.

• Connect the USB flash drive to the front of the unit.

• Select Update Via USB. Alternatively, the front panel Select button can be pressed
for 3 seconds to start the process without using the setup menu (the unit must be
powered on first). Installation takes less than 10 minutes and the front panel display
will indicate progress. Do not interfere by pressing buttons or turning power off – the
unit will turn on and off by itself a few times. At the end it will remain on with the
normal source and volume info on the display.

ARC NAME

This is the name that you gave to your measurement file.

ARC UPLOAD TIME

This is the date and time that your ARC file was uploaded.

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ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION

ARC corrects the effects of reflective surfaces and room boundaries on sound quality
by measuring the response of each speaker relative to the listening area and equalizing
it. ARC equalizes response without stressing the amplifier or speakers and does not
downsample the source material to process it. ARC’s filters are neither graphic nor
parametric – ARC is a sophisticated system that flattens response using its ability to
create practically any suitable function, inherently correcting phase effects created by the
room.

The default correction range is 5 kHz. Although it can be lowered if needed, it cannot
be raised since the microphone becomes directional at upper frequencies, affecting
measurement accuracy.

ARC also detects how much the room reinforces low frequencies due to its boundaries
and pressurization. This room gain shows as a bump in the target response. ARC does
not remove it because if flattened, bass sounds thin. Ideal anechoic speaker response,
a straight line as measured in a special non-reverberant facility, is not the same as ideal
in-room response which normally includes, to varying degree, this room gain.

ARC senses where each speaker’s low-frequency response declines and sets high-pass
filters accordingly. Calibration is set such that average level is the same when comparing
EQ “On” vs “Off”. Note that to set levels ARC uses a midrange band that’s wider than
the standard home theater setup noise, which is centered at 1 kHz and narrow so
there’s no chance its level would be reduced by a crossover.

Sample response:

EQ IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR
MY SUBWOOFER(S) – SHOULD
I USE IT?

Since rooms and correction
systems vary, the answer varies
although it is usually best to disable
the subwoofer’s EQ before running
ARC. If the resulting calculated
and target curves resemble each
other, there is usually no reason
to use the sub’s EQ. If the curves
significantly differ through a wide
range, enable the sub’s EQ and run
ARC again to see if it helps. If you
have run ARC with the sub’s EQ
enabled, ARC must be run again
once the sub’s EQ is turned off.

If using multiple Paradigm subs,
results are often better with the
subwoofer’s correction system
having been run on each sub
before using ARC.

Note that for the subwoofer, the maximum correction range is shown. What it plays
depends on what the other channels send to it, as determined by their crossover
settings.

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4.1 BEFORE STARTING

• Ensure that the receiver software and ARC-2 software that you will be using are
compatible with one another – check www.anthemAV.com for latest versions.

• Your ARC microphone and its support file are a system. Before a mic can be used
for measurement, its response must be known. Each ARC microphone’s frequency
response is measured precisely at the factory and this is used to create your
microphone’s calibration file.

• Your computer must be running Windows Vista or later and be connected to a local
network.

• If you are using a laptop computer, check its power settings and battery meter to
ensure that procedures will not be interrupted.

• The measurement process rejects typical background noise but if loud noise is
present ARC will indicate that re-measurement is required. Ensure that the room will
be sufficiently quiet during measurement.

• Depending on how your network is set up, you may need to enable sharing to allow
the receiver to be seen by your computer.

• If you are using more than one receiver on the network, note that each may be
identified three ways – by MAC address, IP address, or Device Name (for more
information see the System Information and Network setup menus).

4.2 ARC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Instructions will appear on your computer’s screen once the ARC CD is read. If your
computer does not allow a CD to auto-run then double-click on the My Computer icon that’s
on Desktop, select the drive that the CD is in to view its contents (you may need to right­click on its icon then select Explore), and double-click on setup.exe.

If you downloaded ARC from our web site it needs to be extracted before setup is run.

CUSTOM INSTALLERS: To set up multiple systems using one computer, copy
the serialized files from each ARC CD to this directory after ARC is installed (it
only needs to be installed once):

My Computer, Local Disk C:\Program Files\Anthem Room Correction 2

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4.3 MICROPHONE STAND ASSEMBLY

Screw the telescoping tube into its base and the microphone clip onto the tube.
Position the clip vertically. Connect the USB microphone cable to the microphone and
slide the microphone into the clip.

4.4 MICROPHONE POSITIONING

During measurement the microphone must point straight up. The microphone’s height
is critical to proper measurement and should be at ear level when seated. Ideally, the
front speakers’ high-frequency drivers should be at approximately the same height as
the listener’s ears but if they aren’t and the result sounds dull or bright, microphone
height will have to be adjusted and measurements repeated.

To adjust the length of the telescoping tube, first loosen its clamp by rotating it
counterclockwise.

Five listening area positions are normally measured but this number can be increased
up to ten. The first must be at or just in front of the central seating position. This is also
used to set Speaker Calibration levels. Positions 2 and 3 should be symmetric to the left
and the right of the center line, and the same applies to the remaining positions. If your
room has less than five seating positions, measurements must still be taken from five
positions at least 2 feet (70 cm) apart to ensure optimal sound.

4.5 MEASUREMENT

• Connect the microphone and the processor to the computer.

• Set the microphone in the first position. Don’t stand near the microphone while
sweep tones are playing otherwise reflections from your body may cause bad
measurements.

• Run Anthem Room Correction from the Start Menu or through its Desktop shortcut.
The program will guide you through the remaining steps and at the end will load the
correction data to your processor. The process takes about 10 minutes depending
on the number of measurements.

• Up to 16 characters may be used to name a measurement. Additional characters
will be removed.

• Valid characters are: a-z, A-Z, 0-9, “ “, “-”, “.”, “:”, “;”, “<”, “=”, “>”, “?”, and “@”.
Other characters will be removed from the ARC upload name.

• Once the ARC program is finished, you can disconnect the computer. Turn on the
processor and set “Room EQ:” On/Off in the Source Setup menu according to each
source.

• Save your settings in the Save / Load Settings menu.

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QUICK MEASURE SPEAKER POSITION HELPER

If speaker positioning is flexible, particularly for the sub, you can try using Quick Measure
before running ARC. Alternatively you can start with a full measurement and then see
whether it’s necessary to re-position speakers. To use Quick Measure, select Manual
mode instead of Automatic when starting ARC. Click on the Quick Measure button and
enable the sweep tone for the speaker that you are positioning. After a few sweeps the
graph will show a live update of the uncorrected measurement. It will keep running until
you turn it off. Leave speakers where the graph is flattest, particularly in the bass region,
then run ARC normally.

This is also helpful when balancing multiple subwoofers to one another to attain flattest
response before running full measurement.

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4.6 MANUAL MODE AND TARGETS

When creating a new file, manual mode is the same as automatic mode except that you
must measure, calculate, and upload in separate steps. After the measurement phase,
targets can be edited but doing so is recommended only for experienced users.

A file created in Automatic mode can be opened in Manual mode to allow target editing.
After changing targets, you must click OK when closing the window to apply the
settings, then Calculate. To restore original settings, click on Auto Detect then Calculate.

For advice in getting the most out of your system based on your measurements, we
welcome you to send your .arc2 file (not screenshots) to Anthem Technical Support.

WHAT NOT TO DO

Upon seeing results for the first time you may be tempted to immediately change the
targets. There is rarely a good technical reason to do so. If you are not satisfied with
the initial results, examine the red pre-correction measurement curve. This shows how
your system is performing without room correction. Does it reflect the performance that
you should be seeing from your speakers, especially in the bass? If not, do not try to
compensate through electronic correction. You are not losing what was never there.

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If you did change settings such that a large portion of the bass is being boosted, as
would be shown by a wide range of the green corrected curve having higher level than
the red measured curve, chances are that your equipment will be stressed more than
the sound will improve. There is very little to gain by doing this.

Instead, address the real reasons behind the areas which could be improved but are
beyond what electronic correction is meant to fix, for example large dips in the in-room
response. These are not uncommon and can almost always be cured by repositioning
the speakers, especially the subwoofer, and repeating the measurement.

Can one set of measurements be used across multiple profiles but with different
settings applied? Can the subwoofer be disabled in only one of the profiles?

THE ANSWER TO BOTH QUESTIONS IS YES, AND THE PROCEDURE IS:

• When starting the measurement (Automatic or Manual), set the profiles to be
the same.

• In Manual mode, open the Targets panel and change the settings as desired –
the same measurements will be used across the different profiles.

• To remove the subwoofer, select No Speaker from the pull-down menu.
You may be tempted to remove the center and surround channels to create
a profile for playing 2-channel sources only from the front left and right
speakers, but this is unnecessary because if the listening mode is “None”
during playback, sound will not be redirected to the center and surround
channels.

MAX EQ FREQUENCY

Default correction range is 5 kHz but this may be lowered for experimentation or
comparison.

ROOM GAIN

If you wish to experiment by flattening room gain, you can try it by setting this to 0 dB.
Note that auto-detected room gain will be at or near 0 dB if bass absorbers are used or
if the speakers are not particularly responsive in the bass region.

Also note that once ARC is disabled, the subwoofer level in the calibration menu stays
the same as before, resulting in double room gain. For proper subwoofer level when
ARC is turned off, reduce it in the setup menu by the same amount as the room gain
shown in Targets.

4.7 ADVANCED SUBWOOFER TARGETS

Use of these controls is recommended only for the advanced user who understands the
technical capabilities of the subwoofer model in use. When in doubt, use auto-detected
settings and as always, check whether changes are worthwhile by listening to a variety
of source material before and after changing the targets.

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SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS ORDER

Here you may set the low-end slope. If you have a subwoofer that has strong output
below 20 Hz, or if it uses its own low-frequency input protection (check with its
manufacturer, don’t assume) then selecting Flat may improve system performance.

If on the other hand you have a subwoofer that is designed to be flat to a certain
frequency then have response that drops very quickly below that, manually selecting a
steeper than average slope may be beneficial. Normally, ARC does not auto-select a
slope that is steeper than fourth-order (24 dB per octave rolloff) although up to eighth­order (48 dB per octave) is available through this manual selection.

SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS FREQUENCY

Use this with High Pass Order when manually creating a curve on the lower end of
the subwoofer’s response. The left side of the red measured curve is the guideline for
shaping the target curve. An attempt to use this as a bottom-end boost to increase
low-frequency output is likely to be detrimental to the subwoofer’s performance. If the
subwoofer’s specifications indicate that low-frequency output should be greater than the
uncorrected in-room response curve is showing, then the proper solution would be to
reposition the subwoofer.

MINIMUM SUBWOOFER EQ FREQUENCY

If you would not like for ARC to equalize the subwoofer channel below a certain
frequency, enter it here.

4.8 PRINTING A REPORT

To print a copy of your graphs and targets, click on Print.

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OPERATION

ZONE 2MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 2

VOL

VOL

PR

PR

INPUT

VOL

5.1 POWER ON / OFF AND VOLUME

Main and Zone 2 have separate power controls. During power-on and power-off a
mechanical click is produced from the unit – this is normal. Volume comes on according
to setup menu setting.

RemoteFront Panel

To control volume rotate the front panel knob or press VOL up/down on the remote
control. To mute or un-mute the audio, press MUTE.

5.2 ZONE 2 OPERATION

5.2 ZONE 2 OPERATION

To operate Zone 2 from the front panel after it is powered on, press the ZONE button

To operate Zone 2 from the front panel after it is powered on, press the ZONE button
and change volume or press INPUT within 5 seconds.

and change volume or press INPUT within 5 seconds.

To operate Zone 2 using the remote control, use these buttons:

To operate Zone 2 using the remote control, use these buttons:

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5.3 INPUT SELECTION

SELECT

INPUT

i

The number of active inputs varies according to how the Input Setup menu was
programmed. To scroll through the next/previous active inputs press the right/left
buttons, and to make a selection press SELECT.

RemoteFront Panel

Alternatively, press the INPUT button for an on-screen list of inputs. Use the up/down
and SELECT buttons to change the input.

To change input in Zone 2, press the INPUT button (after pressing ZONE button if using
the front panel). The next input will be selected.

5.4 TUNER

After selecting FM input change station and set presets as follows. If Main and Zone 2
are using the tuner at the same time, changes to Main will be applied to Zone 2.

Station info is shown on-screen for five minutes after a button is pressed. Song/artist
info is also displayed if the station provides it. To display this info on the front panel,
press INFO on the remote control.

AUTOMATIC TUNING

To seek the next/previous station with adequate signal strength, press up/down.

MANUAL TUNING

Press SELECT then up/down.

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PRESETS (remote control only)

PRESET

0

8

5

2

7

4

1

9

6

3

CLEAR

PG/PR

LEVEL

30 FM stations can be stored. To store the current station press PRESET then assign
a number from 01 to 30.

To recall a preset enter the assigned number or press PG/PR up/down for the next/
previous one.

To delete a preset, select it then press CLEAR.

5.5 LEVEL TRIM

If a channel group, for example the surrounds or the subwoofer, occasionally sounds too
loud or soft, its level can be adjusted on the fly. Press LEVEL to cycle through the groups
then up/down to adjust. LFE is a separate adjustment from Subwoofer which can be used
to reduce LFE level without affecting redirected bass from other channels. Subwoofer
adjustment changes the redirected bass together with LFE.

Note that this adjustment is not meant for system calibration, which is handled in the setup
menu and by Anthem Room Correction.

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5.6 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE

BASS

TREB

BAL

LIP-SYNC

MODE

MODE

To change tone, press Bass or Treble on the remote control then up/down. Note that Bass
does not affect the subwoofer output – this is handled by the Level adjustment.

To change balance press BAL on the remote then up to move the image to the right, or
down to move the image to the left.

5.7 LIP-SYNC

If the audio is not synchronized with the video, press Lip-Sync then up/down. Up to 300
milliseconds of audio delay may be used. Changing lip-sync on the fly changes the input’s
lip-sync setting in the setup menu.

5.8 LISTENING MODES

Refer to the Input Setup section for a description of listening modes. Once the receiver’s
display shows the input format, the listening mode preset will apply. If you wish, you can
make a different selection after pressing the MODE button.

At times it might appear that the receiver is detecting a sound format different from
the one that you would like to be playing. Note that the source is in control and that
the connection to the receiver carries one format at a time. To ensure that audio is
sent to the receiver in its original form:

1. In the source’s setup menu ensure that digital audio output is set to Bitstream
mode for all Dolby Digital and DTS formats.

2. If the source is a Blu-ray player, also ensure that Secondary Audio is disabled.

3. If the source material is on Blu-ray or DVD, you may want to select an audio track
other than the disc’s default. There are two ways to do this – through the audio or
language setup in the disc’s menu, or during the movie by pressing AUDIO on the
player’s remote control.

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5.9 DOLBY VOLUME AND DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

DYN

BALDIM

Refer to the Input Setup section for a description of Dolby Volume. To change on/off status
press DYN on the remote control then up/down. To change Leveler amount press DYN a
second time when Dolby Volume is on then adjust.

When Dolby Volume is off another dynamic range control becomes available after DYN is
pressed a second time. This also allows you to control the difference between the softest
and loudest passages, but only on multichannel Dolby Digital soundtracks that contain
dynamic scaling cues. Press up/down to select:

NORMAL: No dynamic range modification.

REDUCED: Allows the quieter parts to be heard more easily by raising the level of quieter

sounds and/or reducing the level of louder ones according to cues in the
soundtrack.

LATE NIGHT: Further reduces the softest-to-loudest difference.

Many sources also have dynamic range controls. Be sure to disable them to get the most
from the receiver’s controls and to prevent dynamic range from being reduced twice. In
some cases the names of settings in sources are confusing because “Extended” can mean
dynamics are left alone while “Normal” can mean they’re reduced. Check the operating
manuals of your sources to find what their settings mean and when they apply because
sometimes default settings reduce dynamics.

5.10 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

To change the brightness of the front panel display and LED indicators, press DIM then up/
down to select High, Medium, Low, or Off.

5.11 INFO DISPLAY

Pressing the info button in succession displays following:

• Song info if tuner is selected

• Video output resolution for HDMI 1 and HDMI 2

• Video Input

• Audio input

• Audio sampling or bit rate where applicable

• Software versions for main controller, OSD, and audio DSP

• MAC Address MCU

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LIMITED WARRANTY

CANADA & USA

The warranty period on new Anthem products is:

5 years: Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers
3 years: Audio/Video preamplifiers and receivers

Please register your product at www.anthemAV.com

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from Anthem or an Authorized Anthem Dealer.
This warranty is offered only to the original owner and is not transferable. Demonstration and display
units are covered by the same warranty except that the period commences on the date of dealer
invoice, not the purchaser’s invoice, and cosmetic flaws are excluded.

If Anthem determines that the product has a defect in materials or manufacturing during the warranty
period Anthem will at its option repair, replace or provide the necessary replacement parts without
charging for parts or labor. Repaired or replaced equipment or parts supplied under this warranty
are covered by the unexpired portion of the warranty.

Warranty is void if the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced, if the product has been
operated, installed or handled other than in accordance with the intended application, tampered
with, modified, or damaged by accident, while in transport or by failure of electric power, or has been
repaired by a non-authorized party. Anthem shall have no obligation to correct any defect that is not
reproducible by Anthem. If inspection by Anthem discloses that the repair required is not covered by
this warranty, regular repair charges shall apply.

If a problem is discovered in your Anthem product, please contact the Authorized Anthem Dealer
from whom you purchased the product. Your dealer will help to determine the cause of the problem
and arrange for the appropriate action. Alternatively, follow the procedure below for factory service.

A Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained from Anthem Technical Support before a
product can be shipped to Anthem for any reason. Product shipped to Anthem without its RA
Number clearly visible on the outside of the shipping carton will be refused and returned to the
sender, freight collect. Product shipped to Anthem must have shipping and insurance prepaid by
the sender, be packaged in the original carton and packing material and accompanied by a written
description of the defect. Service will not be given under warranty without an accompanying copy
of the sales invoice. Product repaired under warranty will be returned with shipping and insurance
prepaid by Anthem (within Canada and continental USA only).

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances shall Anthem, its agents, representatives or employees assume liability
or responsibility for injury or damages sustained in the use or operation of Anthem products or
for damages to connected products. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of incidental or
consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Anthem reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to revise prior versions. All
specifications are subject to change without notice.

This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to you. No other warranty or condition,
statutory or otherwise, expressed or implied, shall be imposed upon Anthem nor shall any
representation made by any person, including a representative or agent of Anthem, be effective to
extend the warranty coverage provided herein.

On the expiration of the warranty all liability of Anthem in connection with the product shall terminate.

INTERNATIONAL

Terms and conditions are set and maintained by the Authorized Anthem Distributor, not Anthem.

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THE BIG PICTURE FRONT PANEL

THE BIG PICTURE REAR PANEL

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DESIGNED IN NORTH AMERICA

[phone]

8:30 am - 5:00 pm M-F (ET)

www.anthemAV.com

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