u mc-200
umc-200
7.1 Home Theater
Preamp/Surround Processor
User Manual
Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual.
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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, congure, or operate the Emotiva
UMC-200. After successful installation and conguration of the UMC-200, be sure to retain this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation. Please read and follow all
instructions and heed all warnings on the UMC-200 and in this manual. The vast majority of the
subsequent safety precautions are common sense. If you are not comfortable with the installation
of audio/video entertainment equipment, you should seek the services of a qualied installation
professional or call us for help.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE
UMC-200 NEAR WATER OR IN WET LOCATIONS, DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
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DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM OTHER SOURCES, AND ENSURE
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS (SUCH AS VASES) ARE PLACED ON IT. DOING SO
MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UMC-200 AND THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH MAY
RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
FROM THE UMC-200. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE UMC-200.
REFER ALL SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Do not install the UMC-200 near or above any heat sources such as radiators, heating vents, or other
apparatus that produces heat. Do not block any ventilation openings or heat sinks. Avoid installing
the UMC-200 directly above other heat-producing equipment unless sufcient ventilation or forced-air
cooling is provided.
Do not install the UMC-200 in locations without proper ventilation. The UMC-200 should not be
operated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block vents. The UMC-200 should not be
installed in an enclosed location such as a bookcase, cabinet, or closed equipment rack unless
sufcient ventilation is provided.
Always install your UMC-200 according to the manufacturer’s instructions and only use attachments or
accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Do not install the UMC-200 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its
weight. If a cart is used to move the UMC-200, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
Connect the UMC-200 only to power sources of the correct voltage (as shown in this manual and on
the UMC-200).
Protect power supply cables from being pinched, walked on, or otherwise damaged. Be especially
careful where the power cable enters the power outlet and the UMC-200 unit.
Only connect the UMC-200 to an electrical outlet or extension cord of appropriate type and rating.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or using
unsafe adapters. A polarized plug has two blades - one wider than the other. A grounding plug has a
third ground prong in addition to the two main conductors. The wide blade or third groundling prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. If you replace the UMC-200 power cord, only use one of similar type and equal or
greater current rating.
The power cable for the UMC-200 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms,
or when unused for a long period of time.
Only replace the fuse(s) in the UMC-200 with a fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating.
The UMC-200 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto
the UMC-200 and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do
not fall into the inside of the UMC-200.
You should seek service for your UMC-200 by qualied service personnel if any of the following occur:
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1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
2. Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents.
3. The UMC-200 has been exposed to rain.
4. The UMC-200 exhibits a marked change in performance.
5. The UMC-200 has been dropped, or its enclosure or chassis is damaged.
NOTE: TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE UMC-200 FROM THE AC POWER MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
NOTE: THE UMC-200 AC POWER CORD MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC Interference Statement
Note: 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 the 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Emotiva Audio Corporation
Attn: Repair Department
135 Southeast Parkway Court
Franklin, TN 37064
Tel 1-877-366-8324
www.emotiva.com
UMC-200
7.1 Channel A/V Preamp / Processor / Tuner
Contents
Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols
FCC Interference Statement
Introduction .........................................................................................2
About This Manual ..............................................................................3
Features .............................................................................................4
Unpacking...........................................................................................5
Connections........................................................................................6
Basic Operation ..................................................................................8
Menu Navigation.................................................................................9
UMC-200 Front Panel.......................................................................10
UMC-200 Rear Panel .......................................................................11
UMC-200 Remote Control ................................................................13
EmoQ™ Gen2 ..................................................................................16
Using Advanced Features ................................................................21
Advanced Operation and Conguration (Menu) ...............................24
Specications ...................................................................................27
Care and Maintenance .....................................................................28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................29
Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty ..................30
Notes ................................................................................................32
UMC-200
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Emotiva UMC-200 7.1 Channel Home Theater Preamplier and
HD Surround Sound Processor. The UMC-200 delivers clean, super-fast video switching
for up to four HDMI 1.4 inputs, and state-of-the-art surround sound audio processing for all
of the latest HD audio and video standards, including DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6,
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and Pro Logic IIz. Our new and improved EmoQ™
Gen2 enhanced multi-channel automatic room correction and speaker calibration system
optimizes your entire system, providing great sound, while the manual calibration features
in the UMC-200 offer amazing exibility, allowing you to do your own precision adjustments
if you choose to do so. The UMC-200 also offers a wide variety of advanced features,
including Last Video Memory, which lets you switch audio sources while continuing to watch
your previously selected video source, and Video On Standby, which lets you congure the
UMC-200 to pass audio and video straight to your TV even when it’s in standby.
Of course, the biggest feature of the UMC-200, and one you wouldn’t expect in an “entry
level” pre / pro, is incredible audio and video performance. The fast video switches in the
UMC-200 switch quickly and cleanly between inputs, and don’t alter the quality of your
pristine video signal in any way, and the audio sound quality is, in a word, “amazing”.
We think the UMC-200 is a clear winner, and we’re sure you’ll agree.
The Emotiva Team.
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About This Manual
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great sound, and
many years of reliable service, from your UMC-200 Preamp / Processor. The manual also
includes a brief summary of the features offered by the UMC-200 and describes how the
controls work and how to perform common operations.
You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at
the back of this manual.
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Features
The Emotiva UMC-200 preamp / processor combines simplicity of operation, outstanding
video and audio performance, and incredible value. Here are just some of the exciting
features offered by the UMC-200:
• Exceptional video quality, with super-fast, error free switching for up
to four HDMI 1.4 inputs - with full support for 3D, CEC, and ARC.
• Last Video Memory, which allows you to view one source while listening to another.
• Video-On-Standby, which can be congured to send audio and video to the display even
when the UMC-200 is in Standby mode.
• Comprehensive control in real-time, via a full-color OSD (on screen display) over live
audio and video - with adjustable transparency.
• Superb audio quality surround sound decoding performed by Twin Cirrus®
32-bit dual-core xed-point DSPs.
• Support for all current surround formats, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS, DTS ES, DTS
HD, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6, SPDIF, and PCM 8 channel.
(Note: some audio formats are only supported via HDMI.)
• Advanced Emo-Q Gen2™ automatic multi-channel room correction and loudspeaker
setup gets you started fast (calibrated measurement microphone included).
• High quality headphone amp included for private listening.
• Flexible quadruple bass management, with 12dB or 24 dB per octave crossover lters,
congurable in precise 5 Hz steps below 80 Hz (and 10 Hz steps above 80 Hz), helps
you get the best bass performance from virtually any room and subwoofer.
• Eleven user-programmable fully parametric equalizers per channel provide exceptional
manual control over room acoustics (with storage for three separate congurations).
• Separate 7.1 channel pure analog direct input lets you get the best possible audio
quality from SACD players and other sources that have their own decoders.
• Optional Bluetooth 3.0 module port includes support for full CD quality audio from
mobile devices with apt-X™.
• Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio, for exible playback options throughout your home.
• Balanced and unbalanced subwoofer outputs provide additional options for long cable
runs or multiple subwoofers.
• High-efciency universal voltage switch mode power supply with excellent audio-band
noise performance.
• Includes ergonomic full-function remote control.
• Full Emotiva Five Year warranty, 30 day return policy, and processor upgrade program.
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UMC-200
Unpacking
Your UMC-200 was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you
notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva
immediately.
Gently remove your UMC-200 and its remote control from the packing carton and remove
all wrappings and shipping material.
It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your UMC-200 ever needs
to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service.
We truly value customer feedback and would like to hear from you.
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Connections
Connecting the UMC-200 to Amplifiers and a Subwoofer
A typical surround-sound (home theater) system consists of ve or seven speakers plus
a powered subwoofer. A “5.1 system” consists of Front Left, Front Right, Center, Left
Surround, and Right Surround speakers plus a Subwoofer. A typical “7.1 system” adds Left
Rear Surround and Right Rear Surround speakers to those.
The UMC-200 has unbalanced line-level outputs for connecting to the inputs on the power
ampliers that run your main speakers, and both balanced and unbalanced outputs for
connecting to the input of your powered subwoofer. Both subwoofer outputs have the same
signal, and you can use either (or both) depending on what type of input your subwoofer
has.
We suggest that you use the shortest length interconnects that do the job (don’t stretch
them, but don’t buy extra long ones and coil up the excess), use good quality cables, and
try to keep cables for symmetrical pairs of speakers (for example, both surrounds) of similar
type and length. Assuming you are using one multi-channel power amplier for all your
channels, it is optimum (but not necessary) for all interconnects to be the same type and
length.
If you only have one pair of surrounds, then they should be considered to be your Left
Surround and Right Surround speakers (you cannot have “back surrounds” but no “side
surrounds”).
Connecting the UMC-200 to a Monitor or Television
The UMC-200 has one HDMI 1.4 compliant output, which should be connected to the main
HDMI input on your TV or monitor. If your TV has multiple HDMI inputs, you probably want
to use the rst one (or the one with ARC.) The HDMI output on the UMC-200 supports
ARC, which allows your TV to send audio back to the UMC-200, and CEC, which allows the
UMC-200 to send commands to your TV. You will have to consult the manual for your TV to
see if it supports those features, what options they provide on your particular TV, and how
to enable and congure them. Feel free to call Emotiva support if you need help with that.
Note: Your UMC-200 is designed to connect to a TV or monitor with an HDMI input.
You may connect the UMC-200 to devices with DVI inputs, but doing so will require
an adapter, and both the adapter and the DVI device must be fully compatible with
the current HDCP protection standard. Devices (or adapters) that are not HDCP
compliant will result in either reduced quality video or no video at all. The UMC-200
outputs a standard HDMI signal, and should work with any fully compatible device,
but we won’t be able to provide full support for such devices. Please consult the
manufacturer’s documentation for details and limitations.
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There are also adapters which will allow you to connect the output of the UMC-200
to devices with component or composite video inputs. These devices will, however,
typically offer a lower quality video image (or no video at all) with the majority of
inputs, and we cannot support or endorse their use with the UMC-200.
Connecting Video Source Devices to the UMC-200
The UMC-200 has four HDMI 1.4 compliant video inputs.
In a typical home theater setup, the cable box is connected to HDMI 1 and the Blu-Ray
player is connected to HDMI 2.
With most HDMI video devices (like Blu-Ray players), the audio signal is carried on the
same HDMI connection as the video. This is the default type of audio connection for HDMI
inputs on the UMC-200.
Note: The UMC-200 arrives with its inputs pre-congured to work with a wide variety
of video sources. By default, the UMC-200 is congured for a typical 7.1 channel
audio system, with the bass management set to a crossover point of 80 Hz for all
speakers (which is the industry standard). In a typical system, you may be able to
simply connect an HDMI cable or satellite TV box to the rst HDMI input, connect an
HDMI Blu-Ray source to HDMI 2, connect your power amplier and subwoofer to the
outputs, and start using your UMC-200 right away.
Connecting Audio Source Devices to the UMC-200
The UMC-200 provides a variety of audio inputs for audio-only sources (or for using
alternate audio connections with video sources). Most audio sources can be assigned
independently to an audio-only input, or assigned as the audio source that accompanies a
video input.
Note: With the Stereo audio inputs on the UMC-200, you can bypass all processing
by selecting the Direct mode. The 7.1 Channel Audio input is ALWAYS in Direct Mode
(you cannot select any other mode). This input is typically used to connect the 7.1
channel audio output from an SACD player, or other surround sound source, which
has its own high-quality internal decoders.
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