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JBL® PERFORMANCE™ SERIES

AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO

PROCESSOR

USER GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus 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 are provided for your safety. If 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 attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the 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 when a power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

15. The MAINS cord is intended to be the safety disconnect device for this apparatus and shall remain readily operable at all times.

16. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains and so on.

17. No naked-flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

18. Terminals marked with this symbol may be considered HAZARDOUS LIVE, and the external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or the use of ready-made leads or cords.

19. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.

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 radiates 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 eqiupment 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 receiver.

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

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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 encloser 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 product.

Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516-255-4JBL (4525) (USA Only) www.jbl.com

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JBL and Logic 7 are registered trademarks, and JBL Performance and JBL BassQ are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DCDi by Faroudja is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks, and DTS 96/24 is a trademark, of DTS, Inc.

HDMI is a trademark or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDCP and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection are trademarks of Intel LLC.

iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks, and Shuffle is a trademark, of Apple, Inc.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

RealPlayer is a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.

Winamp is a registered trademark of Nullsoft.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio.

Introduction Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the AV2 audio/video processor. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions.

This manual is not intended as a general reference guide for home theater systems. If you’re uncertain how to proceed in setting up or maintaining your system, seek the advice of a professional installer or ask your dealer for their recommendations.

All graphics of the product are included for reference only and may not completely reflect the physical product that is shipped.

The following symbols are used in the document:

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosu sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Appears on the component to indicate important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.

re – voltage that may be

WARNING

CAUTION!

Note:

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the product.

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Table of Contents

Documentation Conventions........................................................ ii

Getting Started

About the AV2........................................................................... 1-2

Product Registration .................................................................1-2

Highlights ................................................................................ 1-2

What’s in the Box......................................................................1-3

Available Options .....................................................................1-3

Docking Station for iPods Option .......................................... 1-3

RF Receiver Option ................................................................ 1-3

Installation Considerations.........................................................1-4

Remote Control Battery Installation ..........................................1-4

Basic Operation

Front Panel Overview ............................................................... 2-2

Rear Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-5

PC and Dock Overview .............................................................2-8

Remote Control Overview ......................................................... 2-8

Operation Considerations ...................................................... 2-8

AV2 Menu Overview ............................................................. 2-9

Menu Navigation .................................................................. 2-9

Remote Control Buttons ...................................................... 2-10

Menu Options ..................................................................... 2-11

Menu Item Selection ........................................................... 2-11

Remote Control Light Button .............................................. 2-11

Command Matrix ............................................................... 2-11

Setup

Setup .......................................................................................3-2

Display Setup ............................................................................3-3

Speaker/EQ Setup ....................................................................3-5

Manual .................................................................................. 3-6

Semi Autocal.......................................................................... 3-6

Full Autocal ........................................................................... 3-6

Manual Speaker Setup...............................................................3-9

Speakers Menu ................................................................... 3-10

Speaker Distances Menu ..................................................... 3-11

Output Levels Menu ............................................................ 3-12

Input Setup ............................................................................ 3-14

Advanced Video .................................................................. 3-20

Listening Modes......................................................................3-23

Selecting a Listening Mode ................................................. 3-23

DTS and Dolby Listening Modes ......................................... 3-23

Available Listening Modes ................................................... 3-24

Listening Mode Descriptions ............................................... 3-27

5.1-channel and 7.1-channel Direct Inputs .......................... 3-29

DTS and Dolby Status Displays ............................................ 3-29

Surround Configuration .......................................................... 3-30

Dolby Configuration ............................................................... 3-32

Mute Levels............................................................................. 3-33

Power On Settings .................................................................. 3-33

JBL Bassq Settings....................................................................3-34

Audio Controls and Video Status

Audio Controls ......................................................................... 4-2

Video Status .............................................................................. 4-4

PC and Dock Controls

PC and Dock Overview ............................................................. 5-2

PC Controls............................................................................... 5-2

Setting Up to Play ................................................................. 5-2

Playing PC Media .................................................................. 5-3

Dock Functionality ...................................................................5-4

Connecting the Dock to the AV2 ........................................... 5-4

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Selecting the Correct iPod Insert ............................................5-4

Docking the iPod ...................................................................5-5

Dock two-line Display Characteristics ....................................5-5

Controlling the iPod with the AV2 .........................................5-6

Charging the iPod .................................................................5-6

Removing the iPod ................................................................ 5-6

Zone 2 iPod Controls ............................................................. 5-7

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting .......................................................................6-2

AV2 Error Messages ...................................................................6-7

Video Error Messages ............................................................. 6-7

Autocal Error Messages ..........................................................6-8

Video Resolutions Table ..........................................................6-10

Routine Maintenance ..............................................................6-12

Restoring Factory Default Settings ...........................................6-12

Appendix

Specifications ............................................................................A-2

Appendix

Main Menu: Audio Controls ......................................................B-2

Main Menu: Video Status ..........................................................B-2

Main Menu: Setup.....................................................................B-3

Setup Menu: Display Setup ...................................................B-4

Setup Menu: Surround Config ............................................... B-4

Setup Menu: Speaker/EQ Setup

Setup Menu: Input Setup ......................................................B-6

.............................................B-5

Advanced Customizing Tools ................................................C-6

Erasing Commands .............................................................C-12

Restoring Factory Default Settings .......................................C-13

Optional RF Receiver............................................................... C-14

Using the three-Digit Code Library ......................................... C-14

three-Digit preprogrammed Codes ......................................C-15

Appendix

Installation Worksheet ............................................................ D-2

three-Digit preprogrammed Codes Worksheet ......................... D-6

Appendix

Remote Control Programming ................................................. C-2

Remote Control Light Button .................................................C-2

Transmitting Icon ..................................................................C-2

Setting Up the Remote Control .............................................C-3

Lock Feature ..........................................................................C-6

Getting Started

About the AV2............................................................................ 1-2

Product Registration................................................................... 1-2

Highlights .................................................................................. 1-2

What’s in the Box....................................................................... 1-3

Available Options ....................................................................... 1-3

Docking Station for iPods Option .............................................................. 1-3

RF Receiver Option.................................................................................... 1-3

Installation Considerations.......................................................... 1-4

Remote Control Battery Installation ............................................ 1-4

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ABOUT THE AV2

Thank you for purchasing the AV2 audio/video processor, a multifaceted audio and video preamplifier with built-in processing. In addition, the AV2 can accommodate a pair of HDMI™ source devices and can connect directly to a PC via USB, enabling the control and playback of streaming audio files. With the optional Dock accessory, iPod through the AV2.

The AV2 is designed to serve as the control center for your home theater system. A landmark product for the JBL Series, the AV2 offers capabilities never before offered, as well as breaking ground with several brand new features. The AV2 represents a new age in audio- and video-processing equipment.

We hope you enjoy your JBL Performance Series experience!

owners can even connect and play their iPod

Performance™

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your AV2 processor online at www.jbl.com within 15 days of purchase. Retain the sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Twelve configurable inputs, eight channels, two audio zones

• Logic 7 audio processing

• Automatic EQ and speaker calibration (microphone included)

• HDMI inputs and output

• Faroudja

• RS-232 control, rear panel IR input, two trigger outputs

• 7.1-channel analog input array

• Universal preprogrammed and learning remote control

• PC-compatible media player support via USB connector

• Support for iPods (with optional accessory)

• RF remote control (with optional accessory)

video processing

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The following items are included with the AV2 processor:

• One user guide (this document)

• One remote control

• Four AAA batteries (for use with remote control)

• One microphone

• One microphone rod

• One North American power cord

• Two export power cords

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

The following accessories are available for purchase as options to the AV2 Processor:

• Docking Station for iPods allows an iPod to be connected and controlled by the AV2 Processor.

• RF Receiver allows the remote control to operate via RF (Radio Frequency), giving the remote a broader operating range.

• Controls your iPod through your AV2 processor

• Simple track selection with on-screen navigation

• Charges iPod

RF RECEIVER OPTION

The optional RF receiver utilizes the RF feature of the AV2 remote control, allowing you to control components that are completely out of sight, up to 100-feet away. Since the RF receiver picks up the AV2’s remote control radio frequency signal, the remote control no longer needs to be pointed directly at the components to control them. Now you can close your entertainment center doors, hide your components and still control them with ease.

The RF receiver accessory requires no setup to the AV2 remote control in order for the feature to work – you need only place the RF receiver in the rack or cabinet, or attach an emitter to the AV2 front panel over the IR receiver. Every time a command is sent from the remote control, it sends both a standard IR and an RF signal. The RF receiver automatically receives the remote’s radio signals and translates them into the infrared commands that control the components.

DOCKING STATION FOR iPODS OPTION

The optional Docking station iPods allows you to enter a new world of listening enjoyment made possible by combining the increased storage capacity and playback ability of iPods (not included) with the sonic power of your AV2 processor. Just one simple connection and you’re ready to go!

• Single connection to your AV2 processor

• Plays audio from your iPod through your AV2 processor

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The AV2 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the instructions below and to other precautions that appear throughout this user guide.

DO install the AV2 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or

shelf.

DO select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.

DO NOT expose the AV2 to high temperatures, humidity, steam,

smoke, dampness or excessive dust. Avoid installing the AV2 near radiators or stacking the AV2 over other heat-producing equipment such as a power amplifier.

DO NOT place the AV2 on a thick rug or carpet, or cover the RV-5

with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.

DO NOT place the AV2 on a windowsill or any location exposed to

direct sunlight.

DO NOT obstruct the front panel IR receiver window. The remote

control must be in line of sight with the IR receiver for proper operation (unless using the optional RF-1 receiver).

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION

The remote control requires four AAA batteries. The batteries should be replaced as needed. Alkaline batteries, which last longer without leaking, are recommended. When battery power is low, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition, preventing it from operating the AV2. When this occurs, replace the batteries. Normal operation will resume when new batteries are installed.

Note: The remote control will not lose any custom settings if the batteries run out. All custom settings are stored in nonvolatile FLASH memory.

To replace the remote control batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. Press the tab and lift the cover away from the remote control.

2. Remove old batteries, if applicable.

3. Observing the proper polarity, insert four AAA batteries.

4. Align the cover over the battery compartment and gently press down until it snaps back into place.

5. Properly dispose of the old batteries.

DO NOT install the AV2 on a surface that is unstable or unable to

support all four feet.

CAUTION!

Before moving the AV2, power the unit off using the rear panel power switch and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

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Basic Operation

Front Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-2

Rear Panel Overview................................................................... 2-5

PC and Dock Overview............................................................... 2-8

Remote Control Overview .......................................................... 2-8

Operation Considerations.......................................................................... 2-8

AV2 Menu Overview ................................................................................. 2-9

Menu Navigation ...................................................................................... 2-9

Remote Control Buttons.......................................................................... 2-10

Menu Options.........................................................................................2-11

Menu Item Selection ............................................................................... 2-11

Remote Control Light Button ..................................................................2-11

Command Matrix ................................................................................... 2-11

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

The AV2 is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items in the text.

10 9

1. Front Panel Display

2. IR Receiver

1 2

6. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons

7. Zone 2 Off Button

3. Volume Knob

4. Mode Buttons

5. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons

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8. Main Zone Off Button

9. Mute Button

10. On/Standby Button

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1. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

Use the front panel two-line display to view the current input source, input type, listening mode, and volume level. The 2 x 20 character display also functions as a display for messages and menus, one line at a time.

2. IR RECEIVER

The IR receiver receives infrared commands from the AV2 remote control. Blocking the IR receiver will prevent the remote control from functioning properly (unless using the optional RF-1 receiver).

3. VOLUME KNOB

Use the volume knob to adjust the volume level. The adjustable volume range is -80 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB increments.

Note: The maximum volume level may be lower than +10 dB due to the output level settings of the speakers. Refer to Section 3: Setup for more information on setting the speaker output levels.

To adjust the Main Zone volume level:

Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume level in 1dB increments. The current volume level is indicated on the bottom right side of the two-line front panel display.

2. While holding down the Zone 2 input button, rotate the volume

knob clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. On the front panel two-line display, the bottom left side displays that Zone 2 is selected and the bottom right side indicates the current volume level.

Note: If you attempt to set the volume higher than the maximum or lower than the minimum volume levels, the displayed volume level flashes.

4. MODE BUTTONS

Use the Mode buttons to scroll to the previous () or next () available listening mode. Scrolling the Mode button reveals the entire list of listening modes available for the currently selected input and mode family. For more information on selecting listening modes, refer to Section 3: Setup.

5. MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS

Individually select each of the 12 inputs available in the Main Zone. When an input is selected, a blue LED lights in the corresponding input selection button. When the Main Zone is deactivated, pressing a Main Zone input selection button activates the corresponding input in the Main Zone.

When the AV2 is in Standby, pressing a Main Zone input selection button powers on the AV2, selects the input in the Main Zone, and turns off Zone 2.

To adjust the Zone 2 volume level:

1. Press and hold the front panel Zone 2 input selection button that corresponds with the current input source. For instance, if DVD is the current Zone 2 input source, press and hold the DVD input selection button in the Zone 2 area of the front panel.

6. ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS

Individually select each of the 12 inputs available in Zone 2. When an input is selected, an amber LED lights on the corresponding input selection button. When Zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a Zone 2 input selection button activates the corresponding input in Zone 2.

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When the AV2 is in Standby, pressing a Zone 2 input selection button powers on the AV2, selects the input in Zone 2, and turns off the Main Zone.

7. ZONE 2 OFF BUTTON

Deactivates Zone 2. When Zone 2 is off, the Zone 2 OFF button on the front panel lights red.

8. MAIN ZONE OFF BUTTON

Deactivates the Main Zone. When the Main Zone is off, the Main Zone OFF button on the front panel lights red.

Note: Activating the Main Zone OFF button on the front panel turns off the audio; however, the video continues to be output through both the analog and HDMI video outs. If using the HDMI Video In connection, only the HDMI video is output. If the analog Video In is used, then both analog and HDMI video is output. Main Zone OSD (On-Screen Display) menus are also still available.

9. MUTE BUTTON

The LED in the MUTE button lights red when the Main Zone mute is active, green when the Zone 2 mute is active, and amber when both Zones are muted. The volume can also be muted by using the MUTE button on the remote control, which functions in the same manner. However, the remote only mutes Zone 2 if the touch screen is in the “Zone 2” menu layer.

10. ON/STANDBY BUTTON

Toggles the AV2 between On and Standby. The rear panel Power switch must be set to the ON position for the Standby button to be active. When the AV2 is in the Standby mode, pressing the Standby button turns the unit on and changes the light in the Standby button from red to blue. Power is still supplied to the AV2 when

Standby mode is activated.

When the rear panel Power switch is set to the ON position or AC power is applied or restored, the AV2 automatically enters Standby mode.

Note: When taken out of Standby, the AV2 activates the Zone inputs that were active in the previous operating session.

Mutes the Main Zone and Zone 2 volumes. Press the MUTE button to mute the Main Zone volume level; “MUTE ON” appears in the two-line and OSD displays. Press the MUTE button again to restore the volume to its original level. If a front panel Zone 2 input button is held down, then pressing the MUTE button on the front panel will mute the Zone 2 output.

On the remote control, pressing the volume button once while the volume is muted turns off mute. Pressing and holding the Volume button, while the sound is muted, resets to the original pre-mute volume level and then increases or decreases the volume from that point, turning off mute.

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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

The AV2 rear panel is shown below. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items in the text.

1 2

8-CHANNEL DIRECT IN

FRONT-L CTRSIDE-L REAR-L

FRONT-R LFESIDE-R REAR-R

ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS

321 456

MIC IN

1. 8-Channel Analog Audio Input Connector Array

2. Digital Audio Input Connectors

3. USB Connector

4. IR Input Connector

5. S-Video/Composite Input Connectors

6. S-Video/Composite Ouput Connectors

S/PDIF AUDIO INPUTS

1234

ZONE 2 OUT

18 15

S-VIDEO

USB

IR IN

DOCK

VIDEO

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS

FRONT-L

SIDE-R SUB 1 REAR-R SUB 2

FRONT-R

COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO

INPUTS

123 1 2 34

REAR-LSIDE-L CTR

LR 46800

OUT

USC

7. Component Video Input Connectors

8. Component Video Output Connector

9. HDMI Input Connectors

10. HDMI Output Connector

11. Power Switch

12. AC Input Connector

13. Trigger Output Connectors

COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUTS

RS-232

TRIGGERS

OUT 1 OUT 2

OUT

SERIAL

HDMI

INPUTS

OUT

AC INPUT

100-240V~

50-60 Hz

50W

POWER

OFF

14. RS-232 Connector

15. Preamplifier Outputs

16. Dock Connector

17. Zone 2 Audio Output Connectors

18. Stereo Analog Audio Input Connectors

19. Microphone Input Connector

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CAUTION!

Never make or break connections to the AV2 unless the AV2 and all associated components are powered off.

1. 8-CHANNEL ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR ARRAY

Provides 8-channel analog audio input via eight RCA connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Side L/R and Rear L/R. These inputs are used to connect source devices such as high-resolution DVD players, DVD-Audio, or SACD™ players with discrete analog audio outputs. Depending on the source device in use, all eight connectors may be used, although only the Front L/R, Center, Side L/R and LFE are required for 5.1 analog audio signals.

2. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS

Provide digital audio input via four S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) and four

S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) input connectors. Connectors are compatible with most PCM, Dolby

Digital, and DTS® sources.

3. USB CONNECTOR

connection) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve connection).

5. S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE INPUT CONNECTORS

Provide the S-video and composite analog video inputs. Four composite video connectors labeled 1 to 4 and four S-video connectors labeled 1 to 4 are available.

6. S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Provide the S-video and composite video outputs. One composite video connector and one S-video connector are available.

7. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS

Provide inputs that can be used with any source device that is equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. Three inputs, labeled Component Video 1 to 3, are supplied.

8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Provides one component output that can be used with any device that is equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video intputs.

Provides a USB port to connect to a PC computer, enabling the user to listen to audio from the computer through the AV2 processor. The USB connector port is a “mini B” connector and requires a USB cable (not included). See Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information on the playback of computer audio.

4. IR INPUT CONNECTOR

Accepts input of IR signals from infrared distribution equipment via one 3.5mm jack that accepts a stereo plug (Tip/Ring/Sleeve

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9. HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS

Provide two HDMI inputs for devices such as a DVD player or HDTV tuner.

10. HDMI OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Provides one HDMI output for HDMI-equipped video monitors.

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11. POWER SWITCH

Use the Power switch to connect or disconnect power from the AC

Input connector to the AV2 processor. When the AV2 is powered on, the front panel Standby button or remote control ON and OFF buttons can be used to activate and deactivate Standby mode. When the AV2 is powered off via the rear panel switch, the Standby and On modes are not available.

12. AC INPUT CONNECTOR

Provides power to the AV2 through the supplied power cord.

13. TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Provide a 12V DC output to control connected components. Two trigger output connectors are available as 3.5mm mono mini phone jacks. The OUT 1 connector is the power trigger and is not configurable; it is activated when the AV2 is powered on or taken out of Standby mode, and deactivated when the AV2 is powered off, either from the rear panel or by putting the AV2 into Standby mode. The OUT 2 connector can be configured independently for each input; refer to Section 3: Setup for more information on how to configure the OUT 2 trigger.

Note: The OUT 2 trigger is referred to as “TRIGGER 2” in the Input Setup menu.

15. PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS

Provide output for external power amplifiers for applications that require them.

16. DOCK CONNECTOR

Provides an interface for iPod, which can then be accessed through the AV2 rear panel. To use this feature, the Dock option must be installed to the Dock connector. With a compatible iPod connected to the AV2, selecting the Dock input allows you to play audio files from the iPod. You can view and navigate through the iPod menus using the AV2 remote control. For more information on the Dock option and how to use your AV2 with iPod, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls.

17. ZONE 2 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Provide preamplifier audio outputs for Zone 2.

18. STEREO ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS

Provide stereo analog audio input. Six stereo analog audio input RCA connectors labeled 1 to 6 are available.

19. MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTOR

14. RS-232 CONNECTOR

The RS-232 serial connector provides serial remote control through a

standard RS-232 connection. Refer to the JBL Web site (www.jbl.com) for more details on controlling the AV2 processor via the RS-232 connection.

Provides a microphone input for system calibration. The microphone input is only for use with the supplied microphone during the system calibration process. See Section 3: Setup for more information regarding system calibration and setup.

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PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW

The PC and Dock inputs are the only “hard-wired” inputs in the AV2 processor. Unlike the other inputs, both have very specific audio-only functionality.

The PC input is tied to the USB input on the rear panel and is for use with media player software on a connected PC computer. The Dock input is for use with the optional docking accessory for iPod and is tied to the Dock input on the rear panel. This input is only for use with iPod players.

While both of these inputs have devoted remote control menu controls, there are NO front panel controls for use with the PC and Dock inputs.

For more information about the PC and Dock operation, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls.

REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

The AV2 processor remote control provides full operation of the AV2, including commands, such as menu navigation, that are not available from the front panel. It is also designed to provide control for the entire home theater system. This section provides a brief overview of the remote control functions used to control the AV2 processor. For detailed universal remote control operation, programming instructions and manufacturing codes, refer to Appendix C.

OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following factors can improve or impede remote control operation.

Note the following before operating the AV2 remote control:

• The remote control must be in line-of-sight with the front panel IR receiver (unless using the optional RF-1 receiver). Eliminate obstructions between the remote control and the IR receiver. The remote control may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light shines on the AV2 IR receiver.

• For optimal performance, position the remote control within a 30-degree angle no more than 40 to 60 feet (12.2m to 18.3m) from the AV2. Placing the AV2 inside a smoked-glass cabinet will reduce the remote control range.

• Remote controls for different components can interfere with one another. Avoid using remote controls for different components at the same time.

• Remote control batteries should be replaced as needed.

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• To control the AV2, the touchscreen of the remote control must be in the “JBL” or “ZONE 2” menu layers. The Volume +/– and Mute controls, however, are always active, regardless of the active menu layer. The remote control ships from the factory set to the “MAIN” menu layer.

JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Basic Operation

AV2 MENU OVERVIEW

When the remote control touchscreen is in the “JBL” or “ZONE 2” menu layers, pressing MENU or SELECT on the AV2 remote control accesses the menu controls for the AV2 processor. The MAIN MENU is the root directory of the AV2 menu structure and has three branches: AUDIO CONTROLS, VIDEO STATUS and SETUP.

The AUDIO CONTROLS menu controls the audio-specific parameters, such as treble and bass, as well as providing an audio status menu. For more information, refer to Section 4: Audio Controls and Video Status.

The VIDEO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying the current video status of the AV2 Processor. For more information, refer to Section 4: Audio Controls and Video Status.

The SETUP menu controls all aspects of setting up the AV2 processor. Refer to Section 3: Setup for more information.

The AV2 menu structure can be viewed on the OSD (On-Screen Display), which is a 480i or 480p video output signal to your monitor, or on the front panel two-line display, which displays the menus one line at a time using the remote control navigation controls. The front panel two-line display can also be viewed on the OSD, in 480i resolution only.

Note: When the AV2 menu structure is entered, most front panel buttons and the remote control buttons are disabled until the menu structure is exited. The exceptions are the Volume Knob and Standby button on the front panel and the remote control Volume, Mute, and Off buttons. Note also that the disabled condition of the remote control only affects the “JBL” and “ZONE 2” menu layers.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS SETUP

MENU NAVIGATION

Use the remote control arrow buttons to navigate the AV2 menu structure, shown in detail in Appendix B. The Command Matrix table located later in this chapter indicates the navigation commands that the remote control buttons perform when the AV2 command bank is activated by selecting the “JBL” or “ZONE 2” options on the remote control touchscreen.

Arrow





 

SELECT

EXIT

Navigation Functions

(for “JBL” and “ZONE 2” menu layers)

When a menu is open, press the remote control  arrow to select the highlighted menu parameter. The menu parameter will blink to indicate that it is selected.

When a menu is open, press the  arrow to close the current menu and, in most cases, open the previous menu. Subsequent presses continue to close the current menu and open the previous menu until the MAIN MENU is closed.

When a menu is open, press the  and  arrow buttons to scroll upward and downward through the complete list of menu parameters. The highlighted menu item appears in the front panel display. All menu items appear in the OSD. The cursor automatically wraps to the next menu parameter when the first or last menu item is passed.

When a menu parameter is selected and blinking, press the  and  arrow buttons to scroll through the available parameter options.

Press the Select button to open the menu structure, open a menu branch, or select a menu parameter.

Press the Menu button to open the menu structure.

When the menu is open, press the Exit button to leave the menu. Unlike the  arrow button, which closes a menu layer, the Exit button completely closes the menu structure.

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REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

1. Touchscreen (Component andFunction buttons)

2. MAIN remote control touchscreen menu

3. OFF

4. VOLUME (+/–)

5. MUTE

6. MENU

7. SELECT and Navigation (left, right, up and down)

8. Number Keypad and ENT (Enter)

9. LIGHT (backlight for the remote control)

10. ON

11. CHANNEL (+/–)

12. PREV CH (Previous Channel)

13. GUIDE and INFO

14. EXIT

15. Transport functions (PLAY , STOP , RW , PAUSE ) for source components

|| and FF

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Note: These are the names and functions for the universal remote control. For the AV2 specific remote control functions, refer to the Command Matrix on the following page.

Note: The number call-outs on the figure above

correlate with the numbers listed to the right.

JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Basic Operation

MENU OPTIONS

Selecting a menu option can open another menu within the menu structure. For example, selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG MUTE LEVELS POWER ON SETTINGS

MENU ITEM SELECTION

Use the remote control arrows to navigate the menu structure.

To select a menu item in an open menu:

1. Press the Menu or Select buttons to enter the Menu structure.

2. Navigate to the desired menu.

3. Press the remote control  and  arrows to highlight the desired menu item.

4. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the  arrow or Select button to select the highlighted item. If an option is selected, another menu opens. When an adjustable parameter is selected, the current selection will blink to indicate that it is selected. Use the  and  arrows to scroll through the available options for the selected parameter. When the desired parameter option is highlighted, press the arrow on the remote control to select the option.

REMOTE CONTROL LIGHT BUTTON

The remote control is fully backlit, making it very useful in low-light conditions. Press the Light button on the right side of the remote to backlight all of the buttons and the LCD touchscreen. To turn off the backlight, press the Light button again. Or, ten seconds after the last button is pressed, the backlight automatically shuts off.

COMMAND MATRIX

The Command Matrix table, starting on the next page, lists the commands that each remote control button performs in each menu setting.

Note: A brief description of each function is given in the table, but refer to the Tab l e of Cont e n ts for additional information on each function. For additional information on using and programming the remote control, refer to Appendix C.

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Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.

MAIN JBL PAGE 1 JBL PAGE 2 JBL PAGE 3 JBL PAGE 4

*The Menu Name is not a functional command. It is simply a label identifying which menu or sub-menu the touchscreen currently displays.

Menu Name – MAIN*

JBL Enters the JBL AV2 menu layer

ZONE2 Enters the JBL AV2 Zone 2 menu layer

TUNER (Does not affect the AV2)

TV (Does not affect the AV2)

HD (Does not affect the AV2)

DVD (Enters the Lexicon® RT-10/RT-20 menu)

GAME (Does not affect the AV2)

FAV (Does not affect the AV2)

MENU PAGE - <ACTIVE PAGE> OF <TOTAL PAGES> Tou ch  or  to scrolll between the menu pages

Menu Name -– JBL Menu Name – JBL Menu Name -– JBL

(iPod controls)

L7 Selects the Logic 7 listening mode family

STER Selects the Stereo listening mode family

DOLBY Selects the Dolby listening mode family

DTS Selects the DTS listening mode family

DSP Selects the DSP listening mode family

AUDIN Selects either Digital or Analog Audio

TONE Tog g l es the To ne Control parameter between On and Off

ZOOM (unused)

EQ Toggles the Auto EQ parameter between On and Off.

PRE1 Sets the AV2 to the Autocal Preset 1 saved values

PRE2 Sets the AV2 to the Autocal Preset 2 saved values

PRE3 Sets the AV2 to the Autocal Preset 3 saved values

TREBLowers the Treble parameter

TREB+ Raises the Treble parameter

BASSLowers the Bass parameter

BASS+ Raises the Bass parameter

IPOD – iPod 

IPOD+ iPod 

CLIK iPod wheel click, counterclockwise

CLIK iPod wheel click, clockwise

MENU iPod MENU button

SEL iPod SELECT button

II iPod Play/Pause button

Menu Name – JBL (PC controls)

PC – PC 

PC+ PC 

PCII PC Play/Pause

(unused)

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MAIN*

MAIN* Returns to the Main layer of the remote control

OFF Puts the AV2 processor into Standby

ON Turns on the AV2 processor from Standby

MUTE Mutes the Main Zone volume Mutes the Zone 2

PREV CH (unused)

VOL  or VOL  Main Zone

VOL  or VOL 

CH  or CH  Main Zone

MODE  or MODE 

GUIDE Steps through the VIDEO STATUS menu

JBL

PAGES 1–4

ZONE 2

PAGES 1–3

volume

Zone 2 VOL  or VOL 

(unused)

Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.

*The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in order to control the AV2 processor.

INFO Steps through the AUDIO STATUS menu

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MAIN*

MENU Enters OSD menu

EXIT Exits OSD menu



REWIND

SELECT Enters OSD menu;



Arrows



FAST FORWARD



STOP

PAU SE

(unused)

while in OSD menu, selects menu items

Used for OSD menu navigation; if not in the OSD menu structure, no function.

(unused)

Main Zone OFF Zone 2 OFF

Changes front panel display illumination (unused)

JBL

PAGES 1–4

ZONE 2

PAGES 1–3

Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.

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*The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in order to control the AV2 processor.

 PLAY

(unused)

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Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.

MAIN*

*The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in order to control the AV2 processor.

1Main Zone

HD input

2Main Zone

DVD input

3Main Zone

Game input

4Main Zone

Sat input

5Main Zone

Cable input

6Main Zone

DVR input

7Main Zone

CD input

8Main Zone

Dock input

9Main Zone

PC input

+10 Main Zone

Tun e r input

0Main Zone

Aux 1 input

ENT Enter

Main Zone Aux 2 input

JBL

PAGES 1–4

ZONE 2

PAGES 1–3

Zone 2 HD input

Zone 2 DVD input

Zone 2 Game input

Zone 2 Sat input

Zone 2 Cable input

Zone 2 DVR input

Zone 2 CD input

Zone 2 Dock input

Zone 2 PC input

Zone 2 Tun e r input

Zone 2 Aux 1 input

Zone 2 Aux 2 input

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Setup

Setup ........................................................................................ 3-2

Display Setup ............................................................................. 3-3

Speaker/EQ Setup ...................................................................... 3-5

Manual ..................................................................................................... 3-6

Semi Autocal............................................................................................. 3-6

Full Autocal ............................................................................................... 3-7

Manual Speaker Setup................................................................ 3-9

Speakers Menu........................................................................................ 3-10

Speaker Distances Menu ......................................................................... 3-11

Output Levels Menu................................................................................3-12

Input Setup .............................................................................. 3-14

Advanced Video ...................................................................................... 3-20

Listening Modes....................................................................... 3-23

Selecting a Listening Mode .....................................................................3-23

DTS and Dolby Listening Modes ............................................................. 3-23

Available Listening Modes .......................................................................3-24

Listening Mode Descriptions ................................................................... 3-27

5.1-channel and 7.1-channel Direct Inputs.............................................. 3-29

DTS and Dolby Status Displays................................................................3-29

Surround Configuration ........................................................... 3-30

Dolby Configuration................................................................. 3-32

Mute Levels.............................................................................. 3-33

Power On Settings ................................................................... 3-33

JBL BassQ Settings .................................................................... 3-34

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SETUP

Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

menu.

DISPLAY SETUP

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP

Opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which is used to customize the OSD and front panel display, as well as other display-related parameters. See the “Display Setup” section on the following page.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUPSETUP

Opens the SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, which is used to configure the Main Zone and Zone 2 audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup, set speaker crossovers, and calibrate distances and output levels. See the “Speaker/EQ Setup” section found later in this chapter for more information.

INPUT SETUP

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Opens the INPUT SETUP menu, which is used to change input names, assign audio and video input connectors, select preferred listening modes, and configure Main Zone and Zone 2 settings. See the “Input Setup” section found later in this chapter.

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

SURROUND CONFIGURATION

SURROUND CONFIGSETUP

Opens the SURROUND CONFIG menu, which is used to customize the listening modes that are available for the currently selected input. See the “Surround Configuration” section found later in this chapter.

DOLBY CONFIGURATION

DOLBY CONFIGSETUP

Opens the DOLBY CONFIG menu, which is used to customize the Dolby listening modes to your personal preferences. See the“Dolby Configuration” section found later in this chapter.

MUTE LEVELS

MUTE LEVELSSETUP

Opens the MUTE LEVELS menu, which is used to set the mute-level controls. See the “Mute Levels” section found later in this chapter.

POWER ON SETTINGS

SETUP

Opens the POWER ON SETTINGS menu, which is used to configure the Power On volume level and the Dock Auto Power feature. See the “Power On Settings” section found later in this chapter.

Note: When a source is active, changing some audio or video parameters may cause the Main Zone audio to briefly mute the incoming source. If Zone 2 is set to DOWN MIX, the Zone 2 audio will also briefly mute.

POWER ON SETTINGS

JBL BASSQ™/*CHECK MANUAL FIRST

BASSQSETUP

Optimizes the outputs of the AV2 audio/video processor for use with the JBL BassQ™ automatic room mode correction processor. See the “JBL BassQ Settings” section found later in this chapter.

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DISPLAY SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu, DISPLAY SETUP option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which is used to customize the OSD and front panel display and set up other display-related features.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO CONTROLS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

CONNECTION ANALOG, HDMI/DVI

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

Selects the CONNECTION parameter, which identifies the active video output connectors on the AV2 rear panel. The following list of conditions identify the behavior of this parameter:

• If ANALOG is selected, only the analog video connectors are available and will output the video signal.

• If HDMI/DVI is selected, both the analog and HDMI video connectors are available and will output the video signal.

• If the video input is set to HDMI and the CONNECTION parameter is set to ANALOG, then no video is output.

• If the HDMI video input is copy-protected (HDCP), no video is output on the analog output connectors. This is a requirement of HDCP and not a limitation of the AV2 processor.

CONNECTION

DISPLAY SETUP

CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY two-line OSD: 3s

MENU TIME OUT: 30s

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

BRIGHTNESS: FULL TIME OUT: NONE

HDMI AUDIO OUT YES, NO

DISPLAY SETUPSETUP

Selects the HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter, which identifies if audio is sent on the HDMI output. If the HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter is set to YES, then a two-channel DOWN MIX of the source audio is sent over the HDMI connection at the maximum bit rate of the display’s audio system. This audio stream is in addition to the normal audio outputs. If the parameter is set to NO, this audio is not sent.

HDMI AUDIO OUT

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TWO-LINE OSD OFF, 3, 4, 5, 6 SECONDS

DISPLAY SETUPSETUP

Selects the two-line OSD parameter from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. The two-line OSD parameter identifies the length of time that the two-line OSD is displayed and can be set to display from three to six seconds in one-second increments. If OFF is selected, then the two-line OSD is not displayed.

Note: If OFF is selected, the menu screens are still displayed. This parameter only affects the two-line OSD display, which is identical to the front panel two-line display.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY two-line OSD

MENU TIME OUT NONE, 30, 40, 50, 60 SECONDS

DISPLAY SETUPSETUP

Selects the MENU TIME OUT parameter from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. This parameter identifies the length of time before the OSD menu times out and can be set from 30 to 60 seconds in 10-second increments. If NONE is selected, then the OSD will not turn off automatically.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MENU TIME OUT

CAUTION!

The NONE selection should only be used with caution. If the system includes a plasma display, or other display types sensitive to image burn-in, and the OSD Menu Time Out parameter is set to NONE, the OSD menu image can be burned into the monitor display.

BRIGHTNESS FULL, HALF, OFF

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

Selects the BRIGHTNESS parameter from the Front Panel Display menu, which selects the brightness of the two-line front panel display. The parameter can be set to FULL, HALF or OFF. If set to OFF, then the front panel display is off.

On the remote control, this parameter is controlled by the button while in the touchscreen “JBL” menu layer.

Note: When the AV2 is powered off or put into Standby mode, any changes to the BRIGHTNESS parameter are not saved. So when the AV2 is powered on or taken out of Standby mode again, the BRIGHTNESS parameter will be set to FULL.

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

BRIGHTNESS

|| (Pause)

TIME OUT NONE, 1 TO 10 SECONDS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

Selects the TIME OUT parameter from the Front Panel Display menu. This parameter identifies the length of time before the front panel two-line display times out. The parameter can be set from 1 to 10 seconds in one-second increments. If NONE is selected, then the two-line front panel display is always on when the AV2 is on.

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY TIME OUT

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SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

Select the SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zone includes eight audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R and Rear L/R.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

MANUAL SEMI AUTOCAL FULL AUTOCAL

MANUAL

SPEAKERS SPEAKER DISTANCES OUTPUT LEVELS

PERFORMS SEMI-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

PERFORMS FULL AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

SPEAKER DISTANCES 1

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF UNITS: FEET FRONT LEFT: 0.0 ft CENTER: 0.0 ft FRONT RIGHT: 0.0 ft SIDE RIGHT: 0.0 ft REAR RIGHT: 0.0 ft REAR LEFT: 0.0 ft

OUTPUT LEVELS 1

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF INPUT: ALL TEST TONE: OFF FRONT LEFT: 0dB CENTER: 0dB FRONT RIGHT: 0dB SIDE RIGHT: 0dB REAR RIGHT: 0dB

SPEAKERS

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF FRONT L/R: 80Hz CENTER: 80Hz SIDE L/R: 80Hz REAR/Z2 L/R: 80Hz SUB/LFE LPF: 80Hz SUBWOOFERS: 1 SUB HPF: 20Hz SUB MODE: NORMAL

SPEAKER DISTANCES 2

SIDE LEFT: 0.0ft SUBWOOFERS: 0.0 ft

OUTPUT LEVELS 2

REAR LEFT: 0dB SIDE LEFT: 0dB SUBWOOFER1: 0dB SUBWOOFER2: 0dB

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MANUAL

SETUP

Opens the MANUAL speaker setup menu, which allows the manual selection of the speaker distances, crossover points, and output levels. See the next section, “Manual Speaker SetUp”, for more details.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL

SEMI AUTOCAL

SETUP

Selects the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure, which automatically sets the speaker distances and output levels, as well as performing system equalization adjustments. The crossover points for each speaker must be manually set before this procedure can be run. See the next section, “Manual Speaker Setup”, for more information on how to set the crossover points.

Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode corrector, you must enable the BassQ parameter in the AV2 Setup menu and run the JBL BassQ procedure BEFORE running the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure. Activating the BassQ parameter optimizes the delay and Autocal settings for use with the JBL BassQ system.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP SEMII AUTOCAL

Performing the Semi Autocal Procedure:

In order to perform this test, the following initial setup is required:

• All of the speakers are connected to the AV2 and positioned in the listening space.

• The crossover points for each speaker are set through the MANUAL SETUP menu. See the following section, “Manual Speaker Setup”, for information on how to manually set the crossover points.

• A monitor is connected to the AV2 for viewing the OSD during the procedure.

• The microphone, included with the AV2, must be connected to the rear panel microphone input connector and positioned in the primary listening position.

For best results, install the microphone onto the accompanying rod by threading the two parts together and hold or place it in the primary listening position. Use a microphone stand or tripod if necessary.

The Semi Autocal procedure is performed in the same manner as the Full Autocal procedure. Refer to “Performing the Full Autocal Procedure” for more details.

After running the JBL BassQ procedure, you must set the subwoofer output level (the AUTOCAL procedure skips over the Subwoofer test as the BassQ procedure is more accurate for subwoofers) and then you can run the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure.

If the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure has already been run, set the Auto EQ parameter to Off and then run the JBL BassQ procedure. The SEMI AUTOCAL procedure must be run again AFTER the JBL BassQ procedure is complete. Ensure that the JBL BassQ parameter is set to “Yes” BEFORE running either procedure.

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CAUTION!

DO NOT place the microphone too close to the speakers during the autocal procedure. If the microphone is within one foot of the speaker, the test tones that are output during the autocal procedure could cause a feedback loop that may damage the speaker. We assume no responsibility for speaker damage.

JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Setup

FULL AUTOCAL

SETUP

Selects the FULL AUTOCAL procedure, which automatically sets the speaker distances, crossover points and output levels, as well as performing system equalization adjustments.

Note: The Full or Semi Autocal settings that are saved to the Preset locations include the system equalization adjustment values. However, even if the Auto EQ setting is Active, the autocal settings for the system EQ do NOT apply to certain high-bit-rate incoming data streams, such as 176kHz and 192kHz PCM.

Performing the AUTOCAL Procedure:

Before beginning the AUTOCAL procedure, set the AV2 to an input that does not have a currently active source. There should NOT be

an active audio track playing when the AUTOCAL procedure is started.

Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode corrector, you must enable the BassQ parameter in the AV2 Setup menu and run the JBL BassQ procedure BEFORE running the AUTOCAL procedure. Activating the BassQ parameter optimizes the delay and Autocal settings for use with the JBL BassQ system.

If the AUTOCAL procedure has already been run, set the Auto EQ parameter to Off and then run the JBL BassQ procedure. The AUTOCAL procedure must be run again AFTER the JBL BassQ procedure is complete. Ensure that the JBL BassQ parameter is set to “Yes” BEFORE running either procedure.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP FULL AUTOCAL

In order to perform this test, the following initial setup is required:

• All of the speakers are connected to the AV2 and positioned in

the listening space.

• A monitor is connected to the AV2 for viewing the OSD during

the procedure.

• The microphone, included with the AV2, must be connected to

the rear panel microphone input connector and positioned in the primary listening position.

Note: For best results, install the microphone onto the accompanying rod by threading the two parts together and hold or place it in the primary listening position. Use a microphone stand or tripod if necessary.

CAUTION!

The Full Autocal procedure is comprised of three parts: the Far Field Test, the Near Field Test and the Subwoofer Test. Each part provides directions on the OSD at the start of the test, for volume level and microphone positioning, and each test sends test tones to the speakers.

Note: Before activating the calibration, ensure that the AV2 is NOT muted. If Mute is active, then the test-tone calibrations will not be accurate.

For the Far Field test, the test tones sent to each speaker follow a specific order. The order of testing is Front Left, Front Right, Center, Side Left, Side Right, Rear Left and Rear Right.

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Note: The test tones may be loud. Be prepared before starting the Full or Semi Autocal procedures.

The Far Field test sets the speaker distances, crossover points and output levels. The microphone is stationed in the center of the preferred listening area and a test tone is sent to each speaker.

Note: If the Far Field test is skipped, the Near Field test must also be skipped.

The Near Field test adjusts the AV2, performing system equalization to compensate for speaker performance and placement. The procedure seeks to give the system a consistent tonal balance between the front left, front right, center, side left, side right, rear left and rear right speakers, if applicable. The test calibrates each speaker separately, and the user individually selects each speaker to calibrate. The microphone should be held within two feet of the speaker baffle as a test tone is sent to the speaker.

The Subwoofer test is done in two parts. The user is instructed to hold the microphone to the left of the primary listening position and then to the right of the primary listening position. Two test tones are sent out to all connected subwoofers during each of the two test phases. Two tones are sent to ensure that subwoofers with auto power settings are active during the procedure.

When the procedure is complete, the user will be prompted to save the settings. These settings can be saved in one of three Preset locations. See Section 4: Audio Controls and Video Status for more information on the Preset locations.

Note: When calibration is complete, the volume level is set to a relatively high level. Before playing an audio track, be sure to turn the volume down to avoid potentially damaging volume levels.

Note: If there are no subwoofers in the system, then this test will not pass and must be skipped.

Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode corrector, the BassQ parameter in the AV2 setup must be set to Yes and the BassQ procedure must be performed BEFORE running the AUTOCAL procedure. In this case, the subwoofer section of the AUTOCAL is automatically skipped as the BassQ procedure is more accurate for subwoofers.

For optimum results, all noise generators in the room should be removed before performing the Full or Semi Autocal procedure. However, air conditioners and similar steady-state background noise should have minimum impact on the test and can be left on.

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MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, MANUAL option opens the MANUAL menu, which is used to manually set the speaker distances, crossover points and output levels.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUPSETUP

MANUAL

SPEAKERS SPEAKER DISTANCES OUTPUT LEVELS

SPEAKER DISTANCES 1

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF UNITS: FEET FRONT LEFT: 0.0 ft CENTER: 0.0 ft FRONT RIGHT: 0.0 ft SIDE RIGHT: 0.0 ft REAR RIGHT: 0.0 ft REAR LEFT: 0.0 ft

OUTPUT LEVELS 1

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF INPUT: ALL TEST TONE: AUTO FRONT LEFT: 0dB CENTER: 0dB FRONT RIGHT: 0dB SIDE RIGHT: 0dB REAR RIGHT: 0dB

AUTO SETTINGS OFF, ON

SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL

Loads the values from the active preset into the speaker crossover points, distances or output level parameters. The Speakers (crossover points), Speaker Distances and Output Levels menus all have an Auto Settings parameter. All three are the same parameter, but each affects the individual sub-menus separately and independently of each other.

AUTO SETTINGS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER DISTANCES 2

SIDE LEFT: 0.0ft SUBWOOFERS: 0.0 ft

OUTPUT LEVELS 2

REAR LEFT: 0dB SIDE LEFT: 0dB SUBWOOFER1: 0dB SUBWOOFER2: 0dB

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF FRONT L/R: 80Hz CENTER: 80Hz SIDE L/R: 80Hz REAR/Z2 L/R: 80Hz SUB/LFE LPF: 80Hz SUBWOOFERS: 1 SUB HPF: 20Hz SUB MODE: NORMAL

If the Auto Settings parameter is set to ON, the parameters in that menu cannot be manually changed until the Auto Settings parameter is set to OFF.

Note: Any manual settings will be lost if the active preset settings are loaded; if Auto Settings is set to ON in the Speakers, Speaker Distances or Output Levels menus, then previous parameter values will be overwritten.

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SPEAKERS MENU

SETUP

Selecting the MANUAL SETUP menu, SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKERS menu, which assigns independent crossover points for each Main Zone audio output connector. Front crossover selections affect the Sub Mode parameter options.

Manual Speaker Setup Considerations:

• Select the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency rating of the associated speakers. For example, set the FRONT L/R parameter to the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency rating of the front speakers.

• Select the subwoofer crossover point equal to the lowest crossover point of any of the other speakers.

Manual Subwoofer Speaker Setup Considerations:

All low frequencies below the speaker’s crossover point are redirected from the speaker to the subwoofer(s). If the crossover point is FULL, low-frequency signals, excluding LFE information, are not redirected to the subwoofer.

Low frequencies between the Subwoofer and Front L/R speaker channels can be duplicated. However, making this selection can result in excessive bass. Refer to the “Sub Mode” description found later in this chapter for more information.

Note: The Semi Autocal and Full Autocal procedures leave the Subwoofer distance value at a default of 0.0 feet. Refer to the “Speaker Distances” section found later in this chapter to manually set the correct speaker distance for the subwoofers.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL

SPEAKERS

FRONT L/R FULL, 40 to 120HZ

Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R. Available selections include FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.

Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the front speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency rating of the front speakers.

CENTER FULL, 40 to 120HZ, NONE

Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Center. Available selections include NONE, FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.

• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the center speaker. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency rating of the center speaker.

• When the speaker setup does not include a center speaker, select NONE because some listening modes are not intended to be used without a center channel.

SIDE L/R FULL, 40 to 120Hz, NONE

Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. Available selections include NONE, FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.

• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the Side L/R speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency rating of the Side L/R speakers.

• When the speaker setup does not include side speakers, select NONE to redirect side channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors. If the Rear L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the AV2 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors.

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REAR L/R FULL, 40 to 120Hz, NONE

Allows the manual selection of a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled REAR/Z2 L/R. Available selections include NONE, FULL, 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.

• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the Rear L/R speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the –3dB low-frequency rating of the Rear L/R speakers.

• When the speaker setup does not include rear speakers, select NONE to redirect rear channel signals to the Side L/R output connectors. If the Side L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the AV2 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors.

Note: When the Rear L/R parameter is set to NONE, Dolby Digital Pro Logic® IIx modes and DTS-ES® decoding are not available.

SUB/LFE LPF (LOW-PASS FILTER) 40 to 120Hz

Identifies the crossover frequency setting below which sounds that may be available from an LFE track are sent to the subwoofer. Available selections are 120Hz, 100Hz and 80Hz to 40Hz in 10Hz increments.

SUBWOOFERS 0, 1, 2

SUB MODE NORMAL, LFE+FL/FR, LFE ONLY

Selects options that are available to control bass redirection. Available settings are NORMAL, LFE+FL/FR and LFE ONLY.

NORMAL is the default setting when Front L/R crossovers are set to any value other than FULL, and it is not user-adjustable. In this mode, all frequencies below the crossover point of any main speakers (Front, Center, Side or Rear) are sent to the subwoofer. In addition, if the incoming audio stream contains an LFE (.1) channel, all frequencies in that channel that are below the SUB/LFE LPF crossover point are also sent to the subwoofer(s).

When the Front L/R crossover is set to FULL, the user has the choice of LFE+FL/FR or LFE ONLY.

The default setting, LFE+FL/FR, steers all Front L/R sounds below a fixed crossover point of 80Hz to BOTH the subwoofer(s) and the Front L/R speakers. In addition, it redirects all frequencies below the crossover points of the Center, Side and Rear speakers to the subwoofer(s). Finally, if the incoming audio stream contains an LFE (.1) channel, all frequencies in that channel that are below the SUB/ LFE LPF crossover point are also sent to the subwoofer(s).

The LFE ONLY setting does not send any sound to the subwoofer(s) other than the LFE (.1) channel, if available.

Selects the number of subwoofers in the system. Available selections are 0, 1 or 2. The 0 selection is only available if the Front Left and Right speakers are set to FULL.

SUB HPF (HIGH-PASS FILTER) 15, 20, 30, 38Hz

Identifies the crossover frequency setting above which sounds are sent to the subwoofer. As a general rule of thumb, the larger the subwoofer driver, the lower the frequency should be of the Sub HPF parameter. The available selections are 15, 20, 30 and 38Hz.

SPEAKER DISTANCES MENU

SETUP

Selecting the MANUAL SETUP menu, SPEAKER DISTANCES option opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu, which allows the user to manually set the distances for each speaker. The adjustable range is

0.0 ft (0.0m) to 30.0 ft (9.00m) at 0.2 ft (0.06m) increments.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL

SPEAKER DISTANCES

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The distances for each speaker – Front Left, Center, Front Right, Side Right, Rear Right, Rear Left, Side Left and Subwoofers – can be set individually.

Note: When the speaker distance for the Front Left speaker is adjusted above 20.0 feet from the shortest speaker distance, all speaker distances will move in conjunction from the 20.2-feet parameter point. When the Front Left speaker is adjusted to 20.2 feet, all other speaker distances that are set to 0 feet will now move to 0.2 feet. If the Front Left speaker distance is increased to 22 feet, all other speaker distances move to 2 feet (unless they are set to a higher value). If the Front Left speaker distance is then decreased, all other speaker distances will not change.

UNITS FEET, METERS

Identifies the units of measure of the speaker distances. FEET and METERS are the available selections.

OUTPUT LEVELS MENU

SETUP

Selecting the MANUAL SETUP menu, OUTPUT LEVELS option opens the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which allows the user to manually set the output levels for each speaker. The output levels can be set independently for each input. The adjustable range is –15dB to +5dB in 1dB increments.

The output levels for each speaker – Front Left, Center, Front Right, Side Right, Rear Right, Rear Left, Side Left, Subwoofer1 and Subwoofer2 – can be set individually.

Note: The speaker output level settings may affect the maximum volume level of the AV2 processor. The maximum volume level is +10dB minus the maximum output level setting of any speaker. Thus, if your Front L/R output levels are set to +3.0dB, then the maxium allowable volume level is +10 dB minus 3dB, or +7.0dB.

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MANUAL

OUTPUT LEVELS

INPUT

Identifies the input that the currently displayed output levels will be applied to. The Input selection toggles between the currently selected front panel input and ALL. If the front panel input is selected, then only that input’s output levels are adjusted.

Note: To set a specific input’s output levels, the input front panel button must be selected before the Input selection in the Output Levels menu is available for that specific input.

The ALL selection functions as a virtual input – it holds values that can be assigned to all inputs. Each input can override the ALL value with its own custom settings. To assign the ALL input, it must be selected individually for each front panel input selection.

Note: If the input is set to ALL and the auto settings are turned to ON, then ALL takes the preset values for its settings. The Auto Settings, if set to ON, apply to whatever INPUT is currenly selected.

TEST TONE OFF, AUTO, MANUAL

Provides a noise signal to each speaker through either the AUTO or MANUAL setting. AUTO sends a rotating noise signal to each speaker, in the order listed in the menu. If set to AUTO, the test tone moves in a clockwise order around the speakers, starting from the front left. MANUAL sends the pink noise signal only to the speaker selected by the user. The OFF selection turns off the noise signal. Any active input source is muted while the Test Tone parameter is active and until the Test Tone parameter is set to OFF.

The available test tones are dependent upon the current listening mode. For example, if a 5.1-channel listening mode is active, then the rear speakers are not accessible to the Test Tone parameter.

Note: Before activating the test tones, ensure that the AV2 is NOT muted. If Mute is active, then the test-tone calibrations will not be accurate.

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To activate the Test Tone:

1. Press the Menu or Select button to enter the Menu structure.

2. Select Setup from the Main menu.

3. Select Speaker/EQ Setup.

4. Select Manual.

5. Select Output Levels.

6. Press the remote control  and  arrows to highlight the Test Tone paramet e r.

7. Press the remote control SELECT or  arrow button to select the Test Tone parameter.

8. Press the remote control  arrow to select manual test tones. The Test Tone parameter displays MANUAL and the highlighted parameter is now Front Left. You should hear the test tone in the Front Left speaker.

9. Press the remote control  arrow to select automatic test tones. The Test Tone parameter displays AUTO and the highlighted parameter is now Front Left. You should hear the test tone in the Front Left speaker, then in the Center speaker, and so on through the list. After the last speaker, the test tone will return to the Front Left speaker and continue down the list again.

10. To stop the Test Tone, use the remote control  and  arrows to highlight the Test Tone parameter. The parameter changes to OFF. The test tone can no longer be heard through any of the speakers.

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INPUT SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu, INPUT SETUP option opens the INPUT SETUP menu, a two-screen menu that sets up the input type and name, the digital and analog inputs for both audio and video, the listening mode and other advanced input settings.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP

SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS

BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

INPUT SETUP 1 INPUT: HD

NAME: ________ VIDEO IN: HDMI 1 V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA VIDEO OUT: AUTO DIG AUDIO: HDMI 1 ANLG AUDIO: NONE DIG/ANLG AUTO: ON

INPUT

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects between the 12 different inputs available. The input selected in this parameter identifies the input that is currently being set up or modified. Inputs can be scrolled through and modified without leaving the input setup menu. However, most input setup changes do not take affect until after the OSD menu is exited.

Note: Selecting a different input in the input setup menu will also change the front panel input selection to match. For example, if the Tuner input is selected on the front panel and you change the Input parameter to HD, the front panel HD input is also selected.

INPUT

INPUT SETUP 2 MODE FAMILY: STEREO MODE: 2-CHANNEL

DEFAULT SUR: USE LAST A/D SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz

A/V SYNC DELAY: 0 ms ADVANCED VIDEO

TRIGGER 2: ON

ZONE-2 OUT: ANALOG

ADVANCED VIDEO 1

INPUT TYPE: VCR SHARPNESS: 32 NOISE REDUCTION: ON X-COLOR SUPPRESS: ON

DCDi INTERPOL: ON FILM DETECTION: ON FILM EDIT DETECT: ON

ADVANCED VIDEO 2

FLESHTONE NR: ON COMPNT ENHANCE: ON BRIGHTNESS: 100 CONTRAST: 100

COLOR: 100

information on these two inputs, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls.

NAME

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Allows the user to customize the name of the selected input. Custom input names can include up to eight characters.

NAME

Most of the inputs are interchangeable, with the exception of the Dock and PC inputs. These two inputs are “hard-wired” and do not allow for user selection of the Audio In parameters. For more

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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Setup

To Customize the Name of the Selected Input:

1. Select the input and enter the Input Setup menu.

2. Select the Name parameter. Note that a blinking square appears in the first letter position.

3. Using the  and  arrows, scroll through the letter list until you find the first desired letter.

The letter list is arranged with Uppercase letters > lowercase letters > numbers > symbols. The letters are listed in alphabetical order and the numbers in numerical order. Most standard ASCII characters are included.

4. Press the SELECT button or  arrow to save the first letter and move to the next letter. A blinking square appears in the second letter position.

5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until the complete name is entered.

Note: The arrow saves the custom name. The  arrow allows you to move forward, one space per one button press. To add a space to your custom name, press the SELECT button or  arrow without choosing a letter.

Use the same procedure to edit a previously saved name.

VIDEO IN

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the VIDEO IN parameter, which assigns one of the rear panel video input connectors to the current input. Available selections include NONE, HDMI 1-2, Component 1-3, S-Video 1-4 and Composite 1-4.

The HDMI Audio and Video inputs, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2, are mutually exclusive inputs – only one input is available at a time for each input location. For example, while setting up the DVD input, if HDMI 2 is selected for the Video Input, then HDMI 1 is not a selectable option for the Digital Audio Input.

VIDEO IN

V-PROCESS FAROUDJA, CONV ONLY, BYPASS

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the V-PROCESS parameter, which identifies the type of video processing or conversion, if any, that is applied to the selected input source. Explanations of the available selections are listed below.

Faroudja -– Activates the Faroudja video processing feature. The video signals can be handled in several different ways, depending upon the input source.

• A standard-definition (480i or 576i) analog signal (composite, S-video or component) is digitized and sent to the Faroudja video processor for enhancement. The signal is available as both an analog component and an HDMI signal.

• An analog component signal is digitized and sent to the Faroudja video processor for enhancement. The signal is available as both an analog component and an HDMI signal, but not at the analog composite or S-video monitor outputs.

• Any HDMI signal other than 1080i is sent to the Faroudja video processor for enhancement and is available as an output at both the HDMI and analog component outputs. Program material that carries HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) encoding is only available through the HDMI output.

• HDMI signals in 1080i resolution are sent directly to the HDMI and analog component outputs without processing. Program material that carries HDCP encoding is only available through the HDMI output.

The Faroudja selection delivers the best image quality when a digital video display is in use, but it requires the use of a video display capable of accepting high-resolution (480p up to 1080i) signals through either an HDMI or component video connection.

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Conv Only – Does not apply any video enhancement or processing to the incoming video signal, but outputs the signal in one of the following ways, depending on the input source:

• A standard-definition (480i or 576i) analog signal (composite, S-video or component) is converted so that it is available as an HDMI signal at its input resolution, as well as at the standard S-video, composite or component analog video outputs.

• An analog component signal is digitized and output at its input resolution through the HDMI outputs and as an analog component signal, but not through the analog composite or S-video monitor outputs.

• HDMI signals are output through both the HDMI and analog component outputs. Program material that carries HDCP encoding is only available through the HDMI output.

Bypass – Does not apply any video enhancement or processing to the incoming video signal, but outputs the signal in one of the following ways, depending on the input source:

• Analog signals (composite, S-video or component) is

output only in the resolution and format that matches the input.

• HDMI signals are output through the HDMI and analog

component outputs. Program material that carries HDCP encoding is only available through the HDMI output.

VIDEO OUT

INPUT SETUPSETUP

VIDEO OUT is a multipurpose parameter; the function of the parameter depends upon the input source and the setting of the V-PROCESS parameter.

When the V-PROCESS parameter is set to BYPASS or CONV ONLY, the VIDEO OUT parameter is a nonadjustable status display of the video resolution of the output signal, as determined by the input.

When the Faroudja video processing is selected for the V-PROCESS parameter and the output is set to HDMI or component format, VIDEO OUT becomes an active user-selectable parameter that identifies the video output resolution. Available selections are AUTO, 1080i, 720p and 480p.

For HDMI inputs, the AUTO option automatically selects the highest output resolution supported by the HDMI-equipped monitor. For component inputs with copy protection, the component output is restricted to the resolution format of the incoming component signal.

Note: If VIDEO OUT is set to AUTO when the component input is not copy-protected, the component output is always set to 1080i format. If the video monitor does not support 1080i format, the signal will not display correctly.

VIDEO OUT

Note: If you are not getting the expected resolution options for your video monitor, it may be caused by an incompatibility between the input setup selections and the incoming signal. Refer to the Video Resolutions Table in Section 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance for more detailed information.

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DIG AUDIO

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the DIG AUDIO parameter, which assigns one of the rear panel digital audio input connectors to the current input. Available selections include NONE, Optical 1-4, Coaxial 1-4 and HDMI 1-2.

Note: Digital audio is not selectable for the PC and Dock inputs. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information.

DIG AUDIO

ANLG AUDIO

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the ANLG AUDIO parameter, which assigns one of the rear panel analog audio input connectors to the current input. Available selections include NONE, Analog 1-6, 7.1 Analog and 5.1 Analog.

Note: Analog audio is not selectable for the PC and Dock inputs. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information.

ANLG AUDIO

DIG/ANLG AUTO OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the DIG/ANLG AUTO parameter, which identifies if the AV2 should switch to an analog signal source for an input where the digital input source has been interrupted. This feature is particularly useful with certain cable set-top boxes where the signal is normally digital but occasionally changes to analog.

DIG/ANLG AUTO

The parameter, when set to ON, identifies if there is both a digital and analog signal present to the input. If this condition is true, then the AV2 prioritizes the digital signal over the analog signal. When the digital signal is interrupted, then it switches to the analog signal.

Note: Digital/analog auto switching is not selectable for the Dock and PC inputs. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for more information.

MODE FAMILY LOGIC 7, DOLBY, DTS, DSP, STEREO

SETUP

INPUT SETUP

Identifies the Surround Mode Family that is initially applied to the incoming audio streams for the currently selected input. Other surround mode families may still be applied. For more information, refer to the “Listening Modes” section found later in this chapter.

Note: The Mode Family and Modes are connected. The Modes are driven by the Mode Family selection as well as by the incoming audio source. The current running data stream dictates what Mode Family options are available for selection.

MODE FAMILY

MODE

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Identifies the Listening Mode that is initially applied to the incoming audio streams for the currently selected Mode Family. Other listening modes may still be applied. For more information, refer to the “Listening Modes” section found later in this chapter.

MODE

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DEFAULT SUR STANDARD, USE LAST

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Identifies the Default Surround Mode that is activated when a digital source is selected. The STANDARD parameter activates the “standard” decoder of the source input. The USE LAST selection allows the AV2 software to “remember” the last used listening mode for any given input source. Once selected, that mode is always active on the corresponding input until another listening mode is selected. This parameter affects all inputs.

Note: If the LOGIC 7 DEFAULT parameter in the SURROUND CONFIG menu is set to ON, the USE LAST selection is defeated and the listening mode will always switch to a Logic 7 mode. For normal functionality with the USE LAST selection, make sure that the LOGIC 7 DEFAULT parameter is set to OFF.

DEFAULT SUR

A/D SAMPLE RATE 48KHZ, 96KHZ

INPUT SETUPSETUP

The AV2 converts the incoming analog audio signals to digital audio for all audio processing. The A/D SAMPLE RATE parameter selects the sample rate of the A/D converters. Some surround processing modes, such as the DSP Mode family, are only available at a 48kHz sampling rate. This setting is only available for incoming analog audio streams and does not apply to any of the ANALOG BYPASS modes.

A/D SAMPLE RATE

A/V SYNC DELAY 0 TO 180mS

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Delays the audio until it matches the on-screen video. The selected value activates an audio signal delay to compensate for video that is delayed relative to the audio. The A/V sync delay range is 0 to 180ms in 1ms increments. Each input has an independent A/V Sync Delay parameter. If the JBL BassQ parameter is set to Yes, then the A/V Sync Delay range is 32 to 180ms.

A/V SYNC DELAY

ADVANCED VIDEO

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the ADVANCED VIDEO menu, which provides fine-tuning adjustments to the video output. For more information, refer to the next section, “Advanced Video”.

Note: Most of the Advanced Video parameters are only available when the V-Process parameter is set to FAROUDJA.

ADVANCED VIDEO

TRIGGER 2 OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Selects the TRIGGER 2 parameter, which configures the Trigger OUT 2 connector on the rear panel. This trigger output can be configured independently for each input so that a trigger voltage signal is sent to the Trigger Out 2 connector when a specific input is selected. If the Trigger 2 parameter is set to ON, it will output its voltage when the associated input is activated in the Main Zone. It is not activated by Zone 2 input switching. The default for the Trigger 2 parameter is OFF.

TRIGGER 2

ZONE-2 OUT ANALOG, DOWN MIX

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Identifies the type of audio that is sent to the Zone 2 outputs. The ANALOG setting is a straight bypass of the Main Zone stereo analog audio to the Zone 2 outputs. DOWN MIX provides a stereo DOWN MIX of the incoming audio to the Zone 2 outputs. DOWN MIX, which should be selected for digital or multichannel analog sources, is only available if the Main Zone has an input selected that will accept a down-mixed source. The ZONE 2 OUT parameter is NOT input-specific; a selection made for one input will be reflected in ALL inputs.

Note: If you have 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel ANALOG AUDIO assigned to an Input using the BYPASS listening mode, only the Front Left and Front

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Right channels will be sent to Zone 2 OUT with the ANALOG setting. In this condition, DOWN MIX is not available.

The Main Zone and Zone 2 inputs are inter-related. For example, there is only one HD input that is accessible in both the Main Zone and Zone 2; there are NOT two separate HD inputs. Therefore, to set the ZONE 2 OUT in a Main Zone input, the same Zone 2 input must also be selected.

DOWN MIX is only available if the following conditions exist:

• Zone 2 is ON (or the Zone 2 OFF button is not lit).

• Zone 2 has the same input selected as the Main Zone.

• If the Main Zone audio is ANALOG, it is not set to a BYPASS listening mode.

If the ZONE-2 OUT parameter is set to ANALOG and an input has stereo analog audio assigned to it (ANALOG 1 to ANALOG 6 connectors), then choosing that input in Zone 2 will allow it to play the assigned ANALOG audio, regardless of what is playing in the Main Zone.

If the ZONE-2 OUT parameter is set to DOWN MIX, selecting an input in Zone 2 will have one of the following results:

six stereo analog input connectors, then Zone 2 will output the independent analog audio for that input.

The PC and Dock inputs are special cases that do not quite function exactly as noted above. The ZONE-2 OUT parameter is preset to ANALOG and cannot be changed to DOWN MIX.

Since the PC and Dock inputs operate independently of all other inputs:

• Either may be selected in Zone 2 regardless of what is playing in the Main Zone.

• Any combination of these two inputs can be selected in the Main Zone and Zone 2, including selecting either of them for both zones simultaneously.

• If either of these inputs is playing in the Main Zone, the other ANALOG input can be chosen for Zone 2.

• If the Zone 2 input is the same as the Main Zone input, then Zone 2 will output a DOWN MIX of the Main Zone audio.

• If the Zone 2 input is NOT the same as the Main Zone input, but the Zone 2 DIG AUDIO IN parameter is the same as the selected Main Zone input, then Zone 2 will output a DOWN MIX of the Main Zone audio.

• If the Zone 2 input is NOT the same as the Main Zone input, but the Zone 2 ANLG AUDIO IN parameter is set to 5.1 ANALOG or 7.1 ANALOG, then Zone 2 will output a DOWN MIX of the Main Zone audio.

• If the Zone 2 input is NOT the same as the Main Zone input, but the Zone 2 ANLG AUDIO IN parameter is set to any of the

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ADVANCED VIDEO

Selecting the SETUP menu, INPUT SETUP menu, ADVANCED VIDEO option opens the ADVANCED VIDEO menu, a two-screen menu that provides user-adjustable controls for sharpness, noise reduction, brightness and other video fine-tuning.

Note: Most of the Advanced Video parameters are only available when the V-Process parameter is set to FAROUDJA.

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO 1

INPUT TYPE: VCR SHARPNESS: 32 NOISE REDUCTION: ON X-COLOR SUPPRESS: ON

DCDi INTERPOL: ON FILM DETECTION: ON FILM EDIT DETECT: ON

INPUT TYPE

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Identifies the type of device being used for the input source. Once the selection is made, the advanced video settings will change to default settings that are best suited for that type of device. Manual changes to these settings may also be made. The input types available for selection are:

• DVD – Use with the output signal of a typical DVD player.

• VCR – Use with the output signal of an analog videocassette recorder.

• DIG CABLE – Use with digital cable set-top boxes. Even when a digital cable system is in use, there may be a mix of digital and analog channels. Start with this configuration and then change the advanced video options as needed to tailor the output to your preferences.

INPUT TYPE

ADVANCED VIDEO 2

FLESHTONE NR: ON COMPNT ENHANCE: ON BRIGHTNESS: 100 CONTRAST: 100

COLOR: 100

• DIG CAM – Use with digital camcorders or still-image cameras.

• ANLG CAM – Use with analog camcorders.

Refer to the table on the following page for the default video source settings.

SHARPNESS 0 TO 100

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Adjusts the degree to which the enhancement circuits that adjust the high-frequency content of the signal are applied. The setting acts on the vertical and horizontal as well as luminance and chrominance parameters to offer an enhanced depth in the picture as well as greater small object detail. In general, the lower settings are applicable for digital displays and sources, while the higher settings may be preferred for CRT-based displays and digital sources. The Sharpness adjustment range is 0 to 100 in single increments.

SHARPNESS

• DIG SAT – Use with digital satellite system set-top boxes.

• ANLG CABLE – Use with analog cable set-top boxes.

• ANLG SAT – Use with analog satellite system set-top boxes.

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Most of the following Advanced Video parameters are simple ON/OFF toggle switches that apply to each input independently.

FEATURE DVD VCR

Noise Reduction OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON

X-Color Suppressor ONONONONONONONON

DCDi Interpolation ONONONONONONONON

Film Mode Detect ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON

Film Mode Edit Detect ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON

Component Video EnhancementONONONONONONONON

Fleshtone NR ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON

NOISE REDUCTION OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Reduces the video noise often present in analog input sources.

NOISE REDUCTION

X-COLOR SUPPRESS OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Reduces the cross-color interference that typically appears in composite video sources as moire’ in finely detailed objects. Moire’ effect is a visual perception that occurs when viewing a set of lines or dots superimposed upon another set of lines or dots, where the sets differ in relative size, angle or spacing.

X-COLOR SUPPRESS

DIG

CABLE

DIG

SAT

ANLG

CABLE

ANLG

SAT

DIG

CAM

ANLG

CAM

DCDi INTERPOL OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Directional Correlation Deinterlacing (DCDi) Interpolation is a Faroudja technology that examines each pixel for the optimal direction from which to interpolate the video information, with regard to local edges. This adaptive process prevents the appearance of staircasing and the jagged edges that are often visible with other means of deinterlacing.

DCDi INTERPOL

FILM DETECTION OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

Detects the presence of film-originated material so that the original film-frame sequence may be recovered by weaving together the appropriate video fields.

ADVANCED VIDEO

FILM DETECTION

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FILM EDIT DETECT OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Applies additional processing when film-based material is detected so that any disruption in the frame sequence of film-based material due to video edits or overlay of video text over film is compensated for by processing, before artifacts such as feathering may appear.

FILM EDIT DETECT

FLESHTONE NR OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Selects the Fleshtone NR (Noise Reduction) parameter, which preserves the detail in faces and flesh tones while reducing noise in the total picture.

FLESHTONE NR

COMPNT ENHANCE OFF, ON

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Selects the Component Video Enhance parameter, which processes an incoming component video signal to adjust the high-frequency content of the signal, resulting in enhanced depth in the picture as well as greater small-object detail.

COMPNT ENHANCE

COLOR 50 TO 150

SETUP

Changes the color of the video to compensate for over- or undercolor saturation conditions. The COLOR adjustment range is 50 to 150 in single increments.

INPUT SETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

COLOR

BRIGHTNESS 50 TO 150

INPUT SETUPSETUP

ADVANCED VIDEO

Changes the video level to a darker or brighter setting. The BRIGHTNESS adjustment range is 50 to 150 in single increments.

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST 50 TO 150

SETUP

Changes the black level of the video to compensate for poor contrast. The CONTRAST adjustment range is 50 to 150 in single increments.

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ADVANCED VIDEO

CONTRAST

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LISTENING MODES

The AV2 has a large selection of listening modes to choose from. The list of available listening modes is broken into two parts – the Mode Family and the Mode. The available listening modes vary depending upon the Mode Family selections, the input setup and the incoming audio signal.

The AV2 features the ability to turn off selected listening mode families so that those options do not appear in the list of available listening modes. See the “Surround Configuration” section, found later in this chapter, for more information. The AV2 also features the ability to modify elements of the Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic II listening modes to better suit your listening preference. See the “Dolby Configuration” section found later in this chapter for more information.

SELECTING A LISTENING MODE

The Input Setup menu allows the user to select the initial listening mode and mode family that will be applied to any incoming data stream on that specific input. However, setting the input Mode Family and Mode parameters does not prevent other listening modes from being available through the Mode buttons.

The Front Panel Mode  and  buttons allow the user to quickly scan through the available listening modes in the selected family for a given input or incoming data stream. The Remote Control Channel  and  buttons perform the same function.

To select a d ifferent Mode Family, the remote control touchscreen must be set to the first page of the JBL menu. Then selecting DOLBY, DTS, DSP or STER from the touchscreen of the remote control switches the Mode button selections to any listening modes available for each of those families, respectively.

The AV2 process of signal identification and listening mode selection is shown below:

Incoming Signal

AV2 builds the

available mode list

AV2 identifies

incoming signal

AV2 identifies which

surround modes have

been turned off

DTS AND DOLBY LISTENING MODES

When a DTS soundtrack is playing, the DTS Mode Family menu contains two options. The DTS selection provides the currently available DTS listening modes. The Dolby selection contains two additional listening modes: DTS + PLIIx Film and DTS + PLIIx Music.

Note: These DTS and Dolby listening modes are ONLY available when there is an incoming DTS data stream.

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AVAILABLE LISTENING MODES

The following table provides a complete listing of the listening modes available for each of the incoming audio or video formats currently available. Shaded cells indicate that there are no available modes in that Mode Family for that specific incoming data stream.

Note: The table identifies all of the possible formats, but depending upon the Input setup and the Surround Configuration of the AV2, all of these modes may not be available for selection .

Incoming PCM Data Stream

PCM 32kHz

PCM 44.1/48kHz 2-channel

PCM 88.2kHz 2-channel

PCM 96kHz 2-channel

PCM 176.4/192kHz 2-channel

PCM 44.1/48kHz

5.1-channel

PCM 88.2kHz

5.1-channel

Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Stereo

PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game

Pro Logic

VS 2-SP REF and WIDE

VS 3-SP REF and WIDE

VS 4-SP WIDE VS 5-SP WIDE

PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game

Pro Logic

PLIIx Film and Music

Neo 6: 6ch Cinema

Neo 6: 6ch Music

Neo 6: 5ch Cinema

Neo 6: 5ch Music

Neo 6: 3ch Cinema

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

Logic 7 5CH FILM

Logic 7 5CH MUSIC

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

Logic 7 5CH FILM

Logic 7 5CH MUSIC

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

Hall 1 5ch Hall 1 6ch Hall 2 5ch Hall 2 6ch

2-ch Stereo 5-ch Stereo 7-ch Stereo

PCM MULTI**

PCM 96kHz

5.1-channel

**With PCM 5.1 audio input, one additional listening mode is available – the AUDIO STATUS menu indicates that the audio is PCM 3/2.1, the mode family is PCM MULTI, and the mode is STANDARD, which applies only bass management and tone controls to the incoming PCM 5.1 audio.

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

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Incoming DOLBY Data Stream

Dolby Digital 1.0

Dolby Digital 2.0

Dolby Digital 4.1

Dolby Digital 5.0

Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Stereo

VS 2-SP REF and WIDE

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY D STEREO

PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game

Pro Logic VS 2-SP REF and WIDE VS 3-SP REF and WIDE

VS 4-SP WIDE VS 5-SP WIDE

DOLBY DIGITAL

PLIIx Film and Music

Digital EX

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY D STEREO

VS 2-SP REF and WIDE

VS 4-SP WIDE

D+PLIIX Film and Music

Digital EX

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY D STEREO

VS 2-SP REF and WIDE

VS 3-SP REF and WIDE

VS 4-SP WIDE VS 5-SP WIDE

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

Logic 7 5CH FILM

Logic 7 5CH MUSIC

Dolby Digital 5.1

D+PLIIX Film and Music

Digital EX

DOLBY DIGITAL

DOLBY D STEREO

VS 2-SP REF and WIDE

VS 3-SP REF and WIDE

VS 4-SP WIDE VS 5-SP WIDE

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Incoming DTS Data Stream

DTS 5.1 MATRIX

DTS 96/24

DTS 6.1 DISCRETE

DTS 5.1 and

DTS 20-bit 5.1 ch CD

Incoming ANALOG Data Stream

Analog, 2-channel

48kHz sample rate

Analog, 2-channel

96kHz sample rate

Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Stereo

DTS+PLIIx Film and Music*

*These modes are only

available when a DTS source is playing and the Dolby Mode Family button is pressed on the remote.

Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Stereo

PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game

P r o L o g i c

V S 2 - S P R E F a n d W I D E

V S 3 - SP R E F a n d W I D E

V S 4 - S P W I D E VS 5-SP WIDE

PLIIx Film, Music and Game

PLII Film, Music and Game

Pro Logic

DTS-ES MATRIX

DTS

DTS STEREO

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 ST

DTS NEO:6

DTS-ES DISCRETE

DTS

DTS STEREO

DTS NEO:6

DTS

DTS STEREO

Neo 6: 6ch Cinema

Neo 6: 6ch Music

Neo 6: 5ch Cinema

Neo 6: 5ch Music

Neo 6: 3ch Cinema

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

Logic 7 5CH FILM

Logic 7 5CH MUSIC

Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

Logic 7 5CH FILM

Logic 7 5CH MUSIC

Hall 1 5ch Hall 1 6ch Hall 2 5ch Hall 2 6ch

2-ch Stereo

2-ch Bypass*

5-ch Stereo 7-ch Stereo

*The 2-channel Bypass mode is ONLY available if the Tone Controls parameter is set to OFF.

Analog, 5-channel

48kHz and 96kHz sample rate

Analog, 7-channel

48kHz and 96kHz sample rate

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Logic 7 7CH FILM

Logic 7 7CH MUSIC

5-CHANNEL

5.1-ch Bypass

5-CHANNEL

5.1-ch Bypass 7-CHANNEL

7.1-ch Bypass

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LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS

The following table provides a brief description of each listening mode.

Logic 7 Film Logic 7 Music

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic II Film Music Game Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Film Music Game

Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Wide

DTS 5.1

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete

A proprietary JBL technology, the advanced Logic 7 mode extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Film 7.1 and Music 7.1 are tailored specifically for use with rear speakers, while Film 5.1 and Music 5.1 are specifically formatted for use without rear speakers. The Film modes should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding to experience increased center-channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans. The Music modes enhance the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that seems broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

Note: Logic 7 Film is designed for use with a center channel. If your speaker system does not have a center channel, then use Logic 7 Music.

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency-effects channel. This mode does not use the rear speakers.

Available when the receiver is configured for 7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is an extended version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 7.1 sound field is available. Even if a source does not contain specific EX encoding, the special algorithm may be used to derive a 7.1-channel output.

Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete, left, center, right, right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround-encoded programs and conventional stereo sources. The Dolby Pro Logic II Film mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Game mode is designed to enhance the soundtrack of video games for either dedicated consoles or computers. The Pro Logic mode re-creates the original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation format.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark matrix-surround technology, which creates a discrete 7.1 sound field from matrix-surround or two-channel stereo sources when your system is configured for surround back speakers. Film, Music and Game versions are available that customize the processing to the type of source in use. These modes may also be used to create 7.1 sound fields from 5.1 digital soundtracks.

Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers are close together. Depending upon the number of speakers available in your system, a variety of different sound field options are available for both the Reference and Wide modes.

When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music, or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency effects channel.

When the speaker configuration is set for 7.1-channel operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES Discrete-encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels, plus a separate low-frequency effects channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

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DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music

DTS Neo:6

DTS 96/24

Hall 1 and Hall 2

5-Channel Stereo 7-Channel Stereo

2-Channel Stereo

2-Channel Stereo Bypass

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a three-channel, five-channel, or six-channel surround presentation from conventional matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of the DTS Neo:6® mode when a program with any type of matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of the DTS Neo:6 mode for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo program is being played.

The DTS Neo:6 mode is designed for use with matrix-encoded digital signals. This mode is available when Digital DTS 96/24™, DTS 5.1 and DTS 20-bit

5.1 CH CD data streams are active. The DTS Neo:6 mode derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are present (rear speakers will be in parallel). It derives five channels when only side speakers are present.

The DTS 96/24 mode is available on specially-encoded (and labeled) optical discs that offer five channels of audio with a 96kHz sampling rate that delivers greatly improved audio performance. When a DTS 96/24 disc is in use and the player is connected with a digital link, the mode is selected automatically.

The Hall modes, for both 5-channel and 7-channel systems, create sound fields that resemble a small- (Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall.

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels. If the AV2 has been configured for 6.1-/7.1-channel operation, both of these options are available for selection. If the AV2 has been configured for 5.1-channel operation, only the 5-Channel Stereo option is available.

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents pure left- and right-channel stereo programs. The bass management processing that routes low frequencies to the subwoofers is still active.

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents pure left- and right-channel stereo programs. The bass management processing that routes low frequencies to the subwoofers is still active. This mode does not allow any user modification of the audio, such as bass or treble adjustments.

Note: This mode is only available when the Tone Controls are set to OFF.

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5.1-CHANNEL AND 7.1-CHANNEL DIRECT INPUTS

There are four listening modes available for use with surround sources such as DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray players. These listening modes are for use when the AV2 8-channel direct inputs are in use. We recommend you use these listening modes under the following conditions:

• 5.1 BYPASS – Use this listening mode when the Surround Back L/R inputs are NOT in use and the input source device has its own internal bass management system. The incoming audio stream passes from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog-to-digital conversion. This mode also mutes the unusued input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

• 5-CHANNEL – Use this listening mode when the Surround Back L/R inputs are NOT in use and the input source device does NOT have its own internal bass management system. In this mode, the analog source is converted to digital so that it uses the same bass management options for the direct input as used for all other inputs. This mode also mutes the unusued input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

• 7.1 BYPASS – Use this listening mode when the 8-channel direct inputs are in use and the input source device has its own internal bass management system. The incoming audio stream passes from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog-to-digital conversion.

• 7-CHANNEL – Use this listening mode when the 8-channel direct inputs are in use and the input source device does NOT have its own internal bass management system. In this mode, the analog source is converted to digital so that it uses the same bass management options for the direct input as used for all other inputs.

DTS AND DOLBY STATUS DISPLAYS

The upper right-hand corner of the front panel two-line display may indicate status information regarding the incoming source. If a Dolby or DTS source is input and the AV2 is configured to a surround system, the following status indicators may be displayed to indicate the state of the incoming source:

•ES-ON: Indicates when an encoded DTS signal, discrete or matrix, is input to the surround back channels. “ON” indicates that the condition exists, or is active; “OF” indicates that the condition does not exist, or is off.

• DS-ON: Indicates when the input signal is encoded with Dolby Surround under the Dolby 2.0 standard. “ON” indicates that the condition exists, or is active; “OF” indicates that the condition does not exist, or is off.

•EX-ON: Indicates when Dolby Surround EX is input with the digital stream, if a surround channel (3/2 or 2/2) exists. “ON” indicates that the condition exists, or is active; “OF” indicates that the condition does not exist, or is off.

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SURROUND CONFIGURATION

Selecting the SETUP menu, SURROUND CONFIG option opens the Surround Configuration menu, which is used to customize the list of available listening modes that can be applied to incoming signals. Each Mode Family has a subset of available listening modes that can be turned off. If the listening mode is set to OFF, then the applicable listening modes in that family are not available for selection from the mode buttons. If the listening mode is ON, then the applicable listening modes in that family are available for selection.

These are not input-specific settings; if a Mode Family option is turned off, it is removed from the list of available listening modes for ALL inputs, and regardless of the incoming data stream. Some modes, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and the Stereo modes in the PCM menus, cannot be excluded from the mode selections.

Note: The Logic 7 Default parameter is the one exception in the Surround Configuration menu – this parameter has different functionality, as described on the following page.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP

SURROUND CONFIG

DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

SURROUND CONFIG

LOGIC 7 DEFAULT: ON DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL DOLBY 2.0 DTS PCM 44.1/48 kHz

PCM 96kHz

DTS

DTS 96/24: ON DTS NEO:6: ON

DTS-ES MATRIX: ON DTS-ES DISCRETE: ON LOGIC 7: ON

STEREO DOWN MIX: ON

PCM 96kHz

LOGIC 7: ON DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON DTS NEO:6: ON 5/7 CH STEREO: ON

DOLBY 2.0

DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF LOGIC 7: ON

PCM 44.1/48 kHz

LOGIC 7: ON

DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF

DTS NEO:6: ON HALL: ON 5/7 CH STEREO: ON

DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL

DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF LOGIC 7: ON

STEREO DOWN MIX: ON

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LOGIC 7 DEFAULT OFF, ON

SURROUND CONFIGSETUP

Allows the user to choose the Logic 7 mode as the default surround mode for all incoming audio signals. If this parameter is OFF, then the AV2 selects the native format of the incoming signal as the default listening mode. If set to ON, then all incoming audio signals are defaulted to the Logic 7 listening modes.

Setting the Logic 7 Default to ON does not prevent other listening modes from being available through the Mode buttons. Selecting the DOLBY, DTS, DSP or STER soft button on the remote control switches the Mode menu selections to any listening modes available for those families.

Note: The Logic 7 Default is the only menu item in the Surround Config menu that has different functionality.

LOGIC 7 DEFAULT

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DOLBY CONFIGURATION

Selecting the SETUP menu, DOLBY CONFIG option opens the Dolby Configuration menu, which is used to configure the Dolby surround modes for optimum performance.

DIMENSION R-1, R-2, R-3, O, F-1, F-2, F-3

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG

DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

DOLBY CONFIGURATION

MODE: DOLBY PLII MUSIC

CENTER WIDTH:3 DIMENSION: 0 PANORAMA: OFF NIGHT: OFF

DOLBY CONFIGSETUP

Alters the perceived depth of the surround field by creating a shallower presentation (F-1 to F-3) that appears to move the center of the sound field toward the front of the room or a deeper presentation (R-1 to R-3) that appears to move the sound field toward the rear of the room.

PANORAMA OFF, ON

DIMENSION

Note: The Dolby Configuration only applies to the Dolby PLII Music and Dolby PLIIx Music listening modes. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode requires a 7.1-channel configured system.

MODE PLII, PLIIx

DOLBY CONFIGSETUP

Selects the MODE parameter, which chooses between the Dolby PLII Music and Dolby PLIIx Music listening modes.

MODE

CENTER WIDTH 0 TO 7

DOLBY CONFIGSETUP

Adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front soundstage between the center and front left/right speakers. The higher settings spread the center channel sound more broadly into the left and right channels, while a lower number produces a tigher center channel presentation. The Center Width range is 0 to 7 in single increments.

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CENTER WIDTH

SETUP

DOLBY CONFIG

PANORAMA

Appears to increase the sound presentation along the sides of the room by extending the stereo image to include surround channel signals, which enhances the sense of surround sound by creating a “wraparound” effect with side-wall imaging.

NIGHT OFF, MID, MAX

DOLBY CONFIGSETUP

Adjusts the audio settings for Night mode. The Night mode uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. Use the MID setting for mild compression and the MAX setting for more severe compression.

NIGHT

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MUTE LEVELS

Selecting the SETUP menu, MUTE LEVELS option opens the Mute Levels menu, which is used to adjust the mute levels of both the Main Zone and Zone 2 audio outputs.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

MAIN ZONE FULL, –10, –20, –30, –40dB

MUTE LEVELSSETUP

Allows you to choose different levels of attenuation for Main Zone audio muting. The FULL setting completely mutes the box. The other available settings perform incremental muting.

ZONE 2 FULL, –10, –20, –30, –40dB

MUTE LEVELSSETUP

Allows you to choose different levels of attenuation for Zone 2 audio muting. The FULL setting completely mutes the box. The other available settings perform incremental muting.

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

MAIN ZONE

ZONE-2

MUTE LEVELS MAIN ZONE: -30dB

ZONE-2: -30dB

POWER ON SETTINGS

Selecting the SETUP menu, POWER ON SETTINGS option opens the Power On Settings menu, which provides user preferences to the Power On Volume and Dock Auto Power settings.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

POWER ON VOL LAST, –80dB TO –10dB

POWER ON SETTINGSSETUP

Identifies the starting volume level when the AV2 is powered on. The Last parameter sets the volume to the same volume that existed when the unit was put into Standby or powered off from the rear panel switch. The Power On Volume can be set from –80dB to –10dB in 1dB increments.

DOCK AUTO POWER OFF, ON

POWER ON SETTINGSSETUP

If the Dock Auto Power parameter is set to ON, then if an iPod is playing when plugged into the dock, it will take the AV2 out of Standby mode and select the Dock input. If the Dock Auto Power parameter is set to OFF, then the AV2 does not respond when a

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS

BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

POWER ON VOL

Dock AUTO POWER

POWER ON SETTINGS POWER ON VOL: -30dB Dock AUTO POWER: ON

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running iPod is plugged into the dock. For more information about the Dock input and controls, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls.

Note: If the Main Zone is OFF when the AV2 is put into Standby, when the iPod is plugged into the dock, the AV2 powers up but the Main Zone remains OFF. At that point, the user must manually select the Dock input.

JBL BASSQ SETTINGS

The BassQ parameter is only used if the JBL BassQ automatic room mode correction processor is also in use.

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

The BassQ parameter can be set to YES or NO. The parameter should be set to NO, except when the system also contains the JBL BassQ automatic room mode correction processor. In this case, setting the BassQ parameter to YES optimizes the outputs of the AV2 for use with the JBL BassQ system. The default setting for this parameter is NO.

Note: If the AV2 processor is returned to its factory default settings, this parameter will need to be reactivated (set to YES) to be used with the JBL BassQ system.

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG MUTE LEVELS POWER ON SETTINGS

BASSQ*: NO

*CHECK MANUAL FIRST

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AUDIO CONTROLS

Selecting AUDIO CONTROLS opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu. All of the Audio Controls interact with the AUTOCAL settings, except for the Audio Status parameter.

MAIN MENU

AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUTO EQ: ON EQ PRESET EQ ADJUST TONE CONTROLS: OFF BASS: 0dB TREBLE: 0dB AUDIO STATUS

AUTO EQ OFF, ON

AUDIO CONTROLS

If the AUTOCAL process is performed and the settings are saved, then the Auto EQ parameter identifies if the saved AUTOCAL settings are being actively applied to the system. When the Auto EQ parameter is OFF, the AUTOCAL settings are not applied.

Note: When the AUTO EQ parameter is set to OFF, the EQ ADJUST parameter is also not applied.

AUTO EQ: ON

EQ PRESET PRESET 1, PRESET 2, PRESET 3, USER

AUDIO CONTROLS

Identifies the three preset locations where the AUTOCAL settings are saved, and displays the state of each preset (saved or unused). The Active PS, or Active Preset, parameter identifies the preset

EQ PRESET

EQ PRESET EQ ADJUST HF SHELF: 0dB

AUDIO STATUS

INPUT: HD+ NAME: CONNECTOR: ANALOG 3 AUDIO: - - MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 MODE: MUSIC 5.1

ACTIVE PS: USER

PRESET 1: FACTORY

PRESET 2: FACTORY

PRESET 3: FACTORY

location that is currently active if the AUTO EQ parameter is set to ON for any input. The Active Preset can be set to any of the three saved preset locations.

The Preset locations cannot be selected and are present only to identify the current state of each location. If the location indicates “SET”, then the preset location has AUTOCAL settings saved to it. If the location indicates “FACTORY”, then the preset location has not been used and remains at the default factory settings.

Note: If all three Preset locations indicate “FACTORY”, then the AUTOCAL procedure has not yet been done, or at the least, the settings have not been saved.

For more information on the AUTOCAL process, refer to Section 3: Setup.

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To load a different saved EQ Preset into the system:

1. Decide which saved Preset location you want to load.

2. Select ACTIVE PS from the EQ PRESET menu.

3. Use the  or  cursors to select the Preset location you want to load.

4. Press the cursor to save the selection.

When the Active PS is set to “USER”, this indicates a factory default condition.

Note: Once a Preset location has been selected and saved, the factory default “USER” option is no longer available for selection. Before a preset location is saved, toggling the EQ on and off results in a noticeable change in the subwoofer output level. This is normal behavior.

HF SHELF +8dB to –8dB

AUDIO CONTROLS

EQ ADJUST

Located in the EQ ADJUST menu, the HF SHELF control acts as a high-frequency shelf filter, which boosts or cuts frequencies above 1kHz. The HF SHELF parameter can be adjusted from +8dB to –8dB in 1dB increments.

HF SHELF

Note: When the Tone Controls are OFF, the Mode Family is set to STEREO, and the incoming audio data stream is stereo analog, there are four different listening modes available: 7CH STEREO, 5CH STEREO, 2CH STEREO and 2CH BYPASS. Refer to the “Listening Modes” section of Section 3: Setup for more information.

BASS +6dB to –6dB

AUDIO CONTROLS

Controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to all of the audio outputs. Bass is an independent setting for each input, NOT a global setting. The BASS parameter can be adjusted from +6dB to -6dB in 1dB increments.

BASS

TREBLE +6dB to –6dB

AUDIO CONTROLS

Controls the amount of high-frequency boost or cut applied to all of the audio outputs except for the subwoofers. Treble is an independent setting for each input, NOT a global setting. The TREBLE parameter can be adjusted from +6dB to –6dB in 1dB increments.

TREBLE

Note: The HF SHELF parameter does not adjust the timbre of the rear speakers in the 7-CHANNEL listening mode.

TONE CONTROLS OFF, ON

AUDIO CONTROLS

Activates or deactivates the Bass and Treble Tone controls. Bass and Treble controls are only active when the Tone Control parameter is set to ON.

TONE CONTROLS: OFF

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AUDIO STATUS

AUDIO CONTROLS

The AUDIO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying the current audio status of the AV2.

• INPUT identifies the currently selected input.

• NAME identifies the customer-chosen name, if any, for the currently selected input.

• CONNECTOR identifies the current audio connector in use.

• AUDIO identifies what type of audio signal is in use.

• MODE FAMILY identifies the currently selected mode family.

• MODE identifies the currently selected listening mode.

Note: The Audio line is dashed out if the audio input is analog.

AUDIO STATUS

INPUT: HD+ NAME: CONNECTOR: ANALOG 3 AUDIO: - - MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 MODE: MUSIC 5.1

VIDEO STATUS

The VIDEO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying the current video status of the AV2.

VIDEO STATUS INPUT RESOL: - - -

COPY PROTECTION: OFF V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA OUTPUT RESOL: - - COMPONENT OUT: 480i S-VIDEO OUT: OFF COMPOSITE OUT: OFF

• INPUT RESOL identifies the current input resolution setting.

• COPY PROTECTION identifies the current status of copy protection.

• V-PROCESS identifies the current setting of the video processor.

• OUTPUT RESOL identifies the current output resolution setting of the HDMI and Component outputs.

Note: The HDMI and component output resolution values are always the same, unless copy protection is active. In some cases, copy-protected inputs can restrict the component output format options.

• COMPONENT OUT identifies the currently selected component output status as described below.

• S-VIDEO OUT identifies the currently selected S-video output status as described below.

• COMPOSITE OUT identifies the currently selected composite output status as described below.

The Component, S-Video and Composite Out parameters all reflect the interaction between the input type (which is not listed in the Video Status menu), the copy-protection status, the video process parameter setting and the current output resolution.

Therefore:

• COMPONENT OUT displays “OFF” if the component output is disabled for the current video input and processing configuration. Otherwise, it displays “Enabled”.

• S-VIDEO OUT displays “OFF” if the S-video output is disabled for the current video input and processing configuration. Otherwise, it displays the current output resolution.

• COMPOSITE OUT displays “OFF” if the composite output is disabled for the current video input and processing configuration. Otherwise, the current output resolution is displayed.

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PC and Dock Overview ...............................................................5-2

PC Controls.................................................................................5-2

Setting Up to Play..................................................................................... 5-2

Playing PC Media...................................................................................... 5-3

Dock Functionality ......................................................................5-4

Connecting the Dock to the AV2 .............................................................. 5-4

Selecting the Correct iPod Insert ............................................................... 5-4

Docking the iPod ...................................................................................... 5-5

Dock Two-Line Display Characteristics ...................................................... 5-5

Controlling the iPod with the AV2............................................................. 5-6

Charging the iPod..................................................................................... 5-6

Removing the iPod ................................................................................... 5-6

Zone 2 iPod Controls ................................................................................ 5-7

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PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW

Unlike the other 10 inputs of the AV2 processor, the PC and Dock inputs are NOT interchangeable. These two inputs have specific audio-only functionality that is exclusive to these individual inputs.

The PC input is tied to the USB jack on the rear panel and is only for use with media software on a computer. The Dock input is tied to the Dock connector on the rear panel and is only for use with iPod players that are connected to the Dock input via the optional iPod docking station. The dock controls and features are discussed in later sections of this chapter.

While both of these inputs have devoted touch screen menu controls using the remote control, there are NO front panel controls for use with the Dock or PC inputs.

Note: The audio input for the PC and Dock inputs is not user-adjustable. However, the video input for these two inputs can be set to any of the available rear panel video inputs and are as fully customizable as any of the other 10 inputs.

In addition to these Main Zone differences, the PC and Dock inputs also behave differently in Zone 2 operation. Unlike the other inputs, the PC and Dock inputs in Zone 2 operate independently of both each other and the other 10 inputs, regardless of what is playing in the Main Zone. Any combination of these two inputs may be selected in the Main Zone and Zone 2, including the selection of one input playing simultaneously in both zones. In addition, if one of these inputs is playing in the Main Zone, you can freely choose any other Analog input in Zone 2.

PC CONTROLS

The AV2 is capable of direct connection to a computer for audio playback. Once connected, playback of audio streams from a computer are possible through your AV2 processor, with all the power and performance of your own speakers and the enhanced multichannel playback made possible through the use of Logic 7, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS Neo:6 processing.

SETTING UP TO PLAY

The AV2 processor connects to a PC-compatible computer through the USB jack on the rear panel. Connect one of the available USB jacks on your computer to the USB jack on the AV2 rear panel using a cable with one standard USB connector and one USB “Mini B” connector. Only the PC input can be used with computer media players.

Note: The PC Input setup displays Digital Audio as USB, Analog Audio as NONE, and the Dig/Anlg Auto parameter is dashed out. These three parameters cannot be changed for the PC input.

The AV2 may be used with PC-compatible computers running Microsoft Windows installed, Windows Vista

Media Center Edition software with Service Pack 1 or higher installed. In addition, you will need to have a media player installed on the computer. The AV2 has been tested for operation with

Windows Media compatible with many other popular players such as iTunes

Winamp the latest version of the player installed to ensure the best compatibility and performance.

and RealPlayer® applications. Always verify that you have

2000 software with Service Pack 4 or higher

software, Windows XP or Windows XP

Player Version 8.0 and above, but it is also

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When the connection between a computer and the AV2 is made for the first time, or if the USB connection is plugged into a different USB jack on a computer or hub that has not been previously connected to the AV2, you will see a series of pop-up messages from the Windows program to indicate that the computer is configuring itself for the new device. Since the AV2 provides a number of different functions, you may see the “Found New Hardware” message up to four times, one each for “A/V Receiver,” “Compatible Device,” “Audio Receiver”, and “Human Interface Device.”

CAUTION!

Do NOT power-cycle the computer while connected to the AV2 with the PC input selected. The computer MUST be on and connected to the AV2 rear panel USB jack BEFORE selecting the PC input on the AV2. Selecting the PC input first may cause a burst of loud noise that may be damaging to the speakers or the listener’s hearing. We assume no responsibility for damage caused in this manner.

PLAYING PC MEDIA

Before selecting the PC input on the AV2, make certain that the media player has been opened on the computer and is the “top” or active screen. The remote control PC input commands

will not operate the media player if it is minimized or “behind” other programs.

You are now ready to begin playing music. The AV2 remote control or the computer media player program can be used to control the play, pause, skip forward and skip back features of the media player.

Using the AV2 remote control:

• Page 4 of the “JBL” touch screen menu provides media player

controls for use with the PC input.

•The PC

is not active, pressing this option starts the playlist. If the playlist is already playing, then pressing this option pauses it.

•The PC– option mimics the Skip Back control. Pressing this

option causes the media player to skip back a track in the playlist.

•The PC+ option mimics the Skip Forward control. Pressing this

option causes the media player to skip forward a track in the playlist.

Once playback is started, the audio from a USB source is treated the same as any other 2-channel audio source, and you may apply any of the appropriate surround processing modes.

|| option mimics the Pause/Play control. If the playlist

Note: Whenever the USB jack is connected to the computer, the RV-5 will be selected as the sound card for the computer, even while the AV2 is in Standby.

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DOCK FUNCTIONALITY

The optional iPod docking station allows you to enter a new world of listening enjoyment made possible by combining the storage capacity and playback flexibility of an iPod (not included) with the sonic power of your AV2 processor. Operation is easy – you can use your AV2 remote control to access and control your iPod selections. Just one simple connection and you’re ready to go!

Note: This functionality is available ONLY if you have purchased the optional iPod docking station. Refer to Section 1: Getting Started for ordering details.

CONNECTING THE DOCK TO THE AV2

Before connecting the dock, turn the AV2 off using either the main power switch or the Standby button.

With the AV2 off, press the button on each side of the connector at the end of the dock cable and insert this plug into the Dock connector on the rear panel of the AV2. The connector is keyed to only connect in one way. If you inadvertently try to plug the connector in the wrong way, do not force it. Simply invert the connector and try again.

Once the Dock connector is attached to the dock accessory, select the Dock input. The AV2 front panel two-line display indicates that the input is “UNPLUGGED...”. The status remains as “UNPLUGGED” until an iPod is actually docked.

Note: The Dock Input setup displays Digital Audio as NONE, Analog Audio as Dock (or “UNPLUGGED” if there is no iPod connected to the AV2), and the Dig/Anlg Auto parameter is dashed out. These three parameters cannot be changed for the Dock Input.

When the iPod is initially plugged into the AV2, the iPod goes to the top of its music menu. When the iPod is removed, the iPod menu goes to the root menu.

If the AV2 is in Standby mode with the Dock AUTO POWER parameter set to ON and the iPod currently playing a track when it is plugged into the dock, the track continues to play and the 2-line display shows the current track information.

SELECTING THE CORRECT iPod INSERT

Each iPod model is a slightly different size, making it necessary to use an insert that matches your specific iPod to the Dock. The Dock is shipped with the insert for the iPod Nano Video 3rd generation 4GB/8GB model already installed; if you own this model, no further changes are necessary.

Press buttons when inserting or removing the plug.

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If you own a different iPod, first select the insert that matches your model. The model identification is printed on the back of each of the four extra inserts supplied with the dock.

Note: The iPod Shuffle is not supported by the optional iPod docking station.

JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor PC and Dock Controls

To remove the factory-installed insert, hold the dock with one hand as you grab the edges of the insert in the dock with your other hand, then pull straight up. Use the following as a guide to determine which insert is correct for your iPod model:

• For the iPod Nano Video 3rd generation 4GB/8GB model, use the insert marked “13” on the back.

Note: This is the insert that was installed into the dock at the factory.

• For the iPod Nano 1st and 2nd generation models, use the insert marked “NANO” on the back.

• For the iPod Video 5th generation 60GB/80GB or iPod Classic 160GB models, use the insert marked “5G VIDEO 60GB” on the back.

• For the iPod Video 5th generation 30GB, iPod U2 30GB, or iPod Classic 80GB models, use the insert marked “5G VIDEO 30GB” on the back.

• For the iPhone 4GB/8GB or iPod Touch 8GB/16GB models, use the insert marked “12 14” on the back.

Note: Two black curved rubber parts are included with this adaptor. Attach the thin one if you are using an iPhone or use the thicker one if you are using an iPod Touch.

Once you have selected the correct insert, place it over the well in the center of the dock and gently press it down so that it snaps into place.

DOCKING THE iPod

After placing the appropriate insert in the center well of the dock and connecting the dock to your receiver, dock your iPod by placing it into the insert, gently pressing it down until the connectors mate between the iPod and the dock.

Note: If you normally keep your iPod in a protective case, or “skin”, you will need to remove it before docking your iPod.

When the iPod is plugged into the dock, the iPod navigation controls are no longer accessible and the iPod screen will read “OK to disconnect“.

DOCK TWO-LINE DISPLAY CHARACTERISTICS

When the Dock input is selected, the two-line front panel display changes so that the left side of the display reflects the current iPod information. Initially, the two-line display on the AV2 displays “Menu” on the left side of the top line. “Playlists” and the number of playlists available are displayed on the left side of the bottom line. The ANLG signal type is identified on the top right side, and the current volume setting of the AV2 is identified on the bottom right side of the display, as shown:

MENU PLAYLISTS 11

Note: The name of the iPod is always included as the first playlist.

ANLG

–39dB

Note: Do not place an iPod in the dock unless an insert is installed; otherwise the iPod can’t connect properly and damage may occur to the dock and/or your iPod that is not covered by the warranty for either product.

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As the menus on the iPod are scrolled through, the top left side indicates the menu item selected, and the bottom left side indicates the menu items as they are scrolled through, as shown:

PLAYLIST 4 DINNER MIX

Note: The allotted space for iPod navigation descriptions is 14 characters. If a menu item is longer that this limitation, the displayed name is simply cut off at the 14-character point.

When a song is playing, the bottom of the two-line display identifies the track counter, the time left on the song, and whether the song is in PLAY or PAUSE mode. The top left side of the display continuously scrolls through the song title, artist and album title, as shown:

Title: Everybod... 0:57  –2:08

ANLG

–39dB

ANLG

–32dB

CONTROLLING THE iPod WITH THE AV2

To control the iPod once it is docked and connected to the AV2, use the remote control. Page 3 of the “JBL” menu layer of the remote control touchscreen is devoted to controlling the iPod.

Note: The following functionality is available only if there is a valid device connected to the Dock connector on the rear panel and the Dock input has been selected.

• The IPOD+ option mimics the Skip Forward control. Pressing this option causes the iPod to skip forward a track in the playlist.

•The CLIKoption mimics a counterclockwise click on the iPod.

•The CLIKoption mimics a clockwise click on the iPod.

• The MENU option mimics the MENU button on the iPod. The Menu button backs out of the menu structure, one level at a time, each time it is pressed.

• The SEL option mimics the SELECT button on the iPod. The SELECT button acts as a play button at the song level. The select button drills deeper into the menu structure, one level a time, each time it’s pressed.

•The

|| options mimic the Pause/Play control of the iPod. If the

playlist is not active, pressing either of these options starts the playlist. If the playlist is already playing, then pressing this option pauses it.

CHARGING THE iPod

You may leave your iPod in the dock even when you are not using it as a playback source. Whenever the iPod is docked and the AV2 is turned on, the dock will charge the battery in the iPod.

REMOVING THE iPod

To remove the iPod from the dock, grasp the sides of the iPod and pull it straight up, away from the dock.

Using the AV2 remote control:

• Page 3 of the “JBL” touchscreen menu provides iPod controls for use with the Dock input.

• The IPOD– option mimics the Skip Back control. Pressing this option causes the iPod to skip back a track in the playlist.

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ZONE 2 iPod CONTROLS

The AV2 Processor allows the Dock input and attached iPod to be accessed and output to either the Main Zone or the Zone 2 location. However, for the Dock inputs, the OSD and front panel display reflect ONLY the Main Zone activity. Therefore, if the iPod is accessed in Zone 2, there is no visible indication on the AV2 that a change has been made.

To control the iPod in Zone 2 via the remote control:

1. From the “Zone 2” menu layer, select the Dock input (number

pad key 8).

2. Page 1 of the “Zone 2” menu layer touchscreen provides the

iPod controls.

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Troubleshooting......................................................................... 6-2

AV2 Error Messages .................................................................... 6-7

Video Error Messages ................................................................................ 6-7

Autocal Error Messages .............................................................................6-8

Video Resolutions Table............................................................ 6-10

Routine Maintenance ............................................................... 6-12

Restoring Factory Default Settings ............................................ 6-12

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The AV2 does not power on.

1. Make sure the rear panel Power switch is set to the ON position.

2. Attempt to power on the AV2 with the front panel Standby button and remote control On button.

3. Examine the power cord to ensure a good connection between the rear panel AC input connector and the wall outlet.

4. Check the electrical circuit and breaker.

The remote control does not work.

1. Make sure that the remote control touchscreen is in the “JBL” or “Zone 2” menu layers. The remote control is a universal control designed to operate all of the home theater equipment in your system. In order to control the AV2, the remote control must be in the “JBL” or “Zone 2” menu layers.

2. Eliminate obstructions between the remote control and the front panel IR receiver. When the rear panel IR IN connector is not in use, the remote control must be in line of sight with the front panel IR receiver for proper operation. The remote control might also become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the AV2’s IR receiver.

3. Make sure the remote control batteries are correctly inserted with the proper polarity.

4. Replace the remote control batteries. When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition that prevents it from operating the AV2.

5. If using the optional RF-1 receiver, ensure that it is properly connected to the AV2 rear panel.

The AV2 is powered on, but there is no audio.

1. Make sure that the source device is powered on, playing audio, and set to the right output connector.

2. Make sure the volume level is audible. Volume level can be adjusted with the front panel volume knob or the remote control VOL  and  buttons.

3. Make sure the audio has not been muted. The message “MUTE ON” is displayed on the on-screen and front panel displays when audio has been muted in the Main Zone. In addition, the MUTE button on the front panel lights red when the Main Zone mute is active and green when the Zone 2 mute is active. If both Zones are muted, the Mute button lights amber. To deactivate mute, press the Mute button or adjust the volume level.

4. Verify that all rear panel input and output connections are correct.

5. Check the INPUT SETUP menu, DIG AUDIO and ANLG AUDIO parameters to ensure the appropriate audio connector is assigned to the selected input.

6. Verify that the incoming audio signal is compatible with the input chosen.

Note: The rear panel input connectors marked S/PDIF INPUTS (RCA and TOSLINK connectors) are not compatible with MP3 sources.

The subwoofer(s) distorts frequently.

The likely cause for the subwoofer(s) to distort is either an incorrectly set output level or the subwoofer high-pass filter is set too low. Verify that the SUB/LFE LPF setting (subwoofer crossover point) is set correctly. If correct, try setting the SUB HPF setting to a higher value to resolve the issue. Refer to Section 3: Setup for more information.

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A humming sound is present in the audio.

1. If a cable TV connection is present, disconnect the cable from the wall outlet. If this eliminates the humming sound, a ground loop isolation device is required. Contact your dealer or cable provider for assistance.

2. Disconnect components one at a time to isolate the problem. Once the problem is identified, make sure the associated component is properly grounded and connected to the same electrical circuit as the AV2 processor.

RF interference is present in the audio or video.

1. Make sure the AV2 is not positioned too close to RF-emitting devices.

2. Move such items one at a time to isolate which device is causing the problem.

3. Replace unshielded cables with shielded cables wherever possible.

Audio sounds are distorted when using analog audio inputs.

The likely cause for distorted audio while using the analog audio inputs is that the input voltage is too high. The AV2 analog inputs have a maximum rating of 2 Vrms. Any input voltages higher than this limit will exhibit audible distortion.

In the SEMI AUTOCAL Test, the Far Field Test keeps failing.

1. Ensure that the microphone is placed in your preferred seating location.

2. Ensure that the volume is set to –20dB.

3. In the Speakers menu, ensure that none of the speakers connected to the system have a crossover selection of NONE.

During the Far Field Test, test tones are sent to ALL speaker locations, regardless of the settings identified in the Speakers menu. Therefore, every speaker that is plugged in MUST have a crossover setting other than NONE for the Far Field test to be successful. If a crossover is set to NONE but the speaker is plugged in, the test will fail because it will “see” a speaker that is identified as having no crossover point.

4. Refer to the “AUTOCAL Error Messages” section found later in this chapter for more information about specific error messages related to the AUTOCAL process.

The volume won’t go to the +10dB maximum level.

The speaker output level settings may affect the maximum volume level of the AV2 processor. The maximum volume level is +10dB minus the maximum output level setting of any speaker. Thus, if your front L/R output levels are set to +3dB, the maximum allowable volume level is +10dB minus 3dB, or +7dB.

To correct the problem, reduce the analog audio output from the connected device using the volume or level control. If neither is available, an intermediate device may be required. Contact your JBL dealer for assistance.

The picture on the video monitor is all one color.

This is a synchronization problem when using an HDMI connection. When the source device and video monitor do not sync correctly, the color spacing may not load correctly. When the monitor color is all red, or all green, it means that only half of the color spacing data was loaded into the video monitor.

To correct the problem, simply enter the OSD menu and then exit out again. This will resync the video and should clear the error.

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The AV2 is powered on, but there is no video.

1. Examine the video cables – particularly the S-video cables – to ensure a good connection to the associated component.

2. Check the INPUT SETUP menu, VIDEO IN parameter to ensure the appropriate video connector is assigned to the selected input.

3. Set the V-PROCESS parameter to BYPASS. This setting doesn’t apply any video processing and outputs the signal in the same resolution and format as the incoming signal.

4. Refer to the “Video Error Messages” section found later in this chapter for more information about specific video-related error messages.

5. Verify that the selected output is not analog with an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) input source. Source material that carries HDCP encoding is only available through the HDMI output. No video is output on the analog output connectors.

6. Verify that the input type selected on the video monitor matches the selected output on the AV2.

Video is shifted to the left.

When the AV2 has both component and HDMI cables connected to a video monitor with the Faroudja processing active, the Faroudja processing may cause the video to shift to the left when the component output is selected, particularly at higher resolution settings.

To correct the issue, change the DISPLAY CONNECTION parameter from HDMI/DVI to ANALOG, or unplug the HDMI cable.

2. Use the  or  cursors to highlight SETUP and then press the  cursor, or press the SELECT button, to select the menu option.

3. Using the cursors, highlight and select DISPLAY SETUP.

4. Select CONNECTION. The parameter selection then flashes.

5. Use the  or  cursors to select ANALOG and then press the  cursor to save the selection.

6. Press EXIT to close the OSD menu.

The AV2 is exhibiting erratic behavior.

1. Change to a different input, then return to the original input. This may clear the discrepancy.

2. Put the AV2 into Standby mode. Wait 10 seconds. Then take the AV2 out of Standby mode.

3. Set the rear panel power switch of the AV2 to the OFF position. Wait 10 seconds. Then set the rear panel power switch to the ON position.

4. With the AV2’s rear panel power switch set to OFF, power-cycle all other devices that are connected to the AV2, such as DVD and CD players, projectors and monitors. When finished, restore power to the AV2 by setting the rear panel power switch to the ON position and then taking the AV2 out of Standby mode.

5. If the steps above do not resolve the behavior, document all user-defined settings on the Installation Worksheet that begins on page D-2. Then follow the instructions found later in this chapter to restore factory default settings.

To change the CONNECTION parameter:

1. Enter the OSD menu by pressing MENU on the remote control.

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VIDEO IN is set to NONE, but the monitor has a video error, or is showing a blue screen.

When the VIDEO IN parameter is set to NONE, the AV2 outputs a blue screen at 480i resolution. This blue screen cannot be disabled. If the monitor does not support 480i resolution, the monitor may display an error message.

Note: This condition can also exist when the VIDEO IN parameter has been set up, but there is no active incoming signal.

The two-line OSD display does not appear on the video monitor.

• Verify that the two-line OSD parameter under the Setup -> Display Setup -> On-Screen Display menu is not set to OFF.

• Verify the video input source. The two-line OSD is supported only at 480i and 576i resolutions when the incoming video source is digital.

While using HDMI connections, the video monitor is behaving oddly.

Connecting together all the components of your home theater system with HDMI cables depends upon every piece of equipment functioning in synchronization. If the timing of any one piece is out of sync, then odd results can occur. For example, an out-of-sync source might cause incorrect colors to appear on the screen, or to shift all of the video to the left or towards the top of the screen. If the video monitor sync is off, it might load the color spacing incorrectly so that the screen appears to be all one color, instead of displaying normal color. In short, an out-of-sync signal can cause a number of odd results.

others. Typically, power-cycling the AV2 will clear it, but some sync issues don’t need a power cycle to resync correctly. We suggest that you try the following:

1. Enter the OSD menu and then exit out again. This will resync the video.

2. Put the AV2 into Standby mode. Wait 10 seconds. Then take the AV2 out of Standby mode.

3. Power-cycle the AV2 by turning off the rear panel Power switch, wait at least 10 seconds and then turn the rear panel power switch to the ON position.

The AV2 is connected via USB to the PC, but the computer is playing with the sound card, not the AV2.

This condition may exist if the media player was already active when the USB cable was connected between the computer and the AV2 processor. With the media player actively playing, it may not “see” the USB connection. Close the media player, check the cable connections and then launch the media player again. Now it should see the USB connection and switch control to the AV2.

To correct the problem, the system needs to resync, which should clear the error. Some out-of-sync issues are easier to clear than

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Using the PC input, the remote control commands on page 4 of the JBL menu and page 2 of the ZONE 2 menu do not work.

1. Make sure that the computer is properly connected to the USB input of the AV2 processor.

2. Make sure that PC is selected as the active input on the AV2 processor.

3. Make sure that the media player has been opened on the computer and is playing audio.

4. Make sure the media player is the “top” or active screen on the computer. The AV2 remote control will not operate the media player if it is minimized or “behind” other programs.

CAUTION!

Do NOT power cycle the computer while connected to the AV2 with the PC input selected. The computer MUST be on and connected to the AV2 rear panel USB jack BEFORE selecting the PC input on the AV2. Selecting the PC input first may cause a burst of loud noise that may be damaging to the speakers or the listener’s hearing. We assume no responsibility for damage caused in this manner.

The iPod does not play or respond to commands from the AV2 remote control.

1. Make sure that the dock is properly connected to the AV2 processor.

2. Make sure that the dock is selected as the active input on the AV2 processor.

3. Make sure that the touchscreen of the AV2 remote control is in an iPod control page of the “JBL” or “ZONE 2” menu layer.

The front panel display and controls of the iPod do not operate when the iPod is docked and the Dock input is selected as the AV2’s active input.

This is normal behavior and does not indicate a problem with the iPod, the dock or the AV2 processor. Use the AV2 remote control to navigate the iPod functions. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls for further information.

The iPod does not seem to be functioning correctly.

Verify the video input setting of the Dock input in use. If the video input is set to an HDMI input source, the functionality of the iPod may be hindered.

If all else fails...

1. Using the Installation Worksheet that begins on page D-2, document all user-defined settings. Then refer to the “Restoring Factory Default Settings” section found later in this chapter to reset the AV2 to the factory settings.

Note: If you want to save your settings before restoring the factory defaults, you must save them manually. The Installation Worksheet in Appendix D has been provided to assist you.

2. Contact an authorized JBL dealer.

3. Go to www.jbl.com for instructions on how to reach customer service.

Note: Visit http://jbl.com/home/product_support/ to access the knowledge base for answers to frequently asked questions and additional troubleshooting information.

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AV2 ERROR MESSAGES

AV2 error messages are displayed on the OSD when certain error conditions exist. This section explains what each of these error messages means and how to fix each problem.

VIDEO ERROR MESSAGES

The following error messages apply specifically to video issues.

VIDEO PROCESS ERROR

This error message will display when the incoming data stream is at a higher resolution than the resolution of the VIDEO OUT parameter. The AV2 can up-sample a lower resolution to a higher resolution. However, it can not down-sample to a lower resolution setting.

To correct the problem, right-click to return to the VIDEO OUT Setup parameter and change the VIDEO OUT parameter to AUTO or to a resolution setting that is higher than that of the incoming data stream.

VIDEO PROCESS NOTICE

Video input resolution can not be higher than video output resolution when set to FAROUDJA. Please adjust settings.

PRESS > TO CONTINUE

VIDEO FORMAT OUTPUT ERROR

This error message will display when the AV2 is connected to an HDMI video monitor, but the VIDEO OUT parameter is set to a resolution that is not supported by the HDMI video monitor.

To correct the problem, right-click to return to the VIDEO OUT Setup parameter and change the VIDEO OUT parameter to AUTO or to a resolution setting that is supported by the video monitor.

HDCP VIDEO ERROR

This error message will display when the video monitor is not HDCP-compliant and the incoming data stream requires HDCP compliance. Typically, any HDMI source will require a HDCP-compliant video monitor.

VIDEO OUTPUT NOTICE

Video output resolution not supported by HDMI monitor. Please select a different VIDEO OUT resolution.

PRESS > TO CONTINUE

HDCP NOTICE

Display is not HDCP Capable

To correct the problem, change the incoming datastream to a non-HDCP source or change the video monitor to one that is HDCP-compliant.

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CHANGE MONITOR MESSAGE

This error message flashes on the 2-line OSD and front panel display when an analog signal is being sent to an HDMI monitor.

To correct the problem, change the video monitor setting to an analog input source.

CHANGE MONITOR TO ANALOG IN

AUTOCAL ERROR MESSAGES

The following error messages apply specifically to error conditions that exist during the AUTOCAL or SEMI AUTOCAL procedures, or that pertain to the saved AUTOCAL settings.

MICROPHONE OVERLOAD

ERROR

This error message will display when the microphone is placed too close to the speaker grille of the speaker under test during the Far Field, Near Field or Subwoofer Tests.

Verify microphone position and lower volume 6dB.

REPEAT TEST BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP

CAUTION!

If the microphone is too close to the speaker during testing, damage to the speaker or microphone may result.

FAR FIELD ERROR

This error message will display when the microphone does not detect sound from a speaker that has a crossover setting other than “NONE” during the Far Field Test.

To correct the problem, check the microphone position, verify the speaker cables are connected properly, verify that the volume level is correct and repeat the test.

NEAR FIELD ERROR

This error message will display when the Near Field test has failed. Typically, this failure occurs because the microphone is not in the proper position or the volume setting is too low.

To correct the problem, verify that the microphone is within two feet of the speaker under test, verify the speaker cables are connected properly, verify that the volume level is correct and repeat the test.

FAR FIELD ERROR Speakers detected: FRT-L: NO SIDE-R: NO CENTER: YES REAR-R: YES FRT-R: YES REAR-L: YES SIDE-L: YES Verify mic position and spkr connections.

If OK, raise volume 5dB. REPEAT TEST BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP

NEAR FIELD AUTOCAL ERROR

Verify mic position and spkr connections. If OK, raise volume 5dB.

REPEAT TEST BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP

To correct the problem, move the microphone further away from the speaker under test and repeat the test.

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SUBWOOFER CAL ERROR

This error message will display when the Subwoofer test has failed. Typically, this failure occurs because the microphone is not in the proper position or the volume setting is too low.

To correct the problem, check the microphone position, verify the subwoofer cables are connected properly, verify that the volume level is correct and repeat the test.

Note: If you are using a powered subwoofer, verify that it is powered on.

CROSSOVER CHANGE

SUBWOOFER CAL ERROR Subwoofers detected:

SUBWOOFER 1: NO SUBWOOFER 2: NO Verify mic position and sub connections. If OK, raise volume 5dB.

REPEAT TEST

BACK TO SPK/EQ SETUP

CAUTION

WARNING

This warning message will display the first time each speaker or subwoofer crossover is manually changed from the AUTOCAL or SEMI AUTOCAL settings.

Press the  cursor button on the remote control to clear the warning message. When crossover changes are complete, run the SEMI AUTOCAL procedure.

Changing these settings will affect the autocalibration.

Run SEMI AUTOCAL after changes are made.

RETURN TO MENU

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VIDEO RESOLUTIONS TABLE

2. If the incoming analog video signal is Macrovision® protected, a form of copy protection for analog sources, then the component

The AV2 processor is designed to allow flexibility in the selection of video output resolutions. However, there are restrictions on what resolutions can be made available due to incoming signal limitations.

If you are not getting the expected resolution options for your video monitor, it is possible that there is an incompatability between the input setup selections and the incoming signal. The table below describes those formats that are possible, given a specific input source and input setup conditions.

Notes:

video output must be either 480i or 480p resolution. If the output resolution setting has a value that is higher than 480p resolution, then no analog signal is output.

3. If HDMI is not connected when the incoming signal is Macrovision-protected analog video, then the VIDEO OUT parameter changes automatically to 480p resolution and only component video is output.

4. The difference between BYPASS and CONVERSION options is

where the video encoder is used (CONVERSION) or not (BYPASS) when the S-video or composite video input is selected. In CONVERSION mode, digital video from the analog input is

The following notes refer to the “Note” column in the table.

1. If the incoming HDMI signal is copy-protected (HDCP), all analog video output is blocked. All the available outputs that

provided to the video encoder and the S-video and composite video outputs are encoded. In BYPASS mode, the analog input signal goes to the video output directly, with no encoding.

may be affected by copy protection are noted in the table by a double asterix (**).

INPUT

OUTPUT

Video Mode

Source Format HDMI Component S-Video Composite Note

HDMI

Component

Analog

S-Video,

Composite

Analog

480i

480p 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** - - 1

720p 720p ~ 1080i 720p ~ 1080i** - - 1

1080i 1080i 1080i** - - 1

480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i 480i 480i 2, 3

480p 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** - - 2, 3

720p 720p ~ 1080i 720p ~ 1080i** - - 2, 3

1080i 1080i 1080i - - 2, 3

S-480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3

C-480i 480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** 480i (from C) 480i (from C) 2, 3

SandC - 480i 720p ~ 1080i 720p ~ 1080i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3

FAROUDJA ON

480p ~ 1080i 480p ~ 1080i** 480i** 480i** 1

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INPUT

OUTPUT

Video Mode

Source Format HDMI Component S-Video Composite Note

HDMI

Component

Analog

S-Video,

Composite

Analog

HDMI

Component

Analog

S-Video,

Composite

Analog

480i

480p 480p 480p** - - 1

720p 720p 720p** - - 1

1080i 1080i 1080i** - - 1

480i 480i 480i - - 2, 3

480p 480p 480p - - 2, 3

720p 720p 720p - - 2, 3

1080i 1080i 1080i - - 2, 3

S-480i 480i 480i** 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4

C-480i 480i 480i - 480i (from C) 2, 3, 4

SandC - 480i 480i 480i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4

480i

480p 480p 480p** - - 1

720p 720p 720p** - - 1

1080i 1080i 1080i** - - 1

480i 480i 480i 480i** 480i** 2, 3

480p 480p 480p - - 2, 3

720p 720p 720p - - 2, 3

1080i 1080i 1080i - - 2, 3

S-480i 480i 480i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4

C-480i 480i 480i 480i (from C) 480i (from C) 2, 3, 4

SandC - 480i 480i 480i 480i (from S) 480i (from S) 2, 3, 4

BYPASS

CONVERSION

480i 480i** 480i** 480i** 1

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

The bulleted items below describe routine maintenance that should be performed on a periodic basis.

• Clean the AV2 exterior surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do

not use alcohol, benzene, acetone-based cleaners or strong commercial cleaners. Do not use a cloth made with steel wool or metal polish. If the AV2 is exposed to a dusty environment, a low-pressure blower can be used to remove dust from its exterior surface.

• Replace the remote control batteries as needed. The remote

control requires four AAA batteries. When these batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition that prevents it from operating the AV2. Normal operation will resume when new batteries are installed.

Note: The remote control will not lose any custom settings if the batteries run out. All custom settings are stored in nonvolatile FLASH memory.

RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS

It is possible to reset the AV2 processor to its factory settings. However, doing so will permanently delete any user-defined or manually-entered settings, including parameters such as speaker setup changes and input names.

Before performing a factory reset, be sure to use the worksheets in Appendix D to record all of the input and setup information. The factory reset WILL delete all custom settings except for the saved EQ Presets.

To restore the factory default settings:

1. Record all parameters and user-defined settings on the Installation Worksheet that begins on page D-2.

2. Put the AV2 into Standby.

3. Press and hold the MUTE and ZONE 2 AUX 1 buttons at the same time.

After several seconds, the AV2 will turn on. The front panel display will state “RESET” and then it will return to the normal display. All parameters and user-defined values will now reflect the factory default settings, with the exception of any saved EQ Presets.

Note: If you want to save your settings before restoring the factory defaults, you must record them manually. The Installation Worksheet in Appendix D has been provided to assist you.

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Appendix

Specifications ............................................................................. A-2

Declaration of Conformity.......................................................... A-4

Appendix A Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs

HDMI (Version 1.1) 2 HDMI Type A, 19-pin connectors

Analog Video • Three component video, RCA connectors

• Four S-video connectors

• Four composite video, RCA connectors

Digital Audio • Four S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and four S/PDIF optical

(TOSLINK) connectors

• Coaxial and optical input connectors conform to IEC958, S/PDIF standards

• One USB mini-B connector

Analog Audio • One 8-channel input array, RCA connectors

• Six stereo RCA connectors

• One microphone, 3.5mm mono mini plug

• 1 Dock 30-pin connector (for optional Docking station)

Control • One RS-232, 9-pin, D-sub connector

• One IR receiver, on front panel

• One 3.5mm IR IN jack:

Input Voltage: 3V – 15V Input Current: 10mA Frequency: 20Hz -– 1KHz Accepts either stereo plug (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve)

Outputs

HDMI (Version 1.1) One HDMI Type A, 19-pin connector

Analog Video • One component video, RCA connector

• One S-Video connector

• One composite video, RCA connector

Analog Audio • One 8-channel preamplifier plus additional subwoofer,

RCA connectors

• Zone 2 Analog Out: 1 RCA Stereo connector

Control Two triggers -– one power on/off and one programmable

3.5mm mono mini plugs 12VDC, 300mA maximum output draw

HDMI Performance

HDMI Input Video: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i

HDMI Output Video: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i

Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2,

96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz)

Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2,

96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz)

S-Video and Composite Video Performance

Compatibility NTSC, PAL and SECAM

A/D Converter 12-bit, 110MHz

D/A Converter 12-bit, 74.25MHz

Input Level / Impedance

Output Level / Impedance

Frequency Response Composite: 10Hz to 8MHz, –3dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio >65dB

Differential Gain <0.2%

Differential Phase <0.5 degrees

Gain +/– 0.15dB

1V peak-to-peak/75Ω

S-Video: 10Hz to 8MHz, -3dB Component: 10Hz to 100MHz, –3dB

Component Video Performance

Compatibility 3-Channel (Y, Pr, Pb), format-independent

Impedance 75Ω

Insertion Loss <3dB

Bandwidth >100MHz

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Main Zone and Zone 2 Audio Performance

A/D Conversion 24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit ΔΣ

D/A Conversion 24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit ΔΣ

Input Sensitivity 200mV for Analog 1 to 6, and 200mV for 8-ch input

max input level: 2Vrms

Input Impedance 98.5kΩ for Analog 1 to 6, and 32kΩ for 8-ch input

Frequency Response 10Hz to 40kHz, +0, –2dB

THD + Noise <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz

Dynamic Range 100dB typical, 22kHz bandwidth

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100dB typical, 22kHz bandwidth

min 100dBA, 103dBA typical

Output Level 200mV typical, 6Vrms maximum

Output Impedance 570Ω

General

Power Requirements 90-250VAC, 50-60Hz, 50W (Universal line input)

IEC detachable power cords (supplied)

Power Consumption 3.76W at Power on, idle

47.2W at rated power output (HDMI in/out mode)

Dimensions • Height (with feet): 5.0 inches (127mm)

• Height (without feet): 4.3 inches (109mm)

• Width: 16.8 inches (426mm)

• Depth*: 16.7 inches (423mm)

Weight • Net Weight: 17.6 lb (8 kg)

Rack-Mounting JBL-built rack-mount kit not available. Custom rack-mount

Operating Environment

Remote Control Hand-held, backlit, IR/RF** preprogrammed and learning

*Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

**For use with optional RF-1 receiver.

• Gross Weight: 26.5 lb (12 kg)

shelf available from Middle Atlantic RSH Series. Please contact Middle Atlantic for ordering information.

• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F)

• Storage temperature: –20 to 60 C (–4 to 140 F)

• Relative humidity: 93% max without condensation

remote control (requires 4 AAA batteries – included)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Appendix A Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir France

declare in own responsibility that the product described

in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003

EN 55020:2002+A1:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

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Laurent Rault

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

Château du Loir, France 4/07

Appendix

Main Menu: Audio Controls ........................................................B-2

Main Menu: Video Status ............................................................B-2

Main Menu: Setup ......................................................................B-3

Setup Menu: Display Setup....................................................................... B-4

Setup Menu: Surround Config .................................................................. B-4

Setup Menu: Speaker/EQ Setup

Setup Menu: Input Setup.......................................................................... B-6

...........................................................................B-5

Note: All parameter values shown in the following menu trees indicate the

default parameter value if the AV2 is restored to its factory default state.

Appendix B Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

MAIN MENU: AUDIO CONTROLS

MAIN MENU

AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS SETUP

MAIN MENU: VIDEO STATUS

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

VIDEO STATUS

INPUT RESOL: - - COPY PROTECTION: OFF V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA OUTPUT RESOL: - - COMPONENT OUT: 480i S-VIDEO OUT: OFF COMPOSITE OUT: OFF

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUTO EQ: ON EQ PRESET EQ ADJUST TONE CONTROLS: OFF BASS: 0dB TREBLE: 0dB AUDIO STATUS

EQ ADJUST HF SHELF: 0dB

AUDIO STATUS

INPUT: HD+ NAME: CONNECTOR: ANALOG 3 AUDIO: - - MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 MODE: MUSIC 5.1

EQ PRESET ACTIVE PS: USER

PRESET 1: FACTORY PRESET 2: FACTORY PRESET 3: FACTORY

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MAIN MENU: SETUP

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

continued on page B-4

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

MANUAL

SEMI AUTOCAL FULL AUTOCAL

continued on page B-5

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO

*CHECK MANUAL FIRST

INPUT SETUP 1

INPUT: HD NAME: ________ VIDEO IN: HDMI 1 V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA VIDEO OUT: AUTO DIG AUDIO: HDMI 1

ANLG AUDIO: NONE

DIG/ANLG AUTO: ON

INPUT SETUP 2

MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 MODE: FILM 5.1

DEFAULT SUR: STANDARD A/D SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz

A/V SYNC DELAY: 0 ms ADVANCED VIDEO

TRIGGER 2: OFF

ZONE-2 OUT: ANALOG

continued on page B-6

SURROUND CONFIG

LOGIC 7 DEFAULT: ON DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL DOLBY 2.0 DTS PCM 44.1/48 kHz

PCM 96kHz

continued on page B-4

DOLBY CONFIGURATION

MODE: DOLBY PLII MUSIC

CENTER WIDTH: 3 DIMENSION: 0 PANORAMA: OFF NIGHT: OFF

MUTE LEVELS MAIN ZONE: -30dB

ZONE-2: -30dB

POWER ON SETTINGS POWER ON VOL: -30dB Dock AUTO POWER: ON

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SETUP MENU: DISPLAY SETUP

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS

BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

SETUP MENU: SURROUND CONFIG

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP

SURROUND CONFIG

DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

DISPLAY SETUP

CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

SURROUND CONFIG

LOGIC 7 DEFAULT: ON DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL DOLBY 2.0 DTS PCM 44.1/48 kHz

PCM 96kHz

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

two-line OSD: 3s

MENU TIME OUT: 30s

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

BRIGHTNESS: FULL TIME OUT: NONE

DTS

DTS 96/24: ON DTS NEO:6: ON DTS-ES MATRIX: ON DTS-ES DISCRETE: ON LOGIC 7: ON STEREO DOWN MIX: ON

DOLBY 2.0

DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF LOGIC 7: ON

DOLBY MULTI-CHANNEL

DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF LOGIC 7: ON

STEREO DOWN MIX: ON

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PCM 96kHz

LOGIC 7: ON DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON DTS NEO:6: ON 5/7 CH STEREO: ON

PCM 44.1/48 kHz

LOGIC 7: ON DOLBY PLII: ON DOLBY PLIIx: ON DOLBY VIRTUAL: OFF DTS NEO:6: ON HALL: ON

5/7 CH STEREO: ON

JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Appendix B

SETUP MENU: SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG MUTE LEVELS POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

MANUAL SEMI AUTOCAL FULL AUTOCAL

MANUAL

SPEAKERS SPEAKER DISTANCES OUTPUT LEVELS

PERFORMS SEMI-AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

PERFORMS FULL AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

SPEAKER DISTANCES 1

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF UNITS: FEET FRONT LEFT: 0.0 ft CENTER: 0.0 ft FRONT RIGHT: 0.0 ft SIDE RIGHT: 0.0 ft REAR RIGHT: 0.0 ft REAR LEFT: 0.0 ft

OUTPUT LEVELS 1

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF INPUT: ALL TEST TONE: OFF FRONT LEFT: 0dB CENTER: 0dB FRONT RIGHT: 0dB SIDE RIGHT: 0dB REAR RIGHT: 0dB

SPEAKERS

AUTO SETTINGS: OFF FRONT L/R: 80Hz CENTER: 80Hz SIDE L/R: 80Hz REAR/Z2 L/R: 80Hz SUB/LFE LPF: 80Hz SUBWOOFERS: 1 SUB HPF: 20Hz SUB MODE: NORMAL

SPEAKER DISTANCES 2

SIDE LEFT: 0.0ft SUBWOOFERS: 0.0 ft

OUTPUT LEVELS 2

RIGHT LEFT: 0dB SI D E LEFT: 0 d B SUBWOOFER1: 0dB SUBWOOFER2: 0dB

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Appendix B Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP

MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS

VIDEO STATUS

SETUP

SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP

INPUT SETUP

SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG

MUTE LEVELS

POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST

INPUT SETUP 1 INPUT: HD* NAME: ________

VIDEO IN: HDMI 1* V-PROCESS: FAROUDJA

VIDEO OUT: AUTO DIG AUDIO: HDMI 1*

ANLG AUDIO: NONE* DIG/ANLG AUTO: ON

INPUT SETUP 2 MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 MODE: FILM 5.1** DEFAULT SUR: STANDARD A/D SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz

A/V SYNC DELAY: 0 ms ADVANCED VIDEO

TRIGGER 2: OFF

ZONE-2 OUT: ANALOG

ADVANCED VIDEO 1

INPUT TYPE: DVD SHARPNESS: 32 NOISE REDUCTION: OFF X-COLOR SUPPRESS: ON

DCDi INTERPOL: ON FILM DETECTION: ON FILM EDIT DETECT: ON

ADVANCED VIDEO 2

FLESHTONE NR: ON COMPNT ENHANCE: ON BRIGHTNESS: 100 CONTRAST: 100

COLOR: 100

*Audio/Video Input Factory Default Settings:

PARAMETER HD DVD GAME SAT CABLE DVR CD Dock PC TUNER AUX 1 AUX 2

VIDEO IN

DIG AUDIO IN

ANLG AUDIO IN

HDMI 1 Component 1 S-Video 1 Component 2 HDMI 2 Component 3 None None None None S-Video 2 S-Video 3

HDMI 1 Coaxial 1Optical 1Coaxial 2 HDMI 2 Coaxial 3 Coaxial 4 None USB None Optical 2 Optical 3

None None None None None None None Unplugged None None None None

**Mode Input Factory Default Settings for Each Mode Family:

LOGIC 7 (L7) DOLBY DSP STEREO (STER) DTS

FILM 5.1

PLII MOVIE HALL 1 5CH 2-CHANNEL NEO:6 5CH CINEMA

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Appendix

Remote Control Programming ................................................... C-2

Remote Control Light Button .................................................................... C-2

Transmitting Icon......................................................................................C-2

Setting Up the Remote Control.................................................................C-3

Lock Feature ............................................................................................. C-6

Advanced Customizing Tools .................................................................... C-6

Erasing Commands.................................................................................C-12

Restoring Factory Default Settings...........................................................C-13

Optional RF Receiver ................................................................ C-14

Using the Three-Digit Code Library .......................................... C-14

Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes.........................................................C-15

Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING

The AV2 remote control is a very powerful and flexible preprogrammed and learning remote control, designed to be the universal controller of your home theater system.

The AV2 remote control can operate up to 14 home entertainment and home automation components by using the remote control’s preprogrammed code library, or by letting the remote control “learn” from another remote, one button at a time. The AV2 remote control has many additional operating features to add convenience and enjoyment to the operation of any home entertainment system. You can create your own button labels on the LCD screen; program 40 favorite channel buttons; operate the volume, channel and transport buttons from one device when you are controlling another device; and perform multiple tasks with the press of a single button.

The AV2 remote control features extensive preprogrammed IR codes for practically all major audio and video equipment. It can set up and operate various components by simply entering a three-digit code.

REMOTE CONTROL LIGHT BUTTON

The remote control is fully backlit, making it easy to use in low lighting conditions. Press the LIGHT button on the right side of the remote to backlight all of the keypad buttons and the LCD touch screen. To turn off the backlight, press the Light button again or just stop pushing buttons. Ten seconds after the last button or touchscreen selection, the backlight automatically shuts off.

TRANSMITTING ICON

When a command is transmitted by the remote control, a transmit icon appears in the top right corner of the LCD touchscreen. This indicates that a signal is being sent by the remote control.

LCD

TOUCHSCREEN

OPTIONS

POWER OFF

VOLUME +/–

MUTE

TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS

NUMBER

KEYPAD

MENU NAME

(Location of) TRANSMITTING ICON

LIGHT

MENU PAGES

POWER ON MAIN

CHANNEL +/

PREV CH

GUIDE and INFO

EXIT

SELECT

ENT (Enter)

–

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JBL® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Appendix C

SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL

The AV2 remote control can be set up so that it controls all of the components of your home entertainment system, making remote access simple and efficient. There are two ways to set up the remote control:

• Preprogrammed Codes at once, by entering the preprogrammed three-digit codes of the component manufacturers.

• Button Learning remotes, both old and new, one button at a time.

Of the two methods, the preprogrammed codes method is the fastest, since all functions are programmed at the same time. However, it’s possible that a three-digit code may not be available for your component. We recommend that you start with the preprogrammed code method and then perform the button learning method as necessary.

Preprogramming Your Remote Control:

Follow the steps below to set up your AV2 remote control using the preprogrammed manufacturers’ codes.

The preprogrammed three-digit codes for each component and manufacturer can be found at the back of this appendix. The codes are listed by component category, such as TV, VCR and DVD, then by brand name, such as JBL and Samsung.

1. Find the code listing for the component that you want to set up in the preprogrammed Codes library, found later in this chapter. If there is more than one code, be sure to note all of them, as your component will only fully respond to one of them, so you may have to try multiple codes.

2. Turn on the component that you want to set up for remote control.

3. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is

– Allows you to set up all of the buttons

– Allows you to transfer functions from other

displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control.

NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the remote is in the Setup mode. If a button is not pressed within 30 seconds, the SETUP menu name will revert to MAIN, indicating that the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.

4. Touch the P-PRO option to select the PreProgrammed Method. The menu name changes to “P-PRO” and the menu options area now contains seven component options.

Note: While in the Setup mode, the MAIN button acts as an escape button. Each time the MAIN button is pushed, it will back out of one menu layer.

5. Select the component that you want to program. If the component you wish to set up is not on this page, touch the menu page  arrow to select from the components on page 2.

Once a selection is made, the bottom of the screen flashes “FROM TABLE”.

6. Confirm your component selection by pressing the button again for the type of component you want to program.

Note: This step is necessary because the selection may not be the same for Steps 5 and 6. For example, if you are setting up the SAT option to be a second TV, then the first press in Step 5 would have been SAT and the second press in Step 6 would then be TV.

7. Point the remote control at the component you want to program and enter the first of the three-digit manufacturer’s codes using the number keypad on the remote.

If the three-digit code that you entered is the correct one, the component will turn off. If the component does not turn off, continue entering code numbers from your list until the component turns off.

Note: The DOWN and UP buttons on the touchscreen can be used to scroll the code number one digit at a time. If you hold your finger over

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the UP or DOWN button, the code number will scroll until your finger is removed.

8. When the component turns off, press the ON button on the remote to turn the component back on. Test several functions to ensure that the component responds correctly to the remote commands. If any of the buttons do not work properly, you may not have the right code until you find the best match for the component.

Note: If you are unable to find a code that will accurately control your component, then you’ll need to use the Button Learning procedure, which follows this procedure, to program the component.

9. Once you’ve found the right code, touch the SAVE option on the touchscreen. The screen will blink “SAVED” two times, indicating that the code has been successfully saved.

10. Exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote control is in normal operation mode again.

11. Repeat Steps 1 through 10 to program all other components in your home theater system. For any components that do not have a valid three-digit code, continue to the Button Learning procedure to program those components.

Recalling Preprogrammed Setup Code Numbers:

In case you didn’t write down the preprogrammed code numbers that you used when you set up your JBL remote controls, these three-digit manufacturers’ numbers can be recalled. Perform the following procedure to recall the preprogrammed three-digit code for any component.

– enter the next code option on your list

2. Touch the RECAL option. The touch screen now shows a four-page menu that lists each component name and the three-digit code that was assigned to it.

3. Write down the code number for each component for future reference. Appendix D of this manual provides a convenient table for you to record the three-digit preprogrammed code numbers.

4. Exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote control is in normal operation mode again.

Button Learning Procedure for Your Remote Control:

Follow the steps below to set up your AV2 remote control using the Button Learning procedure. The AV2 remote control can “learn” commands from other remote controls, both old and new, one button at a time. Follow the steps below to allow your AV2 remote control to learn the button commands from other remote controls in your home theater system.

Note: We recommend that you use this procedure only after you’ve determined that no three-digit manufacturers’ codes exist for the component in question.

1. Line up the AV2 remote control with the other remote control, head-to-head, one or two inches apart.

1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control.

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2. On the AV2 remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT

(Enter) buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control.

3. Touch the LEARN option to select the Button Learning Method.

The menu name changes to “LEARN” and the menu options area now contains seven component options. The bottom of the screen flashes “SELECT”.

4. Select the component that you want to program. If the

component you wish to set up is not on this page, touch the menu page  arrow to select from the components on page 2.

Once a selection is made, the menu name changes to the selected component name.

If you want to teach any command to a component button on the AV2 remote control, press the component button when the menu name says “LEARN”. The menu name will change to “READY” and the menu page area indicates the button that you pressed. If you pressed the wrong button, press the MAIN button to return to the Setup menu where you can start again (return to Step 3). Once “READY” is displayed, skip ahead to Step 6.

5. Select the component option that you want to teach the

command to

– everything except for the MAIN button and the

menu page arrows can be taught. The menu name will change to “READY” and the menu page area indicates the button that you pressed.

6. Press and hold the button on the other remote control that you

want to teach to the AV2 remote. When the menu name on the

touchscreen of the AV2 remote control changes to “GOOD” or “FAILD”, release the button.

If “GOOD” is displayed, the bottom of the screen flashes “SAVED”. The learning procedure is complete and was successful.

If “FAILD” is displayed, try teaching the same button once again by repeating Steps 5 and 6.

7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to teach the AV2 remote control any additional button commands from the component’s remote. To return to Step 4, press the MAIN button once.

8. When you are done teaching the JBL remote control, exit the Setup mode by pressing the MAIN button until the touchscreen displays MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote control is in normal operation mode again.

Test all your new commands. If any of them don’t work, try the button learning procedure again, keeping in mind the following suggestions:

• Move to another room. Plasma TVs, sunlight, halogen, or

quartz lighting can interfere with the learning process.

• Even though the old remote seems to be working fine,

replace the current batteries with fresh alkaline batteries.

• Gradually vary the distance between the remote controls.

Try 1 inch, 2 inches and so on up to 4 feet.

• Try tapping the button on your old remote instead of just

pressing and holding it during the learning process.

The following list provides additional information regarding the Button Learning procedure and how the AV2 remote control behaves when taught.

• Learned functions override any existing preprogrammed functions on the remote control.

• All buttons can be taught except for the menu page arrows, MAIN button, and LIGHT button on the side of the remote.

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• Learned functions are automatically erased when a new function is learned on the same button.

• Learned functions are retained even after a different pre-programmed three-digit manufacterer’s code is entered and saved to the remote.

• To return to an original preprogrammed function, the learned function must be erased.

LOCK FEATURE

The AV2 remote control has a locking feature, which prevents unauthorized use of the remote control. When the locking feature is active, all operations of the remote control are blocked. This feature can be used as a “child-lock” to prevent children from having unmonitored access to the home theater system.

To Activate the Lock Feature:

Press and hold the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time. After three seconds, the bottom of the touch screen will blink “LOCKED” three times and then “LOCKED” will remain displayed. The Lock is now active.

To Return to Normal Operation:

While the remote is in the LOCKED condition, press and hold the +10 and ENT (Enter) buttons at the same time. After three seconds, the “LOCKED” message is replaced by the last used mode is displayed. The Lock is now deactivated.

ADVANCED CUSTOMIZING TOOLS

Once the basic setup to your remote is complete, you can use the advanced features to further customize your AV2 remote control. The advanced customizing tools include:

• Backlight Options your preferences.

– Customize the backlight feature to suit

•Touch Screen

– Customize the displayed text for each device

menu on the LCD touchscreen.

• Favorite Channels

– Set up your favorite channel list. Once this

list is set up, up to 40 favorite channels can be selected by the press of a button

– all without needing to remember or type in

a channel number.

• Macros - Power all of your components ON or OFF at the same time, with the press of one button.

• Remote Cloning

– Clone other AV2 remote control from an

already setup remote.

• Punch Throughs

– Force buttons to work for specific devices,

regardless of the device currently selected on the AV2 remote control.

• Hiding and Adding Pages

– Customize the visible pages on the

touchscreen display.

Backlight Time Out:

The backlight feature lights the touchscreen area and illuminates the buttons whenver the Light button is pressed. The amount of time the backlight remains on before timing out can be adjusted to your preferences. Follow the instructions below to change the back light time-out setting.

2. Touch the menu page  arrow to access the second page of the SETUP menu.

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