Lexicon RV-8 Owners manual

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Power Amplifier

User Guide

RV-8 Receiver

User Guide

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 the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

11. Only use attachments/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

• Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly
above heat-producing equipment such as power
amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating
temperature listed in the product specification.

•Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to
any of the unit’s connectors.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
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 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.

moving the cart/appartus 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, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

•Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for
power requirements. Be advised that different
operating voltages may require the use of different
line cord and/or attachment plug.

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

WARNING

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -

voltage that may be sufficient to

constitute a risk of shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in this

accompanying literature.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Surround EX" is a jointly
developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc., and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization.

THX, Ultra and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. Patent Nos.5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059.European Patent No. 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents
pending. Lucasfilm is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

"DTS," "DTS-ES," "Neo:6, " and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

"Lexicon," "LOGIC7," and the L7 logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. D454,553; D454,860; 5,796,844; 5,870,480
and other worldwide patents issued and pending.

Hammerhead is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.

© 2004 Harman Specialty Group. All rights reserved.

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Harman Specialty Group. The information it contains is subject to change without notice.Harman
Specialty Group assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

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Represents a menu path. The menu items in gray boxes must be selected with the
remote control Menu

 arrow to access the menu or menu item in the black box.

For instance, the SETUP, INPUTS and DVD1 menu items must be selected to
open the DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu.

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is used here as an example, and will continue to
be used as an example throughout this document.Whenever it appears, any other
INPUT SETUP menu may be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input
appears as a step in a menu path, any other input may be substituted.

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DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the RV-8. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use this product. Pay par­ticular attention to safety instructions.

The following symbols are used in this document:

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

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

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.

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

SETUP DVD1INPUTS DVD1 INPUT SETUP

CAUTION

WARNING

• This document uses the term DTS(-ES) to indicate that DTS-ES encoding may or may not be present in the input source.

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Section 1: Getting Started

About the RV-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Highlights • Product Registration

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

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Section 2: Basic Operation

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

Rear-Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Tuner Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Amplifier Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Headphone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation • Menu Item
Selection • Remote Control Command Matrix

Understanding the Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Two-Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

STATUS Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

2CH STATUS • D STATUS • STATUS • 5.1a BYPASS STATUS •
2CH BYPASS STATUS • DIGITAL STATUS • 5.1a STATUS

STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

STATUS Menu Level Meters

Section 3: SETUP

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

INPUT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Changing Input Names • Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors •
Selecting Preferred Listening Modes • Configuring Advanced Zone Settings

. . . Section 3: SETUP continues on page iv

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Introduction

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

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Instrucciones de seguridad importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Instructions importantes relatives à la sécurité. . . . . . . . . vi

Importanti norme di sicurezza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Instruções importantes de segurança. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Vigtig information om sikkerhed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Tärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Viktig informasjon om sikkerhet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Viktiga säkerhetsföreskrifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Auspacken und Überprüfung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Desembalaje e inspección . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Contenu de l’emballage et inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Disimballaggio ed ispezione. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Retirando a embalagem e inspecionando . . . . . . . . . . . . x

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5.1 2-CHANNEL • 5.1 MONO LOGIC • 5.1 MONO SURR • 5.1 MONO •
FILM • MUSIC • • MUSIC

• • 2-CHAN • 5.1a FILM • 5.1a MUSIC • 5.1a

SurEX • 5.1a MUSIC • 5.1a STANDARD • 5.1a 2-CHANNEL • 5.1a
BYPASS • 2CH BYPASS • HEADPHONE • HEADPHONE 5.1 • HEADPHONE

• HEADPHONE 5.1a

Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions. . . . 6-33

Section 7: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Restoring Factory-Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Appendix A

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

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Appendix B

Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Appendix C

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

Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-19

Appendix D

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

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

Section 3: SETUP (continued from page iii)

SPEAKER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Custom Speaker Setups • THX Speaker Setups • Measuring Speaker Distances •
Calibrating Output Levels

I/O CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

DISPLAY SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

On-Screen Display Setup • Front-Panel Display Setup

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

TRIGGER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

TUNER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

Section 4: AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Section 5: TUNER PRESETS

TUNER PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Section 6: MODE ADJUST

MODE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Listening Mode Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode  and  Buttons •
Mode Family Selection Buttons

Listening Mode Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

FILM • TV • MUSIC • MUSIC SURR • PLII + • PLII
MOVIE • PL II MUSIC • PRO LOGIC • PL + •
CIN • + • MUSIC • NIGHTCLUB • CONCERT

HALL • CHURCH • CATHEDRAL • PANORAMA • 2-CH SURROUND • 2­CHANNEL • MONO LOGIC • MONO SURROUND • MONO • 5.1 FILM •

5.1 TV • 5.1 MUSIC • SurEX • MUSIC • DIGITAL EX •

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Save these instructions for later use.

•Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit.

•Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions
for power requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use
of a different line cord and/or attachment plug.

• Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat producing equipment
such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in
the product specification.

• Slots and openings on the case are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation
and prevent it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Never
push objects of any kind through any of the ventilation slots. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the unit.

•Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.

•To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, or operate it
where it will be exposed to water.

• Do not attempt to operate the unit if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to liquids, or
if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating the need for service.

• This unit should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Removing covers will
expose you to hazardous voltages.

This triangle, which appears on your component, alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure…voltage that may be sufficient
to constitute a risk of shock.

This triangle, which appears on your component, alerts you to important operating
and maintenance instructions in this accompanying literature.

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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

•Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf.

• Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät

• Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer mit der korrekten Netzspannung. Angaben über den
Strombedarf entnehmen Sie bitte den Betriebsanweisungen des Herstellers. Bei
unterschiedlichen Betriebsspannungen kann die Verwendung anderer Netzkabel und/oder
Anschlußstecker erforderlich werden.

• Bauen Sie das Gerät nie in ein unbelüftetes Rack oder direkt über Wärme erzeugenden
Geräten wie Verstärkern ein. Beachten Sie die in der Produktspezifikation aufgeführte
maximale Umgebungstemperatur für den Betrieb.

• Schlitze und Öffnungen in der Box dienen der Belüftung, damit das Gerät zuverlässig läuft
und sich nicht überhitzt. Diese Öffnungen dürfen nicht abgedeckt oder blockiert werden.
Auch dürfen keine Gegenstände in sie hineingesteckt werden. Verschütten Sie niemals
Flüssigkeiten, gleich welcher Art, auf das Gerät.

• Schließen Sie niemals Stromausgänge des Audioverstärkers direkt an das Gerät an.

•Zur Vermeidung von elektrischen Schlägen oder Brandgefahr darf das Gerät weder Regen
noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt oder an Orten betrieben werden, wo es mit Wasser in
Berührung kommen kann.

•Versuchen Sie nie, das Gerät zu betreiben, wenn es fallen gelassen, beschädigt oder
Flüssigkeiten ausgesetzt wurde oder wenn ein deutlicher Leistungsunterschied zu
verzeichnen ist, der darauf hinweist, dass es gewartet werden muss.

•Dieser Apparat sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachleuten geöffnet werden. Das Abnehmen
von Abdeckungen setzt Sie gefährlichen Spannungen aus.

Dieses Dreieck, welches auf Ihrem Bauteil angebracht ist, warnt Sie vor dem
Vorhandensein nicht isolierter gef hrlicher Spannung im Gerät. Diese Spannung
kann so hoch sein, dass das Risiko eines Stromschlags besteht.

Dieses Dreieck, welches auf Ihrem Bauteil angebracht ist, macht Sie auf wichtige
Betriebs- und Wartungshinweise in diesen Hinweisen aufmerksam.

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ESPAÑOL

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

• Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias.

•Siga todas las instrucciones y tenga en cuenta las advertencias que aparecen en la unidad
y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento.

• Utilice siempre la tensión de línea correcta. Consulte las instrucciones del fabricante,
donde se especifican los requisitos de alimentación. Tenga en cuenta que unas tensiones
operativas diferentes pueden precisar de la utilización de diferentes cables de
alimentación y/o enchufes.

• No instale la unidad en un rack sin ventilación, o directamente sobre equipos que generen
calor, como amplificadores de potencia. Tenga en cuenta la temperatura operativa
ambiental máxima que se detalla en las especificaciones del producto.

•Las ranuras y aberturas del equipo son para su ventilación - para garantizar un
funcionamiento fiable y evitar que la unidad se sobrecaliente, no bloquee, cubra o inserte
objetos en las aberturas. No derrame nunca líquidos de ningún tipo sobre la unidad.

• Nunca conecte directamente salidas de amplificadores de potencia de audio a ninguno de
los conectores de la unidad.

•Para evitar descargas eléctricas o incendios, no exponga la unidad a la humedad o la
lluvia, ni la utilice donde pueda estar expuesta al agua.

• No intente utilizar la unidad si ésta ha caído, se ha dañado, ha estado expuesta a líquidos,
o si muestra un cambio importante en sus prestaciones, lo cual indicaría la necesidad de
una reparación.

• Das Esta unidad deberá ser abierta únicamente por personal calificado. Si usted quita las
coberturas se expondrá a voltajes peligrosos.

Este triangulo, que aparece en su componente, alerta de la presencia de una
tension peligrosa no aislada en el interior del equipo - una tensi n que puede ser
suficiente como para constituir un riesgo de descarga el ctrica.

Este triangulo, que aparece en su equipo, le alerta de instrucciones operativas y de
mantenimiento importantes en los documentos que acompa an el producto.

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES

À LA SÉCURITÉ

•Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.

• Suivez toutes ces instructions et tenez compte de tous les avertissements indiqués sur
l’appareil et dans la documentation fournie avec l’appareil.

• Utilisez toujours la tension secteur correcte. Consultez les instructions du fabricant
précisant les caractéristiques d’alimentation à respecter. Attention, le type de cordon
secteur et/ou de prise secteur peut varier selon des tensions en vigueur dans l’installation.

•N’installez pas l’appareil dans un Rack mal ventilé ou directement au-dessus d’un appareil
dégageant de la chaleur comme un amplificateur de puissance. Respectez la température
maximale de fonctionnement précisée dans les caractéristiques techniques.

• Les ouvertures dans le boîtier assurent la bonne ventilation de l’appareil, évitent toute
surchauffe et assurent le bon fonctionnement du système. Veillez à ne pas obstruer,
couvrir ou insérer d’objets dans ces ouvertures. Veillez à ne pas renverser de liquide sur
l’appareil.

• Ne reliez jamais directement les sorties audio des amplificateurs de puissance aux
connecteurs de l’appareil.

•Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, n’exposez pas l’appareil à la pluie
ou à l’humidité ; ne l’utilisez pas dans des endroits exposés aux projections de liquides.

• N’essayez pas d’utiliser l’appareil si celui-ci est tombé, a été endommagé, exposé à des
projections de liquides ou si vous constatez des dysfonctionnements nécessitant
l’intervention d’un technicien spécialisé.

• Cet appareil ne doit être ouvert que par un personnel de service qualifié. En enlevant les
couvercles vous vous exposez à des tensions électriques dangereuses.

Le symbole de l’ clair fl ch dans un triangle quilat ral sert alerter l’utilisateur sur la pr
sence l’int rieur de l’appareil de tensions non isol es susceptibles de constituer un
risque d’ lectrocution.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle quilat ral sert alerter l’utilisateur sur la pr
sence de nombreuses instructions de maintenance dans le manuel fourni avec
l’appareil.

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ITALIANO

IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA

•Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.

• Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e gli avvertimenti segnati sull’unità e nelle istruzioni
operative.

• Utilizzare sempre la corretta tensione di alimentazione. Fare riferimento al manuale del
costruttore per le caratteristiche di alimentazione. Tensioni di rete diverse necessitano
anche di un diverso cavo con spine differenti.

• Non installare l’unità in un rack poco ventilato, o direttamente sopra apparecchiature che
producono calore, come amplificatori di potenza. Controllare la massima temperatura
ambientale di esercizio sulle specifiche tecniche del prodotto.

•Fori ed aperture nei pannelli sono necessari per garantire un corretta ventilazione e
prevenire surriscaldamenti. Queste aperture non devono essere coperte o ostruite. Non
inserire oggetti di alcun tipo nei fori di ventilazione. Evitare il contatto con liquidi di
qualsiasi genere.

• Evitare di collegare le uscite di un amplificatore di potenza direttamente a qualsiasi
connettore dell’unità.

•Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche non esporre il prodotto a pioggia o umidità. Evitare
l’uso dove possa essere esposto all’acqua.

• Non tentare di utilizzare il prodotto se è caduto, se è stato a contatto con liquidi, o mostra
chiari segni di danneggiamento o cambio di prestazioni che indicano la necessità di
assistenza tecnica.

• Ogni intervento sull’unità va eseguito esclusivamente da personale qualificato. La
rimozione della copertura comporta l’esposizione al pericolo di folgorazione.

Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte la presenza di tensioni
pericolose non isolate all interno della copertura – tali tensioni rappresentano un
pericolo di folgorazione.

Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte l utente della presenza nella
documentazione allegata di importanti istruzioni relative al funzionamento ed alla
manutenzione.

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INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

• Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior.

•Siga todas as instruções e fique atento aos avisos marcados na unidade e nas instruções
de operação.

• Sempre use com a voltagem correta. Veja no manual de instruções do fabricante qual a
alimentação necessária. Lembre-se que voltagens de operação diferentes podem
precisar de um cabo ou plug diferentes.

• Não instale a unidade em um suporte sem ventilação ou diretamente acima de
equipamentos que produzam calor, como transformadores. Observe a temperatura
ambiente máxima de operação indicada na especificação do produto.

•O revestimento da unidade é provido de fendas e aberturas para ventilação – para
assegurar uma operação confiável e evitar que a unidade se superaqueça. Não bloqueie,
cubra ou insira objetos nas aberturas. Nunca derrube líquido de qualquer espécie na
unidade.

• Nunca ligue saídas de amplificadores de áudio diretamente a qualquer dos conectores da
unidade.

•Para evitar danos de choque ou fogo, não exponha a unidade à chuva ou umidade, ou
opere-a onde haja exposição à água.

• Não tente operar a unidade se ela for derrubada, danificada, exposta à líquidos ou
apresente uma mudança de performance notável, indicando a necessidade de
manutenção.

• Esta unidade só deveria ser aberta através de pessoal de serviço qualificado. Removendo
coberturas o exporão a voltagens perigosas.

Esse triângulo que aparece no seu console, alerta para a presença de voltagem
perigosa e não isolada no recinto – voltagem que pode ser suficiente para constituir
um risco de choque.

Esse triângulo ques aparece no seu console alerta para instruções importantes de
operação e manutenção neste manual.

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DANSK

VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED

• Gem denne vejledning til senere brug.

•Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet.

• Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til brugsanvisningen,
der indeholder specifikationer for strømforsyning. Der gøres opmærksom på, at ved
varierende driftsspændinger kan det blive nødvendigt at bruge andre lednings- og/eller
stiktyper.

• Apparatet må ikke monteres i et kabinet uden ventilation eller lige over andet udstyr, der
udvikler varme, f.eks. forstærkere. Den maksimale omgivelsestemperatur ved drift, der
står opført i specifikationerne, skal overholdes.

•Der er ventilationsåbninger i kabinettet. For at sikre apparatets drift og hindre over
phedning må disse åbninger ikke blokeres eller tildækkes. Stik aldrig noget ind igennem
ventilationsåbningerne, og pas på aldrig at spilde nogen form for væske på apparatet.

• Udgangsstik fra audioforstærkere må aldrig sættes direkte i apparatet.

• Apparatet må ikke udsættes for regn eller fugt og må ikke bruges i nærheden af vand for
at undgå risiko for elektrisk stød og brand.

• Apparatet må aldrig bruges, hvis det er blevet stødt, beskadiget eller vådt, eller hvis
ændringer i ydelsen tyder på, at det trænger til eftersyn.

•Dette apparat må kun åbnes af fagfolk. Hvis dækslet tages af, udsættes man for livsfarlig
højspænding.

Denne mærkat på komponenten advarer om uisoleret, farlig spænding i apparatet ­høj nok til at give elektrisk stød.

Denne mærkat på komponenten advarer om vigtig driftsog vedligeholdsinformation
i den tilhørende litteratur.

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SUOMI

TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA

• Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten.

• Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia.

• Käytä aina oikeaa verkkojännitettä. Tehovaatimukset selviävät valmistajan käyttöohjeista.
Huomaa, että eri käyttöjännitteet saattavat vaatia toisenlaisen verkkojohdon ja/tai

-pistokkeen käytön.

•Älä asenna yksikköä telineeseen jossa ei ole tuuletusta, tai välittömästi lämpöä tuottavien
laitteiden, esim. tehovahvistimien, yläpuolelle. Ympäristön lämpötila käytössä ei saa ylittää
tuotespesifikaation maksimilämpötilaa.

•Kotelo on varustettu tuuletusreiillä ja -aukoilla. Luotettavan toiminnan varmistamiseksi ja
ylilämpenemisen välttämiseksi näitä aukkoja ei saa sulkea tai peittää. Mitään esineitä ei
saa työntää tuuletusaukkoihin. Mitään nesteitä ei saa kaataa yksikköön.

•Älä kytke audiotehovahvistimen lähtöjä suoraan mihinkään yksikön liittimeen.

• Sähköiskun ja palovaaran välttämiseksi yksikkö ei saa olla sateessa tai kosteassa, eikä
sitä saa käyttää märässä ympäristössä.

• Älä käytä yksikköä jos se on pudonnut, vaurioitunut, kostunut, tai jos sen suorituskyky on
huomattavasti muuttunut, mikä vaatii huoltoa.

• Yksikön saa avata vain laitteeseen perehtynyt huoltohenkilö. Kansien poisto altistaa sinut
vaarallisille jännitteille.

Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, varoittaa sinua eristämättömän
vaarallisen jännitteen esiintymisestä yksikön sisällä. Tämä jännite saattaa olla
riittävän korkea aiheuttamaan sähköiskuvaaran.

Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, kertoo sinulle, että tässä
tuotedokumentoinnissa esiintyy tärkeitä käyttö- ja ylläpito-ohjeita.

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NORSK

VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET

•Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk.

•Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet.

• Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning. Produktbeskrivelsen inneholder
spesifikasjoner for strømkrav. Vær oppmerksom på at det ved ulike driftsspenninger kan
være nødvendig å bruke en annen ledning- og/eller støpseltype.

• Apparatet skal ikke monteres i skap uten ventilasjon, eller direkte over varmeproduserende
utstyr, som for eksempel kraftforsterkere. Den maksimale romtemperaturen som står
oppgitt i produktbeskrivelsen, skal overholdes.

• Apparatet er utstyrt med ventilasjonsåpninger. For at apparatet skal være pålitelig i bruk
og ikke veropphetes, må disse åpningene ikke blokkeres eller tildekkes. Stikk aldri noe inn
i ventilasjonsåpningene, og pass på at det aldri søles noen form for væske på apparatet.

•Utgangsplugger fra audioforsterkere skal aldri koples direkte til apparatet.

•Unngå brannfare og elektrisk støt ved å sørge for at apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller
fuktighet og ikke anvendes i nærheten av vann.

• Apparatet skal ikke brukes hvis det har blitt utsatt for støt, er skadet eller blitt vått, eller hvis
endringer i ytelsen tyder på at det trenger service.

•Dette apparatet skal kun åpnes av fagfolk. Hvis dekselet fjernes, utsettes man for livsfarlig
høyspenning.

Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som er en advarsel om at det finnes
uisolert, farlig spenning inne i kabinettet - høy nok til å utgjøre en fare for elektrisk
støt.

Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som betyr at den tilhørende
litteraturen inneholder viktige opplysninger om drift og ved.

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NO

SVENSKA

VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER

• Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk.

• Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten.

•Använd alltid rätt nätspänning. Se tillverkarens bruksanvisningar för information om
effektkrav. Märkväl, att andra matningsspänningar eventuellt kräver att en annan typs
nätsladd och/eller kontakt används.

•Installera inte enheten i ett oventilerat stativ, eller direkt ovanför utrustningar som avger
värme, t ex effektförstärkare. Se till att omgivningens temperatur vid drift inte överskrider
det angivna värdet i produktspecifikationen.

• Behållaren är försedd med hål och öppningar för ventilering. För att garantera tillförlitlig
funktion och förhindra överhettning får dessa öppningar inte blockeras eller täckas. Inga
föremål får skuffas in genom ventilationshålen. Inga vätskor får spillas på enheten.

• Anslut aldrig audioeffektförstärkarutgångar direkt till någon av enhetens kontakter.

• För att undvika elstöt eller brandfara får enheten inte utsättas för regn eller fukt, eller
användas på ställen där den blir våt.

•Använd inte enheten om den har fallit i golvet, skadats, blivit våt, eller om dess prestanda
förändrats märkbart, vilket kräver service.

• Enheten får öppnas endast av behörig servicepersonal. Farliga spänningar blir tillgängliga
när locken tas bort.

Denna triangel, som visas på din komponent, varnar dig om en oisolerad farlig
spänning inne i enheten. Denna spänning är eventuellt så hög att fara för elstöt
föreligger.

Denna triangel, som visas på din komponent, anger att viktiga bruksanvisningar och
serviceanvisningar ingår i dokumentationen i fråga.

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Unpacking and Inspection

After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit
ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and
packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the
carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to the dealer.

Auspacken und Überprüfung

Bewahren Sie nach dem Auspacken des Geräts das
Verpackungsmaterial für den Fall auf, dass Sie das Gerät wieder
versenden müssen. Überprüfen Sie die Module und die Verpackung
sorgfältig auf Anzeichen von Beschädigung. Etwaige Schäden sind
dem Transporteur unverzüglich anzuzeigen; Funktionsstörungen
sind dem zuständigen Händler zu melden.

Desembalaje e inspección

Después de desembalar la unidad, guarde todos los materiales de
embalaje por si alguna vez transportar la unidad. Inspeccione con
atención los módulos y los materiales de embalaje para comprobar
que no muestren desperfectos. Informe inmediatamente de
cualquier desperfecto al transportista; informe de cualquier
problema de funcionamiento del equipo a su distribuidor.

Contenu de l’emballage et inspection

Après avoir ouvert l’emballage, conservez-le pour tout retour.
Inspectez avec soin les modules et les matériaux d’emballage pour
tout signe de dommage. Veuillez rapporter immédiatement les
dommages auprès du transporteur. Les dysfonctionnements du
matériel doivent être signalés à votre revendeur.

Disimballaggio ed ispezione

Dopo aver disimballato l’unità, salvi tutto il materiale d’imballaggio,
in caso Lei abbia bisogno di spedire l’unità. Ispezioni attentamente
i moduli ed il materiale d’imballaggio per vedere se riportano
segni di danno. Riporti subito ogni segno di danno al corriere;
riferisca il malfunzionamento dell’attrezzatura al suo rivenditore.

Retirando a embalagem e Inspecionando

Depois de desembalar a unidade, guarde a embalagem caso precise
enviar a unidade para manutenção. Inspecione cuidadosamente o
módulo e a embalagem procurando sinais de dano. Avise à loja
qualquer tipo de dano ou mal funcionamento do equipamento.

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Getting Started

About the RV-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Highlights • Product Registration

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

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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LOGIC7 is widely regarded as the finest surround decoder available.
A LOGIC7-encoded downmix of multichannel source material is
available when using the Headphone listening modes. If a stereo
source is present, the HEADPHONE L7 listening mode processes it
using LOGIC7, then uses Head Related Transfer Functions to create
a headphone output that introduces a subtle sense of surround
sound, while preserving the original stereo image.

In addition to LOGIC7, the RV-8 offers Dolby Digital Surround EX,
Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS 96/24, DTS neo:6, DTS-ES,
THX Ultra2, and THX Surround EX decoding. THX Ultra2 certification
guarantees that the RV-8 meets the highest THX specifications.

With two floating-point Hammerhead™ digital signal processing
(DSP) engines, the RV-8 boasts enormous processing power. These
powerful processors perform custom Lexicon processing such as
LOGIC7 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto
azimuth, 5-speaker enhancement, bass management, high-precision
digital crossovers, and audio controls. These features are available at
sample rates up to 96kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top
performance from all sources. In addition, a third DSP engine is
dedicated to decoding multi-channel compressed audio sources.

The RV-8 is one of the most advanced audio and video control
centers available. High-precision 24-bit/96kHz A/D converters can
be used to convert stereo analog audio input signals to digital
signals, allowing the RV-8 to provide the benefits of precise digital
signal processing without sacrificing signal integrity. 24-bit/192kHz
D/A converters are available for all output channels. Alternatively,

5.1 channel and stereo analog signals can bypass A/D conversion
and internal processing, following a purely analog signal path
directly to the output connectors.

Digital audio input signals are processed through a two-stage phase

ABOUT THE RV-8

Thank you for purchasing the RV -8 Receiver , an 8-channel audio and
video control center with independent zone monitoring that
provides control of audio and video source selection in three zones
at the same time. The RV-8 includes eight configurable inputs, each
of which can be assigned to its built-in tuner, eight digital audio,
eight analog audio, phono, five composite video, five S-video, or
three component video input connectors. The analog connectors
can also be configured for up to two 5.1-channel sources.

The RV-8 features an integrated 7-channel power amplifier that is
designed to achieve high levels of power and performance.
Equipped with a toroidal power transformer, the amplifier also
provides thermal and DC protection.

The RV-8 AM/FM stereo radio tuner features four tuning regions,
allows for the automatic or manual storing of up to 40 preset
stations, and is fully configurable for ease of operation. The RV-8
also includes a phono input.

Inside and out, the RV-8 is designed for possible future
upgrades. The rear-panel houses two RS-232 connectors; one capa­ble of performing configuration downloads and flash memory soft­ware upgrades and the other capable of supporting future develop­ments. The rear-panel also includes a large removable access panel
to accommodate connectors for emerging technologies.

More than just an audio and video control center, the RV-8 offers
the latest version of Lexicon’s critically acclaimed LOGIC7®
decoding, which creates a 7.1-channel output signal from stereo,

5.1- and 6.1-channel sources. Unlike other decoders, LOGIC7
decoding is compatible with all input sources and requires no special
encoding. Because the improvement it provides is clearly audible,

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lock loop for extremely low intrinsic jitter and high jitter rejection.
Lexicon’s proprietary auto azimuth technology corrects timing and
level imbalances in stereo sources, ensuring exceptionally accurate
playback of surround-encoded sources. A digital audio pass-through
output is available for recording digital signals with a CD recorder
or a similar component.

Complementing its audio performance, the RV-8 features broad­cast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth component video
switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals, while a
composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC, PAL or
SECAM video signals. Composite and S-video sources can be
converted to 480i NTSC (576i PAL) component video. The compo­nent video switcher can pass high-definition TV (HDTV) signals, as
well as standard-definition TV signals. The switcher is designed to
pass video signals without alteration or degradation.

Built to professional standards, the RV-8 is designed to serve as the
control center in any high-quality home theater. Even the most
demanding enthusiast will be impressed with its unique combina­tion of power, performance, flexibility and expandability. The RV-8
is equipped for the needs of today and the demands of the future.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Eight channels

• Eight configurable inputs

• Three independent zones

• Integrated 7-channel amplifier with thermal and DC protec­tion and toroidal power transformer

• AM/FM stereo radio tuner

• Phono input with 2-channel analog bypass path

• Up to two 5.1-channel analog audio input connectors

• Analog bypass option for 5.1 analog and stereo audio input
connectors

• Auto switching between digital and analog audio input
connectors

• Headphone output with LOGIC7 processing

•Two 32-bit DSP engines for custom processing

• Separate DSP engine for decoding compressed audio sources

• Four S/PDIF coaxial and four S/PDIF optical (Toslink) digital
audio input connectors

• One S/PDIF coaxial, and one S/PDIF optical (Toslink) digital
audio output connectors

• 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters for all audio channels

•Two sets of analog A/V Zone 2 outputs; one fixed, one vari­able

• One set of analog audio Zone 3 outputs, variable level

•Broadcast-quality video switching

•Video up conversion from S-video/composite to component
video

• Three component video input connectors with full HDTV
compatibility

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register the RV-8 Receiver within 15 days of purchase. To do
so, register online at www.lexicon.com or complete and return the
product registration card attached to the back cover of this user
guide. Retain the sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The RV-8 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal
performance. Pay particular attention to the bulleted items that
begin below and to other precautions that appear throughout this
user guide.

Do . . .

• Install the RV-8 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or
shelf. The RV-8 can also be installed in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack using an optional rack-mount kit available
from authorized Lexicon dealers.

• Select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.

Do Not . . .

• Install the RV-8 on a surface that is unstable or unable to
support all four of its feet, unless it is installed in an equipment
rack.

• Five composite video input connectors

• Five S-video input connectors

• One component video output

• Four S-video outputs

• Five composite video outputs

• LOGIC7 decoding

•Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, and Dolby Pro
Logic decoding

• DTS 96/24, DTS-ES (discrete and matrix), and DTS neo:6
decoding

• THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding

• THX Ultra2 certification

• Flash memory software upgrade capabilities

•Two internal expansion slots for future developments

• RS-232 control

• Rear-panel IR input connector

•Two trigger output connectors

• Optional 19-inch rack-mount kit

• IR preprogrammed/learning remote control with LCD
display

Before moving the RV-8, make sure it is powered off with the
rear-panel power switch. Then make sure the power cord is
unplugged from the wall outlet.

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Do Not . . .

• Stack the RV-8 directly above heat-producing equipment such

as power amplifiers or other components that generate heat
during use.

• Expose the RV-8 to high temperatures, humidity, steam,

smoke, dampness or excessive dust. Avoid installing the RV-8
near radiators and other heat-producing appliances.

• Install the RV-8 near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV

decoders and other RF-emitting devices that might cause inter­ference.

• Place the RV-8 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the RV-8 with

a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.

• Place the RV-8 on a windowsill or in another location in which

it will be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown on page

2-3. The remote control must be in line of sight with the IR
receiver for proper operation. Refer to page 2-14 for more
information about remote control operation considerations.

Be careful when moving the RV-8 Receiver, as it is heavy. Do
not obstruct the ventilation holes in the chassis.

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2. Remove old batteries inserted in the compartment (if app­licable).

3. Insert four AAA batteries in the compartment as shown in Step
3 in the illustration below. Make sure the batteries are correctly
inserted observing the proper polarity.

4. When new batteries have been installed, close the battery com­partment cover as shown in Step 4. To do this, align the cover
with the guide on the back of the remote control. When the
cover is aligned, press the cover until it snaps into place. The
remote control starts up automatically.

5. Dispose of the old batteries (if applicable).

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION

The remote control requires four AAA batteries that should be
replaced as needed. It is recommended that you use Alkaline
batteries, which last longer without leaking. When the batteries are
low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition
that prevents it from operating the RV-8. When this occurs, follow
the instructions below to replace the batteries. Normal operation
will resume when the new batteries are installed. Memory settings
will not be lost when the batteries are replaced.

To replace the remote control batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote
control. Then remove the battery compartment cover as
shown in the illustration below. To do this, press the tab
attached to the cover (Step 1). When the tab is pressed, pull
the cover away from the remote control (Step 2).

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3

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Basic Operation

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

Rear-Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Tuner Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Understanding the Tuner

Amplifier Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Understanding the Amplifier

Headphone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Understanding the Headphones

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation • Remote Control
Command Matrix

Understanding the Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Two-Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

STATUS Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

2CH STATUS • D STATUS • STATUS • 5.1a BYPASS STATUS •
2CH BYPASS STATUS • DIGITAL STATUS • 5.1a STATUS

STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

STATUS Menu Level Meters

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FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW

The RV-8 front-panel is shown above. The numbers in the front-panel illustration correspond to the numbered items that begin on the next page.

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10

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2. IR Receiver

Receives IR commands from the RV-8 remote control. There are
three LEDs located in this area as shown below. An amber LED
blinks when a remote control command is received. A red LED
lights when the A/D converters are overloading. A blue LED
lights when the RV-8 is powered on and activated – even if the
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to
ALWAYS OFF.

3. Volume Knob

Adjusts volume level in all zones.

Note:

When RV-8 output levels have been properly
calibrated, the +0dB volume level setting corresponds
to THX reference levels (75dB).

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To use the volume knob to adjust Main Zone volume level:

Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclock­wise to decrease volume level in 1dB incre­ments. The horizontal bar graph shown at
the right appears on the on-screen and front­panel displays. This graph illustrates the position at which the
current Main Zone volume level falls within the –80 to +12dB
volume range.

To use the volume knob to adjust Zone 2 or Zone 3 volume
level:

1. Press and hold the front-panel Zone 2 or Zone 3 input
selection button that corresponds to the current input
source. For instance, if the current input source is using the
DVD1 input, press and hold the DVD1 input selection but­ton in the desired zone.

2. While holding the selected Zone 2 or
Zone 3 input selection button, rotate
the volume knob clockwise to increase
or counterclockwise to decrease vol­ume level in 1dB increments. One of
the horizontal bar graphs shown at
the right appears in the on-screen and
front-panel displays. These graphs
illustrate the position at which the cur­rent Zone 2 or Zone 3 volume level
falls within the –80 to +12dB volume
range.

3. Release the selected input selection button when Zone 2 or
Zone 3 volume level has been set.

Amber LED

Red LED

Blue LED

VOLUME -34dB

ZONE2 VOLUME -34dB

1. Front-Panel Display

Indicates the current input, listening mode, input source and
volume level. If the built-in tuner is active, it will show the
frequency, band, listening mode and volume level. This 2 x 20
character display can also be used to view messages and
menus, one line at a time. Refer to the Menu Navigation
section that begins on page 2-14 for more information.

ZONE3 VOLUME -34dB

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8. Standby Button

Toggles the RV-8 between on and standby. When the RV-8 is
powered on, pressing this button places the RV-8 into standby
and lights the red LED on this button. Power is still supplied to
the RV-8 when it is in standby. When the RV-8 is in standby,
pressing this button turns the unit on and activates all zones
that were active in the previous operating session.

9. Channel Status LEDs

Each amplifier channel has a blue LED on the front-panel
that is illuminated when the unit is on. The LED turns off
to indicate when there is a problem with the corresponding
channel. See pages 2-12 and 2-13 for additional information.

10.Mode  and  Buttons

Scroll to the previous () and the next () available listening
mode. Scrolling occurs in the order shown on the MODE
ADJUST menu. Refer to the Listening Mode Activation section
that begins on page 6-2 for more information.

11.Mute Button

Mutes Main Zone volume level and restores Main Zone volume
to its original level. Pressing the Mute button the first time
lowers Main Zone volume level. The message "MUTE ON"
appears in the on-screen and front-panel displays. Pressing the
Mute button again restores Main Zone volume to its original
level. See page 3-57 for information about using the MUTE
LEVEL parameter to set mute levels.

Front-Panel Overview (continued from page 2-3)

4. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons

Select the input in the Main Zone. When an input is selected,
a blue LED lights on the corresponding input selection button.
When the Main Zone is deactivated, pressing a Main Zone
input selection button activates the Main Zone and selects the
corresponding input. Zone 2 and Zone 3 remain deactivated

until a Zone 2 or Zone 3 input is selected.

5. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons

Select the input 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 Zone 2 and selects the corresponding input. The
Main Zone and Zone 3 remain deactivated until a Main Zone
or Zone 3 input is selected.

6. Zone 3 Input Selection Buttons

Select the input in Zone 3. When an input is selected, a
red LED lights on the corresponding input selection button.
When Zone 3 is deactivated, pressing a Zone 3 input selection
button activates Zone 3 and selects the corresponding input.
The Main Zone and Zone 2 remain deactivated until a Main
Zone or Zone 2 input is selected.

7. Tuner Selection Buttons

The tuner selection buttons allow for direct entry of station fre­quencies, selection of AM or FM broadcast band, and the sav­ing/recalling of presets. See page 2-10 for additional tuner
information.

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Front-Panel Overview (continued from page 2-4)

The amber Mute button LED lights whenever mute is acti­vated, whether activated automatically or manually. For
instance, the RV-8 briefly activates mute when changing
input sources or listening modes.

12.Main Zone Off Button

Deactivates the Main Zone.

13.Zone 2 Off Button

Deactivates Zone 2.

14.Zone 3 Off Button

Deactivates Zone 3.

15.Tune/Seek Buttons

Allow for manual or automatic tuning of the AM/FM
stereo radio tuner.

16.Headphone Output

Features multiple listening modes including LOGIC7 head­phone processing. The headphone output follows the sig­nal selected in the Main Zone. When headphones are plugged
into the headphone output, all Main Zone amplifier outputs
are muted. If amplifier outputs 3 and 7 are assigned to Zone 2
or Zone 3, they will remain unmuted. The Main Zone pre­amplifier outputs are also muted when headphones are
plugged in. Preamplifier outputs for Zone 2 and Zone 3 remain
unmuted. See page 2-13 for additional headphone information
Headphone listening mode information starts on page 6-32.

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19

5

14

12

The RV-8 rear-panel is shown above. The numbers in these rear-panel illustrations correspond to the
numbered items that begin on page 2-7.

17

Never make or break connections to the
RV-8 unless the RV-8 and all associated
components are powered off.

CAUTION

20

9

6

15

10

1

1

2

3

4

7

8

11

13

16

18

REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW

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_

+

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REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW

Note:

The numbered items that begin below correspond to
the rear-panel illustration on page 2-6.

1. Amplifier Outputs

Provide audio outputs to the speakers. The Center channel
output and all Right channel outputs are located on the left­hand side of the rear-panel. All Left channel outputs are locat­ed on the right-hand side of the rear-panel. This is to facilitate
making speaker connections. The amplifier binding posts
accomodate the following connectors:

• standard 0.75-inch banana plugs

• size 10-12 gauge spade connectors

• up to 10-gauge bare wire
See page 2-12 for additional amplifier information.

2. Video Input Connectors

Provide video input in the Main Zone, Zone 2, and Zone 3.
There are five composite video connectors labeled Video 1 to
5, and five S-video connectors labeled S-Video 1 to 5.

3. Analog Audio Input Connectors

Provide analog audio input in the Main Zone, Zone 2 and
Zone 3. Eight stereo analog audio input connectors labeled
Audio 1 to 8 are available. The connectors labeled 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
and 8 can be configured as two sets of 5.1-channel connectors.

When a 5.1-channel analog audio source is present in the Main
Zone, input signals are sent to the Main Zone audio output
connectors as indicated in the table below. When a 5.1-chan­nel analog source is present in the Main Zone, only the Front
(L) and (R) input signals are sent to the Zone 2 and Zone 3
audio output connectors. If the Zone2 IN parameter is set to
DMIX, a downmix of the 5.1 analog source is sent to the Zone
2 audio output connectors. See page 3-26 for additional infor­mation.

Input Connector Output Connector

(L) Front L
(R) Front R
(C) Center
(SUB) Sub
(LS) Side L and Rear L
(RS) Side R and Rear R

4. Component Video Input Connectors

Three component video input connectors labeled Component
Video 1 to 3 are available for use in the Main Zone and have
full HDTV compatibility. The ultra wide bandwidth component
video switcher accepts any analog component or RGB video
input type. The component video connectors are not avail-

able for Zone 2 or Zone 3.

5. Main Zone Video Output Connectors

Provide video output in the Main Zone. Two composite video
connectors, two S-video connectors and one component video
connector are available.

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6. Zone 2 Video Output Connectors

Provide video output in Zone 2. Two composite video connec­tors and two S-video connectors are available. These connec-

tors can also be used to connect to a video recording device.

Note:

• Composite video output connectors are available
when a composite or S-video source is present.

• S-video output connectors are available when an
S-video source is present.

• Component video output connectors are available
when a component, composite or S-video source
is present.

7. Zone 2 Analog Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog audio output in Zone 2. Two pairs of connec­tors, one labeled “Fix” and the other labeled “Var”are avail­able. These connectors can also be used to connect a record­ing device. For recording, use the output connector labeled
“Fix,” which provides a fixed output level of +0dB. If output
level adjustment is needed, use the output labeled “Var” and
adjust the Zone 2 volume.

Note:

When using an analog input source, the Zone 2 and
Zone 3 Audio Outputs are approximately 2dB lower
than the Main Audio Outputs labeled Front L/R.
When using a digital input source, the Zone 2 Audio
Outputs are approximately 6dB higher than the Main
Audio Outputs labeled Front L/R. This is to accom­modate THX level requirements.

8. Tuner Antenna Connectors

Provide antenna connections for the AM/FM stereo radio tuner .
Two antennas are included with the RV-8.

9. Digital Audio Input Connectors (S/PDIF)

Provide digital audio input in the Main Zone or Zone 2. Four
S/PDIF coaxial and four S/PDIF optical (Toslink) input connec­tors are available. These connectors are compatible with PCM
(44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz), Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES)
sources. These connectors are not compatible with MPEG (MP3)
sources.

10.Microphone Input Connectors

These connectors are reserved for future upgrades.

11.Phono Input Connectors

Provide a phono level input, which can be assigned to any of
the eight RV-8 inputs. A 2-channel analog bypass path is avail­able

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Rear-Panel Overview (continued from page 2-8)

(with RIAA curve). A ground connector is also provided. The
phono input is optimized for moving magnet phono
cartridges.

12.Trigger Output Connectors

Provide 12V DC output to control connected components.
Two trigger output connectors are available on a removable
terminal block. The connector labeled PWR – the power trigger
output connector – is not configurable. It is activated when the
RV-8 is powered on, and deactivated when the RV-8 is turned
off from the rear-panel or by putting the RV-8 into standby. The
trigger output connector labeled 1 can be configured for
remote or program operation. See page 3-58 for more infor­mation.

13.RS-232 Connectors

The RS-232 connector labeled 1 provides serial control. It is
capable of performing configuration downloads and flash
memory software upgrades. The RS-232 connector labeled 2 is
reserved for future developments.

14.Main Zone Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog audio output in the Main Zone. Eight connec­tors labeled Front L/R, Center, Sub, Side L/R and Rear L/R are
available.

15.IR IN Connector

Accepts input of IR signals from infrared distribution equip-

ment. One 3.5mm jack that accepts a stereo plug (Tip/Ring
Sleeve connection) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve connection) is
available.

16.Zone 3 Audio/Video Output Connectors

Provide analog audio/video output in Zone 3. One stereo
analog audio output (variable level) is available and can derive
its source from a variety of analog sources. One composite
video output is available and can derive its source from any
composite or S-video source.

17.Zone 2 Digital Audio Output Connectors (S/PDIF)

Provides digital audio output in Zone 2. One S/PDIF coaxial
and one S/PDIF optical (Toslink) connector is available.

18.Removable Access Panel

Reserved for future developments.

19.AC Input Connector

Provides power to the RV-8 through the supplied power cord.

20.Power Switch

Connects power to the AC input connector and disconnects
power from the AC input connector . The ccrepresents the "off"
position and the||represents the "on" position. When the
RV-8 is powered on, the front-panel Standby button or remote
control On button can be used to activate and deactivate
standby mode. When the RV-8 is powered off, standby mode
is not available.

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TUNER OVERVIEW

Understanding the Tuner

The RV-8 features an AM/FM stereo radio tuner. The front-panel
displays the currently selected frequency and band. 40 presets can
store AM or FM frequencies, identified by the preset number/name
and station frequency/band. For example: Preset 01: WABC 90.90
FM or Preset 02: WXYZ 1030 AM. Two antennas are supplied with
the RV-8: one for AM and one for FM stereo. At a minimum, use of
the supplied antennas is recommended to ensure consistent tuner

performance.

Selecting a Station

The first step to begin using the RV-8 built-in tuner is to select the
tuner input. Press the TUNER button on the front-panel or the
TUNER soft button in the MAIN screen on the remote control. See
the TUNER SETUP section on page 3-60 for more information on
setting up the RV-8 tuner.

The next step is to determine that the desired frequency band is
active. Pushing the AM/FM button on either the front-panel or the
remote control will toggle between the AM and FM frequency
bands.

Once the correct frequency band has been selected, there are
several ways to select a radio station: direct station access, use of
the tune/seek buttons, use of scan mode and the use of presets.

Direct Station Access

To directly access a specific frequency, use the numeric buttons on
either the front-panel or remote to enter the frequency of the
desired station.

To directly access a station from the front-panel or remote
control:

1. Press the AM/FM button to select the desired band.

2. Enter the three or four digit station frequency. For example, to
load FM station 90.9, press 9-0-9. To load AM station 1030,
press the AM/FM button to select the AM band, then press 1­0-3-0.

Note:

While digits are being entered, the front-panel and
on-screen displays will initially show “Loading
Preset”. Once a third digit has been entered, the RV­8 will realize that it is actually a frequency that is
being entered, and the display will show “Setting
Frequency.”

Tune/Seek Access

Pressing one of the Tune/Seek (Tune/Seek ) buttons on the
front-panel ( or  on the remote control) navigates to the
next available frequency. For example, if the currently loaded
frequency is 101.7FM, pressing the Tune/Seek  button would
load 101.9FM. Pressing Tune/Seek again would load 102.1FM,
and so on.

Pressing one of the Tune/Seek (Tune/Seek ) buttons on the
front-panel ( or  on the remote control) for 2 seconds
activates the seek mode. Seek mode searches for the next available
radio station. If the tuner is having difficulty locating stations, raise
the sensitivity level (see page 3-61) .

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Tuner Overview (continued from page 2-10)

Scan Mode

Scan Mode will scan through all available stations, pausing for 2
seconds on each station before scanning to the next one. To enter
Scan Mode, press and hold one of the Tune/Seek buttons
(Tune/Seek) (or on the remote control) until the
display shows SCAN or SCAN. To stop scanning, press either
Tune/Seek button.

Loading Presets

To load a preset:

Enter a preset number between 1 and 40 using the front-panel or
remote control number buttons. The display will show “Loading
Preset.” If a third digit is entered, the tuner will switch over to
Direct Station Access mode and the front-panel display will show
”Setting Frequency.”

To skip through available presets in order:

Press the  or  buttons on the remote control. If, for example,
preset 1 is loaded and the  button is pressed, the RV-8 will load
preset 2 (or the next available preset). If preset 1 is loaded and the
 button is pressed, the RV-8 will load preset 40 (or the next avail­able preset).

Note:

This feature is only accessible via the remote control.

Saving Presets

The RV-8 has 40 presets available for storing AM or FM stations.
The presets are divided into four banks with ten presets per bank.
It is possible to store a combination of AM and FM stations in each
bank. Storing presets on the RV-8 can be accomplished from either
the front-panel or the remote control. The operation is identical.

To save a station to a preset on the RV-8:

Press the SAVE button on either the front-panel or remote control.
”Saving Preset” will appear on the front-panel. Entering a number
between 1 and 40 will store the currently loaded frequency into the
corresponding preset. For example, if the tuner is currently playing

101.7FM, pressing the SAVE button, then the 1 button will store

101.7FM into preset number 1. Pressing the 1 button followed by
the 5 button will store into preset number 15. Pressing more than
two numbers will reset the preset number to the third digit that
was entered.

Pressing the SAVE button a second time will cancel the saving
process.

Editing Presets

It is possible to customize the name of each preset on the RV-8.

To edit the preset name:

1. Navigate to the TUNER PRESET menu (MAIN MENU  TUNER

PRESETS). Within the TUNER PRESETS menu is a list of preset
pages. PAGE 1 contains presets 1 through 10, PAGE 2 contains
presets 11 through 20, etc.

2. Select the Page that contains the desired preset. Once the

PAGE menu has been selected, a list of presets will appear.

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AMPLIFIER OVERVIEW

Understanding the Amplifier

The RV-8 features a 7-channel power amplifier with 140W per
channel. The RV-8 can be configured so that all amplifier channels
are dedicated to the Main Zone or so that outputs 3 and 7 (labeled
Rear Right and Rear Left) are used for Zone 2 or Zone 3. Heavy duty
gold plated 5-way binding posts are provided for speaker connec­tions.

The amplifiers feature advanced thermal, current, and DC protec­tion for each channel. Thermal protection monitors the tempera­ture of the chassis and heatsinks and automatically deactivates the
specific channel(s) when they exceed their normal safe operating
temperature. Current protection ensures that the output transistors
are protected by limiting the current capability which is deter­mined by the output voltage, while DC protection prevents DC
and frequencies below 10Hz from reaching the speakers.
Dedicated channel status LEDs are located on the front-panel to
provide at-a-glance viewing of channel status at all times. If the
main power transformer temperature exceeds 100°C, the trans­former will deactivate, all channel status LEDs will no longer be lit
and the red standby LED will flash rapidly. Once the transformer
has cooled, it will automatically be reset and the amplifier will oper­ate normally. The channel status LEDs will turn back on, and the
red standby LED will no longer be lit.

The amplifiers are designed to meet the highest standards of
performance and sound quality. In addition, THX Ultra2 certifica­tion ensures that the amplifiers meet the highest standards set forth
by Lucasfilm's Home THX division.

3. Select the desired preset to enter the EDIT PRESET menu. The
EDIT PRESET menu displays the preset frequency and band.

The EDIT PRESET menu options are as follows:

• Selecting LISTEN TO PRESET will load the preset frequency.

• Select the NAME parameter to customize the preset name.

The preset name can be up to eight characters long.

• Select CLEAR PRESET to clear the frequency and band

information from the preset.

See page 5-2 for additional tuner edit preset information.

AUTOLOAD

The RV-8 can automatically scan and store presets. This can be
accomplished only from the remote control. See page 3-62 for

additional information.

To start autoloading:

1. From the TUNER SETUP menu, navigate to the AUTOLOAD
menu option. Select MAIN MENU  SETUP  TUNER SETUP
 AUTOLOAD.

2. Press menu  to start AUTOLOAD.

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HEADPHONE OVERVIEW

Understanding the Headphones

Headphones can be connected to the RV-8 via the Headphone
output on the front-panel. The headphone output follows the sig­nal selected in the Main Zone. If the Main Zone source is multi­channel, a downmix of that source will be sent to the headphone
output. LOGIC7 headphone processing is also available for stereo
or multichannel sources. If you would like to listen to a stereo
source without enhanced processing, set the 2-CH parameter in
the INPUT SETUP menu to the 2-CHANNEL listening mode. When
headphones are plugged into the headphone output, all amplifier
outputs are muted (including outputs 3 and 7, except if they are
assigned to Zone 2 or Zone 3). The Main Zone preamplifier
outputs are also muted. Preamplifier outputs for Zone 2 and Zone
3 remain unmuted. The front-panel volume knob or the remote
control Volume Up/Down buttons adjust the level of the head-
phone output.

When the headphones are plugged in, the volume will be set to the
HEADPHONE parameter value selected in the VOLUME CONTROL
SETUP menu. When the headphones are unplugged, the volume
will return to the value of the MAIN PWR ON parameter in the
VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu. See page 6-32 for headphone
listening mode descriptions.

Amplifier Overview (continued from page 2-12)

Amplifier Channel Status

Each channel has a blue Channel Status LED on the front-panel that
is illuminated when the unit is powered on. If there is a problem

with an amplifier channel, the LED will turn off.

Making Connections With the Amplifier Outputs

The amplifier output connectors can accept bare speaker wires,
banana plug connectors or certain spade connectors. When using
bare speaker wires, loosen the connector, insert the wire into the
top of the receptacle, then tighten the connector. The same
procedure should be used for spade connectors. Banana plugs
should be inserted into the outward-facing receptacle.

Use heavy-gauge speaker cable to ensure low-impedance connec­tions between the amplifier and the speakers. Observe correct

speaker polarity.

Do not connect the outputs of one channel to the outputs of
other channels or to other amplifiers.

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REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

The RV-8 remote control is designed to provide full operation of the
RV-8, performing 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. For detailed operation/program­ming instructions, and for manufacturing codes, refer to Appendix
C.

OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS

The items that begin below describe factors that can improve or
impede remote control operation. It is recommended that you
observe these items as well as the battery installation instructions
on page 1-6 before operating the remote control.

Please note the following before operating the RV-8 remote
control:

• The remote control must be in line-of-sight with the front­panel IR receiver. Eliminate obstructions between the remote
control and the IR receiver. The remote control might become
unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on
the IR receiver.

• For optimal performance, position the remote at a 30 degree
angle no more than 40 to 60 feet (12.2m to 18.3m) from the
RV-8. If the RV-8 is placed inside a glass cabinet, smoked glass
will reduce the remote control range.

• Remote controllers for different components can interfere with
one another. It is recommended that you avoid using remote
controls for different components at the same time.

• The remote control batteries should be replaced as needed.

MAIN MENU

The MAIN MENU shown at the right repre­sents the beginning of the menu structure. It
can be used to open the four main menu
branches: MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS,
TUNER PRESETS and SETUP. Refer to Sections
3, 4, 5 and 6 for information about these
menu branches.

MENU NAVIGATION

The remote control Menu arrows must be used to navigate the
extensive menu structure shown in Appendix B. The table on the
next page indicates the navigation functions remote control Menu
arrows perform when the Main Zone command bank is activated.

COMMAND MATRIX

Refer to page 2-18 for the Remote Control command matrix that
describes the commands the remote control buttons perform
when each command bank is active.

Note:

The DVD1 device has been preprogrammed to
control the Lexicon RT-10 disc player.

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

Arrow

Navigation Function(s)

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MENU ITEM SELECTION

The remote control Menu arrows must be used to select menu items.

To select a menu item on the open menu:

1. Press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to highlight

the desired menu item.

2. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the Menu 

arrow to select the highlighted item. If an option is selected,
another menu will open. If a parameter is selected, a parameter
drop-down menu will open.

• When a menu is open, pressing the Menu  arrow selects the highlighted menu item, which opens another menu,
opens a parameter drop-down menu, or selects the highlighted parameter setting.

• When no menus are open, pressing the Menu  arrow opens the MAIN MENU (see previous page).

• When a menu is open, pressing the Menu  and  arrows scrolls upward and downward through the complete list
of menu items. The highlighted menu item appears on the front-panel display. All menu items appear on the
on-screen display. A scroll bar appears on the right side of the on-screen display when menu items exceed the on­screen display top and bottom margins. The cursor automatically wraps to the next menu item when the first or last
menu item is passed.

• When a menu is open, pressing the Menu  arrow closes the menu and, in most cases, opens the previous menu.
Subsequent presses continue to close the current menu and open the previous menu until the MAIN MENU (see
previous page) is closed. When the MAIN MENU is closed, the menu structure is also closed.

• When no menus are open, pressing the Menu  arrow performs no function.

Menu Options

Selecting a menu option opens another menu within the menu
structure. For instance, selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option
opens the SETUP menu as shown at the top of the next page.

Menu Parameters

Selecting a menu parameter opens a drop-down menu or horizontal
bar graph that can be used to select the desired setting.

To open a menu on the remote control, press the Menu  arrow.









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Menu Parameters (continued from page 2-15)

Parameter Drop-Down Menus

Selecting some menu parameters opens a drop-down menu that
contains a list of available parameter settings. For instance, select­ing the DISPLAY SETUP menu CUSTOM NAME parameter (page
3-55) opens the drop-down menu shown below, which can be
used to select the ON or OFF setting.

To select the desired setting on a parameter drop-down menu:

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

1. When the drop-down menu opens, press the remote control
Menu  and  arrows to scroll upward and downward
through the complete list of available settings. The current
setting appears to the right of the parameter name on the on­screen and front-panel displays.

2. When the desired setting appears beneath the parameter
name, press the Menu  arrow to select the setting and close
the drop-down menu.

To adjust a parameter setting with a horizontal bar graph:

1. When the horizontal bar graph appears, press the remote
control Menu  and  arrows to increase and decrease the
setting in designated increments. The current setting appears
at the right of the parameter name in the on-screen and front­panel displays.

2. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the
Menu  arrow to select the setting and close the horizontal
bar graph.

Note:

Menu item selection instructions differ for certain
menus. These instances are noted throughout this
user guide.

DISPLAY SETUP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
A/V SYNC DELAY OFF
CUSTOM NAME OFF
EDIT CUSTOM NAME

ON

OFF

CUSTOM NAME OFF

Horizontal Bar Graphs

Selecting some menu parameters opens a horizontal bar graph,
which indicates the position at which the current parameter setting
falls within the entire parameter range. The current setting appears
at the right of the parameter name in the on-screen and front­panel displays.

For instance, selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu A/V SYNC DELAY
parameter opens the horizontal bar graph shown below , which can
be used to adjust the amount of audio delay.

OFF, 1 to 60ms

DISPLAY SETUP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
A/V SYNC DELAY OFF
CUSTOM NAME OFF
EDIT CUSTOM NAME

A/V SYNC DELAY OFF







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REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

1. SYSTEM POWER OFF

2. Displays the name of the selected device.

3. POWER ON

4. Device and function buttons

5. Light

6. Displays page number/currently selected device

7. LCD Page change

8. FAVORITE

9. HOME menu

10. CHANNEL/Listening Mode (+/-)

11. Previous channel

12. VOLUME (+/-)

13. MUTE

14. TRANSPORT functions (PLAY, STOP, REWIND, PAUSE,
REC, SKIP, and FF) for VCR, DVD and CD

15. JOYSTICK (left, right, up, down and center press)

16. DISPLAY/AM/FM

17. ENTER/SAVE

18. MACRO buttons

Note:

The numbered items above correspond to the remote
control illustration to the right.

MODE

1

4

2

4

6

3

18

16

17

7

12

11

14

9

10

15

5

8

13

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ZONE2 PAGE2ZONE2 PAGE1MAIN PAGE2MAIN PAGE1HOMEBUTTON

Enters RV-8 standby mode.

MODE

Activates the RV-8.

Displays the MAIN
Zone command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
the Main Zone.

Displays the Zone 3
command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
Zone 3.

Displays the DVD1
command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
DVD1.

Displays the DVD2
command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
DVD2.

Selects the DVD1
input for the Main
Zone.

Selects the DVD2
input for the Main
Zone.

Analog Bypass Toggle

Toggles between the
current listening
mode and the 2­CHANNEL listening
mode.

Selects the Tuner
input for the Main
Zone.

Selects the DTS listen­ing mode family.

Displays the Main
Zone Status.

Selects the Dolby
Digital listening
mode family.

Displays the Zone 2
Status.

Selects the Tuner
input for Zone 2.

Selects the DVD1
input for Zone 2

Selects the DVD2
input for Zone 2.

1

2

3

6

7

4

5

Displays the Zone 2
command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
Zone 2.

Deactivates the
Main Zone.

Selects the THX family
listening mode.

Deactivates Zone 2.

8

Displays the SAT com­mand bank, which
includes commands
that control the
Satellite box.

Selects the SAT
input for the
Main Zone.

Selects the L7 Film
listening mode.

Selects the Satellite
input for Zone 2

Reserved for future
expansion.

Adjusts the AUDIO
CONTROLS menu
Main Zone BALANCE
to the left.

Sets the Main
Zone Volume level
to -15dB.

Shows status menu
for current Main
Zone input stream.

Activates the RV-8.

Reserved for future
expansion.

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

6

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DVD1 PAGE2DVD1 PAGE1ZONE3 PAGE2ZONE3 PAGE1BUTTON

Enters RV-8 standby mode.

Activates the RV-8.

Reserved for future expansion.

Deactivates Zone 3.

Increases the Audio
Controls menu Main
Zone BASS parameter
in .5dB increments.

Opens the RT-10 Top
Menu.

Activates the RT-10 con­dition memory mode.

Opens and closes the
RT-10 Video Adjust bar.

Opens the RT-10 Angle
bar.

1

Displays the Status of
Zone 3.

Reserved for future
expansion.

Opens and closes the RT-10 disc tray.

Selects the Satellite
input for Zone 3.

Reserved for future
expansion.

Opens and closes the
RT-10 Setup menu.

Selects the TUNER
input for Zone 3.

Increases the Audio
Controls menu Main
Zone TREBLE parame­ter in .5dB incre­ments.

Activates RT-10 random
playback.

Selects the DVD1 input
for Zone 3.

Increases the Audio
Controls menu Main
Zone TILT EQ parame­ter in .2dB increments.

Activates RT-10 repeat
playback.

Activates the RT-10 last
memory playback.

Creates up to 5 short­cuts for frequently
adjusted RT-10 Setup
menu parameters.

Selects the DVD2 input
for Zone 3.

Activates Audio
Controls menu Main
Zone LOUDNESS
parameter.

Activates RT-10 A-B
repeat playback.

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8

MODE

8

2

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4

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1

Toggles RT-10 power.

ZONE2 PAGE2

ZONE2 PAGE1

MAIN PAGE2

MAIN PAGE1HOMEBUTTON

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Selects the VCR
command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
the VCR.

Selects the TV com­mand bank, which
includes commands
that control the TV.

Selects the VCR input
for the Main Zone.

Selects the TV input
for the Main Zone.

Selects the L7 Music
listening mode.

Selects the L7 TV
listening mode

Selects the CD
command bank,
which includes com­mands that control
the CD player.

Selects the CD input
for the Main Zone.

Selects the L7 Music
Surround listening
mode.

Selects the VCR
input for Zone 2.

Increases the Zone 2 volume
level in 1dB increments.

Selects Page 2 of the
Zone 2 command
bank.

Selects the CD
input for Zone 2.

Selects the Phono
input for Zone 2.

Selects the TV
input for Zone 2.

9

History- dependent* Increases the Main Zone volume level in

1dB increments.

Scrolls through Favorite Channel pages.

Selects the Phono
command bank,
which includes
commands that
control that device.

Selects the Phono
input for the Main
Zone.

Toggles between
setting the input to
auto, analog, or
digital.

N/A

Selects Page 2 of
the Main Zone
command bank.

Selects Page 1 of the
Main Zone command
bank.

Selects the Home command bank.

Adjusts the Audio
Controls menu
Main Zone BAL­ANCE parameter to
the right.

Sets the Main
Zone volume
level to -30dB.

Toggles the
Setup ON
SCREEN DISPLAY
parameter.

Deactivates the RV-8.

Selects Page 1 of the
Zone 2 command
bank.

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MODE

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* History-dependent buttons perform different functions, depending on the Zone or device that you are cur-

rently controlling. Check the bottom of the LCD for the currently controlled device.

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DVD1 PAGE2DVD1 PAGE1ZONE3 PAGE2ZONE3 PAGE1BUTTON

MODE

Selects the VCR input
for Zone 3.

Selects the TV input
for Zone 3.

Decreases the Audio
Controls menu BASS
parameter in .5dB
increments.

Decreases the Audio
Controls menu TREBLE
parameter level in .5dB
increments.

Closes certain setup
menus without saving
changes.

Activates the RT-10 dis­play mode.

Selects the Phono
input for Zone 3.

Deactivates the Audio
Controls menu Main
Zone LOUDNESS
parameter.

Opens the RT-10
Audio bar.

Activates and deacti­vates the RT-10 rear
panel video output
connectors.

Activates the RT-10
search mode.

Activates the RT-10
program mode.

Displays DVD1 Page 1
command bank.

Controls the bright­ness of front panel
display characters.

9

Selects the CD input
for Zone 3.

Decreases the Audio
Controls menu Main
Zone TILT EQ param­eter level in .2dB
increments.

Opens the RT-10 Subtitle
bar.

Increases Zone 3 volume level in 1dB incre­ments.

Increases RV-8 Main volume level in
1dB increments.

Displays Zone 3 Page
2 command bank.

Displays Zone 3 Page 1
command bank.

Displays DVD1 Page 2
command bank.

Displays the Home command bank.

Scrolls through Favorite Channel pages.

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ZONE2 PAGE2ZONE2 PAGE1MAIN PAGE2

MAIN PAGE1

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History-dependent

History-dependent

Decreases Main Zone Volume
level in 1dB increments.

Toggles between fully muting Main
Zone volume level and restoring Main
Zone volume level to its original level.

History-dependent

Toggles between muting Main Zone
volume level and restoring Main Zone
volume level to its original level.

Decreases Zone 2 Volume
level in 1dB increments.

Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu
BALANCE and FADER parameters.

Toggles between fully muting Zone 2 vol­ume level and restoring Zone 2 volume to
its original level.

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History-dependent

History-dependent Activates the Trigger output connector labeled 1.

History-dependent

Scrolls upward through listening modes.

Scrolls downward through listening
modes.

History-dependent

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently selected input, press to skip back to
the next available preset.

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Adjusts the AUDIO CONTROLS menu
Main Zone FADER parameter towards the
front.

Adjust the AUDIO CONTROLS menu
Main Zone FADER parameter towards

the back.

MODE

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History-dependent

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently selected input, press to skip forward to
the next available preset.

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DVD1 PAGE2DVD1 PAGE1ZONE3 PAGE2ZONE3 PAGE1BUTTON

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MODE

Decreases Zone 3 volume level in 1dB
increments.

Toggles between fully muting Zone 3 volume
level and restoring Zone 3 volume to its original
level.

Decreases RV-8 Main Zone volume level in
1dB increments.

Activates the 5.1 THX, 5.1 THX Ultra2, or the
THX SurEX listening mode when a 5.1-channel
THX source is present. Activates Dolby PLII+THX
when a stereo source is present.

Scrolls downward through RV-8 listening modes.

Toggles between fully muting the RV-8 Main
Zone volume level and restoring Main Zone
volume level to its original level.

Scrolls upward through RV-8 listening modes.

Toggles between muting the RV-8 Main Zone
volume level and restoring Main Zone vol­ume level to its original level.

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If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently
selected input, press to skip forward to the
next available preset.

Skips to the beginning of the next chapter or
track. Subsequent presses skip to the begin­ning of the next chapter or track.

Activates the output connector labeled Trigger 1.

Activates playback of the loaded disc at
regular playback speed.

Increases Subwoofer output in 1dB increments.

Decreases Subwoofer output in 1dB increments.

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently
selected input, press to skip back to the next
available preset.

Skips to the beginning of the current chapter
or track. Subsequent presses skip to the begin­ning of the previous chapter or track.

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ZONE2 PAGE1

ZONE2 PAGE1

MAIN PAGE2

MAIN PAGE1HOMEBUTTON

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Basic Operation

MODE

History-dependent

History-dependent

When a DTS(-ES) source is present, toggles the ES decoding param­eter, cycling through the AUTO, ON, and OFF settings.

25

History-dependent

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently selected input, press once to tune to the
next available tuner frequency. Pressing for 2 seconds activates the seek mode, which
searches for the next available radio station. To enter Scan Mode, press and hold until
the display shows SCAN or SCAN.

Opens the menu structure and selects the highlighted menu item, which opens another
menu, opens a parameter drop-down menu, or selects the highlighted parameter set­ting.

Deactivates the output connector labeled Trigger 1.

Activates the Dolby DIGITAL EX or Dolby DIGITAL listening mode when a 5.1-channel
Dolby Digital source is present.

When a menu is open, scrolls upward through menu items.

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When a menu is open, scrolls downward through menu items.

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History-dependent

History-dependent

History-dependent

History-dependent

History-dependent

ZONE3 PAGE 2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE2ZONE3 PAGE 1

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MODE

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently
selected input, press once to tune to the next
available tuner frequency. Pressing for 2 sec­onds activates the seek mode, which searches
for the next available radio station. To enter
Scan Mode, press and hold until the display
shows SCAN or SCAN.

When RT-10 playback is activated, scans
through the disc in reverse direction.

When RT-10 playback is activated, scans
through the disc in forward direction.

Deactivates the output connector labeled
Trigger 1.

Stops playback of the loaded disc.

25

When a DTS(-ES) source is present, toggles the
ES decoding parameter, cycling through the
AUTO, ON and OFF settings.

Opens the RT-10 disc menu.

When a menu is open, scrolls downward through menu items.

Activates the Dolby DIGITAL EX or Dolby DIGI­TAL listening mode when a 5.1-channel Dolby
Digital source is present. Activates Dolby PLII
Movie when a stereo source is present.

Activates RT-10 pause mode.

When a menu is open, scrolls upward through menu items.

Opens the menu structure and selects the
highlighted item. When no menu is open,
opens the MAIN MENU.

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Basic Operation

Navigates to the right in the RT-10 menu
structure.

ZONE2PAGE2

ZONE2 PAGE1

MAIN PAGE2

MAIN PAGE1

HOMEBUTTON

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When a menu is open, closes the menu and, in most cases, opens the previous menu.
Subsequent presses continue to close the current menu and open the previous menu
until the MAIN MENU is closed. When no menus are open, shows the two-line status.

MODE

When a menu is open, closes the menu structure. When no menus are open, shows
the 2-line status.

Numbers 0 to 9, are used to enter the frequency of radio stations or to save/load
presets when the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently selected input.

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently selected input, toggles between AM/FM
frequency bands.

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently selected input, pressing this button will save
the currently selected tuner frequency into a preset slot. Also use this button when
programming the remote. See page C-4 for additional information.

Macro Buttons: M1 is for Macro 1, M2 is for Macro 2 and M3 is for Macro 3. See page
C-10 for additional information on how to use and program macros.

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Activates the remote control backlight that illuminates the buttons and LCD screen for
easier visibility.

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History­dependent

History­dependent

History­dependent

History­dependent

History­dependent

History­dependent

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DVD1 PAGE2DVD1 PAGE1ZONE3 PAGE2ZONE3 PAGE1BUTTON

Basic Operation

When a menu is open, closes the menu and, in
most cases, opens the previous menu.
Subsequent presses continue to close the cur­rent menu and open the previous menu until
the MAIN MENU is closed. When no menus are
open, this button performs no function.

MODE

When a menu is open, closes the menu struc­ture. When no menus are open, shows the
two-line status.

Numbers 0 to 9 are used to enter the
frequency of radio stations or to save/load
presets when the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the
currently selected input.

If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently
selected input, pressing this button saves
the currently selected tuner frequency into
a preset slot. Also use this button when
programming the remote. See page C-4 for
additional information.

If the RV-8 built-in tuner is the currently select­ed input, toggles between AM/FM frequency
bands.

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37

38

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Activates the remote control backlight that illuminates the buttons and LCD screen for easier
visibility.

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Macro Buttons: M1 is for Macro 1, M2 is for Macro 2 and M3 is for Macro 3. See page C-10
for additional infomation on how to use and program macros.

Navigates to the left in the RT-10 menu
structure.

Direct RT-10 title, chapter, group or track
number selection.

To enter values 10 and above on the RT-

10. Press once for numbers in the teens,
twice for numbers in the twenties, and so
on. Then press a number button (0 to 9)
to enter a second digit.

Deletes entries when RT-10 search modes
and certain playback modes are activated.

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Selects the highlighted RT-10 menu
item.

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UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES

The RV-8 features three zones: the Main Zone, Zone 2 and Zone 3.
The Main Zone is designed to control audio and video signals in
the primary listening space, Zone 2 is designed to control digital
and analog audio and composite or S-video signals for a second
zone or recording devices, and Zone 3 is designed to control
analog audio and composite or S-video signals in an additional
listening space. The headphone output follows the source selected
in the Main Zone. LOGIC7 Headphone processing is available on
this output.

The following are exceptions to independent zone operation:

1. The same Dolby Digital or DTS(-ES) input source can be
selected for the Main Zone and Zone 2 at the same time.
However, different Dolby Digital or DTS(-ES) input sources
cannot be present in the Main Zone and Zone 2.

2. Zone 2 can provide a 2-channel downmix of Main Zone multi­channel audio when all of the following conditions are met:

• The same input must be selected in the Main Zone and

Zone 2.

•A Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES) or 5.1a input source must be

present in the Main Zone.

• The INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN parameter must be set

to DMIX (page 3-26).

3. The Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio output connectors will receive
Front L/R when a 5.1a source is present in the Main Zone. The
ZONE2 IN parameter must also be set to ANLG.

4. When 5.1a BYPASS or 2-CH BYPASS is selected, a downmix to
Zone 2 is not available.

TWO-LINE STATUS

The two-line status provides information about the zone from
which the RV-8 last detected a change in status. The Main Zone
two-line status appears when the RV-8 detects a Main Zone
change, and the Zone 2 (or Zone 3) two-line status appears when
the RV-8 detects a Zone 2 (or Zone 3) change.

The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter can be used to
control the length of time for which the two-line status appears in
the on-screen display. The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu POSITION
parameter can be used to control the position of the two-line
status in the on-screen display.

Note:

When the display device is connected to a component
video output connector and the MAIN ADV menu
COMPONENT OSD parameter (page 3-24) is set to
OFF, the display device does not show the on-screen
display, including the two-line status.

Main Zone Two-Line Status

The Main Zone two-line status shown at the right
indicates the current input source, source type,
listening mode and volume level selected in the
Main Zone. It appears in the on-screen and front­panel displays when the RV-8 detects a Main Zone change.

Zone 2 Two-Line Status

The Zone 2 two-line status shown at the right
indicates the current input, source type and
volume level selected in Zone 2. It appears in
the on-screen and front panel displays when the RV-8 detects a
Zone 2 change.

DVD1 D VOL

L7 FILM -34dB

DVD1 %!ANLG VOL
ZONE2 -34dB

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Zone 3 Two-Line Status

The Zone 3 two-line status shown at the right
indicates the current input, source type and
volume level selected in Zone 3. It appears in
the on-screen and front-panel displays when the RV-8 detects a
Zone 3 change.

Tuner Status

The Tuner status shown at the right indicates
the current frequency, band, listening mode
and volume level. It takes the place of the
two-line status display for inputs using the
built in tuner.

STATUS MENUS

Pressing the remote control STAT2 button opens the STATUS menu
for the current input source of the Main Zone, which contains
parameters that provide information about the current input
source and listening mode. ST ATUS menus are available for 2-chan­nel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES) and 5.1 analog input sources.

Unlike most other menus, STATUS menus cannot be opened
through the selection of menu options. Rather, the remote control
STAT2 button must be pressed.

To open and navigate the STATUS menu for the current input
source:

1. Under Zone 2 page 2, press “STAT2.” The first page of the

STATUS menu for the current input source will appear in the
on-screen and front-panel displays.

DVD1 %!ANLG VOL
ZONE3 -34dB

TUNER 90. 90.9 FM

MUSIC -34dB

If the STATUS menu includes a second page, the PG1 indicator
appears in the top-right corner of the menu. Press the STAT2
button to open the second page. If the STATUS menu does not
include a second page, pressing the STAT2 button closes the
menu. If this occurs, begin again with step 1.

3. When the desired STATUS menu page has been opened, press
the remote control Menu  and  arrows to scroll upward
and downward through the complete list of parameters avail­able on the current page.

Note:

STATUS menu parameters provide information about
the current input source and listening mode. These
parameters cannot be adjusted.

4. Press the STAT2 button or the Menu  arrow to close the
STATUS menu. If the second page of the STATUS menu opens,
press the STAT2 button or the Menu  arrow again to close
the STATUS menu.

STATUS menu descriptions begin on the next page. The table
beneath each description lists the default and possible settings for
each parameter. STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on
page 2-33. STATUS menu level meters are described on page 2-35.

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D STATUS

•Provides information about Dolby Digital input sources.

• Features L, C, R, SL, SR and LFE level meters.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE The activated listening mode
CHANNELS 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0
BIT RATE 32 to 640kbps
EX ENCODING MATRIX, NONE
SAMPLE RATE 48kHz

2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE
DIALOG OFFSET -27 to +4dB
MIX ROOM SMALL, LARGE
CENTER MIX LVL -3.0dB, -4.5dB, -6.0dB
SURR MIX LVL +0.0dB, -3.0dB, -6.0dB

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

2CH STATUS

•Provides information about 2-channel input sources.

• Features L and R level meters.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE The activated listening mode
INPUT TYPE ANLG, PCM
SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

2CH STATUS
INPUT

MODE
INPUT TYPE
SAMPLE RATE

L C R SL SR SB LFE

X X X XXX X

0

-6

-15

-30

-45

dB

%!D STATUS PG1

INPUT
MODE
CHANNELS
BIT RATE
EX ENCODING

LCRSLSRSB LFE

XXXXXX X

0

-6

-15

-30

-45

dB

%!D STATUS PG2

SAMPLE RATE

2.0 ENCODING
DIALOG OFFSET
MIX ROOM
CENTER MIX LVL
SURR MIX LVL

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5.1a BYPASS STATUS

•Provides information about 5.1-channel analog bypass input
sources when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parame­ter is set to ON.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE 5.1a BYPASS
INPUT TYPE BYPASS

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

STATUS

•Provides information about DTS(-ES) input sources.

• Features L, C, R, SL, SR, SB and LFE level meters. The SB level
meter appears when a 6.1-channel input source is present, or
when a 5.1-channel input source is present and the ES DECOD­ING parameter (page 6-35) is set to ON.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE The activated listening mode
CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1
BIT RATE 754.5 to 1509.7kbps
ES ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF
WORD LENGTH 16 bits, 20 bits, 24 bits
SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

DTS-ES STATUS PG1

INPUT
MODE
CHANNELS
BIT RATE

ESI ENCODING

LCRSLSRSBLFE

XXXXXX X

0

-6

-15

-30

-45

dB

DTS-ES STATUS PG2

WORD LENGTH
SAMPLE RATE

5.1a BYPASS STATUS
INPUT

MODE 5.1a BYPASS
INPUT TYPE BYPASS

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2CH BYPASS STATUS

•Provides information about 2-channel analog input sources
when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set
to ON.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE 2CH BYPASS
INPUT TYPE BYPASS

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

DIGITAL STATUS

•Provides information about digital input sources for which a
sample rate is detected, but no audio is present in the input
signal.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE The activated listening mode
INPUT TYPE --­SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

2CH BYPASS STATUS
INPUT

MODE 2CH BYPASS
INPUT TYPE BYPASS

DIGITAL STATUS
INPUT

MODE
INPUT TYPE
SAMPLE RATE

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STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE

Indicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected.
When the parameter setting is MATRIX, a matrix-encoded sour ce is
detected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a matrix-encoded
source is not detected. The RV-8 cannot automatically detect
matrix encoding in non-flagged input sources.

BIT RATE 32 to 640kbps or 754 to 1509.7kbps

Indicates the rate at which the input signal is encoded. A higher bit
rate indicates that less compression was used during the encoding
process. Possible settings for Dolby Digital sources range from 32
to 640 kbps. Possible settings for DTS (-ES) sources range from 754
to 1509.7kbps.

CENTER MIX LVL -3.0dB, -4.5dB, -6.0dB

Indicates the relative level of the center channel that was used
during the mixing process.

CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0

Indicates the number of channels present in the input source. The
first digit indicates the number of front channels present. The digit
after the slash indicates the number of surround channels present.
The digit after the decimal point indicates the presence of LFE (low
frequency effects) information. For instance, if the parameter set­ting is 3/2.1, an input source with three front channels, two
surround channels and LFE information is present. LFE information
is sent to the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Sub.

5.1a ANALOG STATUS

Provides information about 5.1-channel analog input sources.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The selected input
MODE The activated listening mode
INPUT TYPE ANLG
SAMPLE RATE 96kHz

STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2-33.

5.1a STATUS
INPUT

MODE
INPUT TYPE ANLG
SAMPLE RATE 96kHz

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STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions (continued from page 2-33)

Possible settings for Dolby Digital input sources include 3/2.1, 3/2,
3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0 and 1/0. Possible settings for DTS(-ES) input
sources include 3/3.1 and 3/2.1.

DIALOG OFFSET -27 to +4dB

Indicates the dialog normalization value applied to the input signal.
Dolby Digital input sources reproduce dialog at 27 decibels below
full-scale (-27dBFS). When the dialog normalization value of the
incoming signal is higher or lower, the DIALOG OFFSET parameter
indicates the amount of adjustment the RV-8 makes to normalize
dialog to -27dBFS.

ES ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF

Indicates whether or not a DTS-ES encoded source is detected.
When the parameter setting is DISCRETE, a discrete 6.1-channel
DTS-ES source is detected. When the parameter setting is MATRIX,
a 5.1-channel DTS-ES source with a surround-encoded back chan­nel is detected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a standard
DTS source with no DTS-ES encoding is detected.

EX ENCODING MATRIX, NONE

Indicates whether or not a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded
source is detected. When the parameter setting is MATRIX, a

5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded with Dolby Digital
Surround EX is detected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a
standard 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded without Dolby
Digital Surround EX encoding is detected. The RV-8 cannot auto­matically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non­flagged input sources. See page 6-19 for more information.

INPUT

Indicates the selected input (e.g., DVD1).

INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYPASS, PCM, ---

Indicates the input source that is present. When ANLG is displayed,
a 2-channel analog audio source is present and the MAIN
ADVANCED menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF. When
BYPASS is displayed, an analog audio source is present and the
ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON. When PCM is displayed,
a 2-channel digital audio source is present. When --- is displayed,
an unknown type of digital audio source is present.

MIX ROOM SMALL, LARGE

Indicates the size of the mixing room that was used during the
mixing process. When the parameter setting is LARGE, it is
recommended to set the RE-EQUALIZATION parameter to ON for
THX listening modes.

MODE

Indicates the activated listening mode (e.g., L7 FILM).

SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Indicates the sample rate of the input source that is present.

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SURR MIX LVL +0.0dB, -3.0dB, -6.0dB

Indicates the relative surround channel level that was used during
the mixing process.

WORD LENGTH 16 bits, 20 bits, 24 bits

Indicates the word length of the audio data present in the input
signal.

STATUS MENU LEVEL METERS

Most STATUS menus contain level meters that indicate fluctuating
input levels in the front left (L), center (C), front right (R), surround
left (SL), surround right (SR), surround back (SB), and LFE channels.
These level meters indicate input levels for both analog and digital
input sources. For instance, the level meters indicate digital audio
input levels when a digital audio source is present.

Different combinations of level meters appear on each STATUS
menu, depending on the source that is present. The SB level meter
appears when a 6.1-channel source is present, or when a

5.1-channel source is present and the ES DECODING parameter
(page 6-25) is set to ON.

Level meters appear in combinations of green, yellow and red
when the on-screen display is configured for a blue-screen
background. Green indicates low levels, yellow indicates normal
levels, and red indicates high levels and the onset of overload. Level
meters appear in white when the on-screen display is not
configured for a blue-screen background.

3

SETUP

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

INPUT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Changing Input Names • Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors • Selecting
Preferred Listening Modes • Configuring Advanced Zone Settings

SPEAKER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Custom Speaker Setups • THX Speaker Setups • Measuring Speaker Distances •
Calibrating Output Levels

I/O CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

DISPLAY SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

On-Screen Display Setup • Front Panel Display Setup

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

TRIGGER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

TUNER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

SETUP

Selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menu as
shown below. SETUP menu option descriptions begin below and
continue throughout this section.

SETUP

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MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUTS

Prompts the selection of the desired input (e.g., DVD1). Selecting
an input opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu, which can
be used to change input names, assign audio and video input
connectors, select preferred listening modes, and configure
advanced Main Zone and Zone 2 input settings. Refer to the next
page for more information.

SPEAKERS

Opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure
the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker
setup, to set speaker distances and to calibrate output levels. See
page 3-29 for more information.

SPEAKERS

SETUP

INPUTS

SETUP

I/O CONFIG

Opens the I/O CONFIG menu, which can be used to configure the
analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors, five
stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors, or two stereo and two 5.1­channel connectors. It can also be used to configure the amplifier
outputs. See page 3-48 for more information.

DISPLAYS

Opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which can be used to customize
the on-screen and front-panel displays, restore audio/video
synchronization, and create and activate a custom unit name. See
page 3-51 for more information.

VOLUME CONTROLS

Opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, which can be used to
configure Main Zone, Mute, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Headphone
volume levels. See page 3-57 for more information.

TRIGGER

Opens the TRIGGER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure
the trigger output connector labeled 1. See page 3-58 for more
information.

TRIGGER

SETUP

VOLUME CONTROLS

SETUP

DISPLAYS

SETUP

I/O CONFIG

SETUP

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TUNER SETUP

Opens the TUNER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure
function of the AM/FM radio tuner. See page 3-60 for more infor-

mation.

LOCK OPTIONS

Opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to lock and
unlock settings in the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS and
SETUP menu branches. See page 3-63 for more information.

INPUT SETUP

LOCK OPTIONS

SETUP

TUNER SETUP

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUTS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of
the desired input (e.g., DVD1) as shown above. Selecting an input
opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu shown to the right,
which can be used to change input names, assign audio and video
input connectors, select preferred listening modes and configure
advanced Main Zone and Zone 2 input settings.

All INPUT SETUP menus are shown to the right. The parameters on
the left side of the INPUT SETUP menus are identical regardless of

INPUT SETUP

(INPUT)

INPUTS

SETUP

DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

DVD2 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD2

DIGITAL IN COAX-2
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-2
COMPONENT IN 2
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

SAT INPUT SETUP
NAME SAT

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-1
ANALOG IN ANALOG-1
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-3
COMPONENT IN 3
2-CH L7 TV

%!D 5.1 L7 TV
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN ANLG
ZONE2 ADVANCED

VCR INPUT SETUP
NAME VCR

DIGITAL IN NONE
ANALOG IN ANALOG-2
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-4
COMPONENT IN VIDEO
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN ANLG
ZONE2 ADVANCED

TV INPUT SETUP
NAME TV

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-2
ANALOG IN ANALOG-3
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-5
COMPONENT IN VIDEO
2-CH L7 TV

%!D 5.1 L7 TV
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN ANLG
ZONE2 ADVANCED

CD INPUT SETUP
NAME CD

DIGITAL IN COAX-3
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN NONE
COMPONENT IN NONE
2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

5.1a 5.1a MUSIC
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

TUNER INPUT SETUP
NAME TUNER

DIGITAL IN NONE
ANALOG IN TUNER
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN NONE
COMPONENT IN NONE
2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

5.1a 5.1a MUSIC
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN ANLG
ZONE2 ADVANCED

PHONO INPUT SETUP
NAME PHONO

DIGITAL IN NONE
ANALOG IN PHONO
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN NONE
COMPONENT IN NONE
2-CH MUSIC

%!D 5.1L57 MUSIC
DTS-ES DTS-L7 MUSIC

5.1a 5.1a MUSIC
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN ANLG
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%! D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

EDIT INPUT NAME

Opens the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu as shown above,
which can be used to customize the name of the selected input.

To customize the name of the selected input:

1. Follow the EDIT INPUT NAME menu path to open the EDIT
INPUT NAME drop-down menu.

2. When the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu opens, press
the remote control Menu  and  arrows to change the
character above the cursor (^).

3. When the desired character has been selected, press the Menu
 arrow to advance to the next character space. Press the
Menu  arrow to return to the previous character space. The

EDIT INPUT NAME

NAME

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

CHANGING INPUT NAMES

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME parameter opens the
INPUT NAME menu shown above, which can be used to customize
or restore the factory-default name of the selected input. Factory­default input names correspond to front-panel and remote control
input selection button labels.

NAME

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

NAME DVD1

DVD1 INPUT NAME
EDIT INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

EDIT INPUT NAME
DVD1

WYBUTTONS TO EDIT
UP TO 8 CHARACTERS
V BUTTON TO ADVANCE

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The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

which input is selected. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. Default parameter settings differ from input to input. The
INPUT SETUP menus on the previous page indicate factory-default parameter settings for each input.

EDIT INPUT NAME

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM

MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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cursor will automatically wrap to the first character space when
the last character space is passed.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the desired input name.

5. When the desired input name has been entered, press the
Menu  arrow to close the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down
menu and return to the INPUT NAME menu. The custom input
name appears in the on-screen and front-panel displays. Both
the custom and factory-default input names appear on the
input selection menu that opens when the SETUP menu
INPUTS option is selected. The custom input name appears
against the left margin of the on-screen display, and the fac­tory-default input name appears in parentheses against the
right margin of the on-screen display.

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

Restores the factory-default name of the selected input. Factory­default input names correspond to front panel and remote control
input selection button labels.

To restore the factory-default name of the selected input:

1. Follow the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME menu path to open the
INPUT NAME menu.

2. When the INPUT NAME menu opens, press the remote control
Menu  and  arrows to highlight the RESTORE DEFAULT
NAME option.

3. When the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option is highlighted,
press the Menu  arrow to select this option. The message
“PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME” appears in the
on-screen and front-panel displays as shown above.

4. When this message opens, press the Menu  arrow to restore

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

NAME

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS

DVD1

NAME DVD1

DVD1 INPUT NAME
EDIT INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

PRESS MENU V TO
RESTORE INPUT NAME

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

D 5.1 L7 FILM

DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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the factory-default name of the selected input and close the
message. (Press the Menu  arrow to close the message
without restoring the factory-default name of the selected
input.)

ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS

The RV-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be
assigned to its eight digital audio, eight analog audio, the built-in
tuner, the phono input, five composite video, five S-video or three
component video input connectors. The table below lists the
INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to assign audio
and video input connectors. The ANLG IN LVL parameter can be
used to adjust analog audio input levels for the selected input.
These parameters are highlighted on the INPUT SETUP menu
shown above.

Parameter Possible Settings

DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 4, OPTICAL-1 to 4, NONE
ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3-5) or (6-8),

PHONO, TUNER, NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18dB to +12dB
VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 5, NONE
COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3, VIDEO, NONE

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 4, OPTICAL-1 to 4, NONE

Opens the DIGITAL IN menu shown above, which can be used to
assign a digital audio input connector for the selected input. The
RV-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned
to any of its eight digital audio input connectors.

Note:

The digital audio input connectors are compatible
with PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz),
Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) sources. The digital audio
input connectors are not compatible with MPEG
(MP3) sources.

DIGITAL IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Please note the following:

• When no digital audio input connector is assigned, the RV -8 will
automatically set the MAIN ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT
parameter to ANALOG.

•A digital audio input connector must be assigned when no
analog audio input connector is assigned. Refer to the next
page for information about assigning an analog audio input
connector.

DIGITAL IN COAX-1

DVD1 DIGITAL IN
COAX-1

COAX-2
COAX-3
COAX-4
OPTICAL-1
OPTICAL-2
OPTICAL-3
OPTICAL-4
NONE

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS

DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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• The ANALOG IN menu labeled C (above) appearswhen the I/O
CONFIG menu 2 ST & (2) 5.1 ANLG option is selected.

Please note the following:

• When no analog audio input connector is assigned, the RV-8
will automatically set the MAIN ADVANCED menu INPUT
SELECT parameter to DIGITAL (page 3-18).

• An analog audio input connector must be assigned when no
digital audio input connector is assigned. Refer to the previous
page for information about assigning a digital audio input
connector.

• The PHONO input corresponds to the built-in phono con­nector.

• The TUNER input corresponds with the internal AM/FM radio
tuner.

ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3-5) or (6-8),

PHONO, TUNER, NONE

Opens the ANALOG IN menu shown above, which can be used to
assign an analog audio input connector for the selected input. The
RV-8 has eight configurable inputs, in addition to the built-in tuner
and the phono connector, which can be assigned to any of its eight
analog audio input connectors.

The appearance of the ANALOG IN menu depends on the
configuration of the analog audio input connectors.

• The ANALOG IN menu labeled A (above) appears when the I/O
CONFIG menu 8 STEREO INPUTS option (page 3-48) is select­ed.

• The ANALOG IN menu labeled B (above) appears when the
I/O CONFIG menu 5 ST & (1) 5.1 ANLG option is selected.

ANALOG IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

ANALOG IN NONE

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued from page 3-7)

DVD1 ANALOG IN
ANALOG-1

ANALOG-2
ANALOG-3
ANALOG-4
ANALOG-5
ANALOG-6
ANALOG-7
ANALOG-8
PHONO
TUNER
NONE

DVD1 ANALOG IN
ANALOG-1

ANALOG-2

5.1 ANLG (3-5)

5.1 ANLG (6-8)
PHONO
TUNER
NONE

DVD1 ANALOG IN
ANALOG-1

ANALOG-2
ANALOG-3
ANALOG-4
ANALOG-5

5.1 ANLG (6-8)
PHONO
TUNER
NONE

A

B

C

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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ANLG IN LVL

Opens the ANLG IN LVL menu shown above, which can be used to
adjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input.
Despite attempts at standardization, analog audio sources have a
wide range of levels. To compensate for this, the RV-8 allows inde­pendent input level adjustment for each of its stereo analog audio
input connectors, multichannel analog audio input connectors,
phono input and the internal tuner. Input level adjustment is not
available when analog bypass is on.

Note:

Adjustments made on the ANLG IN LVL menu are
applied to the analog audio input connector assigned
for the selected input. When another analog audio
input connector is assigned, these adjustments are
automatically applied to the new connector.

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

AUTO ON, OFF

Provides automatic adjustment of analog audio input levels. When
set to ON, the RV-8 automatically monitors and optimizes input lev­els. When the input signal is too high, the RV-8 quickly decreases
input levels to avoid overload. When the input signal is too low , the
RV-8 slowly increases input levels to maximize the signal-to-noise
ratio and dynamic range.

When the AUTO parameter is set to OFF, the RV-8 does not provide
automatic adjustment of analog audio input levels. Rather, input
levels must be adjusted with the ANLG IN LVL MANUAL parameter
(next page).

AUTO

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

ANLG IN LVL ANALOG 1

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 ANLG IN LVL
AUTO ON

MANUAL +0dB

AUTO GAIN +0.0dB

L C R SL SR SB LFE

X X X XXX X

0

-6

-15

-30

-45

dB

AUTO ON

ON

OFF

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN ANALOG-1
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

ANLG IN LVL AUTO

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS

DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 ANLG IN LVL
AUTO ON

MANUAL +0dB

AUTO GAIN +0.0dB

L C R SL SR SB LFE

X X X XXX X

0

-6

-15

-30

-45

dB

-18 to +12dB

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AUTO GAIN

Indicates the current amount of input level adjustment for the
selected analog audio input connector. When the ANLG IN LVL
menu AUTO parameter is set to ON, the AUTO GAIN parameter indi­cates the amount of automatic input level adjustment. When the
AUTO parameter is set to OFF, the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates
the amount of manual input level adjustment. (In other words, the
AUTO GAIN parameter reflects the setting of the ANLG IN LVL
menu MANUAL parameter.)

When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, the AUTO GAIN
parameter continues to indicate the amount of manual input level
adjustment until automatic adjustments have been made.

AUTO GAIN

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

MANUAL -18dB to +12dB

Provides manual adjustment of analog audio input levels. When
manual adjustments are made, the RV-8 automatically sets the
ANLG IN LVL menu AUTO parameter to OFF and deactivates auto­matic input level adjustment. Manual input level adjustments are
retained when the AUTO parameter is set to ON.

Note:

When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, the RV-8 will
not make adjustments that exceed the ANLG IN LVL
menu MANUAL parameter setting.

MANUAL

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued from page 3-9)

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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LEVEL METERS

Indicate fluctuating input levels for the selected input. These level
meters are also included on the STATUS menus, allowing them to
indicate input levels for both analog and digital audio input
sources. However , ANLG IN LVL menu input level adjustments only
affect analog audio input sources.

Level meters appear in combinations of green, yellow and red
when the on-screen display is configured for a blue-screen back­ground. Green indicates low levels, yellow indicates normal levels
and red indicates the onset of overload. Level meters appear in
white when the on-screen display is not configured for a blue­screen background.

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 5, NONE

Opens the VIDEO IN menu shown above, which can be used to
assign a composite or S-video input connector for the selected
input. The RV-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can
be assigned to any of its five composite or five S-video input
connectors.

VIDEO IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 VIDEO IN
COMPOSITE-1

COMPOSITE-2
COMPOSITE-3
COMPOSITE-4
COMPOSITE-5
S-VIDEO-1
S-VIDEO-2
S-VIDEO-3
S-VIDEO-4
S-VIDEO-5
NONE

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MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

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Note:

When the component is set to NONE, black and blue
lines will appear on the screen if the monitor does not
have auto-sense.

COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3, VIDEO, NONE

Opens the COMPONENT menu shown above, which can be used
to assign a component video input connector for the selected
input. The RV-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can
be assigned to any of its three component video input connectors.

Alternatively, COMPONENT IN can be assigned to VIDEO. This will
cause the composite or S-video signal selected for the VIDEO IN
parameter to be converted to component output. The NONE
setting will shut off the component output.

COMPONENT IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued from page 3-11)

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 COMPONENT
COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2
COMPONENT 3
VIDEO
NONE

DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

COMPONENT IN 1

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NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES

The INPUT SETUP menus include four preferred listening mode
selection parameters labeled 2-CH, DOLBY D, DTS(-ES) and 5.1a.
These parameters can be used to select a preferred listening mode
for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES) and 5.1 analog input
sources. The RV-8 automatically activates the selected listening
mode whenever a new input is selected or a new input source is
present.

For example, the preferred listening mode selection parameters on
the DVD1 and CD INPUT SETUP menus are set as shown to the
right.

• If the DVD1 input is selected and a 2-channel source is present,
the RV-8 activates the LOGIC7 FILM listening mode. If a Dolby
Digital source becomes present, the RV-8 automatically acti­vates the 5.1 LOGIC7 FILM listening mode.

• If the DVD1 input is selected and a DTS(-ES) source is present,
the RV-8 activates the LOGIC7 FILM listening mode. If the CD
input is selected and a 2-channel source is present, the RV-8
automatically activates the LOGIC7 MUSIC listening mode.

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown
as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path,
any other input can be substituted.

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

CD INPUT SETUP
NAME CD

DIGITAL IN COAX-3
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN NONE
COMPONENT IN NONE
2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

5.1a 5.1a MUSIC
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST:

• The RV-8 does not automatically activate the 2-CHANNEL
listening mode if the remote control 2 CH button activated the
2-CHANNEL listening mode the last time a 2-channel source
was present. Instead, it will activate the 2-channel listening
mode (e.g., LOGIC7 FILM) that was activated before the
2-CHANNEL listening mode.

• The RV-8 automatically activates a DTS neo:6 listening mode if
a DTS neo:6 listening mode was activated the last time a
2-channel source was present. However, the DTS neo:6 listen­ing modes cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode
for 2-channel sources.

• The RV-8 will not automatically activate a DTS neo:6 listening
mode unless a 44.1 or 48kHz PCM digital source is present.
The DTS neo:6 listening modes are not available with 88.2kHz
or 96kHz, Dolby Digital, or analog sources.

2-CH

Opens the 2-CH MODE menu shown above, for selecting a
preferred listening mode for 2-channel input sources. The RV-8
automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new
input is selected or a new 2-channel source is present. When set to
USE LAST, whenever a new input is selected or a new 2-channel
source is present, the RV-8 activates the listening mode that was
last used with a 2-channel source.

2-CH

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an exam­ple throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu can be substituted.
Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be
substituted.

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued from page 3-13)

DVD1 2-CH MODE

L7 FILM
L7 TV
L7 MUSIC
L7 MUSIC SURR
%!PLII + THX
%!PLII MOVIE
%!PLII MUSIC
%!PRO LOGIC

PL +
NIGHTCLUB
CONCERT HALL
CHURCH
CATHEDRAL
PANORAMA
2-CH SURROUND
2-CHANNEL
MONO LOGIC
MONO SURROUND
MONO
HEADPHONE
USE LAST

DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

2-CH FILM

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Opens the D MODE menu shown above, for selecting a pre­ferred listening mode for Dolby Digital input sources. The RV-8
automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a
new input is selected or a new Dolby Digital source is present.
When set to USE LAST, whenever a new input is selected or a new
Dolby Digital source is present, the RV-8 activates the listening
mode that was last used with a Dolby Digital source.

When the D parameter is set to USE LAST:

• The RV-8 will automatically activate 5.1 MUSIC if this lis­tening mode was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source
was present. However, 5.1 MUSIC cannot be selected as
the preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources.

&&D

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DDD 5.1 L7 FILM

DVD1 %!D MODE

5.1 L7 FILM

5.1 L7 TV

5.1 L7 MUSIC
Sur EX

THsDIGITAL EXsyyss!

5.1 2-CHANNEL

5.1 MONO LOGIC

5.1 MONO SURR

5.1 MONO

HEADPHONE 5.1
USE LAST

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NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

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Opens the DTS(-ES) MODE menu shown above, for selecting a
preferred listening mode for DTS(-ES) input sources. The RV -8 auto­matically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new
input is selected or a new DTS(-ES) source is present. When set to
USE LAST, whenever a new input is selected or a new DTS(-ES)
source is present, the RV-8 activates the listening mode that was
last used with a DTS(-ES) source.

When the DTS(-ES) parameter is set to USE LAST:

• The RV-8 will automatically activate DTS THX MUSIC listening
mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a DTS
(-ES) source was present. However , DTS THX MUSIC cannot be
selected as the preferred listening mode for DTS(-ES) sources.

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DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued from page 3-15)

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS

DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 DTS-ES MODE

DTS-ES L7 FILM
DTS-ES L7 MUSIC
DTS-ES THX
DTS-ES
DTS-ES

2-CHAN
HEADPHONE
USE LAST

FILM

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5.1a

Opens the 5.1a MODE menu shown above, for selecting a pre­ferred listening mode for 5.1-channel analog sources. The RV-8
automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a

5.1-channel analog source is present. When the USE LAST setting is
selected, the RV-8 automatically activates the 5.1-channel analog
listening mode that was activated the last time a 5.1-channel
analog source was present. 5.1a MUSIC cannot be selected as
the preferred listening mode for 5.1-channel analog sources.
However, when the 5.1a parameter is set to USE LAST , the RV-8 will
activate 5.1a MUSIC if this listening mode was activated the
last time a 5.1-channel analog source was present.

SETUP

INPUTS

DVD1

5.1a

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUTS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

DVD1

DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

DVD1 5.1a MODE

5.1aDTS-FILMUSF THX

5.1aDTS-MUSICU

5.1aDTS-ES

5.1a STANDARD

5.1a 2-CHANNEL
HEADPHONE 5.1a
USE LAST

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

SETUP

5.1a 5.1a FILM

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

MAIN ADVANCED

CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS

MAIN ADVANCED

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu MAIN ADVANCED option opens
the MAIN ADV menu shown above. The parameters on the left side
of this menu are identical regardless of which input is selected. The
settings on the right side are adjustable. Default parameter settings
differ from input to input. The MAIN ADV menus shown at the
right indicate default parameter settings for each input.

MAIN ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an
example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu can be substi­tuted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be
substituted.

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

DVD2 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

SAT MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT AUTO

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

VCR MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT ANALOG

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

TV MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT AUTO

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

CD MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

PHONO MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT ANALOG

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

TUNER MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT ANALOG

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

Note:

When the INPUT SELECT parameter is set to AUTO,
the RV-8 will not select the assigned analog audio
input connector when a valid digital audio input
source is present. Some DVD and CD players output
digital signals (data) when the player is paused or
stopped or when the player is powered on and the
disc drawer is empty. When this occurs, the RV-8
automatically selects the assigned digital audio input
connector.

INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO

Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input
connectors assigned for the selected Main Zone input. The INPUT
SETUP menu can be used to assign one digital and one analog
audio input connector for the selected input. Refer to page 3-8 for
more information.

The table shown on the next page describes INPUT SELECT
parameter settings.

INPUT SELECT

MAIN ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

MAIN ADVANCED (continued from page 3-18)

MAIN ADVANCED

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be
shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT
SETUP menu can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step
in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

DIGITAL

ANALOG

AUTO

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• The RV-8 automatically sets the INPUT
SELECT parameter to DIGITAL when the
ANALOG IN parameter is set to NONE.

• The RV-8 sends the assigned digital
audio input connector to the Main
Zone audio output connectors. The
RV-8 ignores the assigned analog audio
input connector.

• The digital audio input connectors are
compatible with PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz,

88.2kHz and 96kHz), Dolby Digital and
DTS(-ES) sources. If an incompatible
digital audio source (e.g., MPEG or
MP3) is present, the RV-8 automatically
selects the assigned analog audio input
connector. If ANALOG IN is set to
NONE, the RV-8 will mute.

• The DIGITAL IN parameter (page 3-7)
can be used to assign a digital audio
input connector for the selected input.

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• The RV-8 automatically sets the INPUT
SELECT parameter to ANALOG when
the DIGITAL IN parameter is set to
NONE.

• The RV-8 sends the assigned analog
audio input connector to the Main
Zone audio output connectors. The RV­8 ignores the assigned digital audio
input connector.

• The ANALOG IN parameter (page 3-8)
can be used to assign an analog audio
input connector for the selected input.

• The RV-8 automatically sets the INPUT
SELECT parameter to AUTO when both
digital and analog audio input connectors
are assigned.

• The RV-8 toggles between sending the
assigned digital and analog audio input
connectors to the Main Zone audio out­put connectors based on the input source
that is present. For example:

– When a PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS

(-ES) source is present, the RV-8 auto­matically selects the assigned digital
audio input connector.

–The RV-8 automatically selects the

assigned analog audio input connec­tor if no digital source is detected.

• The AUTO setting is recommended for
components that generate both digital
and analog signals, such as DVD-A/SACD
players.

INPUT SELECT Parameter Settings

The table below describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings.

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

Note:

If the Main Zone source is 5.1 analog, only the Front
L/R channels will be sent to the Zone 2 S/PDIF
outputs.

ANALOG BYPASS ON, OFF

Allows 2-channel or 5.1-channel analog sources to bypass A/D
conversion and internal processing. When set to ON, the RV-8
passes the analog input signal to the corresponding analog out­puts. For stereo analog sources, the input is sent to the FRONT L/R
outputs. For a 5.1-channel analog source, the (L) input is sent to
the FRONT L output. The (R) input is sent to the FRONT R output.
The (C) input is sent to the center output. The (SUB) input is sent
to the SUB output. The (LS) input is sent to the SIDE L and REAR L
outputs. The (RS) input is sent to the SIDE R and REAR R outputs.
When ANALOG BYPASS is set to OFF, the unit routes the analog
input signal through A/D conversion. This makes it possible to
utilize internal processing, including listening modes, crossovers
and equalization. Neither Zone 2 nor Zone 3 provide multichannel
outputs. If the 5.1-channel analog input is selected for Zone 2 or
Zone 3, only the front left and right (L)/(R) inputs will be available.

ANALOG BYPASS

MAIN ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

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MAIN ADVANCED (continued from page 3-20)

MAIN ADVANCED

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP
menu can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

ANALOG BYPASS OFF

ON

OFF

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO, OFF

Controls the passage of anamorphic trigger signals present in some
video sources. When set to AUTO, the RV-8 allows anamorphic
video input signals to pass through the S-video switcher, enabling
compatible display devices to automatically switch between
anamorphic and non-anamorphic display modes. When set to OFF,
the RV-8 prevents anamorphic video input signals from passing
through the S-video switcher, preventing compatible display
devices from automatically switching between anamorphic and
non-anamorphic display modes.

S-VIDEO 16:9

MAIN ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

MAIN ADVANCED

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be
shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT
SETUP menu can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a
step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO

AUTO

OFF

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

Note:

The on-screen display appears horizontally stretched
across the display device screen when all of the
following conditions are present:

• The S-VIDEO OSD (4:3) parameter is set to OFF.

• An anamorphic video input signal is present.

•A 16:9 display device (widescreen) is connected
to an S-video output connector.

S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF

Controls the appearance of the on-screen display when the display
device is connected to an S-video output connector. When set to
ON, the display device shows the on-screen display in a 4:3 aspect
ratio* regardless of the incoming signal. When set to OFF, the
display device shows the on-screen display in the same aspect ratio
as the input signal.

* Aspect ratio refers to the ratio between the height and width of the

picture on the display device or to the ratio between the height
and width of the display device. A 4:3 aspect ratio is almost
square. A 16:9 aspect ratio, often referred to as “widescreen,” is
almost twice as wide as it is high.

S-VIDEO OSD 4:3

MAIN ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

MAIN ADVANCED

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue
to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any
other INPUT SETUP menu can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input
appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON

ON

OFF

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

COMPONENT OSD ON, OFF

Controls the appearance of the on-screen display when the display
device is connected to the component video output connector.
When set to ON, the display device shows the on-screen display as
a 480i video signal on a full blue-screen background. To minimize
viewing distractions, the two-line status does not appear in the
on-screen display. When set to OFF, the display device does not
show the on-screen display, including the two-line status.

MAIN ADVANCED

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue
to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any
other INPUT SETUP menu can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1
input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DVD1 MAIN ADV
INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF
S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO
S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON
COMPONENT OSD ON
LEGACY VIDEO A

ON

OFF

LEGACY VIDEO A, B

When video played back from a VCR is converted to component
video by the RV-8, the resulting picture quality depends on both
the quality of the VCR playback and the capabilities of the compo­nent display device. The Legacy Video menu item has two selec­tions, A and B. Use the one that gives the best picture for the
combination of the VCR and display device.

Note:

Some combinations of VCR and display device may
not produce a satisfactory picture with either setting.
In such cases, better results may be achieved by con­necting to the display device via composite or S-video.

SETUPINPUTS

DVD1

MAIN ADVANCED

LEGACY VIDEO

SETUP

INPUTS

DVD1

MAIN ADVANCED

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COMPONENT OSD

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DMIX
ZONE2 ADVANCED

ZONE2 IN DIGITAL, ANLG, DMIX

Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input
connectors assigned to the selected Zone 2 input. The INPUT
SETUP menu can be used to assign one digital and one analog
input connector for the selected input. See pages 3-7 and 3-8 for
more information.

The table shown on the next page describes ZONE2 IN param­eter settings.

ZONE2 IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

ZONE2 IN DIGITAL

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

INPUTS DVD1

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu
can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

DIGITAL

ANLG
DMIX

When using DTS-encoded discs, it is recommended that you
set the ZONE2 IN parameter to DMIX. When set to DIGITAL,
the unit recognizes DTS-encoded discs as audio signals
(not data signals) and outputs loud digital noise from the
ZONE2 AUDIO OUTPUTS and the ZONE2 DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUTS. For maximum flexibility with Dolby Digital and DTS
(-ES) sources, it is recommended that you select a DIGITAL IN
connector for the Main Zone and to set the ZONE2 IN param­eter to ANLG. Connect the digital and analog outputs on the
DVD player to the corresponding digital and analog inputs on
the RV-8. The unit will use the digital connector for the Main
Zone, and the analog connectors for Zone 2.

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• Set the ZONE2 IN parameter to DMIX to send a downmixed ver­sion of Main Zone audio to the Zone 2 audio output connectors.
Downmixes can be generated for Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES) and 5.1a
sources.

•To generate a downmix, the same input must be selected in the
Main Zone and Zone 2. Otherwise, the Zone 2 audio output
connectors will mute.

• Main Zone listening mode activation affects the Zone 2 audio
output connectors. For instance, when the MONO listening mode
is activated in the Main Zone, the Zone 2 audio output connectors
will generate mono output signals.

• It is recommended that you set the ZONE2 IN parameter to DMIX
when recording from a DVD player without built-in Dolby Digital or
DTS-ES decoding to a VCR or PVR (e.g. Tivo

®

or Replay TV®).

•A 2-channel downmixed version of Main Zone audio is sent to the
ZONE 2 ANALOG and DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS. Downmixes can
be generated for Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES) and 5.1 analog input
sources. To generate a downmix, the input that is selected in Zone
2 must also be selected in the Main Zone (e.g., DVD1). Otherwise,
the ZONE 2 ANALOG and DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS will mute.
Downmixes cannot be generated when the 5.1a BYPASS listening
mode is selected in the Main Zone.

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• The RV-8 automatically sets
the ZONE2 IN parameter to
DIGITAL when the ANALOG
IN parameter is set to
NONE.

• The DIGITAL IN connector
specified in the INPUT
SETUP menu is sent to the
ZONE 2 ANALOG and DIGI­TAL AUDIO OUTPUTS.

• Only PCM digital input
sources are compatible with
ZONE 2 analog audio out­puts. Dolby Digital and DTS
sources are compatible with
the Zone 2 digital audio out­put when the DIG BYPASS
parameter is set to ON.

• Audio will not be available in
Zone 2 analog outputs
when a Dolby Digital, DTS
(-ES) or unknown digital
input source is present.

• The ANALOG IN connector
specified in the INPUT
SETUP menu is sent to the
ZONE 2 ANALOG and DIGI­TAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT­PUTS.

• Only Front L/R Audio will be
available in Zone 2 when
one of the 5.1 analog inputs
is selected for the Main
Zone.

ZONE2 IN Parameter Settings

The table below describes ZONE2 IN parameter settings.

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DVD1 INPUT SETUP
NAME DVD1

DIGITAL IN COAX-1
ANALOG IN NONE
ANLG IN LVL AUTO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1
COMPONENT IN 1
2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM
DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

5.1a 5.1a FILM
MAIN ADVANCED
ZONE2 IN DIGITAL
ZONE2 ADVANCED

ANLG IN LVL -18 to +12dB

Allows adjustment of analog audio input levels for input signals
sent to the Zone 2 analog and digital audio output connectors. The
RV-8 applies these adjustments to input signals before passing
them to the Zone 2 analog and digital audio output connectors.
This parameter can be adjusted when an input source is present to
prevent the internal A/D converter from overloading.

ZONE2 ADVANCED

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 ADVANCED option
opens the ZONE2 ADVANCED menu shown above, which can be
used to configure advanced Zone 2 input settings.

Parameter Possible Settings

ANLG IN LVL -18dB to +12dB
DIGITAL BYPASS ON, OFF
DIG OUT RATE 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
RECORD BLOCKED, ENABLED

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

INPUTS

INPUT SETUP
DVD1

DVD2
SAT
VCR
TV
CD
TUNER
PHONO

DVD1

ZONE2 ADVANCED

SETUP

INPUTS

DVD1

DVD1 ZONE2 ADVANCED
ANLG IN LVL +0dB

DIGITAL BYPASS OFF
DIG OUT RATE 44.1kHz
RECORD ENABLED

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ANLG IN LVL +0dB

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RECORD BLOCKED, ENABLED

Prevents recording device feedback loops. When BLOCKED is
selected, the RV-8 blocks the Zone 2 audio output connectors to
prevent feedback loops. However, the RV-8 still passes video input
signals to the Zone 2 video output connectors. When ENABLED is
selected, the RV-8 passes audio and video input signals to the Zone
2 audio and video output connectors.

DIGITAL BYPASS ON, OFF

Allows digital sources to bypass decoding for direct digital record­ing. When ON is selected, the RV-8 passes digital input signals
directly to the Zone 2 digital audio output connectors, preserving
the original format of the input signal. This would be useful if you
want to send a multichannel-encoded signal to a second device for
decoding. When OFF is selected and the ZONE2 IN parameter is
set to DIGITAL, Dolby Digital and DTS sour ces will not be passed to
the Zone 2 digital audio outputs. When OFF is selected and a PCM
source is present, the RV-8 will send the PCM audio to the Zone 2
digital audio output connectors. If a Dolby Digital or DTS source is
present and the ZONE2 IN parameter is set to DMIX, a downmix
of the source will be sent to the Zone 2 digital audio output
connectors.

DIG OUT RATE INPUT, 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz

Controls the sample rate of analog input signals sent to the Zone 2
digital audio output connectors.

When a value is selected, the RV-8 runs the Zone 2 A/D converters
at the selected sample rate. It is recommended to set the DIG OUT
RATE parameter to the appropriate value when using a recording
format that operates on a single sample rate, such as CD-R format
(44.1kHz).

Note:

DIG OUT RATE only affects analog input signals. It
does not change the sample rate of digital input
signals, or downmixed signals.

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RECORD

ZONE2 ADVANCED

SETUP

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DVD1

DVD1

ZONE2 ADVANCED

ZONE2 ADVANCED

DIGITAL BYPASS

DIG OUT RATE

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CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opens
the CUSTOM SETUP menu shown above, which can be used to
configure the Main Zone speaker connectors or the audio output
connectors for a custom speaker setup. The CUSTOM SETUP menu
allows the selection of independent crossover points for each Main
Zone audio output connector. Refer to the next column for more
information about determining crossover points.

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure the Main Zone
audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup, set speaker distances, and calibrate output levels. The RV-8 amplifier outputs have seven
speaker connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Side L/R and Rear L/R. There are also eight audio outputs (including subwoofer) for connection
to an external amplifier or powered speakers. The settings in Speaker Setup are reflected in both sets of outputs simultaneously.

Determining Crossover Points

The CUSTOM SETUP menu shown above can be used to assign
independent crossover points for each Main Zone audio output
connector. Crossover points can be selected in 10Hz increments
within a 30Hz to 120Hz range. With the exception of THX 80Hz, all
crossover points activate a 24dB-per-octave filter. The graphs on
the next page indicate the frequency response of these crossover
points.

The THX 80Hz crossover point activates a 12dB-per-octave filter for
the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center,
Side L/R, and Rear L/R and a 24dB-per-octave filter for the Main
Zone audio output connector labeled Sub. There is no speaker con­nector from the internal amplifier available for the subwoofer.

For each Main Zone audio output connector, select the crossover
point closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speaker.
For the output connector labeled Sub, select the crossover point
equal to the lowest crossover point of the other speakers.

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

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High-pass Filter

High-pass filters attenuate low frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the
graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting. From left to
right, the curves represent crossover settings from 30Hz to 120Hz. The graph above
does not show the THX 80Hz crossover point, which is 12dB per octave.

Low-pass Filter

Low-pass filters attenuate high frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the
graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting. From left to
right, the curves represent crossover settings from 30Hz to 120Hz.

In general, low frequencies will be redirected from speakers with the highest crossover points to speakers with the lowest crossover points.
Low-frequency signals lower than the lowest crossover point will be redirected to the subwoofer. If the lowest crossover point is FULL, low­frequency signals, excluding LFE information, will not be redirected to the subwoofer.

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CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

FRONT L/R FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz

Opens the FRONT L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, for selecting
a crossover point for the Main Zone speaker and audio output
connectors labeled Front L/R. When set to FULL, the RV-8 sends a
full-range audio output signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the
RV-8 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the
setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speak-

ers.

Note:

There is no speaker connector from the internal
amplifier available for the subwoofer. Use the preamp
connector instead.

FRONT L/R

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

FRONT L/R 40Hz FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz
CENTER 60Hz FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE

SIDE L/R 60Hz FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE

REAR L/R 60Hz FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE

SUBWOOFER * 40Hz FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE
THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON, OFF
BGC N/A ON, OFF
ASA APART TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART

SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

FRONT L/R 40Hz

FRONT L/R SPEAKERS
FULL

30Hz
40Hz
50Hz
60Hz
70Hz
80Hz
THX 80Hz
90Hz
100Hz
110Hz
120Hz

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CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

CENTER FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the CENTER SPEAKER menu shown above, for selecting a
crossover point for the Main Zone speaker and audio output
connector labeled Center. When set to FULL, the RV-8 sends a full­range audio output signal to this connector. Otherwise, the RV-8
activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the
setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speak­er. When set to NONE, the RV-8 redirects center channel signals to
the Main Zone audio speaker and output connectors labeled Front
L/R.

CENTER

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Note:

When the CENTER parameter is set to NONE, center
channel signals will not be redirected to the Front L/R
outputs if the 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activat­ed. To redirect center channel signals, configure the
speaker setup included within the associated DVD-A
/SACD player.

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

CENTER 60Hz

CENTER SPEAKER
FULL

30Hz
40Hz
50Hz
60Hz
70Hz
80Hz
THX 80Hz
90Hz
100Hz
110Hz
120Hz
NONE

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CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

Note:

When the SIDE L/R parameter is set to NONE, Dolby
Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX Surround EX
and DTS-ES decoding are not available.

SIDE L/R FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the SIDE L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, for selecting a
crossover point for the Main Zone speaker and audio output
connectors labeled Side L/R. When set to FULL, the RV-8 sends a
full-range audio output signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the
RV-8 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the
setting closest to the low-frequency rating of associated
speakers.

When set to NONE, the RV-8 redirects side channel signals to the
Main Zone speaker and audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.
If the CUSTOM SETUP menu REAR L/R parameter is also set to
NONE, the RV-8 redirects surround channel signals to the Main
Zone speaker and audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

SIDE L/R

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Custom Speaker Setups (continued from page 3-32)

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

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SUB

R

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SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

SIDE L/R 60Hz

SIDE L/R SPEAKERS
FULL

30Hz
40Hz
50Hz
60Hz
70Hz
80Hz
THX 80Hz
90Hz
100Hz
110Hz
120Hz
NONE

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CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

REAR L/R FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the REAR L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, for selecting a
crossover point for the Main Zone speaker and audio output
connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to FULL, the RV-8 sends a
full-range audio output signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the
RV-8 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the
setting closest to the low-frequency rating of associated
speakers.

When set to NONE, the RV-8 redirects rear channel signals to the
Main Zone speaker and audio output connectors labeled Side L/R.
If the CUSTOM SETUP menu SIDE L/R parameter is also set to
NONE, the RV-8 redirects surround channel signals to the Main
Zone speaker and audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

REAR L/R

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Note:

When the REAR L/R parameter is set to NONE:

• Dolby Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX
Surround EX and DTS-ES decoding are not
available.

•The ASA parameter is not available.

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

REAR L/R 60Hz

REAR L/R SPEAKERS
FULL

30Hz
40Hz
50Hz
60Hz
70Hz
80Hz
THX 80Hz
90Hz
100Hz
110Hz
120Hz
NONE

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CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

SUBWOOFER FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the SUBWOOFER menu shown above, for selecting a
crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector labeled
Sub. When set to FULL, the RV-8 sends a full-range audio output
signal to this connector. Otherwise, the RV-8 activates a crossover
point at the selected setting. Choose the setting equal to the
lowest setting of the other speakers.

Note:

When the SUBWOOFER parameter is set to NONE,
subwoofer signals will not be redirected if the 5.1a
BYPASS listening mode is activated. To redirect
subwoofer signals, configure the speaker setup
included within the associated DVD-A/SACD player.

SUB

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

SUB 40Hz

SUBWOOFER
FULL

30Hz
40Hz
50Hz
60Hz
70Hz
80Hz
THX 80Hz
90Hz
100Hz
110Hz
120Hz
NONE

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THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF

or

Indicates whether or not the subwoofer connected to the Main
Zone audio output connector labeled Sub is Ultra2 certified. Select
the ON setting if the connected subwoofer is Ultra2 certified and
the OFF setting if the connected subwoofer is not Ultra2 certified.
When set to ON, the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menu BGC param­eter (next column) can be used to adjust boundary gain compen­sation. When set to OFF, the BGC parameter is not available (N/A).

ULTRA2 SUB

THX SETUPCUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) ON, OFF

or

Adjusts boundary gain compensation when the CUSTOM and THX
SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to ON. When the
BGC parameter is set to ON, a high-pass 55Hz filter is applied to all
Main Zone listening modes and audio output connectors. When
set to OFF, no filter is applied to Main Zone listening modes and
audio output connectors. When the parameter setting is N/A, the
THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to OFF and boundary gain
compensation cannot be adjusted.

Note:

BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is
caused by the proximity of the speakers to the
listening room walls.

BGC

THX SETUPCUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

ON

OFF

The BGC parameter is not
available when the THX
ULTRA2 SUB parameter is
set to OFF.

The THX ULTRA2 SUB and BGC parameters are available
on the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menus. When a parameter
setting is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically
adjusted on the other menu as well.

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

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C

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RR

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Note:

ASA processing is only available when both side and
rear speakers are present.

ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART

or

ASA is a proprietary THX technology that processes signals sent to
the rear speakers, optimizing the listening experience for THX
Ultra2 listening modes. To maximize the effectiveness of ASA
processing, it is recommended that you configure a 7-channel
speaker setup in which the rear speakers are placed close together
facing the center of the listening space. The ASA parameter is not

available unless the THX ULTRA2, THX MUSIC, DTS THX
ULTRA2 or DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is activated.

Select the TOGETHER setting if the distance between the rear
speakers is less than 1 foot (0.3m). Select the CLOSE setting if the
distance between the rear speakers is greater than 1 foot (0.3m),
but less than 4 feet (1.2m). Select the APART setting if the distance
between the rear speakers is greater than 4 feet (1.2m).

ASA

THX SETUPCUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz
SIDE L/R 60Hz
REAR L/R 60Hz
SUB 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

ASA APART

The ASA parameter is not
available unless the ULTRA2,
THX MUSIC, DTS THX
ULTRA2 or DTS THX MUSIC
listening mode is activated.

Custom Speaker Setups (continued from page 3-36)

TOGETHER

CLOSE
APART

The ASA parameter is available on the CUSTOM and
THX SETUP menus. When the parameter setting is
adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted
on the other menu as well.

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

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R

C

SLSRRL

RR

CUSTOM SETUP

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THX SPEAKER SETUPS

When the SPEAKER SETUP menu THX SETUP option is selected, the
THX SPEAKER SETUP message shown above appears in the
on-screen and front-panel displays. When this message appears,
press the Menu  arrow to open the THX SETUP menu and
configure the Main Zone speaker and audio output connectors for
a THX speaker setup or press the Menu  arrow to close the
message without configuring the Main Zone speaker and audio
output connectors for a THX speaker setup. THX-certified speakers
are recommended for a THX speaker setup.

When the THX SPEAKER SETUP menu opens, the Main Zone
speaker and audio output connectors are configured for a THX
speaker setup. The RV-8 ignores all CUSTOM SETUP menu param­eter settings and applies a THX 80Hz crossover point with a 12dB­per-octave filter to all output connectors, except the output
connector labeled Sub, which is assigned a 24dB-per-octave filter.

THX SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS
SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

THX SETUP

Note:

A THX speaker setup is not required to activate THX
listening modes.

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Setting(s)

FRONT L/R* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz
CENTER* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz
SIDE L/R* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz
REAR L/R THX 80Hz THX 80Hz, NONE
SUBWOOFER* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz
THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON, OFF
BGC N/A ON, OFF
ASA APART TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART

*These parameters cannot be adjusted.

THX SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

PRESSING THE RIGHT V

BUTTON WILL

AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE

THE OUTPUTS TO A THX

SPEAKER

CONFIGURATION

THX SETUP
FRONT L/R* THX 80Hz

CENTER* THX 80Hz
SIDE L/R* THX 80Hz
REAR L/R THX 80Hz
SUB* THX 80Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

* These parameters cannot be

adjusted.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, all CUSTOM
SETUP menu parameters are automatically set to THX
80Hz. However, a custom speaker setup can still be
configured with the CUSTOM SETUP menu.

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REAR L/R THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the THX REAR SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can be
used to activate and deactivate the Main Zone speaker and audio
output connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to THX 80Hz, the
RV-8 activates these connectors and configures all Main Zone audio
output connectors for a 7.1-channel THX speaker setup. When set
to NONE, the RV-8 deactivates these connectors and configures the
other Main Zone speaker and audio output connectors for a 5.1­channel THX speaker setup.

Note:

When the REAR L/R parameter is set to NONE:

• Dolby Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX
Surround EX and DTS-ES decoding are not
available.

• The ASA parameter is not available.

REAR L/R

THX SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

THX Speaker Setups (continued from page 3-38)

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

THX SETUP

THX SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

PRESSING THE V

BUTTON WILL

AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE

THE OUTPUTS TO A THX

SPEAKER

CONFIGURATION

THX REAR SPEAKERS
THX 80Hz

NONE

THX SETUP
FRONT L/R* THX 80Hz

CENTER* THX 80Hz
SIDE L/R* THX 80Hz
REAR L/R THX 80Hz
SUB* THX 80Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A
ASA APART

* These parameters cannot be

adjusted.

The THX SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB, BGC and ASA parameters
are identical to the CUSTOM SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB,
BGC and ASA parameters. When one of these parameter settings
is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other
menu at the same time. Refer to pages 3-36 and 3-37 for these
parameter descriptions.

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MEASURING SPEAKER DISTANCES

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option
opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu shown above, which can be
used to set the distance between the listening position and the
speakers connected to the Main Zone speaker and audio output
connectors. The RV-8 features a speaker distance control that
allows distances to be entered for each speaker. This helps ensure
accurate signal arrival time at the listening position, but is not a
substitute for proper speaker placement.

To determine the appropriate setting for each speaker, measure the
distance between the listening position and the front baffle of the
speaker. Then set the corresponding SPEAKER DISTANCES menu
parameter to the closest available setting.

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

FRONT LEFT 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
CENTER 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
FRONT RIGHT 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
SIDE RIGHT 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
REAR RIGHT 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
REAR LEFT 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
SIDE LEFT 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
SUB 0.0 ft 0 to 30 ft or 0 to 12 m
UNITS FEET FEET, METERS

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0 ft 0.0 ft

0.0 ft 0.0 ft 0.0 ft

0.0 ft 0.0 ft

0.0 ft

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKER DISTANCES
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
SIDE LEFT 0.0 ft
SUB 0.0 ft
UNITS FEET

0.0 to 30.0ft

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REAR LEFT & RIGHT 0.0 to 30.0 ft or 0.0 to 12.0 m

Sets the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the Main
Zone speaker or audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.

SUB 0.0 to 30.0 ft or 0.0 to 12.0 m

Sets the speaker distance for the subwoofer connected to the Main
Zone audio output connector labeled Sub.

UNITS FEET, METERS

Defines the unit of measurement with which the RV-8 measures
speaker distances. When set to FEET, the RV-8 measures speaker
distances in feet. When set to METERS, the RV-8 measures speaker
distances in meters. When the UNITS parameter setting is toggled,
the RV-8 converts the current speaker distance to the closest avail­able value in the selected unit of measurement.

UNITS

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SUB

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

REAR RIGHTORREAR LEFT

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

FRONT LEFT & RIGHT 0.0 to 30.0 ft or 0.0 to 12.0 m

Sets the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the Main
Zone speaker or audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

CENTER 0.0 to 30.0 ft or 0.0 to 12.0 m

Sets the speaker distance for the speaker connected to the Main
Zone speaker and audio output connector labeled Center.

SIDE LEFT & RIGHT 0.0 to 30.0 ft or 0.0 to 12.0 m

Sets the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the Main
Zone speaker or audio output connectors labeled Side L/R.

SIDE RIGHTORSIDE LEFT

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CENTER

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

FRONT RIGHTORFRONT LEFT

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0 ft 0.0 ft

0.0 ft 0.0 ft 0.0 ft

0.0 ft 0.0 ft

0.0 ft

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKER DISTANCES
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
SIDE LEFT 0.0 ft
SUB 0.0 ft
UNITS FEET

FEET

METERS

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CALIBRATING OUTPUT LEVELS

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option
opens the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu shown above, which can be
used to calibrate output levels for the Main Zone speaker or audio
output connectors. Calibration ensures that output levels corre­spond to THX reference levels (75dB) for input sources such as
DVDs.

Please note the following to ensure accurate output level
calibration:

• It is recommended that you use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
meter to calibrate output levels. An SPL meter is a device that
measures the relative loudness of the speakers to ensure accu­rate output level calibration. SPL meters are available at Radio
Shack.

• Before output level calibration begins, eliminate extraneous
noises in the listening space, such as conversations, air
conditioners and sounds that filter in through open doors and
windows.

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

• Before output level calibration begins, remove objects
(in addition to people) that obstruct the line-of-sight path
between the SPL meter and the speaker being measured.

• Output levels should be calibrated from the primary listening
position, placing the SPL meter at the approximate spot where
the listener’s head will be during listening.

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown above, which
indicates that the internal noise test produces loud calibration
test signals. When this message appears, press the Menu  arrow
to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown above and con­duct the internal noise test or press the Menu  arrow to close the
message without conducting the internal noise test. When the
SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu opens, the internal noise test
automatically begins.

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0 ft

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION
INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST
FRONT LEFT +0.0dB

CENTER +0.0dB
FRONT RIGHT +0.0dB
SIDE RIGHT +0.0dB
REAR RIGHT +0.0dB
REAR LEFT +0.0dB
SIDE LEFT +0.0dB
SUB +0.0dB

INTERNAL NOISE

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

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Internal Noise Test (continued from page 3-42)

Note:

The RV-8 automatically sets the volume level to +0dB
when the internal noise test begins. It is recommended
that you avoid adjusting master volume level while
the test is in progress to achieve a 75dB THX refer­ence level (a 75dB SPL meter reading).

When the internal noise test is conducted, a calibration test signal
travels to the Main Zone speaker and audio output connectors in
the order listed on the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu. As the cali­bration test signal travels, the cursor automatically scrolls down­ward through SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameters, high­lighting each speaker parameter as the corresponding output
connector is tested. Each output connector is tested for about 4
seconds.

The SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu can be used to manually adjust
output levels while the internal noise test is conducted.

To manually adjust output levels while the internal noise test is
conducted:

1. Set the SPL meter to “C” weighting and “SLOW” response.

2. Press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to highlight
the desired SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameter.

3. When the desired parameter is highlighted, quickly press the
Menu  arrow to select this parameter. A horizontal bar graph
will open in the on-screen display.

4. When the horizontal bar graph opens, follow the instructions
on page 2-16 to adjust the selected parameter. All output levels
should be adjusted to achieve a 75dB SPL meter reading from

the primary listening position.

5. When you have made the desired adjustments, press the Menu
 arrow to close the horizontal bar graph and return to the
SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu. The internal noise test will
continue, and automatic scrolling will resume.

Please note the following:

When the internal noise test is conducted, it is possible to select a
SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameter just as the RV-8 is about to
automatically scroll to the next parameter, causing the RV-8 to send
the calibration noise to both speakers. If this occurs, reselect the
desired speaker.

Note:

Main Zone speaker/audio output connectors for
which the corresponding CUSTOM or THX SETUP
menu parameter is set to NONE cannot be adjusted
during the internal noise test. These connectors can
be adjusted during the external noise test, but there
is no need to do so.

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DTS(-ES)

Sources

Dolby Digital

Sources

2-Channel

Sources

DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY DIGITAL* DTS(-ES)*

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

Opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown above, which can
be used to adjust output levels while the external noise test is
conducted. The external noise test requires an external calibration
source, such as an audio calibration disc.

When the external noise test is conducted, the RV-8 activates a
listening mode based on the Main Zone input source that is pres­ent. The table in the next column indicates the listening mode that
is activated for each input source. When a listening mode is acti­vated during the external noise test, it retains its factory-default
settings, ignoring custom settings that might have been made on
the corresponding listening mode menu. Custom settings will be
restored after the external noise test is complete.

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

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M

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R

C

SLSRRL

RR

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION
INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST
FRONT LEFT +0.0dB

CENTER +0.0dB
FRONT RIGHT +0.0dB
SIDE RIGHT +0.0dB
REAR RIGHT +0.0dB
REAR LEFT +0.0dB
SIDE LEFT +0.0dB
SUB +0.0dB

* These listening mode names differ depending on the input source, the speaker

configuration and certain parameter settings.

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SIDE LEFT & RIGHT -18.0 to +12.0dB

Sets the output levels for the speakers connected to the Main Zone
speaker and audio output connectors labeled Side L/R.

REAR LEFT & RIGHT -18.0 to +12.0dB

Sets the output levels for the speakers connected to the Main Zone
speaker and audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.

SUB -18.0 to +12.0dB

Sets the output level for the subwoofer connected to the Main
Zone audio output connector labeled Sub.

SUB

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

REAR RIGHTORREAR LEFT

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SIDE RIGHTORSIDE LEFT

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST Menu

Conducting the internal or external noise test opens the SPEAKER
LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page 3-42, which can be used to
adjust output levels for the Main Zone speaker and audio output
connectors.

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Parameter Setting Settings

FRONT LEFT +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
CENTER +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
FRONT RIGHT +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
SIDE RIGHT +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
REAR RIGHT +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
REAR LEFT +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
SIDE LEFT +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB
SUB +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB

FRONT LEFT & RIGHT -18.0 to +12.0dB

Sets the output levels for the speakers connected to the Main Zone
speaker and audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

CENTER -18.0 to +12.0dB

Sets the output level for the speaker connected to the Main Zone
speaker and audio output connector labeled Center.

CENTER

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

FRONT RIGHTORFRONT LEFT

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

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BASS PEAK LIMITER

Opens the BASS PEAK LIMITER menu shown above, which can
be used to set amplitude limits for all speakers to which low
frequencies are redirected, including the subwoofer.

The RV-8 is equipped with an internal limiter that prevents low­frequency output signals from exceeding a designated level. This is
essential for Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) input sources that produce
low-frequency peaks at much higher levels than 2-channel sources.
In home theaters, the subwoofer and its associated amplifier might
not be able to reproduce these levels without overloading.

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Parameter Setting Settings

CAL NOISE ON ON, OFF
LIMITER ON ON, OFF
LIMIT ADJ 100dB 75 to 120dB

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CAL NOISE ON, OFF

Determines whether the bass peak limiter is set with an internal or
external source. When set to ON, the RV-8 activates an internal
calibration noise signal to set the limiter. When set to OFF, the
RV-8 deactivates the internal calibration noise test signal. An exter­nal calibration source such as an audio calibration disc is required
to generate a noise signal to set the bass peak limiter.

CAL NOISE

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

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M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION
INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER
CAL NOISE ON

LIMITER ON
LIMIT ADJ 100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

CAL NOISE ON

ON

OFF

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LIMITER ON, OFF

Limits output signals for the Main Zone audio output connector
labeled Sub, as well as other Main Zone speaker and audio output
connectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. When set
to ON, the RV-8 restricts output signals to the level specified in the
BASS PEAK LIMITER menu LIMIT ADJ parameter. When set to OFF,
the RV-8 does not restrict output levels, regardless of the LIMIT ADJ
parameter setting.

LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

BASS PEAK LIMITER (continued from page 3-46)

LIMIT ADJ 75dB to 120dB

Specifies the output level restriction placed on the Main Zone
audio output connector labeled Sub, as well as other Main Zone
speaker and audio output connectors to which low-frequency
signals are redirected. This restriction is applied when the BASS
PEAK LIMITER menu LIMITER parameter is set to ON. When the
LIMIT ADJ parameter is selected, it is automatically set to 75dB.

LIMIT ADJ

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION
INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER
CAL NOISE ON

SUB LIMITER ON

LIMIT ADJ 75dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

LIMITER ON

ON

OFF

MAIN MENU
MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS
TUNER PRESETS

SETUP

SETUP
INPUTS

SPEAKERS
I/O CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
TUNER SETUP
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

L

M

SUB

R

C

SLSRRL

RR

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION
INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER
CAL NOISE ON

LIMITER ON
SUB LIMIT ADJ 100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

LIMIT ADJ 75dB

75 to 120dB

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