AVM 30 OPERATING MANUAL UPDATES: www.anthemAV.com SOFTWARE VERSION 1.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral triangle warns of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 9.
15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product. 17.
TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1 Receiving and Unpacking the AVM 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION 20 5.1 Power On / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.2.1 Copying the MAIN Path to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD 21 Down-Mixing to 2-Channel Stereo 21 5.3 Master Control Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.8 Controlling Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6.8.1 Entering Manufacturer’s Codes 37 6.8.2 Searching For a Code 37 6.8.3 Volume Lock 37 6.8.4 Learning Function 38 Limitations on Learning 38 Teaching a Key 39 Deleting a Learned Command from a Key 39 6.9 Controlling the AVM 30 with Aftermarket Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7. SETUP MENU 40 7.
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM 30 Preamplifier • Processor • Tuner. Anthem Electronics has been manufacturing high-quality, high-end audio equipment for over a decade. In that time, Anthem has built an enviable reputation for products that can recreate the passion a music lover experiences when attending a live musical performance, or the thrilling sound a movie buff experiences in the very best movie theaters.
1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.2.2 SUPPLY POWER REQUIREMENTS The AVM 30 operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 105V and 130V at a frequency of 60 Hz. It cannot be changed from 120V to 240V operation. DO NOT USE A POWER LINE CONDITIONER: • Some Power Line Conditioners are incompatible with the AVM 30 and may cause the AVM 30’s AC line fuses to blow. • One is not required because the AVM 30’s power supply has power line filtering and voltage regulation built in. 1.2.
2. QUICK START The AVM 30 is a very sophisticated component, providing a multitude of features and connection options, while providing easy intuitive setup and operation. With your AVM 30 in front of you, browse through the illustrations in this section to see several quick system hookup options. It’s as simple as following the lines in the connection diagrams to and from each component. All of these quick system hookup examples work with the Factory Default settings; none require the Setup Menu.
2. QUICK START continued … To Watch a DVD: • Press DVD Source on the front panel of the AVM 30. • Select the TV input that corresponds to the one that the AVM 30’s Composite Video-Out/MAIN is plugged into. • Place a DVD into the DVD player and press play. You should see the picture on your TV and hear sound from your speakers. Adjust volume using the Master Control Knob on the AVM 30. To Watch a Video Tape: • Press VCR Source on the front panel of the AVM 30.
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2. QUICK START continued … 2.2.2 DVD Player and TV to AVM 30 Rear Panel of TV Audio Out Y CATV In Composite Video In L Vari Pb Component Video In Fixed S-Video In R Pr Note: For info on Component Video use, see sections 4.3, 7.4.5, and 7.4.
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2. QUICK START continued … AVM 30 to Amplifier and Powered Subwoofer (RCA) Powered Subwoofer PO 2.2.4 WE R Input Level XLR RCA © P V A TRIGGERS REAR 7 REAR MADE IN CANADA INPUT THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: CDN. 2142644, U.S.
2. QUICK START continued … 2.2.5 AVM 30 to Amplifiers and Powered Subwoofer (XLR) To powered subwoofer © Trigger Setup Suggestion: If it is not necessary to have both amplifiers turned on when stereo sources are playing, set triggers to turn on only the 2-channel amplifier when a stereo source is selected (see section 7.4.9).
2. QUICK START continued … 2.3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT These illustrations show the typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system, the ‘.1’ channel being the LFE (Low Frequency Effect). The Front and Center speakers are directed towards the listener from the front, while the Surround speakers are positioned to the sides, and the Rear speakers are positioned behind the listener. Ideally, the Surround and Rear speakers should be positioned 2-3 feet above ear level. 2 3 1 8 7 4 6 1. 2.
3. PANELS / DISPLAY/ REMOTE LAYOUT 3.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The front panel of the AVM 30 has the Master Control Knob, selection/navigation buttons, a display, status indicator LEDs, and the Headphone jack .
3. PANELS / DISPLAY/ REMOTE LAYOUT 3.2 continued … FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAIN Display Example: 2 1 5 3 4 1 – Source selection (see section 5.4). 2 – Audio Input Format (see section 7.4.5) or Sleep Indicator if engaged (see section 6.5). 3 – Path that the information on the display refers to (see section 5.2). 4 – Volume setting. When MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 are muted, “Muted” flashes instead of the current volume setting (see section 5.5).
3. PANELS / DISPLAY/ REMOTE LAYOUT 3.3 continued … REAR PANEL LAYOUT The rear panel of the AVM 30 contains all connections, such as power connection, audio and video inputs and outputs, antenna connections, and the RS-232 port which allows software upgrades and external control of the AVM 30.
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4. CONNECTIONS 4.1 CONNECTING POWER TO THE AVM 30 Connect the power cord to the back of the AVM 30 and then to a 105 to 130 Volt, 60 Hz AC outlet. 4.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS There are two methods of transmitting audio signals: Analog and Digital. Analog is an electrical waveform representation of sound and requires one cable for each channel. Digital represents sound using a sequence of numbers and requires only one cable for all channels.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … 4.2.3 2-Ch BALANCED AND 6-Ch SINGLE-ENDED (S/E) ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS The 6-Ch S/E input is intended primarily for DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD players. If unused for this purpose, the Front-Left and Front-Right connections can be used as an additional 2-channel input. Note: When 6-Ch S/E is selected as the Source, the video signal from the DVD input will be routed to the video outputs – connect your player’s video output to the DVD input (sections 4.3 and 7.4.5).
4. CONNECTIONS continued … 4.3 VIDEO CONNECTIONS The AVM 30 provides video switching for three formats: Composite video, S-Video, and Component video. Format translation is not performed – if only S-Video is used from your VCR, the S-Video output of the AVM 30 will be the only one with a signal to send to your TV monitor whenever the VCR Source is selected. Always remember to select the matching video input on your TV monitor/projector.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … DVD Player, Satellite Receiver, and TV Connections with AVM 30 as Video Input Selector Rear Panel of TV Audio Out Y CATV In Composite Video In L Vari Pb Component Video In Fixed S-Video In R Pr SATELLITE Note: For info on Component Video use, see sections 4.3, 7.4.5, and 7.4.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … 4.4 POWERED I.R. (INFRA RED) RECEIVERS External IR repeaters allow the Remote Control to be used from other locations in your home. Once a repeater is wired to a selected room, connect it to one of the three I.R. RECEIVER inputs through the removable terminal block. To use the terminal block, remove it from the AVM 30, loosen the proper screw, insert the wire in the slot, tighten the screw onto the wire, and insert the terminal block into the AVM 30. See section 7.4.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION The AVM 30 is best understood as a piece of equipment that contains three control components in one chassis. Path best describes how this tremendous flexibility of the AVM 30 is arranged: • It is first of all a state-of-the-art Music and Home Theater Preamplifier • Processor • Tuner (MAIN Path) with independent Source selection for recording (RECORD Path).
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.2.1 COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD This unique copy feature allows the Source selected in MAIN to also be directed to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD from either analog or digital inputs. If a source component’s audio is connected to the AVM 30 using digital connection only, then the Copy function is the only way to deliver the sound to another Path.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.4.2 FM • AM TUNER The AVM 30 has a built-in FM • AM tuner, which is common to all Paths. The station that is selected in either MAIN, ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD is automatically shared with all other Paths. Manual Tuning: Select the desired band by pressing FM • AM, then press TUNE and rotate the Master Control Knob. Automatic Tuning: To automatically find the next station, press SEEK or SEEK .
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.5 VOLUME CONTROL The volume of each Path is controlled separately. • MAIN: Adjust using the Master Control Knob. If your speaker levels have been calibrated to 75 dB SPL, the THX Reference Level for movie playback is 0 dB, the level at which the film was originally presented in movie theaters (see Dialog Normalization and section 7.4.4). MASTER CONTROL KNOB • ZONE2 or ZONE3: Press ZONE2 or ZONE3, then adjust.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.7 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE MAIN, ZONE2, ZONE3, and HEADPHONE all have independent Bass/Treble and Balance adjustments. To change the Bass, Treble, or Balance of: • MAIN – All Speakers Simultaneously: Press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. • MAIN – Fronts Only: Press FRONTS • , press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. • MAIN – Center Only: Press CENTER, press BASS or TREBLE, then adjust.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … Various surround modes produce 6.1 or 7.1 channels of output. If you are using a 5.1 system and have Rears set to ‘None’ (Speaker Configuration menu – section 7.4.2), Rear channel information is not lost, but remains in the L/R Surround speakers. 5.8.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.3 SURROUND MODES FOR 2.0-CHANNEL SOURCE MATERIAL Number of output channels for each Mode is indicated below in bold type – ‘.1’ refers to a subwoofer signal derived through bass management, not a separate channel (see section 7.4.2). Press MODE, then rotate the Master Control Knob or use North/South arrows on the remote control, to cycle through the following: THX must be Off for all Modes to be available (see section 5.8.6). Stereo: No surround mode is applied.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.4 DOLBY DIGITAL EX / PRO LOGIC IIx FOR 5.1 SOURCES Dolby Digital EX and Pro Logic IIx can be used to decode DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX by extracting Rear channel information from the two Surround channels. Dolby Digital EX creates a mono Rear signal, whereas with Pro Logic IIx, the two Rear channels play a stereo signal. Either one of these Modes can be applied to any other 5.1-channel material.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … • Adaptive Decorrelation – In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers. Unless you are using properly positioned dipoles, surround speakers can sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelopment – they will also collapse into the closest speaker as you move away from the middle seating position.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … THX Surround EX: 6.1 output with Dolby Digital Surround EX Processing: Re-Equalization,Timbre Matching THX Surround EX – Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … THX Ultra2 Overview Key: Re-EQ Timbre Adp-Decor ASA – – – – De-emphasizes treble. May be turned on or off at any time after pressing THX twice. Matches the sound character, or timbre, of the surround channels to the front channels. When content of L/R-Surrounds is mono, adjusts time and phase to restore spaciousness. Surround and Rear channels are processed to provide a wide rear soundstage.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.7 Mode and THX Operation for Stereo Program Material – To make all Modes available, turn THX Off. Cycle through Modes and THX using Master Control Knob (or North/South keys on remote control – see section 6). Press MODE preset info in section 7.4.5 Stereo (2-Ch) AnthemLogic-Music (6.1) LOGIC See section 5.8.1 AnthemLogic-Cinema (7.1) Dolby PLIIx Music (7.1) If THX Cinema is selected, Mode changes to PLIIx Movie.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.8 Mode and THX Operation for Dolby Digital 5.1 and 6-Ch S/E – To make all Modes available, turn THX Off. Cycle through Modes and THX using Master Control Knob (or North/South keys on remote control – see section 6). THX Options Press MODE preset info in section 7.4.5 None (5.1) Press THX THX Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, Adp.Decorrelation Output channels – 5.1 (LF, C, RF, RS, LS, Sub) THX Ultra2 Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre, Adp.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.9 Mode and THX Operation for DTS Program Material – To make all Modes available, turn THX Off. Cycle through Modes and THX using Master Control Knob (or North/South keys on remote control – see section 6). THX Options Press MODE preset info in section 7.4.5 None (5.1) Press THX THX Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, Adp.Decorrelation Output channels – 5.1 (LF, C, RF, RS, LS, Sub) THX Ultra2 Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre, Adp.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.10 DYNAMICS This allows you to control the difference between the softest and loudest passages on 5.1/6.1-channel soundtracks, as long as the soundtrack contains dynamic scaling information and at least 5.1 speakers are used. Press DYNAMICS and then use the Master Control Knob to cycle through the following settings: Normal: Reproduces the full dynamic range of the recording without changing it.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The AVM 30 Universal Learning Remote Control has all of the same functions as the front panel buttons and is operated in a similar way, but there are some differences. Please take the time to read this section to fully understand all the functions of the AVM 30 remote Control.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … 6.2 RECORD PATH SELECTION • Make sure ‘personality’ is set to MAIN, press REC, then select Source within timeout period. PA SSP TH REC 6.2.1 COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD Select a MAIN Source first and for... PIP • ZONE2 or ZONE3: Make sure ‘personality’ is set to Z2 (or Z3), then press COPY. • RECORD: COPY Make sure ‘personality’ is set to MAIN, press REC, then press COPY.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … 6.7 LIP-SYNC DELAY (Remote Control Only) To adjust Lip-Sync Delay without entering the Setup, press and hold the DISPLAY key until the display shows “LIP-SYNC DELAY”, then use the keys to move from digit to digit and the keys to adjust. This can be done while viewing the picture and listening to the soundtrack simultaneously (see section 7.4.5). 6.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … In the following example, MAIN volume is locked onto every Path/Component selection except ZONE2: To engage Volume Lock for MAIN: 1. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 2. Press 9, 9, 3. 3. Press MAIN. At this point, the Volume and Mute keys now control MAIN, no matter which of the eight Path/Component selections the Remote Control is in. However, any individual Path/Component selection can be unlocked if necessary.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … • The placement of the IR transmitter in the Source Remote may make it difficult to correctly align the two Remotes. • Source Remotes that contain a beam-focusing lens may require more than one attempt at successful alignment. • The learning process should be conducted in an area where there is a low level of IR emission. High levels of natural light or fluorescent lighting could interfere with a learning event. • The maximum carrier frequency is 135 kHz.
7. SETUP MENU The Setup is where all the user definable operating characteristics, calibrations, and configurations are entered. For optimum performance and enjoyment, it is crucial that your AVM 30 be properly set up. It is strongly recommended that the menus are set up in the order that they appear. For ease of viewing, use of the On-Screen display is recommended whether accessing the Setup by Remote Control or Front Panel. The On-Screen and Front Panel displays are synchronized with one another.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4 SETTING UP THE AVM 30 After entering the Setup Menu as described in section 7.1, your On-Screen display will show the menu below. Only 8 menu items can be displayed at one time – use the buttons to scroll up or down and view the remaining ones. To go to a submenu, highlight a menu item in red and then press SELECT. ANTHEM AVM 30 SETUP MENU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘e. SET MAIN TIMERS’ in menu 1 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu: 1e. SET MAIN TIMERS - - - - - - - - TIMER 1 : a. T1 WEEKDAY ON : b. T1 WEEKDAY OFF : c. T1 WEEKEND ON : d. T1 WEEKEND OFF : e. SELECT SOURCE : f. AUTO-ON VOLUME : - - - - - - - - TIMER 2 : a. T2 WEEKDAY ON : b. T2 WEEKDAY OFF : c. T2 WEEKEND ON : d. T2 WEEKEND OFF : e. SELECT SOURCE : f. AUTO-ON VOLUME : Off - - - - - - - 8:00 AM 11:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 PM Last Stn –35.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Example 1: Select a Source for the ZONE2 Timer: • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘1. SET TIME/TIMERS’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS’. • Press SELECT. The ‘1f. SET ZONE2 TIMERS’ submenu will appear. • Press the button until you reach ‘e. SELECT SOURCE’. • Use the buttons to change to desired Source. • Press BACK to leave this submenu and return to the SET TIME/TIMERS menu.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.2 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION The Speaker Configuration Setup allows you to enter information about how many speakers you have in your system, and their relative size and type. Here you will also set up the bass management. Entering information about the size of your speakers will enable the AVM 30 to control bass information so it is not lost or distorted by smaller speakers that are unable to reproduce large amounts of bass. 2. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘a. CINEMA SPKR CONFIGURATION’ in menu 2 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu: 2a. CINEMA SPKR CONFIGURATION a. L/R FRONTS : Small b. CENTER : Small c. L/R SURROUNDS : Small d. 7.1-L/R REARS : Small e. SUBWOOFER : 1 Sub f. XOVER FREQ : 80 THX g. ADV SETTINGS : Off h. L/R FRONTS XOVER : - - Hz i. CENTER XOVER : - - Hz j. SURROUNDS XOVER : - - Hz k. 7.1 REARS XOVER : - - Hz l. SUB / LFE XOVER : - - Hz m. SUBWOOFER PHASE : - - Deg n. SUBW’FR POLARITY : - o.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Crossover Frequency: The crossover (Xover) divides the audio signal into two frequency bands, thereby restricting the amount of bass sent to any speaker set to ‘Small’, and preventing midrange and treble from going to the subwoofer. Using the buttons, choose a frequency between 25 Hz - 160 Hz suitable for the low frequency capability of the speakers in your system. If you are using THX certified speakers, the crossover should be set to 80 Hz.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘g. ROOM RESONANCE FILTER’ in menu 2 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu: ROOM RESONANCE 2g. ROOM RESONANCE FILTER RESONANCE FILTER RESULT a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. TEST TONE : Off TEST TONE LEVEL : +0.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Procedure for adjusting Room Resonance Filter: • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘2. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘2g. ROOM RESONANCE FILTER’ and press SELECT. • Use the buttons to set TEST TONE to ‘Auto’. Press SELECT to start automatic sweeping of the test tones. Alternatively, you can set TEST TONE to ‘Manual’ – to vary the frequency, press the buttons to reach ‘c.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.3 LISTENER POSITION The Listener Position menu lets you enter the distance between each speaker and the listening area. Ideally, speakers should be placed at an equal distance so that their sound arrives at the listening area at the same time, but since this is rarely practical, the AVM 30 can delay the sound coming from speakers that are closer to the listener. This way, sound reaches the listening area at the same time from all speakers, and proper imaging can be achieved.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.4 SPEAKER LEVEL CALIBRATION Speaker Level Calibration allows you to match the relative output level of each speaker at the listening position, using internal test noises. Note: The FRONTS, CENTER, SURROUNDS, REARS, SUB, and BALANCE buttons on the Front Panel and Remote Control do not affect settings in this menu – they allow ‘on-the-fly’ adjustment for individual program material and Modes according to personal preference (sections 5.6 and 5.7). 4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION a.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Procedure for Manual Test Sequence: • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION’ and press SELECT. • Press the buttons to go from speaker to speaker. • As each speaker plays, use the buttons to adjust its loudness relative to other speakers. • Press BACK to stop the test tone. Procedure for Auto Test Sequence: • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION’ and press SELECT. • Use the buttons to set TEST SEQUENCE to ‘Auto’.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.5 SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS For each Source, you can change the name and, where applicable, assign digital audio and component video input, assign speaker configuration, adjust equalization, and set lip-sync delay. You can also pre-select surround modes that take effect for each Source when the AVM 30 is turned on, or a Source is selected. This is particularly useful when you have changed Mode settings for a particular program.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Rename Source: The factory assigned Source names that appear on the Front Panel Display and the On-Screen Display can be changed to another name, up to six characters long. The following characters are available: A, B, C....Z, a, b, c....z, blank, dash (–), period (.), slash (/), 0, 1, 2....9. After highlighting the RENAME line, press SELECT and use the buttons to move from character to character, then use the buttons or rotate the Master Control Knob to change the character.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Speaker Configuration (applies to MAIN only): Choose between Cinema (menu 2a.) or Music (menu 2b.) configuration – see section 7.4.2. A third and unique choice is also available: Auto-LFE. When selected, the AVM 30 automatically uses the Cinema configuration if there is LFE in the source material, and changes to the Music configuration at all other times. Highly recommended when using the same player for DVDs and CDs, and separate Cinema and Music configurations. Dolby Digital 2.
7. SETUP MENU continued … SOURCE SETUP/PRESET EXAMPLES Example 1: Rename AUX to ‘GAME’. • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘5. SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘j. AUX’ and press SELECT. • ‘a. RENAME: AUX’ will be highlighted in red. • Press SELECT. The first character ‘A’ will be highlighted in red. • Use the Master Control Knob or the buttons to change characters. Change the first one to ‘G’. • Press the button to move to the next character.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.6 ADJUST INPUT LEVELS For Sources set to Anlg-DSP or Anlg-Dir in menu 5, you can match input levels in MAIN to each other so there are no large changes in volume as you change Sources. 6. ADJUST INPUT LEVELS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. Adjustment only applies when Audio-In is set to Analog CD : +0.0 dB 2-Ch : +0.0 dB 6-Ch : +0.0 dB TAPE : +0.0 dB FM/AM : –5.0 dB DVD : +0.0 dB TV : +0.0 dB SAT : +0.0 dB VCR : +0.0 dB AUX : +0.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.7 A-D/AUDIO-OUT FORMAT In the A-D/Audio-Out Format menu you can re-configure the Surround and Rear channels, set analog to digital conversion parameters for the digital Record output, and configure the balanced analog outputs. 7. A-D/AUDIO-OUT FORMAT a. b. c. d. e. f. g. See OPERATING MANUAL for detailed instructions 6-Ch REVERSE SUR/REAR : No COPY SUR TO REAR : No 6-ch Anlg-DSP Fs : 96 kHz 2-ch Anlg-DSP Fs : 44.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.8 VOLUMES / RENAME PATHS This menu allows you to define the power-on volume settings, set whether or not MAIN outputs shut off when headphones are used, and to rename ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD. 8. VOLUMES / RENAME PATHS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. MUTE LEVEL : MAIN ON VOLUME : MAIN MAX VOLUME : ZONE2 ON VOL : ZONE2 MAX VOL : ZONE3 ON VOL : ZONE3 MAX VOL : HPHONE ON VOL : HPHONE MAX VOL : HPHONE MUTE SPK : RENAME ZONE2 : RENAME ZONE3 : RENAME RECORD : Silent –35.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.9 TRIGGERS / IR / RS-232 When a trigger output on the AVM 30 is connected to the trigger input of another component, such as a power amplifier or video projector, the AVM 30 can turn the component on or off according to the trigger’s Setup. For components that do not use triggers, a triggerable power bar may work (see your dealer).
7. SETUP MENU continued … Note: Changes to the trigger setup do not take effect until the Setup Menu is exited completely, to avoid unnecessary rapid turning off and on of triggers while changes are being made. Set IR Inputs: This allows you to enable or disable the AVM 30’s Front IR Receiver and Rear IR Inputs. Being able to do so can be useful when an IR repeater, connected to the AVM 30, is located in the same room as the AVM 30.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.10 DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT This menu allows you to configure both the On-Screen display, Front Panel display and Selection Time. 10. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Function Timeout: This is the time that elapses after any adjustment is made. Once the Function Time elapses, the On-Screen text disappears and the Front Panel display becomes dim. This also applies to how long ZONE2, ZONE3, RECORD, and HEADPHONE information is displayed before MAIN display information returns. You can set Function Timeout between 1 and 15 seconds. Example: Set the position of the MAIN On-Screen information to the middle of the monitor.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.11 SAVE / RESTORE SETTINGS The AVM 30 enables you to save your entire Setup configuration. Two separate save files are provided: USER SETTINGS and INSTALLER SETTINGS. If your system is set up by your dealer, the configuration can be saved in the INSTALLER file by the dealer. You can then make further Setup adjustments – save those settings separately in your own USER file. FM • AM presets are also saved separately in USER SETTINGS and INSTALLER SETTINGS.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Example 2: Restore Installer Settings. Note: FM • AM Tuner presets that were saved in INSTALLER SETTINGS will also be restored. • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘11. SAVE/RESTORE SETTINGS’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘d. RESTORE INSTALLER SET’NS’. • Press SELECT. You will be asked to confirm that you want to restore installer settings. • Use the buttons to change to ‘Yes’ and press SELECT.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.12 LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS Passwords are used to protect the saved User and Installer settings. Once you have set a password, it can also be used as a Lockout to prevent settings from being changed by anyone without one of the passwords. 12. LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS a. b. c. SET SETUP MENU LOCKOUT SET USER PASSWORD SET INSTALLER PASSWORD Set Setup Menu Lockout: When set to ‘Yes’, this prevents anyone without a password from entering the Setup.
8. SOFTWARE UPDATING The operational characteristics of the AVM 30 are controlled by software that can be easily upgraded via the RS-232 port on the Rear Panel. New software can be downloaded from our web site, and then transferred by connecting the AVM 30 to your computer’s serial port and running the Software Installer. 8.1 SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION If you want to see which Software Version is in your AVM 30, press STATUS.
8. SOFTWARE UPDATING continued … Software installation procedure: 1. Find out which Software version you currently have by pressing STATUS. 2. Go to the ANTHEM web site (www.anthemAV.com) and locate the latest AVM 30 Software version. Proceed only if your version is a lower number, indicating that it is older. 3. Click on the download icon. You will be asked where to save a file called ‘avm30install.zip’ – save it to your computer’s desktop. 4. Double click on ‘avm30install.zip’.
APPENDIX A - IR MACROS Using the factory remote control’s IR codes for MAIN Path, the following 3-key sequences can be programmed into macro-capable remotes for direct access to Modes and tuner banks: For Stereo sources: MODE, 0, 1 – Stereo MODE, 0, 2 – AnthemLogic-Music MODE, 0, 3 – AnthemLogic-Cinema MODE, 0, 4 – Pro Logic IIx Music MODE, 0, 5 – Pro Logic IIx Movie MODE, 0, 6 – Dolby Pro Logic MODE, 0, 7 – DTS Neo:6 Music MODE, 0, 8 – DTS Neo:6 Cinema MODE, 0, 9 – All Channel Stereo MODE, 1, 0 – All Chann
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES The following codes are for operating other components with the remote control. Codes can only be used with their respective Path/Component key (e.g. a VCR code can not be programmed in the DVD Path/Component key). If codes for one of your components are not in this library, see section 6.8.4 for info on how to teach codes from your source remote. To enter a 4-digit code: 1. Press the Path/Component key (e.g. DVD). 2. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 3.
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … Fisher Fuji Funai GE Garrard Go Video GoldStar Gradiente HI-Q Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hitachi Hughes Net. Sys.
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … CD Players: Aiwa Burmester California Audio Lab Carver DKK Denon Emerson Fisher Garrard Genexxa Harman/Kardon Hitachi JVC Kenwood Krell LXI Linn MCS MTC Magnavox Marantz Mission NSM Nikko Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Proton QED Quasar RCA Realistic Rotel SAE Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sherwood Sony Soundesign Tascam Teac Technics Victor Wards Yamaha Yorx LD Players: 0157, 0124 0420 0029 0157, 0179, 0437 0000 0003, 0873 0305 0179, 0174 0
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SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG AUDIO SECTION Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kΩ Output Impedance Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Ω (RCA), 600 Ω (XLR) Zone2/3 & Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ω Rated Input . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS continued … MAIN Path (RCA & XLR output) Frequency Response and Bandwidth 6-Ch and 2-Ch BAL Direct Inputs . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 130 kHz (+0, -3 dB) 2-Ch S/E Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 120 kHz (+0, -3 dB) Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.3 dB), 2 Hz to 37 kHz (+0, -3 dB) Digital Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.
SPECIFICATIONS continued … AM TUNER Sensitivity (20 dB S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 dBµ typ., 56 dBµ max. S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB typ., 43 dB min. Distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7% typ., 2.0% max.
WARRANTY CANADA & USA Anthem Electronics warrants to the original purchaser that each Anthem AVM 30 is free from defects in workmanship and materials, during normal use and service, for a period of five (5) years from the date of sale (one year for the remote control). This warranty is not transferable unless the product is traded-in with an Authorized Anthem Dealer. During the warranty period, Anthem Electronics will repair or replace any defective components free of charge.
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