AVM 40 OPERATING MANUAL UPDATES: www.anthemAV.com SOFTWARE VERSION 1.
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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.
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. This product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on this product. 17.
TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Before Operating Your AVM 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 In-Use Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. OPERATION 4.1 Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 4.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 4.3 Manually Copying the Main Path to Zone2/3 and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 4.4 Source Selection . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A – IR Macros for Surround Modes and FM • AM Banks 64 Appendix B – Preset Memory Codes 65 Specifications 72 Warranty 75 Big Pictures of Front and Rear Panels Inside Back Cover
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM 40. The AVM 40 is a home theater audio processor with HDMI switching and video transcoding, multizone capabilities, and FM/AM tuner. Anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of a live musical performance and thrill of the very best movie theaters by using the highest level of circuit design, proprietary software, superior build quality, innovative features, and intuitive ergonomics with tremendous flexibility. 1.
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1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.5 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAIN Display Example: 2 1 3 DVD1 Dolby D MAIN 5.1+PLIIx Movie 480i 5 4 1 – Source selection. 2 – Audio Input Format or Sleep indication if engaged. 3 – Path that the information on the display refers to. 4 – i) Video input resolution, ii) Volume while it’s adjusted, iii) Muting indication. 5 – Surround Mode. FM • AM Display Example: 1 2 3 FM2-5 St Sk> MAIN 101.3 MHz -18.5 dB 4 1 – Band+Bank+Preset.
1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.6 REAR PANEL 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 11 SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.
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1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.8 SPEAKER PLACEMENT These illustrations show the typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system (the ‘.1’ speaker is the subwoofer). Ideally, the Surround and Rear speakers should be positioned 2-3 feet above ear level. The subwoofer can be placed in any location where severe resonances are prevented – see section 3.2. 2 3 1 8 7 4 6 5 5 and 6 are not used in a 5.1 system 1. 2. Front-Left Center 3. 4. Front-Right Surround-Right* 5. 6.
1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.9 INTERCONNECTS These illustrations show various audio, video, and 12V trigger connectors that are used between source components, the AVM 40, monitors, and power amplifiers. Note that when RCA cables have coaxial construction and their impedance is 75 ohms, they are equally suitable for analog video and digital audio.
2. CONNECTIONS 2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS The best choice for video connection depends on your monitor(s) and source components. Any video input can be assigned to any number of Sources. To configure inputs, see section 3.5 and to configure video outputs see section 3.8. Composite Video (analog): This traditional format combines the black/white and color information for transmission on a single coaxial cable.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … 2.2 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. Any input can be changed from the factory setting to either Digital or Analog audio connection.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … Analog Audio Outputs: Balanced connection offers the highest transmission quality over long cable lengths, because it rejects noise and hum pickup. In the AVM 40, XLR output voltage is twice that of RCA (6 dB higher). The RCA outputs and the XLR outputs are active at the same time. Parallel outputs are provided for a second center channel speaker and/or subwoofer. If your screen is large, you might want to use one speaker above it and another one below it.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … 2.3 FM • AM ANTENNAS To connect the AM loop antenna, press the spring-loaded tabs of the AM ANTENNA connector and insert the bare ends of the two wires. Move the antenna until best reception is found. To connect the FM antenna, connect the two wires to the screw terminals of the 75-ohm to 300-ohm adapter, then connect the adapter to the FM ANTENNA connector. Move the antenna until best reception is found – this is usually a “T” formation.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 1: DVD Player to AVM 40 to Main TV HDTV receivers are connected the same way as DVD players. HDMI IN DVD SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 2: Video Recorder to AVM 40 VCR EJECT SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR E X PA N S I O N P O R T SUB 2 120V 60Hz MAX M A I N A U D I O - O U T M A I N A U D I O - O U T ( B A L A N C E D ) For ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC, in most cases you must use the same input type as the output type. If MAIN uses a different input connection, all you need to do is add these connections for ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 3: AVM 40 to Amplifiers and Subwoofer (Balanced connection shown, single-ended is similar) To powered subwoofer SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.
3. SETUP MENU For optimum performance and enjoyment, it is crucial that your AVM 40 be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work, however, most settings do not need to be changed from the factory defaults. The most important things are entering how many speakers you have (the factory default is 7.1-channel) and the distance from each speaker to the listening area (menu 3), balancing speaker output levels to one another (menu 4), and entering information about your monitor (menu 8).
3. SETUP MENU continued … SETTING UP THE AVM 40 When you enter the Setup Menu, your On-Screen display will show the menu below. Only 8 menu items can be displayed at one time. To go to a submenu, highlight a menu item in red and then press SELECT. ANTHEM AVM 40 SETUP MENU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 3.
3. 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Example 1: Select a Source for the ZONE2 Timer: • Enter the Setup Menu. 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.2 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 40 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.
3. 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.
3. 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.
3. 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Procedure for adjusting Room Resonance Filter: • Enter the Setup Menu. 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. TEST TONE FREQ’, then use the buttons to change frequency.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.3 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 40 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.4 SPEAKER LEVEL CALIBRATION Speaker Level Calibration uses internal test noises to match the relative level of each speaker at the listening position. Use of noises from home theater setup discs is not recommended – some use incorrect methods.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Procedure for Manual Test Sequence: • Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION’ and press SELECT. • Use the buttons to set TEST SEQUENCE to ‘Manual’. • 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 Menu. Go to ‘4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION’ and press SELECT.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.5 SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS This is where you set up each Source and Path according to how you want them to be used. 5. SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS a. CD b. 2-Ch c. 6-Ch d. TAPE e. FM/AM f. DVD1 g. DVD2 h. DVD3 i. DVD4 j. TV1 k. TV2 l. TV3 m. TV4 n. SAT1 o. SAT2 p. VCR q. AUX r. COPY MAIN->ZONE2: Manual s. COPY MAIN->ZONE3: Manual t. COPY MAIN->REC : Manual Copy MAIN to ZONE or REC: If you want MAIN to always be copied to another Path (see section 4.3), change ‘Manual’ to ‘Always’.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘f. DVD1’ in menu 5 then pressing SELECT displays this menu – the other submenus are similar: 5f. DVD1 SETUP / PRESETS a. RENAME : DVD1 b. CONVERTER IN : HDMI1 c. HDMI REPEATER : Yes d. IF YCbCr IN : Auto e. IF RGB IN : Studio f. COMPONENT VIDEO IN : 1 g. S-VIDEO IN : DVD h. COMPOSITE VIDEO IN : DVD i. AUDIO IN : Dig HDMI j. AUTO DIG : No k. HDMI 6CH MAP : NA l. MUTING : Med m. EQ : LF +0.0 dB HF +0.0 dB n. SPEAKER CONFIG : Cinema o. LIP-SYNC DELAY : 0.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Component, S-Video, Composite Video Inputs: Assign which video input (or ‘None’) is used for video switching when the Source is selected, including in ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC. As well, if CONVERTER IN is set to S-Video, it will use the input set in S-VIDEO IN. Audio In (applies to MAIN only): There are three input types to choose from – Digital, Analog-DSP, and Analog-Direct. After highlighting ‘AUDIO IN’ use the buttons to select an input format.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Lip-Sync Delay (MAIN only): Video can fall out of synchronization with audio for a variety of reasons. The AVM 40’s video processing causes video to be delayed by 24 milliseconds, which is less than the duration of one frame, thus considered synchronized. If for whatever reason audio is heard before the corresponding image is seen, you can set up to 85 milliseconds of audio delay. You can also set delay while watching video – see section 4.9.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Example 1: Rename AUX to ‘GAME’. • Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘5. SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘q. 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. Change it to ‘A’.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.6 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. This is also where recording level is set when using the AVM 40 as an analog-to-digital converter (see sections 3.5, 3.7, and 4.3). 6. ADJUST INPUT LEVELS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. Adjustment only applies when Audio-In is set to Analog CD : +0.0 dB 2-Ch : +0.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.7 ADC / AUDIO OUTPUT In the ADC / Audio Output 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. ADC / AUDIO OUTPUT 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.8 VIDEO OUTPUT In this menu, enter the characteristics of your display’s video input. Items a. through g. pertain to MAIN output. Using item h. you can also configure the second Component video output for ZONE2 video switching. Changes do not take place immediately to prevent loss of On-Screen display as you scroll through settings. Once you leave this menu, it asks for confirmation – use the buttons to change to ‘Yes’, then press SELECT.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.9 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. 9. 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.10 TRIGGERS / IR / RS-232 When a trigger output on the AVM 40 is connected to the trigger input of another component, such as a power amplifier or video projector, the AVM 40 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). • Trigger1 and Trigger2: Provide standard trigger output of 12 volts with up to 50 mA of current, suitable for most amplifiers.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 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 40’s infra-red inputs. Being able to do so can be useful when an IR receiver, connected to the AVM 40, is located in the same room as the AVM 40.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.11 DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT This menu allows you to configure On-Screen display, Front Panel display, and Selection Time. 11. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Example: Set the position of the MAIN On-Screen information to the middle of the monitor. • Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘11. DISPLAYS/TIMEOUT’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘c. MAIN OS POS’N: Bottom’. • Use the buttons to change to ‘Middle’. • When finished, press to go to another menu item, or... • Press BACK to leave the submenu and return to the main menu.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.12 SAVE / RESTORE SETTINGS The AVM 40 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.
3. SETUP MENU continued … Example 1: Save User Settings. FM • AM Tuner presets will also be saved in USER SETTINGS. • Enter the Setup Menu. Go to ‘12. SAVE/RESTORE SETTINGS’ and press SELECT. • Upon entering this menu item, ‘a. SAVE USER SETTINGS’ will be highlighted in red. • Press SELECT. You will be asked to confirm that you want to over-write current settings. • Use the buttons and change to ‘Yes’. If you are using a Password (section 3.13), you will be asked for it.
3. SETUP MENU continued … 3.13 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. 13. 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.
4. OPERATION 4.1 POWER ON/OFF When turned on, the AVM 40 comes on at the pre-programmed volume setting (see section 3.9). Always turn the power amplifier on last to prevent ‘turn-on pops’ when other components are turned on. Front Panel – Power ON Main Choose one of the following: • Press MAIN in the POWER group, or... • Press MAIN in the PATH group, or... • If ZONE2 and ZONE3 are off, press any SOURCE button, FM • AM preset (1 through 6), or TUNE.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.3 MANUALLY COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD When Main is copied to another Path, the Source selected in MAIN is directed to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD from either analog or digital inputs. If a source component’s audio is connected to the AVM 40 using digital connection only, then the Copy function is the only way to deliver the sound to another Path. Front Panel Press MAIN simultaneously with ZONE2, ZONE3, or REC. Use MAIN to select the Source.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.4.1 FM • AM TUNER The AVM 40 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 shared with all other Paths. Manual Tuning: After selecting the desired band by pressing FM • AM, use the buttons (Remote Control) or press TUNE and rotate the Master Control Knob (Front Panel). Automatic Tuning: To find the next station, press SEEK or SEEK .
4. OPERATION continued … 4.5 VOLUME CONTROL Changing Volume via Front Panel: MAIN – Adjust using the Master Control Knob. If levels have been calibrated according to section 3, set Volume to 0 dB for the playback level which the film was originally presented in theaters. MASTER CONTROL KNOB ZONE2 or ZONE3 – Press ZONE2 or ZONE3, then adjust. HEADPHONE – Check that the display reads MAIN, press FRONTS twice, then adjust. MAIN can be set to mute whenever headphones are plugged in (see section 3.9).
4. OPERATION continued … 4.7 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE To change the Bass, Treble, or Balance of: BASS TREBLE BALANCE BYPAS ONE 9 S • MAIN – Fronts Only: Press FRONTS, press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. T • MAIN – All Speakers Simultaneously: Press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. • MAIN – Center Only: Press CENTER, press BASS or TREBLE, then adjust. • MAIN – Surrounds Only: Press SURR • REARS, press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust.
4. 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’ in the Speaker Configuration (section 3.2), no information is lost – it comes out of the L/R Surround channels. 4.8.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.8.3 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 3.2). Press MODE, then rotate the Master Control Knob or use (up/down) on the remote control to cycle through the following: THX must be Off for all Modes to be available (see section 4.8.6). Stereo: No surround mode is applied. AnthemLogic-Music: 6.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.8.4 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.
4. 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.
4. 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.
4. 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.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.8.7 Mode and THX Operation for 2.0-Channel Source Material – To make all Modes available, turn THX Off. Cycle through Modes and THX using Master Control Knob or keys on remote control. Press MODE preset info in section 3.5 Stereo (2-Ch) AnthemLogic-Music (6.1) LOGIC See section 4.8.1 AnthemLogic-Cinema (7.1) Dolby PLIIx Music (7.1) If THX Cinema is selected, Mode changes to PLIIx Movie.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.8.8 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 keys on remote control. THX Options Press MODE preset info in section 3.5 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.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.8.9 Mode and THX Operation for DTS Source Material – To make all Modes available, turn THX Off. Cycle through Modes and THX using Master Control Knob or keys on remote control. THX Options Press MODE preset info in section 3.5 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.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.8.10 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.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.13 ENABLE / DISABLE TIMERS (Remote Control Only) To enable or disable all timers without entering the Setup, press and hold the SLEEP key until the display shows ‘ALL TIMERS’, then use the keys to enable/disable (see section 3.1). 4.14 STATUS DISPLAY Press, Release, Press to cycle through display screens that show the following: • Software version, day, and time.
5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION 5.1 ENTERING PRESET MEMORY CODES Appendix B at the back of this manual contains setup codes for controlling other components in your system with the AVM 40 Remote Control. If a component is not listed, see section 5.2. To enter a code: 1. Press the control mode key at the top (e.g. DVD). LEARN 2. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 3. Enter the five-digit code from Appendix B. The LED should blink twice. 5.
5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION continued … 5.4 LEARNING A COMMAND The AVM 40 Remote Control has the ability to learn the command of an individual key from almost any other remote control. When a new command is programmed onto a key, the pre-programmed command is still available by pressing LEARN before pressing the key (Layer1). If the pre-programmed command is used more than the learned command, the learned command can be programmed in Layer2 instead.
5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION continued … 5.5 PROGRAMMING MACROS Macros are used to execute multiple functions with a single key press, such as powering the AVM 40, cable box, and monitor On at the same time. Up to 32 commands total can be programmed. Programming a Macro that works regardless of control mode setting: 1. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 2. Press 9, 9, 5. 3. Press the key you want to use to activate your macro (e.g. Power). 4.
6. SOFTWARE UPDATING The operational characteristics of the AVM 40 are controlled by software that can easily be 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 40 to your computer’s serial port and running the Software Installer. 6.1 SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION To find out which software version is in your AVM 40, press STATUS and the display will show it. The latest software is available from our web site.
6. 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 40 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 ‘avm40v1.zip’ – save it to your computer’s desktop. 4. Double click on ‘avm40v1.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 aftermarket remotes to create a separate button for each Mode, source, and tuner bank: 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 Ch
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES The following codes are for operating other components with the remote control. If codes for one of your components are not in this library, see sections 5.2 and 5.4. To enter a 5-digit code: 1. Press the control mode key near the top of the remote (e.g. DVD). 2. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 3. Enter the 5-digit code. Two LED blinks indicate that the code is accepted.
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … Cable Converters: ABC Allegro Americast Antronix Archer Belcor Bell & Howell Bell South Cable Star Cabletenna Cableview Century Citizen Clearmaster ClearMax Colour Voice Comtronics Contec Coolmax Daeryung Digi Director Dumont Eastern Emerson Everquest Focus Funai Garrard GC Electronics Gehua Gemini General Instrument Global GMI GoldStar Goodmind Hamlin Hitachi Hytex Jasco Jebsee Jerrold Leon LG Linsay Magnavox Memorex Motorola Movie Time MS MultiVision Novaplex N
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … DVD Players: Adcom 21094 Advent 21016 Aiwa 20641, 21912 Akai 20899, 20770, 21975, 21089 Allegro 20869 Amphion Media Works 22016, 22001 AMW 20872, 22016, 22001, 21176 Anam 21913 Apex Digital 20672, 20717, 20797, 21020, 21100, 20796, 21004, 21061, 21937, 20794, 20830, 21056, 21915, 20755 Aspire Digital 21168 Audiologic 20736 Audiovox 21071, 21122, 21041, 21121, 21072 Axion 21071, 21072 B&K 20662, 20655 Bel Canto Design 21571 Blaupunkt 20717 Blue Parade 20571 Brokso
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … Curtis Mathes TVs: 888 A-Mark Abex Addison Admiral Advent Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alaron Albatron Ambassador America Action Ampro Anam Anam National Anhua AOC Aolinpike Apex Digital Archer Audiovox Axion Baihe Baile Baohuashi Baosheng Beijing Belcor Bell & Howell BenQ Bradford Brockwood Broksonic Caihong Cailing Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Celera Changcheng Changfei Changfeng Changhai Changhong Chengdu Ching Tai Chun Yun Chunfeng Chung Hsin Chunsun Cin
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … RCA TVs continued: Minutz Mitsubishi Monivision Motorola MTC Mudan Multitech NAD Nanbao Nansheng National NEC Newave Nikko Nikon Norcent Noshi NTC Onking Onwa Optimus Optoma Optonica Orion Panasonic Panda Penney Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Prima Princeton Prism Proscan Proton Pulsar Qingdao Quasar RadioShack 10021 10154, 10250, 10093, 10236, 10180, 11250, 10150, 10030, 10178, 10381, 10836, 10036, 10179, 10817, 11150, 10474, 10019, 10868, 10056,
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … VCRs: ABS Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa 21972 20048, 20209 20000 20278 20037, 20000, 20307, 20468, 20124, 20406, 20348, 20479 Akai 20041, 20061, 20175, 20106 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278, 20226, 21037 Anam National 20162, 20226 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell & Howell 20104 Blaupunkt 20226 Broksonic 20184, 20121, 20209, 20002, 20348, 20295, 21479, 20479 Calix 20037 Can
APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMORY CODES continued … VCRs continued: Video Accessories: Villain Wards ABS Alienware CyberPower Gateway Hewlett Packard Howard Computers HP iBUYPOWER InterVideo Jensen JVC Keyspan KWorld LG Linksys Macro Image Tech Media Center PC Microsoft Mind Motorola 20000 20060, 20035, 20048, 20047, 20081, 20240, 20000, 20042, 20072, 20062, 20212, 20760 White Westinghouse 20209, 20072, 20637 XR-1000 20035, 20000, 20072 Yamaha 20041, 20038 Zenith 20039, 20033, 20000, 20209, 20034, 20479, 21479
SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG VIDEO SWITCHING Bandwidth from input jack to output jack (bypass mode for component video) Composite & S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 MHz Component: Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 MHz Pr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS continued … MAIN Path (RCA & XLR output) Frequency Response and Bandwidth Analog-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, -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 39 kHz (+0, -3 dB) THD+N (at Rated Input & Output) Analog-Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS continued … CONTROL Infra Red Carrier Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 kHz Max. 12V Supply Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mA Max. Emitter Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 mA per output RS-232 Interface Connection . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY CANADA & USA Anthem Electronics warrants to the original purchaser that each Anthem AVM 40 is free from defects in workmanship and materials, during normal use, for a period starting from the date of sale of three (3) years, except for video circuitry, which is covered for two (2) years, and remote controls which are covered for one (1) year. During the warranty period, Anthem Electronics will repair or replace any defective components free of charge.
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