AVM 40 | 50 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. Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the product. 17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Before Making Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 In-Use Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. OPERATION 4.1 Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 4.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 4.3 Manually Copying the Main Path to Zone2/3 and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 4.4 Source Selection . . . . . . . . . .
6. SOFTWARE UPDATING 6.1 Software Version Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 6.2 Software Updating Via Your Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 6.3 Software Updating Via Your Computer and the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM processor. The AVM 40 is a cutting-edge home theater audio processor with HDMI switching and video upconversion, multizone capabilities, and FM/AM tuner. To that, the AVM 50 adds state of the art video processing which includes deinterlacing, scaling, aspect ratio control, and picture adjustment.
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1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.4 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAIN Display Example: 2 1 3 DVD1 Dolby D 1080p 5.1+PLIIx Movie -7.5 5 4 1 – Source selection. 2 – Audio input format or sleep timer if engaged. 3 – Video input resolution. 4 – Volume. 5 – Number of input channels + surround mode. FM•AM Display Example: 1 2 3 FM2-5 St Sk> 480i 101.3 MHz -18.5 dB 4 1 – Band+bank+preset. The tuner has three FM banks (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and one AM bank. 2 – FM mode.
1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.5 REAR PANEL (AVM 50 shown – AVM 40 is similar) 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 11 SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.
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1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT These illustrations show typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system. The surround and rear speakers are normally positioned 2-3 feet above ear level. The subwoofer can be placed in any location where severe resonances are prevented – see section 3.3. 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. Rear-Right* Rear-Left* 7. 8. Surround-Left* Subwoofer (“.
1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.8 INTERCONNECTS These illustrations show audio, video, IR, and trigger connectors used between source components, the processor, displays, 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 To configure inputs, see section 3.6 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1. HDMI: Video is sent with audio from source components to the processor. Maximum video resolution is 1080p/60. Connect MAIN HDMI output to a display with HDMI or DVI input – one with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is required to display copy-protected material. DVD players usually enable HDCP even on home movies.
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. Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs: Digital audio source components can be connected with a coaxial, optical, balanced, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS.
2. CONNECTIONS continued … Analog Audio Outputs: Balanced connection offers the highest transmission quality over long cable lengths, because it rejects noise pickup. In the processor, XLR output voltage is twice that of RCA (6 dB higher). The RCA outputs and the XLR outputs are always active – both can be used at the same time if the system requires it. Parallel outputs are provided for a second center channel speaker and/or subwoofer.
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 processor to main display 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 processor 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: Processor to amplifiers and subwoofer (Balanced connection shown, single-ended is similar) To powered subwoofer SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.
3. SETUP For optimum performance and enjoyment, your processor should be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work but keep in mind that most settings do not need to be changed from the factory ones. The most important things are entering information about your display and speakers if the defaults do not apply, the distance from each speaker to the listening area, balancing output levels to one another, and input connections.
3. SETUP continued … SETTING UP THE PROCESSOR Upon entering the setup menu your display will show the menu below. Only 8 menu items can be displayed at once – for clarity this manual shows each menu with all its items. On-screen display is recommended although the front panel shows similar information, one item at a time. If the default video output settings do not work with your display, use the front panel display to set video output.
3. SETUP continued … Video Output Configurations – AVM 40 only: The AVM 40 allows you to set four video output configurations – only Configuration 1 is needed in most cases. The others can be used for additional displays that do not share the same characteristics as the main one, or with the same display if there is a reason to use more than one set of characteristics with it. Assigning a configuration according to source is explained in section 3.
3. SETUP continued … Video Output Configurations – AVM 50 only: The AVM 50 allows you to set four video output configurations – only Configuration 1 is needed in most cases. The rest can be used to match the output refresh rate to source material refresh rates, i.e. 1080p/24, 1080p/50, and 1080p/60 if your display accepts these rates, or with a secondary display that needs different settings – only one display can be used at a time in this case. Output assignment by source is explained in section 3.
3. SETUP continued … S-Video On-Screen Display Format: If using S-Video output use the buttons to select NTSC or PAL, whichever matches your display. If your display supports both formats, try NTSC first. Preferred Video Output: Use the buttons to select Component or HDMI – the video will be optimized for that type. The other output may or may not produce a usable picture – this depends on the remaining settings. HDMI-only selections in the menu are not shown when Component is selected.
3. SETUP continued … Letterbox: When the source material’s aspect ratio (the proportion of image width to height) does not match the display’s aspect ratio and you want to preserve the original image’s proportions, the unused areas of the screen will be blank. You can select the shade of these areas from ten levels between light gray and black. If you do not want letterbox (bars on top/bottom) or pillarbox (sidebars) on your screen, see section 4.11.
3. SETUP continued … 3.2 SET TIME / TIMERS The time and day, plus 6 different timers are set in this menu. The timers in the processor are like an alarm clock, but allow two different timer settings for each of MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3. 2. SET TIME / TIMERS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. FORMAT: 12 Hr TIME: 12:00 AM DAY: Sunday ALL TIMERS: Disabled SET MAIN TIMERS SET ZONE2 TIMERS SET ZONE3 TIMERS To set Time and Day: • Enter the setup menu. Go to SET TIME / TIMERS and press SELECT.
3. SETUP continued … Timer Options: There are two Timers for Main and each Zone to allow greater flexibility. You can set week and weekend on/off times twice – once for the morning and again for the evening, for example. Using the buttons, TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 choices are: • Off – Timer is disabled. • Week – Timer operates from Monday to Friday. • Wkend – Timer operates on Saturday and Sunday. • Wk+Wkend – Timer operates every day.
3. SETUP continued … Example 1: Select a source for the ZONE2 Timer: • Enter the setup menu. Go to SET TIME / TIMERS and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach SET ZONE2 TIMERS. • Press SELECT. The SET ZONE2 TIMERS submenu will appear. • Press the button until you reach 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 continued … 3.3 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION The Speaker Configuration Setup allows you to enter information about your speakers so that sounds from source materials are not lost or distorted. 3. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. BASS MANAGEMENT-MOVIE BASS MANAGEMENT-MUSIC SURROUNDS: Dipole REARS: Dipole-7.1 UNITS: ft CENTER EQ: No TV SIZE: 30-42 in ROOM RESONANCE FILTER Skip items f. to h. if using Anthem Room Correction on all sources.
3. SETUP continued … Highlighting BASS MANAGEMENT-MOVIE then pressing SELECT displays this menu: 3a.BASS MANAGEMENT-MOVIE a. ADV SETTINGS: Off b. FRONTS: Small c. CENTER: Small d. SURROUNDS: Small e. REARS: Small f. SUBS: 1 Sub g. XOVER FREQ: 80 THX h. FRONTS XOVER: -- Hz i. CENTER XOVER: -- Hz j. SURND XOVER: -- Hz k. REAR XOVER: -- Hz l.SUB/LFE XOVER: -- Hz m. SUB POLARITY: -n. SUB PHASE: -- Deg o. BYPASS LFE XOVER: -- Skip items a. to l. if using Anthem Room Correction on all sources.
3. SETUP continued … Bass response highly depends on room acoustics and experimentation with subwoofer placement is recommended. Start by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening area, play some music with a range of bass and walk around the room. Positions where the bass range sounds smooth are suitable for permanent subwoofer placement as long as decor allows.
3. SETUP continued … Highlighting ROOM RESONANCE FILTER then pressing SELECT displays this menu: R ROOM RESONANCE RESONANCE FILTER RESULT 3h.ROOM RESONANCE FILTER a. TEST TONE: Off b. TEST LEVEL: +0.0dB c. TEST FREQ: 21 Hz d. APPLY FILTER: No e. CENTER FREQ: 60 Hz f. FILTER DEPTH: 1 dB g. FILTER WIDTH: 20 Hz h. THX ULTRA2 SUB: No i.THX BG COMPENSAT'N: NA Skip this menu if using Anthem Room Correction on all sources.
3. SETUP continued … Procedure for adjusting Room Resonance Filter: • Enter the setup menu. Go to SPEAKER CONFIGURATION and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach 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 TEST FREQ, then use the buttons to change frequency.
3. SETUP continued … 3.4 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 processor 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 continued … 3.5 LEVEL CALIBRATION 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. Use of a Sound Pressure Level meter is recommended if not using ARC. Set the meter to C-weighting or Flat if C-weighting is unavailable, and Slow or RMS responses if available.
3. SETUP continued … Procedure for Manual Test Sequence: • Enter the setup menu. Go to LEVEL CALIBRATION and press SELECT. • Use the buttons to set NOISE 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 noise. Procedure for Auto Test Sequence: • Enter the setup menu. Go to LEVEL CALIBRATION and press SELECT.
3. SETUP continued … 3.6 SOURCE SETUP This is where you set up each source and path according to how you want them to be used. 6. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. SOURCE SETUP CD 2-Ch 6-Ch TAPE FM/AM DVD1 DVD2 DVD3 DVD4 TV1 TV2 TV3 TV4 SAT1 SAT2 VCR AUX ZONE2 COPY: Manual ZONE3 COPY: Manual REC COPY: 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 continued … Highlighting DVD1 then pressing SELECT displays this menu – the other submenus are similar: 6f. DVD1 SOURCE SETUP a. RENAME: DVD1 b. VID OUT CNFG: 1 c. SCALER INPUT: HDMI1 d. COMPONENT IN: 1 e. S-VIDEO IN: DVD f. COMPOSITE IN: DVD g.AUDIO IN: Dig HDMI h.AUTO DIG: No i.HDMI MAP: Auto j. MUTING: Med k.EQ LF +0.0dB HF +0.0dB l. BASS MGR: Auto-LFE m. ROOM EQ: On n. LIP-SYNC: 0.
3. SETUP continued … Scaler Input (MAIN only): Assign which input is used by the video processor when the source is selected – any HDMI, Component video, S-Video input, or “None”. Before setting this, be sure that you have read section 2.1. Note that if S-Video is selected, the input connection is the one specified in S-VIDEO IN. To increase seeking speed for the seek function in section 4.4, set this to None if the source does not use video processing.
3. SETUP continued … Muting (MAIN only): This eliminates popping sounds that may occur with some digital source components during a bitstream change. If popping is heard when changing chapter on a DVD or channel on a digital satellite receiver or cable box, use Max setting. However, if the beginning of a track is cut off when playing a CD, use Min setting. EQ (MAIN only): For sources set to Digital or Anlg-DSP, you can preset low and high frequency levels.
3. SETUP continued … 3.7 MODE PRESETS When you or another member of your family uses the processor, the mode and THX presets that are set here are recalled, ensuring trouble-free operation. The presets are applied when a source is selected or MAIN power is turned on. Each type of source material except 1.0-channel has a setting. Presets do not apply to sources set to Anlg-Dir. If you do not want to have presets, set this to Last Used.
3. SETUP continued … 3.8 ANALOG INPUT LEVELS For sources set to Anlg-DSP or Anlg-Dir in under Source Setup, 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 processor as an analog-to-digital converter (see sections 3.6, 3.9, and 4.3). 8. ANALOG INPUT LEVELS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q.
3. SETUP continued … 3.9 ADC / AUDIO OUTPUT In the ADC / Audio Output menu you can configure the surround and rear channels, set analog to digital conversion parameters for the digital Record output, and configure the balanced analog outputs. 9. ADC / AUDIO OUTPUT a. b. c. d. e. f. g. 6-Ch REVERSE S/R: No COPY SUR TO REAR: No 6-ch Anlg-DSP: 96 kHz 2-ch Anlg-DSP:44.1kHz MAIN>REC: 24Bit DIGITAL2: DIGITAL 1 BAL OUT: Ctr2/Sub2 Reverse Surrounds/Rears: If you are using a 7.
3. SETUP continued … 3.10 VOLUMES / PATH NAMES 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. 10. VOLUMES / PATH NAMES a. MUTE LEVEL: Silent b. MAIN ON VOLUME: -35.0 c.MAIN MAX VOLUME: +10.0 d. ZONE2 ON VOL: -35.0 e. ZONE2 MAX VOL: +0.0 f. ZONE3 ON VOL: -35.0 g. ZONE3 MAX VOL: +0.0 h. HPHONE ON VOL: -20.0 i. HPHONE MAX VOL: +0.0 j.HPHONE MUTE SPK: No k. RENAME ZONE2: ZONE2 l.
3. SETUP continued … 3.11 TRIGGERS / IR / RS232 When a trigger output on the processor is connected to the trigger input of another component, such as an amplifier or projector, the processor can turn it on or off according to the trigger’s Setup. For components that do not have trigger inputs, a triggerable power bar may work (see your dealer). Three 12 volt trigger outputs are provided – Trigger1 and Trigger2 each have maximum current output of 50 mA and Trigger3 has maximum current output of 200 mA.
3. SETUP continued … After highlighting Power or a source, press SELECT and use the buttons to move from one path to another. To set the condition, use the buttons to change the “–” to a “*”. Don’t forget: In the root menu you have to set ALL TRIGGERS to Enabled for the triggers to work. Changes to the trigger setup do not take effect until exiting from the setup menu, to avoid unnecessary rapid turning off and on of triggers while making changes.
3. SETUP continued … 3.12 DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT This menu allows you to configure on-screen display, front panel display, and selection time. 12. DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT a. MAIN OS OUT: S-V + HD b.MAIN OS INFO:All Zones c.MAIN OS POS'N: Bottom d.MAIN OS COLOR: Blue e.MAIN VID MUTE: Gray f. Z2 OS OUT: S-V Only g. Z2 OS INFO: Z2 Only h. Z2 OS POS'N: Bottom i. Z2 OS COLOR: Blue j. Z2 VID MUTE: Gray k. FP WAKE-UP: Up 1 l.
3. SETUP continued … Front Panel Wake-Up: If Display is set to Medium, Low, or Off, it can be made to change to a brighter level while you make any adjustment – choose None, Up 1 brightness level, or Hi. When None is chosen and the Display is Off, it will behave as if set to Up 1 to prevent confusion as to whether the power is on or off. Example: Disable the front panel wakeup. • Enter the setup menu. Go to DISPLAYS/TIMEOUT and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach FP WAKE-UP.
3. SETUP continued … 3.13 SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS Two memories are provided: User and Installer. If your system is set up by your dealer, the settings can be saved in the Installer file by the dealer and you can then make further adjustments – save those settings in your User file. Video processor settings (section 4.11) and FM • AM presets are also saved in User and Installer settings. If someone makes unwanted changes, you can quickly load saved settings. 13. SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS a. b. c. d. e.
3. SETUP continued … 3.14 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. 14. LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS a. LOCK SETTINGS b. SET USER PASSWORD c. SET INSTALLER PASSW'D Lock Settings: When set to Yes, entry to the setup menu is prevented unless the password is entered first.
3. SETUP continued … 3.15 ARC-1 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (for units with optional ARC kit) ARC-1 corrects the effects of reflective surfaces and room boundaries on sound quality by measuring the response of each speaker relative to the listening area and equalizing it. ARC equalizes response without stressing the amplifier or speakers and does not downsample the source material to process it.
3. SETUP continued … Before starting: • Ensure that the processor software and ARC software that you will be using are compatible with one another – check www.anthemAV.com for latest versions. Processor software installation instructions are in section 6. • Your ARC-1 microphone, its support files, and your processor are a system with matching serial numbers – substitutions are not possible. Before a mic can be used for measurement, its response must be known.
3. SETUP continued … Microphone stand assembly: Screw the telescoping tube into its base and the microphone clip onto the tube. Position the clip vertically. Connect the USB microphone cable to the microphone and slide the microphone into the clip. Microphone positioning: During measurement the microphone must point straight up. The microphone’s height is critical to proper measurement and should be at ear level when seated.
3. SETUP continued … Updating ARC: Check www.anthemAV.com periodically for ARC software updates. The download contains revision history, which may also indicate that the processor requires an update for the ARC version to work correctly. If a newer version is posted and you would like to use it, check your current version: • Run Anthem Room Correction in Advanced mode. • Click on Help then click on About. The version number will be displayed.
4. OPERATION 4.1 POWER ON/OFF The processor comes on at the volume setting in the Volumes setup menu. The power amplifier should be turned on last and off first to prevent “popping” when upstream components are turned on and off. Front Panel – Main on • Press MAIN in the POWER or the PATH group. Alternatively, if ZONE2 and ZONE3 are off, press any SOURCE button, FM • AM preset, or TUNE. Front Panel – Zone off • Press ZONE2 or ZONE3 in the POWER or PATH group.
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 the other path. If a source component’s audio is connected to the processor using digital connection only, 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 processor has an FM•AM tuner. The selected station is common to all 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). T Automatic Tuning: To find the next station, press SEEK or SEEK . To scan and listen to all available stations for a few seconds, press and hold SEEK or SEEK for about a second.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.5 VOLUME CONTROL Front Panel: MAIN – Adjust using the Master Control Knob. If levels have been calibrated according to setup instructions, set volume to 0 dB for the playback level at which the film was presented in theaters. MASTER CONTROL KNOB ZONE2 or ZONE3 – Press ZONE2 or ZONE3, then adjust. HEADPHONE – While in MAIN, press FRONTS twice, then adjust. Remote Control: After the appropriate control mode is set, use the VOL+ and VOL keys.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.7 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE To change the Bass, Treble, or Balance of: • MAIN – All Speakers Simultaneously: Press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. TREBLE BALANCE T BASS BYPAS ONE 9 S • MAIN – Fronts Only: Press FRONTS, press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. MOD • 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 … LOGIC 4.8.1 AnthemLogic™ These are proprietary surround modes developed by Anthem that offer outstanding surround performance and can be applied to any 2-channel source material: AnthemLogic-Music™ AnthemLogic-Music™ enhances the stereo listening experience without detracting from the stereo soundstage. Through extensive listening tests a very effective design was developed.
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. THX must be Off for all modes to be available. Press MODE then use the Master Control Knob or (up/down) on the remote control to cycle through selections: Stereo No surround mode is applied. AnthemLogic-Music 6.
4. OPERATION continued … Why can’t I select a surround mode when playing a 5.1-channel source? If you are using 5.1 speakers, with rears correctly set to None in the speaker configuration, modes that require 6.1 or 7.1 speakers cannot be selected. 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 surround channels.
4. OPERATION continued … • Timbre Matching – The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theatre, there is an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all around you. In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located to the side of your head.
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 the source has one surround channel, 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 presets are in setup menu Stereo (2-Ch) AnthemLogic-Music (6.1) LOGIC 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 None (5.1) Press MODE presets are in setup menu 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 None (5.1) Press MODE presets are in setup menu 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 … The rest of section 4.11 is for AVM 50 only: Anthem’s video processor allows separate adjustment for each source. Adjust after setting up menu 1 and your display. Upon entering the Video Processing Menu, the on-screen display appears together with the video source so that you can see changes to the picture as you make them in the menu.
4. OPERATION continued … Input Color Space For YCbCr input, the default is Auto, which switches between HD and SD color space according to whether input has HD or SD resolution. In case the source material contains the wrong color space for its resolution, for example, a cable box that converts 480i channels to 1080i output without converting SD color space to HD causing some unnatural hues, the color space can be corrected by forcing the setting to SD or HD.
4. OPERATION continued … CROP INPUT The Crop Input menu is where the image’s frame is set. If there’s anything outside of the image that you want to remove, this is the best place to do it, i.e. before the image is scaled, preventing unnecessary artifacts. PICTURE CROP INPUT SCALE OUT OUTPUT PATTERNS INFO Auto Detect 16:9 4:3 Custom Setting Edges Off Edges On Y/C Delay / H Offset Input Aspect Ratio – Auto Detect, 16:9, 4:3 The default is Auto Detect.
4. OPERATION continued … SCALE OUTPUT The Scale Output menu provides options for making non-16:9 inputs fit on a 16:9 screen. PICTURE CROP INPUT SCALE OUT OUTPUT PATTERNS INFO Panoramic Stretch Anamorphic Stretch Letter/Pillar Box Zoom No Scaling Panoramic Stretch Fills the screen by stretching only the sides of the picture while the middle portion stays undistorted. Use with 4:3 input if you don’t like seeing empty sides on a 16:9 screen.
4. OPERATION continued … Aspect Ratio Control Examples – how to crop and scale various sources for display on 16:9 and 2.
4. OPERATION continued … Aspect Ratio Control Examples continued Crop and/or stretch to fill screen Anamorphic SD-DVD, 2.4:1 source CROP INPUT: Custom, adjust to taste SCALE OUTPUT: Anamorphic Stretch Display as original using anamorphic lens Anamorphic SD-DVD, 2.4:1 source CROP INPUT: Custom, Vertical Size 810 SCALE OUTPUT: Anamorphic Stretch Display as original Hi-definition 16:9 source CROP INPUT: Auto Detect SCALE OUTPUT: Anamorphic Stretch Display as original Hi-definition 2.
4. OPERATION continued … OUTPUT The Output menu is used to select gamma correction and to turn frame lock on/off. PICTURE CROP INPUT SCALE OUT OUTPUT PATTERNS INFO Gamma Corr Exponential Gamma Corr Custom Singl Gamma Corr Custom RGB Gamma Corr Off Frame Lock Gamma Correction (normally for use only by calibration specialists) The default is Off. Curves other than exponential (default 100) are created with a computer – see section 3.1. Frame Lock The default is Off.
4. OPERATION continued … TEST PATTERNS This section is a primer on display calibration and although the procedure is no match for a professional setup, the result will almost always be better than using the display with its factory settings. The only tool needed to adjust color this way is a blue filter that comes with test discs or the glasses from www.thx.com.
4. OPERATION continued … Color Bars is the SMPTE test pattern, with bars at 75% saturation: D D C C B B B D D C C A A Setting your display’s brightness and contrast Increase brightness (black level) so that areas A can be seen as two areas with different brightness, then reduce the level until these areas match each other, or in other words, when the A on the left disappears by blending into the background. (Difference in shade will not appear if output in menu 1 is Extended RGB.
4. OPERATION continued … 4.12 SLEEP TIMER (remote control only) If you would like to go sleep while listening to a program or music, the Sleep Timer will turn the processor power off after the selected amount of time: TIMERS SLEEP I • Select the desired path (MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3), then press SLEEP (the Sleep timer will operate for that path only). • The first SLEEP keystroke always resets the timer to 30 minutes. Additional keystrokes then cycle as follows: Second=60, third=90, fourth=Disabled.
5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION 5.1 CODES FOR OTHER BRANDS The processor remote can control other components – brands and setup instructions are in Appendix B. If the brand for your component is not listed, try searching for a code as follows: 1. Turn on the component, for example the DVD player. 2. Press a control mode key other than MAIN, Z2, or Z3, for example DVD. 3. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice then press 9, 9, 1. 4.
5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION continued … 5.3 COPYING COMMANDS The command from one key can be copied to another key (not applicable to Power, Record, and Learn keys). To copy a command to another key in the same control mode: 1. Press the control mode key. 2. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 3. Press 9, 9, 4. 4. Press the key to be copied. 5. Press the new key that will have the command. The LED flashes twice. To copy a command into a different control mode: 1.
5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION continued … 5.5 PROGRAMMING MACROS Macros are used to execute multiple functions with one key press, such as powering the processor, cable box, and display On at the same time. Up to 32 commands 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 processor are controlled by software installed through the RS-232 port on the rear panel. Updates can be downloaded from our web site and installed afterwards. 6.1 SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION To find out which software version is in your processor, press STATUS and the display will show it. The latest software and manual are available from our web site. A list of changes comes with the download. 6.
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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 setting operation of other components with the processor’s remote control. If codes for your components are not in this library, see sections 5.1 and 5.2. 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 processor 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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