Please Read First Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Read all the safety and operating instructions before connecting or using this unit. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Table of Contents Congratulations A/V Processor Features ....................................................... Page 4 A/V Processor Front Panel.................................................. Page 4 A/V Processor Rear Panel ................................................... Page 6 Remote Control .................................................................... Page 8 AM-FM Tuner Operation...................................................... Page 9 Surround Format Information......................
A/V Processor Features Your new A/V PROCESSOR is built with top-quality components for state-of-the-art audio performance, and offers flexible video processing to meet the needs of any home theater system. No matter what source material you want to play, the A/V PROCESSOR provides the best surround-sound processing technology—as well as other options to heighten your enjoyment of movies and music. ■ Digital Inputs (varies by model) Each input is assignable, it can be used for any source device.
3 Seek ▲ and ▼ Buttons (ATP8700 and ATP7700) These buttons are used to seek up and down for AM or FM stations when listening to the tuner. 10 Zone 2 Button (ATP8700 and ATP7700) Press the ZONE 2 button. Quickly, while the Zone 2 LED on the front panel is on, press a source button (DVD for example), then adjust the volume level. Now don’t touch anything until the Zone 2 LED goes off. You’ve now set a different source (or the same source if you prefer) AND volume level for a second zone.
A/V Processor Rear Panel 1 AC Input Connect the supplied AC power cord here. Do not use standard IEC type power cords. 2 MAIN POWER Switch Connects and disconnects the A/V PROCESSOR from AC power. When this switch is on, the Standby/On indicator on the front panel illuminates. When it is off, all power is cut and the front STANDBY/ON switch will not function. 3 Antenna Inputs (ATP8700 and ATP7700) FM and AM inputs for the built-in AM/FM Stereo tuner.
23 7.1-Channel Audio Use this input group to connect a device with analog multi-channel outputs, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD player. 27 DVI Video Outputs (ATP8700) These jacks may be used to connect the ATP8700 to a television with a digital video connection. With an adapter, you can connect these outputs to HDMI inputs.
16 Remote Control 1 17 2 The remote control for the A/V PROCESSOR is a preprogrammed universal remote that is the primary control system for the A/V PROCESSOR. This remote also controls as many as seven other devices in your system. It contains an extensive library of IR codes for other devices. Touching any button activates the remote’s backlighting for five seconds. 1 SETUP Button Holding down this button for three seconds causes the remote to enter setup mode.
10 Source Control Buttons Operate DVD players, CD players, DVRs, VCRs or other source component features such as play, record, pause, stop, fast forward, fast reverse. 22 MENU Button This activates the A/V PROCESSOR’s on-screen menu. It also serves as enter button for numeric keypad when controlling other devices. 11 Source Selector Buttons These buttons select which input is active in the main room. The selected source appears on the front panel and the on-screen display.
Surround Format Information The A/V PROCESSOR incorporates today’s most advanced surround-sound technologies, including variants of Dolby and DTS surround sound. Available processing technologies include Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie and Music modes, DTS, DTS ES-Matrix and ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6, It also offers 5-Channel Stereo and 7-Channel Stereo modes.
Stereo Listening Modes The A/V PROCESSOR also offers advanced technology for stereo listening(available In analog only). Not only does it offer a stereo mode, it also offers additional modes that enhance fidelity. Stereo This mode routes sound only to your front left and right speakers, and to your subwoofer if one is connected. 7-Channel Stereo/5-Channel Stereo These modes expand the sound from a stereo recording into all channels of your surround-sound system.
Connecting Your A/V Processor Connecting Audio Components Before proceeding, please observe the following precautions when connecting devices to your new A/V PROCESSOR. CD PLAYER OR MUSIC SERVER Analog Connect the L and R channel outputs on the CD player or music server to the CD jacks on the A/V PROCESSOR. ■ Do not plug the power cord into your A/V PROCESSOR until all other connections have been made.
Connecting Audio Components to Your A/V Processor CD Player ATP8700 Audio Recording Device Page 13
Connecting Video Components to Your A/V Processor DVD Player ATP8700 Video Recording Device Page 14
Connecting Video Components Before making connections to any video devices, it will help to understand how the A/V PROCESSOR routes the video portion of the signal. ■ Any signal that appears at the composite video input jacks is automatically sent to the composite and S-Video video output and video record output jacks. ■ Any signal that appears at the S-Video input jacks is automatically sent to the composite and S-Video video output and video record output jacks.
DVI/HDMI If the recording device has a DVI or HDMI video output, and your TV/monitor has a DVI or HDMI input, connect it to the second DVI input jack on the rear of the A/V PROCESSOR (ATP8700). For HDMI-equipped video recorders, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. Video Display Connections A video display device such as a television, a video monitor or a video projector can be connected to the A/V PROCESSOR using the following methods.
Antenna Connections Other Connections The ATP8700 and ATP7700 A/V PROCESSORs have an internal AM/FM tuner with separate external connections for each radio band. Remote Control The IR jacks allow you to extend the remote control sensor built into the front of the A/V PROCESSOR so that you may control the A/V PROCESSOR even when it is installed behind solid or smoked cabinet doors.
Connecting an External Amplifier to Your A/V Processor ATP8700 Amplifier Connections IMPORTANT NOTE: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY CONNECTION TO YOUR POWER AMPLIFIER, MAKE SURE THE AMPLIFIER IS TURNED OFF AND/OR DISCONNECTED FROM AC POWER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOUR AMPLIFIER AND/OR LOUDSPEAKERS. Before attempting to make any connection to your power amplifier, make sure the amplifier is turned off and/or disconnected from AC power.
External Amplifier Left Rear Speaker Right Rear Speaker Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker Powered Subwoofer Right Front Speaker Center Channel Speaker Left Front Speaker Page 19
Second Zone Connections Second Zone Audio Use the L and R channel ZONE 2 OUT audio jacks to connect the A/V PROCESSOR to the analog audio inputs of an external amplifier or other audio component in the second zone. The “2nd Zone” section has one fixed output, one variable output and one second zone dedicated input that is accessible only from the “2nd Zone”.
Connection Record Chart Also, because the A/V PROCESSOR’s on-screen display does not appear on the component outputs, S-Video, or composite video connections should be used. Use the chart below to keep a record of what types of video and audio connections you use for each connected device. If the component you’re connecting has an digital audio output, connect it to one of the coaxial or optical input jacks on the rear of the A/V PROCESSOR, depending on the type of connector used.
System Setup IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST PRESS THE AVC BUTTON NEAR THE TOP IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE REMOTE 1. Press the MASTER POWER ON/OFF SWITCH on the unit’s rear panel in until it latches. The STBY indicator on the front panel will glow. 2. Select a button (such as DVD, VCR, or AUX) on the remote control. The front-panel TFT display will illuminate. To Initially Set Up the A/V PROCESSOR 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu.
Speaker Size Selection For maximum audio performance, you must tell the A/V PROCESSOR what speaker configuration you are using. In the Speaker Size Menu, you will tell the A/V PROCESSOR whether or not you have a center speaker, side surround speakers, back surround speakers, and a subwoofer. You will also tell the unit what size your speakers are, so it knows whether or not it is safe to route deep bass signals to them.
The A/V PROCESSOR’s Compression option suppresses the loud peaks in movie soundtracks and music videos so that the sound from your system does not disturb others while allowing the system to play the system loud enough so you can hear dialogue clearly. Compression can be set to two different levels: ON and OFF. ON provides the greatest effect; use it when you want to keep the sound peaks at an absolute minimum. To activate Compression: 1. From the Main Menu select #7 COMPRESSION. 2.
X 3 TV SETTING NTSC DAE PRODUCT ID DAE VERSION NUMBER MICRO MODEL ID MICRO VERSION NUMBER EXIT 4508 1.1 M6700 3.2 TUNER/PAL/NTSC MENU Bass Trim The A/V PROCESSOR offers traditional bass controls, each with a range of +/-6 decibels. To Adjust Bass or Treble: 1. From the MAIN MENU, select #5 BASS TRIM. The BASS TRIM menu appears. 2. Press VOL UP or Down to set level. 3. Press EXIT on the remote or front panel to save settings.
Operation POWER To Turn the A/V PROCESSOR On: 1. Press the MAIN POWER button on the unit’s rear panel. The STBY indicator on the front panel will glow. 2. Press any source button (such as DVD, CBL or VCR) on the remote control. To Turn the A/V PROCESSOR Off: ■ Press the STBY button on the front panel or the PWR button on the remote. The front panel display will disappear. SOURCE SELECTION To Select a Source/Input from the Remote Control: ■ Press one of the source buttons (DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, etc.
You can also use the second-zone video capability to feed a second video monitor in the main zone, so, for example, you can keep an eye on a sports event or a news crawl while you are watching a movie. Multi-Zone Connection Notes The A/V PROCESSOR’s multi-zone capability works only with analog audio sources.
Using Preprogrammed Codes The A/V PROCESSOR remote can be programmed to operate other audio or video components in your system. The AVC button is used exclusively for control of the A/V PROCESSOR. To program the remote to control another device, you must enter a four-digit code. Codes for a wide variety of devices and brands are provided in the following pages. More than one setup code number may work with your device.
CHECKING THE CODES BACKLIGHTING If you have set up the A/V PROCESSOR remote by searching for the codes, for future reference, you may wish to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment. Pressing any button on the A/V PROCESSOR remote illuminates all the buttons on the remote control for about 5 seconds. The backlight is extended an additional 5 seconds with any button press while the backlight is on. To Find the Four-digit Code for a Device: 1.
CD PLAYERS Manufacturer/Brand Aiwa Burmester Cal. Audio Labs Carver DKK Demon Emerson Fisher Garrard Genexxa Harman/Kardon Hitachi JVC Kenwood Krell LX.
TELEVISIONS Manufacturer/Brand AOC Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai Alaron America Action Anam Audiovox Baysonic Bclmr Bell & Howell Bradford Brockwood Broksonic CXC Candle Carnivale Carver Celebrity Cineral Citizen Concerto Contec Craig Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Denon Dumont Electroband Emerson Envision Fisher Fujitsu Funai Futuretech GE Gibralter GoldStar Gradiente Grunpy Hallmark Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harvard Hitachi Infinity Setup Code Number 0019, 0030 0093, 0463 0092 0701 0030 0179 01
Sanyo Scimitsu Scotch Scott Sears Semivox Setup Sharp Shogun Signature Sony Soundesign Squareview Starlite Supreme Sylvania Symphonic TMK TNC Tandy Technics TechnoAce Techwood Teknika Telefunken Toshiba Vector Research Victor Vidikron Vidtech Wards White Westinghouse Yamaha Zenith TV/VCR COMBOS Manufacturer/Brand American High Brocksonic Colt Curtis Mathis Daewoo Emerson Funai GE 0240 Hitachi HQ Lloyds MGA Page 32 0154 0019 0178 0236, 0019, 0178, 0179, 0180 0154, 0056, 0156, 0047, 0054, 0171, 0178, 0179 0
Gradiente HI-Q Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Hitachi Hughes Net. Sys.
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting CLEANING When the unit becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, first wipe the surface with a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild soapy water, then with a fresh cloth dampened with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of the metal parts.
Specifications All Specifications refer to 1 Vrms and 0 dBf digital or 2 Vrms analog input, except when stated. Model ATP8700 ATP7700 ATP6700 Input Level 200mVrms 200mVrms 200mVrms 3.5 Vrms 3.5 Vrms 3.5 Vrms 15 k Ohms 15 k Ohms 15 k Ohms Total Harmonic Distortion (Stereo Source) <0.03% <0.03% <0.03% Total Harmonic Distortion (7.1 Channel Source) 0.003% 0.003% 0.