Owner’s Manual AVP2 Audio Video Preamplifier
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Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed component. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.
Table of Contents Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase ..................................................... 7 send in that warranty card! ............................................................................... 7 Unpacking and Placement ........................................................................ 8 unpacking the audio video preamplifier ......................................................... 8 remote control ............................................................................
volume display ................................................................................................. 42 volume speed .................................................................................................. 42 volume mute level ............................................................................................ 42 maximum volume ............................................................................................ 43 late night .............................................
stereo surround ................................................................................................. 77 mono surround ................................................................................................. 77 mono on fronts ................................................................................................. 78 mono center only ............................................................................................. 78 automatic migration ..............................
Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase Congratulations on choosing a superb product. Your Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier (AVP2) is designed to give you many years of outstanding performance, and we are confident you will be happy with it. We value our relationship with our customers, and often are in a position to help you enjoy your home entertainment system even more—if we have some way of contacting you.
Unpacking and Placement unpacking the audio video preamplifier Unpack your Audio Video Preamplifier and remove all accessories from the carton. Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Audio Video Preamplifier. Shipping your new component in anything other than its purpose-designed packing material may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.
available for this product, drawings of which are also included at the end of this manual (see Rack Mount Kit). serial number register your purchase! The serial number for your Audio Video Preamplifier is found on the bottom of the unit. Please note and record this number for your future reference. Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to fill out the registration card. Please register your purchase so we can advise you of software updates and other items of interest. In the U.S.
Operating Voltage & Frequency The Audio Video Preamplifier is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, or 240V and either 50 or 60 Hz AC mains operation, as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold. (230V/50Hz only in European Union countries, in compliance with CE regulations.) Neither the voltage nor the line frequency setting may be changed by the user.
A Word About Installation Every effort has been made to make the Proceed AVP2 simple and straightforward to install and use. Still, we have no way to evaluate many other variables such as the size and shape of your room, its acoustics, and the associated equipment you have chosen to use with your AVP2. All of these factors influence the ultimate performance of your system.
The Quickest Start: CD & DVD The AVP2 is an exciting system, and we understand that many owners will be anxious to get it up and running as quickly as possible. What follows is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. Rather, it is provided so you can get some music and movies playing as quickly as possible. It assumes that your system is already set up in other respects (speakers connected to power amps, etc.).
A Quick Start For CD There is a reasonable chance that either your CD transport or your DVD player may have a different set of output connectors than what we have assumed it might have in the “quickest start” section. In that case, setting up the AVP2 to take advantage of your particular equipment is still quite simple, though it will require a couple extra steps.
A Quick Start For DVD We understand: you’re in a rush to hear Dolby Digital on your new system. Remember: What follows is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. We will assume here that you have already done the CD setup on the previous page. To get a DVD player playing: 1 MAKE THE PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS Noting which connectors you use, connect a digital output of your DVD to any matching digital input on the AVP2, and a video output of your DVD to a corresponding video input on the AVP2.
Special Design Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier (AVP2). We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the AVP2 remains “future-proof” even in these times of change. As a result, you will be able to enjoy the outstanding performance of the Audio Video Preamplifier for many years. In case you are interested in technical details, what follows is a brief outline of some of the key technologies in your new product.
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3 AUDIO SOURCES These four buttons are generally used to select audio signals from among the defined audio-only inputs. (See define source buttons in The Setup Menu section of this manual.) To use these selection buttons, choose the appropriate path (see path, below), and then make your selection. The AVP2 has the ability to provide “simulcasts.
in order to protect the system from possible damage), simply select a non-recording source on the record path. 6 SURROUND MODE Pressing this button cycles among the various surround modes of the AVP2. Note that the list of available surround modes is somewhat context-sensitive, according to the signal being received. For example: when you are playing a Dolby Digital 5.
• mono on front — the same as mono on center, above, but the sound is reproduced through all three front speakers. • 2-ch/surround off — limits the system to two-channel stereo using only the Left and Right speakers (and subwoofer, if you have one). When decoding Dolby Digital™ 5.1-channel source material, clicking the Surround mode button will toggle you between the two available Dolby Digital modes: • Dolby Digital: straight Dolby Digital decoding without further processing.
The main display indicates the selected source and master volume by default, and can also display the following offsets when chosen: balance, center, rear, sub. In addition, it can also display the input level (used in calibrating the input level to the analog to digital converter on analog sources only) and the overall system (lip-sync) delay in milliseconds. Right- and Left-facing arrows are provided to indicate the direction of the balance offset.
As a shortcut, you may save the current input level setting for the currentlyselected input by pressing and holding the input level button for a few seconds. This serves as a shortcut to the menu item for the current input. tip: saving input level settings 12 MUTE Pressing the mute button will reduce the main output level of the preamplifier by a user-modifiable amount, ranging from 0.5 to 60 decibels.
16 CENTER Pressing this button followed by adjusting the volume knob (or volume ± on the remote control) will alter the volume of the Center speaker relative to its normal, calibrated setting. The resulting offset will be indicated in the main display, as well as by the on screen display, until the volume control reverts to its normal, master mode. As an example, increasing the center channel volume by three decibels would result in a +3.
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output connectors correspond to the AVP2. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin. Connect the right-channel and left-channel balanced outputs of your source components to the corresponding balanced inputs on the AVP2.
4 S/PDIF (ON RCA) DIGITAL INPUTS 2-5 Digital Inputs 2-5 accept digital audio conforming to the 75Ω S/PDIF digital interface standard (via 75Ω cables equipped with RCA-type connectors) from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source component. Connect the 75Ω S/PDIF output of your source component to either of this input of the AVP2, using a high quality 75Ω cable such as Madrigal MDC-2.
Installation Note: S-video (Y/C) signals are more susceptible to degradation over long wire runs. The quality of wire used makes a significant difference, but regardless, it is generally inadvisable to run S-video cables more than twenty feet (6 meters). Composite video signals tend to hold up better over longer runs, especially when high quality 75Ω cable such as Madrigal MDC-2 is used.
Thus you can watch one program while recording another; or watch one program while sending a different one to another part of the house; or you can watch what is being recorded from either another part of the house or from within the main room. But there is a limit: you cannot have three independent programs running simultaneously on the main, remote and record paths, because the remote and record paths always share a single source.
If you wish to make recordings to a recording device such as a cassette deck or VCR, connect the record outputs to the record inputs of that device. Be sure to tell the AVP2 that the device is capable of recording in the define buttons menu, within the setup menu, during initial setup of the system. (See The Setup Menu.) 12 DIGITAL OUTPUT The (S/PDIF on an RCA) digital output allows you to distribute a digital source in its original, unprocessed digital form.
RJ-45 cables and connectors are used throughout the world for both telecommunications and computers, and are widely available at low cost. The connectors are crimped on to the ends of the cable such that pin 1 at one end is connected to pin 1 at the other end. Such a “straight-through” connection is (counter-intuitively) made by introducing a 180° twist in the cable between the two ends, as shown below.
16 IR INPUT A 1⁄8" “mini” jack labeled ir input near the lower right corner of the rear panel provides direct access to the infrared control circuitry of the AVP2. It may be configured during setup (in an on screen menu) to interpret incoming signals in either of two ways: • Remote: when in Remote mode, the AVP2 will interpret any command entering through the remote IR jack as being intended to affect the record/remote path only.
18 VIDEO OUTPUTS The AVP2 includes a total of four composite video outputs and two S-video outputs. One of each is used for the main outputs to your display device; the rest are available for either remote zone or recording applications. Any combination of the available outputs may be used. For your convenience, conversion from S-video to composite is provided on both the main and the record/remote paths.
The Proceed AVP2 has been safety-tested and is designed for operation with a three-conductor power cord. Do not defeat the “third pin” or earth ground of the AC power cord.
special surround + – video menu standby + – audio volume enter mute PR O C E E D R Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. The Remote Control The AVP2 itself is capable of teaching sophisticated learning remote controls a wide range of highly specialized functions, if you feel you need such capabilities.
video: cycles among the defined audio/video sources from the first to the last, returning to the first. If you have A/V buttons that are defined as “unused” in their Define Button menus, they will be omitted from the list of A/V sources accessed by this button. Since this button acts as a rocker switch, you can move either forward or backward within the list of defined A/V sources. audio: cycles among the defined audio-only sources from the first to the last, re- turning to the first.
Using The Menu System The AVP2 uses a dynamically-updated menu system that operates more intelligently than most such systems. For example, when configuring inputs, the menu options change according to the selections you have already made. In effect, the AVP2 only asks you for relevant information, thereby minimizing confusion. Four buttons on the remote control are used to navigate through its extensive on screen menu system: menu, enter, volume +, volume –.
software being used by the AVP2, and is used only as a reference should you ever need to call for technical support. You might want to copy these (somewhat arcane) numbers down in the Your Settings section of this manual for future reference. to exit the menu system From the AVP2 Main Menu, pressing menu again will exit the menu system.
Once in the menu system, the front panel equivalents are: • menu • enter • volume ± = recall = mute = volume knob (to cancel an action, or move up a level) (to save a change and/or move up a level) (to move up or down in a menu, or increase/decrease a value) As with the menu button on the remote control, clicking recall on the front panel when the main menu is displayed will exit the menu system.
MAIN MENU OPERATE SETUP CUSTOM ABOUT... OPERATE DISPLAY PREFERENCES VOLUME PREFERENCES AUTO MIGRATION: VISIBLE SIMULCAST: OFF SETUP: UNLOCKED DISPLAY PREFERENCES DISPLAY POSITION ON SCREEN STATUS: YES STATUS PREFERENCES TIMEOUT: 3 SECONDS CHARACTERS: NORMAL BACKGROUND COLOR: BLUE SET DISPLAY POSITION → DISPLAY ← VOLUME PREFERENCES → DISPLAY: ABSOLUTE SPEED: FAST MUTE LEVEL: -20.0 MAX VOLUME: 91.0 LATE NIGHT: HIGH - REFERENCE LEVEL 70.
If you choose to turn off automatic migration in this section of the operate menu, you will have to cycle among multiple inputs manually by pressing the front panel input button repeatedly. As shipped from the factory, the AVP2 automatically tries to give you your “preferred” audio connection, whenever it is available.
Another example might be creating “video wallpaper” during a party, wherein you display a slide show or movie in the background, accompanied by music of your choice. If the ability to create such simulcasts whenever you might want them appeals to you, change the simulcast setting of this menu to on. You may then select the simulcast you want by choosing the picture, followed by the sound that you would like.
If you find these on screen messages distracting or intrusive, you may turn them off simply by moving to the on screen status line of the display preferences menu, pressing enter to toggle to the “change it” cursor ( → ), and turning it off. You may, of course, turn it back on at any time by repeating the process.
Some people may prefer a green screen to differentiate the screen generated by the AVP2 from other components in their system. Still others may prefer to leave their projection televisions on in order to keep them warmed up and ready to use, in which case a dark grey screen might be more desirable. (A dark grey screen would facilitate listening to music in a darkened room, for example, and saves unnecessary wear on the phosphors within the projector while keeping it warmed up and ready to go.
maximum volume You may set a maximum volume allowed for your system to minimize the opportunity for damage, either to your system or to better relations with your neighbors. Simply choose the maximum volume setting you would like to be able to use and save the change (by pressing enter, as always). If you decide to change it again, simply revisit this menu item and reset it. late night Modern movie soundtracks, especially those of action movies, often have enormous dynamic range.
SETUP SET DIRECT BUTTONS SET DIRECT BUTTONS SET MORE BUTTONS SET SPEAKERS SURROUND DEFAULTS VCR 1 DISC 1 VCR 2/DISC 2 TV/AUX SATELLITE CD ↓ TAPE AUX TUNER DEFINE BUTTON VCR2/DISC2 NAME: LD TYPE: A/V VIDEO: COMPOSITE 4 AUDIO DELAY: 0 MS 2-CH: PRO LOGIC II + THX MULTI-CH THX: FORCE ON ↓RECORD DEVICE: NO AUDIO CONNECTORS: 3 1: DIGITAL 3 RF 2: DIGITAL 2 3: ANALOG 2 AUDIO CONNECTORS DEFINE BUTTON CD NAME: CD TYPE: AUDIO AUDIO DELAY: O MS 2-CH: 2-CH/SURROUND OFF MULTI-CH THX: FORCE OFF RECORD DEVICE: NO A
To take a common but surprisingly complex example, imagine: • that you have a laserdisc player that has an RF Dolby Digital (AC-3) output, a digital output, and analog outputs; • that you usually listen to it in THX cinema mode, whether using discrete digital soundtracks or Dolby Pro Logic soundtracks; • and that you prefer to use a subwoofer for movies for the extra impact, but prefer not to use it when listening to music.
SET DIRECT BUTTONS VCR 1 DISC 1 VCR 2/DISC 2 TV/AUX SATELLITE CD ↓ TAPE DEFINE BUTTON CD NAME: CD TYPE: AUDIO AUDIO DELAY: O MS 2-CH: 2-CH/SURROUND OFF MULTI-CH THX: FORCE OFF RECORD DEVICE: NO AUDIO CONNECTORS CD AUDIO CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS: 1 1: DIGITAL 1 AUX TUNER renaming source buttons 46 defining the input type Your first decision: would you like the on screen display to identify your CD transport with something more specific than a generic cd name? If so, enter the characters one at a ti
1 setting audio delay MOVE TO THE “TYPE:” ITEM IN THE MENU, PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON, AND USE THE VOLUME ± BUTTONS TO CHOOSE “AUDIO”; PRESS ENTER AGAIN TO SAVE THE CHANGE In reality, this is how the unit is shipped from the factory anyway, but while you are here you may as well see what your options are by using the volume ± buttons to cycle through the choices. Choose audio before you finish up, or press menu to cancel without making any changes.
multichannel THX The AVP2 also allows you to specify, on a source-by-source basis, whether you would like to apply THX Ultra II post processing to any multichannels signals (like Dolby Digital or DTS) that are received from this source component. You can always toggle THX on and off using the special button on the remote (see The Special Menu for more details)—this setting merely determines the default settings you would like to use most of the time.
(S/PDIF) digital, and a pair of analog outputs for the occasional old disc that has only analog soundtracks. (This would be a pretty old disc, but they do exist.…) In this extreme case, you would need three sets of connections. We’ll come back to laserdisc later—for now, let’s stick with your CD transport, with its single connection.
SET DIRECT BUTTONS VCR 1 DISC 1 VCR 2/DISC 2 TV/AUX SATELLITE CD ↓ TAPE AUX TUNER DEFINE BUTTON VCR2/DISC2 NAME: LD TYPE: A/V VIDEO: COMPOSITE 4 AUDIO DELAY: 0 MS 2-CH: PRO LOGIC II + THX MULTI-CH THX: FORCE ON ↓RECORD DEVICE: NO VCR2/DISC2 AUDIO CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS: 3 1: DIGITAL 3 RF 2: DIGITAL 2 3: ANALOG 2 AUDIO CONNECTORS (As a reminder, the path to the define button vcr 2/disc 2 menu shown above is main menu/setup/set source buttons/vcr 2/disc 2—but you can get there faster by pressing and
The AVP2 can provide this automatic searching for and selection of the best available soundtrack for you, according to priorities you establish during setup. In essence, you are about to describe the order in which you want the AVP2 to look for signals, establishing your first, second and third choice.
nal going into the ADC). You should also probably save this new setting as the default setting for that input, which will save you from running into this problem again—unless you later play something that is even louder. (In which case, you simply repeat the process outlined below.) 1 TURN THE MASTER VOLUME CONTROL ON THE AVP2 DOWN When the analog to digital converter clips, it distorts the waveform much as a power amplifier does when it clips.
The process of defining a more “virtual” button is the same as that for a normal button, with two exceptions: • since it is only a virtual button, you cannot access the define button menu by the press-and-hold shortcut; • similarly, since there is no simple way to force migration between multiple audio connections, more buttons can accept only a single audio connection.
SET SPEAKERS SET CONFIGURATION SET DISTANCE SET LEVELS BASS LEVEL MANAGER SET CONFIGURATION FRONT L&R: 70Hz HPF CENTER: 80Hz HPF REAR L&R: 80Hz HPF SUBS: LOW PASS AUX1: RIGHT BACK AUX2: LEFT BACK RESET CONFIG FOR THX SET DISTANCE LEFT: CENTER: RIGHT: RIGHT BACK: R SURROUND: L SURROUND: LEFT BACK: 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 ft ft ft ft ft ft ft SUBWOOFER: 10.0 ft UNITS: ENGLISH SET LEVELS LEFT: CENTER: RIGHT: RIGHT BACK: R SURROUND: L SURROUND: LEFT BACK: SUB: 54 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.
set configuration SET CONFIGURATION FRONT L&R: 70Hz HPF CENTER: 80Hz HPF REAR L&R: 80Hz HPF SUBS: LOW PASS AUX1: RIGHT BACK AUX2: LEFT BACK RESET CONFIG FOR THX This is where you tell the system about the bass capabilities of your speakers, as well as how many you are using in the system. The main speakers may be defined as full range, meaning that they can reproduce any deep bass that might be sent to them to your satisfaction.
special tip: If you have THX-certified speakers all around, a shortcut for setting the configuration to the THX standard is provided. Simply move your cursor to the bottom line and press enter. This will set the menus for all the appropriate crossover settings at one touch. You may still select your own preference for the Auxiliary channels, however.
least some of your speakers as something other than full range, or by using the extra bass feature of the AVP2’s special menu. This feature places “redundant” bass in the subwoofer, duplicating low bass information from other channels. set distance In order to provide optimal performance, the AVP2 needs to know where your speakers are located relative to the primary listening position.
4 set levels SAVE ALL YOUR CHANGES AND RETURN TO THE SET SPEAKERS MENU Once you have each channel adjusted properly, press menu to return to the set speakers menu so you can continue the initial setup of your system. The AVP2 incorporates level controls for each channel. These allow you to compensate for differences in amplifier and speaker sensitivities, and for placement variations in different rooms. These adjustments are essential for reproducing proper soundstaging and image localization.
bass level manager 3 REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR EACH SPEAKER IN TURN Pressing volume ± will move the cursor (and the test noise) on to the next speaker. When adjusting the subwoofer level, be sure to get up and walk all around the listening area, watching for the magnitude of the variations introduced by room modes at low frequencies. If more than 3-4 decibel variations are seen within the listening area, consider relocating your subwoofers for more consistent results.
With the bass level manager, you are given an opportunity to establish a maximum volume beyond which you do not want your subwoofers to go. If you are reasonably judicious with your main volume control during listening, you do not have to perform this adjustment at all. It is provided to give you the option of imposing an artificially low upper limit on bass transients (explosions, etc.), without affecting the perceived balance of bass at normal volumes.
people find themselves gradually turning it down until it is adjusted to a more accurate level that blends appropriately with the rest of the system. Similarly, there is a tendency to exaggerate the bass and surround channels in surround systems before one adjusts to a high quality multichannel experience. Remember that ad hoc adjustments (to compensate for a poor recording, for example) on the system are always easy to make.
You must first engage this feature by pressing enter, then volume ± to toggle DISABLED to ENABLED. This enables a menu that in turn has several submenus, examples of which are shown below: DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND MODE DEFAULTS CENTER: 0.0 SURROUNDS: 3.0 BACKS: 3.0 SUB: 3.
4 SELECT “NO CHANGE,” “FORCE ON,” “FORCE OFF” OR “EXTRA BASS” AS THE SETTING FOR YOUR SUBWOOFER IN THIS SURROUND MODE If you select no change as the sub mode for all your surround modes, the AVP2 will leave the AVP2’s bass management settings as they had been prior to selecting this surround mode. This no change setting is best used on all surround modes or none; if you elect to specify force on or force off in some modes, you should probably do so for all modes.
MAIN MENU OPERATE SETUP CUSTOM ABOUT...
If you are the owner of the AVP2 (rather than a professional installer), this section is likely to be of little interest. It’s the one section you should feel free to skip entirely.
4 TO RELEARN BUTTONS WHICH EXIST ONLY ON THE REMOTE CONTROL, SELECT “REMOTE ONLY” From the teach remote menu, select remote only. The on screen display will now look something like this: remote only menu REMOTE ONLY SPECIAL NEXT VIDEO PREV VIDEO NEXT AUDIO PREV AUDIO VOLUME UP ↓ VOLUME DOWN PRESS MUTE TO TEACH MENU ENTER DISPLAY STATUS LATE NIGHT THX TOGGLE DUAL DRIVE TOGGLE This menu also scrolls, since there are more commands than will fit in one screen.
Important Note: All toggled controls (such as “on/off”) on the AVP2 have positive control alternatives (e.g., “on” and “off” as two separate commands). This practice supports proper design and operation of macros. These commands are available in both IR and RS-232 forms.
Five different volume settings may be stored and recalled directly, without having to ramp through the intervening volume settings. These favorite volumes may be changed and saved in the usual way; when enter is pressed, it will both save the change and fire the command for that particular favorite volume.
A trigger source refers to what the trigger takes it cue from: either the system changing back and forth from standby to operate, or an independent IR command (learned in the teach remote menu). Each of the two hardware triggers may be set independently of the other. The type refers to whether the output of the trigger is a level (constant) trigger or a pulse (simulating the action of a momentary-closure contact switch).
3 MP-8/9 Link TOGGLE THE MENU ITEM FROM REMOTE TO LOCAL Press either of the volume ± keys to change the default setting of remote to local. Press enter to save the change. The AVP2 has the ability to control the operational status of the Madrigal Imaging MP-8 and MP-9 video projectors in an intelligent fashion.
The About… Menu ABOUT... BOOT CHECKSUM XXXX PROC1 CODE: XXXXXXXX PROC1 VERSION: XXX PROC2 VERSION: XXXX PROC3 VERSION: XXXX This screen displays checksum information about the version of the software your system is using, and will be tremendously helpful if you ever have a problem and need to call for technical support. Please copy these numbers down for future reference in the back of this manual under Your System Settings.
Using the Special Menu The AVP2 remote control includes a button labelled special which can serve a variety of functions, depending on your personal preferences. To access the full list of features controlled by this single button, press and hold the special button on the remote control for several seconds, until the special key actions menu appears on screen. special key actions menu SPECIAL KEY ACTIONS STATUS DISPLAY THX TOGGLE CENTER LEVEL SURROUND LEVEL SUB LEVEL SUB TOGGLE BALANCE OFF O.O O.O O.
sample status display screen SOURCE: SIGNAL: MODE: RATE: SUB: VOLUME: MIGRATION: RECORD INFO: DVD 3+2+1 DOLBY DIGITAL 384k ON 65.0 AUTO NOT LOCKED This screen is particularly helpful if you need to do any troubleshooting in the system, as it will tell you exactly what sort of signal is being received by the AVP2 and what is being done with it.
Using the AVP2 setting the volume Normally, when you wish to change the volume, you want all the speakers to move up or down together, maintaining their relative balance. Thus the volume control (either front panel knob or remote control button) will operate as a master volume by default. Occasionally, you may want to change the volume of some speakers relative to others; for example, you may want to increase the level of the rear speakers a bit for more dramatic surround effects.
overload. • Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™: ensures a coherent, time-aligned soundfield. When in doubt as to whether THX processing should be included, listen for a natural presentation of the treble. Films mixed for theatrical release exhibit an elevated treble region when played back on a home system with flat response. The THX mode will correct this.
The sophisticated bass management provisions in your AVP2 takes these five full range signals plus the deep bass information in the LFE channel, and redirects all this information to whatever speakers can actually reproduce it. Bass management both ensures that you can actually hear what you were intended to hear, and significantly reduces distortion that likely would result otherwise from bass-limited speakers being overloaded by deep bass they were never intended to reproduce.
dolby pro logic Some two-channel program material does not conform to film industry standards, although it may still be Dolby Surround encoded so it can decode to four channels. Music videos on MTV, for instance, are often Dolby Surround encoded, but have soundtracks which are produced in non-film studios. In fact, hundreds of music CDs are mastered with surround sound.
viewing mono program material on a big screen, where a tiny mono image would simply sound wrong in contrast to the big picture. mono on fronts The AVP2 also includes the option of playing mono signals through all three front speakers. The mono on fronts sound is somewhat “smaller” than that provided by the mono surround mode, but one that is still larger than playing the mono signal only through the center channel speaker.
single touch of either side of the video ± button will return you to the original A/V source’s audio as well as it’s video.
System Planning Guide Experience shows that almost any reasonable amount of time spent in the planning stages will pay for itself two to three times over during the installation— more if the installation crew includes two or three people. With the background provided in the previous sections, the planning process can be boiled down to a checklist which will ensure that you do not overlook anything important. video placement ■ The primary seating area should be perpendicular to the picture.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ the same distance from the main listening area as the Left and Right speakers. If THX-certified LCR speakers are used and must be either above or below ear level when seated, aim them down (or up) into the listening area. They are intentionally quite directional in the vertical plane, to improve dialog intelligibility and localization. Placing the LCRs below the screen is generally preferable to placement above.
Your System Settings The settings in your Proceed AVP2 are saved in nonvolatile memory and should normally survive power outages. Still, it is a good idea to write your preferred settings down against the chance of an inquisitive neighbor or family member changing them without your knowledge. Please use the following form to record your system’s settings against such a possibility.
vcr 1 button defaults disc 1 button defaults vcr2/disc2 button defaults • • • • Name Type Video 2-ch • • • • • • • ______ Audio, A/V or Unused ____________________________ Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) Multi-ch THX: Force On, Force Off, Use Defaults Record Device: Prohibit, Warning, No (circle one) Audio Connectors ______ (1, 2, o
tv/aux button defaults satellite button defaults 84 cd button defaults • • • • Name Type Video 2-ch • • • • • • • ______ Audio, A/V or Unused ____________________________ Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) Multi-ch THX: Force On, Force Off, Use Defaults Record Device: Prohibit, Warning, No (circle one) Audio Connectors ______ (1, 2, o
tape button defaults aux button defaults tuner button defaults • • • • Name Type Video 2-ch • • • • • • • ______ Audio, A/V or Unused ____________________________ Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) Multi-ch THX: Force On, Force Off, Use Defaults Record Device: Prohibit, Warning, No (circle one) Audio Connectors ______ (1, 2, or 3) 1: _
more 1 button defaults more 2 button defaults 86 more 3 button defaults • • • • Name Type Video 2-ch • • • • • • • ______ Audio, A/V or Unused ____________________________ Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) Multi-ch THX: Force On, Force Off, Use Defaults Record Device: Prohibit, Warning, No (circle one) Audio Connectors ______ (1, 2,
more 4 button defaults more 5 button defaults more 6 button defaults • • • • Name Type Video 2-ch • • • • • • • ______ Audio, A/V or Unused ____________________________ Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) Multi-ch THX: Force On, Force Off, Use Defaults Record Device: Prohibit, Warning, No (circle one) Audio Connectors ______ (1, 2, or 3
more 7 button defaults • • • • Name Type Video 2-ch • • • • • • • ______ Audio, A/V or Unused ____________________________ Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) Multi-ch THX: Force On, Force Off, Use Defaults Record Device: Prohibit, Warning, No (circle one) Audio Connectors ______ (1, 2, or 3) 1: ____________________________ 2: ___________
set levels bass level manager • • • • • • • • Left Center Right R. Surround R. Back L. Back L.
surround mode defaults: stereo surround • • • • • • Center Surround Sub Sub Mode THX Dual Drive ______ ______ ______ No Change, Force on, Force Off, Extra Bass (circle one) On, Off (circle one) Bipole, Dipole (circle one) surround mode defaults: mono surround • • • • • • Center Surround Sub Sub Mode THX Dual Drive ______ ______ ______ No Change, Force on, Force Off, Extra Bass (circle one) On, Off (circle one) Bipole, Dipole (circle one) surround mode defaults: 2-ch/surround off • • • • • • Center
Troubleshooting Your Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier has been designed to deliver many years of satisfaction. It has also been designed to allow an unusual amount of “customization” so as to make it suitable in a wide variety of (possibly changing) circumstances. This flexibility necessitates a certain amount of setup before the unit can be expected to perform correctly—in effect, one must inform the system of its environment so it may make the right “decisions” about what it should do.
I LEFT THE SYSTEM ON, BUT JUST RETURNED AND FOUND IT IN STANDBY. WHAT IS HAPPENING? ✓ There was probably a power outage while you were away from the system. During a power failure, the AVP2 saves all of its critical settings to nonvolatile memory. When power is restored, it enters the standby mode and waits for your return. MY VIDEO IS SOMETIMES WASHED OUT, APPEARING IN BLACK AND WHITE ONLY.
Care and Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of the Audio Video Preamplifier, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Caution! Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the Audio Video Preamplifier with the dampened cloth. Never pour or spray even small amounts of any liquid directly on the Audio Video Preamplifier, as doing so may allow the liquid to reach the circuitry inside the unit.
U.S. and Canadian Warranty 90-day limited warranty This Proceed® product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. To extend the warranty of this Proceed product, return the warranty registration card along with a copy of the original receipt of purchase to Madrigal, Inc., P. O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457.
Obtaining Service We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your Proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Madrigal for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization.
Specifications ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0dB, –0.2dB Total harmonic distortion: 0.
Dimensions 17.26" 43.84 cm E X T E N D E D TM S U R R O U N D vcr 1 4.55" 11.6 cm balance PRO LOGIC II disc 1 vcr 2/disc 2 tv/aux satellite cd tape aux tuner audio video more path center recall main remote THX SURROUND EX rear surround mode LASER standby master preamplifier delay 29.0 i n p u t l eve l sub mute both display intensity p owe r .420" 1.07 cm PR O C E E D 15.56" 39.52 cm 1.03" 2.62 cm 1.03" 2.62 cm 14.46" 36.73 cm 13.28" 33.73 cm 1.175" 2.98 cm 17.61" 44.
Rack Mount Kit If you need or prefer to rack mount your AVP2, contact your Proceed dealer about the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed assembly replaces the standard top cover of the unit with one designed to support this relatively heavy component solely from the “ears” that bolt into the rack. To use the rack mount kit, simply replace the standard top cover with the rack mount top cover. (Full instructions are included with the top cover when purchased separately.
Madrigal, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.madrigal.com is a registered trademark of Madrigal, Inc. a Harman International company Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The THX logo, THX, Home THX, Home THX Cinema, Re-Equalization, Decorrelation, and Timbre Matching are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
