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5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION

5.1

Power On / Off

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5.2

Path Selection

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5.2.1

Copying the MAIN Path to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD

Down-Mixing to 2-Channel Stereo

5.3

Master Control Knob

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5.4

Source Selection

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5.4.1

6-Channel S/E Input

5.4.2 FM

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AM Tuner

Manual Tuning

Automatic Tuning

Presets

ST / HiB / M

5.4.3 Simulcast

5.5

Volume Control

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Dialog Normalization

Mute

5.6

Surround Mode Levels

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5.7

Bass / Treble / Balance

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Tone Bypass

5.8

Surround Modes

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5.8.1 AnthemLogic

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5.8.2

Dolby Digital 2.0

5.8.3

Surround Modes for 2.0-Channel Source Material

5.8.4

Dolby Digital EX / Pro Logic IIx for 5.1 Sources

5.8.5 DTS-ES

5.8.6

THX Ultra2 / THX Surround EX

5.8.7

Mode and THX Operation for Stereo Program Material

5.8.8

Mode and THX Operation for Dolby Digital 5.1 and 6-Ch S/E

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Mode and THX Operation for DTS program Material

5.8.10 Dynamics

5.9

Front Panel Display

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5.10 Status / Setup

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6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

6.1

Powering the AVM 30 ON and OFF

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6.2

Path Selection

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6.2.1

Copying the MAIN Path to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD

6.3

Source Selection

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6.3.1 Source

Seek

6.4

Direct FM • AM Station Entry

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6.5

Sleep Timer

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6.6

Enable / Disable Auto-On Timers

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6.7

Lip-Sync Delay

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Summary of Contents for AVM 30

Page 1: ...AVM 30 OPERATING MANUAL UPDATES www anthemAV com S O F T W A R E V E R S I O N 1 1 x ...

Page 2: ...EMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and i...

Page 3: ... or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical ...

Page 4: ...ire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on this 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 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following cond...

Page 5: ...Amplifiers and Powered Subwoofer XLR 9 2 3 Speaker Placement 10 3 PANELS DISPLAYS REMOTE LAYOUT 11 3 1 Front Panel Layout 11 3 2 Front Panel Display 12 3 3 Rear Panel Layout 13 3 4 Remote Control Layout 14 4 CONNECTIONS 15 4 1 Connecting Power To The AVM 30 15 4 2 Audio Connections 15 4 2 1 Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs 15 4 2 2 Analog Audio Inputs 15 4 2 3 Left Right Analog Audio Inputs 16 4 2...

Page 6: ...l 2 0 25 5 8 3 Surround Modes for 2 0 Channel Source Material 26 5 8 4 Dolby Digital EX Pro Logic IIx for 5 1 Sources 27 5 8 5 DTS ES 27 5 8 6 THX Ultra2 THX Surround EX 27 5 8 7 Mode and THX Operation for Stereo Program Material 31 5 8 8 Mode and THX Operation for Dolby Digital 5 1 and 6 Ch S E 32 5 8 9 Mode and THX Operation for DTS program Material 33 5 8 10 Dynamics 34 5 9 Front Panel Display ...

Page 7: ...1 Set Time Timers 41 7 4 2 Speaker Configuration 42 7 4 3 Listener Position 49 7 4 4 Speaker Level Calibration 50 7 4 5 Source Setup Presets 52 7 4 6 Adjust Input Levels 56 7 4 7 A D Audio Out Format 57 7 4 8 Volumes Rename Paths 58 7 4 9 Triggers IR RS 232 59 7 4 10 Displays Timeout 61 7 4 11 Save Restore Settings 63 7 4 12 Lockout Passwords 65 8 SOFTWARE UPDATING 66 8 1 Software Version Identifi...

Page 8: ...e shipment Check that you have received everything in the Packing List below and report any discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible Keep the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase without it service cannot be given under warranty 1 1 PACKING LIST AVM 30 Powered IR Terminal Block on rear panel Remote Control 2 AA Batteries Power Cord FM Antenna 75 ...

Page 9: ...power line filtering and voltage regulation built in 1 2 3 IN USE NOTICES Use only the power supply cord with double insulation as supplied Disconnect the AVM 30 s power cord before connecting or disconnecting any components Fuses are not a user serviceable item see specification section Do not remove the top cover Do not alter or modify the AVM 30 in any way 1 3 PACKING MATERIALS Retain the shipp...

Page 10: ... Video Connect the player s composite video out to Composite Video In DVD on the AVM 30 Audio Connect the player s digital audio output to Digital Audio In DVD on the AVM 30 Make sure your DVD player s setup menu is configured to output Dolby Digital and DTS material as Bitstream not PCM otherwise 5 1 channel soundtracks will be turned into 2 0 channels AVM 30 to TV see diagrams in sections 2 2 2 ...

Page 11: ...to Digital Signal Processing for bass management bass treble control time alignment and surround modes or Direct to bypass all digital stages Auto Dig uses the digital connection if a digital signal is sensed and automatically switches to analog connection if there is no digital signal For more information see sections 4 2 1 and 7 4 5 Note about Your Speakers The AVM 30 allows you to enter informa...

Page 12: ...5 2 QUICK START continued 2 2 1 CD Player to AVM 30 CD Player EJECT Track 1 CD Player Audio Out R L ...

Page 13: ... Composite Video Out S Video Out Audio Out R L Digital Out RCA Toslink Component Video Out Pb Y Pr Audio Out Composite Video In Component Video In S Video In Vari Fixed L R Pb Pr Y Rear Panel of TV CATV In Note For info on Component Video use see sections 4 3 7 4 5 and 7 4 10 ...

Page 14: ...CR and TV to AVM 30 2 QUICK START continued VCR EJECT VCR Audio R L OUT IN OUT S Video Composite IN Video Audio Out Composite Video In Component Video In S Video In Vari Fixed L R Pb Pr Y Rear Panel of TV CATV In ...

Page 15: ...CENTER OUTPUT RIGHT FRONT OUTPUT RIGHT INPUTS REAR FRONT CENTER INPUT NRTL C LR 103255 This product has been certified by CSA CHASSIS GROUND AUTO MANUAL TRIGGER O N M O D E S INPUT 5 24V AC DC OUTPUT T R I G G E R S MADE IN CANADA THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE FOLLOWING PATENTS CDN 2142644 U S 5636288 P V A 7 WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Po...

Page 16: ...Powered Subwoofer XLR Trigger Setup Suggestion If it is not necessary to have both amplifiers turned on when stereo sources are playing set triggers to turn on only the 2 channel amplifier when a stereo source is selected see section 7 4 9 To powered subwoofer ...

Page 17: ... N I E D I U G BACK SETU P 1 2 3 4 5 6 P OW ER 6 Ch A V M PAT H Dipole shown with null facing listening area Direct radiating see diagram below For accurate soundstage reproduction speaker size and distance to the listener should be entered in the Setup Menu see sections 7 4 2 7 4 3 and 7 4 4 1 Front Left 2 Center 3 Front Right 4 Surround Right 5 Rear Right 6 Rear Left 7 Surround Left 8 Subwoofer ...

Page 18: ...s THX Options Surround Mode Level Bass Treble Balance Path Bass Treble Balance Display Brightness Setup Adjustment for Letters Numbers and Times 7 Surround Mode Headphone settings for Level Bass Treble Balance 8 Subwoofer LFE Level settings 9 Power On Stand By MAIN ZONE2 ZONE3 10 Mute 11 Status review Setup press and hold for 3 seconds 12 Balance setting 13 Bass Treble settings 14 LED Display Brig...

Page 19: ...r after the selected band is the preset station see section 5 4 2 2 FM mode Displays St when in stereo HB when Hi Blend is selected or Mn when in mono or mono is selected see section 5 4 2 3 Seek when tuning FM AM stations see section 5 4 2 4 Path see section 5 2 5 Volume setting When MAIN ZONE2 or ZONE3 are muted Muted flashes instead of the current volume setting see section 5 5 6 Currently tune...

Page 20: ...er 3 5mm Outputs Assignable 7 4 Assignable Component Video Inputs 3 Jacks ea 8 FM and AM Antenna Inputs 9 IEEE 1394 PHAST Interface provision 10 2 I R Emitters 11 MAIN Analog Audio Balanced XLR Output 10 Jacks 12 3 12V powered Infra Red IR 3 5mm Inputs 13 RS 232 Interface Port Bi Directional 14 MAIN Analog Audio RCA Output 10 Jacks 15 Analog Audio 6 Channel RCA Input 6 Jacks 16 Digital Audio AES E...

Page 21: ... Treble Timers Display Brightness Navigation for Setup 25 Seek for FM AM Setting Adjustment for Surround Mode Balance Path Balance Navigation for Setup North South East West 26 Status FM AM Direct Entry Setup selection 27 Fronts Headphones setting for Level Bass Treble Balance 28 Volume Down 29 Sleep Timer selection Timers setting 30 Volume Up 31 Power OFF when in MAIN ZONE2 or ZONE3 personality 3...

Page 22: ...For source components with Toslink outputs only use S PDIF TOS Any digital input may be assigned to any number of Sources that are set to Digital see section 7 4 5 Note An external RF demodulator is required if using a Laser Disc player with Dolby Digital AC 3 Digital Rec Out can provide a signal to the digital audio input of a Mini Disc recorder CD R etc from any Source set to Digital or Anlg DSP...

Page 23: ...ed see sections 5 7 5 8 7 4 2 and 7 4 5 4 2 4 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS Balanced XLR connection offers the highest transmission quality particularly over long cable lengths because it rejects noise and hum pickup In the AVM 30 XLR output voltage is twice that of RCA output voltage or 6 dB higher If your amplifier does not have balanced inputs use Single Ended RCA connection The AVM 30 also provides par...

Page 24: ...then be separated again within the TV monitor by a comb filter resulting in some loss of video quality S Video S Video gives better video quality by transmitting color and brightness separately using a multi conductor cable with S Video connectors 5 pin Mini DIN Component Video Component video is transmitted over three coaxial cables is capable of progressive scan mode and produces the highest vid...

Page 25: ...ideo In Vari Fixed L R Pb Pr Y Rear Panel of TV CATV In DVD Player Composite Video Out S Video Out Audio Out R L Digital Out RCA Toslink Component Video Out Pb Y Pr Satellite Receiver Composite Video Out S Video Out Audio Out R L Digital Out RCA Toslink Component Video Out Pb Y Pr Note For info on Component Video use see sections 4 3 7 4 5 and 7 4 10 DVD SATELLITE ...

Page 26: ...ar I R RECEIVER inputs are re transmitted through the flashers 4 6 RELAY TRIGGERS If your other components have provisions for a trigger you can automatically turn them on and off together with the AVM 30 or when a specified Source is selected Connect a trigger output from the AVM 30 to the trigger input of your power amplifier TV monitor etc using a cable with 3 5mm mono mini plugs Trigger3 is de...

Page 27: ...deo source to other listening viewing rooms in your home The chosen Source can be either the same or different from the Source selected in other paths ZONE2 and ZONE3 each have outputs for a TV monitor and 2 channel audio To listen to a Source that doesn t have L R Analog Audio In connected you must copy it from MAIN see section 5 2 1 RECORD Allows you to record audio video sources independently o...

Page 28: ...ing to copy MAIN Note that DVD players do not normally provide a down mix for DTS material Note Even if L R Analog is connected keep the digital output from your DVD player connected to the AVM 30 otherwise MAIN has no way of receiving Dolby Digital and DTS 5 3 MASTER CONTROL KNOB Besides being a Volume Control the MASTER CONTROL KNOB also operates many other functions including adjustment of Surr...

Page 29: ...5 FM or 530 AM ST HiB M If FM reception is weak switching a station out of stereo can reduce or eliminate unwanted hiss and noise Press ST HiB M repeatedly to cycle through Stereo Hi Blend or Mono Hi Blend offers an alternative to Mono offering decreased noise without the complete loss of stereo it decreases hiss and noise by reducing some stereo separation only at higher frequencies The setting i...

Page 30: ...evel of all channels is then automatically reduced by 4 dB Mute When MUTE is pressed the audio of the selected Path is silenced or reduced see section 7 4 8 Press MUTE again or rotate the Master Control Knob to adjust volume and sound will return MAIN ZONE2 ZONE3 and Headphone are muted independently MAIN Press MUTE ZONE2 or ZONE3 Press ZONE2 or ZONE3 then press MUTE HEADPHONE Check that the displ...

Page 31: ...l stereo stereo PCM or Dolby Digital 2 0 source material Various surround modes can be applied to provide up to 7 1 channels of output These are described in depth throughout this section Each Source memorizes its own Mode setting so you can for example set VCR to AnthemLogic Cinema and then set CD to AnthemLogic Music when you change Source the respective Modes are remembered Surround modes are n...

Page 32: ... dynamic movie listening experience that makes 2 channel movies sound more like what is experienced in a state of the art movie theater Again through extensive listening tests a very effective design was developed This is also a minimalist design that avoids the use of echo effects which could otherwise negatively affect the purity of the sound AnthemLogic Cinema uses the rear speakers to provide ...

Page 33: ...ound channels Pro Logic IIx Movie 7 1 Dolby Surround decoder for 2 channel movies and TV programs Pro Logic IIx Matrix 7 1 A matrix decoder that does not steer the image from one speaker to another Pro Logic IIx Game 7 1 Bass from surround effects in video games is optimized for visceral impact Dolby Pro Logic 4 1 In case there s a desire to hear it as it used to be Surrounds are mono Neo 6 Music ...

Page 34: ...vie theaters and in your home theater as faithful as possible to what the director intended Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters with similar equipment and conditions This same soundtrack is very often transferred to DVD Laserdisc VHS tape etc without any adjustments for playback in the smaller home theater...

Page 35: ...vailable as follows THX Cinema 5 1 to 7 1 output with 2 0 and 5 1 channel movies see overview that follows Processing Re Equalization Timbre Matching Adaptive Decorrelation if applicable When THX Cinema is selected Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie is automatically engaged Alternatively Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Neo 6 Cinema may be selected Other Surround Modes are not available and do not appear when pressi...

Page 36: ...chnology can be found on the THX web site at www thx com Bearing the THX Surround EX logo the AVM 30 will faithfully reproduce this technology in the home when in THX Surround EX mode The AVM 30 also allows you to engage THX Surround EX while playing 5 1 channel material that is not encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX The information delivered to the Rear channel will be program dependent and m...

Page 37: ... THX Cinema 6 1 Re EQ Timbre DTS THX Ultra2 Cinema 7 1 Re EQ Timbre Adp Decor ASA Cin DTS THX MusicMode 7 1 Timbre Adp Decor ASA Mus DTS THX Games Mode 7 1 Timbre ASA Gam DTS PLIIx Movie THX Cinema 7 1 Re EQ Timbre DTS ES Matrix DTS Neo 6 Off 6 1 Off DTS Neo 6 THX Cinema 6 1 Re EQ Timbre DTS PLIIx Movie THX Cinema 7 1 Re EQ Timbre DTS ES Discrete DTS ES Discrete Off 6 1 Off DTS ES Discrete THX Cin...

Page 38: ... Timbre Matching Adp Decorrelation Output channels LF C RF RS LS Sub THX Cinema Processing Re EQ Timbre Matching Output channels All THX Games Mode Processing Timbre Matching ASA Game Output channels All Dolby PLIIx Matrix 7 1 Dolby PLIIx Game 7 1 RE EQ On Off using MCK or N S keys All Channel Stereo 7 1 All Channel Mono 7 1 Mono 1 1 Mono Academy 1 1 DTS Neo 6 Cinema 6 1 Press THX Press THX Twice ...

Page 39: ...Decor ASA Music Output channels All THX Games Mode Processing Timbre Matching ASA Game Output channels All THX Surround EX Processing Re EQ Timbre Matching Output channels 6 1 LF C RF RS Rear LS Sub DTS Neo 6 6 1 THX Options Press THX Press THX Twice THX Cinema Processing Re EQ Timbre Matching Output channels 6 1 LF C RF RS Rear LS Sub RE EQ On Off using MCK or N S keys Selections are memorized se...

Page 40: ...HX Processing for complete descriptions see section 5 8 6 Re Equalization De emphasizes treble Not applicable to THX MusicMode and THX Games Mode Timbre Matching Matches the sound character or timbre of the surround channels to the front channels Adaptive Decorrelation When content of L R Surrounds is mono adjusts time and phase to restore spaciousness ASA Surround and Rear channels are processed ...

Page 41: ... be modified as can the time to rest when the display will dim see section 7 4 10 5 10 STATUS SETUP This button has two functions It displays information regarding current Software settings and modes of operation It also lets you access the Setup Status Press Release Press to cycle through display screens that show the following Software version day and time Input Signal Bit rate sample rate of di...

Page 42: ...ressing MAIN near the top of the remote Note The Path Component keys do not transmit any commands to the AVM 30 or anywhere else They only determine where subsequent commands are sent For example if ZONE2 is selected followed by VOL then the volume changes in ZONE2 while MAIN and all other components remain unaffected 6 1 POWERING THE AVM 30 ON AND OFF Two separate keys are used to turn the AVM 30...

Page 43: ...ency can be entered as a four digit number For example to tune into 98 3 FM press and hold SELECT until the display shows blank 0 0 in the lower left corner then press 0 9 8 3 6 5 SLEEP TIMER Remote Control Only If you would like to go sleep while listening to a program or music the Sleep Timer will automatically turn the AVM 30 power off after a preselected time So when you find yourself falling ...

Page 44: ...ot be programmed in the DVD Path Component key 6 8 2 SEARCHING FOR A CODE If a code for your component is not listed in Appendix B you can try the following 1 Turn the component on e g the TV 2 Press the matching Path Component key e g TV 3 Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice 4 Press 9 9 1 5 Aim the remote towards the TV and alternate between pressing POWER and TV 6 Stop once the TV t...

Page 45: ...ed command it might be better to program the learned command in Layer2 This means that when a taught key is pressed the original command functions as always and the learned command is accessed by pressing LEARN before pressing the key In essence this is the reverse of the Layer1 method The learned commands are retained in the Path Component selection into which they were programmed For instance if...

Page 46: ...t while it receives a signal from the Source Remote One long blink appearing during this step indicates a learning failure which could mean Bad Capture try again Memory Full delete another command Unlearnable Code 6 Repeat steps 4a or 4b and 5 as often as desired up to the maximum limit of memory or 24 keys 7 Wait 10 seconds to exit the learning mode automatically Deleting a learned command from a...

Page 47: ...e path first and then enter the Setup Menu Front Panel Press and hold STATUS Setup for 3 seconds Remote Control Press and hold SUB LFE SETUP for 3 seconds 7 2 HOW TO NAVIGATE IN THE SETUP MENU Use the buttons to scroll through menus Press SELECT to choose a menu item Use the and buttons to change settings Press BACK to return to previous item or menu Example Enter the distance from your speakers t...

Page 48: ...24 Hr Press the button to go to a CURRENT TIME 12 00 AM Press SELECT 12 will be highlighted in red Use the Master Control Knob or the buttons to set the current hour Press the button 00 minutes will be highlighted Use the Master Control Knob or the buttons to set current minutes Press BACK to return to the menu line Press the button to go to b CURRENT DAY Sunday Use the buttons to set the current ...

Page 49: ...off until you turn it off manually when you re done for the day Note If the AVM 30 is already on Timer On settings are ignored to ensure that Source and Volume are not changed when you are already listening to a program Select Source This allows you to select the Source that will play when a Path is turned on by its Timer1 or Timer2 select any Source any preset FM AM station or Last Stn the tuner ...

Page 50: ... Press BACK to leave this submenu Note The Timer submenu setup procedure is the same for MAIN ZONE2 and ZONE3 Example 2 Change ZONE2 TIMER2 to come on Weekdays at 7 35 AM Enter the Setup section 7 1 Go to 1 SET TIME TIMERS and press SELECT Press the button until you reach f SET ZONE2 TIMERS Press SELECT The 1f SET ZONE2 TIMERS submenu will appear Press the button to reach TIMER 2 Off Use the butto...

Page 51: ...eflections When dipoles are selected as the SURROUND TYPE and or REAR TYPE their distance will automatically equal the greatest distance in menu 3 LISTENER POSITION see section 7 4 3 If you are using one Rear speaker set d REAR QTY TYPE to one speaker and use the Rear L output If your speaker system is 5 1 thus no Rear channels simply ignore the d REAR QTY TYPE setting Center EQ When a center chan...

Page 52: ... recommended only for the Music configuration when using full range speakers set to Large together with the subwoofer 2 Sub or 2 Super Select when using both Subwoofer outputs This adjusts the level of the subwoofer channel test noise to compensate for the additional subwoofer None Setting for Center Surrounds or Rears If CENTER is set to None center channel information is redirected to the L R Fr...

Page 53: ...es the crossover and sends a full range signal to the speaker If room acoustics cause cancellation in the crossover region sound can be improved by overlapping the Subwoofer setting with the settings of other speakers for instance setting L R FRONTS XOVER to 70 Hz while setting SUB LFE XOVER to 90 Hz On the other hand if there is a bass peak in the crossover region you can spread the settings such...

Page 54: ...re played If you re using a sound pressure level meter set it to Flat or C weighting Filter Depth This is the amount of center frequency cut or reduction in volume in the subwoofer channel Frequencies just above and just below the center frequency are also reduced but not as much Range is from 1 to 20 dB Filter Width This adjustment varies the range and sharpness of the filter For example if Filte...

Page 55: ... LEVEL in menu 2 and press SELECT to display The loudest part of movie soundtracks is usually the bass that comes from the LFE track The Bass Peak Level Manager looks ahead at the bass signal and reduces the chance that your speakers will overload by tailoring bass output to match their capabilities If your subwoofer already has its own built in limiter it may be best to leave Current Level at 0 d...

Page 56: ...0 2 m increments Note Speakers set to Dipole in menu 2 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION will automatically have their distance set to equal the greatest distance of any other speaker see section 7 4 2 L Rear to R Rear ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to the two surround and two rear speakers to provide an optimal surround sound experience Choose the setting that most closely ...

Page 57: ...master volume for the test noises and allows you reduce how much adjustment each channel will need based on how much output the Left Front channel has The setting depends on the sensitivity of your amplifier s and speakers Using the buttons adjust NOISE REF LEVEL so the SPL meter reads 75 dB Level Calibration Balances speaker levels to one another Since this setup calibrates all speaker levels for...

Page 58: ...Auto Test Sequence Enter the Setup section 7 1 Go to 4 SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION and press SELECT Use the buttons to set TEST SEQUENCE to Auto Press SELECT to start the automatic sequence As each speaker plays use the buttons to adjust its loudness relative to other speakers Once set the sequence will automatically advance to the next speaker for adjustment It will then continue to cycle speaker by ...

Page 59: ...N on and if you want the Paths that are set to Always plus MAIN to change Source together with the single push of a Source button in any of these Paths Always Copy is not recommended if you want all Paths to have independent Source selection in this case make sure that your source components are connected to both the Analog and Digital jacks see sections 4 2 1 and 4 2 2 For the following example h...

Page 60: ...ing occurs twice Anlg Dir Analog Direct not applicable to FM AM A D conversion and Digital Signal Processing are bypassed only leaving Volume surround mode level Balance and Mute functional Other than the subwoofer channel of the 6 Ch S E input there is no subwoofer output in Anlg Dir Auto The AVM 30 automatically switches between Digital and Analog DSP When it senses a digital bitstream the Digit...

Page 61: ...er is turned on Each type of program material has a separate setting Presets do not apply to Sources set to Anlg Dir To disable a preset set it to Last Used and make new Mode selection after exiting Setup For complete descriptions of surround modes and when to use them refer to section 5 8 Use the buttons to highlight one of the lines above in the menu then use the buttons to scroll through the se...

Page 62: ...ess SELECT Press the button until you reach b AUDIO IN Dig RCA DVD and press SELECT RCA DVD will be highlighted Use the buttons to change to TOS1 sound will now be heard Press BACK to leave the submenu and return to the main menu Example 3 Adjust TAPE Source Equalization Make sure TAPE source component is connected to Analog Inputs and playing Enter the Setup section 7 1 Go to 5 SOURCE SETUP PRESE...

Page 63: ... material Then as you switch through each highlighted Source you will hear that component play This lets you know that each component is connected to the AVM 30 and it also allows for easy comparative level adjustments of analog sources Remember adjusting input levels only functions with Sources set to Analog in menu 5 and the bar graph only works with Analog DSP setting Example Adjust TAPE Input ...

Page 64: ...ng level is set by the input level in menu 6 see sections 5 2 1 and 7 4 6 This is also the signal processing rate for MAIN Neo 6 does not function when 2 Ch Anlg DSP Fs is set to 88 2 kHz or 96 kHz therefore leave this set to 44 1 or 48 kHz unless a recording is being made and then use 48 88 2 or 96 kHz only if the equipment connected to DIGITAL1 and DIGITAL2 is capable of accepting those sampling...

Page 65: ...steps of 5 dB and for ZONE2 ZONE3 and HEADPHONE the range is from 70 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 1 25 dB steps To set a fixed output for ZONE2 or ZONE3 scroll MAX VOL past 10 0 dB to set LockOnVol and then set the desired fixed output level in ON VOL When the Path is on Lock is displayed beside the volume readout to indicate that its volume cannot be changed with the volume control Headphone Mutes Speakers...

Page 66: ...l Triggers When on Disabled all triggers remain off When on Enabled the trigger chart below is used to set conditions For custom installations RS 232 Ctrl uses external control over all triggers Set Trigger Highlighting b SET TRIGGER 1 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu in the example shown TRIGGER 1 activates whenever MAIN power is turned on Under each of the four Paths MAIN ZONE2 Z2 ZON...

Page 67: ...o turn the input off use the buttons to change the to a Do this through the Front Panel since Remote Control commands are ineffective once an IR sensor is turned off Note If the AVM 30 does not respond to Remote Control commands check the FRONT IR menu enter the Setup using the Front Panel buttons go to menu 9 TRIGGERS IR RS 232 followed by e SET IR INPUTS and make sure the FRONT IR settings are s...

Page 68: ...ay etc Choose from Bottom Mid or Top Main Z2 OS Color If the On Screen display of the Setup Menu appears unstable it could be that your monitor is not synchronizing to the blue factory default background color You can change the background color to one that your projector monitor can synchronize to black and magenta are also available Front Panel Brightness Simultaneously adjusts the intensity lev...

Page 69: ...re MAIN display information returns You can set Function Timeout between 1 and 15 seconds Example Set the position of the MAIN On Screen information to the middle of the monitor Enter the Setup section 7 1 Go to 10 DISPLAYS TIMEOUT and press SELECT Press the button until you reach c MAIN OS POS N Bottom Use the buttons to change to Middle When finished press to go to another menu item or Press BAC...

Page 70: ...ection 7 4 12 and will protect both USER and INSTALLER files from being changed by anyone who doesn t have the Password New saves will overwrite the previously saved file The AVM 30 will prompt you to confirm that you want to over write currently saved settings press BACK at this point to abort a save Restore or Reload Settings You may RESTORE USER SETTINGS INSTALLER SETTINGS or RELOAD FACTORY DEF...

Page 71: ...leave the submenu and return to the main menu Example 3 Reload Factory Defaults Note The current time and FM AM Tuner presets will be retained Surround mode level balance bass treble adjustments sections 5 6 and 5 7 and Modes section 5 8 will be reset to 0 0 dB Enter the Setup section 7 1 Go to 11 SAVE RESTORE SETTINGS and press SELECT Press the button until you reach e RELOAD FACTORY DEFAULTS Pre...

Page 72: ...T PASSWORDS and press SELECT Press the key to go to b SET USER PASSWORD Press SELECT You will be asked to enter a four digit number Use the 0 9 keys to do so If you are changing your Password you will be asked to enter your old Password first You will also be asked to confirm your new Password re enter your new Password When finished press to go to another menu item or Press BACK to leave the subm...

Page 73: ...ce 8 3 SOFTWARE UPDATING VIA YOUR COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET To update the Software through your computer you will need the following Access to the Internet Serial cable straight wired with one end DB9 male for the AVM 30 and the other DB9 female or DB25 female for your computer A similar looking null modem cable will not work Typically a cable length of up to 100 feet 33 meters will work for a lon...

Page 74: ...or during a power failure 8 Using the serial cable connect your computer to the AVM 30 via the RS 232 port on the rear panel Updating does not require moving the AVM 30 or disconnecting it from your system as long as you can connect your computer to the RS 232 port 9 Plug the AVM 30 s power cord back in and turn the rear panel switch on 10 Double click on AVM 30 Installer exe then click on Install...

Page 75: ...x Music MODE 5 7 Neo 6 MODE 5 8 Neo 6 THX Cinema For DTS sources THX 4 0 THX Off THX 4 1 THX Cinema THX 4 2 THX Ultra2 Cinema THX 4 3 THX MusicMode THX 4 4 Neo 6 THX Cinema THX 4 5 THX Games Mode THX 4 6 PLIIx Movie THX 4 7 PLIIx Movie THX Cinema THX 4 8 PLIIx Music THX 4 9 Dolby Digital EX THX 5 0 Neo 6 For DTS ES sources MODE 6 1 None MODE 6 2 DTS ES Matrix MODE 6 3 DTS ES THX Cinema MODE 6 4 PL...

Page 76: ...50 0030 0178 0019 MTC 0060 0030 0019 0056 Magnavox 0054 0030 0179 Majestic 0016 Marantz 0054 0030 Matsushita 0250 Megatron 0178 0145 Memorex 0154 0250 0463 0150 0178 0056 0016 Midland 0047 0017 0051 0039 0135 Minutz 0021 Mitsubishi 0093 0150 0178 0019 Motorola 0093 Multitech 0180 NAD 0156 0178 0166 NEC 0030 0019 0056 NTC 0092 Nikko 0030 0178 0092 Onwa 0180 Optimus 0154 0250 0166 Optonica 0093 0165...

Page 77: ...R Combos American High 0035 TV 0051 Brocksonic 0002 0294 Colt 0072 Curtis Mathis 0035 TV 0051 Daewoo 0278 Emerson 0002 0294 0479 Funai 0000 GE 0035 TV 0051 0060 TV 0047 0048 TV 0093 0240 Hitachi 0035 TV 0051 0000 HQ 0000 Lloyds 0000 MGA 0240 Magnavox 0081 TV 0054 0035 TV 0051 0000 Magnin 0240 Memorex 0037 0162 TV 0250 Mitsubishi 0048 TV 0093 Orion 0002 0294 0479 Panasonic 0035 TV 0051 0162 TV 0250...

Page 78: ...0 0291 Technics 0229 Victor 0273 Wards 0027 Yamaha 0097 0094 Stereo Tuners or Receivers ADC 0531 Adcom 0616 Aiwa 0158 0189 0121 0405 Akai 0224 Capetronic 0531 Carver 0189 0008 0042 0360 Casio 0195 Clarinette 0195 Curtis Mathes 0080 Denon 0004 Emerson 0424 Fisher 0042 0219 0360 Garrard 0463 0424 Harman Kardon 0110 0189 0891 JBL 0110 JVC 0074 Kenwood 0027 0186 0042 0077 Koss 0424 LXI 0181 Linn 0189 ...

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Page 80: ...LR Pin Configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Positive Pin 3 Negative DIGITAL AUDIO SECTION Analog to Digital Converters AKM AK5383 Analog to Digital Conversion S N Ratio at digital Rec output IEC A Filter 100 dB Processor Motorola 56367 at 150 MHz Digital to Analog Converters AKM AK4382 Crossover High Pass Slope Small Speaker Setting 12 dB octave 2nd order Low Pass Slope Subwoofer 24 dB octave 4th orde...

Page 81: ... BAL Direct Input 0 002 2 Ch S E Direct Inputs 0 003 Analog DSP Inputs at 24 48 0 003 Digital Inputs at 24 48 0 001 S N Ratio ref 2 0 Vrms IEC A Filter 6 Ch S E Direct Input 107 dB 2 Ch Direct Inputs 106 dB Analog DSP Inputs at 24 48 100 dB Digital Inputs at 24 96 104 dB ZONE2 and ZONE3 Paths Frequency Response and Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0 1 dB 3 Hz to 140 kHz 0 3 dB THD N at Rated Input Outp...

Page 82: ...out AVM 30 side Pin 2 Tx Pin 3 Rx Pin 5 Ground Baud rate 1200 to 115200 Configuration 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bits flow control RTS CTS NONE Trigger Outputs Polarity tip positive sleeve negative Max Current at 12 VDC 50 mA Triggers 1 2 200 mA Trigger 3 Sequential Delay 250 ms POWER REQUIREMENTS Supply Voltage 105 to 130 V 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 140 W DIMENSIONS Height 5 7 8 inche...

Page 83: ...sibility for any damage occurring to a product that is shipped in any type of carton and packing material other than the original carton and packing material To receive service under warranty an accompanying copy of the original sales receipt is required Product repaired under warranty will be returned with shipping and insurance prepaid by Anthem Electronics within Canada and USA only All other r...

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