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PERFORMANCE

AV1
DIGITAL SURROUND
PROCESSOR/CONTROLLER

USER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Performance AV1

Page 1: ...PERFORMANCE AV1 DIGITAL SURROUND PROCESSOR CONTROLLER USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...rd or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Refer to the ma...

Page 3: ...2 056 European Patent No 0323830 Other U S and foreign patents pending Lucasfilm is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Used under authorization DTS DTS ES Ne...

Page 4: ...ath Calls attention to a procedure practice condi tion or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the product Calls attention to...

Page 5: ...ture DEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 1 Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur sp teren Benutzung auf 2 Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Ger t 3 Betreiben Sie das Ger t imme...

Page 6: ...o importantes en los documentos que acompa an el producto FRAN AIS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES LA S CURIT 1 Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y r f rer ult rieurement 2 Suivez toutes...

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Page 10: ...tos Informe inmediatamente de cual quier desperfecto al transportista informe de cualquier problema de funcionamiento del equipo a su distribuidor Contenu de L emballage et Inspection Apr s avoir ouve...

Page 11: ...ntrol Battery Installation 1 5 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview 2 2 Rear Panel Overview 2 4 Remote Control Overview 2 6 Operation Considerations 2 6 Menu Navigation 2 6 Main Menu 2 6 Menu Item Sel...

Page 12: ...nd Buttons 5 3 Mode Family Selection Buttons 5 3 Listening Mode Descriptions 5 4 Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions 5 29 Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting 6 2 Routine Maintena...

Page 13: ...1 Getting Started About the AV1 1 2 Highlights 1 3 Product Registration 1 4 Installation Considerations 1 4 Remote Control Battery Installation 1 5...

Page 14: ...ES THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding THX Ultra2 certification guarantees that the AV1 meets the highest THX specifications With four floating point SHARC digital signal processing DSP engines t...

Page 15: ...IGHTS Eight channels Eight configurable inputs Four S PDIF coaxial and four S PDIF optical Toslink digital audio input connectors 24 bit 192kHz D A converters for all audio channels Two 5 1 channel an...

Page 16: ...AV1 to high temperatures humidity steam smoke dampness or excessive dust Avoid installing the AV1 near radiators and other heat producing appliances DO NOT install the AV1 near unshielded TV or FM an...

Page 17: ...ng the AV1 When this occurs replace the batteries Normal operation will resume when new batteries are installed To replace the remote control batteries 1 Locate the battery compartment on the back of...

Page 18: ...Getting Started JBL Performance 1 6...

Page 19: ...erview 2 6 Operation Considerations 2 6 Menu Navigation 2 6 Main Menu 2 6 Menu Item Selection 2 7 Command Bank Activation 2 9 Command Matrix 2 10 Two line Status 2 14 Status Menus 2 14 Status Menu Des...

Page 20: ...When in standby mode pressing the Standby button activates the AV1 When standby mode is deactivated pressing the Standby but ton activates standby mode and deactivates the AV1 The red standby button...

Page 21: ...croll to the previous and next available lis tening mode Scrolling occurs in the order shown in the MODE ADJUST menu Press the Mode button to scroll upward through available listening modes Press the...

Page 22: ...andby mode When the AV1 is powered off standby mode is not available 2 AC INPUT CONNECTOR Provides power to the AV1 through the supplied power cord 3 wire 10 amp IEC 320 3 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTO...

Page 23: ...t connectors are available when a compo nent composite or S video source is present 8 IR IN CONNECTOR Accepts input of IR signals from infrared distribution equipment One 3 5mm jack that accepts a ste...

Page 24: ...fluorescent light shines on the IR receiver For optimal performance position the remote control at a 30 degree angle no more than 17 feet 5m from the AV1 Placing the AV1 inside a smoked glass cabinet...

Page 25: ...nd in most cases open the previous menu Subse quent presses continue to close the current menu and open the previous menu until the MAIN MENU is closed When the MAIN MENU is closed the menu structure...

Page 26: ...RIZONTAL BAR GRAPHS Selecting some menu parameters opens a horizontal bar graph The bar graph indicates the position the current parameter setting falls within the entire parameter range The setting a...

Page 27: ...ommand bank Pressing and holding the remote control S2 button activates the Shift 2 command bank The S1 and S2 buttons themselves do not send commands to the AV1 When pressed and held these buttons ac...

Page 28: ...u BACKGROUND parameter between ON and OFF Deactivates the trigger out put connector 1 when the connector is config ured for remote operation Sets the AUDIO CON TROLS menu BASS TREBLE and TILT EQ param...

Page 29: ...LS menu BALANCE parameter right Reserved for possible future expansion 12 Activates the remote control backlight making remote control buttons more visible in the dark 13 Scroll to the previous and th...

Page 30: ...ble future expansion Selects the VCR input Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to ON Reserved for possible future expansion Selects the TV input Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BASS para...

Page 31: ...mily Selects the L7 MUSIC SURR listening mode Selects the NIGHT CLUB listening mode Selects the LOGIC7 TV mode family Selects the MONO LOGIC listening mode for 2 channel input sources and the 5 1 MONO...

Page 32: ...CREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter controlls the length of time the two line status appears in the on screen display The ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu POSITION parameter controls the posi tion of the two li...

Page 33: ...ters 5 Press the Stat button or the Menu arrow to close the STA TUS menu If the second page of the STATUS menu opens press the Stat button or the Menu arrow again to close the STATUS menu Note STATUS...

Page 34: ...rameter Possible Settings INPUT The selected input MODE The activated listening mode CHANNELS 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 1 2 0 1 0 BIT RATE 32 to 640kbps EX ENCODING MATRIX NONE SAMPLE RATE 48kHz 2 0 ENCODIN...

Page 35: ...2 channel analog input sources when the ADVANCED menu 2 CH ANLG BYP parameter is set to ON See Status Menu Parameter Descriptions on page 3 18 for detailed information Parameter Possible Settings INP...

Page 36: ...ossible settings for Dolby Digital sources range from 32 to 640 kbps Possible settings for DTS ES sources range from 754 to 1509 7kbps CENTER MIX LVL 3 0dB 4 5dB 6 0dB Indicates the relative level of...

Page 37: ...ound EX is detected When the parameter setting is NONE a standard 5 1 channel Dolby Digital source recorded without Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding is detected The AV1 cannot automatically detect D...

Page 38: ...rs indicate digital audio input levels when a digital audio source is present Different combinations of level meters appear on each STATUS menu depending on the source that is present The SB level met...

Page 39: ...uring Advanced Settings 3 17 Speaker Setup 3 24 Custom Speaker Setups 3 24 Thx Speaker Setups 3 33 Measuring Speaker Distances 3 35 Calibrating Output Levels 3 37 Speaker Level Adjust 3 40 Rear Panel...

Page 40: ...onnec tors See Rear Panel Config on page 3 43 for more information DISPLAYS Opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu which can be used to customize the on screen and front panel displays restore audio video syn c...

Page 41: ...O IN COMPONENT IN 2 CH ADVANCED D DVD1 COAX 1 NONE AUTO S VIDEO 1 1 FILM 5 1 FILM FILM ANLG IN LVL VCR INPUT SETUP NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 CH ADVANCED D VCR NONE ANALOG 2 AUT...

Page 42: ...the first character space when the last character space is passed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the desired input name 5 When the desired input name has been entered press the arrow to close the EDI...

Page 43: ...ens press the remote control and arrows to highlight the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option 3 When the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option is highlighted press the arrow to select this option The message PRESS MENU...

Page 44: ...for the selected input These parameters are highlighted on the INPUT SETUP menu shown above MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS...

Page 45: ...automatically set the ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT parame ter to ANALOG See CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS on page 3 17 for more information A digital audio input connector must be assigned when no ana l...

Page 46: ...d Please note the following When no analog audio input connector is assigned the AV1 will automatically set the ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL An analog audio input connector must be...

Page 47: ...nput levels When set to ON the AV1 automatically monitors and opti mizes input levels When the input signal is too high the AV1 quickly decreases input levels to avoid overload When the input signal i...

Page 48: ...cates the amount of automatic input level adjustment When the AUTO parameter is OFF the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of manual input level adjustment In other words the AUTO GAIN parameter...

Page 49: ...NONE Opens the VIDEO IN menu which assigns a composite or S video input connector for the selected input The AV1 has eight config urable inputs each of which can be assigned to any of its five com pos...

Page 50: ...input connectors Note Composite video output connectors are available when a composite source is present DVD1 COMPONENT COMPOSITE 1 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REA...

Page 51: ...y activates the 5 1 L7 FILM listening mode If the DVD1 input is selected and a DTS ES source is present the AV1 activates the DTS ES L7 FILM listening mode If the CD input is selected and a 2 channel...

Page 52: ...V1 will automatically activate a DTS Neo 6 listening mode if a DTS Neo 6 listening mode was activated the last time a 2 channel source was present However the DTS Neo 6 listening modes cannot be selec...

Page 53: ...ning mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a Dolby Dig ital source was present However the 5 1 THX MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for Dolby D...

Page 54: ...to USE LAST The AV1 will automatically activate the DTS THX MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a DTS ES source was present However the DTS THX MUSIC listening mode...

Page 55: ...2 CH ADVANCED D DVD1 COAX 1 NONE AUTO S VIDEO 1 1 FILM 5 1 FILM FILM ANLG IN LVL INPUTS SETUP DVD1 ADVANCED DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT 2 CH ANLG BYP S VIDEO 16 9 S VIDEO OSD 4 3 COMPONENT OSD DIGITAL...

Page 56: ...select the assigned analog audio input connector when a valid digital audio input source is present Some DVD and CD players output digital signals data when the player is paused or stopped or when th...

Page 57: ...eter to ANALOG when the DIGITAL IN parameter is set to NONE The AV1 sends the assigned analog audio input connector to the audio output con nectors The AV1 ignores the assigned digi tal audio input co...

Page 58: ...ternal processing before passing to the audio output connectors Note Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the remote control 2 CH button toggles the 2 CH ANLG BYP parameter...

Page 59: ...video switcher preventing compatible display devices from automatically switching between anamorphic and non anamorphic display modes MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS...

Page 60: ...escreen is almost twice as wide as it is high Note The on screen display appears horizontally stretched across the display device screen when all of the following conditions are present The S VIDEO OS...

Page 61: ...ine status Note When the ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu BACKGROUND parameter is OFF the display device using the component video output connector will not show the on screen display MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDI...

Page 62: ...n of THX 80Hz all crossover points activate a 24dB per octave filter The graphs on the next page indicate the fre quency response of these crossover points The THX 80Hz crossover point activates a 12d...

Page 63: ...High pass Filter Low pass Filter High pass filters attenuate low frequencies at 24dB per octave The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting From left to rig...

Page 64: ...OLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION C R SR RR L SL RL M SUB 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 40Hz 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz FRONT L R SPEAKERS FULL 30 Hz 40 Hz 5...

Page 65: ...R parameter is set to NONE center channel signals will not be redirected if the 5 1a BYPASS listening mode is activated To redi rect center channel signals configure the speaker setup with the associ...

Page 66: ...REAR L R parameter is also set to NONE the AV1 redirects surround channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Note When the SIDE L R parameter is set to NONE Dolby Digital Surroun...

Page 67: ...AV1 redirects surround channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Note When the REAR L R parameter is set to NONE Dolby Digital Surround EX THX Ultra2 THX Surround EX and DTS ES...

Page 68: ...oofer signals will not be redirected if the 5 1a BYPASS listening mode is activated Use the associated DVD A SACD player to configure the speaker setup to redirect subwoofer signals MAIN MENU MODE ADJ...

Page 69: ...setting is N A the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is OFF and boundary gain compensation cannot be adjusted Note BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is caused by the proxim ity of the speakers to...

Page 70: ...processing is only available when both side and rear speakers are present When the remote control 7 5 button is used to toggle between 7 and 5 channel playback ASA processing is not available during 5...

Page 71: ...uired to activate THX listening modes SPEAKERS SETUP THX SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKER...

Page 72: ...arameters are identical to the CUSTOM SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC and ASA parameters When one of these parameter settings is adjusted on one menu it is automatically adjusted on the other menu at th...

Page 73: ...sest available setting MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DIS...

Page 74: ...easures speaker distances When set to FEET the AV1 measures speaker dis tances in feet When set to METERS the AV1 measures speaker dis tances in meters When the UNITS parameter setting is toggled the...

Page 75: ...Place the SPL meter at the approximate spot where the listener s head will be during listening INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown above which indicates that the internal noise...

Page 76: ...more information To manually adjust output levels while the internal noise test is conducted 1 Set the SPL meter to C weighting and SLOW response 2 Press the remote control and arrows to highlight th...

Page 77: ...mode menu Custom settings will be restored after the external noise test is complete These listening mode names differ depending on the source the speaker co figuration and certain parameter settings...

Page 78: ...s for the speakers connected to the audio out put connectors labeled Rear L R SUBWOOFER 18 0dB to 12 0dB Sets the output level for the subwoofer connected to the audio out put connector labeled Subwoo...

Page 79: ...ion noise signal to set the limiter When OFF the AV1 deactivates the internal calibration noise test signal An external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc is required to generate a n...

Page 80: ...U MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION C R S...

Page 81: ...annel connectors are reassigned to the corresponding stereo connectors 5 ST 1 5 1 ANLG Configures the analog audio input connectors as five stereo and one 5 1 channel connectors When the analog audio...

Page 82: ...configured as stereo connectors The connectors labeled 3 4 and 5 are configured as a 5 1 channel connector and the connectors labeled 6 7 and 8 are configured as a 5 1 channel connector These connect...

Page 83: ...elay to compensate for the video signal delay DISPLAYS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS DISPLAY SE...

Page 84: ...haracter space Press the Menu arrow to return to the previous character space The cursor automatically wraps to the first character space when the last character space is passed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3...

Page 85: ...When the ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to ALWAYS OFF the on screen display immediately disappears Press the remote control OSD button or use the front panel display as a guide to res...

Page 86: ...play device Note The FORMAT parameter affects the composite and S video output connec tors It does not affect the component video output connector MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPU...

Page 87: ...ay indicating the last command bank from which the AV1 received a command When OFF no command bank indicator appears in the on screen display A 1 appears when a command from the Shift 1 command bank w...

Page 88: ...SECONDS BRIGHTNESS 100 75 50 25 Controls the brightness of front panel display characters When a setting is selected front panel display illumination automatically adjusts to the selected brightness D...

Page 89: ...te control Mute button is pressed When set to FULL volume level will be fully attenuated whenever the front panel or remote control Mute button is pressed Otherwise the volume level will be attenuated...

Page 90: ...g the OSD button activates the connector Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the Blue button deactivates the connector The AV1 ignores all other TRIGGER SETUP menu paramete...

Page 91: ...to OFF TRIGGER SETUP PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETERS MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS ON OFF TRIGGER SETUP...

Page 92: ...to LOCKED these settings cannot be adjusted When set to UNLOCKED these settings can be adjusted SETUP LOCKED UNLOCKED Controls SETUP menu branch settings When set to LOCKED these settings cannot be ad...

Page 93: ...4 Audio Controls Audio Controls 4 2...

Page 94: ...plied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center and Subwoofer The graph shown on the left of the next page illustrates the fre quency response of BASS parameter settings TREBLE 6 0dB to...

Page 95: ...The BASS parameter controls the amount of low frequency boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center and Subwoofer The TREBLE parameter controls the amount of boost or...

Page 96: ...hat is automatically applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center and Subwoofer When set to ON loudness compensation is auto matically applied based on volume level As volume level...

Page 97: ...rameter controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center and Subwoofer The LOUDNESS parameter controls the amount of low frequency boost that is...

Page 98: ...essing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the FP button centers the BALANCE and FADER parameters MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS BASS TREBLE TILT EQ LOUDN...

Page 99: ...5 Mode Adjust Mode Adjust 5 2 Listening Mode Activation 5 2 Listening Mode Descriptions 5 4 Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions 5 29...

Page 100: ...available for 2 channel Dolby Digital DTS ES and analog input sources The AV1 allows listening mode selection for all sources In some cases the AV1 automatically activates a listening mode in respons...

Page 101: ...he selected listening mode appears in the bottom left corner of the two line status MODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS The remote control mode family selection buttons can be used to activate the LOGIC7 Fi...

Page 102: ...ack of 2 channel stereo or matrix encoded broadcast sources Recommended for 2 channel broadcast sources See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions Opt...

Page 103: ...or classical music sources which are often recorded in real spaces with added reverb to enhance the ste reo mix See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descript...

Page 104: ...or Dolby Surround encoded film sources See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions PLII MUSIC Similar to the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode Designed f...

Page 105: ...en them Recommended for home theaters with THX certified speaker setups See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions PRO LOGIC Designed for playback of...

Page 106: ...ther sound movements between them Recommended for home theaters with THX certified speaker setups See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions CIN Desig...

Page 107: ...1 will not automatically activate the DTS Neo 6 lis tening modes unless a 44 1kHz or 48kHz PCM digital source is present The DTS Neo 6 listening modes are not available with 88 2kHz or 96kHz Dolby Dig...

Page 108: ...reflections to the front side and rear channels Unlike other room simulation listening modes this mode uses a proprietary reverb algorithm that is relied upon by a major ity of recording engineers to...

Page 109: ...size such as cathedrals Unlike other room simulation listening modes this mode uses a proprietary reverb algorithm that is relied upon by a major ity of recording engineers to add ambience to recordi...

Page 110: ...e Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode 1 Remove all obstructions between the speakers and the primary liste...

Page 111: ...of the calibration source signal When set to RIGHT the sound is perceived to come from the right of the primary listening position When set to LEFT the sound is perceived to come from the left of the...

Page 112: ...bout the LISTENER POS parameter range Note The LISTENER POS parameter range might extend past the location of the front left and right speakers PARTY Designed for playback of stereo sources Sends ster...

Page 113: ...els See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions MONO Designed for playback of mono sources Sends mono sources to the center channel See Listening Mode...

Page 114: ...tai lored for broadcast sources Designed for playback of 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded broadcast source Recommended for 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded broad cast sources See Listening Mode Menu...

Page 115: ...ayed back in home theaters without re equalization Applies THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differences between the front and surround channels which results in smoother sound movements between...

Page 116: ...decoding is engaged The THX SurEX listening mode is available when THX Sur round EX decoding is engaged The THX listening mode is available when neither THX Ultra2 nor Surround EX decoding is engaged...

Page 117: ...with mixed results Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source the EX DECODING parameter setting and the speaker setup The table on the next page indicates the co...

Page 118: ...g and the speaker setup The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged The DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX...

Page 119: ...the per ceived width and sense of envelopment of the listening space See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions Note When a 1 0 Dolby Digital input s...

Page 120: ...29 for detailed descriptions 5 1 MONO Designed for playback of Dolby Digital encoded mono sources Sends a mono signal to the center channel See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on pag...

Page 121: ...g mode names differ depending on the encoding present in the input source the ES DECODING parameter Setting and the speaker setup DTS ES listening modes are available when DTS ES decod ing is engaged...

Page 122: ...of 5 1 and 6 1 channel DTS ES music sources Based on the DTS ES L7 FILM listening mode but specifi cally tailored for music sources Recommended for 5 1 and 6 1 channel DTS ES music sources See Listeni...

Page 123: ...en the DTS THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3 37 for more information When the DTS T...

Page 124: ...when THX Ultra2 decoding is engaged The DTS ES THX listening mode is available when DTS ES decoding is engaged The DTS THX ULTRA2 and DTS ES THX listening modes cannot be activated unless side and re...

Page 125: ...annel LOGIC7 encoded output signals Sends downmixed 5 1 or 6 1 channel DTS ES input signals to the front speakers and subwoofer Recommended for recording purposes See Listening Mode Menu Option Parame...

Page 126: ...ee Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions Note Speaker crossover settings speaker distances and audio tone controls are not available when the 5 1a BY...

Page 127: ...hen set to OFF the accuracy of the selected lis tening mode varies among sources It is recommended that you set this parameter to ON for film and broadcast sources and to OFF for music sources BASS CO...

Page 128: ...wnmixing Set this parameter to 0dB for film sources and 5dB for music sources CNTR DLY SAMPLES 127 to 127 Controls the relative time offset of the center channel Set this parameter to 0 unless the cen...

Page 129: ...ss the Menu arrow to close the CUSTOM menu and return to the listening mode menu DIMENSION FRONT NEUTRAL REAR Controls the relative balance of the sound field which can be useful with certain recordin...

Page 130: ...g in non flagged 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sources A non flagged source does not include information in the input signal that identifies Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listeni...

Page 131: ...s and increase decay time LOW FREQ WIDTH 25dB to 25dB Applies low frequency spatial correction to the input signal This correction is applied to uncorrelated input signals below 60Hz MASTER LEVEL 5dB...

Page 132: ...by delaying the arrival time of rear speaker signals It is recommended that you increase the setting when using side and rear speakers that are located close together or when a greater sense of depth...

Page 133: ...REAR Side L R and Rear L R output levels are not attenuated preserving the intended balance of the sound field SOURCE RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT See PANORAMA CALIBRATION on page 5 12 for more information S...

Page 134: ...THX Surround EX encoding is detected The AV1 cannot automatically detect THX Surround EX encoding in non flagged 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sources A non flagged source does not include information in...

Page 135: ...6 Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting 6 2 Routine Maintenance 6 3 Restoring Factory default Settings 6 4...

Page 136: ...ear on the on screen and front panel displays when audio has been muted To deactivate mute press the front panel or remote control Mute button or use the front panel volume knob or the remote control...

Page 137: ...Wait 10 seconds Then set the rear panel power switch to the c on position 2 Document all user defined settings on the installation work sheet that begins on page A 14 Then follow the instructions on...

Page 138: ...l Mute button until the FACTORY SETTINGS menu shown below opens on the on screen and front panel displays The Mute button must be pressed within 2 seconds of activat ing the AV1 If the message MUTE ON...

Page 139: ...A Appendix Specifications A 2 Declaration of Conformity A 4 Menu Tree A 5 Installation Worksheet A 14...

Page 140: ...0 05dB 0 1dB 0 5dB at 40kHz reference 1kHz THD Noise Below 0 008 at 1kHz maximum output level Dynamic Range 108dB minimum 22kHz bandwidth Signal to Noise Ratio 108dB minimum 22kHz bandwidth Input Sens...

Page 141: ...uirements 90 250 VAC 50 60Hz 60W universal line input detach able power cord AV1 Dimensions Weight Height with feet 3 81 inches 97mm Width 17 3 inches 440mm Depth 14 85 inches 377mm Weight 17lbs 7 6kg...

Page 142: ...3 2 2000 EN61000 3 3 2000 and EN60065 1998 Manufacturer Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive s and Standard s specified...

Page 143: ...NTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX REAR PANEL CONFIG VOLUME CONTROL SETUP POWER ON MUTE LEVEL 30dB 30dB LAST LVL 80 to 6dB LOCK OPTIONS MODES AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKE...

Page 144: ...OG IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 CH ADVANCED D SAT OPTICAL 1 ANALOG 1 AUTO S VIDEO 3 3 TV 5 1 TV FILM ANLG IN LVL CD INPUT SETUP NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN ADVANCED CD COAX 3 NONE AU...

Page 145: ...C PRO LOGIC PL NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PARTY 2 CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO USE LAST DVD1 D MODE FILM TV MUSIC Sur EX DIGITAL EX 5 1 2 CHANNEL 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 MONO LO...

Page 146: ...T TOGETHER CLOSE APART ON OFF ON OFF THX SETUP FRONT L R CENTER SIDE L R REAR L R SUBWOOFER ULTRA2 SUB BGC ASA 40 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 40 Hz OFF N A APART THX SPEAKER SETUP CAUTION PRESSING THE BUTTON...

Page 147: ...L RL M SUB 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 40Hz 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz ON OFF ON OFF LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER 18 to 12dB 75 to 120dB MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROL...

Page 148: ...OFFSET OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM 5 SPKR ENHANCE 0 0dB NEUTRAL ON FRONT STEERING MUSIC OFF 7 0kHz 15ms MUSIC SURR VOCAL ENHANCE SOUND STAGE BASS ENHANCE SURR ROLLOFF REAR DLY OFFSET OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM 5...

Page 149: ...NEL CENTER MIX CNTR DLY SAMPLES COMPRESSION MASTER LEVEL 0dB 0 SURROUND MIX 0dB LFE MIX SUB LEVEL CUSTOM 0dB OFF 0 0dB 0dB DIGITAL EX DECODING LFE MIX CUSTOM OUTPUT LEVELS AUTO 0 0dB COMPRESSION OFF M...

Page 150: ...TOM CUSTOM CUSTOM VS PRESET RESET MODE ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF BINAURL MONO STEREO DIMENSION FRONT REAT NEUTRAL EX DECODING AUTO ON OFF COMPRESSION AUTO ON OFF DECODING AUTO ON OFF SIZE ROLLOFF RE...

Page 151: ...IX LVL SURR MIX LVL FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT RESTORE DEFAULTS FACTORY SETTINGS HAVE BEEN RESTORED PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART Activating the AV1 while pressing and holding the front panel or remote control...

Page 152: ...A 14 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 CH D ADVANCED INPUT SELECTION 2 CH ANLG BYP S VIDEO 16 9 S VIDE...

Page 153: ...NCES LEVELS CALIBRATION FRONT LEFT RIGHT THX 80hZ CENTER THX 80hZ SIDE LEFT RIGHT THX 80hZ REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER THX 80hZ THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC ASA UNITS CAL NOISE LIMITER LIMIT ADJ REAR PANEL CONFIG...

Page 154: ...DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER PHONO L7 FILM L7 TV L7 MUSIC L7 MUSIC SURR DOLBY PLII THX DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLII MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL THX DTS Neo 6 CIN DTS Neo 6 THX DTS Neo 6 MUSIC NIGHTCLUB...

Page 155: ...s 2 5 AUTO AZIMUTH parameter 5 29 AUTO GAIN parameter 3 10 AUTO IN parameter 3 19 AUTO parameter 3 9 AUX button 2 12 B BACKGROUND parameter 3 49 BALANCE parameter 4 6 BASS CONTENT parameter 5 29 BASS...

Page 156: ...er 3 25 horizontal bar graph 2 8 I INPUT BALANCE parameter 5 32 input connectors 2 5 INPUT NAME menu 3 4 INPUT parameter 2 19 INPUT SELECT parameter 3 18 input selection buttons 2 3 INPUT SETUP menu 3...

Page 157: ...ory default settings 6 4 ROLLOFF parameter 5 35 RS 232 connectors 2 5 S S1 DOLBY 2 14 S1 DTS 2 14 S1 THX 2 14 S1 button 2 9 2 10 S2 button 2 9 2 10 safety instructions 1 v SAMPLE RATE parameter 2 19 S...

Page 158: ...rameter 3 36 USE LAST setting 3 14 V VCR button 2 12 VIDEO IN parameter 3 11 video input connectors 2 5 video output connectors 2 5 VOCAL ENHANCE parameter 5 36 Vol button 2 11 VOLUME CONTROL SETUP me...

Page 159: ...ntry other than the USA it is necessary to return the product to the dis tributor or selling location in the same country Either way you ll need to present the original bill to establish the date of p...

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