Lexicon RV-5, User Manual

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Getting Started
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ABOUT THE RV-5
Thank you for purchasing the RV-5 Receiver, an 8-channel audio
and video control center with independent zone monitoring that
provides control of audio and video source selection in three zones
at the same time. The RV-5 includes eight configurable inputs, each
of which can be assigned to its built-in tuner, eight digital audio,
eight analog audio, phono, five composite video, five S-Video or
three component video input connectors. The analog connectors
can be configured for up to two 5.1-channel sources.
The RV-5 features an integrated 7-channel power amplifier that is
designed to achieve high levels of power and performance.
Equipped with a toroidal power transformer, the amplifier also
provides thermal and DC protection.
The RV-5 AM/FM stereo radio tuner features four tuning regions,
allows for the automatic or manual storing of up to 40 preset
stations, can receive elements of the Radio Data System (RDS)
broadcasts, and is fully configurable for ease of operation. The RV-5
also includes a phono input.
Inside and out, the RV-5 is designed for possible future develop-
ments. The rear panel houses one RS-232 connector capable of
performing configuration downloads and flash memory software
upgrades, and another capable of supporting future developments.
The rear panel also includes one removable access panel to accom-
modate connectors for emerging technologies.
More than just an audio and video control center, the RV-5 features
the latest version of Lexicon’s critically acclaimed Logic 7
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decoding, which creates 7.1-channel output from stereo, and
5.1-and 6.1-channel sources. Unlike other decoders, Logic 7 is
compatible with all input sources and requires no special encoding.
Because the improvement it provides is clearly audible, Logic 7
decoding is widely regarded as the finest available. A Logic
7-encoded downmix of multichannel source material is available
when using the Headphone listening mode. If a stereo source is
present, the HEADPHONE L7 listening mode processes it using
LOGIC7, then uses Head Related Transfer Functions to create a
headphone output that introduces a subtle sense of surround
sound, while preserving the original stereo image.
In addition to Logic 7, the RV-5 offers Dolby Digital Surround EX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS 96/24, DTS neo:6, and
DTS-ES.
The RV-5 is one of the most advanced audio and video control
centers available. High-precision 24-bit/96kHz A/D converters can
be used to convert stereo analog audio input signals to digital
signals, allowing the RV-5 to provide the benefits of precise digital
signal processing without sacrificing signal integrity. 24-bit/192kHZ
D/A converters are available for all output channels. Alternatively,
5.1-channel and stereo analog signals can bypass A/D conversion
and internal processing, following a pure signal path directly to the
output connectors.
Digital audio input signals are processed through a two-stage phase
lock loop for extremely low intrinsic jitter and high rejection.
Lexicon’s proprietary auto azimuth technology corrects timing and
level imbalances in stereo sources, ensuring exceptionally accurate
playback of surround-encoded sources. A digital audio pass-
through output is available for recording digital signals with a CD
recorder or a similar component.
Complementing its audio performance, the RV-5 features
broadcast-quality video switchers. An ultrawide-bandwidth
component video switcher accepts analog component or RGB
video signals, while a composite and S-Video switcher accepts high-