Anthem
™
AVM 20 v2.1 Software Upgrade
Software version v2.1 is an extensive redesign of the AVM 20 operating system that adds a number of very useful
features. Refinements in digital signal processing have also yielded further sonic improvements resulting in even
greater overall clarity, detail and imaging precision.
Input / Output Changes
• Auto-Digital Input Sensing by Source
7.4.5
Goes to digital input first, if no signal is present then automatically switches to analog input.
• Multiple Component-Input Assignment
7.4.5
Component inputs can be assigned to any source, including multiple sources.
• Multiple Digital-Input Assignment
7.4.5
Digital inputs (RCA, TOS, AES/EBU) can be assigned to any source, including multiple sources.
• 6-Ch Surround/Rear Reverse Output Option
7.4.7
• Duplicate Surround/Rear Output Option
7.4.7
• Digital Output Dithered
whenever A to D is set to 16 bit.
7.4.7
Setup Menu Additions and Changes
• Separate Cinema and Music Speaker Configurations
, assignable to each source.
7.4.2
• Auto-LFE Option
determines Cinema/Music speaker configuration based on presence of LFE.
7.4.5
• Room Resonance Filter
to remove primary in-room bass standing-wave.
7.4.2
• LFE Crossover Bypass
recovers LFE information above subwoofer crossover setting.
7.4.2
• Source Presets
allow user definable mode presets for each source.
7.4.5
• Source Setup
defines operation parameters in one submenu for each source.
7.4.5
• Adjustable Mute Level
allows different mute level settings or silent.
7.4.8
Operational Changes
• FM and AM Preset Banks
only scan through their respective presets.
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• Stereo / High Blend / Mono
setting is memorized individually to each FM preset.
5.4.2
• Unused FM/AM Presets
are skipped when tuned to 87.5(FM) and 530(AM).
5.4.2
• Individual Speaker Levels
are memorized by Mode.
5.6
• Super Subwoofer
modified so LFE goes to subwoofer only.
7.4.2
• Dynamics Reset to Normal
whenever Main Power is turned Off/On.
5.8.10
• PLII-Movie:Auto/Off
allows ProLogic II-Movie to be automatically engaged or overridden
5.8.2
for Dolby Digital-2.0 program material that contains the ProLogic flag.
• Direct Access Codes
for modes, adjustments, and tuner banks.
6.9
Appendix A
• Audio Group Delay
direct access allows for visual audio delay alignment.
6.7 (7.4.5)
• Factory Default 2-Ch Mode
set to AnthemLogic-Cinema for all video sources (plus AUX) and
5.8.1
AnthemLogic-Music for all audio sources.
• Remote Control Volume Speed
increased for more responsive operation.
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• Dashes in Hour Column
of timers menu allows a specific timer to be skipped.
7.4.1
• Bit Rate / Sample Rate Status Indicator
(in status cycle). Displays PCM, Dolby Digital and
5.10
DTS sample rates as applicable.
Custom Installation
• Fixed Output Option
for Z2 and Z3
7.4.8
• New v2.1 Serial Command List
(available on Custom section of website) includes many
additional new commands relevant to mode preset/selection.
• Front Panel Buttons Lockout
(for most buttons) enabled through serial command.
Serial Command List
• Serial Feedback
for serial discrete volume command.
Serial Command List
• TATU, TATD, TFTU, TFTD
serial commands to allow FM/AM tuning up/down without
Serial Command List
addressing a specific frequency.
See Owners
Manual Section
