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3 DISC NAVIGATION
MP3 discs are CD-ROMs with directory structures to navigate. When an MP3 disc is loaded,
the video output displays the Boston logo with an On-Screen Display specifically designed for
MP3 navigation.
For each folder (the top level directory of the CD counts as the initial folder), the names of each
file and folder are listed. Folders are further denoted with a folder icon. As with the regular Setup
Menu, you navigate up and down using the appropriate Navigation buttons on the Remote Control.
If there are more files and folders to be displayed than will fit on the screen (8 lines), the menu
scrolls in the same manner as the second level on the Setup Menu.
When the user presses “select” on a file, or presses “play” while a file is highlighted, that file will
begin play.
When you press “select” or “right” on a folder, the current list is replaced with a list containing the
files and folders in this new location. When at a level “below” the top level folder, you may press
“left” to navigate out of the menu and up the hierarchy.
As with the Setup Menu, the MP3 navigation menu fades in and out. If you transition between the
MP3 menu and the Setup Menu, the old menu fades out and the new menu fades in.
CUSTOMIZING SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
The speaker cables have a unique connector at each end. The connectors can be removed to
shorten the supplied speaker cables or to replace them with longer wires.
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Note : If you intend to locate speaker wiring inside the walls or ceiling, you must replace the supplied wire with
CL2-rated cable to maintain compliance with local building codes. You can locate the subwoofer connection cable
inside a wall, but must purchase the optional A7lc CL2-rated subwoofer cable from your Boston Acoustics dealer or
by contacting Boston Acoustics directly: 978.538.5000.
To remove the connector, hold it between your thumbs and index fingers, with the clear portion
of the connector towards you. Push your thumbnails under the locking tabs on both sides of the
connector while pushing the clear portion away from the colored portion. Now you can slide out
the wire and cut off any extra or reattach a longer length of wire for a splice-free run.
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: External Source Level Adjustment
The Avidea system is shipped with the External Source Level set at 0 dB for all external Devices.
However, you may find situations where the volume delivered from an external Device is either
much louder or softer than the Avidea’s Tuner or Disc Player, or other connected Devices. In these
cases, the Setup Menu provides a –6 to +6 dB adjustment for every external Device.
Using the Navigation buttons on the Remote Control, you can access External Source Level in the
Setup Menu under System Setup. The right Navigation button is used to select the Device you want
to adjust. The up and down Navigation buttons are used to make the actual level change.
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Note : Changes made to External Source Level do not take effect without pressing OK.
: Audio Signal Path Assignment
The Avidea system is designed to automatically check for audio signals at all external audio inputs
and use those that are connected. However you may want to manually “lock” the audio signal path
for individual components to ensure that the highest quality input is being used by Avidea. This is
particularly reassuring when an external component is connected with both analog and digital
inputs so that it can be used in a Zone 2 installation.
Using the Navigation buttons on the Remote Control, you can access Audio Signal Path in the
Setup Menu under System Setup. The right Navigation button is used to select the Device you
want to adjust. The up and down Navigation buttons are used to set the audio signal path.
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Notes : Changes made to Audio Signal Path do not take effect without pressing OK.
If you are using a digital cable box, it is recommended that you connect both a digital and an analog signal path
and choose “auto” for the Cable/Sat input. Many cable companies do not send a digital audio signal out of the cable
box for channels that are part of their original analog programming. The Avidea Control Center will continually
monitor the signal coming from the digital cable box. It will choose digital if it is connected and active, and will
choose analog if the digital signal goes away.
: Video Black Level Adjustment
The Avidea Control Center offers two settings for black level for use with DVDs. It is recommended
that you use 7.5 IRE for most TVs. This will provide the greatest amount of detail. Choosing 0 IRE
will increase contrast, the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the video image.
This will typically make the TV’s picture more dramatic. However, increasing contrast usually
reduces detail.
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Note : Changes made to video black level do not take effect without pressing OK.
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Choices for signal path
vary per input:
Cable/Sat
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Auto, optical, coaxial, analog
VCR/PVR
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Auto, optical, coaxial, analog
Changer
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Auto, optical, coaxial, analog
TV
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Auto, optical, analog
Aux Audio
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Auto, optical, analog
Front Panel
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Auto, optical, analog
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