AVM 20 OPERATING MANUAL UPDATES: www.anthemAV.com SOFTWARE VERSION 2.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral triangle warns of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 9.
15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product. 17.
TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1 Receiving and Unpacking the AVM 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION 20 5.1 Power On / Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.2 Path Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.2.1 Copying the MAIN Path to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD 21 Down-Mixing to 2-Channel Stereo 21 5.3 Master Control Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.8 Controlling Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6.8.1 Entering Manufacturer’s Codes 37 6.8.2 Searching For a Code 37 6.8.3 Volume Lock 37 6.8.4 Learning Function 38 Limitations on Learning 38 Teaching a Key 39 Deleting a Learned Command from a Key 39 6.9 Controlling the AVM 20 with Aftermarket Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 7. SETUP MENU 40 7.
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Anthem AVM 20 Preamplifier • Processor • Tuner. Anthem Electronics has been manufacturing high-quality, high-end audio equipment for over a decade. In that time, Anthem has built an enviable reputation for products that can recreate the passion a music lover experiences when attending a live musical performance, or the thrilling sound a movie buff experiences in the very best movie theaters.
1. INTRODUCTION continued … 1.2.2 SUPPLY POWER REQUIREMENTS The AVM 20 operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 105V and 130V at a frequency of 60 Hz. It cannot be changed from 120V to 240V operation. DO NOT USE A POWER LINE CONDITIONER: • Some Power Line Conditioners are incompatible with the AVM 20 and may cause the AVM 20’s AC line fuses to blow. • One is not required because the AVM 20’s power supply has power line filtering and voltage regulation built in. 1.2.
2. QUICK START The AVM 20 is a very sophisticated component, providing a multitude of features and connection options, while providing easy intuitive setup and operation. With your AVM 20 in front of you, browse through the illustrations in this section to see several quick system hookup options. It’s as simple as following the lines in the connection diagrams to and from each component. All of these quick system hookup examples work with the Factory Default settings; none require the Setup Menu.
2. QUICK START continued … To Watch a DVD: • Press DVD Source on the front panel of the AVM 20. • Select the TV input that corresponds to the one that the AVM 20’s Composite Video-Out/MAIN is plugged into. • Place a DVD into the DVD player and press play. You should see the picture on your TV and hear sound from your speakers. Adjust volume using the Master Control Knob on the AVM 20. To Watch a Video Tape: • Press VCR Source on the front panel of the AVM 20.
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2. QUICK START continued … 2.2.2 DVD Player and TV to AVM 20 Rear Panel of TV Audio Out Y CATV In Composite Video In L Vari Pb Component Video In Fixed S-Video In R Pr Note: For info on Component Video use, see sections 4.3, 7.4.5, and 7.4.
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2. QUICK START continued … AVM 20 to Amplifier and Powered Subwoofer (RCA) Powered Subwoofer PO 2.2.4 WE R Input P V A TRIGGERS REAR Level XLR RCA 7 REAR MADE IN CANADA INPUT THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: CDN. 2142644, U.S.
2. QUICK START continued … 2.2.5 AVM 20 to Amplifiers and Powered Subwoofer (XLR) To powered subwoofer 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).
2. QUICK START continued … 2.3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT These illustrations show the typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system, the ‘.1’ channel being the LFE (Low Frequency Effect). The Front and Center speakers are directed towards the listener from the front, while the Surround speakers are positioned to the sides, and the Rear speakers are positioned behind the listener. Ideally, the Surround and Rear speakers should be positioned 2-3 feet above ear level. 2 3 1 8 7 4 6 1. 2.
3. PANELS / DISPLAY/ REMOTE LAYOUT 3.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT The front panel of the AVM 20 has the Master Control Knob, selection/navigation buttons, a display, status indicator LEDs, and the Headphone jack .
3. PANELS / DISPLAY/ REMOTE LAYOUT 3.2 continued … FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAIN Display Example: 2 1 5 3 4 1 – Source selection (see section 5.4). 2 – Audio Input Format (see section 7.4.5) or Sleep Indicator if engaged (see section 6.5). 3 – Path that the information on the display refers to (see section 5.2). 4 – Volume setting. When MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 are muted, “Muted” flashes instead of the current volume setting (see section 5.5).
3. PANELS / DISPLAY/ REMOTE LAYOUT 3.3 continued … REAR PANEL LAYOUT The rear panel of the AVM 20 contains all connections, such as power connection, audio and video inputs and outputs, antenna connections, and the RS-232 port which allows software upgrades and external control of the AVM 20.
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4. CONNECTIONS 4.1 CONNECTING POWER TO THE AVM 20 Connect the power cord to the back of the AVM 20 and then to a 105 to 130 Volt, 60 Hz AC outlet. 4.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS There are two methods of transmitting audio signals: Analog and Digital. Analog is an electrical waveform representation of sound and requires one cable for each channel. Digital represents sound using a sequence of numbers and requires only one cable for all channels.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … Caution for DTS: With DTS-CDs or DTS Laser Discs, do not use analog connection if your player does not have the DTS logo on its faceplate, otherwise a loud noise will be produced at the analog outputs of the player. Players that have the DTS logo can pass a DTS-encoded signal through their digital outputs, but may still require a setup change to enable it (see player’s operating manual). 4.2.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … 4.3 VIDEO CONNECTIONS The AVM 20 provides video switching for three formats: Composite video, S-Video, and Component video. Format translation is not performed – if only S-Video is used from your VCR, only the S-Video output of the AVM 20 will have a signal to send to your TV monitor whenever the VCR Source is selected. Always remember to select the matching video input on your TV monitor/projector.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … DVD Player, Satellite Receiver, and TV Connections with AVM 20 as Video Input Selector Rear Panel of TV Audio Out Y CATV In Composite Video In L Vari Pb Component Video In Fixed S-Video In R Pr SATELLITE Note: For info on Component Video use, see sections 4.3, 7.4.5, and 7.4.
4. CONNECTIONS continued … 4.4 POWERED I.R. (INFRA RED) RECEIVERS External IR repeaters allow the Remote Control to be used from other locations in your home. Once a repeater is wired to a selected room, connect it to one of the three I.R. RECEIVER inputs through the removable terminal block. To use the terminal block, remove it from the AVM 20, loosen the proper screw, insert the wire in the slot, tighten the screw onto the wire, and insert the terminal block into the AVM 20. See section 7.4.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION The AVM 20 is best understood as a piece of equipment that contains three control components in one chassis. Path best describes how this tremendous flexibility of the AVM 20 is arranged: • It is first of all a state-of-the-art Music and Home Theater Preamplifier • Processor • Tuner (MAIN Path) with independent Source selection for recording (RECORD Path).
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.2.1 COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD This unique copy feature allows the Source selected in MAIN (e.g. DVD, CD, etc.) to also be directed to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD from either analog or digital inputs. The Source selected in MAIN can be copied to another Path as follows: • ZONE2 or ZONE3: Press and hold MAIN, then press ZONE2 or ZONE3 (can also be done in reverse). • RECORD: Press and hold MAIN, then press RECORD (can also be done in reverse).
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.4.2 FM • AM TUNER The AVM 20 has a built-in FM • AM tuner, which is common to all Paths. The station that is selected in either MAIN, ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD is automatically shared with all other Paths. Manual Tuning: Select the desired band by pressing FM • AM, then press TUNE and rotate the Master Control Knob. Automatic Tuning: To automatically find the next station, press SEEK or SEEK .
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.5 VOLUME CONTROL The volume of each Path is controlled separately. LOGIC • MAIN: Adjust using the Master Control Knob. If your speaker levels have been calibrated to 75 dB SPL, the THX Reference Level for movie playback is 0 dB, the level at which the film was originally presented in movie theaters (see Dialog Normalization and section 7.4.4). MASTER CONTROL KNOB • ZONE2 or ZONE3: Press ZONE2 or ZONE3, then adjust.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.7 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE MAIN, ZONE2, ZONE3, and HEADPHONE all have independent Bass/Treble and Balance adjustments. To change the Bass, Treble, or Balance of: • MAIN – All Speakers Simultaneously: Press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. • MAIN – Fronts Only: Press FRONTS • , press BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then adjust. • MAIN – Center Only: Press CENTER, press BASS or TREBLE, then adjust.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … THX Options: Provided that you are using two Rear speakers (in addition to Surrounds), all THX modes are available for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 source material. THX Cinema is the only THX mode available for Stereo, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II-Movie and Neo:6-Cinema source material (THX is covered in detail in section 5.8.6). Note: Certain surround modes and THX modes offer 6.1 or 7.1 channels of output. These extra channels are for one or two Rear speakers.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.3 SURROUND MODES FOR STEREO SOURCE MATERIAL Press MODE and rotate the Master Control Knob to to cycle through the following surround modes: Pro Logic II-Movie and THX must be Off for all Modes on this page to be available (see sec. 5.8.2 and 5.8.6). Stereo: No surround mode is applied. AnthemLogic-Music: 6.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.4 DOLBY DIGITAL EX Dolby Digital EX can be used to decode DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX. Dolby Digital EX uses Dolby Pro Logic II to extract the rear channel information from the two Surround channels. Dolby Digital EX can also be applied to Dolby Digital 5.1 channel material that is not encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, however, the Rear channel information may or may not be pleasing depending on the soundtrack.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … • ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) – ASA is a proprietary THX technology that processes the sound fed to the two surround and two rear speakers to provide an optimal surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater system using all 7.1 speaker outputs (L-Front, Center, R-Front, R-Surround, R-Rear, L-Rear, L-Surround, Subwoofer), placing the two Rear speakers close together will provide the largest sweet spot.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … THX Surround EX: 6.1 output with Dolby Digital EX Processing: Re-Equalization,Timbre Matching THX Surround EX – Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … THX Ultra 2 Operation Overview Key: Re-EQ Timbre Adp-Decor ASA (Cin) ASA (Mus) – – – – – De-emphasizes treble. Defeatable by turning Re-EQ:Off Matches the sound character, or timbre, of the surround channels to the front channels. When content of L/R-Surrounds is mono, adjusts time and phase to restore spaciousness. Blends Surrounds and Rear for optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds. Applied to the Surrounds of all 5.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.7 Mode and THX Operation for Stereo Program Material (THX operation is optional) Note: THX must be Off for all Modes on this page to be available (see section 5.8.6). Stereo Program Press Mode If program is Dolby D-2.0, use MCK (or N/S keys) and set PLII-Movie to Off to make all Modes available, then press MODE again to select (section 5.8.2). If THX is turned on at any time, PLII-Movie+ THX Cinema is engaged.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.8 Mode and THX Operation for Dolby Digital 5.1 Program Material (THX operation is optional) Dolby Digital 5.1 THX Options Press THX Cycles THX Modes: Select using MCK (or N/S keys on remote control), or Off Select THX Mode THX Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, Adp.Decorrelation Channels – 5.1 (LF, C, RF, RS, LS, LFE/Sub). THX Ultra2 Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, Adp.Decorrelation, ASA (Cinema) Output channels – 7.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.9 Mode and THX Operation for DTS Program Material (THX operation is optional) DTS 5.1 THX Options Press THX Cycles THX Modes: Select using MCK (or N/S keys on remote control), or Off Select THX Mode THX Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, Adp.Decorrelation Channels – 5.1 (LF, C, RF, RS, LS, LFE/Sub). THX Ultra2 Cinema Processing – Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, Adp.Decorrelation, ASA (Cinema) Output channels – 7.
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued … 5.8.10 DYNAMICS This allows you to control the difference between the softest and loudest passages on 5.1/6.1-channel soundtracks, as long as the soundtrack contains dynamic scaling information and at least 5.1 speakers are used. Press DYNAMICS and then use the Master Control Knob to cycle through the following settings: Normal: Reproduces the full dynamic range of the recording without changing it.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The AVM 20 Universal Learning Remote Control has all of the same functions as the front panel buttons and is operated in a similar way, but there are some differences. Please take the time to read this section to fully understand all the functions of the AVM 20 remote Control.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … 6.2 PATH SELECTION • MAIN: Press MAIN in Path/Component, then press • ZONE2 or ZONE3: Press Z2 (or Z3) in Path/Component, then press • RECORD: Press MAIN in Path/Component, press . . , then press REC in SSP Path. 6.2.1 COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD Select a MAIN Source first and then for: • ZONE2 or ZONE3: Press Z2 (or Z3) in Path/Component, then press COPY. • RECORD: Press MAIN in Path/Component, press REC in SSP Path, then press COPY.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … 6.7 AUDIO GROUP DELAY (Remote Control Only) To adjust Audio Group Delay without entering the Setup, press and hold the DISPLAY key until the display shows “Audio Group Delay”, then use the keys to move from digit to digit and the keys to adjust. This can be done while viewing the picture and listening to the soundtrack simultaneously (see section 7.4.5). 6.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … In the following example, MAIN volume is locked onto every Path/Component selection except ZONE2: To Engage Volume Lock for MAIN: 1. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 2. Press 9, 9, 3. 3. Press MAIN. At this point, the Volume and Mute keys now control MAIN, no matter which of the eight Path/Component selections the Remote Control is in. However, any individual Path/Component selection can be unlocked if necessary.
6. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION continued … • The placement of the IR transmitter in the Source Remote may make it difficult to correctly align the two Remotes. • Source Remotes that contain a beam-focusing lens may require more than one attempt at successful alignment. • The learning process should be conducted in an area where there is a low level of IR emission. High levels of natural light or fluorescent lighting could interfere with a learning event. • The maximum carrier frequency is 135 kHz.
7. SETUP MENU The Setup is where all the user definable operating characteristics, calibrations, and configurations are entered. For optimum performance and enjoyment, it is crucial that your AVM 20 be properly set up. For ease of viewing, use of the On-Screen display is strongly recommended whether accessing the Setup from the Remote Control or Front Panel. The On-Screen and Front Panel displays are synchronized with one another. Illustrations throughout this section show the On-Screen display menus.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4 SETTING UP THE AVM 20 After entering the Setup Menu as described in section 7.1, your On-Screen display will show the menu below. Only 8 menu items can be displayed at one time – use the buttons to scroll up or down and view the remaining ones. To go to a submenu, highlight a menu item in red and then press SELECT. ANTHEM AVM 20 SETUP MENU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘e. SET MAIN TIMERS’ in menu 1 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu: 1e. SET MAIN TIMERS - - - - - - - - TIMER 1 : a. T1 WEEKDAY ON : b. T1 WEEKDAY OFF : c. T1 WEEKEND ON : d. T1 WEEKEND OFF : e. SELECT SOURCE : f. AUTO-ON VOLUME : - - - - - - - - TIMER 2 : a. T2 WEEKDAY ON : b. T2 WEEKDAY OFF : c. T2 WEEKEND ON : d. T2 WEEKEND OFF : e. SELECT SOURCE : f. AUTO-ON VOLUME : Off - - - - - - - 8:00 AM 11:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 PM Last Stn –35.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Example 1: Select a Source for the ZONE2 Timer: • 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 until you reach ‘e. SELECT SOURCE’. • Use the buttons to change to desired Source. • Press BACK to leave this submenu and return to the SET TIME/TIMERS menu.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.2 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION The Speaker Configuration Setup allows you to enter information about how many speakers you have in your system, and their relative size and type. Here you will also set up the bass management. Entering information about the size of your speakers will enable the AVM 20 to control bass information so it is not lost or distorted by smaller speakers that are unable to reproduce large amounts of bass. 2. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘a. CINEMA SPKR CONFIGURATION’ in menu 2 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu: 2a. CINEMA SPKR CONFIGURATION a. L/R FRONTS : Small b. CENTER : Small c. L/R SURROUNDS : Small d. 7.1-L/R REARS : Small e. SUBWOOFER : 1 Sub f. XOVER FREQ : 80 THX g. ADV SETTINGS : Off h. L/R FRONTS XOVER : - - Hz i. CENTER XOVER : - - Hz j. SURROUNDS XOVER : - - Hz k. 7.1 REARS XOVER : - - Hz l. SUB / LFE XOVER : - - Hz m. SUBWOOFER PHASE : - - Deg n. SUBW’FR POLARITY : - o.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Crossover Frequency: The crossover (Xover) divides the audio signal into two frequency bands, thereby restricting the amount of bass sent to any speaker set to ‘Small’, and preventing midrange and treble from going to the subwoofer. Using the buttons, choose a frequency between 25 Hz - 160 Hz that approximates the low frequency capability of the speakers in your system. Doing so will provide the best blend between the subwoofer and the other speakers in your system.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Highlighting ‘g. ROOM RESONANCE FILTER’ in menu 2 and then pressing SELECT displays this menu: ROOM RESONANCE 2g. ROOM RESONANCE FILTER AVM 20 FILTER RESULT a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. TEST TONE : Off TEST TONE LEVEL : +0.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Procedure for adjusting Room Resonance Filter: • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘2. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘2g. ROOM RESONANCE FILTER’ and press SELECT. • Use the buttons to set TEST TONE to ‘Auto’. Press SELECT to start automatic sweeping of the test tones. Alternatively, you can set TEST TONE to ‘Manual’ – to vary the frequency, press the buttons to reach ‘c.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.3 LISTENER POSITION The Listener Position menu lets you enter the distance between each speaker and the listening area. Ideally, speakers should be placed at an equal distance so that their sound arrives at the listening area at the same time, but since this is rarely practical, the AVM 20 can delay the sound coming from speakers that are closer to the listener. This way, sound reaches the listening area at the same time from all speakers, and proper imaging can be achieved.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.4 SPEAKER LEVEL CALIBRATION Speaker Level Calibration allows you to match the relative output level of each speaker at the listening position, using internal test noises. Note: The FRONTS, CENTER, SURROUNDS, REARS, SUB, and BALANCE buttons on the Front Panel and Remote Control do not affect this menu – they allow ‘on-the-fly’ adjustment of individual program material as may be required (sections 5.6 and 5.7). 4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION a. TEST SEQUENCE : b.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Procedure for Manual Test Sequence: • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘4. SPEAKER LVL CALIBRATION’ and press SELECT. • Press the buttons to go from speaker to speaker. • As each speaker plays, use the buttons to adjust its loudness relative to other speakers. • Press BACK to stop the test tone. Procedure for 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’.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.5 SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS For each Source, you can change the name and, where applicable, assign digital audio and component video input, assign speaker configuration, adjust equalization, and set audio group delay. You can also pre-select surround modes that take effect for each Source when the AVM 20 is turned on, or a Source is selected. This is particularly useful when you have changed Mode settings for a particular program.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Audio In: There are four input formats to choose from – Digital, Analog-DSP, Analog-Direct, or Auto. After highlighting ‘AUDIO IN’ use the buttons to select an input format. Selections apply to the MAIN Path only: • Dig (Digital – not applicable to 6-Ch S/E, 2-Ch BAL, or FM • AM): Use this setting for any source component that has a digital output, especially the DVD player – Dolby Digital and DTS are transmitted only through the digital connection.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Audio Group Delay: Using line doublers, quadruplers, or scalers causes the video to be delayed, which means that you will hear sound slightly ahead of seeing the video picture. This can also occur with HDTV and satellite broadcasts. To compensate for this video delay, Audio Group Delay can delay sound of all channels simultaneously by up to 85 milliseconds – please check the owner’s manual for your doubler, quadrupler, or scaler for recommended delay settings.
7. SETUP MENU continued … SOURCE SETUP/PRESET EXAMPLES Example 1: Rename AUX to ‘GAME’. • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘5. SOURCE SETUP / PRESETS’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘j. AUX’ and press SELECT. • ‘a. RENAME: AUX’ will be highlighted in red. • Press SELECT. The first character ‘A’ will be highlighted in red. • Use the Master Control Knob or the buttons to change characters. Change the first one to ‘G’. • Press the button to move to the next character.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.6 ADJUST INPUT LEVELS For Sources set to Anlg-DSP or Anlg-Dir in menu 5, you can match input levels in MAIN to each other so there are no large changes in volume as you change Sources. 6. ADJUST INPUT LEVELS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. Adjustment only applies when Audio-In is set to Analog CD : +0.0 dB 2-Ch : +0.0 dB 6-Ch : +0.0 dB TAPE : +0.0 dB FM/AM : –5.0 dB DVD : +0.0 dB TV : +0.0 dB SAT : +0.0 dB VCR : +0.0 dB AUX : +0.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.7 A-D/AUDIO-OUT FORMAT In the A-D/Audio-Out Format menu you can re-configure the Surround and Rear channels, set analog to digital conversion parameters for the digital Record output, and configure the balanced analog outputs. 7. A-D/AUDIO-OUT FORMAT a. b. c. d. e. f. g. See OPERATING MANUAL for detailed instructions 6-Ch REVERSE SUR/REAR : No COPY SUR TO REAR : No 6-ch Anlg-DSP fs : 96 kHz 2-ch Anlg-DSP fs : 44.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.8 VOLUMES / RENAME PATHS This menu allows you to define the power-on volume settings, set whether or not MAIN outputs shut off when headphones are used, and to rename ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD. 8. VOLUMES / RENAME PATHS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. MUTE LEVEL : MAIN ON VOLUME : MAIN MAX VOLUME : ZONE2 ON VOL : ZONE2 MAX VOL : ZONE3 ON VOL : ZONE3 MAX VOL : HPHONE ON VOL : HPHONE MAX VOL : HPHONE MUTE SPK : RENAME ZONE2 : RENAME ZONE3 : RENAME RECORD : Silent –35.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.9 TRIGGERS / IR / RS-232 When a trigger output on the AVM 20 is connected to the trigger input of another component, such as a power amplifier or video projector, the AVM 20 can turn the component on or off according to the trigger’s Setup. For components that do not use triggers, a triggerable power bar may work (see your dealer).
7. SETUP MENU continued … Note: Changes to the trigger setup do not take effect until the Setup Menu is exited completely, to avoid unnecessary rapid turning off and on of triggers while changes are being made. Set IR Inputs: This allows you to enable or disable the AVM 20’s Front IR Receiver and Rear IR Inputs. Being able to do so can be useful when an IR repeater, connected to the AVM 20, is located in the same room as the AVM 20.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.10 DISPLAYS / TIMEOUT This menu allows you to configure both the On-Screen display, Front Panel display and Selection Time. 10. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Function Timeout: This is the time that elapses after any adjustment is made. Once the Function Time elapses, the On-Screen text disappears and the Front Panel display becomes dim. This also applies to how long ZONE2, ZONE3, RECORD, and HEADPHONE information is displayed before 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.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.11 SAVE / RESTORE SETTINGS The AVM 20 enables you to save your entire Setup configuration. Two separate save files are provided: USER SETTINGS and INSTALLER SETTINGS. If your system is set up by your dealer, the configuration can be saved in the INSTALLER file by the dealer. You can then make further Setup adjustments – save those settings separately in your own USER file. FM • AM presets are also saved separately in USER SETTINGS and INSTALLER SETTINGS.
7. SETUP MENU continued … Example 2: Restore Installer Settings. Note: FM • AM Tuner presets that were saved in INSTALLER SETTINGS will also be restored. • Enter the Setup (section 7.1). Go to ‘11. SAVE/RESTORE SETTINGS’ and press SELECT. • Press the button until you reach ‘d. RESTORE INSTALLER SET’NS’. • Press SELECT. You will be asked to confirm that you want to restore installer settings. • Use the buttons to change to ‘Yes’ and press SELECT.
7. SETUP MENU continued … 7.4.12 LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS Passwords are used to protect the saved User and Installer settings. Once you have set a password, it can also be used as a Lockout to prevent settings from being changed by anyone without one of the passwords. 12. LOCKOUT / PASSWORDS a. b. c. SET SETUP MENU LOCKOUT SET USER PASSWORD SET INSTALLER PASSWORD Set Setup Menu Lockout: When set to ‘Yes’, this prevents anyone without a password from entering the Setup.
8. SOFTWARE UPDATING The operational characteristics of the AVM 20 are controlled by software that can be easily upgraded via the RS-232 port on the Rear Panel. New software can be downloaded from our web site, and then transferred by connecting the AVM 20 to your computer’s serial port and running the Software Installer. 8.1 SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION If you want to see which Software Version is in your AVM 20, press STATUS.
8. SOFTWARE UPDATING continued … Software installation procedure: 1. Find out which Software version you currently have by pressing STATUS. 2. Go to the ANTHEM web site (www.anthemAV.com) and locate the latest AVM 20 Software version. Proceed only if your version is a lower number, indicating that it is older. 3. Click on the download icon. You will be asked where to save a file called ‘avm20install.zip’ – save it to your computer’s desktop. 4. Double click on ‘avm20install.zip’.
APPENDIX A - REMOTE CONTROL CODES DIRECT MODE/BANK ACCESS: Using the AVM 20 IR codes for MAIN Path, the following 3-key sequences can be programmed into macro-capable remotes for direct access to Modes and tuner banks: For Stereo Sources: MODE, 0, 1 – Stereo MODE, 0, 2 – AnthemLogic-Music MODE, 0, 3 – AnthemLogic-Cinema MODE, 0, 4 – Pro Logic II-Music MODE, 0, 5 – Pro Logic II-Movie MODE, 0, 6 – Dolby Pro Logic MODE, 0, 7 – DTS Neo:6-Music MODE, 0, 8 – DTS Neo:6-Cinema MODE, 0, 9 – All-Channel Stereo MODE,
APPENDIX A - REMOTE CONTROL CODES continued … Telefunken Toshiba Totevision Vector Research Victor Vidikron Vidtech Wards White Westinghouse Yamaha Zenith 0056 0154, 0156, 0060 0039 0030 0053 0054 0178, 0019 0054, 0165, 0030, 0178, 0021, 0019, 0179, 0056, 0016 0463, 0623, 0624 0030, 0019 0017, 0463, 0016, 0092 VCRs: Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai America Action American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brocksonic Broksonic CCE Calix Canon Carver Cineral Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cyberne
APPENDIX A - REMOTE CONTROL CODES continued … Starcom Stargate Starquest TV86 Teleview Tocom Toshiba Tusa Unika United Artists Universal Viewstar Zenith Zentek 0003, 0015 0015, 0040, 0797 0015 0063 0040 0012, 0013 0000 0015 0153 0007 0153, 0191 0063 0000, 0525 0400 Satellite or DBS Receivers: AlphaStar Chaparral Echostar Expressvu General Instrument HTS Hitachi Hughes Net. Sys.
SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG AUDIO SECTION Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kΩ Output Impedance Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Ω (RCA), 600 Ω (XLR) Zone2/3 & Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Ω Rated Input . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS continued … MAIN Path (RCA & XLR output) Frequency Response and Bandwidth 6-Ch and 2-Ch BAL Direct Inputs . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 130 kHz (+0, -3 dB) 2-Ch S/E Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 120 kHz (+0, -3 dB) Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.3 dB), 2 Hz to 37 kHz (+0, -3 dB) Digital Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.
SPECIFICATIONS continued … AM TUNER Sensitivity (20 dB S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 dBµ typ., 56 dBµ max. S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB typ., 43 dB min. Distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7% typ., 2.0% max.
WARRANTY CANADA & USA Anthem Electronics warrants to the original purchaser that each Anthem AVM 20 is free from defects in workmanship and materials, during normal use and service, for a period of five (5) years from the date of sale (one year for the remote control). This warranty is not transferable unless the product is traded-in with an Authorized Anthem Dealer. During the warranty period, Anthem Electronics will repair or replace any defective components free of charge.
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