Anthem Audio D2V manual

ST A TEMENT D2v OPERA TING MANUAL U P D AT E S : w w w . a n t h e m A V. c o m SOFTW ARE VERSION 2.0x ™[...]

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8. V entilation – 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 b[...]

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SECTION P AGE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Before Making Connections ............................................................. 1 1.2 In-Use Notices ........................................................................ 1 1.3 Front Panel ............................................................................ 2 1.4 Front Panel Display .............[...]

4. OPERA TION 4.1 Power On and Off ..................................................................... 5 0 4.2 Path Selection ........................................................................ 5 0 4.3 Manually Copying the Main Path to Zone2/3 and Record ...................................5 1 4.4 Source Selection ............................[...]

6. SOFTWARE UPDA TING 6.1 Software Version Identification ........................................................ 7 8 6.2 Software Updating Via Y our Dealer ......................................................7 8 6.3 Software Updating Via Y our Computer and the Internet ....................................7 8 Appendix A – IR Macros for Surroun[...]

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1 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Anthem Statement D2v processor . The Statement D2v is a cutting-edge home theater audio processor with HDMI switching and video upconversion, multizone capabilities, and FM/AM tuner , along with state of the art video processing which includes deinterlacing, scaling, aspect ratio control, and picture a[...]

2 1.3 FRONT P ANEL 1 – Path selection 2 – Mode and decoder indicators 3 – Display 4 –F M • AM preset selection 5 –F M • AM tuning / setup menu navigation 6 – Master Control Knob: • V olume • T une for FM • AM • Settings adjustment • Setup for time and source naming 7 – Speaker group and headphone access 8 – Power on / [...]

3 1.4 FRONT P ANEL DISPLA Y MAIN Display Example: 1 – Source selection. 2 – Audio input format or sleep timer if engaged. 3 – Video input resolution. 4 – V olume. 5 – Number of input channels + surround mode. FM • AM Display Example: 1 – Band+bank+preset. The tuner has three FM banks (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and one AM bank. 2 – FM mode.[...]

23 24 25 22 20 19 21 14 15 16 13 17 18 8 9 5 6 7 10 11 2 3 1 4 12 4 1 – 7 composite video inputs 2 – 7 S-Video inputs 3 – 5 S-Video outputs 4 – 5 composite video outputs 5 – 2 HDMI outputs (parallel) 6 – 2 component video outputs (3 jacks/ea) 7 – 3 12V trigger outputs 8 – 4 co mp on ent vi de o in pu ts ( 3 ja ck s/ ea ) 9 – 8 HD [...]

5 1.6 REMOTE CONTROL 1 – IR transmitter (front face) 2 – LED 3 – Power on for MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3 Power on/off for other control modes This key does not turn off the processor (see #31) 4 – Control mode (to control other components) These are not the source selection keys (see #19) 5 –F M • AM preset setting and selection 6 – T one[...]

6 2 3 4 7 8 1 5 6 7 8 0 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 110˚ from center 7 8 0 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 and 6 are not used in a 5.1 system 1. Front-Left 2. Center 3. Front-Right 4. Surround-Right 5. Rear -Right 6. Rear -Left 7. Surround-Left 8. Subwoofer (“.1”) 1.7 SPEAKER PLACEMENT These illustrations show typical speaker placement for a 7.1-channel surround system. Th[...]

7 1.8 INTERCONNECTS These illustrations show audio, video, IR, and trigger connectors used between source components, the processor , displays, and power amplifiers. RCA coaxial cables with 75-ohm impedance are equally suitable for analog video and digital audio. Read before calling for technical support due to bad, intermittent, or no picture via [...]

8 2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS T o configure inputs see section 3.6 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1. HDMI: Video is sent with audio from source components to the processor . Maximum video resolution is 1080p60. Connect MAIN HDMI output to a display with HDMI or DVI input – one with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is requi[...]

9 2.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs: Digital audio source components can be connected with a coaxial, optical, balanced, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS. The HDMI inputs also accept up to eight channels of PCM. Use the HDMI inputs if your display has HDCP-compliant HDMI or DVI input, otherwise u[...]

10 2. CONNECTIONS continued … Analog Audio Outputs: Balanced connection offers the highest transmission quality over long cable lengths, because it rejects noise pickup. In the processor , XLR output voltage is twice that of RCA (6 dB higher). The RCA outputs and the XLR outputs are always active – both can be used at the same time if the syste[...]

11 2. CONNECTIONS continued … 2.3 FM • AM ANTENNAS T o connect the AM loop antenna, press the spring-loaded tabs of the AM ANTENNA connector and insert the bare ends of the two wires. Move the antenna until best reception is found. T o connect the FM antenna, connect the two wires to the screw terminals of the 75-ohm to 300-ohm adapter , then c[...]

12 Example 1: Disc Player to processor to main display 2. CONNECTIONS continued … DVD Connect if using digital REC-OUT or if source’ s video output is DVI HDMI IN COAX OUT AUDIO OUT L R HDMI OUT YPbPr OUT Connect for MAIN Connect if using ZONE2/3 or REC Connect if using ZONE2  Cable and satellite receivers: HDTV receivers can be connected as[...]

13 2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 2: A/V Recorder to processor VCR EJECT AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO IN For ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC, in most cases you must use the same input type as the output type. If MAIN uses a different input connection, all you need to do is add these connections for ZONE2, ZONE3, and REC. VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L R [...]

14 2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 3: Processor to amplifiers and subwoofer (Balanced connection shown, single-ended is similar) W ARNING T o powered subwoofer W ARNING T rigger 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[...]

15 3. SETUP For optimum performance and enjoyment, your processor should be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work but keep in mind that most settings do not need to be changed from the factory ones. The most important things are entering information about your display and speakers if the defaults do not apply , the distance from each [...]

16 3. SETUP continued … SETTING UP THE PROCESSOR Upon entering the setup menu your display will show the menu below . Only 8 menu items can be displayed at once – for clarity this manual shows each menu with all its items. On-screen display is recommended although the front panel shows similar information, one item at a time. If the default vid[...]

17 Video Output Configurations: The Statement D2v allows you to set four video output configurations – only Configuration 1 is needed in most cases. The rest can be used to match the output refresh rate to source refresh rates, i.e. 1080p24, 1080p50, and 1080p60 if your display accepts these rates, or with a secondary display that needs different[...]

18 3. SETUP continued … How should I set my video sources to get the most out of video processing? Where possible disable video processing in your sources so the Statement D2v’ s advanced processing can be used to its potential. For standard DVD, set the player’ s output to 480i/576i because if output is progressive you will be looking at the[...]

19 3. SETUP continued … Output Resolution: Input from S-Video, Component, and HDMI is scaled to this resolution for Component and HDMI output. If interlaced to progressive scan conversion is in effect, it is uncompromisingly pixel-adaptive even with 1080i, and the same robust film mode detection applies as with standard-definition interlaced inpu[...]

20 Letterbox: When the source’ s aspect ratio (the proportion of image width to height) does not match the display’ s aspect ratio and you want to preserve the original image’ s proportions, the unused areas of the screen will be blank. Y ou can select the shade of these areas from ten levels between light gray and black. If you do not want l[...]

21 3.2 SET TIME / TIMERS The time and day , plus 6 different timers are set in this menu. The timers in the processor are like an alarm clock, but allow two different timer settings for each of MAIN, ZONE2, and ZONE3. T o set T ime and Day: • Enter the setup menu. Go to SET TIME / TIMERS and press SELECT . • Press the  button until you reach[...]

22 3. SETUP continued … T imer Options: There are two T imers for Main and each Zone to allow greater flexibility . Y ou can set week and weekend on/off times twice – once for the morning and again for the evening, for example. Using the   buttons, TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 choices are: • Off – T imer is disabled. • Week – T imer operat[...]

23 Example 1: Select a source for the ZONE2 T imer: • Enter the setup menu. Go to SET TIME / TIMERS and press SELECT . • Press the  button until you reach SET ZONE2 TIMERS. • Press SELECT . The SET ZONE2 TIMERS submenu will appear . • Press the  button until you reach SOURCE. • Use the   buttons to change to desired source. ?[...]

24 3. SETUP continued … 3.3 SPEAKER CONFIGURA TION The Speaker Configuration Setup allows you to enter information about your speakers so that sounds from sources are not lost or distorted. Skip items f. to h. if using Anthem Room Correction on all sources. Bass Management Configurations for Movies and Music: The processor memorizes two bass mana[...]

25 3. SETUP continued … Highlighting BASS MANAGEMENT -MOVIE then pressing SELECT displays this menu: Skip items a. to l. if using Anthem Room Correction on all sources. Advanced Settings: The default is Off. Use of advanced settings is described later in this section. Small or Large: Most speakers should be set to Small and used with a subwoofer [...]

26 Bass response highly depends on room acoustics and experimentation with subwoofer placement is recommended. Start by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening area, play some music with a range of bass and walk around the room. Positions where the bass range sounds smooth are suitable for permanent subwoofer placement as long as decor a[...]

27 3. SETUP continued … Highlighting ROOM RESONANCE FIL TER then pressing SELECT displays this menu: Skip this menu if using Anthem Room Correction on all sources. Rooms often have a single prominent resonance peak which can make bass sound boomy , even with the finest subwoofer . The processor has a proprietary set of low frequency test tones th[...]

28 3. SETUP continued … Procedure for adjusting Room Resonance Filter: • Enter the setup menu. Go to SPEAKER CONFIGURA TION and press SELECT . • Press the  button until you reach ROOM RESONANCE FIL TER and press SELECT . • Use the   buttons to set TEST TONE to Auto. Press SELECT to start automatic sweeping of the test tones. Altern[...]

29 3.4 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 their sound arrives at the listening area at the same time, but since this is rarely practical, the processor can delay the sound coming from speakers that are close[...]

30 3. SETUP continued … 3.5 LEVEL CALIBRA TION Level Calibration uses internal test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position. These noises are also a way of checking system connections between processor , amplifier , and speaker . Audio calibrations from home theater setup discs are not recommended – some use incorrect me[...]

31 Procedure for Manual T est Sequence: • Enter the setup menu. Go to LEVEL CALIBRA TION and press SELECT . • Use the   buttons to set NOISE SEQUENCE to Manual. • 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 t[...]

32 3.6 SOURCE SETUP This is where you set up each source and path according to how you want them to be used. Copy MAIN to ZONE or REC: If you want MAIN to always be copied to another path (see section 4.3), change Manual to Always. This is recommended if you want a source that only has digital audio output to be used in ZONE2, ZONE3, or REC, or if [...]

33 3. SETUP continued … Highlighting DVD1 then pressing SELECT displays this menu – the other submenus are similar: Rename: The factory assigned source names that appear on the front panel display and the on-screen display can be changed to another name, up to six characters long. The following characters are available: A , B , C .... Z , a , b[...]

34 3. SETUP continued … Scaler Input (MAIN only) : Assign which input is used by the video processor when the source is selected – any HDMI, Component video, S-Video input, or “None”. Before setting this, be sure that you have read section 2.1. Note that if S-Video is selected, the input connection is the one specified in S-VIDEO IN. T o in[...]

35 3. SETUP continued … Muting (MAIN only) : This eliminates popping sounds that may occur with some digital source components during a bitstream change. If popping is heard when changing chapter on a DVD or channel on a digital satellite receiver or cable box, use Max setting. However , if the beginning of a track is cut off when playing a CD, u[...]

36 3. SETUP continued … 3.7 MODE PRESETS Mode and THX presets are applied when the source is selected or MAIN is turned on. Each input format except mono and Anlg-Dir has a setting. If you do not want to use presets, set them to Last Used. After selecting a source in the MODE PRESETS root menu, a menu such as the DVD1 example below appears. Use t[...]

37 3. SETUP continued … 3.8 ANALOG INPUT LEVELS For sources set to Anlg-DSP or Anlg-Dir in under Source Setup, you can match input levels in MAIN to each other so there are no large changes in volume as you change sources. This is also where recording level is set when using the processor as an analog-to-digital converter (see sections 3.6, 3.9, [...]

38 3. SETUP continued … 3.9 ADC / AUDIO OUTPUT In the ADC / Audio Output menu you can set analog to digital conversion for the digital Record output and configure the balanced analog outputs. Sampling Frequency: When a source that is set to Anlg-DSP is copied from MAIN to RECORD, the analog signal is converted to digital using the processor’ s [...]

39 3. SETUP continued … 3.10 VOLUMES / P A TH NAMES 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. Mute Level: When MUTE is pressed, sound can cut out completely , or decrease in volume by the amount that you set to keep some [...]

40 3. SETUP continued … 3.11 TRIGGERS / IR / RS232 When a trigger output on the processor is connected to the trigger input of another component, such as an amplifier or projector , the processor can turn it on or off according to the trigger’ s Setup. For components that do not have trigger inputs, a triggerable power bar may work (see your de[...]

41 3. SETUP continued … After highlighting Power or a source, press SELECT and use the   buttons to move from one path to another . T o set the condition, use the  buttons to change the “ – ”t oa“ * ”. Don’t forget: In the root menu you have to set ALL TRIGGERS to Enabled for the triggers to work. Changes to the trigger se[...]

42 3.12 DISPLA YS / TIMEOUT This menu allows you to configure on-screen display , front panel display , and selection time. Main / Z2 On-Screen Output: Lets you select the outputs that display on-screen information, or Bypassed, which turns the on-screen display off. If you choose Bypassed, you will have to rely on the front panel display . If you [...]

43 Front Panel Wake-Up: If Display is set to Medium, Low , or Off, it can be made to change to a brighter level while you make any adjustment – choose None, Up 1 brightness level, or Hi. When None is chosen and the Display is Off, it will behave as if set to Up 1 to prevent confusion as to whether the power is on or off. Example: Disable the fron[...]

44 3.13 SA VE / LOAD SETTINGS T wo memories can back up menu settings. If your system was set up by your dealer , the settings may be saved in Installer memory . Y ou can make further adjustments – save those settings in User memory. V ideo processor settings (section 4.11) and FM • AM presets are also saved. Save and Load Settings: When saving[...]

45 3.14 LOCKOUT / P ASSWORDS 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. Lock Settings: When set to Y es, entry to the setup menu is prevented unless the password is entered first. Se[...]

46 3. SETUP continued … 3.15 ARC-1 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION ARC-1 corrects the effects of reflective surfaces and room boundaries on sound quality by measuring the response of each speaker relative to the listening area and equalizing it. ARC equalizes response without stressing the amplifier or speakers and does not downsample the source material [...]

47 3. SETUP continued … Before starting: • Ensure that the processor software and ARC software that you will be using are compatible with one another – check www .anthemA V .com for latest versions. Processor software installation instructions are in section 6. • Y our ARC-1 microphone, its support files, and your processor are a system wit[...]

48 3. SETUP continued … ARC software installation : Play the ARC CD in your computer’ s CD or DVD drive. Instructions will appear on your screen. If your computer does not allow a CD to auto-run then double-click on the My Computer icon that’ s on Desktop, select the drive that the CD is in to view its contents, and double-click on setup.exe.[...]

49 3. SETUP continued … Advanced: After a file is created in Standard mode, it can be opened in Advanced mode to change correction range and room gain. T o do this, change T argets then click on Calculate, then Upload. Since rooms and systems vary the only advice that Anthem technical support can provide without being at your house to hear your s[...]

50 4.1 POWER ON/OFF The processor comes on at the volume setting in the V olumes setup menu. The power amplifier should be turned on last and off first to prevent “popping” when upstream components are turned on and off. Front Panel – Main on • Press MAIN in the POWER or the P A TH group. Alternatively, if ZONE2 and ZONE3 are off, press any[...]

51 4.3 MANUALL Y COPYING THE MAIN P A TH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD When Main is copied to another path, the source selected in MAIN is directed to the other path. If a source component’ s audio is connected to the processor using digital connection only, the Copy function is the only way to deliver the sound to another path. Front Panel Press MA[...]

52 4.4.1 FM • AM TUNER The processor has an FM • AM tuner . The selected station is common to all paths. Manual T uning: After selecting the desired band by pressing FM• AM , use the  buttons (remote control) or press TUNE and rotate the Master Control Knob (front panel). Automatic T uning: T o find the next station, press  SEEK or S[...]

53 4. OPERA TION continued … 4.5 VOLUME CONTROL Front Panel: MAIN – Adjust using the Master Control Knob. If levels have been calibrated according to setup instructions, set volume to 0 dB for the playback level at which the film was presented in theaters. ZONE2 or ZONE3 – Press ZONE2 or ZONE3, then adjust. HEADPHONE – While in MAIN, press [...]

54 4.7 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE T o change the Bass, T reble, 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. • MAIN – Surrounds Only[...]

55 4.8.1 AnthemLogic ™ These are proprietary surround modes developed by Anthem that offer outstanding surround performance and can be applied to any 2-channel source: AnthemLogic-Music ™ AnthemLogic-Music ™ enhances the stereo listening experience without detracting from the stereo soundstage. Through extensive listening tests a very effecti[...]

56 4. OPERA TION continued … 4.8.3 SURROUND MODES FOR 2.0-CHANNEL SOURCES Number of output channels is indicated. THX must be Off for all modes to be available. Press MODE then use the Master Control Knob or  (up/down) on the remote control to cycle through selections: Stereo No surround mode is applied. AnthemLogic-Music 6.1 – One of Ant[...]

57 4. OPERA TION continued … Why can’t I select a surround mode when playing a multichannel source? If you are using less than 7.1 speakers and the speaker configuration menu is set correctly , modes that require more speakers cannot be selected. Except for AnthemLogic-Music, outputs are: 5.1 – L-Front, Center , R-Front, R-Surround, L-Surroun[...]

58 4.8.6 THX THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, both in movie theaters and in your home theater , as faithful as possible to what the director intended. Movie soundtracks ar[...]

59 Depending on speaker configuration and input format, THX options are: THX Cinema: When THX Cinema is selected, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie is engaged. Alternatively , Dolby Pro Logic or DTS Neo:6 Cinema may be selected. Other surround modes do not apply and do not appear when pressing MODE. THX Ultra2 Cinema: THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1-chann[...]

60 4. OPERA TION continued … Dimension: Adjust using MCK (or N/S keys) Front-to-back balance – Center (C----+----S) Surrounds Dolby PLIIx Music (7.1) AnthemLogic-Music (6.1) Stereo (2-Ch) Press MODE presets are in setup menu Select using Master Control Knob or  keys on remote control. T o make all modes available, turn THX off. If THX Cin[...]

61 4. OPERA TION continued … THX Press THX Press THX T wice THX Surround EX (7.1) Re-EQ, T imbre Matching RE-EQ: On/Off using MCK (or N/S keys) THX Press THX Press THX T wice THX Cinema (7.1) Re-EQ, T imbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation RE-EQ: On/Off using MCK (or N/S keys) 4.8.8 Mode and THX options for 5.1-channel Dolby sources and 6-Ch S/E [...]

62 4. OPERA TION continued … 4.8.9 Mode and THX options for 5.1-channel DTS sources THX Cinema (5.1) Re-EQ, T imbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation THX Ultra2 Cinema (7.1) Re-EQ, T imbre, Adaptive Decorrelation, ASA-Cinema THX Press THX T wice RE-EQ: On/Off using MCK (or N/S keys) Press THX THX MusicMode (7.1) T imbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrel[...]

63 4. OPERA TION continued … 4.8.10 DYNAMICS This allows you to control the difference between the softest and loudest passages on multichannel soundtracks, as long as the soundtrack contains dynamic scaling information and at least 5.1 speakers are used. Press DYNAMICS and use the Master Control Knob or  keys on the remote control to selec[...]

64 4.11 VIDEO SOURCE ADJUSTMENT Sources sometimes contain anomalies. HD inputs may have the wrong color space, while S-Video and component video signals may need adjustment before being converted to digital, for HDMI output. The processor allows separate adjustment for each source . Anthem’ s video processor allows separate adjustment for each so[...]

65 4. OPERA TION continued … PICTURE The Picture menu provides video adjustments for each source. Do not make adjustments in this menu if your display has not been calibrated – see the T est Patterns section and return after calibrating your display. Input Color Space For YCbCr input, the default is Auto, which switches between HD and SD color [...]

66 4. OPERA TION continued … Detail Enhancement Digital processing is used to do what the name implies – experiment with the level adjustment and leave it where the picture looks best. The factory default is 0. Noise Reduction By treating parts of the picture selectively to avoid a soft overall image, this reduces or removes “block” and “[...]

67 4. OPERA TION continued … CROP INPUT The Crop Input menu is where the image’ s frame is set. If there’ s anything outside of the image that you want to remove, this is the best place to do it, i.e. before the image is scaled, preventing unnecessary artifacts. Input Aspect Ratio – Auto Detect, 16:9, 4:3 The default is Auto Detect. In this[...]

68 4. OPERA TION continued … SCALE OUTPUT The Scale Output menu provides options for making non-16:9 inputs fit on a 16:9 screen. Panoramic Stretch Fills the screen by stretching only the sides of the picture while the middle portion stays undistorted. Use with 4:3 input if you don’t like seeing empty sides on a 16:9 screen. Anamorphic Stretch [...]

69 4. OPERA TION continued … Anamorphic SD-DVD, 2.4:1 source Display as original CROP INPUT : Auto Detect SCALE OUTPUT : Anamorphic Stretch Anamorphic SD-DVD, 16:9 source Display as original CROP INPUT : Auto Detect SCALE OUTPUT : Anamorphic Stretch Standard-definition letterboxed source Display as original CROP INPUT : 16:9 SCALE OUTPUT : Anamor[...]

70 4. OPERA TION continued … Hi-definition 2.4:1 source Display as original using anamorphic lens CROP INPUT : Custom, V ertical Size 810 SCALE OUTPUT : Anamorphic Stretch Anamorphic SD-DVD, 2.4:1 source Display as original using anamorphic lens CROP INPUT : Custom, V ertical Size 810 SCALE OUTPUT : Anamorphic Stretch Anamorphic SD-DVD, 2.4:1 sou[...]

71 4. OPERA TION continued … OUTPUT The Output menu is used to select gamma correction and to turn frame lock on/off. Gamma Correction (normally for use only by calibration specialists) The default is Off. Curves other than exponential (default 100) are created with a computer – see section 3.1. Frame Lock The default is Off. Frame Lock is usef[...]

72 4. OPERA TION continued … TEST P A TTERNS This section is a primer on display calibration and although the procedure is no match for a professional setup, the result will almost always be better than using the display with its factory settings. The only tool needed to adjust color this way is a blue filter that comes with test discs or the gla[...]

73 Color Bars is the SMPTE test pattern, with bars at 75% saturation: Setting your display’ s brightness and contrast Increase brightness (black level) so that areas A can be seen as two areas with different brightness, then reduce the level until these areas match each other , or in other words, when the A on the left disappears by blending into[...]

74 4.12 SLEEP TIMER (remote control only) If you would like to go sleep while listening to a program or music, the Sleep T imer will turn the processor power off after the selected amount of time: • Select the desired path (MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3), then press SLEEP (the Sleep timer will operate for that path only). • The first SLEEP keystroke al[...]

75 5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZA TION 5.1 CODES FOR OTHER BRANDS The p roc ess or re mot e can c ont rol o the r com pon ent s – bra nds a nd se tup i nst ruc tio ns ar e in Ap pen dix B . If the brand for your component is not listed, try searching for a code: 1. T urn on the component, for example the DVD player . 2. Press a control mode key othe[...]

76 5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZA TION continued … 5.3 COPYING COMMANDS The command from one key can be copied to another key (not applicable to Power , Record, and Learn keys). T o copy a command to another key in the same control mode: 1. Press the control mode key . 2. Press and hold LEARN until the LED flashes twice. 3. Press 9 , 9 , 4 . 4. Pres[...]

77 5. REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZA TION continued … 5.5 PROGRAMMING MACROS Macros are used to execute multiple functions with one key press, such as powering the processor , cable box, and display On at the same time. Up to 32 commands can be programmed. Programming a Macro that works regardless of control mode setting: 1. Press and hold LEARN until [...]

78 6. SOFTW ARE UPDA TING The operational characteristics of the processor are controlled by software installed through the RS-232 port on the rear panel. Updates can be downloaded from our web site and installed afterwards. 6.1 SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICA TION T o find out which software version is in your processor , press ST A TUS and the displa[...]

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80 APPENDIX A – IR MACROS For Stereo sources: MODE, 0, 1 – Stereo MODE, 0, 2 – AnthemLogic-Music MODE, 0, 3 – AnthemLogic-Cinema MODE, 0, 4 – Pro Logic IIx Music MODE, 0, 5 – Pro Logic IIx 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, 1, 0 – [...]

81 APPENDIX B – PRESET MEMOR Y CODES The following codes are for setting operation of other components with the processor’ s remote control. If codes for your components are not in this library , see sections 5.1 and 5.2. T o enter a 5-digit code: 1. Press the control mode key near the top of the remote (e.g. DVD ). 2. Press and hold LEARN unti[...]

82 Cable Converters: ABC 00003, 00008, 00014, 00001, 00007, 00013, 00011, 00017 Allegro 00315, 00153 Americast 00899 Antronix 00207, 00022 Archer 00797, 00207, 00153, 00022 Belcor 00056 Bell & Howell 00014 Bell South 00899 Cable Star 00056 Cabletenna 00022 Cableview 00022 Century 00153 Citizen 00315, 00153 Clearmaster 00883 ClearMax 00883 Colou[...]

83 DVD Players: Adcom 21094 Advent 21016 Aiwa 20641, 21912 Akai 20899, 20770, 21975, 21089 Allegro 20869 Amphion Media Works 22016, 22001 AMW 20872, 22016, 22001, 21176 Anam 21913 Apex Digital 20672, 20717, 20797, 21020, 21100, 20796, 21004, 21061, 21937, 20794, 20830, 21056, 21915, 20755 Aspire Digital 21168 Audiologic 20736 Audiovox 21071, 21122,[...]

84 TVs: 888 10264 A-Mark 10003 Abex 10032 Addison 11150, 10653, 10092 Admiral 10093, 10463 Advent 10761, 10817, 10815, 11933, 10783, 10842 Adventura 10046 Aiko 10092 Aiwa 11914, 11910 Akai 10812, 10702, 10030, 10672, 11903, 10264 Alaron 10179 Albatron 10843, 10700 Ambassador 10177 America Action 10180 Ampro 10751 Anam 10250, 10180, 10003, 10700, 10[...]

85 TVs continued: Minutz 10021 Mitsubishi 10154, 10250, 10093, 10236, 10180, 11250, 10150, 10030, 10178, 10381, 10836, 10036, 10179, 10817, 11150, 10474, 10019, 10868, 10056, 11917 Monivision 10843, 10700 Motorola 10093, 10055 MTC 10060, 10030, 10185, 10019, 10056 Mudan 10051, 10817, 10264 Multitech 10180 NAD 10156, 10178, 10866 Nanbao 11910, 10264[...]

86 VCRs: ABS 21972 Admiral 20048, 20209 Adventura 20000 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037, 20000, 20307, 20468, 20124, 20406, 20348, 20479 Akai 20041, 20061, 20175, 20106 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162, 20037, 20240, 20278, 20226, 21037 Anam National 20162, 20226 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037, 20278 Beaumark 202[...]

87 VCRs continued: Villain 20000 Wards 20060, 20035, 20048, 20047, 20081, 20240, 20000, 20042, 20072, 20062, 20212, 20760 White Westinghouse 20209, 20072, 20637 XR-1000 20035, 20000, 20072 Y amaha 20041, 20038 Zenith 20039, 20033, 20000, 20209, 20034, 20479, 21479, 21139, 20637 ZT Group 21972 Video Accessories: ABS 01272 Alienware 01272 CyberPower [...]

88 ANALOG VIDEO SWITCHING Bandwidth from input jack to output jack (bypass mode for component video) C o m p o s i t e &S - V i d e o .........................................................7 0M H z C o m p o n e n t : Y ...............................................................1 1 0M H z P r ..............................................[...]

89 MAIN Path (RCA & XLR output) Frequency Response and Bandwidth Analog-Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 130 kHz (+0, -3 dB) Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.3 dB), 2 Hz to 44 kHz (+0, -3 dB) Digital Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

90 CONTROL Infra Red C a r r i e rF r e q u e n c y .............................................................3 8k H z M a x . 1 2 V S u p p l yC u r r e n t......................................................1 5 0m A M a x . E m i t t e r C u r r e n t .................................................6 0m Ap e r o u t p u t RS-232 Interface C[...]

91 CANADA & USA Anthem Electronics warrants to the original purchaser that each Anthem Statement D2v processor is free from defects in workmanship and materials during normal use for a period starting from the date of sale of three (3) years, except for video circuitry which is covered for two (2) years, and remote controls which are covered fo[...]

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