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1. IN BACKL BIAMP FL ZONE2L 6096 e e 6 pending DTS HD he Symbol HD and the Symbol together are registered the folowing two conditions may not cause interferen MRX 710 Designed and engineered by Anthem Electronics Inc Made in China SERIAL NO AVIS RISQUE DE CHO LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOITURE AVERTISSEMENT AFIN D VITER LES DANGERS DIN ET DELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL LAPLUIE NIALHUMIDITE s FG Energy Verified Rendement Energ tique V rifi For optimum performance and enjoyment your receiver should be properly set up This may appear like a lot of work but most settings do not need to be changed from defaults The important ones relate to your display and input connections and distance from listening area to each speaker Anthem Room Correction will set crossovers and channel levels The rest is preference and the listening mode presets for example should be set after you have played various sources and determined which surround modes you like most Front Panel Remote HOW TO NAVIGATE IN THE SETUP MENU Press Setup to enter or exit Use the up down left right buttons to move through menus and selections Press PG PR up down to skip page Press Select to make a selection or to start finish editing the item Pressing Last while editing returns2. SERIAL NO RISQUE DE UE NE PAS OUVRIR T 19 18 17 1 5 REAR PANEL MRX 310 US model shown EU and CN models are similar Ham OUT nocmour2 ec ec Designed and engineered by Anthem Electronics Inc Made in China SERIAL NO OPT2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN 5 i cener O FRONTL AVES RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQI WARNING TO REDUCE THE DO NOT FRONT SURR CENTER 000 4 Energy Verified R Rendement Energ tique V rifi FRONT SURR SUB 5PEAKERS 80 5 1CH MAIN tE OUT i CLASS 2 WING 16 15 14 1312 10 9 8 7 6 1 FM AM antenna connections 2 HDMI inputs HDMIT accepts up to 4K resolution 3 HDMI outputs with Audio Return Channel 4 AC input 5 Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction 6 USB jack for software updates 7 Component video inputs 8 Composite video input 9 Coaxial and optical digital audio inputs 10 Speaker connections 11 Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs 12 Zone 2 audio outputs 13 Record audio outputs 14 RS 232 interface bidirectional for serial control 15 Analog audio L R inputs 16 Main pre out connections 17 Trigger output 18 IR input and output 19 Chassis ground screw 1 6 REMOTE CONTROL 1 Main zone power on and standby 2 Bass Treble Balance Channel Level Front panel dimmer 3
3. Numeric keypad for tuner presets 4 Input list 5 Tuner preset 6 Setup menu 7 Info and status 8 Navigation controls 9 Clear for deleting input configurations and tuner presets and clearing new entry 10 Dolby Volume and Dolby Digital Dynamics 11 Listening mode 12 Volume 13 Last menu entry 14 Mute 15 Next previous tuner preset setup menu page up down 16 Lip sync 17 Backlight 18 Zone 2 controls The left right buttons also select previous next input The up down buttons also control tuner station ANTHEM 1 7 SPEAKER POSITIONING The illustrations below show typical 5 1 and 7 1 channel speaker placement Bass response highly depends on room acoustics and experimentation with subwoofer placement is recommended Anthem Room Correction can help with placement Channel 7 1 Channel A CONNECTIONS This section describes connections between system components Configuration of input and output will be discussed later in section 3 2 1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS HDMI With this type of connection video and audio are carried together digitally Maximum video resolution is 4K also known as UHD and 2160p at 30 frames per second for HDMI outputs and HDMI input 1 and 1080p at 60 frames per second for the rest of the HDMI inputs Connect HDMI output from MRX to a display with HDMI input one
4. levels can result in quiet sounds disappearing into the noise floor If the display reads Dial Norm Offset 4 0 dB at the start of a movie it is indicating that the encoded level is higher than standard by 4 0 dB the playback level of all channels is then automatically reduced by 4 dB PREAMP OUTPUTS The pre outs are variable according to the volume control and can be used with external amplification ZONE 2 AND REC Zone 2 and REC may use analog input or the optical coaxial inputs as long as the source is 2 channel PCM 1 COAX 2 OPT 3 i OPT 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN ANALOG AUDIO IN ANALOG OUT If HDMI audio from a Dolby Digital DTS or 2 channel PCM Source is problematic or takes too long to switch use of coax optical audio connection is recommended HDMI video can still be used Older cable and satellite receivers often benefit from this The coax and optical REC outputs provide a passthrough of coax optical input or 2 channel PCM depending on source format SPEAKERS Connect using speaker wire US models also allow banana plugs MRX 710 and MRX 510 If you are only using 5 1 speakers in the main zone the two remaining amp channels may be configured for use in Zone 2 or to bi amp front L R in the main zone Connect the positive connection on the speaker to the positive 4 binding post on the appropriate amplifier output and the negative connection on the speaker t
5. 2 m 8 in or more Right 0 2 m 8 in or more e Highly humid or poorly ventilated Dusty lt e Subjected to mechanical vibrations On wobbly inclined or otherwise unstable surfaces Near windows where there is a chance of exposure to rain etc Ontop of an amplifier or other component which dissipates a great deal of heat To ensure proper heat radiation ensure clearance from walls and other equipment according to diagram IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not provided with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colors may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the ter
6. 3 Antennas 38 5 1 Power On Off and Volume 10 2 4 Local Area Network 38 5 2 Zone 2 Operation 10 2 5 12 Volt Trigger 39 5 3 Input Selection 10 2 6 Infra Red 39 5 4 Tuner 10 2 7 Power 40 5 5 Level Trim 41 5 6 Bass Treble Balance SETUP 41 5 7 Lip Sync 41 5 8 Listening Modes 13 3 1 HDMI Output Configuration 42 5 9 Dolby Volume and Dynamic Range Control 14 3 2 SpeakerSetup 42 5 10 Display Brightness 16 3 3 Bass Managment 42 5 11 Info Display 17 3 4 Listener Position 18 3 5 Level Calibration 19 3 6 Input Setup 23 3 7 Volumes Rec Output 24 3 8 Network Remote Control 27 3 9 Display 28 3 10 General Configuration 30 3 11 Save Load Settings 31 3 12 System Information 43 SPECIFICATIONS 44 LIMITED WARRANTY 45 THE BIG PICTURE FRONT PANEL MRX 710 46 THE BIG PICTURE REAR PANEL MRX 710 47 THE BIG PICTURE REAR PANEL MRX 310 Thank you for purchasing the Anthem series receiver The MRX 710 MRX 510 and MRX 310 receivers are cutting edge home theater audio components with HDMI switching video scaling and upconversion state of the art room equalization second zone capabilities and FM AM tuner Anthem products are engineered to recreate the passion of live performance and thrill of the best movie theaters by using the highest level of circuit design proprietary software superior build quality innovative features and intuitive ergonomics with tremendous flexibility 1 1 BEFORE MAKING CONN
7. V at a frequency of 50 Hz CONSUMPTION Maximum s s s 500 W 710 510 400 W 310 Standby default ECO mode 2 lt 0 3 W Standby IP Control enabled 2 0 W 1 8 W if network cable i is not connected Standby HDMI Bypass enabled Pr e S O VV Standby IP Control and Standby HDMI Bypass enabled bado ede cde 0 09 W DIMENSIONS Height 61 2 in 16 4 cm including feet 4 rack units with special rackmount Width 17 1 4 in 43 9 cm 145 8in 37 2 cm Weight 710 80 810 14 0 kg MRX 510 sou ab oe 24 eoe deck a Ge 3e xs 90 2 ID 9210 27 8 b 12 6 kg 43 44 LIMITED WARRANTY CANADA amp USA The warranty period on new Anthem products is 5 years Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers 3 years Audio Video preamplifiers and receivers Please register your product at www anthemAV com The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from Anthem or an Authorized Anthem Dealer This warranty is offered only to the original owner and is not transferable Demonstration and display units are covered by the same warranty except that the period commences on the date of dealer invoice not the purchasers invoice and cosmetic flaws are excluded If Anthem determines that the product has a defect in materials or manufacturing during the w
8. by the sender be packaged in the original carton and packing material and accompanied by a written description of the defect Service will not be given under warranty without an accompanying copy of the sales invoice Product repaired under warranty will be returned with shipping and insurance prepaid by Anthem within Canada and continental USA only DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances shall Anthem its agents representatives or employees assume liability or responsibility for injury or damages sustained in the use or operation of Anthem products or for damages to connected products Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you Anthem reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to revise prior versions All specifications are subject to change without notice This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to you other warranty or condition Statutory or otherwise expressed or implied shall be imposed upon Anthem nor shall any representation made by any person including a representative or agent of Anthem be effective to extend the warranty coverage provided herein On the expiration of the warranty all liability of Anthem in connection with the product shall terminate INTERNATIONAL Terms and conditions are set and maintained by the Authorized Anthem Distributor not Anthem THE BIG PICTURE FRONT PANEL MRX 710 O
9. confirming all non menu settings such as level and bass treble will be reset LOAD FACTORY DEFAULTS After selecting and confirming all menu settings will be reset MASTER RESET This is not a menu setting To reset the unit to factory condition connect power and press the front panel Setup and main power buttons at the same time The unit should turn on This may be useful if unit has become inoperable 3 12 SYSTEM INFORMATION System Information nw T H E M Update Via USB Release Version 105 Main Micro Version 11025 DSP Version 02 2 HDMI Version 0 2 1 ARC Name ARC Upload Time MAC Address 7C B7 7B 00 00 0A LAN Status Disconnected UPDATE VIA USB AND VERSION NUMBERING The operational characteristics of the receiver are controlled by software installed through the USB port on the rear panel Updates can be downloaded from our web site and installed afterwards e On www anthemAV com locate the software pertaining to your MRX model and voltage Proceed only if your version is a lower number indicating that it is older e You will be asked where to save a zip save it to Desktop e When the zip file download is complete extract it to Desktop See Read Me txt for the change history e Copy the fw file to your USB flash drive root directory not in a folder Make sure that no other fw file is in the root directory Connect the USB flash drive to the back of the receiver directly or through the su
10. following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit CONFIGURATION Settings in this submenu should only be changed if your network administrator gives the direction or if using Direct Connect to run ARC IP Configuration TA E Mode Auto 192 168 1 3 Subnet Mask 2592552550 Gateway 192 168 1 1 MODE Static IP settings take effect once this is changed to Manual For ARC enter the IP Subnet Mask and Gateway values shown above note that the receiver s IP address is not the same as the computer s TRIGGER CONFIGURATION When the receiver s trigger output is connected to the trigger input of another component such as an amplifier or projector the receiver can turn it on or off according to the trigger s setup Trigger Configuration AS HEM Trigger Control Menu Power Main or Zone 2 HDMI 1 Off HDMI 2 Off HDMI 3 Off FM Off AM Off In the example shown the trigger activates while Main or Zone 2 power is turned on Trigger outputs can also be set to activate according to any combination of inputs instead of Power If triggers are to be controlled through IP or RS 232 change Menu to RS 232 IP 25 26 TCP AND UDP
11. grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet L 0 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 4 1 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing On the top of this unit do not place Burning objects i e candles as they may cause fire damage to this unit and or personal
12. indicate that the processor requires an update for the ARC version to work correctly If a newer version is posted and you would like to use t check your current version Run Anthem Room Correction Click on About The version number will be displayed Proceed only if your version is not the latest Download the latest ARC 2 software from www anthemAV com and save it to Desktop e When the zip file download is complete extract it to Desktop The software will not work properly if an attempt is made to run it from a compressed folder Open the extracted folder and double click on setup or setup exe Software installation instructions will appear on your screen If you are installing ARC on the computer for the first time copy your serialized file s from your ARC CD to the extracted folder on Desktop before double clicking on setup This way they will be added to Program Files as the software is installed When installation is complete you can delete the downloaded file and the extracted folder 37 OPERATION 5 1 POWER ON OFF AND VOLUME Main and Zone 2 have separate power controls During power on and power off a mechanical click is produced from the unit this is normal Volume comes on according to setup menu setting Front Panel Remote ZONE 2 MAIN To control volume rotate the front panel knob or press VOL up down on the remote control To mute or un mute the audio press MUTE A VOL v 5
13. injury Containers with liquid in them as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and or damage to this unit Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar Install it away from direct sunlight heat sources vibration dust moisture and or cold Do not cover this unit with a newspaper tablecloth curtain etc in order not to obstruct heat radiation If the temperature inside this unit rises it may cause fire damage to this unit and or personal injury Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source when it is turned off This state is called the standby mode In this state this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power NOTE This product is not an auto voltage Receiver Connect only to the prescribed AC outlet i e 120V 60Hz or 220 240V 50Hz CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Paradigm Electronics for compliance could void the user s autho
14. its corresponding image is seen you can set up to 150 milliseconds of audio delay set using synchronization test disc or trial and error Movies are not always the best test because sounds including dialog are usually re recorded after the filming is completed and can be slightly out of sync at various points in the recording Adjustment can also be made while viewing material after pressing the Lip Sync button 3 7 VOLUMES REC OUTPUT Here you can set preferences as listed Volumes REC Output A wT H E M Mute Level Silent Main Max Volume Zone 2 Max Volume Main Power On Volume Zone 2 Power On Volume Mute Analog REC Out when selecting Mute Digital REC Out when selecting MUTE LEVEL When Mute is pressed sound can cut out completely or decrease in volume by the amount that you set to keep some of it in the background Select from Silent or 5 to 30 dB in 5 dB steps MAXIMUM VOLUME These settings allow you to limit the volume setting to avoid damaging equipment or hearing POWER ON VOLUME The volume will be at these levels when the receiver is turned on RECORDING DEVICE If using a recording device select the input that the recorder s output is connected to This prevents the recorder s output from being fed back to its input something that results in a loud noise 23 24 3 8 NETWORK REMOTE CONTROL Network Remote Control A wT H E Device Name MRX 710 Network Type Wired L
15. low frequency input protection check with its manufacturer don t assume then selecting Flat may improve system performance If on the other hand you have a subwoofer that is designed to be flat to a certain frequency then have response that drops very quickly below that manually selecting a Steeper than average slope may be beneficial Normally ARC does not auto select a Slope that is steeper than fourth order 24 dB per octave rolloff although up to eighth order 48 dB per octave is available through this manual selection SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS FREQUENCY Use this with High Pass Order when manually creating a curve on the lower end of the subwoofer s response The left side of the red measured curve is the guideline for shaping the target curve An attempt to use this as a bottom end boost to increase low frequency output is likely to be detrimental to the subwoofer s performance If the subwoofer s specifications indicate that low frequency output should be greater than the uncorrected in room response curve is showing then the proper solution would be to reposition the subwoofer MINIMUM SUBWOOFER EQ FREQUENCY If you would not like for ARC to equalize the subwoofer channel below a certain frequency enter it here 4 8 PRINTING A REPORT To print a copy of your graphs and targets click on Print 4 9 UPDATING ARC Check www anthemAV com periodically for ARC software updates The download contains revision history which may also
16. needed a higher one is generally not advised since the microphone becomes directional at upper frequencies affecting measurement accuracy especially if the height of the Speaker s high frequency driver is not at ear level ARC also detects how much the room reinforces low frequencies due to its boundaries and pressurization This room gain shows as a bump in the target response ARC does not remove it because if flattened bass sounds thin Ideal anechoic speaker response a straight line as measured in a special non reverberant facility is not the same as ideal in room response which normally includes to varying degree this room gain ARC senses where each speaker s low frequency response declines and sets high pass filters accordingly Calibration is set such that average level is the same when comparing EQ On vs Off Note that to set levels ARC uses a midrange band that s wider than the standard home theater setup noise which is centered at 1 kHz and narrow so there s no chance its level would be reduced by a crossover Sample response 145 gp Frequency Hz Uncorrected in room response Uncorrected response with bass management mn ll Corrected response with bass management EQ IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MY SUBWOOFER S SHOULD USE IT Since rooms and correction systems the answer varies although it is best to disable the subwoofer EQ before running ARC If the resulting calculated and target curves
17. taken from five positions at least 2 feet 70 cm apart to ensure optimal sound 4 5 MEASUREMENT e Connect the microphone and the processor to the computer e Set the microphone in the first position Don t stand near the microphone while Sweep tones are playing otherwise reflections from your body may cause bad measurements e Run Anthem Room Correction from the Start Menu or through its Desktop shortcut The program will guide you through the remaining steps and at the end will load the correction data to your processor The process takes about 10 minutes depending on the number of measurements Upto 16 characters may be used to name a measurement Additional characters will be removed Valid characters are a z A Z 0 9 m Es e gt a Other characters will be removed from the ARC upload name Once the ARC program is finished you can disconnect the computer Turn on the processor and set Room On Off in the Source Setup menu according to each source If you made measurements for a Music configuration assign Bass Manager accordingly e Save your settings in the Save Load Settings menu QUICK MEASURE SPEAKER POSITION HELPER If speaker positioning particularly for the sub is flexible you can try this before running ARC Alternatively you can start with a full measurement and then see whether it s necessary to re position speakers To use Quick Measure se
18. the item to its previous setting Press Clear to set the item to its default value The menu below appears on your display once pressing Setup If it does not appear make compatible selections in the HDMI Output Configuration menu while using the front panel display which shows similar information one item at a time On screen up to nine menu items are displayed at once although for clarity this manual shows all items in each menu together Main Menu HDMI Output Configuration Speaker Setup Bass Management Listener Position Level Calibration Input Setup Volumes REC Output Network Remote Control Display General Configuration Save Load Settings System Information 3 1 HDMI OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Highlighting HDMI Output Configuration in the main menu then pressing Select displays this menu HDMI Output Configuration THE M HDMI 1 Color Depth Auto HDMI 2 Color Depth Auto Video Output Auto Video Scaling Processed On Screen Info Display On HDMI COLOR DEPTH With the default Auto setting color depth is set to the highest capability reported by the display s HDMI connection The 12 and 10 bit formats are known as Deep Color and these will be used if compatible If there is no picture due to insufficient bandwidth in the HDMI cabling and replacing it is not practical changing Auto to 8 bit should help VIDEO OUTPUT The default is Auto in which both HDMI outputs are active and the highest resolution
19. the receiver Connect the receiver s trigger output using a cable with e 3 5mm mini plugs The receiver provides flexible trigger options Through the setup menu you can specify the conditions for enabling triggers TRIGGER OUT 2 6 INFRA RED An external IR receiver allows the remote control to be used from another location in your home connect the receiver from an external IR hub to the IR IN jack Most standard IR repeater kits can be used but to avoid problems test compatibility before installing permanently O IR OUT is provided for convenience Through an IR emitter commands coming in through the rear panel IR IN can be re transmitted to the IR sensor of IR OUT another component in your system 2 7 POWER Connect the power cord to the receiver and the power source AC INPUT 120V v 60Hz 5 1A ee C MT ET 5 4 ES E IDE PUTA SS TE 2 CHASSIS GROUND FRONT SURR CENTER 22 BIAMP F FRONT SURR SUB RAGI 7 1CH MAIN PRE OUT OPT 1 OPT 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN SURRL CENTER FRONTR FI NTL BIAMP FR ZONE2R SPEAKERS 80 CLASS 2 WIRING HDMI OUT COMPONENT 2 VIDEO
20. with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP is required to display copy protected material If you are using a 4K source component connect it to HDMI input 1 All HDMI connections support 3D IN 7 IN 6 IN 5 Homi IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 OUT 1 OUT 2 E A E E EE Be careful when connecting HDMI cables The connector should easily slide in the jack do not insert it on an angle and do not force it Each connector contains 19 delicate pins and damaged pins can damage jacks Such damage is not covered by warranty If your HDMI cables have been connected enough times that they are about to wear out new cables are recommended Use only High Speed cables and connecting devices Connecting devices that may have worked in an older setup do not necessarily work with Deep Color or 4K If there is trouble producing an image and the source allows Deep Color to be disabled start troubleshooting by turning it off 12 bit Deep Color that works at 1080p24 may not work at 1080p50 or 1080p60 if cable bandwidth is not adequate for the higher frame rate If you are using adapters or port savers start troubleshooting by eliminating them Use of these devices is generally not recommended COMPONENT VIDEO 2 Component video uses three coaxial cables and normally has a maximum resolution of 1080i or 480p when the Source is copy protected with Macro
21. 2 7ONE 2 OPERATION To operate Zone 2 from the front panel after it is powered on press the ZONE button and change volume or press INPUT within 5 seconds To operate Zone 2 using the remote control use these buttons ZONE 2 OOOO 92 969 6 5 3 INPUT SELECTION The number of active inputs varies according to how the Input Setup menu was programmed To scroll through the next previous active inputs press the right left buttons and to make a selection press SELECT Front Panel Remote Alternatively press the INPUT button for an on screen list of inputs Use the up down and SELECT buttons to change the input To change input in Zone 2 press the INPUT button after pressing ZONE button if using the front panel The next input will be selected 5 4 TUNER After selecting AM or FM input change station and set presets as follows If Main and Zone 2 are using the tuner at the same time changes to Main will be applied to Zone 2 Station info is shown on screen for five minutes after a button is pressed Song artist info is also displayed if the station provides it To display this info on the front panel press INFO on the remote control AUTOMATIC TUNING To seek the next previous station with adequate signal strength press up down MANUAL TUNING Press SELECT then up down 39 40 PRESETS remote control only 30 AM and 30 FM stations can be stored To store the current station press PRESET then assign a nu
22. AN IP Configuration Trigger Configuration TCP Port 14999 UDP Port 14999 Rear IR Enable Front IR Enable Tx Status Disable DEVICE NAME This is the name that the receiver broadcasts and it can be changed using up to 16 characters NETWORK TYPE The default is wired LAN which will allow the easiest way to run Anthem Room Correction described later as long as the receiver is connected to an Ethernet router The alternative is to change the setting to Direct Connect generally not recommended which allows connecting the CAT5 cable directly between the receiver and your computer but your computer will need to have its network settings changed to make this work Setting a static IP address is beyond the scope of this manual because the method varies according to the computer s operating system Instructions may be found on the Internet by entering How to assign a static IP address into a search engine Once you have located a screen resembling the one below enter these settings IP address 192 168 1 2 Gera Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Normally you should return the setting to Obtain an IP address automatically when the static address is no longer needed Obtain an IP address automatically 8 Use the
23. CALIBRATION Level Calibration uses internally generated test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position These noises are also a way of checking system connections between receiver amplifier and speaker Audio calibrations from home theater setup discs are not recommended some use incorrect methods If using Anthem Room Correction these items will be set during measurement A sound pressure level SPL meter with C weighting is recommended if not using ARC especially to set the subwoofer level Measure the sound pressure from the listening position while pointing the meter up Hold it away from your body to prevent reflections Level Calibration Config 1 Config 2 These settings are displayed for each configuration Level Calibration Test Noise Dolby Offset Calibration Level Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Back Right Back Left Surround Left Subwoofer TEST NOISE To play the test noise select On Use the up down buttons to move the noise to the other speakers DOLBY OFFSET CALIBRATION LEVEL This is the master volume for this menu s test noises Changing it changes the output of all channels The noise comes out of the left front channel CHANNEL LEVEL If you re calibrating by ear use the remote control and sit in the listening area Adjust each channel s loudness until all levels sound the same If using an SPL meter adjust level so it reads 75 dB for each chan
24. ECTIONS Check that you have received all items listed below and report discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible In case the unit needs to be transported in the future keep the packing materials Retain the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase without it service will not be provided under warranty Receiver Remote control e FM antenna AM loop antenna e 2 batteries USB extension cable IEC power cord US EU CN types are supplied by factory other types are normally provided by the local distributor Additional items in Anthem Room Correction kit ARC 1M USB Microphone Microphone clip Telescopic stand with boom USB cable e CAT5 cable e CD containing microphone calibration file and software installer 1 2 IN USE NOTICES Disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any components e f the receiver was transported or stored the cold let it reach room temperature before use e Dueto continuing advances operational characteristics may change If this manual contains discrepancies please check www anthemAV com for the latest manual or software 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FRONT PANEL MRX 710 shown others are similar For a larger diagram see inside back cover ARD HDMI O O Navigation buttons Volume level functions and character selection Power standby Input se
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27. MRX Audio Video Receiver ANTHEM OPERATING MANUAL Anthem AnthemLogic ARC and Paradigm are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc Paradigm Electronics Inc All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be reproduced in whole or in part without our express written permission We reserve the right to change specifications and or features without notice as design improvements are incorporated Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent 5 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 892 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks amp DTS HD DTS HD Master Audio and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software O DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from QNX Software Systems QNX Software Systems All rights reserved All other trademarks are the property of their respective ow
28. PORT Change these only if there is a conflict with another application that uses 14999 REAR AND FRONT IR This allows you to disable each of the receiver s infra red inputs which can be useful when the receiver is connected to an repeater and is receiving too many signals Note that the moment that you disable the front IR input you will not be able to control the receiver the traditional way from the remote control re enable the IR input using the front panel buttons If your remote control appears to not be working and you have checked the batteries check this menu next before contacting technical support TX STATUS When enabled all commands status changes and control information are reported through the Ethernet and RS 232 connections 3 9 DISPLAY The front panel display s brightness is set here Display n wT H E Brightness Medium Wake Up Brightness Up 1 BRIGHTNESS Set preferred default brightness WAKE UP BRIGHTNESS When button is pressed the display can go to a brighter level for 5 seconds select None Up 1 brightness level Medium or High When is selected and the display is off the wake up behaves as Up 1 to indicate that the unit is running 27 28 3 10 GENERAL CONFIGURATION This menu contains power saving control and tuner options General Configuration TH E M Auto Off 30 minutes ECO Mode Enable IP Control Enable Standby IP Control Disable Standb
29. ain Back is the default and is meant for use with 7 1 speakers in the main zone Select Zone 2 if using up to 5 1 speakers in the main zone and 2 speakers in Zone 2 MAIN FRONT BIAMP SETTING This can be useful with up to 5 1 speakers in the main zone and no speakers in Zone 2 if the front Left Right ones allow biamping not to be confused with biwiring where two sets of cables are used by one amplifier channel Bi amplification is where two amplifier channels are connected to one speaker with one powering the speaker s woofer section and the other the mid tweeter section Speakers that allow this have two sets of connection terminals The jumpers between the terminal pairs must be removed before the system is connected otherwise permanent damage to the amplifier may result Keep in mind that best practice is to use amplification with enough power for the application and that the purpose of biamping is to get the most out of existing equipment should a Situation arise where the amplifier may be at its output limit If one channel is doing so the other speaker section still operating within its limit is immune from distortion generated by the overworked section By contrast in a conventional setup with one amplifier channel amplifying the entire range the distortion that may result for example from excessive bass can affect the entire frequency range through the midrange driver and tweeter instead of being confined to the woofer Commo
30. annot be changed to Anthem Technical Support WHAT NOT TO DO Upon seeing results for the first time you may be tempted to immediately change the targets There is rarely good technical reason to do so If you are not satisfied with the initial results examine the red pre correction measurement curve This shows how your system is performing without room correction Does it reflect the performance that you should be seeing from your speakers especially in the bass If not do not try to compensate through electronic correction You are not losing what was never there 35 36 If you did change settings such that a large portion of the bass is being boosted as would be shown by a wide range of the green corrected curve having higher level than the red measured curve chances are that your equipment will be stressed more than the sound will improve There is very little to gain by doing this Instead address the real reasons behind the areas which could be improved but are beyond what electronic correction is meant to fix for example large dips in the in room response These are not uncommon and can almost always be cured by repositioning the speakers especially the subwoofer and repeating the measurement Can one set of measurements be used across both profiles but with different settings applied Can the subwoofer be disabled in only one of the profiles THE ANSWER TO BOTH QUESTIONS IS YES AND THE PROCEDURE IS When sta
31. are versions for main controller boot loader HDMI and audio DSP SPECIFICATIONS PREAMPLIFIER Maximum Output lt 0 1 THD 3 5 Vrms subwoofer channel 6 1 Vrms Frequency Response 2 Vrms output 8Hzto28 kHz 0 0 25 dB Frequency Response Analog Direct mode 2 Vrms output 8Hzto 50 kHz 0 0 25 dB THD N 2 Vrms output LEE 2222 0 0396 S N Ratio 2 Vrms output IEC A filter Com ow doge xt O2 dB L R channel separation analog input 1 kHz 96dB PREAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER Frequency Response full power output 10 Hz to 30 kHz 0 0 5 dB THD N 1W output Os x 0 0496 Hes Hz to 20 kHz S N Ratio full power Output IEC filter WO TP 101dB AMPLIFIER Maximum continuous output into 8 ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 THD 710 120W 2 channels driven 90 W 5 channels driven 510 100W 2 channels driven 75 W 5 channels driven 10 80W 2 channels driven 60 W 5 channels driven POWER REQUIREMENT 120 V version In countries where the line voltage is 120 V this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 108 V and 132 V at a frequency of 60 Hz 220 240 V version In countries where the line voltage is 220 230 or 240 V this product operates from a single phase AC power source that supplies between 198 V and 264
32. arranty period Anthem will at its option repair replace or provide the necessary replacement parts without charging for parts or labor Repaired or replaced equipment or parts supplied under this warranty are covered by the unexpired portion of the warranty Warranty is void if the serial number has been removed altered or defaced if the product has been operated installed or handled other than in accordance with the intended application tampered with modified or damaged by accident while in transport or by failure of electric power or has been repaired by a non authorized party Anthem shall have no obligation to correct any defect that is not reproducible by Anthem If inspection by Anthem discloses that the repair required is not covered by this warranty regular repair charges shall apply If a problem is discovered in your Anthem product please contact the Authorized Anthem Dealer from whom you purchased the product Your dealer will help to determine the cause of the problem and arrange for the appropriate action Alternatively follow the procedure below for factory service A Return Authorization RA number must be obtained from Anthem Technical Support before a product can be shipped to Anthem for any reason Product shipped to Anthem without its RA Number clearly visible on the outside of the shipping carton will be refused and returned to the sender freight collect Product shipped to Anthem must have shipping and insurance prepaid
33. e is off another dynamic range control becomes available after DYN is pressed a second time This also allows you to control the difference between the softest and loudest passages but only on multichannel Dolby Digital soundtracks that contain dynamic scaling cues At least 5 1 speakers must be used Press up down to select NORMAL No dynamic range modification REDUCED Allows the quieter parts to be heard more easily by raising the level of quieter sounds and or reducing the level of louder ones according to cues in the Soundtrack LATE NIGHT Further reduces the softest to loudest difference Many sources also have dynamic range controls Be sure to disable them to get the most from the receiver s controls and to prevent dynamic range from being reduced twice In Some cases the names of settings in sources are confusing because Extended can mean dynamics are left alone while Normal can mean they re reduced Check the operating manuals of your sources to find what their settings mean and when they apply because sometimes default settings reduce dynamics 5 10 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS To change the brightness of the front panel display and LED indicators press DIM then up down to select High Medium Low or Off 5 11 INFO DISPLAY Pressing the info button in succession displays following e Song info if tuner is selected Video output resolution for HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Audio input Audio sampling or bit rate where applicable Softw
34. ent process rejects typical background noise but if loud noise is present ARC will indicate that re measurement is required Ensure that the room will be sufficiently quiet during measurement Depending on how your network is set up you may need to enable sharing to allow the receiver to be seen by your computer f you are using more than one receiver on the network note that each may be identified three ways by MAC address IP address or Device Name for more information see the System Information and Network setup menus 4 2 ARC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Instructions will appear on your computer s screen once the ARC CD is read 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 you may need to right click on its icon then select Explore and double click on setup exe If you downloaded ARC from our web site it needs to be extracted before setup is run Your CD is still needed because it s the source of your microphone s unique calibration file Example 300001 cal If you copy it to the same folder as setup exe before running the installer it will be installed as well The installation will put several files into an Anthem folder on your computer and create shortcuts in your Start Menu and on Desktop CUSTOM INSTALLERS To set up multiple systems using one computer copy the serialized files from each ARC CD to thi
35. except Dolby Pro Logic modes Backs the Back L channel plays from the Surround L channel and the Back R channel plays from the Surround R channel e Subwoofer the subwoofer plays two things LFE Low Frequency Effects channel in multichannel soundtracks and bass from remaining channels using the crossover Some people prefer to play music through a system that does not use a subwoofer though it should be noted that the reason often cited is that the subwoofer does not blend well with the main speakers In contrast Anthem Room Correction excels in integrating the subwoofer with the main speakers so in this case using a subwoofer is recommended for all Sources The subwoofer normally plays bass that is louder deeper and less distorted than that of a full range speaker and it uses its own amplifier 3 3 55 In this menu information about your speakers is used so that bass does not become distorted If using Anthem Room Correction these items will be set during measurement so you may skip this menu If your subwoofer has a crossover it should be bypassed set its frequency control to the highest frequency The bass manager is a crossover that divides audio in two frequency bands suitable for subwoofer satellite speaker systems The result is a lower bass level for satellite speakers and no midrange treble going to the subwoofer Highlighting Bass Management then pressing Select displays this me
36. highlight Add Input and press Select To insert an input highlight one on the list and press Input The new input will be inserted after the highlighted one To delete an input highlight it and press Clear on the remote control These settings are displayed for each configuration HDMI 1 Setup I H Em Input Name HDMI 1 Video Input HDMI 1 Audio Input HDMI Zone 2 Input Analog 1 Process Analog Audio Input N A Speaker Profile Config 1 Anthem Room Correction N A Dolby Volume Off Dolby Volume Leveler 8 Listening Mode for 2 0 Sources Last Used Listening Mode for 5 1 Sources Last Used Lip Sync 0 ms 20 Using the navigation Keys and volume knob each input can be renamed up to 8 characters long When finished press Select Example Rename HDMI 1 to Blu ray Highlight Input Name and press Select The first character will be highlighted in red e Use the up down buttons or volume knob to change H to B e Use the left right buttons to move to each remaining character and complete the renaming e Press Select to return to the menu VIDEO INPUT Select the connection to be used HDMI1 7 Front HDMI MRX 710 510 Component 1 2 Composite None AUDIO INPUT Select the connection to be used HDMI HDMI Audio Return 1 2 Coaxial 1 2 Optical 1 3 Analog 1 5 AM Radio FM Radio None ZONE 2 INPUT Select the connection to be used Coaxial 1 2 Optical 1 3 Anal
37. in Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Music can be used with stereo music to make it more compelling When engaged during playback these adjustments are accessible by pressing the Mode button Center Width is adjustable from O to 7 Setting this to O places all center sound in the center speaker while 7 places it equally in the left and right channels The default is 3 Dimension has seven steps of balance adjustment between the surround and center channels Panorama when On extends the front stereo image to include the surround channels This is effective for recordings that have strong left or right channel elements DTS Neo 6 Cinema is a matrix decoder that can be used with any matrix encoded movie Separation is created by allowing sounds to be placed at different points in the sound field DTS Neo 6 Music is a matrix decoder for stereo music Channels sends the left and right channels to the surround and rear channels with equal loudness while the center channel and subwoofer receive a combination of both 2 22 FOR 5 1 CHANNEL SOURCES MRX 710 510 7 1 speakers are needed in the main zone Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie is suitable for extracting back channels from any 5 1 channel Source Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music is similar but with increased emphasis on the surround channels DTS Neo 6 is also suitable for extracting back channels from any 5 1 channel source LIP SYNC DELAY If audio is heard before
38. l of batteries as mixed municipal waste End users are exhorted not to dispose waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste In order to achieve a high level of recycling waste batteries discard waste batteries separately and properly through an accessible collection point in your vicinity For more information about collection and recycling of waste batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items By ensuring compliance and conformance to proper disposal of waste batteries potential hazardous effects on human health is prevented and the negative impact of batteries and waste batteries on the environment is minimized thus contributing to the protection preservation and quality improvement of the environment XXX Anthem and any related party assume no liability for the user s failure to comply with any requirements TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION 1 1 1 Before Making Connections 33 4 1 Before Starting 1 1 2 lIn Use Notices 33 4 2 ARC Software Installation 2 1 3 Front Panel 34 4 3 Microphone Stand Assembly 3 1 4 Rear Panel MRX 710 34 4 4 Microphone Positioning 4 1 5 Rear Panel MRX 310 34 4 5 Measurement 5 1 6 Remote Control 35 4 6 Manual Mode and Targets 6 1 7 Speaker Positioning 36 4 7 Advanced Subwoofer Targets 37 4 8 Printing A Report CONNECTIONS 37 49 Updating ARC 6 2 1 Video Connections OPERATION 7 2 2 Audio Connections 10 2
39. lect Manual mode instead of Automatic when starting ARC Click on the Quick Measure button and enable the sweep tone for the Speaker that you are positioning After a few sweeps the graph will show a live update of the uncorrected measurement It will keep running until you turn it off Leave speakers where the graph is flattest particularly in the bass region then run ARC normally 4 6 MANUAL MODE AND TARGETS When creating a new file manual mode is the same as automatic mode except that you must measure calculate and upload in separate steps After the measurement phase targets can be edited but doing so is recommended only for experienced users les 3 Calc A file created in Automatic mode can be opened in Manual mode to allow target editing After changing targets you must click OK when closing the window to apply the settings then Calculate To restore original settings click on Auto Detect then Calculate Surround Left Surround Right Back Left Back Right Subwoofer as p Response Cutoffs Fronts Hz Center Hz Sumounds Hz Backs Hz i Frequency Hz Front Left as measured Wl Front Left post BM Front Right as measured Y Front Right post BM Bl Fronts target emen For advice in getting the most out of your system based on your measurements we welcome you to send your arc2 file not screenshots as they c
40. lection Zone 2 selection Level selection Remote control sensor location Mode selection 10 Display brightness 11 Setup menu selection 12 HDMI jack 710 510 headphone jack behind cover 19 18 17 1 4 REAR PANEL MRX 710 MRX 710 US model shown EU model CN model and MRX 510 are similar 1 2 3 mE IN 6 E 4 HDMI IN 3 Hi N 2 TE HomiouT1 2 CHASSIS ei SUE CENTER FR NTR FRONTL BACKR hi FR DNE2R y aaa epe FRONT SUB 3ACK Z2 BIAMP F 1 SPEAKE S 80 7 1CH MAIN RE CLASS 2 RING R AMB eee 16 15 14 1312 10 9 8 7 1 antenna connections 2 HDMI inputs accepts up to 4K resolution 3 HDMI outputs with Audio Return Channel 4 AC input 5 Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction 6 USB jack for software updates 7 Component video inputs 8 Composite video input 9 Coaxial and optical digital audio inputs 10 Speaker connections 11 Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs 12 Zone 2 audio outputs 13 Record audio outputs 14 RS 232 interface bidirectional for serial control 15 Analog audio L R inputs 16 Main pre out connections 17 Trigger output 18 IR input and output 19 Chassis ground screw ANTHEM MRX 710 Designed and engineered by Anthem Electronics Inc Made in Chi
41. mber from 01 to 30 To recall a preset enter the assigned number or press PG PR up down for the next previous one To delete a preset select it then press CLEAR 5 5 LEVEL TRIM Ifa channel group for example the surrounds or the subwoofer occasionally sounds too loud or soft its level can be adjusted on the fly Press LEVEL to cycle through the groups then up down to adjust LFE is a separate adjustment from Subwoofer which can be used to reduce LFE level without affecting redirected bass from other channels Subwoofer adjustment changes the redirected bass together with LFE LEVEL Note that this adjustment is not meant for system calibration this is handled in the setup menu and by Anthem Room Correction 5 6 BASS TREBLE BALANCE To change tone press Bass or Treble on the remote control then up down Note that Bass does not affect the subwoofer output this is handled by the Level adjustment To change balance press BAL on the remote then up to move the image to the right or down to move the image to the left 5 7 LIP SYNC If the audio is not synchronized with the video press Lip Sync then up down Up to 150 milliseconds of audio delay may be used Changing lip sync on the fly changes the input s lip sync setting in the setup menu 5 8 LISTENING MODES Refer to the Input Setup section for a description of listening modes Once the receiver s display shows the i
42. minals in your plug proceed as follows The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated and approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover If in doubt consult a competent electrician NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION At the end of its useful life this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol on the product user s manual and packaging point this out The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings Through re use recycling of raw materials or other forms of recycling of old products you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment Your local administrative office can advise you of the responsible waste disposal point INFORMATION ABOUT COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2006 66 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN UNION for European customers only Batteries bearing any of these symbols indicate that they should be treated as separate collection and not as municipal waste It is encouraged that necessary measures are implemented to maximize the separate collection of waste batteries and to minimize the disposa
43. mode is processing that enhances source material by increasing the number of output channels Each mode performs this its own way providing its own type of sound To find your preference spend some time listening to various modes using various sources To disable presets and make selections entirely on the fly select Last Used To disable listening modes altogether select None Modes fall in two main categories those that apply to 2 channel sources and those that apply to 5 1 channel sources FOR 2 0 CHANNEL SOURCES AnthemLogic Cinema provides the missing link that lets you experience full impact home theater sound from any 2 channel source A large enveloping and dynamic listening experience is created making 2 channel movies sound more like what is experienced in a state of the art movie theater Through extensive listening tests a very effective design was developed avoiding the use of echo effects which could negatively affect the purity of the Sound AnthemL ogic Music enhances the stereo listening experience without detracting from the stereo soundstage This is also a minimalist design that uses no echo or reverberation effects To ensure that the purity of the stereo music soundstage is in no compromised when you re sitting in the sweet spot and listening to your favorite stereo recordings the center channel is not used Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie is the decoder created for 2 channel movies and TV programs encoded
44. n misconceptions are that the purpose of this configuration is to increase maximum output and that the speaker s passive crossover is subject to excess levels of unneeded frequencies thus wasting the amplifier s power In reality power delivery outside of the Section s frequency range is negligible due to its rising impedance no wasted power the total power delivery across both speaker sections is no different than in the conventional setup no power increase Speaker Setup A TH E M Profile Name Config 1 Center On Surrounds On Backs On Subwoofer On PROFILE NAME Using the navigation keys and volume knob each profile can be renamed up to 8 characters long When finished press Select but note that the profile name is best set in Anthem Room Correction Targets panel because during file upload the name in the menu is overwritten by the one in ARC CENTER SURROUNDS BACKS SUBWOOFER If using Anthem Room Correction these items will be set during measurement Set to On if you are using these speakers Off if you are not This is an important step so no sounds go missing because by setting unavailable channels to Off the sound that would have come from those speakers is rerouted to available speakers OFF SETTING FOR e Center the center channel plays from the L R fronts e Surround the Surround L channel plays from the Front L channel and the Surround R channel plays from the Front R channel
45. nel If Noise Level is set while Front L is at O dB no adjustment of Front L is needed since the output is the same If using a powered subwoofer make a rough adjustment with its input level control before setting sub level in this menu or using ARC Speakers set to Off in the Bass Management menu are skipped MULTIPLE SUBWOOFERS If using multiple subwoofers they must be balanced to one another before further audio setup including when using ARC Play the subwoofer test noise with only one subwoofer connected at a time Set its input level dial so the SPL meter reads 71 dB from the listening area if using two Subs or 67 aB if using four subs Repeat this for the remaining subs When all are connected the result should be around 75 dB ARC sets the final level If not using ARC change the level of all subs equally for a combined result of 75 dB SPL To fine tune the level or phase of each sub relative to one another listen to FM shhhh noise through the subwoofers only turn off main amplifiers and adjust or better yet have someone else adjust the sub s level and or phase control until bass is loudest in the listening area 3 6 INPUT SETUP Inputs and listening mode presets are configured in this section From the factory 5 inputs are set but you may change this to anything from 1 to 20 configurations Input Setup HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 FM AM Add Input To add an input at the end of the list
46. ners VVS DANNA ANTHEM MRX 710 510 310 Audio Video Receiver OPERATING MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral The exclamation point within an triangle is intended to alert the user equilateral triangle is intended to to the presence of uninsulated alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the important operating and maintenance product s enclosure that may be of servicing instructions in the literature sufficient magnitude to constitute a accompanying the appliance risk of electric shock to persons Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat oo Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
47. nput format the listening mode preset will apply If you wish you can make a different selection after pressing the MODE button When playing a multichannel source a listening mode may not be applicable if the source material is not PCM and its sampling rate higher than 96 kHz or if you are using less than 7 1 speakers and the source is already multichannel At times it might appear that the receiver is detecting a sound format different from the one that you would like to be playing Note that the source is in control and that the connection to the receiver carries one format at a time To ensure that audio is sent to the receiver in its original form 1 In the source s setup menu ensure that digital audio output is set to Bitstream mode for all Dolby Digital and DTS formats 2 If the source is a Blu ray player also ensure that Secondary Audio is disabled 3 If the source material is on Blu ray or DVD you may want to select an audio track other than the disc s default There are two ways to do this through the audio or language setup in the disc s menu or during the movie by pressing AUDIO on the player s remote control 41 42 5 9 DOLBY VOLUME AND DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL Refer to the Input Setup section for a description of Dolby Volume To change on off status press DYN on the remote control then up down To change Leveler amount press DYN a Second time when Dolby Volume is on then adjust Low When Dolby Volum
48. nu Bass Management Config 1 Config 2 Two configurations may be set up Each contains the following Bass Management Front Crossover Center Crossover Surround Crossover Back Crossover Subwoofer LPF for LFE CROSSOVER FREQUENCY The range is 40 to 160 Hz in 10 Hz steps or Off which bypasses the crossover Note that a crossover does not cut frequencies off like a cliff but rolls them off according to a slope If set to 80 Hz for example frequencies lower than 80 Hz are still played Setting the crossover to the lowest number on your speaker s specification page is unlikely to provide the best result 3 4 LISTENER POSITION Through these settings sound coming from all speakers is coordinated to reach the listening area at the same time This way proper imaging is achieved The channel with the greatest distance setting will have no delay while channels with shorter distance settings will be delayed accordingly Distances may be set before or after running ARC ARC does not set distances Listener Position Units Config 1 Config 2 For measurement units select feet or metres These settings are displayed for each configuration Listener Position Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Back Right Back Left Surround Left Subwoofer Enter the distance between your primary listening area and each speaker Range is 0 30 ft in 1 ft increments or 0 9 m in 0 3 m increments 3 5 LEVEL
49. o the negative binding post on the same receiver channel using cable that is insulated to handle the maximum output of the receiver Carefully remove insulation using a wire stripper If using speaker cables with banana connectors first turn the binding post until it is closed This way the plug can be fully inserted SURRR SURRL CENTER FRONT R FRONTL BACK BACKL BIAMP FR BIAMP FL ZONE2R ZONE2L SPEAKERS 80 CLASS 2 WIRING Do not connect more than one speaker to each amplifier output Be sure that power is turned off when connecting or disconnecting anything and that the speakers are rated for use with this receiver 2 3 5 To connect the AM loop antenna press the spring loaded tabs of the ANTENNA connector and insert the bare ends of the two wires Move the antenna until best reception is found ANTENNA For the FM antenna use the FM ANTENNA connector Later when unit is operating move the antenna to find best reception 2 4 LOCAL AREA NETWORK This connection is required for configuring Anthem Room Correction and for using IP control Connect your router using cable or a wireless bridge In the absence of a network or Ethernet router ARC may also be used with direct CAT5 connection to personal computer although this NETWORK requires configuring a static IP address 2 5 12VOLTTRIGGER 12 40 f another system component has a trigger input it can be activated by
50. og 1 5 AM Radio FM Radio None Note that with coaxial and optical input the source must be 2 channel PCM PROCESS ANALOG AUDIO INPUT If changed to No digital conversion and signal processing are bypassed Only level adjustments will be available SPEAKER PROFILE Select the profile to use with this input ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION The ARC measurement process described later will turn this on To disable room equalization afterward change this to Off If measurement info isn t loaded is displayed DOLBY VOLUME MAIN ONLY Select On or Off Dolby Volume makes content with large differences in volume easier to listen to by analyzing it and intelligently adjusting two things level and frequency response It does this continually without causing pumping and breathing artifacts that are common with traditional dynamic range compressors In doing so the volume setting is taken into account as is our hearing s declining sensitivity to the lowest and highest frequencies relative to the midrange as their levels drop The result is that the perceived frequency response remains constant while making quieter parts of the content more listenable DOLBY VOLUME LEVELER This applies when Dolby Volume is turned on The leveling amount can be set from 1 to 9 or Off Play various sources to find your preferred setting When Leveler is Off the frequency response adjustment still applies LISTENING MODE PRESETS A listening
51. pplied USB extension cable Select Update Via USB Alternatively the front panel Select button can be pressed for 8 seconds to start the process without going into the setup menu MRX must be powered on first Installation takes less than 10 minutes and the front panel display will indicate progress Do not interfere by pressing buttons or turning power off the unit will turn on and off by itself a few times At the end it will remain on with the normal source and volume info on the display ARC NAME This is the name that you gave to your measurement file ARC UPLOAD TIME This is the date and time that your ARC file was uploaded MAC ADDRESS This is your receiver s unique identifier on the network LAN STATUS This displays the receiver s IP address once connected to the local area network 31 32 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION ARC 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 to process it ARC s filters are neither graphic nor parametric ARC is a sophisticated system that flattens response using its ability to create practically any suitable function inherently correcting phase effects created by the room The default correction range is up to 5 kHz Although the limit can be changed if
52. resemble each other there is usually no reason to use the sub s EQ If the curves significantly differ through a wide range enable the sub s EQ and run ARC again to see if it helps If you have run ARC with the sub s EQ enabled ARC must be run again once the sub s EQ is turned off Multiple Paradigm subs with Results are often better with PBK run on each sub before using ARC 4 1 BEFORE STARTING Ensure that the receiver software and ARC 2 software that you will be using are compatible with one another check www anthemAV com for latest versions Your ARC microphone and its support file are a system Before a mic can be used for measurement its response must be known Each ARC microphone s frequency response is measured precisely at the factory and this is used to create your microphone s calibration file e Your computer must be running Windows Vista or later and be connected to a local network If a router is not available the computer may be connected directly to the receiver using a static IP address as explained in the setup menu section of this manual Windows XP also runs ARC 2 but this is not supported in itself due to the age of the operating system If an issue presents itself in this case the solution would be to use a newer version of Windows If you are using a laptop computer check its power settings and battery meter to ensure that procedures will not be interrupted e The measurem
53. rity to operate this equipment FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES To ensure long lasting use do not locate the unit Exposed to direct sunlight Left 0 2 m 8 in Near sources of heat such as heaters 9r more Above 0
54. rol System may not be reliable CEC Control must also be On for Audio Return Channel described in an earlier section to function With CEC turning on one component in the system can turn on the rest of the system same with turning one component off You may or may not want this which is why separate options are provided for Power Off and Power On control When either is disabled the corresponding power commands sent by other HDMI connected components are ignored This is also useful if you would like to use Audio Return Channel but not one touch power TUNER STEPS Set according to your country s radio standards AM step can be set to 9 kHz range 531 1710 kHz or 10 kHz range 530 1710 KHz FM step can be set to 50 or 100 kHz range 87 50 108 00 MHz or 200 kHz range 87 5 107 9 MHZ After changing CEC settings or loading factory defaults it may be necessary to briefly disconnect and the HDMI cable between the receiver and TV or source component for the new settings to be recognized 29 3 11 SAVE LOAD SETTINGS Save Load Settings Save User Settings Load User Settings Reset on the fly Settings Load Factory Defaults SAVE LOAD USER SETTINGS After selecting Save User Settings and confirming all menu settings will be stored If you change settings later and want to recall the saved settings select Load User Settings and confirm RESET ON THE FLY SETTINGS After selecting and
55. rting the measurement Automatic or Manual set the profiles to be the same In Manual mode open the Targets panel and change the settings as desired the same measurements will be used across the different profiles To remove the subwoofer select No Speaker from the pull down menu You may be tempted to remove the center and surround channels to create a profile for playing 2 channel sources only from the front left and right Speakers but this is unnecessary because if the listening mode is None during playback sound will not be redirected to the center and surround channels MAX EQ FREQUENCY Default correction range is 5 KHz but this may be lowered for experimentation or comparison ROOM GAIN If you wish to experiment by flattening room gain you can try it by setting this to O dB Note that auto detected room gain will be at or near O dB if bass absorbers are used or if the speakers are not particularly responsive in the bass region 4 7 ADVANCED SUBWOOFER TARGETS Use of these controls is recommended only for the advanced user who understands the technical capabilities of the subwoofer model in use When in doubt use auto detected settings and as always check whether changes are worthwhile by listening to a variety of source material before and after changing the targets SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS ORDER Here you may set the low end slope If you have a subwoofer that has strong output below 20 Hz or if it uses its own
56. s directory after ARC is installed it only needs to be installed once My Computer Local Disk C Program Files Anthem Room Correction 2 Measurement files created with the original version of ARC software cannot be opened or used with ARC 2 software 33 34 4 3 MICROPHONE STAND ASSEMBLY Screw the telescoping tube into its base and the microphone clip onto the tube Position the clip vertically Connect the USB microphone cable to the microphone and slide the microphone into the clip 4 4 MICROPHONE POSITIONING During measurement the microphone must point straight up The microphone s height is critical to proper measurement and should be at ear level when seated Ideally the front speakers high frequency drivers should be at approximately the same height as the listener s ears but if they aren t and the result sounds dull or bright microphone height will have to be adjusted and measurements repeated To adjust the length of the telescoping tube first loosen its clamp by rotating it counterclockwise Five listening area positions are normally measured but this number can be increased up to ten The first must be at or just in front of the central seating position This is also used to set Speaker Calibration levels Positions 2 and 3 should be symmetric to the left and the right of the center line and the same applies to the remaining positions If your room has less than five seating positions measurements must still be
57. that both displays support is used If the setting is changed to HDMI1 or HDMI2 video output resolution will be according to the display connected to the respective port VIDEO SCALING The default is Processed in which video inputs are deinterlaced and scaled according to the highest resolution supported by the display With the Passthrough setting inputs are Switched to the output without processing ON SCREEN INFO DISPLAY When changing volume input listening mode etc the info that is shown on the front panel is also shown on screen for 5 seconds To disable the on screen info turn this setting Off 3 2 SPEAKER SETUP If your source components also have bass management and time alignment be sure to disable them by setting all channels large and to the same distance from listener since the receiver will be performing these tasks Audio quality will be degraded if these processes are performed twice Speaker Setup A wT H E M Config 1 Config 2 Back Amp Main Back TWO CONFIGURATIONS One speaker configuration is normally suitable but two sets of bass management listening position level calibration and ARC equalization values can be entered and stored This can be useful if your installation varies according to sound altering characteristics such as screen up vs down door open vs closed or with subwoofer vs without BACK AMP MRX 710 510 This assigns how the sixth and seventh amplifier channels will be used M
58. vision e 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO This traditional standard definition format combines the black white and e color information for transmission on a single coaxial cable IN ZOMPOSITE 2 2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Digital audio sources can be connected with a coaxial optical or HDMI cable These carry 2 channel PCM Dolby Digital and DTS The HDMI inputs also accept up to eight channels of PCM Dolby Digital TrueHD DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio Audio on the HDMI outputs is 2 channel PCM as this is meant for the TV s use HDMI AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL This is meant for use when the TV is the audio source An example is internet streaming accessed through the TV s user interface As long as the TV also has Audio Return Channel check its manual it sends audio from the TV to the receiver through the HDMI connection that sends video from the receiver to the TV eliminating the need for a separate audio connection CEC control described in a later section must be enabled for Audio Return Channel to function DIALOG NORMALIZATION Dolby Digital program material contains non audio data which the receiver uses to adjust playback level when necessary so volume variations between movies and programs are eliminated Without Dialog Normalization movies not encoded at standardized levels for the dialog could lose dynamic range higher levels can result in distorted peaks lower
59. y HDMI Bypass Disable CEC Control Off CEC Power Off Control Disable CEC Power On Control Disable AM Tuner Steps 10 kHz FM Tuner Steps 100 kHz AUTO OFF When there is no input signal the receiver will turn off after the selected time 5 10 or 30 minutes 1 2 or 6 hours or Never ECO MODE When enabled options that increase power consumption during standby are disabled With default settings just under 0 3 W is consumed in standby IP CONTROL With this setting you can enable disable response to networked Internet Protocol commands STANDBY IP CONTROL By default the receiver goes into a low consumption standby mode and does not sense IP commands while in it To make it respond to a power on command enable this setting Standby consumption increases to 2 0 W 1 8 W if network cable is not connected STANDBY HDMI BYPASS This option brings standby consumption to 5 6 W 6 6 W if Standby IP Control is also in use although it allows use of an HDMI source without turning on the receiver Select HDMI 1 7 Front HDMI MRX 710 510 or Last Used The standby LED on the front panel changes to red Your TV may need setup to allow the sound to come from its speakers check its manual When Consumer Electronics Control is enabled it allows controlling one HDMI connected component using another s remote control as long as CEC is also enabled in the other components Note that when component brands are mixed this cont
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