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JBL AVR580 Stereo Amplifier User Manual

1. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DESMET 155 DIXI 078 DOMOH 155 DORIC 160 DUAL 044 090 128 148 155 DUMONT 015 039 054 148 155 DYNATECH 039 148 ELBE 036 148 ELIN 042 149 155 ELTA 148 EMERSON 011 032 039 060 062 073 127 148 155 ESSELTE 148 EUROMAN 155 FENNER 155 FERGUSON 003 005 044 083 085 090 094 100 104 108 122 130 131 135 138 FIDELITY 039 148 162 FINLADIA 015 054 FINLUX 015 018 019 039 044 049 053 054 103 107 143 146 147 148 149 159 FIRST LINE 053 148 155 FISHER 008 015 019 032 034 160 FORMENTI 155 159 FORMENTI PHOENIX 054 FRONTECH 061 FUJITSU 148 FUNAI 039 148 GRANADA UK 107 GBC 093 155 159 GBC UK 054 084 GE 060 062 GEC 160 GELOSO 093 159 GENERAL 148 GOLDMEDAL 148 GOODMANS 029 039 042 050 054 055 061 073 144 148 155 GRAETZ 044 045 084 090 106 GRAETZ ITT 160 GRANADA 001 015 019 049 109 147 149 155 160 162 GRANADA UK 018 054 134 140 GRANDIN 160 GRONIC 155 GRUNDIG 054 086 091 097 098 099 109 140 143 HANSEATIC 054 134 155 160 HARMAN KARDON 036 HIFIVOX 044 045 090 HINARI 011 029 072 073 078 093 112 117 121 127 HITACHI 018 025 039 044 074 087 090 134 138 149 160 HYPER 155 HYPSON 155 MPERIAL 039 042 096 148 155 NGELEN 044 045 090 106
2. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SAISHO 011 032 073 078 087 090 114 127 136 148 SALORA 001 019 053 134 162 SAMBERS 148 SAMSUNG 009 042 054 056 057 060 062 066 067 092 096 150 155 169 172 SANYO 002 008 015 019 040 073 106 149 151 160 SBR 054 079 082 SCHAUB LORENZ 044 045 084 090 106 160 SCHNEIDER 029 039 042 049 054 091 096 109 148 155 160 SEG 042 096 148 SEI SINUDYNE 078 SELECO 044 045 090 155 SENTRA 061 149 SHARP 049 050 058 075 148 SHINKO 48 SHINTOM 029 148 SIAREM 159 160 SIEMENS 019 086 091 098 106 109 140 SIERA 049 091 109 SIMKO 148 SINGER 155 SINUDYNE 054 078 146 155 160 SOLAVOX 49 160 162 SONAMIC 148 SONOKO 144 155 SONTEC 55 SONY 039 048 051 052 077 081 156 157 158 171 STERN 044 045 090 STRONG 148 SIS 018 STZ 148 SUNKAI 073 SUNSTAR 039 148 SUPERTEC 148 155 SUPRA 148 155 SYLVANIA 039 053 148 SYMPHONIC 039 053 148 TANDBERG 032 127 TASHIKO 039 049 148 TATUNG 039 044 148 TEAC 039 044 148 TEAK 155 TEC 148 155 TECHNICS 107 147 TEINEL 155 TEKNIKA 039 148 TELEAVIA 044 045 090 TELEFUNKEN 004 007 016 024 026 038 044 045 090 128 132 133 TELERENT 147 148 TELEVIDEON 155 159 160 TEMPEST 150 TENDBERG 098 59 60 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code N
3. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number NGERSOL 078 NNO HIT 042 054 093 160 NTERFUNK 054 084 155 160 NTERVIDEO 148 NTERVISION 148 155 TT 015 019 042 044 084 090 103 133 139 TT NOKIA 015 019 042 044 045 084 090 103 106 133 139 149 150 155 160 162 JENSEN 044 JVC 001 004 007 010 044 045 047 085 090 112 115 133 135 141 KAMBROOK 48 KANSAI 148 KAPSCH 160 KARCHER 042 054 134 155 KENDO 03 KENWOOD 019 044 047 112 KOENIG 159 KOERTING 55 KOLSTER 55 KRIESLER 049 091 109 KUBA 147 148 LENOIR 55 LEYCO 55 LLOYD 039 148 LG GOLDSTAR 036 055 134 148 155 173 LOEWE 065 LOEWE OPTA 054 082 091 109 140 155 LOGIK 029 042 073 078 103 LUMA 032 LUXOR 103 106 134 148 149 160 LXI 055 M ELECTRONIC 039 148 155 MAGNADFON 160 MAGNADYNE 054 155 159 160 MAGNASONIC 019 106 MAGNAVOX 060 062 MANESTH 148 MARANTZ 036 050 054 073 091 109 111 140 MATSUI 011 032 042 055 073 078 114 118 121 127 134 136 160 MAXWELL 155 MEMOREX 008 015 019 039 049 055 148 METZ 091 098 105 109 140 MGA 053 MINERVA 086 098 109 140 MINOLTA 018 025 149 MITSUBISHI 047 053 054 076 098 123 154 155 168 MONEXE 148 MTC 039 042 148 MULTITECH 021 029 039 054 098 144 148 155 MURPHY 039 148 160 NAKAMURA 148 57 58
4. es SKIP UP 9 2 9 Q1 UBL AVR580 8 6 6 IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR580 s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices including the AVR580 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition the AVR5805 remote is shipped from the fac tory to operate the AVR580 and JBL DVD players The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instructions on pages 40 41 to program the proper codes for the products in your system It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions depending on the product selected using the Device Control Selectors The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR580 See page 42 for information about alternate functions for the remote s buttons Power Off Button Press this button to place the AVR580 or a selected device in the Standby mode Note that this will turn off the main room functions but if the Multiroom system is activated it will con tinue to function IR Transmitter Window Point this window towards the AVR580 when pre
5. To change the digital input at any time using the discrete function buttons and the semi OSD system press the Digital Select Button on the remote Within five seconds make your input selection using the A V Buttons until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Upper Display Line F and in the on screen display Press the Set Button to enter the new digital input assignment When all needed adjustments have been made press the W Button until the p cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue with the system configuration Surround Setup The next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use with the input that was previously selected in the INPUT SETUP menu Since surround modes are a matter of personal taste feel free to select any mode you wish you may change it later However to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR580 it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic 11 or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs con nected to digital sources In the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to Stereo Surround Off as they are not typically used with multichannel program material and it is unlikely that surround encoded material will be used Alter natively the Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo only source mate rial See page 34 for more information on available surround modes During
6. Q AM Antenna FM Antenna Preamp Outputs Subwoofer Output Surround Speaker Outputs Front Speaker Outputs Fan Vents Center Speaker Outputs Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs AC Power Cord Jack Region Selector Q Video Monitor Outputs DVD Video Inputs Video 1 Video Inputs Video 1 Video Outputs Video 2 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Outputs D Video 3 Video Inputs B Component Video Monitor Outputs A Component Video 1 Inputs Component Video 2 Inputs RS 232 Port Multiroom IR Input Remote IR Input Remote IR Output Coaxial Digital Audio Output Multiroom Audio Outputs C Optical Digital Audio Output CD Audio Inputs D DVD Audio Inputs amp Optical Digital Audio Inputs Tape Inputs 6 Tape Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs 6 Video 1 Audio Outputs p Video 2 Audio Inputs 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs amp D Video 2 Audio Outputs f Video 3 Audio Inputs NOTE To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input out put and speaker connections all connec tion jacks and terminals are color coded in conformance with the latest CEA stan dards as follows Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer Purple Digital Audio Orange Composite Video Ye
7. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of program source material being used For example motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major sur round encoding processes such as Dolby Surround DTS Stereo or UltraStereo e may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic 11 DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on the source material NOTE Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo 6 Cinema when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing num ber of made for television programs sports broadcasts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www dolby com Even when a program is not listed as car rying intentional surround information you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II Logic 7 Enhance DTS Neo 6 VMAx Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings Surround modes may be changed at any time by using either th
8. Unmeasurable 16 usec 40V usect 87 5 108 0MHz 0 05MHz 0 1MHz 1 30V 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 65dB DIN Mono Stereo 0 15 0 3 35dB 1kHz 300kHz 65dB 80dB 90dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Tuner Step Size all modes Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity Video Section Video Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video Video Frequency Response Component Video General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight 522 1620kHz 9kHz 45dB Loop 500 pV 1kHz 50 Mod 0 896 9kHz 30dB PAL NTSC 1Vp p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 8MHz 3dB 10Hz 35MHz 3dB AC 220 240V 50Hz 118W idle 890W maximum 7 channels driven Width 440mm 17 3 inches Height 168mm 6 6 inches Depth 435mm 17 1 inches 18 1kg 40 Ib Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice t Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks JBL and Logic 7 are a registered trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated IIE3zSet is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated patent no 5 386 478 Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Inc DTS DTS Surround DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theate
9. setup have been made press the Buttons so that the P cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENL and press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU On the D TS menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons 62 on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configuration is in use When a DTS source is playing the choice of modes for 7 1 systems will vary according to the type of program source DTS 5 1 DTS ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete Press the lt gt Buttons JJ to scroll through the choices that are available for your system and the program in use The DTS Neo 6 Music mode is available with analog stereo sources and the DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode is available with analog matrix surround encoded sources to deliver an enhanced 5 1 channel sound field When the 5 1 configuration is in use the AVR will automatically select the 5 1 ver sion of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the DTS ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete flag is in use When a non ES DTS disc is in use you may select the DTS ES Matrix mode through this menu to create a full eight speaker surround mode See page 34 for a complete explanation of the DTS modes On the LOGI C menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remot
10. Speaker Speaker T No more than 60cm 24 A Front Channel Speaker Installation With Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen Center Front Left Front Speaker Speaker Right Front Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for 5 1 systems It is required for 7 1 Operation At least 17cm 6 inches from ceiling At least 60cm 2 feet speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 60cm 2 feet higher than the listeners ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7 1 channel system is installed and they may also be used in 5 1 channel systems as an alternative mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers on the sides of the room Speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position As with the side speakers rear surrounds should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 60cm 2 feet higher than the listeners ears The speakers should be no more than 1 8 meters 6 feet behind the rear of the seating area If dipole type speakers are used on either the side or rear walls of the room please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they should face the front of the room for the side speakers or toward the center of the wall for the rear sp
11. ZANUSSI 036 040 063 071 079 095 110 138 171 236 260 262 278 293 ZOPPAS 036 040 071 079 110 171 262 SETUP CODE TABLE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AGASHI 155 AIOSTAY 148 AIWA 039 044 055 073 112 116 121 148 152 AKAI 028 035 044 053 070 090 092 103 124 133 149 150 155 AKURA 029 112 ALBA 029 061 073 114 119 120 121 136 144 ALBIRAL 155 AMSTRAD 039 107 119 148 ANGLO 148 ANITECH 030 155 APHEL SOUND 148 ARC EN CIEL 044 045 080 ARISTONA 049 081 109 ASA 054 055 148 ASBERG 155 ASTRA 148 ASTRO SOUND 155 ATLANTIC 155 AWA 150 155 AWATRON 148 BAIRD 044 103 144 BANG amp OLUFSEN 044 155 BASIC LINE 028 061 073 BAUR 054 134 155 156 157 158 BLAUPUNKT 086 091 098 107 108 129 137 140 147 BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 044 045 090 BRAUN 147 BRIONVEGA 138 160 BUSH 028 028 061 073 119 120 121 136 144 BUSH UK 34 C EDISON 160 CANON 147 CAPEHART 061 CASIO 48 CGE 039 044 090 133 148 155 CIHAN CLARIVOX 155 CONDOR 55 CONTINENTAL EDISON 044 045 090 CORVUS 148 CRAIG 008 042 CROSLEY 60 CROWN 009 061 144 CROWN ONWA 148 CURTIS MATHES 060 062 DAEWOO 009 061 063 064 068 069 144 155 174 178 179 DANSAI 055 DAWA 155 DAYTRON 061 DECCA 039 044 048 148 155 DECCA UK 054 DEGRAAF 015 018 039 049 054 148 56
12. accommodate your particular room layout and your tastes You may repeat this pro cedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result In order to pre vent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment we emphasize that you should avoid setting the master volume above OdB If the levels of the surround back speak ers in your 6 1 or 7 1 channel system seem very high in comparison to the other channels it may be due to your pointing the remote away from these speakers during the level setting process as the microphone sensor is located on the front of the remote opposite the position of the surround back speakers situated behind you This may be corrected by using the manual output level adjust ment process described below While checking the level of each speaker point the remote toward the ceiling and check the level as indicated by the SPL Indicator Point the remote toward the AVR in order to transmit the com mands to raise or lower the level for a particular channel Point the remote toward the ceiling again to check whether the SPL Indicator reflects a correct level or further adjustment is necessary NOTE The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the test tone is in use To adjust the subwoofer output you must use an external source following the instructions on page 36 Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted man ually either to set them to a specific lev
13. cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Multiroom Operation When operating the AVR580 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR580 s rear panel Multiroom IR Input you may use either the main remote control or the Zone Il remote To turn on the multiroom feed press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Zone remote or the main remote OO Press the AVR Selector O to turn the unit on to the last source or any of the other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source As long as an IR feed to the AVR580 has been established from the remote room using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume change the tuner frequency change the tuner preset or mute the output If the Remote IR Output Jack on the AVR580 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible audio components such as CD DVD or cassette players the trans port functions of those machines may also be controlled using the Transport Controls Q on either remote control To turn the system off from the remote room press the Power Off Button C Remember that the AVR580 may be turned on or off from the remote room regardless of the system s operation or status in the main room NOTE When the tuner is selected as the source for th
14. lt gt Buttons y until the desired setting appears The available choices at which point low fre quency information will be sent to the subwoofer rather than to the main speaker channel are 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz and 200Hz Pick the choice that is identical to the information for the speakers or if an exact match is not pos sible pick the closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker s low frequency limit or crossover point to avoid the creation of a low frequency hole where your sys tem will have no bass information In cases where L AR GE has been selected as the front channel speaker option and L F E L R has been selected as the subwoofer option the front channel sound information below the setting shown will be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers and the sub woofer Note also that when the LARGE LFE L setting has been selected the crossover point defaults to 100Hz for both the front speakers and the subwoofer and may not be adjusted This ensures that there is no hole in the sound field due to different crossover points at the front and sub woofer speakers When all crossover settings have been made or in those cases where none are needed change the MODE setting to SIZE and press the W Button so that the cursor is next to the BASS MGR line to make the final setting on this menu This setting allows you to use the same speaker size settings for all inputs or to have diff
15. 228 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 040 054 190 218 219 HITACHI 049 093 INKEL 026 027 216 021 066 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 029 176 195 196 KENWOOD 014 020 023 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 KYOCERA 012 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 LINN 221 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 018 035 077 102 LXI 066 164 MAGNAVOX 039 051 113 MARANTZ 043 051 058 084 191 192 193 MCINTOSH 194 MCS 021 066 080 098 096 MERIDIAN 221 MGA 032 MISSION 051 MITSUBISHI 032 MITSUMI 152 61 62 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number MODULAIRE 122 166 NAD 013 074 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 229 NAIM 221 NEC 021 069 NIKKO 053 055 NSM 051 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 020 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212 PANASONIC 015 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 051 138 3149 209 PIONEER 017 036 071 094 096 100 112 123 131 160 161 162 215 PROTON 051 210 QUASAR 015 109 RADIO SHACK 122 126 213 RCA 024 049 081 093 150 RCX 169 REALISTIC 049 056 057 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 REVOX 221 251 ROTEL 051 SAE 051 SAMSUNG 028 SANSUI 047 051 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 057 068 082 095 168 SCOTT 108 SEARS 066 SHARP 020 058 073 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 026 027 041 058 105 133 230 231 232 233 234 23
16. Channel Input Indicators These indicators are multipurpose indicat ing either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data signal configuration The left center right side surround and surround back speaker indi cators are composed of two boxes while NZ INL INI 00 MUH Speaker Channel Input Indicators PRESET Indicator MEMORY Indicator s STEREO Indicator the subwoofer is a single box The center box lights when a Small speaker is selected and the outer boxes light when Large speakers are selected When none of the boxes are lit for the center surround or subwoofer channels no speaker has been selected for one of those positions See page 24 for more information on speaker setup The letters inside each of the center boxes display the active input channels For standard analog inputs only he L and R will light indicating a stereo input When a digital source is playing the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input When the letters flash the digital input has been interrupted See page 32 for more infor mation on the channel indicators PRESET Indicator This indicator ights when the tuner is in use to show that the present number for the current station being listened to appears in the Upper Display Line See page 35 for more information on tuner presets c MEMORY Indicator This indicat
17. DELAY will appear in the Lower Display Line z but you may press the a v Buttons to select any of the speaker groups Press the Set Button when the desired speaker group appears and then press the A w Buttons again to enter the distance from the speaker to the listening position Press the Set Button again to enter the data You may then press the a v Buttons XD to select another speaker group to repeat the procedure as needed or wait five seconds for the system to return to nor mal operation Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR580 as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity IMPORTANT NOTE Listeners are often confused about the operation of the sur round channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambience or a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear When the output levels are properly set it is normal for sur round speakers to operate only occa sionally Artificially increasing the vol ume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion
18. Exit Exit Exit 30 V Move Adjust Down Down Down Down Down Down 31 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Open Close Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 32 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 33 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 34 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 35 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 36 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 38 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 39 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 40 Tun M Tuner Mode Chapter Repeat 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 Memory Memory Audio Time 44 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel Sleep 46 No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 102 SAT 102 TV 103 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next Clear 47 PresetUp Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 10 Music Alt 48 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 49 OSD OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 D Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 51 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 5 M1 Macro 1 53 M2 Macro 2 54 M3 Macro 3 55 M4 Macro 4 56 Dolby Dolby Modes 57 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes 58 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Select 59 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 60 Stereo Stereo Mode Select 61 Skip Down Skip Skip Scan 62 Skip Up Skip Skip Scan 63 Rewind Search Search Rewind Rewind 64 Play Play Play Play Play 65 Fast Forward F Search F Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day Day 66 Record Record Record Record 67 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 68
19. No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 ground ing prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for y
20. Pause Pause Pause Pause 4 48 SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 065 171 262 279 324 AKAI 019 049 050 063 102 123 133 139 141 150 174 182 195 209 225 281 298 AKURA 006 049 076 096 123 195 ALBA 044 049 050 123 134 163 179 184 195 225 228 239 ALBIRAL 121 326 327 ALLORGAN 050 AIWA 331 332 AMSTRAD 004 011 195 ANAM 376 377 ARC EN CIEL 029 034 074 182 186 ARCAM 029 272 ARISTONA 050 063 065 079 112 158 160 188 271 ARTHUR MARTIN 075 107 127 133 136 139 148 153 262 ASA 003 020 065 078 080 091 117 146 171 197 235 262 274 279 296 308 330 ASTRA 195 ASUKA 006 050 076 123 ATLANTIC 050 113 236 242 272 ATORI 195 AUDIOSONIC 031 076 195 AUDIOTON 050 AUSIND 075 090 AUTOVOX 050 071 078 079 080 083 090 138 147 156 236 254 260 274 278 279 BAIRD 102 208 BANG amp OLUFSEN 279 BARCO 310 326 327 BASIC LINE 006 031 049 123 195 207 226 BAUR 053 107 150 244 245 246 256 312 BEKO 063 184 240 241 BLAUPUNKT 019 053 057 060 113 118 244 245 246 248 249 263 BOOTS 050 BPL 006 BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 029 034 074 182 186 BRIONVEGA 065 083 167 173 181 196 279 311 BRITANNIA 272 BRUNS 056 065 279 BSR 094 110 139 168 269 BUSH 006 018 049 123 134 139 142 143 179 195 223 225 226 239 262 287 BUSH UK 107 147 168 CENTURY 044 054 065 163 189 279
21. Power Switch El until it pops out and the word OFF appears on the top of the button Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button 99 on the remote to select the tuner as an input The tuner may be selected from the front panel by pressing either the Input Source Selector Ej until the tuner is active or the Tuner Band Selector I at any time 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button or Tuner Band Selector RI again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired fre quency band is selected 3 Press the Tuner Mode Button J to select manual or automatic tuning When the AUTO Indicator BI is lit in the Main Information Display PI the tuner will only stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality When the AUTO Indicator E is not lit the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band 4 To select stations press the Tuning Selector Button When the AUTO Indicator B is lit press the button to cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest fre quency station that has an acceptable signal Hold the Tuning Selector Button to scan through the stations with acceptable signals Press the Tuner Mode Button switch the manual tuning mode in which each press of the Tuning Selector Button RJO ad vances one frequency increment press and hold the selector button to scan
22. SET 25dB SEMI 05 orr 8 SEMI OSD TIME OUT 3 ULL OSD TIME OUT 20 ACK TO MASTER MENU s 5 Figure 10 change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system press the lt gt Buttons p so that MR SP is highlighted in reverse video and press the Set Button Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take advantage of any of the 6 1 7 1 channel decoding or processing modes and that the speakers used for the remote zone must be con nected to the Surround Back Multi room Speaker Outputs The volume for these speakers is set by the multi room system as explained on page 39 of this manual Once this setting is made you may press the W Button to make any of the other adjustments available on this menu If no other adjustments are needed press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Display Brightness The AVR580 s Main Information Display PI is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room However in some home theater installations you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press
23. appears in the on screen display and in the Lower Display Line z press the Surround Mode Selector EJ to cycle through the individual modes available For example press this button to select Dolby modes and then press the Surround Mode Selector EJ to choose from the various mode options E Surround Mode Selector Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the major mode group selected The specific modes will vary based on the number of speak ers available the major mode group and whether the input source is digital or ana log For example press the Surround Mode Group Selector rd to select a major mode grouping such as Dolby or EN AAA Logic 7 and then press this button to see the specific mode choices that are avail able For more information on mode selection see page 31 E Tuning Selector Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency sta ions and the right side of the button to une higher frequency stations When a station with a strong signal is reached he TUNED Indicator E will be lit in the Main Information Display FI K 4 Button When making system con iguration changes using the front panel controls press this button to scroll left hrough the available choices for the option being adjusted lii Tuner Band Selector Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR580 to the Tuner mode Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM fr
24. by conventional compact disc and laser disc recordings When a PCM bitstream is present all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are available When MP appears on the Lower Display Line z a compatible MPEG 1 Layer 3 digital signal is being received This is the popular audio format used by many computer programs for recording compressed audio files When an MP3 bitstream is present the sound will automatically be played in the Stereo Surround Off mode The surround modes are not available during MP3 playback There are many different forms of MP3 encoding available and the format is used at a number of different bit rates The AVR580 may not be compatible with all forms of MP3 particularly when the data file is encoded at 128kb s or above Speaker Channel Indicators In addition to the bitstream indicators the AVR580 features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and or whether the digital signal is interrupted See Figure 9 Fri Fri LFE gt 580 SBR Figure 9 These indicators are the L C R LFE SL SR SBL SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker Channel Input Indicators J in the front panel Main Information Display PI When a standard analog signal is in use only the L and R indi cators will light as analog signals have only left and right channels Digital signals however may
25. establish dif ferent configurations for the speaker con figuration digital input surround mode delay times crossover frequency and out put levels for each input source This flex ibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR580 memorize those set tings This means for example that you may use different output levels or trims for different sources or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management sys tem Once these settings are made they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input The factory default settings for the AVR580 have all inputs configured for an analog audio input except for the DVD input where the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1 is the default The default speaker settings are for Small speakers at all positions and the subwoofer on However once the DSP processing sys tem is used the first time for any input the speaker settings will automatically default to Small at all positions with the subwoofer set LFE The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 21 22 Music for two channel signals and Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie for Dolby Digital 2 0 signals although Dolby Digital 5 1 or DTS will automatically be selected as appro priate when a source with digital encod ing is in use Before using the unit you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so t
26. is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control but the vol ume channel and transport controls work as they should If functions do not work properly you may need to use a different remote code 7 f a code cannot be entered to turn he unit off if the code for your prod uct does not appear in the tables in his manual or if not all functions operate properly try programming he remote with the Auto Search Method Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR5805 remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows 1 Turn on the unit that you wish to include in the AVR580 remote 2 Press the Input Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute Button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the Input Selector stays lit and the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing The next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light appears 3 Point the AVR580 remote toward the unit to be programmed and press either the or V Button f Each press will send out a series of codes from the remote s built in database When the unit being programmed turns off release the A V Button as that is your indication that the corre
27. is also used in the setup procedures for delay time speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment Digital Select Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs to a source See page 31 for more information on using digital inputs Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a 10 button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also used to select channel numbers when TV Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD player depending on how the remote has been programmed Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator R goes out pressing the Tuning Buttons will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use pressing this button when a stations signal is weak will change to monaural reception See page 35 for more infor mation 1 Direct Button Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station s requency After pressing the button sim ply press the proper Numeric Keys 0 select a station See page 35 for more information on the tuner Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down hrough the selected frequency band If he Tuner Mode Button has been pressed so that the AUTO Ind
28. is that while you may prefer different set tings for the bass redirection that is which signals go to the subwoofer or the speaker group the actual crossover point remains the same since the actual loud speakers themselves remain the same regardless of any other setting When all speaker selections have been made press the w Button f and then the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU Delay Settings Due to the different distances between the listening position for the front chan nel speakers and the surround speakers the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front versus sur round speakers differs You may compen sate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustics in your listening room or home theater The AVR580 s advanced software enables you to quickly and easily set delay times without the need to calculate them using a complex formula Instead all you need to do is measure the approximate dis tance between your listening position and each of the speakers in your system When you enter those distances into the AVR s memory as shown below the AVR s microprocessor does the rest of the work calculating the proper delay time The measurements need not be accurate to the inch as the system is designed to accommodate a typical listening area rather than require the precise measure ment to one sweet spot po
29. normal use when a two channel signal is detected the AVR580 will by default select the Logic 7 Music mode When a Dolby Digital 2 0 signal is detected the AVR580 will default to the Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode When selecting surround modes for digi tal program material the AVR580 will always examine the data stream and automatically select Dolby Digital or DTS as applicable It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full OSD on screen menus From the MASTER MENU Figure 1 press the A W Buttons until the gt cursor is next to the SUR ROUND SELECT line Press the Set Button until the SURROUND SELECT menu Figure 3 is on the screen SURROUND SELECT xx 0 MASTER MENU Figure 3 Each of the option lines on this menu Figure 3 selects the surround mode cat egory and within each of those cate gories there will be a choice of the specific mode options The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 is set to NONE the AVR580 will be configured for 5 1 channel operation and only the modes appropriate to a five speaker sys tem will appear When the SURR BACK line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 is set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR580 will be configured for 6 1 7 1 channel opera tion and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES will appear as they are only availabl
30. of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall Before beginning the output level adjust ment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typ ical listening session While the AVR580 allows you to set output levels manually we recommend that the EzSet system be used when the AVR is first installed to establish the initial level settings Using EzSet EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR580 s output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter although manual adjust ment is also available However for the easiest setup follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often 1 Make certain that all speaker posi tions have been properly configured for their large or small settings as outlined above and turn off the OSD system if it is in use 2 Adjust the volume so that it is at 1DdB as shown in the on screen display or Main Information Display PT Hold the remote in front of you at arm s length being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone at the top of the remote Press and hold the SPL Selector Button Gp for three seconds Release it when the Program SPL Indicator stops flashing and remains lit Within five seconds press the 5 Button o
31. on the remote while the test tone is circulat ing The Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level Adjust the level using the lt gt Buttons D p until the LED lights green for all channels When it is red the level is too high when it is amber the level is too low Press the SPL Selector Button when you are finished to turn the sensor and indicator off NOTE The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the normal test tone is in use The subwoofer output level may be adjusted when the channel levels are being trimmed to a program source rather than the test tone as shown on page 36 When all channels have an equal volume level the adjustment is complete To exit this menu press the A W Buttons until the on screen gt cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and then press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi OSD system To adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test Button As soon as the button is pressed the test tone will begin to circu late as indicated earlier The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line E While the test noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators by a blinking le
32. prod uct yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all ser vicing to qualified service personnel 22 When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 24 The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Antenna Lead In Wire Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps NEC Art 250 Part H HCGUL1492 6500 02 2003 Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Power Service Grounding Electrode System INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing JBL With the purchase of a JBL AVR580 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selec tions the AVR580 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium The AVR580 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology However 0 obtain the maximum en
33. recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical For example use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and surround right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR580 8 Connections to a subwoofer are nor mally made via a line level audio con nection from the Subwoofer Output to the line level input of a sub woofer with a built in amplifier When a passive subwoofer is used the con nection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line level input connections follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information co If an external multichannel audio source with 5 1 outputs such as an external digital processor decoder DVD Audio or SACD player is used connect the outputs of that device to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality 1 Connect a VCR s or other video source s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 Audio and Video Input Jacks D on the rear panel The Audio and Video Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Audio and Video Output Jacks on the
34. red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the channel indicator display and digital audio stops Fan does not appear to operate Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s operation or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem CAUSE No AC Power e Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Display brightness is turned off Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems ncorrect surround mode Input is monaural e Incorrect configuration e Stereo or Mono program material Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected Remote sensor is obscured Local interference Digital audio feed paused Additional cooling may not be required To clear the AVR580 s entire system memory including tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first put the unit in Standby by pressing the System Power Control Button E Next press and hold the Surrou
35. sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on JBL or other compatible equipment Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD R RW MiniDisc or other digital recorder Multiroom Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the optional external audio power amplifier and video distribution system that delivers the source selected for multizone distribution Optical Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD R RW MiniDisc or other digital recorder CD Audio Inputs Connect these Jacks to the analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer DVD Audio Inputs Connect the left right analog outputs of a DVD player or other audio source to these jacks Optical Digital Audio Inputs Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the S P DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source D Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the S P DIF output of a compatible com
36. signals will be sent to the subwoofer output When NONE is selected surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right outputs For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used When you have completed your selec tions for the main surround channels press the w Button on the remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK This line serves two functions in that it not only configures the setting for the surround back channels when they are present it also tells the AVR580 s pro cessing system to configure the unit for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation Press the lt p gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this page When NONE is selected the system will adjust so that only 5 1 channel sur round processing decoding modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used When this is the case for your system you may wish to take advantage of the availability of this amplifier channel pair for use in pow ering a second set of speakers that have their source selected by the AVR580 s multiroom control system See page 37 for more information When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and low fre
37. the AVR580 but when used with a compati bly programmed CD or DVD player it will change to the previous track or chapter on the current disc Transport Controls These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR580 but they may be programmed for the forward reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players and audio or video cassette recorders See page 44 for more information Z Skip Up Button This button does not have a direct function with the AVR580 but when used with a compati bly programmed CD or DVD player it will change to the next track or chapter on the current disc Stereo Mode Select Button Press his button to select a stereo listening mode The first press of the button places the AVR in a true two channel left right stereo mode with no surround process ing The next press selects either five channel stereo or seven channel stereo depending on the speaker configuration ct IU DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Press this button to select a DTS Neo 6 mode These modes take a two channel stereo or matrix surround encoded source and create a full five six or seven channel sound field See page 34 for the avail able DTS Neo 6 options Macro Buttons Press these but tons to store or recall a Macro which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote See page 42 for more information on storing and recalling macros D Disc Skip Buttons This button has n
38. the AVR580 s displays the correct video source must be selected on the video display The on screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the on screen menus using a CRT based pro jector plasma display or any direct view CRT monitor or television it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time The constant dis play of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently burned into the projection tubes plasma screen or CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR580 warranty and may not be covered by the projector TV set s warranty The AVR580 has two on screen display modes Semi OSD and Full OSD When making configuration adjustments it is recommended that the Full OSD mode be used This will place an option listing on the screen making it easier to view the available options Making Configuration Adjustments The full OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button When this button is pressed the MASTER MENU Figure 1 will appear and adjustments are made from the individual menus MASTER MENU xx DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST MULTI ROOM ADVANCED Figure 1 The semi OSD system is also available allowing you to make adjustments directly by pressing the appropriate buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted Fo
39. the AVR580 s output through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6 4mm 1 4 stereo phone plug The main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone Jack is in use Tone Mode This button controls the tone control settings enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost cut and bal ance or the removal of the tone controls from the signal path The first press of the button displays a T ONE IN message in the Main Information Display PI If you wish to set the tone controls to flat without any treble bass or balance alter ation press the or gt Selector Buttons so that TONE OUT appears the Lower Display Line E 3 Speaker Selector Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR580 for the type of speakers it is being used with For information on configuring the speaker settings see page 24 Delay Adjust Selector Bq Digital Input Selector Volume Control Input Indicators Main Information Display EIN Remote Sensor Window Ei Surround Mode Indicators Surround Mode Group Selector Press this button to select the top level group of surround modes Each press of the button will select a major mode grouping in the following order Dolby Modes gt DIS Digital Modes gt VMAx Modes DSP Modes gt Stereo Modes gt Logic 7 Modes Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode group
40. the front left right speakers a subwoofer or both NOTE When the front speakers are set to the LARGE option and the surround mode is set to Surround Off or pure two channel stereo when an analog signal Source is present it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control with out being digitized or processed If you have full range front speakers and wish to remove all digital processing from the cir cuit path select this configuration If you wish to set this option for use with only one input such as a CD player that uses an external DAC or an optional external phono preamp you may also wish to choose the INDEPENDENT setting onthe BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu so that only those inputs where the analog bypass is desired will be routed in this fashion while other analog inputs such as a VCR or cable box will be digitized for surround processing When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer con nected you will not hear low frequency sounds from the center channel When LARGE is selected a full range outp
41. this button to activate the Night mode This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources and it preserves dialogue center channel intelligibility at low volume levels lt Channel Select Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR580 s output levels to an external source Once this button is pressed use the A Y Buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set Button followed by the Buttons again to change the level setting See page 36 for more information a v Buttons These multipurpose buttons are used to change or scroll through items in the on screen menus make configuration settings such as digi tal inputs or delay timing or to select sur round modes When changing a setting first press the button for the function or setting to be changed e g press the Surround Mode Selector D to select a sound field mode or the Digital Select Button to change a digital input and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons for each application 4 Button This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR580 Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR580 s memory It
42. through all frequency increments When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode the tuner will only select stereo stations To tune to the next station switch to the manual tuning mode and press the button again If the STEREO Indicator 2 is not lit tap the Tuning Selector Button to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific sta tion When the TUNED Indicator l lights the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 5 Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct Button T and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the stations fre quency The desired station will auto matically be tuned If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency press the Clear Button D to start over NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode Button IAD until the STEREO Indicator E goes out Preset Tuning Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR580 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station into the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then Press the Memory Button on the remote The MEMORY Indicator will light and flash in the Main Information Display EI 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys correspond
43. used to change devices counts as a step The Program SPL Indicator will flash green to confirm each button press as you enter commands NOTE While entering commands for Power On Off of any device during a macro sequence press the Mute Button DO NOT press the actual Power button 3 When all the steps have been entered press the Sleep Button to enter the commands The red light under the Input Selectors Q will blink and then turn off Example To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR580 TV and a cable box follow these steps e Press the Macro 1 Button and Mute Button at the same time and then release them e Note that the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber e Press the AVR Selector e Press the Mute Button to store the AVR580 s Power On command Press the VID 3 Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is for TV Power On e Press the Mute Button to store the TV Power On Command Press the VID 2 Input Selector Button to indicate the next com mand is for Cable Power On e Press the Mute Button to store the Cable Power On command Press the Sleep Channel Up Button 0 to complete the process and store the macro sequence After following these steps each time you press the Macro 1 Button the remote will send the Power On Off command Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been programmed into one
44. which you wish to erase the codes and also the Learn Button 2 When the LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber release the buttons 3 Press and release the Input Selector again for the device whose codes you wish to erase 4 Press the 9 Button four times 5 The Program SPL Indicator will turn off and the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once to indicate that the codes have been erased Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of com mands with the press of a single button on the AVR5805 remote control Once programmed a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predeter mined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your System changing devices or other com mon tasks The AVR580 remote can store up to five separate macro command sequences one that is associated with the Power On Button and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons Press the Mute Button and the Macro Button J to be pro grammed or the Power On Button at the same time An Input Selector will light red and the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber 2 Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps each button press including those
45. while using and controlling the TV you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR580 or the remote To program the remote for Transport Control Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector for the device you wish to have the chan nel control associated with and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Play Button The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the transport of a DVD player while the remote is set to control the TV first press the VID 3 TV Input Selector Button and the Mute Button at the same time Next release them and press the Play Button followed by the DVD Input Selector Button NOTES To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps in the example above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 he remote control is programmed at the factory to include transport control for JBL DVD players while the remote is set to control the AVR Before programming the remot
46. 1 SKY LIFE 490 491 SONY 485 STARSAT 380 STELLA 341 STRONG 325 362 SIV 314 TAGRA 431 TANDBERG 308 TANDY 385 422 TATUNG 335 374 TECHNISAT 305 306 328 347 384 402 403 TELECOM 341 TELEFUNKEN 383 TELEMAX 318 THORN FERGUSON 323 345 348 352 353 363 364 367 TRIAD 384 385 401 427 UNIDEN 358 375 376 380 VIDIO WAY 315 VORTEC 382 38 432 442 WINERSAT 394 WISI 304 322 320 327 347 423 427 431 WOLSEY 385 422 ZEHNDER 380 427 ZENITH 344 SETUP CODE TABLE CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number BT CABLE 007 CABLETIME 008 011 0172 016 CLYDE CABLE VISION 017 C amp M 042 DECSAT CANAL 010 DONG GUK 037 FILMNET 018 019 020 FRANCE TELECOM 013 021 GEC 017 JERROLD 001 022 LG GOLDSTAR 039 040 MEMOREX 041 MOVIE TIME 028 NSC 028 PARAGON 041 PHILIPS 023 PIONEER 002 PULSAR 041 SAGEM 029 SALORA 003 SAMSUNG 002 024 035 036 037 SATBOX 004 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 005 006 025 026 030 031 SONY 032 033 034 STS 028 TAEKWANG 038 TELESERVICE 011 014 TOSHIBA 041 TUDI 027 UNITED CABLE 001 VISIOPASS 009 WESTMINSTER CABLE 007 ZENITH 014 041 67 68 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed Display lights but no sound or picture Unit turns on but front panel display does not light up No sound from any speaker light around power switch is
47. 29 232 262 269 286 MAXIMAL 119 139 MAXWELL 326 327 McMICHAEL 192 MEMOREX 195 METZ 019 051 053 065 067 070 092 118 169 244 245 246 279 MINERVA 019 053 080 090 118 244 245 246 248 249 295 296 MISTRAL 158 304 MITSUBISHI 013 018 019 021 049 063 065 105 124 131 132 143 157 164 183 244 245 246 252 266 281 285 286 287 369 MIVAR 043 046 050 058 072 081 090 120 155 272 273 292 MULTITECH 031 045 046 050 120 189 195 265 MURPHY 104 105 117 171 254 262 MURPHY UK 162 NAD 209 NAONIS 036 040 071 079 110 171 NATIONAL 033 085 104 NEC 018 143 177 NECKERMANN 002 050 065 107 133 139 180 189 250 262 279 312 NEDIATOR 063 NEI 063 125 NEWTECH 050 NICAMAGIC 272 NIKKAI 102 123 139 NIKKIA 066 NOBLEX 314 315 NOBLIKO 044 045 050 075 080 090 235 265 NOGAMATIC 029 034 074 182 186 NOKIA 090 104 117 134 136 139 150 153 157 159 162 171 193 198 209 256 262 287 298 305 NORDMENDE 017 029 034 038 074 083 130 150 165 174 182 186 218 259 262 288 289 OCEANIC 104 108 109 116 139 OCEANIC F 150 ONCEAS 050 OPTONICA 190 ORION 004 051 094 131 134 139 150 179 191 195 199 216 269 286 321 322 OSAKA 066 OSAKI 066 102 123 0510 155 OSUME 018 257 51 52 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number OTTO VERSAND 018 049 050 053 063 104 107 139 143 244 245 246 250 287 312 317 PT ACTRO
48. 3 071 079 095 110 138 171 236 242 243 260 262 278 293 SUNKAI 269 322 TANDBERG 065 078 169 182 259 TANDY 050 096 102 123 190 262 TASHIKO 018 050 143 192 201 TATUNG 050 102 106 111 120 131 200 253 286 TCL 363 TEC 040 050 168 243 TEKNIKA 282 TELEAVIA 029 034 074 182 186 TELEFUNKEN 032 037 064 074 082 178 182 186 187 218 290 TELETECH 195 TELETON 236 TELEVIDEON 050 075 104 113 148 TENSAI 050 063 117 123 TETUNG 046 TEXET 050 THOMSON 008 010 017 029 034 074 134 147 174 182 186 218 230 234 259 264 288 289 THORN 053 103 117 158 222 276 304 THORN FERGUSON 032 073 074 076 080 082 103 121 158 178 258 261 274 276 277 283 284 290 304 308 312 313 319 330 TMK 143 TOSHIBA 001 018 128 141 143 147 205 287 296 324 362 TRANS CONTINENS 044 046 075 171 262 53 54 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TRISTAR 304 319 TRIUMPH 004 046 147 235 294 UHER 069 080 090 113 147 148 236 242 262 ULTRAVOX 044 045 047 050 065 104 133 139 279 UMA 260 UNIVERSUM 003 020 076 155 202 235 244 245 246 308 312 330 UNIVOX 121 UTAX 050 VEGAVOX 163 VESTEL 125 319 VEXA 063 195 VICTOR 174 VOLTEC 074 VORTEC 063 VOXSON 065 090 171 262 279 WALTHAM 262 WATSON 113 244 245 246 WATT RADIO 045 050 068 104 121 139 150 265 272 291 WELTBLICK 063 WESTINGHOUSE 063 094 272 WESTON 168 WHITE 045 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 050 113 WINTERNITZ 316 YOKO 050 195
49. 4 050 076 084 131 132 134 179 195 233 262 285 286 SALORA 033 075 107 127 133 136 139 148 150 153 171 172 185 198 209 256 262 267 SREDS 045 046 068 075 090 120 155 265 291 SAMPO 135 SAMSUNG 050 063 066 076 102 155 189 195 217 314 315 320 372 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SANYO 003 018 020 041 050 056 065 102 117 131 143 189 198 201 206 209 257 275 280 286 287 306 368 SBR 063 112 157 158 192 268 271 SCHAUB LORENZ 090 104 136 139 153 159 162 171 198 262 SCHNEIDER 031 040 050 063 065 069 079 095 104 112 114 139 148 156 158 160 168 188 243 250 262 271 283 297 SCOTT 282 SEG 045 050 056 SEI 004 051 094 139 265 269 279 SEL SINUDYNE 250 SELECO 036 040 063 071 079 095 110 138 171 236 242 243 260 262 278 293 294 324 SENTRA 139 SHARP 018 094 143 190 206 214 257 317 319 SIAREM 045 046 065 104 120 139 265 279 SICATEL 121 SIEMENS 003 018 019 023 053 066 113 118 206 244 245 246 247 248 249 257 262 SIERA 050 063 065 079 112 158 160 188 SILVER 076 SINGER 045 047 065 104 279 324 SINUDYNE 004 031 045 051 063 065 094 104 134 139 150 210 216 265 269 279 321 322 SKANTIC 262 SOLAVOX 066 139 262 SONOKO 050 063 076 195 SONY 012 018 028 065 088 131 139 143 204 208 211 279 286 312 313 325 366 367 374 SOUND WAVE 049 113 163 STANDARD 050 STERN 036 040 06
50. 5 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 SIGNATURE 040 SONY 060 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SIS 012 SYLVANIA 051 SYMPHONIC 059 110 T amp A 222 TAEKWANG 177 TANDY 096 TEAC 011 022 048 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 TECHNICS 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 TECHWOOD 083 THETA DIGITAL 039 THOMSON 252 THORENS 221 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 UNIVERSUM QUELLE 220 221 223 224 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 029 120 130 WARDS 040 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORX 122 166 SETUP CODE TABLE TAPE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040 DENON 002 019 022 034 051 GE 003 004 HARMAN KARDON 001 032 066 080 081 JBL 001 081 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 050 069 KLH 068 LG GOLDSTAR 005 055 064 070 078 LOTTE 008 MAGNAVOX 033 056 MARANTZ 033 059 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 062 ONKYO 009 015 048 OPTIMUS 011 050 PANASONIC 024 025 030 034 035 044 052 074 077 PHILIPS 033 056 PIONEER 012 020 038 041 046 047 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 037 RCA 003 004 018 037 RUNCO 027 SAMSUNG 031 053 054 075 079 SANYO 013 049 SHARP 021 028 050 071 SONY 015 029 043 045 067 072 076 TECHNICS 026 THOMSON 003 004 TOSHIBA 009 033 047 057 058 073
51. 5 settings I9 Speaker Select Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR580 s bass management system for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use the Buttons to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set Button and then select another channel to configure When all adjustments have been com pleted press the Set Button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation See page 24 for more information Multiroom Press this button to activate the multiroom system or to begin the process of changing the input or vol ume level for the second zone See page 39 for more information on the Multiroom System Volume Up Down Press these but tons to raise or lower the system volume D SPL Selector This button activates the AVR580 s EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR580 s output levels Press and hold the button for three seconds and then release it Press the 5 or 7 Numeric Key to indicate whether you are using a 5 1 channel or a 6 1 7 1 channel speaker sys tem with the AVR580 The test tone will begin circulating and the Program SPL Indicator will change colors During this sequence EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all channels until they are equal as shown by the Program SPL Indicator lighting green for each channel Press this button again when th
52. 75 279 FORGESTONE 158 304 FORMENTI 090 139 262 272 279 FORMENTI PHOENIX 050 075 104 113 148 282 FORTRESS 190 279 FRONTECH 076 139 262 FUJITSU 282 FUNAI 076 094 269 282 GBC 031 104 139 143 168 195 GEC 104 120 171 262 GEC UK 046 050 102 107 150 162 192 GELOSO 031 047 062 104 139 168 171 195 262 GENEXXA 123 282 GOODMANS 018 063 102 139 143 155 49 50 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number GORENJE 124 189 GRAETZ 090 104 136 139 153 159 162 171 198 262 GRANADA 018 033 063 102 104 105 112 120 148 171 209 237 238 240 241 262 280 318 GRANADA UK 046 050 090 107 139 143 162 262 GRUNDIG 005 019 053 080 090 101 115 118 166 244 245 246 247 248 249 263 295 296 HANSEATIC 018 049 050 063 104 107 113 143 HANTAREX 046 HEMMERMANN 150 HIFIVOX 029 034 074 182 186 259 HIGASHI 050 HINARI 004 018 042 049 066 119 123 133 139 143 195 209 262 282 HITACHI 007 009 018 020 023 033 050 074 086 104 107 110 126 127 139 143 150 162 168 171 176 182 185 186 192 212 218 231 259 262 264 270 288 289 299 316 HYPER 050 168 195 254 316 MPERIAL 002 044 054 090 093 094 142 163 168 189 262 309 324 NGELEN 090 104 136 139 153 159 162 171 198 NGERSOL 195 NNO HIT 044 046 050 066 102 123 155 195 217 NTERFUNK 049 063 065 074 090 104 112 139 150 153 159 182 256 262 279 318
53. AVR580 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or any other video source to the Video 2 Audio and Video Input Jacks O9 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio and Video Inputs ee 4 Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player satellite receiver cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs 9 D ini 5 If you are using your television as a signal source then connect its analog audio outputs to the Video 3 Audio Input Jacks T NEVER connect the TV s video outputs to the Video 3 Video Input Jacks or to any other inputs on the AVR580 If you are not using your television as a signal source e g if you are separately connecting a cable TV box to the Video 2 Audio and Video Input Jacks then do not connect any of the TV s outputs to any inputs on the AVR580 In that case you should only connect the AVR s Video Monitor Outputs to the TV as indicated in paragraph 6 below However you may still find it conven ient to program the VID3 TV input selector on the remote control for your TV as described on page 41 If you pre er you may connect another type of video source such as a second VCR 0 the AVR580 s Video 3 Audio and Video Input Jacks You may hen reassign that device type to the VID3 TV input selector on the remote as described on page 45 and y
54. CGE 002 044 054 090 093 094 096 139 142 163 168 189 309 324 CIHAN 111 CLARIVOX 056 121 125 CLATONIC 076 123 COMTEL 111 125 CONDOR 050 113 272 CONTEC 018 257 CONTINENTAL EDISON 029 034 074 182 186 CROSLEY 044 054 065 090 093 094 104 139 279 309 CROWN 154 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CTC CLATRONIC 045 DAEWOO 063 140 145 161 193 195 375 DANSAI 063 DAYTRON 195 226 DECCA 111 120 200 286 DECCA UK 046 050 102 106 131 DEGRAAF 023 122 209 262 DIXI 063 195 DORIC 104 105 DUAL 050 095 139 156 168 243 DUAL TEC 040 050 168 195 DUMONT 020 045 061 065 075 078 080 091 104 117 139 146 147 274 279 294 296 308 330 DYNATRON 049 063 ELBE 121 194 292 323 324 ELCIT 045 046 047 062 065 104 111 150 168 ELECTRO TECH 195 ELEKTRONSKA 273 ELMAN 045 168 ELTA 195 EMERSON 004 044 065 279 282 ERRES 063 112 ETRON 139 EUROPHON 044 045 046 050 068 120 168 273 291 EXPERT 242 FENNER 063 195 FERGUSON 001 032 050 073 074 076 080 082 102 103 121 158 204 244 245 246 251 258 261 274 276 277 283 284 290 299 304 FIDELITY 050 158 262 272 319 FIDELITY UK 133 304 FILSAI 050 FINHER 314 FINLANDIA 033 122 223 262 FINLUX 003 020 045 061 075 078 080 090 091 104 117 139 146 147 163 197 235 274 279 294 296 308 330 FIRST LINE 139 FISHER 050 056 065 069 104 117 139 143 156 189 206 2
55. DE X COVER LEFT RIGHT CENTER SO SURROUND SURR BACK SUBUOOFER BOERS BASS MGR BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 5 The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 allows you to switch the menu to change either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group For the first pass through the menu leave the setting at its default option of SIZE and then proceed as outlined below Once the speaker choices have been set you may wish to return to this line to change the option so that the crossover settings may be adjusted Begin the speaker setup process by mak ing certain that the cursor is pointing toward the LEF T RIGHT line which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configura tion press the lt gt Buttons so that either LARGE or SMALL appears matching the appropriate descrip tion from the definitions shown above When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels When L ARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu bass information may also be directed to
56. DVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Button until the on screen p cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu At the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen p cursor is next to the SEMI OSD DEF AULT line by pressing the A W Buttons as needed Next press the p Button F so that the word OF F is highlighted in the video display This setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR580 is turned off Once the unit is turned off the semi OSD displays will remain activated even if they were switched off for the previous listening session To change the length of time that the semi OSD displays remain on the screen go to the ADVANCED SELECT menu as outlined earlier and press the a v Buttons as needed until the on screen gt cursor is next to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line Next press the lt gt Buttons until the desired time in seconds is displayed Unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a permanent setting change and the time out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press th
57. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number NAONIS 044 045 090 NATIONAL 107 NEC 036 044 047 090 NECKERMANN 011 019 042 044 054 090 109 127 133 134 139 140 155 156 157 158 160 NEI 054 155 NESCO 148 NEWTECH 155 NIKKAI 061 NOBLIKO 109 140 NOGAMATIC 044 045 090 NOKIA 015 019 042 044 045 084 090 103 106 133 139 NORDMENDE 004 007 010 014 016 020 022 023 037 039 044 045 047 090 095 097 101 102 125 126 28 132 133 141 142 159 161 OCEANIC ITT 60 OCEANIC 49 OLYMPUS 07 147 OMAGA 48 OPTONICA 049 050 ORAVA OTF 55 ORION 011 031 032 033 059 073 078 127 148 155 OSAKI 039 055 148 155 OTTO VERSAND 054 098 134 147 155 156 157 158 159 PALLADIUM 148 160 PANAMA 155 PANASONIC 017 071 084 088 089 107 129 137 147 148 160 167 PATHE MARCONI 044 045 090 PCM 155 PENTAX 018 025 PERDIO 039 148 PHILCO 148 155 160 PHILIPS 006 041 043 046 049 050 054 065 079 082 091 109 145 146 155 175 176 177 PHONOLA 049 054 082 091 109 PIONEER 047 054 113 145 PLANTRON 160 PORTLAND 061 PROLINE 039 148 PROSCO 148 PYE 049 054 082 091 109 QUALCRAFT 148 150 QUARTZ 019 QUELLE 011 042 044 048 054 055 098 107 109 127 139 140 RADIOLA 049 091 109 RADIONETTE 084 160 RCA 060 062 REALISTIC 008 015 019 039 042 049 050 147 148 RECOR 155 REDIFFUSION 160 REX 004 007 044 045 090 ROADSTAR 029 042 055 148 SABA 004 007 009 012 013 014 016 022 023 044 045 047 090 102 125 128 132 133 142
58. N 111 PAEL 050 075 PANASONIC 099 104 137 149 151 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 364 371 PATH CINEMA 113 121 PATH CINEMA F 050 168 PATH MARCONI 029 034 074 182 186 PAUSA 195 PERDIO 102 PHILCO 002 016 044 054 065 090 093 094 104 142 163 168 189 279 309 324 PHILIPS 015 022 049 050 063 065 079 089 111 112 157 158 160 175 188 192 215 217 220 271 250 268 271 272 279 292 297 304 305 318 328 329 361 379 PHOENIX 050 075 104 113 148 279 PHONOLA 022 050 063 065 079 112 158 160 188 250 271 279 PIONEER 049 063 074 182 209 218 227 262 378 PRANDONI PRINCE 044 046 075 090 120 171 262 PREMIER 142 PRIMA 262 PRINCE 044 046 075 171 PROFEX 139 PROLINE 030 049 102 191 321 PROTECH 063 076 139 265 PYE 050 063 065 079 112 157 158 160 188 250 QUASAR 045 046 068 075 155 QUELLE 003 019 020 037 049 050 053 063 075 078 080 090 091 094 113 115 117 118 131 139 146 147 150 153 155 235 244 245 246 254 256 274 295 296 RADIOLA 050 063 065 079 112 158 160 188 250 297 RADIOMARELLI 045 046 047 062 063 065 104 105 150 168 RADIONETTE 003 020 117 150 RAMK 296 RANDT 029 RANK 147 RBM 296 RBM UK 147 REDIFFUSION 059 104 105 139 150 162 171 262 266 298 REX 036 040 063 071 079 095 110 138 171 236 242 243 260 262 278 293 RFT 345 346 347 348 349 350 ROADSTAR 031 195 ROBOTRON 056 065 ROTEL 257 ROWSONIC 050 RTF 056 065 SABA 014 017 025 029 034 038 046 065 074 077 120 133 178 182 186 218 259 262 279 288 289 SACCS 121 SAISHO 00
59. NTERVISION 333 334 335 336 337 339 340 341 342 343 344 RRADIO 031 066 075 090 123 155 195 254 SUKAI 123 TT 090 117 134 139 150 157 162 171 193 198 209 256 262 287 298 305 TT NOKIA 090 097 104 117 134 136 139 150 153 159 162 171 172 185 193 198 209 256 262 287 298 305 JET POINT 320 JVC 018 103 123 129 143 158 170 174 182 225 287 319 370 KAISUI 031 050 123 207 KAMOSONIC 050 KAPSCH 236 242 KARCHER 003 020 031 050 068 107 195 207 217 KATHREIN 124 KAWASHO 272 KENDO 044 045 KENNEDY 071 079 104 139 236 260 278 KLARMAX 326 327 KNEISSEL 324 KONKA 365 KORTING 027 065 094 113 279 KRIESLER 050 063 065 079 112 158 160 188 KTV 050 LENOIR 050 195 LEYEO 076 LG GOLDSTAR 050 055 063 107 139 152 155 168 195 202 203 219 254 272 373 LOEWE 089 LOEWE OPTA 035 046 049 052 063 065 120 144 213 279 LOGIC 286 304 LOGIK 032 131 158 304 319 LUMA 063 110 133 171 236 282 LUXOR 050 090 107 122 127 133 139 150 155 159 172 185 209 262 267 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number LYCO 076 M ELECTRONIC 003 235 308 330 MAAZ 326 327 MAGNADYNE 045 046 047 062 065 104 120 139 150 168 265 273 279 MAGNAFON 045 046 050 068 075 090 120 235 265 272 281 MANESTH 063 MARANTZ 063 MARELLI 279 MARK 063 MATSUI 001 004 049 050 094 100 102 107 131 134 143 150 171 179 180 195 225 2
60. OWNER S GUIDE AVH5SO HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO VIDEO MULTICHANNEL PROCESSOR AMPLIFIER AWR580 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER 4 Introduction 5 Important Safety Information Declaration of Conformity 5 Unpacking 6 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 12 Main Remote Control Functions 16 Zone ll Remote Control Functions We Harman Consumer International 17 Installation and Connections 2 route de Tours 20 System Configuration 72500 Chateau du Loir 20 Speaker Placement France 20 System Setup 22 Input Setup declare in own responsibility that the product described 22 Surround Setup in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical 24 Speaker Setup standards 26 Delay Settings EN 55013 2001 27 Output Level Adjustment EN 55020 2002 27 Using EzSet 28 Manual Output Level Adjustment Sa 30 Operation EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 30 Basic Dperation 30 Source Selection o 30 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input 30 Volume Control CAm 31 Surround Mode Selection 31 Digital Audio Playback Gary Mardell 34 Surround Mode Chart Harman Consumer International 35 Tuner Operation Ch teau du Loir France 4 04 35 Tape Recording 36 Output Level Trim Adjustment 37 Advanced Features 37 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment 37 Display Brightness 37 Turn On Volume Level 38 Semi OSD Settings 38 Full OSD Time Out Adjustment 39 Multiroom Operation 39 Multiroom Setup 39 Multiroom O
61. PCM output of a portable digital audio device to either the rear panel Digital Inputs or the front panel Digital Inputs When the digital signal is available the Lower Display Line z will indicate that an MP3 bitstream is present and the audio will begin playing NOTES The AVR580 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 format It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs continued on p 35 34 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix DTS ES 6 1 Discrete Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Music Emulation Logic 7 Cinema Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Enhance DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby 3 Stereo Theater Hall 1 Hall 2 VMAx Near VMAx Far 5 Channel Stereo 7 Channel Stereo Surround Off Stereo FEATURES Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel Available when the receiver is configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded sound racks so that a full 6 1 7 1 sound field is available When the receiver is set for 6 1 7 1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present the EX mode is automatically sele
62. R 353 KYOTO GMI ATLAN 443 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number LEMON 474 LENCO 379 LG GOLDSTAR 379 407 489 LOEWE 475 LOKIA 431 LORENZEN 461 462 463 464 465 LUXOR 343 388 395 399 420 423 425 429 430 431 MACAB 384 MAGAI 380 MANHATTAN 359 406 411 416 MARANTZ 333 MASPRO 302 349 353 393 396 406 408 413 MATSUI 320 409 419 MEMPHIS 434 METZ 390 MINERVA 390 MITSUBISHI 390 MORGAN 432 MULTISTAR 380 NEC 330 336 346 373 NEIRU 379 NETA 439 440 NETWORK 363 NEXTWAVE 438 NOKIA 367 388 399 405 420 423 NORSAT 346 OLYMPIC 433 OPTEX 435 ORIGO 426 OTTO VERSAND 390 PACE 311 348 353 363 364 367 424 PALCOM 392 PANASONIC 331 424 PHILIPS 319 332 333 353 421 424 PHONOLA 353 PLANET 426 PROSAT 356 PTT TELECOM 341 PYE 353 QUADRAL 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 QUELLE 390 RCA 486 RADIOLA 353 RADIX 347 RC 404 438 REDIFFUSION 336 346 SAKURA 354 357 SALORA 334 368 388 395 399 420 430 431 SAMSUNG 380 427 432 488 SAT 42 SATECO 317 SATPORTNER 379 SCHAUB LORENZ 388 399 SCHNEIDER 353 SENTRA 337 65 66 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SIEMENS 338 390 SIERA 353 SILVA 379 SINTRACK 313 SKY MASTER 433 SKYLAB 42
63. R Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 CBL VID2 SAT VID2 TV VID3 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select 8 VID1 Video 1 Select VCR Select 9 VID2 Video 2 Select CBL Select SAT Select 10 VID3 Video 3 Select TV Select 11 VID4 Video 4 Select 12 AM FM Tuner Select 13 6 8Ch Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 14 Learn 15 Sleep Sleep Channel Channel Channel Channel 16 Test Test Tone TV DVD Input Select TV VCR TV Cable TV Sat TV VCR 17 SPL EzSet SPL 18 Volume Up Volume Up Input Level Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 19 Surround Select Surround Mode Select CDR Select Channel Channel Channel Channel 20 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On Off CDR Select 21 Multiroom Multiroom Select 22 Volume Down Volume Down Input Level Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 23 Channel Guide Channel Trim Title Info Guide Info Guide 24 A Move Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up 25 Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu 26 Move Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left 27 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter 20 Move Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right 29 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Open Close Exit
64. S Video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Component Video Monitor Outputs Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projec tor or monitor When a source connected to one of the Component Video Inputs ADA is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks Component Video 1 Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of a DVD player HDTV set top converter satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks Component Video 2 Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set top converter satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks RS 232 Port This jack is used to enable the AVR580 to be controlled by an external computer or programmable remote system that uses RS 232 com mands Due to the complexity of RS 232 connections we recommend that they be made by a trained and qualified custom installer See page 18 for more informa tion on the RS 232 control port Multiroom IR Input Connect the out put of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR5805 multi room control system Remote IR Input If the AVR580 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack Remote IR Output This connection permits the IR
65. TEREO menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote may either turn the surround processing off for a traditional two channel stereo presentation or select 5 STEREO or STEREO depend ing on whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 output is in use The latter modes feed a two channel presentation to all speakers regardless of the number of speakers in use See page 34 for a complete explana tion of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes After the selections are made on the Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Surround or Stereo menus press the A w Buttons so that the cursor moves to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR580 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the 5b channel or 6 channel 7 channel modes as well as determining which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the L ARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full range loudspeakers Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 200Hz Note that when small speakers are used a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds Remember that the large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers but to their ability to reproduce low fr
66. VR580 turn on at a specific setting regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same vol ume level is always used at turn on you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button 3 to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 At the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen P cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the A W Buttons as needed Next press the Button so that the word ON is highlighted in the video display Next press the W Button once so that the on screen gt cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line To set the desired turn on vol ume press the lt gt Buttons J until the desired volume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOL SET line This setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls NOTE Since the setting for the turn on volume cannot be heard while the setting is being made you may wish to deter mine the setting before making the adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls AC When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a note of the setting as it appe
67. YAMAHA 016 017 030 063 ZENITH 005 033 055 064 ZENITH DIVX 039 63 64 SETUP CODE TABLE SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 441 AKAI 333 ALBA 301 317 324 356 370 411 415 417 426 ALDES 433 ALLSONIC 433 AMSTRAD 371 397 428 432 ANKARO 351 421 433 ARCON 379 432 436 ARISTONA 353 ARTHUR MARTIN 395 AST 427 ASTRA 368 398 399 ASTRO 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 BARCOM 351 421 BLAUPUNKT 338 390 BRUNS 433 BT SATELLITE 419 BUSH 324 348 356 370 377 406 426 BUSH UK 353 CAMBRIDGE 360 404 CHAPARRAL 312 434 CONNEXIONS 339 341 342 396 DISKXPRESS 339 351 421 DRAKE 329 340 344 361 378 ECHOSTAR 316 321 347 350 365 366 372 386 431 487 ELTASAT 359 EMME ESSE 433 FERGUSON 345 348 352 353 363 364 367 377 406 408 411 424 FINLUX 309 310 FRACARRO 355 387 FTE 380 436 437 FUBA 314 347 421 428 431 G SAT 430 GALAXIS 433 GIUCAR RECORD 307 389 GOODMANS 411 GRAETZ 388 399 GRANADA 399 GRUNDIG 303 338 353 367 390 HIGH PERFORMANCE 385 422 HIRSCHMANN 309 338 390 HITACHI 406 411 420 HUTH 433 HUGHES 484 CX 438 MPERIAL 426 NGELEN 388 399 TT 367 369 399 420 423 321 367 388 399 420 423 JEEMON 359 JERROLD 345 438 JOHANSSON 394 KATHREIN 301 333 380 381 390 391 396 400 410 412 414 418 KOSMOS 380 KRIESLE
68. adjusting he channel level outputs using the source currently playing through your AVR For complete information on adjust ing the channel output level see page 36 Delay Adjust Selector Press this button to begin the process of adjusting he delay settings for Dolby surround modes See page 26 for more information on delay adjustments Digital Input Selector Press this button to begin the process of selecting a digital source for use with the currently selected input Once the button has been pressed use the or gt Buttons Nik to choose the desired input and then press the Set Button to enter the setting into the unit s memory See page 31 for more information on digital audio Volume Control Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume coun terclockwise to decrease the volume If the AVR580 is muted adjusting the volume will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition Input Indicators The current input source for the AVR580 will light in orange Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver See page 8 for a complete explanation of the Information Display Kf Remote Sensor Window The sen sor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed Ei Surround Mode Indicato
69. ars in the lower third of the video screen or in the Lower Display Line E typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as 25dB When making the adjustment use the lt gt Buttons to enter this setting Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu the turn on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the A W Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button 37 38 If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Semi OSD Settings The semi OSD system places one line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume Input Source Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configuration set tings are changed The semi OSD system is helpful in that it enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video dis play when it is difficult to view the front panel displays However you may occa sionally prefer to turn these displays off for a particular listening session You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen Both of those options are possible with the AVR580 To turn off the semi OSD system you will need to make an adjustment in the A
70. ased has been programmed and the Learn Button 2 When the LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber release the buttons Press and release the Input Selector again for the device within which the individual button to be erased has been programmed Press the 7 Button four times Press and release the individual button for which the code is to be erased The Program SPL Indicator will blink green two times and then return to amber 6 To erase other buttons within the same device press them as described in Step 5 7 When all buttons to be erased have been pressed press the Learn Button to complete the process To erase all codes within a single device follow these steps 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector for which you wish to erase the codes and the Learn Button 9 2 When the LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber release the buttons 3 Press and release the Input Selector again for the device whose codes you wish to erase 4 Press the 8 Button four times 5 The Program SPL Indicator will turn off and the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once to indicate that the codes have been erased To erase all codes that have been pro grammed to all devices in the remote follow these steps 1 Press any Input Selector for
71. ayback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the non compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs The digital circuits in the AVR580 are capable of high quality digital to analog decoding and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player Connections may be made to either the rear panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs or the front panel Digital Inputs 17 18 To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source e g CD Next press the Digital Select Button and then use the A V Buttons on the remote or the lt gt Selector Buttons on the front panel until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display PI During PCM playback you may select any Surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS MP3 Audio Playback The AVR580 is one of the few receivers equipped for onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices By offering MP3 decoding the AVR580 is able to deliver precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output along with the bene fits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR580 s high current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system rather than the smaller speakers and low powered amplifiers typically used with computers To take advantage of the AVR580 s MP3 capabilities simply connect the PCM out put of a computer s sound card or the
72. channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing as these inputs take the ana log output signals from an optional external DVD Audio or SACD player or another source device and carry them straight through to the volume control without any further digital processing When your AVR580 has been configured for 6 1 7 1 operation with both left and right surround back speakers installed selecting a 6 1 channel surround mode such as Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES 6 1 Matrix will result in both surround back speakers playing the same information for the surround back channel The sur round back left and right speakers will only play discrete information when a 7 channel mode is selected such as Logic 7 7 1 Cinema or Music or 7 Channel Stereo or if the 8 Channel Direct Input source is in use and is providing discrete information for the surround back channels To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the sub woofer if installed and configured press the Stereo Button until SUR R OFF appears in the Main Information Display or press the Surround Mode Group Selector F until the Stereo modes appear in the on screen display and Lower Display Line z Next press the Surround Mode Select Button EJ until SURROUND OFF appears in the on screen display and Lower Display Line Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancemen
73. ct code is in use 4 Press the Input Selector the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 5 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product oper ates Keep in mind that many manu facturers use a number of different combinations of codes and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control works but also the volume channel and transport controls as appropriate If all func tions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a different code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if neces sary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the device whose code you wish to find and the Mute Button at the same time The Program SPL Indicator will turn amber and begin flashing and the red light under the Input Selector will stay lit Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 seconds 2 Press the Set Button The Program SPL Indicator will then blink green in a sequence that corresponds to the three digit code with a one second pause between each digit Count the number of blinks between pauses t
74. cted Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel he special algorithms will derive a 6 1 7 1 output When the speaker configuration is set for 5 1 channel operation the DTS 5 1 mode is available when DVD audio only music or aser discs encoded with DTS data are played DTS 5 1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated ow frequency channel When the speaker configuration is set for 6 1 7 1 operation playback of a DTS encoded program source will automatically trigger he selection of one of the two DTS ES modes Newer discs with special DTS ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete full bandwidth channels plus a separate low frequency channel All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS ES Matrix mode which creates a 6 1 channel sound field from the original 5 1 channel soundtrack Dolby Pro Logic Il is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology that decodes full range discrete left center right right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use The Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks while the Dolby Pro Logic Il Music mode should be used with musical selections The Dolby Pro Logic Il Emulation mode re creates original Dolby Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation Logic 7
75. ctor Select the position corresponding to the country in which the AVR will be used C S or K so that the video standard and the FM tuner s fre quency increments will be correct See page 35 for more information on setting the Region Selector IMPORTANT NOTE Any adjustments made to the Region Selector will not take effect unless the unit is first fully turned off by pressing the Main Power Switch El until it pops out and the word OFF appears on the top of the button Q Video Monitor Outputs Connect these jacks to the composite or S Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver s video switcher DVD Video Inputs Connect the com posite or S Video outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Video Inputs Connect the composite or S Video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Video Outputs Connect the composite or S Video REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks Video 2 Video Inputs Connect the composite or S Video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 2 Video Outputs Connect the composite or S Video REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks D Video 3 Video Inputs Connect the composite or
76. d be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable compo nents inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center Installation Location W o ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level sur face When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during ship ment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair W Make certain that proper space is pro vided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other e
77. d operation by changing a setting in the Advanced Select menu following the instructions shown on page 37 NOTE For all options you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR580 via an appropriate cable Connect the sensor s cable to the Multiroom IR Input on the AVR580 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume Alternatively you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers RS 232 Connections The AVR580 includes an RS 232 serial port connection that may be used to con trol the unit via compatible optional external keypads or control systems The physical connection to the AVR580 from the control device is a standard D 9 con nection but to ensure compatible and proper operation specific software com mands and pin wiring schemes are required Due to the complexity of RS 232 connections we recommend that they be made only by trained installers familiar with their use To obtain additional infor mation on the use of the AVR580 with RS 232 control please contact your local JBL distributor The AVR580 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex installation so that the unit itself need not be installed until it is ready for connection When all connections described above have been made con nect the AC power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack p The AVR580 draws significantly more cur rent than other househo
78. d reproduction Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital they use different methods of encoding the signals and thus they require different decoding circuits to con vert the digital signals back to analog DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS discs You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with the AVR580 All that is required is to connect the player s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Input on the rear panel or front panel In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS soundtracks the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indi cated by a DTS logo on the player s front panel Early DVD players may not be able to play DTS encoded DVDs This does not indicate a problem with the AVR580 as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs consult the player s owner s manual NOTE Some DVD players have a default setting that does no pass through the DTS signal Before playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack ma settings in your DVD properly adjusted so e certain that the player have been that DTS audio is passed through Con sult the owner s manual for your DVD player for more information on making these settings Selecting a Digita Source To utilize eit
79. deo 2 CBL SAT Button Press the VCR Button fol lowed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the Video 2 CBL SAT Button again Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home heater system occasionally you may wish o totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any commands macros or Punch Through programming hat you may have done To do this it is possible to reset the remote to the original actory defaults and command codes by ollowing these steps However once the remote is reset all commands or codes hat you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered 1 Press any of the Input Selector Buttons and the 0 Button at the same time until the Program SPL Indicator begins to flash amber 2 Press the 3 Button three times 3 The red LED under the Input Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and turn green 4 The Program SPL Indicator will remain green until the remote is reset Note that this may take a while depending on how many commands are in the memory that need to be erased 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the remote has been reset to the factory settings 45 FUNCTION LIST No Button Name AV
80. dicator off Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select Button and FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line z To change the level first press the Set Button and then use the a v Buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press the Set Button and then press the Buttons to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the A w Buttons until UOOFER LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display or on screen display Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds the AVR580 will eturn to normal operation The channel output for input may also be adjusted using the full 0SD on screen menu system First set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control prj C Then press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 Press the W Button until the on screen P cursor is next to the CHANNEL AD JUST line Press the Set Button to activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Once the menu appears on your video screen first use the A V Buttons to move the on screen P cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE line Press the lt gt Butto
81. e Set Button f you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used 0 simplify the setup and adjustment of he AVR580 using a series of on screen menus The factory default setting for hese menus leaves them on the screen or 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen Time Out Time Out is a safety measure 0 prevent image retention of the menu ext in your monitor or projector which However some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before he Time Out display To change the full OSD Time Out you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Button until the on screen p cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED menu Figure 10 might happen if it were left on indefinitely Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 make certain that the on screen p cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing the A Y Buttons as needed Next press the lt gt Buttons until the desired time is displayed in seconds Unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a permanent setting change and the Time Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even if the unit is turned o
82. e adjustment is complete to turn off the test tone See page 27 for more information on EzSet Learn Button Press this button to begin the process of learning the codes from another product s remote into the AVR5805 remote See page 41 for more information on using the remote s learning function Mute Press this button to momen tarily silence the AVR580 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR580 remote is being programmed to operate another device this button is pressed with the Input Selector Button to begin the programming process See page 41 for more information on programming the remote EzSet Sensor Microphone The sensor microphone for the EzSet micro phone is behind these slots When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet be sure that you do not hold the remote in a way that covers these slots See page 27 for more infor mation on using EzSet ZONEII REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 03950000005 AVR580 Power Off AVR Selector AM FM Tuner Select Input Selectors Tuning Up Down Fast Play Record Pause Preset Up Down Track Skip Disc Skip Volume Up Down Play Forward Reverse Stop Mute Power Off When used in the room where the AVR580 is located press this button to place the unit in Standby When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input 69 jack this butto
83. e are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configuration is in use In either case the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables the AVR580 s processor to create fully enveloping mul tichannel surround sound from either two channel stereo or matrix encoded programming such as VHS cassettes laser discs or television broadcasts pro duced with Dolby surround In the 5 1 configuration you may select the Logic 7 5 1 Music Cinema or Enhance mode They work best with two channel music surround encoded pro grams or standard two channel program ming of any type respectively For 6 1 7 1 configurations the Music and Cinema modes may be selected The Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS digital soundtracks are in use See page 34 for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes On the DSP C SURR menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons 62 on the remote select from one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound field presentations The choices available are Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near and VMAx Far The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installations while the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in delivering a full surround field when only the front left and front right speakers are installed See page 34 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes 23 24 On the S
84. e for Volume Channel or Transport Punch Through make certain that any pro gramming needed for the specific TV CD DVD cable or satellite receivers has been completed Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each Input Selector is nor mally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote it is possible to reassign one of these buttons to operate a second device of another type For exam ple if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver you may program the SAT but ton to operate a second VCR Before fol lowing the normal programming steps for either Three Digit entry or Auto Search code entry you must first reassign the but ton with the following steps 1 Press the Input Selector you wish to reassign and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Input Selector for the device you wish to program into the reassigned button 3 Enter the three digit code for the spe cific model you wish the reassigned button to operate 4 Press the same Input Selector pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection The red LED under the reassigned Input Selector will flash three times and then go out Example To use the CBL SAT button to operate a second VCR first press the Video 2 CBL SAT Input Selector and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light glows under the Vi
85. e front panel or remote control To select a new surround mode from the front panel first press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button rd until the desired major sur round mode group such as Dolby DTS or Logic 7 is selected Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button E to choose the specific individual surround mode To select a surround mode using the remote press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to choose from Dolby DTS Surround DTS Neo 6 I Logic 7 Stereo or DSP Surround QD The first press of the but ton will show the current mode from that group if it is already in use or the first available mode if you are currently using another mode To cycle through the avail able modes in that group press the but ton again until the desired mode appears in the Lower Display Line EJ and the on screen display As the surround modes change the current mode will light in orange in the Surround Mode Indicators list on the front panel The Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5 1 DTS ES Matrix and DTS ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use In addition when a digital source is present the AVR580 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode regardless of the mode that has been previously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the Digital Audio Playback section below When the 6 channel 8
86. e installed by the average do it yourself hobbyist the complexity of your multizone multiroom system involves run ning wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained installer may be required Regardless of who does the work please remember that local building codes may govern in wall electri cal work including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected You are responsible for making certain that all multiroom instal lation work is done properly and in com pliance with all applicable codes and regulations For standard installations follow the instructions shown on page 17 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR580 For installations where the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone make certain that the system is configured for that type of operation as shown on page 36 RS 232 Control The AVR580 is rare among A V receivers in that it provides the capability for full remote control from compatible comput ers or specialized remote control sys tems RS 232 programming requires spe cialized programming knowledge and for that reason we recommend that it only be done by qualified installers For more information on using the RS 232 port for remote control please contact your local JBL distributor Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR580 needs to be configur
87. e remote zone any change to the frequency or preset will also change the station being listened to in the main room if the tuner is in use there Similarly if someone in the main room changes the station the change will also impact the remote room To activate the feed to the remote room while you are in the main listening room where the AVR580 is located press the 39 40 Multiroom Button on the remote Next press the Set Button Press the A V Buttons to turn the multiroom feed on or off When the multiroom system is on the Multiroom Indicator B will light in the Main Information Display PI and the Lower Display Line z or OSD will display MULTI ON Press the Set Button to enter the setting When the multiroom system is turned on the input selected using the multiroom menu will be fed to the Multiroom Audio Outputs on the rear panel The volume will be as set in the previous selection although it may also be adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multiroom Audio Outputs Once the multiroom system is turned on it will remain on even if the AVR580 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the System Power Control E on the front panel To turn off the multi room system even when the AVR is in Standby mode in the main listening room press the M
88. e when seven main speakers are present In addition some of the modes available in the AVR580 will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bit stream To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input first press the A V Buttons QD until the on screen cursor is next to the desired mode s master category name such as DOLBY DTS DSPCSURR or VMA x Next press the Set Button to view the sub menu Press the lt gt Buttons to scroll through the available choices and then press the Y Button so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to con tinue the setup process The following few paragraphs detail the instructions needed for modes with multi ple choices On the DOLBY menu Figure 4 choices include Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic Il Emulation and Dolby 3 Stereo The Dolby Digital EX mode is only avail able when the system is set for 6 1 7 1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to Small or Large as described on page 25 When a disc is playing that contains a special flag sig nal in the digital audio data stream the EX mode will be selected automatically It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote controls as shown on page 31 A complete explanation of these modes is found on page 34 When the Dolby Digital mode is selected t
89. eakers Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room about 17cm 6 rom a wall or near the front corner of he room Another method is to temporar ily place the subwoofer at your normal istening position and then walk around he room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best Place the sub woofer in that spot You should also fol ow the instructions of the subwoofer s manufacturer or you may wish to experi ment with the best location for a sub woofer in your listening room System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR580 s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your sys tem calibrate the output levels and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor You are now ready to power up the AVR580 to begin these final adjustments 1 Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted into the AC Power Cord Jack and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet To maintain the unit s safety rating DO NOT replace the power cord that was supplied with this product or provided by your local JBL distributor for use in your area with one that has a l
90. eakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times and have the subwoofer oper ate only when the AVR580 is being used with a digital source that con tains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects or LFE soundtrack This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advan tage of the special bass created for certain movies Press lt gt Buttons on the remote so that SUB CLFE appears in the on screen menu If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left right speakers regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listening to press the lt gt Buttons P on the remote so that SUB LFE L R appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected a full range signal will be sent to the front left right main speakers and the subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies below the frequency selected as described below When all initial speaker size settings have been made you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR580 s Triple Crossover system which allows individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping The low fre quency crossover point is set by the design of your speakers Depending on the design and driver complement of your Speakers it is defined as the frequency which is either the lowest possible fre quency the speaker is capable of repro ducing or the
91. ect rom JBL n addition to providing a wide range of stening options the AVR580 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific istening room environment On screen menus make it simple to enter settings or speaker configurations and bass man agement and the EzSet remote measures a system s sound levels and automatically calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound field presentation For the ultimate in flexibility the AVR580 features connections for five video devices all with both composite and S Video inputs Two additional audio inputs are available and six digital inputs make the AVR580 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources For compati bility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players the AVR580 also features two input wide bandwidth low crosstalk component video switching The front panel offers coaxial and optical digital inputs for direct connection to dig ital recorders Two video recording out puts preamp out and a color coded eight channel input with complete digital bass management make the AVR580 virtually future proof with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new formats right onboard The AVR5805 flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room The AVR580 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main roo
92. ed for multiroom operation Press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the W Button until the on screen P cursor is next to the MULTI ROOM line Press the Set Button to enter the MULTI ROOM SETUP menu Figure 11 MULTI ROOM SETUP MULTI ROOM Qi oN MULTI IN FM PRESETDI MULTI VOL 25dB BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 11 When the MULTI ROOM SETUP menu appears the on screen gt cursor will be at the MULTI ROOM line Since this line is used to turn the system on and off don t make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time To turn the system on press the Button so that ON is highlighted If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step press the Y Button once so that the on screen cursor is next to the MUL TI IN line At the MULTI IN line press the lt gt Buttons until the desired input to the multiroom system appears in the highlighted video When the selection has been made press the W Button D once so that the gt on screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line At the MULTI VOL line press the lt gt Buttons until the desired volume level for the multiroom system is entered DO NOT use the regular volume control knobs for this setting When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made press the A W Buttons D until the on screen
93. el with an SPL meter or to make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote CHANNEL ADJUST gt FL 0dB SBR DdB CEN DdB SBL DdB FR 0dB SL DdB SR 0dB SUB DdB CHANNEL RESET dd oN TEST TONE 39 oN BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 8 Manual output level adjustment is most easily done through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 8 If you are already at the MAN TER MENU press the W Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line If you are not at the MASTER MENU press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the W Button QD until the on screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set Button to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 8 to the screen When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears press the W Button until the on screen P cursor is next to the TEST TONE line Press the lt gt Buttons so that ON is high lighted and the AVR s internal test tone will begin to circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction into all speakers The test noise will play for two seconds in each speaker before circulat ing and a blinking on screen cursor will appear next to the name of each speaker location when the sound is at that speaker NOTE Remember to verify that the speakers have been properly connected As the test noise circulates listen to make certain that the sound come
94. equency sounds If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owners manual or ask your dealer This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the AVR5805 Triple Crossover feature which allows a differ ent crossover point to be used for the ront left right center and surround speakers In systems where full range or ower speakers are used for the front soundstage or where different models are in use at the various speaker posi ions this feature allows you to cus omize the bass management and redi rection circuits with a precision not previ ously possible The factory default settings are small for the front left and right center and surround left and right speakers with a subwoofer automatically enabled If your system includes a 5 1 speaker system with smaller satellites for all channels and a subwoofer then you do not need to configure your speakers and you may skip the rest of this section at this time It is easiest to enter the proper set tings for speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 If that menu is not already on your screen from the prior adjustments press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the w Button until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line At this point press the Set Button to bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 SPEAKER SETUP x PMO
95. equency bands See page 35 for more information on the tuner IP Set Button When making system configuration changes using the front panel controls press this button to enter a setting into the unit s memory EE p Button When making system con figuration changes using the front panel controls press this button to scroll right through the available choices for the option being adjusted WZ Preset Station Selector Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 35 for more information on tuner programming Ej Input Source Selector Press this button to change the input source EJ Tuner Mode Selector Press this but ton to select Auto or Manual tuning When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator R lights the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable sig nal when the Tuning Selector is pressed When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator is not lit each press of the Tuning Selector E 3 will increase the fre quency See page 35 for more information on using the tuner This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception When weak reception is encountered press the button until the STEREO Indicator 2 goes out to switch to Mono reception Press and hold again to switch back to Stereo mode See page 35 for more information on using the tune
96. er as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 60cm 24 above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the left front and right front speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it akes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid 0 move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so hat audio transitions across the front of he room sound smooth and sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listen ing position at the same time without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers When the AVR580 is used in 5 1 channel operation the preferred location for sur round speakers is on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listening position In a 7 1 channel system both side surround and back surround speakers are required The center of the speaker should face into the room The Center Front Speaker B Left Front Right Front
97. er than five feet from the speakers The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output E When head phones are being used the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears reducing the inside the head sensation often experienced when using headphones This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation one of these modes but not both is available at any time Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party it places the same signal at the front left and surround left and front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial but the signal must be in the PCM format Direct con nection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible even though the signals are in the MP3 format If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card check with the device s owner s manual or contact the manufacturer s technical support area Due to the wide variation in MP3 for mats and encoding speeds it is possi ble that the AVR580 may not be c
98. ere the AVR580 is located press this button to raise or lower the volume in that room When used in a remote room with a sensor that is con nected to the Multiroom IR Input jack this button will raise or lower the volume in the remote room Play Forward Reverse Stop Press these buttons to control compatible CD DVD or cassette players Mute When used in the room where the AVR580 is located press this button to temporarily silence the unit When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input jack this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only Press the button again to return to the previous volume level NOTE The Zone ll remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR580 is located or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR580 s Multiroom IR Input jack When it is used in the same room as the AVR580 it will control the functions of the AVR580 or any compatible JBL products in that room When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multiroom IR Input jack the buttons for Power Input Source Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for the second zone as connected to the Multiroom Audio Output jacks See page 39 for complete information on using the Multiroom system INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit locatin
99. erent settings for each input In most cases the factory default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate as most listeners do not need to have individual ized speaker settings However some lis teners may prefer different bass man agement settings when listening to music through a CD player as opposed to a movie from a DVD player VCR or cable satellite set top If you wish to customize the bass man agement to each input make certain that the MODE is set to SIZE and that the cursor is on the BASS MGR line and press the lt gt Buttons y so that INDEPENDENT appears in ighlighted video When this setting is entered by exiting the menu the configu ration settings just entered will apply to he current input ONLY and you will need 0 go back to the INPUT SETUP menu to select another input and then return to this menu page again to change he settings for the next input Repeat the procedure for any input where you wish 0 have a different set of speaker config uration settings NOTE The Independent feature allows you to select a different speaker size configuration Large Small or None as appropriate for each input source However the individual crossover point setting may only be set once and the selection made during the initial setup will be used for all inputs regardless of any changes made to the Large or Small settings for the speaker groups attached to any input The reason for this
100. ff If you wish to make other adjustments press the A W Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR580 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete mul tiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume the AVR580 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone E Using the line level Multiroom Audio Outputs 60 the selected source may be fed to optional external power amplifiers that may be matched to the specifics of the installation W When the main room system is config ured for 5 1 operation the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are required In addition the AVR580 includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control commands from the Zone ll remote included with the unit may be transmitted to the unit while standard IR input output jacks allow the remote zone s commands to be sent to compatible IR controlled source devices Installation Although simple remote room systems may b
101. frequency at which sound is sent to the speaker s internal low frequency driver as opposed to the midrange driver Before making any changes to the settings for the crossover point we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the three groupings front left right center and surrounds by looking at the specifications page of the speakers owner s manual by getting that informa tion from the manufacturer s Web site or by contacting your dealer or the manufac turer s customer service department You will need this figure to accurately config ure the next group of settings The factory default setting for all speaker positions is 100Hz If that setting is acceptable for all channels then no adjustments are needed and you may skip this section However should you wish to change one of the settings please proceed by pressing the A 25 26 Button so that the cursor moves back up to the top of the list of setting options Press A W Buttons so that X OVER is highlighted and the menu data will change to the screen shown in Figure 6 SPEAKER SETUP x MODE SIZE LEFT RIGHT CENTER 1100Hz SURROUND 100Hz SURR BACK SUBWOOFER 100Hz BASS GR BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 6 To change the setting for any of the three speaker groups press the A w Buttons until the cursor is next to the line where you wish to make a change and then press the
102. g and lis tening to different sources e When a composite or S Video source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output and may be viewed on a TV monitor connected to the AVR580 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD Audio or SACD player that are connected to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment is configured m b CH DIRECT should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use It is assumed that the input source device has its own inter nal bass management system This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance m 5 CH DIRECT should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs tis assumed that the input source device has its own internal bass man agement system This input passes he input from the source directly hrough to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from inter ering with system performance Volume Control e Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control JJ or remote Volume Up Down Butt
103. g it in a place with adequate ventilation and plac ing it on a solid surface capable of support ing its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment IMPORTANT NOTE For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC outlet before making any audio or video system connections Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high quality interconnect cables when making connec tions to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD Audio Inputs 69 NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or so high that it is distorted 2 Connect the analog Play Out jacks of a cassette deck MD CD R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input Jacks Connect the analog Record In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output Jacks on the AVR580 3 Connect the output of any digital sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player advanced video game a dig ital satellite receiver HDTV tuner or digital cable set top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs 4 Connect the coaxial
104. g the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet FRONT PANEL CONTROL El 29 E 580 High Performance Audio Video Multi Channel Processor Amplifier AVR580 9 Sin s 1 TUNED SERMO PRESET m o W LB o w2 O F o moro pC Wm O BESERESEBEERESITS ow on 003 STRED o NP FI W4 o 6H SRE Ae He Ba B Be Ae p o W o sq H STEREO SUR OF o Q0 Tone Mode Speak Channel Digital Sel Delay L EISE Bass Trable Balar 9 am 19 I 0 988 Q w Z 3 E E 1213 iE 16 iB iE Ey El Main Power Switch Set Button Treble Control System Power Control gt Button Channel Adjust Selecto
105. hannel 8 Channel Direct Input Press this button to select the device con nected to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs See page 30 for more information Test Button Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR5805 output levels See page 27 for more information on calibrating the AVR580 D Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR580 will automatically go into the Standby mode Fach press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 _ 80 3 70 60 50 min min min min 40 30 20 10 gt OFF min min min This button is also used to change chan nels on your TV when the TV is selected When the AVR580 remote is being pro grammed with the codes to operate another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 41 for more information on programming the remote Surround Mode Selector Press this button to cycle through the DSP VMAx and Stereo surround modes such as Hall Theater VMAx Near and Far and Surround Off This button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the device Input Selector When the AVR580 remote is being pro grammed with the codes of another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 41 for more information on programming the remote D Night Mode Press
106. hat they are properly config ured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs the type of speakers installed and he surround mode specifics of your home heater system Remember that since the AVR580 memorizes the settings for each input individually you will need to make hese adjustments for each input used However once they are made further adjustment is only required when system components are changed To make this process as quick and easy as possible we suggest that you use the full OSD system with the on screen menus and step through each input Once you have completed the settings for the first input many settings may be duplicated for the remaining inputs It is also a good idea to set the configuration data in the order these items are listed in the MASTER MENU as some set tings require a specific entry in a prior menu item Remember that once the set tings are made for one input they must be made for all other input sources in your system Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR580 is to configure each input Once an input is selected all settings for the Digital Input Speaker Configuration Surround Mode and Delay Timing will attach them selves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory This means that once made the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings For that reason the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that
107. have two five six or seven channels depending on the program material the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded When a digital signal is playing the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received It is important to note that although Dolby Digital for example is referred to as a 5 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5 1 Thus it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the L and R indicators NOTE Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 and 2 0 versions of the same soundtrack When playing a DVD always be certain to check the type of material on the disc Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 feed to the AVR580 It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change dur ing the course of a DVD playback In some cases the previews of special material will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the main feature is available in 5 1 audio The AVR580 will automati cally sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators The letters used by the Speaker Channel Input Indicators 3 al
108. hen turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Outputs 3 2 p 2 28 e As the individual channels are set the channel name and the adjust ment offset will appear in the on screen display if connected and the Main Information Display While the level is changing the Program SPL Indicator will change colors to reflect the output level in relation to the refer ence red indication shows that the level is too high while an amber indication shows that the level is too low When the indicator is green the level is correct and the test noise will move to the next channel While adjustments are being made the red LED under the AVR Selector will flash This is normal and indicates that EzSet is operating N After the test noise has circulated once through each channel it will send the tone to each channel once again to verify the settings 8 After two complete circulations of the tone the levels are set The Program SPL Indicator will remain green at each channel Upon completion of the second circulation the Program SPL Indicator will flash green twice and then go out The tone will stop and the AVR580 will return to normal operation If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high you may repeat the procedure Return to Step 2 and adjust the master volume either slightly higher or lower to
109. her digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR580 Connect the digital out puts from DVD players HDTV receivers satellite systems or Optical or Coaxial Inputs 6 In order to provide a CD players to the backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR580 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs on the rear panel when you connect the source s digital outputs If you have not already configured an input for a digital source using the on screen menus as shown on page 22 first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined in this manual Next select the digital source by press ing the Digital Select Button AA and then using the A W Buttons on the remote or the 4 P Selector Buttons on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they appear in the Upper Display Line JY or on screen display When the digital source is play ing the AVR580 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the Upper Display Line FAX Digital Bitstream Indicators When a digital source is playing the AVR580 senses the type of bitstream data that is present Using this information the correct surround mode w
110. here are additional settings available for the Night mode NIGHT MID MAX BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 4 The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intel ligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the gt cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press lt gt Buttons to choose between the following settings as they appear in the on screen display OFF When OFF is highlighted the Night mode will not function MID When MID is highlighted a mild compression will be applied MAX When MAX is highlighted a more severe compression algorithm will be applied We recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MA X setting later if desired The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button D When the button is pressed D RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display PI Press the A Button within three seconds to select the desired setting When all settings for the surround
111. i Discrete front panel coaxial and optical digital inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles E Extensive bass management options including three separate crossover groupings Bi On screen menu and display system E Extensive multiroom options including a standard Zone Il remote and assignable amplifier channels for listening to a separate source in a remote zone SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR580 has been designed for use with 220 240 volt AC current Connection 0 a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit Depending on the electrical requirements in your area or the wiring in your home he power cords included with your AVR may not be the correct ones and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor 0 obtain the correct power cord f you have any questions about the volt age requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area con act your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all elec trical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords shoul
112. icator is illuminated pressing and holding either of the buttons for three seconds will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception When the AUTO Indicator is NOT illuminated pressing these buttons will tune stations in single step incre ments See page 35 for more information OSD Button Press this button to activate the On Screen Display OSD system used to set up or adjust the AVR5805 parameters Dolby Mode Selector This button is used to select from among the avail able Dolby Surround processing modes Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Stereo When a Dolby Digital encoded source is in use the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected See page 34 for the available Dolby surround mode options DTS Digital Mode Selector When a DTS encoded digital source is selected each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes The specific choice of modes will vary accord ing to whether or not the source material contains DTS ES 6 1 Discrete encoding When a DTS source is not in use this but ton has no function See page 34 for the available DTS Digital options Logic 7 Mode Select Button Press this button to select from among the avail able Logic 7 surround modes See page 34 for the available Logic 7 options Skip Down Button This button does not have a direct function with
113. ill automatically be selected For example DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding When the unit senses PCM data from CDs and LDs it will allow the appropriate surround sources to be selected manually Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present the AVR580 uses display indi cators to let you know what type of signal is present This will help you to under stand the choice of modes To help you see which type of digital source is playing the Surround Mode Indicators in combination with the Information Display PX also serve as bitstream indications to show which type of bitstream is present as well as the surround mode in use if applicable 00 Digital When the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX logo is lit a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received Depending on the settings on the source player and specific surround information and number of channels on the disc a number of surround modes are possi ble For discs with full 5 1 audio only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are available DTS When the DTS logo lights a DTS bitstream is being received When the unit senses this type of data only the applicable DTS mode may be used PCM When the word DIGITAL lights a standard Pulse Code Modulation or PCM signal is being received This is the type of digital audio used
114. ing to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency Once entered the preset number will appear in the Main Information Display FI 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys that corre spond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons 1 6 on the front panel or remote Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR580 is sent to the record outputs This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded 35 36 simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs or Video 1 Video 2 Audio and Video Outputs GHO M gp in the Record mode When a digital audio recorder is connect ed to the Digital Audio Outputs 09 you are able to record the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system NOTES he digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal or change the format of the digital signal In addition the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal For example the PCM digital input from a CD player may be
115. is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround encoded programs or conventional stereo material Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu the 5 1 versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5 1 option is chosen while the 7 1 versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation including back surround speakers when the 6 1 7 1 option is chosen The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer if installed and configured to deliver maximum bass impact The Logic 7 E or Enhance mode available only when the 5 1 option is chosen is an extension of the Logic 7 mode that is primarily used with musical programs Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low fre quencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the sub
116. is manual In addition any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time As you add new or different sources or speakers or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section Having completed the setup and configu ration process for your AVR580 you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy 29 30 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR580 it is sim ple to operate and enjoy The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver Turning the AVR580 On or Off e When using the AVR580 for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch El on the front panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the red color of the Power Indicator E Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control EJ on the front panel or the Power On Button or AVR Selector on the remote The Power Indicator K will turn orange This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the Input Selector Buttons O Q on the remote or the Input Source Selector Button o
117. joyment from your new receiver we urge you to read is manual A few minutes spent learn g the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all he power the AVR580 is able to deliver you have any questions about this prod uct its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best local sources of information 3 Description and Features The AVR580 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A V receivers avail able incorporating a wide range of lis tening options In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources a broad choice of Matrix sur round encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD VCR TV broadcasts and the AVR580 s own FM AM tuner Along with Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS Neo 69 Dolby 3 Stereo and Hall and Theater modes the AVR580 offers Harman International s exclusive Logic 7 processing in both 5 1 and 7 1 versions to create a wider more enveloping field envi ronment and more defined fly overs and pans Another exclusive is VMAx which uses proprietary processing to create an open spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available Finally the AVR580 offers decoding of MP3 data so that you may listen to the atest music selections directly from com patible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you exp
118. ld devices such as computers that use removable power cords For that reason it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit or obtained from your local JBL distributor for use in your area or a direct replace ment of identical capacity be used Once the power cord is connected you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR580 s incredible power and fidelity 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio video and system connec tions have been made there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multi channel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced The same model or brand of speaker should be used for the left front center and right front speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and elimi nates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the front left and front right speakers so that they are as far away from one anoth
119. llow Component Video Y Green Component Video Pr Red Component Video Pb Blue AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna FM Antenna Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal Q Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an optional external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external subwoofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching and terminals on your surround channel speakers In conformance with the new CEA color code specification the blue ter minal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red 4 termi nal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding while the gray termi nal should be connected to the red ter minal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR580 to the match ing black negative terminals for each surround speaker See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity Q Front Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching o
120. m and a different source for audio and video distribution to a second zone Complete volume control in the second zone is possible with a separate infrared control link To make it easy to operate the AVR580 from a remote zone a separate Zone Il remote is included Additionally the AVR580 includes the option to assign two of its output channels to the multiroom system The AVR580 s powerful amplifier uses traditional JBL high current design tech nologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs the AVR580 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant easy to use package Bi A wide range of digital and matrix surround modes including Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix and DTS Neo 6 Bi Seven channels of high current amplification with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications E Logic 7 processing available with both 7 1 and 5 1 configurations in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx E MP3 decoding for use with com puters and digital audio players Wi ill 3zSet remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance Bi High bandwidth HDTV compatible component video switching E Front panel analog A V inputs Bi Multiple digital inputs and outputs B
121. mote for Channel Control Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector Button tor the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector 39 and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Volume Down Button CT The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the channels using your cable box or satellite receiver while the remote is set to control the VCR first press the VID 1 VCR Input Selector Button and the Mute Button at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down Button CI followed by the VID 3 TV Input Selector Button NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps shown in the example above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 Transport Control Punch Through The AVR580 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions Play Stop Fast Forward Rewind Pause and Record for a VCR DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example
122. n the remote if your system is configured for 5 1 operation with standard speakers or the 7 Button on the remote if your system is configured for 6 1 7 1 operation with a full speaker complement including both rear surround speakers Once the cor rect channel configuration button has been pressed the test noise will be heard from the front left speaker At this point EzSet will take over adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point This process may take a few minutes depending on the extent of adjust ment required C uring the adjustment you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on screen display if connected and in the Main Information Display FI alternating with a readout of the out put setting relative to the reference level and in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators where the let ters for the channel being adjusted will flash to indicate the channel from which the test tone should be heard As the adjustment proceeds a few things will happen simul taneously The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators 3 If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the indica tor there is an error in the speaker connections If this is the case press the Test Button TWICE to stop the adjustment T
123. n the front panel NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector to set the remote control to the AVR580 functions To turn the unit off at the end of a listen ing session simply press the System Power Control EJ on the front panel or the Power Off Button EY on the remote The Power Indicator K will turn red When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indicated by the red color of the Power Indicator K To program the AVR580 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button 9 on the remote Each press of the button will decrease the time before shut down in the following sequence 90 80 70 60 50 min min min min min 40 30 20 10 min min min 2 min OFF The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower Display Line and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off The front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep func tion is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press and hold the Sleep Button T until the information display returns to normal brightness the Sleep indicator numbers will disappear and the words SLEEP OFF will appear in the Lower Display Line z When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely tu
124. n turns the Multiroom system on and off AVR Selector Press this button to turn on the AVR580 The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands Input Selectors When the AVR580 is off press one of these buttons to select a specific input and turn the unit on When the unit is already in use pressing one of these buttons will change the input Tuning Up Down Fast Play When this remote is used in the same room as the AVR580 these buttons may be used to change the frequency of the tuner These buttons may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible CD DVD or cassette decks in the same room or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR580 Record Pause Press this button to activate the Record or Pause function on compatible CD DVD or cassette deck products Preset Up Down Track Skip When the AVR5805 tuner is selected as the input source these buttons will move up or down through the list of stations that have been stored in the preset mem ory When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track or Chapter Skip functions Disc Skip Press these buttons to change discs on compatible JBL DVD players Volume Up Down When used in the room wh
125. nclosed area make certain that there is suffi cient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required To minimize the size of the carton in stor age you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved m along with the carton in a plastic bag W Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protec tion are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center W Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Wi Avoid moist or humid locations W Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them W Due to the weight of the AVR580 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects At this time you should remove the pro tective plastic film from the front panel lens Leavin
126. nd Mode rd and the Tuner Mode Selector T buttons for three Seconds The unit will turn on automatically and display the RESET message in the Main Information Display PI NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have made SOLUTION Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled e Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure e Press Mute Button CO Turn up volume control Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 37 so that the display is set to VF D FULL e Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends e Contact your local JBL service center e Select a mode other than Stereo here is no surround information from mono sources e Check speaker mode configuration The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Change remote batteries Press the AVR selector Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Resume play for DVD Check that Digital Input is selected e The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due to high internal temperature It is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels for speakers output levels s
127. ns so that OFF is highlighted This will turn off the test tone and allow you to use your external test disc or other source material as the reference Then use the A W Buttons to select the channels to be adjusted At each channel position use the lt gt Buttons to change the output level Remember the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of OdB offset press the A w Buttons so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL RESET line and press the lt gt Buttons y so that the word ON is highlighted After the levels are reset resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings When all adjustments are done press the a v Buttons to move the on screen P cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button if you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjustments If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu System NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog sur round mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown earlier Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves the system c
128. o determine the digit of the code One blink is the number 1 two blinks is the number 2 and so forth Ten blinks are used to indicate a 0 Example One blink followed by a one second pause followed by six blinks fol lowed by a one second pause followed by ten blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160 For future reference enter the setup codes for the equipment in your system here DVD CD VIDI VCR _ VID2 SAT VID2 CBL VID3 TV _ VIDA TAPE 42 iP Learning Codes n addition to using codes from the remote internal code library the AVR580 s remote is able to learn codes ibrary Also you may use this function 0 learn over the codes from a prepro grammed device to add functions not included in the preprogrammed codes To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to the AVR580 s remote follow hese steps Place the front of the original remote with the code being sent so that it is facing the IR Transmitter Window on the AVR580 remote head to head The remotes should be between one and three inches apart 2 Select the button on the remote that you wish to use as the device selector for the codes about to be entered This may be any of the Input Selectors 3 Press the Input Selector button chosen and the Learn Button at the same time Hold these buttons until the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber and the light under the device selector button tu
129. o direct function for the AVR580 but is most often used to change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device See page 43 for more informa tion on using the remote with products other than the AVR580 J Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR580 s memory When some source devices such as CD players VCRs and cassette decks are selected using the device Input Selectors these but tons may function as Chapter Step or Track Advance D Clear Button Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station s frequency I9 Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR580 s preset memory Once the MEMORY Indicator flashes you have five sec onds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys See page 35 for more information 9 Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR580 when process ing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set Button and then using the a v Buttons to change the setting Press the Set Button gt again to complete the process See page 26 for more information p P Button Press this button to change a setting or selection when config uring many of the AVR580
130. o display The volume on the TV should be reduced to minimum System and Power Connections The AVR580 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems external control components and power amplifiers Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruc tion may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands In this event an optional remote sensor may be used Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed Simply use this unit s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Output jack to the Remote IR Input jack on compatible equipment Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR580 via standard coaxial cable Plug the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR Input jack on the AVR5805 rear panel If other compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation the Remote IR Output jack on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on source equipment This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions NOTE All remotely controlled compo nents must be linked together in a daisy chain Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain Multiroom Connections The AVR580 is eq
131. of the Macro but tons follow these steps 1 Press the Mute Button and the Macro Button J that contains the commands you wish to erase 2 The Program SPL Indicator will flash amber and the LED under the AVR Selector will turn red 3 Within 10 seconds press the Surround Mode Selector Channel Down Button 4 The red LED under the AVR Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will turn green and flash three times before it goes out 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the Macro has been erased 5 C7 8 9 10 11 Figure 12 Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR580 s remote has been pro grammed for the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input Selector to change the remote from controlling the AVR580 to controlling the additional prod uct When you press any one of the selec tors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR580 the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button Some commands such as the volume control are the same as they are with the AVR580 Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a seconda
132. om patible with all MP3 input signals Some may produce unacceptable results and some may not be decoded This is not a fault of either the computer or the AVR580 but rather a by product of the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback Tuner Operation The AVR5805 tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and FM Stereo broadcast sta tions Stations may be tuned manually or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory Region Selection The AVR s FM tuner must be set for com patibility with the television format and radio broadcasts in your area Using the Region Selector located on the rear panel of the receiver select the position corresponding to the country in which you are using the receiver C S or K Refer to the chart below to determine the proper setting For other countries con sult with your dealer or distributor to determine the correct setting Country China Hong Kong Indonesia Korea South Malaysia Singapore Thailand Region Selector Switch 0 gt lt Gy Cd 1 Depending the electrical requirements your area or the wiring in your home the power cords included with your AVR may not be the correct ones and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord IMPORTANT NOTE Any adjustments made to the Region Selector will not take effect unless the unit is first fully turned off by pressing the Main
133. onfiguration information and tuner pre sets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This memory will last for approximately two weeks after which time all information must be reentered ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR580 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexi bility to the unit s operation While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit they provide additional options that you may wish to use Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The AVR580 is equipped with seven full power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7 1 channel operation without the need for additional external ampli fiers However in some installations you may wish to use the traditional 5 1 chan nel configuration for the main listening room which allows the surround back left right amplifier channels to be used to power speakers placed in a remote zone location If you wish to use the Surround Back channel amplifiers to power the remote zone you must change a setting in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To make that change first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Next press the w Button until the P cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 ADVANCED SELECT gt SB 5 sp VFD WA oorr VOLUME DEFAULT oN DEFAULT VOL
134. ons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute Button 4 This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the sys tem is muted the word MUTE will flash in the Main Information Display PI Press the Mute Buttons again to return to normal operation You may adjust the bass and treble tone controls at any point during a lis tening session by simply turning the Bass Control or Treble Control EE until the desired setting is achieved You may also totally remove the tone controls from the circuit so that the output is flat at any time by pressing the Tone Mode Button EJ and then pressing the lt gt Buttons so that TONE OFF appears in the on screen display and the Lower Display Line z For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack When the headphone s plug is connected the word HEADPHONE will scroll once across the Lower Display Line z and all speakers will be silenced When the headphone plug is removed the audio feed to the speakers will be restored Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR580 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo programs
135. or flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory 21 STEREO Indicator This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo Mii Z L SRI d TUNED Indicator AUTO Indicator A 192kHz Indicator 96kHz Indicator EN TUNED Indicator This indicator lights when a station is being received with suf ficient signal strength to provide accept able listening quality AUTO Indicator This indicator lights when the tuner s Auto mode is in use 4 192kHz Indicator This indicator lights when the digital audio input source has a 192kHz bit rate 96kHz Indicator This indicator lights when the digital audio input source has a 96kHz bit rate REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS OG pco g9 D 602 0 90 e 0905 REMOTE 9 lt e eje 000000 m Ej Te Rr AX ma OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 1 S BCH DIRECT INPUT DIGITALIN a TE OOOO REGION SELECTOR MODEL NO AVRS80 230 H UBL TS NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA CATON RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OA MOISTURE AC INPUT 220 230450 60 SW ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER NE PAS EXPOSER A LA PLUIE NI L HUMIDITE i 0000 00
136. or optical Digital Audio Outputs on the rear panel of the AVR580 to the matching digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc recorder 5 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup plied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base Connect it to the AM and GND Screw Terminals 6 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm Connection The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system If the antenna or con nection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection 7 Connect the Front Center Surround and Surround Back Speaker Outputs GOOO to the respective speakers To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we suggest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable con structed of multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that in specifying cable the lower the number the
137. ou will not be able to control your TV using the AVR remote o Connect the Video Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the com posite or S Video input of your televi sion monitor or video projector 7 f your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the Component Video 1 Inputs Even when component video connections are used the audio connections should still be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs p or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks Note however that the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input amp is assigned to the DVD source by default For more infor mation on reassigning the digital inputs to various sources see pages 22 and 32 The Component Video 1 Inputs are assigned to the DVD source and may not be reassigned 8 If another device with component video outputs is available connect it to the Component Video 2 Inputs The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Audio Inputs or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks The Component Video 2 Inputs are assigned to the Video 2 source and may not be reas signed If you are using a cable televi sion satellite receiver HDTV or other video set top box that has component video outputs it is recommended that you designate it as the Video 2 source when programming the remote control 9 If the com
138. our safety If the provided plug does not fit into your out let consult an electrician for replace ment of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the 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 combi nation to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during light ning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified ser vice 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 15 Do not use attachments not recom mended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 16 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating inst
139. ower current capacity N Press the Main Power Switch El in until it latches and the word OFF on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel Note that the Power Indicator K will turn red indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode c2 Remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens If left in place the film will affect the per formance of your remote control 4 Install the three supplied AAA bat teries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are on the top of the battery compartment 5 Turn the AVR580 on either by press ing the System Power Control FJ on the front panel or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button the AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors on the remote The Power Indicator will turn orange to confirm that the unit is on and the Main Information Display will also light Using the On Screen Display When making the following adjustments you may find it easier to use the AVR580 s on screen display system These easy to read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker delay input or digital selection you are making To view the on screen menus make cer tain that you have made a connection from the Video Monitor Out Jack B on the rear panel to the composite or S Video input of your TV or projector In order to view
140. peration 41 Programming the Remote 41 Programming the Product Codes 41 Direct Code Entry 41 Auto Search Method 41 Code Readout 42 Learning Codes 42 Macro Programming 43 Programmed Device Functions 44 Volume Punch Through 44 Channel Control Punch Through Typographical Conventions 44 Transport Control Punch Through es In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and 45 Reassigning Device Control Selectors rear panel connections certain conventions have been used 45 Resetting the Remote Memory ES 48 Function List EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or 48 Setup Code Tables indicator or rear panel connection jack 68 Troubleshooting Guide EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel 68 Processor Reset information display 69 Technical Specifications See trademark acknowledgements on page 69 E number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection VA letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel information display letter in an oval indicates a button on the Zone II remote read first Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back
141. ponent video inputs are used connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the compo nent video inputs of your TV projector or display device 10 If you have a camcorder video game or other audio video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis connect the audio video and digital audio out puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs A device con nected here is selected as the Video 4 input and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input See page 22 for more information on input configuration Video Connection Notes e When the component video jacks are used the on screen menus are not visi ble and you must switch to the stan dard composite or S Video input on your TV to view them The AVR580 will accept either stan dard composite S Video or Y Pr Pb component video signals However it will not convert composite or S signals to component video e Component and composite video sig nals may only be viewed in their native formats Thus both connections must be made from the AVR580 to the TV if both composite video and S Video sources are used and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected However only one video connection should be made between the source e g VCR and the AVR580 Only the video cables the yellow com posite video the S Video or the green red and blue component video cables need to be connected to the TV or vide
142. puter sound card playing MP3 files or streams LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Do not con nect the RF digital output of an LD player these jacks Video 1 Audio Inputs Connect the eft right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks Kf Video 1 Audio Outputs Connect the eft right REC IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks amp y Video 2 Audio Inputs Connect the eft right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs Depending on the source device in use all eight jacks may be used though in many cases only connections to the front eft right center surround left right and LFE subwoofer input jacks will be used or standard 5 1 audio signals Video 2 Audio Outputs Connect the left right REC IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 3 Audio Inputs Connect the left right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR PVR cable set top satellite receiver HDTV receiver or other video source to these jacks MAIN REMOTE CONTROL Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selecto
143. quency information below the crossover point will be sent to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the sur round back channel When L ARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and a full range signal will be sent to the surround back channels with no low frequency informa tion sent to the subwoofer output When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels press the Button on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes your system The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers particularly the front left right positions If the front left right speakers are set to SMALL the subwoofer will automati cally be set to NUB which is the on position If the front left right speakers are set to LARGE three options are available e f no subwoofer is connected to the AVR580 press the lt gt Buttons XA on the remote so that NONE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected all bass information will be routed to the front left right main speakers e f a subwoofer is connected to the AVR580 you have the option to have the front left right main sp
144. r Power Indicator Headphone Jack Tone Mode 3 Speaker Selector Surround Mode Group Selector EJ Surround Mode Selector E Tuning Selector lt Button EW Tuner Band Selector El Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR580 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the red Power Indicator K in the center of the System Power Control This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position System Power Control When the Main Power Switch El is ON press this button to turn on the AVR580 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator K in the center of the switch will turn orange when the unit is on Power Indicator This LED will be lit in red when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will turn orange Preset Station Selector KE Input Source Selector Tuner Mode Selector Optical 3 Digital Input KE Coaxial 3 Digital Input KE Video 4 Video Input Jacks E Video 4 Audio Input Jacks Fi Bass Control Balance Control Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to
145. r M FM Tuner Select 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode BD Channel Select Button A Y Buttons 4 Button Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Selector DTS Digital Mode Selector ic 7 Mode Select Button ip Down Button port Controls Skip Up Button Stereo Mode Select Button DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Macro Buttons Disc Skip Button Preset Up Down Clear Button Memory Button Delay Prev Ch Button Speaker Select Multiroom G Volume Up Down G SPL Selector Learn Button Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone a 99 CD ps J 606600060 zo Sag G co e 9 69 Y 8699986808 8 68 NOTE The function names shown here are each buttons feature when used with the AVR580 Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices See pages 46 47 for a list of these functions FUNCTIONS 6 ve VCR CBL SAT VID1 VID2 vm VID4 AMIFM 6 8CH LEARNJ Cees F aw 9 C GE Gss G ws DIRECT CLEAR OSD p sKIP M2 M3 M4 DOLBY DTS SURR DTS NEO 6 LOGIC7 STEREO
146. r Optical 3 Digital Input Connect the optical digital output of an audio or video product to this jack Coaxial 3 Digital Input Connect the coaxial digital input of a digital audio product such as a portable audio player or video game to this jack EE Video 4 Video Input Jacks These jacks may be used to connect the video play out jacks of a video game or portable video product such as a cam corder video game or digital still camera to your system EPI Video 4 Audio Input Jacks These audio video jacks may be used for connec tion to the audio play out jacks of a video game or portable audio video product such as a camcorder or portable audio player Fi Bass Control Use this control to boost or reduce the low frequency output of the left right front channels by as much as 10dB Set this control as you find suitable to adjust to your specific taste or room acoustics Balance Control Use this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE When multichannel surround modes are in use this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position for proper operation Treble Control Use this control to boost or reduce the high frequency output of the left right front channels by as much as 10dB Set this control as you find suitable to adjust to your specific taste or room acoustics Channel Adjust Selector Press the button to begin the process of
147. r ter minals on your left and right speakers When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color coded white for front left and red for front right terminals on the AVR580 to the red terminals on the speakers and the black terminals on the AVR580 to the black terminals on the speakers See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity Fan Vents These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR580 s airflow system To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to del icate surfaces make certain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least three inches of open space between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels An automatic termperature sensor turns the an on only when it is needed Q Center Speaker Outputs Connect hese outputs to the matching and erminals on your center channel speaker n conformance with the new CEA color code specification the green terminal is he positive or terminal that should be connected to the red 4 terminal on speakers with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the black terminal on your speaker See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs These speaker termi nals are normally used to powe
148. r example to change the digital input for any of the sources press the Digital Select Button and then press the A Y Buttons to scroll through the list of options as they appear in the on screen display or the Lower Display Line z To use the full OSD menu system press the OSD Button When the menu is on the screen press the A W Buttons D until the on screen P cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust and then press the Set Button to adjust that item The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds and then they will time out and disappear from the screen The time out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED menu and changing the item titled FULL OSD TIME OUT When the full OSD system is in use the menu selections are not shown in the Main Information Display When the full OSD menu system is used OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display Line N and the OSD Indicator e will light to remind you that a video display must be used When the semi OSD system is used in conjunc tion with the discrete configuration but tons the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection That selection will also be shown in the Upper Display Line FX or the Lower Display Line z depending on which parameter is being adjusted Setting the System Configuration Memory The AVR580 features an advanced memory System that enables you to
149. r Systems Inc UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license 69 NOTES NOTES JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge CA USA www jbl com 2004 Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No 55818580 X H A Harman International Company
150. r measure ments are made in meters press the Button until the on screen gt cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu Then press the lt gt Buttons so that METER is highlighted When the change in measurement units is made press the A w Buttons to return the P cursor to the CENTER position With the on screen P cursor pointing to CENTER press the lt gt Buttons 8 until the distance from the cen ter speaker to the preferred listening position is entered Next press the W Button to move the cursor to the SURROUND line and use the lt gt Buttons again to enter the distance from the listening position to the surround speakers Finally if the system is configured for 7 1 operation by entering LARGE or SMALL on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu press the Button again and use the lt gt Buttons to enter the distance from the listening position to the back surround speakers Remember that this last adjustment will only be needed when you have surround back speakers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode When the speaker to listening position distance has been entered for all active speaker positions press the A w Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button The delay settings may be changed at any time directly from the remote control by pressing the Delay Button T9 CENTER
151. r the sur round back left surround back right speakers in a 7 1 channel system How ever they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone which will receive the output selected for a multi room system To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output you must change a setting in the Advanced Menu of the OSD system See page 37 for more information on configur ing this speaker output In normal sur round system use the brown and black terminals are the surround back left chan nel positive and negative connec tions and the tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive and negative terminals For multiroom use connect the brown and black SBL termi nals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker AC Power Cord Jack Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete To ensure safe operation use only the power cord sup plied with the unit If a replacement is required it must be of the same type and capacity Depending on the electrical requirements in your area or the wiring in your home the power cords included with your AVR may not be the correct ones and you may need to contact your local JBL distributor to obtain the correct power cord Region Sele
152. recorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you copy Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by law Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR580 is established using the test tone as outlined on pages 27 29 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure To adjust the output levels using program material first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control prj CT If you are using a disc with test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output lev els you may use the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to the correct SPL level To use the remote for this purpose press and quickly release the SPL Selector Button to activate the sensor While the test tone is circulating the Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level Adjust the level using the A w Buttons until the LED lights green for all channels When it is red the level is too high when it is amber the level is too low Press the SPL Selector Button to turn the sensor and in
153. rn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch El NOTE All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the Main Power Switch El for more than two weeks Source Selection o select a source press any of the Input Selector Buttons O QO on the remote he input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector Button f Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs As the input is changed the AVR580 will automatically switch to the digital input if selected surround mode speaker configuration output levels crossover frequency and night mode status that were entered during the configuration process for that source The front panel Video 4 Inputs ET PT Optical 3 Digital Input 4 or the Coaxial 3 Digital Input be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home enter tainment system on a temporary basis As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentar ily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input name will also appear in the Main Information Display PI and the selected input s name will light in orange in the front panel Input Indicators When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1 Video 2 Outputs GO and Video Monitor Outputs B This permits simultaneous viewin
154. rns red Release the buttons 4 Press the button on the AVR580 remote that you wish to program The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing 5 Within five seconds press and hold the button on the original remote that you wish to teach into the AVR580 remote When the Program SPL Indicator turns green three times release the button The Program Indicator will then begin to flash amber again NOTE If the Program SPL Indicator turns red during Step 5 the pro gramming was not successful Repeat the steps to see whether the code will take 6 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for each button on the source remote that you wish to transfer to the AVR580 remote 7 Once all codes have been transferred from the original source remote to the AVR580 remote press the Learn Button rom remotes that may not be in the code 8 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any addi tional remotes you wish to teach into the AVR580 remote Erasing Learned Codes The AVR580 s remote allows you to remove or erase the code learned into a single button for a single device to remove or erase the code set for all the codes that have been programmed into specific device buttons or to erase all commands that have been learned to all devices To erase a single learned code from within a single device s settings follow these steps 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector within which the individual button to be er
155. rs The surround mode and digital bitstream in use will light in orange Note that depending on the specific combination of input sources and surround mode select ed more than one indicator may light See page 34 for more information FRONT PANIEL INFORIVIATION DISPLAY 96kHz 192kHz AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY PRESET Me Na A Ma WAN MAL WANT WANT INL SR E E F Upper Display Line E Lower Display Line OSD Indicator Multiroom Indicator EN Upper Display Line Depending on the units status a variety of messages will appear here In normal operation the cur rent audio and video input source informa tion will appear on this line E Lower Display Line Depending on the unit s status a variety of messages will appear here In normal operation the current surround mode name will appear on this line OSD Indicator When the OSD sys tem is in use this indicator lights to remind you that the other indicators in this display do not function when the On Screen Display is being used Multiroom Indicator This indicator lights when the multiroom system is active It will remain lit when the multi room system is in use even though the main room system is in the Standby mode and all other indicators are dark See page 39 for more information on the Multiroom system 3 Speaker
156. ructions 17 If an outside antenna or cable sys tem is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A Figure A Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 18 outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over head power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 19 Do not overload wall outlets exten sion cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 20 Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 21 Do not attempt to service this
157. ry label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also func tion as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets VCRs or cable boxes The Channel Up Down indication is printed directly on the remote For many standard CD players cassette decks VCRs and DVD functions the standard function icons are printed on top of the buttons For some products however the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button controls consult the Function List tables on pages 46 and 47 To use those tables first check the type of device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at the remote control diagram in Figure 12 Note that each button has a number on it To find out what function a particular but ton has for a specific device find the but ton number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling For example button number 45 is the Direct button for the AVR580 but it is the Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers Button number 31 is the Delay button for the AVR580 but the Open Close button for CD players NOTE The numbers used to describe the button functions in Figure 12 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the but
158. s from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display PI If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR580 off using the Main Power Switch El and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power ampli fiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal After checking for speaker placement let the test noise circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others Using the front left speaker as a reference press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to bring all speak ers to the same volume level When one of the lt gt Buttons is pushed the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you release the button the circulation will resume after five seconds Continue to adjust the individual chan nels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker Adjustments should be made with the lt gt Buttons DD on the remote only NOT the main volume controls If you are using a sound pressure level SPL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB C Weighting Slow You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote To activate the sensor and indicator simply press and release the SPL Selector Button
159. set this option IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK When the digital playback source is stopped or in a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data will momentarily stop and the channel position letters inside the Speaker Channel Input Indicators will flash This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR580 or the source machine The AVR580 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode Although the AVR580 will decode virtu ally all current DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible that some future digital sources may not be com patible with the AVR580 Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5 1 or 6 1 channel audio Consult the program guide that accom panies the DVD or laser disc to deter mine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc The AVR580 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it When a digital source is playing you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby 3 Stereo Hall Theater or Logic 7 When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape Outputs and Video 1 or Video 2 Audio Outputs However the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs 649 PCM Audio Pl
160. sition Due to the differences in the way each surround mode operates some modes allow for a greater range of delay times than others To avoid problems we rec ommend that delay times be adjusted using the Dolby Digital mode If a differ ent mode is selected at a later time the AVR580 will automatically restrict the delay settings to those required by the surround mode in use Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes so you will notice that the DELAY ADJUST menu may not be accessed when any other mode such as a DTS or Logic 7 option has been selected In addition when a non Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Il is selected adjustments may be made to the Surround speakers only To set the delay time for a specific input the DELAY ADJUST menu Figure 7 should be visible on your on screen dis play If the system is not already at that point press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU press the w Button three times or until the on screen P cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line Press the Set Button QJ to call up the menu DELAY ADJUST CENTER 1Dft SURROUND 1Dft SURR BACK 1Dft UNIT METER BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 7 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your screen note that the default setting to enter the distances from the speakers to the listening position is in feet If your measurements are in feet proceed to the next step if you
161. so flash 0 indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted This will happen when a digi al input source is selected before the playback starts or when a digital source such as a DVD is paused The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digi al signal and not through any fault of the AVR580 This is normal and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others with out reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital signals with special data are being played The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing he Night Mode Button on the remote Next press the A W Buttons to select either the middle range or ull compression versions of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press he A Y Buttons until the mes sage in the lower third of the video dis play in the Lower Display Line z reads D RANGE OFF The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compres sion using the options in the DOLBY menu See page 23 for information on using the menus to
162. ss ing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received Program SPL Indicator This three color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote or learning commands from a remote into the AVR580 s remote code memory and it is also used as a level indicator when using the remote s EzSet capabilities See page 27 for more infor mation on setting output levels and see page 41 for information on programming the remote Power On Button Press this to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors Input Selectors Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time First if the AVR580 is not turned on this will power up the unit Next it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR580 Finally it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector Button again to operate the AVR580 s func tions with the remote AVR Selector Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will oper ate the AVR5805 functions If the AVR580 is in the Standby mode it will also turn the AVR580 on AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select the AVR580 s tuner as the listening choice Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands 6 C
163. t over older analog surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic It delivers five dis crete channels left front center right front left surround and right surround Each channel reproduces full frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz and offers dramati cally improved dynamic range and signifi cant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low frequency information This is the 1 channel referred to when you see these systems described as 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 The bass channel is separate from the other chan nels but since it is intentionally band width limited sound designers have given it that unique designation Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is a part of the high definition television HDTV system 31 32 An optional external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR580 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs 919 of the AVR580 No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS encoded laser discs DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5 1 or 6 1 discrete or matrix sound fiel
164. the W Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To change the brightness setting at the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen P cursor is next to the VF D line and press the gt Button until the desired brightness level is highlighted in the video display When FULL is highlighted the display is at its normal brightness When HALF is highlighted the display is at half the normal brightness level When OFF is highlighted all of the indicators in the Main Information Display ET will go dark However the Input Indicators PT and the Surround Mode Indicators Ei as well as the Power Indicator E will always remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on Once the desired brightness level is selected it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the A W Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button f you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR580 is turned on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However you may prefer to always have the A
165. thicker the cable Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than 3 meters 10 feet We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degra dation in performance that will occur Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Note that the positive 4 terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 9 However most speakers still use a red terminal for the positive connection Connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker NOTE While most speaker manufactur ers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some may vary from this configuration To ensure proper phase and optimal performance consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker s manual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before pro ceeding or consult the speaker s manu facturer We also
166. to determine the three digit code or codes that match both the product type e g VCR TV and the specific brand name If there is more than one number for a brand make note of the different choices 2 Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR580 remote 3 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the product you wish to control e g VCR TV and the Mute Button at the same time When the red light under the Input Selector stays lit and the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 sec onds 4 Point the AVR580 s remote toward the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code using the Numeric Keys If the unit turns off the correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light will flash three times before going dark to con firm the entry 5 If the device to be programmed in does NOT turn off continue to enter three digit codes until the equipment turns off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 6 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product oper ates properly Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of differ ent combinations of codes so it
167. ton CE at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber 2 Press the Volume Up Button T the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press either the AVR Selector or the Input Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have active for the punch through mode The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AVR580 s vol ume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV first press the Video 3 TV Input Selector and the Mute Button at the same time Next press the Volume Up Button followed by the AVR Selector NOTE Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch Through you will need to repeat the steps shown above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 Channel Control Punch Through The AVR580 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function for either the TV cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example while using and controlling the VCR you may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having to change the device selected by the AVR580 or the remote To program the re
168. ton functions for the AVR580 43 44 Notes on Using the AVR580 Remote With Other Devices e Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reason it is important that you check to see whether the code set you have entered operates as many con trols as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check to see whether another code set will work with more buttons e When a button is pressed on the AVR580 remote the red light under the Input Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is pro grammed for the button being pushed Volume Punch Through The AVR580 s remote may be pro grammed to operate the Volume Control CO and Mute G functions of either the TV or the AVR580 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR580 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AVR580 s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Either the AVR580 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote s devices To program the remote for Volume Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control and the Mute But
169. tter within the correct channel To adjust the output level press the Buttons until the desired level is shown in the display or on screen Once the buttons are released the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds When all channels have the same output level press the Test Button again to complete the process NOTE Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off modes Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode digital input if any speaker type and output levels go back to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and enter the settings for each input that you will use In most cases only the digital input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next while the speaker type crossover frequency Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the first input When all settings and adjustments have been made press the OSD Button to return to normal operation of the AVR Once the settings outlined on the previ ous pages have been made the AVR580 is ready for operation While there are some additional settings to be made these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material These advanced settings are described on pages 37 38 of th
170. uipped with multizone capabilities that allow it to send a sepa rate audio source to the remote zone from the one selected for use in the main room Depending on your system s require ment three options are available for audio connection Option 1 Use high quality shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR580 s location to the remote room In the remote room connect the intercon nect cable to a stereo power amplifier The amplifier will be connected to the room s speakers At the AVR580 plug he audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Audio Output jacks on he AVR5805 rear panel Option 2 Connect the Multiroom Audio Output jacks on the AVR580 the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier Run high quality speaker wire rom the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room Option 3 Taking advantage of the AVR580 s built in seven channel amplifier it is possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room When using this option you will not be able to use the full 7 1 channel capabilities of the AVR580 in the main listening room but you will be able to add another listening room without addi tional external power amplifiers To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for sur roun
171. ultiroom Button T and then the Set Button Press the A Y Buttons so that the Multiroom Indicator B in the Main Information Display goes out and he Main Information Display or OSD will display MULTI OFF Press he Set Button to enter the setting and turn the unit off Even when the AVR580 is turned off in he main room the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing he Multiroom Button D or any of he Selector Buttons O 93 in he remote room PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR580 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but also most popular brands of audio and video equip ment including CD players cassette decks TV sets cable boxes VCRs satel lite receivers and other home theater equipment Once the AVR580 s remote is programmed with the codes for the pro ducts you own it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remote control Programming the Product Codes The AVR580 remote is factory pro grammed for all AVR functions as well as those of JBL DVD players In addition by following one of the methods below you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manu facturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 1 Use the tables in the following pages
172. umber TENOSAL 029 TENSAI 148 155 TETUNG 054 THOMSON 016 020 044 045 047 090 126 128 133 141 THORN 044 085 090 110 135 THORN FERGUSON 004 022 023 044 083 085 090 094 100 104 108 130 131 133 135 149 155 156 157 158 160 162 TMK 127 TOSHIBA 009 044 045 053 080 090 153 155 170 TOTEVISION 042 TRANSONIC 55 UHER 042 044 096 ULTRAVOX 39 155 159 160 UNIC RADIO 48 UNITECH 042 UNIVERSUM 47 148 149 155 156 157 158 160 UNIVOX 55 URANYA 55 160 VEXA 55 VICTOR 044 047 141 VICTOR RESEARCH 036 VIDEO TEC 48 VIDITAL 60 WARDS 060 062 WATSON 55 159 WATTRADIO 59 160 WELTBLICK 55 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 139 160 XENON 032 YAMAHA 036 044 YOKO 042 098 148 155 ZANELA 148 ZANUSSI 044 045 090 ZENDER 090 ZOPPAS 044 045 SETUP CODE TABLE CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADC 012 ADCOM 049 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 ARCAM 221 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 AUDIOMECA 221 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 BSR 044 064 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 064 087 CARVER 051 057 136 140 141 144 145 185 186 CASIO 066 117 122 166 CLARINETTE 122 166 CROWN 042 CURTIS MATHES 066 DENON 187 188 212 EMERSON 049 052 093 108 FISHER 023 055 057 068 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 GENEXXA 07 096 108 GRUNDIG 224 225 226 227
173. urround modes and digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets After a reset the unit will be returned to the factory presets and all settings for these items must be reentered If the system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electronic dis charge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized JBL service center AWR580 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Front 100W 100W 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 08 THD 150W 150W 6 ohms ElAJ Center 100W 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 08 THD 150W 6 ohms ElAJ Side 100W 100W 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 08 THD Surround 150W 150W 6 ohms ElAJ Back 100W 100W 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 0 0896 THD Surround ohms ElAJ Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 150W 150W 6 200mV 47k ohms 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding Pro Logic 1 11 Dolby Digital AC 3 DTS Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB Instantaneous Current Capability Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Rise Time Slew Rate FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Tuner Step Size China Singapore Korea Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection 40dB 55dB 55dB 10Hz 100kHz 35 Amps
174. ut will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the sur round mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers the AVR580 will not make the large option available for the center speaker This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing and does not indi cate a problem with your receiver When NONE is selected no signals will be sent to the center channel output The receiver will operate in a phantom cen ter channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs When only front left and right speakers are used with no center or surround speakers VMAx is a good alternative mode When you have completed your selection for the center channel press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on this page When SMALL is selected low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround channel When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround chan nel outputs and NO surround channel
175. woofer is the sole source of bass energy These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six channel surround presentation from conventional matrix encoded and traditional stereo sources Select the Cinema version of Neo 6 when a program with any type of analog matrix surround encoding is present Select the Music version of Neo 6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded two channel stereo program is being played Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Hall 1 and medium sized Hall 2 concert hall When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used JBL s patented VMAx mode delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions The VMAx N or Near Field mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers The VMAx F or Far Field mode should be selected when your listening position is great
176. you have the opportunity to customize each source to your specific listening requirements However once made they need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting When using the full OSD system to make the setup adjustments press the OSD Button once so that the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears The gt cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line Press the Set Button to enter the menu and the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on the screen Press the lt gt Buttons until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video as well as being indicated in the front panel Input Indicators by the desired input name lighting in orange If the input will use the standard left right analog inputs no further adjustment is needed INPUT SETUP x b INPUT KVWRPSTTEREO DIGITAL IN uu BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 2 If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source press the W Button on the remote while the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 is on the screen and the on screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line Press the lt gt Buttons until the name of the desired digital input appears To return to the analog input press the buttons until the word ANALOG appears When the correct input source appears press the Button once so that the gt cursor appears next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button

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