JBL AVR580 Night Mode, Speaker/ Channel Input Indicators, PCM Audio Playback, MP3 Audio Playback

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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

5.1feed 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 E also flash to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted. This will happen when a digi- tal 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- tal 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 the Night Mode Button l on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons

nto select either the middle range or full-compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n until the mes- sage in the lower third of the video dis- play and in the Lower Display Line B 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 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

E 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 33 and Video 1 or Video 2 Audio Outputs 36 39 . However, the

digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs gi.

PCM Audio Playback

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-panelOptical or Coaxial Inputs

3134 or the front-panel Digital Inputs

&*.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the Digital Select Button Pq and then use the ⁄/¤ Buttons n on the remote, or the ‹/› Selector Buttons )# on the front panel, until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display ˜.

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 PCM output of a portable digital audio device to either the rear-panel Digital Inputs 31 34 or the front-panel Digital Inputs &*. When the digital signal is available, the Lower Display Line B 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.

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Contents AVR580 Declaration of Conformity AVR580 AUDIO/VIDEO ReceiverTypographical Conventions Read first! Important Safety Precautions Introduction Description and FeaturesDTS Neo6 On-screen menu and display systemSafety Information Important Safety InformationFRONT-PANEL Control Page Upper Display Line FRONT-PANEL Information DisplayREAR-PANEL Connections Terminals on the AVR580 to the black Optical Digital Audio Inputs Main Remote Control Functions Again to operate the AVR580’s func- tions with the remote Multiroom Press this button to Page ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Zone II Remote Control FunctionsInstallation and Connections System InstallationAudio Equipment Connections Video Equipment ConnectionsMain Room Remote Control Extension System and Power ConnectionsVideo Connection Notes Jack to the Remote IR Input jack on compatible equipmentMultiroom Connections AC Power Cord Jack ‚Between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers RS-232 ConnectionsSystem Setup Speaker PlacementSystem Configuration Speaker Selection and PlacementSetting the System Configuration Memory Using the On-Screen DisplayLine B On the screen, press the ⁄/¤ ButtonsSurround Setup Input SetupOn the DSP Surr menu, the choices made with the ‹/› Buttons On the remote to move the cursor to Speaker SetupOn the remote so that SUB LFE appears in the on-screen menu Delay Settings Using EzSet Output Level AdjustmentSeconds for the system to return to nor- mal operation At the top of the remoteManual Output Level Adjustment Additional Input Adjustments Basic Operation Volume ControlSource Selection OperationDigital Audio Playback Surround Mode SelectionSpeaker/Channel Indicators Digital Bitstream IndicatorsSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators E Selecting a Digital SourceSpeaker/ Channel Input Indicators Night ModePCM Audio Playback 31 34 or the front-panel Digital InputsMode Features Surround Mode ChartTape Recording Tuner OperationMemory Backup Outputs fi‡36 39 in the Record ModeVideo 1/Video 2 Audio and Video Selector Button 41 to activateTurn-On Volume Level Advanced FeaturesSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Display Brightness AVR580’s Main InformationFull-OSD Time-Out Adjustment Semi-OSD SettingsInstallation Multiroom SetupMultiroom Operation Multiroom OperationPage Programming the Remote Programming the Product CodesLearning Codes Macro ProgrammingErasing Learned Codes Programmed Device Functions Erasing Macro CommandsPress the AVR Selector f Within 10 seconds, pressVolume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch- ThroughTransport Control Punch- Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Resetting the Remote MemoryFunction List Preset Down Preset UpDirect ClearManufacturer/Brand Setup Code Table TV120 200 286 140 145 161 193 195 375050 102 106 131 122 209 262050 090 107 139 143 162 262 104 136 139 153 159 162 171 198 262049 050 063 104 107 113 143 034 074 182 186 259046 047 062 065 104 120 139 150 168 265 273 279 235 308 330046 050 068 075 090 120 235 265 272 291 327 McMICHAEL016 044 054 065 090 093 094 104 142 163 168 189 279 309 324 049 050 053 063 104 107 139 143 244 245 246 250 287 312 317268 271 272 279 292 297 304 305 318 328 329 361 379 075 104 113 148 279112 157 158 192 268 271 306 368271 283 297 050 056080 090 113 147 148 236 242 262 046 147 235 294045 047 050 065 104 133 139 279 020 076 155 202 235 244 245 246 308 312 330Setup Code Table VCR 039 054 148 155 090 128 148 155149 155 032 039 060 062 073 127 148 155084 155 160 054 093 160019 042 044 084 090 103 133 139 019 042 044 045 084 090 103 106 133 139 149 150 155 160019 042 044 045 084 090 103 106 133 139 044 047 090132 133 141 142 159 161 031 032 033 059 073 078 127 148 155019 053 134 162 032 073 078 087 090 114 127 136 148042 054 056 057 060 062 066 067 092 096 150 155 169 172 008 015 019 040 073 106 149 151 160085 090 110 135 020 044 045 047 090 126 128 133 141044 045 053 080 090 153 155 170 044 096Setup Code Table CD 200 201 229 074 197 198038 045 046 171 175 202 203 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212Setup Code Table Tape Setup Code Table DVDSetup Code Number Setup Code Table SAT 462 463 464 465 407 489388 395 399 420 423 425 429 430 431 406 411 416306 328 347 384 402 403 491345 348 352 353 363 364 367 385 401 427Setup Code Table CBL Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuidePress Mute Button AVR580 Specifications Page

AVR580 specifications

The JBL AVR580 is a versatile home theater receiver renowned for its blend of performance, technological innovation, and user-friendly features. Designed for cinephiles and music enthusiasts, it serves as the heart of a home audio-visual system, capable of transforming an ordinary room into a cinematic experience.

One of the standout features of the AVR580 is its impressive power output. With a robust amplification that delivers up to 100 watts per channel, it can easily drive large speakers and create an immersive sound stage. This considerable power is matched by an array of connection options, including multiple HDMI inputs, component inputs, and legacy connections like RCA, allowing users to connect a variety of devices, from gaming consoles to Blu-ray players.

The AVR580 supports several surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS, providing realistic audio experiences that bring movies and music to life. Additionally, it features JBL's proprietary technologies, such as the Auto Calibration system, which intelligently adjusts speaker settings based on room acoustics, ensuring optimal sound quality regardless of where speakers are placed.

Another key characteristic is its user-friendly interface. The AVR580 includes an on-screen display that simplifies navigation through its extensive features, making it easy for users to customize settings and switch between sources. The remote control is equally intuitive, providing quick access to essential functions.

Connectivity is further enhanced with features like wireless streaming capabilities, allowing users to enjoy music from popular platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music seamlessly. The receiver also supports multi-room audio, enabling you to distribute sound across different areas of your home.

In terms of build quality, the JBL AVR580 boasts a sleek and modern design that fits well in any entertainment center. The high-quality components and robust construction ensure durability and long-term performance, making it a reliable choice for home theater enthusiasts.

Overall, the JBL AVR580 encapsulates what home theater aficionados seek—powerful performance, advanced technologies, user-friendly features, and stylish design. It is a cornerstone for any robust home entertainment system, offering an exceptional audio experience that truly enhances the way we enjoy movies, music, and games.
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