Adcom user manual Introduction, Key Features, Unpacking the GFR-700HD

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Chapter 1 - Welcome

Introduction

Introducing Adcom’s new take on the A/V Receiver: the no-nonsense GFR-700HD.

Who hasn’t grown weary of manufacturers claiming every product on offer as redefining some elusive “standards” or idealizing the ever popular catch-all, “state of the art?” Well, so have we.

So instead of assaulting you with yet another slew of marketing buzzwords and hyperbolic claims, we’ll just proudly introduce to you Adcom’s latest no-non- sense product: The GFR-700HD A/V Receiver.

Intended to satisfy your requirements for a conve- nient, uncomplicated home entertainment solution, here’s a single-chassis package of Adcom separates- performance pedigree, with plenty of amplification power and the stability into low impedance loads to drive any loudspeaker encountered.

Offering a comprehensive list of useful features and digital signal processing modes, the GFR-700HD fore- goes costly cosmetic flourishes in exchange for a long-lasting high level of overall build quality, with changeable internal circuit-card construction and functioning serial port communication for future up- dates and upgrades.

No hype, no nonsense. Just superior performance and lasting value for your money. What you’ve come to expect from Adcom.

Key Features

145 watts per channel (EIA/CEA 490-A)

Massive, linear toroidal transformer-based power supply

HDMI™ video switcher routes all HDMI and upcon- verted legacy sources (composite, S-video, and component video) through a single HDMI cable

Built in Video DSP converts standard NTSC 480i and PAL 576i signals to the output resolution of your display device (up to 1080p)

Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES and Pro Logic IIx

Upgradable: Hardware and software-addressable for accommodation of future advancements

S.A.F.E. (Self Annealing Fuse Equipped®): Protected from external faults and low-voltage situations

Flexible bass management & system calibration

Independent Room 2 Out with advanced equal- ization

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Unpacking the GFR-700HD

Before you begin, please take a moment to make sure the following items were included with your GFR-700HD:

GFR-700HD

Remote control

1.5V AAA batteries (4)

Audio/video cable

FM antenna

FM antenna adapter

AM loop antenna

Power cord

Warranty card & statement

Quick Reference Guide

User’s guide CD

GFR-700HD Owner’s Manual

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Contents GFR-700HDA/V Receiver Copyrights/Trademarks Congratulations on your purchase of the Adcom GFR-700HDTable of Contents Regulatory Information Important Safety InstructionsUnpacking the GFR-700HD Key FeaturesIntroduction Inserting the Remote Batteries About the Remote ControlPlacing the GFR-700HD Front Panel Overview Remote Control Overview Setup button Volume  / buttonsMode button Preset/Tune buttonRear Panel Overview Main power switch Voltage switchZone 2 IR input 11 RS232 controlVolume level Surround modeDisplay Overview Video sourceBefore You Begin Connections OverviewConnecting the FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaAM/FM Antenna Connections Antenna InputBasic Audio/Video Connections Connecting Audio/Video ComponentsFor Advanced Connections Video InputComponent/Progressive Scan Connections DVD Player ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Hdmi ConnectionsSpecial Note on Progressive Scan DVD Players Component/Progressive Scan ConnectionsCoaxial Optical Digital Audio Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsDigital Audio Connections Hdmi Connections Connecting Hdmi ComponentsAbout Hdmi About the Hdmi ScalerExternal Decoder Connections Connecting a DVD-A/SACD PlayerTape Input Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Tape Player Composite Video Connections TV/Monitor ConnectionsVideo Connections Component Video ConnectionsPlacing your Speakers Speaker PlacementSpeaker Connections Connecting SpeakersRight Left Surround Front CenterConnecting Surround Back Speakers Connecting an AmplifierConnecting a Subwoofer Surround Back Right Back Left Subwoofer OutputOutput Video 3 Video Connecting a Video RecorderTape Aux Output Connecting a Tape RecorderTape Out/Aux Connections Connecting the 12V DC Trigger Connecting the Zone 2 OutputsConnecting a Remote Sensor Variable or Fixed Output?Control Connections Screen/Power Trigger ConnectionsRemote IR Sensor Connections PC ConnectionsChecking the Voltage Switch Power ConnectionsConnecting the Power Cable Turning on the PowerSetup Overview Setup Navigation Input Configuration HD Scaler Configuration Advanced Controls Picture ControlsBasic Controls Volume Volume/Tone ConfigurationTone Control Bass LevelSpeaker Configuration Delay Unit Delay ConfigurationTest Tone Channel BalanceFront / R Front Surround / R SurroundPlii Music Config Dimension Plii Music Config Center WidthNEO6 Music Config Center Image Pro Logic IIx/Neo6 ConfigurationRoom 2 Basic Configuration Advanced SettingsRoom MuteRoom 2 Advanced Configuration System Configuration Input Name Input LabelingEdit Name Erase NameVideo 1~4 Analog Input LevelTape TunerProgramming Remote Commands Remote Control SetupUsing Preprogrammed Commands Main Commands Video 1-3 Commands Using Preprogrammed CommandsVideo 4 GDV-850 Commands CD GCD-750 Commands Tuner Commands Room 2 Commands Programming a Command Programming Remote CommandsDeleting a Command Deleting Remote CommandsDeleting all Commands for a Component Deleting all Commands for all ComponentsDeleting a Macro button Programming Macro ButtonsProgramming a Macro Button Function Description Data Discrete Remote Control CommandsTuner Step + Operations Overview Picture Format Basic Audio/Video PlaybackExternal 7.1 Playback Tape PlaybackDTS Surround Modes Selecting Surround ModesDolby Surround Modes Tone Control Other Surround ModesStereo HallMaking an Audio/Video Recording Basic RecordingTuner Operations System Operations Using the Sleep TimerUsing the Front Panel Display Dimmer Activating the Room 2 Output Overriding Default Room 2 SettingsRoom 2 Operations System Reset Product Care & MaintenanceCustomer Support Adcom Protection PlanSymptom Possible Reason Possible Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Index Page East Anderson Drive, Suite Scottsdale, Arizona Voice Fax