5.FRONT PANEL OPERATION continued …

5.2.1 COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD

This unique copy feature allows the Source selected in MAIN to also be directed to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD from either analog or digital inputs.

If a source component’s audio is connected to the AVM 30 using digital connection only, then the Copy function is the only way to deliver the sound to another Path.

To set Copy mode using the Front Panel, press MAIN simultaneously with ZONE2, ZONE3, or REC, and use MAIN to make your Source selections (for remote control operation, see section 6).

When MAIN is copied, the display for the other Paths reads “–MAIN–> ZONE2” (or ZONE3 or REC), along with the information normally displayed. Copy can also be set permanently – see section 7.4.5.

Down-Mixing to 2-Channel Stereo:

The Center, Surround, and Rear channels can be mixed into the Left and Right Channels for the ZONE2, ZONE3, TAPE, and VCR outputs. This can be done by the DVD player or the AVM 30:

•AVM 30 Down-mix:If the digital audio output from your DVD player is connected to the AVM 30, the 2-channel down-mix from Dolby Digital or DTS will be done by the AVM 30 whenever you copy MAIN to another Path. The same applies to 6-Ch S/E input (section 5.4.1).

•DVD Player Down-mix:If the Left/Right analog outputs from your DVD player are connected to the AVM 30’s Analog Audio-In, the Dolby Digital down-mix done by your DVD player can be used for ZONE2, ZONE3, TAPE, and VCR outputs, without having to copy MAIN. Note that DVD players do not normally provide a down-mix for DTS material.

Note: Even if L/R Analog is connected, keep the digital output from your DVD player connected to the AVM 30, otherwise MAIN has no way of receiving Dolby Digital and DTS.

5.3MASTER CONTROL KNOB

Besides being a Volume Control, the MASTER CONTROL KNOB also operates many other functions, including adjustment of Surround Mode Level / Bass / Treble / Balance, Path Bass / Treble / Balance, FM•AM tuning, Mode selection, THX options, Dynamics adjustment, and Display Brightness selection.

From this point in the manual, the MASTER CONTROL KNOB (MCK) will be referred to extensively.

5.4SOURCE SELECTION

The AVM 30 accommodates up to nine external sources plus the built-in FM•AM Stereo Tuner.

The Sources on the front panel are: CD, 2-Ch BAL, 6-Ch S/E,

TAPE, FM•AM, DVD, TV, SAT, VCR, and AUX.

You can also change the Source name as it appears on the

Front Panel and On-Screen displays (see section 7.4.5).

5.4.1 6-CHANNEL S/E INPUT

For the most part, the 6-Channel S/E input is intended for multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD players. If unused for 6-channel audio, the Front-Left and Front-Right inputs can be used as an extra 2-channel input.

When the 6-Channel S/E input is selected, the video signal from the DVD input will be routed to the Composite, S-Video, and MAIN Component (if assigned to DVD – see section 7.4.5) outputs to allow track selection and navigation of the disc’s menu. The 6-Ch S/E audio can be routed to ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD outputs as long as Copy mode, which creates the stereo down-mix, is used (see section 5.2.1).

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