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Emotiva DMC-1 manual User’S Guide

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USER’S GUIDE Page Features of the DMC-1A/V Controller Safety PrecautionsDMC-1Front Panel Features Thank You for your DMC-1PurchaseDMC-1Rear Panel Layout Continued Installation and ConnectionsOverview of the DMC-1Remote AC Power ConsiderationsOperation of the DMC-1using the Remote Quick Start Setup InstructionsThe On-ScreenDisplay OSD Functions OSD MenusSpeaker Placement Tips Special Features of the Emotiva DMC-1Remote Control Codes Favorite Settings Log Troubleshooting GuideTechnical Specifications Limited WarrantySafety Precautions 106 Mission Court, Suite EmotivaFranklin, TN 877 EMO-TECHA Note for the Cable Television CATV Installer NEC National Electrical Code StandardsAntenna Grounding Outside the House Cable TV Coaxial Cable, SatelliteThank You for your DMC-1Purchase Recording the Serial Number Unpacking the DMC-1DMC-1 Serial NumberFeatures of the DMC-1A/V Controller 1 Power Button DMC-1Front Panel FeaturesIR Receiver Window Processor Display5Z II Zone 10Signal Processing Indicator Lights6Input Select Buttons 8AM/FM Tuner ControlsZONE TWO POWER Additional Front Panel FeaturesZONE TWO ADJUST COM/RECV1 Audio/Video Inputs DMC-1Rear Panel Layout2 Audio/Video Outputs 3 Component Video In6Triggers and Relay 5Infrared IR Inputs7RS-232Port 8XLR Audio Outputs5 6 7 DMC-1Rear Panel Layout Continued1FM Antenna 2AM Antenna8IEC Line Cord Socket 11IEEE-1394“Firewire” Port9Digital Inputs 10Digital OutputAC Power Considerations Installation and ConnectionsConnection Tips for Superior Sound them off. Some have to be removed with a twisting action. Be gentle or you may damage the jacks of your DMC-1,or other components What is Composite Video? Connection Tips for Video Quality and FlexibilityWhat is S-Video? What is Component Video?Video Output to the Main Screen and OSD Video Up ConversionZone Specific Turn-OnTriggers Option Option1S-VIDEO connection provides Connection Diagramsa better quality picture than Composite Video Page Page Connecting a VCR Analog Audio and Composite Video Connecting a CD Player Analog Audio 1The Tape Deck outputs are sometimes labeled PLAY Connecting a Cassette Tape or DAT Deck2The Tape Deck inputs are sometimes labeled RECORDNote that although Composite Connecting the 8-ChannelAnalog InputsConnecting the AM and FM Antennas Connecting an Amplifier MAIN ZONE Connecting an Amplifier ZONE Page Connecting an Amplifier ZONEButton Layout Overview of the DMC-1Remote1 2 33 46 7 8 2Button and Display Light 1LCD Display3DEVICE Buttons 4PAGE ButtonAdding Batteries to the Remote Control Quick Start Setup InstructionsQuick Start Instructions for DMC-1Setup StepStep 6 - Turn on the DMC-1 StepStep StepStep available and it is highly recommendedRemote Control FEATUREStep PAGE NUMBERTurning on the MAIN Zone Operation of the DMC-1using the RemoteTurning on ZONE P-PROLEARN FAV MACRO PUNCH RECAL ERASE EDIT Programming and Configuring YOUR ComponentsLIGHT CLONE P-PROLEARN 2In the SETUP mode, press LEARNEDIT 1In the SETUP mode, select FAV PUNCH SETUP ERASELIGHT RECAL Recall MACRO4Press RCV on the remote you want to copy to CLONEVideo Connections The On-ScreenDisplay OSD FunctionsOSD Activation Quick Access to InformationTRIM Menu OSD MenusHow to Navigate the OSD Menus UP Arrow RIGHT Arrow LEFT Arrow DOWN ArrowDynamic Range MODES MenuPro Logic IIx Sub Menu DTS LFEINPUTS Menu TONE Menuselected. Also, this input only works in the MAIN Saving AM/FM Presets Tuner Preset MenuStep StepMAIN ZONE Menu SETTINGS MenusZONE 2 Menu SPEAKERS Menu - SIZE SETTINGS Menus ContinuedSURROUND Speakers SETTINGS Menus ContinuedCENTER Speaker SURROUND BACK SpeakersSPEAKER POSITION SETTINGS Menus ContinuedDISTANCE LEFT MAIN / SIDESPEAKERS Menu - CALIBRATION SETTINGS Menus ContinuedSPEAKER POSITION LEFT MAIN SPKR CENTER SPKR RIGHT MAIN SPKRCrossover Adjustment SETTINGS Menus ContinuedSubwoofer Mode OSD POPUP Volume, Source, and Mode SETTINGS Menus ContinuedVIDEO DEFAULT VIDEO DELAYSOFTWARE Menu SETTINGS Menus ContinuedBass Management Special Features of the Emotiva DMC-1Surround Modes for 2 Channel Source Material PARTY DOLBY PRO LOGIC II and DOLBY PRO LOGICJAZZ CLUB DTS Neo:6SOURCE DIRECT Surround Modes for Multi-ChannelSourcesDOLBY DIGITAL DTS ES Tuning Stations Directly Tuning Stations ManuallySetting the Presets Tuner OperationScanning Presets Recalling a Preset StationRecording Recording to a Tape Player Zone 2 Adjust IndicatorsZone 2 Operation ConnectionsPAGE Software Upgrades on CD Tips Before You Begin Speaker Placement TipsThe Center Speaker The Front SpeakersThe Surround Speakers Side-AxisSpeakersSubwoofer Location Surround Back Speakersperformance. That’s where your where the bass has the bestPlay a test 2 tone or low bass music 1 Place the subwooferAudio Components Remote Control CodesAuxiliary Devices PageCD Players Cable BoxesPage Laserdisc Players DVD PlayersSatellite/DSS Receivers PageTelevisions Tape DecksPage Metz MGA 197, 004, 024, 028, 042 Minerva VCRsPage Page Nordmende Optonica 053, 054 OrionNo Sound from one or more full range speakers Troubleshooting GuideNo Subwoofer or poor output Poor AM ReceptionThere is No TV Picture Input Selection ProblemsNo Tone Control Functions No Dolby Digital or DTS PlaybackSound drops out with CD or DVD playback Remote Won’t Learn Commands or CodesRemote Not Working ZONE 2 Not WorkingProblems Updating DMC-1Firmware Reset ProcedureCheck the following DMC-1“Locks Up” No Response“Hum” Noises This problem is more than likely caused by a “ground loop” in your system, rather than a fault in the DMC-1.Follow these steps to isolate the main cause of the hum, there may even be more than one. Remember to turn off all components in your system, including the DMC-1,before disconnecting or connecting any cablesOther Probable Causes of Noise Tone Settings Favorite Settings LogMAIN ZONE SETTINGS ZONE 2 SETTINGSVIDEO SETTINGS CONTROL SETTINGSControl Settings Video SettingsSPEAKER Settings Input Settings and Remote CodesINPUT NAMEPower Requirements Technical SpecificationsDimensions Net WeightDTS Disclosure Licensing and Trademark DisclosuresDolby Disclosure Apple DisclosureService Assistance for the DMC-1 Limited WarrantyEmotiva Page Franklin, TN Emotiva877 EMO-TECH Website