USER’S GUIDE
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DMC-1Front Panel Features
Safety Precautions
Features of the DMC-1A/V Controller
Thank You for your DMC-1Purchase
Overview of the DMC-1Remote
Installation and Connections
DMC-1Rear Panel Layout Continued
AC Power Considerations
The On-ScreenDisplay OSD Functions
Quick Start Setup Instructions
Operation of the DMC-1using the Remote
OSD Menus
Speaker Placement Tips
Special Features of the Emotiva DMC-1
Remote Control Codes
Technical Specifications
Troubleshooting Guide
Favorite Settings Log
Limited Warranty
Safety Precautions
Franklin, TN
Emotiva
106 Mission Court, Suite
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Antenna Grounding Outside the House
NEC National Electrical Code Standards
A Note for the Cable Television CATV Installer
Cable TV Coaxial Cable, Satellite
Thank You for your DMC-1Purchase
DMC-1
Unpacking the DMC-1
Recording the Serial Number
Serial Number
Features of the DMC-1A/V Controller
IR Receiver Window
DMC-1Front Panel Features
1 Power Button
Processor Display
6Input Select Buttons
10Signal Processing Indicator Lights
5Z II Zone
8AM/FM Tuner Controls
ZONE TWO ADJUST
Additional Front Panel Features
ZONE TWO POWER
COM/RECV
2 Audio/Video Outputs
DMC-1Rear Panel Layout
1 Audio/Video Inputs
3 Component Video In
7RS-232Port
5Infrared IR Inputs
6Triggers and Relay
8XLR Audio Outputs
1FM Antenna
DMC-1Rear Panel Layout Continued
5 6 7
2AM Antenna
9Digital Inputs
11IEEE-1394“Firewire” Port
8IEC Line Cord Socket
10Digital Output
AC Power Considerations
Installation and Connections
Connection 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 S-Video?
Connection Tips for Video Quality and Flexibility
What is Composite Video?
What is Component Video?
Video Output to the Main Screen and OSD
Video Up Conversion
Zone Specific Turn-OnTriggers
Option
Option
1S-VIDEO connection provides
Connection Diagrams
a better quality picture than Composite Video
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Connecting a VCR Analog Audio and Composite Video
Connecting a CD Player Analog Audio
2The Tape Deck inputs are
Connecting a Cassette Tape or DAT Deck
1The Tape Deck outputs are sometimes labeled PLAY
sometimes labeled RECORD
Connecting the 8-ChannelAnalog Inputs
Note that although Composite
Connecting the AM and FM Antennas
Connecting an Amplifier MAIN ZONE
Connecting an Amplifier ZONE
Connecting an Amplifier ZONE
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Button Layout
Overview of the DMC-1Remote
1 2 33 46 7 8
3DEVICE Buttons
1LCD Display
2Button and Display Light
4PAGE Button
Quick Start Instructions for DMC-1Setup
Quick Start Setup Instructions
Adding Batteries to the Remote Control
Step
Step
Step 6 - Turn on the DMC-1
Step
Step
Step
available and it is highly recommended
Step
FEATURE
Remote Control
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Turning on the MAIN Zone
Operation of the DMC-1using the Remote
Turning on ZONE
LIGHT CLONE
Programming and Configuring YOUR Components
P-PROLEARN FAV MACRO PUNCH RECAL ERASE EDIT
P-PRO
LEARN
2In the SETUP mode, press LEARN
EDIT
1In the SETUP mode, select FAV
PUNCH
SETUP ERASE
LIGHT
MACRO
RECAL Recall
CLONE
4Press RCV on the remote you want to copy to
OSD Activation
The On-ScreenDisplay OSD Functions
Video Connections
Quick Access to Information
How to Navigate the OSD Menus
OSD Menus
TRIM Menu
UP Arrow RIGHT Arrow LEFT Arrow DOWN Arrow
Pro Logic IIx Sub Menu
MODES Menu
Dynamic Range
DTS LFE
INPUTS Menu
TONE Menu
selected. Also, this input only works in the MAIN
Step
Tuner Preset Menu
Saving AM/FM Presets
Step
MAIN ZONE Menu
SETTINGS Menus
ZONE 2 Menu
SETTINGS Menus Continued
SPEAKERS Menu - SIZE
CENTER Speaker
SETTINGS Menus Continued
SURROUND Speakers
SURROUND BACK Speakers
DISTANCE
SETTINGS Menus Continued
SPEAKER POSITION
LEFT MAIN / SIDE
SPEAKER POSITION
SETTINGS Menus Continued
SPEAKERS Menu - CALIBRATION
LEFT MAIN SPKR CENTER SPKR RIGHT MAIN SPKR
Crossover Adjustment
SETTINGS Menus Continued
Subwoofer Mode
VIDEO DEFAULT
SETTINGS Menus Continued
OSD POPUP Volume, Source, and Mode
VIDEO DELAY
SETTINGS Menus Continued
SOFTWARE Menu
Bass Management
Special Features of the Emotiva DMC-1
Surround Modes for 2 Channel Source Material
JAZZ CLUB
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II and DOLBY PRO LOGIC
PARTY
DTS Neo:6
SOURCE DIRECT
Surround Modes for Multi-ChannelSources
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS ES
Setting the Presets
Tuning Stations Manually
Tuning Stations Directly
Tuner Operation
Recalling a Preset Station
Scanning Presets
Recording Recording to a Tape Player
Zone 2 Operation
Indicators
Zone 2 Adjust
Connections
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Software Upgrades on CD
Speaker Placement Tips
Tips Before You Begin
The Front Speakers
The Center Speaker
Side-AxisSpeakers
The Surround Speakers
Surround Back Speakers
Subwoofer Location
Play a test 2 tone or low bass music
where the bass has the best
performance. That’s where your
1 Place the subwoofer
Auxiliary Devices
Remote Control Codes
Audio Components
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CD Players
Cable Boxes
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Satellite/DSS Receivers
DVD Players
Laserdisc Players
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Televisions
Tape Decks
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Metz MGA 197, 004, 024, 028, 042 Minerva
VCRs
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Nordmende Optonica 053, 054 Orion
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No Subwoofer or poor output
Troubleshooting Guide
No Sound from one or more full range speakers
Poor AM Reception
No Tone Control Functions
Input Selection Problems
There is No TV Picture
No Dolby Digital or DTS Playback
Remote Not Working
Remote Won’t Learn Commands or Codes
Sound drops out with CD or DVD playback
ZONE 2 Not Working
Check the following
Reset Procedure
Problems Updating DMC-1Firmware
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 cables
Other Probable Causes of Noise
MAIN ZONE SETTINGS
Favorite Settings Log
Tone Settings
ZONE 2 SETTINGS
Control Settings
CONTROL SETTINGS
VIDEO SETTINGS
Video Settings
INPUT
Input Settings and Remote Codes
SPEAKER Settings
NAME
Dimensions
Technical Specifications
Power Requirements
Net Weight
Dolby Disclosure
Licensing and Trademark Disclosures
DTS Disclosure
Apple Disclosure
Service Assistance for the DMC-1
Limited Warranty
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