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