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How do I switch on the Receiver?
Press the front panel power button. The power LED will glow green, and the front display will show the word LEXICON. After initialization, the display shows the volume setting and the name of the selected input. Please wait until the unit has finished initializing before operating it. If the unit is switched off, wait at least 10 seconds before switching it back on.
How do I put the Receiver in standby mode?
Press STANDBY on the remote control. The display is blank, and the POWER LED glows red. If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period, disconnect it from the mains supply to save power.
How do I switch on the Receiver from standby?
Press the STANDBY button on the remote control, any key on the front panel (other than the power button), or rotate the volume knob. The Receiver is ready for use after about four seconds.
What does the front panel display show?
The display window shows the currently selected source and the last selected information view setting. The current volume setting for Zone 1 is displayed on the front panel. The volume setting for Zone 2 is displayed temporarily whenever it is adjusted.
How do I select a source?
Press the -INPUT or INPUT+ buttons until that source is shown on the front panel display, or press the corresponding source button on the remote.
The following sources are available:
- STB: Set Top Box input
- GAME: Game console input
- AV: Audio-Visual input
- SAT: Satellite input
- BD: Blu-ray Disc/DVD player input
- VCR: Video Cassette Recorder input
- PVR: Personal Video Recorder input
- CD: Compact Disc player input
- FM: Internal tuner input
- DAB: Internal tuner input (market dependent)
- NET: Ethernet input
- USB: External USB solid-state device input
- AUX: Auxiliary (front panel) input
- DISPLAY: Audio Return Channel from a compliant display
What must I specify if most audio inputs have both analog and digital connections?
You must specify the type of connection used for each input using the ‘Audio Source’ option in the ‘Input Config’ menu. An incorrect setting will result in no sound – the default is HDMI audio. If you are not using HDMI audio then this setting must be changed.
What does the Stereo Direct button do?
To listen to a pure analog stereo input, press the DIRECT button. The Stereo Direct mode automatically bypasses all processing and any surround functions. Digital processing is shut down to improve the sound quality and reduces digital noise. Note: No digital output is available, and no bass management is performed in Stereo Direct mode.
How does the volume control work?
The level of the volume indicator is not an accurate indication of the power delivered to your loudspeakers. The Receiver often delivers its full output power long before the volume control reaches its maximum position.
How do I use headphones with the Receiver?
Plug the headphones into the PHONES socket in the center of the front panel. When headphones are plugged in, the outputs for Zone 1 are muted, and the audio will be down-mixed to two channels (2.0).
How do I use Zone 2?
Zone 2 provides the option to view or listen to a different source at a different volume level from the main zone (Zone 1).
How is source selection and volume control for Zone 2 achieved?
- By using an IR receiver in Zone 2.
- By switching over to Zone 2 control by pressing the front panel zone button.
- By pressing AMP + OK on the remote control.
How do I turn on Zone 2 with the remote?
AMP + OK then press the standby power button on the remote control or press ZONE button on the front panel and then release it to select zone 2, then press and hold the ZONE button on the front panel to turn on Zone 2. Press a source select button to select a different source to Zone 1.
How do I access the Extended Front Panel Menu?
Pressing the MENU key on the front panel and holding it for longer than four seconds will bring up the Extended Menu, allowing you to:
- Restore to factory defaults
- Change remote code
- Restore secure backup
- Store secure backup
- Enter PIN
- Change PIN
- EXIT
What is the Restore to factory defaults option?
This option allows you to restore all settings on your Receiver to the defaults that it left the factory with.
What is the Change remote code option?
The default RC5 system code the Receiver responds to is 16. If required, for example due to another device in your system also using this RC5 system code, it can be changed to 19.
What is the Restore secure backup option?
This option allows you to restore all settings to their state as saved using the ‘Store secure backup’ feature. This option is useful if settings are accidentally changed. It also allows the unit to be returned to the saved state following a firmware update.
What is the Store secure backup option?
This option allows you to save all the Receiver settings to a secure area of memory. The settings can be retrieved using the Restore option above.
What is the Enter PIN option?
Enter the secure backup PIN using the and keys on the remote control (do not use the numeric keypad). The default PIN is 0000.
What is the Change PIN option?
Allows the PIN to be changed to a number other than the default. Enter the current secure backup PIN using the and keys on the remote control (do not use the numeric keypad). The default PIN is 0000. After the current PIN has been entered correctly, enter a new PIN as prompted and again to confirm.
How can I update the firmware via USB?
The firmware in your Receiver can be updated from a USB flash drive containing firmware update files.
What is the OK button used for on the front panel?
Used to enter selections made in the Setup menu.
What does the Direct button on the front panel do?
Stereo Direct on/off. Provides a direct analog path from the analog inputs to the left and right front outputs. Switches off any surround processing modes and shuts down the DSP circuits for best stereo sound quality.
What does the Menu button on the front panel do?
Selects the Setup menus on the on-screen display (OSD).
What does the Mode button on the front panel do?
Selects between Stereo and the available surround modes for the current source.
What does the Display button on the front panel do?
This switches the display brightness between off/dim/bright.
What does the Info button on the front panel do?
Selects the information displayed on the lower left portion of the front panel.
What does the Zone button on the front panel do?
Selects between Zone 1 and Zone 2 control.
What does the Mute button on the front panel do?
Mutes all analog audio outputs in the currently selected zone.
What is the purpose of the Phones socket on the front panel?
This socket accepts headphones with an impedance rating between 32Ω and 600Ω, fitted with a 3.5mm stereo plug.
What is the purpose of the Aux input on the front panel?
Auxiliary line level input.
What is the Input button on the front panel used for?
These buttons select the source connected to the corresponding input (or internal input). Unused sources can be prevented from being selected in the setup menu by blanking the name in MENU > Input Config.
What should I do if the remote operation becomes unreliable?
If remote operation becomes unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the Receiver.
What should I do when I notice a reduction in the operating range of the remote control?
Replace the batteries when you notice a reduction in the operating range of the remote control.
What can I do if there are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on the Receiver?
Ensure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on the Receiver. The remote has a range of about 7 meters. (If the remote sensor is obscured, the Z1 IR remote control input jack on the rear panel is available. Please consult your dealer for further information.)
What does connecting speakers involve?
To connect each of the speakers, unscrew the corresponding terminals on the back of the Receiver, insert the speaker wires through the hole in each post and screw the terminals back up.
Make sure that the red (positive/+) terminal of the speaker is connected to the red (positive/+) terminal on the back panel, and the black (negative/-) terminal of the speaker is connected to the black (negative/-) terminal on the back panel.
It is important that no stray strands of wire from these connections are allowed to touch another cable or the product casing. Failure to ensure this can cause a short circuit and damage your Receiver.
Do not over-tighten the loudspeaker terminals, or use a wrench, pliers, etc., as this could damage the terminals and this would not be covered under the product’s warranty.
What type of speaker cables should I use?
The speakers should be connected to the amplifier using good-quality, high-purity, low impedance copper cables. Cheap speaker cables should be avoided – they are a false economy and can significantly degrade the sound quality.
The cable runs to the speakers should be as short as practicable. Connections to the speaker terminals should always be finger tight, whether using bare wires or spade connectors.
What are the speaker output options?
4 ZONE 2 R HEIGHT 1 R SBR SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING SR FR C FL SL SBR HEIGHT 1 R ZONE 2 R SR FR C FL SL ZONE 2 L HEIGHT 1 L SBL SBL HEIGHT 1 L ZONE 2 L
What is bi-amping?
Bi-amping is the use of two amplifier channels per speaker. Bi-amping can provide better sound quality than conventional single wiring.
How can I bi-amp the Front Left & Front Right speakers?
If you do not have Surround Back speakers (i.e. you have a 5.1 surround system, not a 7.1 system) then you can use the spare Surround Back speaker outputs to bi-amplify the front left and right speakers, if your speakers support bi-amping.
Speakers that support bi-amping have two sets of +/- terminals per speaker, usually linked together by metal strips. These metal strips MUST be removed when bi-amping; failure to remove them will result in damage to the amplifier that is not covered under warranty.
To bi-amp the front left and right speakers, remove the metal strips from the speaker terminals. Connect the woofer or LF terminals to the FL and FR terminals on the Receiver. Connect the tweeter or HF terminals to the SBL and SBR terminals on the Receiver. Finally, navigate to the Setup Menu ‘Spkr Types’ and set the ‘Use Channels 6+7 for’ menu option to ‘BiAmp L+R’.
What are the steps for using external power amplifiers?
The internal power amplifier of the Receiver can be supplemented or replaced with external power amplification. Connect the PREAMP OUT sockets to your power amplifier inputs:
- FL, FR: Connect these to the equivalent Right and Left front channels of your power amplifier.
- C: Connect these to the Center front channel of your power amplifier.
- SUB: Subwoofer outputs. Connect this to the input of your active subwoofer(s), if present.
- SR, SL: Surround Right and Surround Left outputs. Connect these to the Surround Right and Left power amplifier inputs.
- SBR, SBL: Surround Back Right and Surround Back Left outputs (only used in 7.1 channel systems). Connect these to the Surround Back Right and Surround Back Left power amplifier inputs.
- Height 1, Height 2: Height 1 and Height 2. Connect these to the Height 1 and/or Height 2 power amplifier inputs.
All preamplifier analog outputs are buffered, have a low output impedance and are at line level. They are able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required.
How to connect subwoofers?
The Receiver also allows up to two active subwoofers to be connected to the SUB outputs. Refer to your subwoofer handbook for the correct setting up and connection procedure for your particular subwoofer(s).
What are the Aerial connector options?
USB 5V-1A FM/DAB
How to test the signal strength when installed and receiving DAB/FM?
When installed and receiving DAB/FM, check the signal strength by pressing the front panel or remote control’s INFO button until the signal quality indicator is displayed.
What are the other connector options?
USB 5V-1A ETHERNET TRIG Z1 TRIG Z2 Z1 IR Z2 IR 6V 1.2A MAX RS-232
What is Serial connector RS232 serial connector used for?
The connector is used with control devices having an RS232 serial port (for example, Crestron and AMX touch-screen controllers).
What kind of cable should be used for Network connector Ethernet?
You should use CAT5 cable plugged into the RJ45 socket labeled ETHERNET on the rear panel.
What do the Trigger connectors do?
The trigger connectors (TRIG Z1 and TRIG Z2) provide an electrical signal whenever the Receiver is switched on and the relevant zone enabled. The trigger signal can be used to switch on and off compatible pieces of home entertainment equipment, for example, you could set up a trigger to turn on your television and BD player whenever the Receiver was switched on. The socket is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger output, sleeve is ground.
- TRIG Z1: Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source equipment for Zone 1. On = 12V, Off = 0V.
- TRIG Z2: Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source equipment for Zone 2. On = 12V, Off = 0V.
What is the purpose of the infrared (IR) connectors?
The infrared inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when the Receiver front panel IR receiver is fully or partially obstructed or to allow the use of a remote control in Zone 2.
- Z1 IR: This input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when the front panel of the Receiver is blocked.
- Z2 IR: This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone 2 to allow remote control of Receiver from a second room.
What does the 6V output provide?
6V 1.2A MAX This provides a 6V DC power connection for future accessory products requiring 6V DC.
How do I connect subwoofers?
Use a subwoofer will greatly improve the bass performance of your system.
Where to position speakers?
Position your front left and right speakers to achieve a good stereo image for normal musical reproduction as well as for the multi-channel modes.
What is the correct procedure of connecting up your Receiver?
Please read the ‘Placing the unit, ‘Power’ and ‘Interconnect cables’ sections before connecting up your Receiver!
What is the first thing I should do before using my Receiver?
Before you use your Receiver it is essential that you enter some information into the Setup menus about your speaker configuration. This allows the Receiver to process any surround sound digital source to exactly match your system and give you the ultimate surround sound experience.
What information is vital for setting up the Receiver?
There are three pieces of vital information which are outlined in the sections: ‘Speaker Types, ‘Speaker Distances’ and ‘Speaker Levels.
How can I enter this information into the Receiver?
The way you enter this information manually into the Receiver is given later in the ‘Setup Menus’ section. The settings can also be established automatically using the Lexicon Auto Speaker Setup function. However it is important to understand why these speaker settings must be entered, which is why this section is presented first.
What do I need to set in the ‘Speaker types’ section?
You need to set the type of speakers that you have connected to your Receiver:
- Large – capable of full frequency range reproduction
- Small – not capable of full frequency range reproduction at the low frequency end
- None – speaker not present in your configuration
What do the terms ‘Large’ and ‘Small’ relate to?
The terms ‘Large’ and ‘Small’ do not necessarily relate to the physical size of your speakers. As a rule of thumb, if a speaker cannot reproduce a flat frequency response down to about 40Hz (and very few can!) it is often better to consider them as ‘Small’ for setup purposes of home cinema.
What happens when a speaker is set to ‘Small’?
When a speaker is set to ‘Small, very low frequency sounds are redirected away from that speaker to a ‘Large’ speaker or a subwoofer, which are far better suited to reproducing these low frequency sounds.
Can I set all speakers to ‘Small’?
Note that it is not possible to set all speakers to ‘Small’ unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker configuration. If you do not have a subwoofer, you will be forced to set your front speakers to ‘Large.
Can advanced users override the ‘Small’ speaker setting?
(Advanced users may wish to automatically override the ‘Small’ speaker setting for purely stereo music listening when not watching movies. This can be achieved in the ‘Input Config. menu.
What do I need to set if I have set any speakers as being Small?
If you have set any speakers as being Small, then you will be required to set a value for the crossover frequency. This is the frequency below which signals are filtered away from these Small speakers and redirected to Large speakers or the subwoofer (if present). A frequency of 80Hz is often a good starting point, however you will probably have to experiment with different values to find the best value for your system or consult your speaker handbook.
What can I use Channels 6+7 for?
If not used in the main zone, it is possible to assign the Surround Back channels to Height 1, bi-amp the Front Left/Right channels or to provide an amplified output to Zone 2.
What do I need to do in the ‘Speaker Distances’ section?
It is essential for the distance from each speaker to the listening position to be accurately measured and entered into the ‘Setup’ menu. This ensures that the sounds from the various speakers arrive at the listening position at the correct time to recreate a realistic surround effect. The distance can be entered in centimeters or inches.
What do I need to do in the ‘Speaker Levels’ section?
Finally the levels of all the speakers in the system need to be adjusted to match each other at the listening position, again to create a proper surround effect. To help with this the Receiver can generate a test noise for each speaker which should be measured with a sound pressure level (SPL) meter. The meter should be set to ‘C’ weighting and slow response. Several smartphone/tablet apps are available which can also perform this function.
What SPL should I be aiming for?
The level of noise measured at the listening position from each speaker should be adjusted on the Speaker Trims page of the Setup menu so that the meter reads 75dB SPL. It does not matter what the system volume setting of the Receiver is before turning the test noise on as the volume setting is over-ridden for the duration of the speaker noise test.
Where can I get an SPL meter?
There are several basic SPL meters on the market at reasonable prices aimed at home cinema enthusiasts. Check your local technology store, search online or ask your dealer.
What can I do if I do not have an SPL meter?
If you do not have an SPL meter or suitable app, you can try to adjust the noise level of each speaker by ear. In this case it is not possible to adjust the speakers to the absolute 75dB SPL volume level, but you should aim for all speakers sounding equally loud. Setting speaker test noise levels by ear is not recommended as it is very difficult to do accurately, but is often better than doing nothing at all!
Is there an automatic loudspeaker setup function?
There is a proprietary automatic loudspeaker setup function built into your Receiver from Dirac Research, called Dirac Live for Lexicon.
What does Dirac Live for Lexicon do?
Using a PC/MAC based application, this attempts to set all the essential speaker settings for all the speakers in your system. It also calculates room equalisation (Room EQ) filter values to remove some of the worst effects of resonant frequencies in the listening room.
What do I need to use Dirac Live for Lexicon?
Your Receiver package is supplied with a calibration microphone, which should be inserted into the microphone input of the supplied USB sound card and then into a USB socket on a PC or MAC connected to the same network as the Receiver and positioned as directed by the Dirac Live for Lexicon PC/MAC application. This microphone picks up the special calibration tones generated by the speakers when Dirac Live for Lexicon application is run.
What does the Receiver analyze and compute when using Dirac Live for Lexicon?
The Receiver then analyzes the signal and computes:
- Speaker type
- Speaker distance
- Speaker level
- Problem resonant frequencies in the room which need control by filtering
What are some guidance rules that should be followed to help the system be as accurate as possible when performing Dirac Live for Lexicon setup?
To help the system be as accurate as possible when performing Dirac Live for Lexicon setup, there are a few guidance rules that should be followed:
- Minimize any background sounds in the listening room and other nearby rooms.
- Close all windows and doors in the listening room.
- Turn off all fans including air-conditioning systems.
- Mounting the microphone on a tripod or similar.
- Position the set up microphone pointing upwards at roughly head height in the normal listening position.
Does the microphone need to point directly at the speaker?
It is not necessary to point the microphone directly at the speaker generating the test tone. (It helps if you are able to position the microphone exactly where your head would normally be for listening, with the microphone in direct unobstructed view of all speakers.)
What should the subwoofer output level be set to when using Dirac Live for Lexicon?
If your system includes an active subwoofer, start by setting its output level/gain control to a value roughly matching the front speakers.
What happens when Dirac Live for Lexicon is activated?
When activated, a calibration tone is played through each channel of the Receiver in turn, including the subwoofer channel. The calibration tone cycles round each of the speakers multiple times as the different parameters are calculated. If you do not have a full 7.1 speaker (on the “floor”) configuration there will be periods of silence between some speaker channels.
Is Room EQ applied by default?
By default, Room EQ is not applied to any of the source inputs. You should enable Room EQ on inputs you think benefit from this feature, as required, by listening when playing typical source material through each input. After being calculated, this is enabled from within the Input Config menu.
Can Room EQ replace proper loudspeaker positioning?
While room equalisation can help to reduce problems with listening room acoustics, it is usually far better to try to solve these problems with the room directly. Proper loudspeaker positioning, acoustic wall treatments and moving the listening position away from walls should produce far better results overall. However it may be difficult to do this in a home environment, so Room EQ is your next best choice.
What should I do if I see obviously incorrect results after running Auto Speaker Setup?
We advise you to look over the reported measurements on the screen following Auto Speaker Setup for any obviously incorrect results, in particular to ensure the reported speakers match your configuration and that the speaker distances to the listening position appear look roughly correct. If the results are not what you expected re-run Auto Speaker Setup.
What could cause false results when running Auto Speaker Setup?
The Auto Speaker Setup function is normally quite accurate but occasionally false results can be generated. Problems may be as a result of:
- External sounds or rumbling/handling noises picked up by the microphone
- Sound reflections off hard surfaces (e.g. windows or walls) close to the listening position
- Very strong acoustic resonances within the room
- Obstacles (such as a sofa) between speakers and the microphone
What should I do if I am still experiencing difficulties or want the most accurate results?
If you are still experiencing difficulties or you wish to have the most accurate results for ultimate surround performance, we recommend using the manual method of establishing speaker distances and levels.
What may I need to do with the subwoofer output level/gain control after running Auto Speaker Setup?
If your system includes one or two active subwoofers you may need to set the subwoofer output level/gain control set to a higher or lower value.
Where can I download the Dirac Live for Lexicon application and quick start guide?
To download the Dirac Live for Lexicon PC/MAC application and quick start guide, please visit: http://www.lexicon.com
How do I enter the setup menu?
To enter the setup menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or front panel. The front panel display shows ‘SETUP MENU’ and the setup menu is displayed.
How do I navigate the menu panel?
The left-hand panel lists the setup screens available for adjustment. The selected menu is highlighted with a grey band.
How do I use the adjustment panel?
The upper right-hand panel lists the parameters you can change as a user. The selected line is highlighted with a black band. Lines that cannot be selected are greyed-out.
What do the scroll bars indicate?
These indicate the position of the displayed screen within longer menus.
What is displayed in the help screen?
The lower right-hand panel gives a short help text for the feature being adjusted.
How can I navigate the setup menu?
The setup menu can be navigated by using the cursor (arrow) keys on the remote control or by using the keys on the front panel.
How do I navigate the setup menu using the remote control?
- To enter the setup menu, press the MENU button (which is located immediately under the navigation buttons).
- Use the and keys to navigate up and down the main section headings in the left-hand panel.
- Once you have the main section that you require highlighted, use the key to enter the section.
- Use the and keys to navigate up and down the section settings in the right-hand panel. Some settings may be greyed out.
- Pressing OK selects a setting to change it, pressing OK again de-selects the setting.
- At any time, press the MENU button to exit the menu. Any changes to settings are saved.
How do I navigate the setup menu using the keys on the front panel?
The Receiver front panel controls can be used to configure the unit. Follow the instructions for using the remote control, in this case using INPUT- for down, INPUT+ for up, INFO for left and MODE for right.
What can be tailored specifically and independently to the currently selected input in the Input Config menu?
The audio and video settings on this page of the Setup menu can be tailored specifically and independently to the currently selected input.
How are the settings applied and stored in the Input Config menu?
When a different input is selected on the Input line, all the input-specific settings for that input are displayed below it. These settings are applied to the named Input only and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up and whenever that input is selected.
What is the Input setting?
The currently selected input connectors to which the settings below relate.
What is the Name setting?
The display name of the input. You can change the name of any input to more closely match your setup.
What is the Lip Sync setting?
Each input can have its own setting to add a time delay between the audio and video signals to compensate for the sound and picture not being synchronized. This is normally required when video processing is used in the system for scaling or de-interlacing video. The range of lip sync delay is 0 to 250 milliseconds.
Note: The lip sync adjustment can only correct for delayed video. If the audio is late set lip sync to its minimum.
What does the Mode setting do?
Sets the initial audio decode mode for stereo sources on this input.
- Last Mode recalls the last used setting for this input when a stereo source was applied.
What does the Ext. Mode setting do?
Sets the initial audio decode mode for multi-channel digital sources on this input.
- Last Mode recalls the last used setting for this input when a stereo source was applied.
What do the Bass and Treble settings allow me to do?
These allow you to alter the bass and treble tone controls for all currently active speakers for each individual input.
What is the Room EQ setting?
When the Auto Speaker Setup function is run it also calculates Room Equalisation coefficients to remove some of the worst effects of resonant frequencies of the room at the listening position. By default Room EQ is not applied to any of the source inputs, however you can enable them on a per-input basis as you wish.
The Room EQ setting options are:
- Not Calculated: (Information only) Auto Speaker Setup has not been run or has errors so cannot be selected.
- Project Name: Dirac Live for Lexicon Room EQ is applied to the current source and will display the name of the project from the Dirac Live application.
- Off: Dirac Live for Lexicon Room EQ is not applied to the current source.
What is the Input Trim setting?
Sets the maximum analog input signal level (sensitivity) on this input before the ADC (Analog-to-Digital converter) signal path clips. Options are 1, 2 and 4 volts RMS maximum input. The default is 2Vrms maximum.
What is the Dolby Volume setting?
Dolby Volume is an intelligent system that improves the perceived audio frequency response at lower listening levels and corrects for volume inconsistencies between sources (e.g. a rock radio station and a BD) and between programming (e.g. a TV show and advertisement breaks).
- On: Dolby Volume is applied to this input.
- Off: (default) Dolby Volume is not applied to this input.
What is the Dolby Leveller setting?
This setting of Dolby Volume controls how closely quiet and loud sources and programme content are matched to each other, based on the ear’s perception of loudness. The range of values is 0 (minimal levelling) to 10 (maximum levelling). The default setting is 2.
What is the DV Calib. Offset setting?
The Calibration Offset parameter of Dolby Volume allows you to compensate for speaker efficiencies and listening position. The default value is 0 and this should normally produce a good result when the Receiver speaker levels are set using a sound pressure level meter.
What is the Stereo Mode setting?
If you have configured your system to have a subwoofer, then you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed between the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer when listening to stereo (two channel only) analog and digital sources. Choose the option which gives you the most solid, even sounding bass. If you are using a subwoofer for stereo, please also see Sub Stereo below to set the level of the subwoofer.
The Stereo Mode setting options are:
- As Spkr Types: When an analog or digital stereo source is played, your normal speaker configuration (as in Spkr Types menu) is used to reproduce the signal.
- Left/Right: Full frequency stereo information. All audio is sent to the front left and right speakers only without any bass redirection.
- Left/Right+Sub: Full frequency range stereo is fed to the front left and right speakers and extracted bass is sent to the subwoofer. In this case the low frequency information is effectively duplicated.
- Sat+Sub: Use this setting if you really do have Small satellite front left and right speakers, or if you prefer the overall sound of bass being handled by the subwoofer. Full bass management is used so that analog and digital stereo sources are fed to the DSP where the bass is filtered off front left and right and redirected to the subwoofer.
Note: The Stereo Mode function is not available when using an analog source in Stereo Direct mode.
What is the Sub Stereo setting?
If Left/Right+Sub or Sat+Sub is selected in Stereo Mode above, this setting adjusts the level of the subwoofer when the source is two channel stereo.
What is the Audio Source setting?
Selects the particular connection type for each input. The default is HDMI; this setting must be changed if another connection is used.
Audio Source options:
- HDMI: the unit is forced to use the HDMI audio input for this source.
- Digital: the unit is forced to use the optical (TOSLINK) or coaxial (S/PDIF) digital audio input for this source
- Analog: the unit is forced to use the analog audio input for this source.
What is the CD Direct setting?
Turns off the compressed audio detection mute delay and should only be used for sources that will only transmit PCM audio (e.g. a CD player).
What is the Source Input setting in General Setup?
(Information only) The currently selected input to which the settings below relate.
What is the Incoming Format setting in General Setup?
(Information only) The format of the digital audio stream connected to this input, if present.
What is the Incoming Sample Rate setting in General Setup?
(Information only) The sample rate of the digital audio stream connected to this input, if present.
What is the Incoming Bit Rate setting in General Setup?
(Information only) The bit rate of the digital audio stream connected to this input, if present.
What is the Dialnorm setting in General Setup?
(Information only) If a Dolby Digital audio stream is connected to this input, this is the Dialogue Normalisation setting requested by the stream.
What is the Video Input setting in General Setup?
The currently selected video input. For inputs that have video connections (e.g. SAT, PVR etc), audio and video inputs normally switch over together. However, here you can temporarily select a different video source for the current audio source.
What is the Incoming Resolution setting in General Setup?
(Information only) Shows the incoming video resolution.
What is the Audio Compression setting in General Setup?
Allows selection of compression which is ideal for late night listening. The compression effect increases the volume of the quiet passages and decreases the volume of the louder passages. Compression only applies to Dolby / DTS soundtrack formats that support this function.
Audio Compression options:
- Off: (default) no audio compression is applied.
- Medium: compression is applied so that loud portions of a soundtrack are reduced in level.
- High: the maximum amount of dynamic range compression is applied, so that the difference between loud and quiet portions of a soundtrack is minimised.
What is the Balance setting in General Setup?
To alter the sound balance temporarily between front left and right speakers. You can alter the sound stage to either the left or the right by up to 6dB. Note that it is not possible to shift the audio signal completely over to one channel.
What is the Dolby Center Spread setting in General Setup?
Allows adjustment of the sound field for Dolby Surround mode decoding of two-channel sources.
- Dolby Center Spread: Controls the center image width.
What is the Digital Output Freq. setting in General Setup?
Sets the sampling frequency of the audio Analog-to-Digital converter.
What is the Maximum Volume setting in General Setup?
Limits the maximum volume setting the system can be turned up to in the main zone.
What is the Max On Volume setting in General Setup?
Limits the maximum volume the system operates in the main zone when it is switched on or comes out of Standby.
What is the Display on time setting in General Setup?
Sets the time that the front panel display remains illuminated after receiving a command. The default is always on.
What is the CEC Control setting in General Setup?
Enables or disables HDMI CEC control, a system that allows devices connected with HDMI to control other compatible connected devices.
- Off: disables CEC Control
- Output 1
What is the ARC Control setting in General Setup?
Enables or disables the HDMI Audio Return Channel. This allows for television sound to be sent back to the Receiver, via the ‘Display’ input.
What is the HDMI Audio To TV setting in General Setup?
Enables or disables the transmission of HDMI audio from the HDMI output connector. Enable this setting if you wish to be able to listen using your TV speakers.
What is the Control setting in General Setup?
Enables or disables RS232 or IP (NET) control, a system that allows control from various third-party home automation systems.
Note, only RS232 or IP control can be used, not both.
What is the Power on setting in General Setup?
Determines how the unit powers on.
- Stby: in Standby mode
- On: On
- Last state: Last state (default).
What is the Standby Mode setting in General Setup?
Determines what functionality is retained while in standby.
- Low Power: Lowest power setting
- IP & HDMI ON: Allows for IP control & HDMI bypass while in standby, but consumes more power.
What is the Language setting in General Setup?
Select the language for the OSD menu – English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Chinese.
What can be configured in the Speaker Types settings?
Settings for the types of loudspeaker you have connected in your configuration. These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
- Front Left/Right
- Center
- Surr. Left/Right
- Surr. Back L/R
- Height 1
- Height 2
- Subwoofer
What speaker types can be configured?
Here you set the type of speakers that you have connected to your Receiver:
- Large: capable of full frequency range reproduction
- Small: not capable of full frequency range reproduction at the low frequency end
- None: speaker not present in your configuration
- Height 1, 2: configures the type of height speakers – height/Dobly enabled.
What subwoofer options are available?
Subwoofer: Sets whether you have none, 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) present.
NOTE: It is not possible to set all speakers to Small unless there is a subwoofer in your speaker configuration. If you do not have a subwoofer, you will be forced to set your front speakers to Large.
What is the Crossover Freq setting?
This is the frequency at which loudspeakers set as Small start to redirect bass signals to the Subwoofer or Large speakers in your system. Small speakers redirect bass to the subwoofer, if present.
What is the Dolby Speaker Crossover setting?
This is the frequency at which height speakers set to small redirect bass information.
What is the Use Channels 6+7 for setting?
If your main zone speaker set up does not include Surround Back Left and Right speakers, you can choose to use the Surround Back amplifier channels as the Height 1 amplifiers, to Bi-Amp the Front Left and Right pair, or as a stereo power amplifier for Zone 2.
What are the Speaker Distances settings for?
Calibration settings for the distances between the loudspeakers and the listening position.
NOTE: Speakers that are not present in your configuration will be greyed out. If Dirac Live for Lexicon is used, these settings will also be greyed out as they are autoset by Dirac
These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
What Units options are available in the Speaker Distances settings?
Select whether you wish to measure distances in imperial or metric units.
- Front Left
- Center
- Front Right
- Surr. Right
- Surr. Back Right
- Surr. Back Left
- Surr. Left
- Left Top Front/Middle/Back
- Right Top Front/Middle/Back
- Subwoofer
As described in “essential setup”, measure the distance from each loudspeaker in your system to your ear in the main listening position and enter the values. This allows the Receiver to calculate the correct relative delay for each loudspeaker.
What are the Speaker Levels settings for?
Calibration settings for the test noise signal level through the loudspeakers and measured at the listening position.
Note: Speakers that are not present in your configuration will be greyed out. If Dirac Live for Lexicon is used, these settings will also be greyed out as they are autoset by Dirac
These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
How do I set the Speaker Levels?
Use the and navigation buttons on the remote control to select the relevant speaker. Press OK to enable/disable the calibration noise and the and navigation buttons to adjust the noise level from each speaker.
- Front Left
- Center
- Front Right
- Surr. Right
- Surr. Back Right
- Surr. Back Left
- Surr. Left
- Left Top Front/Middle/Back
- Right Top Front/Middle/Back
- Subwoofer
As described in “essential setup”, adjust the level of the test noise from each speaker so that an SPL meter at the listening position measures 75dB SPL.
What are the Video Inputs settings for?
Settings to optionally assign a video source to each of the normally audio-only inputs.
These settings are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
Video Input options:
- Video Input CD
- Video Input Aux
- Video Input FM
- Video Input USB
- Video Input Net
- Video Input DAB
What can be assigned to the Video Input settings?
The default for each of the audio inputs is ‘None. You could, however, associate ‘Sat’ video with FM or Digital Radio audio to receive radio commentary of a sports game with pictures from satellite coverage, for example.
What are the HDMI Settings for?
The settings in this menu control the output resolution from the video processor in the Receiver. These settings are applied to all video inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
What is the HDMI1 OSD setting?
Selects whether the main zone pop-up OSD messages are On or Off. It is stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
- When On, all user adjustments that are made during the general use of the Receiver are displayed on screen as well as the front panel display.
- When Off, the above user adjustments will not appear on screen, only on the front panel display.
What is the HDMI Output 1080p setting?
This setting controls the output resolution of the HDMI output when receiving 1080p input – bypass or upscale to 4k2k.
What is the Lipsync setting?
(Information only) Displays how much lip sync is automatically applied to the HDMI output to compensate for video processing delays in the attached display device. Not all display devices support this function.
What can be selected in the Mode settings?
Lists the decode and downmix options you wish to include when cycling through the options on the MODE button. Settings are Yes or No. The list is divided into two sections depending on the source audio type.
These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
Mode settings available:
- For Stereo sources: Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X , 5/7 Ch Stereo , Logic7 Immersion
- For Multi-channel sources: Stereo Downmix, Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, Logic7 Immersion
What can I configure in the Zone Settings?
Lists the volume and control settings for Zone 2. These settings are applied to all audio inputs and are stored in memory and recalled each time the unit is powered up.
- Z2 Input – Selects the analog audio and composite video source to be routed to Zone 2. The default is ‘Follow Z1, i.e. the same source as currently selected in Zone 1.
- Zone 2 Status – Selects if Zone 2 is in Standby or On.
- Zone 2 Volume – The current volume in Zone 2.
- Zone 2 Max. Vol – Limits the maximum volume setting the system can be turned up to in the Zone 2.
- Zone 2 Fixed Vol – The Zone 2 volume control can be locked at the current value for use with an external amplifier with its own volume control in Zone 2.
- Zone 2 Max On Vol – Limits the maximum volume the system operates in the Zone 2 when it is switched on or comes out of Standby.
What is the Use DHCP setting?
Select if your network uses DHCP
- No: To assign a fixed IP address manually.
- Yes: To use network parameters given by the DHCP server.
What is the IP Address setting?
If not using DHCP, enter the IP address you have assigned to the Receiver for your network.
What is the Subnet Mask setting?
If not using DHCP, enter the subnet mask for the Receiver on your network.
What is the Gateway setting?
If not using DHCP, enter the IP address of the router the Receiver is connected to.
What is the Primary DNS setting?
If not using DHCP, enter the Primary DNS IP address of your internet service provider.
What is the Alternate DNS setting?
If not using DHCP, enter the Secondary DNS IP address of your internet service provider.
What is the MAC address setting?
(Information only) The unique address of the network card in your Receiver.
What is the Friendly name setting?
Allows you to rename the network “friendly name” of your Receiver.
What are the network/usb operation used for?
The Receiver is fitted with a network audio client which is capable of playing internet radio stations as well as stored music on a network storage device such as a PC, or from a USB flash drive.
What file formats are supported?
The Receiver supports the following file formats:
- MP3
- WMA (Windows™ Media Audio)
- WAV
- FLAC (Free Lossless Audio CODEC)
- MPEG-4 AAC (iTunes™) with DRM10 support
What is the Favorites option used for?
You can store internet radio stations in your ‘favourites’ folder for easy access later. Once playing, pressing the RED key adds the station to the ‘favourites’ folder. Pressing GREEN removes the station from the ‘favourites’ folder (this key only has an effect if the station is in the favorites folder).
What is the Note in the network/usb operation section used for?
For playback from a network device, the network device needs to running a universal plug and play (UPnP) service, such as Windows Media Player 11™. Windows 7™ and Vista™ have this functionality built in. Windows Media Player requires music library sharing/streaming to be enabled in order to serve music to the Receiver.
How can I select a network playback source?
Selecting the network client will allow playback of internet radio stations and stored music on a networked storage device or USB memory device. To select the network source just press NET on the remote. You can also cycle to it using the -INPUT/INPUT+ keys on the front panel. The ‘home’ page has options for playing audio from a USB device, Internet Radio or from your home network using the ‘Music Player’ option. Navigate through these items using the keys.
Once playing, what options are available?
Once playing, pressing II will pause the track (except Internet Radio). Pressing the key skips forward one track. If the last track is reached the key is ignored. Pressing the key skips back one track. If the first track is reached, the key is ignored.
How can I playback on a USB?
Insert a USB device into the socket on the Receiver and select the network client input. The USB device appears in the list of folders that can be navigated. Highlight it using the and keys and press to navigate the contents of the USB device.
What does the Info Key do?
Pressing the INFO key will cycle what is shown on the lower portion of the front panel display between:
- Elapsed Time (default)
- Processing mode
- Album (if available)
- Artist (if available)
- File information (bitrate, type).
How to use Spotify Connect?
You’ll need Spotify Premium to use Connect.
- Add your new device to the same wifi network as your phone, tablet or PC (see product user instructions for details).
- Open the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or PC and play any song.
- If you’re using the app on a phone – tap the song image in the bottom left of the screen. For tablet and PC move to step 4.
- Tap the Connect icon
- Pick your device from the list. If you can’t see it, just check it’s connected to the same network as your phone, tablet or PC.
What multi-room setups can be configured?
The Receiver allows independent routing to a separate set of equipment, typically used for a second living space, e.g., bedroom or lounge.
What are the Zone 2 audio outputs used for?
The Z2 OUT, R and L phono sockets should be connected to the analog audio inputs (Usually labelled ANALOG AUDIO IN) of the Zone 2 display device, or to the inputs of an additional stereo power amplifier in Zone 2 (for example, the Lexicon P38).
What can I do if the main zone has a 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system (not a 7.1-channel system)?
If the main zone has a 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system (not a 7.1-channel system), the spare SBL and SBR speaker outputs can be used to power speakers in Zone 2, so that a power amplifier is not required. To configure the outputs, navigate to the ‘Spkr Types’ option in the Setup Menu and set the option ‘Use Channels 6+7 for’ to ‘Zone 2’.
What is the Z2 IR zone 2 control connection used for?
This allows the Receiver to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 via Infra-red remote control. Connect a remote IR receiver in Zone 2 to allow control of the Receiver from this listening/viewing area.
What is the TRIG Z2 zone 2 control connection used for?
This allows the Receiver to remotely switch on devices in Zone 2 when Zone 2 is selected. For example you could set your television in Zone 2 to switch on when ‘Zone 2’ is selected on Receiver.
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