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Emotiva RMC-1 Preliminary

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  • Page 1 PRELIMINARY...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols

    Do not install the RMC-1 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its weight. If a cart is used to move the RMC-1, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 4 The power cable for the RMC-1 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuses in the RMC-1 with fuses of proper value and voltage rating.

  • Page 5: Fcc Interference Statement

    Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver. Consult the manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For questions regarding service, please contact: Emotiva Audio Corporation Attn: Repair Department 139 Southeast Parkway Court...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ......................... 10 Operating the RMC-1 ....................12 The RMC-1 Menu System ................... 25 Operating the RMC-1 ....................65 Care and Maintenance ....................83 Troubleshooting ......................90 Appendices ........................92 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty ....... 97 Notes ..........................101 Page 1...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The RMC-1 provides bit-perfect video switching of all the latest video formats; all of the video inputs and outputs on the RMC-1 are fully compliant with HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, and support the latest 4k UHD video formats, including HDR and Dolby Vision. Our advanced color OSD...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    The calibrated microphone and digitizer used with Dirac Live will ship with the RMC-1. However, Dirac Live will NOT be active in the RMC-1 with its initial firmware release. Dirac Live will be enabled on the RMC-1 in a future firmware update.

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Unpacking Unpacking Your RMC-1 was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your RMC-1 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material.

  • Page 11: Welcome To The Emotiva Rmc-1

    Power, Flexibility, And Ease Of Use Modern home theater systems can be very complex. To make the RMC-1 powerful and flexible, yet simple to configure and operate, we developed our own custom menu and control system.
  • Page 12 - which can make it difficult to keep track of what you actually need to take advantage of the latest video content and this year’s 4k displays. The RMC-1 has eight HDMI video inputs and two HDMI video outputs, all of which support HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2. The RMC-1 supports the full HDMI 2.0b 18 gBps video data rate, so it supports full 4k UHD video, at frame...
  • Page 13 Dolby Atmos, the basic principle is quite similar, and updates are planned. We can expect both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to evolve over time, and the RMC-1 has both the channels and the processing power needed to continue to evolve with them.
  • Page 14 - even in less than ideal rooms. (The latest version of Dirac Live software for the RMC-1 is currently in the final stages of development and will be available soon.) Convenient Tone Controls In addition to manual parametric equalizers, the RMC-1 also includes true Tone Controls.
  • Page 15 The RMC-1 offers audiophile quality playback of DSD audio (when received via HDMI from an SACD or a DSD audio file). DSD audio is routed directly to the DACs in the RMC-1, and bypasses all format conversions and other processing, for the most accurate audio rendition possible. The RMC-1 also supports playback of DSD audio content via its USB Stream Input using the DoP (DSD-over-PCM) standard.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications [Complete specifications will be included in the final version of this manual.] Digital Decoding Modes Dolby Atmos™ Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS:X DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 5.1 DTS ES Discrete 6.1 PCM-Multi 5.1 PCM-Multi 7.1 Digital Post Processing Modes...
  • Page 17 Specifications Inputs / Outputs Analog Inputs • 1 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (balanced XLR) • 3 pair (stereo) – Reference quality analog audio (unbalanced; machined gold-plated RCA connectors) Digital Inputs • 8 – HDMI 2.0b / HDCP 2.2 •...

  • Page 18: Operating The Rmc-1

    Operating the RMC-1 Operating the RMC-1 HDMI 1 Reference Stereo Volume -35.0dB Volume -35.0 A: HDMI 1 PCM 2.1 44kHz 20bits V: HDMI 1 1080P/60 8bits 4:2:2 SDR RMC-1 STANDBY Differential Reference Page 12...
  • Page 19 Operating the RMC-1 Audio Modes Reference Stereo Mode Reference Stereo Mode provides the purest listening experience, with the fewest options for processing or modifying the signal. In Reference Stereo Mode: • The output is always TWO CHANNEL STEREO. • There is NO bass management, and NOTHING is sent to the subwoofer.
  • Page 20 Operating the RMC-1 • Stereo digital signals are presented directly to the processor. • Stereo analog input signals are converted to digital and passed to the processor. • Surround sound digital signals are decoded, and passed to the processor. •...
  • Page 21 For audio encoded in these formats, the RMC-1 will automatically detect the format and use the correct decoder.
  • Page 22 7.1 channel output optimized for your 7.1 channel system. In Last Used Mode - the RMC-1 will use as it’s default the same decoding and processing options as were used the last time a similar signal was received on that input.
  • Page 23 Video On Standby The RMC-1 has a feature which allows it to operate in a special Standby mode when you switch it into Standby. In this mode, all video and audio processing is disabled, but the RMC-1 will still pass audio and video directly to your TV or monitor, and the controls on the RMC-1 will still allow you to change sources.
  • Page 24 The Tone Presets accessed via the Setup | Speakers | Presets | {preset} | Equalization | System EQ Menu are retained when the RMC-1 is powered Off. The Tone Trims accessed via the Main Zone | Trims | Tone Menu are temporary trims, and are not retained when the RMC-1 is turned Off.
  • Page 25 EQ processing is disabled (Dirac Live and the Speaker Presets are disabled while the headphones are connected.) The RMC-1 also includes a unique level of intelligence in how it handles Level Trims and Tone Trims for the headphones; both sets of trims are configured and stored independently for the Main Outputs and the Headphone Outputs.
  • Page 26 (If you connect only the Coax digital output of your universal disc player to the appropriate input on your RMC-1, you will be able to use that connection to play CDs, and to play the CD layer on hybrid SACDs, but you will get silence if you attempt to play an SACD, or the SACD layer of a hybrid disc, through that output.
  • Page 27 The Tune Up and Tune Down buttons can be used to instruct the RMC-1 to move up or down to the next station frequency increment.
  • Page 28 Note: You may adjust the width of each PEQ band by changing either the Q or the width in Hz. Because of the way the RMC-1 updates the display, only the value you are working with will change in real time on the display; the other value will change to match when you exit the field you are adjusting.
  • Page 29 Input - including whether Surrounds are set to None in that Preset, and the source signal itself. If all these conditions are met, such that the RMC-1 is delivering audio content to the Surrounds, then any triggers associated with Surrounds will be active if their other requirements have also been met.
  • Page 30 Headphone Since triggers are most often used to switch amplifiers On and Off, the triggers on the RMC-1 are normally configured to be disabled when a pair of headphones is plugged into the front panel headphone jack. If you uncheck the Headphone Override box for a particular trigger, this override will be disabled.

  • Page 31: The Rmc-1 Menu System

    The RMC-1 Menu System The RMC-1 Menu System HDMI 1 Reference Stereo Volume -35.0dB Volume -35.0 A: HDMI 1 PCM 2.1 44kHz 20bits V: HDMI 1 1080P/60 8bits 4:2:2 SDR RMC-1 STANDBY Differential Reference Page 25...
  • Page 32 The RMC-1 Menu System The front panel of the RMC-1 is dominated by a pair of large, bright, easy to read blue OLED displays. The displays can be set to any of six different brightness levels, including totally off. If the display is fully dimmed, it will illuminate for a few seconds when you press the Info button, and, when you activate the Menu, the display will illuminate for as long as you are using the Menu.
  • Page 33 Up, Down, Left, and Right arrows on the remote control. This is what the front panel menu on the RMC-1 looks like when configuring the various settings for the HDMI 1 Input in the Setup | Inputs Menu.
  • Page 34 Menu navigation is accomplished using the Up, Down, Left, and Right functions on the encoder of the navigation buttons on the remote control. The menu system of the RMC-1 is intuitive, and was carefully optimized to make the RMC-1 not only flexible and powerful, but easy to use.
  • Page 35 This example will show you exactly how the process works, although it seems a lot more complicated on paper than it does in real life. Once you have an RMC-1 in front of you in person, you’ll see how simple and intuitive the RMC-1 Menu System really is.
  • Page 36 See Creating a Configuration Backup on page 86 for details. Once you try the RMC-1’s menu system for a few minutes, you’ll realize how incredibly intuitive it really is - and how easy it makes controlling the amazing power and flexibility of the RMC-1.
  • Page 37 Note: Trim adjustments made in the Main Zone menu are temporary and are not saved when the RMC-1 is shut down. To make permanent adjustments, use the Setup menu Zone 2 (menu) The Zone 2 menu provides the controls used to operate the RMC-1’s second listening zone in day- to-day use. Page 31...
  • Page 38 The RMC-1 Menu System Tuner Menu The Tuner Menu is used to select a station on the Tuner RMC-1’s built-in high quality AM/FM tuner, and to Band (menu) create, rename, and delete station presets. Band & Frequency Frequency The Band and Frequency controls are used to select a radio station to listen to by number (frequency).
  • Page 39 Version Network The Network Address is the IP address assigned Version to your RMC-1. If the RMC-1 is configured to use DHCP, then this address is set by your DHCP server; otherwise it may be entered manually. A valid Kernel...
  • Page 40 The RMC-1 Menu System Kernel Version This is the current version of the operating system kernel installed on your RMC-1. The RMC-1 operates on a highly-customized version of the Linux operating system. HDMI Version This is the current version of the HDMI firmware installed on your RMC-1.
  • Page 41 The RMC-1 Menu System Main Zone Menu Main Zone Speaker Trims Level (menu) List Bass Tone Level Bass Frequency Treble Level Treble Frequency Delay Synch Loudness Dolby Loudness Modes Management Input Input List Speaker Speaker Presets Presets List Surround Surround...
  • Page 42 Setup Menu - with the result that the Treble will actually be set to +0 dB (flat). When you restart your RMC-1, the Treble adjustment you made in the Setup Menu will remain in effect, while the Treble Trim adjustment you made in the Main Zone Menu will revert to the default +0 dB.
  • Page 43 Dialog Normalization; On enables both DRC and Dialog Normalization. Input The Input control is used to select which input on the RMC-1 to listen to or view. Inputs may also be assigned to individual Input Select buttons in the Setup Menu. Page 37...
  • Page 44 If you set the RMC-1 to Auto, it will automatically select the best choice for a given type of input signal; if you configure a specific mode, then that mode will be used; if you configure the RMC-1 to Last Used, then it will use the same surround mode that you manually selected the last time a similar type of input signal was detected.
  • Page 45 - The DTS Neural:X upmixer CANNOT be used with ANY Dolby digital audio content. - The Emotiva RMC-1 supports all standard modes in the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technology, but does not include and proprietary upmixing technology or options precluded by license.
  • Page 46 DTS:X is an object oriented surround sound technology, and is the main competitor to Dolby Atmos in the USA. - ALL DTS:X CONTENT IS PLAYED ON THE RMC-1 USING THE DTS:X DECODER. When DTS:X content is decoded by the DTS:X decoder, the decoder assigns the audio content to the appropriate speakers, and is able to assign any object to any speaker or speakers it chooses (within the limitations of the technology).
  • Page 47 On. If the Video On Standby feature is disabled, and the RMC-1 Main Zone is Off, then the RMC-1 will have to load its operating system when Zone 2 is turned On, which may take up to one minute Volume The Volume control is used to control the level of the Zone 2 output from the menu system.
  • Page 48 EQ using the RMC-1’s built-in test tones and parametric equalizers. Setup | Inputs Menu The Inputs Menu is used to configure each Input on the RMC-1, including the Input Name and how the RMC-1 handles various types of input signals on each input Page 42...
  • Page 49 (menu) settings and defaults. Note: Settings configured Popups in the Setup Preferences Menu remain in effect after the RMC-1 is shut down and restarted. LFE Level Friendly Name The Friendly Name is used Turn-On Input by various remote control...
  • Page 50 The Turn-On Input setting allows you to configure which Input on your RMC-1 is active when you first turn it on. If you select Last Used, then the input which was in use when the RMC-1 was shut down will be chosen.
  • Page 51 The triggers on the RMC-1 are configured by checking various boxes in the Setup Triggers Menu. All of the following options are available independently for each of the four triggers on the RMC-1. For triggers associated with Zone 2, the trigger will be active whenever Zone 2 is On AND one of the Inputs associated with that trigger is selected.
  • Page 52 Trigger 4: Main Zone AND Zone 2, ALL Inputs, ALL Speakers Headphone Since triggers are most often used to switch amplifiers On and Off, the triggers on the RMC-1 are normally configured to be disabled when a pair of headphones is plugged into the front panel headphone jack.
  • Page 53 Configures the RMC-1 to accept a command to turn Off from a connected CEC-enabled device. Input Change Configures the RMC-1 to accept a command to switch inputs to display the output of a CEC-enabled device when commanded to do so.
  • Page 54 Note: The Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature on many TVs requires CEC in order to operate. Therefore, if you fully disable CEC on the RMC-1, you will probably not be able to configure ARC as your audio source.
  • Page 55 RMC-1 manually, then disabling the DHCP check box will allow you to set each parameter manually. Note: Most users will find DHCP the best choice. If you prefer to configure your RMC-1 network parameters manually, please consult your network service provider or local computer expert about the appropriate addresses and subnet mask to enter.
  • Page 56 Tuner Factory Reset Region Selecting Factory Reset clears all user settings Setup and returns the RMC-1 to Lock its factory defaults. After selecting Factory Reset you will be prompted to Confirm Front your choice. To do so, check...
  • Page 57 Tuner Region The Tuner Region setting is used to configure the tuner in the RMC-1 to comply with the correct channel frequency spacing for your region. You may select either Americas or Europe/Asia. Setup Lock Setup Lock is used to prevent the RMC-1’s configuration settings from being inadvertently...
  • Page 58 On. The RMC-1 Operating System is loaded during this start up sequence, which may take up to one minute. Pressing the Standby button when the RMC-1 is On will cause it to return to Standby Mode (and unload the operating system).
  • Page 59 The RMC-1 Menu System In Video on Standby Mode, turning the RMC-1 On using the rear panel Power switch will cause it to first load the RMC-1 Operating System, then return to Standby Mode. (While the operating system is loading, the halo ring around the Standby button will illuminate blue. Once the operating system is loaded, the RMC-1 will drop into Standby Mode and the halo ring will change to purple.) Since the operating system remains loaded while the RMC-1 is in Standby...
  • Page 60 The Setup Speakers Menu is where you access the powerful speaker and room correction features of the RMC-1, including Dirac Live automatic room correction, and the RMC-1’s incredibly flexible manual calibration system, which includes two fully independent banks of parametric equalizers, along with pink noise and test tone generators.
  • Page 61 The RMC-1 Menu System If you chose Dirac, you will be sent to the Dirac Live Menu. If you choose to manually configure a preset, you will be prompted to choose Preset 1 or Preset 2, and the following settings will be available for EACH preset.
  • Page 62 The RMC-1 Menu System Setup | Speakers | EQ Bass Level Setup Spkrs System Tone Spkr Preset Bass Equalization Frequency Import Filters Treble Level Export Filters Treble Reset Frequency Filters Speakers Filters Level List List ( lter) Width ( lter)
  • Page 63 EACH band in a parametric equalizer can be configured to affect a wider or narrower range of frequencies. Even though the RMC-1 provides 11 bands of PEQ for each speaker, because of the combination of power and flexibility you get with parametric controls, you may only need to use one or two bands to make the required adjustments in a given situation.
  • Page 64 However, if you prefer to adjust a specific band for all speakers, then move on to adjust the next band for all speakers, the RMC-1 facilitates this by remaining set to the particular EQ band number you’re working on when you switch between speakers. For example, if you’re adjusting Filter 3 for your Front Right speaker, and you then switch to...
  • Page 65 If you select Off (External) as your test signal source, then whatever input source is currently selected on the RMC-1 will be used as the test tone source. This input will be treated as if it were playing in the equivalent of All Stereo Mode, but the resulting output signal will then be sent to ONLY the currently selected channel.
  • Page 66 Speaker Preset in your RMC-1. If only files corresponding to some channels are present, settings for those channels will be updated, and all other channels will remain unchanged.
  • Page 67 The RMC-1 Menu System Setup | Inputs Menu Setup Input Inputs Name Selector List (menu) Audio Selector Input Lip Synch Con rm Delay Lip Synch Auto Button Surround 5.1 Mode Mode List Surround 2.0 Mode Mode List Speaker Preset Level...
  • Page 68 Input. For example, if your cable box has issues with the audio it sends over its HDMI outputs, you may use this setting to tell the RMC-1 to take audio for that Input from a Coax digital or Toslink connection instead. Another possibility is that you may simply prefer to use a certain output - other than HDMI audio - with certain equipment.
  • Page 69 Input. The 5.1 Mode setting determines what mode will be used by default when a surround sound signal is received at this Input. Setting these to Auto will instruct the RMC-1 to use the “best” option, based on your speaker configuration, and the incoming content - and is usually a good choice.
  • Page 70 The other two presets (which will be named whatever name you assign to them when you create them) are created manually using the RMC-1’s advanced parametric equalizer banks and controls. (See the Setup |Speakers and Setup | Speakers EQ sections for details.) Level Trim The Level Trim setting allows you to individually adjust the audio level for each Input.

  • Page 71: Operating The Rmc-1

    Connecting the RMC-1 Operating the RMC-1 HDMI 1 Reference Stereo Volume -35.0dB Volume -35.0 A: HDMI 1 PCM 2.1 44kHz 20bits V: HDMI 1 1080P/60 8bits 4:2:2 SDR RMC-1 STANDBY Differential Reference Page 65...
  • Page 72 5. Front Panel USB Input This input is used to apply firmware updates to the RMC-1 via a standard USB stick (thumb drive). 6. Front Panel Analog Input Connect any music source that supplies line level stereo analog audio to this input.
  • Page 73 Connecting the RMC-1 7. Standby Button Press this to switch the RMC-1 from Standby to On; press it again to return the RMC-1 to Standby mode. (The rear panel AC Power switch must be On.) The halo ring around the Standby button illuminates amber for Standby and blue for On.
  • Page 74 Connecting the RMC-1 RMC-1 Rear Panel HDMI HDMI 2/ARC ANALOG IN BALANCED ANALOG IN DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN AES/EBU IN NETWORK IR IN TRIGGER OUT IR OUT RMC-1 ZONE2 OUT RRHt RFHt RSur RWid LWid LSur LFHt LRHt RSub/Ht CSub LSub/Ht AM &...
  • Page 75 Connecting the RMC-1 Rear Panel - Video Inputs and Outputs (HDMI) HDMI HDMI 2/ARC ANALOG IN BALANCED ANALOG IN DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN AES/EBU IN NETWORK IR IN TRIGGER OUT IR OUT RMC-1 ZONE2 OUT RRHt RFHt RSur RWid LWid...
  • Page 76 Connecting the RMC-1 Rear Panel - Analog Audio Inputs HDMI HDMI 2/ARC ANALOG IN BALANCED ANALOG IN DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN AES/EBU IN NETWORK IR IN TRIGGER OUT IR OUT ZONE2 OUT RRHt RFHt RSur RWid LWid LSur LFHt LRHt...
  • Page 77 RCA interconnect cables to the RMC-1, or you can purchase adapter cables with a balanced XLR connector on one end and an unbalanced RCA connector on the other.
  • Page 78 Note: The RMC-1 supports two audio zones, the Main Zone and Zone 2. Note: On the RMC-1, the Zone 2 source may be selected independently from the Main Zone source. If you select Follow Main as your Input for Zone 2, then Zone 2 will play whatever is playing in the Main Zone - with no restrictions.
  • Page 79 2. & 4.Digital Audio Inputs The RMC-1 provides ten digital audio inputs, designated Coaxial 1, Coaxial 2, Coaxial 3, Coaxial 4, Optical 1, Optical 2, Optical 3, Optical 4, and AES/EBU. Page 73...
  • Page 80 Use this input to connect a computer or other compatible media client to the RMC-1. The RMC-1 will appear as a USB audio device (sound card or speaker) to a computer that is connected to this input. This input supports all standard sample rates between 44.1k and 384k, and DoP (DSD-over-PCM) at both standard and double rates.
  • Page 81 2. Rear Panel USB Input The front panel and rear panel USB data inputs are used to apply firmware updates to the RMC-1 via a standard USB stick (thumb drive). This input duplicates the function of the front panel USB update input.
  • Page 82 IR remote controls for OTHER devices within range of its sensors; this is normal. Note: The IR In port on the RMC-1 must be connected to a powered IR detector - or “eye”. (Appropriate IR detectors include a small circuitry module that provides a buffered output signal.
  • Page 83 LSub/Ht TRIGGER OUT 1. Trigger Outputs (4) Connect each Trigger Output to one piece of trigger-enabled audio equipment. You can then configure the RMC-1 to turn on specific trigger-enabled equipment when specific input sources or modes are selected. Page 77...
  • Page 84 CSub LSub/Ht 1. Main AC Power Switch Switches the AC main power to the RMC-1 On and Off. When this switch is Off, the RMC-1 will not respond to trigger signals or manual controls. 2. Fuse Holder This fuse holder holds the RMC-1’s main system AC fuse. See the section entitled Fuses for details about how to check this fuse, and change it if necessary.
  • Page 85 After you select this output audio format, the RMC-1 will determine which type of audio is being supplied by your source component, and will ONLY allow you to choose audio modes that are compatible with that input signal.
  • Page 86 RMC-1 is configured to use its Lowest Power Standby mode. However, if you turn on Zone 2 while the Main Zone is Off, and while the RMC-1 is in Lowest Power Standby mode, there will be a delay while the RMC-1’s operating system is loaded. You can avoid this delay by configuring your RMC-1 to use Video On Standby mode.
  • Page 87 Connecting the RMC-1 12. Mute Button Press the Mute button to mute the audio output on the RMC-1; press it again to unmute the audio. 13. On Button Press the On button to switch the RMC-1 from Standby mode to On.
  • Page 88 Using The USB Stream Input (the Computer/DAC Input) The USB Stream Input on the RMC-1 is used to connect the USB digital audio output of a device like a computer or other computer-based USB audio source. Connect your computer to your RMC-1 using a good quality commercial USB cable.

  • Page 89: Care And Maintenance

    If necessary, the RMC-1 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. • If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the RMC-1, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
  • Page 90 • You will need access to the top, sides, back, and bottom of the RMC-1, so move it to a location where you have room to work, and be sure to place it on a soft or padded surface to avoid scratching the finish;...
  • Page 91 Installing the Remote Control Batteries The back plate of the RMC-1 remote control is attached by magnets. To remove it, simply insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the back plate - toward the bottom - and pry gently.
  • Page 92 If necessary, copy the RMC-1 firmware update file onto a standard FAT32 formatted USB flash drive. See the above Notes for details. • Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the front or back of the RMC-1. • Press the Menu button.
  • Page 93 USB drive. We STRONGLY suggest that, after configuring your RMC-1 just the way you want it, you save a backup copy of the configuration. You can then use this backup at a later date to restore your RMC-1 to its current configuration. (This is handy if you want to experiment with various options.) Note: Most standard USB flash drives can be used to create a configuration backup.
  • Page 94 Note: It is perfectly acceptable to use the same USB drive for a firmware update file and a configuration backup. Note: In order to restore a configuration to the RMC-1, the file containing it must be stored in the default location on the USB drive, and must have the default fie name. If you are managing multiple configuration files, be sure to put the one you want in the correct location, and rename it to the default name, before proceeding.
  • Page 95 Factory Reset on your RMC-1, the actual Dirac Correction Filters currently stored on your RMC-1 will NOT be deleted. Note: A Factory Reset is used to restore your RMC-1 to its factory default configuration. It is NOT necessary to perform a Factory Reset after performing a Restore Settings. It is NOT necessary to perform a Factory Reset after performing an Update Firmware - unless otherwise noted in the instructions you receive with the update file or from Emotiva Technical Support.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Reason: Because the RMC-1 can act as a repeater for signals from any remote control, it listens to all IR remote control signals, and the Standby button blinks whenever the RMC-1 is receiving any remote control signal.
  • Page 97 Reason: The audio processors in the RMC-1 have a feature called normalization; if you adjust the Tone Trims or Level Trims in such a way that the result is to raise the overall gain, the RMC-1 will use its internal master gain control to ensure that digital audio signals aren’t clipped. Because this only happens while you’re changing the settings, it doesn’t affect the dynamics of the music in any way, but...

  • Page 98: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices RMC-1 Infrared (IR) Remote Control Codes STANDBY MUTE RMC-1 INPUTS IR Remote Control Codes Product ID (HEX) 0x79 TUNER MODE INPUT VOLUME DIRECT LOUDNESS SPEAKER STEREO PRESETS SELECT INFO MENU CENTER SURR HEIGHT TRIMS POWER VOLUME INPUT ZONE 2...
  • Page 99 Appendices RMC-1 Main Outputs (detail and over-the-top views) Page 93...
  • Page 100 RMC-1 expects (perhaps the RMC-1 stores band gain in 0.5 dB steps and you enter a value of +3.279 instead of +3.5), the RMC-1 will do its best to use the nearest value it supports. However, entering values that are out of bounds or “between steps”...
  • Page 101 • In REW, in the EQ panel, under Filter Tasks, click Send Filter Settings to Equaliser. • In the pull-down box, select the speaker channel on the RMC-1 with which to associate the exported settings for the current filter. •...
  • Page 102 AND alter the XML item text inside the file which identifies the speaker it was created for. Note: When the RMC-1 is instructed to Import Filters, it will read all filter files present in the appropriate folder, and replace the settings in the RMC-1 with those contained in the files. Files that are missing will be ignored, and the settings for the channels associated with the missing files will remain unchanged.

  • Page 103: Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty

    The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”...
  • Page 104 (v) to consumable parts, such as batteries or failure of or damage to the Product caused by batteries; (vi) if any Emotiva serial number has been removed or defaced on the product; (vii) glass or plastic panels, cabinetry, trim or other appearance items; (viii) cosmetic wear or damage to remote controls by user.
  • Page 105 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.
  • Page 106 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories and DTS Inc. Page 100...

  • Page 107: Notes

    This version of the manual describes features and options that are available in RMC-1 firmware version 1.0, and assumes that you have firmware version 1.0 installed on your RMC-1 .

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