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Emotiva BASXMR1-L User Manual

9.2 channel cinema receiver
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  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols

    Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
  • Page 4 The MR1L should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit.
  • Page 5 FCC Interference Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    BasX MR1L Remote Control ....................19 BasX MR1L Front Panel Display And Menu System.............23 EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction ............34 Sound Fields ..........................35 Care and Maintenance ......................36 Installing Firmware Updates ....................36 Specifications ..........................37 Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty ........40 Notes ............................44 Page 1...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    HD and 4k UHD video sources, and supports both ARC and Enhanced eARC. The MR1L delivers a truly stellar audio and video experience. Enjoy! The Emotiva Team Page 3...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver About This Manual This manual will provide you with the information you need to get started enjoying your BasX MR1L Cinema Processor. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.

  • Page 11: Features

    Features Of The New BasX MR1L: The Emotiva BasX MR1L cinema receiver combines simplicity of operation, outstanding video and audio performance, and incredible value. Here are just some of the exciting features offered by the MR1L: •...
  • Page 12 Firmware update via USB stick - no computer connection required. • Compact form factor and modern aesthetics make it easy to find a home for the MR1L in virtually any room or audio rack. • Full Emotiva Three Year warranty. Page 6...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Unpacking Your Emotiva BasX MR1L 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver 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.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Getting Started To get the most from your MR1L we urge you to read the entire manual. If you cannot wait to listen to some music or watch a few movies, there are only a few things you really need to do in order to get started, but we do suggest that you at least read all of this Getting Started section so you don’t miss anything important.
  • Page 16 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver • Configure the Distance to each speaker from your primary listening position. If you have a large seating area then set the distance from each speaker to the center of your listening area. If your room is more or less symmetrical then it’s best to also arrange your speakers symmetrically.

  • Page 17: Special Features

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Special Features The BasX MR1L is highly configurable. However there are a few important features that are especially noteworthy. 1. Enhanced ARC Support (eARC) The MR1L provides full support for standard ARC (Audio Return Channel) for devices that don’t have eARC support.

  • Page 18: Basx Mr1L Front Panel

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver BasX MR1L Front Panel INPUTS MODE 1. Input Select Buttons Use these buttons to select between inputs on the MR1L. 2. Front Panel VFD Display The front panel display shows the current status of the MR1L. Note: By default this display shows the selected audio source, the Volume setting, and the status of the incoming audio and video signals.
  • Page 19 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver SETUP MENU Although most users will find it more convenient to navigate the Setup Menu using the remote control, the front panel Input Select Buttons, Mode Select Buttons, and Volume Control can also be used to enter and navigate the Setup Menu. In order to do so: •...

  • Page 20: Basx Mr1L Rear Panel

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver BasX MR1L Rear Panel SW1 BAL SW2 BAL BT ANTENNA EMO-Q MIC TRIG ANALOG UPDATE RS232 INPUTS 1 (eARC) OPT1 OPT2 DIGITAL INPUTS HDMI OUTPUTS HDMI INPUTS 13.2 ANALOG OUTPUTS 115V POWER 230V (RW) (RMH) (LMH) (LW)
  • Page 21 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver 4. Bluetooth Antenna This is the antenna for the internal Bluetooth receiver in the MR1L, which supports the latest Bluetooth and AptX-HD audio standards. 5. Microphone Input (For EmoQ Automatic Room Correction) Connect the provided calibrated microphone to this input when you are preparing to run the EmoQ Automatic Room Correction feature in the MR1L.
  • Page 22 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver 9. USB Audio (DAC) Input This input can accept a stereo PCM USB audio input, at sample rates of either 16/44k or 16/48k, from any device that can be connected to “an external USB DAC”. Most Windows and Apple computers, some tablets and phones, and some USB streamers, can be connected directly to this input.
  • Page 23 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver 12. Speaker Outputs These are the Speaker outputs on the MR1L. Note: The Main 13.2 Channel Analog Outputs are always active and remain active when you are using the main Speaker Outputs. You MAY use both outputs if you wish to connect a combination of regular loudspeakers and external amplifiers to the MR1L.

  • Page 24: Basx Mr1L Amplifiers

    AC Power Switch, leaving it off for a few minutes, then turning it back on. While the power is off you should check your speaker cables for obvious short circuits or loose connections. If the fault persists when you turn the power back on, please call Emotiva Technical Support for further assistance. Page 18...

  • Page 25: Basx Mr1L Remote Control

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver BasX MR1L Remote Control 1. Power On / Off Buttons These buttons turn the MR1L On and Off. Note: The Remote Control will only operate when the AC Power Switch on the rear panel of the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3...
  • Page 26 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver 6. Remote Control Light Button Pressing this button will cause the back light on the remote control to light. (The back light on the remote control will also illuminate when any other button is pressed.) 7.
  • Page 27 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver 13. Volume Control The Up and Down arrows on the ends of the Volume Control enable you to turn the Volume on the MR1L up and down from the remote control. 14. Trim Buttons The Trim Buttons enable you to temporarily adjust the Volume on various sets of speakers.
  • Page 28 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Basic Operation Once you’ve configured a few things on your MR1L (refer to the Getting Started section) basic operations like selecting sources and making trim adjustments are very simple. Turning the MR1L On and Off Once the rear panel AC Power Switch is turned on, and the MR1L has had a few seconds to boot up, you can use the front panel Standby Button to toggle between On and Standby, or you can use the On and Off buttons on the remote control to switch between On and Standby modes.

  • Page 29: Basx Mr1L Front Panel Display And Menu System

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver BasX MR1L Front Panel Display And Menu System The BasX MR1L has several ways of presenting you with information: • A large bright front panel VFD display that displays basic information like what Input you have selected, what audio Mode is selected, and the current Volume level.
  • Page 30 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver In the first illustration we have pressed the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu. The Setup tab is highlighted, with larger text, showing that we are in the Setup Menu. SETUP SOURCE SOUNDFIELD TRIMS EMO-Q Source Setup...
  • Page 31 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver We are now in the Source Setup sub-menu of the Setup Menu. The first item in that menu is currently highlighted by default (HDMI 1). The Right Arrow indicates that there are further configuration options for this choice. The Left Arrow indicates that we can go up a menu level by pressing the Left Arrow button.
  • Page 32 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver We’re going to enter the Enable sub-menu by pressing the OK or Right Arrow buttons. We are now in the Enable option of the Source Setup for HDMI 1 sub-menu. ON is highlighted in RED indicating that it is the currently selected option. The Left Arrow indicates that we can go up a menu level by pressing the Left Arrow button.
  • Page 33 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver THE SOURCE MENU You can use the Source Menu to select your Input Source. Use the Up and Down arrows to move the highlight to the input you wish to select. Press OK to accept your choice. (After you accept your choice your new selection will be highlighted in RED.) THE SOUNDFIELD MENU By default the MR1L will choose what Sound Field to use to play each source based on the...
  • Page 34 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver THE SETUP MENU The Setup Menu is where you access most of the advanced configuration options on the MR1. The Setup Menu is divided into several sections, each of which have several options: • SETUP - SOURCE SETUP •...
  • Page 35 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Note: For example, if you set the Volume Mode for HDMI 1 to Additional -10 dB, the next time you select the HDMI 1 input, the MR1L will determine the Volume setting that was in effect the last time that input was used, adjust it according to the value specified in the Additional field, and automatically set the system Volume to that setting.
  • Page 36 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Note: The MR1L has two subwoofer outputs - SW1 and SW2. Both the balanced and unbalanced outputs carry the same audio signal and are active at the same time. When you select One Sub both SW1 and SW1 Bal will be active.
  • Page 37 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver SETUP - EQ SETUP This menu enables you to configure the overall EQ settings for the MR1L. EQ 1, EQ 2, EQ 3, EmoQ, EQ Bypass - These options determine the EQ settings which will be used on the MR1L.
  • Page 38 Standby, some detailed choices about how the MR1L responds to HDMI-CEC commands from other devices, and allows you to configure whether specific HDMI inputs support Enhanced HDMI or not. (Most users will not need to use these options unless instructed to by Emotiva Technical Support.) Information Display - This is where you can configure how the on-screen display (OSD) appears and set the default brightness for the front panel display.
  • Page 39 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver SETUP - ABOUT This menu gives you access to a variety of information about the various firmware modules currently installed on your MR1L and some of the devices connected to your MR1L. Software Update - This option is used to update the firmware on your MR1L. Note: Firmware is updated by placing the firmware update file on a USB stick, formatted with a standard FAT32 format, and inserting the stick into the rear panel Update USB port.

  • Page 40: Emo-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction The EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction System in the MR1L calibrates the MR1L to produce the best possible sound, in your listening room, with your speakers and the rest of your system.

  • Page 41: Sound Fields

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Sound Fields The SoundField options in the MR1L were chosen to offer the best combination of sound quality and flexibility with the widest variety of audio sources. By default the MR1L will select the best SoundField to use, based on the format of the incoming audio signal, and the number and type of speakers you have.

  • Page 42: Care And Maintenance

    Installing Firmware Updates From time to time Emotiva may issue firmware updates for your MR1L. We strongly recommend that you only install firmware that was downloaded from the official Emotiva website, or that you received from Emotiva Technical Support staff.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Specifications Audio Performance - Analog Audio Outputs Rated Output Voltage: +6 dBV (2 VRMS) Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.05 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.0025% @ 1 kHz < 0.05% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: >...
  • Page 44 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Connectivity Video Inputs and Outputs: (6) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video inputs (all with full support for 4k UHD video, HDCP 2.2, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision). (2) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video outputs (primary output supports both ARC and eARC).
  • Page 45 BasX MR1 9.2 Channel Cinema Receiver Room Correction Automatic Room Correction: EmoQ Second Generation Automatic Room Correction (with graphical interface). Manual Room Correction (EQ): Three Separate Manual Speaker Presets - Each Of Which Offers... 11 Bands of Full Parametric EQ: Left Front and Right Front. 11 Bands of Full Parametric EQ: Center Channel.

  • Page 46: Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-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 47 365 days of the Term, Warrantor shall refund to you the purchase price that you paid for the Product; and (ii) if the claim was submitted after the first 365 days of the Term, Emotiva shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you paid for the product. The credit may only be used for the purchase of merchandise from Emotiva, and cannot be used for freight charges.
  • Page 48 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 49 Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Vision, For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. and the double-D symbol are registered Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing (for companies headquartered in the Corporation. Manufactured under license from U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 50: Notes

    Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. MR1L User Manual Revision 1.2 May 2023...

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