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  • Page 1 MRX 520 A / V R E C E I V E R O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: •...
  • Page 4 DO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the unit: • Exposed to direct sunlight. Left 0.2 m (8 in) Above 0.2 m Right 0.2 m or more (8 in) or more (8 in) or more •...
  • Page 5 Anthem and any related party assume no liability for the user’s failure to comply with any requirements. Anthem, AnthemLogic, ARC, Sonic Frontiers, and Paradigm are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION Before Making Connections Before Starting In-Use Notices ARC Software Installation Front Panel Microphone Stand Assembly Rear Panel Microphone Positioning Remote Control...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    In case the unit needs to be transported in the future, keep the packing materials. Retain the invoice that you received from your authorized Anthem dealer at time of purchase – without it, service will not be provided under warranty.

  • Page 8: 1.3 Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL 1 – Navigation buttons 2 – Display 3 – Volume, level functions, and character selection 4 – Power / standby 5 – Input selection 6 – Zone 2 selection 7 – Level selection 8 – Remote control sensor location 9 –...

  • Page 9: 1.4 Rear Panel

    2 – HDMI inputs - HDMI7 supports MHL 3 – HDMI outputs - HDMI1 supports Audio Return Channel 4 – Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction 5 – AC input 6 – RS-232 interface (bidirectional) for serial control 7 –...

  • Page 10: 1.5 Remote Control

    1.5 REMOTE CONTROL 1 – Main zone power on and standby 2 – Bass, Treble, Balance, Channel Level, Front panel dimmer 3 – Numeric keypad for tuner presets 4 – Input list BASS 5 – Tuner preset 6 – Setup menu TREB LEVEL 7 –...
  • Page 11 1.6 SPEAKER POSITIONING This illustration shows typical speaker placement. Channel...

  • Page 12: Connections

    C O N N E C T I O N S This section describes connections between system components. Configuration of input and output will be discussed later, in section 3. 2.1 VIDEO INPUT AND OUTPUT With HDMI connection, video and audio are carried together. Connect HDMI output from MRX to a display with HDMI input –...

  • Page 13: 2.2 Audio Connections

    2.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Digital audio sources can be connected using an HDMI, coaxial or optical cable. These connections carry linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS audio formats. HDMI connection is generally preferred to ensure that lossless audio is used where sources provide it although optical/coax can also be used for sources outputting 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS 5.1 without affecting audio quality.
  • Page 14 LINE OUTPUT AND ZONE 2 OUTPUT Line output is a 2-channel version of the selected input with fixed output level. This can be used with a headphone amp which has its own volume control. Zone 2 has its own volume control and can be used two ways: For independent source selection, connect the source using analog input, or optical/ coaxial input as long as the source is 2-channel PCM.
  • Page 15 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Using speaker wire, connect the positive (+) connection on the speaker to the positive (+) binding post on the appropriate amplifier output, and the negative (–) connection on the speaker to the negative (–) binding post on the same amplifier channel using cable that is insulated to handle the maximum output of the amplifier.

  • Page 16: Antenna

    Later, when unit is operating move the antenna to find best reception. 2.4 LOCAL AREA NETWORK A network connection is required for configuring Anthem Room Correction, using the Play-Fi App, or using IP control. To use a wired connection, simply connect your router using CAT5 cable.
  • Page 17 EXAMPLE 1 HDMI IN HDMI IN Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. CHANGE DIAGRAM TO AVM 60 HDMI OUT HDMI OUT...

  • Page 18: Setup

    This may appear like a lot of work but most settings do not need to be changed from defaults. The important ones relate to your display and input connections, and distance from listening area to each speaker. Anthem Room Correction will set crossovers and channel levels. The rest is preference and the listening mode presets, for example, should be set after you have played various sources and determined which surround modes you like most.
  • Page 19 3.1 SPEAKER SETUP If your source components also have bass management and time alignment, be sure to disable them by setting all channels “large” and to the same distance from listener since the receiver will be performing these tasks. Audio quality will be degraded if these processes are performed twice.

  • Page 20: Speaker Setup

    Using the navigation keys and volume knob each profile can be renamed, up to 8 characters long. When finished, press Select but note that the profile name is best set in Anthem Room Correction (Targets panel) because during file upload the name in the menu is overwritten by the one in ARC.

  • Page 21: Bass Managment

    3.2 BASS MANAGEMENT In this menu, information about your speakers is used so that bass does not become distorted. If using Anthem Room Correction, these items will be set during measurement, so you may skip this menu. If your subwoofer has a crossover, it should be bypassed – set its frequency control to the highest frequency.

  • Page 22: Listener Position

    3.3 LISTENER POSITION Through these settings, sound coming from all speakers is coordinated to reach the listening area at the same time. This way, proper imaging is achieved. The channel with the greatest distance setting will have no delay while channels with shorter distance settings will be delayed accordingly.

  • Page 23: Level Calibration

    Audio calibrations from home theater setup discs are not recommended – some use incorrect methods. If using Anthem Room Correction, these items will be set during measurement. A sound pressure level (SPL) meter with C-weighting is recommended if not using ARC, especially to set the subwoofer level.

  • Page 24: Input Setup

    HDMI 1 Video Input HDMI 1 Audio Input HDMI Zone 2 Input Analog 1 Process Analog Audio Input Speaker Profile Config 1 Anthem Room Correction Dolby Volume Dolby Volume Leveler Mode Preset for Stereo Sources Last Used Lip Sync 0 ms...
  • Page 25 SPEAKER PROFILE Select the profile to use with this input. ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION The ARC measurement process, described later, will turn this on. To disable room equalization afterward, change this to “Off”. If measurement info isn’t loaded, “N/A”...
  • Page 26 LISTENING MODE PRESETS A listening mode is processing that enhances source material by increasing the number of output channels. Each mode performs this its own way, providing its own type of sound. To find your preference, spend some time listening to various modes using various sources. To disable presets and make selections entirely on the fly, select “Last Used”.

  • Page 27: Preferences / Line Output

    3.6 PREFERENCES / LINE OUTPUT Here you can set preferences as listed. Volumes / REC Output Front Panel Brightness Medium Wake Up Brightness Up 1 On-Screen Info Display Mute Level Silent Main Max Volume 0 dB Zone 2 Max Volume 0 dB Main Power On Volume -35 dB...
  • Page 28 HEADPHONE MUTES PRE-OUTS If using external amplification, changing this to No allows the speakers continue to playing while headphones are plugged into the front panel. MUTE LINE OUT OR DIGITAL OUT If using a recording device, select the input that the recorder’s output is connected to. This prevents the recorder’s output from being fed back to its input, which can result in a loud noise.

  • Page 29: Network / Remote Control

    3.7 NETWORK / REMOTE CONTROL Network / Remote Control Network Status Device Name MRX 520 IP Configuration Trigger Configuration TCP Port 14999 Rear IR Front IR Tx Status Control4 ID Tx DEVICE NAME: This is the name that the receiver broadcasts, and can be changed using up to 16 characters.
  • Page 30 In the example shown, the trigger activates while Main or Zone 2 power is turned on. Trigger outputs can also be set to activate according to any combination of inputs instead of Power. If triggers are to be controlled through IP or RS-232, change “Menu” to “RS-232/IP”. TCP PORT Change this only if there is a conflict with another application that uses 14999.

  • Page 31: General Configuration

    3.8 GENERAL CONFIGURATION This menu contains power saving, control, and tuner options. General Configuration Auto Off 30 minutes IP Control Standby IP Control Standby HDMI Bypass CEC Control CEC Power Off Control Disabled CEC Power On Control Disabled FM Tuner Steps 100 kHz AUTO OFF When there is no input signal the receiver will turn off after the selected time: 5, 10, or...
  • Page 32 When Consumer Electronics Control is enabled it allows controlling one HDMI- connected component using another’s remote control, as long as CEC is also enabled After changing CEC settings or in the other components. Note that when component brands are mixed this control loading factory defaults it may be system may not be reliable.

  • Page 33: 26 3.9 Save / Load Settings

    3.9 SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS Save / Load Settings Save User Settings Load User Settings Reset on-the-fly Settings Load Factory Defaults SAVE/LOAD USER SETTINGS After selecting Save User Settings and confirming, all menu settings will be stored. If you change settings later and want to recall the saved settings, select Load User Settings and confirm.

  • Page 34: System Information

    3.10 SYSTEM INFORMATION System Information Update Via USB Release Version 1.0.0 Micro Version 1.0.0 DSP Version 1.0.0 OSD Version 1.0.0 ARC Name ARC Upload Time Network Status UPDATE VIA USB AND VERSION NUMBERING: The operational characteristics of the receiver are controlled by software installed through the USB port on the front panel.

  • Page 35: Anthem Room Correction

    A N T H E M R O O M C O R R E C T I O N ARC corrects the effects of reflective surfaces and room boundaries on sound quality by measuring the response of each speaker relative to the listening area and equalizing it.

  • Page 36: Before Starting

    CUSTOM INSTALLERS: To set up multiple systems using one computer, copy the serialized files from each ARC CD to this directory after ARC is installed (it only needs to be installed once): My Computer, Local Disk C:\Program Files\Anthem Room Correction 2...

  • Page 37: Microphone Stand Assembly

    • Run Anthem Room Correction from the Start Menu or through its Desktop shortcut. The program will guide you through the remaining steps and at the end will load the correction data to your processor.
  • Page 38 QUICK MEASURE SPEAKER POSITION HELPER If speaker positioning is flexible, particularly for the sub, you can try using Quick Measure before running ARC. Alternatively you can start with a full measurement and then see whether it’s necessary to re-position speakers. To use Quick Measure, select Manual mode instead of Automatic when starting ARC.

  • Page 39: Manual Mode And Targets

    Calculate. To restore original settings, click on Auto Detect then Calculate. For advice in getting the most out of your system based on your measurements, we welcome you to send your .arc2 file (not screenshots) to Anthem Technical Support. WHAT NOT TO DO Upon seeing results for the first time you may be tempted to immediately change the targets.

  • Page 40: Advanced Subwoofer Targets

    If you did change settings such that a large portion of the bass is being boosted, as would be shown by a wide range of the green corrected curve having higher level than the red measured curve, chances are that your equipment will be stressed more than the sound will improve.

  • Page 41: Printing A Report

    SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS ORDER Here you may set the low-end slope. If you have a subwoofer that has strong output below 20 Hz, or if it uses its own low-frequency input protection (check with its manufacturer, don’t assume) then selecting Flat may improve system performance. If on the other hand you have a subwoofer that is designed to be flat to a certain frequency then have response that drops very quickly below that, manually selecting a steeper than average slope may be beneficial.

  • Page 42: Operation

    O P E R A T I O N 5.1 POWER ON / OFF AND VOLUME Main and Zone 2 have separate power controls. During power-on and power-off a mechanical click is produced from the unit – this is normal. Volume comes on according to setup menu setting.

  • Page 43: Input Selection

    5.3 INPUT SELECTION The number of active inputs varies according to how the Input Setup menu was programmed. To scroll through the next/previous active inputs press the right/left buttons, and to make a selection press SELECT. Front Panel Remote SELECT INPUT Alternatively, press the INPUT button for an on-screen list of inputs.

  • Page 44: Level Trim

    LFE level without affecting redirected bass from other channels. Subwoofer adjustment changes the redirected bass together with LFE. LEVEL LEVEL Note that this adjustment is not meant for system calibration, which is handled in the setup menu and by Anthem Room Correction.

  • Page 45: Bass / Treble / Balance

    5.6 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE To change tone, press Bass or Treble on the remote control then up/down. Note that Bass does not affect the subwoofer output – this is handled by the Level adjustment. BASS TREB To change balance press BAL on the remote then up to move the image to the right, or down to move the image to the left.

  • Page 46: Dolby Volume And Dynamic Range Control

    5.9 DOLBY VOLUME AND DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL Refer to the Input Setup section for a description of Dolby Volume. To change on/off status press DYN on the remote control then up/down. To change Leveler amount press DYN a second time when Dolby Volume is on then adjust. When Dolby Volume is off another dynamic range control becomes available after DYN is pressed a second time.

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    Anthem shall have no obligation to correct any defect that is not reproducible by Anthem. If inspection by Anthem discloses that the repair required is not covered by this warranty, regular repair charges shall apply.
  • Page 48 T H E B I G P I C T U R E F R O N T P A N E L...
  • Page 49 T H E B I G P I C T U R E R E A R P A N E L...
  • Page 50 N O T E S...
  • Page 51 DESIGNED IN NORTH AMERICA +1 905-564-1994 8:30 am - 5:00 pm M-F (ET) www.anthemAV.com 2080000323 2015-09-24...

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