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- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN C UTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR B CK). NO USER-SERVICE BLE P RTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QU LIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
- Page 4 W RNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. void 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 5 IMPORT NT INFORM TION FOR UK CUSTOMERS: DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
- Page 6 NOTES ON ENVIRONMENT L PROTECTION t the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s manual and packaging, point this out.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
T BLE of CONTENTS SECTION P GE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Before Making Connections............. 1 1.2 In-Use Notices . - Page 8 4.10 Info Display ................38 4.11 Software Upgrade – Multimedia Section (not available on MRX 300) ......38 4.12 Software Upgrade –...
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Page 9: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the nthem MRX series receiver. The MRX 300, MRX 500, and MRX 700 receivers are cutting-edge home theater audio components with HDMI switching and video upconversion, multimedia and second zone capabilities, FM/ M tuner, HD Radio™... - Page 10 4 – Input selection 10 – Front V input 5 – Volume and level functions 11 – USB input (5VDC/0.5 ) (not available on MRX 300) 6 – Power on / standby 12 – Headphone connection* *Uses Dolby Headphone to process 5.1-channel content so none of it is lost in the 2-channel headphone downmix.
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Page 11: Front Panel Display
1. INTRODUCTION continued … FRONT P NEL DISPL Y M IN Display Example: 1080p Dolby TrueHD 3/4 1 – Source selection. 2 – Video input resolution. 3 – Number of front/surround channels. 4 – udio format. Tuner Display Example: FM-01 101.3 Stereo 1 –... -
Page 12: Rear Panel
C input 3 – Ethernet connection (not available on MRX 300) 13 – Component video outputs (via scaler) 4 – USB input (5VDC/0.5 ) (not available on MRX 300) 14 – Speaker connections 5 – HDMI inputs 15 – Record audio outputs 6 –... -
Page 13: Front Panel
8 – Main video output resolution control 9 – Navigation and tuner controls 10 – Input selectors 11 – Backlight control 12 – Multimedia controls Zone 2 remote control: ZONE 2 Note: MRX 300/500/700 cannot access MEDI from Zone 2... -
Page 14: Speaker Placement
1. INTRODUCTION continued … SPE KER PL CEMENT The illustration below shows typical 7.1-channel speaker placement. The subwoofer can be placed in any location where severe resonances are prevented – see section 3.2. back speakers are not used in a 5.1 system The illustration below shows 7.1-channel speaker placement for use with Dolby Pro Logic IIz. -
Page 15: Connections
2. CONNECTIONS VIDEO CONNECTIONS To configure inputs see section 3.5 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1. HDMI: Video is sent with audio from source components to the receiver. Maximum video resolution is 1080p60. Connect M IN HDMI output to a display with HDMI or DVI input – one with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is required to display copy-protected material. -
Page 16: Udio
2. CONNECTIONS continued … UDIO CONNECTIONS Digital udio Inputs and Outputs: Digital audio sources can be connected with a coaxial, optical, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS. The HDMI inputs also accept up to eight channels of PCM. Use the HDMI inputs if your display has HDCP-compliant HDMI or DVI input, otherwise use the coaxial or optical inputs. -
Page 17: Ethernet
2. CONNECTIONS continued … ETHERNET (not available on MRX 300) This connection is required for use of vTuner Internet radio. Connect using C T 5 cable or wireless receiver. NTHEM MDX 1 DOCK (optional) Connect using the special cable that’s supplied with the dock. To disconnect the cable, first squeeze the release tabs at both sides of the connector. - Page 18 2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 1: Disc Player to receiver to main display HDMI IN Connect Connect if using Connect if using if using Connect digital Rec-out or component Zone 2 for Main if source’s video monitor video or Rec output is DVI output UDIO...
- Page 19 2. CONNECTIONS continued … Example 2: /V Recorder to receiver For Zone 2 and Rec you must use the same input type as the output type, except coaxial optical audio which are interchangeable. UDIO UDIO VIDEO VIDEO...
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Page 21: Setup
3. SETUP For optimum performance and enjoyment, your receiver should be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work but keep in mind that most settings do not need to be changed from defaults. The most important things are entering information about your display and speakers if the defaults do not apply, and the distance from each speaker to the listening area. -
Page 22: Quick Setup
3. SETUP continued … QUICK SETUP Highlight Quick Setup and press4 . Up to four questions will appear on-screen, one at a time in sequence, with multiple choice answers depending on previous answer: • Do you use an HDMI/DVI TV? No / Yes •... -
Page 23: Speaker Configuration
3. SETUP continued … SPE KER CONFIGUR TION This menu allows you to enter information about your speakers so that sounds from sources are not lost or distorted. If your source components have bass management and time alignment, turn them off by setting all channels “large”... -
Page 24: Listener Position
3. SETUP continued … Crossover Frequency: crossover does not cut frequencies off like a cliff, but rolls them off according to a slope. If set to 80 Hz, for example, your main speakers will still play lower frequencies – they just won’t have to play them as loudly. This also lightens the load on the amplifier leaving extra power for mid and high frequencies. -
Page 25: Level Calibration
3. SETUP continued … LEVEL C LIBR TION Level Calibration uses internal test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position. These noises are also a way of checking system connections between receiver, amplifier, and speaker. udio calibrations from home theater setup discs are not recommended – some use incorrect methods. sound pressure level (SPL) meter with C-weighting is recommended if not using RC. - Page 26 3. SETUP continued … Test Noise Sequence: Test noise plays from one speaker at a time, changed by using the 56 buttons. Level Calibration of each channel: Balances speaker levels to one another. If you’re calibrating by ear, use the remote control and sit in the listening area when adjusting.
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Page 27: Source Setup
3. SETUP continued … SOURCE SETUP Inputs and preset listening mode presets are configured in this section. Audio/Video Setup and Presets Main Source Setup Advanced Source Setup Listening Mode Presets Video Mode Presets Audio Rec Device Connected to None Video Rec Device Connected to None HDMI Audio Output udio / Video recording device connected to:... - Page 28 3. SETUP continued … Video Output Configuration (M IN only): For the source, select the most appropriate configuration that is set in Video Output Configuration menu. Main Video Input / Main udio Input / Bass Manager: ssign input connections and bass management to be used for main output when the source is selected. Selecting dvanced Source Setup displays this menu: Advanced Source Setup Source...
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Page 29: Listening Mode Presets
3. SETUP continued … LISTENING MODE PRESETS Listening mode presets are applied when the source is selected. Each input format except mono has a setting. To disable presets, set them to Last Used. For descriptions of surround modes and when they’re applicable refer to section 4.6. Spend some time listening to various modes with various sources before deciding which presets to use. -
Page 30: Video Mode Presets
3. SETUP continued … VIDEO MODE PRESETS Compensation is provided here for less than ideal video sources that cannot be adjusted internally. If possible check performance of each video source through test patterns. Unfortunately, these days the sources that need adjustment most are also the least likely to have test patterns available for them, for example bad satellite channels. -
Page 31: Displays And Timeout
3. SETUP continued … DISPL YS / TIMEOUT This menu allows you to configure on-screen display, front panel display, and selection time. Displays/Timeout Display Brightness Front Panel Wake Up Up 1 Display Timeout Video Mute Black Status Message Status Message Timeout Setup Menu Timeout 5 min Display Brightness:... -
Page 32: Trigger Configuration
3. SETUP continued … TRIGGER CONFIGUR TION When the receiver’s trigger output is connected to the trigger input of another component, such as an amplifier or projector, the receiver can turn it on or off according to the trigger’s setup. For components that do not have trigger inputs, a triggerable power bar may work (see your dealer). -
Page 33: General Configuration
3. SETUP continued … 3.10 GENER L CONFIGUR TION This menu allows you to define the power-on volume settings, save.load settings, and configure RS-232. General Configuration Power On Volume Load Factory Defaults Save/Load User Settings RS-232 Baud Rate 115200 Power-On Volume: When you turn Main or Zone 2, the volume for each will be at the levels you have set in this menu. -
Page 34: Nthem Room Correction ( Rc)
3. SETUP continued … 3.11 NTHEM ROOM CORRECTION ( RC) RC 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. RC equalizes response without stressing the amplifier or speakers and does not downsample the source material to process it. - Page 35 Before starting: • Ensure that the receiver software and RC software that you will be using are compatible with one another – check www.anthem V.com for latest versions. Receiver software installation instructions are in section 4.11 and in software download.
- Page 36 3. SETUP continued … RC software installation: Play the RC CD in your computer’s CD or DVD drive. Instructions will appear on your screen. If your computer does not allow a CD to auto-run then double-click on the My Computer icon that’s on Desktop, select the drive that the CD is in to view its contents, and double-click on setup.exe.
- Page 37 Updating RC: Check www.anthem V.com periodically for RC software updates. The download contains revision history, which may also indicate that the receiver requires an update for the RC version to work correctly.
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Page 38: Multimedia
MDX 1. For audio connection, select Digital if using your iPod or iPhone exclusively for music playback (digital option is not available on MRX 300). This provides the purest sound, bypassing the analog section in the iPod/iPhone. Select nalog if you will be playing video (this prevents lip-sync issues) or if you will be sending audio to Zone 2. -
Page 39: Power On And Off
Select a source through the input buttons. Pressing MEDI repeatedly cycles, according to availability of these sources, through Internet Radio and USB on the remote control, and Internet Radio, iPod, and USB on the front panel. The remote control MEDI buttons have no function on the MRX 300. -
Page 40: 4.3.1 Tuner
Podcasts from across the world and make selections. Stations are organized by genre, popularity, country, sound quality, and other categories. USB mass storage devices (not available on MRX 300): Press MEDI once or twice so “USB” is displayed and connect a USB flash memory stick, hard disk drive or personal music player with generic folder-based file system. -
Page 41: Level Trim
4. OPER TION continued … When using USB media this on-screen display appears: Albums Artists Genres Playlists Songs Now Playing Folder View (music only) Settings Songs that do not contain identification other than file name appear under “unknown” lbums or rtists – in such cases Folder View may be a better browsing method. - Page 42 4. OPER TION continued … 4.6.1 nthemLogic ™ These are proprietary surround modes developed by nthem that offer outstanding surround performance and can be applied to any 2-channel source: nthemLogic-Music ™ nthemLogic-Music enhances the stereo listening experience without detracting from the ™...
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Page 43: Dolby Digital
4. OPER TION continued … 4.6.2 DOLBY DIGIT L 2.0 Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtracks with surround encoding contain a flag that is normally used to activate Pro Logic IIx Movie mode. The modes in the next section may be selected separately for flagged and unflagged stereo sources. -
Page 44: Dolby Digital
4. OPER TION continued … 4.6.5 DOLBY DIGIT L Lossless Dolby TrueHD and various compressed formats including Dolby Digital Plus can be played. The number of input channels ranges up to 7.1. Dolby Digital EX or Pro Logic IIx can be used to extract rear channels from the surrounds on DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX. -
Page 45: Dolby Volume And Dynamic Range Control
4. OPER TION continued … 4.6.7 DOLBY VOLUME ND DYN MIC R NGE CONTROL To use Dolby Volume according to its settings in the level calibration and source setup menus press DOLBY VOLUME then use 56 keys to select On/Off. Dolby Volume is on by default –... -
Page 46: Info Display
Software preparation: 1. Find out which MM version is installed by pressing INFO. 2. Go to nthem’s web site www.anthem V.com and locate the latest software. Proceed only if your version is a lower number, indicating that it is older. - Page 47 ..............15 in. (39 cm) Weight (unpacked) . . . MRX 700: 35.4 lb (16.1 kg), MRX 500: 34.3 lb (15.6 kg), MRX 300: 33.4 lb (15.2 kg)
- Page 49 LIMITED W RR NTY C N D & US The warranty period on new nthem products is: 5 years: Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers 3 years: udio/Video preamplifiers and receivers 2 years: Projectors, Blu-ray players 1 year: Remote controls 6 months: Projector lamps The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from nthem or an uthorized nthem Dealer.
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