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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE...
  • Page 3 WARENTY: 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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. If, nonetheless, the mains plug is cut off, REMOVE THE FUSE and dispose of the PLUG immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.0 INTRODUCTION In-Use Notices Default Inputs Front Panel MRX 1140 Rear Panel MRX 740 Rear Panel MRX 540 Rear Panel AVM 90 Rear Panel AVM 70 Rear Pane Remote Control 3.0 SPEAKER POSITIONING Speakers 5.1-Channel Speaker Positioning 7.1-Channel Speaker Positioning Height Effects Speaker Positioning...
  • Page 6 Local Area Network 12 Volt Trigger Infrared RS-232 Power Headphone Jack (Front Panel) 5.0 SETUP Speaker Setup Bass Management Listener Position Level Calibration Input Setup Preferences Network / Control Save / Load / Update System Info 6.0 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) Using ARC With An MRX/AVM 7.0 OPERATION...
  • Page 7 Level Trim Bass / Treble / Balance Lip-Sync Listening Modes Dolby Volume and Dynamic Range Control DTS:X Dialog Level Control 7.10 Display Brightness 7.11 Info Display 7.12 AirPlay SETUP 7.13 Chromecast SETUP 8.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 8: Box Contents & Packaging

    1.0 BOX CONTENTS & PACKAGING 1.1 BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS Check that you have received all items listed below and report discrepancies to your dealer as soon as possible. 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 –...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 IN-USE NOTICES • Disconnect the power cord before connecting or disconnecting any components. • If the MRX/AVM was transported or stored in the cold, let it reach room temperature before use. • Due to continuing advances, operational characteristics may change. If this manual contains discrepancies, please check www.AnthemAV.com for the latest manual or software.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    2.3 FRONT PANEL MRX 1140 model shown. Display Remote control sensor location Volume control and menu navigation 4 – Headphone jack Power / standby Mute Next input or item Previous input or item Selection confirmation Setup menu access...

  • Page 11: Mrx 1140 Rear Panel

    2.4 MRX 1140 REAR PANEL US model shown. EU model is similar. Chassis ground screw Wireless antenna connectors USB jack for factory service Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction HDMI outputs: HDMI 1 supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) HDMI inputs AC input RS-232 interface (bidirectional) for serial control...

  • Page 12: Mrx 740 Rear Panel

    2.5 MRX 740 REAR PANEL US model shown. EU model is similar. Chassis ground screw Wireless antenna connectors USB jack for factory service Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction HDMI outputs: HDMI 1 supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) HDMI inputs AC input RS-232 interface (bidirectional) for serial control...

  • Page 13: Mrx 540 Rear Panel

    2.6 MRX 540 REAR PANEL US model shown. EU model is similar. Chassis ground screw Wireless antenna connectors USB jack for factory service Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction HDMI outputs: HDMI 1 supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) HDMI inputs AC input RS-232 interface (bidirectional) for serial control...

  • Page 14: Avm 90 Rear Panel

    2.7 AVM 90 REAR PANEL US model shown. EU model is similar. Chassis ground screw Wireless antenna connectors USB jack for factory service Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction HDMI outputs: HDMI 1 supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

  • Page 15: Avm 70 Rear Pane

    2.8 AVM 70 REAR PANE US model shown. EU model is similar. Chassis ground screw Wireless antenna connectors USB jack for factory service Local area network connection for IP control and Anthem Room Correction HDMI outputs: HDMI 1 supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) HDMI inputs AC input RS-232 interface (bidirectional) for serial control...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    2.9 REMOTE CONTROL Main zone power on and standby Bass, Treble, Balance, Channel Level, Front panel dimmer Numeric keypad for tuner presets Input list Tuner preset Setup menu Info and status Navigation controls Clear for deleting input configurations and tuner presets, and clearing new entry Dolby Volume and Dolby Digital Dynamics Listening mode Volume...
  • Page 17 Remote Control Range of Operation: The MRX/AVM remote control operates best when used within the range and distance shown in the illustration below. Rear and Front IR Inputs: If your remote control is not working and you have already checked the batteries, before contacting technical support, check that Front IR is set to “On”...

  • Page 18: Speaker Positioning

    3.0 SPEAKER POSITIONING 3.1 SPEAKERS Your MRX/AVM, depending on the model, allows connection of anywhere from 2-channels (front left and right speakers with no subwoofer) to 9.4.6-channels (a nine- speaker surround sound system with four subwoofers and six height speakers). When setting up your speakers, care should be taken to achieve the best possible immersive audio experience.

  • Page 19: Channel Speaker Positioning

    3.2 5.1-CHANNEL SPEAKER POSITIONING These illustrations show recommended speaker placements for a 5.1 channel system. 5.1.2 Configuration 5.1.2 Configuration with one pair in-ceiling height speakers with Dolby enabled front speakers 5.1.4 Configuration 5.1.4 Configuration with two pair in-ceiling height speakers with Dolby enabled front and rear speakers...

  • Page 20: Channel Speaker Positioning

    3.3 7.1-CHANNEL SPEAKER POSITIONING These illustrations show recommended speaker placements for a 7.1 channel system (not applicable to MRX 540). 7.1.2 Configuration 7.1.2 Configuration with one pair in-ceiling height speakers with Dolby enabled front speakers 7.1.4 Configuration 7.1.4 Configuration with two pair in-ceiling height speakers with Dolby enabled front and rear speakers...

  • Page 21: Height Effects Speaker Positioning

    3.4 HEIGHT EFFECTS SPEAKER POSITIONING These illustrations show recommended speaker placements when using height effects channels. One pair in-ceiling height speakers (side view) Two pair in-ceiling height speakers (side view)

  • Page 22: Connections

    4.0 CONNECTIONS 4.1 HDMI VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS An HDMI connection carries video and audio together. Connect HDMI output from MRX to a display with HDMI input – one with the appropriate version of High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is required to display copy- protected material.
  • Page 23 RCA Pre-Amp Outputs—Using External Amplifiers The pre-amp outputs, which are variable according to the main zone volume control, are used to connect external amplification. The addition of external amplifiers allows you to supplement or replace internal amplification. This set of connections includes subwoofer outputs.
  • Page 24 Your AVM/ MRX features two subwoofer outputs (the AVM 90 features four). Each sub output has its own position delay, level, and Anthem Room Correction filter, however they all receive the same signal which is the LFE + low-pass portions of small speakers on other channels (MRX540 and 740 have paralleled subwoofer outputs).
  • Page 25 Line Output and Zone 2 Output The line output is a 2-channel version of the selected input with a fixed output level. Use this output with a headphone amp or similar device with built-in volume control. The Zone 2 output, which has an independent volume control, is used in two ways: •...
  • Page 26 Speaker Connections (MRX Only) Using speaker wire, connect the positive (+) connection on the speaker to the positive (+) binding post on the appropriate amplifier output, and the negative (–) 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 27: Local Area Network

    4.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK Configuring Anthem Room Correction or using IP control requires a network connection. To use a wired connection, connect your router using CAT5 cable. If using a wireless connection, add the two network antennas to the rear panel. The setup section of this manual explains how to set up a wireless connection.

  • Page 28: Volt Trigger

    4.4 12 VOLT TRIGGER If another system component has a trigger input, the MRX/AVM can activate it (as long as it requires 40mA or less). Connect the MRX/AVM’s trigger output using a cable with 3.5mm mini-plugs. The MRX/AVM provides flexible trigger options.
  • Page 29 4.6 RS-232 The RS-232 connection allows connection to a compatible control system. The control system should be configured to use 115200/8-N-1, no flow control, protocol. The cable connection should be one to one.

  • Page 30: Power

    4.7 POWER Insert a power cord into the MRX/AVM’s AC input. Plug the cord into a wall outlet. Ensure that the AC supply matches the voltage rating shown on the back of the MRX/ AVM. The 230V models support voltages from 220V to 240V. Route audio and video cables away from the power cord to reduce potential sources of hum and other interference.

  • Page 31: Setup

    5.0 SETUP 5.1 SPEAKER SETUP If a source component, such as a Blu-ray player or media streamer, also offers bass management and time alignment, be sure to disable the source device’s built-in bass management and time alignment. Do this by setting all channels to “large”...
  • Page 32 3D Sound MRX 1140, by default, is configured for amplification for 7.1.4 main speakers, MRX 740 for 7.1 main speakers, and MRX 540 for 5.1 main speakers. You can assign height channel information to be sent correctly to the speakers. Height Speaker Type and Position Two,four or six speakers may be installed in the ceiling or on the wall near the ceiling and 1 pair of Front Wide.
  • Page 33 Profile Name By using the remote control or the front panel navigation keys and volume knob, each profile can be renamed, up to 16 characters long. When finished, press SELECT. However, please note that it is best to set profile names in the Anthem Room Correction because, during file upload, ARC overwrites the name set in the menu.
  • Page 34 Subwoofer / Center / Surround / Etcetera Anthem Room Correction automatically sets these. For manual setup, if you are using any of these speakers, set each to “On.” Otherwise, set them to “Off.” This step is essential to keep sounds from going missing. Setting unavailable channels to “Off” causes sound (that would otherwise have come from those speakers) to reroute to the appropriate available speakers.

  • Page 35: Bass Management

    5.2 BASS MANAGEMENT Anthem Room Correction automatically sets these items during measurement, and you may skip this menu. Subwoofers play two things, LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel sound in multichannel soundtracks and bass redirected from speakers that are configured to use a crossover (i.e., there’s a Hz value set in the bass management menu instead of being set to “Off”).
  • Page 36 Subwoofer Phase Subwoofer Phase allows you to add electronic delay to the subwoofer signal going to the specified subwoofer. This can be useful to help the subwoofer(s) integrate with the speakers better. This setting will be set automatically if you are running Anthem Room Correction.

  • Page 37: Listener Position

    5.3 LISTENER POSITION These settings achieve proper imaging by coordinating the sound from all speaker channels to reach the listening area at the same time. The channels with the longest distance setting have no delay. The sounds from channels with shorter distance settings have a delay.

  • Page 38: Level Calibration

    5.4 LEVEL CALIBRATION Anthem Room Correction automatically sets these items during measurement, and you may skip this menu. Level Calibration uses internally generated 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. We do not recommend audio calibrations from home theater setup discs because some use incorrect methods.
  • Page 39 Channel Levels (Subwoofer, Front Left, Center, Etcetera) If you’re calibrating by ear, use the remote control and sit in the listening area. Adjust each channel’s loudness until all levels sound the same. If using an SPL meter, adjust the level until it reads 75 dB for each channel. If Front Left was at 0dB when you set Dolby Offset / Calibration Level, then no adjustment of Front Left is necessary.

  • Page 40: Input Setup

    5.5 INPUT SETUP In this menu, you configure inputs and listening mode presets. The unit comes programmed from the factory with six (6) inputs, but you may change this to create up to 30 inputs. MRX/AVM uses virtual inputs that give you complete control of the name of each input you create, along with which video (HDMI) input to use, which audio input (HDMI, digital, analog, bluetooth or streaming) to use, which speaker profile to use, and much more.
  • Page 41 Audio Input Select the connection to use: HDMI, HDMI eARC, Coaxial 1–2, Optical 1–3, Analog 1–5, Streaming, Bluetooth, or MM (MM or “Moving Magnet” is only available on the AVM 90). Zone 2 Input Select the connection to be used – Coaxial 1-2, Optical 1-3, Analog 1-5, FM Radio, Play-Fi, or None. Note that with coaxial and optical input, the source must be 2-channel PCM.
  • Page 42 Mode Presets Dolby Surround up-mixes all stereo, 5.1, and 7.1-channel content to take full advantage of all speakers in a Dolby Atmos system. Unlike previous wideband upmixing technologies, Dolby Surround can steer frequency bands individually, producing surround sound with precisely located audio elements and a spacious ambiance. Dolby Surround replaces the Dolby Pro Logic II family of upmixers, offering greater flexibility and superior audio performance.

  • Page 43: Preferences

    5.6 PREFERENCES Here you can set preferences as listed. Preferences Language English Automatic Updates Beta Update Units Feet Front Panel Brightness Front Panel Wake-up On-Screen Info Display 16:9 On-Screen Info Zone Both Zones Front Panel Displayed Info Volume Only Master Volume Scale Mute Level Silent Main Max Volume...
  • Page 44 Units Choose between imperial and metric versions of measurement. Front Panel Brightness Set the preferred default brightness of the front panel. Note, when set to “Off,” even the lights behind the power buttons are turned off. By default the MRX/AVM is set with 10% brightness, in most rooms this is a good setting but if your room is quite dark, the backlight may look too bright.
  • Page 45 Favor Current Streaming Input Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean nec velit est. Vivamus dictum non purus vel volutpat. Praesent blandit commodo lacus et ullamcorper.
  • Page 46 No Signal Power Off When there is no input signal, the MRX/AVM turns off after the selected time: 5, 10, or 20 minutes, 1, 2, or 6 hours, or “Never.” Default is 20 minutes. Standby HDMI Bypass This option allows the use of an HDMI source without turning on the MRX/AVM. Select HDMI 1–7, or “Last Used.” The standby LED on the front panel changes to red.

  • Page 47: Network / Control

    5.7 NETWORK / CONTROL Network / Control Network Status IP Address Device Name XXX### Wi-Fi MAC Address Ethernet MAC Address IP Status Ethernet IP Settings Wi-Fi IP Settings Remote Control Trigger 1 Selection Trigger 2 Selection Trigger 3 Selection Trigger Delay None Network Status After the MRX/AVM connects to a local area network, the device’s IP address displays here.
  • Page 48 Mode Static IP settings take effect once this setting changes to “Manual.” Remote Control This menu offers more advanced control settings. IP Configuration Device Name TCP Port 14999 Rear IR Off Front IR Tx Status IP Only TCP Port Change this only if there is a conflict with another application that uses 14999. Available settings are 1025 to 49150. Rear and Front IR This setting allows you to disable each of the MRX/AVM’s infrared inputs, which can be useful when the MRX/AVM is connected to an IR repeater and is receiving too many signals.
  • Page 49 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 controlling triggers through IP or RS-232, change “Menu” to “RS-232/IP.”...

  • Page 50: Save / Load / Update

    Trigger Delay Choose whether your trigger is delayed or not. This can be useful if there is a “pop” when something turns on too soon after the MRX/AVM. 5.8 SAVE / LOAD / UPDATE Store / Load / Update Check for Update Store User Settings Store Installer Settings Load User Settings...

  • Page 51: System Info

    5.9 SYSTEM INFO System Information Release Version 1.0.0 Release Build Date January 1 2020 Networking Module Version MCU Version 0.01/0.01 DSP Version 0.01 OSD Version 0.01/0.01 LCD Version 0.01/0.01 ARC Name ARC Date ARC Name This item shows the name that you gave to your ARC measurement file. ARC Upload Time This item shows the date and time that your ARC file was uploaded.

  • Page 52: Anthem Room Correction

    6.0 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION 6.1 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC®) Please visit AnthemARC.com for detailed information about using Anthem Room Correction. The most significant detriment to the sound of an audio system is almost always the room it resides within—especially true in the realm of bass. Even in a professionally treated sound room, bass can quickly become boomy or anemic. Anthem Room Correction helps audio systems sound their best in any space.

  • Page 53: Using Arc With An Mrx/Avm

    6.2 USING ARC WITH AN MRX/AVM In addition to correcting the acoustic response of subs and speakers, ARC also: • Adjusts the left/right balance of the speakers. • Sets the crossover point between the speakers and subwoofer (do not manually change this after running ARC). •...

  • Page 54: Operation

    7.0 OPERATION 7.1 POWER ON / OFF AND VOLUME Main and Zone 2 have separate power controls. During power-on and power-off, MRX/ AVM produces a mechanical click (this is normal). Volume comes on according to the menu “Main Power On Volume”/ “Zone 2 Power On Volume” settings.

  • Page 55: Input Selection

    7.3 INPUT SELECTION The number of active inputs varies according to how the Input Setup menu was programmed. To scroll through the active inputs, press PREV/INPUT or NEXT/INPUT on the front panel or press the right/left buttons on the remote, and to make a selection press SELECT.

  • Page 56: Bass / Treble / Balance

    7.5 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE To change the tone of your system, press BASS or TREBLE on the remote control then the up/down buttons. Note that BASS does not affect the subwoofer output, which is handled by the Level adjustment. To change balance, press BAL on the remote.

  • Page 57: Dolby Volume And Dynamic Range Control

    7.8 DOLBY VOLUME AND DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL Refer to the Input Setup section for a description of Dolby Volume. The output is forced to a maximum of 7.1 channels when the MRX/AVM is configured to use height channels. To change on/off status, press DYN on the remote control and then the up/down buttons.

  • Page 58: Dts:x Dialog Level Control

    7.9 DTS:X DIALOG LEVEL CONTROL This control applies only to DTS:X sources making use of the function. To raise or lower the level of the dialogue (actor voices), use the PG/PR up/down buttons on the remote. The range is 0–6 dB, default 3 dB. Note that not all soundtracks are recorded with a separate dialogue track and therefore won’t be able to use this feature.

  • Page 59: Airplay Setup

    7.12 AIRPLAY SETUP Wired Connection Connect an ethernet cable to the Receiver/Processor. To listen to audio via AirPlay on your Receiver/Processor, ensure your Apple device is connected to the same network as the Receiver/Processor and simply select the Receiver/Processor as the AirPlay audio playback device. Note: The Receiver/Processor will appear as MRX/AVM in the AirPlay speaker menu.

  • Page 60: Chromecast Setup

    7.13 CHROMECAST SETUP Wired Connection Connect an ethernet cable to the Receiver/Processor. Wired & Wireless Connection Download and open the Google Home app. You should be prompted that there is a device available for setup. If not, simply tap “Add” followed by “Setup a Device.”...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    8.0 SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 66: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY CANADA & USA The warranty period on new Anthem products is: 5 years: Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers 3 years: Audio/Video preamplifiers and receivers Please register your product at www.anthemAV.com The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from Anthem or an Authorized Anthem Dealer. This warranty is offered only to the original owner and is not transferable.
  • Page 67 NOTES...

This manual is also suitable for:

Avm 70Mrx 1140Mrx 740Mrx 540

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