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PROCEED AVP2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual AVP2 Audio Video Preamplifier...
  • Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed component. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase ............. 7 send in that warranty card! ................7 Unpacking and Placement ................ 8 unpacking the audio video preamplifier ............8 remote control ....................8 placement ......................8 ventilation ......................8 custom installations .....................
  • Page 5 volume display ....................42 volume speed ....................42 volume mute level .................... 42 maximum volume .................... 43 late night ......................43 The Setup Menu ..................44 define source buttons ..................45 example: setting up a cd transport ..............45 renaming source buttons ................. 46 defining the input type ..................
  • Page 6 stereo surround ....................77 mono surround ....................77 mono on fronts ....................78 mono center only ..................... 78 automatic migration ..................78 forced/manual migration ................78 watching a simulcast ..................78 System Planning Guide ................80 video placement ..................... 80 electronics placement ..................

  • Page 7: Maximizing The Value Of Your Purchase

    Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase Congratulations on choosing a superb product. Y our Proceed Audio Video Pream- plifier (AVP2) is designed to give you many years of outstanding performance, and we are confident you will be happy with it. We value our relationship with our customers, and often are in a position to help you enjoy your home entertainment system even more—if we have some way of contacting you.

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Placement

    Unpacking and Placement Unpack your Audio Video Preamplifier and remove all accessories from the unpacking the audio video preamplifier carton. Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your Audio Video Preamplifier. Shipping your new component in anything other than its purpose-designed packing material may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 9: Serial Number

    available for this product, drawings of which are also included at the end of this manual (see Rack Mount Kit). The serial number for your Audio Video Preamplifier is found on the bottom of serial number the unit. Please note and record this number for your future reference. Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to fill out the regis- register your purchase! tration card.

  • Page 10: Operating Voltage & Frequency

    Operating Voltage & Frequency The Audio Video Preamplifier is set at the factory (internally) for 100V , 120V , 220V , 230V, or 240V and either 50 or 60 Hz AC mains operation, as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold. (230V/50Hz only in European Union countries, in compliance with CE regulations.) Neither the voltage nor the line frequency setting may be changed by the user.

  • Page 11: A Word About Installation

    A Word About Installation Every effort has been made to make the Proceed AVP2 simple and straightfor- ward to install and use. Still, we have no way to evaluate many other variables such as the size and shape of your room, its acoustics, and the associated equipment you have chosen to use with your AVP2.

  • Page 12: The Quickest Start: Cd & Dvd

    The Quickest Start: CD & DVD The AVP2 is an exciting system, and we understand that many owners will be anxious to get it up and running as quickly as possible. What follows is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. Rather, it is provided so you can get some music and movies playing as quickly as possible.

  • Page 13: A Quick Start For Cd

    A Quick Start For CD There is a reasonable chance that either your CD transport or your DVD player may have a different set of output connectors than what we have assumed it might have in the “quickest start” section. In that case, setting up the AVP2 to take advantage of your particular equipment is still quite simple, though it will require a couple extra steps.

  • Page 14: A Quick Start For Dvd

    A Quick Start For DVD We understand: you’ r e in a rush to hear Dolby Digital on your new system. Re- member: What follows is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. We will assume here that you have already done the CD setup on the previous page.

  • Page 15: Special Design Features

    Special Design Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier (AVP2). We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the AVP2 remains “future-proof” even in these times of change. As a result, you will be able to en- joy the outstanding performance of the Audio Video Preamplifier for many years.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    14 15 16 17 19 E X T E N D E D b a l a n c e P R O L O G I C I I S U R R O U N D THX SURROUND EX m a s t e r c e n t e r audio video...

  • Page 17: Viewing Simulcasts

    AUDIO SOURCES These four buttons are generally used to select audio signals from among the defined audio-only inputs. (See define source buttons in The Setup Menu section of this manual.) To use these selection buttons, choose the appropriate (see , below), and then make your selection. path path Viewing Simulcasts...
  • Page 18 in order to protect the system from possible damage), simply select a non-recording source on the record path. SURROUND MODE Pressing this button cycles among the various surround modes of the AVP2. Note that the list of available surround modes is somewhat context-sensi- tive, according to the signal being received.
  • Page 19 • — the same as mono on center, above, but the mono on front sound is reproduced through all three front speakers. • 2-ch/surround off — limits the system to two-channel stereo us- ing only the Left and Right speakers (and subwoofer, if you have one).

  • Page 20: Tip: Saving Delay Settings

    The main display indicates the selected by de- source master volume fault, and can also display the following offsets when chosen: balance . In addition, it can also display the (used in cali- center rear input level brating the input level to the analog to digital converter on analog sources only) and the overall system (lip-sync) delay in milliseconds.

  • Page 21: Tip: Saving Input Level Settings

    tip: saving input level settings As a shortcut, you may save the current input level setting for the currently- selected input by pressing and holding the input level button for a few sec- onds. This serves as a shortcut to the menu item for the current input. MUTE Pressing the button will reduce the main output level of the preampli-...
  • Page 22 CENTER Pressing this button followed by adjusting the volume knob volume on the remote control) will alter the volume of the Center speaker relative to its normal, calibrated setting. The resulting offset will be indicated in the main display , as well as by the on screen display , until the volume control reverts to its normal,...

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    a n a l o g i n p u t s d i g i t a l i n p u t s v i d e o i n p u t s m a i n v i d e o o u t p u t s a n a l o g o u t p u t s...

  • Page 24: Optional Six Channel Input

    output connectors correspond to the AVP2. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin. Connect the right-channel and left-channel balanced outputs of your source components to the corresponding balanced inputs on the AVP2. •...
  • Page 25 S/PDIF (ON RCA) DIGITAL INPUTS 2-5 Digital Inputs 2-5 accept digital audio conforming to the 75 digital PDIF interface standard (via 75 cables equipped with -type connectors) from a digital satellite receiver, compact disc, laserdisc, DVD or other digital source component. Connect the 75 output of your source compo- PDIF nent to either of this input of the AVP2, using a high quality 75...
  • Page 26 Installation Note: S-video (Y/C) signals are more susceptible to degradation over long wire runs. The quality of wire used makes a significant difference, but regardless, it is generally inadvisable to run S-video cables more than twenty feet (6 meters). Composite video signals tend to hold up better over longer runs, especially when high quality 75 cable such as Madrigal MDC-2 is used.

  • Page 27: Controlling Remote Zone Volume

    Thus you can watch one program while recording another; or watch one program while sending a different one to another part of the house; or you can watch what is being recorded from either another part of the house or from within the main room.
  • Page 28 If you wish to make recordings to a recording device such as a cassette deck or VCR, connect the to the record inputs of that device. Be record outputs sure to tell the AVP2 that the device is capable of recording in the define buttons menu, within the...

  • Page 29: Building Phast Cables

    RJ-45 cables and connectors are used throughout the world for both tele- communications and computers, and are widely available at low cost. The connectors are crimped on to the ends of the cable such that pin 1 at one end is connected to pin 1 at the other end. Such a “straight-through” con- nection is (counter-intuitively) made by introducing a 180 twist in the cable between the two ends, as shown below.

  • Page 30: Ir Input Tip Polarity

    IR INPUT ⁄ " “mini” jack labeled near the lower right corner of the rear ir input panel provides direct access to the infrared control circuitry of the AVP2. It may be configured during setup (in an on screen menu) to interpret in- coming signals in either of two ways: •...
  • Page 31 VIDEO OUTPUTS The AVP2 includes a total of four composite video outputs and two S-video outputs. One of each is used for the main outputs to your display device; the rest are available for either remote zone or recording applications. Any combination of the available outputs may be used.
  • Page 32 The Proceed AVP2 has been safety-tested and is designed for operation with a three-conductor power cord. Do not defeat the “third pin” or earth ground of the AC power cord.

  • Page 33: The Remote Control

    special surround standby – – video audio volume menu enter mute PR O C E E D Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. The Remote Control The AVP2 itself is capable of teaching sophisticated learning remote controls a wide range of highly specialized functions, if you feel you need such capabilities. For example, if you want to create infrared macros commands (a series of com- mands that will be transmitted, one after another, at the touch of a single button), we suggest you purchase an appropriate macro-capable remote control from any...
  • Page 34 cycles among the defined audio/video sources from the first to the last, video: returning to the first. If you have A/V buttons that are defined as “unused” in their Define Button menus, they will be omitted from the list of A/V sources ac- cessed by this button.

  • Page 35: Using The Menu System

    Using The Menu System The AVP2 uses a dynamically-updated menu system that operates more intelli- gently than most such systems. For example, when configuring inputs, the menu options change according to the selections you have already made. In effect, the AVP2 only asks you for relevant information, thereby minimizing confusion.

  • Page 36: To Exit The Menu System

    software being used by the AVP2, and is used only as a reference should you ever need to call for technical support. You might want to copy these (somewhat arcane) numbers down in the Your Set- tings section of this manual for future reference. From the AVP2 Main Menu, pressing menu again will exit the menu system.
  • Page 37 Once in the menu system, the front panel equivalents are: • menu = recall (to cancel an action, or move up a level) • enter = mute (to save a change and/or move up a level) • volume = volume knob (to move up or down in a menu, or in- crease/decrease a value) As with the...

  • Page 38: The Operate Menu

    MAIN MENU OPERATE SETUP CUSTOM OPERATE ABOUT... DISPLAY PREFERENCES DISPLAY PREFERENCES VOLUME PREFERENCES AUTO MIGRATION: VISIBLE DISPLAY POSITION SET DISPLAY POSITION SIMULCAST: OFF ON SCREEN STATUS: YES SETUP: UNLOCKED STATUS PREFERENCES TIMEOUT: 3 SECONDS CHARACTERS: NORMAL BACKGROUND COLOR: BLUE DISPLAY VOLUME PREFERENCES DISPLAY: ABSOLUTE STATUS PREFERENCES...

  • Page 39: Migrating To Analog

    If you choose to turn off automatic migration in this section of the operate menu, you will have to cycle among multiple inputs manually by pressing the front panel input button repeatedly . As shipped from the factory, the AVP2 automatically tries to give you your “pre- ferred”...

  • Page 40: Setup: Locked/Unlocked

    Another example might be creating “video wallpaper” during a party, wherein you display a slide show or movie in the background, accompanied by music of your choice. If the ability to create such simulcasts whenever you might want them appeals to you, change the setting of this menu to .

  • Page 41: Status Preferences

    If you find these on screen messages distracting or intrusive, you may turn them off simply by moving to the on screen status line of the display preferences menu, pressing enter to toggle to the “change it” cursor ( ), and turning it off. Y ou may, of course, turn it back on at any time by repeating the process.

  • Page 42: Volume Preferences

    Some people may prefer a green screen to differentiate the screen generated by the AVP2 from other components in their system. Still others may prefer to leave their projection televisions on in order to keep them warmed up and ready to use, in which case a dark grey screen might be more desirable.

  • Page 43: Maximum Volume

    maximum volume Y ou may set a maximum volume allowed for your system to minimize the oppor- tunity for damage, either to your system or to better relations with your neigh- bors. Simply choose the maximum volume setting you would like to be able to use and save the change (by pressing , as always).

  • Page 44: The Setup Menu

    SETUP SET DIRECT BUTTONS DEFINE BUTTON VCR2/DISC2 SET DIRECT BUTTONS VCR 1 NAME: LD VCR2/DISC2 AUDIO CONNECTORS SET MORE BUTTONS DISC 1 TYPE: A/V SET SPEAKERS VCR 2/DISC 2 VIDEO: COMPOSITE 4 AUDIO CONNECTORS: 3 SURROUND DEFAULTS TV/AUX AUDIO DELAY: 0 MS 1: DIGITAL 3 RF SATELLITE 2-CH: PRO LOGIC II + THX...

  • Page 45: Define Source Buttons

    To take a common but surprisingly complex example, imagine: • that you have a laserdisc player that has an RF Dolby Digital (AC-3) output, a digital output, and analog outputs; • that you usually listen to it in THX cinema mode, whether using discrete digital soundtracks or Dolby Pro Logic soundtracks;...

  • Page 46: Renaming Source Buttons

    SET DIRECT BUTTONS DEFINE BUTTON CD CD AUDIO CONNECTORS VCR 1 NAME: AUDIO CONNECTORS: 1 DISC 1 TYPE: AUDIO 1: DIGITAL 1 VCR 2/DISC 2 AUDIO DELAY: O MS TV/AUX 2-CH: 2-CH/SURROUND OFF SATELLITE MULTI-CH THX: FORCE OFF RECORD DEVICE: NO TAPE AUDIO CONNECTORS TUNER...

  • Page 47: Setting Audio Delay

    MOVE TO THE “TYPE:” ITEM IN THE MENU, PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON, AND USE THE VOLUME BUTTONS TO CHOOSE “AUDIO”; PRESS ENTER AGAIN TO SAVE THE CHANGE In reality, this is how the unit is shipped from the factory anyway, but while you are here you may as well see what your options are by using the volume buttons to cycle through the choices.

  • Page 48: Multichannel Thx

    The AVP2 also allows you to specify , on a source-by-source basis, whether you multichannel THX would like to apply THX Ultra II post processing to any multichannels signals (like Dolby Digital or DTS) that are received from this source component. Y ou can always toggle THX on and off using the special button on the remote (see...

  • Page 49: Defining Input Connectors

    ) digital, and a pair of analog outputs for the occasional old disc that has PDIF only analog soundtracks. (This would be a pretty old disc, but they do exist.…) In this extreme case, you would need three sets of connections. We’ll come back to laserdisc later—for now, let’s stick with your CD transport, with its single connec- tion.

  • Page 50: Defining The Video Connection

    SET DIRECT BUTTONS DEFINE BUTTON VCR2/DISC2 VCR2/DISC2 AUDIO CONNECTORS VCR 1 NAME: LD AUDIO CONNECTORS: 3 DISC 1 TYPE: A/V 1: DIGITAL 3 RF VCR 2/DISC 2 VIDEO: COMPOSITE 4 2: DIGITAL 2 TV/AUX AUDIO DELAY: 0 MS 3: ANALOG 2 SATELLITE 2-CH: PRO LOGIC II + THX MULTI-CH THX: FORCE ON...

  • Page 51: Setting & Saving Input Levels

    The AVP2 can provide this automatic searching for and selection of the best avail- able soundtrack for you, according to priorities you establish during setup. In es- sence, you are about to describe the order in which you want the AVP2 to look for signals, establishing your first, second and third choice.

  • Page 52: Set More Buttons

    nal going into the ADC). Y ou should also probably save this new setting as the default setting for that input, which will save you from running into this problem again—unless you later play something that is even louder. (In which case, you simply repeat the process outlined below.) TURN THE MASTER VOLUME CONTROL ON THE AVP2 DOWN When the analog to digital converter clips, it distorts the waveform much as...

  • Page 53: Set Speakers

    The process of defining a “virtual” button is the same as that for a normal more button, with two exceptions: • since it is only a virtual button, you cannot access the define button menu by the press-and-hold shortcut; • similarly, since there is no simple way to force migration between multiple audio connections, more buttons can accept only a single...
  • Page 54 SET CONFIGURATION SET SPEAKERS FRONT L&R: 70Hz HPF SET CONFIGURATION CENTER: 80Hz HPF SET DISTANCE REAR L&R: 80Hz HPF SET LEVELS SUBS: LOW PASS BASS LEVEL MANAGER AUX1: RIGHT BACK AUX2: LEFT BACK RESET CONFIG FOR THX SET DISTANCE LEFT: 10.0 ft CENTER: 10.0 ft RIGHT: 10.0 ft RIGHT BACK: 10.0 ft...

  • Page 55: Set Configuration

    set configuration This is where you tell the system about the bass capabilities of your speakers, as well as how many you are using in the system. The main speakers may be defined as full range, meaning that they can repro- SET CONFIGURATION duce any deep bass that might be sent to them to your satisfaction.

  • Page 56: Important Note

    special tip: If you have THX-certified speakers all around, a shortcut for setting the configuration to the THX standard is provided. Simply move your cursor to the bottom line and press enter. This will set the menus for all the appropriate crossover settings at one touch.

  • Page 57: Set Distance

    least some of your speakers as something other than , or by using the full range extra bass feature of the AVP2’s special menu . This feature places “redundant” bass in the subwoofer, duplicating low bass information from other channels. set distance In order to provide optimal performance, the AVP2 needs to know where your speakers are located relative to the primary listening position.

  • Page 58: Set Levels

    SAVE ALL YOUR CHANGES AND RETURN TO THE SET SPEAKERS MENU Once you have each channel adjusted properly, press to return to the menu menu so you can continue the initial setup of your system. set speakers The AVP2 incorporates level controls for each channel. These allow you to com- set levels pensate for differences in amplifier and speaker sensitivities, and for placement variations in different rooms.

  • Page 59: Bass Level Manager

    REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR EACH SPEAKER IN TURN Pressing volume will move the cursor (and the test noise) on to the next speaker. When adjusting the subwoofer level, be sure to get up and walk all around the listening area, watching for the magnitude of the variations in- troduced by room modes at low frequencies.

  • Page 60: Surround Mode Defaults

    With the , you are given an opportunity to establish a maxi- bass level manager mum volume beyond which you do not want your subwoofers to go. If you are reasonably judicious with your main volume control during listening, you do not have to perform this adjustment at all.
  • Page 61 people find themselves gradually turning it down until it is ad- justed to a more accurate level that blends appropriately with the rest of the system. Similarly, there is a tendency to exaggerate the bass and surround channels in surround systems before one ad- justs to a high quality multichannel experience.
  • Page 62 Y ou must first engage this feature by pressing enter, then to toggle volume . This enables a menu that in turn has several DISABLED ENABLED submenus, examples of which are shown below: DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND MODE DEFAULTS DEFAULTS: ENABLED CENTER: DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUNDS:...
  • Page 63 SELECT “NO CHANGE,” “FORCE ON,” “FORCE OFF” OR “EXTRA BASS” AS THE SETTING FOR YOUR SUBWOOFER IN THIS SURROUND MODE If you select no change as the sub mode for all your surround modes, the AVP2 will leave the AVP2’s bass management settings as they had been prior to selecting this surround mode.

  • Page 64: The Custom Menu

    MAIN MENU OPERATE SETUP CUSTOM CUSTOM ABOUT... TEACH REMOTE TEACH REMOTE TRIG 1 SOURCE: STANDBY TRIG 1 TYPE: PULSE PANEL BUTTONS TRIG 2 SOURCE: STANDBY REMOTE ONLY TRIG 2 TYPE: LEVEL DIRECT ACCESS REAR IR IN: REMOTE SPECIAL MP-8/9 LINK: ON PANEL BUTTONS LINK MASTER: ON PRESS FRONT PANEL KEY...

  • Page 65: Teach Ir Commands To Your Remote

    If you are the owner of the AVP2 (rather than a professional installer), this sec- tion is likely to be of little interest. It’s the one section you should feel free to skip entirely. In it, we will cover: • teaching new IR commands from the AVP2 to a learning remote control •...

  • Page 66: Remote Only Menu

    TO RELEARN BUTTONS WHICH EXIST ONLY ON THE REMOTE CONTROL, SELECT “REMOTE ONLY” From the menu, select . The on screen display teach remote remote only will now look something like this: remote only menu REMOTE ONLY SPECIAL NEXT VIDEO PREV VIDEO NEXT AUDIO PREV AUDIO...

  • Page 67: Surround, Path And More Inputs Menus

    Important Note: All toggled controls (such as “on/off”) on the AVP2 have positive control alternatives (e.g., “on” and “off” as two separate commands). This practice supports proper design and operation of macros. These commands are available in both IR and RS-232 forms. The Surround, Path and More Inputs menus under the Direct Access menus are as follows: SURROUND MODES...

  • Page 68: Trigger Settings

    Five different volume settings may be stored and recalled directly, without having to ramp through the intervening volume settings. These favorite vol- umes may be changed and saved in the usual way; when enter is pressed, it will both save the change and fire the command for that particular favor- ite volume.

  • Page 69: Rear Ir Input Menu

    A trigger refers to what the trigger takes it cue from: either the system source changing back and forth from standby operate , or an independent IR command (learned in the teach remote menu). Each of the two hardware triggers may be set independently of the other. type refers to whether the output of the trigger is a level...

  • Page 70: Mp-8/9 Link

    The AVP2 has the ability to control the operational status of the Madrigal Imaging MP-8/9 Link MP-8 and MP-9 video projectors in an intelligent fashion. Specifically, when the MP-8/9 Link is turned on and the AVP2 is connected to...

  • Page 71: The About

    The About… Menu ABOUT... BOOT CHECKSUM XXXX PROC1 CODE: XXXXXXXX PROC1 VERSION: XXX PROC2 VERSION: XXXX PROC3 VERSION: XXXX This screen displays checksum information about the version of the software your system is using, and will be tremendously helpful if you ever have a prob- lem and need to call for technical support.

  • Page 72: Using The Special Menu

    Using the Special Menu The AVP2 remote control includes a button labelled which can serve a special variety of functions, depending on your personal preferences. To access the full list of features controlled by this single button, press and hold the button special on the remote control for several seconds, until the...

  • Page 73: Sample Status Display Screen

    sample status display screen SOURCE: DVD SIGNAL: 3+2+1 MODE: DOLBY DIGITAL RATE: 384k SUB: ON VOLUME: 65.0 MIGRATION: AUTO RECORD INFO: NOT LOCKED This screen is particularly helpful if you need to do any troubleshooting in the system, as it will tell you exactly what sort of signal is being received by the AVP2 and what is being done with it.

  • Page 74: Using The Avp2

    Using the AVP2 Normally , when you wish to change the volume, you want all the speakers to setting the volume move up or down together, maintaining their relative balance. Thus the volume control (either front panel knob or remote control button) will operate as a mas- volume by default.

  • Page 75: Dolby Digital

    overload. • Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™: ensures a coherent, time-aligned soundfield. When in doubt as to whether processing should be included, listen for a natural presentation of the treble. Films mixed for theatrical release exhibit an el- evated treble region when played back on a home system with flat response. The mode will correct this.

  • Page 76: Dts-Es Matrix

    The sophisticated bass management provisions in your AVP2 takes these five full range signals plus the deep bass information in the LFE channel, and redirects all this information to whatever speakers can actually reproduce it. Bass management both ensures that you can actually hear what you were intended to hear, and sig- nificantly reduces distortion that likely would result otherwise from bass-limited speakers being overloaded by deep bass they were never intended to reproduce.

  • Page 77: Dolby Pro Logic

    dolby pro logic Some two-channel program material does not conform to film industry standards, although it may still be Dolby Surround encoded so it can decode to four chan- nels. Music videos on MTV, for instance, are often Dolby Surround encoded, but have soundtracks which are produced in non-film studios.

  • Page 78: Mono On Fronts

    viewing mono program material on a big screen, where a tiny mono image would simply sound wrong in contrast to the big picture. mono on fronts The AVP2 also includes the option of playing mono signals through all three front speakers.
  • Page 79 single touch of either side of the button will return you to the original video A/V source’s audio as well as it’s video.

  • Page 80: System Planning Guide

    System Planning Guide Experience shows that almost any reasonable amount of time spent in the plan- ning stages will pay for itself two to three times over during the installation— more if the installation crew includes two or three people. With the background provided in the previous sections, the planning process can be boiled down to a checklist which will ensure that you do not overlook anything important.

  • Page 81: Additional Notes On Speaker Placement

    the same distance from the main listening area as the Left and Right speakers. If THX-certified LCR speakers are used and must be either above or below ear level when seated, aim them down (or up) into the listening area. They are intentionally quite directional in the vertical plane, to improve dialog intelligibility and localization.

  • Page 82: Your System Settings

    Your System Settings The settings in your Proceed AVP2 are saved in nonvolatile memory and should normally survive power outages. Still, it is a good idea to write your preferred settings down against the chance of an inquisitive neighbor or family member changing them without your knowledge.

  • Page 83: Vcr 1 Button Defaults

    vcr 1 button defaults • Name ______ • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • 2-ch Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only , Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) •...

  • Page 84: Tv/Aux Button Defaults

    • Name ______ tv/aux button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • 2-ch Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) •...

  • Page 85: Tape Button Defaults

    • Name ______ tape button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • 2-ch Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only , Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) •...

  • Page 86: More Button Defaults

    • Name ______ more 1 button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • 2-ch Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) •...
  • Page 87 • Name ______ more 4 button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • 2-ch Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only , Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) •...

  • Page 88: Crossover Settings

    • Name ______ more 7 button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • 2-ch Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II + THX, Pro Logic II Movie, No Change, Pro Logic + THX, Pro Logic, 2-ch/Surround Off, No Change, Mono Fronts, Mono Center Only, Mono Surround, Stereo Surround (circle one) •...

  • Page 89: Set Levels

    set levels • Left ______ • Center ______ • Right ______ • R. Surround ______ • R. Back ______ • L. Back ______ • L. Surround ______ • Sub ______ bass level manager • Saved level ______ • Center ______ surround mode defaults: dolby digital •...

  • Page 90: Control Trigger 1

    • Center ______ surround mode defaults: stereo surround • Surround ______ • Sub ______ • Sub Mode No Change, Force on, Force Off, Extra Bass (circle one) • THX On, Off (circle one) • Dual Drive Bipole, Dipole (circle one) •...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Y our Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier has been designed to deliver many years of satisfaction. It has also been designed to allow an unusual amount of “customization” so as to make it suitable in a wide variety of (possibly changing) circumstances.
  • Page 92 I LEFT THE SYSTEM ON, BUT JUST RETURNED AND FOUND IT IN STANDBY . WHAT IS HAPPENING? There was probably a power outage while you were away from the system. During a power failure, the AVP2 saves all of its critical set- tings to nonvolatile memory .

  • Page 93: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of the Audio Video Preamplifier, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Caution! Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the Audio Video Preamplifier with the dampened cloth.

  • Page 94: U.s. And Canadian Warranty

    U.S. and Canadian Warranty This Proceed ® product is warranted to be free from defects in material and work- 90-day limited warranty manship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur- chase. To extend the warranty of this Proceed product, return the warranty registra- tion card along with a copy of the original receipt of purchase to Madrigal, Inc., P .

  • Page 95: Obtaining Service

    Obtaining Service We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your Proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally , or whether to contact Madrigal for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization.

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Specifications 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0dB, –0.2dB Frequency response 0.005% @ 1 kHz, A-weighted Total harmonic distortion 10 V rms Maximum output (XLR) Maximum output (RCA) 5 V rms Dynamic range 100 dB (or better) 105 dB (ref: 0 dB output) Signal to noise ratio (balanced outputs) better than 100 dB Channel separation:...

  • Page 97: Dimensions

    Dimensions 17.26" 43.84 cm E X T E N D E D b a l a n c e P R O L O G I C I I S U R R O U N D THX SURROUND EX m a s t e r c e n t e r v c r 1...

  • Page 98: Rack Mount Kit

    Rack Mount Kit If you need or prefer to rack mount your AVP2, contact your Proceed dealer about the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed assembly replaces the standard top cover of the unit with one designed to support this relatively heavy component solely from the “ears”...
  • Page 100 Madrigal, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.madrigal.com is a registered trademark of Madrigal, Inc. a Harman International company Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The THX logo, THX, Home THX, Home THX Cinema, Re-Equalization, Decorrelation, and Timbre Matching are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

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