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Anthem AVM 20 Software Update Procedure

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8. SOFTWARE UPDATING

The operational characteristics of the AVM 20 are controlled by a Software program that resides in Flash
Memory. The Software can be easily upgraded via the RS-232 port on the Rear Panel. New Software can be
downloaded from our web site, and then transferred by connecting the AVM 20 to your computer's serial port
and running the AVM 20 Software Installer.
Note: All saved USER and INSTALLER Settings, and Passwords are retained and not overwritten by the
8.1
If you want to know the Software Version you have in your AVM 20, press STATUS. The Front Panel display
will look something like this:
Please contact your dealer or visit the AVM 20 page on our web site at www.anthemAV.com to find the latest
Software, and any owners manual updates that go along with new versions.
8.2
To do this, you will have to take your AVM 20 to your Authorized Anthem Dealer. To save yourself time and
trouble, please remember to call your dealer first to find out if you should get the latest Software version, and
then arrange a time to install the update. Note: Your dealer may charge for this service.
8.3
To update the Software through your computer, you will need the following:
Computer System Requirements:
PC:
MAC: • MacOS 7.6.1 or higher with 32 Meg of RAM.
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SOFTWARE VERSION IDENTIFICATION
SOFTWARE UPDATING VIA YOUR DEALER
SOFTWARE UPDATING VIA YOUR COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET
• Access to the Internet.
• Serial cable – straight wired, with one end DB9 male for the AVM 20, and the other, DB9 female or
DB25 female for your computer.
Note: Typically, a cable length of up to 100 feet (33 meters) will work for a long distance connection
to your computer. You may also install this cable permanently to the AVM 20, enabling easy future
updates, without the need to disconnect the AVM 20 from your system.
• Win9x or Win2000.
• 1 Meg free space on the hard drive.
• Serial Com port (COM1 to COM4). The software will automatically detect the COM port being used.
• 3 Meg free space on the hard drive.
• Adapters for serial cable – please see information included with the Software update.

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  • Page 1: Software Updating

    SOFTWARE UPDATING VIA YOUR DEALER To do this, you will have to take your AVM 20 to your Authorized Anthem Dealer. To save yourself time and trouble, please remember to call your dealer first to find out if you should get the latest Software version, and then arrange a time to install the update.
  • Page 2 RS-232 port. 8. The AC power cord of the AVM 20 must then be plugged back in and the rear panel switch must be on, but MAIN, ZONE2, or ZONE3 power does not have to be turned on.

  • Page 3: Appendix A - Universal Remote Control Codes

    APPENDIX A - UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL CODES Codes can only be used with their respective Path/Component key (e.g. a VCR code can not be programmed in the DVD Path/Component key). To enter a code: 1. Press the Path/Component key (e.g. DVD). 2.
  • Page 4 APPENDIX A - REMOTE CONTROL CODES continued … 0072 Videosonic 0240 Paragon 0000 Kenwood 0067, 0041, 0038 Wards 0060, 0035, 0048, 0047, Philips 0153 Kodak 0035, 0037 0081, 0240, 0000, 0042, Pioneer 0144, 0533 0037 0072, 0149 Popular Mechanics 0400 Lloyd’s 0000 White Westinghouse...
  • Page 5 0043 0177, 0181, 0219, 0738, Yamaha 0036, 0187 Anthem AVM 2 - ZONE2 0044 0801, 1023 Yorx 0461 Anthem AVM 20 - MAIN 0040 Panasonic 0039, 0309 Anthem AVM 20 - ZONE2 0041 Penney 0195 DVD Players: Anthem AVM 20 - ZONE3...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS PREAMPLIFIER SECTION Input Impedance ..............20 k Output Impedance Main .

  • Page 7: Am Tuner Section

    SPECIFICATIONS continued … IMD (CCIF) @ 15 kHz & 16 kHz 6-Channel S/E Inputs ............0.0008% All Other Analog Inputs.

  • Page 8: Digital Audio

    RS-232 Connection ........... DB-9F (straight-wired) RS-232 Pin Configuration (AVM 20 side)......Pin 2: Tx, Pin 3: Rx, Pin 5: Ground.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    Anthem Electronics will accept no responsibility for any damage occurring to an AVM 20 that is shipped in any type of packing carton and material other than the original packing carton and material.
  • Page 10 The Dealer must call Anthem Electronics to provide the serial number of such a product so that the warranty may be registered to the new owner.

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