Introduction - Emotiva XMC-1 User Manual

XMC-1: User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the new Emotiva XMC-1 7.2 Channel AV Preamp/Processor. The XMC-1 is
the culmination of years of research and design, and truly represents the current state-of-the-art
in surround sound processors.
The XMC-1 is based on an all new, custom designed hardware platform that delivers cutting edge
video performance and true audiophile calibre sound quality. Powerful DSP processors decode
the latest surround sound formats; high-quality DACs deliver superb quality audio to a highly
optimized balanced analog signal path; interstage hardware-based ASRCs (asynchronous sample
rate converters), ensure immunity from the jitter that plagues other processors. Our elegant
control system is sophisticated, yet user friendly, and allows full control of the XMC-1 from the
front panel, the included all-metal remote, or by a remote control application on your computer
or smart phone. Firmware updates are also easy; and run from a simple USB stick.
While some pre/pros give you a simplified automatic room correction system, or a manual
equalizer, the XMC-1 offers a full set of powerful controls that let you get the absolute best from
your room and speakers. Dirac Live™ provides the best automatic room correction available today;
powerful parametric equalizers are available for audiophiles who prefer to manually dial-in their
own corrections; and, for those who prefer them, we've included real tone controls - with variable
bass and treble turnover frequencies. And the tone controls allow you to fine tune how your
system sounds even if you're already using another room correction method.
The XMC-1 also includes a full palette of video features including 8 HDMI 1.4b inputs and 2 HDMI
outputs - with fast, powerful, glitch free video switching and full support for 4k / 60 Hz and 3D.
The XMC-1's advanced Video on Standby feature not only lets you watch video directly when the
XMC-1 is in Standby mode, but even lets you change video inputs from Standby mode; and the
concise, easy to read, on-screen menu system displays over live video - even 3D video.
The Emotiva Team
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