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  • Page 1 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

    NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks. 10. NEVER bypass any fuse. 11. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. 12. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your Proceed ® dealer.

  • 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 register your purchase! ..................
  • Page 5 late night ......................42 The Setup Menu ..................44 define source buttons ..................45 example: setting up a cd transport ..............45 renaming source buttons ................. 46 defining the input type ..................46 choosing a surround mode ................46 analog-only operation ................47 is it a recording device? ..................
  • Page 6 the subwoofer(s) ....................77 the surround speakers ..................77 dipolar surround placement ..............78 conventional surround placement ............78 working in unusually large rooms ..............78 Room Acoustics ..................79 room reverberation ..................79 the boundary effect ..................79 room modes ..................... 80 System Planning Guide ................

  • Page 7: Maximizing The Value Of Your Purchase

    Madrigal’s QuarterNotes newsletter We occasionally offer software updates to our products, providing new features and control options. In the case of the Audio Video Preamplifier, these updates are easily done without even opening up the unit, via flash-memory. If they in- clude features you would like to have, you can get them—if you know about...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Placement

    Preamplifier to allow all cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain. It is normal and perfectly safe for your Audio Video Preamplifier to run quite ventilation warm. Be sure to allow 2 to 3 inches of clearance above it to allow heat dissipa- tion through air circulation.

  • Page 9: Register Your Purchase

    (see Rack Mount Kit). The serial number for your Audio Video Preamplifier is found on the bottom of the unit. Please note and record this number for your future reference.

  • 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...

  • Page 11: A Word About Installation

    A Word About Installation Every effort has been made to make the Proceed AVP simple and straightforward to install and use. We know of no other product which offers this level of perfor- mance and flexibility (other than the more costly Proceed PDSD system).

  • Page 12: The Quickest Start: Cd & Dvd

    DVD player has both composite video output and a coaxial ( ) digital output. If not, proceed to the next sections, A Quick Start For CD and A Quick Start For DVD. MAKE THE PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS; TURN EVERYTHING ON Connect the outputs of the AVP to your power amplifier(s), as indicated (front, rear, center, sub);...

  • 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 AVP 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

    As a result, you will be able to enjoy the outstanding performance of the Audio Video Preamplifier for many years. In case you are in- terested in technical details, what follows is a brief outline of some of the key technologies in your new product.

  • Page 16: Multichannel

    The Audio Video Preamplifier is designed to be flexible with respect to its audio configurations, as well. In its standard configuration, it provides the standard 5.1 channel selection of outputs made popular by home theater. However, it also in-...

  • Page 17: Front Panel

    14 15 16 17 19 a u d i o v i d e o p r e a m p l i f i e r b a l a n c e m a s t e r c e n t e r v c r 1 d i s c 1...

  • Page 18: Viewing Simulcasts

    AUDIO SOURCES These four buttons 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 path , below), and then make your selection. path Viewing Simulcasts Selecting any audio source after having selected a video source will cause...
  • Page 19 Tip: To avoid any possibility of running into a “Tape Loop” problem (where the AVP prevents you from choosing what you want, 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 AVP: •...
  • Page 20 RECALL Pressing the recall button restores the AVP to its calibrated reference set- tings for the relative output of all speakers. This is especially helpful after having experimented with various settings of , or balance center rear or when comparing a modified surround default to “flat” balance, since one touch of a button will restore your preamplifier to its original state (as de- termined by the setup calibrations stored in memory;...
  • Page 21 AVP will enter after a few moments’ delay to allow its circuits standby to stabilize. If AC power is being supplied to the Audio Video Preamplifier, the LED above the power button is amber. Naturally, when AC power is discon-...
  • Page 22 Turning the knob clockwise in the balance mode will shift the image to the right; turning the knob counterclockwise will shift the image to the left. CENTER volume ± Pressing this button followed by adjusting the volume knob on the remote control) will alter the volume of the Center speaker relative to its normal, calibrated setting.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    Y ou might want to copy it in order to keep the original clean for future use.) Caution! Disconnect all associated equipment from the AC mains BEFORE making any signal connections and applying power to the Audio Video Preamplifier. BALANCED ANALOG INPUT 1 This input accepts right-channel and left-channel signals from source equipment with balanced outputs.
  • Page 24 The pin assignments of these XLR-type female input connectors are: Pin 1: Signal ground PUSH Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal – (inverting) Connector ground lug: chassis ground These pin assignments are consistent with the standards adopted by the Audio Engineering Society .
  • Page 25 Connect the 75Ω output of your source compo- PDIF nent to either of these inputs of the Audio Video Preamplifier, using a high quality 75Ω cable such as Madrigal MDC-2. EIAJ OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT 7 accepts digital audio in the...
  • Page 26 Connect the video outputs of your video components to appropriate video inputs on the AVP . (See The Setup Menu for more information on program- ming your input buttons for either composite or S-video use.) Installation Note: S-video (Y/C) signals are more susceptible to degradation over long wire runs.

  • Page 27: Controlling Remote Zone Volume

    In addition, two “auxiliary” output channels are provided, labelled aux 1 . These channels are reserved for future use, for applications such aux 2 as separate side and rear channels, or to provide left-center and right-center outputs for the MPEG 7.1 format used in Europe, or as additional subwoofer channels (front and rear, left and right, or common-mode).
  • Page 28 Y ou can buy these cables from your dealer as an acces- sory item. Thus, if the only other Proceed PHAST-compatible component you have is the Five Channel Amplifier, you should connect the AVP’s comm out port to the power amplifier’s...

  • Page 29: Building Phast Cables

    The RJ-45 cable needed for the connection between the AVP and other PHAST-compatible Proceed components may be purchased from your Pro- ceed dealer. It may also be easily and inexpensively made to length using two RJ-45 connectors and the appropriate length (up to 100 feet/30 meters) of RJ-45 (flat, eight conductor) cable.

  • Page 30: Ir Input Tip Polarity

    – 5-12 volts @ less than 100 mA Y our Proceed dealer can help you take advantage of these design features to maximize your system’s versatility . DC TRIGGERS Each of the two remote on/off triggers can be configured by your installer...
  • Page 31 VIDEO OUTPUTS Two different video configurations exist for the AVP: composite video only and both S-video and composite video. The composite-only version includes four composite outputs, while the S- video version includes four composite and two S-video output for a total of six.
  • Page 32 The Proceed AVP 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

    The Remote Control The AVP 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 of a number of companies that specialize in such products, and then teach it the...
  • 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 this button accesses.

  • Page 35: Using The Menu System

    Using The Menu System The AVP 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 made. In effect, the AVP only asks you for relevant information, thereby minimizing possible confusion.

  • Page 36: To Exit The Menu System

    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. to exit the menu system From the AVP 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: ON ON SCREEN STATUS: YES SETUP: UNLOCKED STATUS PREFERENCES TIMEOUT: 3 SECONDS CHARACTERS: NORMAL BACKGROUND COLOR: BLUE → DISPLAY ← VOLUME PREFERENCES →...

  • Page 39: Migrating To Analog

    comes available again. (This example assumes you have the optional RF demodu- lator, of course.) If the automatic migration feature moves to an analog connection, it will stay migrating to analog there until you either force a manual migration (see below) or select a different input.

  • Page 40: Display Preferences

    DISPLAY PREFERENCES DISPLAY POSITION ON SCREEN STATUS: YES STATUS PREFERENCES TIMEOUT: 3 SECONDS CHARACTERS: NORMAL BACKGROUND COLOR: BLUE display preferences Pressing enter while the cursor is at this line will take you to a submenu that provides several controls that affect the behavior of the on screen display of the AVP .

  • Page 41: Display Timeout

    Note that a downward-pointing arrow at the bottom line shown on the screen indicates that there is more to the menu below the bottom of what can be dis- played on your screen. You can scroll down to this part of the menu simply by moving the cursor past the last item shown on the list.

  • Page 42: Volume Speed

    • relative —on a scale which is measured “plus or minus,” relative to the calibrated reference volume (established during calibration). As an example, if your calibrated reference level is 70, the display would read 0 in mode when it would read 70 in the mode.
  • Page 43 others in the home are sleeping, or in an apartment building when neighbors are at home and prefer not to be disturbed. Simply turning the volume down may not be an adequate solution in these cases, as it may make dialog so quiet as to be unintelligible, and obscure important but subtle cues in the soundtrack.

  • Page 44: The Setup Menu

    SETUP SET DIRECT BUTTONS DEFINE BUTTON VCR2/DISC2 SET DIRECT BUTTONS VCR2/DISC2 AUDIO CONNECTORS VCR 1 SET MORE BUTTONS NAME: LD DISC 1 SET SPEAKERS AUDIO CONNECTORS: 3 TYPE: A/V VCR 2/DISC 2 MODE DEFAULTS 1: DIGITAL 3 RF VIDEO: COMPOSITE 4 TV/AUX 2: DIGITAL 2 MODE: PRO LOGIC + 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

    renaming source buttons Y our first decision: would you like the on screen display to identify your CD transport with something more specific than a generic name? If so, enter the characters one at a time, up to a maximum length of eight. MOVE THE SELECT-IT CURSOR BESIDE “NAME:”...

  • Page 47: Analog-Only Operation

    Dolby Surround encoded signals are such a two-channel signal as they enter the Audio Video Preamplifier, one that has been encoded to provide multiple channels when properly decoded. Discrete multichannel signals (such as those provided by...

  • Page 48: How Many Input Connectors

    MOVE TO THE “REC OUT:” ITEM IN THE MENU, PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON, AND USE THE VOLUME ± BUTTONS TO INFORM THE SYSTEM WHETHER A RECORD OUTPUT IS BEING USED WITH THIS SOURCE COMPONENT; PRESS ENTER AGAIN TO SAVE THE CHANGE Y our choices are , and .

  • Page 49: Example: Setting Up A Laserdisc Player

    CD-AUDIO INPUT 1 PRESS ENTER AGAIN TO WORK WITH “AUDIO:” AND CYCLE THROUGH AUDIO: DIGITAL YOUR OPTIONS WITH THE VOLUME BUTTONS; CHOOSE DIGITAL AND CONN: DIGITAL 1 PRESS ENTER TO SAVE Once again, this is the factory default setting. Were you setting up a CD player that had only analog outputs, though, you would want to change this and use a set of analog connectors on the AVP instead.

  • Page 50: Defining Multiple Audio Connections

    Note: In this and other menus, connectors that are already associated with another, different button are displayed in yellow letters instead of white. This is done to keep you informed as to what inputs might be available. Now the system knows which video connector to look at when you want to watch a laserdisc.

  • Page 51: Setting & Saving Input Levels

    REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR YOUR SECOND CHOICE (2:) AND THIRD CHOICE (3:) CONNECTIONS AS NEEDED With three connections, your second choice will be digital, with the third choice being analog. If you chose to set up two connections (lacking an RF output), then your second connection will be your analog hookup.

  • Page 52: Set More Buttons

    CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE RECORDING THROUGH ONE OR TWO MORE LOUD PASSAGES TO ENSURE THAT THE ADC DOES NOT CLIP; SAVE THE NEW DEFAULT VALUE BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE INPUT LEVEL BUTTON When you press and hold the button on the AVP , the current input level value for the input level...

  • Page 53: Set Configuration

    SET SPEAKERS SET CONFIGURATION SET CONFIGURATION SET DISTANCE SET LEVELS FRONT L&R: FULL RNG BASS LEVEL MANAGER CENTER: FULL RNG REAR L&R: FULL RNG SUBS: ONE AUX CHANS: SIDES CROSSOVER: 80 Hz RESET CONFIG FOR THX SET DISTANCE LEFT: 10.0 ft CENTER: 10.0 ft RIGHT: 10.0 ft R.
  • Page 54 As you can see in the screen shot above, the main speakers may be defined as full range, meaning that they can reproduce any deep bass that might be sent to them to your satisfaction. By selecting x-over rather than full rng , the selected speakers will receive only frequencies above the crossover frequency , with fre-...

  • Page 55: Important Note

    CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE CROSSOVER FREQUENCY FOR YOUR SPEAKERS If you are in doubt as to what this setting ought to be, please contact your authorized Proceed dealer for assistance. They are familiar with the speak- ers they sell and can provide the best advice. important note...

  • Page 56: Set Distance Menu

    By now you should be quite comfortable navigating the AVP menus, so we will simplify the “how-to” explanations. If you are coming directly to this portion of the manual without having read the previous sections, please review those sec- tions before proceeding. They contain important information you need to know about, in addition to detailing the menu navigation system.

  • Page 57: Set Levels Menu

    output level controls. An appropriate SPL meter can be purchased from Radio Shack for about $30 U.S. (tip: buy the analog meter rather than the digital one). Y ou should point the meter at the ceiling so as to avoid inadvertently favoring one speaker over another.

  • Page 58: Bass Level Manager

    Some powered subwoofers have built-in protection against overload, or have am- plifiers designed to be incapable of destroying the subwoofer driver itself. If your system enjoys this sort of protection, leave the Audio Video Preamplifier’s bass at its maximum (and therefore effectively disabled) setting. After...

  • Page 59: Mode Defaults

    When you choose to use the test signal by changing from test signal: the low frequency test signal will be sent to your subwoofer(s) at a modest volume. Regardless of the previous setting, the initial setting of the bass level manager when you enter its menu is a low value of 30. This is done to avoid a sudden, potentially speaker-endangering level of the test signal being sent to your subwoofer(s).
  • Page 60 control. Y ou may also return to the calibrated (no offsets) setting by pressing call Y ou may also elect to force the subwoofer either on or off (you may, of course, leave it in its default condition, as defined by the menu).
  • Page 61 This extra step ensures that any automated changes of output levels are consciously chosen and therefore less likely to cause surprises. It also allows you to disable all the surround mode defaults in one easy step, should you decide at some future date to return to the calibrated settings for all your routine listening.
  • Page 62 PRESS “ENTER” TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES; REPEAT FOR ALL OTHER SURROUND MODES AS NEEDED Note that if you change only a single surround mode, the others will re- mains at their factory default settings of no offsets and sub mode default This will cause even offsets entered at the front panel to be reset to all ze- ros when surround modes other than the one you changed are selected.

  • Page 63: 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 PANEL BUTTONS PRESS FRONT PANEL KEY REMOTE ONLY DIRECT ACCESS...

  • Page 64: Teach Ir Commands To Your Remote

    entirely. In it, we will cover: • teaching new IR commands from the AVP to a learning remote control • programming the two DC “trigger” outputs on the Audio Video Preamplifier • the use of the rear panel IR input •...

  • Page 65: Remote Only Menu

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

  • Page 66: Surround, Path And More Inputs Menus

    surround, path and SURROUND MODES PATH MORE INPUTS more inputs menus PRO LOGIC MAIN MORE 1 PRO LOGIC + THX REMOTE MORE 2 STEREO SURROUND BOTH MORE 3 MONO SURROUND MORE 4 2-CH/SURROUND OFF MORE 5 MONO MORE 6 ↓ MORE 7 PRESS MUTE TO TEACH PRESS MUTE TO TEACH PRESS MUTE TO TEACH...

  • Page 67: Custom Menu

    , or even the closing of a dry contact (should you require to source more current or a higher voltage than relay the Audio Video Preamplifier can provide). If this last is the case, you can use...

  • Page 68: Rear Ir Input Menu

    as a switch by placing it in series with an external power source control trigger 1 such as a “wall wart” power supply . The default settings from the factory are as follows: • trigger 1 = 12V pulse based on standby/operate toggle •...

  • Page 69: The About

    The About… Menu ABOUT... AVP ID: XXXXXXXX AVP CHECKSUM XXXX DSP ID: XXXXXXXX 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. Y ou might consider copying these numbers down for future reference in the back of this manual under Your System Settings.

  • Page 70: Using The Special Menu

    Using the Special Menu The AVP remote control includes a button labelled special which can serve a 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 71: Sample Status Display Screen

    sample status display screen SOURCE: DVD FORMAT: AC-3 5.1 MODE: DOLBY DIGITAL THX: ON 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 AVP and what is being done with it.

  • Page 72: Using The Avp

    Using the AVP setting the volume Normally, when you wish to change the volume, you want all the speakers to 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 73: Dolby Pro Logic Surround

    When in doubt as to whether processing should be included, listen THX cinema for a natural presentation of the treble. Films mixed for theatrical release exhibit an elevated treble region when played back on a home system with flat response. mode will correct this.

  • Page 74: Automatic Migration

    If you have multiple connections defined for a particular source, the AVP will au- automatic migration tomatically use the highest-priority connection available. For example, if you have chosen , followed by , followed by for your AC-3 RF demodulator digital analog laserdisc player, the system will first look to the RF input.

  • Page 75: Planning Your Installation

    Should this option be chosen, a hard-wired input is provided on the remote IR Audio Video Preamplifier’s rear panel to replace the IR input which would nor- mally be received through the receiver in the AVP’s . Alternatively , main display...

  • Page 76: The "Correct" Size For Your Television Screen

    It is a good idea to locate a small infrared “repeater” in the vicinity of the screen, set up to relay the signal into the equipment area and/or the Audio Video Preamplifier’s . This is remote IR input especially true if the equipment has been isolated from plain view, inside cabinetry .

  • Page 77: Toe-In Of Left & Right Speakers

    . (Consult with your dealer for further ideas.) the subwoofer(s) The Proceed AVP normally uses a common-bass subwoofer, meaning that the low frequency information from the controller is summed to a single channel. This can be done without degrading the stereo effect because the human ear cannot readily localize sounds below about 120 Hz.

  • Page 78: Dipolar Surround Placement

    dipolar surround placement L sur R sur If more traditional speakers are used, you may want to consider placing them such that their output is scattered across the rear of the room. (See diagram.) This placement provides a diffuse soundfield somewhat similar to the dipolar speakers.

  • Page 79: Room Acoustics

    Room Acoustics The following information on room acoustics does not need to be considered in every installation. Rather, it is provided for those who plan a dedicated listening room, or for those who feel they have a problematic room and therefore need ideas about how to improve their system’s performance further.

  • Page 80: Room Modes

    built. A light, flexible wall may “leak” bass into the next room, reducing the mag- nitude of the effect.) The Boundary Effect is particularly important when it comes time to position the front speakers. If they are not placed consistently with regard to adjacent room boundaries, the tonal balance or timbre of sounds panned across the front may change, weakening the illusion of a real object moving across the soundstage.

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: Your System Settings

    Your System Settings The settings in your Proceed AVP 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 84: Disc 1 Button Defaults

    • Name ______ disc 1 button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • Mode No Change, Pro Logic, Pro Logic + THX, Stereo Surround, Mono Surround, Surround Off, or Mono (circle one) • Record Device: yes or no (circle one) •...

  • Page 85: Cd Button Defaults

    • Name ______ cd button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • Mode No Change, Pro Logic, Pro Logic + THX, Stereo Surround, Mono Surround, Surround Off, or Mono (circle one) • Record Device: yes or no (circle one) •...

  • Page 86: More 1 Button Defaults

    • Name ______ more 1 button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • Mode No Change, Pro Logic, Pro Logic + THX, Stereo Surround, Mono Surround, Surround Off, or Mono (circle one) • Record Device: yes or no (circle one) •...

  • Page 87: More 5 Button Defaults

    • Name ______ more 5 button defaults • Type Audio, A/V or Unused • Video ____________________________ • Mode No Change, Pro Logic, Pro Logic + THX, Stereo Surround, Mono Surround, Surround Off, or Mono (circle one) • Record Device: yes or no (circle one) •...

  • Page 88: Crossover Settings

    crossover settings • Front L&R Full Range, or X-Over (circle one) • Center Full Range, X-Over or None (circle one) • Rear L&R Full Range or 80 Hz (circle one) • Subs One or None or L&R (circle one) • Aux Chans Dual Drive, Sides, Stereo Subs, Off (circle one) •...

  • Page 89: Mode Defaults: Stereo Surround

    mode defaults: • Center ______ • Rear ______ stereo surround • Sub ______ • Sub Mode No Change, Force on, Force Off (circle one) • Dual Drive Bipole, Dipole (circle one) • Center ______ mode defaults: mono surround • Rear ______ •...

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 AVP saves all of its critical set- tings to nonvolatile memory .

  • Page 92: 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 93: U.s. And Canadian Warranty

    Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., P . O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. The extended warranty for this Proceed product is five (5) years from the date of five year extended warranty purchase.

  • Page 94: 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 95: Specifications

    Telephone (860) 346-0896 FAX (860) 346-1540 If purchased in the United States or Canada, the warranty on this Proceed product is owner-transferable. If your product requires service, you must obtain a Return Authorization before shipping it to Madrigal. Madrigal reserves the right to repack any product which arrives improperly packed for shipment and to charge the owner for the required packing material.

  • Page 96: Dimensions

    Dimensions 17.26" 43.84 cm a u d i o v i d e o p r e a m p l i f i e r b a l a n c e m a s t e r c e n t e r v c r 1 d i s c 1 v c r 2 / d i s c 2...

  • Page 97: Rack Mount Kit

    Rack Mount Kit If you need or prefer to rack mount your AVP , contact your Proceed dealer about the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed assembly replaces the stan- dard top cover of the unit with one designed to support this relatively heavy component solely from the “ears”...
  • Page 98 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, 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 Audio Laboratories, Inc. a Harman International company “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.

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