Emotiva XMC-1 User Manual page 22

Operating the XMC-1
The XMC-1 start-Up Routine
The XMC-1 is controlled by a custom Linux-based operating system. Even though loading and
initializing the operating system is a complex process, the start up sequence on the XMC-1 has
been optimized to minimize the delays you will experience in normal operation.
The start up routine for the XMC-1 will progress differently depending on whether you have
enabled the Video on Standby feature in the configuration menu.
Video on standby
The XMC-1 has a feature which allows it to operate in a special Standby mode when you switch it
into Standby. In this mode, all video and audio processing is disabled, but the XMC-1 will still pass
audio and video directly to your TV or monitor, and the controls on the XMC-1 will still allow you
to change sources. This feature may be used to allow your family to continue to watch TV on the
TV monitor connected to the XMC-1 even when "the big stereo" is turned Off.
The Video on Standby feature is configured in the Setup | Advanced Menu (to use this mode,
configure Standby in the XMC-1 for "Video Remains On".
When the Video on Standby feature is NOT Enabled
When you turn on the rear panel Power switch, the XMC-1 will go into Standby Mode (the halo
ring around the front panel Standby button will illuminate amber).
When you then press the front panel Standby button, the XMC-1 will load and initialize the
operating system. During this time, the Emotiva logo will appear in the front panel display, and a
progress bar will be shown along the bottom of the display.
When the XMC-1 is fully initialized, the display will change to the normal Information display.
Pressing the Standby button on the front panel or the remote control will return the XMC-1 to
Standby Mode.
When the Video on Standby feature IS Enabled
When you turn on the rear panel Power switch, the XMC-1 will go into a special Standby Mode
which allows the Video on Standby feature to operate even though the main power is off.
When you first turn on the rear panel switch, the halo ring around the front panel Standby switch
will illuminate blue. The XMC-1 will then load and initialize the operating system, during which
time the Emotiva logo will appear in the front panel display a progress bar will be shown along
the bottom of the display.
When the XMC-1 is fully initialized, the display will switch off and the halo ring around the front
panel Standby button will illuminate amber. At this point the XMC-1 is in a special Standby mode
and the Video on Standby feature is operational.
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