Emotiva DMC-1 Bedienungsanleitung

USER’S GUIDE

Page 10Page 11NEC (National Electrical Code) StandardsA Note for the Cable Television (CATV) InstallerThis reminder is to call the CATV system install

Page 10Page 11Thank You for your DMC-1 PurchaseDear Home Entertainment Enthusiast,Thank you for purchasing the Emotiva DMC-1 Digital Media Controller

Page 12Page 13Unpacking the DMC-1The Emotiva DMC-1 Preamplier and A/V Controller should reach you in awless condition. If you notice any shipping da

Page 12Page 13Features of the DMC-1 A/V Controller• 24-bit Crystal Semiconductor® Analog to Digital converter• 24-bit, 192 kHz Analog Devices® Digital

Page 14Page 15DMC-1 Front Panel FeaturesPower ButtonThis turns the DMC-1 on or o. It is a non-latching momentary button. If you press Z II rst, it c

Page 14Page 15Input Select ButtonsUse these controls to select the source that you want to listen to and/or view. Using the On Screen Display (OSD)

Page 16Page 17Additional Front Panel FeaturesCOM/RECVThis light pulses to verify front panel volume LEVEL or INPUT SELECTOR commands are being sensed,

Page 16Page 17Audio/Video InputsThese Audio, Component Video, Composite-Video and S-Video inputs connect to the outputs of your audio vide

Page 18Page 19Infrared (IR) InputsThese are used in custom installations to control the Main Zone and Zone 2 from a remote location. The input ac

Page 18Page 19DMC-1 Rear Panel Layout (Continued)Ground ScrewThis is commonly used for the ground connection wire of a turntable, to prevent any

Page 20Page 21IEC Line Cord SocketThe DMC-1 comes with a detachable line cord which connects here. Plug the line cord into an AC wall socket or powe

Page 20Page 21Installation and ConnectionsObserve the following precautions when choosing a location for your Emotiva DMC-1:1) Protect it from prolong

Page 22Page 23them o. Some have to be removed with a twisting action. Be gentle or you may damage the jacks of your DMC-1, or other components.• Many

Page 22Page 23Connection Tips for Video Quality and FlexibilityThe Emotiva DMC-1 has three types of video connections on board: What is Composite Vide

Page 24Page 25Audio is not switched through the HDMI connections on the external HSM-2 switcher nor are any of the other video inputs "transferre

Page 24Page 25Here are two connection options:Option 1This shows independent 12 VDC outputs that will turn on any compatible external amplier with a

Page 26Page 27Connection DiagramsConnecting a DVD-Video Player (Analog Audio and Composite Video)This conguration shows a DVD-Video player connection

Page 26Page 27Connecting a DVD-Video Player (Digital Audio and Component Video)This conguration shows a DVD-Video player connection where the audio o

Page 28Page 29Connecting to the TV or Projector using Component VideoThis conguration shows the DMC-1 connections to the “main” video display where

Page 28Page 29Connecting a VCR (Analog Audio and Composite Video)This conguration shows a VCR connection where the audio output from the VCR is taken

TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Precautions ... 8NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards...

Page 30Page 31Connecting a CD Player (Analog Audio)This conguration shows a CD Player connection where the audio output from the CD Player is taken f

Page 30Page 31Connecting a Cassette Tape or DAT DeckThis conguration shows a Cassette Tape Deck connection where the audio output is taken from the l

Page 32Page 33Connecting the 8-Channel Analog InputsThis conguration shows the 8-channel inputs that would be used for DVD-A, SACD, and other DSP by

Page 32Page 33Connecting the AM and FM AntennasThis conguration shows the AM and FM antenna connections. The AM antenna should be a “loop” style ante

Page 34Page 35Connecting an Amplier (MAIN ZONE)This conguration shows the MAIN ZONE connections to a multi-channel amplier. You may use single ende

Page 34Page 35Connecting an Amplier (ZONE 2)This conguration shows the ZONE 2 connections to a 2-channel amplier. The output is a left and right RC

Page 36Page 37Connecting an Amplier (ZONE 2)This conguration shows the ZONE 2 connections to a 2-channel amplier. The output is a left and right RC

Page 36Page 37Overview of the DMC-1 Remote• Fully backlit• Pre-programmed for most brands of A/V equipment• Learns commands from your other remote con

Page 38Page 39LCD DisplayThe top line shows the present device, mode or status, and it shows when a remote command is being transmitt

Page 38Page 39Quick Start Setup InstructionsMost features of the Emotiva DMC-1 can be operated by the remote control’s EMO section. For the b

DMC-1 Rear Panel Layout (Continued)... 19Audio Inputs...

Page 40Page 41Safety Precaution - Make sure that all of your equipment remains unplugged from the AC mains until you have made all the connections.Ste

Page 40Page 41NOTE: you can quit the OSD at any time by pressing EXIT on the remote. Any changes you make will be saved. There is no need to navigate

Page 42Page 43 FEATURE PAGE NUMBER Remote Control Page 43 On-Screen Display Page 51 Speaker Size

Page 42Page 43Operation of the DMC-1 using the RemoteTurning on the MAIN Zone1) Press the remote’s MAIN button to make sure the display is on the main

Page 44Page 45Programming and Conguring YOUR ComponentsYou must enter the SETUP mode to program the remote control for the other components in your s

Page 44Page 459) Test the remote to see which buttons will operate your equipment. For example, if you were trying to control your TV, check the power

Page 46Page 474) To edit a FAV button, press FAV and select the button you want from the ve pages. Use PAGE or FAV to change pages to nd the one you

Page 46Page 47PUNCHThis mode allows you to set up the volume, channel up/down and transport buttons so they will work for your main devices, no matter

Page 48Page 494) Select SAVE, or press EXIT to make no change. Either of these will return you to the SETUP menu.MACROThe macro mode allows you

Page 48Page 49CLONEThis feature allows you to easily copy all of the commands and labels from one Emotiva remote (of the same type) to another.1) Set

M1, M2 and M3 Macro Buttons ... 38Quick Start Setup Instructions..

Page 50Page 51The On-Screen Display (OSD) FunctionsVideo ConnectionsThe On Screen Display (OSD) function is present at the MAIN Composite Video, S-Vid

Page 50Page 51OSD MenusThe rst menu of the On Screen Display (OSD) has the following items listed. TRIMS, MODES, TONE, INPUTS, SETTINGS, and an EXIT

Page 52Page 53MODES MenuDynamic RangeThis is the range in level between the loudest sound and quietest sound during Dolby Digital and DTS playback onl

Page 52Page 53TONE MenuThe Bass and Treble can be boosted or cut by up to 10 dB.INPUTS MenuThese menus let you select which input you would like to co

Page 54Page 55Tuner Preset MenuThis allows you to set the AM/FM band and frequency of up to 40 radio stations. They can be recalled quickly and set as

Page 54Page 55SETTINGS MenusMAIN ZONE MenuPower Up SourceThis sets the input source which the EMO button will then always select whenever the DMC-1 is

Page 56Page 57SETTINGS Menus (Continued)SPEAKERS Menu - SIZEThis menu allows you to enter the size of your speakers. The bass management of the

Page 56Page 57SETTINGS Menus (Continued)higher frequency range above the crossover point selected for the subwoofer. Remember that if you are not com

Page 58Page 59SETTINGS Menus (Continued)SPEAKERS Menu - POSITIONThis menu allows you to enter the distance from your listening position to the vario

Page 58Page 59SETTINGS Menus (Continued)SPEAKERS Menu - CALIBRATIONThe calibration procedure allows you to adjust the volume level of each speaker in

ZONE 2 Menu... 55SETTINGS Menus (Cont

Page 60Page 61SETTINGS Menus (Continued)Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS soundtracks are designed to be played back on a properly calibrated Hom

Page 60Page 61SETTINGS Menus (Continued)VIDEO MenuOSD POPUP (Volume, Source, and Mode)When enabled, a “pop-up” message appears on your TV any

Page 62Page 63SETTINGS Menus (Continued)SOFTWARE MenuThis menu is used to show the current revision levels of system software within your D

Page 62Page 63Special Features of the Emotiva DMC-1Bass ManagementUnlike higher frequencies, it is dicult to discern exactly from which direction low

Page 64Page 65DOLBY PRO LOGIC II and DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIxThis is the conventional two-channel stereo mode with sound from your left and right speakers.

Page 64Page 65SOURCE DIRECTThis mode bypasses all DSP, Tone, and bass management circuits. It is stereo analog only, and oers the shortest signal pat

Page 66Page 67DTS ES (6.1)All DTS-ES sources have the surround back channel matrixed into the left and right surrounds. Newer DVD releases also

Page 66Page 67Tuner OperationThe Tuner is selected either by rotating the manual input selector on the front panel, or by touching the TUNER b

Page 68Page 69Recalling a Preset StationOnce you have selected the Tuner, you can quickly recall a station by pressing its preset number, either on th

Page 68Page 69RecordingRecording to a Tape PlayerInput signals from an audio source playing in the DMC-1 can be recorded using the left and right audi

Troubleshooting Guide ... 84No Sound (from one or more full range speakers) ...

Page 70Page 71Zone 2 OperationIf you have an amplier and a pair of speakers in a second room or area (Zone 2), they can play an analog stereo source

Page 70Page 71PAGE 1This allows you to select the inputs to play in Zone 2. Z2MAI (main) allows Zone 2 to play whatever is playing in the Main Zone.Pr

Page 72Page 73Software Upgrades on CDThe DMC-1 Flash memory software can be upgraded by connecting your PC to the DMC-1 RS-232 serial port, and downlo

Page 72Page 73Speaker Placement TipsTips Before You BeginRead this section thoroughly. There are a number of ways in which it may seem aesthetically p

Page 74Page 75The Front SpeakersYou should closely follow the placement recommendations of your speaker manufacturer, with the addition of the

Page 74Page 75Side-Axis SpeakersThe DMC-1 has two side-axis channels which are matrixed and derived from the left and right front channels, so they ar

Page 76Page 77Surround Back SpeakersThe DMC-1 has two extra outputs for surround back speakers. These create a wonderful sense of realism in surround

Page 76Page 77If your subwoofer seems to sound best when it is near the front speakers (often the case), keep in mind that most television sets may no

Page 78Page 79Audio ComponentsADC 007Adcom 082, 092, 225, 161, 269Aiwa 018, 104, 170, 202, 203,213, 211, 188Akai 138, 189AMC 125, 126, 167, 128, 258,

Page 78Page 79Fuji 209Jerrold 153 JVC 185 Kenwood 185 Lite-Touch 208 Lutron 077, 158, 159 Makita 186, 201 Mindpath 205 Niles 160, 187 NSM 161Piano Dis

Page 8Page 9Safety Precautions Read this Owner’s Guide thoroughly before attempting to install and congure the Emotiva DMC-1 Media Center. All the sa

Page 80Page 81Panasonic 103, 201, 172, 008, 068Parasound 233 Philips 041, 044Pioneer 010, 020, 025, 056, 174, 175, 176 Proceed 239Proton 044,

Page 80Page 81Norsat 069, 070 Pace 143Panasonic 142, 060 Pansat 121 Personal Cable 117 Philips 071, 152, 153 PL 023, 026 President 019, 102 Primestar

Page 82Page 83Metz 088MGA 197, 004, 024, 028, 042 Minerva 088Mitsubishi 004, 024, 028, 040, 042, 109, 124, 146, 191 MTC 197, 004, 062, 101 NAD 015, 02

Page 82Page 83Nordmende 043 Optonica 053, 054 Orion 025Panasonic 066, 070, 083, 113, 140, 145, 157, 163, 074 Pentax 013, 020, 031, 063 Philco 031,

Page 84Page 85Troubleshooting GuideThe Emotiva DMC-1 is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free performance. Most problems that o

Page 84Page 85Input Selection ProblemsIf you nd that certain inputs cannot be selected, Check the INPUTS menu of the OSD (page 53), and make sure tha

Page 86Page 87Press the remote’s MENU button to activate the OSD. It should be present even when no video source has been selected. Remember, there is

Page 86Page 87Zone 2 does not play digital inputsZone 2 can play analog sources independent of what is playing in the Main Zone. It cannot play from a

Page 88Page 89“Hum” NoisesThis problem is more than likely caused by a “ground loop” in your system, rather than a fault in the DMC-1. Follow these st

Page 88Page 89Favorite Settings LogYou can use this section to log your favorite settings from various OSD menus and other preferences controlled by t

Page 8Page 9The user should not attempt to service the DMC-1 Media Center beyond the means described in this Owner’s Guide. All other servicing should

Page 90Page 91Control SettingsYou can reference the CONTROL SETTINGS on page 62 of this manual.Video SettingsYou can reference the VIDEO SETTINGS

Page 90Page 91Input Settings and Remote CodesYou can reference the INPUT SETTINGS on page 53 of this manual. REMOTE CODES are found on pages 78-83. Ch

Page 92Page 93Line Level InputsSensitivity (for 0.5 V output): 125mV Phono: 1.6mVFrequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB

Page 92Page 93Licensing and Trademark DisclosuresDTS DisclosureThis product is manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Patent

Page 94Limited WarrantyEmotiva is proud to design and manufacture quality products for the home audio and home theater enthusiast. Your DMC-1 preampli

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