Anthem AVM 20 v2 - Manual (Page 28)

5.2.1 COPYING THE MAIN PATH TO ZONE2, ZONE3, OR RECORD
This unique copy feature allows the Source selected in MAIN (e.g. DVD, CD, etc.) to also be directed to
ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD from either analog or digital inputs.
The Source selected in MAIN can be copied to another Path as follows:
• ZONE2 or ZONE3: Press and hold MAIN, then press ZONE2 or ZONE3 (can also be done in reverse).
• RECORD: Press and hold MAIN, then press RECORD (can also be done in reverse).
When MAIN is copied, the display reads “–MAIN–> ZONE2”, “–MAIN–> ZONE3”, or “–MAIN–> REC” after
the selected Source, along with the information normally displayed.
Down-Mixing to 2-Channel Stereo:
The Center, Surround, and Rear channels can be mixed into the Left and Right Channels for the ZONE2,
ZONE3, TAPE, and VCR outputs. This can be done by the DVD player or the AVM 20:
• AVM 20 Down-mix: If the digital audio output from your DVD player is connected to the AVM 20,
the 2-channel down-mix from Dolby Digital or DTS will be done by the AVM 20 whenever you copy
MAIN to ZONE2, ZONE3, or RECORD.
• DVD Player Down-mix: If the Left/Right analog outputs from your DVD player are connected to the
AVM 20’s Analog Audio-In, the Dolby Digital down-mix done by your DVD player can be used for
ZONE2, ZONE3, TAPE, and VCR outputs, without having to copy MAIN. Note that DVD players do not
normally provide a down-mix for DTS material.
Note: Even when doing this, keep the digital output from your DVD player connected to the
AVM 20, otherwise MAIN will not receive the digital signal needed for multi-channel output.
5.3 MASTER CONTROL KNOB
Besides being a Volume Control, the MASTER CONTROL KNOB also operates many other functions, including
adjustment of Surround Mode Level / Bass / Treble / Balance; Path Bass / Treble / Path Balance; FM • AM
tuning; Mode (Music / Pro Logic); THX Options; DD Dynamics and Display Brightness selection.
From this point in the manual, the MASTER CONTROL KNOB (MCK) will be referred to extensively.
5.4 SOURCE SELECTION
The AVM 20 accommodates up to nine external sources plus
the built-in FM • AM Stereo Tuner.
The Sources on the front panel are: CD, 2-Ch BAL, 6-Ch S/E,
TAPE, FM • AM, DVD, TV, SAT, VCR, and AUX.
You can also change the Source name as it appears on the
Front Panel and On-Screen displays (see section 7.4.5).
5.4.1 6-CHANNEL S/E INPUT
For the most part, the 6-Channel S/E input is intended for multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD players. If
unused for 6-channel audio, the Front-Left and Front-Right inputs can be used as a 2-channel input.
When the 6-Channel S/E input is selected, the video signal from the DVD input will be routed to the
Composite, S-Video, and MAIN Component (if assigned to DVD) outputs to allow track selection and
navigation of the disc’s menu.
The 6-Ch S/E audio can be routed to ZONE2, ZONE3, and RECORD outputs as long as Copy mode is used, so
that a stereo down-mix can be created (see section 5.2.1).
5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION
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