SOUND FROM HDMI SOURCES PLAYS PERFECTLY, AT LEAST IT DOES IF YOU’RE USING AN AVM 50v …

Why? In the AVM 50v, all eight HDMI inputs are connected through high-performance TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) timing regenerators and multiplexers. The receiver contains a program- mable equalizer and a Clock Data Recovery (CDR) function for each of the three TMDS pairs in an HDMI or DVI signal. The TMDS data outputs are regenerated and perfectly aligned to the regenerated  TMDS clock signal, creating an extremely clean low-jitter DVI/HDMI signal that is easily decoded by the HDMI receiver. This is particularly useful for cleaning up a noisy/jittery source, or when a long or low-quality cable is being used.

BROADCAST-QUALITY DIGITAL VIDEO PROCESSING

• Video Format Conversion—the latest-generation Sigma Designs VXP broadcast-quality digital image processor (supporting deep color and better-than-ever video algorithms!) converts any SD or HD video standard to other video standards.

•  Quadruple video output configuration makes it easy to switch from one configuration to another.

•  Superior image quality using per-pixel processing and motion-adaptive de-interlacing to ensure optimal image sharpness and picture resolution.

•  Dynamic directional interpolation eliminates jaggy artifacts found in traditional de-interlacing algorithms.

•  Full film-mode detection for all SD and HD inputs.

• Video transcoding allows S-Video and Component Video inputs to be digitally processed and enhanced, and then routed through the Component or HDMI outputs.

•  Each source can be adjusted independently for best picture.

ENHANCED VIDEO PERFORMANCE

•  Adjustable cropping

•  Aspect ratio control

•  Chroma bug filter

•  Frame lock

•  Gamma correction

•  Adjustable noise reduction

•  Adjustable detail enhancement

•  Custom output resolution and timing via PC utility

•  All on-screen displays are shown through HDMI

and Component Video

•  On-screen display shows adjustments being made

(can be disabled)

•  All functions are available for HD input

WHAT’S UNDER THE AVM HOOD

•  Component parts are carefully chosen for their ability to maintain the lowest possible total harmonic distortion and noise (THD + N).

• Handcrafted circuit board layouts (not done by auto-routers) with extensive use of groundplanes achieve exceptionally low noise, low crosstalk, and protect against electrostatic discharge.

• 4-layer hand-designed motherboard includes separate power- and groundplanes.

•  6- and 8-layer DSP, A/D and D/A boards. A/D and D/A converter boards use separate analog and digital planes, as well as separate power- and groundplanes for remarkably low noise.

•  All critical signal paths are surrounded by groundplanes.

•  Super-efficient switching power supply:

– Low-noise, low-emissions design

– Multiple-synchronized dithered-frequency isolation stages ensure exceptionally quiet audio and video operation and excellent electromagnetic compatibility

– Fourteen independently regulated output stages ensure optimal operating environment

• Anthem’s Own Design! Two dual-core digital signal processing (DSP) engines, our own DSP design, offer a total of 800 MIPS to allow decoding of the new HD audio standards: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. More than enough processing power to handle even the most complex program material with matchless precision.

•  Superior Analog-to-Digital/Digital-to-Analog conversion:

– A/D capable of up to 24-bit x 96-kHz resolution

– D/A operates at full 24-bit x 192-kHz resolution

•  Audio-grade film capacitors and operational amplifiers.

•  Superior-quality analog attenuator (volume control).

•  Fully buffered audio and video inputs for minimum crosstalk.

•  Highest-quality video-switching circuitry on completely independent and isolated circuit boards.

•  High-precision thru-hole passive components.

• Heavy-gauge non-resonant chassis.

•  Headphone amplifier features a high-current/voltage design with a dedicated fully discrete output stage.

ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC)

And then there’s Anthem Room Correction (ARC).Even when the finest speakers are perfectly positioned, the room itself still has a dramatic impact on a system’s sound, an impact more profound than that of any individual component. Various solutions have fallen in and out of favor over the years, but none has solved the problem of “the room.” Until ARC. Using proprietary processes and the power of your PC, ARC analyzes each speaker’s in-room sound and then computes the required correction to yield optimal performance from every speaker. ARC is garnering rave reviews across the industry.

 

… AND FOR THE AUDIO PURIST

•  Analog-Direct available on all inputs

•  Tone Bypass disables Bass/Treble adjustment

•  Balanced 2-channel XLR digital input for best digital signal

•  True-Balanced 2-channel analog input for best analog signal

•  True-Balanced analog outputs provide best noise rejection and purest signal transmission

MULTIPLE HIGH-END COMPONENTS  IN ONE:

• Preamplifier

• Surround-Sound Processor

• Broadcast-Quality Digital Video Processor

• Highest-Quality HDTV Video Switcher

• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)

• Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

• Room Correction System (ARC)

• Multiroom/Whole-House Entertainment Control Center with (4) Independent Signal Paths

(Main, Zone 2, Zone 3, Record)

• AM/FM Tuner

• Headphone Amplifier

 

INPUTS

• Auto Digital/Analog Input Switching (For Every Source)

• Built-In AM/FM Tuner with Stereo/High-Blend/ Mono Setting (Memorized to each FM Preset)

• (8) HDMI Inputs (Allowing deep-color support [36 bit] and high-definition audio streaming; Assignable to Multiple Digital Sources)

• (7) Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Digital Sources)

• (3) Toslink Digital Audio Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Digital Sources)

• (1) AES/EBU Digital Audio Input (Assignable to Multiple Digital Sources)

• Bit Rate/Sample Rate Status Indicator (Displays PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)

• (7) Stereo S/E Analog Audio Inputs (DSP or Direct)

• (1) Stereo True-Balanced (XLR) Analog Audio Input (DSP or Direct)

• (1) Six-Channel S/E Audio Input (DSP or Direct)

• Source EQ (Independent for Each Source)

• (4) Component Video Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Sources)

• HDTV Video Switching (All formats up to 1080p)

• (7) S-Video Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Sources)

• (7) Composite Video Inputs (Assignable to Multiple Sources)

MAIN

• (10) True-Balanced (XLR) Analog Audio Outputs

• (10) S/E Analog Audio Outputs

• Second Center Channel Output (Parallel–Balanced and S/E)

• Second Subwoofer Output (Parallel–Balanced and S/E)

• (1) Stereo Headphone Output (Independent Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance Controls)

• (2) HDMI Outputs (parallel with 36-bit Deep Color support)

• (1) S-Video Output

• (1) Composite Video Output

• Mode Presets by Source

(Assignable for Each Source)

• Simulcast Video+Audio Sources

• Lip-Sync Delay

(For Each Source in half-ms increments)

• Main Sources – Copy to Other Paths

• On-Screen Display (Bypassable) of:

– S-Video (including Zone 2)

– Component Video

– HDMI

– Setup Menu (including Zone 2, full screen)

– Status (blended with picture)

– Video Adjustment (blended with picture)

• Digitally Generated Test Patterns

• Selectable Setup Menu Background Color (Blue, Black, Magenta)

• Adjustable Mute Level

• Direct Remote Control Codes for Modes

 

6-CHANNEL ANALOG-DSP (MAIN)

(DVD-Audio/SACD)

• Selectable 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88 kHz, 96 kHz

• Bass Management

• Time Alignment for Listener Position

• Bass/Treble

• Lip-Sync Delay

• THX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6 Post Processing

• 2-Channel Stereo Downmix

(Headphone, Zone 2, Zone 3, Record)

INPUT FORMATS (MAIN)

• PCM (up to 7.1 at 24-bit/192 kHz)

•  Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Digital Plus

• Dolby Digital EX

• Dolby Digital 5.1

•  DTS-HD Master Audio

•  DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio

•  DTS ES Discrete

•  DTS ES Matrix

• DTS 96/24

• DTS 5.1

• DTS 2-Channel Stereo Downmix (For Headphone, Zone 2, Zone 3, Record)

 

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (MAIN)

• Dolby Volume (to be added via software upgrade)

• Dynamics Adjustment (Dolby Digital and DTS)

•  Dynamics Reset to Normal at Power Off

•  Individual Speaker Levels Memorized for Each Mode

 

SURROUND MODES (MAIN)

• AnthemLogic–Music (No Center Channel)

• AnthemLogic–Cinema (Up to 7.1)

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (with Adjustments)

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Matrix

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

• Dolby Pro Logic

•  DTS Neo:6 Music (Center Image Adjustment)

• DTS Neo:6 Cinema

•  All-Channel Stereo (Up to 7.1)

•  Mono

• Mono-Academy

•  All-Channel Mono

 

THX MODES (MAIN)

• THX Cinema

• THX Ultra2 Cinema

• THX MusicMode

• THX Surround EX

• THX Games Mode

• THX ReEQ: On/Off (Can be applied even when THX is Off )

 

BASS MANAGEMENT (MAIN)

• Independent Cinema and Music Speaker Configurations (Assignable to Each Source)

• Auto-LFE Option (For Cinema or Music Configuration)

• Dipole Setting for Surround/Rear

• Center Channel EQ

• Room Resonance Filter

• THX Boundary Gain Compensation

• Super Subwoofer Setting (Subwoofer Operates when Fronts are Set to Large)

• Cinema and Music Configurations each include:

– Independent Crossovers by Speaker Group (5-Hz Steps)

– Independent Crossover for Subwoofer (5-Hz Steps)

– Subwoofer Variable Phase/Subwoofer Polarity

–  LFE Crossover Bypass

 

ZONE 2

• (1) Stereo S/E Analog Audio Output

• (1) Stereo True-Balanced (XLR) Audio Output

• Variable or Fixed Volume Level Setting

• Adjustable Maximum Volume Setting

• Bass, Treble, Balance Controls

• (1) S-Video Output

• (1) Composite Video Output

• Component Video Output Control (Allows second set of Component Video outputs to be used for HD video switching of sources output to Zone 2)

• Simultaneous S-Video and Composite Outputs

• Simulcast Video+Audio Sources

• On-Screen Display (Bypassable)

• On-Screen Setup Menu

ZONE 3

• (1) Stereo S/E Analog Audio Output

• Variable or Fixed Volume Level Setting

• Adjustable Maximum Volume Setting

• Bass, Treble, Balance Controls

• (1) S-Video Output

• (1) Composite Video Output

• Simultaneous S-Video and Composite Outputs

• Simulcast Video+Audio Sources

 

RECORD

• Tape Record Out: (1) Stereo S/E, (1) S-Video, (1) Composite

• VCR Record Out: (1) Stereo S/E, (1) S-Video, (1) Composite

• (2) Coaxial Digital Record Outputs (Independent)

• Analog-In to Digital-Out (Selectable 16-bit/44.1 kHz,16-bit/48 kHz, 24-bit/88 kHz, 24-bit/96 kHz)

• Dithered Output for 16-bit Recording

 

CUSTOM INSTALLATION

• (2) 50-mA Trigger Outputs

• (1) 200-mA Trigger Output

• (3) Powered IR Receivers

• (2) IR Emitters

• RS-232 Communication/Internet Upgradeability

• RS-232 Crestron and AMX Compatible

• Front-Panel Lockout Option

• User Settings Save Function

• Installer Settings Save Function

• Setup Menu Lockout

• Wake-Up/Shut-Off Timers (Main, Zone 2, Zone 3)

• On/Off Skip Timers (Main, Zone 2, Zone 3)

• Sleep Timers (Main, Zone 2, Zone 3)

 

UPGRADEABILITY

• Hardware Upgradeable

• Easy (no charge) Website Software Upgradeability

 

ADDITIONAL

• Universal Learning Back-Lit Remote Control

• Power Failure/Overheating Text Warning

• Advanced Hardware Framework (Allows longer cables to be driven without degrading or losing the signal, and provides support for 1080p/60 Hz)

VIDEO SWITCHING

Bandwidth from input jack to output jack

Composite and S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 MHz

Component: Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 MHz

Pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 MHz

Pb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 MHz

All analog video inputs and outputs are 75 Ω, 1.5 Vp-p.

ANALOG AUDIO

Input Impedance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kΩ

Output Impedance

Main–RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  300 Ω

XLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 Ω

Zones 2/3 and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51 Ω

Rated Input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 Vrms

Maximum Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Vrms; 3.0 Vrms for 6-Ch input

Minimum Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 kΩ

Rated Output (100 kΩ load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 Vrms

Maximum Output

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Vrms

XLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12.6 Vrms

Headphone Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mW into 32 Ω at 0.2% THD+N

Volume Control Range

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -95.5 dB to +31.5 dB (in 0.5 dB increments)

Zones 2/3 and Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  -62.5 dB to +10.0 dB (in 1.25 dB increments)

Crosstalk (at 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 dB between channels; 86 dB between inputs

XLR Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive, Pin 3: Negative

DIGITAL AUDIO Crossover

High-Pass Slope (small speaker setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 dB/octave (2nd order)

Low-Pass Slope (subwoofer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24 dB/octave (4th order)

Frequency (adjustable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25 Hz to 160 Hz (in 5 Hz increments)

Tone Control

Filter Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Shelf

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ±12 dB

Bass Turnover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Hz

Treble Turnover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 kHz

Analog-to-Digital Conversion S/N Ratio (at digital Rec output) (IEC-A Filter) . . . . . . . 100 dB

All digital inputs and outputs comply with HDMI , S/PDIF or AES/EBU standards.

MAIN  PATH (RCA and XLR Outputs)

Frequency Response and Bandwidth

Analog Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . .  10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 120 kHz (+0 -3 dB)

Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/96 . . . . .  10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.3 dB), 2 Hz to 37 kHz (+0 -3 dB)

Digital Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . .  10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.2 dB), 1 Hz to 39 kHz (+0 -3 dB)

THD+N (at Rated Input and Output)

Analog Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.006% (80 kHz BW)

Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.006% (AES17 Filter)

Digital Inputs at 24/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.004% (AES17 Filter)

IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz and 16 kHz)

Analog Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.001%

Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.003%

Digital Inputs at 24/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.001%

S/N Ratio (ref. 2.0 Vrms, IEC-A filter)

Analog Direct Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  106 dB

Analog-DSP Inputs at 24/48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100 dB

Digital Inputs at 24/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104 dB

ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 PATHS

Frequency Response and Bandwidth  . . 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 -0.1 dB), 3 Hz to 140 kHz (+0, -3 dB)

THD+N (at Rated Input and Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06% (80 kHz BW)

IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz and 16 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06%

S/N Ratio (ref. 2.0 Vrms, IEC-A Filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 dB

 

FM TUNER

Sensitivity 50 dB S/N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 dBµ typical, 25 dBµ max.

IHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 dBµ typical, 20 dBµ max.

S/N Ratio Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 dB typical, 65 dB min.

Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69 dB typical, 60 dB min.

Distortion Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2% typical, 1.0% max.

Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0.3% typical, 1.5% max.

Stereo Separation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB typical, 25 dB min.

Alternate Channel Selectivity (±400 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 dB typical, 60 dB min.

Frequency Response  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hz to 15 kHz (+0 -2 dB)

AM TUNER

Sensitivity (20 dB S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 dBµ typical, 56 dBµ max.

S/N Ratio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB typical, 43 dB min.

Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7% typical, 2.0% max.

One-Signal Selectivity (±10 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 dB typical, 18 dB min.

CONTROL Infra Red

Carrier Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38 kHz

Maximum 12 V Supply Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mA

Maximum Emitter Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 mA per output

RS-232 Interface

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  DB-9F, straight-wired

Pinout (AVM 50v side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Pin 2: Tx, Pin 3: Rx, Pin 5: Ground

Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits, flow control (RTS/CTS, none)

Trigger Outputs

Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  tip positive, sleeve ground

Maximum Current at 12 VDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  300 mA between all three triggers

Sequential Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  250 ms

POWER REQUIREMENT

Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum 150 W

 

DIMENSIONS (height includes feet)

Height . . . . . . . 5-7/8 inches (14.9 cm) including feet; rack-mounting: 3 rack units without feet

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1/4 inches (43.8 cm)

Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1/2 inches (36.2 cm)

Weight (unpacked) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.7 lb (14 kg)

 

AVAILABLE FINISHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black, Silver