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1. gt SELECT ae MUTE Need to answer the phone but still keep an eye on the TV Just press the Mute but ton to turn off the sound Press it again and the audio gracefully ramps back up to where you were so rudely interrupted ZONE Allows user to select between the Main Zone Zone 2 and Zone 3 DISPLAY This cool blue display allows you to see the basic functions of your Concert AVR 1 It is important that you have an external display device connected to one of the rear video connectors for complete viewing of all menus during set up DIRECT When using two channel analog inputs this button defeats all digital signal pro cessing and directs the two channel analog input from the selected source to the front outputs Use this button when you want to do some serious quality two channel listening MASTER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB This nice polished knob lets you adjust the volume in selected zones Main Zone 2 and Zone 3 CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com GUIDED TOUR or THE CONCERT AVR 1 ooo Maste aster Power On Off lt USE ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE C 230 mm lt TYPE Fl DO NOT OPEN cc 5 amp 5 s Ex Pr Pr gd Ethernet Zone 1 IR e uj Jj
2. HEN lt ETR gt 0x00 Mono down mix 0x01 Stereo Down mix 0x02 Multi channel mode 0x03 Dolby EX DTS ES 0x04 ProLogic lix movie 0x05 ProLogic lix music 0x0D CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com Video output resolution status Command Response gt wn lt gt c wu lt ETR gt Menu status Command Response lt ST gt 0x21 ST c Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION 0x21 Lone number 0x13 Answer code 0x01 0x00 4801 60fps 0x01 480p 60fps 0x02 576i 50fps 0x03 576p 50fps 0x04 720p 50fps 0x05 720p 60fps 0x06 768p 50fps 0x07 768p 60fps 0x08 1080i 50fps 0x09 1080i 60fps 0x0A 1080p 24fps 0x0D 1080p 50fps 0 0 1080p 60fps 0 00 0 21 Lone number 0x14 Answer code 0x01 0x00 No menus open at this time 0x01 Menu open 0x02 Set up menu open 0x03 Trim menu open 0x04 Bass menu open 0x05 Treble menu open 0x06 sync menu open 0x07 Sub menu open 0x08 Tuner menu open 0x09 Network menu open 0x0D 43 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION FM Genre Command Response ST 0x21 ST 0x21 00 C 003 gt oO B lt ETR gt 0 lt gt J Program type ASCII characters Tuner preset recall and status Command Response ST 0x
3. 21 Generi eh eine ae 24 a dup Ud ab ed a eas 25 Speaker eter dem od 2d Speaker Distance ou i e bia eae 27 SPC AKC Levels ome o serta a debe i eee nace 28 MUI emos 28 Video NR T TET ETT ETT TOTO TT 28 SEO VIO AES sae ve cio et St ee hee ee f pep oun tees 30 Zone DCCC eo seeks 31 ety Ol 32 PLAYING AUDIO FILES VIA NETWORK AUDIO amp USB SourRCES 33 AUTOMATION INTEGRATION 2 640 Een RR Un 450 0 wwe orien odes 35 TROUBLESHOOTING quur ardor dedor docs he dus dese oa 49 24 SPECIFICATIONS acd dard dc d Bae qoe tede 55 AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 6 Another page left intentionally blank CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com INTRODUCTION Greetings from the rainforest On behalf of everyone at AudioControl we wanted to congratulate you on your selection of the Concert AVR 1 Home Theater Surround Sound Receiver Whether this is your first venture into home theater or you are long time seasoned audio veteran you will truly enjoy the performance of this product While there are many components involved in creating a truly awesome home theater from room design speaker placement and ultimately system calibration selecting the proper products is always very critical For that reason AudioControl create
4. Zone 2 IR TRIG lt EH Eae S Zone 1 E c e N 595 4 Zone3IR TRIG N Zone 2 SBR SBL TRIG 73 2009 AudioControla Em HDMI HDMI Phone 425 775 8461 Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA e o e o www audiocontrol com AV SAT DVD A VCR DVR Null Modem Cable Rear Panel Features MAIN POWER SWITCH The only time to turn OFF the Concert AVR 1 with this button is when the system will not be used for some time Normally this but ton is left On and the Concert AVR 1 is woken up via the Standby switch on the front panel via an optional remote control or through an automation system When this switch is turned off you cannot turn the Concert 1 On or Off via any other method VOLTAGE SELECTION The Concert AVR 1 is designed to operate with either 110 120V volt or 220 240V line voltages You will want to set this switch to match up with your local power voltages POWER CONNECTION All good AC power flows in here ZONE 3 AUDIO OUTPUTS These audio only outputs can feed an external amplifier while sharing the same source as Zone 2 but allow for independent volume control of the outputs ZONE 2 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUTS These second zone outputs enable listening and viewing a source independently of the main theater system Q DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS The Con cert AVR 1 features assignable coaxial and optical digital audio inputs a
5. Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 45 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION 46 Request preset details Command Response ST 0x21 ST 0x21 X OB 5 ti lt DATAS versi lt ETR gt lt DATAI gt 0x01 0x32 1 50 number of the preset a 000 0x01 FM frequency ea Sis AM Frequency 1000 s amp 100 s kHz DATA v gt Sirius name in ASCII characters lt ETR gt 0 00 Network playback status Command Response ST 0x21 0x21 gt wm lt gt v variable lt ETR gt 0 0x00 Navigating Fi se OxFF Busy Not Playing lt DATA2 gt Name of folder if navigating ASCII lt DATA v gt Name of file if playing or paused ASCII CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Restore factory default settings Command Response SS s 0x21 lt IN gt m 0d X Q5 lt gt 05 oa M 0 lt gt oma lt 00 lt ETR gt 0x0D Display information type Command Response lt ST gt 0x21 lt ST gt 0x21 zw wp C 05 lt DATAS TI 0x00 Set the display to DATA Current display is returned 0 0 Set the dispplay to lt ETR gt 0 00 E EN OxEO Cycle through all displayable Iii OnO Current diplay yee CH ament sow
6. 1 Component 3 Composite 3 S Video Second Zone Stereo Audio plus Composite amp S Video Third Zone Output s ara Rete tre oe oe dem a Stereo Audio Control Audio 12 Volt Trigger Three Main Zone 2 Zone 3 1 DB 9 IR Receiver Input Three Main Zone 2 Zone 3 3 5 mm Minijack RuEmitter Outputs ee ane ES One 3 5 mm Minijack General Power Consumption Standby 3 Watts Dimen Rh Gee ROR 17 W x 16 5 D x 7H AU GIC iet Ph te 60 lbs AucdioControl UGIOCONEFO CONCERT AVR 1 55 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AudioControl For Those Who Consider Perfection Possible 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 www AudioControl com P N 913 090 0
7. 17 SET UP CONFIGURATION HDMI Signals Your Concert AVR 1 is equipped with five discrete HDMI inputs and dual assignable HDMI outputs All the HDMI outputs are assignable to various display devices the signals on both will be same as HDMI can only have one processed video path Output 1 Connect this to the display device located in your main zone or theater Output 2 Connect this to the display device located in your secondary zone Additionally standard HDMI signals are only meant to be sent 20 to 30 feet before signal degradation or even dropout occurs Therefore we recommend you utilize a HDMI signal extension system like the AudioControl BVHD 10 especially when using high bandwidth signals like 1080p from Blu Ray players or cable boxes IR Infra red Remote Control Connections We have equipped the Concert AVR 1 with a number Infrared IR inputs plus an output to allow for maximum control flexibility with standard IR remote controls sold separately This allows you to place the infrared receiver where it can see the signal from the remote control when the equipment may be hidden The IR connections are designed for modulated signals and wired for stereo or mono 3 5mm jacks with Tip being the modulated signal and Sleeve being ground The signals are compatible with third party receivers such as a Xantech No 291 10 Zone 1 IR This is ideal for when the front panel of the Concert AVR 1 is hid
8. 2 two Satellite Input Trim 2V RMS receivers could be named and SAT2 ac Zone Settings Network Allows individual configuration of each input cordingly LIP SYNC Many video processors and line mul tipliers cause a slight delay between the sound and Input Config General Setup Auto Setup Spkr Types Spkr Distance Spkr Levels Video Inputs Video Outputs Mode the video picture Highly compressed video signals such as MPEG encoded satellite receivers and some DVD s also suffer from this problem The Lip Sync setting delays the audio a small amount to allow the video image to catch up MODE Sets the initial audio decode mode for stereo sources on this input EXT MODE Sets the initial audio decode mode for multi channel digital sources on this input TREBLE and BASS Changes the bass and treble response for all speakers when using this input Very useful when you have a source unit that has reduced frequency response due to the format i e older VCR s ROOM EQ The Auto Speaker Set Up in the Concert AVR 1 utilizes a special algorithm that calculates many the major frequency resonance s that occur due to room acoustics and speaker locations and creates specific equalization filters to offset this This menu allows you to select whether to engage the Room Equalization filter for each source Options are Not Cal culated or OFF with the default being Off INPUT TRIM Selects t
9. Component Video and HDMI digital video Depend ing on the particular source unit you are using you may have the option Component more than one of these video connections Whenever pos YUV sible connect as many as possible as the processor in your Concert Y P AVR 1 will identity the best format and route that to your main HDMI component or composite video outputs Because of the S Video higher bandwidths involved with video signals the quality of the interconnect cables you choose is important especially with HDMI Video connections should always be made with cables Composite specifically designed for video Don t be tempted to grab some extra audio RCA cables lying around Without the proper 75 ohm cabling your picture quality will suffer from smear ghosting HDMI or noise It is always a good idea to make certain that the video and audio signal cables are routed away from any power wiring Types of video connections Video Transcoding To simplify your installations the Concert AVR 1 provides video transcod ing which routes the S video Composite signals and Component video signals to the HDMI outputs of your Concert AVR 1 As we mentioned before it is best to connect all analogue and digital audio video signals form INSTALL TIP your source units to your Concert AVR 1 to allow proper use of the Main Secondary and third zones AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com
10. discrete surround digital formats available for 5 1 6 1 and 7 1 In addition your Concert AVR 1 has the ca pabilities to process two channel signals using Dolby Pro Logic II Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo to provide multi channel output Multi Zone Operations For 2nd and 3rd Zones Since we know your audio and experiences may extend beyond one room the Concert AVR 1 is equipped with outputs for secondary and tertiary zones This means you could be enjoying your home theater in one room and another member of the family could be listening to their favorite CD in another room while your crazy uncle could have independent volume in a third room The Second Zone is also equipped with a video output so you can expand your video options even more Inputs For Networked Audio and USB Sources The Concert AVR 1 is designed to operate with most of today s traditional source units like CD and DVD players Additionally it can receive audio signals over a computer network via an Ethernet input and or from a USB source You will want to contact a professional audio integrator for more information on properly using these functions CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 10 Key FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS Extensive Automation Integration A touch screen or automation system is what really pulls a high end home theater together It puts the full power of the system at your fingertips While the Concert AVR 1 will operat
11. from state to state Promises of how well the Concert AVR 1 will perform are not implied by this warranty Other than what we have covered in this warranty we have no obligation express or implied Also we will not be obligated for direct or indirect conse quential damage to your system caused by hooking up or operating the AudioControl Concert AVR 1 Failure to complete the warranty registration process negates any service claims AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 53 SHOULD You NEED SERVICE SHOULD YOU EVER NEED SERVICE Normally service will be handled by your AudioControl system professional who installed the system If you re the take charge kind of person who wants to do this yourself contact AudioControl either by phone 425 775 8461 or email to sound better audiocontrol com We ll verify if there is anything wrong that you can fix yourself or assist you in arranging to have it sent back to our factory for repair Please include the following items with the returning unit 1 copy of your proof of purchase that sales receipt we ve been harping about No originals please We cannot guarantee returning them to you 2 brief explanation of the trouble you are having with the Concert AVR 1 3 Areturn street address No PO Boxes please 4 daytime phone number in case our technician has a question about the problem you are having You re responsible for the frei
12. it to satisfy even the greenest of customers Despite it s minimal current draw the Class H design is powerful enough to drive 120 watts per channel 840 watts total with all channels being driven into 8 ohms The Concert AVR 1 also has the additional ability of driving into lower CONCERT 1 Theater Receiver impedance s when necessary AudioControl AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com Key FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS _ Dolby Volume T D LBY A constant annoyance for home theater users has been the significant differences in volume levels as you switch between channels or sources on VOLUME your televisions and in your home entertainment systems Variances in vol ume levels in DVD and Blu ray Disc digital music files compact discs and broadcast entertainment programming each compound the problem forcing you to reach for the remote controls to adjust Dolby Volume lets you select a preferred listening level and enjoy all of your entertainment sources at the same volume level For complete information on Dolby Vol ume go to www dolby com consumer technology dolby volume audiocontrol html Multiple Surround Sound Formats The Concert AVR 1 supports the latest surround codecs of Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master along with traditional formats of Dolby Digital 5 0 and DTS High Resolution A powerful 32 bit DSP processor enables the Concert AVR 1 to decode all current
13. material This format also of can visit www dolby com fers two different modes Cinema and Music which provide various www dts com enhancements depending upon the source materials CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 30 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Zone Settings This menu allows you select the audio and video control and volume settings for Zone 2 and Zone 3 You will want to note that the Zone 2 and Zone 3 always share the same audio source Zone 2 3 Input Selects the analog audio to be used for Zone 2 and Zone 3 Zone 2 Video Output Selects the analog video to be used for Zone 2 Zone 2 Status Displays current status at Zone 2 with options being Standby or On Zone 2 Volume Displays current volume level in Zone 2 Zone 2 Maximum Volume Selects the maximum volume setting for Zone 2 Lone 2 Fixed Volume Allows the Zone 2 volume to be fixed at the current volume level Zone 2 Max On Volume Selects the maximum volume level for Zone 2 when the Concert AVR 1 is powered on or comes out of stand by mode Zone 3 Status Displays current status at Zone 3 with options being Standby or On Zone 3 Volume Displays current volume level in Zone 3 Zone 3 Maximum Volume Selects the maximum volume setting for Zone 3 Zone 3 Fixed Volume Allows the Zone 3 volume to be fixed at the current volume level Zone 3 Max On Volume Selects the maximum volume le
14. removes random video noise that may appear on the picture from a source unit BLOCK N R This video feature removes block artifacts in overly com pressed digital video signals COMPONENT MODE This mode allows you to configure the compo nent video input of your source unit to properly match up with your display device Setting options are Normal RGsB Sync Normal Configures output for standard Component YPbPr analog video RGsB Configures for RGB analogue video with video sync on green Sync Configures for RBG analogue video with sync on the composite input for the selected source AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 23 NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENUS Input Config Auto Setup Spkr Types Spkr Distance Spkr Levels Video Inputs Video Outputs Mode Zone Settings Network 24 HDMI AUDIO Allows you to enable or disable audio input over HDMI for this source Settings options are Yes or No with default being Yes Selecting No forces the Concert AVR 1 to look for audio via the SPDIF digital or analog audio inputs VIDEO SOURCE Selects whether the video signal for this source is de tected automatically or locked to a particular signal type Setting options are Auto HDMI Component S Video or Composite with Auto being the default General Setup Source Input Incoming Format Incoming Sa
15. the tuner scanning to the next strongest signal Pressing one of the tuning buttons will stop the scanning Storing and Selecting Presets When a particular radio station is being display the Concert AVR 1 gives the user the ability to store this station into one of 99 presets typically by pressing the or Select button on most IR remotes You can also scroll through the presets by using the up down functions on most IR remote controls sold separately Each manufacturer of remotes typically presents this function slightly differently on each model they offer Playing Audio Files via Network Audio or USB The network audio client on the Concert AVR 1 is capable of supporting the following file formats MP3 WMA Windows Media Audio WAV FLAC Free Lossless Audio CODEC MPEG 4 AAC iTunes with DRM10 support Ogg Vorbis Network devices must also be running a universal plug and play uPnP service such as Windows Media Player This feature is standard with Windows Vista or it can be downloaded free of charge from www microsoft com While each device may operate differently here are some basic com mands to follow 1 With the Concert AVR 1 in Standby make all of the Ethernet net work and or USB connections and then take the unit out of Standby 2 Using the front panel source selection controls select Network Audio NET as a source A Home Page page will appear on your display device and show
16. to the speakers this will result in a signal Clipping error Run Auto Setup In this menu press the Select button on the front panel and the Concert AVR 1 will begin generating test tones out of each channel a process that takes about two minutes During this process the AVR 1 identifies which speakers are being utilized in the system and what the recommend system adjustments are based on the measurements Accept Setup Once the Auto Setup has completed it s testing you can select to accept the settings or reject them Options are or Yes Auto Setup Progress Displays a status summary of the Auto Setup function and identifies any measurement errors during the testing process Options are Calculating EQ or Completed Error After running the test this screen will display any system errors for each speaker Not Present Speaker was not detected check connections if necessary Clipped If you have highly efficient speakers or the microphone is measuring over reflective sounds this could result in a distorted or Clipped measurments Try repositioning the microphone and running the test again Mic Too Close This is generally a result of the microphone be ing too close to the speakers Try repositioning the microphone and running the Auto Setup test again Crossover Frequency Based on the speaker measurements your Concert AVR 1 processes it will recommend a crossover frequency betwe
17. 21 ST 0x21 IN Lone number gt DL O0 M Answer code ET TI 0x01 0x32 1 50 preset lt DATA gt OxFF Currently no preset selecte om m number to be recalled 0x01 0x32 1 50 current preset lt gt up 000 Tune Command Response ST 0x21 ST 0x21 C 6 lt DATAS 002 OxFO Current frequency status AM Frequency 1000 s amp 100 s kHz lt DATA2 gt FM Frequency 10 s kHz AM Frequency 10 s amp 175 kHz lt ETR gt 0x0D lt ETR gt 44 CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Request Sirius station Command Response SS 0x21 c os lt gt 08 lt DATA gt lt DL gt v variable lt ETR gt lt DATA gt Program label of Sirius station in ASCII characters Request Sirius station program type Command Response ST 0x21 0x21 X 9 lt gt t lt DATA gt OxFO lt DL gt v variable lt ETR gt lt DATA gt Program type of Sirius station in ASCII characters Request 015 information from current station Command Response Sl lt S gt 0 21 lt gt lt gt lt DATA gt v variable lt ETR gt lt DATA gt Label of Sirius program in ASCII characters AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1
18. 25 715 8461 www audiocontrol com NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENUS Dolby Prologic Il Music Mode Settings These setting apply to all two channel inputs when PLII or PLIIx Music mode is selected Dimension Adjusts the depth of the front rear sound stage For normal listening this should be set to 3 Setting options are 3 to 3 with default setting being 0 Center Width Determines how strongly the Pro Logic II decoder processing creates the center channel image Normally this signal is fed only to the center channel speaker output but if the center speaker is set to None in the speaker setup a phantom center channel is created using the front left and right channels Normally this setting is left at 3 Panorama When the Panorama Mode is enabled the front center image is extended to include the rear surround speakers This pro vides a more enveloping wrap around effect Digital Output Frequency Sets the sampling frequency of the audio Ana logue to Digital converter Settings options are 44 1 48 96 kHz Default is 96 kHz Volume Adjustment Allows you to set the step size for the volume con trol Options are Normal 1 dB steps or Fine 5 dB steps Maximum Volume Limits the highest volume that the Concert AVR 1 INSTALL TIP will play This is useful if you have speakers or amplifiers with limited power handling abilities Max On Volume This is the highest volume that the Concert AVR 1 will play w
19. Command Code Data Length Data and End Transmission We will use an abbreviated form for easy reference in the following format lt ST gt lt ZN gt lt CC gt lt DL gt lt Data gt lt ETR gt Parameter Command Description START 0x21 Begins transmission to Concert AVR 1 ZONE NUMBER 0 0 Zone 1 0x02 Zone 2 0x03 Zone 3 COMMAND CODE See code list The code of the command DATA LENGTH 0x01 0x02 etc Number of data units to follow DATA See code index The parameters for the command OxOD End transmission As an example change the Concert AVR 1 video source in Zone 1 to SAT Ox21 0x01 OxOA 0x01 0x01 OxOD CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Command Structure Receiving Command processing begins when the first OxOD carriage return is received The Concert AVR 1 will respond either by making the change specified with a status update answer code or by replying with an error an swer code within 3 seconds More commands however may be sent before the Concert AVR 1 responds to the first command When a command is received the Concert AVR 1 echoes the command back in the following format STI ZN CC AC DL Data EIR Parameter Command Description START 0x21 Begins transmission to Concert AVR 1 ZONE NUMBER Ox0 1 Zone 0x02 Zone 2 0x03 Zone 3 COMMAND See code list The code of the command ANSWER CODE OxOO No problems s
20. Home Theater SYSTEM CONCERT AVR 1 Home Theater Surround Sound Receiver User Functionality Manual For those who consider perfection possible AudioControl 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA Phone 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 www audiocontrol com 2009 All Rights Reserved Rev 1 12 Home Theater SYSTEM CONCERT AVR 1 Home Theater Surround Sound Receiver User Functionality Manual For those who consider perfection possible AudioControl 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA Phone 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 www audiocontrol com 2009 All Rights Reserved Rev 1 12 4 This page was intentionally left blank Please enjoy it CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 TABLE OF CONTENTS sectis sre AM DUE ee cUm Key FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS RR ss 9 A GUIDED TOUR OF THE CONCERT AVR 1 Front Panel 7 Rear Panel Features 13 SET UP amp CONFIGURATION Unit Cement mare aes 15 Speaker Considerations and 15 16 Audio 16 Video 17 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Initial Display 19
21. Theater compo nents is backed with a comprehensive five year parts and labor warranty This comes from a company that has been designing and manufactur ing performance audio components in the USA since 1977 11 AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com SUIDED TOUR OF THE CONCERT AVR 1 CONCERT 1 Theater Receiver AudioControl STANDBY V INPUT INPUT A DIREC Cla Design Front Panel Features STANDBY The switch serves to wake up your Concert AVR 1 provided the main power switch located on the rear panel is turned On O MENU Pressing this button will allows ac cess to the Set Up Menu functions of the Con cert AVR 1 INPUT Up and Down arrows These buttons allow the user to select an audio and video source for playback or scroll through the OSD On Screen Display INFO User can select the information that appears on the display of the Concert AVR 1 and also is used in navigating the OSD On Screen Display MODE User can select between Stereo and surround modes that are available for the source unit and also is used in navigating through the OSD On Screen Display Q SELECT Used in conjunction with the Set up Menu function this button allows you to enter selections you have made 12 INFO DISPLA ZO MUT itt mu dts Master Audio HEIME MIDPLBEY AudioControl
22. al IR sensors and emitters for installations where it is not desirable or practical to use the front panel IR 9 MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS These RCA outputs can feed external power amplifier s should you choose to not use the amplifier built in to your Concert AVR 1 Our customers tell us that our AudioControl Savoy 7 channel amplifier works great in these situations Additionally the Concert AVR 1 has three subwoofer outputs that can feed signals to active powered subwoofers HDMI INPUTS amp OUTPUTS These inputs allow the Concert AVR 1 to accept digital audio and 14 video signals from source units equipped with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface outputs Make sure your HDMI cables are properly inserted into these connectors and that there no sharp pulls on the cable that may prevent your connectors from making a complete connection COMPOSITE AND S VIDEO INPUTS amp OUTPUTS These are for the video inputs and outputs from your source units If you are planning on using the second zone video outputs you should ALWAYS connect a Composite video input from each source 9 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT When not using the HDMI outputs connect these high quality video outputs to your main video display device i e Projector CRT LCD etc You will be pleased to know that the Concert AVR 1 will convert Compo nent Composite and S video signals to HDMI HEADPHONE CONNECTOR This jack ac cepts an 1 8 inp
23. all available storage devices 3 Navigate through these using the arrow keys on the front panel of your Concert AVR 1 or using an optional infrared IR remote control Folders displaying a musical note symbol 2 have playable files in them 4 Select the file track you wish to play and press the OK or gt key Pressing the Select button will also serve to pause the track Pressing and holding Select button for two seconds will stop playback AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 33 PLAYING AUDIO FILES NETWORK AUDIO OR USB Internet Radio Stations Once you have established an Internet connection for your Concert 1 you can manually enter the URL of any Internet radio station You can use the Tuner service to easily browse through Internet radio stations You will want to go to www audiocontrolradio com to set up this service for use in your system Review the Network set up menu of your Concert AVR 1 and locate the unique MAC Media Access Controller address of your unit as it will be required to setup up your service Once activated you can visit various sta tions and podcasts and then set up groups of favorite stations These will show up as favorites on your display device when you next connect to the Internet J audiocontrolradio com Mozilla Firefox Eile Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help OB X a htp audiocontrolradio com zHome Languag
24. allows you to turn the display off entirely The main zone changes while selecting sources from Zone 2 Y Change the Zone 1 Control option in the Zone 2 Configuration Menu to Off Video No video picture Verify your video display or projector is turned on and set to the correct input for the Concert AVR 1 Press the Menu button on the Concert AVR 1 and look for the Main Menu to show on the video display Verify the correct input on the video display is selected for the output of the source i e Component Video if the output of the DVD player is Compo nent Verify the Video Input assignment configurations Make certain that the correct video input is assigned to the source you are playing Ifat any point you need to reset the video output resolution and frame rate to the default setting push and hold the Select button for 3 seconds Y Ifyou are using a Blu ray player with a 1080p 24 fps frames per second format you will want to confirm the output format of the player you are us ing matches with the input format of your display device The Concert AVR 1 supports both 1080p 24 fps frames per second and the more commonly used 1080p 60 fps video formats properly utilize the 1080p 24 format you will want to make sure that the source device i e Blu ray player and the display device i e projector or TV are both capable of supporting this format In the Video Output section of the Setup menus set the Output Re
25. amp 60 lt gt e lt ETR gt 00D DAM 0x01 Headphones are connected 2 0x00 Headphones aren t connected Hi AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 39 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Simulate IR command 40 Command Response ST 0x21 ST 0x21 c lt DATAI gt 5 System code 0x02 lt DATA2 gt RC5 Command code lt DATAI gt RC5 System code lt ETR gt 00 lt DATA2 gt RC5 Command code Video selection Changes video input audio remains Command Response lt gt am IN Lone number X Xo DL 0601 lt Answer code lt DATA gt 0x00 DVD 0x01 lt ETR gt Ox01 SAT lt gt Current video source is returned osn owe FO Request _ 0 0 Select current source audio input Command Response lt gt 3 lt gt DATA 0x00 use analog lt DL gt 0x02 lt ETR gt 0x01 use digital audio lt DATA gt 0x00 analog audio is in use 0x02 Use HDMI 0x01 digital audio is in use 0x0D OxFO Request current source audio type lt ETR gt 0 00 CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Video type of current source valid only on Zone 1 Command Response S x s 0x21 lt
26. ard or 16 9 widescreen CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Output Switching The HDMI outputs of the Concert AVR 1 are completely assignable to match up with switching applications of the theater system Auto Priority Out 1 Out 2 This input senses which display device is operating and gives priority to the selected HDMI out put If both HDMI outputs are being used priority is given to the device selected in this menu Output 1 or Output 2 Enables only selected output to operate Output 1 amp 2 This setting allows both HDMI outputs to oper ate simultaneously In this mode the maximum resolution for both displays will be limited to the resolution of the lowest display device Output 1 Resolution Selects the output resolution for HDMI Out put 1 with the options being a list of the available display devices or Preferred In the Preferred mode this output reflects the highest preferred resolution of the display device This setting is only effec tive if Output 1 is the only active HDMI output Output 1 Frame Rate This setting controls the frame rate output of HDMI Output 1 with this setting only being active if OUT 1 is the only selected HDMI output Lipsync 1 Information Only When this feature is supported by the display device this setting displays how much lip sync is applied to HDMI Output 1 Output 2 Resolution Selects the output resolution f
27. d the Concert AVR 1 to provide maximum enjoyment and flexibility which all contribute to a truly awesome home theater experience AudioControl s passion for high quality meticulous attention to detail and professional sound heritage shows itself in the dozens of awards we have won for our designs products and service This manual is designed to help you get the most from your Concert AVR 1 home theater receiver Even though you re dying to plug it in and start pushing buttons please take a little time to glance over this users guide and learn about the Concert AVR 1 Any component that does as much as the Concert AVR 1 deserves all the explanation it can get Given the complicated nature of the Concert AVR 1 we also recommend you visit our website for updates to this manual Continued technology changes improvements will require more information www audiocontrol com click Home Theater Enjoy the experience Your Friends At AudioControl AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 8 CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com Key FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS Key Features Of the Concert AVR 1 While the AudioControl Concert AVR 1 is equipped with a large number of features and functions that were designed to maximize your theater ex perience we wanted to draw your attention to a few that deserve extra at tention These will be the features you will want to mention t
28. den away in some dark closet or equipment rack prevent the possibil ity of receiving multiple commands when you connect an IR receiver to this input it will disable the front panel IR receiver Zone 2 IR Allows for control of source and volume functions of Zone 2 Zone 3 IR Allows for control of source and volume functions of Zone 3 You will want to note that Zone 3 will always share audio sources with Zone 2 IR Output This output is an electrical combination of Zone 1 Zone 2 and Zone 3 IR input signals and can be used as an IR repeater 12V Trigger Connections There are three stereo mini jack 12 volt trigger outputs on the rear panel of the Concert AVR 1 which are used to remotely control such things as the power amplifier turn on projector power screen automation The jacks are designed for 3 5mm mono connectors with Tip being the trigger output and Sleeve being ground Each jack is capable of outputting a 12V 70 mA switching signal CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 18 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Setup Menus This section of the manual discusses how to navigate the set up menus of your Concert AVR 1 home theater receiver As you have probably deter mined by now if you have the read the rest of this manual the Concert AVR 1 is an incredibly flexible and sophisticated processor that you can literally personalize for use with your performance theater system Whi
29. e Sy arm 8 O lt Preferences Help T NH AudioControl My Favourite Groups Tom s Group My Added Stations You can add your own stations here If your have found a stallion thal ts motin our list you can add it yourself CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 34 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Concert AVR 1 Automation Integration AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Automation Integration Part of the joy of a great home theater is that you don t have a tray of remote controls staring at you whenever you want to watch a movie Hid den away behind the scenes is a workhorse that takes care of the mundane tasks of turning on all the components lowering the curtains dimming the lights popping the corn etc This faithful servant can take the form of a simple learning remote control or a system as capable as a whole house automation system with touch screens There are a wide variety of theater controllers available There are two means of remotely controlling the Concert AVR 1 With In frared IR Remote control and with the RS 232 Serial Port The Concert AVR 1 RS 232 command set also takes advantage of the extensive discrete IR command library with the IR simulation command This adds a great deal of flexibility to system design general functionality and personal cus tomization It is possible to use both hand held remotes and control panels in the same installation depending o
30. e is setio Net 001 Set the display to rak _ 102 Set display o Arist 108 Set display o Albun _ 004 Set display to audio type _ 005 Set display orate _ 001 Set 102 Set display to Composer 0108 Set display to Category Name 0049 display to Signal Stength Thamen sowei Set display 002 50 display to Program hype 408 Set display to Signal strength _ Thamen 001 Set display to Signal strength _ lt ETR gt 0 00 AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 47 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION 48 Headphone over ride Activates Zone 1 mute relays when headphones are connected Command Response ST 0x21 0x21 lt IN gt O0 lt gt 0x01 lt cc gt OF lt 0x05 lt DATA gt lt DL gt 0x00 State of mute relay ER 060 lt ETR gt 0 00 CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com TRPOUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Common Problems General There are no lights on the Concert AVR 1 V Pressing any button or the Standby button on the front panel should wake the Concert Concert AVR 1 Verify that the power cord is plugged into a live AC outlet Verify that the rear panel Power switch on the Concert AVR 1 is The main front panel display is blank V Press the Display button This button controls the display brightness and also
31. e subwoofer Left Right Sub Full frequency audio will be sent to your front left and right speakers plus bass information is directed to your subwoofer effectively duplicating the lower frequencies Sat Sub Full frequency audio signals are sent to your front left and right speakers with the bass information being directed to only your sub woofer Your front speakers will only reproduce the upper frequencies SUB STEREO If you have selected the Left Right Sub or Sub setting in the Stereo Mode menu then this setting adjusts the level of the subwoofer when you are using a two channel source BRIGHTNESS This video setting adjusts the brightness for this input providing you are using a video equipped source unit CONTRAST This video setting adjusts the contrast for this input COLOR This video setting adjusts the color saturation for this input PICTURE MODE The setting options are Video Film or Auto with the default being Auto The video processor in the Concert AVR 1 normally automatically detects the original source type and properly sets che Video mode or Film mode processing Occasionally some source material is unable to be interpreted properly by the processor which may require a manual adjustment EDGE ENHANCEMENT This video feature sharpens the picture MOSQUITO N R This video feature removes haziness that sometimes appears around objects in a picture NOISE REDUCTION This video feature
32. e with a number of IR remote con trols sold separately it is equipped with an RS 232 serial port and an extensive command library to control all aspects of the Concert AVR 1 Using this port requires a fair amount of programming and automation skills which are typically best done by professional custom installations companies Check out the AudioControl dealer locator on our web page www audiocontrol com for list of dealers in your area We Want to Hear From You Before you get too entrenched in the features of your Concert AVR 1 we encourage you to take a moment and visit the AudioControl web site at www audiocontrolregistration com and register your new Concert AVR 1 It allows us to keep a record of your purchase of the Concert AVR 1 Needless to say when you are in the pleasure business like we are we love to hear from our customers so feel free to include some comments You will also want to keep you own record of the serial number and put your sales receipt or invoice in a safe place This is very important in the unlikely event that the Concert AVR 1 needs to be serviced or for proof of owner ship if somebody takes a fancy to your theater system in the middle of the night Insurance companies have no imagination when it comes to compo nents like che Concert AVR 1 being part of the theater system This con cludes the gentle reminder section of this manual Award Winning Quality The Concert AVR 1 like all AudioControl Perfection
33. eave this setting at 0 SURROUND EX When playing Dolby Digital EX encoded material the Concert AVR 1 gives you the option of selecting the Surround settings provided you have Surround Back loudspeakers connected Setting options are Auto DD EX Auto PLIIx and Manual Auto DD EX The Concert AVR 1 will automatically switch to Dol by Digital EX mode when a Dolby Digital EX bit stream is detected Auto PLIIx Movie The Concert AVR 1 will automatically switch to Pro Logic Movie mode decoding when a Dolby Digital EX bit stream Manual If a Dolby Digital Ex bit stream is detected the Concert AV R 1 will treat it as a normal Dolby Digital signal The EX or Pro Logic decode modes may be implemented by pressing the MODE button STEREO MODE If you are using an external subwoofer and are listen ing to stereo two channel sources either digital or analog system you can select to configure how the subwoofer receives it s bass information The Stereo Mode functions are bypassed when using an analog source and you have selected the Stereo Direct mode As Speaker Types Your normal speaker configuration as selected in the Spkr Types menu determines your subwoofer output CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Left Right Full frequency audio will be sent to your front left and right speakers with no information going to th
34. ections INSTALL TIP Most of the sources will have two audio connections to the Concert 1 an analog 2 channel connection plus a digital audio connection Whenever possible connect both types of audio signals to the Concert AVR 1 This will provide the digital audio signal necessary for high quality digital surround sound along with the analog audio for tape recording plus it provides the necessary analog signals for the second and third zone audio outputs Don t worry if your satellite receiver has a coaxial digital output and the Concert AVR 1 SAT input is optical Refer to the advanced configuration section on page 28 of this manual for more information regarding assigning a digital input to the optical or coaxial connection CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 16 SET Up amp CONFIGURATION Multi Channel Analog Audio Audiophile surround recording formats such as SACD and DVD A decode the multi channel signals directly within the Blu Ray or DVD player The Concert AVR 1 features an eight channel direct analog input for these sources These inputs bypass the digital circuitry in the Concert AVR 1 and are routed directly to the Main Amplifier outputs via an independent volume control circuit This ensures the highest possible audio quality for this input Video Connections Choosing your video There are four video signal connection formats ranging from Good to Best Composite S Video
35. eed to reset the output resolution and frame rate to the factory settings it is simply a matter of pressing and holding the SELECT button for three seconds Navigating Navigating the Set Up Menus is a very simple process that can be done using the appropriate front panel controls on your Concert AVR 1 or by using an IR remote control sold separately that incorporates the appropri ate IR codes 1 Press the Menu button once to enter the Setup Menus The word Menv will appear on the display of your Concert AVR 1 2 Use the Input selection button Input A and Input v to navigate among the menu s and use the Info and Mode buttons to select appropriate menu screen 3 Press the SELECT button to select the menu options 4 Press the Menu button anytime to exit the Menu screens and any setting changes will be saved automatically CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Input Configuration Each input on your Concert AVR 1 has individual audio and video settings that can be adjusted specifically for its use mm INPUT Identifies the currently selected input Name which settings are being displayed below Lipsync EINTE NAME Specific name label for this input that Ext Mode Last Mode will show on display device and OSD Very use 3 ful when you have more than one source unit that do similar functions i e
36. elect Dolby Digital or DIS decoding mode Y The Concert AVR 1 can only decode formats encoded onto the source Normally these are marked on the packaging or liner notes of the material Verify that the correct format is selected in the Start menu of the DVD CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Verify that the digital input from the source is properly connected to the Concert AVR 1 Verify that the digital output of the source is enabled Some DVD players have a setup menu that can only be accessed if there is no disk in the player Hum on analog inputs v Verify that all the two channel analog audio cables are connected properly Y Ifthe hum only occurs on one source try a different set of connect ing cables Ifthe hum occurs on a source with an external connection such as an antenna or cable TV try disconnecting that input If the hum disappears put a ground isolator on that connection No Zone 2 audio when playing a DTS encoded video Most DVD players cannot output a stereo analog version of the soundtrack while playing a DTS encoded disk If you want to watch the movie in the second zone select the Dolby Digital soundtrack on the disk Unable to adjust the Bass and Treble controls The Bass and Treble tone controls are defeated Confirm that the Remote Power Digital Audio button on the back panel is in the Out position A
37. en if you re an electronics veteran this part may seem repetitive but some things can never be repeated too many times Turn off all components before making any connections When making connections make sure that left goes to left and right goes to right The obvious and time honored way to assure this is to assign RED plugs to Right and WHITE GREY BLACK plugs to the left Yellow is usually used for video cables or digital audio connections Wherever possible keep power cords away from signal cables i e inputs from disk players VCRs etc to prevent induced hum Bundle all power cords down one side of your equipment cabinet and all the signal cables down the other Use high quality interconnect cables We re not going to get into the de bate about whether 100 per meter interconnects improve the sound and picture quality of your system We do know from experience however that really REALLY cheap connections can cause problems Don t stand in a bucket of water when working with electricity Power Wiring Like many of today s intelligent home electronics the Concert AVR 1 should be plugged into an unswitched AC outlet so that it always has power This allows the RS 232 and remote control features to work even when the Concert AVR 1 is in standby We always recommend the use a high quality surge protection device to keep all of your electronics safe from the evils of spikes on power systems Audio Conn
38. en your subwoofers and your main speakers CONCERT AudioControl Phone 425 775 8461 www audiocontrol com NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENUS Speaker Types This series of menus allows you to select the types of speakers that you will be connecting to your Concert AVR 1 Please note that if you set all speak ers to small then you must indicate in the menus below that a subwoofer is present in the system If not your speakers will be selected to Large For the purposes of setting the Concert AVR 1 Large speaker is one that is capable of reproducing a full range 20 20KH2Z audio signal Small speaker is one that cannot reproduce deep bass frequencies i e typical Satellite speakers typically below 80 Hz None If you do not have a speaker connected to an output i e No Subwoofer or Back Speakers then set that speaker size to None Subwoofer Selects whether a subwoofer is present in your system Crossover Frequency This controls the frequency at which bass is re directed from speaker channels set to Small and sent to the Subwoofer outputs This frequency is adjustable from 40 Hz to 150 Hz MCH Sub Levels This adjusts the level of the subwoofer channels when using an externally decoded multi channel source DVD A SACD HDMI etc Most DVD players require a 1Odb compensation on the subwoofer channel to maintain the correct balance levels with the main channels Setting options are 10dB comp o
39. fic decode and downmix options that will be available to the listener in Stereo and Multi channel applications The options for each format are Yes or No and are acces sible by touching the Mode button on the front panel of your Concert 1 Formats Available For Stereo Sources The following formats are available when using media that contains either digital or analog stereo signals Dolby 2 0 digital PCM stereo DTS 2 0 etc Dolby Pro Logic Original Dolby surround format that produces five channels of output from two channel stereo material Best used when material is encoded in Dolby Pro Logic otherwise it is recom mended that you use Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II Advanced Dolby decoding process that produc es five channels of output when using two channel stereo material This format also offers three different modes Movie Music Matrix and Game which provide various enhancements depending upon the source materials Dolby Pro Logic IIx This Dolby format produces seven channels of output when using two channel stereo material and allows you to take better advantage of systems that utilize a 7 1 speaker system Like Dolby Pro Logic this format also offers three different modes information on the Movie Music and Game for additional enhancement various Dolby and DTS DTS Neo 6 This DTS based format outputs six channels of audio surround formats you based when using two channel stereo
40. ght charges to us but we ll pay the return freight back We match whatever shipping method you send it to us so if you return the unit overnight freight we send it back overnight We rec ommend UPS for any shipments CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 54 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Concert AVR 1 Home Theater Receiver Specifications Inputs Analog Audio eee 7 Stereo Pairs Nominal Audio Input Sensitivity 0 ee cee ee eee eee 500mV 4V epic pede weer meee mercer alu Copa Tr es dtd 47 ohms ot at eet aed Raa Och tiie ean ROS ea dd 100dB Multi channel Analog Audio 1 8 channels Audio 3 Coax 4 Optical Video 5 Component 5 Composite 5 S Video ITE 5 Outputs Speaker Level Seven Power Output 120 Watts Per Channel All Channels Driven into 8 ohms Minimum Speaker Loads unus SIDE siridan eo cate wn eaten 4 ohms Total Harmonic e px de Rede pel dte ec ded less than 0 2 Frequency 20Hz to 20kHz PDT A 0 8 2 assignable Main Audio 7 main channels 3 subwoofers Digital Audio Output srr 1 Coax 1 Optical Main Video
41. he maximum analog signal for this input before clipping This setting should match the audio output of your source units with the available settings being 0 5 1 2 and 4 volts RMS and the default being 2 Volt Source units with low output levels can benefit from being set to higher output settings such as 5 or 1V AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 21 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS 22 DOLBY VOLUME Selects whether Dolby is engaged for I DOLBY this input with the options being Cinema or Music and VOLUME TES the default being Off Dolby Volume corrects for volume inconsistencies and improves audio frequency response at lower levels This feature is not available when using the Multi channel audio or Direct modes For more information go to www dolby com consumer technology dolby volume works html DOLBY LEVELLER The setting options are 0 mini I DOLBY mum and 10 maximum with the default being 9 This VOLME Dolby Volume feature allows matching of quiet and loud sources of source unit inputs irregardless of recording levels of content be ing played by a particular source unit DV CALIB OFFSET Dolby Volume provides a Calibration Offset param eter that compensates for speaker efficiencies and listening positions If you set the Speaker Levels on the Concert AVR 1 properly using an SPL meter like the AudioControl SA 3052 then you can l
42. hen it is first switched on first turned This prevents the Concert 1 from being turned on at shock volume levels from the last time you were watching a good movie Auto Setup Your Concert AVR 1 is equipped with an Auto Setup feature that assists in setting all of the essential speaker settings for your system including which speakers are present types of speakers crossover settings for the subwoofer sound level and distance compensation It will also calculate basic room equalization filters to offset frequency resonances caused by acoustics and speaker placement While there is no substitution for proper acoustical treatments speaker placement and theater calibration the Auto Setup Mode is useful for maximizing the acoustical performance of many theaters AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 25 NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENUS Microphone Positioning The calibration microphone that comes with Concert AVR 1 is a designed to be placed in the center of your theater in the main listening position preferably at the same height as your head Connect the microphone jack to the Aux input on the rear of your Concert AVR 1 INSTALL TIP Make sure you minimize any background sounds in the theater by turning off any fans or noisy air conditioning systems and close all doors and win dows as outside sounds will negatively affect your measurement Addition ally if the microphone is positioned too close
43. ing the Iasys HT you can use a sound level meter for this adjustment With the internal test noise generator of the Concert AVR 1 adjust each speaker for a sound pressure level SPL of 75 dB using a slow response time on the SPL meter placed at the main listening position at ear height Settings to optionally assign a video source to each of the normally audio only inputs The default for each of these settings is None This is great way to listen to ball game over the FM AM or Sirius tuner but watch it over your normal video display device Video Outputs The Concert AVR 1 is not only a great sounding home theater receiver but it is also a very powerful video processor To that extent it has a number of video video 28 settings that needed to be selected carefully so as to optimize your performance Zone 1 On Screen Display OSD While the set up menu s will always show on your display device you have the option of selecting whether your Main Zone general settings volume subwoofer level etc show up on the bottom of the screen as an On Screen Display OSD The options are On or Off Analog Output Controls the output settings for the Composite and S Video analogue video outputs You will want to note that these outputs support display resolutions of 480i or 576i signals Analog Frame Rate Controls the output frame rate for all Main Zone analog video outputs Display Type Options are 4 3 stand
44. it was bought We re not the only ones who require this so it s a good habit to get into with any major pur chase 3 The Concert AVR 1 must have originally been purchased from an authorized AudioControl dealer You do not have to be the origi nal owner but you do need a copy of the original sales receipt or invoice 4 You cannot let anybody who isn t the AudioControl factory B somebody authorized in writing by AudioControl to service the Concert AVR 1 If anyone other than A or B messes with the Concert AVR 1 that voids your warranty 5 The warranty is also void if the serial number is altered or re moved or if the Concert AVR 1 has been used improperly Now that sounds like a big loophole but here is all we mean by it CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 52 WARRANTY Unwarranted abuse is A physical damage don t use the Concert AVR to level your projection TV B improper connections 120 volts into the RCA jacks can fry the poor thing C sadistic things This is the best product we know how to build but if you strap it to the front bumper of your Range Rover something will break Assuming you conform to 1 through 5 and it really isn t all that hard to do we get the option of fixing your original unit or replacing it with a new one LEGALESE SECTION This is the only warranty given by AudioControl This warranty gives you specific legal rights that vary
45. le the set up menus incorporate a number of default setting that we deter mined will work well with many theater systems you will want to take the time to go through each of these set up screens and make the appropriate adjustments to the settings Once you have made the changes you will most likely not have to change these again unless you make equipment or usage settings to your system Menu Panel The left hand panel Adjustment Panel The upper right hand lists the setup screens available for panel lists the parameters you can change as adjustment The selected menu is a user The selected line is highlighted with highlighted with a dark green band a dark green band Lines that cannot be selected are greyed out Input Config Source Input Incoming Format Auto Setup Incoming Sample Rate Spkr Types Incoming bitrate Spkr Distance Dialnorm Spkr Levels Video input Video Inputs AudioCompression Video Outputs 0dB Mode Bass Zone Settings 0dB Network Adjust to compensate for an off centre listening position Help Screen The lower Scroll Bars These indicate right hand panel gives a the position of the displayed short help text for the fea screen within longer menus ture being adjusted Initial Display Configurations Your Concert AVR 1 has a default digital video output resolution of 4801 60 and 525 line 60Hz NTSC for analogue video as these are the most common display resolutions Need
46. le the three front speakers should also be placed at the same horizontal level for best imaging Surround back left Surround back right Side Surround Speakers The surround speakers provide the reverberant or ambient sound effects in a multi channel theater audio system These speakers should be placed on the sidewalls approximately 36 above the seated ear height of the lis teners If you are using surround speakers which have a dipole sound pat tern they should be mounted in line with the main seating position If the surrounds are direct radiator they should be just behind the main listening seat Rear Back Surround Speakers Some software provides extra channels that are used in 7 1 mode systems to provide extra depth in the sound field Place these speakers approximately 36 above the seated ear height of the listeners Additionally they should be mounted close together on the rear wall of the theater facing the screen Subwoofer s The subwoofer is a large speaker that provides the bottom end kick in the system Depending on the size of your listening space you may require more than one subwoofer to get the bass volume levels that you desire Make certain you remember to include the size of all spaces that are open to the theater in determining harmony subwoofers you need AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 15 SET Up amp CONFIGURATION Connection Tips Ev
47. less to say you can change these in the set up menus if necessary If your display device uses a different resolution it should synchronize automatically However should you encounter an un stable OSD on screen display you may need to make a resolution change INSTALL TIP If at any point you need to reset the video output resolution and frame rate to the default setting push and hold the Select button for 3 seconds AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 19 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS 20 INSTALL TIP er Configurations For 1080p 24 Applications The Concert AVR 1 supports both 1080p 24 fps frames per second and the more commonly used 1080p 60 fps video formats To properly utilize the 1080p 24 format you will want to make sure that the source device i e Blu ray player and the display device i e projector or TV are both capable of supporting this format In the Video Output section of the Setup menus set the Output Resolution of your Concert AVR 1 to 1080p not Preferred and make sure that the Frame Rate is set to Auto Failure to do any of the above could result in no image To get started and view these set up menus it is very important that you have one of the video outputs Component HDMI composite or S Video of your Concert AVR 1 connected to your video display device i e projec tor flat panel TV This is absolutely necessary to see the set up menus In the event you n
48. mple Rate 96KHz 96KHz Incoming bitrate Dialnorm Video input These menu screens display general information and system control Information Only Source Input Displays the currently active audio source input Incoming Format Displays format of digital audio stream Incoming Sample Rate Displays incoming sample rate of digital audio stream if present Incoming Bit Rate Displays bit rate of digital audio stream if present DVD Dialnorm When a Dolby Digital audio stream is connected to this input this is the Dialogue Normalization setting requested Video Input The audio and video inputs on ME the Concert AVR 1 generally follow the source Balance P L Il Dimension selected This setting allows you to temporar 5 override and change video settings so General Settings for your unit you can utilize different video SOUICC oetting resets itself when source is change Audio Compression Compressing the dynamic bandwidth of the audio can be a good thing especially for those late night action movie festivals Compression increases the volume of quiet sections and reduces the volume of the louder sounds There are three settings for the compressing Off No Compression Medium Just a little off the top High Keeps the sound down and won t wake the kids Balance Adjusts the left right balance of the front outputs CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 4
49. mx lt oW Of e 0d lt gt 60 0105 HDN 1 0802 Component LT s Tt Composit Volume status Returns volume even if Zone is in Mute Command Response lt gt om wi X 00 lt 00 o b ER 00 lt DATAT gt 0x00 0 0x63 99 0500 0 1 0x05 5 Zone 1 only 05 Mute status Command Response lu s 0x21 X Oe lt wb lt bi ER 00 lt DATAT gt 0x00 Zone is muted 0x01 Zone is not muted AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 41 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Direct mode status Command Response ST 0x21 ST 0x21 X lt 0 lt gt gt 0d lt EIR gt 90 lt DATA gt 0x00 Direct mode is off 42 EE fees 0x01 Direct mode is on 0x0D Decode mode status for 2ch content Command Response ST 0x21 ST 0x21 lt gt th fees tW lt gt B ER 60 lt gt 0x00 Mono 0x01 Stereo 0x02 ProLogic Il x Movie 0x03 ProLogic x Music 0x04 Prologic Il Matrix 0x05 ProLogic Il Game 0x06 Dolby ProLogic Emulation 0x07 Neo 6 Cinema 0x08 Neo 6 Music 0x0D Decode mode status Multi channel content Command Response ST 0x21 0x21 IN Lone number c om o on
50. n your needs RS 232 Serial Control You must set the external RS 232 control system serial port of your control system to match the data communication speed and format of the Con cert AVR 1 If these settings are not correct the Concert AVR 1 will not respond to the commands Concert AVR 1 communication parameters Baud Rate 38 400 Start Bit 1 Data Bits 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity None Flow Control None 35 Phone 425 775 8461 www audiocontrol com AUTOMATION NTEGRATION 36 Cable Wiring The cable wiring to connect the Concert AVR 1 to your control system will depend on the RS 232 output connection on the controller Make cer tain that you wire the Transmit Data output on the serial controller to the Receive Data on the Concert AVR 1 and vice versa on the Receive Data line on the controller system Connect the signal grounds on the control system and the Concert AVR 1 together The RS 232 connection on the Concert AVR 1 is a DB 9 Male wired as follows Pin 2 Receive Data RXD Pin 3 Transmit Date Pin 5 Ground To connect the Concert AVR 1 to a standard PC serial comm port wire the cable in a null modem arrangement using the appropriate serial cable Command Structure Issuing The RS 232 serial control structure of the Concert AVR 1 is a string of hexadecimal values with a minimum of six bytes When issuing a com mand the structure of the string is as follows Start Transmission Zone Number
51. nd outputs While we have labeled them with the names of typical source units these connections as assignable via the internal menu s ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Connect the appropriate two channel stereo outputs and inputs from your source units here Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 MULTI CHANNEL DVD A SACD INPUTS Newer multi channel Blu Ray and DVD players give you superb music audio quality in full surround These players feature a surround decoder built into them and output analog multichannels The Multi channel inputs on the Concert AVR 1 bypass all digital circuitry and connect the player to the amplifiers with only a volume control in the path SIRIUS RADIO INPUT The Concert AVR 1 is designed for use with the SiriusConnect Home Tuner package sold separately which should be connected to this input via the cable supplied in that package ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These inputs should be connected to the AM and FM antennas that are supplied with your Concert AVR 1 For optimum reception you may want to consider a roof mounted exter nal antenna RS 232 SERIAL PORT This connection is used to interface the Concert AVR 1 with an external touch screen or other automation system It is also used when updating the internal Concert AVR 1 firmware program ming D SPEAKER CONNECTIONS These 5 way binding posts allow you to connect the main speaker
52. o your friends family and co workers to impress them when they ask you about the home theater components you have auditioned HDMI Inputs and Outputs The Concert AVR 1 is equipped with 120 individual audio and video inputs and outputs including a large number of HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and outputs The new generation HDMI inputs will allow the Concert AVR 1 to interface with Blu Ray players sat ellite and cable decoding boxes plus traditional DVD players that also have HDMI connectors HDMI is an uncompressed all digital interface standard used on many home theater products equipment This format can be used for sending audio video and control signals over short distances For longer runs you can use the AudioControl BVHD 10 which can extend HDMI signals up to 150 feet via simple CAT 5 6 cabling The dual HDMI outputs are assignable to allow for priority switching via the display device Component composite and S Video signals can also be automatically upconverted scaled to their maximum potential resolutions and output through the HDMI ports Powerful and Cool Running Class H Amplification The Concert AVR 1 utilizes AudioControl s legendary Class amplifier topology to powerfully drive even most demand CH ing speaker systems Known for pristine sonics cool operating temperatures and ultra reliability this highly efficient ampli De sign fier design literally sips current which helps
53. or HDMI Output 2 with the options being available display devices or Pre ferred In the Preferred mode this output reflects the highest pre ferred resolution of the display device This setting is only effective if Output 2 is the only active HDMI output Output 2 Frame Rate This setting controls the frame rate output of HDMI Output 2 with this setting only being active if OUT 2 is the only selected HDMI output Lipsync 2 Information Only When this feature is supported by the display device this setting displays how much lip sync is applied to HDMI Output 2 AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 29 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Output 1 amp 2 Resolution Selects the output resolution when both HDMI Outputs are being used options being available display devices or Best In the Preferred mode this output reflects the highest pre ferred resolution of the display device This setting is only effective if the HDMI Output is Out 1 amp 2 and is the only active HDMI output Output 1 amp 2 Frame Rate This setting controls the frame rate output of HDMI Output 1 amp 2 with this setting only being active if OUT 1 amp 2 is the only selected HDMI output Lipsync 1 amp 2 Information Only When this feature is supported by the display device this setting displays how much lip sync is ap plied to HDMI Output 1 amp 2 Surround Modes This screen allows the user to select the speci
54. r No comp USING CHANNELS 6 7 FOR If your main speaker system consists of only 5 main speakers and no Surround Back Left amp Right speakers you can redirect to power from the unused amplifier channels to either bi amp the front speakers or as a stereo amplifier for Zone 2 Speaker Distance The Speaker Distance settings help the sound from each speaker arrive at the listening seat at the same time This provides a much more believable and immersive sound environment Precise delay settings should be done by a trained professional with audio test equipment such as the AudioControl Iasys HT to measure the actual sound delay You can get a rough delay set ting using Auto Set up Measure the distance from the center of a speaker to the seated ear position of the main listening seat Write each of these distances down and enter them into the Concert AVR 1 AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 27 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS Speaker Levels Sub Woofer Video Inputs It is critical to properly match the levels from each speaker to achieve a correct sound stage The realism is totally lost if the footprints of a person walking across the screen change in volume as they move from left to center to right We strongly recommend using a test analyzer such as our HT for this calibration The levels are nearly impossible to judge by ear alone Though not as ac curate as us
55. s for your two five or seven channel systems Make sure that the red positive wires are connected to the red posi tive connector on the back if your Concert AVR 1 Likewise the black negative wires should be connected to the black negative connectors on the back of the Concert AVR 1 to maintain proper speaker polarity 13 GUIDED TOUR or THE CONCERET AVR 1 e 9 9 9 cee Sco Son ex Ee lt FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FC Tested To Comply with FCC Standards ulti RS232 e gt gt 3 Tx 2 Rx 5 Gnd 5 O LN B Ea WE SR SL a QUE VET SBR SBL 7 NETWORKED m USB AUDIO INPUTS Your Concert AVR 1 has the ability to accept audio files via an Ethernet connection or from a USB mass storage device This usage requires some expertise in the area of computer networks so please refer to page 33 or your AudioControl dealer for the proper applications 12 VOLT TRIGGER OUTPUTS These three outputs provide a 12 volt signal to control the pow er amplifiers source units video projector screens and curtains in the theater The Main Trigger output is active whenever the Concert AVR 1 is turned on the Video Trigger 2 is active whenever a video source is selected IR INFRARED INPUTS AND OUTPUTS These jacks enable use of extern
56. solution of your Concert AVR 1 to 1080p not Preferred and make sure that the Frame Rate is set to Auto Failure to do any of the above could result in no image AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 49 TROUBLESHOOTING No Video on Zone 2 Verify the composite video input from source is connected There is no On Screen Display OSD Verify the OSD is turned on in the Concert AVR 1 configuration settings Verify that the correct input is selected on the video display pro jector The OSD is pink red Verify that the HQ Video Mode is set to Component in the Concert AM R 1 configuration settings If this is set to RGB the on screen display will be pink or red Audio The audio doesn t match the video Y The Video and Audio input can be selected independently in the Main Menu Verify they are set the same Verify the correct Video Input and Digital Audio input assignments are configured for the Source input button The sound is poor or distorted Verify the speaker settings configuration matches your speakers If a speaker is set to Large and it cannot reproduce full range bass you will hear distortion Y Ifthe trouble is only on some channels Verify the audio RCA cables to the power amplifiers are working and seated properly If the trouble is in all channels Verify the Input Trim setting in the Advanced Configurations is not set too low Cannot s
57. t service provider Use Proxy Use this setting to select if you are connecting to the Internet via a proxy server Options are Yes or No Proxy Address When using a Proxy Server use this setting to enter its IP address Proxy Port When using a Proxy Server use this setting to enter the port number to which the proxy responds FM AM Tuner Operation The Concert AVR 1 is equipped with an AM FM tuner that operates with 99 presets You will want to note that most of the tuner functions are con trolled exclusively through the use of an IR remote sold separately or via serial commands from an automation system enter the Tuner mode you will want to scroll up or down using the In put buttons until Tuner FM or AM is displayed on the OSD On Screen Display It will also display signal strength processing mode radio text and program type if that information is available Pressing the Info will allow you to scroll through the various pieces of information if being broadcast CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com PLAYING AUDIO FILES NETWORK AUDIO OR USB Station Selection Changing stations can be done via the left right func tions on most IR remote controls sold separately Each manufacturer of remotes typically presents this function slightly differently on each model they offer Additionally press and holding these buttons for two seconds will result in
58. tatus updated 0x82 Incorrect Zone 0x83 Incorrect Command 0x84 Incorrect Parameter 0x85 Invalid Command in current state 0x86 Data length is incorrect DATA LENGTH 0x01 0x02 etc Number of data units to follow DATA See code list The parameters for the response limited to 255 ETR OxOD End transmission As an example Answer code for source change in Zone 1 to DVD 0x21 Ox01 OxOA 0 00 0 01 0x00 OxOD AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 37 AUTOMATION NTEGRATION 38 Simulating the RC 5 IR command via RS 232 A new feature the Concert AVR 1 is the ability to simulate RC5 format IR commands via serial commands The IR simulation command will con tain 7 bytes as there will be 2 Data bytes for the RC 5 command The actual command CC is 0x08 with the 2 Data bytes being the IR command values The 2 data bytes are the system code then the command code both these codes are in decimal format Depending on your software or remote control device a conversion of these codes to the appropriate format may be needed Changes in state from different inputs While the Concert AVR 1 is controlled by a serial command its state may be changed by other inputs such as the front panel or through IR Such changes in state will yield a response with an answer code from the Con cert AVR 1 In order to determine the command code you may use the response to get the code for the desired f
59. ucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 51 WARRANTY WARRANTY and now a word from the legal department People are scared of warranties Lots of fine print Months of waiting around Well fear no more This warranty is designed to make you rave about us to your friends It s a warranty that looks out for you and helps you resist the temptation to have your friend who s good with electronics try to repair your AudioControl product So go ahead read this warranty then take a few days to enjoy your new Concert AVR 1 home theater system before logging onto the our web site at www audiocontrol com and register your purchases Conditional doesn t mean anything ominous The Federal Trade Com mission tells all manufacturers to use the term to indicate that certain conditions have to be met before they ll honor the warranty If you meet all of these conditions we will warrant all materials and workmanship on the Concert AVR 1 for five 5 years from the date you bought it and we will fix or replace it at our option during that time Here are the conditional conditions 1 You need to register your purchases of the Concert AVR 1 with us by going to the AudioControl web site www audiocontrol com click on the Home Theater tab and then go to the warranty registration department and follow the directions 2 You must keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase showing when and from whom the un
60. unction if you can t find the listing for it in the table below DB 9 Female DB 9 Female 9 Pin Connector Receive Data Transmit Data Ground Receive Data Transmit Data Ground RS 232 Null Modem Arrangement Serial and IR Code Tables The following pages contain an extensive list of serial and IR codes for automation use of your Concert AVR 1 You can also download this information from the AudioControl web site at http www audiocontrol com t35 16462 520929 Theater Processors and Receivers Concert AV R html You may also want to contact the manufacturers of your control systems and remotes as we proactively provide automation codes to many of them CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com AUTOMATION NTEGRATION Automation command and response Stand by status Request current power state of particular Zone Command Response lt i gt om s od C 00 00 M 00 To 0x00 Zone in stand by cas Status of display brightness Request display brightness state Command Response sm lt gt od gt om o m lt ETR gt ATA 0x03 Display brightness set to High DT 0x02 Display brightness set to Medium 0x01 Display brightness set to Low 0100 Displayis of lt ETR gt 0x0D Headphone connection status Command Response lt gt lt gt en lt gt
61. ut for using headphones with imped ance ratings of 32 to 600 ohms This jack is always active and will not turn off the audio in the main zones when a connector is inserted which allows it to be used for remote installations The main zones can be muted via RS 232 serial commands if necessary AUX INPUT This Aux input is used in conjunction with the auto setup microphone Additionally it can also accept either analog or optical digital signals CONCERT 1 AucdioControl Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com SET Up amp CONFIGURATION Set up and Configuration Unit Placement The Concert AVR 1 can be placed almost anywhere in your audio equip ment stack It is good practice to ensure that the equipment location is properly ventilated and to make certain not to block the ventilation slots on any other component Avoid placing Concert AVR 1 directly over large power amplifiers or any other component that generates a lot of heat Un less they are made by AudioControl some amplifiers can get pretty hot and have big power transformers that can induce hum into other audio compo nents like Concert AVR 1 Front LCR Left Center Right Speakers present the most realistic sound stage all three of the front speakers must be tonally balanced Ideally these speakers should be identical models This ensures that the sound doesn t change as it pans across the screen Place the speakers at the seated ear level Whenever possib
62. vel for Zone 3 when the Concert AVR 1 is powered on or comes out of stand by mode Standby Selects what parts of the Concert AVR 1 turn on and off when a Standby command is received via the Zone 2 IR port Options are Local Only or All Off AucdioControl CONCERT AVR 1 Phone 425 715 8461 www audiocontrol com 31 NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENUS 32 Network Your Concert AVR 1 has the ability of playing Internet radio stations as well as music stored on a network storage device like a PC or USB flash drive Typically the computer network may use DHCP to automatically make the necessary networks settings although the Concert AVR 1 can also be configure manually when using a static IP address USE DHCP Use this setting if your network uses DHCP for assign ing an IP address MAC Address Information Only Displays the unique network card address of your Concert AVR 1 IP Address When not using DHCP use this setting to assign unique IP address to your Concert AVR 1 Subnet Mask When not using DHCP use this setting to assign the subnet mask to your Concert AVR 1 Gateway When not using DHCB use this setting to enter the IP ad dress of the router connected to your Concert AVR 1 Primary DNS When not using DHCP use this setting to enter the Primary DNS IP address of your Internet service provider Alternate DNS When not using DHCP use this setting to enter the Secondary DNS IP address of your Interne

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