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RV-8 Receiver User Guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follo w all instructions. 5. Do not use this app aratus near wat er . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc k an y ventilation openings.
Lexicon Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-14 13 USA T el 781-280-0 300 Fax 781-2 80-0490 www .harmanspecialtygroup.com Customer Service T elepho ne: 781-280- 0300 Sales Fax: 781-280- 04 95 Service Fax: 781-280-04 99 Part No. 070-1583 8 | Rev 1 | 01/06 Manufactured under license from Dolby Lab oratories.
Introduction Lexicon ii DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contai ns general safety , inst allation and operat ion instructions fo r the RV -8 Receiver . It is important to read t his user guide before attempting to use the produ ct. Pay particular attention to saf ety instructions.
RV-8 Introduction iii Table of Contents Documentation Conventions ......................... ..................... .......... ii Getting Started About the RV-8.................................... ..................... ................. 1-2 Highlights .
Introduction Lexicon iv Audio Controls Audio Controls .......................................... ..................... ........... 4-2 Tuner Presets Tuner Presets ........................ ..................... ..................... ........... 5-2 Mode Adjust Mode Adjust .
1 Getting Started About the RV-8.............. ................. ................ ................ ............ 1-2 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -4 Product Registration .
Getting Started Lexicon 1-2 ABOUT THE RV -8 Thank you for purch asing the RV -8 Receiver , an 8-channel audio and video control center with independent zone monitoring tha t provides contro l of audio and vide o source selectio n in th ree zones at the same time.
RV-8 Getting Started 1-3 powerful processors perform cust om Lexicon processing such as Logic 7 decoding, ba ss enhancement, dialogue e nhancement, auto azimuth, five-speaker enhanceme nt, bass management, high- precision digital crossovers and au dio controls.
Getting Started Lexicon 1-4 HIGHLIGHTS • Eight channels • Eight configurable inputs • Three independent zo nes • Integrated 7-channe l amplifier with thermal and DC protection and toroidal pow.
RV-8 Getting Started 1-5 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register the RV -8 Rece iver within 15 days of purchase. Register online at www .lexicon.com or complete and return the product registration card attached to th e back cover of this user guide. Retain the sales receip t as proof of wa rranty coverage.
Getting Started Lexicon 1-6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY I NSTALLATION The remote control requires fo ur AAA batter ies . The batteries should be replaced as needed.
2 Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview .... ................. ................................ ............ 2-2 Rear-Panel Overview ...... ................. ................................ ............ 2-6 Tuner Overview ............. ...............
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-2 FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW The RV -8 is shown below . The numbers in the front-panel ill ustrations correspond with the numbered item s in the tex t.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-3 1 FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY Use the front-panel di splay to vi ew the current input, listening mode, input source and vo lume level. If the built-in tuner is active, the display will show the frequency , band, listening mode and volume level.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-4 FRONT-PANEL OVER VIEW (continued) 4 MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS Selects the corresponding input in the Main Zo ne. When an in put is selected, a blue LED lights on the corresponding input selection button.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-5 11 MUTE BUTTON Mutes or restores the RV -8 Mai n Zone volume to its original level. Press the Mute button to mute volume level; “MUTE ON” appears in the on-screen and front-p ane l displays. Press the Mut e button again to restore the volume to its original leve l.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-6 REAR-PANEL OVER VIEW The RV -8 is shown below . The numbers in the rear-panel ill ustrations correspond with the numbered items in the text. CAUTION! Never make or break connections to the RV -8 unless th e RV -8 and all associated components are powered off.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-7 1 AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS Provide audio outputs to the speakers. The Center channel output and all Right ch annel outputs are located on the left-hand side of the rear-panel. All Left channel outputs are located on the right- hand side of the rear-pane l.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-8 REAR-PANEL OVER VIEW (co ntinued) 6 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS Provide video output in Zone 2. One composite video co nnector and one S-V ideo connector is availa ble. Alternatively , these connectors can be used to c onnect a vide o re cording device.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-9 putting the RV -8 into standby . The trigger output connector (labeled 1) can be configured for remote or program operation. See “T rigger Setup” on page 3- 70 for more information.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-10 TU N E R O V E R V I E W The RV -8 features an AM/FM stereo radio tuner . The front panel displays the currently selected fr equency , band, listening mode and volume. Forty presets can st ore AM or FM frequencies, identified by the preset number/name and station frequency/ban d.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-11 SCAN MODE Scan Mode scans through all available stations, pausing for two seconds on each stat io n before scann in g to the next one. T o enter Scan Mode: Press and hold th e front-panel ( / ) or remote-control ( / ) Tu n e / S e e k buttons un til SCAN or SCAN is displayed.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-12 For example, if Preset #01 is FM 90.90 and the call letters are WABC, then the name for that position is W ABC. If Preset #23 does not broadcast their call letters, then that location is identified as Preset23 in the menu.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-13 AMPLIFIER OVERVIEW The RV -8 features a 7-ch annel power amplifier with 140W per channel. The RV -8 can be configured so that all amplifier channels are dedicated to the Main Zone or so that outputs 3 and 7 (labeled Rear Right and Rear Left) are used for Zone 2 or Zone 3.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-14 HEADPHONE OVERVIEW Headphones can be connecte d to the RV -8 via the Headphone output on the fron t panel. The headpho ne output follows the sig nal selected in the Main Zone. If the Ma in Zo ne so ur ce is mul tic hann el, a downmix of the source is sent to the headphone output.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-15 MAIN MENU Use the MAIN MENU to open the four main menu branches: MODE ADJUST , AUDIO CONTROLS, TUNER PRESETS and SETUP . MENU NAVIGATION Use the remote-control arrow buttons to navigate the extensive menu structure starting on page B-2.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-16 MENU OPTIONS Selecting a menu option opens a nother menu within the menu structure. For e xample, selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu. PARAMETER DROP-DOWN MENUS Selecting some menu options opens a drop-down menu that contains a list of available parameter setti ngs.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-17 REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS 1. SYSTEM POWE R OFF 2. Displays the name of the selected device. 3. POWER ON 4. Device and function buttons 5. Light 6. Displays page number/c urrently selected device 7. LCD page change 8. F A VORITE 9.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-18 COMMAND MATRIX The command matrix describes the commands that the remote control buttons perform when each command b a nk is active. BUTTON HOME MAIN P AGE1 MAIN P AGE2 ZONE2 P AGE1 ZONE2 P AGE2 1 Enters RV -8 standby mode.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-19 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 BUTTON ZONE3 P AGE1 ZONE3 P AGE2 DVD1 P AGE1 DVD1 P AGE2 1 Enters RV -8 standby mode. Res erved for future expansi on. 2 Activates the RV -8. T oggles RT -10 or RT -20 power . 3 Displays th e Status of Zone 3.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-20 * History-depen dent buttons perform different functio ns, dependin g on the Zone or device that is currently being controlled.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-21 BUTTON ZONE3 P AGE1 ZONE3 P AGE2 DVD1 P AGE1 DVD 1 P AGE2 9 Selects the VCR input for Zone 3. Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BASS parameter in .5dB increments. Closes certain Setup menus without saving the changes. Activates and deacti- vates the RT -10 or RT-20 rear- panel video output connectors.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-22 * History-dependent butt ons perform different functio ns, dependin g on the Zone or device that is currently be ing controlled.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-23 BUTTON ZONE3 P AGE1 ZONE3 P AGE2 DVD1 P AG E1 DVD1 P AGE2 17 Decreases Zone 3 volume leve l in.1dB incremen ts. Decreases Main Zone volume level in.1dB increments. 18 Activates the 5.1 THX, 5.1 THX Ultra2 or the THX SurEX listenin g mode w hen a 5.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-24 * History-dependent butto ns perform diffe rent functions, depending on the Zon e or device that is currently being con trolled.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-25 BUTTON ZONE3 P AGE1 ZONE3 P AGE 2 DVD1 P AGE1 DVD1 P AGE2 25 If the RV -8’ s bui lt-in tuner is the currently selected input, pre ss o nce to tune to the next available tuner frequency . Pressing for 2 seconds activates seek mode, which searches for the next available radio station .
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-26 * History-dependent buttons pe rform different functions, de pendin g on the Zone or device that is cur rently being controlled.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-27 BUTTON ZONE3 P AGE1 ZONE3 P AG E2 DVD1 P AGE 1 DVD1 P AGE2 33 When a menu is open, cl oses the menu and, in most cases, opens the previous menu. Subsequent presses contin ue to close the current menu and op en th e pr ev io us m en u un til the MAIN MENU is clos ed.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-28 UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES The RV -8 feat ures three zones of ope ratio n: the Main Zone , Zone 2 and Zone 3. The Main Zone c ontro ls audio and video signals in the primary listening space. Zone 2 co ntrols digital and analog audio and composite or S-Video signals for a second zone or recording device.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-29 ZONE 3 T WO-LINE STATUS Opens in the on-screen and front -panel displays whenever the RV -8 detects a Zone 3 status change. The Zone 3 two-line status indicates the current input, input source and vo lume level selected in Zone 3.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-30 2CH ST A TUS Provides information abo ut 2-channel input sources. Features L and R level meters. See “ST A TUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-34 for de tailed information. D ST A TUS Provides information about Dolby Digi tal input sour ces.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-31 ST A TUS Provides information about DTS(-ES) input sour ces. Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, SB and LF E le vel m eters. T h e SB level meter appe ars when a 6.1-channel input source is present, or when a 5.1-channel input source i s present and the ES DECODING parameter is set to ON.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-32 2CH BYP ASS ST A TUS Provides information about 2-ch annel analog input sources when the MAIN ADV menu 2-CH ANLG BY P parameter is set to ON. See “ST A TUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-34 for de tailed information.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-33 5.1 ANALOG ST A TUS Provides information about 5.1- channel anal og inp ut sour ces. See “ST A TUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2- 34 for detailed information. LIVE! ST A TUS Provides information about LIVE! input so ur ces.
Basic Operation Lexicon 2-34 ST A TUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 2.0 ENCODING MA TRIX, NONE Indicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected. When the param eter settin g is MA TRIX, a matrix-e ncoded source is detected. When the parameter se tting is NONE, a matrix-encoded source is not detected.
RV-8 Basic Operation 2-35 INPUT Indicates th e selected inp ut (e.g., DV D1). INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP , PCM, MIC, --- Indicates the input so urce that is present. When the parameter setting is ANLG, a 2-channel analog audio source is present and the MAIN ADV menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is set to OFF .
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Setup Lexicon 3-2 SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU o pens the SETUP menu. INPUTS Prompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1) and opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu, which is used to change input names, assign audio and video input connectors, select preferred listening modes and configure Main Zone and Zone 2 input settings.
RV-8 Setup 3-3 TUNER SETUP Opens the TUNER SETUP menu, which is used to configure the AM/ FM tuner . See “TUNER SETUP” on page 3-72 for more information. LOCK OPTIONS Opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which is used to protect MODE ADJUST , AUDIO CONTROLS and SE TUP menu branch settings from accidental changes.
Setup Lexicon 3-4 INPUT SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option pr ompts the selection of a desired input (e.g ., DVD1). Selecting an input opens the corr esponding INPUT SETUP menu, which is use.
RV-8 Setup 3-5 CHANGING INPUT NAMES Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME paramete r opens the INPUT NAME menu, which is used to customize or restore the factory-defa ult name of the selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front-panel and remote-control input selection button labels.
Setup Lexicon 3-6 RESTORE DEFAUL T NAME Restores the fac t ory-def ault name of the selected input. Factor y- default input names correspo nd to front-panel and remote- control input selection button labels. T o restore the fa ctory-default name of the selected i nput: 1.
RV-8 Setup 3-7 ASSIGNING AUDIO and V I DEO INPUT CONNECTORS The RV -8 has eight configurable in puts, each of which can be assigned to its ei ght digital audio, eight analog audio, the b uilt -in tuner , the phono input, five composite video, five S-V ideo or three component video input connectors.
Setup Lexicon 3-8 ASSIGNING AUDIO and VI DEO INPUT CONNECTORS (co ntinued) ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3-5 ) or (6-8), PHONO, TUNER , NONE, LIVE! Opens the ANALOG IN menu, which is used to assign an analog audio input connector for the select ed input.
RV-8 Setup 3-9 ANLG IN LV L AUTO, –18dB to +12dB Opens the ANLG IN L VL menu, which is used to adjust the 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input. De spite attempt s at standardization, analog audio sour ces have a wide range of levels.
Setup Lexicon 3-10 ASSIGNING AUDIO and VI DEO INPUT CONNECTORS (co ntinued) AUTO ON, OFF Provides automatic adjustment of analog audio input levels. When set to ON, the RV -8 automatically mon itors and optimizes input levels. When the input signal is too high, the RV -8 quickly decreases input levels to avoid ove rload.
RV-8 Setup 3-11 VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 TO 5, S-V IDEO-1 TO 5, NONE Opens the VIDEO IN menu, which is us e d t o a s s i g n a c om p o s i t e o r S-V ideo input connector f or the selected input. The RV -8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its five composite or five S-V ideo input connectors.
Setup Lexicon 3-12 SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES Preferred listening modes can be pre-selected so that when a particular type of input source is played, the pre-selected listen ing mode is activated. The RV -8 allows five preferred list ening modes for each Main Zone input: one liste ning mode each for 2-chann el, Dolby Digital, DTS(- ES), 5.
RV-8 Setup 3-13 When a preferred listening mode is selected, that listening mode is automatically activated whenever a new input is selected or an appr opr iate inp ut so urce i s pre sen t.
Setup Lexicon 3-14 SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued) The Use Last Parameter When the RV -8 is set to use a preferred listening mode for a selected input, selecting another mode from the Mode scroll list replaces the preferred selection. However , this newly selected m ode will be lost when switching between inputs.
RV-8 Setup 3-15 2-CH Opens the 2-CH MODE menu, which is used to select a preferred listening mode for 2-channel input sources. The RV -8 activates the selected listening mode whenever a 2- channel sour ce is present.
Setup Lexicon 3-16 SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued) Opens the DTS(-ES) MODE menu, whic h is used to select a preferred listening mode for DTS(-ES) input sour ces. The RV -8 automatically activates the selected listening mode when ever a new input is sele cted or a new DTS(-ES) sour ce is present.
RV-8 Setup 3-17 CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS MAIN ADV ANCED Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu MAIN AD V ANCED option opens the MAIN ADV menu shown abo ve. The parameters on the left side of this menu are identi cal, regardless of w hich input is selected.
Setup Lexicon 3-18 CONFIGURING ADVANCE INPUT SETTINGS (continued) ANALOG BYP ASS ON, OFF When set to ON, the RV -8 passes th e analog input signal to the Main Zone audio output connectors. For stereo analog sour ces, the input is sent to the FRONT L/R outputs.
RV-8 Setup 3-19 INPUT SELECT PA RAMETER SETTINGS DIGIT AL ANALOG AUTO The RV -8 sends the assigned digital audio input connector to the Main Zone audio output connectors. Th e RV -8 ignores the assigned anal og a udio i nput connector . Note the following: • The digital audio input connectors are compatible with PCM (44.
Setup Lexicon 3-20 CONFIGURING ADVANCE INPUT SETTINGS (continued) S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF Controls the appear ance of the on-scree n display whe n the display device is connected to an S-Vi deo output connector . Wh en set to ON, the display device shows the on-s creen display in a 4:3 aspect ratio, rega rdless of the incomi ng signal.
RV-8 Setup 3-21 LEGACY VIDEO A, B When video played back from a VCR is converted to component video by the RV -8, the resulting picture quality depends on both the quality of the VCR playback and the capabilities of the component display device. The LEGACY VIDEO m enu item has two selectio ns, A and B.
Setup Lexicon 3-22 ZONE2 IN PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGIT AL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix) • The RV -8 autom atically sets the ZONE2 IN parameter to DIGIT AL when the AN ALOG IN parameter is set to NONE. • The RV -8 sends the assigned DIGIT AL IN connector specified in the INPUT SETUP menu to the ZONE 2 ANALOG and DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUTS.
RV-8 Setup 3-23 ZONE2 ADVANCED Opens the ZONE2 IN menu, which is used to configure advanced ANLG IN LV L -18 to +12dB Allows adjustment of analog audio input lev els for input signals sent to the Zone 2 digital audio output connectors.
Setup Lexicon 3-24 DIGIT AL BYP ASS ON, OFF Allows digital sources to bypass deco ding for direct digital recording. When ON is selected, the RV -8 passes digital input signals directly to the Zone 2 digital audio output co nnectors, preser ving the original format of the inpu t sign al.
RV-8 Setup 3-25 SPEAKER SETUP Select the SPEAKER SETUP men u to configure the Main Zone audio ou tput connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zone i ncludes eight audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center , Subwoofer , Side L/R and Rear L/R.
Setup Lexicon 3-26 CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS Selecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opens the CUSTOM SETUP menu, wh ich assigns independen t crossover points for each Main Zone audio output co nnector . Po ssible crossover settings includ e FULL, FULL + SUB, a nd 10Hz increments within a 30Hz to 120Hz range.
RV-8 Setup 3-27 In general, low frequencies will be redirected from speakers with the highest cr ossover points to speakers with the lowest cros so ver points. Low- frequency signals lower than t he lowest cro s sove r poin t will be re directed to the subwoofer .
Setup Lexicon 3-28 THX SPEAKER SETUPS Selecting THX SETUP opens the THX SPEAKER SETU P screen, which indicates that pressing the arrow button will autom atically configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for a THX speaker setup. Use TH X-certified s peakers in a THX speaker setup.
RV-8 Setup 3-29 SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS The table below in dicates the spea ker setup parameters for config- uring the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. These parameters are available in the CUSTOM SETUP an d THX SETUP menus.
Setup Lexicon 3-30 SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continue d) MAIN MENU MODE AD JUST AUDIO CONTROLS TUNER PRESE TS CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP C R SR RR L SL RL M SUB 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80.
RV-8 Setup 3-31 FRONT L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30 to 120H Z, THX 80HZ Assigns a crossover point for the Ma in Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R when a custom sp eaker setup is selected. Op ens the FRONT L/R SPEAKERS menu to sele ct a crossover point for the Front L/R output connectors.
Setup Lexicon 3-32 SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continue d) SIDE L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE Assigns a crossover point for the Ma in Zone audio output connectors labeled SIDE L/R when a custom speaker setup is selected . •S e l e c t FULL t o s e n d a f u l l - r a n g e s i g n al to the side sp eakers.
RV-8 Setup 3-33 SUBWOOFER FULL, 30 TO 120 Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer . When set to FULL, the RV -8 sends a full-range audio output signal to this connector . Other wise, the RV -8 activates a crossover point at the selected sett ing.
Setup Lexicon 3-34 SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued) THX UL TRA2 SUB ON, OFF Indicates whether o r not the subwoofer connected to t he Main Zo ne audio output connector labeled Subw oofer is Ultra2-certified.
RV-8 Setup 3-35 BGC (BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATION) ON, OFF Adjusts boundary gain compensa tion when the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menu THX UL TRA2 SUB parameter is set to ON. When the BGC paramet er is set to ON, a highpass 55 Hz filter is applied to all audio output connectors for all Main Zone listening modes.
Setup Lexicon 3-36 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION The RV -8 offers automatic calibration of spea ker distances, output level, or both. Th e table below indicates available automati c calibration options. A successful microphone check is required be fore automatic calibrat ion can be performed.
RV-8 Setup 3-37 CONNECTING THE MICROPHONES CAUTION! • The microphones included in the Lexicon Microp hone Kit require careful handling. Dropping or otherwise physically abusing the micropho nes might cause errors during use or irreparable damage to the microphon es.
Setup Lexicon 3-38 POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR THE MICR OPHONE CHECK Refer to the microphone placemen t examples that begin below to position the microphones for the microphone check.
RV-8 Setup 3-39 During the microphone check, DO NOT : 7 Separate the microphones 7 Scatter the microp hones throughout the listening space 7 Obstruct the line-of-sight path between the micro- phones a.
Setup Lexicon 3-40 CHECKING THE MICROPHONES Note the following: • The RV -8 outp uts calibration noise signals between 55dB and 95dB, beginning with 55dB and increasing in 5dB increment s until the microphones detect the required level. If the calibration noise signal be comes too loud, press the arrow button to cancel the microphone check.
RV-8 Setup 3-41 CHECKING MI CROPHONES Appears in the on -screen disp lay while the RV -8 confirms the mi crophone le vel calculated during the silence check. T o do this, the RV - 8 sends alternating calibration noise signals to the front lef t and right speakers.
Setup Lexicon 3-42 CHECKING THE MICROPHONES (continued) POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMA TIC CALIBRA TION Proper microphone placement is es sential to achieving th e desired automatic calibration results.
RV-8 Setup 3-43 When calibrating for a single listening position, place the micropho nes: 3 As close together as possible in a single listening position (the primary listening position) 3 At the appro.
Setup Lexicon 3-44 POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (co ntinued) When calibrating for multiple listening positions in a single row , position the microphones: 3 At the approximate.
RV-8 Setup 3-45 When calibrating for multiple listening positions in multiple rows, position the microphones: 3 At the approximate spot where the list ener’ s head will be during listening 3 In a cl.
Setup Lexicon 3-46 POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (co ntinued) During the automatic calibration, do not: 7 Arrange the microphones along the perimeter of the listening positions.
RV-8 Setup 3-47 During the automatic calibration, do not: 7 Arrange the microphones along the perimeter of the listening positions or space 7 Position the microphones at spots where the listeners’ h.
Setup Lexicon 3-48 PERFORMING AUTO MATIC CALIBRATION STEP DIST ANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS 1 2 AUTO SPEAKER SETU P SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVER S CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMA TIC MANUAL CUSTOM SETU.
RV-8 Setup 3-49 STEP DIST ANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS 3 This step does not occur when the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP menu L EVELS option is selected. 4 T h i s s t e p d o e s n o t o c c u r w h e n t h e A U T O S P E A K E R SETUP menu DIST ANCES option is selected.
Setup Lexicon 3-50 PERFORMING AUTO MATIC CALIBRATION (continued) STEP DIST ANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS 5 FRONT LEFT Refer to the tabl e on page 3-52 for information a bout all possible speaker calibra- tion messages. FRONT LEF T Refer to the table on page 3-52 for information about all possible speaker calibra- tion messages.
RV-8 Setup 3-51 STEP DIST ANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS 6 AUTO DIST ANCES* FRONT LEF T CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT REAR LEF T SIDE LEF T SUBWOOFER 12.0ft 10.5ft 12.0ft 4.5ft ERROR 6.0ft 4.5ft N/A SET DIST ANCES Use the SET DIST ANCES menu to select the desire d speaker distances .
Setup Lexicon 3-52 PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued) Message Description Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g The RV -8 successfully calibrated the value for the selected speaker without error . •N / A The selected speaker i s not present in the speaker setup.
RV-8 Setup 3-53 MANUAL CALIBRATION Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL opti on displays the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu , to manually calibrate speaker distances and output levels.
Setup Lexicon 3-54 PERFORMING MANUAL SPEA KER DIST ANCE CALIBRA TION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SP EAKER DIST ANCES option displays the SPEAKER DIST ANCES menu, to manually calibrate spe aker distances. T o manually calibrate speaker distances: 1.
RV-8 Setup 3-55 PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRA TION option displays the LEVELS CALIBRA TIO N menu shown below , to manually calibrate output levels. Note the following: • Use a Sound Pressure Level (S PL) meter to manually calibrate output levels.
Setup Lexicon 3-56 INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page, which indicates that the internal noise test generates loud calibration noise signals. When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens: •P r e s s t h e arrow button to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on the previous p age.
RV-8 Setup 3-57 EXTERNAL NOISE TEST Selecting the LEVELS CALIBRA T ION menu EXTERNAL NOISE TEST option opens the SPEAKER LEVEL AD JUST menu shown on page 3-55, which manually cali brates output levels. The external noise test requires an external calibration sour ce such as an audio calib ration disc.
Setup Lexicon 3-58 SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS The BASS PEAK LIMITERS option displays the BASS PEAK LIMITERS me nu, to set amplitude limits on lo w-frequency signals sent to th e Main Zone audio output connectors, including t he Subwoofer .
RV-8 Setup 3-59 LIMITER ON, OFF Limits low-frequency signals sent to the subwoofer or redirected to other speakers. T o set the LIMITER parameter: •S e l e c t ON to restrict the output level of the low-frequency signals to the LIMIT AD J parameter setting.
Setup Lexicon 3-60 I/O CONFIG The I/O CONFIG option is used to configure the analog audio inpu t con nectors as eight (Left/Righ t) stereo connectors, five (Lef t/Right) stereo connectors and one 5.1-channel configuration (Fron t L/R, Center , Subwoofer , Side L/R), or as two stereo connectors and two 5.
RV-8 Setup 3-61 5 ST . & (1) 5.1 ANLG Configures the analog audio input connectors as five stereo connectors and one 5.1-channel configuration. When the analog audio input connectors are configured as five stereo and one 5.1-channel configuration : • The connectors labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are conf igured as stereo connectors.
Setup Lexicon 3-62 I/O CONFIG (continued) MAIN 7.1 When set to MAIN 7.1, all of the amplifier outputs on the rear panel will be configured for use in the Main Zone. Outputs 3 and 7 are used for the rear speakers (Rear L/R). MAIN 5.1 & ZONE2 2.0 Configures amplifier outputs 3 and 7 for use in Zone 2.
RV-8 Setup 3-63 DISPLAY SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu DISPLA YS option op ens the DISPLA Y SETUP menu, which is used to customize the on-screen and front-panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization, and ac tivate and create a custom un it name.
Setup Lexicon 3-64 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Opens the ON- SC R EEN DISPLAY menu, which is us ed t o customize the on -screen display . STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS, ALWAYS OFF Activates and deactivates the on-screen display sent to the Main Zone video output conn ector .
RV-8 Setup 3-65 POSITION TOP, CENTER , BOTTOM Controls the vertical position of the two-line status on the display device screen. When set to TOP , the two-line status appears near the top of the display device screen. When set to CENTER, the two-line status is centered on the d isplay device screen.
Setup Lexicon 3-66 FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY SETUP Opens the FRONT P ANEL DISPLAY me nu, which is used to customize the front-panel display . STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS, ALWAYS OFF Activates and deactivates the front-panel display . When set to AL W A YS ON, the front-panel display remains on at all times.
RV-8 Setup 3-67 A/V SYNC DELAY OFF , 1 to 60ms Restores audio/video synchronization when using products such as video processors t hat introduce a vi deo signal delay . This parameter can be used to set an audio signal delay to compensate for the video signal delay .
Setup Lexicon 3-68 VO L U M E C O N T R O L S E T U P Opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP me nu, which is used to configur e Main Zone, Zone 2, Zone 3, a nd Headphone volume levels. MAIN PWR ON LAST LVL, –80 to +12dB Sets the Main Zone volume level th at will be selected whene ver the Main Zone is activated.
RV-8 Setup 3-69 Z3 PWR ON LAST L VL, –80 to +1 2dB Sets the Zone 3 volume level that will be selected whenever Zone 3 is activated. When set to LAST L VL, Zone 3 activates at the volume level that was last selected in the previous operating session.
Setup Lexicon 3-70 TR I G G E R S E T U P Selecting the SETUP menu TRIGGER opt ion opens the TRIGGER SETUP menu shown to the right, which can be used to configure the trigger out put connector labeled 1. The RV -8 rear panel houses two 12V DC trigger output connectors.
RV-8 Setup 3-71 PROGRAM OPERA TION P ARAMETERS ON, OFF Configure the trigger output connector labeled 1 for program operation. All TRIGGER SETUP menu parameters– except th e REMOTE ONL Y parameter–ar e consider ed program operation paramete rs. The connector can be associated with multiple inpu ts and listening modes at the same time.
Setup Lexicon 3-72 TU N E R S E T U P Selecting the SETUP menu TUNER SETUP option opens the TUNER SE TUP menu, which is used to c onfigure the AM/FM radio tuner . REGION USA, EUROPE, JAPAN, E . EUR Sets the tuner region. The four regions are USA, EUROPE, JAP AN and E.
RV-8 Setup 3-73 SCAN SENS LOW , MED, H IGH Selects the Scan Sensitivity paramete r , which can be used to set t he threshold the system will use to tune to a new station. The default setting is LOW sen sitivity (on ly the strongest stat ion frequencies will tune).
Setup Lexicon 3-74 T UNER SETUP (cont inued) AUTOLOAD Automatically scans and stores presets for the currently selected frequency band. T o select the AUTOLOAD option, highlight AUTOLOAD in the TUNER SETUP menu and press the right ( ) arrow .
RV-8 Setup 3-75 CLEAR ALL Clears all of the presets. When this option is highlighted, press the right ( ) arrow to select. The message “PRESS RIGHT TO CLEAR ALL PRESETS” will appear in the on- screen and front-p anel displays. (Press the left ( ) arrow to cancel t he CLEAR ALL command.
Setup Lexicon 3-76 T UNER SETUP (cont inued) DISPLA Y RDS NAME, PRESET NAME, FREQUE NCY Identifies the current channel setting, in the top right corner of the OSD and front panel display . There are three possible selections: RDS NAME, PRESET NAME, and FREQUENC Y .
RV-8 Setup 3-77 RADIO T EXT ON, OFF Activates the RADIO TEXT (RT) feat ure. Radio T ext is presented as scrolling text in the bottom ro w of the front-panel and on-screen displays.
Setup Lexicon 3-78 T UNER SETUP (cont inued) AUTO FREQUENCY ON, OFF Checks for alternate frequency broadc asts in case of station drop out or signal fade. The default sett ing is ON. Many radio stations broadcast on several frequencies si multaneously .
RV-8 Setup 3-79 LOCK OPTIONS Selecting the SETUP menu LOCK OP TIONS option opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which is used to protect MODE ADJUST , AUDIO CO NTROLS and SETUP menu bran ch parameter settings from accident al changes. MODES LOCKED, UNLOCKED Contr ols MO DE ADJU ST me nu bran ch settings, which includes all lis- tening mode menu settings.
Setup Lexicon 3-80 LIVE! CALIBRA TION LIVE! (Lexicon Intelligent V ariable Environment) is a proprietary mode designed to transform the way your listening room sounds. LIVE! uses a combination of microphones and digi tal signal processing (DSP) to enhance the room acoustics and create the illusion of a larger , more reverberant listening space.
RV-8 Setup 3-81 POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVE! Refer to the microphone placement examp les below to position the microphones f or LIVE! Front Left Center Subwoofer Front Ri g ht Side Right Rear.
Setup Lexicon 3-82 Front Left Center Subwoofer Front Right Side Right Rear Right Rear Left Side Left Microphone When positioning the microphones, DO NOT : 7 Place the microphones on the front or rear .
RV-8 Setup 3-83 PERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION T o perf orm LIVE! calib ra tion: 1. Select SETUP LIVE! CALIBRA TION as shown above. 2. The !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO LEVELS mes sag e a pp ear s to ind ic ate that the RV -8 g e n e r a te s lou d c a l i bration noise sig nals during LIVE! calibration.
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4 Audio Contr ols Audio Controls ......... ................................ .............. ............. ........4-2.
Audio Controls Lexicon 4-2 AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting AUDIO CONTROLS opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, which is used to customize the Main Zone audio output connectors and to control the balance of the Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio output conn ectors.
RV-8 Audio Controls 4-3 The BASS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the Main Zone audio o utput connecto rs labeled Front L/R, Cente r and Sub.
Audio Controls Lexicon 4-4 AUDIO CONTROLS (continued) TIL T EQ –3.0dB to +3.0dB Controls the am ount of tilt equalizatio n applied to the Main Zon e audio output connectors labeled Fr ont L/R, Center and Sub. This parameter setting affects the enti re frequency spectrum with a hinge point at 1 kHz.
RV-8 Audio Controls 4-5 The LOUDNESS param eter controls the amount of low-fre quency boost that is automatically applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Sub. The TIL T EQ parameter controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors la beled Front L/ R, Center an d Sub.
Audio Controls Lexicon 4-6 AUDIO CONTROLS (continued) BALANCE L< <|> >R Controls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio output connectors. F ADER B< <|> >F Controls the front-to-back balanc e of the Main Zone audio output connectors.
5 T uner Pr esets Tuner Presets ........ ................ ................. ................ ............. ........5-2.
Tuner Presets Lexicon 5-2 TU N E R P R E S E T S Selecting TUNER PRESETS from the MAIN MENU di splays a list of th e pages of existi ng presets. The preset number , preset name (if av ailable), frequency and broadca st band is displayed.
RV-8 Tuner Presets 5-3 LISTEN TO PRESET Loads the current preset station. Press the men u arrow to load the station p reset. The front panel and on-screen di splay will displ ay “ST A TION LOADED.” NAME Edits the station name. The station name can be up to 8 charact ers long.
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6 Mode Adjust Mode Adjust ......... ................ ................. ................ ............. ........6-2 Listening Mode Activation ................................ ................. ..........6-2 Listening Mode Descriptio ns .................
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-2 MODE ADJUST Selecting the MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu, which is used to select a listening mode for adjustment. When the MODE ADJUST menu opens, the currently activated Main Zone listening mode is highlighted.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-3 PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION The INPUT SETUP menus include four preferred listening mode selection parameters labeled 2-CH, DOLBY D, DTS(-ES), 5.1a and MIC. These parame ters are used t o select a preferred listening mode for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-E S), 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-4 LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS Each listening mode description lists the de fault and possible settings for each listening mode me nu parameter . All listening m ode menus are shown in the Appendix. Listening mode menu op tion and parameter descriptions begin on page 6-39.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-5 L7 MUSIC This listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channe l stereo or matrix-encoded music sources. Logic 7 MUSIC is a proprietary Lexi con listening mode based on the Logic 7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored for music sources.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-6 DOLBY PLIIx + THX & DOLBY PLII + THX Dolby Pro Logic IIx tech nology is an ex tension to D olby Pro Logic II that enables the listener to exp erience natural and seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel (six or seven sp eakers and a subwoofer) surround sound from any native two-channel (stereo) or 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-7 DOLBY PLIIx MOV & DOLBY PLII MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx tech nology is an ex tension to D olby Pro Logic II that enables the listener to exp erience natural and seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel (si x or s even sp eakers and a subwo ofer) surro und so und from any native two-channel (stereo) or 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-8 DOLBY PLIIx MUS & DOLBY PLII MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic IIx tech nology is an ex tension to D olby Pro Logic II that enables the listener to exp erience natural and seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel (six or seven sp eakers and a subwoofer) surround sound from any native two-channel (stereo) or 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-9 DOLBY PL + THX This mode is designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources and decodes four channels : three front channels and one mono surround channel with a high-frequency rolloff above 7kHz. This mode is recom mend ed for home theaters with THX-certifi ed speakers.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-10 DTS NEO:6 + THX This mode is designed for playback of matrix-encode d digital stereo film sources. DTS Neo:6 derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are present (rear chan nels wi ll be in parallel). It derives five channels when only side or rear speakers are p resent.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-11 NIGHTCLUB The NIGHTCLUB mode is designed for playback of “dry” music sources th at benefit from th e addition of room reflec tions, especially music sour ces that lack ambience in the recording.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-12 CHURCH The CHURCH mode uses a reverb al gorithm to emphasize th e rich, smooth, reverberant decay characteristic of small and medium listening spaces – such as churches and chambers – with long rever- beration time relati ve to their si zes.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-13 PANORAMA The P ANORAMA mode is designed for playback of stereo and matrix-encoded sources. P ANORAMA uses proprietary Lexicon algorithms to move the stereo image outward from the front speakers, producing a wider ster eo field with greater depth.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-14 T o calibrate the P ANORAMA listening mode: 1. Remove all obstructions betwee n the speakers and the primary listening position. 2. Make sure the dist ances between t he spea kers an d the pr imar y listening posit ion are properl y measured.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-15 2-CH SURROUND This mode, designed for playback of stereo sources, sends the left channel to Front, Side and Rear Le ft channels and the right ch annel to Front, Side and Rear Right chan nels, and sums the Left and Right for the center .
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-16 MONO SURROUND This mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends the mono source to all channels. MONO This mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends mono sources to the center channel and subwoofer . See “Listening Mode Me nu Option and Parameter Descriptions” on page 6-39 for detailed descriptions .
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-17 5.1 L7 TV This proprietary Lexicon listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digita l-encoded broadcast sources. Based on the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode, 5.1 L7 TV derives seven channels from 5.1-channel input sources with enhanced fr ont steering.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-18 THX, THX UL2Cin & THX SurEX These modes are designed for 7-cha nnel playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital film sources that do not have THX Surround EX encoding. They apply THX re-equalization to simulate high-frequency rolloffs th at occur in movie theaters.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-19 • A SA processing is applied to si gnals sent to the rear speakers. Refer to the ASA parameter desc ription on page 3-31 for more information . When THX Surround EX decoding is active: Matrix decoding is applied to de rive three surround channels from 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-20 5.1 PLIIx MOV The 5.1 PLIIx MOV (MOVIE) l istening mode is designed to play back 7.1 discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel Dol by Digital film sources. The seven main channels are full-frequency . The .1 channel, often referred to as LFE informatio n, has a limited frequency range of up to 120Hz.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-21 5.1 PLIIx MUS The 5.1 PLIIx MUS (MUSIC) listening mo de is designed to playback 7.1 discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital music sources. The seven main channels are full–frequency . The .1 channel, often referred to as LFE informatio n, has a limited frequency range of up to 120Hz.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-22 DOLBY DIGIT AL & DOLBY DIGIT AL EX These listening modes a re designed to decode and play back 5.1 discrete channel s from 5.1-chan nel Dolby Di gital sour ces. The fi ve main channels are full-frequency . The .1 channel, often referred to as LFE informatio n, has a limit ed frequency range of 120Hz.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-23 5.1 2-CHANNEL This mode, recommended for record ing purposes, is des igned for converting 5.1-chan nel Dolby Di gital-encoded input sources into 2-channel Logic 7-encoded output signals. The downmixed 5.1- chann el Do lby Di gital input signals are sent to the Front L/R spea ke rs and subwoofer .
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-24 5.1 MONO SURR This listening mode, designed for playback of Do lb y Digital-encoded mono sources, sends mono signals to all channels. See “Listening Mode M enu Option and Parameter Descriptions” on pa ge 6-39 for detailed descriptions.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-25 DTS-ES DECODING The DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS-ES Di scr listening modes are designed for , at a minimum, playback of 5.1-channe l DTS, 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-26 DTS-ES L7 FILM & DTS L7 FILM The se proprietary Lexicon liste ni ng m od es u se an adv an ced mat ri x t o decode seven channels from 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-27 DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2Cin T he DTS THX UL2Cin (UL TRA2 CI N E M A ) a n d D T S - E S T H X listening m od e s a l lo w 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DTS sour ces that lack DTS-ES encoding . They a r e d e si g n ed fo r p l a y ba c k o f 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-28 DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CIN (continued) DTS THX MUSIC The DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel DTS music sources when the side and rear speakers are present. ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-29 DTS 2-CHAN & DTS-ES 2-CHAN These modes, recommended fo r recording purposes, send downmixed 5.1-channel or 6.1-channel DTS-ES input signals to the front speakers and su bwoofer a s 2-channel Lo gic 7-encoded output signals.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-30 5.1a L7 MUSIC The 5.1a LOGIC7 MUSIC listening mode is simil ar to the 5.1a LOGIC7 FILM listenin g mode, but specifically tailored for music sources. This mode i s designed and recommended for playback of 5.1-channel analog music sources.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-31 The 5.1a THX UL2Cin listening mode The 5.1a THX UL2Cin listening mode is available when b ot h s i de and rear speakers are present and T H X U lt r a2 de c od i ng is a c ti v e. THX Ultra2 de coding is activ ate d when the SURROUND EX param- eter is set to OFF .
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-32 5.1a THX MUSIC The 5.1a THX MUSIC liste ning mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog musi c sources. It cannot be activated unless side and rear speakers are presen t. This mode performs best in home theaters wher e th e rear speaker are place d close together .
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-33 5.1a 2-CHANNEL This mode downmixes 5.1-chan nel anal og input si gnals into 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output si gnals. It sends these signals to the front speakers and the subw o o f e r .
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-34 2CH BYP ASS This listenin g mode sends 2-ch a nnel analog audio input signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R with no internal processing.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-35 HEADPHONE DTS HEADPHONE DTS is a proprietary Lexicon listening mode designed for enhanced playba ck of DTS(-ES)-encoded music or film sour ces through headphones.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-36 See “Listening Mode Menu Option and Pa rameter Description s” on page 6-39 for detailed descriptions. LIVE! MED parame ter sett in gs: Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings MID RT 1.84s 115ms to 15.4s BASS RT 2.76s 23ms to 30.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-37 OUTPUT LEVELS Opens the OUTPUT LEVELS me nu, which is used to adjust output levels for the Main Zone audio out put connectors labeled Center , Subwoofer , Side L/R and Rear L/R. The OUTPUT LEVELS option does not appear on listen ing mode menus when the sele cted listen ing mode does not accommodate multichannel output signals.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-38 RESET MODE Restores the factory-default version of the selected listening mode, restoring all listening mode menu parameters to their factory default settings. T o restore the factory-default version of the selected listening mode: 1.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-39 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFF Simulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker configurations. When set to ON, the RV -8 provides an increased sense of spaciousness and envelo pment through the surround speakers.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-40 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and P ARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued) CENTER OFF , –30 to +12dB Controls the output level of the a u dio output connector labeled Center . Available in all except 2 CH modes (2-CHANNEL, 2 CH BYP ASS, DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-41 EARL Y RFLX L VL –8 0d B to +12dB, O F F Controls the amount of additional e a r l y r e f l e c t i o n s . Available in al l LIVE! modes. EFFECT LVL –12 to +6dB Adjusts the amount of effect applie d to the listening mode. A v ai la bl e in NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, CA THEDRAL, P ANORAMA, MONO LOGIC and 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-42 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and P ARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued) • This parameter is available in 5.1 PLIIx MO V , 5.1 PLIIx MUS, DOLBY DIGIT AL EX and DOLBY DIGIT AL modes. • When the Shift comman d bank is act ivated, pressin g the remote control DOLBY button while a 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-43 MASTER LEVEL –5 to +5dB Adjusts the output level of 2-channel Logic 7-encoded sources. A vailable in 5.1 2-CHANNEL and DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN modes. MID RT 24ms to 24.3s W orks with the SIZE parame ters to adjust the amount of time required for mid-frequency information to decay below 60dB in level.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-44 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and P ARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued) REAR L/R –30 to +12dB, O F F Controls the output level of the Main Zone audio output conn ector labeled Rear L/R. A vailable in all except 2-CHANNEL, MONO, 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-45 SOURCE RIGHT , LEF T & RIGHT , LEF T Controls th e per ceive d d irecti on of the P ANORAMA listening mode external calibration source sign al. When RIGHT is selected, the sound is perceived to come from the right of the primary listening position.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-46 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and P ARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued) When AUTO is selected, TH X Su rround EX decoding is engaged when a flagged 5.1-channel Dolb y Digital sour ce with THX Sur- round EX encoding is detected. THX Surround EX decoding is not engaged when a non-flagged 5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-47 MODE – PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPS The following table lists each param eter and the modes in which it is used. The parameter ... Is used in these modes 5 SPKR ENHANCE All L7 modes ACADEMY FIL TER MONO LOGIC and 5.
Mode Adjust Lexicon 6-48 EX DECODING 5.1 PLIIx MOV , 5.1 PLIIx MUS, DOLBY DIGIT AL EX and DOLBY DIGIT AL FRONT STEERING L7 TV , L7 MUSIC, L7 MUSIC SU RR, all 5.1 L7 modes and all DTS L7 modes INPUT BALANCE P ANORAMA LFE MIX All Dolby Digital modes except MONO modes (5.
RV-8 Mode Adjust 6-49 SIZE NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHUR CH, CA THEDRAL and all LIVE! modes SOUND ST AGE All L7 modes SOURCE P ANORAMA CALIBRA TION SPEAKER ANGLE P ANORAMA CALIBRA TION SPEECH DETECT N.
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7 T r oubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ............ .............. ............. .............. ............. ........7-2 Routine Maintenance ....... ................................ ................. ..........7-4 Restoring Factory-Default Settings .
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon 7-2 T ROUBLESHOOTING The RV -8 does not power on. 1. Make sure the rear-p anel power switch is set to th e | (“on”) position. 2. Attempt to pow er on the RV -8 with the front-p anel Standby button and remote control On button.
RV-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 7-3 2. Check the INPUT SETUP menu VIDEO I N and COMPONENT I N (page 3-1 1) parameters to en sure the appropriate video connector is assigned to the selected inpu t. RF interference is present in the audio or video.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon 7-4 ROUTINE MAINTEN ANCE The bulleted it ems belo w describe routine ma inte nance that should be performed on a periodic basis. • Clean the RV -8 exterior surface with a soft, lint-free clot h. Do not use alcohol, benzene, aceton e-based cleaners or strong commercial cleaners.
A Appendix Specifications ............... ................. ................................ ............ A-2 Declaration of Conformi ty ..............
Appendix A Lexicon A-2 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Input & Output Connectors Analog Audio Inputs Eight ste re o (R CA) or five stereo and one 5.1- channel or 2 stereo and two 5.
RV-8 Appendix A A-3 Composite & S-V ideo Per formance Compatibility NTSC, P AL and SECAM Switchin g Active Output Level 1.0V peak-to-peak Impedance 75 Ω Input Return Loss >40dB Differential Gain <0 .5% Differential P hase <0.5 ° Bandwidth >25MHz K Factor <0.
Appendix A Lexicon A-4 Specifications are subject to change withou t notice. Power Require ments 120-230 V AC, 50-60Hz, 60W (uni versal line input), de tach- able power cord RV -8 Dimensions & We i g h t • Height (with feet): 7.76 inches (197.1mm) • Width: 17.
B Appendix Menu Tree ............ ................ ................. ................ ............. ........B-2.
Appendix B Lexicon B-2 MENU T REE VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MAIN POWE R ON -3 0 d B MUTE LEVEL -3 0 d B Z2 PWR O N -3 0 d B Z3 PWR O N -3 0 d B HEADPHONE -30dB MAX VOLUME +12dB LOCKED UNLOCKED MAIN MENU MO.
RV-8 Appendix B B-3 SETUP MENU: INPUTS Selecting SETUP INPUTS prompt s the sel ection of the desired input (for example, DVD1). Selectin g an input opens the corr esp onding INPUT SETUP menu shown below . The parameters on the left side of the IN PUT SETUP menus are id entical regardless of which inpu t is selected.
Appendix B Lexicon B-4 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS TUNER PRESETS Selecting an INPUT SETUP m enu it em opens the cor- responding menu shown below .
RV-8 Appendix B B-5 SETUP MENU: SPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOM A TIC MANUAL SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS I/O CONFIG DISPLA YS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER TUNER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP 4.
Appendix B Lexicon B-6 SETUP MENU: SPEAKERS (continued) SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMA TIC MANUAL SET CROSSOVERS BEFORE CALIBRA TING (MICROPHONE) OK (MICROPHONE) NOT DETECTED (M.
RV-8 Appendix B B-7 CUSTOM SETUP 40 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 40 Hz OFF N/A APAR T AUTO SPEAKER SETUP !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO LEVELS YOU WILL HA VE 10 SEC TO LEA VE THE ROOM O R SIT QUIETL Y PRESS TO BEGIN COUNTDOWN AUTO LEVELS FRONT LEF T CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT REAR LEF T SIDE LEF T SUBWOOFER ERROR +0.
Appendix B Lexicon B-8 AUTO SPEAKER SETUP AUTO LEVELS FRONT LEF T CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT REAR LEF T SIDE LEF T SUBWOOFER ERROR +0.0dB +0.
RV-8 Appendix B B-9 75 to 120dB ON OFF SPEAKER LEVEL ADJU ST FRONT LEF T CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT REAR LEF T SIDE LEF T SUBWOOFER +0.0dB +0.
Appendix B Lexicon B-10 SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS I/O CONFIG DISPLA YS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER TUNER SETUP LOCK OPTIONS LIVE! CALIBRA TION MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS TUNER PRESETS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG 8 STEREO INPUTS OR 5 ST . & (1) 5.1 ANLG 8 STEREO INPUTS FOR REAR PANEL CFG 2 ST .
RV-8 Appendix B B-11 TUNER SETUP REGION USA SCAN SENS LOW AUTOLOAD CLEAR ALL TUNER PRESETS DISPLA Y RDS NAME RADIO TEXT ON SCROLL RA TE MEDIUM AUTO FREQUENCY ON MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS TU.
Appendix B Lexicon B-12 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS TUNER PRESETS SETUP TUNER PRESETS 01 0.00FM 02 0.00FM 03 0.00FM 04 0.00FM 05 0.00FM 06 0.00FM 07 0.00FM 08 0.00FM 09 0.00FM 10 0.00FM TUNER PRESETS PAG E 1 PAG E 2 PAG E 3 PAG E 4 EDIT PRESET 1 FREQUENCY 0.
RV-8 Appendix B B-13 MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS TUNER PRESETS * These listening mode names differ depend- ing on the current input sourc e, speaker setup and parameter settings. Refer to the Liste ning Mod e Descriptions for more information.
Appendix B Lexicon B-14 MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST (continu ed) 2-CHAN CENTER MIX CNTR DL Y SAMPLES LFE MIX MASTER LEVEL +0dB +0 SURROUND M IX +0dB SUB L/R L VL CUSTOM +0dB +0.0dB +0dB AUTO DECODING 5.1a FILM VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB RE-EQUALIZER ON SOUND ST AGE REAR 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON BASS ENHANCE OFF SURR ROLLOFF 7.
RV-8 Appendix B B-15 Selecting the listening mode menu CALIBRA TI ON, OUTPUT LEVELS or CUSTOM option opens the corresponding m enu path shown below . The CALIBRA TION option is available for the P ANORAMA listening mode. The OUTPUT LEVELS and CUSTOM option s are available for most listening modes.
Appendix B Lexicon B-16 MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST (continu ed) 10 to 100ms PRE-DELA Y OFF , 1 t o 30ms 10 to 90deg - 2 0 . 0 o r - 1 0 . 0 to +0.0dB OFF , -30 to 12dB 4 to 20 or 30ms 30ms to 20.2s -25 to +2 5 -5 to +5dB 24ms to 48.6s 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFF REAR L/R SIZE CENTER MIX SPEAKER ANGLE VOCAL ENHANC E LFE MIX INPUT BALANCE +6.
RV-8 Appendix B B-17 MAIN MENU: RESTORE DEF AUL TS 2CH ST ATUS INPUT MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE dB 0 -6 -15 -30 -45 R L D ST A TUS INPUT MODE CHANNELS BIT RA TE dB 0 -6 -15 -30 -45 R L EX ENCODED PG1 CS L SR LFE ST A TUS INPUT MODE CHANNELS BIT RATE dB 0 -6 -15 -30 -45 R L ENCODING PG1 CS L SR LFE ST A TUS WORD LENGTH SAMPLE RA TE PG2 5.
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C Appendix Remote Control Programm ing ................ .............. ............. ....... C-2 Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes . ................ ...
Appendix C Lexicon C-2 REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING The RV -8 remote control has been designed to provide a new standard in remote control tec hnology offering a very powerful and flexible preprogrammed and learning product.
RV-8 Appendix C C-3 MACRO OPERATIONS A “macro” is a series of commands that can be sent out with the push of a single button. Any function available on an original remote control or in the preprogrammed database can be added to a macro to completely automate what would norm ally be done by pushing buttons one at a time.
Appendix C Lexicon C-4 REMOTE PROGRAMMING OVER VIEW The first task is to get all or iginal remote controls together . Y ou may have one or mo re components that do not have original remote controls. These can still be controlled by the RV -8. The preprogrammed m ethod must be u sed for those devices.
RV-8 Appendix C C-5 USING PREPR OGRAMMED CODES T o program the remote to make it compatible with other components: 1. Manually power on the device to be operated. 2. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing bo th the HOME and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds un til SETUP appears at the top of the LCD screen.
Appendix C Lexicon C-6 work with the device. Make note of th e code if it seem s to be the right one, and try the next one. Y ou are trying to find the one that has the most functions to operate your equipment. If there are any functions missing, you will learn them from your original remote in the “Using Learning Method” section on page C-7.
RV-8 Appendix C C-7 code is the one t hat will have the functions th at more closely match the device than t he others, so it is advised to tr y them all.
Appendix C Lexicon C-8 PROGRAMMING THE FUNCTION BUTTONS T o program the Function Buttons: 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing bo th the HOME and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the LEARN button next to the LCD screen. 3. Select the DEVICE that contains the function button you wish to program.
RV-8 Appendix C C-9 Note: Follow these instructions only if yo u actually want a code sent when changin g de vices . It may no t be desir ed to sen d out cod es whe n cha ngin g to a device. For example, you program the RV -8’ s TV input code on the TV device, and are currently in the DVD devi ce pages.
Appendix C Lexicon C-10 PROGRAMMING MACRO BUTTONS A “macro” is a series of commands th at can be sent with the push of a single button. Th ere are two types of m acro functions that can be programmed: functions involving the M1, M2 and M3 buttons;or functions involving the POWER an d SYSTEM OFF buttons.
RV-8 Appendix C C-11 7. Return to step 4 until all desired commands are programmed. 8. Save the commands selected to the macro button by pressing the CH UP button. 9. Once you complete the programming and wish to exit from this mode, press the HOME button.
Appendix C Lexicon C-12 Note: A macro can end on any page, including the HOME page. In the previous example, the macro was ended on the SA T page before savin g it, as this was the desired endpoint. PROGRAMMING “PUNCH THR O UGH” FUNCTIONS The RV -8 volume control can be used in a different mode using the volume “punch through” feature.
RV-8 Appendix C C-13 ERASING FAVORITE CHANNEL BUTTONS T o erase favorite channel buttons: 1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing bo th the HOME and ENT buttons simultaneously for three seconds. 2. Press the ERASE butto n next to the LCD screen. 3. Press the FA V button.
Appendix C Lexicon C-14 5. T o e dit DEVICE button text, skip Steps 3 and 4 and press the P A GE button before selecting the Device button. 6. The character to be changed will blink. T o change the character use the number pad butto ns on the remote cont rol.
RV-8 Appendix C C-15 4. If you wish to erase all the learned functions in the RV -8 re mote, press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the next LCD screen. 5. T o erase all the buttons in a single device or an individual button in the device, press the DEVICE button.
Appendix C Lexicon C-16 ADJUSTING THE LCD CONTRAST To a d j u s t t h e L C D c o n t r a s t : Pressing the HOME button and Up on the j oystick simultaneously will make the LCD contrast darker . Pr essing the HOME button and Down on the joystick simultaneously w ill make the LCD contrast brighter .
RV-8 Appendix C C-17 REPROGRAMMING THE ZONE AUDIO CODES TO DEFAULT CODES T o reprogram the RV -8 zone audio codes: 1. Simultaneously press MAIN and ENT buttons to acc ess SETUP mode. 2. Press the P-PRO button next to the LCD screen. 3. The remote should flash SELECT BUTTON at the bottom of the LCD screen.
Appendix C Lexicon C-18 THREE-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES AUDIO Manufacturer Codes ADC 007 ADCOM 082 092 225 161 269 AIW A 018 104 170 202 203 213 211 188 AKAI 138 189 AMC 125 126 127 128 258 281 282 AM.
RV-8 Appendix C C-19 AUDIO Manufacturer C odes P ANASONIC 032 195 219 177 P ARASOUND 129 130 132 261 PHAST 196 PHILIPS 249 250 251 063 PIONEER 014 033 039 044 045 050 069 159 168 116 035 078 198 PROCE.
Appendix C Lexicon C-20 SA T Manufacturer Codes ALPHAST AR 123 AMPLICA 050 BIRDVIEW 129 113 051 126 BSR 053 CAPETRONICS 053 CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 018 036 055 CHAP ARRAL 008 00 9 012 077 CITOH 054.
RV-8 Appendix C C-21 VCR Manufacturer Codes AIW A 034 161 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROOKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 003 040.
Appendix C Lexicon C-22 VCR Manufacturer Codes SANYO 003 007 010 014 134 102 SCOTT 017 037 112 129 131 SEARS 003 008 009 010 013 014 081 101 017 073 112 SHARP 031 054 149 159 165 SHINTOM 024 SIGNA TUR.
RV-8 Appendix C C-23 TV Manufacturer Codes FUJITSU 198 FUNAI 028 043 FUTURETE CH 043 GE 197 008 009 034 056 073 074 130 144 155 160 161 165 004 091 157 183 GOLDST AR 004 102 106 112 113 116 119 127 14.
Appendix C Lexicon C-24 TV Manufacturer Codes SUPRE MACY 002 SYL V ANIA 197 003 059 060 063 064 16 4 044 160 127 T ANDY 081 T A TUNG 056 062 TECHNICS 034 080 TECHWOOD 004 TEKNIKA 002 003 004 024 028 0.
RV-8 Appendix C C-25 CD Manufacturer Codes KENWOOD 185 007 023 055 071 072 14 2 137 KOSS 061 KRELL 241 KYOCERA 005 LOTTE 102 LUXMAN 011 028 070 076 LXI 059 MAGNAV OX 044 107 MARANTZ 027 04 1 044 051 0.
Appendix C Lexicon C-26 LD Manufacturer Codes DENON 206 207 FUNAI 120 KENWOOD 152 013 MAGNAV OX 032 121 MARANTZ 211 MITSUBISHI 121 NAD 121 OPTIMUS 049 013 PA N A S O N I C 1 1 3 PHILIPS 032 PIONEER 10.
RV-8 Appendix C C-27 CABLE Manufacturer Codes ABC 103 003 004 039 042 046 053 AMERICAST 099 ANTRONIX 014 ARCHER 005 007 014 BELL SOUTH 099 CENTURION 092 CENTURY 007 CITIZEN 007 COMBANO 080 081 COMSA T.
Appendix C Lexicon C-28 TA P E Manufacturer Codes AIW A 015 071 100 114 CARVER 006 008 027 024 036 DENON 105 227 229 FISHER 064 GOLDST AR 011 HARMAN KARDON 233 JVC 106 116 239 240 KENWOOD 005 013 023 .
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Appendix D Lexicon D-2 INSTALLATION W ORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 SA T VCR TV CD TUNER PHONO NAME DIGIT A L IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN L VL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 - CH D 5.
RV-8 Appendix D D-3 SPEAKER SETU P CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DIST ANCES LEVELS CALIBRA TION FRONT LEF T/RIGHT THX 80Hz CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE LEF T/RIGHT THX 80Hz REAR LEF T/RIGHT SUBWOOFER THX 80Hz UL TRA2SUB BGC ASA UNITS BASS PEAK LIMITERS CAL NOISE SUB LIMITER LIMIT ADJ I/O CONFIG SETTINGS Analog Inputs 8 STEREO INPUTS 5 ST .
Appendix D Lexicon D-4 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued ) DISPLA Y SETUP TRIGGER SETUP TUNER SETUP ON - SCREEN DISPLA Y Circle all parameters set to ON.
RV-8 Appendix D D-5 3-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES W ORKSHEET COMPONENT MANUF ACTURER CODE(S) USED DVD1 DVD2 SA T VCR TV CD PHONO.
Appendix D Lexicon D-6 PREPROGRAMMED LCD TEXT FOR OTHER DEVICES DV D 1 PROG MENU DISPL SETUP CLEAR MEMO REPEA TITLE A-B SHUFF PA G E 1 SYSTEM-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DOWN LE.
RV-8 Appendix D D-7 TV T/V INPUT SLEEP A-CH CC ADD CC-SN DELET RESET ANT PA G E 1 SYSTEM-OFF POWER VOL UP VOL DN CH UP CH DN MUTE PRE-CH UP DOWN LEF T RIGHT SELECT PLAY STOP REW FF , MENU , GU.
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Numerics 2 ST. & (2) 5.1 A NLG option, 3-61 2.0 ENCODING parame ter, 2-34 2CH BYPASS listening mode , 6-3 4 2CH BYPASS STATUS menu, 2-32 2-CH MODE menu, 3-15 2-CH Parameter , D-2 2-CH parameter, 3.
Index Lexicon I-2 CATHEDRAL listening mode, 6-12 CENTER DEPTH parameter, 6 -11, 6-12, 6-40 CENTER MIX LVL parameter, 2-34 CENTER MIX parameter, 6-23, 6-29, 6- 33, 6-40 Center output connector, 2-7 CEN.
RV-8 Index I-3 I I/O CONFIG SETUP menu, 3-2 INPUT BALANCE parameter , 6 -1 3, 6-42 input connectors, 2-7 microphone, 2-8 INPUT NAME menu, 3-5 INPUT parameter, 2-35 INPUT SELECT para meter, 3-17, 3-19 .
Index Lexicon I-4 6-10, 6-11 , 6-12, 6-13 , 6-15, 6-1 6, 6-17, 6- 19, 6-20, 6-21, 6-22 , 6-23, 6-26 , 6-27, 6-2 8, 6-29, 6- 30, 6-31, 6-32, 6-33, 6-43 Output levels, calibrating automatic, 3-36 Bass P.
RV-8 Index I-5 9 parameter, 3-17, 3-18 S-VID EO OS D 4 3 parameter, 3-17, 3-20 S-Video output connectors, 2 -8 T three-digit preprogramme d codes, C-18 THX listening m o de, 6-18 THX MUSIC listening m.
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