Anthem MRX 700 User Manual

21.3 FRONT PANEL (MRX 700 US model shown, others are similar)1 – Navigation buttons for setup and multimedia2 – Remote control sensor location3 – Dis

1.4 FRONT PANEL DISPLAYMAIN Display Example:1 – Source selection.2 – Video inputresolution.3 – Number of front/surround channels.4 – Audio format.Tune

41 – Connection for optional MDX 1 dock2 – HDMI output 3 – Ethernet connection (not available on MRX 300)4 – USB input (5VDC/0.5A) (not available on

51.6 REMOTE CONTROLS1 – Main zone power on2 – Main zone power off3 – Zone 2 power and mute4 – Sleep control5 – Front panel dimmer control6 – Main zone

61.7 SPEAKER PLACEMENTThe illustration below shows typical 7.1-channel speaker placement. The subwoofer can be placed in anylocation where severe reso

72.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONSTo configure inputs see section 3.5 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1.HDMI: Video is sent with audio from sourc

82.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONSDigital Audio Inputs and Outputs:Digital audio sources can be connected with a coaxial, optical, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-ch

92. CONNECTIONS continued …2.4 ETHERNET (not available on MRX 300)This connection is required for Internet radio. Connect your router using CAT 5 cabl

10Example 1: Disc player to receiver to main display2. CONNECTIONS continued … Connect if usingdigital Rec-out orif source’s videooutput is DVIHD

112. CONNECTIONS continued …Example 2: A/V recorder to receiver AUDIOOUTLR AUDIO INFor Zone 2 and Rec youmust use the same inputtype as the o

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133. SETUPFor optimum performance and enjoyment, your receiver should be properly set up. This may appear like a lotof work but keep in mind that most

143. SETUP continued …QUICK SETUPHighlight Quick Setup and press4. Up to four questions will appear on-screen, one at a time in sequence,with multiple

153. SETUP continued …3.2 SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONThis menu allows you to enter information about your speakers so that sounds from sources are not lost

163. SETUP continued …Crossover Frequency:A crossover does not cut frequencies off like a cliff, but rolls them off according to a slope. If set

173. SETUP continued …3.4 LEVEL CALIBRATIONLevel Calibration uses internal test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position. T

18Test Noise Sequence:Test noise plays from one speaker at a time, changed by using the 56 buttons.Level Calibration of each channel:Balances speaker

193.5 SOURCE SETUPInputs and preset listening mode presets are configured in this section.Audio / Video recording device connected to:Select the input

203. SETUP continued …Video Output Configuration (MAIN only):For the source, select the most appropriate configuration that is set in Video Output Con

213. SETUP continued …3.6 LISTENING MODE PRESETSListening mode presets are applied when the source is selected. Each input format except

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI

223. SETUP continued …3.7 VIDEO MODE PRESETSCompensation is provided here for less than ideal video sources that cannot be adjusted inte

233. SETUP continued …3.8 DISPLAYS / TIMEOUTThis menu allows you to configure on-screen display, front panel display, and selection time.Display Brigh

243. SETUP continued …3.9 TRIGGER CONFIGURATIONWhen the receiver’s trigger output is connected to the trigger input of another component,

253. SETUP continued …3.10 GENERAL CONFIGURATIONThis menu allows you to define the power-on volume settings, save.load settings, and configure RS-232.

263. SETUP continued …3.11 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC)ARC corrects the effects of reflective surfaces and room boundaries on sound quality

273. SETUP continued …Before starting:• Ensure that the receiver software and ARC software that you will be using are compatible with oneanother – ch

283. SETUP continued …Microphone stand assembly:Screw the microphone clip onto the tube. Position the clip vertically. Connect the USB microphone cabl

293. SETUP continued …Manual mode:A file created in Automatic mode can be opened in Manual mode to change correction range and room gain.To do this, c

303.12 MULTIMEDIAiPod (optional MDX 1 dock required):To set up iPod connection use on-screen display. First, use input selection on front panel or rem

314.1 POWER ON AND OFFMain and Zone 2 have separate power controls. Volume comes on according to setup menu setting.4.2 ZONE SELECTIONDuring the timeo

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Avoid installingthis unit where foreign objec

324.3.1 TUNERAM/FM Tuning:After selecting the desired band by pressing TUNER, use the 56 buttons to change frequency. AM/FM Presets:30 stations can be

33Press MENU to show/hide the on-screen display. This example is for USB media – others are similar:Use navigation keys to browse and select categorie

344. OPERATION continued …4.6.1 AnthemLogic™These are proprietary surround modes developed by Anthem that offer outstanding surround performanceand ca

354.6.2 DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0 Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtracks with surround encoding contain a flag that is normally used to activate Pro

4.6.5 DOLBY DIGITAL Lossless Dolby TrueHD and various compressed formats including Dolby Digital Plus can be played. Thenumber of input c

374.6.7 DOLBY VOLUME AND DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLTo use Dolby Volume according to its settings in the level calibration and source setup menus pressDOLBY

384.10 INFO DISPLAYPress, Release, Press to cycle through display screens that show the following:• Video Input: Video input jack in use.• Audio Input

39PREAMPLIFIERFrequency Response at 2 Vrms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0, -0.25 dB)THD

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41CANADA & USAThe warranty period on new Anthem products is:5 years: Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers3 years: Audio/Video pream

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS: DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted isnot suitable for the power points in y

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11. INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Anthem MRX series receiver.The MRX 300, MRX 500, and MRX 700 receivers are cutting-edge home theater audi