Anthem MRX 710 User Manual

MRX 710 / 510 / 310Audio/Video ReceiverOPERATING MANUAL

1Thank you for purchasing the Anthem MRX series receiver.The MRX 710, MRX 510, and MRX 310 receivers are cutting-edge home theater audio components wi

21.3 FRONT PANEL MRX 710 shown, others are similar. For a larger diagram see inside back cover.1 – Navigation buttons2 – Display3 – Volume, lev

31.4 REAR PANEL MRX 710 MRX 710 US model shown. EU model, CN model, and MRX 510 are similar.1 – FM/AM antenna connections2 – HDMI inputs (HDMI1

41.5 REAR PANEL MRX 310 US model shown. EU and CN models are similar. 1 – FM/AM antenna connections2 – HDMI inputs (HDMI1 accepts up to 4K resolu

51.6 REMOTE CONTROL1 – Main zone power on and standby2 – Bass, Treble, Balance, Channel Level, Front panel dimmer3 – Numeric keypad for tuner pres

61.7 SPEAKER POSITIONINGThe illustrations below show typical 5.1 and 7.1-channel speaker placement.Bass response highly depends on room acoustics and

7This section describes connections between system components. Configuration of input and output will be discussed later, in section 3.2.1 VIDEO CON

82.2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTSDigital audio sources can be connected with a coaxial, optical, or HDMI cable. These carry 2-channel

9SPEAKERSConnect using speaker wire. US models also allow banana plugs.MRX 710 and MRX 510: If you are only using 5.1 speakers in the main zone, the t

102.3 ANTENNAS To connect the AM loop antenna, press the spring-loaded tabs of the AM ANTENNA connector and insert the bare ends of the two wires.

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11EXAMPLE 1 WAN1234LANHDMI OUTHDMI INHDMI OUTWAN1234LANHDMI IN

12For optimum performance and enjoyment, your receiver should be properly set up. This may appear like a lot of work but most settings do not need to

133.1 HDMI OUTPUT CONFIGURATION Highlighting HDMI Output Configuration in the main menu then pressing Select displays this menu:HDMI COLOR DEPTHWith

143.2 SPEAKER SETUP If your source components also have bass management and time alignment, be sure to disable them by setting all channels “large”

15PROFILE NAMEUsing the navigation keys and volume knob each profile can be renamed, up to 8 characters long. When finished, press Select but note that

16Bass ManagementConfig 1Config 23.3 BASS MANAGEMENT In this menu, information about your speakers is used so that bass does not become distorted. If

173.4 LISTENER POSITION Through these settings, sound coming from all speakers is coordinated to reach the listening area at the same time. This wa

183.5 LEVEL CALIBRATION Level Calibration uses internally generated test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position. These noi

193.6 INPUT SETUP Inputs and listening mode presets are configured in this section. From the factory, 5 inputs are set but you may change this to any

20INPUT NAME Using the navigation keys and volume knob each input can be renamed, up to 8 characters long. When finished, press Select.Example – Renam

21LISTENING MODE PRESETSA listening mode is processing that enhances source material by increasing the number of output channels. Each mode performs

22FOR 5.1-CHANNEL SOURCES (MRX 710/510)7.1 speakers are needed in the main zone.Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie is suitable for extracting back channels fro

233.7 VOLUMES / REC OUTPUT Here you can set preferences as listed. MUTE LEVELWhen Mute is pressed, sound can cut out completely or decrease in volum

243.8 NETWORK / REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE NAME:This is the name that the receiver broadcasts, and it can be changed using up to 16 characters.NETWORK T

25IP CONFIGURATION Settings in this submenu should only be changed if your network administrator gives the direction or if using Direct Connect to run

26TCP AND UDP PORTChange these only if there is a conflict with another application that uses 14999.REAR AND FRONT IRThis allows you to disable each of

273.9 DISPLAY The front panel display’s brightness is set here.BRIGHTNESS:Set preferred default brightness.WAKE UP BRIGHTNESS:When a button is presse

28AUTO OFFWhen there is no input signal the receiver will turn off after the selected time: 5, 10, or 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 6 hours, or Never.ECO MODE

29CECWhen Consumer Electronics Control is enabled it allows controlling one HDMI-connected component using another’s remote control, as long as CEC is

30SAVE/LOAD USER SETTINGSAfter selecting Save User Settings and confirming, all menu settings will be stored. If you change settings later and want to

MRX 710 / 510 / 310Audio/Video ReceiverOPERATING MANUAL

313.12 SYSTEM INFORMATIONUPDATE VIA USB AND VERSION NUMBERING:The operational characteristics of the receiver are controlled by software installed th

32ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTIONARC corrects the effects of reflective surfaces and room boundaries on sound quality by measuring the response of each speaker

334.1 BEFORE STARTING• Ensure that the receiver software and ARC-2 software that you will be using are compatible with one another – check www.anth

344.3 MICROPHONE STAND ASSEMBLYScrew the telescoping tube into its base and the microphone clip onto the tube. Position the clip vertically. Conne

354.6 MANUAL MODE AND TARGETSWhen creating a new file, manual mode is the same as automatic mode except that you must measure, calculate, and upload

36If you did change settings such that a large portion of the bass is being boosted, as would be shown by a wide range of the green corrected curve ha

37SUBWOOFER HIGH PASS FREQUENCYUse this with High Pass Order when manually creating a curve on the lower end of the subwoofer’s response. The left si

38OPERATION5.1 POWER ON / OFF AND VOLUMEMain and Zone 2 have separate power controls. During power-on and power-off a mechanical click is produced fr

395.3 INPUT SELECTIONThe number of active inputs varies according to how the Input Setup menu was programmed. To scroll through the next/previous ac

40PRESETS (remote control only)30 AM and 30 FM stations can be stored. To store the current station press PRESET then assign a number from 01 to 30.T

iIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

415.6 BASS / TREBLE / BALANCETo change tone, press Bass or Treble on the remote control then up/down. Note that Bass does not affect the subwoofer

425.9 DOLBY VOLUME AND DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLRefer to the Input Setup section for a description of Dolby Volume. To change on/off status press DYN

43PREAMPLIFIERMaximum Output (<0.1% THD . . . . . . . 3.5 Vrms, subwoofer channel 6.1 VrmsFrequency Response (2 Vrms output) . . .

44CANADA & USAThe warranty period on new Anthem products is:5 years: Separate power amplifiers and integrated amplifiers3 years: Audio/Video preampl

45THE BIG PICTURE FRONT PANEL (MRX 710)ZONE 2MAINMRX 710

46THE BIG PICTURE REAR PANEL (MRX 710)

47THE BIG PICTURE REAR PANEL (MRX 310)

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

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iiiDO NOT LOCATE IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES:To ensure long-lasting use, do not locate the unit:• Exposed to direct sunlight.• Near sources of heat su

ivCdHgPbNOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAt the end of its useful life, this product must not be disposed of with regular household waste but must be

vTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 1.1 Before Making Connections1 1.2 In-Use Notices2 1.3 Front Panel3 1.4 Rear Panel MRX 7104 1.5