Lexicon RV-8 Manual do Utilizador

RV-8 Receiver User Guide

Getting Started Lexicon1-4 HIGHLIGHTS• Eight channels• Eight configurable inputs• Three independent zones• Integrated 7-channel amplifier with thermal

Setup Lexicon3-52PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued) Message Description TroubleshootingThe RV-8 successfully calibrated the value for the se

RV-8 Setup3-53MANUAL CALIBRATIONSelecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL option displays the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu, to manually calibrate speaker d

Setup Lexicon3-54PERFORMING MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATIONSelecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option displays the SPEAKER D

RV-8 Setup3-55PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALIBRA

Setup Lexicon3-56INTERNAL NOISE TESTOpens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page,which indicates that the internal noise test generates

RV-8 Setup3-57EXTERNAL NOISE TESTSelecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu EXTERNAL NOISE TESToption opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page 3-5

Setup Lexicon3-58SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERSThe BASS PEAK LIMITERS option displays the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu, to set amplitude limits on low-frequenc

RV-8 Setup3-59LIMITER ON, OFFLimits low-frequency signals sent to the subwoofer or redirected toother speakers. To set the LIMITER parameter:•Select

Setup Lexicon3-60I/O CONFIGThe I/O CONFIG option is used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight (Left/Right) stereo connectors, five

RV-8 Setup3-615 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLGConfigures the analog audio input connectors as five stereoconnectors and one 5.1-channel configuration.When the

RV-8 Getting Started1-5PRODUCT REGISTRATIONPlease register the RV-8 Receiver within 15 days of purchase.Register online at www.lexicon.com or complete

Setup Lexicon3-62I/O CONFIG (continued)MAIN 7.1When set to MAIN 7.1, all of the amplifier outputs on the rear panelwill be configured for use in the M

RV-8 Setup3-63DISPLAY SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu DISPLAYS option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which is used to customize the on-screen and front-p

Setup Lexicon3-64ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETUPOpens the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu, which is used to customize the on-screen display.STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS

RV-8 Setup3-65POSITION TOP, CENTER, BOTTOMControls the vertical position of the two-line status on the displaydevice screen. When set to TOP, the two-

Setup Lexicon3-66FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY SETUPOpens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, which is used to customize the front-panel display.STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 S

RV-8 Setup3-67A/V SYNC DELAY OFF, 1 to 60msRestores audio/video synchronization when using products such asvideo processors that introduce a video sig

Setup Lexicon3-68VOLUME CONTROL SETUPOpens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, which is used to configure Main Zone, Zone 2, Zone 3, and Headphone volume l

RV-8 Setup3-69Z3 PWR ON LAST LVL, –80 to +12dBSets the Zone 3 volume level that will be selected whenever Zone 3 isactivated. When set to LAST LVL, Zo

Setup Lexicon3-70TRIGGER SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu TRIGGER option opens theTRIGGER SETUP menu shown to the right, which can be usedto configure th

RV-8 Setup3-71PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETERS ON, OFFConfigure the trigger output connector labeled 1 forprogram operation. All TRIGGER SETUP menu parame

Getting Started Lexicon1-6REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATIONThe remote control requires four AAA batteries. The batteries should be replaced as neede

Setup Lexicon3-72TUNER SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu TUNER SETUP option opens the TUNER SETUP menu, which is used to configure the AM/FM radio tuner.R

RV-8 Setup3-73SCAN SENS LOW, MED, HIGHSelects the Scan Sensitivity parameter, which can be used to set thethreshold the system will use to tune to a n

Setup Lexicon3-74TUNER SETUP (continued)AUTOLOADAutomatically scans and stores presets for the currently selectedfrequency band. To select the AUTOLOA

RV-8 Setup3-75CLEAR ALLClears all of the presets. When this option is highlighted, press theright () arrow to select. The message “PRESS RIGHT  TO C

Setup Lexicon3-76TUNER SETUP (continued)DISPLAY RDS NAME, PRESET NAME, FREQUENCYIdentifies the current channel setting, in the top right corner of the

RV-8 Setup3-77RADIO TEXT ON, OFFActivates the RADIO TEXT (RT) feature. Radio Text is presented asscrolling text in the bottom row of the front-panel a

Setup Lexicon3-78TUNER SETUP (continued)AUTO FREQUENCY ON, OFFChecks for alternate frequency broadcasts in case of station drop outor signal fade. The

RV-8 Setup3-79LOCK OPTIONSSelecting the SETUP menu LOCK OPTIONS option opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which is used to protect MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTRO

Setup Lexicon3-80LIVE! CALIBRATIONLIVE! (Lexicon Intelligent Variable Environment) is a proprietary modedesigned to transform the way your listening r

RV-8 Setup3-81POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVE!Refer to the microphone placement examples below to position the microphones for LIVE!FrontLeftCent

2Basic OperationFront-Panel Overview ...2-2Rear-Panel Overview...

Setup Lexicon3-82FrontLeftCenterSubwooferFrontRightSideRightRearRightRearLeftSideLeftMicrophoneWhen positioning the microphones, DO NOT:7 Place the mi

RV-8 Setup3-83PERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION To perform LIVE! calibration:1. Select SETUP  LIVE! CALIBRATION as shown above.2. The !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO

4Audio ControlsAudio Controls...4-2

Audio Controls Lexicon4-2AUDIO CONTROLSSelecting AUDIO CONTROLS opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, which is used to customize the Main Zone audio output c

RV-8 Audio Controls4-3The BASS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Fr

Audio Controls Lexicon4-4AUDIO CONTROLS (continued)TILT EQ –3.0dB to +3.0dBControls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zoneaudio out

RV-8 Audio Controls4-5The LOUDNESS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the Main Zone audio output co

Audio Controls Lexicon4-6AUDIO CONTROLS (continued)BALANCE L< <|> >RControls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio outputconn

5Tuner PresetsTuner Presets ...5-2

Basic Operation Lexicon2-2FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEWThe RV-8 is shown below. The numbers in the front-panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items

Tuner Presets Lexicon5-2TUNER PRESETSSelecting TUNER PRESETS from the MAIN MENU displays a list of the pages of existing presets. The preset number, p

RV-8 Tuner Presets5-3LISTEN TO PRESETLoads the current preset station. Press the menu  arrow to loadthe station preset. The front panel and on-screen

6Mode AdjustMode Adjust ...6-2Listening Mode Activation...

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-2MODE ADJUSTSelecting the MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu, which isused to select a listening mode for adjustment.

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-3PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION The INPUT SETUP menus include four preferred listening modeselection parameters labeled 2-CH, DO

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-4LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSEach listening mode description lists the default and possible settings for each listening mode menu

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-5L7 MUSICThis listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channel stereo ormatrix-encoded music sources. Logic 7 MUSIC is a proprie

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-6DOLBY PLIIx + THX & DOLBY PLII + THXDolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic IIthat enables the lis

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-7DOLBY PLIIx MOV & DOLBY PLII MOVIEDolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic IIthat enables the listener

RV-8 Basic Operation2-31 FRONT-PANEL DISPLAYUse the front-panel display to view the current input, listeningmode, input source and volume level. If t

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-8DOLBY PLIIx MUS & DOLBY PLII MUSICDolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic IIthat enables the liste

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-9DOLBY PL + THX This mode is designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encodedsources and decodes four channels: three front channels

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-10DTS NEO:6 + THXThis mode is designed for playback of matrix-encoded digital stereofilm sources. DTS Neo:6 derives six channels

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-11NIGHTCLUBThe NIGHTCLUB mode is designed for playback of “dry” musicsources that benefit from the addition of room reflections,espe

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-12CHURCHThe CHURCH mode uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich,smooth, reverberant decay characteristic of small and mediu

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-13PANORAMAThe PANORAMA mode is designed for playback of stereo andmatrix-encoded sources. PANORAMA uses proprietary Lexiconalgorithm

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-14To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode:1. Remove all obstructions between the speakers and the primarylistening position.2. M

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-152-CH SURROUNDThis mode, designed for playback of stereo sources, sends the leftchannel to Front, Side and Rear Left channels and t

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-16MONO SURROUNDThis mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends themono source to all channels.MONOThis mode, designed for

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-175.1 L7 TVThis proprietary Lexicon listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded broadcast sources. B

Basic Operation Lexicon2-4FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)4 MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONSSelects the corresponding input in the Main Zone. When a

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-18THX, THX UL2Cin & THX SurEX These modes are designed for 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DolbyDigital film sources that d

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-19• ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-31 for moreinfor

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-205.1 PLIIx MOV The 5.1 PLIIx MOV (MOVIE) listening mode is designed to play back7.1 discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel D

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-215.1 PLIIx MUS The 5.1 PLIIx MUS (MUSIC) listening mode is designed to playback 7.1discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel Dolby

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-22DOLBY DIGITAL & DOLBY DIGITAL EX These listening modes are designed to decode and play back 5.1discrete channels from 5.1-c

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-235.1 2-CHANNELThis mode, recommended for recording purposes, is designed forconverting 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded input sour

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-245.1 MONO SURRThis listening mode, designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encodedmono sources, sends mono signals to all channel

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-25DTS-ES DECODINGThe DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS-ES Discr listening modes are designedfor, at a minimum, playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-c

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-26DTS-ES L7 FILM & DTS L7 FILMThese proprietary Lexicon listening modes use an advanced matrix todecode seven channels from 5

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-27DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CinThe DTS THX UL2Cin (ULTRA2 CINEMA) and DTS-ES THX listeningmodes allow 7-channel playback of 5.1-ch

RV-8 Basic Operation2-511 MUTE BUTTONMutes or restores the RV-8 Main Zone volume to its original level. Pressthe Mute button to mute volume level; “M

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-28DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CIN (continued)DTS THX MUSICThe DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-29DTS 2-CHAN & DTS-ES 2-CHANThese modes, recommended for recording purposes, senddownmixed 5.1-channel or 6.1-channel DTS-ES inp

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-305.1a L7 MUSICThe 5.1a LOGIC7 MUSIC listening mode is similar to the 5.1aLOGIC7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored f

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-31 The 5.1a THX UL2Cin listening modeThe 5.1a THX UL2Cin listening mode is available when both sideand rear speakers are present and

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-325.1a THX MUSICThe 5.1a THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel analog music sources. It cannot be activ

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-335.1a 2-CHANNELThis mode downmixes 5.1-channel analog input signals into2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals. It sends these si

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-342CH BYPASSThis listening mode sends 2-channel analog audio input signals tothe Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-35HEADPHONE DTSHEADPHONE DTS is a proprietary Lexicon listening mode designedfor enhanced playback of DTS(-ES)-encoded music or film

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-36See “Listening Mode Menu Option and Parameter Descriptions” on page 6-39 for detailed descriptions.LIVE! MED parameter settings

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-37OUTPUT LEVELSOpens the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which isused to adjust output levels for the MainZone audio output connectors labeledCe

Basic Operation Lexicon2-6REAR-PANEL OVERVIEWThe RV-8 is shown below. The numbers in the rear-panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items i

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-38RESET MODERestores the factory-default version of the selected listening mode,restoring all listening mode menu parameters to t

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-39LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFFSimulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker confi

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-40LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)CENTER OFF, –30 to +12dBControls the output level of the audio

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-41EARLY RFLX LVL –80dB to +12dB, OFFControls the amount of additional early reflections. Available in allLIVE! modes.EFFECT LVL –12

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-42LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)• This parameter is available in 5.1 PLIIx MOV, 5.1 PLIIx MUS,

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-43MASTER LEVEL –5 to +5dBAdjusts the output level of 2-channel Logic 7-encoded sources.Available in 5.1 2-CHANNEL and DTS(-ES) 2-CHA

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-44LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)REAR L/R –30 to +12dB, OFFControls the output level of the Mai

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-45SOURCE RIGHT, LEFT & RIGHT, LEFTControls the perceived direction of the PANORAMA listening modeexternal calibration source sig

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-46LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)When AUTO is selected, THX Surround EX decoding is engaged whe

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-47MODE – PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPSThe following table lists each parameter and the modes in which it is used. The parameter... Is used

RV-8 Basic Operation2-71 AMPLIFIER OUTPUTSProvide audio outputs to the speakers. The Center channel outputand all Right channel outputs are located on

Mode Adjust Lexicon6-48EX DECODING 5.1 PLIIx MOV, 5.1 PLIIx MUS, DOLBY DIGITAL EX and DOLBY DIGITALFRONT STEERING L7 TV, L7 MUSIC, L7 MUSIC SURR, al

RV-8 Mode Adjust6-49SIZE NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, CATHEDRAL and all LIVE! modesSOUND STAGE All L7 modesSOURCE PANORAMA CALIBRATIONSPEAKER AN

7Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting...7-2Routine Maintenance...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon7-2TROUBLESHOOTINGThe RV-8 does not power on.1. Make sure the rear-panel power switch is set to the | (“on”)pos

RV-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance7-32. Check the INPUT SETUP menu VIDEO IN and COMPONENT IN(page 3-11) parameters to ensure the appropriate videoco

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon7-4ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe bulleted items below describe routine maintenance that shouldbe performed on a period

AAppendixSpecifications ... A-2Declaration of Conformity ...

Appendix A LexiconA-2SPECIFICATIONSAudio Input & Output ConnectorsAnalog Audio Inputs Eight stereo (RCA) or five stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2 s

RV-8 Appendix AA-3Composite & S-Video PerformanceCompatibility NTSC, PAL and SECAMSwitching ActiveOutput Level 1.0V peak-to-peakImpedance75ΩInput

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this

Basic Operation Lexicon2-8REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)6 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORSProvide video output in Zone 2. One composite video connecto

Appendix A LexiconA-4Specifications are subject to change without notice.Power Requirements 120-230 VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W (universal line input), detach-a

BAppendixMenu Tree...B-2

Appendix B LexiconB-2MENU TREEVOLUME CONTROL SETUPMAIN POWER ON -30dBMUTE LEVEL -30dBZ2 PWR ON -30dBZ3 PWR ON -30dBHEADPHONE -30dBMAX VOLUME +12dBLOCK

RV-8 Appendix BB-3SETUP MENU: INPUTS Selecting SETUP  INPUTS prompts the selection of the desired input (for example,DVD1). Selecting an input opens

Appendix B LexiconB-4 MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSTUNER PRESETSSelecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens the cor-responding menu shown below. The

RV-8 Appendix BB-5SETUP MENU: SPEAKERSSPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSI/O CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLST

Appendix B LexiconB-6SETUP MENU: SPEAKERS (continued) SPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALSET CROSSOVERSBEFORE CALIBRATING(MI

RV-8 Appendix BB-7 CUSTOM SETUP40 Hz60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz40 HzOFFN/AAPARTAUTO SPEAKER SETUP!CAUTION!HIGH AUDIO LEVELSYOU WILL HAVE 10 SECTO LEAVE THE ROO

Appendix B LexiconB-8AUTO SPEAKER SETUPAUTO LEVELSFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUBWOOFERERROR+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.

RV-8 Appendix BB-9 75 to 120dBONOFFSPEAKER LEVEL ADJUSTFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUBWOOFER+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.

RV-8 Basic Operation2-9putting the RV-8 into standby. The trigger output connector(labeled 1) can be configured for remote or program operation. See“T

Appendix B LexiconB-10SETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSI/O CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGERTUNER SETUPLOCK OPTIONSLIVE! CALIBRATIONMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CON

RV-8 Appendix BB-11TUNER SETUPREGION USASCAN SENS LOWAUTOLOADCLEAR ALLTUNER PRESETSDISPLAY RDS NAMERADIO TEXT ONSCROLL RATE MEDIUMAUTO FREQUENCY ONMAI

Appendix B LexiconB-12MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSTUNER PRESETSSETUPTUNER PRESETS01 0.00FM02 0.00FM03 0.00FM04 0.00FM05 0.00FM06 0.00FM07 0.00FM

RV-8 Appendix BB-13MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSTUNER PRESETS* These listening mode names differ depend-ing on the curren

Appendix B LexiconB-14MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST (continued) 2-CHANCENTER MIXCNTR DLY SAMPLES LFE MIXMASTER LEVEL+0dB+0SURROUND MIX+0dBSUB L/R LVLCUSTOM

RV-8 Appendix BB-15Selecting the listening mode menu CALIBRATION, OUTPUT LEVELS or CUSTOM option opens the corresponding menu path shown below. The CA

Appendix B LexiconB-16MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST (continued) 10 to 100msPRE-DELAYOFF, 1 to 30ms10 to 90deg-20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dBOFF, -30 to 12dB4 to 2

RV-8 Appendix BB-17MAIN MENU: RESTORE DEFAULTS2CH STATUSINPUTMODEINPUT TYPESAMPLE RATEdB0-6-15-30-45RL D STATUSINPUTMODECHANNELSBIT RATEdB0-6-15-3

CAppendixRemote Control Programming ...C-2Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes ...

Basic Operation Lexicon2-10TUNER OVERVIEWThe RV-8 features an AM/FM stereo radio tuner. The front paneldisplays the currently selected frequency, band

Appendix C LexiconC-2REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMINGThe RV-8 remote control has been designed to provide a new standardin remote control technology offerin

RV-8 Appendix CC-3MACRO OPERATIONSA “macro” is a series of commands that can be sent out with the pushof a single button. Any function available on an

Appendix C LexiconC-4REMOTE PROGRAMMING OVERVIEWThe first task is to get all original remote controls together. You mayhave one or more components tha

RV-8 Appendix CC-5USING PREPROGRAMMED CODESTo program the remote to make it compatible with othercomponents:1. Manually power on the device to be oper

Appendix C LexiconC-6work with the device. Make note of the code if it seems to be theright one, and try the next one. You are trying to find the one

RV-8 Appendix CC-7code is the one that will have the functions that more closelymatch the device than the others, so it is advised to try them all.See

Appendix C LexiconC-8PROGRAMMING THE FUNCTION BUTTONSTo program the Function Buttons:1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the HOME and ENTbuttons

RV-8 Appendix CC-9Note:Follow these instructions only if you actually want a code sent whenchanging devices. It may not be desired to send out codes w

Appendix C LexiconC-10PROGRAMMING MACRO BUTTONSA “macro” is a series of commands that can be sent with the push of asingle button. There are two types

RV-8 Appendix CC-117. Return to step 4 until all desired commands are programmed.8. Save the commands selected to the macro button by pressing theCH U

RV-8 Basic Operation2-11SCAN MODE Scan Mode scans through all available stations, pausing for twoseconds on each station before scanning to the next o

Appendix C LexiconC-12Note:A macro can end on any page, including the HOME page. In the previousexample, the macro was ended on the SAT page before sa

RV-8 Appendix CC-13ERASING FAVORITE CHANNEL BUTTONSTo erase favorite channel buttons:1. Go to the SETUP mode by pressing both the HOME and ENTbuttons

Appendix C LexiconC-145. To edit DEVICE button text, skip Steps 3 and 4 and press the PAGEbutton before selecting the Device button.6. The character t

RV-8 Appendix CC-154. If you wish to erase all the learned functions in the RV-8 remote,press the ALL button and then press the SURE? button at the ne

Appendix C LexiconC-16ADJUSTING THE LCD CONTRASTTo adjust the LCD contrast:Pressing the HOME button and Up on the joystick simultaneously willmake the

RV-8 Appendix CC-17REPROGRAMMING THE ZONE AUDIO CODES TO DEFAULT CODESTo reprogram the RV-8 zone audio codes:1. Simultaneously press MAIN and ENT butt

Appendix C LexiconC-18THREE-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODESAUDIOManufacturer CodesADC 007ADCOM 082 092 225 161 269AIWA 018 104 170 202 203 213 211 188AKAI

RV-8 Appendix CC-19AUDIOManufacturer CodesPANASONIC 032 195 219 177PARASOUND 129 130 132 261PHAST 196PHILIPS 249 250 251 063PIONEER 014 033 039 04

Appendix C LexiconC-20SATManufacturer CodesALPHASTAR 123AMPLICA 050BIRDVIEW 129 113 051 126BSR 053CAPETRONICS 053CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 018 036

RV-8 Appendix CC-21VCRManufacturer CodesAIWA 034 161AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146AMPRO 072ANAM 031AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043BROOKSONIC 035 037 1

Basic Operation Lexicon2-12For example, if Preset #01 is FM 90.90 and the call letters are WABC,then the name for that position is WABC. If Preset #23

Appendix C LexiconC-22VCRManufacturer CodesSANYO 003 007 010 014 134 102SCOTT 017 037 112 129 131SEARS 003 008 009 010 013 014 081 101 017 073 112S

RV-8 Appendix CC-23TVManufacturer CodesFUJITSU 198FUNAI 028 043FUTURETECH 043GE 197 008 009 034 056 073 074 130 144 155 160 161 165 004 091 157 183GO

Appendix C LexiconC-24TVManufacturer CodesSUPRE MACY 002SYLVANIA 197 003 059 060 063 064 164 044 160 127TANDY 081TATUNG 056 062TECHNICS 034 080TECHW

RV-8 Appendix CC-25CDManufacturer CodesKENWOOD 185 007 023 055 071 072 142 137KOSS 061KRELL 241KYOCERA 005LOTTE 102LUXMAN 011 028 070 076LXI 059MAGN

Appendix C LexiconC-26LDManufacturer CodesDENON 206 207FUNAI 120KENWOOD 152 013MAGNAVOX 032 121MARANTZ 211MITSUBISHI 121NAD 121OPTIMUS 049 013PANASONI

RV-8 Appendix CC-27CABLEManufacturer CodesABC 103 003 004 039 042 046 053AMERICAST 099ANTRONIX 014ARCHER 005 007 014BELL SOUTH 099CENTURION 092CENT

Appendix C LexiconC-28TAPEManufacturer CodesAIWA 015 071 100 114CARVER 006 008 027 024 036DENON 105 227 229FISHER 064GOLDSTAR 011HARMAN KARDON 233

DAppendixInstallation Worksheet...D-2

Appendix D LexiconD-2INSTALLATION WORKSHEETINPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER PHONONAMEDIGITAL INANALOG INANLG IN LVLVIDEO INCOMPONENT IN2-CHD5

RV-8 Appendix DD-3 SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATIONFRONT LEFT/RIGHTTHX 80HzCENTERTHX 80HzSIDE LEFT/RIGHTTH

RV-8 Basic Operation2-13AMPLIFIER OVERVIEWThe RV-8 features a 7-channel power amplifier with 140W perchannel. The RV-8 can be configured so that all a

Appendix D LexiconD-4 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued)DISPLAY SETUP TRIGGER SETUP TUNER SETUPON-SCREEN DISPLAYCircle all parameters set to ON.REGIO

RV-8 Appendix DD-53-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES WORKSHEET COMPONENT MANUFACTURER CODE(S) USEDDVD1DVD2SATVCRTVCDPHONO

Appendix D LexiconD-6PREPROGRAMMED LCD TEXT FOR OTHER DEVICES DVD1PROG MENUDISPL SETUPCLEAR MEMOREPEA TITLEA-B SHUFFPAGE 1SYSTEM-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL

RV-8 Appendix DD-7 TVT/V INPUTSLEEP A-CHCC ADDCC-SN DELETRESET ANTPAGE 1SYSTEM-OFFPOWERVOL UPVOL DNCH UPCH DNMUTEPRE-CHUPDOWNLEFTRIGHTSELECTPLAYSTO

Numerics2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG option, 3-612.0 ENCODING parameter, 2-342CH BYPASS listening mode, 6-342CH BYPASS STATUS menu, 2-322-CH MODE menu, 3-

Index LexiconI-2CATHEDRAL listening mode, 6-12CENTER DEPTH parameter, 6-11, 6-12, 6-40CENTER MIX LVL parameter, 2-34CENTER MIX parameter, 6-23, 6-29,

RV-8 IndexI-3II/O CONFIG SETUP menu, 3-2INPUT BALANCE parameter, 6-13, 6-42input connectors, 2-7microphone, 2-8INPUT NAME menu, 3-5INPUT parameter, 2-

Index LexiconI-46-10, 6-11, 6-12, 6-13, 6-15, 6-16, 6-17, 6-19, 6-20,6-21, 6-22, 6-23, 6-26, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-30, 6-31,6-32, 6-33, 6-43Output level

RV-8 IndexI-59 parameter, 3-17, 3-18S-VIDEO OSD 43 parameter, 3-17, 3-20S-Video output connectors, 2-8Tthree-digit preprogrammed codes, C-18THX listen

Basic Operation Lexicon2-14HEADPHONE OVERVIEWHeadphones can be connected to the RV-8 via the Headphoneoutput on the front panel. The headphone output

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RV-8 Basic Operation2-15MAIN MENUUse the MAIN MENU to open the four mainmenu branches: MODE ADJUST, AUDIOCONTROLS, TUNER PRESETS and SETUP.MENU NAVIGA

Basic Operation Lexicon2-16MENU OPTIONSSelecting a menu option opens another menu within the menustructure. For example, selecting SETUP from the MAIN

RV-8 Basic Operation2-17REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS1. SYSTEM POWER OFF2. Displays the name of the selected device.3. POWER ON4. Device and function buttons

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Basic Operation Lexicon2-18COMMAND MATRIXThe command matrix describes the commands that the remote control buttons performwhen each command bank is ac

RV-8 Basic Operation2-1921345678BUTTON ZONE3 PAGE1 ZONE3 PAGE2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE21Enters RV-8 standby mode. Reserved for future expansion.2Activate

Basic Operation Lexicon2-20* History-dependent buttons perform different functions, depending on the Zone or device that is currently being controlled

RV-8 Basic Operation2-21BUTTON ZONE3 PAGE1 ZONE3 PAGE2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE29Selects the VCR input for Zone 3.Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BASS p

Basic Operation Lexicon2-22* History-dependent buttons perform different functions, depending on the Zone or device that is currently being controlled

RV-8 Basic Operation2-23BUTTON ZONE3 PAGE1 ZONE3 PAGE2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE217Decreases Zone 3 volume level in.1dB increments. Decreases Main Zone vol

Basic Operation Lexicon2-24* History-dependent buttons perform different functions, depending on the Zone or device that is currently being controlled

RV-8 Basic Operation2-25BUTTON ZONE3 PAGE1 ZONE3 PAGE2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE225If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currentlyselected input, press  on

Basic Operation Lexicon2-26* History-dependent buttons perform different functions, depending on the Zone or device that is currently being controlled

RV-8 Basic Operation2-27BUTTON ZONE3 PAGE1 ZONE3 PAGE2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE233When a menu is open, closes the menu and, inmost cases, opens the previo

Introduction LexiconiiDOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONSThis document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the RV-8 Receiver. I

Basic Operation Lexicon2-28UNDERSTANDING THE ZONESThe RV-8 features three zones of operation: the Main Zone, Zone 2and Zone 3. The Main Zone controls

RV-8 Basic Operation2-29ZONE 3 TWO-LINE STATUSOpens in the on-screen and front-panel displayswhenever the RV-8 detects a Zone 3 statuschange. The Zone

Basic Operation Lexicon2-302CH STATUSProvides information about 2-channel input sources. Features L andR level meters.See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descr

RV-8 Basic Operation2-31STATUSProvides information about DTS(-ES) input sources. Includes L, C, R,SL, SR, SB and LFE level meters. The SB level meter

Basic Operation Lexicon2-322CH BYPASS STATUSProvides information about 2-channel analog input sources whenthe MAIN ADV menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is

RV-8 Basic Operation2-335.1 ANALOG STATUSProvides information about 5.1-channel analog input sources.See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page

Basic Operation Lexicon2-34STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONEIndicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected.Whe

RV-8 Basic Operation2-35INPUTIndicates the selected input (e.g., DVD1).INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP, PCM, MIC, ---Indicates the input source that is present.

3SetupSetup...3-2Input Setup...

RV-8 IntroductioniiiTable of ContentsDocumentation Conventions... iiGetting StartedAbout the RV-8

Setup Lexicon3-2SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu.INPUTSPrompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1) and opens th

RV-8 Setup3-3TUNER SETUPOpens the TUNER SETUP menu, which is used to configure the AM/FM tuner. See “TUNER SETUP” on page 3-72 for more information.LO

Setup Lexicon3-4INPUT SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1). Selecting an input opens the

RV-8 Setup3-5CHANGING INPUT NAMESSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME parameter opens the INPUT NAME menu, which is used to customize or restore the fa

Setup Lexicon3-6RESTORE DEFAULT NAMERestores the factory-default name of the selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front-panel and

RV-8 Setup3-7ASSIGNING AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSThe RV-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its eight digital audi

Setup Lexicon3-8ASSIGNING AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued)ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3-5) or (6-8), PHONO, TUNER, NONE, LIVE!Opens

RV-8 Setup3-9ANLG IN LVL AUTO, –18dB to +12dBOpens the ANLG IN LVL menu, which is used to adjust the 2-channelanalog audio input levels for the select

Setup Lexicon3-10ASSIGNING AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued)AUTO ON, OFFProvides automatic adjustment of analog audio input levels. Whenset

RV-8 Setup3-11VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 TO 5, S-VIDEO-1 TO 5, NONEOpens the VIDEO IN menu, which is used to assign a composite orS-Video input connector fo

Introduction LexiconivAudio ControlsAudio Controls ...4-2Tuner PresetsTuner Pre

Setup Lexicon3-12SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODESPreferred listening modes can be pre-selected so that when aparticular type of input source is pla

RV-8 Setup3-13When a preferred listening mode is selected, that listening mode isautomatically activated whenever a new input is selected or anappropr

Setup Lexicon3-14SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued)The Use Last ParameterWhen the RV-8 is set to use a preferred listening mode for a sel

RV-8 Setup3-152-CHOpens the 2-CH MODE menu, which is used to select a preferredlistening mode for 2-channel input sources. The RV-8 activates theselec

Setup Lexicon3-16SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued)Opens the DTS(-ES) MODE menu, which is used to select a preferredlistening mode for DT

RV-8 Setup3-17CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSMAIN ADVANCEDSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu MAIN ADVANCED option opensthe MAIN ADV menu shown above.

Setup Lexicon3-18CONFIGURING ADVANCE INPUT SETTINGS (continued)ANALOG BYPASS ON, OFFWhen set to ON, the RV-8 passes the analog input signal to the Mai

RV-8 Setup3-19INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGSDIGITAL ANALOG AUTOThe RV-8 sends the assigned digital audioinput connector to the Main Zone audiooutput

Setup Lexicon3-20CONFIGURING ADVANCE INPUT SETTINGS (continued)S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFFControls the appearance of the on-screen display when the displa

RV-8 Setup3-21LEGACY VIDEO A, BWhen video played back from a VCR is converted to componentvideo by the RV-8, the resulting picture quality depends on

1Getting StartedAbout the RV-8... 1-2Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup Lexicon3-22ZONE2 IN PARAMETER SETTINGSDIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix)• The RV-8 automatically setsthe ZONE2 IN parameter toDIGITAL when the

RV-8 Setup3-23ZONE2 ADVANCEDOpens the ZONE2 IN menu, which is used to configure advanced ANLG IN LVL -18 to +12dBAllows adjustment of analog audio inp

Setup Lexicon3-24DIGITAL BYPASS ON, OFFAllows digital sources to bypass decoding for direct digital recording.When ON is selected, the RV-8 passes dig

RV-8 Setup3-25SPEAKER SETUPSelect the SPEAKER SETUP menu to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zo

Setup Lexicon3-26CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPSSelecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opens the CUSTOM SETUP menu, which assigns independent cr

RV-8 Setup3-27In general, low frequencies will be redirected from speakers with the highest crossover points to speakers with the lowest crossover poi

Setup Lexicon3-28THX SPEAKER SETUPSSelecting THX SETUP opens the THX SPEAKER SETUP screen, which indicates that pressing the arrow button will automa

RV-8 Setup3-29SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERSThe table below indicates the speaker setup parameters for config-uring the Main Zone audio output connectors fo

Setup Lexicon3-30SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued)MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSTUNER PRESETSCROSSOVER SETUPCUSTOM SETUPTHX SETUPCR SR RRL

RV-8 Setup3-31FRONT L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30 to 120HZ, THX 80HZAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectorslabeled Front L/R wh

Getting Started Lexicon1-2ABOUT THE RV-8Thank you for purchasing the RV-8 Receiver, an 8-channel audioand video control center with independent zone m

Setup Lexicon3-32SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued)SIDE L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONEAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone

RV-8 Setup3-33SUBWOOFER FULL, 30 TO 120 Hz, THX 80Hz, NONEAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectorlabeled Subwoofer. When s

Setup Lexicon3-34SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued)THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFFIndicates whether or not the subwoofer connected to the Main Zoneaudio outp

RV-8 Setup3-35BGC (BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATION) ON, OFFAdjusts boundary gain compensation when the CUSTOM and THXSETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is

Setup Lexicon3-36AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONThe RV-8 offers automatic calibration of speaker distances, output level, or both. The table below indicates ava

RV-8 Setup3-37CONNECTING THE MICROPHONESCAUTION!• The microphones included in the Lexicon Microphone Kitrequire careful handling. Dropping or otherwis

Setup Lexicon3-38POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR THE MICROPHONE CHECKRefer to the microphone placement examples that begin below to position the micro

RV-8 Setup3-39During the microphone check, DO NOT:7 Separate the microphones7 Scatter the microphones throughout the listeningspace7 Obstruct the line

Setup Lexicon3-40CHECKING THE MICROPHONESNote the following:• The RV-8 outputs calibration noise signals between 55dB and95dB, beginning with 55dB and

RV-8 Setup3-41CHECKING MICROPHONESAppears in the on-screen display whilethe RV-8 confirms the microphone levelcalculated during the silence check. Tod

RV-8 Getting Started1-3powerful processors perform custom Lexicon processing such asLogic 7 decoding, bass enhancement, dialogue enhancement, autoazim

Setup Lexicon3-42CHECKING THE MICROPHONES (continued)POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONProper microphone placement is essential to

RV-8 Setup3-43When calibrating for a single listeningposition, place the microphones:3 As close together as possible in a single listeningposition (th

Setup Lexicon3-44POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)When calibrating for multiple listeningpositions in a single row, po

RV-8 Setup3-45When calibrating for multiple listeningpositions in multiple rows, position themicrophones:3 At the approximate spot where the listener’

Setup Lexicon3-46POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)During the automatic calibration, do not:7 Arrange the microphones a

RV-8 Setup3-47During the automatic calibration, do not:7 Arrange the microphones along the perimeter ofthe listening positions or space7 Position the

Setup Lexicon3-48PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS12AUTO SPEAKER SETUPSPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MIC

RV-8 Setup3-49STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS3This step does not occur when the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS option is selected.4This s

Setup Lexicon3-50PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)STEPDISTANCESDISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS5FRONT LEFTRefer to the table on page3-52 for i

RV-8 Setup3-51STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS6AUTO DISTANCES*FRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUBWOOFER12