Humax AVE-750

Digital AV Receiver
7 discrete 65 watt amplier channels All Digital Design gives you compact & slim design as well as absolute silence with no noisy cooling fans High Bandwidth Component Video Switching Recreation of the latest surround formats
Audio Section Continuous Average Power (FTC) Power Output per EIA 490 Input Sensibility / Impedance Linear (High - Level) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital DTS Frequency Response at 1W (+0dB, -1dB) PWM Digital Ampliers High-Efciency Ampliers Tuner Section FM Tuning Frequency Range FM Usable Sensitivity AM Tuning Frequency Range AM Usable Sensitivity DSP Section DSP Processor Dolby Digital 5.2 Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Dolby Pro Logic II DTS 5.1 DTS - ES 6.1 Discrete & Matrix DTS Neo : 6 MP/ 8 Channel Direct Input Programmable Bass Manager (Adjustable X-Over) Low Pass Filter Frequencies (24dB / Octave) Video Section Input Level / Impedance Output Level / Impedance Video Frequency Response: Composite and S-Video Component Video Inputs & Outputs Section Audio Inputs Audio / Video Inputs S-VHS Video Inputs/Outputs Component Video Inputs/Outputs Pre-Out Digital Outputs Digital Inputs
including Dolby Digital EX 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete & Matrix, Neo: 6 and MP3 Easy connection to portable digital devices or video game consoles using font digital inputs, coax digital output and analogue AV jacks. On-screen Menu
All Channel: 50 Watts per channel @ 8 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.19% 65 Watts x 7 @ mV / 47k 90dB 40dB 55dB 55dB 20Hz-20kHz Yes Yes 87.5MHz - 108.0MHz IHF 1.3V / 14.2 dBf 520kHz - 1710 kHz Loop 1000 V Advanced, 24 - bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic DSP Engine Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 Vp-p / Vp-p / 75 10Hz - 8MHz (-3dB) 10Hz - 30MHz (-3dB) AM/FM, CD, TAPE, 8 CH direct DVD, Video1, Video2, Video3 Yes 2 in, 1 out 7.1 Rear- 1 Coax / 1 Optic, Front- 1 Coax Rear- 2 Coax / 2 Optic, Front- 1 Coax / 1 Optic

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AV Receiver /Amp

On-screen menu and display system

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVE-750 features connections for four video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVE-750 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVE-750 also features high-bandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching. Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders, and both the front panel analog audio/video and coaxial digital jacks may be switched to outputs for use with portable recorders. A video recording output, preamp-out jacks, and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVE-750 virtually future-proof.

INTRODUCTION 2

2 SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVE-750 has been designed for use with 230-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an
area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. At this time you should also remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens. Leaving the film in place may affect the performance of your remote control.
Avoid moist or humid locations. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or
place objects directly over them.
There is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the
bottom of the units feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.
The appartus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Main Information Display Input Source Selector Stereo/Effect Selector AM/FM Selector RDS Mode Selector Surround Select Button Set Button / Button Digital Coax 3 Jack Video 3 Input/Output Jacks Input/Output Status Indicators Volume Control STANDBY Button Main Power Switch Headphone Jack Digital Optical 3 Input
Preset Station Memory Button Preset Station Selector Tuning Mode Selector Tuning Selector Surround Mode Selector

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver.
Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input through the list of input sources.
Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list or stations that have been entered into the preset memory.
Tuning Mode Selector: This button is used to switch back and forth between the auto and manual tuning modes. In auto mode, you may use the Tuning Selector to scan through stations with an acceptable signal. In manual mode, you may use the Tuning Selector to step through one frequency increment at a time. This button is also used to switch between stereo and mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, press the button so that STEREO Indicator disappears in the Main Information Display to switch to the mono mode. Press it again to switch back to stereo mode.
Stereo/Effect Selector: Press this button to toggle between the stereo sound and the various surround effect. If surround is off, it doesnt work.
AM/FM Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVE-750 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. RDS Mode Selector: Press this button to select RDS mode.
Preset Station Memory Button: Press this button to enter the current tuner frequency into the preset station list.

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Tuning Selector: Press the down side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the upper side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. In manual tuning mode, tap the button lightly and the tuner will step up one frequency increment per button press. When the button is held for a few seconds, the unit will quickly advance through the frequency band. Release it and the tuner will stop. In auto tuning mode, each press of the button will search for the next station with an acceptable signal. Press and hold the button to skip through the acceptable stations. When the button is released, the tuner will not stop until it reaches a station with an acceptable signal. To switch back and forth between the auto and manual tuning modes, press the Tuning Mode Selector. Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVE-750s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. The speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVE-750's functions. If the AVE-750 is in the standby mode, it will also turn the AVE-750 on. Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVE-750 is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVE-750. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector Button again or wait for seven seconds to operate the AVE-750s functions with the remote. 6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press this button to select the device connected to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the 8-Channel Direct Inputs. DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available DSP surround modes. Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo listening mode. The first press of the button places the AVE-750 in a true, two-channel, left/right Stereo mode with no surround processing. The next press selects either five-channel Stereo or seven-channel Stereo, depending on the speaker configuration. DTS Surround Mode Selector Press this button to select from among the available DTS surround modes. Dolby Surround Mode Selector: This button is used to select from the available Dolby Surround modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Stereo. When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. Program Button: This button has no function when the AVE is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it can be used. Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode. This mode is available in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.
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Delay Select: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVE-750 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the OK Button and then the / Navigation Button to change the setting. Press the OK Button again to complete the process. Tone Control Button: This button controls whether or not the Bass and Treble controls are active, and, if so, the degree to which they are used. The first press of this button tells the current status of the tone controls: If TONE OUT is displayed in the Display Line , the tone controls are not in the signal path, and the AVEs output is flat. If TONE IN is displayed, the controls are active. To switch the tone controls in or out, press the / Navigation Button so that the desired setting appears. To change the actual bass or treble settings, first make certain that TONE IN has been activated, and then press the button again so that either BASS MODE or TREBLE MODE appears. Within five seconds, press the / Navigation Button to enter the desired setting. Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVE-750s output levels. TV Volume Up/Down Buttons: This Button has no function when the AVE is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it will raise or lower the volume. TV Input: This button has no function when the AVE is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it will switch from TV to other device and vice versa. DVD System Menu Button: This button has no direct function on the AVE-750, but it is used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD player. Pressing this button will display a DVD System Menu on the screen. DVD Disc Menu Button: This button has no direct function on the AVE-750, but it is used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD player. Pressing this button will display a DVD Disc Menu on the screen. Navigation Button: The button is used to navigate through the on-screen configuration menus, to scroll through the option list and to select. To use the button, simply press it left, right, up or down in the direction indicated by the icons printed on the button. Depending on the menu being used, pressing the button will either change the video highlight that indicates a specific choice or it will change the option shown in the on-screen or front panel display. The sections in this manual describing the units individual features and configuration options contain specific information on how the navigation controls are used. OK Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVE-750s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. Setup Button: This button has no direct function on the AVE-750, but it is used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing this button will begin a setup process. Audio Input Select Button: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs to a source. (OPTICAL 1 -> OPTICAL 2 -> OPTICAL 3 -> COAXIAL 1 -> COAXIAL 2 -> COAXIAL 3 -> ANALOG) Dimmer Button: This button is used to change the brightness level of the Main Information Display. The first press will dim the display to one-half brightness, the next press will turn it off. EXIT Button: This button has no direct function on the AVE-750, but it is used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD player. Pressing this button will exit from a menu. Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVE-750 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

TV Mute: This button has no function when the AVE is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it will silence the device TV Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no function when the AVE is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it will change the channel up or down. Track Skip Buttons: This button does not have a direct function with the AVE-750, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer it will change the track or chapter currently being played. Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVE-750, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fast-forward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. Main Transport Controls: These buttons have no direct function on the AVE-750, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop or pause command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. REC Button: This button has no direct function on the AVE-750, but it is used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing this button will transmit a record command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled.
Macro Button: This button has no direct function on the AVE-750, but it can be used when the remote is programmed for other devices. Volume Up/Down Buttons: To raise the volume, press the icon on the button and to lower the volume, press the icon.
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7 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVE-750 and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.
To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable. Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with an area. greater than 2 Cable with an area of 1.5 may be used for short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than 1 due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur. Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with any appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area. When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 7. However, most speakers will still use a red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speakers manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speakers manufacturer. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length of cable to connect the front left and front right, surround left and surround right, and surround back left and surround back right speakers, even if the speakers are at different distances from the AVE-750.

This menu tells the AVE-750 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the 5-channel or 6-channel/7-channel modes, as well as determining which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. For each of these settings, use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 200Hz. Note that when small speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers owners manual, or ask your dealer. This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the AVE-750s Triple Crossover feature that allows a different crossover point to be used for the front left/right, center and surround speakers. In systems where full-range or tower speakers are used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at the various speaker positions, this feature allows you to customize the bass management circuits with a precision not previously possible. It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5). If that menu is not already on your screen from the prior adjustments, press the OSD Button to bring up the MAIN MENU (Figure 1), and then press the Navigation Button until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line. At this point, press the OK Button to bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5).
We recommend the MID setting as a starting point and the MAX setting as an alternative. The Night mode may be adjusted directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button. When the button is pressed, the phrase D-RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Display Line. Press the / Navigation Buttons within three seconds to select the desired setting. On the DTS menu, the choices made are determined by a combination of the type of DTS program material in use and whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use. When either of the speaker configurations is in use, you may select either the Neo:6 Music or Neo:6 Cinema mode to deliver an enhanced 5.1- or 6.1-channel sound field. When a 5.1 speaker configuration is in use, the AVE will automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected. When a 6.1/7.1 speaker configuration is in use, the DTS-ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete flag is in use. When a non-ES DTS disc is in use, you may select the DTS-ES Matrix mode through this menu to create a full eight-speaker surround mode. See page 25 for a complete explanation of the DTS modes. On the DSP menu, the choices are the DSP surround modes designed for use with two-channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound field presentations. The choices available are Hall 1, Hall 2 ,Theater, Stadium, Classic, Panorama, Movie or Music. See page 25 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes.

Figure 5

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The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5) allows you to switch the menu to change either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group. For the first pass through the menu, leave the setting at its default option of SIZE, and then proceed as outlined below. Once the speaker choices have been set you may wish to return to this line to change the option so that the crossover settings may be adjusted. Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that the LEFT/RIGHT line is highlighted in reverse video, which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers. If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configuration, press the / Navigation Buttons so that either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the appropriate description from the definitions on page 19. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu, bass information may also be directed to the front left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both. NOTE: When the front speakers are set to the LARGE option and the surround mode is set to "Surround Off," or pure two-channel stereo, when an analog signal source is present it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or processed. If you have full-range front speakers and wish to remove all digital processing from the circuit path, select this configuration. If you wish to set this option for use with only one input, such as a CD player that uses an external DAC or an optional, external phono preamp, you may also wish to choose the INDIVIDUAL setting on the BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu so that only those inputs where the analog bypass is desired will be routed in this fashion, while other analog inputs such as a VCR or cable box will be digitized for surround processing. When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Navigation Button to move the highlighted video to CENTER. Press the / Navigation Buttons to select the option that best describes your system, based on the definitions shown on page 18. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround channel. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and no center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output. When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a phantom center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Navigation Button to move the highlighted video to SURROUND. Press the / Navigation Buttons to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the definitions shown on page 18. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround channel. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and no surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. When NONE is selected, surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right outputs. When you have completed your selections for the main surround to move the channels, press the Navigation Button highlighted video to SURR BACK. This line enters the setting for the surround back channels when they are present, and it also tells the AVE-750s processing system to configure the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation. Press the / Navigation Buttons to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on page 18. When NONE is selected, the system will adjust so that only 5.1-channel surround modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used. When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround modes is available, and low-frequency information below the crossover point will be sent to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option with no subwoofer connected, you will not hear low-frequency sounds from the surround back channel. When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround modes is available, and a full-range signal will be sent to the surround back channels, with no low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer output. When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels, press the Navigation Button on the remote to move the highlighted video to SUBWOOFER. Press the / Navigation Buttons to select the option that best describes your system. The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers, particularly the front left/right positions. If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB. If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE, three options are available:

If no subwoofer is connected, press the / Navigation so that SUB NONE appears in the on-screen Buttons menu. When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right main speakers. If a subwoofer is connected, you have the option to have the front left/right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when a digital source with a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, or LFE, soundtrack is in use. This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the bass created for certain movies. Press the / Navigation Buttons so that SUB (LFE) appears in the on-screen menu for this option.

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To use a subwoofer for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listening to, press the / Navigation Buttons so that L/R+LFE appears. In cases where LARGE has been selected as the front channel speaker option and L/R+LFE has been selected as a the subwoofer option, the front channel sound information below the setting shown will be sent to both the front channel speakers and the subwoofer. The subwoofers crossover point will automatically adjust to meet the setting for each speaker grouping so that no bass information will be lost. When all crossover settings have been made, or in those cases so where none are needed, press the Navigation Button that the BASS MGR line is highlighted. This setting allows you to use the same speaker configuration and crossover settings for all inputs, or to have different settings for each input. In most cases the factory default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate, as most listeners do not need to have individualized speaker settings. However, some listeners, particularly those with full-range front speakers that are used for both movies and music may prefer that different crossover points be used when listening to music through a CD player as opposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR or cable/satellite set top box. If you wish to customize the crossovers to each input, make certain that the BASS MGR line is highlighted and press the / Navigation Buttons so that INDIVIDUAL appears. When this setting is stored by exiting the menu, the configuration settings just entered will apply to the current input only, and you will need to go back to the IN/OUT SETUP menu to select another input, and then return to this menu page again to change the settings for the next input. Repeat the procedure for any input where you wish to have a different set of speaker configuration and crossover settings. When all speaker selections have been made, press the Navigation Button and then the OK Button to return to the MAIN MENU.

Additional Input Adjustments
After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any), speaker type and output levels, go back to the IN/OUT SETUP line in the MAIN MENU and enter the settings for each input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next, while the speaker type, crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVE-750 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material. These advanced settings are described on pages 30 and 31 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time. As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVE-750, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

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9 OPERATION

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVE-750, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver:
The name of the command code transmitted when a button is pressed printed on the button key or just to the top of the button on the remote itself. In order to send a command to the AVE, the AVR Selector must be pressed. To send a command to another device, first press the Input Selector for that device. The remote will automatically return to the controls for the AVE within seven seconds after the button for another device is pressed. The factory default setting for the remote is to have the Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons operate the AVE, regardless of which device (such as the DVD or another video source) is in use. The factory setting for the remote is to have the Transport , Main Transport Controls Fast Play/Scan Buttons and Track Skip Buttons operate the DVD player, regardless of which device (including the AVE) is in use. This simplifies operation, as in normal use you will use the AVE controls, and this means that you do not have to press the DVD button to control a player. You may change the setting which allows the buttons for Volume, Transport Control or Channel Up/Down to be assigned into another device by following the instructions on page 32. Some of the buttons on the remote do not have a function on certain devices. For example, the Channel Up/Down Buttons do not operate in the normal AVE mode unless they have been assigned for this purpose using the process as explained on page 32.

The sleep time will be displayed in the Display Line and it will count down until the time has elapsed. When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, the unit will automatically turn off. The front panel display will dim to one-half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold the Sleep Button until the information display returns to normal brightness, the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words SLEEP OFF appear in the Display Line. When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch. NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the Main Power Switch for more than two weeks.

Remote Control Operation

Complete information on programming the remote for operation with other devices and configuring its options are found on page 32. The following items provide some additional details on using the remote with the AVE-750:

OPERATION 23

Volume Control
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control or remote Volume Up/Down Buttons. To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the Mute. This will interrupt the output to all speakers and Button the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted, MUTE indicator will flash in the Main Information Display. Press the Mute Button again to return to normal operation. The AVE-750 may be set so that the tone controls are either activated or "flat", which de-activates them. To change the tone mode setting, press the Tone Control Button and the current tone control status will be displayed in the on-screen display and Display Line. TONE OUT indicates that the controls are not in the circuit path, while TONE IN tells you that they are active. To switch modes, press the / Navigation Buttons within five seconds of pressing the. Each button press will switch the Tone Control Button mode. To change the actual tone mode settings, press the Tone. If TONE OUT appears, press the / Control Button Navigation Buttons to activate the tone controls. With TONE IN in the displays, press the Tone Control Button again within five seconds and TREBLE MODE will appear in the displays. Press the / Navigation Buttons until the desired amount of treble boost appears. To adjust the bass boost, press the Tone Control Button so that BASS MODE appears and once again press the / Navigation Buttons to enter the desired amount of bass boost. When all adjustments are complete, wait five seconds and the tone control settings will time out and the unit will return to normal operation. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of programs are produced with Dolby Surround encoding. You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com. Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Hall or Theater modes may deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo, but not surround programs, we suggest that you experiment with the other modes. Surround modes may be selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, first press the Surround Mode Selector. This will cycle through the available surround mode groupings. Once the desired surround mode group name appears, press the Surround Select Button to cycle through the choices that are available within that mode group. The choices will vary based on the speaker configuration and input source. Some modes may be used only when seven speaker channels are available (e.g.,Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 6.1), while others (Dolby Digital and DTS) are only available when five speaker channels are configured. To select a surround mode using the remote control, first determine which overall surround group the mode is in. The groupings are the same as when changing modes using the front panel controls. For example, to select Dolby Pro Logic II Music you will need to press the Dolby Surround Mode Select Button. Using the button that matches the surround group, press the Dolby Surround Mode Select Button , DTS Digital Mode , DSP Surround Mode Selector or Stereo Select Button Mode Select Button. Depending on the current speaker configuration (5.1 or 6.1/7.1), each subsequent press of the button will display the modes available in that grouping. When the desired mode name appears in the on-screen display and Display Line , simply wait five seconds for the setting to be entered into memory. When the on-screen display times out, the unit has returned to normal operation, and an current mode indicator of Surround Mode/Bitstream Indicators will also light up. The Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVE-750 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the following section. To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured), press the Stereo Mode Select Button until SURR OFF appears in the Display Line.

Display Brightness

The AVE-750s Main Information Display is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However, in some home-theater installations, you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display, or turn it off completely. To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen. Press the Navigation Button until the ADVANCED line is highlighted in reverse video. Press the OK Button to enter the ADVANCED menu (Figure 9).

Figure 9

To change the brightness setting, at the ADVANCED menu, make certain that the VFD line is highlighted in reverse video, and press the Navigation Button until the desired brightness level is highlighted in the video display. When FULL is highlighted, the display is at its normal brightness. When HALF is highlighted, the display is at half the normal brightness level. When OFF is highlighted, all of the indicators in the Main Information Display will go dark. Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off. If you wish to make other adjustments, press the / Navigation Buttons until the desired setting is highlighted in reverse video, or highlight the RETURN TO MAIN MENU line and then press the OK Button to select another menu for adjustment. If no further adjustments are required, press the OSD Button to exit the menu system.

OSD Settings

Semi-OSD Settings
The semi-OSD system places one-line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configuration settings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front panel displays. However, you may occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for a particular listening session. You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen. Both of those options are possible with the AVE-750.

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051 Optonica, Quasar, Radio Shack, Realistic, Wards Curtis Mathes, NAD, Optimus, Pioneer CarverGradiente, NEC Amstrad, Funai, Sears, Squareview, Symphonic 071 Ambassador, Amstrad, Emerson, Matsui, Orion, SEI, Saisho, Sinudyne, TMK, Triumph Beaumark, Emerson, GE, Goldstar, Hallmakr, LXI, MGA, Megatron, Memorex, Mitsubishi, NAD, Nikko, Penney, Proton, Radio Shack, Realistic, Samsung, Scotch, Scott, Sears, Soundesign, TMK, Vidtech, Wards Alaron, Emerson, Finlux, Fujitsu, Funai, Goodmans, Grunpy, Harley Davidson, Hinari, Magnavox, Memorex, Nesco, Orion, Scott, Sears, Soundesign, Technol Ace, Teknika, Wards America Action, Anam, Audiovox, Baysonic, Bradford, CXC, Contec, Craig, Crown, Emerson, Funai, Futuretech, Grunpy, Harvard, KEC, KTV, Multitech, Onwa, Radio Shack, Realistic, SSS, Scott, Semivox, Soundesign, Starlite, Symphonic, Teknika AOC, Clairtone, Contec, Electroband, Emerson, KTV, MEI, MTC, Rhapsody, Tosonic Candle, Citizen, General, Magnavox, Simpson, Soundesign, Teknika, Teleton Magnavox, Simpson Baird, DER, Ferguson, IR, JVC, Thorn Citizen, Emerson, KTV Akiba, BPL, Blue Star, Bush, Emerson, Emperor, GE, Grandin, HCM, Hisawa, Hypson, Kaisui, Kasui, Stenway, Teac, Tomashi, Tsoschi, Windstar, Yamishi Akib, Akiba, Allorgan, BSR, Bush, Firstline, Funai, Hanimex, IR, Leyco, Matsui, Orion, SEI, Shorai, Sinudyne, Sunkai, Temco, Tensai Blaupunkt, IR, Liesenkotter, Quelle, Siemens Blaupunkt, Quelle, Siemens Brandt, Ferguson, Saba, Telefunken Bush, Matsui, Orion, Sunkai Metz, Panasonic, Tandberg Ansonic, Beko, Best, Bell & Howell, Bestar, Best, CGE, Clatronic, Condor, Crown, Fisher, Fraba, Friac, Galaxis, Gorenje, IR, Imperial, Okano, Palladium, Samsung, Universum Alba, Amstrad, Bush, Goodmans, IEC, ITS, Irradio, JVC, Matsui, Schneider, Sunstar Bell & Howell, Bush, Bestar, Daewoo, Fenner, GBC, Goodmans, Huanyu, IR, Kneissel, Lifetec, M Electronic, Nakimura, Philips, Sound & Vision Amstrad, HCM, Harvard, Harwood, Kyoshu, Minoka, Osaki, Royal Lux, Teac Brinkmann, CGE, Crown, Imperial, Palladium, Protech Roadstar, Soundwave, Teac Audiovox, Cineral, Curtis Mathes, Daewoo, GE, Sansei Akiba, Carena, Flint, Hisawa, NEC, Serino, Teac, Yamishi Admiral, Broksonic, Emerson, Memorex, Orion, Philco, Sansui, White Westinghouse, Zenith Curtis Mathes, Proton M Electronic, Nakio, Nokia Continental Edison, Gooding, Grundig, Matsui, Minerva NEC, Runco Baur, IR, Neckermann, Otto Versand, Quelle, Sony, Thorn Toshiba Baur, IR, Interfunk, Loewe, MTC, Mitsubishi, Otto Versand, Quelle, Thorn A.R. Systems, Aristona, Grundig, Hanseatic, IR, Kathrein, Manesth, Myryad, Neckermann, Neufunk, Otto Versand, Philips, Samsung, TVTEXT 95 Hitachi Grundig, Samsung ** 070 Akura, Anglo, AudioTon, Denko, Electa, Eurmann, Frontech, Funai, Hypson, IEC, ITV, Interbuy, Intervision, Leyco, Manesth, Nikkai, Okano, Omega, Osaki, Pa, Yokonama, Prima, Protech, Radiotone, Rex Roadstar, SEG, Saisho, Samsung, Strato, Teac, Universum, Yo

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050 Philips 051 Filmnet, Mnet, Tele+Cabletime 053 France Telecom, Visiopass 054 General Instrument, Jerrold, Motorola 055 Scientific Atlanta Zenith Pioneer 056 Cabletime 057 General Instrument, Jerrold 058 Macab, Noos, Sagem 059 Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta Alcatel, France Telecom Alcatel, France Telecom Americast, Bell South, Zenith Sony Pace Visionetics 060

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067 AGS, Akena, Alpha, Astacom, Athena, Axiel, BT, Colombia, Columbus, Discovery, Fenner, Houston, Okano, Oxford, Patriot, Schneider, Tonna, XSat, Xcom Multimedia Dynasat, Emme Esse, Eurostar, Super Sat Panasonic AGS, BT, Discovery, JOK, Manata, Philips, Profile, Saba, World Sat Ferguson, Thomson ASLF, Alltech, Amitronica, Anglo, Ankaro, Broco, Bubu Sat, Daewoo, Echostar, Einhell, Engel, K-SAT, Lenco, Lifesat, Medion, Micro, Micro Elektronic, Microtec, Mysat, Neuhaus, Neusat, Nikko, Roadstar, Rover, SKR, SM Electronic, Sat Team, Satec, Skantin, Sk Pcae 081 Magnavox, Pcae, Philips, Uniden 113 D-box, Nokia Magnavox, Memorex, Philips, Uniden Lorenzen, SEG, Vestel Hughes Network Systems, Mitsubishi, Philips, Toshiba Grundig, Maspro, Philips Nokia AlphaStar Echostar, Expressvu, HTS, JVC Toshiba Prima CityCom, Gardiner, Vtech, Zehnder Hitachi Sagem, TPS ABsat Amstrad, British Sky Broadcasting, Grundig, Pcae, Panasonic, Sony Canal Digital, Canal Satellite, Canal+, Echostar, Gold Box, MediaSat, Philips, Pioneer, Thomson RCA SKY, Zenith FTE, Galaxis, HUMAX General Instrument, Next Level, Star Choice Echostar, Emme Esse, Fracarro, InVideo, Seleco, Thomson Nokia Foxtel, Multichoice, Panasat, Strong Gradiente, ISkyB, Indovision, Netsat, Pcae, SKY, Star, Televisa Echostar Sky Television 114 Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems, Philips Nokia Philips Hirschmann Echostar Technisat Samsung Sagem Orbit Nokia Eurostar Eurostar 070