Owners Manual

AVP2 Audio Video Preamplifier
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NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version of this manual will be posted on our web site at http://www.madrigal.com.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed component.
ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used. If your electrical outlets will not accept this type of plug, an adapter may be purchased. If an adapter is necessary, be sure it is an approved type and is used properly, supplying an earth ground. If you are not sure of the integrity of your home electrical system, contact a licensed electrician for assistance. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current-carrying capacity to power this product. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.

ventilation

It is normal and perfectly safe for your Audio Video Preamplifier to run warm. Be sure to allow 2 to 3 inches of clearance above it to allow heat dissipation through air circulation. The vents on both the bottom and the top of the Audio Video Preamplifier must be kept free from any obstruction which would reduce the flow of air through the unit. Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow (such as carpeting).

custom installations

Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom cabinetry (see Dimensions). An optional, purpose-designed rack mount kit is
available for this product, drawings of which are also included at the end of this manual (see Rack Mount Kit).

serial number

The serial number for your Audio Video Preamplifier is found on the bottom of the unit. Please note and record this number for your future reference.

register your purchase!

Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to fill out the registration card. Please register your purchase so we can advise you of software updates and other items of interest. In the U.S. and Canada, registering your purchase also automatically extends your warranty from 90 days to five years. It will take only a minute or so. Please complete the card now, before you forget.
Operating Voltage & Frequency
The Audio Video Preamplifier is set at the factory (internally) for 100V 120V 220V , , , 230V, or 240V and either 50 or 60 Hz AC mains operation, as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold. (230V/50Hz only in European Union countries, in compliance with CE regulations.) Neither the voltage nor the line frequency setting may be changed by the user. Make sure that the label on the rear panel of the Audio Video Preamplifier (above the AC input receptacle) indicates the correct AC operating voltage for your location. Attempting to operate the Audio Video Preamplifier at an incorrect voltage can damage the unit.

Warning:

Neither the voltage nor the line frequency settings of your Audio Video Preamplifier may be changed by the user. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Please refer any problems to an authorized Proceed service center.
If the AC mains voltage or frequency indicated on your Audio Video Preamplifier is incorrect, please contact your local, authorized Proceed dealer or distributor. The Audio Video Preamplifier can easily be powered by a normal 15-ampere AC mains line. If other devices are also powered from the same AC line, their additional power consumption should be taken into account.

warm up/break-in period

Although your Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier delivers outstanding performance straight out of the box, you should expect to hear it continue to improve as it reaches its normal operating temperatures and its various components break-in. It has been our experience that the greatest changes occur within the first 300 hours as the AVP2 reaches thermal equilibrium and the capacitors fully form. After this initial break-in period, the performance of your new product should remain quite consistent for years to come. The only exception to this rule is if power is removed from the unit for an extended period of time, allowing it to cool down. Depending on the degree of cooling involved, you should expect a brief warm-up period before the Audio Video Preamplifiers sound quality is at its best. Unless your Audio Video Preamplifier was allowed to become quite chilled, subsequent thermal re-stabilization should not take long.

PRESS MENU THREE TIMES TO EXIT THE MENU SYSTEM, AND ENJOY Make sure the volume is on at a low level before you fire up your CD player, press the cd button, and raise the volume to a comfortable level. According to the factory defaults (which you can easily change), cd is preset to come on in 2-channel/surround off. Y should properly calibrate the ou system so all speakers are playing at the proper volumes before you listen critically to multichannel audio. Performing this calibration only takes only a few more minutes, but you should read up on it a bit first. Y can enjoy ou the AVP2 in regular stereo until then.

A Quick Start For DVD

We understand: youre in a rush to hear Dolby Digital on your new system. Remember: What follows is not a replacement for a complete setup of the system. We will assume here that you have already done the CD setup on the previous page. To get a DVD player playing:
MAKE THE PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS Noting which connectors you use, connect a digital output of your DVD to any matching digital input on the AVP2, and a video output of your DVD to a corresponding video input on the AVP2. Turn everything on.
PRESS AND HOLD THE DISC 1 BUTTON ON THE AVP2 This shortcut of pressing and holding an input button will take you directly to the Define Button menu for that button, disc 1 in this case.
TELL THE SYSTEM WHICH CONNECTORS YOU USED FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER IN STEP 1 Using the volume buttons (or the volume knob), move the arrow cursor down to the line that defines your video connection and press enter (or mute on the front panel). Make sure the AVP2 knows where you plugged in your DVD players video output. Change the video: setting to the correct video input, and press enter to save any changes you need to make. Similarly, set up your audio connection: move the arrow cursor down (volume ) to the audio connectors line and press enter; move to the line that reads 1: digital 3, and press enter again. Move down to the connector line, press enter and with the cursor changed to an arrow within a diamond ( ), the volume buttons will allow you to select whatever digital input you used when hooking up the system.
PRESS MENU A FEW TIMES TO EXIT THE MENU SYSTEM, AND ENJOY Make sure the volume is on at a low level before you fire up your DVD player; press the disc button once, and raise the volume to a moderate/ comfortable level. Important: you should properly calibrate the system so all speakers are playing at the proper volumes before you listen critically to multichannel audio. Performing this calibration only takes only a few more minutes, but you should read up on it first. Please review the chapter on The Setup Menu for more information, beginning on p. 44.

Special Design Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Proceed Audio Video Preamplifier (AVP2). We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the AVP2 remains future-proof even in these times of change. As a result, you will be able to enjoy the outstanding performance of the Audio Video Preamplifier for many years. In case you are interested in technical details, what follows is a brief outline of some of the key technologies in your new product.

controlling remote zone volume
The volume of the remote zone is controlled by selecting the remote path on the front panel and then adjusting volume conventionally using the knob; al, ternatively it may be adjusted by simply sending an infrared volume command , to the rear panel ir input, when that input is configured to receive only remote zone signals. If you are using a remote zone, connect either the balanced (preferred, especially for long runs of cable) or the single-ended remote outputs to the amplifier serving your remote zone.
RECORD OUTPUTS The AVP2 includes a second signal path (beyond the primary one used in the main listening room) that can feed a remote zone, or a record path for making recordings, or both. There is one limitation: the remote and record outputs always contain the same signal. Thus you can watch one program while recording another; or watch one program while sending a different one to another part of the house; or you can watch what is being recorded from either another part of the house or from within the main room. But there is a limit: you cannot have three independent programs running simultaneously on the main, remote and record paths, because the remote and record paths always share a single source. The main difference between the remote output and the record outputs is that the remote outputs include a high quality analog volume control; the record path remains at a fixed, line level at all times. The AVP2 can distribute either analog or digital sources to a remote zone or recording devices without your having to think about the details of whether the signal originates from an analog or a digital source. Multichannel signals automatically will be downmixed to two analog channels for use in the remote zone; if you have a digital recorder such as a DVD-RW , you can even use the AVP2s digital output to copy the original multichannel digital signal to your recorder.
If you wish to make recordings to a recording device such as a cassette deck or VCR, connect the record outputs to the record inputs of that device. Be sure to tell the AVP2 that the device is capable of recording in the define buttons menu, within the setup menu, during initial setup of the system. (See The Setup Menu.)
DIGITAL OUTPUT The (S/PDIF on an RCA) digital output allows you to distribute a digital source in its original, unprocessed digital form. For example, if you had another multichannel system elsewhere in the home, you could forward a Dolby Digital bitstream to the other system from this onerunning a single digital cable instead of five or six analog cables for surround sound applications. Alternatively, you could use this digital output to make digital recordings. Note that this output will not contravene any copy protection systems, and you should only make copies of recordings for which you have legal rights to do so. (Y always read the FBI warning at the beginning of movies, ou right?) The digital output always tracks whatever source is selected in on the main

S-video (Y/C) signals are more susceptible to degradation over long wire runs. The quality of wire used makes a significant difference, but regardless, it is generally inadvisable to run S-video cables more than twenty feet (6 meters). Composite video signals hold up better over longer runs, especially when high quality 75 cable such as Madrigal MDC-2 is used. Therefore we strongly suggest you use a composite to run video to a remote zone, and save the S-video output for a local S-capable VCR.
~AC MAINS INPUT The latching AC power switch on the front panel disconnects the AVP2 from the wall outlets AC power. Check to ensure that the power switch is disengaged (protruding from the front panel), then plug the supplied threeprong power cord into the AC mains receptacle before plugging the power cord into the wall. (If a longer AC power cord is required for your application, be sure to use a three-conductor power cord which conforms to IEC standards.) Once the connections are all firmly made, switch on power at the front panel. After a few moments to initialize, the AVP2 will be ready for use. The AVP2 is designed to be left in Standby when not in use, rather than completely off. Being in Standby allows it to respond to commands from the remote control and maintains a stable operating temperature at all times for optimal performance and longevity.
The Proceed AVP2 has been safety-tested and is designed for operation with a three-conductor power cord. Do not defeat the third pin or earth ground of the AC power cord.

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The Remote Control

The AVP2 itself is capable of teaching sophisticated learning remote controls a wide range of highly specialized functions, if you feel you need such capabilities. For example, if you want to create infrared macros commands (a series of commands that will be transmitted, one after another, at the touch of a single button), we suggest you purchase an appropriate macro-capable remote control from any of a number of companies that specialize in such products, and then teach it the commands you need from the AVP2 itself. The AVP2 contains many highly specialized commands designed to simplify custom, home-automation installations. Including all of these commands in the standard remote control would have resulted in an excessively complex, intimidating remote that many people would find too complicated. By contrast, the standard remote control supplied with the AVP2 is small and simple, yet it allows you to control all routine operations from the comfort of your chair. These include source selection, volume adjustment, surround modes, menu navigation and standby/operate switching. The buttons on the standard remote control provide for these functions:

MOVE ON TO THE NEXT CHARACTER BY PRESSING ANY AVP2 BUTTON ON THE REMOTE OTHER THAN THE FOUR YOU USE FOR NAVIGATING MENUS. As before, the audio button will do nicely, and is conveniently nearby.
REPEAT UNTIL YOU HAVE THE ON SCREEN NAME YOU WANT THE SYSTEM TO USE; WHEN DONE, PRESS ENTER TO SAVE THE NAME As always, enter saves a change. If you get part way through the process of changing the name (or any other adjustment in the menu system) and change your mind, you can cancel your changes by pressing menu. This will leave the name unchanged from what it had been before you started.

defining the input type

In the case of setting up your CD transport, defining an input type is pretty simple: it can be either an audio input, or unused. (You should choose the latter for any input buttons that are, in fact, unused in your system. Doing so will remind the casual user of the system of this fact when they press the wrong button by accident, by displaying a message on screen: input not used. The main display on the AVP2 will also display not used. The AVP2 will also remove unused inputs from the list when scrolling through availabe inputs using the next or previous input buttons on the remote control.)
MOVE TO THE TYPE: ITEM IN THE MENU, PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON, AND USE THE VOLUME BUTTONS TO CHOOSE AUDIO; PRESS ENTER AGAIN TO SAVE THE CHANGE In reality, this is how the unit is shipped from the factory anyway, but while you are here you may as well see what your options are by using the volume buttons to cycle through the choices. Choose audio before you finish up, or press menu to cancel without making any changes.

setting audio delay

The AVP2 allows you to introduce an overall audio delay from 0-99 milliseconds (ms), in 1 ms increments. This is normally used for A/V sources, especially when external video processing may delay the video signal. Rather than having poor lip sync between the auio and the video, you can delay the audio to once again match up with the video. (This can also be done in an ad hoc way, using the delay button on the front panel.) For audio-only sources like CD, you will probably leave this set to 0 ms (no delay).

CD-AUDIO INPUT 1 AUDIO: DIGITAL CONN: DIGITAL 1
PRESS ENTER AGAIN TO WORK WITH AUDIO: AND CYCLE THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS WITH THE VOLUME BUTTONS; CHOOSE DIGITAL AND PRESS ENTER TO SAVE Once again, this is the factory default setting. Were you setting up a CD player that had only analog outputs, though, you would want to change this to analog and use a set of analog connectors on the AVP2 instead.
MOVE TO CONN: WITH THE VOLUME BUTTONS, PRESS ENTER TO WORK WITH IT, AND CYCLE THROUGH THE LIST OF CONNECTORS UNTIL YOU SEE THE ONE YOU USED; PRESS ENTER TO SAVE THIS SETTING, AND MENU TO RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS/HIGHER MENU As mentioned during the Quick Start for CD, you can connect any source component to any appropriate connector, and then simply tell the system what you have done. It is helpful to have written down what components are connected where during initial hookup, so you dont have to try to peer around the back of the system with a flashlight later. A form for this purpose is included at the back of this manual. (Use a pencil, in case something changes in the future.)
example: setting up a laserdisc player
As mentioned earlier, a laserdisc player has several more connections that must be accommodated than does a simple CD transport. We will run through these additional settings next, without repeating the sections that remain the same.
DEFINE BUTTON VCR2/DISC2 NAME: LD TYPE: A/V VIDEO: COMPOSITE 4 AUDIO DELAY: 0 MS 2-CH: PRO LOGIC II + THX MULTI-CH THX: FORCE ON RECORD DEVICE: NO
VCR2/DISC2 AUDIO CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS: 3 1: DIGITAL 3 RF 2: DIGITAL 2 3: ANALOG 2
(As a reminder, the path to the define button vcr 2/disc 2 menu shown above is main menu/setup/set source buttons/vcr 2/disc 2but you can get there faster by pressing and holding the vcr 2/disc 2 button for several seconds.)
defining the video connection
The appropriate type: from the define button vcr 2/disc 2 menu this time is a/v. After having changed type: to a/v and saved the change, you will see an additional item immediately below type. The video: item establishes which video connector you wish to associate with a particular button.

special tip:

If you have THX-certified speakers all around, a shortcut for setting the configuration to the THX standard is provided. Simply move your cursor to the bottom line and press enter. This will set the menus for all the appropriate crossover settings at one touch. You may still select your own preference for the Auxiliary channels, however.
If you do not have THX speakers, define which (if any) of your speakers is full range, and select an appropriate crossover frequency for the others, below which bass is redirected to bass-capable speakers.
ENTER THE SET CONFIGURATION MENU AND DEFINE HOW YOU WANT YOUR FRONT L&R SPEAKERS TREATED Using enter and the volume buttons, choose either full rng or an appropriate crossover frequency for your front left and right speakers. Save your selection (enter).
REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE CENTER AND REAR SPEAKERS Remember that you have an additional option with the center speaker of none (e.g., a phantom center channel). Similarly, if you do not yet have surround speakers installed, you can select none for them as well, and the information intended for them will be mixed into the front channels.
DEFINE YOUR SUBWOOFER APPROPRIATELY AND RETURN TO THE SET SPEAKERS MENU Y have the choice of full range (use this only if you intend to use the ou crossover in the subwoofer instead of the one in the AVP2); low pass (which will give the subwoofer any bass the other speakers cannot handle, plus the.1 low frequency effects channel); or not used if you do not have a subwoofer. Note that without a subwoofer, the.1 low frequency effects channel will be redirected to any speakers defined as full range.
CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR AUXILIARY CHANNELS, IF ANYTHING As notes above, your options include dual drive, stereo backs, center back, stereo subs, extra mono sub or not used. Note that whether dual drive or sides, using the aux channels for surround speakers will result in them having the same crossover characteristics as those defined for the surround speakers.
important note about your subwoofer:

surround off

The surround off mode is intended for music reproduction without any form of surround enhancement. In this mode, the Left and Right speakers are active along with the subwoofer(s), and reproduce the input without any processing other than the electronic crossover needed for the subs.

THX Ultra

THX Ultra indicates that the proprietary Home THX audio processing circuits are
in use in addition to whatever multichannel audio is appropriate for the source in question. This can include Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Pro Logic (either I or II). In the case of discrete multichannel sources (anything other than Pro Logic), THX 5.1 will be employed automatically when the THX cinema mode is engaged; in the case of Pro Logic, THX 4.0 is used.
THX is most appropriate for film-based program materials made since the mid-
1970s, which have (in all likelihood) been mixed in a standard dubbing stage environment. This setting will provide the listener with the most accurate reproduction of the majority of motion pictures available. In addition, many other video source materials are produced in Dolby Surround using the industry standard response curves, and are best enjoyed in the THX mode. (Examples include Star Trek: Enterprise and The David Letterman Show, which are mixed in an environment which emulates the dubbing stage used for film.)
THX includes several specific technologies designed to more accurately reproduce
film soundtracks: Re-Equalization: corrects for the overly bright front channels commonly found in film soundtracks Electronic Crossover: designed to work optimally with THXcertified speakers to enhance low frequency dynamic range (especially important with multichannel digital sources such as Dolby Digital and DTS) Adaptive Decorrelation: enhances surround spaciousness and envelopment only when necessary (based on the soundtrack itself) Bass Peak Level Manager: keeps low frequency transients under control to minimize the opportunity for amplifier or speaker
overload. Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization: ensures a coherent, time-aligned soundfield.
When in doubt as to whether THX processing should be included, listen for a natural presentation of the treble. Films mixed for theatrical release exhibit an elevated treble region when played back on a home system with flat response. The THX mode will correct this. Conversely, surround-encoded programs without this high frequency emphasis might sound dull or lacking in detail when (incorrectly) played in the THX mode.

The AVP2 automatically detects DTS 5.1 channel recordings and decodes them appropriately to give you five discrete channels of information plus a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This LFE channel is sometimes called the.1 channel, due to its limited bandwidth as compared to the other channels, all of which are full range.
The sophisticated bass management provisions in your AVP2 takes these five full range signals plus the deep bass information in the LFE channel, and redirects all this information to whatever speakers can actually reproduce it. Bass management both ensures that you can actually hear what you were intended to hear, and significantly reduces distortion that likely would result otherwise from bass-limited speakers being overloaded by deep bass they were never intended to reproduce. The result is cleaner, more full-bodied sound than would otherwise be available from most systems.

DTS-ES Matrix

DTS-ES Matrix is conceptually very similar to Dolby Digital Surround EX. It embeds an extra, center back channel of surround information within the existing two discrete channels of surround, to be extracted by the AVP2 upon playback. For this reason, DTS-ES Matrix is sometimes called a 6.1 channel system. It may be used with 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel speaker systems. If you have both surround and either one or two rear channels defined in your speaker configuration, the AVP2 will retrieve this extra information and send it to the appropriate speaker(s). If you do not have surround and rear speakers, this extra information is folded into the existing surround speakers so you can still hear it, though of course it may not image exactly as intended (since you lack the extra speakers.) The sophisticated bass management provisions in your AVP2 takes these five, six, or seven full range signals plus the deep bass information in the LFE channel, and redirects all this information to whatever speakers can actually reproduce it. Bass management both ensures that you can actually hear what you were intended to hear, and significantly reduces distortion that likely would result otherwise from bass-limited speakers being overloaded by deep bass they were never intended to reproduce. The result is cleaner, more full-bodied sound than would otherwise be available from most systems.

watching a simulcast

To create a simulcast situation wherein you are watching the video associated with an A/V source button, with the audio associated with an audio-only source button, simply select the picture you want followed by the sound you want, in turn. In this way, you can watch a sporting event while listening to the play by play on the radio (for example). Note that you must have simulcast: on in the operate menu. To return to the usual combination of audio and video from the same source, simply reselect that (or any other) A/V source. If using the remote control, a
single touch of either side of the video button will return you to the original A/V sources audio as well as its video.

System Planning Guide

Experience shows that almost any reasonable amount of time spent in the planning stages will pay for itself two to three times over during the installation more if the installation crew includes two or three people. With the background provided in the previous sections, the planning process can be boiled down to a checklist which will ensure that you do not overlook anything important.

video placement

electronics placement
s The primary seating area should be perpendicular to the picture. s Be aware of the trade-off between screen size and perceived clarity. The resolution of NTSC requires a seating distance of at least 4 times the diagonal screen size for maximum perceived clarity (this is why small screens seem so sharp). Y larger images have greater et visual impact. Y may want to go for a seating distance of as little ou as 2 times the screen size to increase visual involvement (although this is probably only realistic if you have a line-doubled digital television). s Stray ambient light should be minimized. (Drapes, dimmers, light placement) s Leave room for the Left, Center, and Right (LCR) speakers up front, flanking the screen itself, placed with reasonable symmetry with respect to adjacent walls, and all at the same distance from the primary viewing area. s The screen should be well away from side walls, since you want to minimize side wall reflections from the front (LCR) speakers. s Cabinetry is generally preferred to conceal the distracting LEDs on the equipment. (An infrared repeater system may be needed in this case.) s The ideal system would have invisible, yet readily accessible equipment and an IR repeater to relay the users commands from the area of the screen to the concealed electronics. s People tend to aim their remote controls at the screen, regardless of where the equipment is. In the absence of IR repeaters, placing the electronics near the screen makes the systems operation more intuitive. s Ample ventilation for the power amplifiers must be provided, preferably through convection (to avoid fan noise). s Can the speakers be used as designed? (Wall-mounting speakers designed to be used in free space may create a mid-bass bump in the responseconsult with the manufacturer of your speakers as to their best use.) s The Left and Right speakers often should be closer to the edges of the screen than you may think best initially There is some cogni. tive dissonance (disorientation) when sound appears to come from well away from its apparent visible source. s The Center speaker should be centered on the screen, directly above or below it (unless you have an acoustically transparent screen, in which case it may be directly behind the center of the screen). Try to keep its tweeters as close to the level of the tweeters in the L&R speakers as possible, so that pans do not involve noticeable changes in altitude. Make sure that the Center speaker is

Volume range: Volume resolution:
For more information, see your Proceed dealer, or contact: Madrigal, Inc., P Box 781,.O. 2081 South Main Street, Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone (860) 346-0896 FAX (860) 346-1540
If purchased in the United States or Canada, the warranty on this Proceed product is owner-transferable. If your product requires service, you must obtain a Return Authorization before shipping it to Madrigal. Madrigal reserves the right to repack any product which arrives improperly packed for shipment and to charge the owner for the required packing material. For warranty information and conditions on products purchased in other countries, contact your local dealer or distributor.

Dimensions

17.26" 43.84 cm

E X T E N D E D

S U R R O U N D

4.55" 11.6 cm

path recall main remote both display intensity delay
.420" 1.07 cm 1.03" 2.62 cm
15.56" 39.52 cm 1.03" 2.62 cm

13.28" 33.73 cm

14.46" 36.73 cm
1.175" 2.98 cm 17.61" 44.73 cm 14.46" 36.73 cm
17.26" 43.84 cm 0.5" 1.27 cm
1.175" 2.98 cm 2.20" 5.59 cm
2.00" 5.08 cm (note that additional space must be allowed for connections behind the unit)
13.28" 33.73 cm 10.26" 26.06 cm

Rack Mount Kit

If you need or prefer to rack mount your AVP2, contact your Proceed dealer about the optional rack mount kit. This purpose-designed assembly replaces the standard top cover of the unit with one designed to support this relatively heavy component solely from the ears that bolt into the rack. To use the rack mount kit, simply replace the standard top cover with the rack mount top cover. (Full instructions are included with the top cover when purchased separately.) Once the rack mount top cover is in place, you may bolt the entire unit securely to any EIA-standard rack.
The mounted amplifier and rack mount kit occupies four standard rack units of height.
Madrigal, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.madrigal.com
is a registered trademark of Madrigal, Inc. a Harman International company Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The THX logo, THX, Home THX, Home THX Cinema, Re-Equalization, Decorrelation, and Timbre Matching are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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.
Marking by the CE symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the European Community.
NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice. The most current version of this manual will be posted on our web site at http://www.madrigal.com.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Proceed component.
ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. This product is equipped with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used. If your electrical outlets will not accept this type of plug, an adapter may be purchased. If an adapter is necessary, be sure it is an approved type and is used properly, supplying an earth ground. If you are not sure of the integrity of your home electrical system, contact a licensed electrician for assistance. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current-carrying capacity to power this product. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heatsinks.

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10. NEVER bypass any fuse. 11. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. 12. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your Proceed dealer. 13. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. 14. NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. 15. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

Table of Contents

Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase.. 5
send in that warranty card!... 5
Unpacking and Placement... 6
unpacking the CVP2.... 6 remote control.... 6 placement.... 6 ventilation.... 6 custom installations... 6 serial number.... 7 register your purchase!... 7
Operating Voltage& Frequency... 8 A Word About Installation... 9 Special Design Features... 10
high performance transcoding... 10 component video switching... 10 flexible configuration options... 10 software updatable... 11
Front Panel.... 12 Rear Panel.... 13 Configuration 1: AVP2 & CVP2... 17 Configuration 2: AVP2/CVP2/PVP... 20 Configuration 3: AVP2/PVP/CVP2... 23 Troubleshooting.... 27 Care and Maintenance... 28 U.S. and Canadian Warranty.. 29
90-day limited warranty.... 29 five year extended warranty... 29
Obtaining Service... 30 Specifications.... 31 Dimensions... 33 CVP2 Rack Installation.... 34
Maximizing the Value of Your Purchase
Congratulations on choosing a superb product. Your Proceed Component Vdieo Processor (CVP2) is designed to give you many years of outstanding performance, and we are confident you will be happy with it. We value our relationship with our customers, and often are in a position to help you enjoy your home entertainment system even moreif we have some way of contacting you.
send in that warranty card!
Sending in your warranty card registers your product with us so that warranty service in the U.S. and Canada (see the warranty policy at the end of this manual) can be obtained easily and quickly even if you have lost your original sales slip. (And how many of us are organized enough to retain all those sales slips?) Moreover, for customers in the U.S. and Canada, sending in the card automatically extends the warranty from 90 days to five years, at no cost to you. Please send it in soon, before you forget. But there are even more benefits to sending in your registration card: software update notices performance upgrade notices
We occasionally offer software updates to our products, providing new features and control options. In the case of the CVP2, these updates are easily done without even opening up the unit, via flash-memory. If they include features you would like to have, you can get themif you know about them. We also try to offer hardware-oriented performance upgrades and/or conversions to make upgrading within a family of products as cost-effective as possible for our customers. While not all upgrades can be inexpensive, we work to ensure that they all represent excellent values to youif you know about them.

high performance transcoding
The CVP2 converts standard-definition (SDTV) NTSC- or PAL-formatted composite and S-Video signals to high quality component (YPbPr) or RGB signals (both sync on green and composite sync outputs are supported). The result is an interlaced component output (480/60i for NTSC; 525/50i for PAL) that may be deinterlaced by the Proceed PVP or by other video processors. The CVP2 may also be used to perform transcoding (color space conversion) between SMPTE level interlaced component (YPbPr) and interlaced RGsB (sync on green) video. The quality with which the composite and S-video signals are converted to component video is extremely high, with a great deal of attention paid to the precision with which these consolidated signals are re-separated into component form. The only significant improvement to be had over the CVP2s transcoding is to keep signals that are already available in the component domain in their original form. For that reason,.
component video switching
The CVP2 also adds robust component switching to the AVP2 system. With four component inputs and a bandwidth of 70 MHz, any of the ATSC HDTV signals can be handled without signal losseven 1080/24p signals, the most challenging of all HDTV standards (and one that thus far, no one is yet proposing to actually broadcast). Two of these component inputs are four-connector designs that can support either RGBCs (Red, Green, Blue + Composite Sync) video or YPbPr component video. These four-connector component inputs may therefore be used to support switching the SCART standard popular in Europe (with the appropriate SCART-to-BNC or SCART-to-RCA adaptor).
flexible configuration options
The CVP2 has been designed to support a variety of possible needs, depending on the combination of source signals and display device you have in your system. A common configuration might be as a component switching expander of the basic AVP2 system. In this configuration, the AVP2 sees the additional four component inputs simply as additional, available inputs; it also routes any composite or S-video signal that is selected on the main output path to the CVP2 for transcoding to YPbPr component or RGsB video. In this way, you can have a single, high-quality connection to your television, or to a video processor such as the Proceed PVP. You no longer have to remember what type of source you are selecting, so that you can switch the televisions input as well as the audio/video processors input. The system handles the details for you.

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Please remember to make a note of what sources you connect to which inputs. You will need to set up the relationships between front panel buttons and rear panel connectors later, in the setup menu. For now, you can connect any component source to any compatible set of connectorsjust keep a list of what-goes-where. Be careful to connect the multi-wire component connections correctly, whether YPbPr or RGBCs, as confusing these connections will lead to truly bizarre colors on your display. Nothing can be damaged by this cable confusion. But if all the colors appear completely fouled up, either: the cables were confused; or the CVP is confused about whether it is handling YPbPr or RGBCs signals (which are treated quite differently). Careful cable connection now will make your life a little easier later.
COMPONENT INPUT 1 Component Input 1 includes four BNC connectors, which are commonly used on professional video sources. It may be used in any of several ways, as shown in the table below: Input 1 Output HDTV YPbPr pass through HDTV RGBCs pass through HDTV RGsB pass through SDTV (interlaced) RGsB RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync) SDTV (interlaced) YPbPr RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync) SDTV (interlaced) RGBCs pass through
COMPONENT INPUT 2 Component Input 2 is functionally the same as Component Input 1 except that it uses four high quality RCA connectors, which are more common in consumer-grade video products. It may be used in any of several ways, as shown in the table below: Input 2 Output HDTV YPbPr pass through HDTV RGBCs pass through HDTV RGsB pass through SDTV (interlaced) RGsB RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync) SDTV (interlaced) YPbPr RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync) SDTV (interlaced) RGBCs pass through
COMPONENT INPUT 3 Component Input 3 is what most people would consider a standard (YPbPr) component video input, and uses three high quality RCA connectors. Input 3 may be used several ways, as shown below. Input 3 Output HDTV YPbPr pass through HDTV RGsB pass through SDTV (interlaced) RGsB RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync) SDTV (interlaced) YPbPr RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync)
If you choose to route the progressive output of a Proceed PVP through your CVP2, it must be connected to Component Input 3. See Configuration 3 for more details.
COMPONENT INPUT 4 Component Input 4 is what most people would consider a standard (YPbPr) component video input, and uses three high quality RCA connectors. Input 4 may be used several ways, as shown below. Input 4 Output HDTV YPbPr pass through HDTV RGsB pass through SDTV (interlaced) RGsB RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync) SDTV (interlaced) YPbPr RsGsBs or YPbPr (composite available on C sync)

The Proceed CVP2 is designed for operation with its included external power supply. Do not substitute any other power supply. If for some reason you need a replacement, it must be ordered from Madrigal via your local, authorized Proceed dealer. Use of any other external power supply may cause damage that would not be covered under the warranty.
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Configuration 1: AVP2 & CVP2
This configuration adds component video switching to the AVP2, and can transcode all SDTV video formats, either for direct connection to a television or in preparation for further video processing. HDTV signals are passed through to the output of the CVP2. In this way, one can have a single connection to the display device, and enjoy one-touch selection of any A/V source on the AVP2 (without having to also select different video inputs on the television). For the purposes of this explanation, we will assume that your AVP2 is set up according to its owners manual, and that its operating software is up to date.
At the beginning of this setup procedure, make sure that the main video output of the AVP2 is connected directly to your display. You must have access to the AVP2 on-screen menus during the initial configuration of the CVP2.
If in doubt about any of these conditions being met, please consult your local Proceed dealer.
SELECT THE VIDEO OUTPUT OPTIONS IN THE AVP2 This menu is accessed by pressing menu to display the main menu of the AVP2, followed by enter to select the Set Video Outputs menu. Then, assuming your television (or video processor) requires a standard component video input, make the following selections in the Video Outputs menu:

VIDEO OUTPUTS AVP2: OUT TO CVP2 CVP2: YPbPr TO TV PVP: NOT USED
If your television (or video processor) requires an RGsB signal instead of a standard component signal, your AVP2 Video Outputs menu would look like this instead:
VIDEO OUTPUTS AVP2: OUT TO CVP2 CVP2: RGB TO TV PVP: NOT USED
2 CONNECT ANY COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES TO THE CVP2 Any component video sources that exist in the system should be connected to suitable inputs on the CVP2.
Make a note of which sources are connected to which inputs, as you will need this information later for defining your new sources in the AVP2 menu.
Any progressive or high definition component video signals will be passed through the CVP2 without modification. Your display device must be able to display these signals in their unaltered form when receiving them on its component input.
DEFINE YOUR NEW A/V INPUTS IN THE AVP2 MENU SYSTEM Having told your AVP2 that there is now a CVP2 in the system, define your new source components as buttons on the AVP2 in the usual fashion, taking advantage of the new component input options that will be available in your menu system.
CONNECT THE MAIN VIDEO OUTPUTS OF THE AVP2 TO INPUTS 5 AND 6 OF THE CVP2 Until now, you have been using the main video output of the AVP2 for reading the on-screen menus. You can now shift over to your new video connections and continue to use the on-screen menus. This is the first step in doing so. Connect the main composite video output of the AVP2 to Input 5 of the CVP2. Connect the main S-video video output of the AVP2 to Input 6 of the CVP2. These connections supply the selected composite or S-video source to the CVP2 for conversion to component (or RGsB) video. Use high quality video cables. Both the composite and the S-video connections must be made.
CONNECT THE VIDEO OUTPUT OF THE CVP2 TO YOUR TELEVISION This is the second step in shifting over to your new video connections. Connect the main component (or RGsB) output of the CVP2 to a component (or RGsB) input on your television, using high quality 75 BNC cables. If your display device uses RCA connectors instead of professional BNC connectors, you may need BNC-to-RCA cables or BNC-toRCA adapters. If you need a standard composite signal for monitoring purposes, connect this output to your monitor. (Note that this output is only valid for selected SDTV inputs. The CVP2 does not downconvert progressive or HDTV signals.) If you are using a SCART connection, you may use the composite output connector to provide the composite sync signal needed for that standard.

CONNECT THE RS-232 PORT OF THE AVP2 TO THE CVP2 Connect the port labelled to AVP2 of your CVP2 to your AVP2s RS-232 port using the supplied RJ-11 cable.
CYCLE THROUGH STANDBY Cycling the AVP2 from standby back to operate will ensure that the RS232 connection between the AVP2 and the CVP2 is active. This will allow the two components to work together, as a single system.
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Configuration 2: AVP2/CVP2/PVP
This configuration adds SDTV component video switching to the AVP2, transcodes all SDTV non-component video signals to interlaced SDTV component video, and routes the resulting signals to the Proceed PVP for conversion to progressive video. In this configuration, all video sources must be interlaced (480/60i NTSC or 525/50i PAL). If you have progressive or HD sources, you must use either Configuration 1 (no PVP) or Configuration 3 (includes a PVP). This configuration simplifies day-to-day operation of even complex video systems with a variety of SDTV composite video, S-video and component video sources by providing a universal translator of those various signals to a single standard. Everything will be displayed as either 480/60p or 525/50p progressive video, depending on whether the original signal was NTSC- or PAL-formatted (respectively). In this way, one can have a single connection to the display device, and enjoy one-touch selection of any A/V source on the AVP2 (without having to also select different video inputs on the television).

For the purposes of this explanation, we will assume that your AVP2 is set up according to its owners manual, and that its operating software is up to date.
SELECT THE VIDEO OUTPUT OPTIONS IN THE AVP2 This menu is accessed by pressing menu to display the main menu of the AVP2, followed by enter to select the Set Video Outputs menu. Then, make the following selections in the Video Outputs menu:
VIDEO OUTPUTS AVP2: OUT TO CVP2 CVP2: YPbPr TO PVP PVP: OUT TO TV
CONNECT ANY COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES TO THE CVP2 Any component video sources that exist in the system should be connected to suitable inputs on the CVP2.
Only interlaced component signals may be used in this configuration, either 480/60i (NTSC) or 525/50i (PAL).
CONNECT THE MAIN VIDEO OUTPUTS OF THE AVP2 TO INPUTS 5 AND 6 OF THE CVP2 Until now, you have been using the main video output of the AVP2 for reading the on-screen menus. You can now shift over to your new video connections and continue to use the on-screen menus. This is the first step in doing so. Connect the main composite video output of the AVP2 to Input 5 of the CVP2. Connect the main S-video video output of the AVP2 to Input 6 of the CVP2. These connections supply the selected composite or S-video source to the CVP2 for conversion to component video. Use high quality video cables. Both the composite and the S-video connections must be made.
CONNECT THE COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT OF THE CVP2 TO YOUR PVP COMPONENT INPUT This is the second step in shifting over to your new video connections. Connect the main component output of the CVP2 to a component input on your television, using high quality 75 BNC cables. If your display device uses RCA connectors instead of professional BNC connectors, you may need BNC-to-RCA cables or BNC-to-RCA adapters. If you need a standard composite signal for monitoring purposes, connect this output to your monitor.
CONNECT THE OUTPUT OF THE PVP TO YOUR DISPLAY The progressive output of the PVP is YPbPr, as described in the PVP manual.
CONNECT THE RS-232 PORT OF THE AVP2 TO THE CVP2 Connect the port labelled to AVP2 of your CVP2 to your AVP2s RS-232 port using the supplied RJ-11 cable (which looks like but is not the same as a telephone extension cable).
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Configuration 3: AVP2/PVP/CVP2

This configuration converts all the legacy interlaced sources input to the AVP2 to progressive signals (either 480/60p or 525/50p, respectively), while adding HD-capable component switching capability that integrates seamlessly with routine operation of the AVP2. It is best used in a system that includes both high definition YPbPr and standard definition video signals. This configuration will make the most of the interlaced sources by converting them to progressive scan, while also providing for routing of high definition component signals such as 1080i, 720p, or even 1080p directly to your display. In this way, one can have a single connection to the display device, and enjoy one-touch selection of any A/V source on the AVP2 (without having to also select different video inputs on the television).
SELECT THE VIDEO OUTPUT OPTIONS IN THE AVP2 This menu is accessed by pressing menu to display the main menu of the AVP2, followed by enter to select the Set Video Outputs menu. Then, assuming your television requires a standard component video input, make the following selections in the Video Outputs menu:
VIDEO OUTPUTS AVP2: OUT TO PVP CVP2: YPbPr TO TV PVP: OUT TO CVP2 In3
Any high definition component video signals will be passed through the CVP2 without modification. Your display device must be able to display these signals in their unaltered form on its component input.
CONNECT THE MAIN VIDEO OUTPUTS OF THE AVP2 TO THE PVP Until now, you have been using the main video output of the AVP2 for reading the on-screen menus. You can now shift over to your new video connections and continue to use the on-screen menus. This is the first step in doing so. Connect the main composite video output of the AVP2 to the Composite input of the PVP. Connect the main S-video video output of the AVP2 to the S-video input of the PVP. These connections supply the selected composite or S-video source to the PVP for conversion to progressive video. Use high quality video cables. Both the composite and the S-video connections must be made.
CONNECT THE COMPONENT OUTPUT OF THE PVP TO THE CVP2 INPUT 3 Using high quality 75 cables, connect the progressive component output of the PVP to Component Input 3 of the CVP2. This will make all of the legacy sources connected to the AVP2 available to the CVP2, but in progressive form.
CONNECT THE VIDEO OUTPUT OF THE CVP2 TO YOUR TELEVISION This is the last step in shifting over to your new video connections. Connect the main component output of the CVP2 to a component input on your television, using high quality 75 BNC cables. If your display device uses RCA connectors instead of professional BNC connectors, you may need BNC-to-RCA cables or BNC-to-RCA adapters. If you need a standard composite signal for monitoring purposes, connect this output to your monitor.

Care and Maintenance

To remove dust from the cabinet of the CVP2, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth.
Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the CVP2 with the dampened cloth. Never pour or spray even small amounts of any liquid directly on the CVP2, as doing so may allow the liquid to reach the circuitry inside the unit. Any liquid inside the unit poses a hazard to both the user and to the unit, and must be avoided.
U.S. and Canadian Warranty

90-day limited warranty

This Proceed product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. To extend the warranty of this Proceed product, return the warranty registration card along with a copy of the original receipt of purchase to Madrigal, Inc., P. O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. Alternatively, you may extend your warranty by registering your new Proceed product online at http://www.madrigal.com/madrigal_warranty3.asp There is also a link to this warranty registration form on the Madrigal home page, at http://www.madrigal.com/. (This may save you some typing.)
five year extended warranty
The extended warranty for this Proceed product is five (5) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, any Proceed component exhibiting defects in materials and/or workmanship will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge for either parts or labor, at our factory. The warranty will not apply to any Proceed component that has been misused, abused or altered. Any Proceed component not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the factory for evaluation. Return authorization must first be obtained by either calling or writing the factory prior to shipping the component. The factory will pay for return shipping charges only in the event that the component is found to be defective as above mentioned. There are other stipulations that may apply to shipping charges. There is no other express warranty on this component. Neither this warranty nor any other warranty, express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall extend beyond the warranty period. No responsibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and other states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, please contact your local, authorized Proceed distributor for warranty and service information.

Obtaining Service

We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers service needs. If your Proceed component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Madrigal for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. The Madrigal Technical Services Department works closely with your dealer to solve your service needs expediently.
Return authorization must be obtained from Madrigals Technical Services Department BEFORE a unit is shipped for service.
It is extremely important that information about a problem be explicit and complete. A specific, comprehensive description of the problem helps your dealer and the Madrigal Technical Services Department locate and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible. A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status. Please include it with the unit when it is brought in for warranty service.
Warning! All returned units must be properly packaged (preferably in their original packing material), and the proper return authorization numbers must be marked on the outer carton for identification. If the packaging to protect the unit is, in our opinion or that of our dealer, inadequate to protect the unit, we reserve the right to repackage it for return shipment at the owners expense. Neither Madrigal nor your dealer can be responsible for shipping damage due to improper (that is, non-original) packaging.
Your dealer can order a new set of shipping materials for you if you need to ship your component and no longer have the original materials. There will be a charge for this service. We strongly recommend saving all packing materials in case you need to ship your unit some day.

Specifications

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Pass-through gain: Pass-through frequency response: Pass-through differential gain: Pass-through differential phase: Decode/encode path gain: Decode/encode path frequency response:
+0.0 dB, - 0.2 dB +0.25 dB, - 3.0 dB to 70 MHz less than 0.2% less than 0.2 0.2 dB +0.2dB, -1.0 dB to 5.0 MHz +0.2dB, -0.5 dB to 5.0 MHz less than 2% less than line adaptive comb filter
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NTSC or PAL, autodetecting SMPTE standard levels Y channel -300 mV sync, +700 mV peak Pb/Pr channels 350 mV Field rate 50 or 60 Hz interlaced, autodetecting SD Component RGsB inputs for decoding: G channel -300 mV sync, +700 mV peak B/R channels +700 mV peak with or without sync Field rate 50 or 60 Hz interlaced, autodetecting Maximum input signal offset, all inputs: 2VDC Input impedance, all inputs: 75 SD encoded YPbPr output levels: SMPTE levels SD encoded RsGsBs output levels: w/60 Hz input -286 mV sync all channels, +714 mV peak offset +337 mV w/50 Hz input -300 mV sync all channels, +700 mV peak offset +352 mV Output impedance: 75 Crosstalk: better than -55 dB @ 10 MHz better than -45 dB @ 35 MHz RS-232 to controller port: Baud rate 38.4 kbaud Data bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Data format AVP2 ASCII commands only (see AVP2 documentation) Pinout Tx=pin 3 Rx=pin 2 Ground=pin 5

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Power consumption: Overall dimensions: Shipping weight:
less than 5 W See Dimensions 12 lbs. (5.5 kg)
For more information, see your Proceed dealer, or contact: Madrigal, Inc., P.O. Box 781, 2081 South Main Street, Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone (860) 346-0896 FAX (860) 346-1540
If purchased in the United States or Canada, the warranty on this Proceed product is owner-transferable. If your product requires service, you must obtain a Return Authorization before shipping it to Madrigal. Madrigal reserves the right to repack any product which arrives improperly packed for shipment and to charge the owner for the required packing material. For warranty information and conditions on products purchased in other countries, contact your local dealer or distributor.

Dimensions

CVP2 Rack Installation
Included in the original shipping carton, locate the following parts: pieces pieces pieces pieces rack bracket insulating washer rack mounting scres (black #10 socket cap screw) screw for rack bracket to CVP2 (#4 phillips scres)
Assemble in the following sequence: 1. Attach one rack bracket to each side of the CVP2 using two #4 Phillips screws per side. 2. Position the CVP2 on the rack. 3. Attach to the rack using the four black #10 cap screws and four insulating washers (the insulating washer must be between the screw head and the rack bracket).

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