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AV Controller
RDC-7.1
Instruction Manual
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within CAUTION: the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, magnitude to constitute a risk of el
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Thank you for purchasing an Integra Research AV Controller. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller. Please retain this manual for future reference. Precautions 1. Recording Copyright For U.S. Models Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted Note to CATV
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Table of Contents Connecting Components not Reached by the Getting Started Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT) – Other than USA and Canadian models –...48 Important Safety Instructions ..........................2 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Precautions........................................................3 the RDC-7.1 Remote Sensor......................48 Features .............................................................6 If R
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Table of Contents—Continued Using the Remote Controller.........................78 OSD Setup Sub-menu................................ 120 Enjoying Internet Radio.................................80 OSD Position Sub-menu ............................ 120 Playing a Music File Saved on the Net-Tune i.LINK Setup...................................................121 Server .........................................................82 Wakeup Setup ..................
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Features Amplifier Features • 5 12V DC Trigger Outputs and 3 IR Inputs/ Outputs for multizone operation of multiple • 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC for All Channels components • Apogee Master Clock—the best in the industry—for • Individual Crossover Adjustment the highest quality D/A conversion available • 8 Balanced XLR Outputs for the highest, most FM/AM Tuner Features stable, noise-free signal transfer possible • Color-Coded 7.1 Multi-Channel Input
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Features—Continued • THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd. All rights reserved. THX Ultra2 • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only Licensing, LLC. then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. gua
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Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Precautions during unpacking • The unit is extremely heavy, so be careful when lifting it so as not to cause an injury. Do not lift or move the unit by holding it at the door on the front panel. Doing so may damage the front door. • When packaged, the door on the front panel is taped to the unit. Before use, be sure to remove Remote Controller & Three Batteries (AA/R6) this tape. Taped Master Volume On Standby/
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Before Using the RDC-7.1 Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the RDC-7.1’s To open the battery compartment, press remote control sensor, as shown below. The RDC-7.1’s 1 the small hollow and slide off the cover. [Standby] indicator flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. Remote control sensor RDC-7.1 Standby indicator Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) 2 in accordance with the pola
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Index Parts and Facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the RDC-7.1. The specifications for your model may differ due to regional requirements. Front Panel Master Volume Standby/On On Standby Pure Audio Zone 2() GRN () Rec/ Zone 3 RED Power On O f f DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 1 Tape 2 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio Open/Close AV Controller RDC-7.1 10
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in brackets [ ]. 1 Power switch [52] Press to turn on and off the main power supply for the RDC-7.1. When the RDC-7.1 is turned on with the [Power] switch, the [Standby] indicator lights. • Before turning on the power, check to make sure that all cords are properly connected. • When the power is turned on, a sudden surge of current will occur that may adverse
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued Inner Panel Caution: The front door of the AV Controller is motorized. Use the [Open/Close] button to open or close the door. Manually opening or closing the door, or moving the AV Controller while holding the door, will cause the door to malfunc- tion or break. USA, Canadian, and Australian models / Zone 2 Rec Zone 3 Off Display DSP Dimmer Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory Setup Enter Exit Phones Clear - AV Controller RDC 7.1 European models Z
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued C Off [71] J Memory button [63] When not using either Rec/Zone 3 or Zone 2, press Press to assign the radio station, to which you are that button and then press the [Off] button to turn currently tuned, as a preset channel or press to off the signal. delete a previously preset station. If the Rec/Zone 3 or Zone 2 signal is turned on and K Setup /[ ]/[ ]/Enter/[ ]/[ ]/Exit [90] the connected component
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued Rear Panel The design of rear panel varies depending upon region for which the model is intended. For models intended for USA, Canada, and Australia, refer to “Using the RDC-7.1 with Option Boards” on page 146. * COMPONENT A B C DIGITAL IN D DIGITAL IN E MULTI F AUDIO IN G H S VIDEO VIDEO I J K L -CH VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL IN 1RR L L IN IN IN 1 FR IN 2 RS232 FL COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA HDMI ( (HD HD
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued connectors are one with maximum current capacity 0 ANTENNA (FM/AM) of 200 mA and four with 100 mA. (Only available as option for the USA model.) These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor E IR IN (for all models), IR OUT (other than antenna and the AM loop antenna that are supplied USA and Canadian models) with the RDC-7.1. These connectors are for connecting the remote sensor of a
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J D A o R u i E e n d t x e i u u t r M n A Index Parts and Facilities—Continued Amp mode is used to control the RDC-7.1. To select Remote Controller (Amp Mode) Amp mode, press the scroll wheel. “AMP” appears The RDC-7.1’s remote controller is a multipurpose on the display. device that can be used to control not just the RDC-7.1 Note: but your other AV components as well. This section While neither the [Input] button nor the [Mode] button
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Index Parts and Facilities—Continued F Pure A button T All CH ST button This button is used to select the Pure Audio listen- This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo ing mode. listening mode. G Test Tone, CH SEL, Level– & Level + buttons U Stereo button These buttons are used to adjust the level of each This button is used to select the Stereo listening speaker individually. These functions can be set mode. only with the r
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Speaker Placement Basic Speaker Placements for Home Theater and the Function of Respective Speakers The RDC-7.1 has many excellent features to recreate a clear three-dimensional sound image and lively sound movement. This enables you to enjoy, at home, the rich sound effects of a live theater or concert hall performance. When playing a DVD, you can enjoy sound effects provided by DTS or Dolby Digital, depending on the recording format. In addition, you can enjoy THX sound and IntegraRE
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Speaker Placement—Continued Placing the Speakers To fully enjoy surround sound, the configuration and placement of the speakers used are important. Be sure to read through the descriptions in the previous page and shown below. This section provides examples and descriptions that assume a typical situation. Front Left and Right Speakers, and Center Speaker • Place the front left and right speakers symmetrically and so that the distance from the listening position is the same. • When
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Speaker Placement—Continued Subwoofer Using a subwoofer greatly improves the volume level and sound quality of bass sounds. The subwoofer effect depends not only on the listening position but also on the shape of the listening room. • In general, place the subwoofer in a corner of the room or at a point 1/3 the width of the room. Corner • Play a movie or music that contains high quality bass sounds to determine the subwoofer placement. Change the subwoofer’s position and check th
